BACKWhat should I expect if I Dedicate* to Oak and Willow?
For the first year and a day the new member that has dedicated and has been accepted into our coven is called the Dedicant. The path of the Dedicant is one of learning as s/he learns about the coven of the Oak & Willow and the tenets of the Assembly Of The Sacred Wheel. It is a time for both Dedicant and members of the Oak & Willow to ask questions and see how they work in circle together.
Now is the time when Dedicant and coven learn more about each other, as we celebrate the Wheel Of The Year. In circle it is important to have members to mesh well within the group as we are between the worlds. To be able to celebrate, learn, and work magic together is a joy we do responsibly as we celebrate the gods.
Questions to think about before you petition for membership:
What qualities are you looking for in a magical group?
What personal qualities do you want to have before joining a group?
What qualities do you think are important to a group or should be important to a group?
This article was excerpted from The Monthly Muse written by SidheDances.
* to Dedicate means to officially become a member of Oak and Willow and our Tradition during a ritual specifically designed for this purpose.