i am just starting my interest in wicca but can not find an elder to take me on as an aprentice in my area any ideas

Merry Meet I know it is a challenge to study Wicca without a formal teacher or elder but in my opinion (as one who has never worked within a coven or group or been formally taught) it is exciting and fulfilling. Part of the beauty of the Wiccan religion is that you can tailor it to suit your specific spiritual needs- but at all times remember what you do (good or bad) comes back at you. We Wiccans accept all responsibility for our own actions and that can be really tough! In order to learn Wicca you do not need a teacher, for you with the help of the Goddess and God can be your own teacher, you need courage. A wealth of information is already available to you in the form of books (I personally recommend Wicca, a guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham, Llewellyn publications and Living Wicca as beginners texts), webpages and most importantly within yourself and nature. You already know a lot about this magical religion (pardon the pun). You now just need to access it. Trust your heart and intuition and use your common sense, observe and feel nature and you will begin to know Wicca. There is no easy way to become Wiccan nor are there many rules(Only one: Harm none). Watch the sun and the moon rise and the stars and the cycles of nature and you will experience nature and you will experience Wicca. The Goddess and the God have shown you this path but it is your choice whether or not to walk it, and it is a decision that must not be taken lightly. May they bless you with wisdom, courage and power! Bright Blessings Trish ;)

Added by: Trish

11-8-2002

Hi... To be perfectly honest I would recommend reading a wide variety of books, magazines, websites and anything else you can find on the topic, and forging your own path, as opposed to being moulded in someone else's image. There is a section on this site where readers list their favourite books...try a few of those & see what you think. One of the main points of Witchcraft is individualism, anyway, so the notion of a 'higher' figure who can impart untold knowledge to you is pretty bogus anyway. Hope you find what you were looking for... :)

Added by: ~faye~

11-10-2002

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Added by: ~faye~

11-10-2002

just keep plugging forward, for this saying has always proven to be true in my life: When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. BB!

Added by: ashariel

11-11-2002

i think you shood do or find what you need but dont let outher wiccans tell you you have to be in a coven to do it right its all about who you are inside

Added by: alan

11-12-2002

I suggest that a good starting point is to subscribe to the "Witchhaven" email list as I did when I took my first tentative steps online, wondering what "Strange" people these "Witches" were. Having done so I was led to my teachers and was Initiated 1st degree Georgian Tradition June 8 2002. If it can happen to me it can happen to you. BTW I live in Adelaide South Australia, my teachers live in Bakersfield California, so anything is possible if you have faith and good people to guide you. Blessings Taliesin

Added by: Taliesin

11-16-2002

What do I need to be aprentce? My Ideas are I need to know how to put a witch's brew together? A what do I need to buy to put the witch's brew together? Thank You Blessings Judith Gossinger

Added by: Judith Gossinger

11-21-2004

I'm in the same situation of yours... ^^ but I'll tell you that reading really helps! sorry I can't do much. I hope that u find what we both are looking for

Added by: Marlen

6-2-2005

hi i have no idea how to start and practice wicca.like they say u cannot worship 2 Gods so i ama lil confused i havent come out of the closet abt me practicing and also where to start and what i need to know abt it and all.i have no friends that practice it.what should i do and are there any websites that have people there that might be close to the baltimore maryland areas.thank you very much ...and God bless

Added by: mimi

6-14-2005

I am also new to the wiccan world, well so to speak i am new.

Added by: rebecca

6-20-2005

hey i want to start magic and im not sure how or what steps are needed to be taken i hope i can get some help and learn to do spells some one please help me

Added by: Robert Beck

5-12-2006

hi there i want to start wicaa.i need the steps and what to do.please help me

Added by: Mervin

7-20-2006

FAYE WOUL YOU TEACH ME ON THE INTERNET

Added by: MERVIN

7-20-2006

i believe we are all looking for answers, until you can find (you) and truly know yourself i mean not your body but the being, you will have a hard time understanding what you want out of a faith or way of life . Live it, think it, and it will fall into your lap.

Added by: cody star

8-15-2007

hi i have been practising solitary but am too looking for a coven to join. I was reacently talking to my grandmother and she told me that. That when you are ready spiritualy and mentally then you will find someone who will take you on.

Added by: farran michelle chalmers

11-25-2007

I've been trying to become an aprentice for over a year now. I have information on one spell and a few names of variations. I know about Gerald Garner(founder of Gardnerian Wicca),Eclectic Wicca, Alexandrian Wicca, and Gardnerian Wicca. That's all I've learned so far. I'm still trying to become an aprentice. Anybody looking for an aprentice? Got any

Added by: Stefany

1-22-2008