Hello all. Like a lot of others here I'm an eclectic Pagan, but with emphasis on Babylonian GrecoRoman & Celtic mythologies/cultures. I've been pretty much solitary, and mostly in the broom closet since '96/'97. I spend a lot of time reading and researching different avenues of magic/occult/mythology. Looking forward to some engaging discourse.

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Hello and welcome to the group!

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Greetings I am  Irina .I am wiccan clergy  like

some others  and thanks a lot ,I like to be here.

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Happy Spring.

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Merry Meet and welcome to the group!!

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Merry meet to all. my name is Tonya. I am fairly new to the group. I have found it to be quite interesting.

Good evening to all.

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New here - I'm here to learn more about my chosen path and to make friends.

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Hi all, I just wanted to introduce myself. I go by herbalpagan. I'm 49, mother of 5 (grown) and live in western MA. I love to read, write, garden,and craft. I'm pagan and learning about celtic tradtional witchcraft, but I'm probably more of a green witch.

I'm half in and half out of the closet.

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Merry Meet,

I just realized I never introduced my self. My screen name is Moonchild, my name is Debbie.

I have about 10 friends in this group.

I am a new Pagan, I guess that is how one would put it.

I do candle magick spells. I would like a topic entitled that with a few more suggestions on the topic.

I have leanings toward Celtic, Egyptian & Native American.

Yes, quite a mix, wouldn't you say.

Debbie

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Hello all! I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Johnny M. and I am a wiccan. I have been so for quite some time. I have not yet started practicing witchcraft except for divination (I started doing that before I was wiccan). I'm waiting to start practicing the craft when I can devote my full time and energy to it. I don't want to be a dabbler.

I am 16 years old and I live in Tennessee. If you want to know more about me....go to my page.

Can't wait to get to know all of you!

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I would like to say welcome and congratulations to all that are new. 

See you folks around.

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Robert! great to have you with us!

Altariel

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All!

Altariel

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I just realized that I've been wandering in and out of here....and amking posts and I haven't introduced myself. 

I've been actively practicing for more than 10 years now. My trad has Celtic roots but is pretty eclectic. I specialize in healing methods, and love teaching.  My husband and I hosted a circle in Central Ca. for about 6 years....it was wonderful.

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I posted a couple of things, and then I realized that I still need to introduce myself.

I've been an ecclectic pagan solitary practitioner for about 11-12 years now. Wow, has it been that long! How the years fly...

Anyway...I am totally in the broom closet with some people - my parents, most of my family, and some colleagues - and totally out of the broom closet with other people - my children, most of my friends and other colleagues.

I've been happily divorced since 2001. I have two children - a son age 13, and a daughter age 10. We also have 2 cats, 4 rats, 1 guinea pig, 1 dog, 3 fish, and several houseplants. I am also a big Nature person and love anything to do with Mother Earth.

Let's see...what else...

I like to read and write, and I'm a big movie buff, but I don't like TV that much. I like to study anthropology, history, natural sciences, spirituality, the occult, herbalism, holisitc health care, and nature. I like to take walks and go hiking, and/or just sit outdoors and enjoy the nature.

Thanks to whoever started this group at Care2. I'm looking forward to meeting new friends, sharing ideas, and learning more.

Brightest Blessings!

TML

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I am a solitary witch, and very much inside the broom closet. 

Unfortunately, my job (teacher) does not permit me to be too open.  I thought a group of like-minded people would be just the thing for me!  Thank you all for being here!

PS: any good suggestions on how to wear a pentacle without anyone else know you are wearing one?  I feel naked without having mine on all day.  I used to wear it openly until a student screamed at the top of her lungs: "She worships the DEVIL!!!", to which I calmly replied that I most certainly did not, that what I was wearing was a symbol of the earth and of joy and that I didn't even THINK about the devil, much less worship him... but I don't want the scenes or the explainations....

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Aloha from the hawaiian isles,

I am a solitary student of wicca and huna, I am drawn toward celtic, hawaiian studies, I'm also a cat person, though I love all animals. Been studying for almost a year.  The Goddess and God know what we need, and when we need it.  Sometimes in unusual ways.  I am married to a part inuit eskimo from alaska.  We understand each other and we support each other spiritually.  My oldest daughter is a wiccan, too. 

Again mahalo for letting me be a part of this family,  Blessed Be!

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Hello I am Sam, I am very shy, and I am  S.P. wiccan, with special 'gifts'.

