Question about witchcraft, wicca, wiccan?

Question

Recently I've been trying to find a religion that best suits me, after dipping my toes into the metaphoric pool of witchcraft, i became immediately fascinated. What I want to know, is where I can find and active group in my area, or just someone who knows enough to tell me about it, I have many questions. Searching wicca meet up groups on google doesn't seem to be doing the trick, I want some one who is a real person, not an anime freak, or an insecure "goth", I want a normal person who knows what they are talking about.

What was wrong with my answer to this question?

I went through the same ordeal in my mid twenty's as I grew more interested in the subject of ritual magic I tried looking for actual groups in Seattle that took the subject seriously never found one so on that note unless you live in a pagan friendly area (Seattle being fairly liberal it is not pagan at all) I would try not to depend on the internet too much for a whole host of reasons the main one you don't know if they actually take the subject seriously or sane there is one group that has a history and very distinguished that is the http://oto-usa.org/ they might have a chapter near by, you could look into it at least you 'd be talking to reputable people and not a computer screen also check with your local library or occult book store their safe and a wealth of info otherwise iv always gone with reputable people and never the internet. Read Crowley and Agrippa their essential reading and the black arts by Richard Cavendish huge help when I was a beginner and check out http://www.edgeofthecircle.com/ they were and maybe still the most reputable in the Seattle area and had most of what I was looking for (Amazon is good to). We can chat to
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http://www.edgeofthecircle.com/
http://oto-usa.org/
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Arts-Witchcraft-Demonology-Throughout/dp/0399500359
http://www.amazon.com/Magick-Book-Liber-Aba-Bk/dp/0877289190/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1310366246&sr=1-8
http://www.amazon.com/Three-Occult-Philosophy-Llewellyns-Sourcebook/dp/0875428320/ref=sr_1_19?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1310366587&sr=1-19
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_tc_2_0?rh=i:stripbooks,k:Joseph+H.+Peterson&keywords=Joseph+H.+Peterson&ie=UTF8&qid=1310366627&sr=1-2-ent&field-contributor_id=B001JS86XA

Answer 1

Wicca wicca wicca.





That's the noise of a turntable. Think about it...

Answer 2

I would gladly wish to speak to you. I am a first class wish and been Pagan/Wiccan for awhile now. I have multiple books I can recommend to you that can be found in the New Age section in a local Barns and Nobles. Wicca is a very beautiful Religion and it is more then just witchcraft. It is also about embracing who you are spiritually, and being with nature, and also believing in more then one god such as the Greek, Egyptian, ect. gods. I never regret becoming Pagan and I would seriously and gladly answer anything about it.

Answer 3

Truthfully, I would try this website. http://www.witchvox.com It is one of the largest such sites in the world. when you get there, on the left had side you will see names of states, etc. Click on your state, then on your city, then on either Open Groups or businesses, etc. and see what you find. The best way to meet pagans is to seek out the local book or other store where they congregate. From there you might find Open Circles for Sabbots and other meetings or classes.

Best of luck on your search.

I live in Salt Lake City, Utah and we have a couple of good Pagan stores in the area that all of the serious pagans know about. Hopefully you can find the same in the Seattle/Tacoma area.

Answer 4

Try to find a wicca supply store or something along the lines of that. Someone there will probably know. But FYI, wicca is generally an individually practiced religion, theres not usually a congregation or anything.

Answer 5

As others have already noted here, http://www.witchvox.com is a very good place to meet others in your area, and a wonderful source of education about a variety of topics. Sometimes you have to do your own research to find your own answers.

Answer 6

With all due respect, your "question" also confuses me -- Not sure what you're really asking.



If it's for more information or training in Wicca:

I should explain that i've been a Third Degree Wiccan High Priestess for nearly 20 years, so my answer will reflect that experience and background --



I'm afraid there is a *lot* of error, misunderstanding and mis-conceptions about Wicca floating around, and with a few exceptions, the "answers" you've received above, are good examples of that.



(Traditional) Wicca is most definitely learned through formal study and training with a good, experienced High Priest/ess Teacher, and in a Coven.



Here's an article that explains why: "WHY GOOD TRAINING & COVENS ARE IMPORTANT":

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Witch_Essentials/message/25179



Here are some (Internet) resources which can help you with networking and finding good contacts for good, reliable information on *authentic* Wicca:



CoG - Covenant of the Goddess - http://www.cog.org

CoG is a national organization of (legally-recognized Wiccan "churches) - Wiccan covens, clergy and solitaries -- with local "councils" in many cities; providing general, basic information, links to resources, etc.



2. Circle Sanctuary - http://www.circlesanctuary.org

Circle is a Pagan (not just Wiccan) Sanctuary, working farm, and learning center, offering training, workshops, festivals, networking, etc.



3. Witchvox - http://www.witchvox.com

Witchvox is a wonderful resource that offers general, basic information, referrals and links to local and regional resources.



5. Wicca For the Rest of Us http://wicca.timerift.net/ -

One of the better Pagan internet sites; lots of good information, articles, resources, links, networking, etc.



4. “Beginning Wicca” Yahoo Group -

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BeginningWicca/

- One of the better Yahoo groups with several High Priests and Priestess members, so there are lots of good discussions and good information.





If you're still interested but cannot find any resources local to you, i do offer a "Wicca 101 (internet, self-paced) CLASS" -

- for more info and the Class outline, email [e-mail]



I hope that's helpful -- Blessed Be - Gaia

Answer 7

Your question kinda contuses me as to what you want by the time you get through it all so, I am going to just answer the first paragraph. The easiest way to find a group that's active in your area that can answer questions for you is to search this website:

www.witchvox.org - hope that helps!

Answer 8

May i give you as The "Only" answer to your deepest needs The Living Christ. Also A Very Strong warning in Scripture you must be aware of Please with Prayer Read and study this:

Beware of Witchcraft and Sorcery



"But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and sexually immoral, and SORCERERS, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death" (Revelation 21:8).

Read also Deuteronomy 18:9-11; 1 Samuel 15:23; Galatians 5:20, 21.

The Holy Bible is our Only source of truth and Life and Light avoid witchcraft it is of the devil. Please go to www.bibleuniverse.com get use of on line bible also www.vop.com free bible lessons.

Answer 9

look online for groups in your area, the reality is that wicca is no different that any other religion, just a little calmer and nicer. peace to you always

Answer 10

I don't understand... did you answer the question (top) with that answer on the bottom?



And what, someone TD'd you or something?



I don't find your answer offensive... none of your resources are about Wicca though. Not directly.

Answer 11

"I want a normal person who knows what they are talking about."



In religion? are you serious?

Answer 12

I married a witch. Her name was Hermione Granger.