Wicca is the descendant of a druidic type of religion and is the strongest descendent in modern times. It is a nature-oriented religion with sacred rites held on the solstices and the equinoxes. Wiccans practice their religion alone or in small cells, but may meet in groups as large as two hundred for major observances. The basic tenant of the religion is "An it bring harm to none, do what ye will," which is a belief that is also central to gothic culture.
In the first millenium, the Catholic church hunted down practicioners of Wicca-like religions and burned them as witches. Interestingly, pagan goths sometimes refer to the Burning Time just as young Jews might refer to the Holocaust.
Most pagan goths have developed custom religions, and only draw on Wicca or other aspects of the occult. Many are also interested in shamanism from non-Celtic cultures. It's worthwhile mentioning interest in different mythologies, such as Norse and Egyptian. Check out essays on dark paganism. See notes on satanism.
