Wicca

Wicca is a Neopagan religion that is found in many English-speaking countries and several other countries as well. It was originally founded by the British civil servant Gerald Gardner most likely in the 1940s, but was first openly revealed in 1954. Since its founding, various related Wiccan traditions have evolved or been created, the original being Gardnerian Wicca, which is the name of the tradition that follows the specific beliefs and practices established by Gerald Gardner.

Wiccan traditions

There are many traditions, sub-traditions, and lineages of Wicca; among these is Solitary Wicca, which is Wicca practiced by oneself and often in secret. Other Wiccan traditions include:

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• Alexandrian Wicca
• Blue Star Wicca
• Celtic Wicca
• Correllian Nativist Church (Correllian Wicca)
• Dianic or Feminist Wicca
• Faery Wicca
• Feri Tradition
• Gardnerian Wicca
• Kemetic Wicca
• Kingstone
• Mohsian
• Myjestic Order
• Odyssean Wicca
• Protean Tradition
• Seax-Wica
• Stregheria
• Wizards Tradition
• West Country Wicca
• Eclectic Wicca

Many Wiccans keep a Book of Shadows as a journal or diary which contains thoughts, spells, and ideas. These can be electronic files (as from a word processor), notebooks, or journals purchased at specialty stores (which usually also carry incense, tarot cards, candles, and other sundries).

Related Topics:
Book of Shadows - Journal - Diary - Spell - File - Word processor - Notebook - Store - Incense - Tarot - Candle

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Some Wiccans hold their Book of Shadows as repositories strictly for spells and keep a separate book, sometimes called the "Book of Mirrors" to contain their thoughts, feelings and experiences concerning the practice of their faith (from "Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner", Llewellyn's Practical Magic Series, by Scott Cunningham; pg. 79-80).

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A generally accepted and informative book describing the various "paths" within the American pagan community is Margot Adler's '.

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