Witchcraft, Wicca + Paganism║The Differences
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Today I wanted to talk about the general differences between Witchcraft, Wicca and Paganism. In this, I do try to cover the different meanings of the terms, but there are likely some meanings that I do not know and/or have not included. This is simply my understanding of the three terms in as simplistic a form as I can describe them in, as always, doing your own research is key.
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Hearth is so amazing. She has such a great aura of teaching. Definitely a strength she has.
She's amazingly efficient and thorough!
I agree 🥰
Totally
I think this was totally spot on. There is a ton of books and other modern sources that present Wicca as the end-all-be-all of witchcraft. It makes me really happy to see this being thoroughly defined for people.
And worse, those books have been teaching for a while that Wicca is the end-all-be-all of witchcraft to people and those people are teaching other people... And now you have Wiccans assuming we are all doing witchcraft wrong because we don't follow their path.
I was curious about that because I thought it was strange how hard Wiccans distance themselves from satanism. A Wiccan online was saying how they were tired of people thinking they were a satanist and I just pointed out that both religions have a horned deity, use spells and magic and use a lot of the same symbols. A bunch of Wiccans on there just said I was wrong and that I needed to do more research and telling me to shut up without any further explanation. I never said they were the same at all, I get that one is more about loving nature and the other is more about loving yourself but I really don’t get why they were so offended that I made the comparison. Ik I’m on some dear diary shit but that was just strange to me. I didn’t think I was being offensive or spreading misinformation at all and what was more frustrating was the lack of any actual explanation of why they thought I was wrong. I did do my own research and reached the same conclusion. They are religions that are similar in practice but very different ideologically.
Why does the name of Jesus hold so much power over evil spirits?
I consider myself pagan witch but am not religious and do not follow deities. My beliefs and practices revolve around the earth and the cosmos.
So...go figure - I made this comment and then went and had a dream that night that I was speaking to the child me and she told me that Freyja wanted me to reach out to her. I had very little knowledge of any of the deities so I had to look her up the next day. And it made so much sense. So now I've done a 180 and am looking into how to work with her 😏
Im a christian witch as my mom before me.. But im more and more leaning towards this kind of paganism as well
i practice witchcraft and atr and i’m also a zen buddhist but idk if it’s appropriate to call myself a pagan
yes same!
I once looked up Pagan to mean “Country Dweller”.
I refer myself as just Pagan, as I don’t have a specific religion, and am more of an eclectic witch.
I believe in all things; mystical creatures such as dragons, unicorns, ect. Even the Fae, and any god or goddess.
If you are "Wiggin" out about the difference, Watch this video! ;)
I laughed too hard
I'm a baby witch, and I wanted to learn witchcraft. Mind you I didn't know about Wicca and Paganism. But I only told my mom want I wanted to do and she handed me a book from Scott Cunningham titled " Wicca a guide for the solitary practitioner." And I started studying it yesterday but I started searching about witchcraft it's self a couple days ago. I now understand the differences. I'm still a baby witch but I feel like i'm falling into the eclectic witch path were I have no religion. :)
I love this video.. I'd love to see a video explaining the difference in satanism and that to b a witch doesn't make u a satanism...some shows like ghost hunters..a show I love except how they give misinfo on how when they see a pentagram and say it's satanist witches....it's would b so nice to inform those who don't know
yes! One of my biggest pet peeves ever is when someone acts like satanism is demonic or evil or involves some sort of blood ritual its crazy how so many people are so uneducated and make assumptions and assume its the truth
"A Satanism"? 😅😂
Yes I love this! I'm a norse pagan but I've recently started getting into witchcraft. I feel like some people think that means I'm straying from my religion but I definitely don't think of it that way. They had their seers which are basically witches just by a different name. I love that you've put the correct information out there!
Nice to see another follower of the norse beliefs looking to practice.
I’m so excited that Hearth is getting close to reaching 100k. She’s been putting up relevant content for YEARS and I can’t wait until she gets her plaque
And that's why it's growing so fast. It's Earth based and you're not blasted for having your own beliefs through your own life experiences.
Omg please more outtakes, that was hilarious and adorable as hell :3
I'm watching this because I'm really depressed and listening to Hearth always gives me comfort. The end of the video just made my day, please include more of this stuff! Thank you for everything 💕
This video is amazing. I've practiced the craft for over 30 years and this is as perfect and explaination as I've ever heard of the 3.
As someone who is an avid researcher in all things religion/spirituality, and has been on a spiritual journey as long as I can remember. This is some of the clearest information I’ve gotten. Many blessings to you. :)
thank you for your knowledge! I started Wicca but gradually adopted witchcraft. I remember when, in my late teens/early twenties I read the bible cover to cover. I was really searching. I finally studied Wicca but was drawn more into witchcraft. Remember "the guide for the solitary practitioner?" that was my first book. Hearth, you have added such valuable information and insight I am so glad I found you!
I love you, you’ve helped me so much, thank you.
