The truth is that they are (one in the same). There is “no separation” between Pagans and Wiccans, other then the choice of words themselves that are used. The word Pagan simply has an older heritage that reaches far back to ancient Rome.

Pagan is a Latin word that simply translates into “country person”. It came to be connected to the belief system that it is by the Romans who lived in the provinces outside cities in those earlier times. More urban Romans were more inclined to be Christians, as that new religion was introduced as a means of controlling the masses.

Pagan Love Spells are the Same as Wiccan Spells

The hill people who lived away from the cities, tended to adhere to their traditional and far more ancient beliefs, were looked down upon by social climbing city folk of the time period. Romans who tended to embrace Christianity as a means of achieving peer acceptance as well as wielding power and social influence.

Sound familiar? It should because pagans were the hill-billys of their day who also raised goats and thus the “goat connection” that's still often made to this very day. They just weren't anyone to be envied if you were an ancient Roman on his or her way up in society.

The Wiccan Pagan love spells connection was made some 2000 years ago when the Romans decided to invade what is now Britain and encountered the ancestors of the ancient Druids. Mountain folk who raised goats and also had their own set of beliefs that were anything but Christian.

So the word Pagan was a convenient one size fits all deal as far as the Romans were concerned. Once again more savvy ancient local British inhabitants accepted Christianity and went along with the game, while the goat herding “Pagan” country folk who eventually ran the Romans off were looked upon as social misfits and undesirables.

The Symbols used in Wicca are diverse, and eclectic. Judeo-Christian, Egyptian, Greek, Chinese, the art of Symbolism is ever-eclectic in Wicca. I’ve picked several commonly used symbols, and I give a brief description of their usage. Personal symbols, such as a specific Mage’s name rune, are sigils, whereas symbols of a God or other non-human are Symbols or (incorrectly) Runes.

Celtic Cross (occasionally the Bottom spike is extended to reflect a crucifix): The Wheel of The Year, Four Elements, Celestial Family, Four elements as a single fifth element. Also represents the solar wheel, medicine wheel, and numerous other non-Celtic things, very versatile.

Circle: Represents cycles, the moon, unity.

Crescent Moon: Represents (Waxing) the Goddess Diana, maidenhood. (Waning) Hecate,

Cronehood: A blue crescent moon was the underground mark of Wiccan Friendly businesses in some cities several years ago. These days, I know of two businesses with a crescent moon on their doors, both for other reasons.

Eye of Horus/Eye of Time/Third Eye/Spirit Eye (Egyptian and Greek): Represents the Eye of the Egyptian God Horus, (who is also Greek Horae,) God of Time and Divination. Represents the Third Eye and the psyche.

Horned Moon: Represents the hunter God and maleness, also the Goddess Diana.

Infinity symbol/ Moebius Strip Represents: Cycles, infinity, Totality. Magic, Birth, rebirth.

Ahnk: Sex, Birth and rebirth, divine Power, especially divine female power.

Pentagram: A Pentagram is the two-dimensional five pointed star, as opposed to a Pentacle, which is a three-dimensional representation of a Pentagram. Two points up, the pentacle represents The horned god, but also has been used to represent “Satan” a Judeo-Christian God of Evil. Because of this negative use, many Wiccans only use the feminine, one point up pentacle. Symbols seem to carry energy from user to user, and the negative energy on the “upside down” pentacle is almost as strong as that of the Swastika, another once-positive symbol taken and perverted to near impossible positive use. Most Wiccans only use the feminine pentacle.

Trident Represents: Neptune, Amphitrite, Aegir, other ocean Gods and Goddesses, also The Triple Divinity, especially the Male Triple divinities.

Triple Moon: Represents: The female triple divinity, esp. Hecate, Selene, Diana.

Wicca Sigils

Sigils are created by combining the letters of your name into a single design. Much leeway is allowed with sigils, where the individual letters may be bent, reversed or otherwise altered to achieve a distinct pattern. This is most commonly done with runes by Wiccans, but is really much the same as a custom monogram. (meaning Single symbol, “not initials”.)

Creating a Sigil is a great way to mark your tools and other personal items. The power it has relies on the power you give it. Experiment with Runes and other writings until you find a Sigil that fits. Have fun!