Do I fit into Wicca?

[David19]

I thought I'd make this thread here, 'cause I just need to get some advice. Some of you may already know that I've been having doubts about the path I'm on being the correct one for me (Sumerian reconstructionism), but, I'm just not feeling as connected anymore, I still really like learning about ancient Mesopotamia, it's an amazing culture, which created a lot of amazing achievements, like the the Pythagorean Theorem centuries before Pythagoras (Western civilization is built on their achievements), but, I'm just feeling a pull to different areas, it's like Ereshkigal is pushing me elsewhere, for whatever reason (as it was put in a thread in Just Pagan, using cats as a analogy for humans, either she is passing me on to friends of hers, or she's tired of me "pissing on the carpet"!). I've been feeling a pull to a variety of paths, notably Buddhism, but, Wicca seems to be gaining my attention more, so, I don't know where I belong or what I should do.

Do you think I'd fit in in Wicca, if I held Buddhist beliefs as well, and others, or do you think I should maybe call myself a generic Pagan, with a variety of influences (or maybe devote my attention to Buddhism entirely)?. I just want to find a path where I feel I connect with, something that completes me, 'cause I need my spiritual self to be satisfied otherwise I'll just still feel hollow.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks :).

[Caitlin.ann]

I'm not Wiccan so I can't say one way or the other to be honest. I feel drawn to aspects of Wicca but I am not of that path so I emphasize. Why not just be eclectic? I really hope you find your way, David! I'm wondering what draws you away from Mesopotamian belief and towards Wicca? What does Wicca have that you like so much? Personally I'd say it wouldn't be an issue to combine Buddhist beliefs but as a non-Wiccan I won't understand the implications of mixing the beliefs as a Wiccan would. Good luck! :) :hugz:

[David19]

I'm not Wiccan so I can't say one way or the other to be honest. I feel drawn to aspects of Wicca but I am not of that path so I emphasize. Why not just be eclectic? I really hope you find your way, David! I'm wondering what draws you away from Mesopotamian belief and towards Wicca? What does Wicca have that you like so much? Personally I'd say it wouldn't be an issue to combine Buddhist beliefs but as a non-Wiccan I won't understand the implications of mixing the beliefs as a Wiccan would. Good luck! :) :hugz:

Thanks for your advice, it does really help :hugz: :), I think I'm like you, I'm drawn to aspects of it, but, really, now that I've thought about it a bit more closely, it's only aspects of it, I'm a bit more drawn to Eastern paths, especially Buddhism, but, I think, I might just try and craft my own personal spirituality, one that means something to me, rather than just make myself fit into some other mould. Thanks again for your advice and help :hugz:.

[Lunacie]

I think we know when something feels like it fits with our own beliefs. And I've seen people whose beliefs change over time as they learn more about the world and about themselves, and they change paths and learn different things which can be good.

And then there are people like me who find a path that fits well and almost 20 years later have found that the more they learn the more sure they are that the path they're on is still the best fit. Doesn't mean I don't learn a bit here and there about other paths, and examine my own beliefs from time to time, but so far Wicca is right for me.

The great thing about the various Pagan paths is that there aren't any penalties or punishments for wandering about on more than one of them. :smile:

[cydira]

I would also like to add one thing that may sound a bit odd but perhaps not...

Sometimes the gods encourage *cough*push/prod/drag us kicking & screaming*cough* in directions that seem to be entirely contrary to what we believe we should be going in only to get us to a place we were moving towards to begin with.

It sounds like you're going thru what I did a few years ago when the goddess that I worship threw me at Catholicism (for the lack of a better expression). It was a strange experience but I came out of it with a deeper understanding of my own beliefs and various questions about my spirituality answered. It took, oddly, moving into a very different, almost alien, frame of reference to answer those questions.

In that, trust your gut and remember that in all of this, you have the ultimate control over your destiny. Even the gods can't take away our free will. If you're truly uncomfortable with something that you're finding that you are being thrust towards or is being thrust upon you, you will find away to resist and surmount it.

[David19]

I think we know when something feels like it fits with our own beliefs. And I've seen people whose beliefs change over time as they learn more about the world and about themselves, and they change paths and learn different things which can be good.

And then there are people like me who find a path that fits well and almost 20 years later have found that the more they learn the more sure they are that the path they're on is still the best fit. Doesn't mean I don't learn a bit here and there about other paths, and examine my own beliefs from time to time, but so far Wicca is right for me.

