Ask A Witch: Wondering in Boston, MA
Dear Alexandra,
First of all, to be honest, I never thought I would be writing one of these questions that I've seen in newspaper articles and magazines, but I guess now I can't deny what my soul is telling me to do. I really want to know! I know there are so many different forms of Wicca, but is Wicca always so happy and naturalistic? I mean I'm Gothic, and I have been following Wicca for quite some time now. But I feel as if when I tell people of my religion and then they look at me,
I am giving my fellow witches a bad name. Because of people's unfortunate misconceptions, Gothic people are either Wiccan or Satanist. But I am sort of a dark and gloomy person but Wicca definitely looks like the path I want to follow. I have read of some Dark Wiccan traditions and so-forth, but I have been labeling things too much. But anyhow, all I'm asking is what your view is; if I should follow one of the dark Wicca tribes or whatever else. Thank You.
Wondering in Boston, MA
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Dear Wondering,
When you choose to label yourself as "Gothic" you also choose the way that others see you. If you approach Wiccans while appearing Gothic, you will get a reaction, just as you will with many people. After all, many people choose to be Gothic just to get a reaction out of people! Many Wiccans may believe that because you are Gothic you are not genuine, so be prepared for this reaction. Of course I am never going to recommend any "dark" magical path, because black magic may cause harm to the practitioner, and I will not recommend anything that will harm you. But I will recommend that you follow your bliss.
Light!
Alexandra
27 Mar 2003
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