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(More customer reviews)Witch School, First Degree by Rev. Donald Lewis-Highcorrell is the first book in a three-volume series that introduces readers to Correllian tradition Wicca. A fourth volume is dedicated to mastering the art of ritual. The goal of First Degree is to provide enough knowledge that the reader should be able to initiate themselves into the Craft by the end of the book. There is even a ritual provided for the Outer Court initiate, should they choose Self-Wiccaning.
Correllian Nativist Wicca was originally formed in 1879 by a woman of Scots-Cherokee ancestry, Orpheius Caroline. In 1979, after the Council of Elders appointed new leadership, the Correllian tradition was opened to the public. They began creating a series of correspondence courses, which became the lessons found between the covers of Witch School.
Witch School is formatted much like a textbook, with a total of twelve chaptered lessons (one for each month, for a year's worth of tutelage). Each chapter covers a new facet of the religion, from magic to stones and crystals. An exercise is then provided, with an introduction to a different god in each lesson. The chapter then closes on a series of review questions.
The lessons are straightforward and easy to follow. Most of the information is relevant to any tradition of Wicca, not just Correllian. As is common practice, a student becomes an initiate after one year of study. The book is set up perfectly to accomodate this schedule with the monthly lesson style.
For the person who has been reading up on the subject for a while, initially there may not appear to be a great deal of new information in Witch School, First Degree. It is aimed more at someone who is completely unfamiliar with the religion and would need step by step guidance. I'm sure the second and third volumes would be appropriate for those who already have some knowledge of the Craft. However, anyone can benefit from the exercises provided, regardless of mastery degree. The detailed history of the various forms of deity is also a benefit not found in many other books on the subject. Witch School, First Degree, in the least, could make an excellent reference book for any library or a comprehensive refresher course. I'm eager to begin reading Second Degree.
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Witch School First Degree: Lessons in the Correllian TraditionThe three-volume Witch School teaching series will prepare you for initiation into all three degrees of Correllian Wicca, one of the largest and fastest-growing Wiccan traditions in the world. As an additional bonus, WitchSchool.com offers many optional interactive features to enhance your textbook learning experience.
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Set foot on the Witch's path and embark on a journey that will transform you at the deepest levels of your being. The twelve lessons of the Witch School's First Degree, designed to be completed in the traditional "year and a day" format, introduce Wicca as a spiritual path and teach you the essentials of becoming a Witch. Each lesson has six sections: the lesson itself, magical exercises, God or Goddess lore, a spell, a glossary, and study questions. You'll build a solid foundation for your Wiccan practice by mastering the following Craft tools and techniques:
Magic • Cosmology • Personal Power • The Altar • The Airts The Cirle of Art • Invocation • Garb • Symbols, Omens, and Divination • Basic Energy Work • Herbs, Oils, and Incense • Stones and Crystals
Completion of the twelve lessons in this book makes you eligible for initiation into the First Degree of Correllian Nativist Wicca.
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