Wicca: Core Ideas

ºWicca is one of the religions that belong to the Paganism group.

ºIts beliefs and practices consist mainly in witchcraft, which includes the use of magic and mental power.

ºEven if they practice witchcraft, it is important to say that they DO NOT FOLLOW BLACK MAGIC; in contrast, their rituals do not involve harming of animals or other people.

ºTheir biggest god or goddess is nature, and most of their actions are aimed to protect it.

ºThe prayer groups are called Covens, which are generally formed by 13 people, but there are some that involve fewer people. Both, female and male, are importantly involved.

ºFestivals or rituals are called Sabbats, where the 4 elements and the 4 directions are used. Sabbats are practiced 8 times through the year.

ºThere are also other rituals called Esbats, and the difference with Sabbats is that these are realized monthly, especially in full moon nights, when the mind is thought to be more powerful magically.

ºWitches believe that human mind has the ability to make changes in certain ways that cannot be explained by science, and this power is only used to help people without harming others.

ºPeople must live in peace with others and with themselves, to have a better reincarnation.

ºWicca is a polytheistic religion; the majority of the gods refer to nature, the most valued thing for them.

ºWicca includes the use of magic; they are always trying to avoid harming others, to construct a better way of life, and living in harmony.



Authors: Margarita and Alejandra Zuluaga
Co-Editors: Daniela Maya and Paola Iza.