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(
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