Embarking on a magical path – how can I become a witch?
- some answers to commonly asked questions by aspiring new students
Everyone is destined to lead a fulfilling and magical life! Many brand new witches and wizards have questions about the path they are considering and the best way to go about taking the first step along it.
For instance, two very common questions are-
What is a witch?
And,
How can I become a witch?
Firstly, and most importantly perhaps, what is a witch?
Simply put, a witch is a person (male or female) who practises the art of witchcraft or wicca. Unlike the religions of this world, witchcraft is not set in stone. It is a bespoke art – there are solid principles to create successful spells; which are followed because they work. But becoming a witch and practising witchcraft does not require you to revere nature deities, to worship archetypes or energies, or to call upon spirits or demons. Unless you want to that is…
Don't you just love wicca? It's like a religion you can make up as you go along. Personally I don't believe in actual deities or spirits, but I like to use them to creatively visualise aspects of my sub concious mind which work to manifest powerful magick. Trust your own judgement and choose your own personal philosophy – this way your spells will be personal and very potent,and you will be a highly successful witch.
How can I become a witch and learn witchcraft?
Becoming a witch is actually very simple indeed! To become a witch there is no need to be initiated by anyone or trained by a more experienced witch. Of course, there is no denying that it is useful to talk to like minded people and learn from their experiences; but this is not essential. Witchcraft is a fluid and constantly evolving concept – one person's experience may be different from anothers – and as I mentioned before there is no set system or pantheon of deities or rituals : so if you are true to the spirit of magic then you will be fine. With magic, there are many ways to ahem skin a cat...pluck a pigeon...As long as the pigeon is cooked at the end of it, the method is up to you!
Your intuition or sub concious mind and willpower are the two most powerful tools you have at your disposal to become a great witch and succeed at witchcraft. Learn to enjoy the peace and stillness, and take time to get to know yourself, perhaps through meditation or some other form of mental relaxation. It is only when you are quiet and calm within that you can shut down your mundane concious thoughts and begin to listen to the real powerhouse within you – your hard working but largely ignored sub concious mind!
The basis of any potent spell is the right mental attitude. Work on any bad habits and develop a habit of positivity. Remember, “like attracts like” ie you will attract towards you that which you habitually think about. Your mind is a megawatt tool for supercharged spells! Cultivate it...and have faith in yourself.
Finally, witchcraft is an art which must be mastered. But it is an egalitarian force, it knows no boundaries and takes no favourites. Everyone has the power within them to become a witch and learn witchcraft. Special abilities, talents, supernatural powers- none ofthese exist within the magical realm– just extraordinary people who believe in magic, and are brave enough to apply themselves wholeheartedly.
Happy spellcasting! Welcome fledgeling witch to your new life of witchcraft!