The great thing about the various Pagan paths is that there aren't any penalties or punishments for wandering about on more than one of them. :smile:

Thanks, that really helped, I guess, I'm part of the group that changes their beliefs, but, like Theres told me once here, I am young, so I will very likely change my beliefs quite a few times. That's what I like about Paganism, the diversity of people you get :).


I would also like to add one thing that may sound a bit odd but perhaps not...

Sometimes the gods encourage *cough*push/prod/drag us kicking & screaming*cough* in directions that seem to be entirely contrary to what we believe we should be going in only to get us to a place we were moving towards to begin with.

It sounds like you're going thru what I did a few years ago when the goddess that I worship threw me at Catholicism (for the lack of a better expression). It was a strange experience but I came out of it with a deeper understanding of my own beliefs and various questions about my spirituality answered. It took, oddly, moving into a very different, almost alien, frame of reference to answer those questions.

In that, trust your gut and remember that in all of this, you have the ultimate control over your destiny. Even the gods can't take away our free will. If you're truly uncomfortable with something that you're finding that you are being thrust towards or is being thrust upon you, you will find away to resist and surmount it.

Thanks, and that makes sense, I don't know where my future lies (I am seriously considering some form of Buddhism, probably Tibetan Buddhism), but, I just want to enjoy myself getting there :).

[Lunacie]

It's good when a Path is both a challenge and a comfort. And if you're not having some fun, there's not much reason to stick with it, eh? So yeah, have some fun, and learn something, and enjoy the journey without being too concerned about the destination. Works for me.

[David19]

It's good when a Path is both a challenge and a comfort. And if you're not having some fun, there's not much reason to stick with it, eh? So yeah, have some fun, and learn something, and enjoy the journey without being too concerned about the destination. Works for me.

Thanks, that's what I intend to do, and I'll just see where my life takes me :).

[Ben Gruagach]

There are lots of other Wicca-like or Wicca-inspired groups that might be exactly what you are looking for. For instance, people who are drawn towards Druidry as well as Wicca (which have a lot of common roots) might find Druidcraft (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druidcraft) to be of interest.

Those who are particularly drawn towards goddess worship might find the Fellowship of Isis (http://www.fellowshipofisis.com/) is their home.

And those who enjoy doing a lot of research, exploring eastern religions, etc. might find Theosophy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theosophy) is their cup of tea. (I know -- it's not really Wicca but Wicca did drawn some of its ideas from Theosophy.)

[David19]

There are lots of other Wicca-like or Wicca-inspired groups that might be exactly what you are looking for. For instance, people who are drawn towards Druidry as well as Wicca (which have a lot of common roots) might find Druidcraft (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druidcraft) to be of interest.

Those who are particularly drawn towards goddess worship might find the Fellowship of Isis (http://www.fellowshipofisis.com/) is their home.

And those who enjoy doing a lot of research, exploring eastern religions, etc. might find Theosophy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theosophy) is their cup of tea. (I know -- it's not really Wicca but Wicca did drawn some of its ideas from Theosophy.)

Thanks, that might be what I'm looking for, thanks for the Fellowship of Isis link, they look interesting, and the Theosophy one is something I've been researching on and off for awhile now, I find it really interesting, the only thing that put me off them was what I've read about both H.P. Blavatsky and Charles W Leadbeater (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Webster_Leadbeater) (apparantly, a lot of Blavatsky's alledged powers were tricks and, despite her constant attacks on homosexuality, it didn't stop Leadbeater engaging in his lust and desire for young boys (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Webster_Leadbeater#Accused_of_pederasty)), but, I still find aspects of Theosophy quite interesting and very cool, I especially like this site on it (http://www.theosophy-nw.org/), it has a lot of, IMO, very good articles.

I guess I just need to do some soul searching, maybe create a personal spirituality that means something to me, pulling from different areas.

Thanks again for all the help :).

BTW, I might check out some Philip Carr-Gomm's books, they seem pretty cool, Druidcraft seems interesting, if I see it in the shops, I think I will get it, I'd also like to get his 'The Book of English Magic' (http://philipcarrgomm.druidry.org/the-book-of-english-magic.html), which will be published in June 2009, and 'Sacred Places' (http://philipcarrgomm.druidry.org/Sacred-Places.html), both seem very cool (you can check out the companion site for 'Sacred Places' here (http://www.sacredplaces.info/)).

