Coven of the Unicorn's Realm
1. Have the Physical Tools prepared. The candidate should have the basic
altar tools. An athame,(No Sword), Book of Shadows, Incense Burner, Salt and
Water Vessels, Altar Candles and the White Handled Knife. A wand if possible. 2. Have the Internal Tools prepared. The Initiator should be sure that the
candidate is prepared mentally and spiritually for this step. Stress the
responsibilities this entails; morally, ethically, and physically. The First
Degree is a "LIFETIME commitment, the candidate should accept the fact that she
or he will be "CLERGY. Stress the future responsibilities of example and
teaching others. Emphasize that they are entering a Priesthood, therefore they
are expected to teach, to lead, to use Wisdom in judgement and action. Make
very clear the "KARMIC responsibilities for teaching others and for work that
is done. Have the candidate meditate upon this step and upon an appropriate
name. 3.Learn divination in some form. Divination is a tool of the Craft. It is one
of the Eight Fold Path. If a Neophyte is not able to do divination, it does not
necessarily disqualify them from the Priesthood. However, it is a useful
accomplishment, valuable for assessing and judging a person or work to be done ©
but do it objectively, without emotional involvement. The key is discipline. 4. Learn the construction of Rituals and Spells and how to make his or her own. 5. Learn the Casting of Circles: Mental, Salt, Formal. 6. Learn working with Types of Magic: Cord, Candle, etc. 7. Have the candidate meditate upon a Patron and/or a Totem Animal. However,
the results often do not come until after Initiation.