Learning Beginner Witchcraft
By Joy J. Fine
When you first start it is recommended that before you learn some beginner witchcraft that you may want to understand exactly why you are drawn to it. For some, witchcraft is a tool used in the practice of Wicca, which is a religion in which the old gods are the important ones. These gods are those of nature, so this religion brings the person closer to nature, to understanding and appreciating the spirits that protect this precious planet. If Wicca is your choice than you will have lots to learn about the religion before you begin to use witchcraft. But, you should understand that the two things can be separate. You do not need to become a Wiccan to practice the craft of spells and magik rituals.
If learning beginner witchcraft is truly what you want to do you need to decide how you want to go about this process. If you are looking to do no more than learn spells, practice witchcraft and do it by learning slowly there are several ways you can accomplish this. Surfing the Internet is one and it can be very helpful. There you can read what others think about practicing witchcraft and how they learned. You can find out some basic dos and don’ts of the craft, which can give you some good direction on how to begin. There are chat rooms you can join that will allow you to talk to other witches who are at different levels of their craft. This gives you the opportunity to talk to others in the same place as you who are learning and curious as well as to seasoned witches with years of experience. By doing this you can find others who can guide you and make it more possible for you to learn beginner witchcraft from those with experience without feeling the need to join a coven. That should only be done if and when you feel it is a step you want to take. You can practice without being part of one.
Beginner witchcraft starts with finding a new understanding of the elements around you. You need to embrace the movements of the moon. This is done by becoming more aware of the phases of the moon and their meanings. The new moon represents the beginnings and is a time when the spells used should be to start new things. These spells could be to influence the start of a relationship, a change in career or a move to a new location. When the moon is full there are many positive spells that can be used. This is a strong phase for spell casting and should be used for healing spells; spells that help a person make important decisions or completion spells. When the moon is in its final phase this is a time to cast spells to assist in the breaking of bad habits like smoking, nail biting or overeating. It is the time when spells can be used to ease worries.
Some of those who practice witchcraft like to have an item, almost like having a tool, to use that they feel helps them channel their spells. For some it may be a wand. Some seasoned witches will tell you that it is unnecessary to use such a thing especially when you are learning beginner witchcraft. They might suggest that it is better to put your energy into learning the rituals that accompany the spells you want to learn. Understand the use of candles, herbs, incense and the right place to conduct your rituals and success in the craft will come with it.
