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OneGrassRoot

(23,443 posts)
Mon Sep 2, 2024, 09:27 AM Sep 2024

Not sure how to ask this question...

so I'm sorry in advance if it's awkward. Does anyone here have any resource or online community suggestions for someone newly interested in wicca/paganism for solitary practice? Those are such umbrella terms that I'm not sure it's correct.

I'm old and have never engaged in any particular practice, but I've reached a point in my life that I'm pulled toward a very specific path: magical writing. That's what I'm calling it but don't know the proper term.

The reason I'm called toward this is because, in the past as a ghostwriter of two novels, I had the (at the time) disconcerting experience of having what I wrote manifest. It's the one creative activity where I lose myself and get into an almost meditative state. Oh, it just dawned on me that that is called automatic writing. I don't necessarily want to channel but rather have a practice over which I have more control - a more intentional practice, if that makes sense.

I do have several books on Celtic magic and recently even got the Rider-Waite tarot deck even though I have never been called to tarot before. So I'm wanting to develop a practice but would appreciate some guidance.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks!

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Not sure how to ask this question... (Original Post) OneGrassRoot Sep 2024 OP
Hi OneGrassRoot SheltieLover Sep 2024 #1
Awesome book suggestion! OneGrassRoot Sep 2024 #2
Go to the Psychics for Harris fund raiser & ask your question! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #4
Meditation is an awesome place to start Clouds Passing Sep 2024 #3
Great suggestion, Clouds Passing! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #5
Thank you! n/t OneGrassRoot Sep 2024 #7
Two authors you may want to consider anciano Sep 2024 #6
Much appreciated. 🙂 n/t OneGrassRoot Sep 2024 #8
Ask in the DU group "Ancient Wisdom and Pagan Spirituality" hvn_nbr_2 Sep 2024 #9
Ah, that's the group I was looking for... OneGrassRoot Sep 2024 #10

SheltieLover

(60,247 posts)
1. Hi OneGrassRoot
Mon Sep 2, 2024, 09:36 AM
Sep 2024

Thanks for reaching out to us.

I don't know anything about Wicca, but I can suggest a book that you might find helpful: Tarot for Writers. It's a great resource, although I'm not sure it's what you're looking for.

I would just caution you to be careful manifesting things. The old law of unintended consequences and all... LOL

I'll be interested to see how others reply to your post!

OneGrassRoot

(23,443 posts)
2. Awesome book suggestion!
Mon Sep 2, 2024, 09:44 AM
Sep 2024

Thank you! I’m not even sure manifesting is the correct word, hence the disclaimer that it was an awkward post. lol

I suppose what I’m looking for is something that’s like most people search for it some point in their life: a ritual or practice that provides some measure of comfort. And for myself that means something participatory.

Clouds Passing

(2,697 posts)
3. Meditation is an awesome place to start
Mon Sep 2, 2024, 09:50 AM
Sep 2024

It helps to clear your mind and open your third eye to receiving messages. Always ask for protection first.

anciano

(1,601 posts)
6. Two authors you may want to consider
Mon Sep 2, 2024, 10:59 AM
Sep 2024

reading are Scott Cunningham and Raymond Buckland. Some of their books are available on Amazon. You can review the descriptions of the items and see if they might be helpful to you.
Best wishes!

OneGrassRoot

(23,443 posts)
10. Ah, that's the group I was looking for...
Mon Sep 2, 2024, 01:00 PM
Sep 2024

I searched pagan and wicca but that’s the one. Thx!

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