Although we are open to anyone of like-minded beliefs and spiritual paths, we know that we aren’t the right fit for everyone seeking something deeper in their lives. In order to insure everyone feels connected to the group and its energies, and is likewise fulfilled in their life within the group, it’s important that each member be nurtured in not only spirit but in the more material traditions and practices of the group. Like many spiritual and occult groups, VSMM has several levels within the Society. Many feel that this is some kind of hierarchical structure in power; something akin to the Catholic church and all of its titles and ring kissing. In reality, the levels are just the most efficient way to take people who may have never had workings within the neo-pagan or spiritual world and help them build a firm understanding and base for their lifelong journey. Even if you have had a previous practice, the levels within the Victorian Society of Metaphysics & Magic provide a community framework so that we can all come together in one voice and energy to be as powerful spiritually as we can be.

If you have read through some of the material on this website and feel a connection to our message and practices, then please feel free to contact us using any of the means on this site. You will be invited to a New Member Information meeting. You can also see a schedule of upcoming New Member Information meetings under the Events Calendar on this site, and anyone is welcome to join these.

After attending a New Member meeting, anyone still interested in joining the Society will attend a Ritual of Intention ceremony marking your commitment to learn about our group as well as actively participate to grow the community in perfect love and perfect trust.

All new members who are new to spiritual practice will enter as Neophytes. Neophytes must attend a one-day neophyte class that explains the very basics of spiritual and magickal work, while also preparing the neophyte for their Ritual of Intention. For those who have had a spiritual practice in the past, you will be invited to attend a Ritual of Intention.

The Ritual of Intention is the key to becoming an Initiate. From this point on, you are a valued member of the community on a personal level. You will be invited to all celebrations of the Turning of the Wheel and moon phases, and you will be invited to attend certain rituals with the full Society Members.

For those completely new to spiritual practice, you will be asked to attend a four-part Initiate Course. The length of this course follows a traditional Year-And-A-Day format. The first part of this course is designed to do a few things; instruct the initiate in Society tradition, protocol, and etiquette, give the initiate a better understanding of what spiritual and magick practice is all about, and prepare the initiate for the upper levels of study and practice. The second part of the Initiate Course is designed to get the initiate comfortable with personal and inner energies; things like spiritual and magickal meditation, connecting with personal spirit guides, and doing personal divination. The third part will be a brief introduction to the outer workings of the Society such as high and low magickal practice, collective energy raising, spirit communications, etc. This third part will prepare the initiate to enter one of the outer sanctum schools of magick. The fourth, and final part, is a one-day preparation for the neophyte’s initiation into the group as a full society member.

For those who have found there way to us from another tradition, we ask that you at least attend the first and fourth parts of the Initiate Course as outlined above. The Year-And-A-Day timeline can be accelerated if the initiate wishes; however, if the individual would prefer to attend all, that is perfectly fine.

After completion of the Initiate Course, the individual will undergo a Ritual of Initiation and be brought into the Society as a full Society member. Once recognized as a full member, there are other levels open to explore that will enrich you experience and bring you deeper into the mysteries of our Society and our universe.