The most important responsibility of a student of
NorthWind is that they devote time and effort to studies. Several
months, generally a year and a day, are required to complete
the requirements for First Degree.
A magickal diary must be kept by the student as
well as a file of the material covered in class and a "Book
of Shadows," that being a collection of the rituals of the
tradition.
You must spend time studying and developing skills.
Since the critical factor in acquiring magickal skills is the
time spent practicing them, each student is required to spend
at least 40 hours, outside of class time, on their magickal studies.
If a record is kept in the magickal diary mentioned in the first
item, compliance with this requirement is easily demonstrated.
At or before initiation, the student must demonstrate
at least some of the skills being taught.
The student is obligated to pay the costs of all
educational materials. Barter of all sorts is acceptable in lieu
of cash.
Charges will be made for photo copies of learning
materials.
Students working by mail must put $10 or $15 in
"escrow" to pay for postage and envelope costs as well
as photocopies. Should costs rise higher, the student will be
notified.
The student should seal the agreement to enter into
the study with a pledge gift. This need not be of any great value.
It's purpose is primarily symbolic. It is the legal requirement
for a contract to exist and it should strongly symbolize the
determination of the student to seriously enter into the study.
It is the material aspect of the commitment required for the
study of the Craft.
Appear at all scheduled class meetings or call as
far in advance as possible to advise of inability to attend and
to arrange alternate times. Students studying at a distance should
either discuss each lesson in a letter or email, or call and
talk it over with the teacher.
