Grimoires
Levels
and Degrees
Dedication
First
Degree
Second Degree
Third
Degree
Fourth
Degree
Fifth
Degree
Dedication
The
Beginning of the Path
number:
0
title:
seeker
prefix:
none
color: white
To earn the degree of Seeker of the Craft, perform the following:
Profess
a desire to learn and study the Craft of Wicca.
List
reasons for choosing this path.
Create
a self-dedication ritual.
Enact
the ritual.
First
Degree
The
Path of the Intellect
number: 1
title:
Wiccan Novice
prefix:
Maid or Squire
color: yellow
To earn the degree of Novice of the Craft, perform the following:
Profess
a desire to continue study of the Craft of Wicca. ongoing practice:
constant questioning
Magickal Books
Develop
a list of the basic tenets of Wicca.
basic
principles of the Craft
the Wiccan Rede
the Threefold Law
the four elements
their directions
correspondences
the phases of the moon
the Wheel of the Year and its celebrations
the eight sabbats
the thirteen esbats
the astors
celebrate all the sabbats, esbats and astors
the stages of life
basic symbolism of the Craft
the three deities
the
call of the Goddess
the call of the God
the call of the Child
properties of duality
Study the history of paganism and Wicca. Learn the differences between
the many branches of Paganism and traditions of Wicca.
Develop a personal creed and code of conduct.
Study basic symbolism
Pentagram
elemental symbols
astrological symbols
planetary symbols
Study the basics of rituals.
how
to cast a circle
the traditional ritual tools
how
to create a personal altar
how to meditate
various methods of ritual practice
create a personal altar
develop a travel altar
obtain and/or make your own ritual tools
obtain and/or make your own ritual clothing and items
perform a basic ritual to consecrate altar and tools
Study
the basics of spell casting.
basic principles
methods of spell casting
ethics of spell casting
Study
the basics of healing and divination.
methods of divination
study the Tarot and at least one other method (Runes)
study astrology and planetary energies
methods of healing
begin the study of at least one method: (energy healing)
study the chakras
study the aura
study basic herbalism and identify local herbs
Begin
a study of mythic pantheons.
Begin
a study of other mystical practices.
other Wiccan practices
other pagan practices
other religions
Study
and use magickal alphabets.
Other
practices.
read
at least ten other related books
study and art or craft
study a martial art or method of self-defense
Initiation to First Degree.
Second
Degree
The
Path of the Heart
number: 2
title:
Wiccan Priest
prefix:
Mistress or Master
color: red
To
earn the degree of Priest of the Craft, perform the following:
Profess
a desire to continue study of the Craft of Wicca. ongoing practice:
unconditional love of all beings
Magickal books
Create a Book of Shadows
Practitioner Journal
Develop aura cleansing, and protection practices
Enact
the four elemental meditations. (1 week each)
Enact seven chakra meditations (1 week each)
root
sexual
center
heart
throat
third eye
crown
Enact
meditations on the three deities. Learn to aspect them.
Enact
symbolic meditations. (tarot or runes, etc.)
Create
an inner temple.
Enact a ritual for the purpose of raising and directing energy.
Begin
psychic work
Other
practices.
participate in the Wheel of the Year
mentor or tutor a seeker
teach a class or workshop related to your practice
assist
in a community service project
Initiation
to Second Degree
Third
Degree
The
Path of the Soul
number:
3
title:
Wiccan High Priest
prefix:
Lady or Lord
color:
blue
To earn the degree of High Priest of the Craft, perform the following:
Profess
a desire to continue study of the Craft of Wicca. ongoing practice:
find the universal soul in all things
Revise
your Book of Shadows and begin separate books.
Create
and enact personal and group rituals for all sabbats, esbats, astors
and other ceremonies.
Samhain
Yule
Imbolc
Ostara
Beltane
Midsummer
Lughnasadh
Mabon
Esbats
Astors
handfasting
handparting
funeral
child
blessing
Learn
the principles of group building, group dynamics, conflict resolution,
and counseling
Enact
meditations.
Begin
an advanced study of magick and energy raising.
7.
Develop your own mythical pantheon.
8. Begin advanced study of healing and divination.
9.
Teach others.
10.
Begin your own study group or take a leading role in an existing
group.
11.
Learn first aid and CPR.
12.
Initiation to Third Degree.
Fourth
Degree
The
Path of the Physical
number: 4
title:
Wiccan Elder
prefix:
Madame or Sir
color:
green
To
earn the degree of High Priest of the Craft, perform the following:
1.
