WItches/Wiccas?

Question

I want to become a wicca do can u tell me where to find a really good website to get started and everything .. also how do i find out what type of wicca/witch i am ?

Answer 1

First, you have to determine if you are a witch. Witches are burned. Wood also burns. Wood floats, as do ducks. So, if you weigh the same as a duck, you must be made of wood, therefore you're a witch....

Answer 2

You can be both a Wiccan and a Witch, these two words are not the same. One of the biggest sore points among Wiccans is the improper usage of the terms "Wiccan" and "Witch". Too many people use the terms interchangeably, presuming that they both mean the same thing. They do not. Wiccan Wicca is a religion, and someone who follows that religion is called a Wiccan. Sometimes it can be difficult to accurately define Wicca, and not all Wiccans will define themselves the same way. Observing the 8 Wiccan Sabbats, honoring the Gods and/or Goddesses, creating sacred space for rituals, to name a few. Many traditional Wiccans also feel that belonging to a coven is also a requirement and that those who practice their religion as a solitary, should not refer to themselves as Wiccan. Personally, I don't agree. Typical Wiccans also practice "magick", and therefore are also witches. Sometimes Magic is spelled with a K to differentiate between religious ritual and stage sleight of hand. You cannot be a "natural Wiccan" any more than you could be a "natural Christian". Witch The practice of witchcraft is not associated with any religion, therefore you can be a witch and yet also be a member of any number of religions (or none). Using the natural energies within yourself, along with the energies of herbs, stones or other elements to make changes around you is considered witchcraft. Though the skills and gifts that are part of witchcraft can be inherited from parents or grandparents, you aren't automatically a witch just because your grandmother may have been one. The use of magick takes practice, experience and learning. On a side note, a male witch is called a witch, not a warlock. Pagan While I'm explaining terminology, I thought I would throw in "Pagan" as well. Paganism refers to a variety of non-Christian/Jewish/ Islamic religions that are usually polytheistic and are often nature-based. Wicca is only one Pagan religion, but there are others such as Santeria, Asatru, or Shamanism. Many people do not necessarily identify with a specific religion, and just use the broad term "Pagan" to define their spiritual path. Pagan religions are distinct and separate from each other, and it should not be assumed that they are just different names for the same faith.

Answer 3

First I have a couple of questions for you to really ponder.
1. Why do you want to practice witchcraft?
2. What lead you to this path?
3. What do you expect to gain from it?

If your answer to ANY of these questions is "power", forget it.

READ!!! Find out which denomination you would prefer. You may find your answer in, Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft.

I would not bother with any type of initiation or gathering of ritual tools until you find which path you are going to follow. Most things that have been mentioned are not necessary in all denominations. My particular path essentially needs only a Staff, Dirk (athame) and a Keek-Stane (or crystal ball). Other tools can be acquired as needed.

I am Pecti-Witan (aka Hedge Witch, not Wiccan) a "solitary" practitioner of "the Old Religion", and have been for many, many years. Being a "Witch" is nothing like what is portrayed in movies or on Television. There is nothing flashy about it. we are fairly simple people with "abilities" that everyone has, ours are just honed and utilized. Lots of research and practice. There is a lot to learn when you are dealing with herbal, mineral and candle magick.
I read tarot cards, rune stones and utilize a number of other tools for divination but would NEVER charge anyone for anything I do! Besides, I do not do "readings" or "cast spells" for others on demand. That sounds more like a con game to me!
Now as for what I did to start, well, it seemed to come naturally to me, (my mother was a witch and my great grandmother was the daughter of a Comanche medicine man) and I believe this is not my first life (nor the last) as a witch. I have always had a deep respect for nature and have an innate ability to communicate with animals. When I was very young my parents encouraged me to learn about all religions, so I did. And I encourage you to do the same to find your true path. Books are an excellent source, providing you get the right ones, there are some I would avoid (Ravenwolf). I prefer Scott Cunningham. If you can connect with other practitioners that would also be a good way to learn.
One question you must ask yourself is are you looking for the structured system of a Coven or would you prefer the life as a "Solitary"? Buckland has some very good books outlining both. But my favorite book is still "Wicca, a Guide for the Solitary Practitoner". It is a good place to start (or affirm).
As you have probably noticed, you also have to have a thick skin, because even in this "advanced" civilization there are still those who believe we worship the devil (LMAO), and would rather turn a blind eye to the world around them. Some will even admit that they think we should be burned at the stake! Ignorance knows no bounds.
If you are very young, expect ridicule and really stupid requests to do "Magic" like they do on TV or in movies. It is not going to make you cool. Expect people to tell you that you are going to Hell. You will probably lose friends. Not trying to scare you away from this path, just being honest with you.
I hope you find the answers you were looking for.
BB
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Answer 4

I have just started studying Wicca myself. Here are some good resources I have found. About.com has some good links. Withcraft.org has some good information. Check out books by Scott Cunningham he was pretty much the authority on Wicca. Go to your local library and see what they have. There are actually dummy books for Wicca and Witchcraft. Good Luck!!

Answer 5

A good website to check out is http://www.witchvox.com. It is the home page for the Withces' Voice, an networking site for pagans, witches, shamans, and so forth. There are several books out there too; a good place to look is at Barnes and Noble in the New Age section. Some good writers are Scott Cunningham, Silver RavenWolf (a specialist in young women's witchcraft), Margot Adler, etc. My first book was Dana D Eilers' "The Practical Pagan," which covers a broad range of topics from types of paganism, key names, and even descriptions of basic mythologies.
Blessed Be!

Answer 6

You should join wicca groups inYahoo! Groups. After chatting with them on their message boards, you will have a good idea. I chatted for several years in a teen-age wicca group, and found many intelligent and likeable practitioners there.

Answer 7

An objective (non-Wiccan) and informative set of articles on what Wiccans believe:

http://www.religioustolerance.org/witchcra.htm

An good set of forums where you can talk with other Wiccans and witches:

http://www.beliefnet.com/boards/boards_main.AllCategories.asp?Category=102

One of the best Wiccan sites out there, in my opinion:

http://wicca.timerift.net/

And the Witches of the World page on Witchvox, where you can track down other Wiccans, groups, shops, and events in your area:

http://www.witchvox.com/xvn.html

If you have any specific questions, please feel free to email me. Good luck on your search!

Answer 8

I suggest you go here: http://branwenscauldron.org/community/index.php

There are some good discussion threads there, and the regular posters are quite knowledgable.

Answer 9

I can thelp u with that because that is bad, and not of god, and im a christian, and not 2 b rude or anything , idk u r anything but if u start with that stupid, morbid witchcraft stuff, when jesus comes you are going 2 go 2 burn in hell! i dont want u 2 but if u do this u will! im trying 2 help u! Think about it...please.

Answer 10

http://www.witchonthego.com/wicca101.html I hope this helps.