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[Doctrix]

devil_angel123

*nods* i know some people who believe in a god and goddess and others who only believe in the goddess. r they both different paths and beliefs?

Very different paths and beliefs! You might want to read about the different types or "Traditions" of Pagan religions. I suggest going here: http://www.witchvox.com/xtrads.html  

[Feill Fear]

Hiya!

I'm Fairfax Kenton. Well, not really, but you know.

Fairfax, Fair, Kenton, etc. - any of these work just fine. ^.^ or some of my friends call me Crow, because they're awesome and on crack. It has more to do with movie-watching than with any attempt to sound mystical and weird, really. ^.^

I'm very interested in learning about older Germanic beliefs, Norse mythology, that sort of thing. I also have an interest in studying Japanese, Chinese, and Egyptian traditions. I'm very fond of the idea of makoto, which I think is a Shinto (?) concept involving sincerity, and congruency between thought, action, and intention. I'm also hoping to pick up some good meditation tips.

I used to be very much a fluff, but I think I've calmed down considerably - much to my dismay, however, I didn't learn anything in the process.

I intend to go through the link list ASAP.

^.^ Thanks, and nice to meet y'all.  

[Toxic Tofu]

*Waves* Helloo, just joined this guild today ^_^. You guys are awesome for thinking up something like this, and I love the name xd . Gotta love the new guild feature ^_^.  

[alwaysanonymous]

Hey everybody!

I am fairly new to this guild, and I joined it because I would like to ease my confusion (as I'm sure that's why some of the members of this guild joined). I'm happy to be a part of a group containing people who have a lot of knowledge and full of people who are probably as confused as I am =^_^=.

I used to be a hardcore fluffy, but I didn't realize it at first. I used to brag because "the Goddess loves me!" (but I didn't really know what Goddess I was worshipping), and I loved reading all books from Llwellden (sp?). Those were the only books I read, thus I believed that I knew everything about Wicca and Witchcraft because I read all 3 books by Silver Ravenwolf, although I've found out that it takes more than 3 books to learn everything.

Then I saw a link to Why Wiccans Suck, which really changed my life for the better. But now, I sort of feel lost (although I was lost during my fluffy years, but I never felt it). I'm hoping that this guild will help me start to think for myself, learn what's out there, and to gain ideas.

Well, I'm glad that I joined. Nice to meet everybody!  

[RelenaS]

Hello I'm RelenaS, or Amy IRL. Its late, and i jsut joined so please forgive the grammer and spelling errors sweatdrop

I'm here becacuse if I have any fluffyness in me I want it out, I'm also here to learn, i love learning about differant faiths, beliefs and religions (yes they all sound like the same thing, to me they are not).

I have been looking around and I may just ask dedorihde (sp? sorry is i misspelled...) to help me with my runes study, since I'm jsut recently starting to learn about them.

Anyways, thank you.

RelenaS  

[Cloverina]

silly_tiff

Hey everybody!

I am fairly new to this guild, and I joined it because I would like to ease my confusion (as I'm sure that's why some of the members of this guild joined). I'm happy to be a part of a group containing people who have a lot of knowledge and full of people who are probably as confused as I am =^_^=.

Welcome.

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I used to be a hardcore fluffy, but I didn't realize it at first. I used to brag because "the Goddess loves me!" (but I didn't really know what Goddess I was worshipping), and I loved reading all books from Llwellden (sp?). Those were the only books I read, thus I believed that I knew everything about Wicca and Witchcraft because I read all 3 books by Silver Ravenwolf, although I've found out that it takes more than 3 books to learn everything.

First step to recovery: Burn any and all Silver Ravenwolf books in your possession.

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Then I saw a link to Why Wiccans Suck, which really changed my life for the better. But now, I sort of feel lost (although I was lost during my fluffy years, but I never felt it). I'm hoping that this guild will help me start to think for myself, learn what's out there, and to gain ideas.

I think what you need to do to feel found is research various beliefs. Maybe Wicca is the path for you. Maybe not. Whatever you do, it should feel right to you.

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Well, I'm glad that I joined. Nice to meet everybody!

Same to you. heart  

[Mystic Flower Petals]

Hello,

As I said when I applyed, I'm exploring different religions, and am intrested in wicca. I haven't read too much on the subject, But I have read "Wicca: A guide for the solitary practitioner" By Scott Cunningham. I don't think I'm that fluffy, but I am still looking to learn more. Any help or advice anyone could give me would be great! Thank you!

-WhirlGirl  

[Cloverina]

WhirlGirl

Hello,

Hi.