[Sparkles]

Any advice I would offer has already been given. Just remember that the journey is more important than the destination. Some of us are lucky enough to have found the spiritual path that seems to be right for us, and some of us are still seeking. As long as each of us continue to grow, to learn, and to embrace life's challenges as opportunities to grow and learn, we are doing fine . . . whether we can name our Paths or not.

Who knows? You may end up coming full circle, back to where you started from but with a newer appreciation for the path that you left behind along with a stronger idea of what is not right for you. The latter is a good thing, no matter what the final result.

[David19]

Any advice I would offer has already been given. Just remember that the journey is more important than the destination. Some of us are lucky enough to have found the spiritual path that seems to be right for us, and some of us are still seeking. As long as each of us continue to grow, to learn, and to embrace life's challenges as opportunities to grow and learn, we are doing fine . . . whether we can name our Paths or not.

Who knows? You may end up coming full circle, back to where you started from but with a newer appreciation for the path that you left behind along with a stronger idea of what is not right for you. The latter is a good thing, no matter what the final result.

Thanks for the advice, I'll remember that, and just enjoy the journey :).

[Burning Angel]

David - I don't really know enough about you to say if you could fit into Wicca only or not. But I started in Wicca and changed as I read...now I'm eclectic, so orthodoxy with one path isn't an issue :)

See...a lot of stuff is gonna catch your eye, and you can either try to shoehorn it into your path, or have a path that fits it all in at once...within logic and reason :) Also, if you look up any other fact online, or in a book, don't you check it and cross-check it with several sources? (To be most accurate, anyways - I don't do that for just anything but still...:P)

What I mean is, it's not a matter of fitting in - because Eclectics don't fit into boxes, and that sounds like the path for you, at least from what I know :)

~Jon :uhhuhuh:

[David19]

David - I don't really know enough about you to say if you could fit into Wicca only or not. But I started in Wicca and changed as I read...now I'm eclectic, so orthodoxy with one path isn't an issue :)

See...a lot of stuff is gonna catch your eye, and you can either try to shoehorn it into your path, or have a path that fits it all in at once...within logic and reason :) Also, if you look up any other fact online, or in a book, don't you check it and cross-check it with several sources? (To be most accurate, anyways - I don't do that for just anything but still...:P)

What I mean is, it's not a matter of fitting in - because Eclectics don't fit into boxes, and that sounds like the path for you, at least from what I know :)

~Jon :uhhuhuh:

Thanks, maybe, you're right, and I should try and create a personal spirituality for myself, although Theosophy sounds like it might fit a lot of my beliefs.

[Burning Angel]

Thanks, maybe, you're right, and I should try and create a personal spirituality for myself, although Theosophy sounds like it might fit a lot of my beliefs.

I'm not familiar with that very much - but dude...it sounds like you find a new thing every week :P Why not have 'em all? :thumbsup:

~Jon

[David19]

I'm not familiar with that very much - but dude...it sounds like you find a new thing every week :P Why not have 'em all? :thumbsup:

~Jon

I keep finding different paths that peak my interest, so, it's hard to know which one to go for, I seriously am thinking Buddhism, but, with that, you can still pursue other paths too.

BTW, here's a good Theosophy site, IMO:

http://www.theosophy-nw.org/

[MonSno_LeeDra]

David,

I really can't speak to the Wiccan facet of this, as I have never been one. But one thing that sort of stands out is that as a Recon it's pretty stringent and structured. Original Wicca has many of the same rigid structures and steps. Yet Buddhism while structured also is very dynamic and fluid in application.

I get a sense that the structure serves to guide you but it also impedes your progress. In some ways it's difficult to go from point A to point B then to point C. Yet in many of the less structured pathwalks one may go from A to Z then back to B if that is how they are pushed.

I find some gods / goddess work better with the go where I send you and see than setting steps out for you to follow. Yet when we observe them in the structured setting in appears they try to force us away for we do not see their dynamic approach. I wonder if you maybe experiencing that facet of things?

I tend to follow the goddess Hekate, Artemis and Bast and gods Sekor and one I simply call the huntsman. For a long time I tried to do the step A to step B to Step C method and got my butt handed to me each time. The reason being was that the methods used to teach and inspire were as varied and dynamic as the legends and histories of each.

