here are 13 lessons from the web site, Old Ways.

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Basics of Witchcraft

If you're just starting out on your path, the Basics of Witchcraft course is an excellent place to begin. Originally presented in 1999, the following thirteen lessons are intended to help the new practitioner develop a strong foundation in the Craft.

Lesson One: Learning to Listen
Lays the groundwork for the course ahead, offers an exercise in opening to natural energy, and explains the process of sensing energy.

Lesson Two: Attuning to Natural Cycles
Instruction and exercises in connecting to natural energy and the beginning of energy work.

Lesson Three: Elements of Ritual
Breaks ritual down into eight simple steps and offers examples of the various stages. Offers an exercise in understanding daily subconscious rituals and their power.

Lesson Four: Symbolism
An introduction to the power of symbolism, an exercise in using symbols, and the first step in learning to continue your studies on your own.

Lesson Five: Beginnings
An overview of what we've accomplished so far, a look at the lessons ahead, and an explaination of why Lesson Five has been titled, "Beginnings."

Lesson Six: The Symbolism of Energy
The importance of connecting symbolism to specific types of energy and an exercise that will enable you to do so.

Lesson Seven: Altars
An introduction to the concept of the altar and an exercise in creating altars of your own.

Lesson Eight: Discovering Sacred Space
Discovering and being accepted to work with an outdoor sacred site -- the final prepatory concept before we begin deeper study.

Lesson Nine: The Deities
An introduction to the concept of the Goddess and the God including exercises to explore their archetypes.

Lesson Ten: Magick
An introduction to the concept of magickal energy and exercises work with magickal energy and determine if spellwork is truly needed.

Lesson Eleven: Esbats
Using the lunar cycle and the phases of the Goddess to develop a consistent pattern of study and ritual work.

Lesson Twelve: Sabbats
Eight sacred days and the tools to determine how to celebrate them on your own.

Lesson Thirteen: Putting It Together
A recap of what we've learned and a little guidance in your next steps.