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What is Wicca?

Self-demanding path:

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Here is a brief listing of the branches of Wicca, the types of witchcraft practiced today:

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Venus of Willendorf
c. 24,000-22,000 BCE
Oolitic limestone
43/8 inches (11.1 cm) high

The most famous early image of a human, a woman, is the so-called "Venus" of Willendorf, found in 1908 by the archaeologist Josef Szombathy in an Aurignacian loess deposit in a terrace about 30 meters above the Danube near the town of Willendorf in Austria.

When first discovered the Venus of Willendorf was thought to date to approximately 15,000 to 10,000 BCE, or more or less to the same period as the cave paintings at Lascaux in France. In the 1970s the date was revised back to 25,000-20,000 BCE, and then in the 1980s it was revised again to c. 30,000-25,000 BCE A study published in 1990 of the stratigraphic sequence of the nine superimposed archaeological layers comprising the Willendorf deposit, however, now indicates a date for the Venus of Willendorf of around 24,000-22,000 BCE.

Her great age and pronounced female forms quickly established the Venus of Willendorf as an icon of prehistoric art. She was soon included in introductory art history textbooks where she quickly displaced other previously used examples of Paleolithic art.



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			As in any faith, its purpose is to connect one to the divine; to provide meaning, direction, support, and strength. The faith is closely linked with nature, the changing seasons, and the moon and sun cycles. It is a faith with its own distinduishing aspects, history and mythology. Many believe that it is linked to earlier pagan, goddess religions, even though what is probably known today as Wicca would probably bear only a small resemblance to them. As a nature based religion it is one that embraces the belief in a daulity of deity, which means th beleif in both a godd and goddess with the goddess playing the primary role. These exist no rigid structure, no bible to follow, or a specific place of worship; no wiccan church exist. Instead, individual altars can exist in any location for altars are simply a flat surface used in rituals and ceremonies. Each member stands on equal footing for there exist no barriers between priest, priestess, and congregation. Essentially, each person represents either the god or goddess based on thier own gender. However, "Wicca is both a religion and a craft". The craft is using psyhic means toward a specific outcome. This may be broken down into "ritual witchcraft" and "operative witchcraft". Ritual witchcraft evolves around a specific occassion, celebration, or ceremony. Ritual witchcraft assists in confirming one's beliefs, uplifting the spirit, and enriching one's life. Operative witchcraft is the performing of daily spells such as spells for protection or healing.

	Wicca is a self-demanding path. A path not suited for those who must be told what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. It is a path based on individualism and as such it is the individual who takes responsiblity for their actions or inactions. Essentially, the individual decides what is right or wrong for them.			Usuualy, individuals belong to a coven, which is a small group of like members. The structure of each coven may vary from each other just as the rituals or ceremonies performed may vary. There exist no define structure, doctrine, or central authority. One can practice alone or with other members. Covens may be led by a High Priestess or Priest, led by a team or counsel, or the leadership may rotate or be shared amongst the coven members. Some may be highly structured or hierarchial, while others may be informal and egalitarian. Often times extensive training is required before initiation and coven membership is considered an important commitment.

		Alexandrian Tradition: The Alexandrian tradition of Wicca was established in the 1960s by Alex Sanders, and his wife Maxine.Generally though, Alexandrian covens focus strongly upon training, which includes areas more generally associated with ceremonial magic, such as Qabalah, Angelic Magic, and Enochian. The typical Alexandrian coven has a hierarchical structure, and generally meets weekly, or at least on Full Moons, New Moons and Festivals. Most Alexandrian covens will allow non-initiates to attend circles, usually as a "neophyte", who undergoes basic training in circle craft, and completes a number of projects, prior to being accepted by the coven for initiation to 1st degree. Some, though not all, Alexandrian covens will also welcome non-initiated "guests" at certain meetings. My own first experience of Wicca was as a guest of an Alexandrian coven. Alexandrian Wicca uses essentially the same tools and rituals as Gardnerian Wicca, though in some cases, the tools are used differently, and the rituals have been adapted. Another frequent change is to be found in the names of deities and guardians of the quarters. In some ways these differences are merely cosmetic, but in others, there are fundamental differences in philosophy. British Traditional Witchcraft: A branch of British witchcraft based on a blend of Celtic and Gardnerian ideas. Caledonii Tradition: A tradition that attempts to preserve the ancient festivals of the Scottish and is sometimes known as the Hecatine Tradition. Celtic Witchcraft: A branch of Gardnerian witchcraft mixed with Celtic and Druidic ideas. Ceremonial Witchcraft: A form of witchcraft that uses Qabalistic magic. Dianic Witchcraft: A feminist brach of witchcraft practiced by all-female groups worchipping the goddess in her Triple form only. These groups may use a mixture of various traditions. They use the Goddess of the Four Directions in circle work and all tools have a Goddess symbolism. Eclectic Witch: Is a witch who practices or uses no particular Wiccan or magical tradition. It can be a group or a solitary witch who uses whatever works. Egyptian Witchcraft: A branch of witchcraft using ancient Egyptian deities and ideas. Gardnerian Witchcraft: Founded by Gerald Gardner in the 1950's in England. This tradition has contributed greatly to much of the Craft as it is today. The structure of many rituals and magickal workings in numerous traditions originated from Gardner's work. Greek Witchcraft: A branch of witchcraft using ancient Greek deities and ideas. Green Witch: usually a solitary witch who bases her magic on the uses of herbs and plants, often times their is little religion involved. Hereditary Tradition: A Witch that was usually trained by a family member and/or can trace their family history back to another Witch or Witches. Kitchen Witch: A name not often used, it describes a witch who practices practical magic using earth power, earth objects, herbs, and the elements. These witches do most of their work in the kitchen at the hearth or stove. There may or may not be religious ides incorporated. Mesopotamian Witchcraft: A branch that uses the anceint Mesopotamian deities and ideas. Pictish Witchcraft: Is based on the Picts who inhabited England and Scotland before the arrival of the Celtics, and this usually describes a solitary witch, with little religious undertones dealing primarily with nature magic. Pow-wow Tradition: was found basically in Pennsylvania and is based on old German magic, the followers do not call themselves Witches, but comes from four hundred years of German magic in that state. Roman Witchcraft: A branch that uses Roman deities and ideas. Seax-Wicca: A form of witchcraft founded by Raymond Buckland in 1973, this is based on ancient Saxon beliefs and deities, with elements of Gardnerian Tradition. Strega Witchcraft: An Italian branch said to have been founded by the woman Aradia about 1353. Teutonic Witchcraft: A branch of witchcraft based on ancient German and Scandinavian ideas and deities, it is also called Nordic Tradition or Nordic Witchcraft.