Thanks for clarifying the differences between the three terms in such a succinct way! You are a gifted teacher 🌻
This was so helpful. I'm binging your videos and taking notes. Thank you for putting all of this information out there!! ❤ Edit: OMG the werewolf growl I'm dead 🤣💀🤣
I adore the fact that you put in the bloopers at the end... It's cute! 😜🖤
Also thank you for helping clarify between those terms.
This is such a good overview! I typically align myself with witchcraft specifically since I don't call upon any deities specifically, but I do acknowledge the spirit that flows through everything.
This is honestly the best video Iv seen explaining this topic! You clearly did your research and wanted to get all the facts right. And as a Wiccan myself I have seen so many videos butchering who we are and what do do. I’m so happy you didn’t do that, so thank you for this amazing vid!
I feel like I can better connect with my wife now that I found someone who is able to explain this so well! Thank you!
I'm a bit late to the party but when I found this channel I knew I wanted to subscribe and learn from Hearth. I feel very calm 😌 with her teaching. This video in particular cleared up a ton of questions for me.
This was better teaching than my whole college experience.
Just Found Your Page! Love Your Educational knowledge... I Guess I'm Eclectic, I Read Lots Of Thing's, But I'm Most Drawn To Wicca! Most Of The People I Meet, That Are Wiccan, Are So Loving! Thank You 💖
so glad I found your channel 😍 your beginner witchcraft series is so helpful and captivating!
this is sooooo informative!! I've been trying to find more resources on paganism, Wicca and witchcraft and so far your videos been one of the best for me :)
This was extremely helpful and helped clear up a lot of the questions I had. Thank you.
thanks for the live, glad i was able to catch it. learned a lot!
"If you are Wigan..." 😂 ✌🏻 brilliant.
Thanks for sharing your info 🧙🏻♂️
I love your hair. You look like Morticia Addams (the Carolyn Jones Morticia -- so beautiful!!!!)
Oh I love your videos now i haven't watched it all yet but I am a baby witch and i get so mutch information out of your videos and you are so amazing 🥺💖
This is a nice breakdown, actually more concise than most I've found here on TH-cam.
Pagan, like heathen, comes from old words meaning rural folk ('country bumpkins').
Typically followers of non-Abrahamic (followers of the God of Abraham: Judaism, Christianity, Islam) religions.
I've seen Christians who practice witchcraft, though it is not so common. It is a practice, not always connected with any particular religion, though it can be.
Wicca was an effort to reclaim the traditional practices of the 'old religions' and attempt reclaim the word 'witch.'
Hearth Witch, your power has increased substantially in the last year. Whatever you're doing, keep going.
All my close friends try to call me Wiccan, but I always tell them I’m not religious. Thank you so much for clarifying, so helpful 💜
Thankyou for the thorough and clear explanation
Loved the bloopers! Definitely a great way for your viewers to feel more connected
Every time I watch your videos, I feel like I’ve actually learned something... thank you 🙏 💚
Really good overview clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much
Wonderful overview. Thank you very much.
PS Fun outro ^^ Great video.
Who said everything had to be perfect it.
Be yourself it is enough they can choose to see beauty in everything. The important part is the message that is all..
When I was in the US Marines in back the the 1990s, I knew a lot of guys into Wicca, and who were magick practitioners. I was an atheist then, having left my LCMS upbringing behind. Pagans are in the most unexpected places! My own pagan journey was a long one, myself having come to polytheism over time this late in life (primarily, though not exclusively Hellenic).
You explain this all so brilliantly Hearth! This will be such a helpful video for people who are new to their practice. Xx
The outtakes are cute merry meet my dear!!!! Bless you
I love how being a witch and pagan doesn't mean having to have gods-goddesses-deities or follow certain practices or dogma. Love the green shadow on you, btw. Also, out of interest the Oxford English dictionary pronounces wicca witch-uh (which can denote the male and wicce, witch-eh, as the female).
I'm interested in witchcraft and I've been wanting to research it for a long time so I'm glad I found your channel
Hearth, you're amazing! You really simplified it with ease and clarity.
Thank you for a concise and clear explanation.
This was so helpful! Thank you!
Yay, I'm glad you're still posting! I have a question: How do you know if a result is your doing? Like, for example if you do a bad luck spell on someone and that person has bad luck for a few days, how can you be sure that this is your doing and not coincidence? I'm sorry if I sound . . . stupid, but I'm curious about that.
They say everyday is a school day, having been browsing your channel today I have learned a lot. At 68 years old a tad late though.
Omg the last minutes were amazing! 🤣 Thank you for the video! You always give such easy to understand explanations!
Lol!! Great video and explaination . . . and the outtakes at the end had me rolling on the floor 😅
It can be confusing
I can sit here for 3 hrs a day
Watching and listening to you
Your a good teacher better than the.coven i use to belong to
20 yrs ago . Dont stop making these
U tube eposides
Thank you so much you actually helped me understand🥺you’re extremely good at explaining!💙
honestly one of the best and most reliable witch on youtube, i luv luv luv luv u
LOVE LOVE! the new background
Thank you very much for this explaing I have learning disability since birth and always struggle with witchcraft understanding,I more just Wiccan/Pagan than practice witchcraft,which I follow their rede. Bless be good information!
