Tradition of the Witches Circle Priest / Priestess Training

The Tradition of the Witches Circles Priest/ess training was designed to be intensive, with daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly assignments. However, students are welcomed to proceed through the curriculum more slowly if they desire, but are required to submit at least one assignment each month (or they may be placed on inactive status and eventually disenrolled.)

Students have the option of taking this program online, or in person at 13 Magickal Moons of Occoquan Virginia or Esoterica of Leesburg Virginia. For more information on taking this course in person, please see the schedule located on the main page.

Students must satisfactorily complete all of the assignments in order to receive course certificates. Each level comes with course materials, meditations, chants, and a certificate suitable for framing.

The cost for Witchcraft 101, 201, 401 is $130. The cost for Witchcraft 301 - $200. A payment must be made before any materials are sent. For financial ease, 3 payment types are available.

Tuition covers online lessons & assignments, personalized instructor evaluation & feedback, and discussion & support from other students. In addition, students will receive guided meditations & exercises in MP3 format via email. Any other materials needed should be readily available around your house or at a local stores. No expensive tools are needed.

This course is presented in Four Levels:

Witchcraft 101 - Initiate (three months) focuses on the history of Witchcraft, the Goddess, God, Elements, meditation, sacred space, tools, rituals, and personal empowerment. The first level essentially serves as a foundation for daily spiritual practice. Students observe the seasons, connect with the moon, and begin mediation, and energy work. Both novice and experienced students are required to begin with this Level.

The books needed for this Level are Origins Of Modern Witchcraft by Ann Moura and God / Goddess: Exploring and Celebrating the Two Sides of Wiccan Deity by A. J. Drew , Patricia Telesco.

What is Witchcraft
Center, Grounding, and Meditation
The Goddess and the Esbats
The God and the Sabbats
Elements & Elementals
Altars & Tools
Magickal Names
Writing your own Rituals
Creating and Performing Rites of Passages
Understanding Karma
Egyptian Witchcraft
Celtic Witchcraft
The God and Goddess Chant
Naming Ritual

Witchcraft 201- Practitioner (three months) deepens the study of meditation and energy work and introduces the practice of healing. This level also contains a strong emphasis on chakra work.

The book needed for this level is Moon Magick by D.J. Conway.

Working with the Moon
Talismans & Amulets
The Art of Healing
Gemstone Lore and Magick
Planting a Magickal Garden
Magickal Herbs
Medicinal Herbs
Chakras & Energy
Shadow Masks
More Magickal Herbs
Working with Mandalas
Aromatherapy for Beginners
Introduction to Reiki
Dedication Ritual

Witchcraft 301 - Advanced Practitioner (three months) introduces the practice of divination, focusing on the Tarot and the Runes.

Because of the intensity of this Level, there is no required reading material.

The Art of Divination
Tarot Part 1 - The Major Arcana
Tarot Part 2 - Pentacles and Swords
Tarot Part 3 - Cups and Wands
Tarot Part 4 - Tarot Layouts
Tarot Part 5 - Tarot Ethics
Shamanic Divination
Runes
Advanced Runes
Spiritual Alchemy
Advanced Tarot
Interpreting your Dreams
Psychic Enhancement
Consecration Ritual

Witchcraft 401 - Priest/ess (three months) strongly emphasizes magick and shamanic work.

The required book for this Level is Wiccan Warrior by Kerr Cuhulain.

The Art of Magick
Candle and Color Magick
Nature Magick
Animal Totems and Magick
Working with Gargoyles and Dragons
Defensive Magick
Kitchen Witchery
Writing your own Spells
Intermediate Energy Work
Deep Meditation and Trance Work
Astral Projection
Spiritual Alchemy
Walking a Witches Path
Ritual - Initiation into Tradition of the Witches Circle Ritual