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[Seo_Sommers]

If you don't mind me asking, what is a hand fasting ceremony? Sorry if I should know this.

I believe it's a sort of marriage ceremony.

Oh cool. Congrats. Hope everything goes well. (:

It's basically announcing to the gods, goddesses and the powers that be that we want to spend eternity together. It's a type of wedding but we can't have one as our main wedding because of our families so we're doing a small private ceremony.

[Mari_hadalittlelamb]

Hello everyone, ^^
I am looking to seek some help from my fellow smoothians in the hopes of gleaning some insight ^^

For awhile now I have been interested in the wiccan/pagan religions and consider myself a believer in the afore mentioned religions as I have similar beliefs etc. as well as many of the themes I noticed clicking with me.

However, I have only just barely scratched the surface as far as actually informing myself on the religion and defining exactly who I am regarding my religion and beliefs. (If that makes any sense) All I have really been able to do are simple things revolving around myself in general such as how I see things and meditation.

I am unsure on many things, just a few being:
Difference between wicca and paganism as well as if you could be both.
Whether you need to focus on a particular aspect of gods/goddesses e.g. greek (I know that some people just believe in one entity or two etc.)
Things that I as a complete newcomer could do to both familiarize myself with the religion as well as expand my knowledge.
General information
Where to begin ^^'

Basically I want to delve into the religion(s) as I seem to harmonize with it from what I have sifted through but beyond that I have no clue what I am doing ^^' Any tips, hints, suggestions, reading materials, sites, past experiences etc. would be extremely appreciated.

Thank you

Hi c: I was a bit confused with paganism and wicca.

Ok so..you know how Christianity has alot of branches like Catholic, Pentecoastal, Baptist. Well..they're all still Christain right? Basically anything that is not, Islamic, Christian, Buddahist, and two others that I can't remember, is Pagan. Pagan is like the main religon, Wicca, Druid and all the others are the branches...it's a little confusing but a Wiccan is a witch, but not all witches are Wiccans. There are diffrent types of witches, we're all witches but not every witch is a Wiccan and do not followed the Rede.

With me on the other thing, I like ot think of myself as a mix of all types of Wicca. I love all the aspects of them, so I guess i'm just kind of diffrent..but I love and i'm proud of myself for once. I just wish some people understood that.

If you want to know mroe about me you can PM, basically my family is a devote Christain, so it'd be nice to talk to someone c:

[Raven_Wolf]

Ok. Well congrats and I hope everything works out for you. (:

[Grengirl]

NEED....HELP....PLEASE!
I've been trying to familiarize myself with paganism, but it's been pressed into my face too fast, and my mom snaps at me when I start to ask about it...so i've started to walk away from it...but I love it all the same. I need help choosing a path. I'm not asking that you suggest something, but give me insight on what you practice maybe? I've been toying with the idea of the greek side of things, but I feel like an idiot out in the field of religion. Saying so because I started trying to converse with loki, and he answered me, but not in the nicest way. And when I told the kindred, they all scoffed and laughed at me. Grown men, not realizing how much their comments hurt me. There are two people who's patron Deity is loki, and they understand were i'm coming from, but that doesn't change that the fact that i'm lost and walking in circles. [Might I mention that I was Mormon? It's not my thing. I love you if you are Mormon, and if so I wonder why you're here, but still being respectful. Just rubbed me the wrong way.] Thirteen, and still trying to find something to believe in. My inner goddess [I called her that before the author of Fifty shades of grey did >.> Mah friends told me about....strange friends, I know.]is encouraging me to just wait, be atheist for awhile because the matter is almost....stressful. Makes me want to scream at something because there's no one to turn too.

Short story for ya', that might help you: [Dunno how it would, but whatev']
I have grounded with the star Vega, and it told me it was dying. It needed someone to just release too, and so I stood there [ignoring my mothers drunken "Harness it's energy". I had already connected to the star, and was practically having a chat with it when she told me that.] It got to the point were I started crying because the energy was too much. But I couldn't look away. The star is so old, and I feel like it's a living being, out there watching everything pass, looking down on me. So now I look to said star when i'm troubled. [And when my friend Beth's older sister said they named Vega 'Sadie', I apparently punched her. Don't remember it.] So...um..dunno how that would help you, but there you go! That's all the grounding i've ever done, and it came to me very easily. But something in my head broke and no matter how hard I try, I can't ground anymore.

All I know is that there is something out there, but I feel all alone. Everyone [from the kindred] says they talk to the gods, but when I try to, I feel blocked and tethered to the earth. Hard to explain, and extremely frustrating.

It can be extreamly difficult to find the path that is right for you. I'm still having difficulty defining mine and I'm more than twice your age, so don't be discuraged and don't let others push you away from what feels right to you. Keep trying to talk to your star and if Loki didn't act kindly to you move on, though he is a god of chaos and a mischief-maker.. Blockages can be lifted given time, this one may simply be a result of all the stress you have in the subject currently, relax, just give yourself the time you need.

