Let’s Keep it Simple… How’s About We Start From the Beginning?

      The beginning…that’s always a tough topic to speak or even write about. What is the true “beginning” of Wicca? Where do you start – where did it start?

      So many questions, yet there are so very little answers.

      It’s a matter of what you believe. Some believe Gerald Gardner invented Wicca – I beg to differ. In my opinion (you’re free to believe however you wish), nobody in their right mind would sit down and be like “I’m going to create a religion today!”

      Sorry, but it’s simply not plausible.

      Others say Wicca is an ancient religion dating back prior to Christianity… I’m not saying this is false, because anything is possible…however, there has been no substantial evidence that can make this theory plausible aside from some cave paintings supposedly depicting a man with the head of a stag and a pregnant woman standing in a circle of eleven people. I have not yet come across these discoveries, but I am looking into them.

      A neat little website (wicca.com) is what opened me to this discovery of these supposed paintings.

      Here is an excerpt from the site:

“Thanks to archaeological discoveries, we now have basis to believe that the origins of our belief system can be traced even further back to the Paleolithic peoples who worshipped a Hunter God and a Fertility Goddess. With the discovery of these cave paintings, estimated to be around 30,000 years old, depicting a man with the head of a stag, and a pregnant woman standing in a circle with eleven other people, it can reasonably be assumed that Witchcraft is one of the oldest belief systems known in the world toady. These archetypes are clearly recognized by Wiccan as our view of the Goddess and God aspect of the supreme creative force and predate Christianity by roughly 28,000 years making it a mere toddler in the spectrum of time as we know it.”

      Interesting, though there is no links or proper sources that can prove to us of these cave paintings… Nonetheless, who’s to say they’re not real?

      The version or theory I personally find to be most plausible is that Wicca pulls from ancient practices and beliefs, and it’s a more modernized version of the ancient ways… To me, the thought that someone didn’t “create” a religion, but more of added to a “skeletal structure” of what once was seems to be the most logical explanation.

      I’m not claiming to be right, but who’s to say I’m wrong? Until there is proof that can be seen right before my very eyes, the origins of Wicca shall remain a mystery to me, to everyone and all who practice and choose to believe.

      Knowing this, the fact that any of these (or something else) could be the origin of Wicca, does not make it any less of a plausible religion… All religions had to have a starting point at some time or another. Not saying that Wicca was “started”, some time ago, because nobody may ever truly know…but if you look at it logically, all religions were young and new at some point.

      Christianity had to begin somewhere, and I’m sure most who heard of it thought of it as silly – now look at where it has come. Paganism is one of the ancient religions, clinging onto existence from the old days where I’m sure it was “new” to some people at one point.

      All religions have a starting point; some may even have an ending point. All I’m saying is that it’s not the age that matters, but the spiritual experience you get from that religion. Whether you’re Baptist, Jewish, Christian, Pagan, Wiccan, a Satanist, an Atheist – whatever works for you is the right religion or belief system.

      It is not age or time, it is what the beliefs do and mean for you. If Wicca is the right religion for you, then you won’t be bothered by the hypocrites or the relatively unknown origins of your beliefs…simple as that. If the Goddess and God call to you, then by all means, listen to them. If it’s Buddha that calls to you, then listen to him. If it’s just God in general, then go for it. Or, heck, even science. I’m a firm believer in science despite my religious views. As Arthur C. Clarke so wonderfully put it, “Magic's just science that we don't understand yet.” – and I couldn’t agree more.

      With that, I shall end this here. Whatever you believe is yours to believe. Don’t ever let someone else make you feel inferior or like your decisions and choice of religion don’t matter. Stay strong, stay beautiful.

      )O( Amorel )O(

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The Celtic Connection

Intro

      Hello all, and welcome.

      So…you’re curious about Wicca, eh? Well, you wouldn’t be the first, and I doubt you’ll be the last. However, if you’ve been bought into the misconception that it’s a religion that revolves around witchcraft – you’re sadly mistaken.

