Hey I'm wiccan and everyone at school is fining out...?

Question

No one is like teasing me about it or anything. It's just that like everyone will ask me if I'm really wiccan or i'm just doing it to be like my friend. Who really isn't wiccan and isn't my friend nemore. She just dresses goth. And then pple are like asking about what type of witchcraft I do, and that information is secret to me and a few other wiccan's that i will trade spells and rituals with. It's really bugging me. Any advice?

Answer 1

First of all, I have to say I love how everyone has to get in the 'I think Wicca is evil satan-worshipping, and remember Jesus loves you, but yeah! Whatever path is right for you, go for it!'

That is just the crap that young adults trying to find themselves need. Thanks alot.

To the OP: make sure you can trust anyone you share spells with. Really. And as far as being secretive about your religion? (And, yes, to those of you who just frowned and shuddered, Wicca is a RELIGION) No problem. You don't have to answer anything you don't want to. Just tell them it's kinda personal, but I know this book that's pretty good about Wicca and point them to one of the books you might have read. I'm sure you've seen some Cunningham or Valiente or Morrison books in your studies. And remember, Cunningham and Valiente and Morrison and Buckland ARE NOT GODS OR GODDESSES! Practice what you feel.

And, also, be prepared for 'real Wiccans' to call you a fluff bunny PLAYgan. Since many traditionalist Wiccans believe you must be initiated into a circle by a High Priestess, and cannot practice solo, they're going to think you're doing it to be cool, or goth, or trendy, or whatever. If you believe, persevere, and don't let anything anyone says bother you too much. I've been practicing for over 14 years, and I still get angry when I see things like movie trailers for "The Covenant" or stupid repeats of "Charmed" (not that I don't like Charmed, I just don't like how people think that's what Witches are!).

And, the idea about going to a teacher if the kids get too pushy with you? Not the best idea unless you live in a real accepting area. Think New York metro area, San Fransisco, etc. Places people aren't afraid to say they're gay. Because in a small backwater town, the Pagans get it just as bad as gays. I know. Trust me on this one. And in the meantime, Merry Met, and Merry Part, till we Merry Meet again :)

Answer 2

I've been there. I grew up in a pagan household, and was raised on a wiccan path.

If they ask, simply tell them that yes, you chose the religion of Wicca. Give them basic information, rather than your private specifics, such as telling them that you follow the Wiccan Rede (maybe show them a copy) or that you believe in a Male God and a Female Goddess who are incorporated as earth elements. These are very simple facts about Wicca that are common to all Wiccans, and that need not be kept secret. Spells that you have written yourself should be kept in your magical journal, or Book of Shaddows and should not be shown to other people. However, there are many, many books avaliable full of spells that anyone can read - there is no reason why you can not show your fellow students these. Explain that the spells arn't about love or hurting anyone (as these are banned in the Wiccan religion) and that they are simply like prayers with actions, showing the God and Goddess how much you want something. You could talk about the rule of 3, or how animal rights, recycling and the environment hold such an important place in Paganism, especially in the Wiccan path.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Yes, give it up now. It doesn't work. OK, first, read about the lives of famous occultists:

http://usminc.org/famous.html

Then decide if it's worth persuing. If you want to wind up broke and forgotten, go for it!

If there is any truth to the old saying "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach.", that truth is found in the occult, and Wicca in particular. Silver Ravenwolf has written close to a dozen books on the subject of "The Craft", and claims she has been studying it since about 1969, which is almost as long as I’ve been alive. She has written a book on how to cast money spells, and includes a chapter on how to do so in her Teen Witch book. But the thing is, she doesn't particularly sound all that prosperous herself. Ravenwolf writes,

" For years I couldn't afford to go to a hair stylist (still can't, it's shop and chop for me). I got pretty good at stying my own hair from looking at magazine pictures" [SOURCE: Teen Witch, Llewellyn Publications, 2003 edition, page 145]

OK, she so rich she can't go to the hairdresser. Hey, get me a copy of that Prosperity Spell book!

