What is wicca?

Question

What do wiccan's do?
Are they evil or good?
Would you trust a wiccan?

Answer 1

& a late pre-quel PS. TO the Zealot who just gave out all the thumbs down - may Kama run over your Dogma.

Which is a shame cause I'm betting the coward will not check.

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Military Views on Wicca
US Army Chaplain's Manual

Excerpt from the U.S. Army's Religious Requirements and Practices of Certain Selected Groups: A Handbook for Chaplains (pgs 231-236). Available from:

USAF Chaplain's Service Institute
Resource Division
525 Chenault Circle
Maxwell AFB
Montgomery, AL 36112-6429


WICCA

ADDRESS:
No central address. Wiccan worship groups, called covens, are essentially autonomous. Many, but far from all, have affiliated with:

Covenant of the Goddess
P.O. Box 1226
Berkeley, CA 94704


OTHER NAMES BY WHICH KNOWN:
Witchcraft; Goddess worshippers; Neo-Paganism, Paganism, Norse (or any other ethnic designation) Earth Religion, Old Religion, Druidism, Shamanism.

Note: All of these groups have some basic similarities and many surface differences of expression with Wicca.

LEADERSHIP:
No central leadership. The Covenant of the Goddess annually elects a First Officer and there is a constitutional limit of two consecutive terms, but in practice officers have almost always served for one year only. In 1991, there are two Co-First Officers, Phoenix Whitebirch and Brandy Williams.

MEMBERSHIP:
Because of the complete autonomy of covens, this cannot be determined. There are an estimated of 50,000 Wiccans in the United States.

(Hernes note: This number is now substantially higher and estimated at over 200,000. Wicca is currently the fastest growing spiritual path in the U.S.)

HISTORICAL ORIGIN:
Wicca is a reconstruction of the Nature worship of tribal Europe, strongly influenced by the Living Nature worship traditions of tribal peoples in other parts of the world.

The works of such early twentieth century writers as Margaret Murray, Robert Graves and Gerald B. Gardner began the renewal of interest in the Old Religion. After the repeal of the anti-Witchcraft laws in Britain in 1951, Gardner publicly declared himself a Witch and began to gather a group of students and worshipers.

In 1962, two of his students, Raymond and Rosemary Buckland (religious names: Lady Rowen and Robat), emigrated to the United States and began teaching Gardnerian Witchcraft here. At the same time, other groups of people became interested through reading books by Gardner and others. Many covens were spontaneously formed, using rituals created from a combination of research and individual inspiration. These self-created covens are today regarded as just as valid as those who can trace a "lineage" of teaching back to England.

In 1975, a very diverse group of covens who wanted to secure the legal protections and benefits of church status formed Covenant of the Goddess (CoG), which is incorporated in the State of California and recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. CoG does not represent all, or even a majority of Wiccans. A coven or an individual need not be affiliated with CoG in order to validly practice the religion. But CoG is the largest single public Wiccan organization, and it is cross-Traditional (i.e. non-denominational).

BASIC BELIEFS:
Wiccans worship the sacred as immanent in Nature, often personified as Mother Earth and Father Sky. As polytheists, they may use many other names for Deity. Individuals will often choose Goddesses or Gods from any of the world's pantheons whose stories are particularly inspiring and use those Deities as a focus for personal devotions.

Similarly, covens will use particular Deity names as a group focus, and these are often held secret by the groups. It is very important to be aware that Wiccans do not in any way worship or believe in "Satan," "the Devil," or any similar entities. They point out that "Satan" is a symbol of rebellion against and inversion of the Christian and Jewish traditions.

Wiccans do not revile the Bible. They simply regard it as one among many of the world's mythic systems, less applicable than some to their core values, but still deserving just as much respect as any of the others. Most Wiccan groups also practice magic, by which they mean the direction and use of "psychic energy," those natural but invisible forces which surround all living things. Some members spell the word "magick," to distinguish it from sleight of hand entertainments.

Wiccans employ such means as dance, chant, creative visualization and hypnosis to focus and direct psychic energy for the purpose of healing, protecting and aiding members in various endeavors. Such assistance is also extended to non-members upon request.

Many, but not all, Wiccans believe in reincarnation. Some take this as a literal description of what happens to people when they die. For others, it is a symbolic model that helps them deal with the cycles and changes within this life. Neither Reincarnation nor any other literal belief can be used as a test of an individual's validity as a member of the Old Religion.

