Wicca isn't based anywhere.
Wicca isn't based anywhere.
Yes, of course! Wicca is a religion just as Christianity is a religion. It is based on the beliefs of nature, and is in no way evil or dark. ----- Yes - it is a fertility based initiatory mystery religion.
Wicca, Witchcraft, various types, Voodoo, Santeria, there are many others.
The Wiccan use of the term "witch" to describe a practitioner of the Wicca belief created a false association of Wicca with Satanism, based on the fact that Christians used the word "witch" to refer to one who has made a pact with Satan in exchange for supernatural powers. In actuality, Wicca is similar to druidism. The Wicca faith is based heavily around nature. To answer your question, if you were asking whether Wiccans were Satanists, the answer is no. If you were asking whether "Wiccans" and "Witches" referred to the same thing, the answer is yes. Also, if you're further interested in Wicca,Wikipedia is a fine source of information (as always).
It's spelled Wiccan, and it's a practitioner of the religion of Wicca. Wicca is a nature-based spirituality system that recognizes and honors the natural duality of nature as well as the true divinity that is nature.
No, Shamanism and Wicca are hand in hand so to speak. They are both nature based beliefs and both contain rituals in them, much like other religions or beliefs.
Wicca has its own scriptures.
In essence, Wicca is a modern spiritual practice based on older pagan rituals; Goth is a post-punk, contemporary subculture in the areas of music, aesthetics, politics, philosophy and fashion.
Wicca is a newer religion based on a mix of Saxon/Celtic folk traditions and Ceremonial magic. It was officially called Wicca by Gerald Gardener in the 50's. In the United States, Wicca was finally recognized as a religion in various states and by the Army in response to it's soldiers wanting to practice their faith without persecution.
No. Wicca is a religion, not a language.
Wicca was popularised in England by Gerald B Garder in 1954. Witchcraft, on which Wicca is based on was an ancient pagan practice that dates back thousand of years, to the begining of civilization. As far as the location, it was primarily popular in Ireland, with some followers in Wales, though similar practices have been observed throughout the world.
Yes, Faerie Wicca is practiced.