Granny Beth
New Member
I was wondering what everyone thinks of the idea of hierarchy in wicca/witchcraft?
I personally cringe when anyone says "Oh, you're a witch? What level are you?" I know Gardenerian traditions like their degrees and whatnot (no offence intended ) but I think you should decide for yourself when you feel you have progressed on your spiritual path and not feel the need to assign yourself to a category. It all smacks of "holier than thou" to me. When I was in a coven, I called myself a Priestess because I was the only one who felt comfortable leading the rituals, at the time. I also made the sandwiches. I certainly didn't feel "higher" than everyone else. Its as annoying as when people say "Who made you a witch?" as if you need some sort of qualification!
What are your thoughts?
I personally cringe when anyone says "Oh, you're a witch? What level are you?" I know Gardenerian traditions like their degrees and whatnot (no offence intended ) but I think you should decide for yourself when you feel you have progressed on your spiritual path and not feel the need to assign yourself to a category. It all smacks of "holier than thou" to me. When I was in a coven, I called myself a Priestess because I was the only one who felt comfortable leading the rituals, at the time. I also made the sandwiches. I certainly didn't feel "higher" than everyone else. Its as annoying as when people say "Who made you a witch?" as if you need some sort of qualification!
What are your thoughts?