Just wanted to meet new people and read info.

That  is all I can say now...

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Hello everyone, I just found this group and was thrilled!  I'm a pagan, 10 years now and a practicing witch.  I started as a Wiccan, but realized that my true path was as a pagan Goddess devotee.  I'm particularly devoted to Hestia, goddess of hearth and home.  I'm looking forward to getting to know you all.

Nita a. 

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Tahani!!! We're happy to have you.

Altariel

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Hi & Welcome to the group Rain & Irene....
Hope you enjoy your time with us!

Be Enchanted~ Wysperia

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Merry Meet!

I'm new to this group but not to the Craft... I've been an eclectic witch for about 7 years now... I have one toe out of the broom closet, but it's heading towards a whole foot!!! Everyone must start somewhere...

*Blessed Be*

Rain

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Merry Meet~
I'm Wysperia- CelticPagan with wiccan influences, and very intuitive to the Fae and Nature. I've always been in tune with the Fae since I was a child. I'm still new to my Path and embrace all that I'm learning. I've been exposed to many Christian faiths: Catholic, Baptist, Wesleyan, Methodist, and Lutheran, but never felt "fulfilled or complete". I had a curiousity towards Paganism, but neglected to research it  because it was considered too taboo. I didn't want to be shunned, ridiculed, or bashed. Well now that I'm older and wiser (*winks*), I can freely choose for ME! Yes, I'm in the broom closet, and I'm not ashamed of that either. I'm proud to claim that I AM PAGAN. However... it's my choice and I don't feel the need to justify it. It's private and intimate for me. Being in the broom-closet allows me to be free & open when I mediate or perform candle magik or frolic with the Faes. I don't have an "altar", but I do have my dedication of faes, herbs, candles, and incense. Having my "quiet times" allows me to focus on "wyspers" of the Fae and Nature. To focus on the positive energy and NOT encounter any negativity due to MY choice. Earth-loving and I hug trees too! I'm very content with my path. I've also noted that Pagans/Wiccans are the most open-minded and open-hearted people I've ever met. How can anyone NOT embrace that?
I am eager to learn green/kitchen witchery. I love candles, incense and herbs. I look forward to getting to know ya'll and learning as well. Thanks for having me here!
Be Enchanted~ Wysperia

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Just thought I'd post a welcome and say "Hi".

Blessings,

Irene AKA MystikalWolf.

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Greetings, just join. Stumbled on this site via ediets and our forum. Some members are part of other groups here. I consider my self pagan even though I was raised strict Roman Catholic. I never understood catholism and always read alot about Native American and Naturals and I get a great inner peace when I read or learn more about beliefs. I am glad to be a part.

Blessings

Ki

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Merry Meet

I just joined this group and I only started on my year of study recently. Just looking to make some new friends. Feel free to send me friend requests.

Merry Parting

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  Marlene D. It's great to have you with us, and we're so glad you found us too!

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  Rev T! Care if I add you to my yahoo Messenger??

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We're glad that you joined us!

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all who have joined in the last 6 to 7 mos I Missed.

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Hello everyone, I am new to this group. I discovered it tonight and thought I would fit in nicely. I am Wiccan and have been practicing the craft for about 14 years. I live in a small town and have not chosen to come out of the broom closet (yet). I practice within a small coven.  I am interested in sharing ideas for ritual work and spell craft. I would love to find a community of like minded persons. I am new to forums so I will probably take time to find my way around.

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Drawing a blank here....

So I guess starting with HI might be the best place to start!!!!

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Merry Meet Everyone,

I'm new to care2 and new to the group.  I've been practicing my craft for quite a few years now.  I'm highly eclectic in my approach so love learning new things.  I'm really looking forward to getting to know you.

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Hi, mini wiccan here. When I joined care2, I never thought I would be enchancing my wiccan roots.

natalie

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Hello everyone new and not so new (didn't want to say old, didn't sound right)

Been a member for awhile now, haven't posted yet, so I figured I might as well say how do you do, while everyone else is as well.

I am Pagan, I consider myself ecclectic with Pictish tendencies (hehe).  I am not Wiccan, but was raised Wiccan.  My children are being raised in a general Pagan way of life, but are still too young to understand.  My husbands laughs when I say to our 3 year old "look at the moon, isn't she beautiful" (I was raised Wiccan so I still look at the moon as feminine), and our 3 year old answers with "she can't be beautiful, she doesn't have a face".  I know he is still young, but we're working on it.

