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What is a Wicca Religion & its Traditions

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Written by: Morningbird & MS Team

Wicca is a modern Pagan mystery religion that was introduced to the public in the 1950s by Gerald Gardner. It combines traditional British folk magic beliefs with early 20th-century hermetic ritual practices into a dynamic whole.

Much of its folkloric history is based on the work of Archaeologist Margaret Murray. Wicca is a Witchcraft tradition, meaning Wiccans are taught and encouraged to practice Witchcraft as part of their spiritual experience and religious expression.

Who is a Wiccan?

The word Wiccan used as a noun refers to an individual that belongs to the religion Wicca. As an adjective, the word Wiccan is used to describe anything relating to Wicca.

For example, a Wiccan ritual, a Wiccan altar, a Wiccan esbat, a Wiccan Sabbat, the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. Wicca itself is occasionally described as “the Wiccan religion”.

For an exceptionally redundant example: “Stacy is a Wiccan, she discovered Wicca 10 years ago and joined our Wiccan coven last month.”

Wiccan Traditions

Many Wiccan traditions and offshoots of the original came into being as new covens were formed. Each Wiccan coven is an autonomous unit led by a High Priest and/or High Priestess and specific beliefs and practices differ between covens.

Generally, Wiccans are dualists and honor a God and a Goddess who exist cooperatively. In some cases, these are two parts of the same being.

All other Gods and Goddesses are different aspects of this God and Goddess. There are some variations on this. The Goddess is usually identified as the three-part “Maiden, Mother, Crone” Goddess who advances through these three life stages as the year progresses.

She is associated with the moon and magick. The God, often identified as the Horned God, is associated with wild places, animals and death. He is at various points throughout the year her child, then her lover and then he dies and the cycle begins again.

Wiccan moral and value system is summed up by The Wiccan Rede, though many people disagree on the interpretation of certain parts of it. Some covens still abide by The Old Laws, but some do not.

Wiccans gather at defined times during the year. An Esbat is a gathering that takes place on a monthly basis, usually during the full moon.

A Sabbat is a special feast day, a holiday. Wiccans celebrate 8 of these. The Wiccan liturgical calendar is often referred to as The Wheel of the Year.

More Information

Websites

Books

These selections offer a look at a few of the different flavors of Wicca.

SaleBestseller No. 1
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
7,077 Reviews
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
  • Cunningham’s classic introduction to Wicca is about how to live life magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with nature.
  • Scott Cunningham (Author)
Bestseller No. 2
Leather Celtic Tree of Life Book of Shadows Blank Spell Book Wicca
5,534 Reviews
Leather Celtic Tree of Life Book of Shadows Blank Spell Book Wicca
  • Leather Embossed journal
  • pocket sized 3 1/2″ x 5″ pages made from premium quality handmade linen paper
Bestseller No. 3
Wicca Spellbook Starter Kit: A Book of Candle, Crystal, and Herbal Spells (Wicca Starter Kit Series)
5,025 Reviews
Bestseller No. 4
Wicca Book of Spells: A Beginner's Book of Shadows for Wiccans, Witches & Other Practitioners of Magic (The Mystic Library 1)
900 Reviews
Bestseller No. 5
Wicca for Beginners: Wiccan Traditions and Beliefs, Witchcraft Philosophy, Practical Magic, Candle, Crystals and Herbal Rituals
713 Reviews
Bestseller No. 6
Creative Leather Art Wicca Journal, Wiccan Journal, Leather Journal, Leather Notebook, Leather Sketchbook, Vintage Journal, Leather Vintage Journal
608 Reviews
Creative Leather Art Wicca Journal, Wiccan Journal, Leather Journal, Leather Notebook, Leather Sketchbook, Vintage Journal, Leather Vintage Journal
  • ★ Beautiful Wiccan HANDCRAFTED FROM GENUINE LEATHER: Each journal is specially designed and handmade from premium split leather. Artful hand stitching to create a timeless space for your thoughts.
  • ★OUR 1 YEAR REPLACEMENT PROMISE & IDEAL SIZE: Handheld, medium size (8 x 6 x 1.5 inches). Easily carry this journal in your daily life and on your most exotic adventures. You don’t have to take risk If your vintage journal arrives damaged & any mistakes with the craftsmanship, YOU CAN DIRECTLY CONTACT TO US within 1 year and we will send you a FREE REPLACEMENT or FULL REFUND. No questions asked, Makes an Awesome FRIEND’S Birthday Gift! Buying 2, 3 etc Thanks.
SaleBestseller No. 7
Wiccapedia: A Modern-Day White Witch's Guide (Volume 1) (The Modern-Day Witch)
3,035 Reviews
SaleBestseller No. 8
Green Witchcraft: A Practical Guide to Discovering the Magic of Plants, Herbs, Crystals, and Beyond
17,384 Reviews
Bestseller No. 10
Book Of Shadows - 150 Spells, Charms, Potions and Enchantments for Wiccans: Witches Spell Book - Perfect for both practicing Witches or beginners.
5,600 Reviews

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About Morningbird (Witchipedia's Founder)

I am a homesteading hearth witch who grew up along the shores of the Hudson River and has lived among the Great Lakes for the past 20 years. Together with my musical husband and youngest child, I steward a one-acre mini homestead with herb, vegetable and flower gardens, chickens, ducks, geese and rabbits, and areas reserved for native plants and wildlife. 

I have three children; two are grown, and I have been practicing magick alone and with family and friends for over 30 years.

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