| Want to become a Wiccan? Assuming the answer is | | | | spell work. |
| yes, you'll no doubt have come across a lot of | | | | Do I Need to Join A Group or Coven? |
| information already and are wondering what your next | | | | In order to become an experienced and responsible |
| step should be. Here are a few points to consider and | | | | witch/wiccan it would be best to seek out a local |
| a look at what your options are. If you are still | | | | group. They will be able to teach you the ways and |
| interested in becoming Wiccan by the end, you've | | | | get you started on your spiritual journey. Be that as it |
| already taken your first step! | | | | may, this is not always possible as you may live in an |
| Why Do I Want to Become a Wiccan? | | | | area that is remote or would generally disapprove of |
| OK first, a little soul searching. To become Wiccan you | | | | your choice of faith. This does not prevent you as |
| need to be prepared to undertake some personal | | | | much as you may think and many Wiccans practise |
| responsibility. Compared to many other faiths Wiccan | | | | as solitaries. |
| is relaxed and even accommodating in its values and | | | | If you choose the solitary route, you can go for a self |
| there are very few rules to follow. However, this does | | | | initiation ritual. You may want to search for one that |
| not mean that you will not have commitments to fulfill | | | | you feel suits you but I think it's nice to write one for |
| as Wicca is a lifetime practice. It requires a desire to | | | | yourself. It would therefore be wise to give yourself |
| learn and embrace new concepts - to better yourself, | | | | some time before you do this; to familiarise yourself |
| your skills and asks that you give back to the world. | | | | with the Wiccan values. |
| You must learn to adopt the Wiccan Rede, one of the | | | | What's My Next Step? |
| main rules (and as mentioned above, few rules!). Your | | | | Your first step to become Wicca should be to talk to |
| pledge is to always consider the well being of others, | | | | as many people about their journey as possible. It is a |
| and yourself, in all of your practice - "An ye harm none, | | | | very personal progression and so this will give you an |
| do as ye will". If you are certain that this is the case, | | | | idea of just how many options there are for you out |
| you are then free to do as you please. | | | | there. There are plenty of online forums that you can |
| If I Become a Wiccan, Will I Be Able to Cast Spells? | | | | join to do this and you will find them friendly and |
| Spell casting is not essential to Wicca, but it is a | | | | welcoming! |
| wonderful and life affirming activity that will teach you | | | | You may also want to try working on connecting with |
| a lot about yourself. They are a wonderful way of | | | | nature. You will start to open up and see the divine in |
| encouraging positive changes - of bringing genuine love | | | | the world around you. This will start to inspire you, |
| to you, of encouraging a gift of money when it's | | | | encourage you to take the time out to appreciate |
| needed etc. | | | | nature and engage you in one of the main principles of |
| It will not give you 'special powers' but rather allow you | | | | Wicca - living your life with respect. If you feel that you |
| to reveal and use the innate powers within. It will also | | | | could adopt this attitude and bond with the earth then |
| teach you to respect the world around you and to | | | | you know you have what it takes. |
| channel these external powers and use them for your | | | | |