Hello. A friend of mine has recently come forward and told me that she is a Wiccan. We've been friends for several years and while I didn't know she was serious about Wicca I did know that she wasn't a Christian. She's always been very accepting of my beliefs and interested in hearing what I think about different issues. She's also been willing to come to church with my family in the past and isn't hostile at all. Anyway, she's started telling me a little about why Wicca is meaningful to her and has said that since she's always been willing to look at other belief systems I should take a look at hers. I said I would read a bit about it online but she asked me if I would be willing to observe (not take part, just watch) either her solitary practise or her group when they meet. She's told me she doesn't do serious spellcasting at this point since she's a novice and that her group meetings are generally not about working magic but about communing with nature. Apparently, they have a bonfire on the beach, read, talk about their experiences and pray. Some members do perform spells but she said it's not a big deal, mostly something like lighting a candle and thinking about areas they'd like help with, burning incense or something simple, not potions or big productions. Her solitary practise is also lighting candles, expressing reverence for the elements and reading. She's told me I wouldn't be expected to do anything, say anything or touch anything and nothing would be done to me or involving me, I would just be observing the way she does when she's come to church and watched us sing, pray and listen to the sermon. I'm interested in learning about it but also a little scared. She is a very nice and genuine person, friendly and open and I have a hard time believing she's associated with anything malicious. Any ideas or advice?
