Our Individual Spiritual Journey

Some Thoughts on The Traditional Craft of Britain

Man has always been fascinated with is own physical world as well as the spiritual world. Traditional Crafters, or Trad witches, have thoughts on a number of aspects about both of these worlds.

Transmigration of the Soul

Nature

Nature has always been a center around which the world revolved. Even today, nature is important to the Traditional Crafter because it is an important part of the world that we live in. It symbolizes our spirituality and provides us with so much in life. One that does not respect and is enthralled with nature cannot be an effective Crafter.

Equality

Most Traditional Crafters subscribe to the concept of the equality of all life forms, both on Earth and in the Spirit World. Thus, Trad Crafters usually believe that males and females are innately equal. But also that the spirits of the living (us) and the spirits of the dead are also equal. The only difference is that one is in physical form on Earth and the other is in spirit form in the Spirit World.

When a god and a goddess are recognized as a plurality, they are also held as equal in thought and ritual in this Trad. Other Trads may do differently. A number of the older Trads did center ritual on The Horned God. But we do not.

Individuality And Commonality

British witchcraft has always been a personal religion. Through the centuries, solitary practice, family groups, and groups of friends, what outsiders call "covens," were the hallmark of witchcraft in Britain.

There has been considerable disagreement concerning the popularity of groups, or covens, in past centuries. Some believe that groups were very common, preferring to do their workings deep in the British forests to avoid detection. Thus with chilly British weather they used robes for warmth, thus the popular term "robed covens." Others believe that groups, robed or not, were the exception and not the rule. That the vast majority of Crafters were solo practitioners that usually kept to themselves. No one knows for sure, but I tend to believe the latter may be more accurate.

Traditional But Not Static

Crafters, have always personalized their practice to their own taste and in their own unique manner. Therefore, it is easy to appreciate the fact that Traditional Craft practice differs between individuals, families, villages, and regions. While differences between Trads are common, there are also fundamental commonalities between Trads that reflect an approach that is distinctively and uniquely the domain of the Old Craft that is 'part and parcel' of Traditionalism.

What Can You Do Now?

If you are interested in the Traditional Craft or if you wish to become a better person, then I would suggest you should walk around outside amongst the plants and trees, preferably in the woods if one is handy. Commune with nature on a regular basis, learn to better appreciate plants and trees, and sacred landscape. Begin to notice the phases of the moon. Begin speaking to those you love that have passed over to the Spirit World. Just speak, they will hear you. Begin to better appreciate music, and appreciate life.

Next, The First Steps in Learning the Old Craft.

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