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The Journey To Trad Witchcraft Course
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Including:
- Traditional Concepts
- Sabbat traditions
- The Festivals
- How magic works.
- Preparing yourself for spellwork.
- How to Cast Spells.
- Talismans
- Amulets
- How to do Divination.
- and a whole lot more...
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Traditional Witchcraft
Traditional Witchcraft Rituals
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In learning how to become a witch, many seekers are interested in the rituals of the Traditional Craft. While the same type of rituals are usually practiced by all Trads, how the rituals are practiced can vary a great deal. Thus, standardisation of detail is not a strong point in Traditional Witchcraft. But the core is usually the same everywhere. |
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Here are a few things you may find interesting:
Some type of ritual fire is always used during ritual and spellwork. Most use one or two white candles and this is absolutely acceptable.
However, if possible a hearth or fireplace fire is preferable as this is more traditional. Most practitioners will also use candles on the table or altar as they are a practical way of providing for light and adding to the mood.
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Because Trad Witches believe all of Nature to be sacred, including their homes, creating a Compass Round, or what other Pagans call a "'circle" is usually considered redundant. Of course all seekers are instructed to use a Compass Round for every ritual and their spellwork for at least a year or two. Adapt witches will use one if there is a specific reason, such as if they feel they need an aide in concentration, or for a group ritual. |
Because all of Nature is sacred, the location where rituals and magic takes place is also irrelevant. British weather does tend to be a bit chilly and rainy. So, many prefer to do spellwork and rituals indoors. It should be noted that Pagan sacred sites and ancient circles in Britain hold a special quality that should be experienced. However, it is seldom appropriate to hold ritual or do spellwork at these locations because of the problem of privacy.
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Depending on the Trad, many Trad Crafters will ask for assistance from friendly spirits such as their Spirit Guides and Land Spirits, and sometimes Directionals which are also called elementals. The invocation is always worded as a polite request and never as a command. The dagger is never used during an invocation. Instead a wand, staff or a pointed hand is used. |
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The most popular ritual tools are the staff or stang, a dagger, cord, chalice (a "horn," glass, or cup), mirror, bowl, besom, some stones, and a cauldron. But the tools that are used do vary between Trads, sometimes greatly. For example, many Trads use wands, although many do not. |
Some of you may be aware that some groups practice being nude (called being skyclad) during ritual. However, if they do so they are not Traditional Witches. Nudity has never been a practice in Traditional Witchcraft in Britain. We believe it is inappropriate to the spirits and insulting to the gods. Besides, Britain is often rainy and chilly. During rituals and magical workings Trad Crafters wear whatever clothing seems most comfortable and appropriate.
Of course, there are many other customs and traditions that are discussed elsewhere on this website, in the Mini Cource, and in the Full Course.
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Traditional Witchcraft
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