Learning How to Become a Witch

How to become a witch is a simple question to whichpeople divine nature and use herbs and other natural
there is a simple answer.substances to aid healthy practices and good magick.
You can learn how to become a witch and actuallyLearning how to become a witch will require you to
refer to yourself as a witch as soon as you wish. Nospiritually direct forces of nature, using the divinities,
one is a born witch but some people are definitelyfollowing the disciplines and most importantly,
more predisposed towards witchcraft than others.centering yourself comfortably within this concept.
Simply having ancestors who were witches does notYou can remain 'in the closet' whilst learning how to
mean you inherit their craft. There are no reasons orbecome a witch, reading all the sources of literature
obstacles which should prevent anyone learning howyou can for a short while. No one need know your
to become a witch.plans or ideas, not that there is anything wrong with
There is a period of learning basics and then you willwanting to learn how to become a witch, or studying
be able to practice witchcraft even whilst you are athe Wicca and the craft, but it is still very
novice. The hardest part in learning how to become amisunderstood by lots of people. You can always say
witch is becoming disciplined and focused. You needyou are researching magickal practitioners if anyone
full self examination, a wonder in the energies ofasks!
nature, a belief in the God and Goddess, true divinityLots of novices struggle in learning how to become a
and most of all an open loving heart.witch on their own and often seek outside help. It is
To become more complex, if you really want tousual to try to locate a coven. This can be difficult as
know how to become a witch you should first askcovens generally do not advertise their whereabouts.
yourself this probing question. Why do you want toIf you are lucky enough to find a coven you can
know how to become a witch? It should not be bornencounter resistance at the outset. The problem is
from a desire to hurt, gain power over others orthat covens are a balance of individuals which can be
cast spells using bad energy. This can do so muchdifficult to enter immediately. You may find yourself
harm to everyone involved. There should be noan outsider until you can prove yourself worthy and
thought of self gain behind your motives either, othershow you are not merely playing out a personal
than spiritual enlightenment of course! So if you canfantasy. Patience and gentle persistence is the way
answer this question in a positive manner, that youto gain approval from a coven. Always offer help and
wish to practice the craft honestly for the good of allassistance and do not expect anything in return. Ask
involved, then this religion is a world of discovery forquestions and be thankful of advice given by elders.
you.A word of warning, until you are established and
Witchcraft is a true religion and all around the worldexperienced be a little wary of any coven ethos.
there are equivalents of the witch such as Shamans,Most are full of good and honest people but a few
Seers and Medicine men and women. These specialcovens do not have such good intentions.