There are two types of dedication. The most common today is the self-dedication. This is frequently performed by a person who does not have access to a coven (or chooses not to join a coven) and who dedicates himself or herself to a particular Pagan path or to a deity. The second form of dedication is where a person dedicates himself or herself to spend a particular length of time, often a year and a day, to study with a coven. This is not an initiation, but it allows a person a chance to study, learn, and practice with the coven.
Josephine Ellershaw is well known for her approach to tarot. In Easy Tarot, she helped tens of thousands of beginners learn to read the cards. In Easy Tarot Reading, she helped readers of all levels up their game and give better readings. Now,...