Witchcraft is a universal belief, but there is no universal definition of witchcraft, for the term has different meanings in different cultures and has had different meanings at different times in history. It has both negative and positive connotations.

Witchcraft is a religion and a way of life.  In most traditions the Craft is symbolized by worship of the male and female aspects of the Divine Universe, within the self and around nature as a whole.  The Divine encompasses the manifestation of the male and female as a God and Goddess combination.  Most pagans assign mythological deities, or pantheons to these aspects of the Divine, to give them form and substance.  Much like Christians do with images of Jesus or the Crucifix as a representation of Jesus and God.

Many suggest that Witchcraft is an "Earth based religion", which it is, but this is actually a  minor definition.  Witchcraft is a universal based religion, believing in the seen and unseen forces in all nature here on Earth and in the Universe.  It is a religion of honor and respect for all living things.  Those who practice the craft most often hold a belief in reincarnation, karma and the Laws of Accountability.