Starweaver's Online Book Of Shadows: The Gifts of Aradia

THE GIFTS OF ARADIA

In the 14th Century, Aradia taught that certain powers could be obtained through following The Old Religion. Aradia called them "gift- s" because she stressed that these powers were side benefits of adher- ing to the Old Ways, and not the reason for becoming a witch. These gifts are commonly referred to, today, as the traditional powers of Witchcraft.

  1. To bring success in matters of love
  2. To bless and consecrate
  3. To speak with spirits
  4. To know of Hidden Things
  5. To call forth spirits
  6. To know Secret Signs
  7. To possess the Knowledge of changing forms
  8. To possess the Knowledge of Divination
  9. To know secret signs
  10. To cure disease
  11. To bring forth beauty
  12. To have influence over wild beasts
  13. To know the secrets of the hands

Aradia taught that a witch must observe the Seasonal Rites and the time of the Full Moon, in order to keep these powers.

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