Witchcraft

Many people practice witchcraft, even some that do not know they are practicing.

Wiccans are the most popular of the groups of the day, claiming to practice "white magic".

Druids practice witchcraft, they reached a popularity in the 80's.

Some Satan worshippers, believing that they draw their power from the prince of darkness, Satan.

Witches that do not follow any organized set of beliefs practice it.

When people chant or meditate they are practicing witchcraft. They are attempting to draw upon a higher power that is not of the creator of the universe, hence they are practicing a "craft".

For the Christian witchcraft, the occult, fortune telling, etc, is forbidden.

Most people do not consider witchcraft a reality, but it is. To deny it is like putting your head under the covers when its dark out. It's still going to be dark outside, denying the existence does not change it.

It can, but is neither all inclusive of, nor limited to; the use of herbs for healing, as well as magic; the art of controlling ones own mind, through study, meditation, and practice; the control of ones body, through yoga, bio-feedback, and moving meditations; the performance of Rituals and Rite; the Sabbat and Esbat observances; as well as, a deep and abiding love and respect for nature. Witchcraft is practiced by people all over the world, from all walks of life, all colours, ages, and genders are represented in our numbers.

We do not all believe exactly the same way, nor practice in the exact same manner, but we are all respectful of one another's paths and the paths of all others we encounter.

Answer

Christians, enough said. I don't wish to be mean to Christians, but it's the truth. A large number of religions accuse (read persecute) witches, the inquisition certainly tipped the scale toward Christians, but you are forgetting such diverse groups as the Hopi and several other Native American tribes, East Indians (see link below), several tribes in Africa, Jews and Muslims.

Please note, in most (but not all) cases the definition of "witch" tends to be one who does ill toward others, but all such definitions can be interpreted to the views of the persecutor.

Get a Black Candle, and a Cauldron or a Bowl. The Black Candle should be taller than the Cauldron or the Bowl.

Fix the Candle in the middle (bottom) of the Cauldron or the Bowl.

Fill water to the brim of the Cauldron or the Bowl.

Concentrate on the black magic cast upon, and its effects.

Concentrate on the black candle and send all the energy to the black candle with then negativities of the evil spell.

Think that all the effects of the black magic spell will be burnt down as the candle burns.

Light the candle and think taat the spell will be broken.

Let the candle burn till the water flows in and extinguish the flame.

Dig a hole on the earth, as far from your home, where noone will dig again, preferably a forest.

Put the water in to the hole with the candle (remaining peice).

Close the hole and know that the evil spell is no more...

For good results, do in the wanning phase of the moon.

Blessed Be!

ANOTHER THOUGHT

Some people are not comfortable with practicing magic, to counteract magic. If you are one of these people, it is not necessary to do any of the above.

First be sure there really is a spell.

- If someone told you they put a spell on you, confront them and have them lift it. You are in no danger if you did not give this person specific permission to cast upon you. Magic is something that needs your co-operation. And if it is a negative spell the practitioner is in more danger than you are... those of us who actually do this sort of thing are aware of a little thing called the Rule of Three.

If you just "think" there is a spell, either because things are going wrong in your life or because you need an outside cause for your misfortunes, I would suggest you rethink your diagnosis. Most magical practitioners (not the dabblers or whannabees) are ethical and honest people. We do not randomly go willy-nilly casting evil spells on people, even the ones who have been nasty, unkind or even evil to us. Sometimes bad things happen to good people. Unfortunately that is the way of the universe.

If you are still convinced there is a spell, and you are not a magical practioner yourself, the best thing I can suggest is to use your own personal spiritual path as a shield. Holy water, symbols of your faith etc. all work without you having to dabble in something you are unfamiliar and un-prepared to work with.

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Traditionally people have made "witches' bottles". These consist of a bottle filled with a mixture of your own urine, hair, bodily fluids etc. plus sharp objects the belief being that this would turn the spell back against the perpetrator. It then needs to be concealed usually by burying.

This are often found in archaelogical digs from the 17th century.

Personally I think this is complete rubbish but if it makes you feel better I am sure it will not do any harm and it is an historically accurate answer.

