Taking an Initiation
If you are interested in taking an initiation at William Blake Lodge, then you will need to get an application for the degree to which you seek admission, which you can get from the Body Master, Initiation Secretary or Secretary. You will then need to find two (2) Order members of that degree or higher to vouch for your character as a sponsor. After the application is filled out, return it to the appropriate officer.
• When filling out application forms, be sure to write your civil name out in full, including your middle name. Do not use initials.
• There is no stigma of any kind for remaining at any degree for extended periods of time or even indefinitely. We strongly discourage members from pushing anyone into taking a degree they do not wish to take.
• Although it is acceptable to pay the initiation fees on the day of the ceremony, it is preferable to pay it in advance. Be sure to mark the envelope, check or PayPal payment with your civil name and “initiation fee” or you might not get proper credit.
• For Minerval candidates
and initiates, for a good FAQ addressing most of the major issues with this
degree and what it means to be a Minerval initiate.
See: Joining the Order
• Although there is no minimum amount of time between the Minerval and I°, virtually all candidates wait at least a few months (nine is common). The minimum time between I° and II° is nine months. Between II° & III° and between III° & VI° requires a waiting period of at least one year (the IV° and P.I. degrees are normally taken on the same day).
Don't forget to read our "Joining the Order" section for more information!
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