I moved to northern Vermont last year, it is as bad as living in the bible belt compared to Connecticut.  In CT, no need to be in the broom closet what-so-ever.  Up here, forget about it!  Into the closet I go, for the first time in my life.  Very odd!!!! 

Mels has to agree with me on that one.  She knows what it's like up here. 

Also I have a step-mother-in-law, that is extremely Christian, which I have NO PROBLEM with, but she keeps telling me I need to be saved. 

The problem I do have is that she seems to think it is her duty to educate my children about religion.  Now I am not a person that wants my children to grow up with the knowledge of only one path, but I do have a problem with her telling my children that what mommy tells them is wrong.  Anyone agree with me?  Or does anyone have a suggestion? 

 I have asked her to leave the spiritual guidence of my children up to me, I told her it was fine to read stories about Noah, or Moses or whatever she wants.  That is ok with me, but I asked her not to belittle my beliefs, she thinks I am over reacting.   Opinions are greatly appreciated!

Love and Light,

Heather

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hi im new to the group well im just beginning to learn about paganism and ive got parents who dont really agree with it so im hoping i can find some info here

Nikki

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Blessings to all as I make this introduction.  I am a solitary witch (32 years old and mother to two cats/one dog) who focuses strictly on Goddess-worship (obviously with the understanding that God is equally important).  I have been guided by Goddess who has introduced herself as Amma and She teaches me through my inner voice and heart how to live and how to be consciously aware of my errors in judgment and action.

I hope to find refuge and encourage in the fellowship of pagans who strive to find inner peace and true happiness too.  Blessings Be!

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Merry Meet all -

I am a newish member of the group - a 19 year old college student (Acting Major) who has been practicing paganism for about six years. I call myself an Animist - or an Animistic Witch. (Sort of generic brand pagan ;o) Yesterday I posted a query - a new thread I called, "Ponderings," just looking for some feedback from others on some history/origins type questions. I'd love it if anyone had a chance to glance it over and offer thoughts.

Love and Light

Thyme

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Tonya & Veronica!

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Blessings all!

Thought I would introduce myself to this cool list...My name is Veronica  AKA Tigara.  Been a pagan since early teens.  Love books,  and sharing the information in them.  I am not in the broom closet,  but I dont scream my path either.  I have studied many different mataphysical paths and the occult in general,  starting with numerolgy and lately teaching my children/ introducing them to my path.  Would love to get the chance to share what limited know how I have with you,  and listen to your stories as well.

Sharing is fun

Veronica

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All New Members!!

Altariel

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Hi All,

I just found your wonderful site and joined. I hope to me many friends. I am wiccan (solitary) and have been for about 4 years. I love the freedom of this religion, it brings me much comfort and joy. Email me if you'd like to talk. Blessed Be

Michele

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I just want to say Thanks for having this site.  Still looking around but looks really good. I live outside Chicago. I mostly stay to myself and family.  Can you be in and out of the closet at the same time?  If so that is me. Trying to put a name onto what I am is hard to say the least. I read books that I find, tarot, herbs, and I try to learn from nature that is around me.

 Again thanks and Many Blessings,

  Diana

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Hello all

I just wanted to introduce myself ;

My name is Freja Linea Valentine, I live in Denmark and I'm 17 years old.

I've been reading about wicca and paganism since I was about 12 years old. Haven't tried any spells yet though, but I hope that when the time comes, you guys will be there for me to help out if I need it . (:

If you want to know more, you can always look at my profile. And dont be shy to write me (:

Blessings

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I'm pagan and practice solitary. I live in the south on a small farm with my wolf dogs and horses. All my children are grown and I work full time to keep the hungrey mouths fed. I do miss having someone to practice with but having this group and the others help. I learn a lot for you.

Be Blessed

Layde

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All New Members!!

Altariel

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Merry Meet everyone..!

I'm Guinevere Skye...I'm from India..My cousin introduced me to wicca when I was eleven and I've been reading a lot about it ever since...but I still don't know that much and I cant practice it either cause my parents will pretty much kill me..! I'm doing a few courses at witchschool.com, too..

I have a dog named Lady(after 'Lady and the Tramp'!)..she's eight years old now, getting very fat..she's a mix between a springer and a cocker spaniel..and I have five cats...all regular tabbys... Spooky, her son, Salem, who's a year old, and three adorable little babies, Billy, Kaia and Raven, who are three months old now..

