Grimoires

Levels and Degrees
Contents
Dedication
First Degree
Second Degree
Third Degree
Fourth Degree
Fifth Degree
Degrees

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
    Begin work on a Book of Whimsy
    Seeker journal
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.
    pagan time line
    list of pagan studies
    list of Wiccan traditions
Develop a personal creed and code of conduct.
    Wiccan Rede
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.
    Celtic
    Norse
Begin a study of other mystical practices.
    other Wiccan practices
    other pagan practices
    other religions
Study and use magickal alphabets.
    runes
    theban
    ogham
    create a magickal name and symbol
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.
    write a first degree initiation ceremony
    enact the ceremony

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)
    air
    fire
    water
    earth
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.
    God _________________
    Goddess _________________
    Child _________________
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
    general awareness
    meditationl
    psychometry
    viewing auras
    scrying
    dream work
    clairvoyance, clairaudience
    telepathy
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
    write a second degree initiation ceremony
    enact the ceremony

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.
    Priest Journal
    book of ritual
    book of spells and magick
    book of divination
    book of healing
    book of symbols
    book of gods
    bibliography
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.
    element of spirit
    flowing energy through the chakras
    aspecting deities
Begin an advanced study of magick and energy raising.
    Create a group ritual for energy raising and sending.
7. Develop your own mythical pantheon.
8. Begin advanced study of healing and divination.
9. Teach others.
    teach a method of divination
    teach a method of healing
    mentor a practitioner
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.
    write a third degree initiation ceremony
    enact the ceremony

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.
    High Priest Journal
    grimoire of ritual
    grimoire of spells and magick
    grimoire of magick
    grimoire of divination
    grimoire of healing
    grimoire of symbols
    grimoire of gods
    bibliography
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
    write a fourth degree initiation ceremony
    enact the ceremony

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

 

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Initiation to the Fifth degree.


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