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OK everyone! Time for a history lesson. I have had several people ask me "What Exactly Is Wicca?" Well, I am placing the information here so people with any other questions can read the information.Contrary to what those who choose to persecute or lie about us wish to believe, Wicca is a very peaceful, harmonious and balanced way of thinking and life which promotes oneness with the divine and all which exists. Wicca is a deep appreciation and awe in watching the sunrise or sunset, the forest in the light of a glowing moon, a meadow enchanted by the first light of day. It is the morning dew on the petals of a beautiful flower, the gentle caress of a warm summer breeze upon your skin, or the warmth of the summer sun on your face. Wicca is the fall of colorful autumn leaves, and the softness of winter snow. It is light, and shadow and all that lies in between. It is the song of the birds and other creatures of the wild. It is being in the presence of Mother Earths nature and being humbled in reverence. When we are in the temple of the Lord and Lady, we are not prone to the arrogance of human technology as they touch our souls. To be a Witch is to be a healer, a teacher, a seeker, a giver, and a protector of all things. If this path is yours, may you walk it with honor, light and integrity.Wicca is a belief system and way of life based upon the reconstruction of pre-Christian traditions originating in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. While much of the information of how our ancestors lived, worshiped and believed has been lost due to the efforts of the medieval church to wipe our existence from history, we try to reconstruct those beliefs to the best of our ability with the information that is available.Thanks to archaeological discoveries, we now have basis to believe that the origins of our belief system can be traced even further back to the Paleolithic peoples who worshipped a Hunter God and a Fertility Goddess. With the discovery of these cave paintings, estimated to be around 30,000 years old, depicting a man with the head of a stag, and a pregnant woman standing in a circle with eleven other people, it can reasonably be assumed that Witchcraft is one of the oldest belief systems known in the world toady. These archetypes are clearly recognized by Wiccan as our view of the Goddess and God aspect of the supreme creative force and predate Christianity by roughly 28,000 years making it a mere toddler in the spectrum of time as we know it.Witchcraft in ancient history was known as "The Craft of the Wise" because most who followed the path were in tune with the forces of nature, had a knowledge of Herbs and medicines, gave council and were valuable parts of the village and community as Shamanic healers and leaders. They understood that mankind is not superior to nature, the earth and its creatures but instead we are simply one of the many parts, both seen and unseen that combine to make the whole. As Chief Seattle said; "We do not own the earth, we are part of it." These wise people understood that what we take or use, we must return in kind to maintain balance and equilibrium. Clearly, modern man with all his applied learning and technology has forgotten this. Subsequently, we currently face ecological disaster and eventual extinction because of our hunger for power and a few pieces of gold.For the past several hundred years, the image of the Witch has been mistakenly associated with evil, heathenism, and unrighteousness. In my humble opinion, these misconceptions have their origin in a couple of different places. To begin, the medieval church of the 15th through 18th centuries created these myths to convert the followers of the old nature based religions to the churches way of thinking. By making the Witch into a diabolical character and turning the old religious deities into devils and demons, the missionaries were able to attach fear to these beliefs which aided in the conversion process. Secondly, as medical science began to surface, the men who were engaged in these initial studies had a very poor understanding of female physiology, especially in the area of a women's monthly cycles. The unknowns in this area played very well with the early churches agenda lending credence to the Witch Hunters claims and authority. The fledgling medical professions also stood to benefit greatly from this because it took the power of the women healers away giving it to the male physicians transferring the respect and power to them.Unfortunately these misinformed fears and superstitions have carried forward through the centuries and remain to this day. This is why many who follow these nature oriented beliefs have adopted the name of Wicca over its true name of Witchcraft to escape the persecution, harassment and misinformation associated with the name of Witchcraft and Witch not to mention the bad publicity the press and Hollywood has given us simply to generate a profit.What Witchcraft is: Witchcraft is a spiritual system that fosters the free thought and will of the individual, encourages learning and an understanding of the earth and nature thereby affirming the divinity in all living things. Most importantly however, it teaches responsibility. We accept responsibility for our actions and deeds as clearly a result of the choices we make. We do not blame an exterior entity or being for our shortcomings, weaknesses or mistakes. If we mess up or do something that brings harm to another, we have no one but ourselves to blame and we must face the consequences resulting from those actions. No ifs, ands or buts and no whining...We acknowledge the cycles of nature, the lunar phases and the seasons to celebrate our spirituality and to