Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing

OneGrassRoot

(23,421 posts) Mon Sep 2, 2024, 09:27 AM Sep 2

Not sure how to ask this question...

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!

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Not sure how to ask this question... (Original Post) OneGrassRoot Sep 2 OP

Hi OneGrassRoot SheltieLover Sep 2 #1

Awesome book suggestion! OneGrassRoot Sep 2 #2

Go to the Psychics for Harris fund raiser & ask your question! SheltieLover Sep 2 #4

Meditation is an awesome place to start Clouds Passing Sep 2 #3

Great suggestion, Clouds Passing! SheltieLover Sep 2 #5

Thank you! n/t OneGrassRoot Sep 2 #7

Two authors you may want to consider anciano Sep 2 #6

Much appreciated. 🙂 n/t OneGrassRoot Sep 2 #8

Ask in the DU group "Ancient Wisdom and Pagan Spirituality" hvn_nbr_2 Sep 2 #9

Ah, that's the group I was looking for... OneGrassRoot Sep 2 #10

SheltieLover

(59,599 posts)

1. Hi OneGrassRoot

Reply to OneGrassRoot (Original post)

Mon Sep 2, 2024, 09:36 AM

Sep 2

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

(23,421 posts)

2. Awesome book suggestion!

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 2, 2024, 09:44 AM

Sep 2

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

(59,599 posts)

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

Reply to OneGrassRoot (Reply #2)

Mon Sep 2, 2024, 10:26 AM

Sep 2

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

Clouds Passing

(2,267 posts)

3. Meditation is an awesome place to start

Reply to OneGrassRoot (Original post)

Mon Sep 2, 2024, 09:50 AM

Sep 2

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

SheltieLover

(59,599 posts)

5. Great suggestion, Clouds Passing!

Reply to Clouds Passing (Reply #3)

Mon Sep 2, 2024, 10:27 AM

Sep 2

OneGrassRoot

(23,421 posts)

7. Thank you! n/t

Reply to Clouds Passing (Reply #3)

Mon Sep 2, 2024, 11:42 AM

Sep 2

anciano

(1,532 posts)

6. Two authors you may want to consider

Reply to OneGrassRoot (Original post)

Mon Sep 2, 2024, 10:59 AM

Sep 2

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!