how do i start wicca, if i dont want anyone to know, as all my friends and family are christian and against that sort of thing
Hello there my dear, Being a witch is about a lot more than simply casting spells. It is much like any other system of beliefs in that the trappings and rituals are only small portions of the overall whole. And thus, much like taking the Eucharist does not make you a Catholic, intoning a spell does not make you a witch…. Becoming a practitioner of the wise craft requires a very real level of commitment and dedication. It is neither a quick, nor easy road to undertake and I would never suggest it to anyone who is going to take it lightly. So, if you think you might be interested in one of the many belief systems associated with being a witch (I personally am a wiccan) then I would suggest rather than trying to jump straight into the ritual, you take the time to do a bit of research and learn a bit about the dogma of the beliefs…. Perhaps look for a bookstore in your local town that caters to such things and go and speak to the people there about their experiences and how they went about finding their faith…. What are the best books concerning the Wiccan religion? Well, that is quite a subjective question to say the least. This is partially because it is a matter of personal taste and partially because what might be best for one person might not be best for another. For example, someone just starting out in the practice might require a volume written to one level of comprehension, whereas for a polished practitioner, the same book may seem a bit simple and repetitive given what they may already know and thus be bringing to the table. For the most part though, the people who are asking after what the best books are tend to be those that are relatively new to the faith and thus are still looking to find their footing and who are making sure that Wicca is a proper fit for them – both spiritually and intellectually. So, for the most part I would recommend the books of Silver RavenWolf. She is published by Llewellyn and her books are generally written in a very friendly, accessible manner that serves to explain the various facets of the religion in very digestible terms and concepts. This is not to say that her works are not well thought out or informative either… just that they are written in such a way that most beginners can easily engage with the material. I would very strongly suggest, “To Ride a Silver Broomstick” to anyone who is looking to find out more about what it means to really be a witch….
