i just want to know all the things i need to know...i will study and practice for a year and then maybe i will self initiate my self (solitary wiccan) thank you all and Blessed be
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the wiccan rede cites all for all not just one god, so if you are open enough to your self you will begin the journey of yourself and your belief in ALL things bigger than self.i implore you to study your needs and follow the pathe of light because without it there can be no dark, the Lourde&Ladye will wrap you in the light of the sun and bring you full circle to a long and blessed journey. to be wiccan is to follow your heart, and to understand that the creator what ever she is, finds endearment for those that move in unison with the green world she has entrusted us to. please go to www.witchtopia.com to, and above all never be drawn in to believeing in anything less than belief
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It's odd because i am always helping people understand wicca by explaining that spell casting is essentially the same process as prayer.  Different words for the same spiritual process imho.  But words are the only way we have to communicate here so we have to talk about what they mean and come to some agreement.  But it's not productive to argue over what words mean too much.  Better to try to really UNDERSTAND others.
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Not a wiccan but my prayers for your sister. May she deliver a healthy baby and enjoy motherhood. Allah with you\n\nPeace
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go to  www.sagewisdom.org  for your answers
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Try: \nwww.witchvox.com \nBlessings
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Hiya.  I'm a solitary in NE CT.  I don't know of anything in your area, unfortunately.  I don't see a problem with being solitary, though.  You don't have to follow someone else's rules.  Although I wouldn't mind seeing how others do ritual.  Here's a list of stores.  Hopefully there's one in your area.  What city are you in?? \nNOTE-You may just have to travel a bit.  CT isn't that big lol.\nDanbury  Purple Moon  - WVox Sponsor  Yvonne  \n\nx\nEast Haven SubRosa Magick @-->-->-- - WVox Sponsor Rapid Freeman, Alicia Folberth \nx\n\nx\nManchester Enchantments, School for the Magickal Arts - WVox Sponsor Faith McCann \n\nBranford Ancient Ways Beth \n\nCanterbury Calista's Curios Heather-Calista Hayes \nx\n\nx\nCanterbury Sweet Gaia Farm Grandfather Star \nx\n\nx\nCanton The Purple Rose, LLC Laura Rose \n\nx\nEnfield Gayle's Thyme Herbal Apothecary Gayle Nogas \n\nx\nMiddletown A New Page Yvette Page \n\nMilford The Magik Mirror Beverly Safko \n\nMystic Katya's Artisan Gallery & Magickal Bead Empo Katya & Tatyana Cleopatra \n\nNorwich Pandora's Box Allison Joanne \n\nx\nNorwich Delilahs Silks, Swords and More Delilah Keiffer \n\nx\nOld Mystic Mystical Horizon\nPutnam The Cosmic Cat Nadine \n\nSouthington The Auracle Eryen La Londe \n\nThomaston A Garden of Light Spiritual Wellness Center Cat Guarnieri \nWaterbury Crystal Wand Holistic Care & The Magick Circle Judy & David Miron \n\nWest Haven Curious Goods Witchcraft Shop Sambina \nWestbrook Elementi\n\n\n\nHere's something for our friend in SC\nhttp://www.witchvox.com/vn/sh/ussc_sh.html\nCity   Shop Name  Proprietor   OC  LN\nCharleston   Jumping Water - WVox Sponsor  Kathleen Parker;Sarah Ragsdale   \nx\n \nx\nMyrtle Beach   Blue Moon Boutique - WVox Sponsor  Denise   \n \nx\nWest Columbia   Conscious Creations - WVox Sponsor  Tzima Hatshepsut   \n \nx\nWest Columbia   The Goddess Cup - WVox Sponsor  Tzima Hatshepsut   \nx\n \nx\nColumbia   The Magyck Veil  Jim Johnson   \nx\n \nx\nGaffney   The World of Dragon and Owl Gifts  Vickie Lineberger   \n \nGreenville   Out of Bounds  Dale Campbell   \n \nx\nGreer   The Owl & The Raven  Lord Merlin & Charles Blake   \nx\n \nx\nLadson   The Princess of Dragons Gate  Julieanna Graham   \n \nLadson   SageWood  Deboraha Crittenden   \n \nMyrtle Beach   Dream Weaver Shop  Anita and Bob Comcheck   \n \nx\nMyrtle Beach   Thee Secret Garden  Kimberly   \n \nx\nSumter   Static Moon
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omg that would be soooo nice!!! please pray for me to be normal, i am tired of being my self and i just want to be like everyone else!!! that would be nice thank you
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Well, I recommend starting with the Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft as a jumping off point.  It gives basics and the best chapter is the brief history.  There are many forms of magic (non stage type)  There is ritual magic and tantric magic and ceremonial magic and spontaneous magic.  There isn't a difinitive guide, but there are plenty of people willing to teach/guide assist, including myself.  As silly as it sounds there the Complete Idiots Guide to Witchcraft and Wicca, which is another good resource for beginning inquiries, don't laugh, I'm serious :)\n\nAnother person answered about learning about deception.  I call that listening to your inner ring of truth.  I feel that when you read or experience something or hear something that you can learn to listen to you're inner signals about the validity or "truth" of it.  Basically, if it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't.\n\nI feel I could go on and on for hours on this topic alone :)  You're local metaphysical shop is great place to look as well.  Us types (as yet undefined) tend to hang out there alot.
