Rosewicket Wicca Coven

Have learned quite a bit more than I knew when my daughter first told me she wanted to attend a Wicca meeting. Since she wasn't living at home at the time I appreciated the fact that she was brave enough to mention it even though she received the cautious warning she expected.

Due to the negative conotations and wide definitions of witch, I don't understand why a Wicca would refer to themselves as a witch. Healer, cosmic protector or the likes makes more sense to me, but to each his/her own. As long as those who claim to be Wicca stick to the requirement to "do no harm to anyone" then we will get along fine.

For those who fear telling parents or friends or have done so already and received negative reactions, I say, practice the Wicca code and let your light shine. I believe it would be more beneficial to get grounded in your beliefs before revealing your Wicca roots because you will have a firmer stand. You may even change your mind about going that path and look for another--why borrow trouble before you have decided for yourself that is what you really want. Also, if you practice doing good and keep your tongue in check, ever vigilant about not saying anything negative to another classmate or family member, and sooner or later they will see your temperament become mellow and  you are more accepting of others faults as you recognize and take responsibility for your own, your parents will want to know what changed you for the better. Can you imagine their shock and dismay when you tell them it is your work as a Wicca?