How do I become a Witch ??

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1. Guest4503
   

   I actually was wondering the same thing till i came across these websites
   
   http://www.holysmoke.org/wicca/wicca_path.html  and this is the article
   
   
   
   HOW TO BECOME A WITCH
   
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   Foddey beayn yn Agglish y stait ny Gei!
   Church of the Earth [How-To]
   Written by Selene (selenem@pobox.com), adjusted by Locke
   
   I outlined these steps for those who are interested in becoming Witches, but just don't know where to start. You'll notice I don't mention anything about covens or groups until the last step. That's because I strongly believe all Witches should start out as solitaries. Learning about Witchcraft and practicing magick by yourself will teach you what works for you and what feels right to you. Once you figure that out, you can find others that you are comfortable circling with.
   
   Step One - Discovering your Path
   
   Read and study. Read everything you can get your hands on that will tell you more about beliefs of Witchcraft, such as books, web pages or online magazines. Only by learning as much as you can about the basic beliefs and tenets of Witchcraft can you decide if the religion is the right path for you. While reading books and studying the written word are highly beneficial, Wicca and other forms of the Craft are nature religions. Get outside and experience the Divine's creation. Go camping. Take hikes through the mountains. Swim in ponds and lakes. Bask in the glow of the sun and moon. Watch birds. Go stargazing. Learn all you can about the Earth and Sky, which are the bodies of the God and Goddess.
   
   Step Two - Defining Your Path
   
   OK, so you know the basics and you've decided it's definitely something that fits into your belief system. In a notebook or journal, begin writing down some reasons why you think Witchcraft is your path. What does being a Witch mean to you? What do you hope to achieve and learn through Witchcraft? What do you fear if you follow this path? How do you visualize the God and Goddess? What does the Divine mean to you? Be completely honest. Nobody will ever read this but you. (This notebook will eventually become your Book of Shadows.) There are no right or wrong answers to these questions. It's not a test, but simply a way to help you define your path.
   
   Step Three - Exploring Magick
   
   You'll notice I haven't mentioned anything about spells or ritual yet, because you need to complete the first two steps before you think about working with magick. Magick is not hocus-pocus, it's not bending the natural order of things to fit your needs. Magick is simply raising and channeling energy that is found in yourself, in nature and in the Divine to achieve a desired result. Before you begin working with magick, you need to understand what it is, where it comes from and the ethics involved in magickal workings. Remember that you are responsible for your own actions. If you harm someone with magick, you will face the consequences, probably sooner than later. You also need to understand the basic structure of a ritual: casting circles, calling quarters, invoking the God(dess), raising and directing energy, grounding and centering and closing the circle. Know the moon phases and how they affect magick. Learn them well enough so that you always know when the moon is waxing, when it is full, when it is waning. Learn to feel how the moon affects your moods and your body.
   
   Step Four - Learning to Focus
   
   Try some meditation and visualization exercises to increase your concentration. The ability to focus and visualize will greatly increase the power of your magick. Learn to be calm. Learn to pull strength from within yourself and from the earth, sun, moon and stars. Learn to be still. Learn to hear the voice of the God and Goddess when It calls to you.
   
   Step Five - Working with Magick
   
   Now you can begin some basic spellwork. I'd suggest starting with a full or new moon ritual, but of course you do whatever feels most comfortable to you. You should not use word-for-word spells or rituals that are written in books or posted on web pages. Those spells were written for the writer, and should be used only as guidelines when creating your own rituals. Every Witch should write his or her own spells. For more on writing your own spells, click here.
   
   Step Six - Self-Dedication
   
   If everything still feels right, and if you still feel like Witchcraft is the path for you after all this studying, now is the time to perform a self-dedication ritual. This ritual should be yours and yours alone. Design it however you want to, and in a way that will be most meaningful to you. A dedication ritual means exactly what it sounds like it means - you are dedicating yourself to the Craft and telling yourself and the Divine that this is the path you wish to pursue.
   
