My new neighbors are Wiccan. What do I need to know to be good neighbor?
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You need to know that they're probably very nice, environmentally friendly, and will make great neighbors.  Other than that, be yourself if you're nice.  If you're not nice, try to be like your wiccan neighbors.
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I found many sites that may help.  Here are a few.\nhttp://www.wiccanweb.ca/\nhttp://witches.meetup.com/1356/?gj=sj14\nhttp://paganwiccan.about.com/library/regional/blreg_man.htm\nhttp://www.aquarianonline.com/Spirit/WiccaTalk.html
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This is the metaphysical/newage shop listing for Ohio at Witchvox.  Just check out the ones for the cities closest to you.\n\nhttp://www.witchvox.com/vn/sh/usoh_sh.html
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There are several Wiccans that do not belong to a coven and practice by them selves.  You do not have to be initiated.  And for the people who think that Wiccans are satanic....you have no idea as to what you are talking about.  You don't know, so don't judge as you are not supposed to do anyways.
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Witchvox is the best way to find a Pagan community of any sort. Also try MeetUp.com. \n\nGood luck and blessed be!
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Wicca is just as valid a religion as any other.  For the most part, I regard Wiccans as good people.  They aren't perfect, but nobody is.  Being of a similar path myself, I know what they deal with on a regular basis, especially around here.
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Gal 5:20  "Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, \nGal 5:21  Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God." \n\nIs it really going to make you feel better about yourself to have to cast a spell on someone to MAKE them like you? Why don't you just try being a kind, considerate person? Treat their daughter with respect and respect them as well.
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Hi....I am a Wiccan (and have been for the past 20 years).  Wiccans do worship Mother Earth & Father Sky.  You will be able to find most Wiccan Followers volunteering in their communities by cleaning up garbage sites, volunteering in animal shelters, etc.  While your Friend apparently claims to follow the Wiccan Religion, I don't believe that he, in actuality, knows anything about the Religion.  You may want to broach the subject with your Friend by asking him to explain the Principles behind Wicca and asking him how he incorpates Wicca into his daily life.  Have a lovely rest of the day.
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Here is how I feel..\n\nHelp for Non-Wiccans \nThat someone you love should decide one day to be a Witch may be the last thing you ever expected. What could be more alien, more controversial, more overwhelming? \n\nYour loved one is probably exploring Wicca, a modern Pagan (Neo-Pagan) movement. Throw out all the stereotypes and the Hollywood hype you've seen or heard about Witchcraft. Wicca (like other modern Pagan religions) is actually a gentle, life-affirming, positive path. It is a religion and a way of life that connects on a very deep level with Nature and the Earth's cycles. Wicca is very individualized. Its followers do not answer to any all-powerful leader; nor are they cut off from family or friends. Wicca is not a proselytizing religion. For some, it just happens to be the religion that makes the most sense. \n\nHow should you respond to someone interested in Wicca? Try to understand that there are many positive spiritual paths from which to choose. Mainstream religion is not for everyone; give your loved one the freedom to choose for him/herself. If your under-age child takes an interest in Wicca, you have the right to insist that he/she stay away from it. But if Wicca is forbidden territory, your child may seek the information subversively; wouldn't it be better to permit overt exploration so that your child may seek information with your guidance? \n\nOccasionally you may hear the terms "white witch", "black witch", implying that there are good or bad versions of the path. This is actually a fallacy. Wiccans follow what's known as The Wiccan Rede, which states, "If it harm none, do what you will." This means one may live life as one sees fit so long as one does no intentional harm. (This includes casting negative spells and doing magic to manipulate others.) Wiccans by definition do not practice any form of negative magic. Those who do are not deserving of the title, "Witch". \n\nNo one can speak for others who claim to be Wiccan, and it is possible that there are some alleged Wiccans who are unethical. Keep in mind that in all walks of life, from every cultural, philosophical and religious background there are those who do not live up to the high standards of their community. The best thing to do is to encourage new Wiccans to be discriminatory, to use good judgement and common sense in their spiritual pursuits. \n\nFor more basic information about this path please see the other sections of this page including, "What is Wicca?" \n\nQuestions? If you have a question about Wicca or Neo-Paganism, write to Fly-by-Night psyche@flybynightbookstore.com. Your question and our answer will be posted on our web site (with only your first name for those who wish to maintain their anonymity). We may not be able to answer all questions due to volume but will attempt to respond to as many as possible.
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I see what you mean.  The bible says not to judge people.  There is no problem with talking to people who are differant or have differant ideas.  Just make sure you are strong in your faith, and it could be an opportunity to witness to her.  Just realize Wicca is the wrong way, and far from where God wants us to be.  Maybe try and help her see where she has gone wrong.
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I've been out of the closet for 10 years.  When I had my son, I decided then that I'd start being open about my religious choice.  I have bumper stickers on my car "Witches Parking Only All Others Will Be Toad"; "Witches Do It In Circles"; "Where There's A Witch, There's A Way".  I have quite a few magikal supplies, concealed in a storage box that has a celestial print on it.  My supplies are concealed as I have a few friends who don't approve & have told me that as long as they don't see my supplies, they'll be fine. This works well.  My essential oils are stored in my curio hutch on the second shelf. Unless you're right in front of it, you can't see them.  I've educated people where I can by providing info leaflets & directing them to informative websites.  In the source below is my favorite site.  Witchvox has a lot of great information.  I'm also a volunteer for the local Pagan Pride Day celebration, also in the source below.
