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Wicca
Wicca is a belief system introduced by Gerald Gardner in the 1950's and loosely based on the reconstruction of pre-Christian traditions. Wicca is a spiritual path that affirms the existence of supernatural powers (magic) and of both male and female gods who are inherent in nature. All practitioners of Wicca are witches, but not all witches are practitioners of Wicca. Wicca refers to the recognized religion but is not the sole example of pagan beliefs. The one discernible difference between Wicca and other various pagan paths is the practitioners strict adherence to the Wiccan Rede.
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What are good wiccan websites?
The Witches Voice is a good website with useful contact information and articles.
Well, the question I think you may be asking is really this... Do Wiccans have a fashion/style/look? He may be very cool, but his outward appearance and his stage persona probably have very little to do with his religious or spiritual path.
Most Wiccans do not adhere to prescribed fashions, colors, or are generally any more identifiable than people who prefer cherry vanilla ice cream in a crowd.
A good deal of teens who enjoy the gothic look are not necessarily Pagan or Wiccan, and usually are more interested in the fashion and the reaction it provides.
A true Witch can only be identified by his or her life. If you know someone that has very little drama in their lives, and seems awefully stable and happy much of the time... there is a possibility that they are a true practitioner. They have probably spent years at their Craft, developing and refining themselves into the person they are today. This may not seem as cool, or as interesting, but it is true power and a mark of one on the Path.
Hope that helps!
And, yes, there are a number of performers today who are Wiccans and Witches. For the sake of their privacy, I am sure that they would prefer to remian annonymous.
Blessed Be!
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What is the name of the winter solstice in Wicca?
The name for the holiday that Wiccans celebrate that coincides with the Winter Solstice is called Yule. Some will even celebrate Saturnalia.
Do Wiccans worship in the nude?
Some Wiccans choose to practise skyclad (naked) yes, while others prefer robes, or other clothing. It is down to the individual.
What are the negative points of wicca?
Really, Wicca is a very positive religion, with many variations. The central negative point is social discrimination. People are closed to wicca now, refering to us a satanists, Devil worshippers, and cult teenagers. And what is really strange, most satanist do not even beilive in satan. You will need to keep your religion a secret, and prepare for negative talk about wicca. Do advertise yourself as a Wiccan, keep your religion to yourself. The most concentrations of wicca are in russia, USA, Britain,Ireland, Austrailia, and Canada.
Where can I take a Wicca 101 course in Dayton Ohio area?
If all you want is to understand the very basics of the religion I suggest you read Bucklands Complete Book of Witchcraft. Choosing someone to be your teacher is something to be done with great care. There are many online schools of witchcraft that offer free classes and some that charge.
Wicca has spread by word of mouth & the internet, as well as media & press, and through many distinct authors & musicians. It all starts with an interest and research into the topic and then the information found is shared with others.
How do you plant a wiccan garden?
A wiccan garden can be such a joy to participate in. I found the following book to be the best guide around. Very popular and easy to follow.
"Mother Nature's Herbal" by Judith Griffin.
Here's a link to the book if you do not want to purchase it discretely.
http://www.cronescabinet.com/index.php/component/virtuemart/?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=847&category_id=19&keyword=garden
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What does the name tara mean in wiccan?
Merry meet!
Wicca is a religion, Not a language. :)
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It doesn't "mean" anything. Upon entering the craft/wiccan community it is recommended that you pick a "witch" name. It is thought that to know someone's name is to have power over them-"for if you knew the name of your enemy you could conjure with it." So to have a secret witch name, is a form of protection from those who would wish you harm.
Using numerology you pick a name that matches your birth-date and that you like the sound off (trust me for my birth-date anyway, that was hard).
Example: Born Feb. 1, 1971 =
2+1+1+9+7+1=
21 =
2+1= 3
So you use numerology to spell a name you like
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9
A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I
J-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-R
S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z~
Moygo=
4+6+7+7+6= 3)
What is the difference between Wicca and Church of religious science?
