Wicca
Wicca is an Old English word that means "The Wise Ones" or "Keepers of Knowledge". Wicca is one of the most ancient followings. Wicca is a Neo-Pagan following with many traditions that date to pre-Christian times. It is based on a deep respect for nature and the knowledge that we should not exploit it for our own gain. Wicca is not recognized as a religion by anyone other than its followers. Wicca is not a cult. Many Wiccans are independent and worship on their own or with a group of Wiccans, but they do not follow any one person. There are many types of Wicca, as many as 13 different traditions have been founded. One of the oldest unchanged traditions is the Strega Witchcraft. A witch named Aradia founded this tradition about 1353 CE. Two other large traditions include Gardnerian and Celtic forms. The Gardnerian tradition is based on the works of Dr. Gerald Brosseau Gardner. He researched much of the history of witchcraft and wrote The Book of Shadows with that knowledge. The Book of Shadows is used as the basis for ritual practice in the Gardnerian tradition. The Celtic Wicca is also a very old form. It is based on Celtic/Druidic practices and uses many of the Celtic deities, elements, and n
Beltane (May Day, Rood Day, Rudemas, Walpurgisnacht) - May eve and May 1. Autumn Equinox (Fall Sabbat, Mabon, Alban Elfed, Second Festival of Harvest) - First day of fall Samhain Sabbat (Halloween, Hallowmas, All Hallow's Eve, All Saint's Eve, Festival of the Dead, Third Festival of the Harvest) - October 31 Spring Equinox (Vernal Equinox, Festival of Trees, Alban Eilir, Ostara, Right of Eostre) - First day of Spring As mentioned earlier, Wiccans believe mainly in the "three-fold law of return". In other words, what you do, say, and think, you will get back three-fold. This is a chance for Wiccans to do good deeds because they believe they will receive three times what they give. If they do bad, they will receive three times that bad deed. Wiccans are not Satan Worshippers. They do not communicate with the devil. The devil is a Christian belief and is in no way connected to Wicca as is believed by many non-Wiccans. Wiccans also do not fly on broomsticks. They do have many rituals that involve broomsticks though. The broom is seen to have very protective powers and therefore is used a lot in Wicca. A male witch is a witch, not a Warlock. Warlock is a Celtic word that means traitor. It was used to describe the men who sought out witches during the Middle Ages to be burned. Wiccans also do not use magick for their own person
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