Not sure how to ask this question...

[OneGrassRoot]

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!

[SheltieLover]

1. Hi OneGrassRoot

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]

2. Awesome book suggestion!

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.

[SheltieLover]

4. Go to the Psychics for Harris fund raiser & ask your question!

https://www.youtube.com/live/qDbC27BWMp4

[Clouds Passing]

3. Meditation is an awesome place to start

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

[SheltieLover]

5. Great suggestion, Clouds Passing!

[OneGrassRoot]

7. Thank you! n/t

[anciano]

6. Two authors you may want to consider

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]

8. Much appreciated. 🙂 n/t

[hvn_nbr_2]

9. Ask in the DU group "Ancient Wisdom and Pagan Spirituality"

Your question would be appropriate in that group too:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1219

[OneGrassRoot]

10. Ah, that's the group I was looking for...

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