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I cannot stress this enough. Even the most trusted, neutral, informed person has biases. Keep an eye out for those biases in their opinions.

Also, be aware of the debate in the Wiccan community over whether one should charge for teaching. Many Wiccans feel that it is unethical to charge for teaching Wicca. Others feel its appropriate to charge enough to be compensated for space rental or materials provided. And others feel its appropriate to charge for anything you feel like, as much as you feel like. For this reason, I caution you against the mindset t

Also, the Witches Voice (which can be found on my links page or at http://www.witchvox.com) is a site that offers networking in every state. It has grown extremely large over the past few years and is a valuable resource in the Craft community. All of my coven members have found me on the Witches Voice so far.

Having a mentor can offer so much to you when you are beginning. There will be things you come across that you have a hard time understanding and need clarification. If you have a teacher, they are just a phone call or email away. If you do not

But what happens when trouble comes along and you dont have things together? A working set of By-Laws can save the day. I present here our tradition By-laws complete, so those wishing to form their own group may have something to fall back

Fair Weather Wicca
A group I work with occasionally had planned a weekend campout and ritual at a local Pagan-friendly retreat, but unfortunately the trip was cancelled due to a forecast of low temperatures, rain, and sleet. Far be it for me to quest.

The Witch's Cradle
This is an article from Carl's previous blog, Conversations Across the Table, originally posted on Friday, May 13, 2005.

Religious Groups Seek Faith-Based Profits
Most religious groups aren't known for running businesses, beyond the usual bake sale or pancake breakfast. But today a growing number are creating for-profit enterprises, seeking to raise more money for good works or to create job.