What Are Degrees and How Do You Earn Them?
By Patti Wigington
In many traditions of Wicca, as well as some other Pagan religions, one’s studies are marked by Degrees. A Degree shows that the student has spent time learning, studying and practicing. It’s a common misconception that attaining a degree is an end goal, but in fact most HPS will tell their initiates that being granted a Degree is just the beginning of a new and empowering process.
In many covens, it is traditional for a new initiate to wait a year and a day before they can be granted their First Degree ranking. During this time, the initiate studies and typically follows a lesson plan designated by the coven’s High Priestess or High Priest. Such a lesson plan might include books to read, written assignments to turn in, public activities, demonstration of skills or knowledge obtained, etc.
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