What Powers and abilities do witches have?

Answer 1

Yes, we do.

Re: But not in the sense that most people would believe us to have. We merely can focus our energies to do our bidding, from blessing and cleansing a home to communcating with the dead if they wish to be reached. ^^

Answer 2

Witches and warlocks are born with their powerful magic. They can make it stronger through study and practice.

Wiccans, though, gain their power from practice of Wicca and granted power from the god/dess, but use their magick through nature.

~Kidiu

Answer 3

What do you mean by special powers? We worship a Goddess and a God! We use magick to aid us in works of healing and worship. However if you mean special powers like superman than no, witches do not have special powers.

Answer 4

A Pagan Perspective

The simple answer is yes.

However, what you should know, is the practice of witchcraft is not a game or silly pastime.

Magic is simply the manipulation of naturally occurring forces by the hand and will of an experienced and ethical practitioner. Spells are one way in which this is done.

The best spells are ones you cast upon yourself as it is a basic truth, that the only one we can change is ourselves. It is not only unethical but inadvisable (the Threefold Rule) to cast spells on anyone or anything without the complete knowledge and express permission of the subject.

Spells themselves fall into some basic categories.

- Spells for healing.

- Spells for prosperity.

- Spells for peace of mind.

- Spells for wishes.

- Spell for love. Please note these spells are usually (and best) cast by a committed couple upon themselves.

Each spell within the various categories need specific timing (phase and house of the moon and other significant planets), materials (herbs, candles, incense, stones etc.), and wording.

Most practitioners work out their own very specific wording for each spell as each is unique unto itself. Even with all of the necessaries one also needs to look very carefully into their own heart and check their motivations. Only then does one proceed"