Wiccan discussion thread

[Scomagia]

Hmm. Sounds like they are a Wiccan family, eh?

It's likely. I've never met their parents. My friends themselves are pretty cool.

Now, this may sound ignorant, so I apologize beforehand if it does, but doesn't Wicca revolve around magic?

It often does, though not necessarily. As a religion it's very non-dogmatic, so what is or is not a part of the religion is heavily open to personal interpretation. This includes magic.

[Arcturus Novus]

It's likely. I've never met their parents. My friends themselves are pretty cool.

Now, this may sound ignorant, so I apologize beforehand if it does, but doesn't Wicca revolve around magic?

It often does, though not necessarily. As a religion it's very non-dogmatic, so what is or is not a part of the religion is heavily open to personal interpretation. This includes magic.

But what defines magic, exactly? Are we talking sleight-of-hand or actual spells and potions?

[Scomagia]

It often does, though not necessarily. As a religion it's very non-dogmatic, so what is or is not a part of the religion is heavily open to personal interpretation. This includes magic.

But what defines magic, exactly? Are we talking sleight-of-hand or actual spells and potions?

Rituals, some chanting here, a spell there, so on. That's how it was for me, at least. It varies a lot from individual to individual, though I never met a Wiccan who practiced stage magic or sleight-of-hand as a part of the religion.

[Arcturus Novus]

But what defines magic, exactly? Are we talking sleight-of-hand or actual spells and potions?

Rituals, some chanting here, a spell there, so on. That's how it was for me, at least. It varies a lot from individual to individual, though I never met a Wiccan who practiced stage magic or sleight-of-hand as a part of the religion.

Interesting. I don't know what it is about Wicca, but I always wanted to learn more about it. Thanks for the clarification, btw.

[Scomagia]

Rituals, some chanting here, a spell there, so on. That's how it was for me, at least. It varies a lot from individual to individual, though I never met a Wiccan who practiced stage magic or sleight-of-hand as a part of the religion.

Interesting. I don't know what it is about Wicca, but I always wanted to learn more about it. Thanks for the clarification, btw.

There are definitely posters who know more about Wicca here, so don't take me as gospel. I've been more or less irreligious for years now, so some of the stuff about Wicca is a little hazy.

[The Wolven League]

Interesting. I don't know what it is about Wicca, but I always wanted to learn more about it. Thanks for the clarification, btw.

There are definitely posters who know more about Wicca here,

Why, hello there

[Scyobayrynn]

It often does, though not necessarily. As a religion it's very non-dogmatic, so what is or is not a part of the religion is heavily open to personal interpretation. This includes magic.

But what defines magic, exactly? Are we talking sleight-of-hand or actual spells and potions?

Magic, some prefer Magick(following the example of Crowley) to refer to the esoteric practices intended to influence the outside world.

The practice of magic be it high or low is just that however, manipulation of material, intonation, ritual, to experience and influence the world around us.
Magic may include petitioning Deities and or spirits. Some magical schools of thought are all intonations, chanting, and visualization.
Others are more material.

Magic defined is very difficult because it isnt as if its restricted only to Wicca. Many religions have esoteric practices which easily fall under the purview of "magic".

[The Wolven League]

Hmm. Sounds like they are a Wiccan family, eh?

It's likely. I've never met their parents. My friends themselves are pretty cool.

Now, this may sound ignorant, so I apologize beforehand if it does, but doesn't Wicca revolve around magic?

Pretty much, but not all of the sects.

[The Wolven League]

Hmm, the poll results are most interesting!

Not Wiccan: 88%

Was once Wiccan: 6%

Wiccan: 6%


I expected that many non-Wiccans, but not as many former Wiccans.

[The Wolven League]

But what defines magic, exactly? Are we talking sleight-of-hand or actual spells and potions?

Magic, some prefer Magick(following the example of Crowley) to refer to the esoteric practices intended to influence the outside world.

The practice of magic be it high or low is just that however, manipulation of material, intonation, ritual, to experience and influence the world around us.
Magic may include petitioning Deities and or spirits. Some magical schools of thought are all intonations, chanting, and visualization.
Others are more material.

