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It's hard to explain what Wiccans beleive, becuase different Wiccans have different beliefs. However, I'll give you the basics:
The Principles of Witchcraft as Defined by the Council of American Witches
1.We practice rites to attune ourselves with the natural rhythm
of life forces marked by the phases of the moon and the seasonal
quarters and cross-quarters(Sabbats).
2.We seek to live in harmony with nature,
in ecological balance offering fulfillment to life and consciousness
within an evolutionary concept.
3.We acknowledge a depth of power far greater than is apparent to the
average person. Because it is far greater than ordinary, it is
sometimes called "supernatural", but we see it as lying within that
which is naturally potential to all.
4.We conceive of the creative power in the universe as manifesting
through polarity -- as masculine and feminine -- and that this same
creative power lives in all people and functions through the
interaction of the masculine and feminine. We value niether above
the other knowing each to be supportive of the other.
5.We recognize both outer worlds and inner, or psychological worlds --
sometimes known as the spiritual world, the collective unconscious,
the inner planes, etc.-- And we see in the interaction of these two
dimensions the basis for paranormal phenomena and magickal exercises.
We neglect niether dimension for the other, seeing both as necessary
for our fullfillment.
6.We do not recognize any authoritarian hierarchy, but do honor those
who teach, respect those who share their greater knowledge and wisdom,
and acknowledge those who have courageously given of themselves in
leadership.
7.We see religion, magick, and wisdom-in-living as being united in the
way one views the world and lives within it -- a world view and
philosophy of life, which we identify as witchcraft or the wiccan way.
8.Calling oneself "witch" does not make a witch -- but neither does
heredity itself, or the collecting of titles, degrees, and initiations.
A witch seeks to control the forces within him/herself that makes life
possible in order to live wisely and well, without harm to others,
and in harmony with nature.
9.We acknowledge that it is the affirmation and fulfillment of life, in a
continuation of evolution and development of conciousness, that gives
meaning to the universe we know, and to our personal role in it.
10.Our only animosity toward an other religion or philosophy-of-life, is to the extent that its institutions have claimed to be "the one true right and only way" and have sought to deny freedom to others and to suppress other ways of religious practices and beliefs.
11.As American witches, we are not threatened by debates on the history of the craft, the origins of the various terms, the legitamacy of various
aspects of different traditions. We are concerned with our present,
and our future.
12.We do not accept the concept of "absolute evil", nor do we worship any
entity known as "Satan" or the "Devil" as defined by christian
traditions. We do not seek power through suffering of others, nor do we
accept the concept that personal benefits can only be derived by denial
to another.
13.We work within nature for that which is contributory to our health and
well-being.
Thirteen Goals of the Witch
I. Know Yourself
II. Know your Craft (Wicca)
III. Learn
IV. Apply knowledge with wisdom
V. Acheive balance
VI. Keep your words in good order
VII. Keep your thoughts in good order
VIII. Celebrate life
IX. Attune with the cycles of the Earth
X. Breath and eat correctly
XI. Excercise the body
XII. Meditate
XIII. Honor the God and Goddess
The Threefold Law
"Mind the Threefold Law ye should,
Three times bad and three times good.
This lesson well, thou must learn,
thou only gets what thou doest ear,"
(What goes around comes back three times, good or bad)
We aren't bad, we're just different