how do i  initiate myself to be a wiccan?
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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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I don't know that there are source books online, I've never seen one.  However there are many sites where you can talk to people, and groups just about everywhere.  You will get better info talking to a person rather than trying to learn from books.  Books give you the basics, they don't give you the depth that you need to actually learn about witchcraft.  If your just looking for spells, their everywhere also.  You can always see if this site helps you out:  http://www.mind-n-magick.com/
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Wicca is a religion, and just as with any other religion you need to make the choice and do the studies on your own. Wicca is a peacful religion about honoring the spirits of Mother Earth, it is not Satanic because it is not based on Christianity and Satan is a Christian character. Wiccans do not believe in "Satan". And just to be sure I feel the need to say that you should not be using a transition to Wicca as a way to rebel.\nYou need to research and find out if Wicca is right for you. For Wiccans, spells and rituals are equal to Christian prayers.\nThis is something you need to do on your own, no one can teach you.\n\nhttp://www.wiccanglade.com/leabwi.html\nhttp://www.religioustolerance.org/witchcra.htm\nhttp://www.wicca.org/\n\nGood Luck.
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most people who practice wiccan have a god or goddess that they associate with themselves but are no rules it is a personel choice-if that is the path you are thinking of taking you have to be your own boss and take responsiblity for yourself-lots of love keep the peace old hippie
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Magik and spells are an exertion of will.  The words have power because you give them power.  So do some research and come up with your own, it will give you great protection.  I suggest that you turn your studies toward consciousness and the will.  By familiarizing yourself with consciousness and how it interacts with prana(or the energy of life), the personality, and thought process you will eventually be able to continually be in a state of "creating your own reality" or experiencing unity.\n\nCheck out "The Right Use of Will." by Ceanne DeRohan \n\nOne thing you may want to try is crossing your feet or legs or arms or hands.  Your body is a network of energy.  There is usually a continual outgoing and ingoing of energy.  By crossing your extremities you are able to "close" the circuit and keep it circular.  This means that psychic attacks cannot penetrate.\n\nYou say that you are new to wicca?  Because most do, I will assume that you have some sort of Christian background.  You may want to look into some of the mystical writings about prayer.  Prayer is also simply an exertion of will, as is the sacred rite of communion.\n\nIt is important to note, that while magik and spells (and prayer) are essentially an exertion of will, there is another more beautiful side to it.  Completely release your will and align with the natural flow of Spirit.  In this, you will find that you are not with want for anything (including protection from spirits or energies).\n\nI see your disclaimer to the fundamentals that tend to hang around this Q&A... in this time, on this planet, in this culture these kinds of people will never stop judging you.  Accept it, accept them, but primarily accept yourself.  You know there is nothing wrong with who you are and what you do, you don't need to defend yourself.
