Frequently Asked Questions
These are the common questions we get emailed about. If you have any that are not on the list email us.
What Wicca Is:
1. Wicca is an Earth-based religion and it is also a legitimate religion
2. We worship outside and not in a Church. Nature is our church.
3. It is a path that worships Nature, animals and the Seasons (the 8 Sabbats as well as the Esbats) of Mother Earth. it is She as well as Nature that are respected.
4. Wiccans live by the Wiccan Rede; An it Harm None, Do What You Will
5. We believe in Karma and the Three Fold Law
6. We believe in Reincarnation and some believe in more than one Deity.
7. We believe in duality. The Ying and Yang also called the Light and Dark. There is always a balance.
What Wicca Is Not:
1. We are not a cult
2. We are not devil worshipers as we do not believe in the Devil hence we do not believe in Hell.
3. We are not evil.
4. Wiccans do not proselytize nor do we force our beliefs on others. We also do not attempt to force others to 'convert' or 'become' Wiccan.
5. We do not fly on brooms (imagine the gas we could save if we could LOL) and we do not have sparks flying from our fingertips. We are not like Samantha in Bewitched ~ we cannot wiggle our nose and make things happen
6. Wicca is not a fad just to make you cool or to scare your Elders or your Parents. It is a serious path and should not be taken lightly. It is to those that follow it, a way of life
7. We do not sacrifice animals or people. We actually love animals as well as accept people of all paths.
8. We do not use Satanic symbols in the practice of our religion.
9. Wicca is not an excuse to have orgies. We do not practice this in our group. We are not a 'sex swap' group. For those that wish this, we feel that is a personal choice in their personal lives. Also, if someone is/seems less than moral, do not blame Wicca as it is in their personality as well as their choice of life
10. We are not anti-Christian. We are open-minded.
Here are a few questions that we get asked frequently
What is a Sabbat? Sabbats are the 'holidays' that we celebrate. We consider it the 'Turning of the Wheel of the Year' or the 'Seasons'. We have eight Sabbats that we celebrate, which are similar to Christian Holidays. These Pagan celebration are:
- Yule ~ the Pagan version of Christmas
- Mabon ~ the Pagan Fall (second) Harvest
- Samhain ~ the last harvest. It is also the Pagan Halloween
- Ostara ~ the celebration of Spring
- Lughnasadh or Lammas ~ the celebration of the 1st harvest
- Litha ~ the celebration of Summer
- Imbloc ~ the halfway centerpoint before Spring
- Beltane ~ Pagan Valentine's Day ~ which is also a popular Pagan time for Handfastings (which are also Weddings)
Am I welcome to come to rituals if I am not in your group? At this time, we are holding Ostara and Mabon as open Rituals only. All others, including the Esbats, are closed
Are women as well as men welcome to take classes and join your group? Yes,both men and women are welcome to take classes and join our open rituals, if they are open-minded
Do you practice skyclad(nude)? No, we do not practice skyclad at our rituals due to the fact that we have a variety of persons as well as the fact that most live in a large populaced area. If a person or couple wishes, they may do so in the sanctity of their own home or with another group. This is a personal choice to each individual
What age is accepted in your group for classes? Only 18 and over unless the parent/s are in the class or attending the Rituals. And then, it will be asked that the Parent/Guardian sign a Parental Consent prior to attendance of a minor
Am I a member of the Coven if I take classes? No. If we feel you are right for the Coven we will invite you at a later time.
Do I have to plan to join the Coven to take the classes? No, anyone, whom is open-minded and serious may take the classes without joining the coven
Do I have to take the whole year and a day program? No, you may take individual classes such as a class in the Tarot and/or Runes at your own discretion. However, please be aware that the price of individual Classes are still the same for all
If I am a distance Student do I get to be a Member of the Coven? No. At this time, only physcial students will get an opportunity to be a Member of the Coven.
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