Dedicant
In the first year of study, and before any initiations take place, the student is known as a dedicant. The dedicant's first task is to learn the basics of the Craft; they will probably be given a Wicca 101 introduction to Craft history, ethics, cosmology and thealogy, and the wheel of the year. Then they may read a few introductory books, be introduced to the customs and practices of the coven's tradition, and learn simple ritual skills. Following this, they will spend the rest of their first year or so working on the First Degree. It is generally expected that each following degree will require at least a year and a day of additional work, depending on individual strengths and challenges. Please see requirements for initiates for more info.
Required Reading List for Dedicant Year
- Wicca: A Year and a Day by Timothy Roderick
- True Magick by Amber K
- Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland
- Maiden, Mother, Crone by DJ Conway
- Wicca by Scott Cunningham
- Living Wicca by Scott Cunningham
- The Sabbats by Edain McCoy
Requirements for First Degree
- Learn to take care of yourself both physically and emotionally.
- Perform a cleansing and blessing ceremony of your home, and set up a home altar.
- Begin to study a healing technique that interests you.
- Discover and work with an animal ally, familiar, or totem spirit.
- Have your own Book of Shadows.
- Read the books from the required reading list's beginner's section.
- Hold office in the coven, or if unable, volunteer some time to help an officer.
- Learn and understand the Ritual Tools and how to use them.
- Design your own Esbat or Sabbat celebration.
- Participate in or teach at least 50% of the required classes, rituals, or other coven activities.
- Be active with the coven for a year and a day.
- Choose a significant goal and achieve it.
- Have researched and written about at least two Goddesses and two Gods.
- Be able to lead a ritual of your choice.
- Be familiar with all five Elements.
Required Reading List for First Degree Year
- Chakras for Beginners by David Pond
- Divination for Beginners by Scott Cunningham
- Herb Magick for Beginners by Ellen Dugan
- Pendulum Magick for Beginners by Richard Webster
- Crystals for Beginners by Connie Kenner
- Amulets and Talismans for Beginners by Richard Webster
- Aura Reading for Beginners by Richard Webster
- Meditation for Beginners by Stephanie Clement
- Creative Visualization for Beginners by Richard Webster
- Scrying for Beginners by Donald Tyson
Requirements for Second Degree
- Continue with first year requirements, including an additional year and a day with Coven.
- Learn to cleanse, energize and heal your chakras.
- Continue to design Esbat and Sabbat celebrations.
- Assist with at least one Rite of Passage.
- Master one form of Divination.
- Develop one psychic skill.
- Enhance your relationship with yourself.
- Develop a special relationship with one Goddess and one God aspect.
- Continue to research and write about at least two Goddesses and two Gods.
- Learn to heal your negative emotions.
- Learn basic counseling skills.
- Begin to teach as many classes as possible.
- Choose a significant goal and achieve it.
- Participate in or teach at least 50% of the required classes, rituals, or other coven activities.
- Understand energy raising and creative visualization.
- Continue to study one form of healing.
Required Reading List for Second Degree Year
- Spiral Dance by Starhawk
- Exploring Candle Magick by Patricia Telesco
- Advanced Witchcraft by Edain McCoy
- Wicca for Life by Raymond Buckland
- A Book of Pagan Rituals by Ed Fitch
- When I see a Wild God by Ly de Angeles
- An Enchanted Life by Patricia Telesco
- Magickal Self Defense by Kerr Cuhulain
- Witchcraft, A Mystery Tradition by Raven Grimassi
Requirements for Third Degree
- Continue with previous requirements, including an additional year and a day with Coven.
- Discover and define your True Will.
- Explain your understanding of spiritual development over several incarnations and the spiritual challenges that you face now.
- Lead a Rite of Passage.
- Continue to design Esbat and Sabbat rituals.
- Begin teaching your own Wicca 101 classes.
- Master one form of Healing.
- Master one form of Divination.
- Master one form of psychic skill.
- Learn to practice and perform all types of magick.
- Choose a very significant goal and achieve it.
- Continue to learn effective counseling methods.
- Lead Esbat and Sabbat Rituals.
- Spiral Dance by Starhawk
- Exploring Candle Magick by Patricia Telesco
- Advanced Witchcraft by Edain McCoy
- Wicca for Life by Raymond Buckland
- A Book of Pagan Rituals by Ed Fitch
- When I see a Wild God by Ly de Angeles
- An Enchanted Life by Patricia Telesco
- Magickal Self Defense by Kerr Cuhulain
- Witchcraft, A Mystery Tradition by Raven Grimassi
Requirements for Third Degree
- Continue with previous requirements, including an additional year and a day with Coven.
- Discover and define your True Will.
- Explain your understanding of spiritual development over several incarnations and the spiritual challenges that you face now.
- Lead a Rite of Passage.
- Continue to design Esbat and Sabbat rituals.
- Begin teaching your own Wicca 101 classes.
- Master one form of Healing.
- Master one form of Divination.
- Master one form of psychic skill.
- Learn to practice and perform all types of magick.
- Choose a very significant goal and achieve it.
- Continue to learn effective counseling methods.
- Lead Esbat and Sabbat Rituals.
*NOTE: These have the right to change as the group evolves, and some things may be waived or omitted as needed. All coveners will be notified of any changes to these requirements.