Wicca 101 Students Thoughts
Fayth:
I have recently came into Wicca. I joined classes at Skye’s Metaphysical because for one, my mom owns it. I work there but I do not have the knowledge in the field. My mom is a Pagan. She has studied many different religions and practiced many through out my life. I have grown up around witches and people of all different faiths. As a child I was never force to partake in any Religion and never even thought about it. My heritage is made of Romani Gypsy and My fathers side came from England for France in 1066 with the battle of Hasting accompanying the Knights Templar, which the Golden Dawn stems from. Ironically when I first moved to Florida, I attended a metaphsycial church and sat in on some mediation classes, which is where my interest started to grow. A few years later Lady Dragon and Skye decided to start teaching classes here at the shop. I felt like I should attend because I wanted more knowledge, but while learning what first started out to learn more to help mom in the shop, I have now decided to change my way of life and walk the path of Wicca. I thoroughly enjoyed the classes and if I had a complaint it would be it was not long enough, 3 hours just flies by when you are having fun. We’ve been reading Uncle Bucky’s Complete Book of Witchcraft and doing the workbook along with it. I really like this because you cannot cheat. You have to do the reading in order to answer all the questions. And by having the questions you become more aware of the important parts in which we are learning. We learned authors, and their pros and cons, herbs, meditation, energy work, scrying, talked about Reiki, Divination, and much more. Some classes we’ve even partook in Ritual for Sabbat Ostara and Beltaine. With doing so I personally have learned so much. Reading about a ritual and participating in one are two different things, and since I am a hands on type person it was exactly what I needed for better understanding. Everything is very hands on in our class ad for most that the best way of learning. We all have homework every week, which when your doing something you enjoy you LOVE the homework. Once assignment is writing down our negative thoughts, while doing so Lady Dragon has helped us individually with those thoughts. By facing our problems were learning how to accept and deal with them allowing us to focus our energy on more positive aspects of life. I personally have incorporated teaching from this class into my everyday life. For example Affirmations, I need affirmations. I state them several times throughout the day. And you know what? IT WORKS!!! Anyway I could write on forever and minute about what I have learned and how I feel about this class. Wicca 101 With Lady Dragon and Skye doesn’t push you into Wicca or Paganism, what it does is it give you a better understanding and knowledge on the true ways of each Religion ad then allows you yourself to decide what is right for you. I have decided to become Wiccan and it will be a part of me day in and day out. I know it won’t be easy, but it is a challenge and commitment I’m ready to embark on. I am grateful for these classes. I have so much to learn now and I’m glad I was able to have an excellent introduction by two excellent teachers.
Aerowin:
I’ve learned a lot from this class. One major thing I’ve learned has been to look deep inside myself and take a closer look at what’s looking back. I don’t always like what I see or who I am. This is a work in progress. I never realized what a negative person I really am. This class has also opened up my eyes to a lot of things spirituality is one thing. I battled within myself for a while, am I a witch or not> I’ve always felt something inside of me was different but its hard to break away from what I was brought up believing. This was Baptist and that if you didn’t believe in God you would go to Hell. After taking this class my ways of thinking has changed. The question I was battling as been answered. I now feel comfortable saying and speaking what I truly feel about my Religion. I’ve also learned how to block other people’s negativity towards myself, And I really feel better knowing I can deal with certain work and family issues that might arise with out me saying a word to the person and owning their crap. I’ve also enjoyed meeting each and every one of the people in our class. Everybody in the class somehow or someway I have learned from. I’m also taking with me from this class, seven new friends I didn’t have before. I look forward to continuing my studies and learning more and becoming closer to the Gods. I consider myself very fortunate to have had this opportunity to learn and be able to be of service to the Gods. Thank you.
Joa:
On the down side: I felt homework was sometimes unclear, writing rituals without examples was overwhelming and the first section of the questions should be dropped for future classes or forgotten completely.
*** Discussed in class after reading this constructive criticism… I explained, when you go through a chapter and it talks of writing rituals and then your next assignment is to write part of a ritual, there is an example to follow. But more importantly, to work as a solitary practioner, it is important for one to know how to research and construct a ritual they can do on their own. (Totally understood from that viewpoint, as to why the homework the way it is done is necessary.) As far as the questions at the end of the chapter also spoke with students… Some of those questions without any prior experience, you will not be bale to answer. But as you get your feet wet and keep reviewing the book, you will by a year’s time be able to do most all exercises on those questions. In conclusion it is a great way to get yourself familiar with the work you will have ahead of yourself on a solitary basesJ. Lady Dragon***
On the upside, it was great. I learned so much in so short of a period of time I felt sorry for all the time we took from Lady Dragon. She has opened up more doors in my mind than I knew I had. I have accumulated piles of papers, on different subjects. And all the piles are all over my desks and I just can’t stop now. Thanks you so much for being an excellent teacher and caring friend.
