Third Achievement: Athiccan Elder
Designation as an Athiccan Elder marks attainment of the third and final achievement. It represents mastery of and advanced abilities in the practices of the Athicca tradition. An Elder may form a new coven, if so inclined.
This form of the ceremony is used by a Senior 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 living the tradition,
with open mind and heart,
embodying its ways and principles.
I will accept the responsibilities
of being a leader in the tradition,
a beacon that inspires others.
3.
Ring the bell twice.
I come before you,
as your kith and kin,
having reached the third achievement.
It is affirmed to be proper.
4.
Inscribe the white candle with your witch name
and the symbol of the Athiccan Elder.
Light the white candle.
Ring the bell three times.
To be recognized,
I embrace the title of Athiccan Elder.
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 Senior has worked under the guidance of an Elder or is a member of a coven.
Items needed:
White candle
1.
Elder:
Stand before the altar.
[Senior's witch name], how do you approach?
Senior:
From behind the Elder, approach the altar.
In perfect love and perfect trust.
2.
Elder:
Ring the bell once.
Do you come to our tradition
of your own free will?
Senior:
I do.
Elder:
Are you living our tradition,
with open mind and heart,
embodying its ways and principles?
Senior:
I am.
Elder:
Will you accept the responsibilities
of being a leader in our tradition,
a beacon that inspires others?
Senior:
I will.
3.
Elder:
Ring the bell twice.
The Senior before us,
as our kith and kin,
has reached the third achievement.
It is affirmed to be proper.
4.
Senior:
Inscribe the white candle with your witch name
and the symbol of the Athiccan Elder.
Light the white candle.
Elder:
Ring the bell three times.
To be recognized,
we confer upon you the title of Athiccan Elder.
As we will it, so mote it be.
5.
Allow the candle to burn out.
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