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Originally Posted by AlicornsPrayer  Alot Highway, depends on the particular tradition the initiate is following. Different traditions (as well as different covens) have varying requirements in order to achieve the multitude of levels they have.
I know within the tradition I follow, in order to progress in one's path, you had to have a certain level of experience/knowledge in a number of different practices/skills as well as a certain period of time in an apprentice situation with hands on knowledge. | My tradition has a three degree system, with each degree taking roughtly a year to complete, but the High Priest and High Priestess of the coven can lengthen or shorten that time as they see fit.
And being a Third Degree Priest in my tradition usually implies that one has a certain level of knowledge (enough to at least lead a coven and pass down the tradition without the help of an elder) and proficiency in a number of areas, like spellwork, ritual design and performance, dealing with intrapersonal issues, and other various things. |