3rd Degree

This degree is mostly for those whom are going to leave their parent coven so as to form a new one. This process is known as 'hiving-off'. It is also sometimes granted to those of long Craft experience, but who do not have a working partner of equal experience, and who are therefore going to stay with their Coven as Elders.

In order to receive this degree, candidates must be 2nd degrees of good experience, and with the necessary people, organizational, social, magickal and ritual skills to be able to run a working Coven in a good way that benefits, empowers and nourishes all members thereof.

For those who are not going to found covens themselves and who are developing into Craft Elders, the criteria are much the same: Craft Elders need to be fully able to step into the shoes of the HPs or HP on those occasions when they are needed, and must be able to do so without indulging in petty 'power-play' or other ego games. They must also be able to shoulder some of the counseling, advisory and teaching work that would otherwise fall entirely onto the HPs or HP.

This course involves a mixture of leadership skills as well as craft skills, and is the most rigorous and unique of the degrees.

This Degree is not currently being offered.