Another reason behind skyclad is that one cannot enter a sacred circle without trust and love in their hearts. Chances are, most people would not undress among a group that they do not trust, thus the act of undressing is a way to fortify the trust within the group, something matching robes cannot do.

Yet, there is still the magickal properties of nudism. With working with magick you are working with energies, and the forces of nature. Clothing is debated among the occult as to whether or not it conflicts with the flowing of energy around the body. Although a definite answer hasn’t been agreed upon, one thing is for sure. If your clothed, you should be wearing ritual clothes, as your everyday ones will not give the same effect on your energy, which should be preparation, worthiness, god-like, etc.

Working with nature you should have contact with the elements; Earth, Air, Fire, Water. Clothing will hinder this contact, as the wind will not blow against your skin, and the flame will not dance in the reflection of your body.

All in all, skyclad is still believed to sacred for many reasons. Some believe it connects you to your animalistic side, Others feel we are born naked and that it brings us back to children to their mother nature. Some feel the sensual sensations are what is sacred.

Skyclad is however a personal choice, and you should never practice skyclad if you are not comfortable. It will harm your magick workings more than help. Also, if you are invited to ritual, than you should discuss whether or not skyclad is involved in the coven. If it is, then is there something you can wear? Most covens do have some form of clothing available for you to wear if you are not comfortable with skyclad. Almost all will allow you to wear your own ritual clothes, so long as they do not draw attention to you instead of where it needs to be directed (such items would be shiny capes, bright feathers, etc).