The short answer...uh...everything. By the "Church of religious science," I assume you mean "Christian Scientists," or the "Church of Christ, Scientist." Wicca is basically a pagan religion, a throwback to the days before Christianity, and worships (there is a great deal of variation) what they call "the old gods," which are basically variations and modernizations of pagan gods worshipped in Egypt, Rome, Northern Europe, etc. The Church of Christ, Scientist, worships Jesus Christ as a "scientist," meaning, for example-many Christian Scientists will not patronize doctors of medicine, as they believe Christ is the "scientist," or, in this case, doctor, that will bring healing to them. They believe relying on doctors instead of Christ shows little or no faith in Christ. The Church of Christ, Scientist was founded by Mary Baker Eddy in Boston in the late 19th century, so,of course, it is a "Christianity" influenced by 1800+ years of the incorrect practices of Christianity in various so-called Christian sects. Wicca, that is, the worship of the "old gods," or "old ones," had basically been gone for hundreds of years, when its "ceremonies and worship" were revived in the early 1950's by different aficionados of the occult. Which makes the point-neither are very genuine representations of what they claim to represent. You would find absolutely no "Wiccans," say, in 1920 or 1930. While a few isolated practices may have existed, there was no "Wiccan" movement as there is today. Or any organized examples of such a religion. Instead of being "very old," as it claims, "Wicca" is very, very new. Absolutely no "chain" of contact with anything "Wiccan" goes back prior to about 1950.
Which US national monument is the most popular in the country?
Most likely the statue of liberty
I would guess the Statue of Liberty
No, Wicca and Satanism are two completely different religions. Wiccans don't even believe in Satan.
Satanists can be divided in to two different groups:
- The Church of Satan - Under this religion, Satanists regard Satan as a pre-Christian concept. He is represented as a symbol of strength, pleasure, and virility; but he is not viewed as a living divine being.
- The Temple of Set - Satanists following this path worship an Egyptian deity known as Set.
Satanists generally follow a behavior code, similar to the Christian 10 Commandments, that states:
"Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law."
This code, founded by Aleister Crowley, means that Satanists are permitted freedom of action.
Wiccans, as viewed by Neopagans, follow a religion that is directly unrelated to Satanism. Some are highly structure, while others are ecletric. Many Wiccans are solitary practitioners, meaning they practice their religion on their own.
Wiccans:
- Worship a Goddess and a God
- Do not recognize Satan or any other evil deity
"An it harm none, do what thou wilt."
This code, also known as the Wiccan Rede, means that you may do whatever you wish as long as it does not harm anyone, including yourself. Unlike Satanists, Wiccans are not allowed to harm, manipulate, dominate, or control others.
How hard is it for lesbians to be accepted by society?
Not very hard just look at Ellen DeGenerous shes famous and shes open about it 2 so theyre loved by ppl
No. Wicca recognizes only two deities, the god and the goddess. Baphomet is another character entirely.
Are there any Wiccan supply stores in Oregon?
Yes, there are several:
- New Pagan Journeys
- The Ancient Light Pagan
- The Metaphysical Shop Division St.
- If The Broom Fits (8845 SW Commercial St., Tigard OR. 97223, 971-777-1636)
Tara means "hill." The name comes from the Irish (or Celtic) "Teamhair na Rí", for "Hill of the Kings," in County Meath, Ireland.
Tara means "star" in the Hindi language, like a star in the sky.
How do you praise the horned god?
The Pagan form...
When I read the question, I assumed you meant the pagan god. The other half of the divinity partnership, with the Great Goddess. In that case, representations of him are gold, the sun, holly and oak.
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The horned God, or better known as Lord Cernunnos. He is God of the wild, of forests, animals, the free human spirit, of abundance and joy. He is usually pictured with great antler horns* like a stag deer holding a cornucopia overflowing and his face is sometimes pictured with oak and acorns. Sometimes also called the Oak King, Pan, Robin Hood, The Green Man.
