A Witchling is a relatively new term; it refers to anyone who has just begun to walk the path, anyone who is still learning the basics. When a witchling starts their journey, a plethora of information is often conflicting, available from books, websites, social media, blogs, vlogs, podcasts and in person. There is so much information out there it's daunting and highly confusing. Even more so, if you don't know any other witches, who you can ask for help and advice. The best advice I got when I was a witchling was to research the basics and learn them first, keep an open mind, question everything, and write down anything that resonates with you, any piece of information that jumps out at you or you feel connected to. While researching the basics, stick to general information sources and note anything you need to research later, things you haven't heard about, topics that interest you, or terms you don't know.
Always remember that there is no right or wrong way to practice witchcraft, follow your intuition and always keep an open mind. Your practice should be a reflection of you, so if you read a spell or piece of information and you like the concept but need to change things around a little bit to better suit you then do it. The more personalised your practice is the stronger it will be.
Write down your morals, ethics, principles, and what you believe; remember that your craft is fluid and constantly evolving, so any path you walk, and any beliefs you have at the beginning are likely to change; embrace that.
For witchlings that have just started on their path or anyone feeling unsure where to go next, this list may help you get started, study, and know the path you want to walk.
History of Paganism and Witchcraft
Deities,
types of witches,
different traditions/paths,
definitions of words commonly used such as Magic vs Magick,
Wheel of the Year and the Sabbats,
shadow work,
altar and tools,
symbols and sigils,
Self-Care
correspondences,
divinations,
moon phases,
basic spell work:
-cleansing,
-purification,
-raising energy,
-meditation for grounding and centring,
-circle casting,
-candle spells,
-petition magick,
-write a ritual for each sabbat,
-write a ritual for each moon phase
Journal the whole way!!!!!
Read as many books as you can on different topics, tarot, runes, and different deities, you don't have to buy a physical copy download the Kindle app there is a heap of books there, listen to podcasts, YouTube is a great source as well, google, social media, especially Facebook groups they usually have a ton of resources like PDF files and the added bonus of being able to post questions and connect with other Witches, write down anything that resonates with you, make a note of questions and research topics you come across.
Get as many different opinions as you can then make up your own mind, remember your path is yours, do what you want, what you're drawn to.
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