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[Terra InFlamare]

Hello, I am known on here as Minerva.
I have a question, obviously.
My question is, what do you have to do to become a high priestess?
I've been practicing since I was a young girl with my grandmother, the paganism beliefs and the many ways you can go with this.
That just seems to be the only thing she hasn't taught me.
I would like to know if there is actually a college to where you can get certified, or do you need certification to become a High Priestess?

Blessed be,

Merry Litha and Yule my sisters and brothers.

-Minerva.  

[too2sweet]

Assuming that you are referring to Neo-Paganism (since there is no unified "Pagan" religion.) Paganism in general refers to any non-Abrahamic religion/practice.

There is no "High Priestess" school. Within Wicca it means that you have been initiated to the 3rd Degree. In other traditions, it will depend on whatever qualifications they require. Usually it is something that requires years of study/practice, and requires a certain level of maturity and responsibility - as an HPS is someone who is leader, teacher, counselor, troubleshooter, etc... and often has to put service to her coven/gods before her own needs (needs of her family).

If you are a member of a family trad, it would be something that you would need to discuss with your Grandmother. If she hasn't taught you yet, then it's probably because it's not something that you are ready for yet.  

[Terra InFlamare]

too2sweet

Assuming that you are referring to Neo-Paganism (since there is no unified "Pagan" religion.) Paganism in general refers to any non-Abrahamic religion/practice.

There is no "High Priestess" school. Within Wicca it means that you have been initiated to the 3rd Degree. In other traditions, it will depend on whatever qualifications they require. Usually it is something that requires years of study/practice, and requires a certain level of maturity and responsibility - as an HPS is someone who is leader, teacher, counselor, troubleshooter, etc... and often has to put service to her coven/gods before her own needs (needs of her family).

If you are a member of a family trad, it would be something that you would need to discuss with your Grandmother. If she hasn't taught you yet, then it's probably because it's not something that you are ready for yet.

I call myself 'Ecletic Pagan' because I can't find a generalized belief...And thanks for explaining it to me.  

[Sanguina Cruenta]

Regardless of what religion you follow, you have to be a priestess before you're a high priestess. Once you become a priestess there will be those who teach you how to progress, if indeed you are able to progress.

If you're not yet a priestess, perhaps that is the question you should be asking?  

[Starlock]

Well, if you're looking to become clergy within the Neopagan community, Epitaph, there are a number of ways to go about doing this, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Some of these ways are attached to a tradition, as others have mentioned, but others simply go and get a piece of paper from the Universal Life Church online that makes them legally clergy or study with Cherry Hill Seminary. I'd ask yourself why you want to become clergy or a leader in your local community. To me, that's what being a "high" anything entails: you provide the same sorts of services any clergy would from any other faith such as weddings and spiritual counseling. It's not a path to be undertaken lightly, IMHO.  

[too2sweet]

A lot of states are refusing to recognize the ULC credentials, which is somewhat unfortunate (though in some cases completely understandable). I had forgotten about Cherry Hill, but as Starlock said, it's more about being a recognized member of the Clergy (and all that entails), not so much being a "High Priestess".