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FAQ's of Witchcraft \n\nWhat is Witchcraft? Who are these Witches anyway?\nA practitioner of a nature-based belief system or religion. Not all Witches follow the same belief system. Some practice what is called the "old religion" which has its roots in pagan pre-monotheistic folk ways and beliefs and usually follows the seasonal cycles. These belief systems or "traditions" of Witches are often based upon the particular culture from whence they originated. Many Witches believe in a polytheistic deity structure (usually based upon the local gods and goddesses of the area of origin), but some simply practice magick (sometimes spelled with a 'k' to differentiate it from stage magic). Witches may practice alone as 'solitaries" or in covens. There are also family groups or traditions which trace their practices and beliefs within the same close group throughout several generations.\n\nTraditional Wicca:\nA modern form of Witchcraft is called "Wicca." Traditional Wicca is based on the teachings of Gerald Gardner, is coven based and each coven can trace its lineage (line of teaching passed on by initiated Traditional priests and priestesses) back to Gardner himself. There are offshoots of Gardnerian Traditional Wicca such as Alexandrian Wicca, Georgian Wicca and many others. Traditional Wiccans are considered a 'mystery' religion, require initiation by the coven and have a "degree system" or different levels of rank based upon coven training and the readiness of the initiate to accept the duties and responsibilities of that degree. They have a core of inner knowledge-often called the "Book of Shadows"-which is known only to initiated Wiccans. Most Traditional Wiccans believe in the balance of male-female divinity. Traditional Wiccans are seldom solitary except for those 'Elders'-usually former priests and priestesses-who may have retired from active coven involvement.\n\nOther Forms of Wicca:\nA newer form of Wicca has developed since the 1970's which is looser in structure and practice than the Traditional Wicca. These practitioners may follow a mixture of various or "eclectic' pagan and/or non-pagan beliefs. Some have formed 'traditions' or covens of their own, with or without a degree system, and have written a "book of shadows" outlining their own belief system and coven structure. Many are solitary practitioners who practice their beliefs and formulate their rituals in their own way.\n\nPagans:\nSince the terms Witch and Wiccan are often mistakenly interchanged, many simply call themselves "pagans" or Neo-pagans" when talking with others who may not be familiar with the complexity of the different belief systems. But just as not all Christians are Lutheran or Catholic, so not all pagans are Witches or Wiccan. Neo-paganism is a term used most often to describe people who follow an earth-based belief system or religion. Druids and the Norse tradition of Asatru (who tend to prefer the term 'heathen") are considered to be pagan belief systems, but their adherents are neither Witches nor Wiccans. Neo-paganism should also not be confused with the "New Age" movement as pagans are almost exclusively involved in distinctive nature religions or earth-based practices while New Age spirituality draws from many sources and esoteric spiritual techniques.\n\nQ: Are you a good Witch or a bad Witch?\nA: When you ask if someone is a "good" Witch or a "bad" Witch, it is the same as asking someone if they are a "good" Presbyterian or a "bad" Presbyterian. Wiccans adhere to the Rede, "An it harm none, do as ye will." Witches, Druids and other pagan belief systems and religions have their own ethical standards. There are good and bad people in every society and in every religion. When a person breaks the laws of society or the tenets of their religion,
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well,  i am wiccan, and i know that there are love spells, but none to make someone love you. that is against free will, and therefore, against our beliefs. however if you want something to call the right man for you, you can try this one, it's from a wiccan writer, Silver Ravenwolf. \nyou will need two candles, one red and one white, a ball of red yarn, red and white rose petals, white sugar, your name written on a piece of white paper in red ink, a small bowl,and a needle. remember to create sacred space, ask the spirit of knowledge, and cast your magic circle. \ncleanse and consecrate all supplies. place them on an altar, and hold your hands over them until they get warm or tingly. light the red candle. put the sugar, the petals, and the paper in the bowl. gently stir the contents several times while saying," I stir, i change, i manifest, the human love from the universe that will suit me best." carve the word love and your name in the white candle with the needle. hold the candle, and repeat the words seven times. remove the paper from the bowl and place it under the candle. sprinkle rose petals and sugar mixture around the base of the candle in the shape of a heart. focus on the flame, think of yourself happy and in the arms of a caring person. do not target a specific person, that is important not to do. when you lose this thought, open your eyes and say, " spirit, i ask the universe to send me the person who will suit me the best." say exactly what kind of relationship you want . take the yarn, holding the lose end in the receptive hand. begin to unravel it, repeating the charm until all the yarn is undone. as you pull the yarn, envision love. roll it back up, repeating the charm, envisioning love. set the ball aside, and do not throw it away until you have your love. thank spirit, release the circle, repeat lighting the candles for seven days., at the end, place the remains of the candle and the heart and paper into a plastic bag. keep it in a safe place until you find your love. then sprinkle it in your backyard. ask that as it disintegrates, that you find love.