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Your description of "witch craft" here is not the way we do it in California.  We know that whatever we do to others comes back to us threefold.  Therefore, it is clearly in our best interests to do good with any magic we may have, rather than harm.  But it is a common practice among many peoples to use the threat of being able to do evil magic on you as a way to gain the cooperation of those a person would use.  Such practice has often been referred to as "magic" or "witchcraft," but that is not the western world Neopagan style of witchcraft or Wicca.\n\nAs I say, what comes back is three-fold.  If you harm another, that three-fold increase could be enough to make you in mortal peril.  It is clearly not in one's karmic best-interests, if you will, to go around hurting others, especially unnecessarily.\n\nSo, an ye harm none, do what thou will.  But be darn sure you are prepared to face all the consequences, intended and unintended, to what you decide to do.  What thou will is nowhere near the same as what thou whim, my dears!
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I'm not Wiccan but this is not limited to Wiccans only.\n\nThere are different kinds of spirits of different levels of spiritual evolution. Some can still be attached to the earthly plane and try to attach to an individual and live and exist through that individual. That spirit would not have the individual's well being and highest good at heart.\n\nThere are some spirits that are high-level spiritual guides from the higher realm. They can be enlightened beings, Masters, Angels, etc. They work in service to God and continue to assist human beings in their spiritual growth. They vibrate in a much higher energy level. So one needs to increase their vibration in order to be able to connect to the highest level spiritual guides. They only speak of love and wisdom. Never anything negative or egoistic.\n\nThe ouija board is just a divination tool. What the user knows beforehand determines the outcome of using it. If one uses it with ignorance, then they will get a ignorant experience. If one uses it properly, knowing how to protect themselves, knowing how to call the highest good guides and know how to send them back and close it properly then it is all good.\n\nSo if anybody is going to have the intent to communicate or work with spirit guides, they should be knowledgeable about such matters first so they can be in control and recognize who they are dealing with.\n\nI highly recommend books by Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer. I've read many of their books, and give them        up! http://www.orindaben.com Their books are very easy to read and understand and are full of love and light.\n\nAs for communicating with the      if they are already in a new life, that is a good question. I don't know if I have the correct answer, but it is just a theory. The Over Soul can be looked at as one circle with several smaller circles each living a life. All of those lives living are connected to the same individual (Over Soul). Time itself is a man-made concept. Time is truly not linear, it does not exist, so therefore "past lives" are actually "parallel lives". When the medium is communicating with the deceased person, I believe they are only talking to the lower self (the smaller circle) of that person while there is already another lower self of the same Higher Self (Over Soul) is already living a life stimultaneously.\n\nMany psychics can not only see the past lives they can also see into the future lives, so that means it is like taking a peek into another life and watching it real time. Time is just an illusion.\n\nI know complex ugh? But it is good to wonder about such things like that!
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I am Christian and I don't practice magic, but am interested. I do know that this is the holiday which follows the Roman celebration of Winter Solstice, where the days are getting longer and the sun is returning from battle with darkness (so goes the mythology). I have not read much about Imbolgc, though, except that is something about the celebration of the recovery of the Goddess after giving birth to the God. I'll read up more on it. I have a question for you. Have you ever been able to achieve anything with your practice? I've never run into anyone who actually practiced anything other than Wicca, and I'm curious. I'm not actually interested in learning it, just in learning about it and what you've actually been able to do. And is this more than just a fun thing for you. Is it a spirituality of sorts for you? I'm learning about several belief backgrounds and I'd like to learn something from you. I do know a little about alot of religions, but not pagan traditions.
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You are really where you need to be. When it comes to metaphysics and spirituality, question everything. I have been on this path for an awfully long time; I talk to the dead, have visions, and overall, very psychic. I never stop asking questions, including my favorite after a vision: Where the heck did that come from? ;-)\n\nAt this point, don't allow others to define you or what you should be doing. You say that you are Native American and born with the gift of healing. If that is true, then you know you have a very special gift---why not explore that and just see where it leads? Find other people with this gift and learn from them for the sake of learning. Do not lock yourself into anything, just explore, learn, and leave no stone unturned. This includes studying as many beliefs and ideas as you can pack into your brain, including (especially) myths and legends. Below is a site that is a good place to start.\n\nAll the best to you...
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Your faith is your own.  Just remember that.  It sounds cliche but before you do anything think to yourself "what would the Lord think if I did this?"\n\nAs to making friends... you'll do fine.  Trust me.  My best advice is to be yourself, and let others know the real you.  That way you make real friends.\n\nHere's a story I heard once:\n\nThere once was this road between 2 towns - Revi and Tox. \n\nOne day a couple from Revi decided to move to Tox and were taking that road and came across an old woman. Not recognizing her, they determined she must be from Tox.\n\nThey asked her- "We are from Revi and are moving to Tox. What type of people will we find there?" \n\nShe tells them - "First let me ask you this - What are the people like in Revi?\n\nThey answered - "OH! they are horrible - they lie, they cheat, they steal! - It's the reason we're moving!"\n\nSo she answers - "You'll find the same in Tox." With that they go on their way.\n\nA few days later, another couple from Revi decide to move to Tox and happen upon the same road to meet the same old woman. They also ask her what kind of people they will find in Tox. Where she posed the same question to the second couple.\n\n"What are the people like in Revi?"\n\nExcept they answer - "Oh they were wonderful - kind, caring, loving and generous. It's a shame we have to leave, by my husband got a better job in Tox."\n\nTo this the old woman replied..."Don't worry - you'll find the same in Tox."\n\nThe moral of this story is - If you look hard enough you will find whatever you want to find wherever you go... Good or bad. \n\nGood Luck
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in wicca/witchcraft...a dead bird in your yard is a bad thing.  Wiccans believe in nature.  If Nature choose to die at your doorstep, that means drastic changes/possibly death is coming to you.  FYI when a broom falls for no reason, it means company is coming.