I have had this happen before...you have a crush on this really cute guy or girl but he either likes someone else or he just doesn't like anyone. My spell is flirt a little bit but not to much and if he/she asks for help or anything realted help him or her. Be nice and don't become a desperate jerk. Be patient and stay calm.

There are a few tips to get him/her to start to like you instead of someone else. They are listed below.

• Flirt, but don't be dumb about it
• If he or she is dating someone else wait until it goes down hill (IT WILL BELIEVE ME)
• BE PATIENT like I said
• Figure out what he likes
• I HOPE IT HELPS :) :) :) :)

Thanks for the advice!!!!! :) I know you might have laughed at the spell part, but hey it doesn't hurt to try lol. The guy I like lives in my neighborhood and I believe his b-day is the day before mine. It seems meant to be :) Anyway, thanks again!

Information as follows is necessary to be able to answer this question:

- How long you have been friends.

- Whether she is friendly towards other lesbian/gay/bi friends.

But, if she is a true friend and worth keeping, she will not mind and will support you no matter to what gender you're sexually inclined.

• Speaking as a Lesbian myself; telling straight friends is the hardest thing to do. you spend hours and hours going over it in your head. I went to a Christian school and as you can tell it didn't go down that well, truth is I lost quite a few friends, it's hard at first but you realize later that it's their problem and your friendship wasn't really that important to them, and who wants friends like that. I disagree with the person below me. If you hold hands and cuddle or whatever then tell her she'll freak out, think you're coming on to her and run for the hills. Last year I started at a new school and everyone knows about my sexuality there. At first I denied it because I wasn't sure how it would go down seeing as my past experiences weren't that good. I sent a text message to my best friend from my new school one night and she fully excepted it. It was such a relief to get it out to her. It sucks feeling like you have to bottle all that up. When I started to reveal it to everyone else it was easier knowing I'd always have my best friend with me to stand up for me. All the girls are completely cool with it and treat me no different and I'm as proud as heck about it now. I'm not saying this will be your case but I hope that it is. A persons sexuality has got nothing to do with their personality but people are selfish and pig headed. I recommend doing it in a letter or text or something not too confrontational. It gives them time to think about it. Give it some time and let her come to you first. I'm sorry if this hasn't helped you, let me know how you go if you haven't told her already.

• If she is a lesbian, then don't worry about it; just tell her. She'll be happy. If she's straight, then it depends on how comfortable she is around lesbians and gay people. Does she have any other friends who are lesbians? If she's one of those homophobic people, then it's probably best if you just don't tell her. But if she's a homophobic, then she's probably a stuck-up prep, and I'm guessing she wouldn't be your friend to begin with. Don't just spring it on her (so don't listen to the answer above me). Do something to make her wonder first. Like you could hold her hand or just cuddle with her, and see how she reacts. If she seems comfortable with that, then go ahead and tell her. If she doesn't seem comfortable, then wait a while. The best people to get advice from are other lesbians. Talk to a lesbian that you trust at least a little bit, enough that she won't tell your friend before you do, and just ask her how you should tell your friend. If you actually decide to tell her, do it sometime when you are alone and comfortable. I know this will sound weird, but people are more comfortable expressing themselves honestly in the dark. So maybe outside at night, or when you are sleeping over at her house or something. Or if you're talking to her on the phone late at night, and she isn't doing anything other than talking to you.

• By now I'm sure your friend has some suspicions, but hasn't approached you about it. If she is straight and you are good friends then you being a Lesbian should have no bearing on your friendship. It doesn't change who you are inside. Keep your personal life to yourself unless she is interested enough to ask. I have Lesbian friends and we get along just fine. One lady is particular was a nurse that looked after my father during the early 70s. She was a great nurse and was the only one that could get my dad to laugh while in hospital. I kept in touch with her until she passed away.

