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So you've decided to learn more about Wicca? Here is all the vital information you will need, this includes laws, how
to get started, the broom closet and any problems you could encounter.
Is wicca right for you?
Most people already know if Wicca is right for them, however it's not always
as easy as that so here as some question you might want to ask yourself...
1. Do you think you could incorporate Wicca
into your life?
2. Do you understand at least the basics about wicca?
3. Have you got a chosen pantheon or group of
Gods, Goddesses or would you choose the titles rather than names?
4. How do you feel about love AND hate? Are both feelings
valid?
5. Have you chosen your Wiccan tradition?
6. Finally do you feel comfortable with nearly all of the wiccan ideals?
You
should be able to answer these questions with a positive answer to be sure this path is right for you...
If not, don't
give up, keep studying Wicca and start looking at other paths. Thes rest of the information on this site will hopefully help
you. Blessed be!
the Broom Closet:
There are a lot of Wiccans in the broom closet which is a term used to define
a wiccan who has not yet revealed that they follow Wicca.
Personally I am half in and half out, if that makes any sense.
I have disclosed my wiccan path to some friends and luckily I go to a school that is very multi-cultural and most of the people
there are not backward in their views, however I don't go around telling everyone because obviously there will be people who
disapprove etc. But I have not shared this information fully with my family. They already know I'm into the alternative paths
of life, a more spiritual way of life but if i told them I'm a wiccan/witch they would probably get a bit worried until I
explained it fully to them. Anyway the main point is you must be careful in who you tell. You have to consider your situation
carefully. Maybe pop a few opinions and questions about what they think about pagans and so forth in a conversation. sometimes
though it is nicer not to fully disclose it. Its like your keeping it more special, more secret. When it comes to buying all
those Wiccan tools and lots of herbs, candles etc your family may be wondering why on earth your getting so many but you may
to start showing a more alternative way of living your life style. When it comes to practising rituals if you don't have nosy
parents etc you should be ok with just practising in your room however the more nosy your parents are the harder it will be.
Maybe
you could cut down on ritual tools, buy smaller candles, conserve your incense and adapt your rituals to fit your situations.
when it comes to going out in nature and just watching as the world changes and maybe you want to practise a ritual why not
just go to a park and soak in the peaceful atmosphere while maybe quietly saying a chant or prayer or even just saying it
in your head, remember the God and Goddess will always hear you.
I hope this has helped for any of you who are having trouble
with your Wiccan lifestyle. Good luck and blessed be!
Other Laws for the solitary wiccan as covens have certain laws directed
for coven work etc
The Law
We are of the Old Ways, among those who walk with the Goddess and
God and receive Their love.
Keep the Sabbats and Esbats to the best of your abilities, for to
do otherwise is to lessen your connection with the Goddess and God.
Harm none. This, the oldest law, is not open to interpretation or
change.
Shed not blood in ritual; the Goddess and God need not blood to be
duly worshipped.
Those of our ways are kind to all creatures, for hurtful thoughts
are quiet draining and aren't worth the loss of energy.
Misery is self-created; so, too, is joy, so create joy and disdain
misery and unhappiness. And this is within your power. So harm not.
Teach only what you know, to the best of your ability, to those students
who you choose, but teach not to those who would use your instructions for destruction or control. Also, teach not to boost
pride, forever remember: She who teaches out of love shall be enfolded in the arms of the Goddess and God.
Ever remember that if you would be of our way, keep the law close
to your heart, for it is the nature of the Wicca to keep the Law.
If ever the need arises, any law may be changed or discarded, and
new laws written to replace them, so long as the new laws don't break the oldest law of all: Harm None.
Rule of Three
Ever mind the Rule of Three
Three times what thou
givest returns to thee
This lesson well, thou must learn
Thee only gets what thou dost earn!
The Law of the Power
The Power shall not be used to bring harm, to injure or control
others. But if the need rises, the Power shall be used to protect your life or the lives of others.
The Power is used only as need dictates.
The Power can be used for your own gain, as long as by doing
so you harm none.
It is unwise to accept money for use of the Power, for it
quickly controls its taker. Be not as those of other religions.
Use not the Power for prideful gain, for such cheapens the
mysteries of Wicca and magick.
Ever remember that the Power is the sacred gift of the Goddess
and God, and should never be misused or abused.
And this is the law of the Power.
Thirteen Goals of a Witch
- Know yourself.
- Know your Craft.
- Learn.
- Apply knowledge with wisdom.
- Achieve balance.
- Keep your words in good order.
- Keep your thoughts in good order.
- Celebrate life.
- Attune with the cycles of the Earth.
- Breathe and eat correctly.
- Exercise the body.
- Meditate.
- Honor the Goddess and God.
( Wicca - Scott Cunningham)
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The Wiccan rede
The Wiccan rede (short version)
Bide the Wiccan law ye must
In perfect love and perfect trust
Eight words the rede fufill
and it harm none do as thou wilt
Keep this in mind and heart
And merry ye meet and merry ye part
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