Imagination is extremely important in Wicca because it is through it that events can materialize into the mundane world. Therefore, essential requirements for a witch are Faith, Will, Imagination, and Secrecy. In practicing their religion, Wiccans try to meet outdoors because of their respect for nature and living beings. They gather in a nine-foot wide circle with candles on each of the four cardinal directions. An altar is placed at the center even though animal sacrifice is now shunned.
Rites begin with the circle being outlined and purified and the candles are lit.
The space inside the circle is to confine healing energy until the circle is broken. These ceremonies are performed for each of the Wiccan Sabbats. The four Minor Sabbats are the Spring and Autumn Equinoxes and the Summer and Winter Solstices. The Major Sabbats are called Imbolc, Beltane, Lammas, and Samhain. In order to become a witch, one must go through the rites of passage.