| Wiccan and witchcraft spells - is there a difference | | | | the Sabbats. This will be part of the coven's special |
| between the two? The answer to this is both yes | | | | ritual for celebrating the time of year. It centres |
| and no! Both traditions share the same roots and | | | | around the main God and Goddess who symbolise |
| therefore crossover in many ways. But you will also | | | | the changing of the seasons. The Goddess gives birth |
| see a lot of discussion as to where the dividing line is. | | | | to the God who then grows as she rests and |
| So if you are looking to define the two, here's a look | | | | recuperates. When he is grown, they fall in love and |
| at the both similarities of Wiccan/witchcraft spells to | | | | the Goddess will fall pregnant. As the cycles |
| help you in your spell work. | | | | continues, the God wanes and eventually his death is |
| The Differences Between Wiccan/Witchcraft Spells | | | | celebrated in preparation for his rebirth at Yule! |
| - The differences between Wiccan and witchcraft | | | | Similarities in Wiccan/Witchcraft Spells |
| spells lies mostly in the distinction between the | | | | - Wiccan and witchcraft spells both will use the |
| Wiccan and witchcraft traditions themselves. Wicca | | | | universal elements to give 'charge' to their spells. |
| follows more of a structure as it is a religion and it is | | | | These elements are air, fire, water, earth and spirit |
| more common for followers to be a member of a | | | | and each has a unique power to offer. Both Wiccans |
| coven or group. Here they will receive an initiation and | | | | and witches will turn to these natural gifts in their |
| also training in how to perform spells and rituals in the | | | | spells. |
| manner of that coven's customs. Witches are more | | | | - Both traditions will also use natural ingredients of the |
| likely to be solitary but this does not exclude the | | | | earth for their spells. From spell herbs to leaves from |
| possibility of them meeting up to swap experiences | | | | the garden, these revered gifts are the staples of |
| and work together. | | | | spell casting for both. This stems from a respect for |
| - Wiccans will often also dedicate themselves to | | | | the cosmos and the higher powers that are around |
| Gods or Goddesses as part of their faith. This is due | | | | us. Nature is both a supreme wisdom and a power |
| to the Pagan nature of Wicca and also this is where | | | | and it can be channelled and garnered with these |
| many of the deities come from. So it can be that the | | | | ingredients using your own innate energies. |
| Gods/Goddesses that the individual has decided to | | | | - However, in order to use these ingredients |
| follow will feature in all or most of their spells, or | | | | efficiently in Wiccan and witchcraft spells, both types |
| alternatively in a more general way, spells may include | | | | of caster train themselves to find their own unique |
| deities with the relevant qualities or attributes. For | | | | abilities to perform their spells. It can take years of |
| example, Athena will be used for love, Brigid will be | | | | practise to become accomplished. The methods here |
| invoked for healing. | | | | are more likely to differ from individual to individual |
| - Wiccans will often use the symbolism of the Wheel | | | | here though, rather than between Wiccans and |
| of Life in their rituals, particularly around the time of | | | | witches. |