worship the divine. It is a belief system that allows the Witch to work with, not in supplication to deities with the intent of living in harmony and achieving balance with all things.The spells that we do involve healing, love, harmony, wisdom and creativity. The potions that we stir might be a headache remedy, a cold tonic, or an herbal flea bath for our pets. We strive to gain knowledge of and use the natural remedies placed on this earth by the divine for our benefit instead of using synthetic drugs unless absolutely necessary.Wiccan believe that the spirit of the One, Goddess and God exist in all things. In the trees, rain, flowers, the sea, in each other and all of natures creatures. This means that we must treat "all things" of the Earth as aspects of the divine. We attempt to honor and respect life in all its many manifestations both seen and unseen. Wiccan learn from and revere the gift of nature from divine creation by celebrating the cycles of the sun, moon and seasons. We search within ourselves for the cycles that correspond to those of the natural world and try to live in harmony with the movement of this universal energy. Our teachers are the trees, rivers, lakes, meadows, mountains and animals as well as others who have walked this path before us. This belief creates a reverence and respect for the environment, and all life upon the Earth.We also revere the spirits of the elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water which combine to manifest all creation. From these four elements we obtain insight to the rhythms of nature and understand they are also the rhythms of our own lives.Because Witches have been persecuted for so many centuries, we believe in religious freedom first! We do not look at our path as the only way to achieve spirituality, but as one path among many to the same end. We are not a missionary religion out to convert new members to think the same as we do.We are willing to share our experience and knowledge with those who seek our wisdom and perspective however. We believe that anyone who is meant for this path will find it through their own search as the Goddess speaks to each of us in her time and way. Wiccan practice tolerance and acceptance toward all other religions as long as those faiths do not persecute others or violate the tenant of "Harm None."What Witchcraft is not: More information about Witchcraft is available in the Frequently Asked Questions section, but in the interim, here are the main points. Witchcraft or Wicca is not a cult. We do not proclaim ourselves to be spokespersons for the divine or try to get others to follow us as their leaders.We do not worship Satan or consort with Demons. Satan is a Christian creation and they can keep him. We do not need a paranoid creation of supreme evil and eternal damnation to scare us into doing the right thing and helping others. We choose to do the right thing and love our brothers and sisters because it IS the right thing and it feels good to do it. I suppose it is a maturity thing.We do not sacrifice animals or humans because that would violate our basic tenant of "Harm None." Anyone who does and claims to be a Wiccan or a Witch is lying.We have no need to steal or control the life force of another to achieve mystical or supernatural powers. We draw our energy from within, our personal relationship with the divine and nature.We do not use the forces of nature or the universe to hex or cast spells on others. Again, "Harm None" is the whole of the law. Witches have a very strict belief in the Law of Three which states that whatever we send out into our world shall return to us three fold either good or bane. With this in mind, a "True Witch" would hesitate in doing magick to harm or manipulate another because that boomerang we throw will eventually come back to us much larger and harder then when we threw it.This is not to say that Witches are perfect, we are human too just like everyone else and make mistakes and errors in judgment. Just as there are parents who love and nurture their children, there are parents who abuse their children. As there are many who devote their lives to giving and helping mankind, likewise there are those who devote their lives to taking advantage of and using people for their own gain. Unfortunately the same flaws in human nature applies to witches too.Most of us continually strive to consider all potential outcomes of our thoughts and actions pausing to seriously consider the consequences before undertaking a ritual, spell or rite that could go astray. It is when we follow the path with the love of the Goddess in our hearts and adhere to the basic tenant of the Reed that our works are beneficial and we achieve harmony and balance with all things.The heart of Wicca is not something summed up into a few short words and can often take on different meaning to each since the Lord and Lady touch us in different ways. To gain a fuller understanding of the Craft, I urge you visit the other pages on this site as well as following the links to a select group of exceptional Wiccan and Witchcraft sites. Through the wisdom and words set down through the ages, you will find that you are able to understand the basis of our beliefs and how they may apply to you. Your inner voice will also quickly let you know if the intent of what you are reading is for superficial purposes to benefit self instead of working to benefit the whole. Remember to read with your heart, for it is when you see life and the world with your heart and spirit that you truly gain an understanding of what Wicca is.Blessed Be!
You scored as Druid Fairy. Your heart belongs to nature. Your green satin hides you in the brush. You influence plants to grow, and you have a special connection to animals.

