How can you find a wiccan teacher?

Answer 1

There is an old saying which states "When the pupil is ready, the teacher will appear."

This is more complex than it seems at surface value. What it means, is that in order to recognise that you are learning something, you must first understand yourself.

There are many websites which deal with Wicca and Witchcraft. A good place to start your search for knowledge, can be found in my link below this answer. The following books will also provide a good introduction.

Raymond Buckland:"Buckland's complete book of Witchcraft," Llewellyn Publ,, (1986).Scott Cunningham:

"Wicca: A guide for the solitary practitioner," Llewellyn Publ., (1990).

My door is always open if you would like further help.

Answer

While its true the saying "When the student is ready, the teacher appears" does have that exoteric meaning, the esoteric meaning is that as we mature (ie, become ready) we see things differently. The most mundane example is if you pick up a book you haven't read in a few years, chances are good you will encounter at least one part that makes you go "I never noticed that before".

The teachers are all around us, sometimes they themselves are not aware of it. The question is, are you able and willing to take to the time to notice?

However, as directly pertains to this question: Consider doing a search for covens or other magic groups in your area, go to metaphysical shops and see if any have put up fliers. There are groups all over the place and many more than willing to act as mentors. But be careful: As much as we'd like to think that teachers will always look out for us and teach us properly, many get into it solely for ego gratification or the chance to be "superior" to someone and may abuse the situation.