Frequently Asked Questions

1. IS WITCHCRAFT THE SAME AS WICCA?
-No, Wicca and Witchcraft are two separate religions. Wicca was founded by Gerald Gardner in the late 1930's. It is comprimised of Western European folk traditions, Eastern philosophy and Cabbalistic mysticism. Although intially wicca was based more in mahickal pursuits it has hence developed into a more spiritual religion, it can be seen as an ecclectic system of belief with an underlying static ritual and ethics base.
Witchcraft is heavily based in traditions. There is no Wiccan Rede, Watchtowers or the concept of self initiation. But there is some form of initiation or rite of passage and a strong concpt of the homeland.

2.DO ALL WITCHES PRACTICE MAGICK?
-No. Magick is a tool and as a tool it can be used within any religion. Some people who follow the religion of Witchcraft do not practice magick do not practice magick. It would be inaccurate to say that magick has nothing to do with Witchcraft but there are those who chose not to practice magick.

3.IS WITCHCRAFT A FORM OF SATANISM?
-NO!!! Satanism is a product of Christianity, Witchcraft has nothing to do with either the philosophy or anti-Christian religion of Satanism.

4.CAN I BE BORN A WITCH?
-No, to become a witch you must become a practicioner of the religion. Different traditions have different methods for becoming a part of their tradition. Mostly this involves some form of self dedication to the Gods. Even those born into a family tradition a conscious decision to follow the Old Ways must be made.

5.ARE THERE GOOD WITCHES AND BAD WITCHES?
-Many people believe that there are not bad witches only bad people. True witches believe in theLaw of Threefold and would harm nothing, including themselves. The threefold law means that whatever negative energy is used to harm another will also return to you.

6.LOVESPELLS?
-There are many love spells but I wouldn't suggest using them. Using a love spell may suit you but would you be sure that it is what he/she would like. Would like someone to like you for who you are or for the spell? Also keep in mind the Threefold Law, the energy put out returns threefold.

7.WHO ARE THE GODDESS AND GOD?
-The Goddess is the Great Mother of all living things and together with her consort, God, the creator of the universe and all it supports. There are three different aspects that the Goddess is worshiped in: the Maiden, Mother and Crone. She is symbolized by the waxing, waning and also full moon.
The God is the consort of the Goddesss, he is the Great Father. He is symbolized by the sun, bringing warmth and strength.

8.DO CHILDREN PRACTICE THE CRAFT?
-Witches may teach their children about the craft but they also believe that it is the childs decision which path they want to follow, they are taught that no one way is the only way.