What is Wicca?

What is Wicca?

Wicca is a very peaceful, harmonious and balanced way of thinking and Simply put it is oneness with nature. It is a balanced and natural way of life, fostering a oneness with the Earth, the divine, and all that exists.

There are so many misconceptions about Wicca. Wicca is not is Satanism or devil-worship. Wiccans don't believe in an all-evil entity.

Wicca is also a Craft. We practice magic using meditation, chants, visualization and spells to help focus our will on what we want to happen. Wiccans believe that everything we do, good or ill, comes back to us tripled, which is why we don't hex or curse anyone.

The only law is "An it harm none, do as ye will": Enjoy life to the fullest, and remember to help everyone else enjoy it as well. Wiccans don't preach. Everyone has to find his or her own path, and we welcome the diversity this brings.


Different Wiccan Traditions

Alexandrian Tradition- Created by Alexander Sanders during the 1960's, it is based on the Gardnerian Tradition.

Celtic Tradition- This tradition follows the Celtic and Druid Pantheon. They are very respectful of nature, and are knowledgeable of the magickal qualities herbs and plants possess.

British Traditional- A blend of the Gardnerian and Celtic Traditions, following the Farrar teachings. They have co-ed covens, and train using a system of degrees.

Ceremonial Tradition- The adherants of this tradition have complex magickal rituals that show an Egyptian, Masonic or Quabbalistic influence.

Dianic Tradition- Followers blend various traditions, with a focus on the Goddess. Covens are generally all female, with a distinctive feminist slant.

Eclectic Wiccans- These folks do not subscribe to any strict tradition, but study all traditions, and pick and choose what works best for them.

Hereditary Witch- A person who can trace witchcraft through their family tree, and was taught by a living relative.

Kitchen Witch- This is a practical form of Wicca, blending ceremony with everyday life. It is centered around the hearth and home, blending healing and spellwork with everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning.

Solitary Witch- A Solitary Witch practices alone, no matter what tradition they follow. They are similar to Eclectic Wiccans, in that they choose from the many different traditions what works best for them.