Wiccaning for a baby without a Priest/ess?

Question

Does anyone know how a parent goes about having their baby Wiccaned without a High Priest/ess or Coven?

Answer 1

You got to be kidding. If you are serious, you should find a reputable therapist and have your head examined. Why do you want to ruin your child's life by feeding him all these crap? Witchcraft, Wicca and all that other crap are just that, crap. You are in the 21st century. Get real and start acting like a parent, not some fantasy movie character.

I agree with John D. Let the child decide what he wants when he grows up, don't ruin his life by making the decision for him.

Answer 2

You may want to ask a person close to you to perform the wiccaning, since you as a parent will be taking part in the ceremony, as well as the those to be named as godparents.
It does not require a Priest/ess or coven, an Elder or Teacher can perform the ceremony. It need not be performed at night, but at least during a full moon, (yes the moon can be seen during the day as well).
As to JohnD, Nomad252 and LDBK, this is not done to forcefully choose a path for the child, but done for calling on the the Lady and the Lord for protection, guidance and strength until the child is old enough to choose his or her own way. Unlike christian baptisms, which require an oath from the parents and god parents to raise the child as chrstian.

Answer 3

Wiccaning

Answer 4

I don't know the specifics, but I'm sure that you can do it without the High Priest/ess or a Coven. After all, if you are a Solitaire (pardon me if I have spelt that wrong), you do most or all of your worshipping alone.

Write up a spell in which you thank the Goddess for your fertility and the health of your child, and probably do some candle magick too. I wouldn't advise incense or smoke magick as it may be too strong for the baby, but you could bless the candle and as it melts, the energies for continued good health for your baby could go out.

What colors and directions pertain to this, I confess I do not know. Waxing moon seems like a good time to do this, though, as the Goddess is then moving from maiden to mother.

Congratulations on your new child, by the way!

Answer 5

Since there is no information of where you are from in your profile I can suggest witchvox.com maybe to find some guidance from those in your area.

Otherwise there are many great suggestions, a feast to follow the wiccaning with those their to offer best blessings may be nice. I am sure if you create it there will be more meaning for both you and child. You may ask a man to be the Sun and a woman to be the Moon in your child's life instead of god parents, there to assist in guiding there lives.

May the wiccaning be perfect in every way.

Answer 6

First of all, for those idiotic Xians that answered, here's a big "F-YOU!!!" to you both! I have reported you. Keep your dumb cult out of Pagan affairs! Opinions not wanted nor needed. I hope one day the term "tolerance" enters your vocabulary!

Now as for the Wiccaning:
I believe people, especially children, should be allowed to study all religions before choosing one, if any.
I don't mention my beliefs to my children, they are far too young to comprehend any sort of belief system. But they are capable of regurgitating what they have heard. My 4 YO son started to talk about 'Om NIMAH SHIVAH", I asked him what it was, he didn't have a clue, only how to do it (I'll have a talk to his mother about the subject of religious indoctrination soon!).

I performed a blessing on my children in a Pagan fashion, not a wiccaning. I only asked the gods to bless and protect them.

When they are old enough, I will teach or help them to study religions. I will base the studies on fact, not bias propaganda.

Blessing to your new bundle of snugly goodness!

Answer 7

As Trinity said, your original Q does seem to have been answered. I love the idea about doing it when the moon is moving from maiden to mother. Do your own thing, chica, and have those around who love and support you.
I also agree with those who say you should raise your child as you see fit, and not wait for spirituality until they are older. Introduce them to what you believe now. Ensure that they understand not everyone believes that way. Offer to guide them as they study whatever path they choose. My daughter wants to be a Christian right now, and I answer her questions the best I can. But I also give her access to information about wicca, Alchemy, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc. It is my belief that she will find the path intended for her, and if that is different than mine, so be it. But I will not allow my kids to be 'brainwashed' 'cause Grandma took them to Sunday School. I will allow them freedom to study and explore, and give them support - whatever they choose to believe.
Congratulations on your new Blessing, and May The God (or Goddess) Of Your Choice Bless You one and Bless You All!

Answer 8

A Wiccaning, at least as I understand it, is a pledge before the Gods to care for your child, and a time when you ask for Their blessings and protection for your little one. It's certainly possible to do this without involving a group.

A small blue candle is appropriate to represent the child, and a larger white candle could represent you as the parent. Light the white candle from the Goddess or God candle (depending on your sex), and then light the blue candle from your candle, symbolizing the way that life passed from you into your child. Speak a few heartfelt words (or many, if you feel so inclined) about your love for your child and your hope that the blessings of the Great Mother and Great Father will fill his or her life. Afterwards, you can either let the candles burn down or keep them to burn for a little while on the child's birthday for the next few years.

Hope this helps, and blessed be to your family.

Answer 9

As a solitary, you would be acting as your own priest/priestess, however I feel that something like this should involve other supportive people. I would suggest getting together with friends and family, and present the child to your gods and your ancestors, pray for their guidance and their protection. This can also include an oath from the people present to guide and protect the child throughout his/her life. I have sometimes seen this called a Naming Ceremony.

Now, some Pagans are uncomfortable raising their own children Pagan. They say they don't want to "force" their religion on the child, but rather want them to be free to choose their own path. This is a lot of baggage from some negative experience many of us have in the religion of our upbringing. We need to let go of it, because it isn't good for our community. We need to raise our children in our faith, otherwise how will our community survive? The child can find his/her own path when he/she is older. When they are young, they need structure and guidance. Bringing them up in a religious tradition gives them that structure and guidance. And lets face it, the Wiccan Sabbats are fun. Any holiday traditions that a family can celebrate together help to bring the family closer together, and help create happy memories for the child to cherish all their life.

So don't be afraid to raise your child Wiccan, or any other Pagan tradition. Be proud of who you are, and teach the young to be proud of who they are.

Answer 10

Well, it would appear to me that your question has been anwered by many who are knowledgable in this dedication ceremony....
First of all....Congratulations on the birth of your little one! May the Goddess love and protect your child.
As for a remark about raising a child pagan, i have found it best, this is only my experience mind you, to teach my children about any and all beliefs that they inquire about. Myself, i just try to teach them to respect all beliefs and find what it is that is right for them.

Anyway, i am sure you will make wonderful parents!

Blessings and Love
)o( Trinity

Answer 11

I had a generic naming ceremony for my daughter.

She's now 10 & has firm ideas for her path. Different to mine so I'm having problems tryign to find age approaiate Faery material.

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