Also known by the name Witchcraft, it began to emerge publicly in its modern form in the late 1940's. Wicca is one of the most influential traditions of modern Paganism. Janet and Stewart Farrar, Eight Sabbats For Witches, Robert Hale, London, 1981. In both aspects, the distinguishing characteristics of Wicca are its Nature- based attitude, its small group autonomy with no gulf between priesthood and 'congregation', and its philosophy of creative polarity at all levels, from Goddess and God to Priestess and Priest.'
As a Craft, its purpose is to achieve practical ends by psychic means, for good, useful and healing purposes. As a religion - like any other religion - its purpose is to put the individual and the group in harmony with the divine creative principal of the Cosmos, and its manifestation at all levels. Adapted from Pagan Federation UK website & Pagan Federation Witchcraft Info pack.
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