How To Learn Witchcraft

Witchcraft or wicca is a pagan religion--a religion of
nature.

* casting circles,
* calling quarters,

The first step to learn witchcraft is to study the religion

* invoking God/ goddess,
* raising and directing the energies

itself.

* and finally, grounding, centering and closing the
circle.

You can do this by studying as many books and journals both
offline and online. This will enable you to understand the

Try to understand the various phases of the moon, its

basic tenets and beliefs of the witchcraft. Since witchcraft
is the religion of nature, it would do you much good to

waxing, growing full and waning and their effect on your
moods and body.

directly go into the lap of nature to experience its feel,
to read books from brooks and sermons in stones. Watch the

You must also do some meditation and visualization exercises

flight of birds through the glorious sunrises and sunsets
across the mountains and seas. Look with wonder at the earth

to increase your concentration and focus. Learn to derive
strength from the earth, sun, moon and stars. Learn to be

and sky, which are the bodies of the God and Goddess. Now
take a notebook and write down why you want to become a

still, calm and quiet and hear the voice of God and Goddess
when they call you.

witch. How do you visualize the God and Goddess? Be honest.
Later on this notebook shall become your Book of Shadows.

Now you can begin your basic spell work starting with your

The next step is to explore the magic.

new moon ritual.

Magic is not a hocus pocus way of bending the laws of nature

Do not go after the word-for-word rituals that you read
everywhere. These are only the guidelines. Write down your

to suit your needs. The magic of the witchcraft is to raise
and channel energy that is within you to bring it in harmony

own rituals. Having done that you should dedicate yourself
to the Witchcraft. Then you may join some coven or network

with the nature to achieve the desired result.

of your fellow Wiccans. You must be particular about the
ethical aspect of performing witchcraft. If you try to harm

For this you need to understand the fundamental principles
of

someone with your magical powers, you will face the results
of your ill intended actions very soon.