Posted by Jenny on 10/24/2008, 11:22 am, in reply to "Help!"
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Dear RyanMarie,
If you're still living at home then all I can really say is that I sympathize, but until you're on your own you should do your best to respect their wishes.
There is plenty of information to learn that is related to Wicca that doesn't involve books from the Wicca section in the store. Starting with world mythology is a great way to study. I once got a gigantic world mythology book in the bargain section for $14.99 at B&N. If you find a culture's myths that really appeal to you start studying those gods and that culture and its history in more detail. This is the kind of study that will help set you up to form a strong relationship with a specific god and goddess if that's what you're seeking.
"World religions" is another great topic of study that can help inform your Wiccan practice later on. Within that, there are quite a few subtopics, like history, folklore, anthropology, and psychology. Look for books by Mircea Eliade, Ronald Hutton, William James, and Joseph Campbell. This is all sophisticated, advanced reading, but those are all authors I recommend to my own students both online and off.
You can also apply yourself to the study of more concrete things around you. The Most Important part of Wicca is paying attention and achieving attunement with the gods, people in general, and the world around you. Go on nature walks. Study the trees and flowers native to your area. Learn a little astronomy, and pay attention to the cycles of the moon.
All of that is WAY more important to a real Wiccan than having the latest book from Llewellyn, or owning an athame and a cauldron, and especially more important than casting fancy spells. Tackling those subjects will also increase your knowledge base in general, and constantly learning new things is another value that real Wiccans have.
Blessings,
Jenny
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