Quote:

As I said when I applyed, I'm exploring different religions, and am intrested in wicca. I haven't read too much on the subject, But I have read "Wicca: A guide for the solitary practitioner" By Scott Cunningham.

Not a bad place to start. You certainly need to read more. Many people suggest Drawing Down the Moon as a good source for Wicca. The biggest flaw with Cunningham's book that I know of is the way he avoids anything unhappy or "dark". If I remember right, he mentions that it exists once, and then quickly changes the topic. You can see by looking at the world that not all things are gumdrops and lollypops.

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I don't think I'm that fluffy, but I am still looking to learn more. Any help or advice anyone could give me would be great! Thank you!

The fact that you're looking to learn more makes you unfluffy to me.  

[Mystic Flower Petals]

Cloverina

WhirlGirl

Hello,

Hi.

Quote:

As I said when I applyed, I'm exploring different religions, and am intrested in wicca. I haven't read too much on the subject, But I have read "Wicca: A guide for the solitary practitioner" By Scott Cunningham.

Not a bad place to start. You certainly need to read more. Many people suggest Drawing Down the Moon as a good source for Wicca. The biggest flaw with Cunningham's book that I know of is the way he avoids anything unhappy or "dark". If I remember right, he mentions that it exists once, and then quickly changes the topic. You can see by looking at the world that not all things are gumdrops and lollypops.

Quote:

I don't think I'm that fluffy, but I am still looking to learn more. Any help or advice anyone could give me would be great! Thank you!

The fact that you're looking to learn more makes you unfluffy to me.

I'm not as quote literate as you. xp

So I'll respond to all that down here. I did read parts of Drawing Down the Moon, but I got bogged down and didn't finish it in time and had to return it to the library. I also read The Spiral Dance, and a few others that I can't remember right now.

And, about the fluffyness... Thank you.  

[maenad nuri]

Actually, my biggest flaw with Cunnigham is how his text is used. So many people who use his solitary guide, use it as the end all be all to ritual, without realizing that it was only meant to be a start for those who couldn't find a Coven yet.

I loved Drawing Down the Moon as a general guide to the Neo-Pagan world. It needs to be updated though.

The Spiral Dance is another great book, but remember that Starhawk isn't Wiccan. She founded her own group called "Reclaiming" when she realized that she and Wicca didn't quite agree. Which is why I like her.

Whirlgirl, you've got a good start already. Good luck.  

[Cloverina]

WhirlGirl

I'm not as quote literate as you. xp

You’ll pick it up. I was butchering the quotes for quite some time before I learned.

And listen to Nuri. *nod nod*  

[maenad nuri]

Cloverina

WhirlGirl

I'm not as quote literate as you. xp

You’ll pick it up. I was butchering the quotes for quite some time before I learned.

And listen to Nuri. *nod nod*

Aww, thanks for the vote of confidence.
Listen to me as much as you want, but also remember that it is your religion. If you think I'm wrong, tell me so. I like a good argument.  

[Mystic Flower Petals]

Nuri

Cloverina

WhirlGirl

I'm not as quote literate as you. xp

You’ll pick it up. I was butchering the quotes for quite some time before I learned.

And listen to Nuri. *nod nod*

Aww, thanks for the vote of confidence.
Listen to me as much as you want, but also remember that it is your religion. If you think I'm wrong, tell me so. I like a good argument.

I like a good debate myself, but at this point I'm not ready to do much arguing, I'd just be making a fool of myself through my ignorance. xd  

[SeanV]

I just saw my first glimpse of a pagan fluffy bunny. Yep, she had all the symptoms. She was all like, "yeah, christians suck and that's why I'm wiccan. You shouldn't be like that." I was like, 'jeez!'  

[Capt. Bradwen]

Heyas, the name's Mythril-kun.

I'm still faily new to paganism, only been involved for about two years. As of yet I havn't gotten any books, as I knew there was a plethora of both good and bad information, so I've done most of my research online. I still had troubles sorting out stuff, though I'm pretty sure I could grasp basic concepts. Fortunately your linklist has been helping me alot. I've been plowing through it, looking through alot of the info. Right now my exact path of religion is still hazy. I've yet to find a path that feels right to me, but I've still got plenty to look at.

Of course I havn't gone with just research for two years. I spend alot of time in meditation, reflecting upon myself and trying to affirm where my beliefs lie on various things. Sometimes I find answers to my questions, but often I've turned up with nothing. (Or fallen asleep ^^; )

Hopefully I'll get to pull alot more from this community than I've been able to from myself. And I'll also contribute plenty on my part as well as time goes on. I look forward to spending time with you all! 3nodding