The "Craft", as it's sometimes referred to, starts in the heart. There are millions of practitioners globally and literally millions of ways of practicing it. Your sense that 'something is missing' is actually what The Craft is all about. There are rituals, spells, oils, lotions, potions and more, but what it boils down to is your will bowing before itself. What I mean by that, is the Universe is great, uncharted and vast... and you are part of it. You have influence on it through your force of will. And if you're thinking "what can one tiny little person do", ask yourself that question again the next time you have the flu. One little flu virus billionth the size of us can literally take over and level us.
A very common misconception of Wicca is that it is evil. This could not be furthur from the truth, as Wicca is a nature religion, it is all about living in harmony with nature and using the energies around us. Unlike Christianity, which has a half dozen celebrations throughout the year and it's all about people; in the craft, the celebrations mark the seasonal changes, the flow and ebb of the moon, and other aspects of nature as they affect us. Working in the craft is working in concert and with the flow of nature. The very term "wicca" comes from the old English "Wyth". A "Wyth" is a flexible type of reed that was used to make baskets, fences, walls, etc. and was valued in ancient times for it's flexibility.
The credo of Wicca is "Do what thou wilt, but harm none through any action or inaction". This means just what it says - do what you want, as long as you don't hurt anyone in the process. However, this can get quite tricky - sometimes, the harm comes in ways that are hard to see. So be very careful as to what you do.
My personal recommendation, if you're into it, and if you like ceremony, cool ropes, midnight gatherings, lots of chanting and stuff like that, you should be able to find a coven near you. I personally am not associated with or affiliated with any covens. I am what is known as a solo practitioner, that is, I work alone most of the time. The important part is, the personal celebration of life and the "paying it forward" concept that puts you in touch with the All and at peace with yourself.
This might have been a little bit thick and heavy, but I like providing accurate information and giving you the opportunity to mull through it and discover.
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Michelle Hoffmann is the owner, editor and publisher of The 24KaratMarketer Ezine - http://free24karatmarketer.com, an online publication that is dedicated to helping marketers, new and experienced, succeed in their online businesses. She is also a mother, writer, photographer, KB Vision distributor and criminal justice major. Yes, she does it all!
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