| To a Wicca beginner it must seem as if the | | | | start making a habit out of giving something back to |
| information out there is endless. I have a mixture of | | | | the universe when you can, from an act of kindness to |
| envy and sympathy for you! One the one hand being | | | | dropping money in the charity box. |
| a Wicca beginner is exciting and life changing. There is | | | | 3) Seek out a quiet spot for performing your spell |
| nothing like the thrill of discovering ancient wisdoms and | | | | work or for your mediation and reflections. It is good to |
| learning to feel and channel the powers and energies | | | | find somewhere where you feel comfortable and safe |
| in the world around you. And yet I can sympathise also | | | | and that it starts to become part of a ritual in itself. As |
| as I can remember being overwhelmed by how much I | | | | a Wicca beginner you'll only need a few tools for a |
| had to learn and doubtful that I'd ever make any | | | | makeshift altar. A bowl for water, a candle, incense |
| headway. So to help you on your way on this exciting | | | | and some salt will often suffice for a basic altar but |
| journey, here's 5 tips to get you started. | | | | include something personal (photo or favourite piece of |
| 1) Many Wicca beginners cite spell casting as one their | | | | jewellery for example) until you start to feel truly at |
| primary reasons for seeking the faith out. And there is | | | | home. |
| no doubt that it is one of the most fun and life affirming | | | | 4) Find local resources or groups (covens). You will be |
| aspects of Wicca. It is not simple however, and you | | | | welcomed and initiated as well as trained in the |
| must realise that it's a skill as much as a way of | | | | particular ways of the coven you have chosen. If you |
| channelling 'mystical powers'. You need to learn how to | | | | are lucky enough to have a variety of different |
| appreciate the powers that lie within you and what | | | | traditions near to your home then talk to them all to |
| your personal style is and so set time aside for a | | | | see if you are drawn to one more than the others. |
| simple, weekly spell session to see how you progress. | | | | However, not everyone has such luxury and so it is |
| Go for something simple such as a spell for bringing | | | | equally fine to consider yourself a solitary. For this I |
| positive energies into the next 7 days. See if you can | | | | recommend going online and joining groups and forums. |
| tap into these feelings and draw the positivity of others | | | | You will find that people are happy to share their |
| towards you. This will give you a feel for energies, the | | | | knowledge and experience. |
| spirits of the elements, the potential that lies within you | | | | 5) Be realistic about what you expect to happen as a |
| and last but not least, help you to see just how much | | | | Wicca beginner. You will NOT be able to create |
| fun performing magik can be! | | | | miracles and you should not attempt to bend the free |
| 2) The 5 universal elements are central to the faith | | | | will of others. If you feel that these may be behind |
| and the Wicca beginner needs to start to introduce | | | | your reasons for wanting to embrace Wicca then you |
| these elements into their life and spell work as soon as | | | | may need to think on this some more. You WILL need |
| possible. These elements are the gifts of air, fire, | | | | to consider Wicca as a lifestyle practise and faith so |
| water, earth and the spirit (this represents you and | | | | be prepared to work at it. The rewards will come to |
| your place on the earth). These elements have | | | | you in time. |
| different powers and characteristics and so you will | | | | So, just remember this; being a Wicca beginner is |
| need to start to recognise and respect them. An | | | | much like driving - everyone was a learner once! You |
| important part of Wicca is the belief that expended | | | | may feel there's too much to take on at first but take |
| energies will come back to you with three times the | | | | your time and enjoy starting to see the possibilities of |
| force and so it makes sense to ensure that the | | | | what is around you. You will soon start to adopt the |
| energy you send out there is always positive. Try to | | | | Wiccan ways as a natural part of your life. |