Profess a desire to continue study of the Craft of Wicca. ongoing
practice: service to others without seeking recognition
2.
Hand write personal grimoires.
3. Write about your experiences for others.
4.
Write your own myths based on pantheon.
5.
Continue service and teaching to others.
6. Tutor a priest.
7.
Begin the process of seeking wholeness in your life.
8.
Enact meditation on the void
9. Create and enact a ritual of rebirth.
10.
Direct a community service project
11.
Initiation to Fourth Degree
Fifth
Degree
The
Path of the Mysterious
number:
5
title: Wiccan Ancestor
prefix:
Ancestor
color:
purple
To earn the degree of Ancestor of the Craft, perform the following:
Profess
a desire to continue study of the Craft of Wicca.
Prepare
for the end of life cycle
written acceptance of final degree
living
will and health initiatives
plans
for the physical body after death
3.
Tutor a high priest and elder.
4. Continue positive work for the Craft and the Community.
5. Ten year plan of Wiccan living and development
Year
of the Sun
New
Moon in Aries
New Moon in Taurus
New
Moon in Gemini
New
Moon in Cancer
New
Moon in Leo
New
Moon in Virgo
New Moon in Libra
New
Moon in Scorpio
New
Moon in Sagitarrius
New
Moon in Capricorn
New
Moon in Aquarius
New
Moon in Pisces
Year
of the Moon
New
Moon in Aries
New
Moon in Taurus
New Moon in Gemini
New
Moon in Cancer
New Moon in Leo
New Moon in Virgo
New
Moon in Libra
New
Moon in Scorpio
New
Moon in Sagitarrius
New Moon in Capricorn
New Moon in Aquarius
New Moon in Pisces
Year
of Mercury
New Moon in Aries
New
Moon in Taurus
New
Moon in Gemini
New
Moon in Cancer
New
Moon in Leo
New
Moon in Virgo
New
Moon in Libra
New
Moon in Scorpio
New
Moon in Sagitarrius
New
Moon in Capricorn
New Moon in Aquarius
New
Moon in Pisces
Year
of Saturn
New
Moon in Aries
New
Moon in Taurus
New Moon in Gemini
New
Moon in Cancer
New
Moon in Leo
New
Moon in Virgo
New
Moon in Libra
New
Moon in Scorpio
New Moon in Sagitarrius
New
Moon in Capricorn
New Moon in Aquarius
New
Moon in Pisces
Year
of Mars
New
Moon in Aries
New
Moon in Taurus
New Moon in Gemini
New
Moon in Cancer
New
Moon in Leo
New
Moon in Virgo
New
Moon in Libra
New Moon in Scorpio
New
Moon in Sagitarrius
New Moon in Capricorn
New
Moon in Aquarius
New
Moon in Pisces
Year
of Jupiter
New
Moon in Aries
New
Moon in Taurus
New
Moon in Gemini
New
Moon in Cancer
New Moon in Leo
New Moon in Virgo
New Moon in Libra
New
Moon in Scorpio
New
Moon in Sagitarrius
New
Moon in Capricorn
New
Moon in Aquarius
New
Moon in Pisces
Year
of Venus
New
Moon in Aries
New Moon in Taurus
New Moon in Gemini
New
Moon in Cancer
New
Moon in Leo
New Moon in Virgo
New
Moon in Libra
New Moon in Scorpio
New Moon in Sagitarrius
New
Moon in Capricorn
New
Moon in Aquarius
New
Moon in Pisces
Year of Pluto
New
Moon in Aries
New
Moon in Taurus
New
Moon in Gemini
New
Moon in Cancer
New
Moon in Leo
New
Moon in Virgo
New
Moon in Libra
New
Moon in Scorpio
New Moon in Sagitarrius
New
Moon in Capricorn
New
Moon in Aquarius
New
Moon in Pisces
Year of Neptune
New
Moon in Aries
New Moon in Taurus
New
Moon in Gemini
New
Moon in Cancer
New
Moon in Leo
New
Moon in Virgo
New
Moon in Libra
New
Moon in Scorpio
New
Moon in Sagitarrius
New
Moon in Capricorn
New Moon in Aquarius
New
Moon in Pisces
Year of Uranus
New
Moon in Aries
New
Moon in Taurus
New Moon in Gemini
New
Moon in Cancer
New
Moon in Leo
New Moon in Virgo
New
Moon in Libra
New
Moon in Scorpio
New
Moon in Sagitarrius
New
Moon in Capricorn
New Moon in Aquarius
New
Moon in Pisces
Initiation to the Fifth degree.
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