[Seo_Sommers]

NEED....HELP....PLEASE!
I've been trying to familiarize myself with paganism, but it's been pressed into my face too fast, and my mom snaps at me when I start to ask about it...so i've started to walk away from it...but I love it all the same. I need help choosing a path. I'm not asking that you suggest something, but give me insight on what you practice maybe? I've been toying with the idea of the greek side of things, but I feel like an idiot out in the field of religion. Saying so because I started trying to converse with loki, and he answered me, but not in the nicest way. And when I told the kindred, they all scoffed and laughed at me. Grown men, not realizing how much their comments hurt me. There are two people who's patron Deity is loki, and they understand were i'm coming from, but that doesn't change that the fact that i'm lost and walking in circles. [Might I mention that I was Mormon? It's not my thing. I love you if you are Mormon, and if so I wonder why you're here, but still being respectful. Just rubbed me the wrong way.] Thirteen, and still trying to find something to believe in. My inner goddess [I called her that before the author of Fifty shades of grey did >.> Mah friends told me about....strange friends, I know.]is encouraging me to just wait, be atheist for awhile because the matter is almost....stressful. Makes me want to scream at something because there's no one to turn too.

Short story for ya', that might help you: [Dunno how it would, but whatev']
I have grounded with the star Vega, and it told me it was dying. It needed someone to just release too, and so I stood there [ignoring my mothers drunken "Harness it's energy". I had already connected to the star, and was practically having a chat with it when she told me that.] It got to the point were I started crying because the energy was too much. But I couldn't look away. The star is so old, and I feel like it's a living being, out there watching everything pass, looking down on me. So now I look to said star when i'm troubled. [And when my friend Beth's older sister said they named Vega 'Sadie', I apparently punched her. Don't remember it.] So...um..dunno how that would help you, but there you go! That's all the grounding i've ever done, and it came to me very easily. But something in my head broke and no matter how hard I try, I can't ground anymore.

All I know is that there is something out there, but I feel all alone. Everyone [from the kindred] says they talk to the gods, but when I try to, I feel blocked and tethered to the earth. Hard to explain, and extremely frustrating.

First off. I never want you to feel like an idiot again. Okay hun? Relax. You don't have to pick just on god or goddess or deities from one region. I communicate with angels, demons (used to. not too proud), greek, roman, norse and egyptian deities.
About Vega. It may be dying, but it will never truly leave you. It is energy. Just as we all are. And when its time has come, that energy will be released and sent to those who deserve it most. It seems like its has chosen you. And that is nothing to fear. Don't harness it. It will happen in time. If you find its too much to bear on your own, try using crystals to help you hold it. Remind Vega that you will never forget it and you will always be there for it. There isn't much more you can do.
Being a Wiccan or a Pagan of any sort gives you limitless possibilities to pursue your own path and your own beliefs. You don't have to follow everyone else's way. Just stay true to yourself and what you feel is right. What feels right to one, may not be to another. We are all energy, but not all energy blends well with the rest.
If you feel tied to the earth in some way, then maybe its Gaia that you must speak to. She might hold the answers. Make a garden. Let wildflowers bloom within it. Take 10 shiny dimes and scatter them around and tell the fairies that they are welcome to stay there. I can give you full instructions on how to make a fairy garden if you like. Also, plant a tree as a gift to the earth. I'm sure it would make her smile.
When you feel lost. Remember that we are all souls on a journey. And everyone has a different path. And no matter what path you take, you're never truly alone.

[Phione Mango]

Username:
Snow magick
Form of wicca? :
Pictish!
Comments of any sort?:
Well, I'm new to it!
Oh and sorry I glitzed up the form, couldn't resist!

[bears]

Username:
Snow magick
Form of wicca? :
Pictish!
Comments of any sort?:
Well, I'm new to it!
Oh and sorry I glitzed up the form, couldn't resist!

Welcome!

Thanks to everyone that helped me out! I'm reading a book [Will give you title when I find said book] that has helped me LOADS. It's so simple, starts from the beginning. If you see it [again, sorry, book is somewhere under a mountain of stuffs] pick it up and read a few pages. I'll edit with the title when I find it.

[Mari_hadalittlelamb]

[Is it possible you could update the front post with all our names, Could you update mine? I love Wicca of all sorts but Druid Wicca is pretty much my favborite, could you put: Wicca mostly Druid c:? Thanks! it's ok if you can't!]

[RoyalInTheDark]

I have an... odd question. Is it possible to be an atheistic wicca? I've started to realize I'm not really committed to believing in a higher power of any kind.

On top of my confusion on this, the girl who was sort of guiding a few friends and I through this has gone off the grid. She moved schools, I moved schools, my other friends moved schools and we all split up; but we kept in touch and consulted each other with this... which is why I haven't been on here much... but she has totally disappeared from facebook and everything. Long story short, I need someone who would be willing to answer all of my questions and help me along... which is entirely blurry and foggy.

Another thing, do any of you happen to have spirit animals/guides? Mine is a burrowing owl...

[bears]

I have an... odd question. Is it possible to be an atheistic wicca? I've started to realize I'm not really committed to believing in a higher power of any kind.

On top of my confusion on this, the girl who was sort of guiding a few friends and I through this has gone off the grid. She moved schools, I moved schools, my other friends moved schools and we all split up; but we kept in touch and consulted each other with this... which is why I haven't been on here much... but she has totally disappeared from facebook and everything. Long story short, I need someone who would be willing to answer all of my questions and help me along... which is entirely blurry and foggy.

Another thing, do any of you happen to have spirit animals/guides? Mine is a burrowing owl...

Much confusion too. I've asked for help, received some. Many helpful people 'round here! I sort of feel the same way....atheist typ of person.

And how on earth do you find your spirit animal? I've tried many things. Someone told me to just ask my inner self. My inner self's reply was "SHAWT AWP IM THINKING". Literally. I don't work well mentally. Do better working magic/energy physically.