Pagan/Wiccan Religion/Expert Profile

Alayne Grey

U.K.
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returns 12/30/2009
Expertise

I am a Druid and a scholar of Wicca and other forms of Paganism - I can answer people's questions about Wicca, Witchcraft, Druidry (specifically), how to begin Pagan studies, Asatru, Shamanism and so on. I also feel myself competent to deal with the questions of teenage seekers looking to be Pagans, as I am a teenager myself.

Experience in the area

I've been a Druid for almost a year, write essays for Witchvox, and I am currently writing a book on controversial Pagan issues. I am widely read about Wicca and other Pagan paths and about the best foundations for beginning such a rewarding spirituality.

Publications

I am listed under "Alayne Grey" on Witchvox and have written several essays, including one about my own beginner's experience.

Education/Credentials

I am a Pagan teenager completing my A-Levels, having achieved high GCSE awards the previous year in 2005.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I am always learning and developing; I learn through my own efforts, and through others. I hope to be wiser tomorrow than today, through the grace of the Gods, and the teaching of my brethren.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Pagans are not necessarily superstitious and don't just jump to magical conclusions. If there is a scientific or rational explanation, that is what I will offer; it seems to be a provocative stance, though, as people seem to desire supernatural answers where there are only coincidences.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 9.93
  • Politeness 9.86
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 10
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 110
  • Volunteer Since 2006-08-23
  • Prestige Points 850

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Recent Answers from Alayne Grey

2008-09-24 moon phases:

Hi Shari, As I understand, the moon cycle goes like this. It starts at new, when you can't see the moon at all, and waxes (increases) to gibbous, which is the fat half moon. It then waxes completely

2008-09-17 How do I begin?:

Hello Jackie, Well, faith is a personal thing, so no one can tell you exactly how to begin or where to start from. But I can give you recommendations. Scott Cunningham is an excellent author for Wiccans

2008-09-06 7 year old absessed with spells and wiserdes:

Kim, You probably won't like this, but I think your lovely son is too young to really understand what the pagan people are actually up to. It is complicated - not about crystals and chakras and meditating

2008-08-23 Wiccan tradition:

Hi Daniel, As all Wiccans are priests or priestesses, becoming a High Priest or Priestess involves taking on a great deal of responsibility, personal and communal, more than before. As such, they have

2008-08-10 becoming a pagan:

Hi Chelsea, Well yes, actually I can help! An excellent pair of little books to help you here are "Pagan Paths" by Pete Jennings and "What Do Pagans Believe?" which will tell you basics about what being

 

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