Omg LOVED the bloopers/outtakes at the end !! 💛 Such a good addition to your videos !
I loved the outtakes at the end, so cute and charming ! And the video was very informative as always ! Thank you !
I took notes.. Thank you for having this topic simplified as best as you could!
Love the video!! Also love the bloopers!!! :-D
Hearth, you seem to have a well organized and clear mindset, I appreciate this teaching!
Thank you for this!! I commented asking for it only a couple weeks ago! Now I will send people here for this question!
The end of this was magical 🎀🪄⭐
This is so great! You are always exceptionally clear, thorough, but accessible. I honesty hope this is the top result when people with no idea about these terms search them on youtube!
This is the only time that I have ever heard this explained it so rationally. Hindus, Buddhists, Taoists, people who practice Santería or Voodoo would not identify ourselves as Pagans though many might and this fact is lost on a lot of people.
Thanks for the vid.
You're a pretty cool person.
:)
I am just starting out on my magical journey and came across this video as I am reading alot of books and it seems like most point to Wicca following a deity/god as mentioned. I do have a book to read on just the deities and gods alone to see if any resonate with me but it is good to know my magical journey has multiple paths and I am letting my intuition guide me. This was explained very well. Thank you for sharing this video. 💙💜
Think you nailed the topic, sistra:)
THANK YOU SIS
COULDN'T HAVE SAID IT BETTER MYSELF..
Very informative found it generally really belpful❤❤❤
Just what I needed. Short and to the point, well done!
Well I did have a comment but the end of that video derailed any
ideas or thoughts entirely LOL... I'm not Wiccan but this Wiggin thing may be interesting lol....thanks
I thought I saw this video before & it was a re upload, but the background is recent, so it's just the same info for newer members 😊.
Great reminders & info
I am semi-binge watching you as I was one of the people who the system unsubscribe me from your videos. So I have a good bit to catch up on! Thanks for your content as it’s very informative!
lol the cut scenes at the end.. btw very informative video i knew pretty much everything on this but thought i'd watch to see if there was anything i didn't know i love your videos they help me in my journey down my wiccan path.
You should write a book (or books) about witchcraft, your channel is very informative and helpful
I’m not really sure what to call myself so I just tell everyone that I’m a Monotheistic Christo-Wiccan with a focus on witchcraft.
That eye shadow color is 🤌🏽✨
love your TH-cam page.
I’m so glad I found you! So helpful! I’ve been reading and getting so confused as to where I feeling much better!
This is a very good video - made perfect sense to me and I feel like the info was presented in an unbiased way, so thankyou very much
This is so helpful and very well conveyed. Well done!
Your channel is really blowing up!! So exciting!!
Holy shit i only had to rewind 10 seconds or so about twice & for my adhd ass that's insaaaane i usually have to re-watch re-listen to everythingggggg lol this is awesome. I've always known i wasn't christian. I'm on my journey to being a witch now & this was super helpful 🥰
Blessed be Lady Hearth. Happy Holidays, friend. Love and light to thee. Many a hope that all your days are filled with bliss. Merry meet again, Your Grace. ✌️🧙🔮
You are amazing, such a profound teacher. Thank you.
you’re so pretty !! you’re giving me some Jade (from Victorious) vibes ✨ loving it !💚💚
I was just going to suggest a blooper reel... and there one came! 👏👏👏👐
Very clear! Thank you!!! (LOL, loooved the outtakes at the end.)
Marvelous. Yours is the best, clearest explanation I have seen. Thank you!
This really helped me clear some things up! Thank you !
Hekatean here....and I LOVE your videos! ❤️🌑❤️
This is a great video! I haven’t seen such a real description of paganism yet. I am a pagan but I don’t follow any deities as such, I say praise Gaia or the Horned god but for me they are names for the spiritual energy of the natural earth rather than a god figure like the Christian god. It’s hard to explain - I wouldn’t consider myself religious despite this because I don’t follow rules set to be in a set religion. I would say I am Shinto/Celtic Pagan. I say Celtic because my ancestral line is Celtic as I am from the U.K. so my natural land is that area and I follow a lot of U.K. pagan traditions due to being from here. But I also don’t consider myself a witch but I do some witchcrafts like burning sage for example. It’s such a hard concept to fit into one name but I love all my fellow pagans and think we can hold things from lots of different bits to find our natural world belief.
This is the First video of yours, that I've seen. You're very endearing, and I love how goofy you can get, lol.
Love it!
I have subscribed to your videos. You are AMAZING! I'm so very glad I found you! I'm continuing watching your videos. I love your attitude, your candor, your softness and your honesty.
I’m so freaking happy I found you❤️
« If you are wegan »: that made me laugh so much! 😂 Thank you for this video. Very informative as usual. I really like your channel!
You have such good information....thank you for sharing! Also, awesome hair and eye shadow today!!!