The concept is simple; as mystics, occultists, magicians, sorcerers, wizards, witches, or whatever label you prefer for yourself ... we are always seeking. We are always searching for the greater knowledge or the hidden knowledge. It is the foundation for all magickal practice and is the first axiom of The Witch's Pyramid; "To Know" and in order to know anything the individual must find it, comprehend it, and learn it. There is so much for the Witch to learn about ourselves and our personal realities without even considering the shared reality of all humanity and any other realities that might exist beyond.
For me, this idea, the idea that I will never stop being a student,
For me, this idea, the idea that I will never stop being a student,
that there is always something new to learn is what is so exciting about Witchcraft (and spirituality in general)! The more I learn about the nature of self, about my connection to deity and The All, and my capabilities as Witch, the more I want to learn. I want to experience these connections. I want to expand my understanding. I want to grow my abilities and my Craft. I believe in the limitlessness of my Soul and want to explore the Universe.
After casting a spell and witnessing the manifestation of my intention I find myself contemplating, "If I am able to manifest (_ fill in the blank _) then is it possible that I can manifest (_ fill in the blank_)? Well, let me consult my familiar Spirits and Ancestors, meditate on it, contemplate the possibilities, and try."
If I were to ever meet someone who identified as Witch and claimed to have learned everything they needed to know, I would wonder about their practice and might just ask them about it because I cannot imagine what that would look like ... what that would feel like. I'm not suggesting that it is not possible (because I believe everything is possible), but I have difficulty in truly comprehending that there could be a limit to the knowledge that is available to a Witch.
After casting a spell and witnessing the manifestation of my intention I find myself contemplating, "If I am able to manifest (_ fill in the blank _) then is it possible that I can manifest (_ fill in the blank_)? Well, let me consult my familiar Spirits and Ancestors, meditate on it, contemplate the possibilities, and try."
If I were to ever meet someone who identified as Witch and claimed to have learned everything they needed to know, I would wonder about their practice and might just ask them about it because I cannot imagine what that would look like ... what that would feel like. I'm not suggesting that it is not possible (because I believe everything is possible), but I have difficulty in truly comprehending that there could be a limit to the knowledge that is available to a Witch.
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