So I’ve wanted to get into Wicca for a long time now. Years, actually. I’ve been sort of drifting between Wicca and atheism, like I hadn’t fully committed to either but recently, I’ve felt a strong desire to convert to Wicca. I don’t know where to start. I’ve been looking at posts on tumblr tagged under “witchblr” which a lot of pagans seem to use. I thought it’d be helpful but I’ve just ended up feeling so overwhelmed and discouraged. There’s just so much information...astrology, candles, casting a circle, crystals, deities, herbs, incense, palmistry, spells, tarot reading, types of witches (black, gray, white...that’s all I can remember!), something called a grimoire, Esbats, Sabbats...and that’s not even everything lol. Half the time I have absolutely no idea what’s going on and I feel really out of the loop.
Plus, it also seems really expensive. People were post photos of their altars and they’re really beautiful but from what I’ve seen, it costs a lot to buy things like crystals, tarot cards, etc. I have a few crystals now and they’ve already cost maybe $30 in total. I don’t really have the money (I’m under 18 and live at home) but I feel like without the proper tools, it makes me less valid or it delegitimises everything.
I’m thinking about going to the library and checking out some books on witchcraft but...I’m just feeling mentally exhausted and I haven’t even started lol. I guess I’m hoping for advice, like is it normal to feel like you’re in over your head when you first start out? And do you have any recommended reading for beginners (Internet links or books)? I’ve read through the Newbie Guide To Paganism so I’m going to see if those books are available at the library. Thanks so much!
Plus, it also seems really expensive. People were post photos of their altars and they’re really beautiful but from what I’ve seen, it costs a lot to buy things like crystals, tarot cards, etc. I have a few crystals now and they’ve already cost maybe $30 in total. I don’t really have the money (I’m under 18 and live at home) but I feel like without the proper tools, it makes me less valid or it delegitimises everything.
I’m thinking about going to the library and checking out some books on witchcraft but...I’m just feeling mentally exhausted and I haven’t even started lol. I guess I’m hoping for advice, like is it normal to feel like you’re in over your head when you first start out? And do you have any recommended reading for beginners (Internet links or books)? I’ve read through the Newbie Guide To Paganism so I’m going to see if those books are available at the library. Thanks so much!
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