by: Rick Johnson 
PO Box 40451
Tucson, Az.
85717
RikJohnson@juno.com
CONTENTS
Requirements for Elevation to the Third Degree
The Degrees of Witchcraft"
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by: unknown... adapted and expanded by Rick Johnson
This is not original material as I have seen similar things written on almost any
subject. It is generally one of those papers that you find floating around the office or
posted on a bulletin board. You then photocopy it and pass it around so often that the
original author is lost. Thus this is an adaption of one that was adapted and so on.
I was at a public Handfasting (wedding to you cowans [non-witches]) when the
High Priest of a different coven asked me for advice on a problem he had. It seemed that
a number of women had been going up to him and asking him to Elevate them to the
Third Degree. In Traditional Wicca, the Third Degree is the highest level one can attain
and shows that you are skilled in all aspects of Religion and Magick. This HP had the
same idea as I did... he couldn't Elevate anyone unless he KNEW that they deserved it.
So when I ran across this paper, I adapted it to fit the requirements for Elevation in
Traditional Witchcraft. To the original author and all who have modified it over the
years, thank you and contact me so I can give you credit.
In accepting requests from Witches for Elevation to the High Priesthood it is
essential to insure that they have adequate backgrounds in a range of subjects. Though
these requirements may not be essential for the average Initiate, those of the Third
Degree must be versed in every possible subject.
Public speaking may not initially appear to be related to the worship of the Lady
and Her Consort, but in today's Craft with more and more emphasis on the media, it is
essential. So is a background in biology when faced with a fundamentalist waving a fist
full of anti-evolution pamphlets at you.
We are certain that you will be able to discern the utility of the following questions
for the Priesthood providing that you are sufficiently advanced for the position.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Read each question carefully. Answer all questions.
Time Limit: 4 hours.
Begin immediately.
EPISTEMOLOGY;
Take a position for or against truth. Prove the validity of your position.
PHYSICS;
Explain the nature of matter and its relation to energy. Be certain to show all
possible relations with magick and psychics. Include in your answer an evaluation of the
impact of the development of any other kind of thought.
PSYCHOLOGY;
Based on your knowledge of their works, evaluate the emotional stability, degree of
adjustment, spirituality and repressed frustrations of each of the following: Plato, Kant,
Alexander II, Gregory of Nicia, Hammurabi. Support your evaluation with quotations
from each man's works.
SOCIOLOGY;
Estimate the sociological problems that would befall the Craft which might
accompany the end of the world. Construct an experiment to test your theory.
HISTORY;
Describe the history of the catholic papacy from its origin to the present day,
concentrating especially, but not exclusively, on its social, political, economic, religious,
and philosophical impact on Europe, Asia, America, and Africa. Consider the current
political system had Innocent VIII stopped the Burning Times. Be brief, concise, and
specific.
PUBLIC SPEAKING:
You will be taken to Atlanta where 2,500 riot-crazed, bible-thumping, pitchfork-
bearing fundamentalists led by a christian senator and supported by the local police are
storming a local Covenstead. Calm them. You may use any magickal language,but may
not speak on tongues or use any form of magick.
MUSIC;
Write a piano concerto for each of the Major Sabbats. Orchestrate and perform it
with flute, harp and drum. You will find an Irish Harp under your seat.
POLITICAL SCIENCE;
There is a telephone next to your desk. Start World War III. Report in length on its
socio-political effects upon the Craft, if any. You may use any long distance company
you choose. Convince the people you call to accept the phone charges.
ENGINEERING;
The disassembled parts of a M-1 Carbine will be found in a box near your desk.
You will also find an instruction manual, printed in Theban. In ten minutes six rabid pit
bulls will be released into the room. Take whatever action you feel appropriate. Be
prepared to justify your decisions.
Note: A vital part has been omitted from the weapon. You will be supplied with
whatever hand tools that you feel you need to make a possible replacement.
ECONOMICS;
Develop a realistic plan for refinancing the national debt. Trace the possible effects
of your plan in the following areas: Cubism, the Donatist controversy, the wave theory of
light. Outline a method of preventing these effects. Criticize the method from all possible
points of view. Point out the deficiencies in your point of view as demonstrated in your
answer to the last question. Demonstrate the applicability of your plan by applying it to
Coven financing.
ASTRONOMY;
Consider the differences in the following astrological systems: the Chaldean, the
Celtic, the Tropical and the Sidereal. Develop a new system based on modern
astronomical knowledge. Be prepared to argue your theory with Carl Sagan and win.
Consider especially the effects of and compensate for galactic gravity waves. What
would be the effect on world politics were a black hole of four solar masses to develop
within 2 parsecs of your central constellation?
HEALING;
You have been provided with a razor blade, a piece of gauze and a bottle of scotch.
Remove your appendix. Do not suture until your work has been inspected. You may use
accupressure as a pain killer. Use any form of magickal healing to remove the scar. You
have fifteen minutes.
BIOLOGY;
Create life by either the thermal or cold pressure method. Estimate the differences
in subsequent human culture if this form of life had developed 500 million years earlier.
Give special attention to its probable effect on the repeal of the Witchcraft Act in 1952
by the English Parliament. Prove your thesis.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE;
Describe in detail. Be objective and specific.
EXTRA CREDIT;
Define the universe. Give three examples.
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3rd Degree Initiate:
Leaps short buildings in a single bound, more poweful than a switch engine, is just
as fast as a speeding bullet, walks on water...if the sea is calm and talks to the Goddess.
2nd Degree Initiate:
Leaps short buildings with a running start and favorable winds, is faster than a BB,
more powerful than a railroad hand-car, walks on water in a swimming pool and talks to
the Goddess...if a special request is approved.
1st Degree Initiate:
Clears a small hut, loses the race with a locomotive, can fire a speeding bullet,
swims well and is occasionally addressed by the Goddess.
Neophyte:
Runs into small buildings, recognizes a locomotive two out of three times,
frequently wets self with a water pistol, can do the doggy paddle and mostly mumbles to
animals.
High Priestess:
Lifts tall buildings to walk under them, kicks locomotives off the track, catches
speeding bullets in her teeth and freezes water with a single glance. SHE *IS* THE
GODDESS.
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by: Rick Johnson
PO Box 40451
Tucson, Az.
85717
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