What is the difference between Wicca, paganism and shamanism? Can I practice them together?
Shamanism is a type of paganism, just as Wicca is. Paganism is a general term for those who follow non-mainstream, older types of belief systems. Wicca is a religion recognized by the United States government that generally believes in a triple goddess and a god which are normally seen as manifestations of a neutral creative force. Often Wiccans practice witchcraft or spellwork, but not always. They have ritual ceremonies and often belong to groups called covens. Shamanism is a term for a very earth based type of belief, commonly found among tribal people around the world. It deals with the idea of a spirit world that can be accessed through trances as well as animal guardian sprits and the powers of nature. A shamanistic tradition that most people have heard of is that of the Native Americans. You do not have to be a shaman to practice shamanism techniques in your life. They can help anyone. Each person follows their own path and should practice what feels best to them. There is no re
