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Term Definitions
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| One of the biggest mysteries for Solitary Witches is the degree system practiced by Traditional Crafters. The Degree structure varies between Traditions; Here are some grouping Examples. Six-Tier System Dedicant An Oath of a year and a day so the group and the individual can check each other out. Initiate Usually lasts one year, and involves basic Wiccan Theology. First Degree Usually Lasts one year, and involves basic traditional theology, whatever has been designed for that particular tradition. Second Degree Time period is in determined. The individual is very active in tradition training and group function, and substitutes for the third degree members when necessary. Third Degree Active leaders of the group and responsible to serve as clergy Elder Serves as clergy and observes ritual and group functions, but does not take the "center Stage" unless his or her station requires. Sometimes, these individuals are called "Clan Mothers" or "Clan Father", especially if hiving is involved. Five Tier System Dedicant An Oath for a year and a day First Degree Usually lasts one year, and involves basic Wiccan Theology Second Degree Usually last two years, sometimes longer. The first year covers basic traditional theology and the second year is spent training dedicants and first degree students, as well as learning to substitute for the third degree members when necessary. Third Degree Active leaders of the group and responsible to serve as clergy, as well as teach second degree students. Here is where you find the most fluctuation in traditional training. Some traditions feel that second degree raining only revolves around group ritual and religious study. They do not continue magickal training for the second degree student.Their primary concern is that second degree students know how to handle group functions. Elder Regardless of which type of training, when third degrees in the three degree system are ready, they may step down from active group service and move into the shadows of group activity, there by fulfilling the elder portion of their status. Here again is where many traditions vary, especially if the mother coven is a training coven where the leader rarely performs ceremonies but orchestrates all the operations of the students and the tradition. Depending upon the group, elders may be elected for a specific period, for a unspecified period, or is not considered and elected position at all but one of honor. In the five tier system, it is seen as a position of Honor. Four Tier System Dedicant An Oath of a year and a Day First Degree Usually last two to three years, and involves basic Wicca Theology the first year. Tradition Theology the Second year, and Magickal Practices the third year Second Degree May last a full year. The year covers training dedicants and first degree students, as well as learning to substitute for the third degree members when necessary, However, Second Degree students in this system may chose to hive within a few months and begin what is called a daughter coven, which functions under the supervision of the mother coven until the second degree students take their third initiation Third Degree/Elder Active Leaders of the Group and Responsible to serve as clergy, as well as teach second degree students. Here, third degree Witches are voted as elders for a specific period of time. Information from "To Stir a Magick Cauldron" by Silver RavenWolf |
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