A Brief Wiccan Beginner's Guide

A Wicca beginner's guide will only ever be able tomain rules actively discourage this. There are very
whet your appetite and give you the basics onfew rules to Wicca and few would have it any
what is a rich and complex faith and way of life.other way. However, a Wicca Beginner's Guide
This is not only due to the huge amount ofshould most certainly include what could be
reading material out there but actually it's alsodescribed as the Wicca code of conduct - the
because of the deeply personal and flexible natureWiccan Rede, which goes "An ye harm none, do
of Wicca. No two Wiccans ever practise inas you will". It is a simple but powerful morality
exactly the same way. So if you've ended upwhich asks that you do not bring harm upon
here due to an overload of info, this Wiccayourself or to others, and with this request met,
Beginner's Guide aims to give you the confidenceyou are free to do as you please.
to take your first tentative steps and makesThe three fold law states that the energy you
some suggestions on what those steps should be.give out will come back to you but with three
Wicca or Witchcraft?times the force. If your act or deed is one of
Wiccan and witchcraft actually have the samekindness, this will be returned to you multiplied by
roots and in fact Wicca is a neopagan form ofthree. If your actions or intentions are harmful,
witchcraft that branched off to avoid beingyou should consider the outcome seriously.
stigmatised after the centuries of persecution ofSpells
witches. This leaves a lot of room for personalIt is very common for those who seek out a
choice in the way you practise. Many prefer toWicca Beginner's Guide to actually be looking for
stick to the ancient ways as much as possibleinfo on spells! And it's no surprise, this being one
(although there is a lot of dispute as to how muchof the most exciting aspects of Wicca. Spells are
we know of what is genuine and what isn't), whilenot actually essential and many choose not to
others opt for a modern version. An example ofwork with them but for those who do, it is more
this would be that most modern Wiccans chooseabout learning how to work in tune with the
to write spells in the modern tongue in order tonatural energies, to respect the elements around
avoid misinterpretation of the wording. However,us, rather than creating miracles. Spell casting
what binds them all is usually an adherence to theshould be an emotional response rather than a
original values. The powers of the universaldesire to control.
elements that were honoured by our forbearersIt is very important to start off with something
are still cardinal.simple. This will give you the right grounding in
The Pentacle - The Symbol of Wiccawhat works for you and what your particular skills
No good Wicca Beginner's Guide could fail toare. It is fine to use spells written by others but
include the 5 pointed Wiccan symbol of thewriting your own spells should be what you are
pentacle. This represents the universal elementsaiming for so don't be afraid to make small
of air, fire, earth, water and the spirit. Theseadjustments here and there in order to make it
respected powers are both honoured and alsomore personal and therefore more effective. Find
garnered in spell work and rituals, each giving theirthe right combination of ingredients, tools and
unique characteristics to your spell. Take the timewording that speaks to you and you will find you
to study these and you will find much of whatprogress so much more quickly.
Wicca is truly about starts to become clear.I hope you have found some useful suggestions
The Wiccan Rede & Three Fold Lawhere in this basic Wiccan Beginner's Guide. All that
Sadly some people still associate 'the dark arts'remains to be said is merry meet and welcome
with Wicca and so I feel this Wicca Beginner'sto you!
Guide should address this by stating that the 2