Are Witches only women?
FAQs about Y Dynion Mwyn - Welsh Faerie WitchcraftNo, but in the United States of America women do predominate in the Craft overall (in Britain, men seem to predominate). Some traditions have only women practitioners, just as others have only men. Most traditions admit both. Men are also called "Witches", and most male Witches take exception to being called "Warlock" (Which is a Scottish Gaelic word meaning traitor!).
Related QuestionsWitchcraft, Wicca and Paganism FAQNo, although women do seem to predominate in the Craft overall. In fact, some traditions have only women practitioners, just as others have only men. A male Witch is simply called a Witch, never a warlock and it is considered an insult to call a male Witch "Warlock". The word "Warlock" actually means "oath breaker". Some traditions of Wicca separate between female/male. The word "Wicce" pronounced (Wik-kay) designates a female Witch and "Wicca" pronounced (Wik-kah) designates a male Witch.Related Questions
Frequently Asked QuestionsCertainly not -- as many of our male members can testify! Paganism is open to all, regardless of race, nationality, gender, or sexual orientation. Some men who are Pagan call themselves witches, others do not... again, it depends on personal preference.Related Questions
Do Witches have a Bible?
FAQs about Y Dynion Mwyn - Welsh Faerie WitchcraftNo. A bible is supposedly the word of a deity revealed through a prophet, or "a book containing the sacred writings of any religion" (Webster's Dictionary). Witchcraft is a Pagan religion of personal experience rather than transmitted revelation. A Witch may keep a "Book of Shadows" which is an individual's workbook or journal meaningful to the person who keeps it containing rituals, discoveries, spells, poetry, herb lore, etc.
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FAQ's • Frequently Asked QuestionsNo. While those that practice Satanism call themselves witches, they are not because Satanism is not and has never been a part of any form of Traditional British Witchcraft, or of Wicca. Satan is a purely Judeo-Christian phenomenon and is alien to British pagan society and religion.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWitches can do anything that any ordinary person does, but they also pay very close attention to the world around them. Witches know that the more they pay attention to everything, the more they will learn. Witches are not supernatural beings, the are just natural beings who try to understand all that is possible within the laws of nature. No. Wicca is for men and women. Just as the gods and goddesses are of equal importance to us, so are we to Them.
Related QuestionsWitch Crafting | FAQsWicca is now the fastest growing religion in the United States. While it is difficult to establish exact numbers because so many practice in secrecy do to fear of discrimination, various reliable academic sources have placed the numbers at 750,000 at the low end, and 5 million at the upper end. Barnes and Noble has estimated that, based upon booksales, there are probably close to 10 million Wiccans.Related Questions
Why do you call yourself Witches?
NCPCOW - FAQWitchcraft" is a word often used to refer to Wicca. A lot of the reason for this traces back to the twenties and a British anthropologist named Margaret Murray, who was a major influence on the work of Gerald Gardner. Murray believed that the pre Christian Pagan religion of Europe had survived by going underground. She believed that what the Inquisition had called "Witchcraft" had actually been the remnants of an ancient Pagan priesthood.
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The Fire Fairy: Unofficial Cate Tiernan SiteShe wanted to do another supernatural series and witches are still popular. Also, due to contract conflicts, she can't do some other things she would like to try (at this point, but things could change in the future).
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FAQ on Wicca/Paganism/WitchcraftWhether male or female, all those who practice Wicca/Witchcraft are termed "witches" or "Wiccans". The term "warlock" is often confused with a male witch. "Warlock" is a Scottish word that translates as "oathbreaker" or "traitor". Calling a male witch a warlock is considered a derogatory remark and is not looked upon kindly by anyone of our faith.
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Alt.Pagan FAQ, Version 4.0We've mentioned that even among pagans and Witches, there is dispute about just how specific these terms are. But the majority opinion seems to be that the question, "Are pagans Witches?" is about the same as the question, "Are Christians Catholics?" (or Methodists, Baptists or whatever). Most Witches are pagans, but not all pagans are Witches.
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Witchcraft, Wicca and Paganism FAQThere is a single power defined as the One or All, which is composed of everything it has ever created. This supreme energy force does not rule over the Universe, it IS the Universe. Since most find it difficult to talk to or call upon a faceless mass of Divine energy, this supreme power is personified into male and female aspects as the Goddess and God. This simply makes the concept easier for the human mind to comprehend and relate to.
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Reclaiming: Witchcraft FAQThe word 'Witch" is a very powerful word. Witches have chosen to use it, even though we realize that it sometimes causes misunderstanding. The attitude toward the word "witch" in wider society is paradoxical. On the one hand, most people will say they do not "believe in witches." Yet they react strongly, even fearfully, when they learn that someone is a Witch.
