new and willing to learn

[dierrick]

Hello, I am fairly new to the Wicca ways I am willing to learn but have no one to learn from. I know some of the basics, but I also know that you can spend years on the path and never learn every stone and tree. Any advice or shared knowledge would be happily received.

[JackRabbitSlims]

Anything specific you want to learn about?

[dierrick]

Just practices, reading material, just things like that. I am still kind of new, and even though I have heard that there are no set ways i would like to hear the views and learn what ever i can. Before i dive in my self.

[JackRabbitSlims]

Well one thing I have to offer is what I found to be a very important site.

My path is Wiccan based, and this site mainly discusses just that.

They have all different interesting sections

Hope you find it helpful!

www.witchway.net

[esseiker]

Just practices, reading material, just things like that. I am still kind of new, and even though I have heard that there are no set ways i would like to hear the views and learn what ever i can. Before i dive in my self.

Just like anything else in life there are many paths when it comes to Wicca/Witchcraft. While this site does offer a lot of information I'm not sure it provides specifics on the most common paths. I'm sure someone would be more than happy to provide you with a run down though.

Good luck in your venture, and don't forget that using the search feature up top can save you a lot of time

[[SnowRaven]]

I've found this site to be very well done and extremely helpful:

http://witchery.wordpress.com/

[dierrick]

I will make sure i check out those sites. I appreciate the advice as well.

[SpiritTalker]

Study Suggestions
. Look up free PDF books in Media section-book review sub topic and F.A.Q.s
. Read about subjects that interest you - one topic a month; Google unfamiliar terms
. Write it down; ask specific questions - what exactly do you want to know?
. Focus on local plants & minerals to practice with; Hands-on teaches what works for you, or doesn’t; be observant
. Rub leaves between your fingers & sniff; your subtle senses suggest magical uses
. Stones with unique markings or shapes suggest magical uses
. The Charge of the Goddess and the Wiccan Rede are guidelines

🗝 Key Points
. The Ladyand Lord represent Nature’s duality
. Holidays are Nature’s seasonal cycles All Hallows’,🕯Candlemas, May Day, Lammas
. Nature’s Elements manifest intentions earth, water, air, fire, ether
. Magic works with Nature
. Both the Circle and the Altar are replicas of the Cosmos and the Earth
. You do not need the ritual regalia to start

Easy Peasy Circle Rite
. Broom sweep . Light incense. Pull power on the breath to the gut, point & push to cast the circle.
. Do divination, meditation, up to 3 spells (for you, for a friend & for family/the community).
. Say thanks & ground yourself to end the rite.

About Spells simplify and substitute
. Use incantations to say what you expect results to be & don’t say what you don’t want
. Pull power to the belly on the breath, focus intent, push power thru hands to set intent into spells
. Be passionate, involve emotions, feel the fire in the belly
. Spell methods - bag/bottle, candle, cord/knot, grid/mandala, potion, petition, sigil, trance/chant
. Herbs, Incense, Oils - use sweet scents for love, citrusy to cleanse, woodsy-wellness, spicy-protection
. Useful supplies 🕯&

Daily Practice
. Greet Sol, Gaia & 4- Boreus, Eurus, Notos & Zephyrus (NESW)
. Candle gaze 🕯 to improve holding your attention without wandering
. Ground and center frequently during the day; shield as needed
. Meditate 10-30 min