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[WildKat]

Hello, I find this board after a little surfing and would like some help. I won't say that I'm new to paganism but I'm still discovering my path. I was hoping someone here could help me down a Celtic path (the strongest calling). I am not part of a coven or any group tho at some point I wouldn't mind joining an online one. I live in a larely christian community where I have to hide my true calling, even from my family. So studying has been difficult and quite secretive. Could someone out there help me down my path please?

[CerridwynM]

I have no advice as I am new too, but wanted to welcome you. I'm sure you have done this, but the internet searches might be helpful at least until someone can give you specifics.
Merry Meet!

[Zitan]

It is always tough trying to find your own path. Now it is quite easy being a christian in some ways, because they tell you exactly what to do. But what about being a pagan, no bible, very few teaches, 600 years of burning times sort of put a dent in that ;)

So where to start? I guess with yourself and nature. Appreciated what is beauty, and thinking about what is sacred to us. I too live in a largely christian community, and am surrounded by christians. I used to say nothing about what I felt, but these days I just allude :)

Look closely at what is around you, I think you can find the goddess in simple things especially love and those you love. Keep looking and feeling and it becomes easier.

Part of the reason I came here was for this same reason so good to meet you both.

Blessings, Z.

[st0rm]

welcome..... after zitans post it feels kinda shabby with a simple welcome...

[Arzhela]

Hello and welcome, WildKat. Seeing both as you are called to the Celtic path and as you have to hide your interest in it, a good solid history book of the Celts would be a good place to start. It will give you a sort of strainer (yep, as in the kitchen ustensil) for whatever religious/magickal-oriented Celtic material you read next. And there is a LOT of bad material on the Celts out there, so a strainer is very handy:) Plus it's innocent enough, since it's a history book, so your Christian acquaintances probably won't mind. Try reading the mythology of the Celts as well, like the Tain or the Lebor Gabala Erren. Good luck!:)

[Zitan]

..after zitans post it feels kinda shabby with a simple welcome...

Not even 8O just trying to help. When I first joined, every welcome was appreciated :wave:

Blessings,
Z.

[Witchy Cowgirl]

Glad to know you appreciate welcomes cause that's about all I have to offer as well
Except for blessings to you as search and discover your path.

[Mithrea]

Welcome to Mysticwicks :wave:

[Pan]

I agree with Zitan totally. A good history book never got anyone into trouble in school. ;) They'll just think you're interested in their history. :D

I'm interested in the Celtic things, too, but I'm pretty open about my spirituality. :) Good luck with that.

And welcome to MW!

[Flar's Freyja]

:wave: Merry Meet and Welcome Home!

I'm sure that there are members who follow Celtic traditiion that can be of help to you. You might try posting a thread with a title that applies more to your question. There are tons of good books out there and you might do a search in the Book forum to find some recommendations. I enjoyed D.J. Conway's Celtic Magick. It's short and basic and I've seen numerous others that are more in-depth in bookstores.

[Sequoia]

Hello, welcome! :)

*offers you a platter of cookies and lemonaide*

a history book is a great idea! Reading the mythos is fun, reading the actual history is fun, and reading the religious-toned writings on things is great too. That way, you are getting exposure from different viewpoints.

(gee, my post feels a little bare-bones too :p )

[Psyche Ague]

Hello and welcome! :wave:

Best of luck to you on finding your path!

[qidrogreevat]

Uhhh, Zitan. You do realise that very few, if any, witches were actually burnt during the 'burning times'. Most of them were Christians wrongly accused, and therefore linking them with paganism is very hypocritical, and insulting to them.