*These horns, hunted by men to this very day to prove how masculine they are and then hung up on walls are the horns Lord Cernunnos wears. Even in centuries past, hunting down the biggest stag of the forest was a status symbol and still is. Of course the God of the forest would have the biggest stag horns. This image of this God was twisted and turned into fear by creating him into a Christian figure called Satan to turn people from worshiping this God.
There are many Gods and many Goddesses from religions all over the world. If you are looking to pray to a particular God or Goddess, I would read up on them and their history. If you are true to your faith, in time a patron God and Goddess will come to guide you and watch over you.
To Praise:You can praise The Horned One, The Green Man, Cernunnos, you can just pray like the Christians do to their God. You can also worship him in the more traditional pagan way of rituals that include acorns, leaves and other forest bounty. Or you can take a walk in a forest or a park and silently thank Him for the green bounty you see around you. There are many, simple, cheap ways to praise any of the Gods and Goddesses.Are there any Wiccan chat rooms?
there are other chatrooms another is #innercircle on the icq net work
This question cannot be answered as Paganism is an umbrella term for various traditions, religions and spiritual paths - each with their own founders.
Why do people think all gothics are Satanists or Wicca or just plan Atheists?
because those people usually make up things or meet a couple that are like that. these people are usually silly enough to spread it around and make everyone else think that too! but not all of are! FACT: only .2% of Gothics are like that! SO LISTEN UP! All the Gothics i know are Christians and people who love God!
How many people follow Confucianism today?
Not very many people still practice it today. It's a dying religion and the cultural revolution in China didn't help it much. More people use it as a philosophy than a religion.
In soccer, it means you have committed one of the seven serious offenses. The player is sent off and the team plays with one player short. The seven serious offenses are:
1. is guilty of serious foul play (SFP)
2. is guilty of violent conduct (VC)
3. spits at an opponent or any other person (S)
4. denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to the goalkeeper within his or her own penalty area) (DGH)
5. denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player's goal byan offense punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick (DGF)
6. uses offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures (AL)
7. receives a second caution in the same match (2CT)
Is it bad to believe in Satan?
* No, it is not bad. In fact, you should believe in Satan. If you don't, then you probably don't believe in God. God believes in Satan--he created him! Christians believe that it is bad if you worship Satan or do things that you know are ungodly, but it is not bad to believe in him. They say you should just make sure that you do not worship him. * Not at all! Satan is a wonderful deity, and Satanists believe he is the true, original god. They say, do not be afraid to worship him, just do what you believe in and don't let people get in your way. * Satan is the absolute opposite to God so if you believe in God you should also believe in Satan as well.
What is the punishment by the Wicca goddess-god if a Wiccan follows another religion's God?
Apostasy, or falling from faith is only a sin in the Abrahamic traditions, in which they can be punishable by excommunication or execution. Wicca and Neopaganism, like Hinduism and Buddhism, do not even acknowledge the concept of apostasy. Thus, in turning away from the Lord and Lady, you can expect no reprisal.
Keep in mind that monotheism as practiced within Christianity and Islam are unique to these faiths. All other faiths, especially the classical ones, acknowledge the existence of multiple gods in multiple pantheons. In fact, it is because of this, and the activism of early Christians that they fell out of favor and, commonly, into the Roman circus as lion chow.
But the Lord and Lady are incarnate in all gods and goddesses, hence, in the Wiccan and Neopagan perspective not only is Yahweh respected, but is, in fact an aspect of the Lord. Yahweh's consort, Asherah who is no longer exalted within Judeo-Christianity, is similarly an aspect of the lady, and hence is sometimes honored as such. (So think of her when you eat your next cheese steak sandwich).
This means that technically one can be Christian and Pagan at the same time. This being how you define yourself. Conservative Faiths like to withhold the status of Christianity from those they feel have deviated too far (say Jehovah's Witnesses, LDS or Unitarians, even Catholics). But if you understand that the Lord and the LORD are one and the same, you can walk on both paths.
The only wrath you will ever face in Wicca is that which is similar to the concept of karma: that evil which you visit upon the world will return to you threefold. The same is true for the blessings and works you give. Follow the Wiccan Rede with diligence and the Lady's blessings will be upon you.