Just wanted to introduce myself!

Wishes, Dreams and Faerie Dust,

Guinevere Skye

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hello All

i'm a Pagan who practices witchcraft....i have not felt the need yet to really define my path....i figure when the time is right the divine will send me that message

i love working with candles, incense, herbs, tarot cards, working with energy and just plain ole learning about spirtuality

i believe that we are the caregivers of the Earth and that it is in our job description to protect our Mother

its good to meet all of you

Bright Blessings to You and Yours...

wendy wendy

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cunning meet all,

new to forum, i live in the uk and follow a green/hedge witch pagan belief system. i keep dogs cats and chickens plus various other animlas and am into crafts etc.

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ALL Newcomers!

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Wanting to say hello and compliment you on what a great forum this is.

I was raised by a witch, my mother. Her 2 sisters and their mother were witches. I never really got into this to much until the last 3 or 4 months. I was into Voodoo. I'm now learn much about the similarities and differences. As well as the different religious views associated with each.

Thank you for having me here and for the wonderful teachings.

BB

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Merry Meet Everyone!  I'm new to this site and thought I should say hello, introduce myself.  My name is Laura and I'm originally from New Jersey and about 2 1/2 yrs ago moved to Chicagoland with my husband.  I'm homesick but being a trooper and making the best of it.    I have 2 cats (Isabella - Maine Coon, Chloe - short haired grey mean little mutt of a cat but sooo cute).  I've been practicing Paganism since 2002, but still feel like a newbie.  I'd love to become part of a group on-line or in person, but not a coven.  I guess I'm still in the broom closet just because I've moved to a new area and am not sure how my "information" would be received.  Hopefully that little drawback will change in time.  I'm interested in the healing arts, homeopathy, organic living, environmental issues and lifestyle, herbalism, pottery, photgraphy, poetry, crafts, spirituality, family, friends, good music books and movies, and much more....I still feel I need guidance in many aspects of Paganism and have much to learn about my other hobbies as well.  I feel it's good to not say you "know everything there is to know about a subject"...I feel that limits you and your growth.  I feel we are all growing and evolving and that we are constant students of LIFE.  Now that I've rambled on incessently...I ask that you don't hold it against me too much, I'm just so excited! LOL!  I look forward to chatting with everyone and getting to meet all of you.  Brightest Blessings to you.

Peace & Light,  Laura

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I just got here.. Thought I'd check this place out. It looks like a really great group. I'm far from being in the closet, but if that's where we're meeting.. I won't mind.

I'm originally from Massachusetts. I move to Houston 2 1/2 years ago. I bought a house in Katy just 5 mos ago. I just love Texas. I shoulda moved here long ago.!!

I have 3 cats, Spookie (black DSH s), Tanner (classic red Tabby n), and Royal (black Oriental n) I love them all.. Tanner and Roy are 2 weeks apart in age. Spookie will be 2 yrs old in May.

It's great being here.

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Merry meet group,

 My name is Theresa (wickedladyoh) I live in Ohio.

I have been reading and learning for about 1 yr. Now. However, there is so much more I need to learn and understand.

I have joined so many groups to learn but they all turn out to be just a chat place.

I need some one to mentor me and teach me the ways (Pagan, Wicca, Spells and Such)

I have never tried to perform a spell or have never attended a ritual

I am a very shy, to myself person I love darkness, and I hate heat.

My favorite Godess is ISIS.

I feel that my animal totem is cats but I love birds and the Raven.

The thing I want to learn the most is how to find my inner self.

This seems to an open and true group and I do look forward to getting to meet you all and learning all I can from you.

Blessings to all.

Merry part and Blessed Be, wickedladyoh

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Hello everyone I have just joined the group I felt so happy when I found that there was a wiccan/pagan group.

I've wiccan all my life by the way I'm 20 , I don't remember when I started I just remeber following pagan traditions since I was about 2, I guess my father taught me he died when I was 10.

Well I'm from Mexico and that's it.

I hope to meet new people here 

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Hi I'm Sheila, I'm 45, with 3 kids, & 2 grandkids. I live in Texas, in a small town called Seven Points. My oldies daughter & I have been studying Wicca for about a year now. We been using books to learn what we know, & we don't know anyone that is in wicca. So I'm so happly to find others to talk & learn from. Thank you for having me. Hope to get to know all of you.

