In the early part of the lecture we told you what to look for when searching for a coven. Go back over these guidelines now and make sure that when

Research supports the (acid) sour is good principle. Micro-organisms are often grown in the laboratory for study, and they are known to thrive in an alkaline medium. Human beings are

Sad, but true, everyone makes enemies in this sorry world of ours. The least careless world, the smallest game, a coy glance, can snowball into unwelcome intriques against you. Even

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We hope you are excited and intrigued by your investigation of Wicca, the religion of Witchcraft. You may already have had some ‘unusual’ experiences that you think may be related

The grand ankh is used for measuring the standard circle; it stands by the fire in the center of the circle as the symbol of the eternal love of God-ess,

At the center of a flat surface at least 6 feet by 6 feet, drive in a thin vertical nail. Put the crook of the ankh over the nail. Holding

Make your robe from white or pastel-colored fabric of linen or cotton. Flannel sheet-blankets are a good source of fabric. A pattern for a man’s dressing gown serves well as

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is a straight piece of rope formed of natural fiber: preferably white cotton, 1/2 to 3/4″ thick. (Yacht braid serves well here.) It is as long as the Wiccan

In the early months of your Craft work, any good-quality record book will do for your individual book of shadows; but when you progress you will want to make a

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Begin with a piece of bronze or aluminum 1/8″ thick, 1″ wide, 11″ long. On squared paper draw an outline like the one in Figure V-7a. [NOTE: Figure V-7 is

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In days gone by, fertility and early pregnancy were vitally important to the welfare of the tribe. At or slightly before the onset of menstruation, the hymen was broken with

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is common knowledge these days that the British Order of the Garter was founded by King Edward III in the 14th century specifically to conceal the Craft affiliation of

The Pentanfaen is the Welsh sacred hearthstone which historically allowed its owner to claim the land around it. The word shows each house to be a temple, for “penta” means

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The broom is made in the traditional Cinderella way. Ideally the stave is made of ash and the twigs of hazel, birch, or any other thin, straight, flexible wands. If

This symbol of authority is specifically associated with the flamen. It is a copy of the very ancient wheat flail of medieval Europe. A powerful weapon, it must be used

As you grow in the Craft, you will want to acquire a full set of tools with which to work. Historically, one usually starts with the tools needed for initiation

Your altar is simply a plain wooden table without metal parts. Many people make this a box with a hinged lid or side, so it can serve as well to

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The last items–those most frequently produced–are the consumables. These are made by coven pairs working in turn. At each coven meeting members drink mead and eat bread and honey. After

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since before written history people have believed that the name by which you call yourself contains the essence of your being and must be kept secret from all outsiders. The

We caution you once more: Do not hurry. Take your time, and all necessary materials will come to you. Sometimes you will find them in the most unexpected places. It’s

Complete the quiz. Your outside reading assignment for Lecture VI is HINDUISM by K. M. Sen, Penguin Books.  

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The wood most preferred for the personal ankh is willow fronds. Woods other than willow can be used, though the necessary straight, flexible pieces are not always easy to find.

Dimensions of all Craft tools should be as close as possible to the sacred measures, and incorporate the idea behind preserving the mathematics. The measure and the spiral are what

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Craft implies a set of ethics summarized in a “rede” or saying: Eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill: “If it harm none, do what you will.“ This is a

On the cover of this lecture, three circles surround the five‑pointed star. To Craft people, the three circles have many levels of meaning. They show the three operational levels, Me,

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Most of us have some kind of belief in “something out there” ‑‑ a god. If we are honest, gods like Jesus or Buddha usually don’t really fulfill our GOD

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A little piece of IT inhabits the body of every living creature. Although we can have no conception of what IT is like, still our consciousness strives to reach toward

This is a good place to bring up a point in semantics. As a person concerned with the Craft, you may find yourself doing activities of two separate kinds, what

One thing that distinguishes a Wiccan home from almost every other home is the presence of an altar or a meditation center. Our personal preference for an altar at home

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In deciding which god‑esses you would like to worship/employ, it is helpful to consider which ones are part of your ethnic heritage. Of course you can worship whatever god‑esses you

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On the cover of this lecture is a five-pointed star enclosed by three circles. The star stands on two feet; it is not on its point or upside‑down. An upside‑down

We believe that hell and karma were invented by church leaders to keep their flock in line. In fact, the exact time and place of the invention of both hell

How can such ideas as good and evil apply to the idea of “school”? A second grader is not evil because he or she fails a test; they just aren’t

The similarity between the levels of development on the other side of the Invisible Barrier and development on the earth plane has been noted since time immemorial. Egyptian ideas of

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Below is a very simple test that will help you define what the center of your universe is really like. Do it now, please. This quiz is for you personally;

Since earliest times the width of the palm of the hand has been used as a measure. It became obvious to the Eygptians that this measure had to be standardized,

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Your path through life will determine how much opportunity “I” gets to develop. “I” is sometimes called the hero within because it is engaged in a constant struggle to coax

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Human beings are given a great responsibility. We are given a large brain and a marvelous, multi‑functional body shell with which to fulfill the challenge of our lives. The responsibility

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Ritual for Serenity Select a small room or an area in your home. This may be just one piece of a wall. Remove from the area all distractions

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Athame (ah‑THAIM) – ceremonial knife used in Circle as ritual object Beltane (BEL‑tain) – Craft summer festival, observed on full moon nearest May 1 (celebrates cattle going out to pasture

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since time immemorial people have sought to impose order on a random world. One thing very important to the ancients was that when a monument was built its dimensions were

In Lecture II you learned how your meditation setup is adversely affected by iron and by negative impressed emotions. The same rules apply to the Craft tools you make. The

During the construction of a tool you may have some difficulty that results in the implanting of negative emotions in the tool. If the negative vibrations are just an occasional

During ritual work all jewelry is removed and the body is unbound, preferably “skyclad”. If you wear a robe, a most subtle problem occurs with the knots in thread and

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Your equipment must be made with love and care. Enjoy making your Craft tools. We know that many students are not expert at handicrafts; but make an honest effort. Many

Section II. (to be completed by all candidates for initiation) A. Read WITCH’S GRIMOIRE OF ANCIENT OMENS, PORTENTS, TALISMANS, AMULETS, AND CHARMS by Gavin and Yvonne Frost. B. Make your