How To Become A Witch: A Fun, Simple and Easy Guide to Learning the Fundamentals of Modern Secular Witchcraft: 2 (White Witch Academy Textbook)

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Wicca and “green” witchcrafts are popular in the United States, often revolving around Gaia-study and nature-based spells and meditation. The earliest Wiccans were followers of Gerald Gardner, a British magic scholar in the 20th century, whose ideas and works were popularized in the 1950s and 1960s. If you've got an interest in crystals, the use of herbs, rituals, and essential oils, this might be right for you. [1] X Research source Get familiar with the basics of Wicca, learn about myths and elementals. Study all you can about psychic phenomenon and other supernatural powers. Learn about the Sabbats and other Wiccan holidays. Learn about the history of witches, too. You want to start bonding with the Earth and all the forces surrounding you. Use your time to meditate. It is vital that a witch has an excellent ability to focus. Learn to meditate to help improve your concentration abilities.

When you decide to embark on being a white witch, you can help the entire planet with your abilities and intent whether you practice alone or in a group. Always follow your intuition and always remember that the Wiccan religion involves the practice of Witchcraft. While you do want to seek guidance from other witches or practitioners, you might not want to join a coven right away. In fact, you probably need some practice before you can even join a coven. There are online groups that will accept new members, but if you do join any group get some knowledge and understanding about the world of Witcraft and Wicca first.

You need to trust your own power, and you need to learn how to harness your own abilities. You must learn what your strengths are and what you need to work on. You do not want to throw yourself immediately into a group that, as it turns out, is not practicing in a way that feels comfortable for you. Know yourself! It is truly one of the most important qualities any witch can possess. There is also divination witches, who try to interpret the future, mostly with tea leaves and other things. Mortar and pestles are important objects for spell casting. Used to mix herbs and other ingredients into a heady potion, a mortar and pestle are available at any housewares store, and in most kitchens. Once you do decide that this is the path for you, then you can begin collecting tools for your alter. You can start buying candles, oils, and incense to help you as you start performing your first few spells.

White magicians are also considered to perform natural magic because of their close ties to and love for all realms of nature and spirit. A beginner interested in any form of magical practice should understand the difference between Wicca and Witchcraft. Wicca is the religion. Witchcraft is the practice of the Wiccan religion. How is White Magic Used? However, there is one crucial difference between them; witches have a deep connection to nature, whereas angels are beings of air. And while angels are mediators between Heaven and Earth, witches are beings of Earth, and are mediators between humans and elemental beings. However, both serve the greater good in everything they do.” The First Step to Becoming a White Witch Ask yourself what you want from your practice. This is something that will change over time. But, why do you want to be a witch? Are there specific things you want to change in your life? Do you see yourself helping others in the future with your abilities?Some witches who work for the light, a/k/a white practitioners, follow strict ceremonial and ritual magic. They may dress in white or they may practice their craft without clothing. This is a personal preference. A witch can begin practicing basic spells and rituals as he or she sees fit. But, there are groups or covens so that those who practice can become part of them and celebrate rituals together. You have already taken the first step by acting on your curiosity! The best thing you can do to get started is to keep reading up on Wicca and Witchcraft. You can read plenty of articles on the Internet, but do not forget to read as many books on the subject as you can, too. Borrow them from your local library or buy them at bookstores. Used bookstores in your area may have some rare books that give you more information and greater perspective than you can imagine. Set up a sacred space for an alter. It can be as fancy and adorned as you like, or it can be as simple as a space atop a bookshelf where you have room for your preferred candles and incense. The essential step towards becoming a white magician is answering the inner prompting to do so. Then, learn all you can and practice with as much love and light as possible.

You can also get a better idea of whether you should join a group or not by determining what appeals to you. Do you enjoy sitting outside in a forest surrounding, listening to nature and your own spirit for guidance and wisdom? Do you trust your dreams and intuition?

Sea witches, contrary to popular belief, are actually gentle and docile people, always ready to help. They love being near the water, as in their name, and usually use sea shells or anything related to the beach in their magic. They are also closely related to astral witches, since they also use the moon for their practices, and astral witches use the stars and planets in their own magic. Patricia Weston’s simple instructions for the perfect altar, “You should set up your altar with the tools of the craft. It’s a place of peace, and to cast your rituals. All you need for an altar is a small table or shelf space. When I’m not working a ritual, I like to decorate my altar just to indulge in my magical intentions, and meditate in front of it.

verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ If you are sure, after some time, that you not only want to become one but you feel as if you are a white witch, you can start getting going on committing to becoming a practitioner of the craft. Be patient with yourself. It is understandable that you might feel eager about becoming a witch right away. But, be patient. Herbs. Witch hazel, mugwort, sage, lavender, and many other herbs are commonly used in witchcraft. Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs is an essential guide for the novice witch. You can learn about the powers and the uses of many different common herbs and how to use them. Witchcraft is for everyone. No one is prohibited from practicing witchcraft. Some people want to act as gatekeepers, but the truth is that other people don't get a say in your personal beliefs and practices, no matter what they say. There are Atheist witches, Christian witches, Jewish witches, Luciferian witches, Wiccan witches, agnostic witches, etc. The only person who can decide what works for you is you. You want to do all the learning and research that you can for a good while before you start buying tools and creating your alter. Although, as you delve into the world of white witchcraft, you are almost certain to experience some magical moments where things like tools appear or show up in your life like unexpected gifts. These are not coincidences. They are Spirit’s way of letting you know you are on the right path and that you are being supported by unseen forces.What makes a person a white practitioner instead of simply an intuitive or medium? The decision to practice the craft, mostly. Many witches have the ability to communicate with those on the other side, yet they do not offer this ability as a service to others for a fee. Witches make use of their innate talents and abilities in all of the craft-work they do. Regional and esoteric witchcrafts, like Santeria, Stregheria, Fari, Pharmakos, and other cultural witchcrafts are also common, depending on where you live and your culture's traditions. If you've got a strong connection to place, research the local practices where you live.