Wicca & Paganism

FACTS ON WICCA AND PAGANISM:

Wicca is arguably the best-known of pagan religions. It is based on the pre-Christian beliefs of tribes in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, although its origins go back back to Paleolithic peoples who worshipped a hunter god and a fertility goddess.

Wiccans feel that nature is divine and as such are strong environmentalists. They celebrate cycles of the sun and moon and often worship outdoors. Some do so in the nude.

Wiccans believe all plants and animals in the world are equal and will often say a prayer of thanks before doing something as simple as pulling out a garden carrot.
Like Christians, Wiccans believe you should not harm anyone, including yourself. If you do harm or good, such actions will come back to you three times, they believe.

Most believe in some form of reincarnation, however there is no concept of heaven and hell or sin. Pagans believe magic and potions can help heal others and themselves.

There is no pagan leader.

For Wiccans, anyone can become a priest or priestess (also called witches). Male priests are also called witches, not warlocks.
To pagans the star-shaped pentagram symbolizes all the elements of nature - earth, air, fire, water and spirit.