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FAQs about Y Dynion Mwyn - Welsh Faerie WitchcraftYes and no. Witchcraft (sometimes called Wiccae) is a highly individual 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 support and productive networking throughout the Craft community.
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FAQs about Y Dynion Mwyn - Welsh Faerie WitchcraftSome do and some don't. Since a commonly held belief is that what is sent out is returned to the sender threefold, Witches tend to be very careful with spells. A spell is a series of steps taken, to direct the will to a desired end. Energy is drawn from the earth, concentrated, and sent out into the world and it is also believed that with proper training and intent, human minds and hearts are fully capable of performing all the magic and miracles they are ever likely to need.
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FAQs about Y Dynion Mwyn - Welsh Faerie WitchcraftTo open up possibilities, to shift reality. But you have to do it with a sense of ethics. If people do love spells for themselves, there's absolutely nothing wrong with doing something to bring love into your life as long as you're not trying to control people for selfish gain. But part of doing that spell means that you will undergoing a process of change and transformation. It might mean you are encountering the things inside you that have been keeping love away for a long time.
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FAQs about Y Dynion Mwyn - Welsh Faerie WitchcraftNo. Brooms were (in rural Europe) and sometimes still are ridden astride in ceremonies. In one such ceremony, people ran through the fields astride a broom to coax the grain to grow, or participants would leap over a broom, telling the grain to grow to the height of the highest leaping. Uninformed observations of such ceremonies could lead to tales of flying on brooms.
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FAQs about Y Dynion Mwyn - Welsh Faerie WitchcraftNo. The concept of "the devil", as a personification of a supreme spirit of evil, is a creation of Middle Eastern thought which is fundamental to the religions of that region, including Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Worship of this being as "Satan" is a practice of profaning Christian symbolism and is thus a Christian heresy rather than a Pagan religion. The gods of Witchcraft and Wicca are in no way connected with Satanic practice.
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FAQs about Y Dynion Mwyn - Welsh Faerie WitchcraftThe answer is no. The Witches Rede's, "an it harm none" clause, several passages in the Charge of the Goddess ("nor do I demand aught in sacrifice") and some explicit writings by Gardner on blood Magick explicitly condemn sacrifice or (non-menstrual) blood magic of any sort. Some folk magic traditions promote the use of blood, but that is not Witchcraft. Many traditions forbid the ritual knife (athame) to touch blood at all, lest it be desecrated.
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FAQ's • Frequently Asked QuestionsYes. Although beliefs do vary between Trads (denominations), the vast majority of Trad Witches have a strong belief in the Divine and lead a highly spiritual life. However, not many Trad Witches are monotheists (believe in one god) as in Judaism, Christianity, or Islam. Many Trad Witches believe in more than one god, while others view God as a universal consciousness rather than a "person" figure.
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FAQ's • Frequently Asked QuestionsNo. Nudity, or being "skyclad" is part of Wicca; it is not and has never been part of Trad Witchcraft. We consider nudity to be insulting to the spirits and the gods.
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Witchcraft, Wicca and Paganism FAQNot necessarily. Witchcraft, overall, is very tolerant of other religious views, and does not engage itself in criticizing the beliefs of other people, providing that their beliefs do not violate the basic tenant of "Harm None." Witches do object to religions that attempt to suppress the religious beliefs of others, or every human's right to seek spirituality in their own way. This is why there is a slight rub between Wiccans, Pagans, Witches, and some Christians.
Related QuestionsAre all Pagans Witches? Are all Witches Wiccan?
Frequently Asked QuestionsNo. Just as not all Christians are Lutheran or Catholic, so not all Pagans are Witches, and not all Witches are Wiccan. For example, Druids and the Norse tradition of Asatru (who tend to prefer the term 'heathen") are considered to be Pagan belief systems, but their adherents are neither Witches nor Wiccans
Related QuestionsWhat kind of people are witches?
FAQ on Wicca/Paganism/WitchcraftWitches and Pagans comprise of every walk of life. We are mothers and fathers. Professionals, doctors, nurses, lawyers, construction workers, PTA members, police officers, retail sales associates, artists, musician, etc... Because of the fear of persectution, child custody disputes, ridicule, and harrassment, many Pagans remain in "the broom closet" and do not openly display symbols of their faith.
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FAQ on Wicca/Paganism/WitchcraftChildren are the future. They are our legacy. Pagans do not wish harm on any child in the world and revere them completely. We recognize children as individuals capable (upon the age of reason) to make their own decisions (with guidance, of course). Pagans are highly moral people and instill those beliefs in our children. Many Pagans parents do not force their beliefs on their children and often expose them to many religious ideals eventually allowing the child to choose their own path.
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