How do I become a wiccan?

Answer 1

You have a long way to go before you can become Wicca, first of all you need to study a lot, Wicca is oath-bound so without a teacher you will not be able to learn everything about Wicca, however you will be able to learn a lot about Wicca and information you will need when you become Wicca – for example Golden Dawn, herb lore, meditation, and Paganism.

There is a lot of misinformation surrounding Wicca, many say this is a way to determine those serious about Wicca from those who simply wish to become Wicca for fad value, either way you need to know enough to be able to tell fact from fantasy when it comes to Wicca – remember just because someone says they are Wicca does not make it so. You need to be able to take information with a pinch of salt and keep an open mind; a lot of people will take on misinformation and simply be unwilling to step out of that comfort zone to study Wicca any further so refuse to learn what Wicca is, instead believing Wicca is as they have been misinformed, you need to avoid falling into this trap.

Some reliable books;

The Witches' Bible: The Complete Witches' Handbook - Janet & Stewart Farrar.
The Witches' God - Janet and Stewart Farrar
The Witches' Goddess - Janet and Stewart Farrar
The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft - Ronald Hutton.
Witchcraft Today - Gerald B. Gardner.
Witchdom of the True - Edred Thorsson
Wicca: the Old Religion in the New Milennium - Vivianne Crowley
Advanced Wiccan Spirituality - Kevin Saunders
The Elements of Ritual: Air, Fire, Water & Earth in the Wiccan Circle - Deborah Lipp
What Witches Do - Stewart Farrar

There are writers best avoided, however most books will have some useful information even if they do not give accurate information on Wicca, for example Cunningham is a wonderful writer, his books on herb lore are particularly good, however what he writes about is Neo-wicca passed off as Wicca, not Wicca, the same is true of many writers such as Buckland. There are far more questionable writers, for example Ravenwolf, Tatiana and Horne, who really cash-in on the Wicca fad and often give highly questionable advice and information, for example Ravenwolf is very anti-Christian, and this is not something Wicca embrace.

Generally a few things to watch out for are people claiming to be 'solitary Wicca' or 'Eclectic Wicca', sites or books that contain spells, people who use the spelling 'Magick' when not involved with ceremonial magic or numerology, any web site or person who offers to teach you about Wicca for payment, anyone willing to initiate you if you are under the age of 18 years old.

There are plenty of web sites, again there is a lot of misinformation but there are reliable web sites such as StarFire Rising, the best option when it comes to research online is not to do wide searches on anything unless you know particularly what information you are looking for, also join a good forum for Wicca or Pagans. Amber & Jet are the best online group to join, these are Wicca-specific so you can be sure if there is any misinformation posted on their group they will correct it, I advise you join just to look through the discussions and once you feel you are ready start to ask your own questions, because they are Wicca they can sometimes be a little blunt with people who are looking to become Wicca for fad value so you do need to be careful what you say and show you are willing to learn about what Wicca really is about.
http://amberandjet.spiralpaths.org... - Amber & Jet

Some reliable Wicca web sites;

http://www.cyprian.org/Articles/gardchron.htm - Gardnerian Chronology and Bibliography
http://www.wargoddess.net/index.php - Enyo`s Workshop
http://wicca.timerift.net/ - Wicca: For the Rest of Us
http://www.homecircle.info - Homecircle
http://www.starkindler.org/ - StarFire Rising
http://www.asiya.org/ - Asiya`s Shadows
http://www.whywiccanssuck.com - Why Wiccans Suck
http://www.newwiccanchurch.net - New Wiccan Church International
http://members.tripod.com/~Moonpfyr/gardnerian.html - Gardnerian Tradition

I recommend you read the New Wiccan Church International's advice to Seekers, Seekers are people who are 'Seeking' a coven to join in order to become Wicca, so generally people who are wishing to become Wicca.

