Wicca is a modern pagan, witchcraft religion that includes the worship of a goddess and a god. In Wicca, the goddess is often seen as the Triple Goddess, represented by the Maiden, Mother, and Crone. She is associated with the moon, fertility, femininity, and the earth. The god, on the other hand, is seen as the Horned God or Green Man, associated with nature, fertility, masculinity, and the sun. The goddess in Wicca goes by many different names, each representing different aspects and qualities. Some of the most common goddess names in Wicca include: - Diana: The Roman goddess of the moon, hunting, and childbirth.
Brighid — Celtic Goddess of poetry, healing, and crafts (especially smith-work), holy wells and eternal flames
According to Phyllis Curott, the maiden is the virgin or a young woman who is still innocent, excited, and enchanted about new beginnings and wild ideas but most importantly independent. According to Scott Cunningham, he is seen as the God with horns that symbolizes his connection with animals which gave birth to its name as master of the hunt.
Some of the most common goddess names in Wicca include: - Diana: The Roman goddess of the moon, hunting, and childbirth. She is often associated with feminine strength and independence. - Hecate: A Greek goddess associated with witchcraft, magic, and the moon.
Who are the Wiccan Gods?
Wicca is a religion based on neo-pagan teachings and beliefs and its accordance to the principles of nature. Like most religions, Wicca shows high reverence to deity because they acknowledge their supreme divine power. Being a typically duotheistic religion, Wiccans believe that deity is a twin; a God and Goddess that both have equal footing and power. In the previous articles, we have already debunked the myth that Wiccans worship Satan and the devils, let us now get to know more the primary Gods and Goddesses of Wicca.
The Horned God
Horns are usually misinterpreted as the symbol of evil and Satan in Christian teachings. But in Wicca, the Horned God is also known as the Sun God, the Sacrificed God, and the Vegetation God. Wiccans see God in the sun, governing their daily activities from sunrise until sunset or a lifecycle and without him, life would not exist. In addition to this, the God is a symbol of a tender of wild animals. According to Scott Cunningham, he is seen as the God with horns that symbolizes his connection with animals which gave birth to its name as “master of the hunt”. He also oversees the protection of forests, desserts, and towering mountains untouched by human hands. Other symbols used to worship and often associated with God are objects that represent masculinity and strength like swords, horns, speark, candle gold, brass, diamond, sickle, arrow, knife, and others. While its animals symbols are dog, snake, fish, dragon, wolf, bear, eagle, and many more.
According to the father of modern Wicca, Gerald Gardner, the Horned God’s name is Cernunnos – which means “the horned one” but like other Gods, he has many names such as Osiris and Apollo. Wiccan traditions shows the cycle of seasons that follow the relationship of God and the Goddess. According to Patti Wigington, the horned God dies during the fall where vegetation and land become dormant and becomes resurrected during the spring to impregnate the goddess of land – where he becomes a symbol for fertility. To practice the worship of Cernunnos, familiarize yourself with this prayer:
“A Prayer to Cernunnos
God of the green,
Lord of the forest,
I offer you my sacrifice.
I ask you for your blessing.
You are the man in the trees,
the green man of the woods,
who brings life to the dawning spring.
You are the deer in rut,
mighty Horned One,
who roams the autumn woods,
the hunter circling round the oak,
the antlers of the wild stag,
and the lifeblood that spills upon
the ground each season.
God of the green,
Lord of the forest,
I offer you my sacrifice.
I ask you for your blessing.”
She is often seen as the guardian of crossroads and the underworld. - Brigid: An Irish goddess associated with healing, poetry, and smithcraft. She is often seen as the patroness of inspiration and creativity. - Isis: An Egyptian goddess associated with magic, fertility, and motherhood. She is often seen as the mother of all gods and goddesses. - Gaia: The Greek goddess of the earth. She is often seen as the mother of all living beings and is associated with nurturing, fertility, and abundance. - Morrigan: A Celtic goddess associated with battle, sovereignty, and death. She is often seen as both a protector and a bringer of chaos. - Freya: A Nordic goddess associated with love, beauty, and fertility. She is often seen as the leader of the Valkyries and is associated with wisdom and war. These are just a few examples of the many goddess names used in Wiccan practice. Each name carries its own unique symbolism and significance, allowing practitioners to connect with different aspects of the divine feminine. The goddess is often revered and honored in rituals and ceremonies, and her presence is felt throughout the Wiccan spiritual journey..
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