What to do if you do witchcraft?

Answer 1

Answer WitchCraft is a faith, just as Christianity, Hinduism and Islam are faiths. WitchCraft is not a branch of, or anything to do with, Satanism or the Devil, which are technically offshoots of esoteric Christianity.

Just as in the above faiths not all practitioners of the the one faith believe and do exactly the same thing, neither do people who practice WitchCraft. However, by and large, WitchCraft is marked by a reverence for life and nature, a respect for variety and difference of belief, and a general belief in immanence, and in the ability of people to directly link with the Divine. Many, though not all, Witches choose to follow several different Gods and Goddesses, although some focus their practice solely on one deity. And some people blend aspects of WitchCraft with parts of Christianity, Judaism and other faiths - there can be Jewish Witches and Christian Witches, for example.

Most Witches observe eight holy days, known as Sabbats, which are spread relatively evenly throughout the year. Collectively these holy days are known as The Wheel Of The Year.

Most Witches also cast spells, and believe that they what they do can have a direct impact on the everyday through magickal means.

Some Witches practice as solitary practitioners, but many choose to work in small groups called Covens or Circles. The traditional number of members in a Coven is 13, but most Covens these days are smaller, constituting half a dozen or fewer members.

Both men and women who practice WitchCraft are known as Witches, not Warlocks.

Answer 2

Perhaps the best way to prevent witchcraft is to simply ignore it. Many witchcraft spells work by the power of suggestion: if the target thinks the spell will come true, then the target may attribute any future bad luck to the spell! Magic can't hurt you if you don't believe in it.

If you're searching for a more traditional method, begin by repelling witches first. Try an iron horseshoe hung above your doorway; witches hate iron, and you'll scare off goblins as well, who can't stand the shape of crescents. Make sure to hang it facing upwards, or you'll get bad luck! Another tradition is to throw leftover salt over your shoulder, rather than dumping it back into your salt cellar. It blinds witches, and makes them leave.

If worst comes to worst, you could always fight fire with fire: uncrossing spells can cancel out a curse that someone has cast on you. Try putting a black candle into a cauldron (any black vessel will do, as long as it is shorter than the candle.) Fill your cauldron with water, light the candle, and imagine the evil spell is residing inside the candle. When the water douses the candle wick, the spell should be broken. Dump the water someplace outdoors and bury the candle.

For a Christian, resorting to witchcraft might be too big a step. If so, your options are limited. The Bible mentions witchcraft often, but there doesn't appear to be any Christian way of protecting yourself. That may be why the penalty for witchcraft was so severe: burning. One method used by Christians as protection from spells during the 12th century was to carry a long parchment roll filled with prayers. Perhaps a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul would be an adequate modern substitute. Once the spell has taken hold, however, an exorcism is the best route. In mild cases, simply a sprinkling of holy water will cure it. For severe cases, consult your local Catholic priest.

For what it's worth, I would recommend simply ignoring it. It works just fine for the 69% of Americans who don't believe in witches.

Answer 3

A real witch wouldn't cast a spell on you unless you ask for it or seriously offend them.

If you think that you have been cast a spell upon you without a good reason, consult your own religious people.

Answer 4

One cannot prevent that which does not exist in the first place