      Wicca is not witchcraft, and vice versa. You can be Wiccan, and not be a witch; just as you can be a witch, and not be a Wiccan. It’s a matter of personal choice. Some Wiccan’s practice magick, others do not.

      By no means does Wicca revolve around the use of spells and magick; though if you are a magickal practitioner, then you may use magick quite a bit and incorporate it into your daily religious activities.

      My main point for writing this, however, is not to drone on about that – not yet, at least. It is because too many young, naïve kids find some information on the internet, declare themselves “A Wiccan Witch”, give themselves a crazy name, and think it’s all fine and dandy, because they’re now “witches”.

      No.

      Wicca is a religion. Witchcraft is a practice. You can do one without the other, you know. So, if you’re not just some naïve, gullible child (or adult?) that buys into the “Wicca is a form of Witchcraft” hype, then this is definitely for you!

      In this book I intend to go thoroughly in depth on the religious practices of a Wiccan – not witch, Wiccan. Because I think there are too many books and informational sites out there that leave a bad imprint on the minds of young kids looking for ways to rebel.

      This book is about the religious aspects, not the spells. So if you’re interested in being a true Wiccan – one that know that magick is not the biggest part of Wicca, and only plays a minor role – then read on. If you’re only interested in spells and witchery, then feel free to read into witchcraft, just remember that Wicca and witchcraft isn’t the same thing.

      Now, if you’re currently under the impression that this book will lack the magickal aspects – you’re wrong again. I will go over them briefly, however too many books do that enough already. Hardly any focus primarily on the religious aspects of Wicca (none that I’ve read thus far, is what I mean). In here I intend on focusing on the Lord and Lady, the Gods and Goddesses, the principles and “laws”, the way of life and beliefs.

      This book will go over multiple topics, especially misconceptions. Not just about Wicca, but Satanism as well. Wiccan’s aren’t the only ones people get misconstrued about. And, the saddest part, some Satanists are accused unjustly and inaccurately by Wiccan’s themselves. It’s sad, but true.

      Now…I suppose you’re wondering what my credentials are. Though I may not be as old and wise as other Wiccan’s, I have been studying for nearly four years, and have gained a fair amount of knowledge. I will also research (and site all sources) to insure of accuracy.

      I am – as of right this second – seventeen-years-old, turning eighteen this upcoming February. My mother has studied Wicca, my stepfather Paganism, and they know of my religious views. My grandmother knows, and she teases me about it (I’ll also go over ways to tell relatives, and how to deal with the bigots you may come across regularly). Regardless, I am happy and content; not even my grandma taunting me about “working some voodoo” can bring my spirits down.

      Enough about me – it’s time to delve into the spirituality of Wicca, and get a little more familiar with misconceptions, alright?

      Merry we meet, merry we part, until we merry meet again.

      )O( Amorel )O(

Hello and Welcome!

     Hello all! This blog can be thought of as a "book" pertaining to all things Wicca - religiously speaking, of course. Because there are plenty of books and sites out there that talk about the magickal aspects and not so much about the religious ones, which tends to lead to misconceptions about the Wiccan religion.

     Each blog can be thought of as a "chapter", and I might commonly refer to it as a book. So don't get too confused, my darlings.

    My reason for writing this blog/book: because there's too many misconceptions out there that Witches and Wiccans are the same thing...all who properly practice should know that is NOT the case. You can be a Wiccan, and not a Witch. Just as you can be a Witch and not a Wiccan. You following me? :)

    Anyways, I'll be sure to start posting soon, and try to do so regularly. My other blog is a bit of a ghost town right now and needs construction (it pertains to my daily life as a solitary Wiccan).

    And if you don't come here often, I also have the "book" blog posted on Quotev and Wattpad for convenience!

Quotev-Amorel

Wattpad-Amorel

     Also, if you have a Facebook account, you can add me on my "Wiccan" Facebook:

Jessica Lewis (Amorel)

     I suppose that's all. I'll be posting the first part shortly. Have a blessed day!

     )O( Amorel )O(