Most groups have a handwritten collection of rituals and lore, known as a Book of Shadows. Part of the religious education of a new member will be to hand copy this book for him or herself. Over they years, as inspiration provides, new material will be added. Normally, access to these books is limited to initiated members of the religion.

PRACTICES AND BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS:
The core ethical statement of Wicca, called the "Wiccan Rede" states "an it harm none, do what you will." The rede fulfills the same function as does the "Golden Rule" for Jews and Christians; all other ethical teachings are considered to be elaborations and applications of the Rede. It is a statement of situational ethics, emphasizing at once the individual's responsibility to avoid harm to others and the widest range of personal autonomy in "victimless" activities. Wicca has been described as having a "high-choice" ethic.

Because of the basic Nature orientation of the religion, many Wiccans will regard all living things as Sacred, and show a special concern for ecological issues. For this reason, individual conscience will lead some to take a pacifist position. Some are vegetarians. Others will feel that, as Nature's Way includes self-defense, they should participate in wars that they conscientiously consider to be just. The religion does not dictate either position, but requires each member to thoughtfully and meditatively examine her or his own conscience and to live by it. Social forces generally do not yet allow Witches to publicly declare their religious faith without fear of reprisals such as loss of job, child custody challenges, ridicule, etc. Prejudice against Wiccans is the result of public confusion between Witchcraft and Satanism. Wiccans in the military, especially those who may be posted in countries perceived to be particularly intolerant, will often have their dog tags read "No Religious Preference." Concealment is a traditional Wiccan defense against persecution, so non-denominational dog tags should not contravene a member's request for religious services.

Wiccans celebrate eight festivals, called "Sabbats," as a means of attunement to the seasonal rhythms of Nature. These are January 31 (Called Oimelc, Brigit, or February Eve), March 21 (Ostara or Spring Equinox), April 30 (Beltane or May Eve), June 22 (Midsummer, Litha or Summer Solstice), July 31 (Lunasa or Lammas), September 21 (Harvest, Mabon or Autumn Equinox), October 31 (Samhain, Sowyn or Hallows), and December 21 (Yule or Winter Solstice.)

Some groups find meetings within a few days of those dates to be acceptable, others require the precise date. In addition, most groups will meet for worship at each Full Moon, and many will also meet on the New Moon.

Meetings for religious study will often be scheduled at any time convenient to the members, and rituals can be scheduled whenever there is a need (i.e. for a healing). Ritual jewelry is particularly important to many Wiccans. In addition to being a symbol of religious dedication, these talismans are often blessed by the coven back home and felt to carry the coven's protective and healing energy.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:
Most Wiccans meet with a coven, a small group of people. Each coven is autonomous. Most are headed by a High Priestess, often with the assistance of a High Priest. Some are headed by a High Priestess or High Priest without a partner, and some regard themselves as a gathering of equals. Covens can be of mixed gender, or all female or male, depending on the preferences of the members. Every initiate is considered to be a priestess or priest.

Most covens are small. Thirteen is the traditional maximum number of members, although not an absolute limit. At that size covens form a close bond, so Wiccans in the military are likely to maintain a strong affiliation with their covens back home. There are many distinct "Traditions" of Wicca, just as there are many denominations within Christianity.

The spectrum of Wiccan practice can be described as ranging from "traditional" to "eclectic," with Traditions, covens and individuals fitting anywhere within that range. A typical difference would be that more traditional groups would tend to follow a set liturgy, whereas eclectic groups would emphasize immediate inspiration in worship.

These distinctions are not particularly important to the military chaplain, since it is unlikely that enough members of any one Tradition would be at the same base. Worship circles at military facilities are likely to be ad-hoc cross-Traditional groups, working out compromise styles of worship for themselves and constantly adapting them to a changing membership.

Therefore, the lack of strict adherence to the patterns of any one Tradition is not an indicator of invalidity. While many Wiccans meet in a coven, there are also a number of solitairies. These are individuals who choose to practice their faith alone. The may have been initiated in a coven or self initiated. They will join with other Wiccans to celebrate the festivals or to attend the various regional events organized by the larger community.

