I was first tought the basics of 'magic' in an obscure occult bookstore by a clergy member who grew up on a commune her entire life. From those teachings I was introduced to other types of systems (Wicca, Chaos, OTO, etc.). I then spent alot of time with like-minds studing in groups, discussions and the like. After accumulating a large diverse library of reference material I began focusing on various thingsprac which I will not disclose. I am not much of a social practitioner of the occult, but I do enjoy collaberation.
Can you tell me how you learned about what you do?
Books, classes, circles of friends?
2006-12-31 09:50:31 · 8 answers · asked by Invisible_Flags 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
I first realized magic might be real in the early 90's, but at the time I couldn't find books about it anywhere in the TX area--I got my first books (Cabot's "Power of the Witch" and Cunningham's "Truth about Witchcraft Today") on a visit to San Francisco! Luckily, the times they have a'changed, and I know know of several "new age" bookstores in the area, the Barnes & Noble metaphysical section is thorough, and there's a local chapter of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans for me to check in with sometimes! Most of my learning is book learning, but a great deal is practice, especially since my specialty is the magic of fiction... not magic as presented in fiction, but how writing manifests into a kind of alternate universe/magic.
2006-12-31 19:32:29 · answer #1 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was never 'taught' magic, it is in my bloodline. I can't explain what I do or see, but I can share images by simply touching people's temples. I also can read thoughts, tarot cards (and really not the traditional way but in a way that is truly exact), and have gotten messages from spirits. I don't practice 'socially', I am a sole practicioner. My dreams are my guides as well as my ancestors. I predicted the death of my brother when I was 5 using the tarot cards. I wasn't allowed to use them again for almost 30 years. They were my great grandmothers and are one of a kind (they don't have the usual things on them). Hope that helps you. By the way, I have had to tame my anger considerably as when I am really furious a tremendous thunderstorm is bound to erupt. Be careful with magic, it is not a toy.
2007-01-01 02:55:53 · answer #2 · answered by swarr2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have very few friends who are the least bit interested in the occult, and i live in the south, so not many people travel outside of christianity... so my resources are limited to books (kinda blah, but i like reading...) and the internet. Im interested in learning about wicca, obviously, but i dont really wish to follow it. im more of an eclectic witch, following my own path. I just kinda take things from everywhere, but dont worry, im a good witch! lol.
feel free to email me sometime, id love to chat with someone about this stuff, since i really have no one...
frozen_lemons2005(at)yahoo(dotcom)
my names jo, by the way...
another site i think is really informative, is modernwiccan.com
ive learned alot there. they have spells, a forum, and articles to read on the subject. its not just wicca, just paganism in general.
2006-12-31 18:08:23 · answer #3 · answered by jo_elizabeth2009 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I mostly learn from books. I have a wiccan store owner who sits down and teaches me. We talk alot about theology and wicca.
My husband teaches me about the Odinist. I think it is very interesting however I lean towards being a kitchen witch. My main focus is on herbs and crystals. I do spells every now and then but it is mostly herbs. I am still learning about everything.
2007-01-01 00:21:30 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Aqua Moon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From all the gay female wiccans in the army and a demon infested haunted house, but all the magic in the world did not get rid of the demons. Even my voodoo housekeeper couldn't get rid of the infestation.
2006-12-31 22:07:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of old text that they don't teach and you have to do your own research to find the awnsers you are looking for. This site has alot of information that could be helpful to you.
2006-12-31 21:33:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Family, friends, and other sources, in addition to books and handed down written materials.
2006-12-31 18:45:48 · answer #7 · answered by Kallan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother, we have been pagan for as long as anyone in the family can remenber.
2006-12-31 18:11:52 · answer #8 · answered by raven blackwing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