Im interested in getting in to wicca?

Question

and i want to know if there are any good books and or websites i should go to.. i dont really know where to go to find these kinds of things..any thing will be helpful!! thanks...

Answer 1

Here is a relatively objective (non-Wiccan) set of articles on what Wiccans do and believe:

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

Another useful article:

http://www.religionfacts.com/neopaganism/paths/wicca.htm

A good site by Wiccans:

http://wicca.timerift.net

And the US Army Chaplains Handbook excerpt on Wicca:

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

If you're looking to do some reading, I'd recommend "Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner" by Scott Cunningham (it has everything you need to get started practicing the religion on a daily basis), and "The Triumph of the Moon" by Ronald Hutton (for the history of modern Pagan witchcraft). I advise you to stay away from anything by Silver Ravenwolf, for reasons outlined in the following essay:

http://wicca.timerift.net/ravenwolf.shtml

You might also find the Witches of the World section at Witchvox helpful:

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

Just use the pull-down menus on the left to find individuals, groups, shops, and events in your area.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to email me.

Answer 2

http://www.witchvox.com

http://www.davensjournal.com

Those are two really good starting places. I have a bunch more links of interest at http://www.thegreenwolf.com/links.html

As for books, I recommend the following two to start with:

"Contemporary Paganism" by Graham Harvey - excellent introduction to the various neopagan religions, well-written, and not as dry as "Drawing Down the Moon"

"The Four Powers" by Nicholas Graham - the best book for helping you to figure out what areas of study and practice you'd like to focus on. My favorite beginner's book.

For other book recommendations, check out my book review blog at http://lupabitch.wordpress.com (check the links on the left sidebar- - there are links to other reviewers there).

Answer 3

wicca.timerift.net

Also I noticed someone said Silver Ravenwolf is a good author... she is a disgrace to Wicca! Do not buy her books, she says Wicca is a peaceful religion and then attacks Christianity, she makes up history, and generally preys on gullible teenage girls.

Answer 4

i think Scott Cunningham has some really good books and so dose Llewellyn, also you should check at your local library i was surprised to see mine had quit a few. even though i have quit a few books i still like looking for more the more i read the more i understand.

Answer 5

Prariecrow's answer is your best so far.

People are more important than books or websites. I do recommend reading EVERY PAGE of http://wicca.timerift.net before you approach a teacher, though.

Answer 6

read Scott Cunningham's books. and as for a website Witchvox.com should have everything that you need. from information, to how to meet and greet pagans in your community.

Answer 7

Books by Konstntinos are good if you want to do Nocturnal Craft. Laurie Cabot is also an amazing Wiccan. She is referred to as the Witch of Salem, Mass. My hometown. Go to www.crowhavencorner.net That site is really good.

Answer 8

witchvox.com is one of the best Pagan orientated websites out there.

It has allot of essays about things you may be curious about.

Answer 9

anything by silver ravenwolf is a good place to pick up basics. her books arnt wrighten in as much of a text book style as cunninghams. and its also pretty usefull to have a copy of magical herbs by scott cunningham.

edited to add. I found her to be less of a christian basher, then most of the wiccians and pagans i know in person. its not as if i told the girl to base everything on ravenwolf. she does teach the basics in an easay to understand manner with out becomeing dry and dull like cunningham

Answer 10

An overview and suggested additional reading can be found at-

http://www.sacredhearth.com/articles/whatiswicca