The Sacred Site  Witchcraft & Wicca         Hi!  This is a SAMPLE page of the Witchcraft & Wicca e-Source. To view the rest of the e-Source, please Register Here   WITCHCRAFT & WICCA - Guide - FAQ’s   hat are the Core Beliefs & Underlying Principles? As with many pagan traditions, the practices and beliefs of Witches and Wiccans will all vary dependent on whose ‘path’ or particular tradition is followed, however they all encompass some level of respect for life and its natural order. Working and living in harmony with the energies of the earth, acknowledging the seasons and the phases of the moon and planets, using nature to heal and above all welcoming change are the practices underlying that respect.   A Ritual Circle at Wtchcamp Photograph Courtesy of Madrone Productions   You can choose to follow someone else’s structure of belief such as Gardnerian or Alexandrian, or you may want to work alone as a Solitary Witch. There are also a number of different traditions which can be followed originating from cultures such as the Norse, Celtic, Egyptian and Roman to name but a few. Each have their own deities or gods and goddesses who are believed to be responsible for different aspects of life and recognised accordingly at different points of the year, or ‘called upon’ in certain situations. On the other hand, there are those who recognise only one divine Mother/Father figure, energy or Spirit.   Many work directly with these ‘beings’; others see their worship or celebration as a symbolic recognition of the divine union between the male and female aspects of life. Whichever path or route you decide to follow, there should be no one person telling you which way is wrong or right or better. There are no set rules or guidelines except one, which may or may not be a modern addition ... ...‘An it harm none, do what you will’   hat does it involve/What can I expect? Ritual work Spell casting Recognition and celebration of times of importance within the cycles of nature, i.e., moon phases, seasons, life changes. This can take the form of feasting, ritual, dance and role-play Regular meetings if you work within a group/coven Knowledge on the use plants and folklore Spiritual growth & self development A feeling of connection and working in harmony with life Personal responsibility Fun and new friendships   Picture Courtesy of All About Wicca.com Some further their involvement and go on to fight for causes such as environmental issues*. (*For more information visit www.starhawk.org/)       Recommended Reading: Wiccan Wisdom Keepers - Sally Griffyn           [Index][Previous][Top][Next]     Sample Page   Copyright Freedom Seekers 2005 AUP-Terms&Conditions-Privacy More e-Source Guides like this are available at www.the-sacred-site.co.uk     Email a Friend about this site     More e-Sources like this are available at The Sacred Site Click Here to see the complete list!     Contact  Us     Witchcraft & Wicca Index