The Wiccan Religion
The word "Witchcraft" dates back many hundred of years and means
literally "The craft of the wise". This is because the Witches of the old
were the wise ones of their village, knowledgeable in the art of healing,
legal matters and spiritual fulfillment. A Witch had to not only be a
religious leader, but also the doctor, lawyer, and psychologist of the
village. Today, people have reclaimed this word in their pursuit of Wiccan
religion. A With is an initiate of Wicca, one who has earned the right to
call themselves Priest, or Priestess, through study, self evaluation, and
spiritual living. Wicca itself, is an attempt to re-create European
(mostly) Shamansistic Nature Religion, adapting it to ...
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(equinox^Òs and solstices)
and the cross-quarters (midpoints between the equinox^Òs and solstices).
They are called: Yule (Dec 21) Tmbolc (Feb2), Lady Day (March 21),
Beltaine (May 1), Midsummer (June 21), Lugnassed (Aug 1), Mabon (Sept 21),
and Samhain (Oct 31). Actual dates vary slightly from year to year, as
they are based upon actual celestial events. Many Wiccans also celebrate
the Full Moon, of which we have 13 per year.
The basis for Wiccans moral conduct is found in the statement "An Ye Harm
None, Do What Thou Wilt." This is a mock archaic phrase, suggesting that
any behavior that harms none, is morally acceptable. Harm is defined by
anything that takes away, or works against an individual^Òs free will. It
is, of course, impossible to exist, or even cease to exist, without
causing harm, so Wiccans look to fulfill this as closely as possible. A
Wiccan attempts to make choices based on what will cause the least harm,
and promote the greatest overall positive effect. Wicca ...
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