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Wicca, sometimes called "The Craft" or "The Craft of the Wise" is one of many earth-based religions. The religion which is closest to Wicca in America is probably Native American spirituality. Traditional Wicca was founded by Gerald Gardner, a British civil servant, who wrote a series of books on the religion in the 1940's. It contains references to Celtic deities, symbols, seasonal days of celebration, etc. Added to this were components of ceremonial magic and practices of the Masonic Order. A more recent form is eclectic Wicca which involves a combination of Wiccan beliefs and practices, combined with other Pagan and non-Pagan elements. The various traditions of Wicca are part of the Pagan or Neopagan group of earth-based religions.
Because Wicca is such an open-minded religion, only the very basics are shared by all practitioners: worshipping both a Goddess and a God, revering nature, practicing magic to better people's lives, and abiding by the Wiccan Rede. Most other details vary considerably. Some consider initiation mandatory to be a Witch, others do not. Some do not use specific names for Deities and simply call them "Goddess and God", while others pick names that suit their beliefs in ancient mythologies. Some worship in groups called "covens", but many (if not most) are solitary practitionners. There are even a few witches who don't practice magic at all and focus only on pagan worship, yet they may still call themselves Wiccan if their beliefs fit in the syncretistic "constellation" of Wicca.
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Does Wicca have a bible?
Wicca has its own scriptures.
Where is Wicca?
Wicca isn't based anywhere.
Where is wicca based?
Wicca isn't based anywhere.
Is there a Wicca word for sister?
No. Wicca is a religion, not a language.
What is the Faerie sect of Wicca?
Yes, Faerie Wicca is practiced.
When was Georgian Wicca created?
Georgian Wicca was created in 1970.
When was Wicca Craft created?
Wicca Craft was created in 1991.
Are there afro american wicca?
As Wicca is a religion focusing not on race, but on the belief structures of the individual, there is not (to my knowledge) a specific African-American Wicca. If you are asking if there is a participation by African-Americans in wicca, then the answer is yes.
What does Wicca mean?
When a person celebrates Wicca, they are celebrating their faith within it. Wicca is not only a religion, but it's a way of living, and most Wiccan's actually celebrate Wicca every day they are part of it.
What is dark wicca?
There is nothing called Dark Wicca. Wicca is a religion, it is neither Dark or Light.. There are mysteries in the craft of Wicca, and the unworthy would use it for dark purposes. That is why there is a degree system in Wicca, where the secrets are revealed only to the worthy. Wicca is about life and earth and magic. It is up to the individual to decide what they shall attain in their life time.
Is Wicca Theistic?
Wicca is Polytheistic. Believing in many Deities/Gods
What does celebrating wicca mean?
When a person celebrates Wicca, they are celebrating their faith within it. Wicca is not only a religion, but it's a way of living, and most Wiccan's actually celebrate Wicca every day they are part of it.
