how do become wiccan??

Question

wiccan being of the witch family. no BS-the real stuff here...

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Personal contact.

A _good_ coven will interview you, prior to you attending any meetings with them. At that meeting, ask them about lineage. They _should_ be able to trace their lineage back to Gerald Gardner. If they claim to go further back than that, then they are either lying, or talking about something other than Wicca. If they can't/won't trace their lineage back to Gardner, then they probably are not Wiccan.

After the interview, you will have to wait a couple of weeks, to be told the results. If it is positive, you will then be expected to wait at least a year and a day, before taking any initiations with them. [There are some groups that make you wait that long, before they will even start training you.]

What you do during your training period depends upon the coven. It can be anything between studying several hundred books, to only doing a few specific rituals every day. In either instance, you will be expected to keep a journal, documenting everything that happens to you. This is in addition to your personal _Book of Shadows_. The latter is where you record knowledge you gained from your own study, and rituals that you have been given to do.

Some covens have "open" rituals, that outsiders may attend. If the coven you are looking at, has "open" rituals, attend two or three of them, before committing yourself. [A good rule of thumb, is that if one would not have sex with the people doing a ritual, one should not participate in a ritual with them.]

If you serious about studying Wicca, expect to spend four to eight hours daily, for three to five years, to learn the basics of ritual. Regardless of what happens, the ritual must go on. If you don't have that training, when a mishap occurs, you will have problems.

Inevitably, somebody will mention "Solitary Wicca". This concept gives people the idea that Wicca is a "do it yourself" religion. One of the more important functions of a group, is to keep individuals balanced. [I'll admit, that the practice can be quite different.] The study, and practice of Wicca leads to both psychological, and physiological changes within a person. Some of these are good. Some of these are bad. Without a group, there is no independent monitor of those changes.

If you want the secrets, and power of Wicca, you'll have to earn them. To earn them takes lots of study, and even more work.

Answer 3

Actually, Buckland is not the founder of Wicca. It is commonly accepted that Gardner was. Buckland did bring a tradition called "Seax Wica" to the US, however.
Anyway, to become Wiccan. Read, read, read. Begin with Cunningham. Read some Deborah Lipp. Read Ellen Cannon Reed's book. Know that you can't become Wiccan just by reading a book. Try to network with fellow Pagans online and in your local area.

Wicca is not evil. Wiccans do not believe in the Devil. The Wiccan God is not the Devil. Wiccans are actually very positive and do not "turn their noses up at people". A true Wiccan respects others' beliefs and does not try to convert - unlike some people who have responded to this question.

Answer 4

Actually Wiccans do not believe that there is a "Satan". Sorry to burst your bubble. Wiccans believe in the earth and all the many splendid things that She provides us with.

You can go to :

witchesvox.com

circle of stars - a yahoo group

Just these 2 have many links to other sites. You don't DO anything to become Wiccan except to dedicate yourself to being Wiccan. There are a lot of sites where you can take classes, beware of those that charge. This info should be given freely, in my opinion. Good luck and may the Goddesses bless you!

Oh and I forgot to say that a good author to start with is Scott Cunningham. Check half.com or amazon.com for used books, there are a ton of copies out there.

Please don't mind the dweebs, they do not know any better, and they lack manners.

Answer 5

Do research into it, make sure it is right for you, and then hopefully find someone local who can help you. The web and books are good sources. Although don't expect to find much at libraries--the books on such topics are usually either checked out all the time or have been stolen. I'm always hopeful it was by some zealot who wants to get rid of it than someone who should be willing to return it and share the knowledge.

Anyway, good books:

Anything by Scott Cunningham, but to start with, "Wicca: A Guide For the Solitary Practitioner"

Starhawk's "Spiral Dance"

Ellen Hawk's books are good for the spiritual side, although not much practical


Good websites:

http://www.religioustolerance.org/witchcra.htm
http://www.witchvox.com -- A good networking site to find others in your location
http://www.avalonia.co.uk
http://www.witchhaven.com
http://www.paganlibrary.com/index1.php
http://www.bewitchingways.com/main.htm
http://www.wiccanlife.com
http://wiccanet.us/
http://www.wiccaweb.com
http://www.paganetwork.net
http://www.celticcrow.com/

I hope this helps!

Blessed Be

Answer 6

Merry Meet!
I have never reported so much abuse in my life!
You have some great answers on here. Try to ignore the foolish ones, and sort through the crud. First know that you will have to study for a year and a day, this period is before you dedicate yourself to be certain this is for you, know you can leave anytime, and know that you likely will not want to. Wicca is one of the fastest growing religions in America today. The reasons are probably in line with whatever drove you to seek the real answers for you.
Witchvox.com is a really good place to start looking. Buckland is good, but not my cup of tea. I like Ravenwolf, Cunningham, and Dunwich, myself. Llewellyn publishing house has lots of good books on the topic.
Check your local paper for community events and search on-line for things you might observe or participate in.
Good luck on your quest and may the God and Goddess bless you in your search.
Blessed Be

Answer 7

Don't look on the Internet to learn how to be a Wicca it is best if you go to ure local bookstore and pick up some reading material on Wicca and witchcraft. But make sure it is what you want to do and not some kinda game. It is an awesome religion but very complicated sometimes. May the God and Goddess be with you in ure studying
Blessed Be
Crystal

Answer 8

First, decide if you want to be a Solitary...or a member of a coven. I, myself, am solitary. Then start reading. I love Scott Cunningham and Silver Raven wolf. Scott's book, "Wicca, A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner" (or however you spell that, the spell check is not working, yet again) is perfect to get you started. If you have any other questions, email me. Will be glad to talk to you.

Ace, you are a stupid moron. Go soak your head in the toilet.

Answer 9

Study. Depending on the tradition you want to follow, you may need to become a student of a coven for 3 years and 3 days (3 levels of education of a year and a day each).

If you are solitary (practicing alone), you can self-dedicate anytime you feel you're ready.

BTW - we do NOT worship Satan and never have.

Answer 10

To become Wiccan you have to study, study, and study. If you want to learn, I have a board/forum/chatroom where we teach as well as learn from one another. All sorts of Pagan Paths can be found there. You are quite welcomed to join us. Registration is free. Follow the link below.

Blessed Be!
http://www.thecovenofwitches.com

Answer 11

Convince yourself that organized religion is stupid, then join an organized religion. Wear lots of black. Buy some candles. Don't wash your hair. Put a bumpersticker about your other car being a broomstick on your 1987 Ford Taurus. Turn your nose up at everyone else. That's pretty much it.