I know I’m going to add to this as I think of more so bear with me as this post is a work in progress. Actually, scratch that. It’s going to be a whole page on another part of my site. Yep, that’s how important it is.
For now, what makes a witch a witch? Okay, you probably have that figured out by now. But what makes one ‘advanced?’ Is it the outdated notion that one must be a High Priest/ess? Is it the adoration of many disciples or followers? Is it the experience of leading a coven or other group? Is it spending a certain amount of ‘time in rank’ or having a piece of paper telling one and all that you are ‘qualified?’ Want my opinion? Well, you’re going to get it anyway because that is why you’re here. Right?

Being advanced is not knowing the elements inside and out. It is not knowing which way to walk in circle. It is not knowing the myths of every God and Goddess ever thought of. It is not knowing divination, spellwork, herbs, crystals and minerals. It is not all of the knowledge contained in the various ‘how-to’ books littering the shelves in your local bookstore.

Being advanced is a state of mind. It is knowing all of the above but, more importantly, applying that knowledge with wisdom. It is not only standing between the worlds in ritual but in your daily life. It is the ability to lead and share your knowledge and wisdom from within the shadows. It is not needing to prove yourself and argue about the correct use of a black candle or how our way is the one true way.

Oh, the things I could say. Oh, the time I would need! Soon….