- Getting to know Neo-Paganism I
1. Wicca and Witchcraft 2. Druidry and Celtic paganism 3. Heathenry and Germanic paganism Wicca and Witchcraft are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct differences. Wicca is a modern pagan, witchcraft-based religion that was created in the 1940s by Gerald Gardner. It is based on the worship of the …
- Getting to know Neo-Paganism II
4. Shamanism and animism 5. Goddess worship and feminist spirituality 6. Reconstructionism and reviving ancient religions Shamanism and animism are ancient spiritual practices that have been practiced by indigenous cultures around the world for thousands of years. Both shamanism and animism are based on the belief that everything in the …
- Getting to know Neo-Paganism III
Eclectic paganism and individual spirituality Nature-based spirituality and environmentalism Polytheism and modern paganism Magick and ritual practices in neo-paganism Eclectic paganism is a sub-tradition within the neo-pagan movement that emphasizes individual spirituality and the freedom to choose one's own path. This can include the incorporation of various elements from different …