Silver Ravenwolf seems to have inadvertently discovered that Wicca makes things worse, but won't ever admit it as such.
In Teen Witch she says

"A lot of people tell me how bad their lives have gotten after casting a spell and tell me they won't do Witchcraft anymore. I tell them their lives would have been much worse for not having cast the spell".

Gee Silver, you would think a lot of people would be saying things like "Hey, Silver Ravenwolf, my life has improved tremendously with Wicca!" if Wicca is as great as they claim. Instead it makes lives much worse, and even Silver Ravenwolf admits she hears this a lot!!!

Why? Because sometimes, things are just as you think they are. Most average people will tell you the occult deals with black magic and demons, and demons are evil beings who wish us harm. This is how it is my friend. The occult is evil, and brings bad happenings into a person's life, and Wicca is an occult religion. When you stop trying to rationalize it with inaccurate data and just use common sense you will realize this. Some occultists are of above average intelligence, and I think part of the problem is they have book smarts but not common sense. There are two forces at work in this universe: the counterfeit and the genuine. Wicca’s source of power is not the genuine. There’s just simply no way Wicca (and thus the copycat Neopagan religions) can be created from the black magic writings of “The Great Beast 666", the bizarre sexual practices of Gardner, the spiritual “guidance” of the Watchers (fallen angels) and still be a source of good!

None of the people who have answered your question can make it work either, Don't delude yourself. It's an incredible waste of time and money, and it's spiritual poison.

Answer 4

Explain that you find it offensive that they ask you these things, and remind them that it's much like pestering a Jew to speak Hebrew all the time. Explain to them that you follow the real beliefs in the Lord and Lady, the turnings of seasons, and Wiccan Rede, which condemns harming others in any way.

After that, maybe they'll back off some. Hope that helps you.

Answer 5

Wiccans shouldn't really be asking you for spells. It's not what they do. I only ever trade spells with people I have known for a very long time, and trust implicitely. Just tell them the basics if they ask, about the nature aspect and how we revere it.

Answer 6

Why does it bother you? If this is your path in life expect individuals to be curious. This is not the normal path for most people and anyone who does something different becomes an instant oddity. They want to know who, what, when, where, and how about your practice in your religion. Oddities become the instant humor for themselves and for their circle of friends. The sad thing is that most individuals don't have the courage to stand up for their thoughts and/or beliefs and want to follow the crowd just to feel important and belong. "They are neither Hot nor Cold but are lukewarm" quote from the book of Revelation. Do you want to be HOT then continue in the path you have chosen. If you want to be lukewarm then give in to their way of life.

I personally don't believe in Wicca but it is not my intention to judge but only to ask you to search all aspects of truth before you give your whole being into something you may regret later. "A wise man seeks answers from many."

You may tell the inquiring individuals they are more than welcome to attend one of your meeting and judge for themselves. 99% won't. They just need you to be their target for amusement.

Answer 7

Just reflect everything back at them. Don't dress Goth, and ask them what kind of witchcraft THEY are involved in. You can be jokey about it if you like, 'I'm sorry, that information is password protected.' or whatever.

"I could tell you, but then I'd have to turn you into a toad..."

Answer 8

I agree somewhat about make fun of them. Especially turn them into frogs!
But really that ideology is rather off base. It will require you to be secretive about it. IF you expect to get good employment. and if you confront your co-workers your out. I know My grand daughters, grandmother (my 1st X) will not hire her and I will not rescue her. I would rather she become a Buddhist or Hindu.
For me goth = BSMD and wiccan = perversion and depravity.
But I don't know you so have fun!

Answer 9

Tell them politely that you respect their beliefs and you appreciate their respect for yours. Tell them the basics, that Wicca is a nature based belief and that you find peace in it. It may be a good idea to briefly mention the and ye harm none do what ye will - it may help people believe That you aren't going to hurt anyone....

Answer 10

Here's the only advice you need: just say "I choose not to discuss it" and let it go. Hey, school kids don't have very long attention spans and too much else is competing for that attention. Don't react to the provocation and they'll soon forget all about it.