For instance Artemis does not give a bridge to go from Maiden Huntress, to Mistress of Animals, to Protector of Sailors or her many other personas. So you have to move as she moves which wrecks havoc on the A to B to C method.

I wonder if following your god / goddess means you need to be more fluid and dynamic in your following vice the structure of Recon? Not to say you don't need structure and format for certain parts but maybe the whole does not need such.

[Twinkle]

I thought I'd make this thread here, 'cause I just need to get some advice. Some of you may already know that I've been having doubts about the path I'm on being the correct one for me (Sumerian reconstructionism), but, I'm just not feeling as connected anymore, I still really like learning about ancient Mesopotamia, it's an amazing culture, which created a lot of amazing achievements, like the the Pythagorean Theorem centuries before Pythagoras (Western civilization is built on their achievements), but, I'm just feeling a pull to different areas, it's like Ereshkigal is pushing me elsewhere, for whatever reason (as it was put in a thread in Just Pagan, using cats as a analogy for humans, either she is passing me on to friends of hers, or she's tired of me "pissing on the carpet"!). I've been feeling a pull to a variety of paths, notably Buddhism, but, Wicca seems to be gaining my attention more, so, I don't know where I belong or what I should do.

Do you think I'd fit in in Wicca, if I held Buddhist beliefs as well, and others, or do you think I should maybe call myself a generic Pagan, with a variety of influences (or maybe devote my attention to Buddhism entirely)?. I just want to find a path where I feel I connect with, something that completes me, 'cause I need my spiritual self to be satisfied otherwise I'll just still feel hollow.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks :).



I'm not sure why you need a label. It would probably be prudent to sort out what you believe before you try to start trying to put a label on it. :)

[Burning Angel]

I keep finding different paths that peak my interest, so, it's hard to know which one to go for, I seriously am thinking Buddhism, but, with that, you can still pursue other paths too.

BTW, here's a good Theosophy site, IMO:

http://www.theosophy-nw.org/

I will check that out :) I don't really know what Theosophy is, to be honest - but I can find out :D


I'm not sure why you need a label. It would probably be prudent to sort out what you believe before you try to start trying to put a label on it. :)

That's another good thought - I bet you've already got a general idea of your basic beliefs, but just in case, that would help :uhhuhuh:

~Jon :thumbsup:

[~Nixie]

You should only use the title Wicca if you feel totally comfortable with it. I have many beliefs in common with Wicca, but I don't like to identify myself as Wiccan. Keep researching into different paths and beliefs. You don't need to fit into a religion, but it helps to gain a better understanding of your own ideas, and how some may relate to other paths. You're always free to forage your own path, or follow the one that your deity/ies (or lack of) show you, it's up to you if you want to follow a more organized structure (even though Wicca is hardly organized...).

I can't say much more than that, without knowing what you believe. Many of the philosophies in Buddhism can be practiced by anybody, but Buddhism and Wicca would conflict with each other unless you developed your own path with inspiration from each of them.

[David19]

David,

I really can't speak to the Wiccan facet of this, as I have never been one. But one thing that sort of stands out is that as a Recon it's pretty stringent and structured. Original Wicca has many of the same rigid structures and steps. Yet Buddhism while structured also is very dynamic and fluid in application.

I get a sense that the structure serves to guide you but it also impedes your progress. In some ways it's difficult to go from point A to point B then to point C. Yet in many of the less structured pathwalks one may go from A to Z then back to B if that is how they are pushed.

I find some gods / goddess work better with the go where I send you and see than setting steps out for you to follow. Yet when we observe them in the structured setting in appears they try to force us away for we do not see their dynamic approach. I wonder if you maybe experiencing that facet of things?

I tend to follow the goddess Hekate, Artemis and Bast and gods Sekor and one I simply call the huntsman. For a long time I tried to do the step A to step B to Step C method and got my butt handed to me each time. The reason being was that the methods used to teach and inspire were as varied and dynamic as the legends and histories of each.

For instance Artemis does not give a bridge to go from Maiden Huntress, to Mistress of Animals, to Protector of Sailors or her many other personas. So you have to move as she moves which wrecks havoc on the A to B to C method.

I wonder if following your god / goddess means you need to be more fluid and dynamic in your following vice the structure of Recon? Not to say you don't need structure and format for certain parts but maybe the whole does not need such.


Thanks, your advice has really helped me, I think, for me, I do need more freedom, just to explore myself and what I want, right now, like Twinkle said, I need to find my own beliefs, and see where that takes me, before I try and shove myself into label or box that may or may not fit. Thanks again :).