Luna:
Throughout the course of this class, I have become who I really am, not afraid of being myself. This is a person that I knew was there, but just lost for a while. Your class has really helped to push me to re-begin my journey with the Gods. In fact, I know that regardless of whatever can happen throughout the length of a lifetime, and the only constraints is nature, and its power.
I actually gave a thanks to them for you tonight, when thinking about the path of my life and the path that it could take I realized again that they just hid within you, until you are ready to accept what they have to say.
And Dragon, you have been the greatest guide through it. Last night, before I fell a sleep I lit a candle on my altar. Flickering almost like a drumbeat, I could not, ignore it. My Goddess Figures face just lit up by the circle of light the candle created, I knew that something great was coming today. A realization and here it is.
For so long I have tricks myself into thinking I knew ho I was, and what I wanted. The amount of confidence I have found within this class (although it is still grounding) has made me realize that I want to be able to take risks. Go figure, the affirmation you had given me.
I want to move forward on this journey. I thought my next step was to get my shit together and move back to Ft Lauderdale. I know one day I will, but there is a reason I am here. I had that realization that I was meant to go through this change so I would be ready.
I truthfully want to see what I would have to offer to your coven or any other coven in the future that I would feel comfortable with.
I was, and still working on being, self-conscious to assume that I wouldn’t be accepted. Now, I don’t feel that petitioning a coven, joining a coven is such a huge commitment. I want to make that commitment…. But am I really?
I know I have so much to learn, but I am more than willing to learn. I crave to learn but I must learn to be ready, and sure. And that’s what its all about learning.
I have been solitary, not officially but dabbling for a while. I do like being solitary, but I want to expand it. I really feel it’s the discipline of practice that I need. Practicing on my own is a familiar comfort zone, but life so easily distracts you from your religion it can truly difficult. I don’t want it to be like that. I really think that by being involved with others, however that may be, would help keep my motivation up, help to keep myself structured and active in my personal beliefs. Which in turn enlightens my life, and feeds my growth.
I am determined and driven. I plan on accomplishing. So many great things, I just don’t want the greatest part of me to fall away. Taking on the true commitment of joining a coven is a positive risk I am willing to take.
I know I have contemplated over and over again on this topic. In fact, I have used a lot of my energy debating this. When I do something, or commit to something, I give it my all. I just don’t want to let anyone down, especially myself or even more so the coven I want to petition. That is something I am still working on within, but the dedication is there.
I think the best way to describe what is going through my mind is I still need the support and push of others. I think I would do well as a solitary, but that is something that will never leave me. I really want to practice, worship and share with others learning, its experiencing.
I just feel if I could plant my feet in a positive ground somewhere I would then really be able to fly.
This has been the most amazing learning experience this class and I feel truly blessed by the Gods to have by this experience.
Blessed be thy feet
That have brought thee in these ways
Blessed be Thy knees
That shalt kneel at the Sacred Altar
Blessed be thy Womb
Without which we would not be
Blessed be thy breasts
Erected in beauty and strength
Blessed be thy lips
That shall utter the Sacred names
Blessed be Dragon, Skye and everyone in the class!
Kairoe:
Before taking the Wicca 101 class I was the same as everyone else, skeptical. I’ve been reading for years and had no real guidance, I wasn’t sure what books were written by fluffy-bunnies or were real in the sense of the religion. After meeting Dragon and getting a piece of what Wiccans live like and what the religion can really mean if studied and taken seriously on a daily bases I have realized that its as real as I allow it to be. After taking the class I got more than I expected coming out, I was going to the class hoping for a little guidance and understanding, I came out with friends, people who think the same as me and don’t judge me for my opinions. I found absolutely nothing wrong with the class, it was awesome and truly an insight on the religion and I will always have that. In all aspects of the class, if you want to know the basics, and have that foundation the Wicca 101 class this is the pick. Besides that you, couldn’t ask for anyone more certified (for the lack of a better word) to instruct you.
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