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Question

i have two young wiccans that i need to teach before they are entered into my coven. my question is where can i find reference material online or off that i can use to help them. i need history ethics guidelines and starting spells. i know the wiccan rede but i want them to know exactly what it means and i dont want them just to take my word for it. i mostly just need to get them started after that it wont be a problem i have enough information in all of the schools of The Old Way that i have to help them in the Path they they may want to take but if anyone can help it would be most appreciated. Merry meet and Merry part, Blessed be.

Answer 1

Do you know the *entire* Wiccan Rede? If you do, that'd be helpful.

By the Idiots Guide to Witchcraft. ^_^ That should help you teach them loads.

Some starter spells may be to help them find change, help them be more awake during certains times, etc.

Point them to the Salem Witch Trials, and the Witch Killings in Europe.

Have them read about the different Paganisms, Wikipedia is great for that.

Teach them about the different types of divinations as well, such as Astrology, Tea-leaves, Tarot, Scrying, etc.

Also make sure they know the meanings and wind directions of each of the elements. Teach them ritual-basics.

Trying to help you best I can without my books around me.

- 16 yo Pagan

Answer 2

Be careful...

Teaching young ones is a delicate thing. First off, if you do not consider them responsible enough or educated enough to join your coven, you shouldn't be handing out spells and just saying, "Here, try this." There are very real consequences to spells cast with poor focus or intent.

As for references, where did you start? Who taught you and how? Do you consider their teachings to be valid?

The Association of Smith Pagans have an excellent beginners' site.
http://sophia.smith.edu/asp/

This is an interesting overview and they also have a list of paperback references. I particularly think that "Drawing Down the Moon" by Margot Adler is particularly relevant to your situation. However, you need to find what is comfortable to your young ones. Just remember to focus on the basics. Traditionally, there would be a waiting period of a year and a day before any formal teaching began. Have you waited to see if they are mature enough to handle spiritual responsibility?

Answer 3

Ask them to do the research.
I was part of a family coven but live in a different city and am a solitary practitioner. Most of my continued education comes from research and discovery.

As for the rede, please do not use it a the be-all of the faith.
It actually comes from an old poem and many people have unfortunately taken it to be the law.

All the best with bright blessings!

Answer 4

I wish I knew how young the students are--I don't know their comprehension level. I don't know if these will be too advanced.
For a short bio on Gardner:
http://www.themystica.com/mystica/articles/g/gardner_gerald_b.html
Website about Gardner. If you go the "Articles" section, the first one is an excellent article on the history of Wicca:
http://www.geraldgardner.com/
History of the Wiccan rede with references:
http://www.waningmoon.com/ethics/rede.shtml
Some articles you may find interesting on ethics. You can search the site for more topics:
http://www.paganlibrary.com/ethics/index.php
A wonderful article on critical thinking and pagan books:
http://www.tangledmoon.org/critthink.htm
Three more articles on ethics:
http://www.draknet.com/proteus/noharm.htm
http://www.draknet.com/proteus/Hichoice.htm
http://www.draknet.com/proteus/Values.htm
A few articles on why Wicca is not Celtic (a common misconception):
http://www.clannada.org/wicca.php
http://wicca.timerift.net/not_celtic.shtml
http://www.tangledmoon.org/wiccanotceltic.htm
A good article on basic ritual etiquette:
http://www.crystalforest1.homestead.com/ritualetiquette.html
Hope this helps

Answer 5

In my opinion you should know and already have these things if you are going to be teaching someone. How can you teach if you do not know what you are doing? How did you learn if you dont have information on history, ethics, guidlines...etc?

Also if they are just starting they dont need to start with spells. I have taught people before and its seems you are going about this the wrong way. If you want real suggestions email me off this board. I am listed!

Answer 6

Merry Meet, MSg me and I'll give you some of the names of some of the books in my library that I read to get started. Go to you're local book store and spend some time browsing the "occult" "new age" "metaphysical" sections and skim through the books. I tend to weed out the ones that talk about what is the absolutely right way to do things, rituals and stuff like that. LIke I said I can give you some titles but I'm at work right now so.....

Blessed Be )O(

Answer 7

Amethyst's Wicca is an awesome starting point for them- all sorts of info, ethics, rituals etc. Google the name and you'll get right to it. This site has helped me a great deal in my own studies.
blessed be

Answer 8

Witchvox.com has lots of nifty resources. witchschool.com has lessons and stuff. If I may plug myself, I've written a non-denominational beginners magick book that you can find here
http://www.lulu.com/sacredhearth But be warned, I'm not Wiccan, this is really a non-denominational book!

Answer 9

Whatever thy path to God be, knowest that thou must do good deeds.

Answer 10

I see nothing in your post that I can relate to Christianity.

Casting spells, sounds more like Devil worship, but I am no expert.

Peace!