Wicca has special roles

Answer 1

Common roles in Wicca and in particular, a Wiccan Coven. This is not true of all Wiccan's or Wiccan Covens, but it is a general idea of the set up.

High Priestess- One who is of 3rd Degree, willing to teach as well as learn, be a leader and continue the ways they are taught with their own personal flare, but continue to adhere to the general teachings of the Mother Coven. If a 3rd degree decides to branch out or hive off, it will be up to them to elect a Leader, and remain in contact with the Mother Coven.

Acting Priestess-

Physical Coven- Will be a person with knowledge and experience in the craft who is chosen based on merit, action, and dedication

Web Based- A person who exhibits strong merit, fairness, and knowledge of the craft, who is willing to meet regularly with the Priesthood, as well as teach in the absence of the main priesthood of the Mother Coven.

High Priest

One who is of 3rd Degree, willing to teach as well as learn, be a leader and continue the ways they are taught with their own personal flare, but continue to adhere to the general teachings of the Mother Coven. If a 3rd degree decides to branch out or hive off, it will be up to them to elect a Leader, and remain in contact with the Mother Coven.

Acting Priest-

Physical Coven- Will be a person with knowledge and experience in the craft who is chosen based on merit, action, and dedication

Web Based- A person who exhibits strong merit, fairness, and knowledge of the craft, who is willing to meet regularly with the Priesthood, as well as teach in the absence of the main priesthood of the Mother Coven.

Council/Honoraries-

Council -This is a special position for those of the 3rd degree who wish to stay with the Mother Coven. These people will be chosen by the Priesthood based on actions and level of dedication as well as interaction within the Mother Coven.

Honoraries- These are members of the online coven or of other traditions who interact regularly with the physical coven, who have shown dedication to the Mother Coven. They have shown through action, not just words, that they are willing to stick with the coven and work with it's members whether physically or on the internet.

3rd Degree- This degree is mostly for those couples who are going to leave their parent coven so as to form a new one. Some may choose to stay, those that do, if found honorable and sticking to the creed of the coven, can become Council members of the coven. In order to receive this degree, candidates must be 2nd degrees of good experience, and with the necessary people, organisational, social, magical and ritual skills to be able to run a working Coven in a good way that benefits, empowers and nourishes all members thereof. Within that a broad criteria is that it is generally granted to couples of sufficient actual age to have gained plenty of life experience so that they can work with new people in a good way- there is nothing more potentially disruptive of a Coven than having immature people leading it. Specifics will be define within the coven once one has reached this point.

2nd Degree-Has a more in-depth knowledge of the craft. Can teach the 1st degree. Will choose a specialization to go with (tarot, herbalism, etc...) Acknowledges their commitment to the craft, continuing to work with their specialization once chosen, and involved in mustering up the 1st degrees to get organised, and in the delegation of necessary tasks such as cleaning and setting up the temple, laying out food and similar tasks delegated by the 3rd degree, council/honoraries, or Priesthood. Show a level of adeptness with energy, and spell and ritual usage. More defined skills will be designated to those who reach this level within the coven.

1st Degree- One who has been accepted into the coven and will training the with the High Priest or High Priestess personally, as well as continue to study on their own. If there are questions they will be answered at this time. The Major Rituals and a few Esbats will be required of the 1st degree. Proper Ritual behavior must be followed. General spell and ritual knowledge required to move up to 2nd degree, also actions and behavior as well as knowledge are taken into account. This phase can last from 1 year and 1 day from initiation or longer.

Dedicate- Someone who is interested. This person will meet with the High Priest, High Priestess, Acting Priestess, and Acting Priest before any personal Training will commence. If the Person holds true merit, has been studying on their own, and someone can vouch for them, they will be considered for the 1st degree initiation.

Please note that Dedicate can be from 1 year and 1 day or until the High Priest and Priestess believe the Dedicate is ready.