Wicca is a religion that can be found in many English-speaking countries, originally founded by the British civil servant Gerald Gardner, probably in the 1940s, although it was first openly revealed in 1954. Since its founding, various related Wiccan traditions have evolved, the original being Gardnerian Wicca, which is the name of the tradition that follows the specific beliefs and practices established by Gerald Gardner. The history of Wicca is a much debated topic. Gardner claimed …showed first 75 words of 1455 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1455 total…seek to cultivate the Eight Wiccan Virtues. These may have been derived from earlier Virtue ethics, but were first formulated by Doreen Valiente in the Charge of the Goddess. They are Mirth, Reverence, Honor, Humility, Strength, Beauty, Power, and Compassion. They are in paired opposites which are perceived as balancing each other. Wicca is a Western, nature-centered religion followed by many English speakers today. It is powerfully spiritual and is not evil, as many believe.