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flickaflicka · 03-24-2009, 06:34 AM

Just wondering if anyone is practicing Wicca, and if they practice solo or are in a coven.

justme18 · 03-24-2009, 10:41 AM

I think Wiccanism is very interesting and I read some books on in a few years ago in high school when a lot of kids were into it. I actually wanted to start practicing, but never got around to it. Right now I'm a Unitarian Universalist with Buddhist and Taoist beliefs and I definitely believe in the power of intention, thought, and energy. I guess I do that now with meditation etc . I'm into very holistic environmental stuff which is sort of like Wiccanism (because it's a pagan earth centered belief system) but without any of the specific rituals. I've always wanted to practice some of their holidays though like a yuletide festival or something. Anyway, are you Wiccan? (by the way you should have my avatar)

Neptunus · 03-25-2009, 04:41 PM

I used to about 10 years ago, primarily as a solitary practitioner. If you're interested in learning about the religion, and its many branches, I recommend this site:

http://www.religioustolerance.org/wic_faq.htm

screwjack · 03-26-2009, 01:02 PM

I find the history of wicca itself extremely interesting to read about, it was started in the 50's by an english civil cervant named Gerald Gardner. The beliefs themselves though don't really mesh with my personal spirituality.

Celerian · 03-26-2009, 01:21 PM

I follow the beliefs and have my own way of making a connection with the earth and the gods. Do I practice magic or really celebrate the solstices? No, but I have been to a Yule ritual. My fiancee and I were planning on getting married on Beltaine, but I guess that's out the window.

Black_Widow · 03-26-2009, 04:12 PM

I've never practiced it, though am another in here who once considered it though never got round to it in the end. I do find it very interesting to read about also though. I find the subject very fascinating!

TheDoombringer · 03-28-2009, 04:41 PM

no, but ive recently started to dabble in chaos magic. and was surprised how much paganism is incorporated, ive always had a fascination with rituals and symbolism, but dont necessarily believe in spirits (just in the power of the human mind) of course i would join a coven or group in a heartbeat. just to network and make friends with similar interests

LoneLioness · 04-07-2009, 07:05 PM

I don't but I believe in alot of it.

03-24-2009, 06:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
flickaflicka Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 96	Anyone here practicing Wicca? Just wondering if anyone is practicing Wicca, and if they practice solo or are in a coven.

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Neptunus Status: Authenticating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Gender: Female Posts: 2,840	I used to about 10 years ago, primarily as a solitary practitioner. If you're interested in learning about the religion, and its many branches, I recommend this site: http://www.religioustolerance.org/wic_faq.htm __________________ "When I stand before thee at the day's end, thou shalt see my scars and know that I had my wounds and also my healing." ~Rabindranath Tagore "Being gentle means forgiving yourself when you mess up. We should learn from our mistakes, but we shouldn't beat the tar out of ourselves over them. The past is just that, past. Learn what went wrong and why. Make amends if you need to. Then drop it and move on." ---Sean Covey

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screwjack Status: SAS Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pacific NW Gender: Male Posts: 986	I find the history of wicca itself extremely interesting to read about, it was started in the 50's by an english civil cervant named Gerald Gardner. The beliefs themselves though don't really mesh with my personal spirituality. __________________ But what exactly is social anxiety? It’s the experience of apprehension or worry that arises from the possibility, either real or imagined, that one will be evaluated or judged in some manner by others.

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LoneLioness Status: Hiding In My Den Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niagara Falls Gender: Female Age: 27 Posts: 5,165	I don't but I believe in alot of it. __________________ My Blog: http://pessimistsarethetruerealists.blogspot.com

03-24-2009, 10:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
justme18 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Gender: Female Age: 22 Posts: 26	I think Wiccanism is very interesting and I read some books on in a few years ago in high school when a lot of kids were into it. I actually wanted to start practicing, but never got around to it. Right now I'm a Unitarian Universalist with Buddhist and Taoist beliefs and I definitely believe in the power of intention, thought, and energy. I guess I do that now with meditation etc . I'm into very holistic environmental stuff which is sort of like Wiccanism (because it's a pagan earth centered belief system) but without any of the specific rituals. I've always wanted to practice some of their holidays though like a yuletide festival or something. Anyway, are you Wiccan? (by the way you should have my avatar)

03-26-2009, 01:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Celerian Status: Sweet Apathy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Reynoldsburg, OH Gender: Male Age: 23 Posts: 108	I follow the beliefs and have my own way of making a connection with the earth and the gods. Do I practice magic or really celebrate the solstices? No, but I have been to a Yule ritual. My fiancee and I were planning on getting married on Beltaine, but I guess that's out the window.

03-26-2009, 04:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Black_Widow Status: SAS Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South-East London, UK Gender: Female Age: 28 Posts: 928	I've never practiced it, though am another in here who once considered it though never got round to it in the end. I do find it very interesting to read about also though. I find the subject very fascinating!

03-28-2009, 04:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheDoombringer Status: SAS Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Jersey Gender: Male Age: 24 Posts: 31	no, but ive recently started to dabble in chaos magic. and was surprised how much paganism is incorporated, ive always had a fascination with rituals and symbolism, but dont necessarily believe in spirits (just in the power of the human mind) of course i would join a coven or group in a heartbeat. just to network and make friends with similar interests