   Step Seven - Networking
   
   I usually recommend a year of solitary study before a Witch considers joining a coven or a circle. This gives you a chance to celebrate one full cycle of Sabbats, and to learn what works best for you. Some people may choose never to join any kind of organized group - that's fine. A solitary Witch is just as much of a Witch as a coven Witch. But even if you don't join a group, you might want to consider finding other Witches to circle with occasionally. It's always good to learn new ideas and meet others that share your interests.
   
   Step Eight - Initiation
   
   There are many differing opinions on the concept of initiation. In my opinion, there is a difference between initiation into the Craft and initiation into a coven. Initiation into the Craft should always be a solitary ritual. This is a private moment between you and the Divine, where you are fully committing yourself to the Craft and to the Lord and Lady. An initiation should be something that's meaningful to you. The ritual should be written only by you. A brief word on degrees: I and an increasing number of Witches have no use for a degree system in the Craft. I've known too many beginning Witches who know far more than a supposed third-degree Witch, so this type of system holds no meaning to me, or to many of the Witches I've talked to. A coven initiation is a means of bonding a group together as a whole, of establishing trust among a "family" of Witches. It should not be an initiation into the Craft, because, like I said, that is something that is a private matter for each individual Witch. The coven initiation should be written by the entire group and should incorporate elements of trust and sharing.
   
   Don't think that your studies are over just because you've been initiated. The Craft involves constant learning and growing and changing.
   
   
   and another website i went to is http://hubpages.com/hub/How_To_Become_A_Witch
   
   and here is this one
   How To Become A Witch64
   Arabella_Jolie
   
   
   
   How To Become A Witch
   
   Is actually very easy.
   
   You are a witch as soon as you choose to call yourself one.
   
   Many claim to be, or think you have to be "born a witch".
   
   No-one is 'born' a witch.
   
   People may be born into a family that has generations of witches. Which means that they are positively disposed and open to the concept of witchcraft.
   
   And the teaching would be passed down through the family.
   
   For those that have not had that formative experience, it's important to take on board that there is ABSOLUTELY NO BARRIER to you with practicing witchcraft.
   
   Or rather - the only barrier is yourself and your own attitude to it.
   
   So what are the key elements of being a witch?
   
   A true witch - or white witch is someone who works with the energies of the Universe and Nature.
   
   Who operates with an open and loving heart.
   
   Who wants to do good in her/his own life, and in the lives of others who give permission for them to act on their behalf (the power is always with casting spells for yourself as opposed to paying other's to cast for you - as your energy is most powerful in attracting what you want)
   
   A true witch and white witch is able to believe that what she wants to have happen will.
   
   And knows this with a certainty.
   
   She/He is flexible and adaptable - and whilst with witchcraft there are many wonderful tools and rituals. They're able to flex into the moment, and if they are passing a beach and feel the urge to cast a spell there and then - can and will do so.
   
   How to become a witch could be shrouded with mystery - and witches do love their mystery (and it has also been needed for survival from those that do not fully understand or are ill informed about the craft, it's workings and teachings).
   
   Many people ask me 'How to start?'
   
   The answer to that is simply START.
   
   Start by working with spells. Pick a spell that you are drawn to. And then work with yourself to move yourself into that place inside where you truly believe and feel certaint that what you want to have happen will.
   
   A powerful witch is able to see, feel, and essentially put themselves into a space where they feel as if they have what they want already...
   
   And so it becomes.
   
   The foundation of witchcraft is Like Attracts Like.
   
   So to be a witch you are able to work on the energy you put out so that you attract back what you want.
   
   And this is based on bringing joy to your life and never at any time seek to harm or get revenge with another.
   
   As a witch you can then decide how you work best with magick.
   
   Remember too that just about every culture and religion through the ages had their own form of 'witch'. In some cultures it is called "medicine woman/man" or "shaman" or "seer"...
   
   It is always about remembering to work with the Universal energies and nature. And that in every moment - waking and sleeping you are actually creating your outcomes.
   
   So if you choose to move towards witchcraft and become a witch (or you may prefer the word 'magickal practitioner' - it is your call) then it is about working on yourself to open your heart and to feel love, faith and trust in yourself & life.
   
   Like attracts Like
   
   Hope this helped

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