Witchcraft - A Working Definition
Witchcraft is the practical means or system(s) by which one carries out spellwork, ritualwork, healing, alchemy, herbalism, etc. Witchcraft is indeed an arcane, esoteric art. In contrast, the religion of Wicca (with its many denominations) is a reconstruction of the practice of Witchcraft with a connective theological and thealogical basis, includes it own specific religious tenets (such as the Witches' Rede and the Witches' Creed), and does not adhere to any canon law as decreed by any overseeing secular or governing body.
Witchcraft is the practical means or system(s) by which one carries out spellwork, ritualwork, healing, alchemy, herbalism, etc. Witchcraft is indeed an arcane, esoteric art. In contrast, the religion of Wicca (with its many denominations) is a reconstruction of the practice of Witchcraft with a connective theological and thealogical basis, includes it own specific religious tenets (such as the Witches' Rede and the Witches' Creed), and does not adhere to any canon law as decreed by any overseeing secular or governing body.