ROLE OF MINISTERS:
Within a traditional coven, the High Priestess, usually assisted by her High Priest, serves both as leader in the rituals and as teacher and counselor for coven members and unaffiliated Pagans. Eclectic covens tend to share leadership more equally.

WORSHIP:
Wiccans usually worship in groups. Individuals who are currently not affiliated with a coven, or are away from their home coven, may choose to worship privately or may form ad-hoc groups to mark religious occasions. Non-participating observers are not generally welcome at Wiccan rituals.

Some, but not all, Wiccan covens worship in the nude (skyclad) as a sign of attunement with Nature.

Most, but not all, Wiccan covens bless and share a cup of wine as part of the ritual. Almost all Wiccans use an individual ritual knife (an "athame") to focus and direct personal energy. Covens often also have ritual swords to direct the energy of the group. These tools, like all other ritual tools, are highly personal and should never leave the possession of the owner.

Other commonly used ritual tools include a bowl of water, a bowl of salt, a censer with incense, a disk with symbols engraved on it (a "pentacle"), statues or artwork representing the Goddess and God, and candles. Most groups will bless and share bread or cookies along with the wine. All of these items are used in individual, private worship as well as in congregate rituals.

DIETARY LAWS OR RESTRICTIONS:
None.

FUNERAL AND BURIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None. Recognition of the death of a member takes place within the coven, apart from the body of the deceased. Ritual tools, materials, or writings found among the effects of the deceased should be returned to their home coven (typically a member will designate a person to whom ritual materials should be sent). It is desirable for a Wiccan priest or priestess to be present at the time of death, but not strictly necessary. If not possible, the best assistance would be to make the member as comfortable as possible, listen to whatever they have to say, honor any possible requests, and otherwise leave them as quiet and private as possible.

MEDICAL TREATMENT:
No medical restrictions. Wiccans generally believe in the efficacy of spiritual or psychic healing when done in tandem with standard medical treatment. Therefore, at the request of the patient, other Wiccan personnel should be allowed visiting privileges as though they were immediate family, including access to Intensive Care Units. Most Wiccans believe that healing energy can be sent from great distances, so, if possible, in the case of any serious medical condition, the member's home coven should be notified.

OTHER:
With respect to attitude toward military service, Wiccans range from career military personnel to conscientious objectors. Wiccans do not proselytize and generally resent those who do. They believe that no one Path to the Sacred is right for all people, and see their own religious pattern as only one among many that are equally worthy. Wiccans respect all religions that foster honor and compassion in their adherents, and expect the same respect. Members are encouraged to learn about all faiths, and are permitted to attend the services of other religions, should they desire to do so.

GENERAL SOURCE BOOKS:

(Aside by Herne. Since this was written by the military, the list of books available has grown subtantially. For more topics and titles, see our Suggested Reading List)

The best general survey of the Wiccan and neo-Pagan movement is: Adler, Margot. Drawing Down the Moon. Boston: Beacon Press, 1986. 595pp

For more specific information about eclectic Wicca, see: Starhawk. The Spiral Dance. New York: Harper & Row, 1979.

For more specific information about traditional Wicca, see: Farrar, Janet, and Stewart Farrar. Eight Sabbats for Witches. London: Robert Hale, 1981. 192pp.

The Witches' Way. London: Robert Hale, 1984. 394pp.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Pagan Military Newsletter c/o Terri Morgan, Editor, 829 Lynnhaven Parkway 114-198 Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Because of the autonomy of each coven and the wide variance of specific ritual practices, the best contact person would be the High Priestess or other leader of the member's home coven.


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Answer 2

Wicca is a religion. Like most religions, it has many sects.
http://www.cuew.org is the sect I am a part of. I have been Wiccan for over 20 years, as has my spouse.

Wicca does not teach that membership in a religion makes a person good, evil, trustworthy or untrustworthy. Instead, we Wiccans judge people by their words and deeds.

There are great Wiccans, and awful ones, Wiccans I trust with my children's lives, and Wiccans I wouldn't trust to watch the parking meter while I ran into the bank for fear they'd steal my quarters.

If you'd like information about the indepth beliefs of the type of Wiccan I am, the link above will suffice.

