How could I bring up the subject of wicca to my parents? I’ve tried everything to explain the actual beliefs. I’ve studied for two years now and know my stuff. But they are dedicated christians and won’t accept my way of living. They knew I was studying it but not that I wanted to convert. please help! by the way I am 13.

Merry Meet Seeker, It is really wonderful to know that you are so dedicated to the Wiccan ways of life. You will have to wait a few more years before you can change your religion. So it is best to not stir up the family emotions too much at this time. Wicca is a beautful way of living, but for those who believe in other religions, it is a entirely new way of thinking. People who have been living with the belief that an external God controls every movement and every happening in our life can never understand the freedom that comes with the Awareness that we are powerful and create our future. Ask your parents to read about Wicca, about Hinduism, the oldest living magickal tradition. That is where meditation, yoga and ayurveda came from. These are time tested, natural ways of enjoying life to the maximum. If they don’t understand why magickal ways of life offer more freedom and happiness, then let them be. You don’t have to convince them of anything. However, for the sake of peace in the house, do keep your practices to yourself and work on Wicca only so long as you don’t disturb your parents and neighbors, etc. When you are eighteen years old, you may be considered an adult in most parts the world. You can then have the freedom to choose your religion and live by its principles. So live happily, make your spells work by using your mind, stay focused on your future and on keeping the family together. All of this patience will pay off when you are an adult and living on your own. Then, your parents will understand that Wicca is just another way of life, an amazingly wonderful one indeed! You can plan the conversion when you are an adult. Until then, enjoy your youthful exuberance and joy. Prove to your parents that you are a responsible individual and that you respect them. There will be lots of time later to enjoy your newfound religion and to celebrate life in entirely new ways! Brightest Blessings. Rose.