Thirteen Moons Society
Thirteen Moons Degree System
Early on we decided to not have a degree system for Thirteen Moons… but then upon further reflection we broke the coven into two parts; Ritual and Educational. Members can decide which part they wish to participate in or both. For those who join the ritual part of TMS as well as the educational the opportunity of moving through degrees has now become available. And here are the six degrees of TMS as well as an explanation of each.
Seeker
This is a student who has taken the “Introduction to Wicca” course in person, filled out the “Questionnaire”, and has been accepted as a Seeker to the Coven.
Teacher
When the Dedicant has learned enough about the tradition to be sure he or she wants to progress to Initiation and the High Priestess and High Priestess agree then there is a teacher cerefication ceremony and receptant will be able to teach Moon School and YAD sessions.
Priest/ess
An acknowledgement of further work and accomplishments.
Dedicate/Apprentice
After a year of study a Seeker may be accepted as a Dedicant. There is a Dedication ceremony at this point and the Dedicant promises to devote his energy to learning more about the tradition and the gods.
Jr. Priest/ess
The student becomes a full fledged member of the Coven.
High Priest/ess
Third degree is the acknowledgement that the student is now capable of “Hiving Off” and starting his or her own coven.