Learn the Essentials of Witchcraft!
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 Course Description
Wicca is a word that comes with a lot of baggage. Many people fear Wiccans or Witches, folklore tells us that Witches of any breed should be shunned or feared because they will do bad things to you. This may be the case for a few vindictive individuals and their misguided ideals but it is not the norm. A growing number of people in contemporary society have started looking toward Paganism in general and Wicca specifically as a way to reconnect with nature and religion in a more spiritual and less dogmatic way. Wicca is a rich religion in this vein that is focused on understanding and living simply within nature, taking a positive approach to life and being a positive example for others.
With that understanding in mind, this course is meant to give you a beginning overview of the Wiccan faith. We will outline all the major aspects of Wicca that are spread throughout its traditions as well as try to correct some of the misconceptions that are common in the popular understanding of Wicca and Witches. Here you will learn about what drives the faith, what its philosophy is, and we will also illustrate what its practices are from holidays, to concepts of afterlife, to basic rules. While this course isn't meant to be inclusive of the entire religion and its different paths, it will show you the largest groups and provide books and linked resources throughout so you can find more information should you choose to explore this religion more deeply.
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Lesson One: Introductory OverviewThis course is designed to give you an understanding of the Wiccan faith, its philosophy, and approach toward understanding the world we live in. The first lesson will dispense with some of the misleading information that is out there. | Lesson Two: The History of WiccaWicca was founded in the 1940s by Gerald Gardner, but its traditions are steeped in much older Pagan rituals that stretch back throughout history. | Lesson Three : The Paths of Wicca: to Initiate or Not Initiate Part One of TwoTraditional Wicca generally requires initiation by a High Priest and Priestess who have proven their lineage. The two most common traditional paths are Gardnerian and Alexandrian. | Lesson Four: To Initiate or Not Initiate Part Two of TwoNow that we have looked at how you can initiate into the traditional paths of Wicca, it is time to explore the other option: non-traditional Wicca. Non-traditional Wicca is more commonly known as it is more easily accessible, the books and knowledge are p | Lesson Five : Understanding The Faith: The Gods, The Rede and TenetsAs we have seen, there are many different pathways you can take to begin to explore and understand Wicca. However, even though there are many different paths, they all emanate from one source which is the base of the Wiccan faith. | Lesson Six: The Wheel of the Year and The MoonThe Wheel of the Year is the name of the Wiccan calendar, it refers to the cycle of sacred days throughout the year, and is another foundation of the Wiccan faith. | Lesson Seven : The Tools of WiccaWiccans employ many different symbols and tools in their practice. Some are meant to aid visualization, some are meant to represent specific things, others are tools used to perform specific functions. What a Wiccan uses for a specific occasion, differs d | Lesson Eight: The ElementsThe four elements: earth, air, fire and water make up four points of the pentacle and hold important roles in Wiccan ritual and practice. The elements have many correspondences and associations that are meaningful for Wiccan practice. | Lesson Nine: Casting a CircleRituals for creating a circle can be created by the group or individual practitioner as well, it is important for practitioners to feel connected to the sacred space they are creating.
| Lesson Ten: Spellcraft and its Place in WiccaSpells instantly conjure images from stories and movies about curses, and hexes. This lesson will examine and correct some of those misconceptions.
| Lesson Eleven: Correspondences and ReviewThis lesson is meant to show how the correspondences mentioned throughout work in more detail as well as provide you with a short review |
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Wicca 101 |
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Spiritual Education |
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