What is Wicca? Who are the Practitioners?

Paganism is an umbrella term for religions other than "heavenly" religions, such as Abrahamic faiths of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Rather than a god, paganism typically places emphasis on the earth and nature.

Wicca is an alternative minority religion that began in the U.K. in the 1940s as a pagan movement. The movement arrived in the United States in the 1960s. Unlike the bad reputation of Witchcraft in history, Wicca is not satanic and demonic; it's a 'pre-Christian tradition' that promotes divinity that is sought in nature. 

Adherents refer to themselves as practitioners, not believers. Wiccans believe that the human mind has the power to effect change in ways that are not yet understood by science. In their rituals, Wiccans do magic to heal themselves and others or to find a new home or job. Among other things, and emphasize that magic must not cause harm. "Harm none and do as you will" is a Wiccan rule. 

Wiccan way of respecting gods and goddesses is more like embracing the archetypal symbolism in collective consciousness rather than worshipping supernatural beings.

In recent years, the number of Wiccans in the United States has increased rapidly. According to Newsweek, there are 1.5 million Wicca practitioners in the United States.

Anybody of any gender that wants to embrace the connection between themselves and nature on a spiritual level can be Wiccan.