Beginner Wicca?

Question

I need help finding some beginner wicca sites that can help me begin my studying. If any of you know any links I would really appreciate it. Even book titles would be much apreciated :) thx

Answer 1

Don't go to Silver RavenWolf because her resources are fictional. I know it's scary coming out of the broom closet (telling your mom). Do it when you feel ready--there's nothing wrong with not telling her. If you really feel like you should, then do it, but don't force anything on her. If she freaks out, don't argue or whine because that'll just make it worse. Maybe she can read with you so she learns as well and won't be uncomfortable. My parents are Wiccan as well, so I have no problems with it! Good luck! If you have any questions, you can feel free to message me!



Blessed Be! )O(

Answer 2

www.witchvox.com

http://wicca.timerift.net/



Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham

Answer 3

THE best site for beginning Wiccans, in my opinion:



http://wicca.timerift.net



The best book for beginners: "Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner" by Scott Cunningham.



Stay far FAR away from anything by Silver Ravenwolf. Her scholarship is shoddy, her ethics are questionable, and she has a persecution streak a mile wide.



EDITED TO ADD: Many experienced Wiccans have serious problems with Witchschool.com, for reasons outlined in the following articles:



http://community.livejournal.com/nonfluffypagans/718930.html

http://community.livejournal.com/nonfluffypagans/719279.html

http://community.livejournal.com/nonfluffypagans/719552.html

Answer 4

As always, I recommend Christopher Penczak's Inner Temple of Witchcraft. His teachings are easy to follow for a beginner and you can buy his Inner Temple CDs to learn many meditational skills.



I also agree that http://www.magickaschool.com is a great place for practicing Witches, neophytes and cowans alike.

I have taken many of their courses and I am not a newbie However, they have a great, in-depth Wicca 101 course for beginners.



EDIT/UPDATE:

Yes, you can sign up at 13 at http://www.magickaschool.com and it's free. And as far as coming out of the broom closet -- many adults haven't done that yet. Tell them when you feel comfortable or when you know enough about Wicca to even know if it's for you or not. Blessings.

Answer 5

You should do both... study an online introductory course, like at www.witchschool.com, and read "Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner," and "Earth Power" by Scott Cunningham.

Answer 6

'Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner' by Scott Cunningham

'The Complete Book of Witchcraft' by Raymond Buckland

'Drawing Down the Moon' by Margot Adler



These are some good books to start out with, especially books by Scott Cunningham. His books are geared specifically for Seekers.



Please, please, please stay far away from *anything* by Silver Ravenwolf. She is a know-nothing and a fraud.



http://www.witchvox.com

http://www.wicca.timerift.net

http://www.molochsorcery.com/witchlessons.html



Good luck on your path.

Answer 7

reported reading checklist Wicca: A instruction manual for the Solitary Practitioner via Scott Cunningham residing Wicca: a extra instruction manual for the Solitary Practitioner via Scott Cunningham finished e book of Incense, Oils and Brews via Scott Cunningham e book of Shadows: a regular woman’s journey into the know-how of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess via Phyllis Curott eco-friendly Witchcraft via Aoumiel (Ann Moura) authentic Magick via Amber ok inner Temple of Witchcraft: Magick, Meditation and Psychic progression via Christopher Penczak coronary heart of Wicca: clever words from a Crone on the path via Ellen Cannon Reed The Spiral Dance via Starhawk organic Magic via Marian eco-friendly Wheel of the year: residing the paranormal existence via Pauline Campanelli The Triumph of the Moon: A history of modern Pagan Witchcraft via Ronald Hutton

Answer 8

Prariecrow and bookworm have given you really excellent suggestions.



As for talking to your mom, I'd say that you be open and honest. If you're just looking it up for curiosity, it's probably meaningless to tell her, but if you really feel a need to serve the gods, then you need to talk to her....I *do* suggest knowing what you're talking about, first, however.

Answer 9

For a free first-year education, try

www.magickaschool.com



For networking, lots of essays and news,

www.witchvox.com

www.wiccanweb.ca



Lots of others. If you want, email me for more information.



Blessings,



--Dee