Hi there Bobert
It is always hard knowing where to start and which path to proceed with.
If you want to attract a familiar, then you need to do something to alter your consciousness, those new to the occult are always advised to start meditating and keeping a journal to note what happens, whilst you are learning this, start reading around.
The reading will probably not be on specifics like the works of Aleister Crowley, but more generalized, like Modern Magick by Donald Kraig and anything on psychic self-defense is good.
Look out for beginners book lists on the forums you visit too.
Hope this gets you going (IMG:
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