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http://www.wicca.org/\n\nhttp://www.religioustolerance.org/witchcra.htm\n\nHere you go...enjoy.\n:)\n\nFor anyone reading and doesn't want to go to the site... here is what they say it is...\n"This previously underground religion has much to teach every human about survival and about the ethical use of natural innate powers.\n     The Craft is a way of life that investigates every potential that you have.  The Craft draws its strength from the diversity of Nature itself; indeed it rejoices in diversity. Your views and interests are just as valid as anyone else's, and we hope that you too will help to push back the artificial barriers that surround many religious dogmas.\n     As we will mention several times on this website, \nWitches are not Satanists. The negativity in that offshoot of Christianity is not for harmonious thinkers such as Witches."
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Whilst wicca appears to be a sincere and genuine spiritual concept, for your own spiritual well being, I would most strongly advise you to look for spiritual guidance from another source!\n\nIf you are looking to increase your understanding of your own spirituality and your connection to the Divine - then read the Celestine Profecies, or books by Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, etc, or look into Reiki, Shamanism, Spiritualist groups\n\nHowever God gave us free will and this is your choice\nMay God bless you and protect you on your journey!
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I'm a Wiccan and I'm here!
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The thing about being a Pagan is that you don't have to follow any traditions. I am a pagan because I am an individualist, and follow my heart.  I have been considered a solitary practitioner.  I read and learn about everything, and just try to enjoy life.   I don't feel comfortable with any strict practice... it smacks too muchy of Catholicism to me... I suffered enough under that.
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GOOD LUCK ! :-) I will cross  my fingers for you :-)
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First, you need to learn more about Wicca.  Different denominations have different beliefs and structures, and you need to find which is right for you.  Some have covens, some do not.  It all depends on which direction you go in.  And trust, me there are plenty of directions.  \n\nwww.witchvox.com is a great website.  Also check out\nhttp://www.witchs-brew.org/\nhttp://www.witchology.com/\nhttp://wiccanet.us/\nhttp://www.bewitchingways.com/wicca/wicca.htm\nhttp://www.wiccan-refuge.com/\nhttp://www.witchway.net/\nhttp://www.betwixt.org/\n\nSomeone else talked about SilverRavenWolf, who is a popular Wicca author.  You'll find her stuff often at places like Barnes and Noble.  Personally, I think she is a money grubbing nut.  Her books are about her particular brand of Gardnerian Wicca that she developed.  Her covens all have to swear loyalty oaths to her... and buy all her books.  I personally think shes a freak... but I know people who have found her to be a great stepping stone into the path.  I just wanted to tell you this to give you a realistic idea of the divisions within Wicca/Neo-paganism.  It's not all happy fluffy earth worship, there are real debates and real ideological differences.  Like any group, we have our share of greedy selfish people, strong opinions about our paths, and general weirdos. Every religion has its nuts and charletans, the key is for you as a critical thinker to identify and decide how you feel about them.\n\nAs far as books, here is a short list I would recommend\nThe Power of the Witch by Laurie Cabot (old and a little kitchy, but the author is great at hitting the emotional draw of Wicca)\nThe Spiral Dance by StarHawk\nDrawing Down the Moon : Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshipers, and Other Pagans in America Today by Margot Adler\nWicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cnningham\nWhen Someone You Love Is Wiccan: A Guide to Witchcraft and Paganism for Concerned Friends, Nervous Parents, and Curious Co-Workers by Carl McColman\nContemporary Paganism: Listening People, Speaking Earth by Graham Harvey\nThe Triumph of the Moon : A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft by Ronald Hutton\n\nOr if none of these seem right, you may be more of a Neo Pagan.  I personally draw my belief system for Assyrian mythology and various practices of various pre-christian Mediterranean religions, with a couple of elements Wicca in on the side.  What myths or regions speak to you?  Learn and find out how to draw them together.  \n\nIf you find yourself ready to find a coven or a nesting or a group of some kind, then find a local new age store in your area and ask around, or check about on-line.  Go to a gather or an event and meet people.  Sometimes getting in can be a bit difficult, because wiccans don't proselytize so people can take a while to find us.  But its worth the time and effort.
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Magik and spells are an exertion of will.  The words have power because you give them power.  So do some research and come up with your own, it will give you great protection.  I suggest that you turn your studies toward consciousness and the will.  By familiarizing yourself with consciousness and how it interacts with prana(or the energy of life), the personality, and thought process you will eventually be able to continually be in a state of "creating your own reality" or experiencing unity.\n\nCheck out "The Right Use of Will." by Ceanne DeRohan \n\nOne thing you may want to try is crossing your feet or legs or arms or hands.  Your body is a network of energy.  There is usually a continual outgoing and ingoing of energy.  By crossing your extremities you are able to "close" the circuit and keep it circular.  This means that psychic attacks cannot penetrate.\n\nYou say that you are new to wicca?  Because most do, I will assume that you have some sort of Christian background.  You may want to look into some of the mystical writings about prayer.  Prayer is also simply an exertion of will, as is the sacred rite of communion.\n\nIt is important to note, that while magik and spells (and prayer) are essentially an exertion of will, there is another more beautiful side to it.  Completely release your will and align with the natural flow of Spirit.  In this, you will find that you are not with want for anything (including protection from spirits or energies).\n\nI see your disclaimer to the fundamentals that tend to hang around this Q&A... in this time, on this planet, in this culture these kinds of people will never stop judging you.  Accept it, accept them, but primarily accept yourself.  You know there is nothing wrong with who you are and what you do, you don't need to defend yourself.
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For me it was my initiation after studying to be a witch.  For obvious reasons I can't go into details but it was like being in the arms of a loving and caring mother that held no judgements against me.  It is difficult to fully describe the emotions, both physically, emotionally and spiritually that I experienced.
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I'd love to help you through your spiritual journey.... e-mail me if you ever have any questions at fancy_tea22@yahoo.com