What is Wiccan? What are Wiccan Beliefs?

What is Wiccan? What are Wiccan Beliefs?

Magick is present in all of us when we are young. We simply lose sight of it as we grow into adults and get swallowed by the stresses of day to day living. This blog, Strega Luna (Italian for Moon Witch) is about learning how to reconnect with that magick and finding your true self.

Within this blog, you will learn how to pay attention to nature, the moon cycles, the power of the elements, and so much more. You will also discover how to use nature's tools such as crystals, stones, herbs, flowers, minerals, and such – into your magical workings.

So let's discuss What Wicca is. Wicca is an ancient practice. It is a gentle, earth oriented religion that seeks truth, understanding, and a way of life meant to bring inner change.

Although many perceive it as such, Wicca is NOT an evil practice.

In my own opinion, it is perceived as evil because it is misunderstood. Simply put, Wicca is practicing earth magick or as an Earth Witch, which utilizes natures tools to manifest their desires and needs.

Yes, it is a framework for using magical powers. It also involves recognizing gods and goddesses as the duality of the divine –and as one force that incorporates male and female. It encourages respect for nature, stresses concern for the planet, and acknowledges that the life force should be reverenced in all things.

Besides the basic tenets, there is no rigid dogma in Wicca. Whether you come to Wicca from a base of traditional religion or no formalized religion at all, you can easily work Wicca into your life. Following Wicca and casting spells are highly personal experiences. Just as there is no single method for practicing Wicca, there are also very few rules set in stone when it comes to spell casting.

This does not mean there are no rules at all! For one thing, spell casting must always seek the good of all – both for yourself and for others – and it can not cause any harm. Do No Harm is one of the main rules in Wicca. The rule is that everything you put out, comes back times three.

But before you can immerse yourself in the study of spell crafting, it's important to sort out fact from fiction when it comes to Witches and Wiccans.

Unfortunately, modern culture promotes many negative beliefs about who witches are and what they do. As I said before, these are stereotypical myths and misunderstandings that need to be dispelled in order to understand the true ideals, ethics, and philosophy of witchcraft.

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

The most pervasive myth is that Witches are Satanists – not true. In addition, they're more likely to wear a business suit than a pointy black cat. Most drive cars rather than ride broomsticks and prefer pizza to the eye of a newt any day.

Here are some other common stereotypes:

Witches sell their souls to the devil in return for special powers: false.

This folklore image is erroneous yet has been fostered by some mainstream religions.

Witches are humans who have psychic abilities: sometimes.

This assumption may or may not be true. Some psychics may be witches; some but not all witches are psychic.

Witches are sorcerers: yes. This term is accurate from an anthropological point of view.

Witches are modern worshipers of ancient gods and goddesses: sometimes.

This description is fairly accurate for Wiccans, but not always for Witches.

Witches cast evil spells on people, either for fun or revenge, such as turning men into toads: false.

Although which is to cast spells for people (with their permission), the spells are done to help others, not to harm them. And if they could, most witches would rather turn frogs into princes!

Witches are old, ugly hags: false.

Witches come in all shapes, sizes, and ages – many are quite beautiful, and young women are eagerly joining the ranks of Wicca. This stereotype is inspired by The Crone, a woman whose child-rearing responsibilities are behind her and to can now devote herself to the craft.

Only education and understanding can remove these misconceptions and prejudices about Witchcraft and Wicca. But now that you are seeking knowledge on Wicca... you are on the right path.

It's time to start thinking of Witches and Wiccans in a new sense – as people who are simply living their lives in a new, unique and magical way. In my next blog post will start to examine the basic ground rules and core conceptions that most Witches and Wiccans hold in common.

Blessed Be

But until then, post a comment and tell me....

What have you heard about Wicca or Witchcraft?

Were they misconceptions, stereotypical or prejudices?

What are your beliefs?

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