While some Witches honor a single aspect of the Goddess, others honor the divine partnership of the Goddess and the God. The Goddess is often seen in triple form, as Maiden, Mother, and Crone, while the God may be seen as both the Horned God of the Forests and the Lord of Death and Resurrection. Since many Witches believe in reincarnation, death is envisioned not as an end but merely a natural transition. This is an area where generalizations are even more difficult to make. However, most Witches perform rituals to mark natural transitions, such the lunar phases, equinoxes, solstices, and traditional agrarian festivals.
Witches use ritual to attune to natural rhythms and give thanks for the bounty of the Earth.
Within the Circle, power is raised through meditation, chants, drumming, dance, or song. This power is used for healing or other forms of magic. Most Witches, to one degree or another, believe divinity resides within and can be accessed through the self, and respect one another accordingly. Setting the Record Straight Witchcraft has nothing to do with Satanism. Satan is a Judeo-Christian concept and the Craft has nothing to do with either Judaism or Christianity.