There is much confusion in the modern world as to what Wicca actually 
is.  Yes, it is part of the occult, but that is another thing that is 
misunderstood.  To define one, we must define the other.  The true 
definition of occult is “something hidden”, it encompasses many things.  
It is not evil or hurtful, nor is it innately good.  Something as large 
as the occult simply cannot be defined in such religious terms for it 
involves far to many systems of belief to be black or white.  
	
My favourite definition of Wicca is “A loosely organised Pagan religion 
centering towards reverence for the creative forces of nature, usually 
symbolized by a goddess and a god.”  Scott Cunningham, 1988.  To better 
help you understand this beautiful faith I have gathered a number of 
quotes from the above author (Scott Cunningham).  
	
I would like to dedicate this page to Mr. Cunningham.  He was a fabulous 
author, and spent his life trying to bring Wicca to everyday society.  
For further enlightenment I highly recommend any of his more than thirty 
books, sixteen of which were published by Llewellyn Publications.  Sadly, 
this wonderful ambassador of our faith, passed from this life on March 
twenty-eighth, 1993.

	
	
“Unlike some religions, Wicca doesn’t view Deity as distant.  The Goddess 
and God are both within ourselves and manifest in all nature.  This is 
the universality:  there is nothing that isn’t of the Gods.”
	
“Wicca, in common with many other religions, recognizes Deity as dual.  
It reveres both the Goddess and the God.  They are equal, warm and loving, 
not distant or resident in ‘heaven’ but omnipresent throughout the 
universe.”
	
“The Wiccan ideal of morality is simple:  do what you want, as long as 
you harm none.  This rule contains another unwritten condition:  do 
nothing that will harm yourself.  This is more than survival it also 
ensure that you’ll be in good condition to take on the tasks of 
preserving and bettering our world, for concern and love for our planet 
play major roles in Wicca.”
	
“Most Wiccans don’t believe in predestination.  Although we honor and 
revere the Goddess and God, we know that we’re free souls with full 
control and responsibility for our lives.  We can’t point at an image of 
an evil god, such as Satan, and blame it for our faults and weaknesses.  
We can’t blame fate.  Every second of each day we’re creating our futures, 
shaping the courses of our lives.  Once a Wiccan takes full responsibility 
for all that she or he has done (in this life and past ones) and 
determines that future actions will be in accord with higher ideals and 
goals, magic will blossom and life will be a joy.”
	
“That perhaps is at the core of Wicca -- it is a joyous union with nature.  
The Earth is a manifestation of divine energy.  Wicca’s temples are 
flower-splashed meadows, forests, beaches and deserts.  When a Wicca is 
outdoors she or he is actually surrounded by sanctity, much as is a 
Christian when entering a church or cathedral.”
	
“Additionally, all nature is constantly singing to us, revealing Her 
secrets.  Wiccans listen to the Earth.  They don’t shut out the lessons 
that She is so desperately trying to teach us.  When we loose touch with 
our blessed planet, we loose touch with Deity.”


	
I hope this has given you a glimpse into the lives of those of us who 
practise Wicca in it’s purest form.  There, of course, is much more to 
it than this, I tried to be as brief as possible and still be informative.  
If you would like to discuss this beautiful faith any further, feel free 
to write to me, I would be delighted to open your eyes to another system 
of beliefs.  


Blessed be, Tobi~Dawne.