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    Default Any Wiccans Here?

    I want to learn about the practice, but don't know where to start.

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    Default Re: Any Wiccans Here?

    My advice is to Read, Read, Read. There are a ton of books out there. I am not Wiccan, but am studying Egyptian paganism and I read everything I can get my hands on.
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    Any Wiccans Here?

    Probably: http://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sho...454-Witchcraft

    As for books:

    Quote Originally Posted by Sophia_Starina View Post
    Well... there is an Idiot's Guide to Wicca... http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Idiot...6D3G1FE32GEG28

    And there is a "For Dummies" version too... http://www.amazon.com/Wicca-Witchcra...ref=pd_sim_b_3

    Personally, neither is really my cup of tea. I started out with this book http://www.amazon.com/Green-Witchcra...ref=pd_sim_b_1

    And later purchased http://www.amazon.com/Stir-Magick-Ca...ef=pd_sim_b_26

    Both these books are pretty heavy on the spiritual/religious aspects of Wicca. In retrospect, they are only OKAY.


    If you're more interested in spells (rather than finding a new religion) I highly recommend Supermarket Sorceress by Lexa Rosean.
    It fucking works.
    http://www.amazon.com/Supermarket-So.../dp/0312957688

    and I happen to have this book too... it's thorough but a little more complicated. http://www.amazon.com/Element-Encycl...ef=pd_sim_b_72
    Other info:

    Quote Originally Posted by GoldCoastGirl View Post
    Start with www.witchvox.com and go from there!

    You don't require books in this day and age...

    Here are the specific pages for those who are lazy.. hehehe

    Witch/Wiccan F.A.Q.s - http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.htm...basics&id=2870
    Witchcraft 101: So Ya Wanna be a Witch? http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.htm...basics&id=2881
    Pagan / Heathen Books - http://www.witchvox.com/xbooks.html
    Traditions and Paths - http://www.witchvox.com/_x.html?c=trads
    Witchcraft 101 (search results) - http://www.witchvox.com/va/vs_articl...witchcraft+101
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    ^What Sophia said.
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    I wish there was an "auto-like" setting that I could just have applied to all of your posts Sophia....

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    Default Re: Any Wiccans Here?

    I'm Pagan, used to be Wiccan when I was a teenager.

    There's a TON of information out there, so I guess I'm surprised you don't know where to start looking. Google it? Go to the library? Bookstore? Seriously, go to Amazon and look up witchcraft, there are thousands of sources out there and any one of them will give you more information than we could simply by giving you generic links that you could find yourself in 10 seconds.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marina_xo View Post
    I want to learn about the practice, but don't know where to start.
    More importantly, go to a book store (B&N) or any other major retailer and peruse their new-age/wicca/occult/metaphysics/paganism/alternative-religion/spirituality section. <<< I have seen all of these titles, I dunno what they call it at your local store.

    Look through any book that catches your eye. There is no right and wrong. Nothing is as personal as spirituality. See if anything clicks for you.
    It's all about what feels right for YOU and YOU alone.


    If you have a new age boutique or bookstore in your town I highly suggest checking it out. Not because anything there is more "authentic" but they have lots of obscure titles and self-published books, helpful staff, and neat stuff in general. They tend to be pretty friendly.

    Here is a list of some stores in your area: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...2124410AAjdjj4
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    ^What Sophia said.
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    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...=wicca&x=0&y=0

    A word of caution, this is not a game. Read all you can. Especially the beginners books. Make very sure you know what you're getting into and make very sure you pick a line in which you're comfortable. Like all religions, there are various paths and traditions.
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    Default Re: Any Wiccans Here?

    I'm shamanistic/pagan/wiccan. Or a witch with heavy influence of Iroquois native american shamanism. Silver Ravenwolf has some good beginner type books. But really read. Witchvox can help you find groups that are out there, if you're interested in that.
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    I come from a family tradition of 'Green' witchcraft ... see and .

    As has already been alluded to by others, and in my own opinion as well, modern Wicca has received a great deal of publicity. This publicity has tended to overemphasize the 'ritual' aspects, but underemphasize the fundamentals.
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