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About 3 years ago I have started to show interest in Wicca.  Some of my friends know that I have been researching and starting to practice, but my family would kill me if they knew. 

Anyway, I am wondering if any of you could give me some advice.

Hope to hear from you soon.

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  &     ALL NEW MEMBERS!!!  

Cosmic Rhino   ]:<)

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To all those who've joined in the last month.

Moonie, always remember not every witch is Wiccan, and not every Wiccan is a Witch.

I myself am a Pagan who is a Witch, but am not Wiccan.

Altariel

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Hey everyone!  My name is Creek and I am new to the group as well but I cannot wait to get to know everyone!  I am an ecclectic Witch and I live in Orange County Ny.  I am just now starting to meet Witches in my area and so far I love them all dearly!  I take a class once a week on Wicca and Witchcraft and I love it dearly as well.  I first learned about Wicca when I was 12 or 13 and studied little by little on my own until now.  I am currently and FINALLY learning from other witches and I have an AMAZING mentor!  I hope to double my knowledge and get back to the community of Wicca  really soon!

BB

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Hello New Friends!

I am new to the group, and just starting out walking the wiccan path. I look forward to learning a lot here, and meeting good people.

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I am new to this group & wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. I am 26 & Married. We have 2 cats that are our babies. No human babies yet. We live in the Catskill Mnts. of NY in the USA. I am an Eclectic Witch that leans very heavily on Kitchen Witchery. I love to grow my own herb garden & harvest for use all year. Other than Wortcunning (herbalism) I also study extensivley, Past lives, spirit comunication, "paranormal" (I really don't like that word it is VERY MUCH normal) ivestigations, dream interpertations, & the divination forms of Tarot & scrying the MOST.  I will use other forms  though as I feel the need arise. I am the HPS of The Coven of the Blue Moon. I teach a class on Wicca & Witccraft once a week.I also, am the organizer of the Sullivan & Orange County Area Witches Meet -up which is an informal group that is open to Witches from ANY path that meets once a month & chit chats with other witches, as sometimes it is hard to find most of us around here because most Witches keep in the broom closet or one foot out.LOLOLOL I am a homemaker but as you can see I do keep very very busy. I also enjoy making all natural bath & beauty products, & candles & "witchy" Crafts. & I also run an msn group on Witchcraft. That has vrious topics & happenings going on.

I always dislike thse get to know me things, I'm always worried I'm gonna come on to strong, or that I do nothing! LOL So ANYWAY...

I can't wait to get to know all of you better! Abviously there is alot of wonderful knowledge just waiting for me to absorb & I can't wait! Also If I can EVER help with ANYTHING, please just let me know. Thanks again for having me, I really am excited to be here!

BB,

Marina

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hey everyone...i am completely new to this site and i am very interested in learning much more about wiccan...see i have very conservative parents and they block anything they think is occult or relates to the devil even though wiccan is not evil at all my mom does not believe me...o well...i would love for someone to sort of be my mentor and i would love to hear from anyone that is interested in taking me "under their wing" and help me out with this..thank you very much...much love

lindsey

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hey everyone...i am completely new to this site and i am very interested in learning much more about wiccan...see i have very conservative parents and they block anything they think is occult or relates to the devil even though wiccan is not evil at all my mom does not believe me...o well...i would love for someone to sort of be my mentor and i would love to hear from anyone that is interested in taking me "under their wing" and help me out with this..thank you very much...much love

lindsey

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Wow, I was just reading all the people who I thought "just" joined and was thinking Man, I joined at a good time when everyone else is, hehehe, I was way back in Septemeber when I noticed the date  

Anyways.. My name is Cassie, I'm 20 and live in Virginia.  I've been Wiccan for 6 years but am still wanting and needing to learn so much more!

Some people know some people don't, I don't run around on a broom telling everyone frantically, but I don't mind telling if they're asking.

I'm a very open person and if some one say "can I ask you a question?"  I tell them only if they want an honest answer.

I look forward to learning all I can here.  And it looks like I should.

Blessed Be,

Cassie / Moonfariey

P.S.  I just thoght that this was very intersting

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MM....

Just wanted to say "hello" and what a great group

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  Fallen Angel,  Aradia,  Magick  &  Shawna!! 

. . . It's nice to have you all here!! 

