1.18. So if all this sounds right to me, how do i become a Wiccan?

There's no central committee determining who is or isn't a Wiccan, so
the decision as to whether and at what point to consider yourself
Wiccan is largely up to you. Some traditionalist groups do not consider
someone a Wiccan until they are initiated by an existing coven, but as
an organization devoted to public ministry, we tend to view things a
bit differently. There are many people whose religious beliefs fit
closely with Wicca, yet who for a variety of reasons choose not to
follow an initiatory path. That is part of the reason our public
circles and classes exist.

If you are
considering Wicca as a spiritual path, the first things you should do
are to read as much as you can about it, and think about what you read: does it mesh with your own beliefs and perceptions? What do you
believe? How do you feel the world works, and what is your place in it?
What do you value; what do you hold sacred? Do these fit with what
you've been reading about Wicca?

Whether you
ultimately want to study with an established group (be that us or
anyone else) towards initiation, or simply practice your faith on your
own, research, thinking and questioning always come first. You will
benefit more from any group's teaching if you have already done some
study on your own and have some idea what you as an individual believe.