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This page is constantly being added to, as the questions of others prompt me to write more.
An ye harm none, do as ye will.
The first law of Wicca, in one of many wordings.
This site has been created to answer questions, not to preach or convert.
Most works of my authorship within this page are Open Content under the OPL. This is
to give people the freedom to copy my works, provided credit is retained (among other things).
Pagan links (separate page)
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No, Wiccans are not Satanists. No, we are not worshipers of any evil deity. We do not sacrifice humans or animals. No we don't want to convert you, your children or anyone else to our path (unlike some popular religions, evangelism is not a part of Wicca and is against our ethics).
Yes, Wicca is the modern religion of Witchcraft. Yes we do accept the practice of magic, as long as it it not harmful. Yes we do care about nature and the environment. Yes we do respect you and your religion as long as you at least have some minimal ethics, and don't attack us because of our faith. Yes you can ask me questions about our faith, and I answer the ones I get time to. Please read one or two of the texts below first. Or at least scroll through the page a bit.(I am a little slow, and I get a many questions which are answered in the pages). The security minded may choose to use my PGP Key.
No, Wicca is not all about magic and spells. Though nearly all Wiccans use magic it is only part of our faith, and is not a requirement. I get many e-mails which seem to think that Wicca = spellcasting only.
What defines Wicca? my own words on the matter of what Wiccans believe.
What Wicca is not. How to spot somone who claims to be Wiccan, but probably is just showing off.
Wiccan secrecy a little bit about why..
Wicca the Religion, information about the religious aspects of Wicca, magic aside.
Wicca and history my views on the history of Wicca.
What is magic to a Wiccan?
Others' views regarding what Wicca is and is not. A series of texts authored by others to give you a sampling of what other Wiccans think.
Am I meant to be a Wiccan? one of the common questions to e-mailed me.. this is one of my answers
How do I get started? A bit about geting going if you choose the Wiccan path.
The Charge of the Goddess A selection from the original by Doreen Valiente (Thank you for pointing out my errors, it is not by Viviane Crowley). The charge contains many of the key concepts of Wiccan faith, in a form more commonly present in a Wiccan's book of faith (called a Book of Shadows) than a raw list or introduction to Wicca text.
Pagan Manners some peoples opinions on manners in pagan affairs, applies to most pagan/neo-pagans not just Wiccans. (By Grey Cat)
A Wiccan Glossary a list of common terms and definitions I compiled. Based largely on some of the books below.
A Guide to Meditation basic set of tips for meditating if you are having trouble. I put this together quickly for someone seeking help.
The holidays a little bit about our religious days of celebration (now all of my authorship).
Blending Wicca and Christianity. Tips and warnings for those considering Wicca, but wishing to retain some or all of their Christian beliefs.
Dealing with misconceptions. I authored this one to a non-Wiccan, but the information contained in it should be useful to the Wiccan and Non-Wiccan (with Wiccan friends they want to defend) alike.
Casting a circle and calling the quarters. a rough guide I made in answering a e-mail question.
Basic altar layout a rough ascii sketch of a basic altar layout, and some ideas as to what else you might want on it.
Color and its use in magick. A quick reference on the associations of various colors.
Southern hemisphere considerations. Information for those practicing Wicca south of the equator (ie: in Australia or Africa)
Frequently Asked Questions from Covenant of the Goddess.
What is a Witch? a paper written by Ellen Brungie, her page is on my list of pagan links and I like this paper. (I do not know Ellen, just her page)
Introduction To Wicca is a page with quite a bit of information for both the beginner and experienced Wiccan.
"To Ride a Silver Broomstick: New Generation Witchcraft" by Silver Ravenwolf, Llewellyn Publications, ISBN 0-87542-791-X. An excellent book with a highly individual centered approach, intended for 'new generation' Wicca it covers a lot about solitary work and issues dealing with people. (300p, 7"x10" paperback)
"The Spiral Dance" by Starhawk, published by Harper & Row. A good book despite it's strong feminism (written during the height of the feminist movement) the book spends much time discussing the goddess/god and her personal experiences in the craft (mostly Dianic and faery traditions.)
"Wicca: a Guide for the Solitary Practitioner" by Scott Cunningham, Llewellyn Publications, ISBN 0-87542-118-0. A great 'first' book and one I usually recommend to people wanting to get to know a little about the craft. It's oriented towards solitaries in a non-tradition specific manner with a loose friendly style. The book never digs deeply into matters but covers the basics of wicca in a relatively short book. (218p, 6"x9" paperback)
well if that isn't enough go to some of my pagan links.