All these different paths call themselves Pagan. Whats the difference?
Just as there are multiple branches of Christianity (Catholicism, Methodist, Presbyterian, etc.), there are many denominations of Paganism. Wicca is probably the largest and best known. About 50% of Pagans today are Wiccan. Even though they all, more or less, fall into the category of Paganism, do not make the mistake of assuming they are all just alike. While Wicca, Asatru, and Shamanism may all have similarities, each have beliefs and philosophies that are wholly their own. Even Wicca itself can be further divided up into different paths or traditions; each having practices unique to them. Some examples include the Gardnerian Tradition, the Alexandrian Tradition, Seax Wicca, and even Faery Wicca. To truly learn and understand one particular path, one should do as much research on that path as possible. The star in the circle thingiewhat is that? A five-pointed star inside of a circle is a pentacle. Without the circle, it is a pentagram. It is one of the, if not the most, common symbo