When you are ready it is then time to find a coven, many covens keep themselves to themselves either because they are not looking for new initiates or because they get tired of people asking them to take them into their coven. Wicca do however tend to keep a foot in the door when it comes to local pagan communities so moots are good places to start, it also gives you a feel for any problems locally such as false covens.

You can look on the likes of Witchvox for public circles and covens, however just because someone claims to be Wicca does not make it so – I have honestly known someone who was within a coven for many years before she found out they were not actually Wicca. You need to have the ability to tell the difference between Wicca, Neo-wicca, Pagan, Fluffy bunny and outright wrong, when you know that then usually you can find a coven far easier. Some people do find that there are no covens I their area, if that is the case for you then you need to make a decision as to whether you want to try looking elsewhere for a coven, or convert to something like Neo-wicca or go into wider Paganism.

Answer 2

Anyone can be Wiccan, it's simply another form of Spirituality, however many followers of Wicca do have a sense of feeling drawn to it, or being 'special'. However, Wicca is not simply spells and magick, it is a spirituality, and one which encourages constant learning and studying. It's not a faith where you just sit back and listen to others, and one where you are an active member in your exploration and growth. You can dedicate yourself to Wicca whenever you like, or whenever it feels right (follow your intuition, you have it for a reason) but do remember to study, learn and gain information from a variety of people. Perhaps consider joining a study circle, or a group or coven that can help you prepare for your journey ahead? If you are a solitary, than read, practice, think, read, and experience the divine in Nature all around you. Practice meditating, hold a small ritual, attune to the cycles of the Earth. You'll soon find that spells and magic play only a small part in Paganism, and learning to live with the Earth, rather than simply on it, will play a larger role in your growth and development than a little cord or candle magick ;) Good luck in your journey ahead, and I hope this helps you! Love, Light and Laughter!

Answer 3

Well first of all you do not just"become" Wiccan. It is a religion based on the elements air, earth, fire, water.It is also about giving and receiving with others with nature with everything. You also get to decide what deities you want to call upon or pray to. It is very involved and requires at least a full year of research and surrounding yourself with other Wiccans so that you can learn all you can from them. If you are asking about being a witch there are Wiccans who do not practice witchcraft and not all witches are Wiccan! I myself am a Wiccan Witch who practices positive magic only. I have been Wiccan for 5 years and am very happy--a little misunderstood when people find out but happy. Wicca is not something you should take lightly there are good and evil forces out there and if you are not protected in certain ways you can be hurt-physically,emotionally or financially. I have had spells backfire on me with devastating consequences, so learn all you can before you choose the path of Wicca!! Blessed Be!!

Answer 4

Well, from what I've heard and seen it is not a good idea in these days and in this age.
It has a few good principles, but is very muddy in the technological times we live in.
My personal experience with a bunch of folks leads me to conclude that wicca opens a person up to other goths, etc., and maybe I am biased. Please don't go around with the vampires who use razors to cut and suck each other's blood.
My wiccan friend got involved with folks like that, and it all seemed so innocent to start.
Be very careful of the PEOPLE with whom you keep company. Many folks exploring in these kinds of things bring their own problems that have nothing to do with the religion. It's just that alternate and extremely different religions attract those with certain issues, and there is a need to be as solitary a witch as possible.
I was never wiccan, so I guess I can't wish you "Blessed Be."
But good luck!

Answer 5

you have to accept the faith and actually believe in it, i've dabbled in wiccan magic, but got bored and went to other things, but its really all about accepting the religion. if you know someone who is wiccan talk to them, they could probaly lead you through the faith better, than me

Answer 6

Explore it and learn it. Don't think that self-initiation is wrong.

Two excellent places to start are wicca.com and witchvox.com; they have plenty of information that is understandable to the newly-entering.

Welcome to the Path!

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Answer 7

loose 20 points off your I.Q.

Answer 8

Why do you want to put a spell on your Dad?

Answer 9

don't thats for crazy white people... become a christian or if you must become a santerian.

Answer 10

don't belive in god. and god only.