I'm not sure why you need a label. It would probably be prudent to sort out what you believe before you try to start trying to put a label on it. :)

Thanks, that's really helpful too and great advice, and you are right, I do need to do that, I really need to do a lot of soul searching (it's one of the things I like about Hellenismos, that there's an emphasis on knowing yourself). Thanks again :).


I will check that out :) I don't really know what Theosophy is, to be honest - but I can find out :D



That's another good thought - I bet you've already got a general idea of your basic beliefs, but just in case, that would help :uhhuhuh:

~Jon :thumbsup:

Very true :).


You should only use the title Wicca if you feel totally comfortable with it. I have many beliefs in common with Wicca, but I don't like to identify myself as Wiccan. Keep researching into different paths and beliefs. You don't need to fit into a religion, but it helps to gain a better understanding of your own ideas, and how some may relate to other paths. You're always free to forage your own path, or follow the one that your deity/ies (or lack of) show you, it's up to you if you want to follow a more organized structure (even though Wicca is hardly organized...).

I can't say much more than that, without knowing what you believe. Many of the philosophies in Buddhism can be practiced by anybody, but Buddhism and Wicca would conflict with each other unless you developed your own path with inspiration from each of them.

Again, thankyou, like I've said, I think I just need to do some serious soul searching and figure out what my beliefs actually are (well, I know what some of them are, but, I need to think about them a lot more).

Thanks again to everyone :).

[Ben Gruagach]

I know you've probably done this already, but for the benefit of newcomers who are reading the thread I thought I'd post this link:
http://www.beliefnet.com/Entertainment/Quizzes/BeliefOMatic.aspx

It's a pretty interesting quiz that asks relevant questions about religious beliefs, and then gives you a list of which religions likely match your particular belief set. It's not perfect of course but it can help for sorting out what established systems might be closest to your own personal beliefs. And at the very least it can suggest some religions that might be worthwhile researching...

[David19]

I know you've probably done this already, but for the benefit of newcomers who are reading the thread I thought I'd post this link:
http://www.beliefnet.com/Entertainment/Quizzes/BeliefOMatic.aspx

It's a pretty interesting quiz that asks relevant questions about religious beliefs, and then gives you a list of which religions likely match your particular belief set. It's not perfect of course but it can help for sorting out what established systems might be closest to your own personal beliefs. And at the very least it can suggest some religions that might be worthwhile researching...

I think I've already done that one already, and I do recommend it as a starting point, it can help clarify some things, give you ideas for research, etc.

[-Sky-]

David, i feel that finding the specific religion you can fit in right now should not be your priorety.Throughout the thread you keep saying you "think" you will follow Buddhism or Theosophy or Wicca. When we are searching to fit in like this i believe that we force ourselves. Your spirituality shall flow and while it is flowing it might step on a rock and change its course.

Search for what you are drawn to,what speaks deep within you but create your own path.Most of us would like to say i am 100% pagan or christian or wiccan or whatever but sometimes those words don't cover all the things we are,don't include all the things we believe. Being open to the universal energies and the messages of all religions seems to be a wise thing. Eventually you will come across your true path.But it might not be right now.

I can relate to you.I also feel like i am in a crossroads.

[Twinkle]

I think the first step is to figure out what you believe about Deity.

Figuring out if you're a soft or hard polytheist should instantly cancel out certain religions.

I would also recommend sorting out your preference in worship. Are you into specific ritual style and attracted to Traditional Religions? Or are you more free flowing and into worshipping the way you want to, when you want to?

These first steps should help you at least figure out what direction to go toward in terms of finding your way.

At this point in your spiritual journey I wouldn't worry so much about which Gods are calling you where. The Gods will still be there once you get yourself sorted out.

[David19]

David, i feel that finding the specific religion you can fit in right now should not be your priorety.Throughout the thread you keep saying you "think" you will follow Buddhism or Theosophy or Wicca. When we are searching to fit in like this i believe that we force ourselves. Your spirituality shall flow and while it is flowing it might step on a rock and change its course.

Search for what you are drawn to,what speaks deep within you but create your own path.Most of us would like to say i am 100% pagan or christian or wiccan or whatever but sometimes those words don't cover all the things we are,don't include all the things we believe. Being open to the universal energies and the messages of all religions seems to be a wise thing. Eventually you will come across your true path.But it might not be right now.