Magic defined is very difficult because it isnt as if its restricted only to Wicca. Many religions have esoteric practices which easily fall under the purview of "magic".

Indeed. Although "petitioning deities and spirits" doesn't really sound like magic to me, persay. More like simple worship.

[Wolfmanne]

Someone told me that Wiccans get mad at people pissing on trees and see them as heretics. Can any Wiccans confirm this?

[The Wolven League]

Someone told me that Wiccans get mad at people pissing on trees and see them as heretics. Can any Wiccans confirm this?

Erm...I don't do that, and I'm a Wiccan. But there are so many sects, I'll bet at least one believes that.

[Wolfmanne]

Someone told me that Wiccans get mad at people pissing on trees and see them as heretics. Can any Wiccans confirm this?

Erm...I don't do that, and I'm a Wiccan. But there are so many sects, I'll bet at least one believes that.

Hmm, fairs dos'. Thanks for the clarification.

[The Wolven League]

Erm...I don't do that, and I'm a Wiccan. But there are so many sects, I'll bet at least one believes that.

Hmm, fairs dos'. Thanks for the clarification.

Np.

Any other questions?

[The Liberated Territories]

Can I have a blessing from across the internet. Perhaps some good luck or something?

Or can you not do that?

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Hmm, fairs dos'. Thanks for the clarification.

Np.

Any other questions?

I do.

Wiccanism and witchcraft. I've met Wiccan who identify as witches. Do these go hand in hand or is there a difference?

[Wolfmanne]

Hmm, fairs dos'. Thanks for the clarification.

Np.

Any other questions?

Na, it was just that one interesting snippet I heard from a friend. Thanks for answering.

[Kohlandia]

Wiccanism and witchcraft. I've met Wiccan who identify as witches. Do these go hand in hand or is there a difference?

Wicca is a form of witchcraft but it is not the only form. You can be a witch and not follow Wicca.

[The Grey Wolf]

Magic, some prefer Magick(following the example of Crowley) to refer to the esoteric practices intended to influence the outside world.

The practice of magic be it high or low is just that however, manipulation of material, intonation, ritual, to experience and influence the world around us.
Magic may include petitioning Deities and or spirits. Some magical schools of thought are all intonations, chanting, and visualization.
Others are more material.

Magic defined is very difficult because it isnt as if its restricted only to Wicca. Many religions have esoteric practices which easily fall under the purview of "magic".

Indeed. Although "petitioning deities and spirits" doesn't really sound like magic to me, persay. More like simple worship.

I believe that's called theurgy.

[The Wolven League]

Np.

Any other questions?

I do.

Wiccanism and witchcraft. I've met Wiccan who identify as witches. Do these go hand in hand or is there a difference?

Wicca literally means "witch' and "wizard" in Old English.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Wiccanism and witchcraft. I've met Wiccan who identify as witches. Do these go hand in hand or is there a difference?

Wicca is a form of witchcraft but it is not the only form. You can be a witch and not follow Wicca.

That's what I thought. Thanks for the answer.

[The Wolven League]

Can I have a blessing from across the internet. Perhaps some good luck or something?

Or can you not do that?

..lol.

[The Wolven League]

Indeed. Although "petitioning deities and spirits" doesn't really sound like magic to me, persay. More like simple worship.

I believe that's called theurgy.

Hmm.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

I do.

Wiccanism and witchcraft. I've met Wiccan who identify as witches. Do these go hand in hand or is there a difference?

Wicca literally means "witch' and "wizard" in Old English.

I know the origin of the word. It's actually Middle English. However, it is a diverse tradition, so I wanted to make sure of whether witchcraft is a must or not. You know, not all Catholics are priests or all Buddhists monks.

[The Wolven League]

Wicca literally means "witch' and "wizard" in Old English.

I know the origin of the word. It's actually Middle English. However, it is a diverse tradition, so I wanted to make sure of whether witchcraft is a must or not. You know, not all Catholics are priests or all Buddhists monks.

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