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new to witchcraft & seeking guidance~

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:26 pm
by desanimeaux
Hello~
I have been looking into and studying witchcraft for about 4 months. I have found myself drawn to more nature-based magic and do not really feel connected with multiple gods/goddesses- rather, I believe there are both masculine and feminine energies within Nature as a whole. I am comfortable exploring magic and natural energies as a solitary, however I feel that I would ultimately benefit having direction in a group setting ~ I'm just unsure of the specifics of what I should be seeking.
Does anyone have any suggestions on books/websites that are Nature-based?
What path would my beliefs apply to ?
In general, what are some starting tips?
Thank you all!
Cheers~

Re: new to witchcraft & seeking guidance~

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:33 am
by SpiritTalker
Your description fits the broad realm of Paganism in general. The Higginbothams wrote a very informative book “Paganism”. Just the term nature-based is too vague. It's all Nature-based. https://www.amazon.com/Paganism-Introdu ... oks&sr=1-2

The first suggestion that comes to mind is Ann Moura's Green Witchcraft 3-book series. A stand-alone companion is Green Magic. She also has a Wiccan website.

Nigel Pearson's Treading the Mill is very how-to & traditional.

Hedge witch is another very broad search topic.

You can break research down to basics that are common to most paths:
- herbalism and wild crafting
- meditation and mysticism
- using magic and ritual
- shamanic practices