Can I be a Wicca?
Wicca is one of the fastest growing religions in the country according to the Office for National Statistics; but one of the smallest at the moment, apparently only consisting of 7,000 people following the religion in the UK. But, there are many people who follow the Wicca way of life without even realising it. I did for many years posses the values, morals and beliefs that Wiccas held without even knowing that I was a member of a religion, You have to ask yourself one question: do I really believe in what Wicca stands for? Do I really want to commit myself to this?
What the majority if people do not understand is that it is not just getting initiated and making magic that will work immediately. You have to completely change your view of the world and make it a way of life. Small things will show you are committed, i.e meditating at least once a week, praying to your Gods/Goddesses every single day, respecting nature and everything it gives you.
Unlike some religious groups, we do not see our religion as the 'right' one and try to convert others to our way of thinking. We respect other people's views and let them tread their own path through life.
You can choose whether you want to be a member of a Coven, which is a gathering of Wiccas who meet at least once a month and worship and celebrate festivals together. You have to find a Coven you trust and who trusts you. This is important as you will be working with energy together and need to have complete control over it. Alternatively, you can become a Solitary, which obviously means you work alone. This can be hard while first starting out on the path, as you have to teach yourself about what not to do, and how to do it. There is a positive side; you only need to rely on yourself and can worship in a way that is comfortable for you. It depends on what you would prefer. Wicca does not tell you what to do but only guides you through your own world.
So, what do I say when someone asks me what Wicca is? I tell them the truth. If they want to have an in-depth discussion, I am more than happy to try and teach them. If I can tell one person about the religion, maybe in turn they can spread the word that we're not evil with green faces and warts.
Wicca is one of the fastest growing religions in the country according to the Office for National Statistics; but one of the smallest at the moment, apparently only consisting of 7,000 people following the religion in the UK. But, there are many people who follow the Wicca way of life without even realising it. I did for many years posses the values, morals and beliefs that Wiccas held without even knowing that I was a member of a religion, You have to ask yourself one question: do I really believe in what Wicca stands for? Do I really want to commit myself to this?
What the majority if people do not understand is that it is not just getting initiated and making magic that will work immediately. You have to completely change your view of the world and make it a way of life. Small things will show you are committed, i.e meditating at least once a week, praying to your Gods/Goddesses every single day, respecting nature and everything it gives you.
Unlike some religious groups, we do not see our religion as the 'right' one and try to convert others to our way of thinking. We respect other people's views and let them tread their own path through life.
You can choose whether you want to be a member of a Coven, which is a gathering of Wiccas who meet at least once a month and worship and celebrate festivals together. You have to find a Coven you trust and who trusts you. This is important as you will be working with energy together and need to have complete control over it. Alternatively, you can become a Solitary, which obviously means you work alone. This can be hard while first starting out on the path, as you have to teach yourself about what not to do, and how to do it. There is a positive side; you only need to rely on yourself and can worship in a way that is comfortable for you. It depends on what you would prefer. Wicca does not tell you what to do but only guides you through your own world.
So, what do I say when someone asks me what Wicca is? I tell them the truth. If they want to have an in-depth discussion, I am more than happy to try and teach them. If I can tell one person about the religion, maybe in turn they can spread the word that we're not evil with green faces and warts.
