Wow, looking back over my answers I realize that I've changed a LOT since then! I'll have more time in a little while to write more and hopefully dig up some good links for you.

As far as 'getting started'....I went to the library and read everything I could get my hands on about Wicca, Druidism, Shamanism, everything. I also went online and read through good websites and bad. Eventually I felt confident enough to start doing things on my own.

For me, it took about three years, but I was in a difficult situation with parents who were convinced it was a "phase" to be squashed out. Otherwise, I probably could have started a lot sooner.