Druid Fairy

69%

Goddess of the Golden Dawn

67%

Ethereal Priestess Fairy

65%

Twilight Mistress Fairy

58%

Snow Fairy

56%

Raven Fairy

48%

Autumn Fairy

44%

Pixie

36%

Rose Thorn Fairy

19%
Which Firefly-Path Fairy are you?
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You Are 76% Vain
You're a little vain, but you also work hard for your good looks.
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What vampire would you be?

Vampire of Seduction
Who say's killing cant be fun? As lovly as you are, you must be the Love god/ess of Vampires everywere. The opposite as well as the same sex are oeverwhelmed by you. You play with their senses before you puncture to the death.

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You are Slinky Heels!
You're an uptown, well put together woman
But you're not too uptight to enjoy a hot club
You're always the best dressed chick in the room
And you'll only settle for the best in men What Kind of Shoe Are You?
You Are a Visionary Soul
You are a curious person, always in a state of awareness.
Connected to all things spiritual, you are very connected to your soul.
You are wise and bright: able to reason and be reasonable.
Occasionally, you get quite depressed and have dark feelings.

You have great vision and can be very insightful.
In fact, you are often profound in a way that surprises yourself.
Visionary souls like you can be the best type of friend.
You are intuitive, understanding, sympathetic, and a good healer.

Souls you are most compatible with: Old Soul and Peacemaker Soul What Kind of Soul Are You?
You scored as Dracula. You are the smooth sexy cool Dracula. Patient and lustful. If you were any cooler youd be ice. Great style with a way of seducing those around you. And three brides who wouldn't want to be him.

Armand

100%

Dracula

100%

Deacon Frost

100%

Marius

100%

Angel

83%

Spike

83%

Akasha

75%

Blade

75%

Lestat

58%

Louis

58%
Whose your Vampire personality? (images)
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You scored as Passion. You are very passionate whether that passion is good or evil has yet to be determined. You have great power over others and they seem to flock to your service. You are very competative almost to a fault. Perhaps you should let someone else win for a change?

Mysterious

92%

Passion

92%

Eyes full of Pain

67%

Diamond Eyes

50%
What do your eyes reveal about you?(PICS!)
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You scored as Jigsaw. You are Jigsaw. You dont enjoy killing people at all. You instead love to see how far people will go to live. However if it ends in a bloody death, you still sleep with a smile on your face. You are intelligent, and know how to outwit just about anyone. And that spells bad news for anyone who falls into your games of death and torture.

Jigsaw

100%

Hannibal Lecter

80%

Pinhead

70%

Candyman

50%

Michael Myers

40%

Freddy Krueger

40%

Leatherface

40%

Captain Spaulding

40%

Buffalo Bill

40%

Jason Voorhees

20%
Which Horror Killer are You?
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You scored as III - The Empress, The Empress is a maternal symbol. She is the mother figure who loves, nurtures and protects. She will protect you, she will always be there when you are in trouble. When you fall over and graze your knee, the Empress will kiss it better. Yet she is not a weak figure. Her compassion is strength. If her children are threatened she will stop at nothing to protect them. If well aspected in a Tarot spread, the Empress can symbolise security, protection and unconditional love. If badly aspected it can represent over-protectiveness, fear of risk taking and refusal to face the real world.

III - The Empress

100%

II - The High Priestess

69%

XIII: Death

69%

I - Magician

69%

IV - The Emperor

63%

XI: Justice

50%

VIII - Strength

50%

XVI: The Tower

44%

0 - The Fool

31%

XV: The Devil

31%

VI: The Lovers

31%

X - Wheel of Fortune

25%

XIX: The Sun

19%
Which Major Arcana Tarot Card Are You?
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You scored as The Ivy, In Celtic astrology, you're Ivy (not everything on the zodiac is a tree). The animal symbol that accompanies this plant is the butterfly. The ancient Druids say Ivy people are good-natured, empathetic, optimistic, and social and may have magnetic personalities. However, Ivies may be prone to indecision, disappointment, restlessness or a fear of offending others.

