A Year and a Day is the traditional time frame in which a student of the Craft takes to learn the methods and the beliefs of their faith and practice. Customarily, the student would study under a Mentor or an Elder in the coven or temple. Today, many students learn on their own as solitary witches from various books and websites. Still others learn in a mixture of these ways, through correspondence with a larger temple or group but practicing on their own due to difficulties of travel.
Students can begin their Year and a Day of training any time they like. Traditional times of beginning include Samhain or the student's Birthday. Others feel that the time between Samhain and Imbolc wields little magical growth and is therefore not a good time to begin their magical journey.
There are no rules as each student is different and has different ways of learning. However, to get the best out of any way you approach this year and a day - commitment, patience, self-care, and remember why you are doing this (and that only you can answer that question of why).
A Year and a Day is work and you will only reap what you put into it. No one else can walk the path for you, only beside you. Remember that others have walked this path before, do not be afraid to ask for aid.
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