Wicca(With a hint of Paganism)

SAM TAYLOR

PAGANISMo A definition of a Pagan: A

follower of a polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion.

o A definition of Paganism: A polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion.

o EXAMPLESo Native American’s, modern day

Wiccan’s, Louisiana Voodoo, etc.

Wicca

BASICSoWicca is in no way related

to Satanism.oFor 90% of it’s followers, it

is based on nature.oCeltic Lore, Egyptian gods

and goddesses.

Wicca

BASICSoThe Law of ThreeoThe Wiccan Rede

oAn it harm none, do as ye will

The Pentacle Explained

o The star facing up within a circle has been around for centuries. It is not a demonic symbol, as it represents all of the elements and the spirit of all living things.

o Wicca (typically) involves the elements, Mother Earth, Father sun, and Sister moon.

Sacred DaysOstara

March 21 – Spring Equinox• Is more commonly known as Easter

by Catholicism and Christianity.• The next full moon (a time of

increased births) is called the Ostara and is sacred to Eostre the Saxon Lunar Goddess of fertility (from whence we get the word estrogen, whose two symbols were the egg and the rabbit.)

Sacred DaysSamhain

(Halloween)o Spirit night.o Laws of the world and nature are

temporarily halted, and the thin veil between worlds is lifted for a very brief amount of time.

o Offers a chance to be with loved ones and ancestors before you.

o Brief History of Samhain

Sacred DaysYule

(December 20-23)o The darkest period of the year

comes to end and gives way to the light.

o Celebrated the Giver of Life or Sun King

o Bonfires are lit and trees are decorated with cider and toasts.

o Children (and adults in modern time) receive gifts and go from home to home giving gifts.

Hand Fasting• TYING THE KNOT?• Dates back to the ancient Celts.• Binding two people together for a

year and a day, a time of engagement.

• Typically performed by a high priestess.

Merry Part• http://www.handfastings.org/abouthandfastings.htm• http://wicca.com/celtic/akasha/holindex.htm• http://www.paganfederation.org/what-is-paganism/