It is a common misconception that Wicca and witchcraft are synonyms. This is partially due to the the fact that in the early years of Wicca it was common for Wiccans to refer to themselves as witches whether or not they practiced witchcraft. As the religion of Wicca has evolved, although many Wiccans still go by the title of witch, now it is normally only if they actually practice witchcraft in addition to the religion of Wicca.
To answer whether all Wiccans are witches or whether all witches are Wiccan the two terms have to be understood. Wicca is a pagan religion that is based off of a belief in an omnipresent power that is beyond understanding so is interacted with through the personifications of the Goddess and the God. There is a strong belief in balance and personal responsibility as shown in the Wiccan Rede, “Do as you will and it harm none” and the Threefold Law, “That which you do, good or bad, will return to you three fold.”
Witchcraft is a craft, an activity that is practiced. Depending on the person it can include spell work (from simple candle magic to intricate spells that involve picking specific correspondences for days, times, colors, moon phases and so on), divination (including such methods as tarot cards, runes, crystal scrying and tea leaf reading), herbal magic and herbal healing, and crystal work to name a few. Witchcraft does not inherently include belief in a religious system, although it can be used in conjunction with religion or spiritual beliefs.
In conclusion, Wiccans can choose to include witchcraft in their practice or not. A Wiccan may never cast a spell their entire life. A witch might cast spells and do divinations every day and not only not be Wiccan, but not be religious or spiritual at all.
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