What are the principles and beliefs of Wiccan?

Magic is a system, not a religion. Even Atheists can preform magic. It requires belief in yourself, not belief in any certain higher power. Wicca is just one of many faiths that embrace Magic. You can be both a Wiccan and a witch, these two words are not the same. None of these words has anything to do with devil worship. One of the biggest sore points among Wiccans is the improper usage of the terms "Wiccan" and "Witch". Too many people use the terms interchangeably, presuming that they both mean the same thing. They do not. Wiccan Wicca is a religion, and someone who follows that religion is called a Wiccan. Sometimes it can be difficult to accurately define Wicca, and not all Wiccans will define themselves the same way. Observing the 8 Wiccan Sabbats, honoring the Gods and/or Goddesses, creating sacred space for rituals, to name a few. Many traditional Wiccans also feel that belonging to a coven is also a requirement and that those who practice their religion as a solitary, should ...  more