Witchcraft 101 Flashcards
(42 cards)
Wicca is a tradition of Witchcraft that was brought to the public by who in the 1950s?
Gerald Gardner
In the Pagan community, there are a number of different spiritual belief systems, or traditions, that fall under the various headings of what 3 umbrellas?
Wiccan, NeoWiccan, or Pagan
This is a tradition which focuses on the polarity between the genders, and rites and ceremonies often dedicate equal time to the God and the Goddess. Although members are initiated, there is no laity; every individual is a priest or priestess.
Alexandrian Wicca
In general, this is an all-purpose category used to describe some of the New Forest traditions of Wicca. Gardnerian and Alexandrian are the two best-known, but there are some smaller subgroups as well.
British Traditional Wicca
This is an all-purpose term applied to witchcraft traditions that doesn’t fit into any specific definitive category. Many solitary Wiccans follow this path, but there are also covens that consider themselves this as well
Eclectic Wicca
They’re a legally recognized church and non-profit organization that focuses on a theme of positive activism
Circle Sanctuary
Originally a family hereditary tradition, members of this tradition opened their teachings up to the public a few decades ago.
The Correllian Nativist Tradition
While not a true tradition in and of itself, this is a group of several member traditions all operating under an umbrella set of bylaws and guidelines. They hold annual conferences, work to educate the public, hold rituals, and work on community outreach projects
Covenant of the Goddess
Many of today’s Wiccan covens can trace their origins back to Gardner, but the this path itself remains initiatory and oathbound.
Gardnerian Wicca
With origins in the feminist movement, this path has been embraced by many women trying to find an alternative to oppressive, patriarchal religion. Transgender women were specifically excluded from a women’s ritual hosted by this group
Dianic Wicca
This is an umbrella term used to apply to a number of different earth-based faiths.
Paganism
This is a sacred tool used to store information you’ll need in your magical tradition, whatever it may be. It may include spells, meditations, rituals, recipes, and miscellaneous notes.
Book of Shadows
This is a textbook of magic, typically including instructions on how to create magical objects like talismans and amulets, how to perform magical spells, charms and divination, and how to summon or invoke supernatural entities such as angels, spirits, deities, and demons.
Grimoire
9 things should be included in your Book of Shadows including: Laws of your Coven or tradition, A dedication, Gods and Goddesses, and Sacred Texts. What are the 5 others?
Coresspondences, Sabbats, Divination, Magical Recipes, and Spell Crafting.
What are the 5 things to include on your Altar?
Symbols of the 4 elements, candles, athame, wands, and Book of Shadows.
What are 4 ways you can cleanse your Altar?
You can use your own energy, a besom, incense, or crystals.
Before you begin most spells, you’ll need to purify the tools and ingredients. Here are 3 ways to purify an object:
Pass through incense smoke, wave a besom on it, or wash with water.
You can use this object to help you direct and focus your energy as an extension of your hand. Use it to direct and channel your energy while making intentions, creating energy barriers, or activating crystal grids.
A wand.
How can you charge a bowl of water?
Leave it out overnight beneath a full moon.
How can you charge a crystal?
Leave it under the full moon or use your own energy.
How can you recharge an item after a spell?
Perform the same spell on it again.
What does anointing an item mean?
To rub it with oil.
The process of looking into a substance, like fire, flame of a candle, a bowl of water, incense smoke, or crystal sphere, and using it to see the future.
Scrying
What does “imbuing an item” mean?
hold it within your hands, close your eyes, and visualize your desire.