• The last thing a heterosexual wants is someone rubbing up against them. That is a violation of personal space. being cuddly can give the wrong impression. She may have had her suspicions but do you really want her thinking the crush is on her? No and this advice is coming from a bisexual. I agree with number one's answer and number three's. Number two you have some good points but you mustn't forget that not all heterosexuals are okay with us lesbians, bisexuals and gays. I agree we shouldn't spring it on your friend at all; it should be a quiet and private space where the two of you can talk together, alone, without being overheard, but please, don't cuddle up to them or touch them unless you two are good enough friends that holding hands is okay between you two. Do not cuddle. Your friend will be very surprised and may react either way. you must give them some space and breathing room because the last thing a person wants when an elephant has been dropped on their chest is their friend squeezing them with hugs to death. When confronted like that some people snap or lash out. be polite and give your friend some space. be accommodating and patient with them. when they are ready they will react and take the news either way. If things go well you'll hug and go one with your lives, stronger and better friends; if not and it's a very negative reaction give them space and they may come back to you in a better thinking mood. or they may not. If your friend leaves you, it's OK. There will be new friends. if a person can't accept you as you are, then they were never really your friend.

• Okay, Coming from a bisexual, I wouldn't tell her straight up. Play a joke on her, then when you tell her it was a joke, also tell her your gay, as if you were playing another joke on her. See how she reacts. If she takes it badly, tell her you were joking again, if she takes it okay, then come out to her. That is the easiest way. I just told my BFF this month, and that is what I did. But I do recommend telling the jokes, and the truths, through texting, IM, or e-mail. This will give them some time to think it through before they see you again. Also, expect it to be a little akward for like the first week. After a week she should pretty much be over it. And if she is truly your friend, then she won't really care that you are gay.

Yes, magic is all around us, the first thing you have to do is believe.

Answer #2:

Believing has nothing to do with it. 'Magic is the Art and Science of causing change to occur in conformity with Will'. Only the realm in which the Will operates changes. You don't have to believe that adding boiling water to tealeaves makes a refreshing drink; it happens because that's the way the world is. So with other realms. You don't have to believe that doing this ritual will cause a demon to appear; your Willdelivers the goods. Once you have learned the rules of making a cup of tea, and assuming you have the necessary equipment and ingredients, it's easy; so with other cases. If your magic doesn't work, either you haven't got the necessary Will, or you are using the wrong ingredients, or the wrong recipe. There's plenty of stuff published. Practice, learn, modify, practice, learn...

Actually i think she or he is saying if you believe in magic like fire and water not in the scientific way. if you believe just try it there are many spells or spell books and if they dont work the first time keep trying..Trust me

Theologically speaking: NO!

The Bible makes no distinction between so-called White or beneficial supernatural magic and Black or the demonic kind. All supernatural occult activity (I am not talking about divine miracles) are roundly condemned a major problem with Disney and other films that push the erroneous idea that there is white/good magic) as well as Black magic and this is dangerously misleading. At times some magic-oriented Disney films have taken sniping shots at Religion but that is another story! Sorry there is no (White Magic).

A Pagan Perspective:

Magic abounds in the world around us, the first thing you need is to believe. After that, a bit of information:

There really is no answer to the oft heard question; "What is the difference between Black Magic and White Magic?" or "Are you a good witch or a bad witch."

Fact is the magical energies we use are very much like other forms of power.

To help answer this question I will use electricity as a mundane corollary.

The energy itself is neither good nor bad. It is in its use that polarity can be attributed. When electricity is used to cook food, heat homes and light the darkness it is perceived as good. When it is used to torture people, damage things or kill someone, then it is perceived as bad or evil.

The energy itself is neither, it simply is.

In the same way, magical energies are simply there. It is how we draw upon and use the energies that determine how they are perceived.

Another Pagan Perspective:

Most pagans/wiccans/witches will tell you that magick has no color or connection with good or evil. It just is. It's the user's intent that will make the magick black or white.

Witches use magical protection. Also Witches believe that by causing no harm to anyone we can prevent a lot of bad consequences coming back to us. Witches use Talismans, Amulets, Crystals, Strings, Symbols drawn on walls, floor and many secret things for protection. Witches are human too though. Despite magickal protection, they use other things, like the police, when they are threatened. Witches dont have to rely on magick all the time.

But if you are talking about superstitious nonsense/misconceptions:

• Magick
• A familiar, such as a bat or black cat
• The Devil
• Demons
• Evil in general