Cosmic Rhino  ] :< )

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I am sorry if my little cards I have sent out to my group on network messaging may be a bother to you.. I know you are very busy I just wanted to brighten your day.. but some dont like it so I will stop.

Again I am Sorry

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My name is Shawna and I am new to the group. I would like to welcome other new members as well. I am feeling so blessed lately with finding this C2C site, groups, causes and most of all friends filled with so much love *hearsmile* Brightest Blessings Always

Shawna

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Merry Meet Everyone!

   Just starting in this whole thing and found this group - which sounds like it will really fit my interests - so I'm gonna do some digging around in the posts and familiarize myself with the place!!

  I am very excited about getting to know everyone and sharing knowledge, experience, enthusiasms and more!

Blessed Be - Zen

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Greetings,

I'm new to the group and new to the care2 site as well...just thought I would post a

This seems like a great group!

Peace,

MagickGypsy

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Joan

LOL Cosmic, I think your brain rolled under the table.

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I would like to welcome all our new members!!!!!!!!

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Thank you sooooooooooooooooo much sisters.

I have so much to learn and i am a willing student. i have the thirst for knowledge. would someone please help me in knowing more about becomin a witch

much love

fallen angel

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Welcome  &  Hello,  Joan!!!  

. . . And Altariel . . . Yeah, I crack myself up too sometimes ~ unfortunately, when I do, my brains tend to fall out!!    

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Merry Meet to all I am very excited to be here in this group i love to interact with other pagans

blessed be to all          l

don't forget to hug a tree today! and here is

(((((((((hugs for all here))))))))

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ROFL Cosmic, you crack me up.

everyone!

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Oh what a Deadhead I am today ~ of course you've been here,  RoseFlame ~ you were just welcoming the New Members, as well!! 

. . . I'm going to get my brain scrubbed out now, so I can think again!!    

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     I just wanted to send out a  special  Welcome  to you ~ if this is the same  RoseFlame,  you are  a long-time & very dear Friend here on Care2!!

. . . I could have sworn you were already here! 

. . . Anyway,it's  very  nice to have you here, as well!! 

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   &      Sue,  Kathy,  Tina,  Robyn,  Dawn  &  Vivian!!!

It's  very  nice to have you all here!!! 

Kathy  &  Tina, I think I've already welcomed you guys someplace earlier, but I didn't see it here, so I thought I'd go ahead and do it again . . . BTW, it's very nice to have you as my new Friends, as well!!  

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Hi everyone!  My name is Vivian and I am a witch!  Whew!  There I said it!    I have been a devoted student of the Wiccan way for 20 years now.  There is always so much more to learn and I find you learn a lot from your fellow students!  I hope to meet many new and interesting folks here!

Bright Blessings!

Viv

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Sweety!

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 Just wanted to introduce myself!  It's a pleasure to see so many familiar faces now that iv'e been bouncing around the boards a bit. Iv'e been a wiccan for just over twenty years--I just did the math(shudder) LOL

Looking forward to exchanging ideas (and laughs too, given the opportunity). Both my best friend and I have been told we cackle, and it is nothing for someone to poke their head around the corner of my house and say "I heard you two cackling from the road and thought I'd day hi." On a clear winters night, with the leaves gone, I am convinced the whole west side of the mountain can here us LOL

Anyway, I beleive one of the ways we handle curiosity and questions just by being ourselves. We are walking representations of our beliefs.

BB, Tina

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Merry Meet!  I'm new to the group and just wanted to introduce myself.  My name is Kathy, I live in Ashland, Ohio and have been interested in Wicca since attending a Wiccan wedding three years ago.  I've done a lot of reading on the subject and want to be more active in practicing now that I have time to devote to it.  I recognize some of your names from other, related groups I've joined.  I'm looking forward to sharing with all of you in the vary near future.  Blessed be.

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Since my name does pop up on the boards here and there, I figure I might as well say hi so...HI!

I've been on and off the path for over 16 years.  Decided about five years ago to give up pretenses and just be my happy little witchy self. (That happened in stages--figuring out how one set of beliefs worked with another until I was completely open.)  I've definitely seen the biases and dealt with fears and ignorance but I've also been encouraged by the number of people who seem to just be curious.   Asking questions is always the first step to learning so I just encourage them all I can.

I've enjoyed what I've seen on the boards so far and look forward to what lies ahead.

Blessed be,

Sue

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Hi & Welcome,  Anjee  &  Debbie!!!  