Answer 3

Most real wiccans beleive that what you put out is returned to you times three, so therefore they dont even consider doing evil deeds. Modern religion has demonized the pre-christian beliefs into untruthfull flights of imagination, because the christians were trying to convert everyone to the church, so the preists lied about what wicca and paganism really were about. Before you make judgements about what some people and some movies tell you about it, you should read some books or talk to practicing wiccans about what they REALLY believe and do. A good book to read to get an Idea about Modern wicca and Paganism, and the Goddess beliefs is "The Spiral Dance" by Starhawk. It explains a lot about how the ancient Goddess religions have been reborn and why many people have chosen them over traditional Christian faiths. And Yes, I would trust a wiccan over a non spiritual person, because I have an understanding about what is important to them.

Answer 4

Christian Wicca is a mystery to so many. C.W. is an eclectic form of Christianity. Those who can not consider any other teachings except the Bible are very uncomfortable with this religion. Christian Wicca believes in the trinity of God the Father, God the Mother (Goddess), and the Son God Jesus. We also study and practice the principles of the Bible, Kabbalah, Gnostic Gospels and Wiccan teachings. Possibly the most important concept of C.W. is their inclusion of the Divine Feminine. Basically, there can not be a birth with out a father AND a mother. We worship the Mother Goddess as having equal power in creation. The Mother is present in every aspect of Spiritual teachings, even the Bible. (Although you have to look hard to find it there.) Also, there is a difference between being Christo-pagan and being Christian Wiccan. Before you go on the air with your report, look up the two and take note of the major differences. I won't do it here because it will simply get too lengthy. Just know that they are different. I am often criticized by Christians and Wiccans alike. (More so Christians. Wiccans tend to be more open-minded.) I hope I have answered some of your questions. Good luck with your radio report....Blessings!

Answer 5

Wicca is a Pagan faith. For more information, see the two websites I have listed below.

As for being "evil or good," that depends on the person. Wicca itself is a nature-based faith.

Yes, I do trust several Wiccans. The ones I know are smart, family-oriented people. I am not Wiccan myself, FYI.

Answer 6

Wicca is a Neo-Pagan religion invented by Gerald Gardner.

Wiccans worship the Mother Goddess and the Father God as the sacred male and female creative universal forces.

Wiccans are people, and they vary as good or evil as any other people do.

I would trust a Wiccan before I would trust a Christian fundamentalist.

Answer 7

Wicca is a religion concocted by a man named Gerald Gardner in England circa 1950. Prior to Gardner, there was no Wicca. Gardner's original Wicca seems to have been little more than an excuse for him to be tied up and beaten by strong willed women, according to Adian Kelly, a Wiccan traditionhead and author of "Crafting The Art of Magic".

These past answers may be helpful to you...

History of Wicca
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AhU3APMDMy3JSWiLuyb6vR_sy6IX?qid=20060915145049AAkDSCG
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnmpBWCNQ4STCeOacIJt2avsy6IX?qid=20060923114119AAAusg9&show=7#profile-info-85e3efd122e8f209277b7bb6e4c2d432aa
Meaning of word Wicca
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgXeuUT6PMwvqlnBRPezIfvsy6IX?qid=20060915145049AAkDSCG&show=7#profile-info-AA10929287
Meaning of word Witch
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvAGLfx2yAunbOKyoditCmXsy6IX?qid=20060924205638AAvbb6K&show=7#profile-info-68090b5d557ec89c0e51a9c78de0dafbaa
Silver Ravenwolf Wiccan Money spell
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgXeuUT6PMwvqlnBRPezIfvsy6IX?qid=20060918191343AA1dAL3&show=7#profile-info-f49ad034abd28a4bd6e30b7088b096a3aa
Jenny's Frostie Wicca Expose'
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiPNdQz1cyOLeB7iTkvU9R7sy6IX?qid=20060920141547AA0e3fT&show=7#profile-info-79401d523b04ee9784e7438998679c4daa
Christian Wicca
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtY0mxKoZHtpI56Zxm67CtHsy6IX?qid=20060922162423AAcU9lu
Salem Witch Trials
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjJ7TpnKS_XXcZfDiK0CpNTsy6IX?qid=20060904163917AAcBiEQ&show=7#profile-info-AA11725587
Wicca vs. Satanism
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=An.v6DF_RGP.oG2FNsRshDzsy6IX?qid=20060924212214AA8bflE&show=7#profile-info-8c76be37c6da788dc5d6e0fe923aaef1aa

I'm an ex-wiccan.

