How to Become a Wicca High Priestess
Since Wicca does not have an official clergy, the word high priestess has different meanings, depending on whom you ask. Most Wicca groups are mixed, with men and women taking different positions inside the coven. Traditionally, Wiccans believe in the power of the feminine, which is why the god and goddess are celebrated together. In a coven, it's common to have both a high priest (man) and a high priestess (woman). Both are leaders of the group when it comes to leading celebrations and giving the last word on rituals and magical practices. Read on to learn more.
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Instructions
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Work to Become a Wicca High Priestess
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Choose your coven carefully. In most groups, a high priestess is elected by vote; so it's important that you are comfortable with the people who are part of your coven.
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Maximize your knowledge of Wicca. In a coven, members go to the priestess for guidance, counseling and help. If you wish to become the leader of the group at some point, you need to be able to lead the group down the right path.
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Ask your coven about training opportunities. Some covens offer the chance to go through a training program, after which you would be ordained a high priestess.
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Find an online training program, like the program available at WorkingWitches.com (see Resources below). You may find opportunities to train for free, as well as those that require tuition payments.
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Earn your place. Many women become high priestesses when their covens become too large (usually over 20 members) and must be split. In that case, one group will retain its original priestess. The new one will vote and elect a new leader.
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Remember that training programs take time. It can take up to 2 years to graduate from a training program.
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Tips & Warnings
Since there is no official rank among members of a coven, becoming a high priestess depends on the time dedicated to the craft and the amount of knowledge the person possesses.
You may run into scams from companies that are willing to sell you a title of high priestess for a flat fee. Since becoming a priestess has to do with knowledge and love of Wicca, buying a piece of paper that allows you to call yourself priestess may not mesh well with your spiritual growth.
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Comments
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I find this very interesting. I think people need more information and more articles on all aspects and views on this particular issue within the wiccan community.
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did you ever find out how he could be a Wiccan Priest, as i am trying to become ABle to deliver weddings and funerals for the Wiccan community, if so please contact me
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Great information! Very helpful!
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I am trying to find info for my husband on becomng a high priest so that he can become a Wiccan Chaplain in the military. We do not have many if any at all and I know he would be great he just needs the chance. if anyone canhelp my yahoo email is heather2846, thanks.
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ravenlyn
Feb 11, 2010
You said it, B.
