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ACCORDING TO VICTOR ANDERSON . . .
The following is what a person should be working on prior
to training:
- Developing
your psychic senses, including etheric sight. [See
Psychic Development for more
information.]
- Making
contact with your Fetch. "The Fetch is not the
same as the subconscious." Make
contact, and begin working to become Kala.*
[See
Exercises for more information.]
- Learning
to detect the presence of spirits. "Perceive
first, then decide scientifically what you believe."
[See
Psychic Development for more
information.]
- Contacting
your Godself. "It's more than just your mind.
Have
faith in yourself and in your God Self."
[See
Exercises for more information.]
"Then
reach out and you'll find the right teacher."
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For
those without a teacher, preliminary methods for contacting
the Godself and Fetch can be learned through the study of Huna
(where they are known as the High Self and Low Self). See
Huna for more information.
MORE
THINGS TO ACCOMPLISH ON YOUR OWN
Study
the history of the Craft, and familiarize yourself with
a variety of magical systems.
The Andersons created a book list for people who were interested
in Witchcraft; Mandorla has also created a book list. Both
can be found under Recommended
Reading. Some of these books may prove helpful.
- Be
self-motivated.
The Andersons' tradition was never spoon-fed. It's important
to be creative, inquisitive, and able to work on your
own.
- Connect
with Nature.
A deep
personal connection to the natural world and its spirits
is essential to the practice and understanding of the Andersons'
tradition. Study your own nature and abilities, and study
the natural world around you.
- Explore
the folklore and magic of your personal heritage.
The
magic and lore of your bloodline and your root-cultures
are important ways to connect with your own power and the
power of the divine.
- Do
the work regularly.
Develop
a daily practice, and stick to it. It makes a difference!
CHOOSING
A TEACHER
Victor's
advice to "have faith in yourself and in your God Self"
is very important.
You
can rely on your God Self to assist and protect you in your
search for a teacher if you keep Kala, remain in contact
through prayer and meditation, and learn to accept the guidance
of this highest and most perfect part of your self. See
Exercises for more information.
Anderson-lineage
teachers vary widely in approach, technique, and personality.
There
are many lineages or branches tracing descent from the Andersons—some
with significant differences in practices and lore. Feri
lineages are not interchangeable, although some may
be more compatible than others.
One
handy evaluation tool when considering any group
or teacher is Isaac Bonewits's famed "Cult
Danger Evaluation Frame." Although designed for
groups, it can also be useful in evaluating individuals.
What
suits one person perfectly may be entirely wrong for the next.
It's
important to pay close attention to your own intuition when
considering a prospective teacher and lineage. If it feels
wrong—it probably is! Work with your God Self to find
the right path.
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