The Ivy

100%

The Holly

75%

The Vine

70%

The Reed

65%

The Rowan

55%

The Willow

55%

The Oak

55%

The Alder

50%

The Hawthorn

45%

The Elder

45%

The Birch

40%

The Hazel

40%

The Ash

35%
What Tree Are You? (Celtic astrology)
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You scored as Nyx, Your Nyx! Night time is your favorite. Your the controler of dreams and nightmares. You are also a sign of mystery and darkness. Thanks for taking my quiz. Please rate. :)

Nyx

81%

Inanna

56%

Diana

38%

Freyja

25%
~Which goddess of the moon would you be? (sweet pics)~
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You scored as We All Come From the Goddess, We all come from the Goddess and to her we shall return like a drop of rain flowing to the ocean.- Z BudapestHoof and horn, hoof and horn All that dies shall be reborn Corn and grain, corn and grain All that falls shall rise again- Ian Corrigan

Kore Chant

100%

We All Come From the Goddess

100%

"The Ocean is the Beginning of the Earth"

100%

"Samhain Chant"

67%

Isis Astarte

67%

"The Burning Times"

67%

Earth My Body

67%

"Hecate,Cerridwen"

50%

"John Barleycorn"

33%
What Pagan Chant Best suites you?
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You scored as Air, Your pentacle point is Air! You are a creative and inventive person, and, like the wind, you can be gentle and kind or strong and gruff. Your friends enjoy being around you because you tend to lighten any situation with you airy disposition and wit.

Air

100%

Fire

75%

Water

70%

Spirit

60%

Earth

30%
(Pagan) What point of the pentacle are you?
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Music:

KIDROCK!,Salvia, Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, Seether, Eminem, Mud Vein, Default, Sevendust, Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, Toby Keith, Nickelback, Thousand Foot Crutch,Rob Zombie, Kelis,Yung Joc,Ludacris,System of A Down,Lil' Troy,Chingy, Hinder,3 Doors Down
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Movies:

The Hills Have Eyes, Van Helsing, all the Halloween movies, House of 1000 Corpses, The Cave, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Vampires...Los Alamos, Wrong Turn, Sin City, Devil's Rejects, Strangeland, Identity, Saw, Saw II, American Haunting, The DaVinci Code, National Treasure, Silent Hill, all the Blade movies, Queen of the Damned, Lady In The Water, all the Poison Ivy movies, Hostel, Poseidon, Cold Creek Manor, The Exorcist, Four Brothers, The Covenant, Descent, Talladega Nights, Urban Legends Bloody Mary, Tamara, The Craft, The Forsaken, Ghost Ship, See No Evil, Ed Gien, Dark Ride, The Wicker Man, Vacancy, Disturbia, The Gravedancers, Black Xmas, The Messengers, Walking Tall, Walking Tall...The Payback, Wicked Little Things, The Reaping, Gone In 60 Seconds, Wrong Turn 2, Bloodlines, National Treasure: Book Of Secrets, Torque, XXX, XXX: State Of The Union, The Italian Job, Stardust, Havoc, Kalifornia

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Television:

CSI, CSI:New York, Body of Evidence, King of the Hill, Everybody Loves Raymond, Cheers, Northern Exposure, CSI:Miami, Forensic Files, The Investigators, Southpark, Golden Girls, Without A Trace, Navy NCIS, Numbers, The Amazing Race, Miami Ink, Inked, King of Queens, Pimp My Ride, Tricked Out, LA Ink
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Books:

Rope Burns, Jeffrey Dahamer, House of Secrets, The Hillside Stangler, FBI Behavioral Manual, Born Evil, A-Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers, Mistresses of Mayhem, Ted Bundy, The Evil 100, The Evil That Men Do, Helter Skelter, Wicca For One, The Goodly Spellbook, Salem's Lot, The Book of Goddessess, Spiral Dance, Earth, Air, Fire, Water, The Wiccan Prayer Book, Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft, Flesh Collectors, Candle Magic, Cellar of Horror, Green River...Running Red, Slow Death, Body Dump, Cannibal Killers, Slave Girls, Blood Lust

Heroes:

"Life's purpose is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"
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