I would like to go further into Paganism?
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paganism is a huge thing, it simply means anyone not believing in the biblical god, so buddhists, shinto, native american religions, native african religions, aboriginal austrailians, eskimos, as well as wiccans and the followers of the ancient viking traditions are pagan, so which sort of pagan do you want to be? there are thousands of books out there.  drop me a line if you want more info. Blessed Be.
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I would love to join your group. I am a 24 male from the uk, Live in between avebury and stonehenge in wiltshire which is cool. I suppose i am just starting to try to be wicca but find it hard as i have a lot of christian friends. However, i respect the earth and i believe in mother nature :) my email is    shane_phil_uk@yahoo.co.uk    blessed be :)
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I'd start out with researching some books.  Not all will be truth.  Wicca isn't all about spells, it's not a quick-fix religion.  So if you're serious about pursuing that path, avoid the spell books for now.  Also look around to see if there are any groups in your area that you could talk to.  The thing about this path, there are so many peole (like in other religions) that will tell you that their way is the RIGHT way.  That's just not the case.  But only you can determine what's right for you.
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Hey Colleen, \n I feel I should inform you that Wicca is a religion with a great reverence for nature. It is not a teen clique you can join, and learn to do "spells and stuff". If you are really interested in Wicca as a religion, you can do a search on the internet, and get the basic idea of what Wicca is all about. If all you want to do is "cast spells", please do not even consider Wicca. It is not for you.
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This site has links to groups who worship polytheistic deities from various cultures (Germanic, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Celtic, etc.)\nhttp://www.thetroth.org/memsvc/stewards/flyers/benw/reconflyer.pdf    (links are at the end of the essay)\n\nA more updated site for those who worship Celtic deities:\nhttp://paganachd.com/faq/index.html\n\nA good site about modern polytheism:\nhttp://www.manygods.org.uk/index.html
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Becoming Wiccan is a life-long process requiring study, devotion and practice. The first step would be to read the Wiccan Rede (http://www.religioustolerance.org/wicrede.htm) and see if it fits in with your beliefs.\n\nThis site will help you get started.\nhttp://uk.geocities.com/angel_fire6585/become.html
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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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Go to  www.mystical-www.co.uk/trees I found it a fairly interesting site. Good Luck and have fun.
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http://www.sacred-texts.com/pag/index.htm\n\nthere are tons of free books on the internet, that you can read off site & even download.  Also check out amazon.com used books often you can find used books between 3-5 bucks.  Try the library, and see if your local new age shop has a reading room or if they know of a pagan reading room in your area.  Local covens also offer libraries to there outer court members, so even if you are not in the coven proper you have acesss to reading materials.  Good luck to you!
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Pagan is a prechristian religion.  It's mainly based on understanding the cycles of nature and living with th earth.  It makes much more sense to me than modern religions like Christianity.
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We actually do have several Pagan AA groups where I live.  Definitly talk with the person who posted above about it and check to see if you can find other Pagan AA groups out there to see if there's already one in your area or to talk to other organizers of said groups. You can likely find listings for them at www.witchvox.com\n\nGood luck!
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it is you should buy the satanic bible. i just got it and it has opened me up to so much more you don't have to believe in every thing that is in it you can kinda just mix and much your own religion.\ngood luck
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Paganism is a catch all term for people who believe in spirits and gods. They can follow different pantheons that have nothing in common, but are grouped together because they fall outside the main monotheist religions. Paganism can range from animism in the Americas, through to shamanism in Siberia, and druidry in Europe. All are different. I have included a few websites, which will show some of the diversity in paganism as a whole, but there is far more diversity than just these.
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You have to decide WITCH path you want to follow.  I assume you are an adult.  WITCHEVER one gives you a greater sense of power, go with.
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It's funny you asked that.  My girlfriend and I were discussing last night what we and our friends will be doing for Yule this year.\nWe always get together at one or the other's house and do a ritual that is kid as well as non pagan friendly because we usually have family and/or friends in attendance who are not pagans.  And of course we eat... a lot.\nI was just about to do a little research and start working on our ritual.  Thanks for reminding me...
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Go to a pagan group and ask for a water ritual.  It is a spiritual ritual.  Or make up your own.  Consecrate yourself to whatever you think of as good, and then take a cooling plunge in a lake.  All the best.
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Here's a good list of places that you might find good pagans.  Good luck!  I know how straightlaced DC is, I have a friend who lives on Andrews AFB.  She goes to Fort Meade. but I suppose you can't get base clearance.