Ok Ashe, thanks for your input there, we'll look into it further. 

Hello, I noticed two authors who have been recommended that gave me pause.  You might want to do a little research on Edain McCoy before you buy (or believe) any of her books due to execrable facts and laughable history, and Sean Belachta - he has a very questionable reputation in the Craft community.  I urge you to Google these authors and make up your mind.

However, I'd like to add a book I haven't seen listed here - The Elements of Ritual by Deborah Lipp.  A very fine book for those who lean toward Trad Wicca. 

Good to know.

I had mine and the kid's aura photos taken a few years ago.  They are quite fascinating.  I can see them in those photos easily, but in regular pictures it is hit or miss.  Sometimes the picture captures the aura, sometimes it doesn't.

I can sense things around me. The person that mentored me, had me practice by putting energy on an object and place it in the room while I had my eyes closed. I then had to find the object. I felt stronger energy and got the object right on the first try. We tried it with several objects and I was successful every time. I can feel changes in the area sometimes.....I'm out of practice a little, but I still have the ability.

I am curious, Khara, can you see auras through a photo?? I've never had it done, but I always have wanted it done....that and palm reading. LOL

I've always wanted to have those readings done to. The opportunity has never presented itself
tho.

Welcome to TCC, Arwena.  Enjoy your journey.

Welcome to TCC Arwena. Now we have an Arwen and an Arwena. Enjoy your time here Arwena.

Greetings and merry meet. I'm Arwena. I'm 23 and have been studying witchcraft and wicca as a religion for about three years now. I started my year and a day on this past new year. I used to identify myself as gardnerian but upon further research I don't exactly fall into that specific qualification. I practice in herbalism and tarot and like to use a lot of candle magic. I am a solitary witch along with my life partner who shares some of my traditions and also has some of his own.
the Godess and my devotion are the most important aspects of wicca to me. I am very meticulous about folowing the right path for myself and I am a strong believer that wicca should not be dabbled in unless one is serious and devoted. I get uncomfortable when some people use witchcraft as a fad or style or just think it's "cool".

I need other true wiccans to talk with because I sometimes find myself in fear of the "unknown". I have fears and anxieties that I need to take faith in my godess to ease, but still have trouble quelling. If there is anyone with more experiences that I can lean on it would be so appreciated. I am open to talk with anyone and can't wait to get to know you all!

Welcome Ashe. You can make a thread of your own for your intro, instead of using Shazams.
You should know that since you have been here before. But I suppose it's no big deal.
Enjoy the board.

Greetings.  I've returned after a short hiatus and hope to be active on the threads again.  I'm a Wiccan student and have practiced the Craft for about 15 years.  You may have known me as Serafina but I've gone back to the Craft name that seems most a part of me and many know me by.  BB and glad to be back!