There’s no one correct method of casting a circle of invoking the Goddess and God of ritually observing the seasons or performing Wiccan magic. This fourfold approach may answer nearly every question you have if you’re willing to trust yourself if you’re willing to think and if you’re not caught up in worrying that you’re doing something incorrectly. The use of these tools is the most effective method by which solitary Wiccans can increase their knowledge and understanding of Wicca. Self-teaching is a great challenge, but it can be accomplished through the use of four tools: Solitary Wiccans lack all of these opportunities. Members of covens have access to teachers, attend learning circles, and can enjoy the experience of other Wiccans in guiding and enriching their Wiccan knowledge.
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