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"So, every Wiccan is indeed pagan, but not every pagan is Wiccan because paganism basically means a polytheistic, earth-based religion. Wiccans believe in a specific god and goddess." ...

Wicca is usually a duotheistic religion, with a god and a goddess. Celebrations occur around both the moon phases, called esbats, and seasonal rituals known as sabbats.

We symbolize this mythologically by the Goddess’ search in the underworld for the slain God, her beloved. She is impregnated by Him and gives birth at the Winter Solstice.

The god born of the goddess at midwinter – Yule – grows to manhood to become her lover in the spring. At that time, she is no longer his mother, as their roles have changed.

The god born of the goddess at midwinter – Yule – grows to manhood to become her lover in the spring. At that time, she is no longer his mother, as their roles have changed.