What form does the practice of Witchcraft take?
The form and context vary from group to group and between each ritual, and may run the gamut from elaborate ceremony to spontaneous ritual to simple meditation. Generally the practice is to consecrate a sacred space, the “circle” and then work magic and worship the Goddesses and Gods within it according to the forms agreed upon by that particular group of Witches.
A. The form and context vary from group to group and between each ritual, and may run the gamut from elaborate ceremony to spontaneous ritual to simple meditation. Q. How do you see the Goddess? A. As the immanent life force; as Mother Nature; as the interconnectedness of all life. Q. Do all Witches practice their religion the same way? A. Yes and no. Wicca is a highly individualistic religion. Moreover, the number of different sects within the Craft may give the impression that no two groups practice the same way. Though practices may vary, most traditions have many similarities, such as the working of magic and a respect for nature. Most Witches find enough common ground for mutual supposrt and productive networking throughout the Craft community. Q. Is Witchcraft a ‘cult’? A. No. Cults are groups that trade ‘salvation’ and a sense of belonging for the ability to think for oneself. They indulge in ‘extravagant homage or adoration’ (Webster’s Dictionary) usually of an earthly leader o
