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description: Everything You Need to Know to Move Forward on Your Path from Best-Selling Author Lisa Chamberlain For many aspiring Witches the path from novice to adept practitioner can be unclear. You can read all the books you like-and you definitely should!-but putting your new knowledge into action on a regular basis isn't always so easy. Maybe you're navigating a need for secrecy due to friends family members or others who wouldn't understand your new spiritual undertaking. Or perhaps-like so many of us-you find it challenging to work all of the Sabbats and Esbats into your schedule let alone making time for spellwork. Then there's the question of initiation-when how and why should you formalize your dedication to the Craft with a special ritual? In Wicca the tradition of studying for a year and a day before seeking initiation provides a useful framework especially when it comes to covens. But what's a solitary Witch to do without a rigorous plan for formal study? After all Wicca has no official sacred texts or protocols to follow. What exactly do you need to know? What should you expect yourself to understand after a year and a day has passed? How can you be initiated if you practice on your own? In truth many Wiccans and other Witches feel that an inordinate amount of attention is placed on initiation-or self-dedication as it is usually termed for solitary and eclectic practitioners. While it can be a truly transformative experience it is ultimately one point on a life-long path of learning and growing in the Craft. What most people are seeking when they pursue initiation is a way of making their excitement and passion about the Craft a permanent thing. But staying immersed in the magic is a daily undertaking that can't be guaranteed just by undergoing a ceremony. The Craft is a way of life and this means integrating it with your day-to-day world making lifestyle adjustments as necessary and learning to expand your intuition and psychic gifts. Without applied effort on your part initiation/self-dedication won't be enough to keep you on your new path. Initiation and Magical Development Living a Magical Life was created for new and aspiring Witches who want more insight and ideas for fostering their own transition into full-fledged Witchdom. It can definitely be used as part of your study as you make your way toward initiation/self-dedication and even includes a step-by-step ritual you can perform when (and if) you feel the time is right. But the information here is valuable regardless of whether you choose a formal entrance into the Craft. In addition to the practical information on initiation you'll find plenty of insights ideas and advice including: Navigating common obstacles to stepping fully and decisively onto your spiritual path Leaving behind old belief systems that may have more of a hold on you than you realize Spellwork for helping you stay in touch with your magical perspective Picking up on messaging from your invisible spirit guidance system including animal symbolism visual patterns in nature and messages from numbers Developing practices that strengthen and grow your sixth-sense connection to the Universe So whether you're just beginning to learn about Witchcraft have been dabbling for some time without finding a solid footing or are eager to undergo an initiation ritual you'll find something in this guide to aid you on your way. If you're ready to learn about Magic scroll to the top of the page and select the buy button. Readers will also be treated to an exclusive free gift!
language: English
title: Wicca Living a Magical Life: A Guide to Initiation and Navigating Your Journey in the Craft
publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform