Saturday, July 16, 2011

A Year and a Day

So you want to be a Wiccan......
Most Witches I know and myself  as well believe strongly in the year and a day philosophy for people interested in Wicca.

Which means that you pick a day that is important to you. Which could be a Birthday, anniversary, or even the day you first learn about Wicca, Some Wiccans suggest that it be a Sabbat or Esbat (Wiccan Holidays and Full Moons) On that day you declare you intent to "Follow the path" of a Wiccan. Basically meaning you dedicate yourself to LEARNING as much as you can about the religion, customs and practices of Wicca for 366 days.
After which if you find yourself still as excited and interested in Wicca as you were the 1st day, then you formally initiate yourself into Wicca.

Different Wiccans have different views on initiation. Some believe only a Witch can initiate a Witch. (A coven philosophy) Solitary practitioners (Myself included) believe that self initiation is acceptable.

In my opinion The God and Goddess don't care how you come to the path, as long as you follow it with a true and open heart.

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