Answer 8

its an earth based religion. we have a Goddess and God. some of us do magic...trancework..invocation and evocation...lots of things i can't be bothered putting down here. are they evil or good? hmm. well i spose like every religion..like all people some are ....well both i guess. balance. night/day/good/evil/light/darkness. you need all of them to exist. and as for trust. well ....a true wiccan will do you no harm. but people are people and i would not go around trusting everyone. there are lots of books and internet sites with good information.

Answer 9

I know plenty of them. They are people.
But their basic rede (philosophy) does not allow them to do harm so I would trust them as much as any other religion.

Answer 10

Wicca/Witchcraft 101

What is Wicca(n)? What is witchcraft? What is pagan(ism)? How do these differ from the Judeo-Christian religions? I'll try to answer that here.

What is Wiccan? What is Wicca? Are they the same thing?

Wicca is a neopagan religion, which worships a dual deity (meaning that Wiccans believe in a Goddess and a God). Wiccans tend to follow the four Celtic festivals (Imbolc-aka Candlemas [2nd February], Beltane [1rst May], Lammas [2nd August], Samhain-aka Halloween [31rst October]) and four solar festivals believed to be Druidic (Ostara [the first day of spring], Litha [the summer solstice], Autumnal Equinox, and Yule [21rst December]).

Reincarnation is one of the core beliefs of Wicca. The belief in the powers of Magick (as opposed to the kind of magic of David Copperfield). Magick is the art of transforming life through the power of the will. A spell is basically a program you follow to make those changes.

Wiccan is a person who practices Wicca. Just as Catholicism is the religion and Catholic is the person (or the church), so Wicca is the religion and Wiccan is the person.

"Pagan" can be used to define a religion or a person. Most commonly, however, "Paganism" is the word used to define the ReligioMagickal System. Essentially, any religion which predates Judeo-Christianity is a Pagan religion. Pagan religions formed in the early stages of evolution and are usually very earth-centered. Pagans tend to believe in a god (such as the Sky Father of the Native Americans, the God of the Wood of the Celts, and so on) and a goddess (such as the Earth Mother, or the Goddess of the Hearth). Because early wo/man saw plants die in the fall, only to reappear in the spring (and saw many animals "disappear" for the winter and reappear in the spring), the idea came that death was merely a part of the cycle of life. Hence, reincarnation.

Over time, deities were added, as were customs, and whole Pantheons (or groups of god/desses) formed, along with ways in which to honor them. Mythology, now mere "stories" to most people, were the religious beliefs of the earlier civilizations.



Neopagan religions are, essentially, any Pagan religion which has sprung up since the Judeo-Christian religion took hold. Although there MAY have been sects of Wiccans throughout the centuries, it's not likely. That there were Pagans, there is no doubt. The first sign of Wicca appears to have been sometime in the 1950's or so. Perhaps that is simply because the Witchcraft Laws in England were repealed, thus paving the way for Gerald Gardner to write a book on Wicca from the inside. Prior to that, books on Witchcraft were written by (Christian) outsiders and were often not factual.

Why do some of those holiday above sound familiar? Aren't they stolen from the Christians?

Some of those holidays ARE familiar. Once the Christian church took hold as a major power, they tried to wipe out the "competition". Also, the medical profession was being formed by (Male) Christian Doctors. Because the people trusted the women (primarily) who acted as midwife and healer, the male-dominated medical profession had a fight on it's hands. As medicine (not to mention government) and the Church were tied together, "witches" became the enemy.

The early Christians first tried to convert the Pagans by slandering their religion. When that didn't work, they began to build Christian churches on Pagan sacred spots. They "borrowed" certain Pagan customs from various civilizations, and placed holidays on (or near) Pagan holy days. That's why Christmas is in mid-December, even though records show Christ was born sometime in August.

The May Pole danced around on Mayday was a pagan concept meant to symbolize the joining of the goddess and god in marriage. Easter "borrowed" the rabbit (a symbol of fertility) and colored eggs (a symbol of eternity) from Celtic Ostara. Christmas "borrowed" gift exchange from the Celts (who believed the god was reborn on Yule), and a decorated tree from the Roman festival of Saturnalia. Even the "Yule log" has it's roots in the pagan celebration of Yule.

