| How To Become A Witch |
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| Thursday, 10 July 2008 | |
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For hundreds of years in Britain, hundreds of people were either hanged or burnt at the stake for practising witchcraft until it ceased to be a capital offence in the early 18th century. Even afterwards, under the Witchcraft Act, it was still possible to be prosecuted as a witch. The Witchcraft Act was not repealed until 1951 and people were convicted under it as recently as 1944.  After the repeal of the Witchcraft Act, more and more people began to openly identify themselves as witches. Some banded together into "covens" and declared themselves followers of "Wicca" - The Old Religion, also known as The Craft.
If you`re thinking about becoming a witch, you should first of all reflect seriously on it. Once you`ve definitely decided to become a witch, your best bet is to look for a coven where you can be given instruction by those more experienced. The practise of Wicca is not as widespread as that of the more conventional religions and, owing to lingering prejudice, most covens do not advertise their presence. Many covens try to maintain an optimal number of members, and strive to keep personal harmony within the group, feeling that this is important to the success of their magick. For these reasons, they may not be actively seeking new members. You should be aware that there may also be age restrictions on prospective joiners.  Most covens will require a lengthy probationary period of about a year before initiation into a coven. During this time, you may be allowed or expected to attend rituals as an observer, and will be encouraged to further your own spiritual development through reading and meditation. |
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