please if you dont have anything positive or constructive to say i would prefer if you say anything at all
2007-09-02 15:23:30 · 14 answers · asked by kar33102 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
this comment is for certain people and they know who they are. i dont go around saying that your religion or beliefs are wicked or whatever.even though i am all for freedom of speech i really dont appreciate your little underhanded comments about me or anyone else trying to become wiccan so you'd be better off keeping your opinion to yourselves. thank you and blessed be
2007-09-02 16:13:38 · update #1
i want to thank those of you who answered my question.
2007-09-02 17:10:12 · update #2
Study, study, study. As a solitary, you're going to have to find your answers on your own. Read everything you can get your hands on that looks fitting (there's a lot of junk out there, and if it looks like junk to you, I'm not going to encourage you to waste your time with it). You're going to find contradictions, and that's fine, because there's a lot of different viewpoints. You're going to need to figure out where you stand on these different issues, but the best way to decide is to see what other people think about them and then just the information before you.
Libraries can be good places to start, because they're free. However, quality varieties tremendously depending on available collections.
My starting off book recommendations:
Thea Sabin, Wicca for Beginners
Scott Cunningham, Wicca for the Solitary Practitioner and Living Wicca
Deborah Lipp, Elements of Ritual
More book reviews here: wicca.timerift.net/books.shtml
Be wary of what you find on the Internet. 95% of Internet info on Wicca and magic is garbage.
If something doesn't make sense, go with your gut and look into it further. Don't ever feel you have to do something or believe in something because some author says so.
2007-09-02 16:16:59 · answer #1 · answered by Nightwind 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Reading is a good start. I agree with the previous answer. I think you will find, like I did, that some of Scott Cunningham's books were very informative and helpful. If there's anything specific you're curious, or want more clarification about, ask questions. There are a lot of people on here that give good answers and insight. I like to read some of the questions and answers in this section and always find myself learnig something new here.
2007-09-02 22:35:00 · answer #2 · answered by romer151 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look for the book "Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner" by Scott Cunningham at your local bookstore. It's a good book for someone just starting out. Also another good one is "Paganism: An Introduction to Earth-Centered Religions" by Joyce Higginbotham.
2007-09-02 22:32:30 · answer #3 · answered by Serra 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've been a Pagan and Witch since 1954 and I have seen so little that deals with teaching magick from the begining. You can look at my website which I have a Magick 101 that will give you a very simplified version of what you need to get on the right track. Magick is personal and after you get started you need to know that you must make the magick yours so you can control it.
You can also email me from the website if you have any questions.
Brightest blessings.
2007-09-02 22:45:54 · answer #4 · answered by humanrayc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is an excellent beginning. Recognizing the desire and asking questions instead of fearing to ask.
One big thing in the Craft is "knowledge." Study as much as you can, ask questions. Find a local Witchcraft supply store (search for yours on http://www.witchvox.com) and go in and talk to the store owner. Join a forum, like at http://www.ecauldron.com.
Read read read. Go sit in the forest. Listen to Nature. And follow your heart. Trust your instincts.
"Bide the Wiccan Law ye must
in perfect love and perfect trust
Eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill
An it harm none do as ye will.
And ever mind the rule of three
what ye sends out comes back to thee.
Follow this with mind and heart
and merry ye meet and merry ye part!"
2007-09-02 22:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Even if you intend to be a solitary, don't think you should learn in a box. Some traditions are very solitary friendly, and if that sounds contradictory then you're already getting bad advice from someone.
I strongly suggest looking over the profiles at http://www.witchvox.com/xtrads.html and finding a trad that welcomes solitaries, doesn't claim to be ancient, and doesn't ask for money.
2007-09-03 01:16:15 · answer #6 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read everything you can get your hands one, even some non wiccan stuff. ask yourself why wicca is drawing you and truly examine what you believe.
anything by scott cunningham is great. if you can find it, you should check out True Magick by Amber K.
here's a link to the witches voice aka witchvox. there is a lot of info here and there's a bit of social networking there too.
http://www.witchvox.com/
good luck and many blessings as you find your path.
2007-09-02 22:37:48 · answer #7 · answered by luvjeska 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you are already off to a good start. asking here will get you into contact with several very knowledgeable people.
then i would direct you to Witchvox.com.
and suggest that you read Scott Cunningham's books on Wicca.
2007-09-02 22:27:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're really at the beginner "don't know much" level, then go to wicca.timerift.net . It has "wicca 101" type info plus it helps you by teaching you how to distinguish fluffies.
2007-09-02 22:31:17 · answer #9 · answered by xx. 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there are many ways to start ... reading about it is probably your first step .. a guide that can lead you to more of what you want and need to know...
Here is an amazon.com book that may help to begin with
the site is this .. :: http://www.amazon.com/Wicca-Solitary-Practitioner-Scott-Cunningham/dp/0875421180
2007-09-02 22:30:17 · answer #10 · answered by Tigerlady 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