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I know what you mean.I don't know or have heard anything of this.Fictional is the only thing of this but i went to a site to meet other wiccans and pagans in person and there was listed a group meeting for they really call themselves vampires and i was a little shocked because fictional literature about vampires i find repulsive.

I know people can be intrusive and sometimes leave you feeling exhausted or hurt but I'm a learning pagan and i have not come across anything that i have read.I know spiritual abuse can have devasting effects because i have experienced that in my life.I don't like to descibe  it as spiritual abuse as it is not a spiritual act but done by people using that in a false way.Atariel if you could let me know i do appreciate if it is taken seriously or a joke.

Blessings and love,

debbie

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Thank you. My house is spotless everything has its own place and i guess u could say that i am a neat freak. I just want everything in its own place . They get plenty to eat  and the kids actually are very smart in school I have honor roll students.

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Debbie, can you elaborate??? Do you mean vampire like the fictional Character Dracula, or do you mean something like Psychic Vampires who feed off of your emotions???

I need you to be more specific hun before I can answer.

BTW Anjee & Debbie

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Anjee, no one can take your children based on your religious beliefs. Of course if you are turned in CFC has the responsibility to come to your home to make sure your kids are clean, well fed, properly schooled, live in a clean environment, and are neither neglected or abused. Paganism is an umbrella name for earth based religions. Wicca is an earth based religion.

Though to answer your question, yes, Wicca is a recognized religion. President Clinton insured our rights to practice Paganism, and no, children cannot be removed from home based on the religion of the parent.

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I have chosen this to be my lifelong path.I have a lot to learn.In my learning i have not come across vampires? There is a group meetup in my area.I am  not going or judging but what is this vampire?I would appreciate any real information you can give me?

Blessings,

debbie

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I have been reading books on Wicca, in the past few months I was raised babtist but for some reason I have been drawn to the books. I really dont have any friends to talk to about this because they all laugh at me and call me nuts. Some have gone as far to say that if they know that i start practicing witchcraft they will call the state on me so my kids will be taken away. Am i not right that paganism or wiccan is also a relegion, and that we have the right to practice or beleive in which relegion that we want to.  If not someone please set me straight. I have found what i read very intersting and need some help here.

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Cosmic! and a belated

Great to see you hun.

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  All!!!

I've been a Member for a while . . . But I also belong to  a lot  of other groups, so I can only make sporadic appearances at any one place . . .

But it's nice to meet everyone  ~ Hello Emmeline, Lisa, Charity, Kate, Sharon, Shannon, Lily, Charlie, Reba  &  Angelique!!! . . .

. . . and see some familiar faces, as well ~ Hi Red, Mels, Shawnya!!! 

. . . And  to our wonderful Hostess,  Altariel!!!

. . . I've studied Wicca/Witchcraft for years now, but I'm just beginning to do some practicing . . . I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone better and learning a lot & hopefully contributing whatever knowledge I currently have! 

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Please don't think I'm ignorant- but what is a WAHM??

Bright Blessings!

~Shawnya

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Emmeline!

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^{Charity & Lisa!}

(Charity, I only deleted the double of your post hun.)

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Good Evening,All!

     My name is Lisa...I'm not too new to the Craft, but I would like to connect with some real people and learn as much as I can......My email address is: LadyMoon2629@aol.com   If anyone would like to get to know me,just drop me a line!!!

                                                                                                               "BLESSED BE"

                                                                                                                       "LISA"

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Merry Meet All,

 Very glade to join this group. I am looking forward to meeting and chatting with new people.

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^Everyone!

^{To those new to the path, Welcome Home! Feel free to ask questions, everyone here will do what they can to help find you an answer.}

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...just joined the group, hope to continue along the path and meet interesting people along the journey.

Blessed be.

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Hi Guys,

I am new here to and desperate to learn more about the wiccan way any help would be most appreciated as I live in Spain books and stuff are hard to get hold of please please help me to understand more about this as i am convinced it's my path

Love and Hugs

Sharon

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^{Charlie, how wonderful to have you here hun.}

^{We all can learn alot more. I don't think we ever stop learning.}

^{(((HUG)) & Bright Blessings}

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Hello everyone, this sounds like a great group. Altariel, you know I need all the help I can get. Happy to be here. I'm just yearning for learning.

Light Peace Love, Charlie

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Hi!  just joined.  This sounds like a great group and I'm looking forward to being here.

~Reba~

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