I can relate to you.I also feel like i am in a crossroads.

Thanks for that advice, it really helps :hugz:, and I know what you mean, the thing with me is I keep thinking I've got to find it right now, and then "everything will fit", but, I think, I need to lose that attitude and take it slowly, and one step at a time, there a lot of different paths I'm interested in, but, I think, I'll continue to learn about them, and learn about myself as well by doing that, and eventually, I should find where I fit/belong. Thanks again :).


I think the first step is to figure out what you believe about Deity.

Figuring out if you're a soft or hard polytheist should instantly cancel out certain religions.

I would also recommend sorting out your preference in worship. Are you into specific ritual style and attracted to Traditional Religions? Or are you more free flowing and into worshipping the way you want to, when you want to?

These first steps should help you at least figure out what direction to go toward in terms of finding your way.

At this point in your spiritual journey I wouldn't worry so much about which Gods are calling you where. The Gods will still be there once you get yourself sorted out.

Thankyou again, that, once more, really helped me, and, I think, I'm going to write those questions down, just so I can constantly ask myself them. I do agree I need to figure myself out first, before I jump into any path that sounds interesting. Again, thankyou for your help :).

[AmberRose]

For a long time I've flip flopped between Buddhism and Wicca. When people ask me for a specific title I still don't know what to say.
It's hindered me, because as soon as I'd make progress on one I'd quit to go to the other. I had the mind set that I had to be one or the other.
I think I'm going to blend them. Meditate like a Buddhist, but observe Wiccan sabbats and esbats. Maybe this will help you.
-Amber

[Lunacie]

For a long time I've flip flopped between Buddhism and Wicca. When people ask me for a specific title I still don't know what to say.
It's hindered me, because as soon as I'd make progress on one I'd quit to go to the other. I had the mind set that I had to be one or the other.
I think I'm going to blend them. Meditate like a Buddhist, but observe Wiccan sabbats and esbats. Maybe this will help you.
-Amber

I don't think either Buddhism or Wicca propose that we should choose one, and only one. In fact, Wicca encourages learning and building knowledge.

If you're part of a Coven, you might need to commit to attending a certain number of classes and rituals, but at the most that would be once every two weeks or so. Plenty of free time for learning about other religions or philosophies. A solitary could devote time to more than one spiritual practice by managing her own schedule.

And meditation fits in very well with the Wiccan parameters. :thumbsup:

[roguetamlin]

For a long time I've flip flopped between Buddhism and Wicca. When people ask me for a specific title I still don't know what to say.
It's hindered me, because as soon as I'd make progress on one I'd quit to go to the other. I had the mind set that I had to be one or the other.
I think I'm going to blend them. Meditate like a Buddhist, but observe Wiccan sabbats and esbats. Maybe this will help you.
-Amber

Embrace the ambiguity. Blend away. I have a lot of Eastern practices and Western traditions and when people ask what I am, I either talk until their eyes glaze over or I say "witch". :thumbsup:

[David19]

For a long time I've flip flopped between Buddhism and Wicca. When people ask me for a specific title I still don't know what to say.
It's hindered me, because as soon as I'd make progress on one I'd quit to go to the other. I had the mind set that I had to be one or the other.
I think I'm going to blend them. Meditate like a Buddhist, but observe Wiccan sabbats and esbats. Maybe this will help you.
-Amber

Thanks for the tip, I'm actually reading a few sites right now on Buddhist meditation, I have no idea which path I want to take, but, I think I want to practice meditating, and, maybe, hopefully, it'll come to me, at the very least, I'll be improving and training my mind, and have more self-knowledge about myself.

That's also good for you that you have a goal, I don't see anything wrong with that :).


I don't think either Buddhism or Wicca propose that we should choose one, and only one. In fact, Wicca encourages learning and building knowledge.

If you're part of a Coven, you might need to commit to attending a certain number of classes and rituals, but at the most that would be once every two weeks or so. Plenty of free time for learning about other religions or philosophies. A solitary could devote time to more than one spiritual practice by managing her own schedule.

And meditation fits in very well with the Wiccan parameters. :thumbsup:

QFT :).


Embrace the ambiguity. Blend away. I have a lot of Eastern practices and Western traditions and when people ask what I am, I either talk until their eyes glaze over or I say "witch". :thumbsup:

That's good.