Second Achievement: Athiccan Senior
Designation as an Athiccan Senior marks attainment of the second achievement. It represents a progressive understanding of the ways and practices of the Athicca tradition and denotes the ability to lead rituals, spells, and magickal practices involving others.
This form of the ceremony is used by a Fellow who has practiced as a solitary.
Items needed:
White candle
1.
Stand before the altar.
I am here in perfect love and perfect trust.
2.
Ring the bell once.
I come to this tradition
of my own free will.
I am working to know more and do more,
with open mind and heart,
to expand the wisdom of the tradition.
I will respect, support, and assist
others in the tradition, or those who seek it,
to the best of my abilities.
3.
Ring the bell twice.
I come before you,
as your kith and kin,
having reached the second achievement.
It is affirmed to be proper.
4.
Inscribe the white candle with your witch name
and the symbol of the Athiccan Senior.
Light the white candle.
Ring the bell three times.
To be recognized,
I embrace the title of Athiccan Senior.
As we will it, so mote it be.
5.
Allow the candle to burn out.
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This form of the ceremony is used when a Fellow has studied with the guidance of a Principal or as a member of a coven.
Items needed:
White candle
1.
Principal:
Stand before the altar.
[Fellow's witch name], how do you approach?
Fellow:
From behind the Principal, approach the altar.
In perfect love and perfect trust.
2.
Principal:
Ring the bell once.
Do you come to our tradition
of your own free will?
Fellow:
I do.
Principal:
Are you working to know more and do more,
with open mind and heart,
to expand the wisdom of our tradition?
Fellow:
I am.
Principal:
Will you respect, support, and assist
others in our tradition, or those who seek it,
to the best of your abilities?
Fellow:
I will.
3.
Principal:
Ring the bell twice.
The Fellow before us,
as our kith and kin,
has reached the second achievement.
It is affirmed to be proper.
4.
Fellow:
Inscribe the white candle with your witch name
and the symbol of the Athiccan Senior.
Light the white candle.
Principal:
Ring the bell three times.
To be recognized,
we confer upon you the title of Athiccan Senior.
As we will it, so mote it be.
5.
Allow the candle to burn out.
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