I'm interested in learning more about the pagan/wiccan religion, but don't know where to go about getting info. Can anyone tell me how to go about getting started?
2006-12-14 02:20:19 · 12 answers · asked by witchywoman 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Public libraries are good, as are bookstores(just hang out and read the books if you're short on cash) I don't really get a lot of my info off the web as I find some of it questionable. Study for at least 6 mo.s. The formal period is a year and a day but not really necessary if you can assimilate and process knowledge well enough. Some good authors I can recommend are Ann Moura, Raymond Buckland and Konstantinos.
2006-12-14 02:25:51 · answer #1 · answered by enslavementality 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What Wicca is not.
http://www.mdpagans.com/wiccaisnot.html
FAQ
http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usfl&c=white&id=1938
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
Witch Crafting: A Spiritual Guide to Making Magic - by Phyllis W. Curott
Positive Magic - Marion Weinstein
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner - Scott Cunningham
The Circle Within: Creating a Wiccan Spiritual Tradition - Dianne Sylvan
Book of Shadows - Phyllis Curott
The Second Circle - Venecia Rauls
The Heart of Wicca: Wise Words from a Crone on the Path - Ellen Cannon Reed
Evolutionary Witchcraft - T. Thorn Coyle
The Wiccan Path: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner - Rae Beth
21st Century Wicca - Jennifer Hunter
Witchcraft: A Concise Guide - Isaac Bonewits
Way of Four - Deborah Lipp
Source(s):
Trained with Wiccan coven, taught Wiccan studies in three states, and worked for radio stations, ABC Television and Sci-Fi Channel in Matters of the Wiccan religion.
2006-12-14 07:08:02 · answer #2 · answered by AmyB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a copy of "Wicca: A Guide For The Solitary Practitioner" by Scott Cunningham.
Wicca is one of the religions that I explored 10 years ago when I was searching for a religion that answered my spiritual questions.
I recommend for people to start with Cunningham because he offers the most wholesome approach to Wicca that I found in the 50+ books I read on the subject.
After you have studied that book and learned the ethics of magick; I would advise for you to look at other books such as the big blue book with the pentacle on the cover by Raymond Buckland, Essential Wicca: Paul Tuitean, and "The Craft" by Dorothy Morrison.
Wicca did not answer my spoiritual questions; but may answer yours.
2006-12-14 02:31:19 · answer #3 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Read, read, and read some more. Wicca is not a "revealed" religion. There is no "holy text" that tells you exactly what the will of the Gods is. Books and studying can offer signposts and landmarks, but ultimately the path itself is something only you can walk.
http://www.witchvox.com
http://www.wicca.com
http://www.religioustolerance.org - search "wicca" and "pagan"
Books:
Wicca For One: The Path Of Solitary Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham
A Witch Alone, New Edition: Thirteen Moons to Master Natural Magic by Marian Green
The Spiral Dance by Starhawk
Avoid Silver RavenWolf, even though you are likely to see her books everywhere. At least until you have a better understanding of Wicca and can separate her good information from her garbage.
2006-12-14 02:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Reading is a great place to start. You will find that the options are many and it may be overwhelming at first, just take your time.
One major thing to remember. Unlike some of the answers posted here, being wiccan also means not judging other's choice of religion. It is difficult when reading such cruel comments, but try to stay positive.
Blessed Be.
2006-12-14 02:46:47 · answer #5 · answered by HarmNone 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best thing is to hit a local pagan shop and ask around there--I' haven't been to one yet where the employees aren't willing to help anyone out with questions. However, not everyone has one of those around...so hit the bookstore and check out what's there. My recommendation is Ann Moura's Green Witchcraft series, which has a lot of general pagan information and history--very useful books. And of course, the internet is helpful...I'd look for a good discyussion board where you can ask questions. witchvox.com seems to be a good site for beginners.
2006-12-14 02:26:02 · answer #6 · answered by angk 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Read, either online or in books. I would reccomend the book "Drawing Down the Moon" to you. Its about the development and beliefs of witchcraft in modern society. If you agree with what you read there, maybe go on to some other books, or websites. I also reccommend joining some sort of group, either online or in reality, so you have someone to answer questions. (There are several really good yahoo groups)
2006-12-14 10:10:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can learn by wasting your time with yet another pointless religion based on spiritualism.
Did you know that you can that all the spells and whatnot of the Wicca religion can be and have been disproved by science and the study of psychology. I.E Speaking in tongues. It's not only unique to the Penecostals.
2006-12-14 02:28:55 · answer #8 · answered by Markie 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you truely want help. Do what i did ask other witches I myself am one. Go to witchesvox.com sign up and ask. My e-mail is werewolf_bloodclanleader@yahoo.com if you need more help. Oh and May mother goddess and father god bless you on your magical and spirtrul journy Blessed be thee
2006-12-14 02:29:37 · answer #9 · answered by william m 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://paganwiccan.about.com/ is a website I've found useful. Once you've learnt the basics though, you'll find your own path. Good luck.
2006-12-16 04:53:59 · answer #10 · answered by wandlimb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