There is more to Wicca than just learning the basics and applying it to college. Wicca is about life. You live Wicca every day. It is a living religion. The following essays are about Wicca and its everyday uses, how to incorporate it into your life, and other various thoughts on Wicca as a useful, personal religion.

Where to Begin - So you've just heard about this cool religion and are wondering where to sign up. But without a church or temple on every street corner, where do you start learning about it?

Dedication - You've been studying for a while, and now you're interested in making a formal declaration of dedication. Here's some informaiton to help you.

Initiation - Does it really take a Witch to make a Witch? This article is about initiation, whether it be done by a group or in a solitary's setting.

The Magickal Name - When you go on-line you may notice that Pagans use magickal-sounding names. Truth is, some use their magickal names on-line while others don't. But only you can really find your name...here's some help in that area.

Your Book of Shadows - How to start it? What goes in it? Where to find information? These are common questions regarding your Book of Shadows...and this article is full of common answers.

Finding Pagan Teachers - Be wary of looking for teachers to help you on your path, but keep your eyes peeled...we are all teachers and students in our own ways.

Everyday Magick - Magick doesn't have to be full of inexplicable hocus-pocus in order to work. Those mundane activities you do every day are magickal in their own right!

Covens, Circles, and Solitaries - The pros and cons of each method of practicing...no one way is better or worse. Some food for thought on the subject, plus how to go about working with each method.

Differences: Wicca, Witchcraft, Paganism - This is a common question because everyone has different answers. These are my definitions and explanations on how the words differ...and also explain the how and why the words are used on this site.

Talking to Others of Unlike Mind - You'll probably run into people from time to time who don't share your beliefs. Here are some ideas on how to deal with them in a respectful manner, even if they don't do the same.

So You Want to be a Priest/ess? - It sounds like a cool job to lead a mysterious Pagan group...but there's the reality behind the dream that you should know about before assuming the title.

Mistakes and How to Avoid Them - I wish someone had told me as a newbie about various common mistakes newbies make so I could have grown out of that stage sooner. Here's my take on it now...

Pagan Downloads - If you have your own computer or share with someone who doesn't mind Pagan programs, these are a few downloads that you may find useful to your practice. I wouldn't post them if I haven't used them myself!

Bird's Eye View - Other sundry essays and articles that deal with being Wiccan.