A Witch's Primer

Live Q & A: Part 2 (March 2016)

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 20:49:48 +0000

A very kind and generous group of teachers and their students invited me to a Q&A to discuss the material taught in A Witch's Primer. Here is part two of that session.

Live Q&A: Part 1 (March 2016)

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 19:22:06 +0000

A very kind and generous group of teachers and their students invited me to a Q&A to discuss the material taught in A Witch's Primer. Here is part one of that session.

AWP Updates

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 22:22:11 +0000

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Question and Answer 4/23/2010

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:53:00 +0000

Today, Ariel answers a few questions from students.

Lesson 18 (A): Linking Up Meditation

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:14:00 +0000

This meditation exercise is helpful to do just prior to performing a divination or beginning a session of scrying.

Lesson 18: Introduction to Divination and Scrying

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:13:00 +0000

This episode on beginning divination and scrying wraps up A Witch's Primer. Even though the basic class has now been completed, occasional episodes and Q&A sessions will be uploaded from time to time. Blessed Be!

Lesson 17: Color Magic

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:14:00 +0000

In this episode, Ariel discusses the essential use of color in magic. He gives details also on how to perform candle magic.

Question and Answer #2

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:11:00 +0000

So many questions for Ariel have piled up since he has been traveling over the past months. This episode is dedicated to answering those questions. A new Primer episode should be up within the next couple of weeks.

Lesson 16: Wand Magic

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:51:00 +0000

Today's lesson teaches about using a magic wand, one of the oldest and most powerful methods of casting spells and working magic. We apologize for the sound problems and hope you still enjoy the lesson.

Special Supplement: Prosperity/Money Magic

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:45:00 +0000

This episode, although not a part of the actual training, gives the student some very effective techniques for working magic for money and prosperity.

Lesson 15: Building a Thoughtform

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:50:00 +0000

Today's lesson is all about learning how to build and use thought-forms in order to create powerful results in magic.

Lesson 14: Casting a Magic Circle

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:49:00 +0000

In this class, Ariel goes step by step through the process of casting a magic circle and gives variations for solo and group work.

Lesson 13: Timing Spells

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:28:00 +0000

This lesson will help you to learn how to time your spells properly.

Lesson 12: Raising and Directing Power

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:42:00 +0000

Lesson 12 covers the raising of magical power and gives the student different exercises to begin directing and focusing this power. Remember that whenever you feel an excess of energy in your body that you want to release, simply kneel down on the floor or ground and place the palms of your hands on the floor. Breathe deeply and allow any excess energy to drain away into the earth beneath you.

Lesson 11: Introduction to Spell Casting

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:45:00 +0000

This lesson covers the basics of casting your first spells. These same basics set the stage for all further spell working.

Lesson 10 (A): The Rainbow Power Meditation

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:21:00 +0000

This guided meditation helps you to balance your power base and energy centers.

Lesson 10: Building Your Power Base - The Spirit Body

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:17:00 +0000

In this class, Ariel discusses balancing the pyramid and opening our energy centers.

Lesson 9: Building Your Power Base - The Earth Body

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:25:00 +0000

In the fourth lesson on building your power base, Ariel discusses the Earth body and how to secure it.

Lesson 8: Building Your Power Base - The Air Body

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:06:00 +0000

In the third lesson on building your power base, Ariel discusses the air body and how to begin conjuring it.

Lesson 7: Building Your Power Base - The Water Body

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:14:00 +0000

In the second lesson on building your power base, Ariel discusses the water body and how to begin awakening it.

Lesson 6: Building Your Power Base - The Fire Body

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:16:00 +0000

In the first lesson on building your power base, Ariel discusses the fire body and how to build it.

Lesson 5 (A): Meeting a Spirit Mentor (Meditation)

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:28:00 +0000

This meditation helps to facilitate the meeting of a spirit mentor (also known as a spirit guide or spirit teacher). This is considered by many witches to be a very important relationship to foster.

Lesson 5: The Spirit World

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:26:00 +0000

Working with the spirits is a common practice among many witches. This class helps to give the student an introduction to the spirit world and some common types of spirits which you may encounter.

Lesson 4 (A): Trance Induction - The Orb of Power

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:11:00 +0000

This is an effective method to achieve a magical trance. If you want to memorize the chant Ariel uses, it is: "Orb of power, orb of light ever peaceful, ever bright; Orb of light, orb of power, I conjure thee this sacred hour."

Lesson 4: Introduction to Trance Work

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:04:00 +0000

This is an introductory lesson in the cultivation states of consciousness necessary for magical work.

Question and Answer Session #1

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:54:00 +0000

In this first Q&A session, Ariel answers some questions based on the material presented so far.

Lesson 3 (A): Elemental Meditation

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:47:00 +0000

Journey into the realms of each element and balance the elements within you.

Lesson 3: The Elements

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:20:00 +0000

Today's class introduces you to the elements. Please be sure to download the supplemental information for free at the discussion group at http://thedcw.999.org and study the correspondence tables for each element. Note: If you loaded this class on January 12th, please download it again. Part of the middle of the file was missing due to a technical failure.

Lesson 2 (A): Grounding and Centering Exercise

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:31:00 +0000

Use this exercise prior to any magical workings. There are many other grounding and centering techniques, please feel free to use any that feel right to you!

Lesson 2: The Tools of the Craft

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:20:00 +0000

In this pod-class, Ariel describes each of the tools of the Craft. You may want to take notes and/or listen to this one a few times. You can find the support material at http://www.arielscorner.com/a-witchs-primer.html

A Witch's Primer Promo (New)

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:51:00 +0000

Here's our new Promo for A Witch's Primer.

Finding a Craft Teacher

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:41:00 +0000

You can find an article about finding a Craft teacher which I wrote at my blog: www.thedcw.org/Ariel

Lesson 1: Introduction to A Witch's Primer

ariel@thedcw.org (Ariel) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:23:00 +0000

In this first episode, Ariel discusses some basic Craft concepts and gives some introductory exercises. http://www.arielscorner.com