| Whatever path you choose in witchcraft will be | | | | other person to bring it up. Avoid bringing it up |
| padded with challenges (like in everything). One of | | | | yourself.o Know what that persons beliefs are first. |
| these challenges may happen early on - people are | | | | Have a good understanding of their beliefs before |
| going to ask questions about your beliefs, and it's | | | | you talk about yours.o Once you know what the |
| important to know how to "put it" without turning | | | | other persons beliefs are, find a common ground |
| them off... | | | | between yours and theirs - focus on the similarities. |
| You may feel uneasy about other people discovering | | | | (Example: Christians believe in helping others, and do |
| your beliefs, no matter which path you follow in | | | | those following the Wiccan way - etc.)o It is best to |
| Witchcraft. | | | | prepare for this discussion beforehand by making a |
| As a wicca beginner, follow this short guide to help | | | | list of the people in your life that you may talk about |
| people understand. | | | | this with. Along with their names, write out what |
| You may even have people close to you that you | | | | their beliefs are as best you can, and write down the |
| already know would not accept your beliefs. | | | | things you will say in your discussion with them.o |
| The first thing you need to understand is that there | | | | Never try to change anybody's view. You can't do it, |
| is nothing that says you even have to come out with | | | | especially if they are older. You are just looking for |
| your beliefs. You don't have to tell anyone if you | | | | them to accept you for who you are. |
| don't want. It is easy to keep it a secret. | | | | Note: I haven't included any specific things that you |
| There are many people with different beliefs that | | | | should say, word for word because it is important to |
| never tell anyone what those beliefs truly are. | | | | actually hear me say them, so that you can practice |
| Your beliefs are very personal, and they are not for | | | | how you would say them. I provide a detailed video |
| anyone else's ears if you don't want them to be. | | | | demonstration of exactly what (and how) to tell |
| But, if you feel as though you want to tell the world | | | | intolerant people in my Witchcraft Home Academy. It |
| that you are a Witch (or if somebody does some | | | | is my job to make sure you can gain acceptance of |
| snooping, and finds out and confronts you), here are | | | | your views, and reduce the risk of people looking |
| some guidelines to follow:o It is best to wait for the | | | | down on you. |