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It rather concerns me that you are willing to try something if you have no background.  Magick is not just something you can pick up and do on a whim.  I know what would work for me, but then, I have been a practicing "witch" for around 40 years. One thing you might try (no spell required) is really basic, but you may have to purchase a thing or 2.  Wrap a black opal or a natural turquoise with copper wire & wear it.  Raw stones are better than cut & polished.  Cleanse the stone & wire with a salt/sage bath.  It might help.  I am a great believer in the power of stones. This kind of magick will do no harm, which is, afterall, what we are all about.  Therefore it may be used by anyone without fear of any kind of repercussion. Good luck (and I mean it).
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"Is WICCA a real recognized tax-exempt religion?"\n\nIn order to become a tax-exempt organization, you just need to fill out the proper government paperwork.\n\nhttp://www.nfconline.org/main/info/guides_forming.htm\n\n"Do they really have sex rituals?"\n\nSome of the hard-core Traditionalists still engage in actual Great Rites, but its largely fallen out of favor - most groups use a more mainstream-friendly symbolic Great Rite.\n\nhttp://home.earthlink.net/~twyern/twyern_09.html\n\n"I have been interested in joining WICCA for a long time, but don't know who to contact."\n\nA good way to start would be to look up your local area on Witchvox, and contact someone.\n\nhttp://www.witchvox.com/xvn.html
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I get to answer you again...\n\nfor wiccan spells and lots of other things related to wicca, go to www.bewitchingways.com\n\nfor celtic related wicca go to www.wicca.com
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Try here:  http://local.yahoo.com/results;_ylc=X3oDMTB1N2ZlNGg2BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA3NlYXJjaARzbGsDbGluaw--?sm=Yahoo%21+Search&fr=FP-tab-lcl-t&toggle=1&cop=&ei=UTF-8&p=Wicca&csz=San+Diego%2C+CA\n\nPutting some contact info in your Yahoo Answer's profile might help too.
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use your own sacred space although there is a new coven opening called the circle of dragons email rachel@wytch.fsnet.com.uk  her address is on the internet\n\nor contact the university of kent\n\nalternetively all you need to do is find somewhere that suits and that you can have a fire
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By taking a close look at yourself. What do you believe? Do you feel connections with nature and others in the world around you?\n\nDo lots of research on pagan religions. (there are many) Find people of like mind, and have a good support group. Read books, talk to other pagans, search on the net. Question everything!!!\n\nOne author I recomend for Wicca is Scott Cunningham. in the new age section at a bookstore will have many books on pagan related subjects.\n\nHere are a few websites that may help you out.\nhttp://paganwiccan.about.com/od/paganism/\nhttp://paganwiccan.about.com/cs/wicca101/tp/aatpbeg_books.htm\nhttp://witchvox.com\nhttp://www.religioustolerance.org/paganism.htm\nhttp://www.bloomington.in.us/~pen/mpagan.html
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You need to take a class at a community collage- photo-shop for beginners- you will have allot of fun and become an expert in you field paranormal ! Good learning!
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You can do it alone. Place your hands lightly on the piece that moves and say this out loud: "Ouija, Ouija come forth and send spirits into my hands as you have done through the ages. Spell for me the answer I need to hear. May it be done now Ouija and I commit myself to you forever." It will happen.
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Don't listen to all that mularkey about Wicca being not Godly.  We have more gods than Christians.  So we are MORE godly.  \n\nWhite witchcraft is a myth.  The intention of the user makes up the direction of the spell.  I am a firm believer that you should study your faith before practicing magick.  \n\nBecause you have to know where your energy comes from before you use it.  \n\nWhen I first started out, I read a whole bunch, here are some good books to start with.  Good Luck.
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Learn what you choose. If it doesn't feel right then, don't do it. People are all different. What feels OK to some isn't so to others. The main thing to remember in anything you do, harm you do to others, can come back against you in one way or another. Wicca and black magic are not the same thing, no matter what christians may think. White, black or grey magic is all the same energy. It's how you direct and use that energy, and your will, that determines how you would view the "magic".