thatyrj asked this question on 4/10/2000:
I've been studying religions and faiths for about ten years. I've pretty much got who believes in what. Wicca however, still seems to be "calling" me. The problem is I live in a country in which that kind of "religion" is not very easy to study. Brazil is a majorly catholic nation and, trust me, I've looked, but I haven't found any covens much less anyone to talk to about this. How do I start out in this solitary path? Is there any basic literature I should read? How do I know that wicca is really "right" for me? Are only people of nordic ascent capable of the practice? If anyone out there can help.... I'll be truly grateful :) Thanks!!
silvermoon2 gave this response on 4/11/2000:
I checked www.witchvox.com for Brazil and found quite a list of contacts in your country, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. As far as literature goes I'm going to give you my standard list:
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practioner- Scott Cunningham
Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practioner-Scott Cunningham
Principles of Wicca-Vivianne Crowley
Bucklands Complete Book of Witchcraft-Raymond Buckland
Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft-Rosemary Ellen Guiley
A Community of Witches: Contemporary Neo-Paganism and Witchcraft in the United States (Studies in COmparative Religion)-Helen A. Berger
The Way of the Shaman-Michael J. Harner
Most people also seem to like the many books by Silver Ravenwolf, and I recommend anything by Scott Cunningham.
All of the above books were available at the Barnes and Noble bookstore in my area and also Amazon.com (some at quite a discount) and most were available at my local library.
As far as websites go try www.wicca.com and you can also go to www.avatarsearch.com and search for anything occult.
You do not have to be of Nordic descent.
If there is anything I can answer for you do not hesitate to ask.
Love and Light,
Silver
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