Wicca for Beginners: A Guide to Wiccan Beliefs, Rituals, Magic, and Witchcraft: 2 (The Mystic Library)

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As a beginner in witchcraft, you need to follow the ethics of witchcraft, which are often encapsulated in the Wiccan Rede, is a set of moral guidelines and principles that guide practitioners of witchcraft, particularly those who follow Wiccan beliefs. As you progress on this transformative path, keep in mind the ethical principles of “harm none” and positive intent, ensuring that your magical practice is a force for good and personal development.

Finally, Wicca does not have a holy building, like a church or mosque, and although some branches may have specific, designated Priests or Priestesses, organized religious hierarchy is rare and most members believe that all participants are equal, with equal connection to the gods and spiritual power. You definitely don’t want random spirits, other people’s emotions, and negative energies wandering through your home and magical workspace whenever they like. In fact, it could be said that the only absolute tenets within the larger umbrella of Wicca are the inherent divinity of Nature, and our responsibility to respect and care for the Earth. Witchcraft has no equivalent to the Wiccan Rede, and although some practitioners do believe its tenets, others are not bound by its rules. First off, prepare to have patience; it may seem overwhelming that covens currently abound everywhere across the globe—even in Arkansas—but ultimately, their strength in numbers will help with avoiding being bound by oaths to a coven you’re actually not that into.

People have been using herbal tea to heal or stimulate or relax for as long as people have been cooking.

Wiccans take this rule very seriously, as it serves the ideal of living in harmonious balance with all of existence. In Wicca, the circle is a high energy space that allows Magic to flow freely between this world and the world beyond the veil. Once you’ve learned about the dangers and you’ve learned about the safety precautions to take, you’re good! Warding allows you to create barriers and walls around your space to protect it from outside influence.