Struggling to find a Wiccan Mentor?

Question

I am currently studying and reading a lot of books about Wicca. But I feel like i would benefit not so much from a teacher (something more informal) but like from a mentor or friend. there is a girl that works at a shop and she has guided me so far. but do you think it would be too much if i asked her if she minds meeting up a week and sharing info ... etc. ?

Answer 1

By all means, ask respectfully if she's willing to do that, if that's what you want to do..

But don't lock yourself into anything right away.

Many seekers latch on to the first teacher they find, and this may not be the right person for you, or they may practice a tradition that's really not a good fit for you.

Not to alarm you, but also, be a little careful. I suggest reading this:

http://www.cog.org/wicca/teach.html

Blessings on your search!

Answer 2

I don't think she would mind at all, and Wiccans are always ready to share anything someone wants to know. just be sure that she has some free time, and I am sure you will find out a lot of new interesting things from her.
Goddess Bless you in your efforts.


Just as an edit because of the poster below me -

Wicca, part of Paganism, is the oldest form of religion in the world, and nothing like you would see on Charmed or hear about on sitcoms/daily events shows. It predates even Catholicism and Christianity by more than 10,000 years, so I wonder, which religion has basis for more facts and which religion has pushed a majority of Pagans into not revealing what they are because of fear of being shunned as a heretic against "their" god?

I am sorry if that is rude to say, but it is always personal with me whenever someone says a bad word about Wicca without taking the time to understand.

Answer 3

I haven't met a Wiccan yet who isn't willing to take on new students, but asking for such a favour is a huge invitation to ppl who make it their mission to boost their own egos with 'teaching' you, or 'showing you the correct path', or pumping you full of crap in the hope that you will think they're the most enlightened leader since Ghandi. Your best bet it to go to gatherings, but don't give anyone any fodder. Keep your mouth closed, smile and nod alot and just listen. You will learn so much more, particularly about what not to do, and nobody will make you their personal project. Most take such questions as a boast to thier egos, rather than an opportunity to learn more about themselves and thier religion. Teaching is an art, and most ppl are not trained in it.

When witches were first doing the reClaimist work, the culture, not the individuals comprising it, was in it's infancy. Shy, timid, almost apologetic with a few outrageous temper tantrums. Then came the pre-teen years, with a bit more understanding, still a few outbursts of bad behavior, and a constant whine on being left alone and treated like a grown up.

Now we're up to the adolescent stage. I cannot say adult. We have yet to slouch our skin and emerge as a truly reflective, mature community. In our current evolutionary era, we are re-examining our growth and deciding who we are as a ppl. This means we must develop a working, sensible theology that is deeply rich without being mysterious, multi-layered and inclusive, without treating even the most basic beginner with patronizingly simplistic structured dogma. Our teachers need not be certified, but they should be recognized, and not by themselves. Lots of religions rely on lay experts to hold meetings, teach and discuss, but they are recognized by their local communities, not hiding in corners. We need temples and abbeys as places of learning, discussion, knowledge accumulation, and reflection, with staff who run them and are devoted to their craft full time. Nuns and monks, as well as priest/esses. It's a disgrace that our teachers and greatest workers have to scrounge and beg for appearances or book contracts, or worse, can't even do what they are trained for except as a part time gig. WAY too many priest/esses have day jobs. A person trained as a Druid priest should have his livelihood taken care of by his church and it's works, and should be doing only that. Like any other major religion.

So get out there and explore. Meet as many as you can. "When the student is ready, the teacher appears." But you can afford to be picky about it...

Witchvox for ppl in your area.
http://www.witchvox.com/vn/vn_index/xpagans.html

Local meetups. Lots of pagans are using this service.
http://www.meetup.com/

And don't forget to check out Yahoo groups for your area.

Answer 4

Want some advice? Dump that crap - hey, even if you don't go Christian - thats up to you; but wicca is the most ridiculous piece of garbage since the golden calves.

Answer 5

You might also benefit from
http://www.magickaschool.com

They have a free training program, and they are very friendly people.

Answer 6

No, I consult "Wiccapedia" for all my WIccan questions.