Halloween is the Pagan New Year. It was also believed, by the Celts, to be the day the god died. Because of this, the veil between life and death was considered thin. Often, Pagans held feasts, leaving a place set for deceased family members. Divination was an important event on Halloween (and many of them involved the seasonal favorite-apples). Because this was such an important night for the Pagans, it was converted by the Christians. The Christians claimed that the spirits of the dead, the demons of hell, and the "evil witches" wandered the Earth unchecked. They even defamed the god of the Pagans by modeling the Devil after Pan, the God of the Wood (and of music-Pan Pipes).

What is Witchcraft? Is a Witch the same thing as a Wiccan?

"Witchcraft" is sometimes used interchangably with "Wicca", but a Witch isn't necessarily a Wiccan. A Witch is a person who practices magick, s/he may be Pagan/Wiccan, Judeo-Christian, or even a satanist! I've heard of Witches who are atheistic.

Witchcraft is, according to some, a corruption of wiccecraft (craft of the wise).

Are Wiccans vegetarian?

Some are, as the main law of Wicca is "An' it harm none, do what thou wilt" or "Do whatever you wish as long as you hurt noone and nothing". Of course, this is "Save to preserve self" (unless to save your own life). Some Wiccans see vegetarianism as a logical extension of that. After all, what could be more harmful than killing a defenseless animal just to eat it's flesh? Considering that meat isn't necessary for life, this is a legitimate feeling.

Other Wiccans feel perfectly justified eating meat, because it was done in the old days.

Vegetarianism (or even Veganism) is a personal matter. Some Wiccans feel it's a religious choice, others a morallistic. Still others don't even think about it or feel it unnecessary.

What do you call a male who is a witch? Is it Warlock?

No. Most male witches prefer to be called a Witch. "Warlock" is a word which is Anglo-Saxon for "Traitor", as such, most male witches find it offensive. Some male witches like being called a Wizard, but those tend to be Judeo-Christian Witches. A male Wiccan is called a Wiccan.

Aren't Wiccans afraid that Jesus will condemn them to Hell for their beliefs?

In a word, no. Wiccans don't believe in Hell. They believe in reincarnation after death. Some believe that we "rest" between lives in a place sort of like Heaven (sometimes Wiccans call this the "Summerland").

While some Wiccans acknowledge that Jesus existed and was a religious teacher, many don't. Those that do tend to believe that his teachings were distorted when they were finally written down many years after his death. Most also believe he said he was "a son of God" not "THE son of God" (isn't everyone God's child?)

As for being condemned to such an awful place as a fire- and brimstone-filled Hell, why would a merciful creator condemn any of his/her children to such a fate?

You mentioned "ReligioMagickal System", what is that?

A system of beliefs that include a religion and the belief in (and practice of) magick.

Why haven't any Wiccans come knocking on my door trying to get me to join their Church?

Although there is a formal "Church of Wicca", most Wiccans don't belong to it. Wiccans tend to form Covens (from the latin root which forms our "convene", "covenant" and "convent"). Covens are small groups (usually less than 13 people as any more than that and a circle is too crowded). Some Wiccans prefer to worship (or cast spells) alone, and are Solitary Wiccans.

Most Wiccans follow a rule of religious tolerance. In other words, they believe that all religions are right for their followers (and if your religion isn't right, find the right one). Many roads lead to the divine, all get there in the end. Consequently, Wiccans don't try to "recruit", but teach those who wish to learn. Many people starting on the Wiccan path, have a hard time finding a teacher, because many Wiccans are quiet about their religion in order to avoid discrimination. Some Wiccans don't want to take on the burden of teaching another, either.

Circle?

Wiccans tend to "build" a magick circle. The circle is supposed to hold in the energies raised during the spell until you choose to release them. The idea of the circle was borrowed from ceremonial magick (much of which is Judeo-Christian in nature). Some Wiccans work entirely without a circle (as most early Pagans probably did).

If you have any further questions, please email me direct at mailto:[e-mail]?subject=Wicca, Connie's Little Place



This information courtesy of Connie's Little Place, the homepage of Connie Jo Wolf.

http://www.freewebtown.com/conniejowolf
or http://www.freewebtown.com/joanne_lynn/pagan/index.html

Answer 11

This may prove informative.
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