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Witchcraft
This is the category where your questions about witches and witchcraft as a spiritual path should go. Based on an ancient shamanistic way of life, witchcraft is a spiritual system known as "The Craft of the Wise" and were a valuable part of villages and communities. Practitioners were the healers and leaders of their people. Modern witches follow the cycles of the sun, the moon and the seasons of the earth for guidance and knowledge. Most, but not all witches practice some form of magic in its true meaning.
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I am a witch. Witches live in countries all over the world. Manley Norway, Sheffield and all over Lincolnshire.
Most countries of the world have some people who are witches. Many of them remain in the "broom closet" in areas where the religious opposition would persecute them, but in other countries where religious tolerance is more prevalent they are quite open about their spiritual paths.
What is a spell for someone to loose memories of a loved one?
I'm sorry to say there really is no magic spell to forget someone, or to help you to get through the death or lose of someone. Magic is not a shortcut to an end.
Much as the pain of this time is hard to go through, the human brain and heart can not be rushed through the process.
Some people seem to get over emotional upheaval faster than others, but we all need to take the time we need to take.
Time alone will heal the hurt and taking that time is important to you for your future emotional well being.
No; actual witches practice a nature-based Pagan religion. Many witches embrace the Wiccan religion which expressly forbids causing intentional (or unintentional) harm to anyone.
Does having a witch's peak make you a witch?
No, a witch's peak, sometimes known as a widow's peak has nothing what so ever to do with your spiritual path.
Even attending a pagan gathering doesn't make you a witch. One has to choose to become a pagan or witch.
How many cultures believe in witches?
All of them. Witches are practitioners of the religion of Witchcraft, and sometimes practitioners of Wicca as well as other traditions. If you're thinking of Hollywood witches, no one should believe in those. (Bewitched, Charmed, etc)
How did witches earn money during the witch trials?
They didn't. Most people who were accused of witchcrafter were wrongly accused & convicted.
How do you cast your own truth spell?
To know the truth, past, present or the future, Witches use various divination methods. Some examples are, Tarot, Astrology, Crystalomancy, Hydromancy, I Ching, Runes, etc..
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What type of crime is witchcraft?
Witchcraft is not a crime, it is a spiritual path.
There have been times and places throughout history where following any spiritual path that was not "the one in power", was very dangerous.
Persecution of any and all non-conformists, has been, is currently, and will continue to be one of the most insidious and despicable "crimes against humankind."
It is correctly spelled "camouflage" (a French term for disguised appearance).
How do you use your witch powers?
Some witches use their powers through Mental concentration, Visualization and Energy manipulation.
Spells and Rituals are also used to help in doing magic.
Runes, Sounds, Incense, Candles, Cords, Oils, Herbs, Stones Gems Minerals Metals are things used in various magic spells.
What if a witch wasnt evil will they still go to hell?
Witches don't go to hell. That is something that is believed by certain religious groups but those of us who practice the craft do not believe it to be true.
As part of our belief system we recognise the rule of three. "That which you send out, will return to you three fold." This tends to make us check our ethics and motivations closely before we start a working. It also tends to take care of the "evil" ones without the wait for hell.
If you put enough research, work, and energy into it ALL spells work.
I suggest however you be absolutely certain of your motivations, ethics and abilities before you undertake any spell.
If you are an experienced practitioner, you know what you are getting into. If you are relatively new to magic, I suggest you do a lot of research before getting involved in a spell. More often than not, working in the mundane world at your relationship, your inter-personal skills and your true reasons.
Magic is NEVER an easy way to get things done.
The reality of it is there are so many different forms of magic, rituals and ways to carry it out that if I were to sit here and list it until I stop.. I would probably be dead. Many (and I do mean many) of people have composed volumes and volumes of information on magics that has been handed down through families, by friends, via the internet or they created themselves. Saying from personal experience, you learn a bunch of different forms of magic that you didn't know exsisted and guess what? The surprise never stopss. Even if you begin practicing candle magic for instance and perform simple spells with one candle being infused with energy you will later find in your nonstop education that there are more ways you can use these fantastic fire sticks. You can put them in a circle on the borders of your Circle for a ritual. You can place them in certain positions to make a form of some symbol or shape to perform a special spell of your own making. You can throw it at your cat if he claws you in the middle of your ritual set up.... not really...
So yeah, long answer short.. there's too many to list. But with study and patience, you will find yourself with enough information to fill up a bunch of books.
So blessed be, and watch out for angry cats!
That depends on whether they are singing in the shower, have a cold, and any other number of factors..
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Normally, we sound like everybody else... unless we get our toes smashed. Then we sound mad.
How do you know if im a witch?
I love this question b/c it keeps getting changed by people who know absolutely nothing about witchcraft or any other nature religion.
Here, again, as people keep changing my answer to ones of ignorance, are some ways you can tell if you are a witch. Truly, the way one finds their religious path is different for each person so this may not be the case for you.
- you have a strong love of nature and would rather be outdoors
- you have insatiable questions about religions and feel restless and want to learn more
- you feel it is your job to help those who can't help themselves
- you believe that worship can be done anywhere, not in a building
- you believe strongly in saving the environment
- you believe in the power of the mind, and that you can create your own future with willpower and love
- you believe that all living things are divine, and all living things have souls
This is just a small list. Go to your library or local bookstore and there you'll find books that can help you. Even if you are not a witch. That's okay. There is nothing wrong about learning respect and tolerance about the world's religions.
Remember, There are no bad religions, just bad people who say they are religious. If a priest molests a boy - does that makes ALL priests molesters? Of course not. You must learn what is difficult in this day and age - knowledge is power.
There are those who would seek to suppress knowledge and keep it to themselves, driving fear and ignorance amongst the masses to keep them in line. Look beyond this, read, learn, ask, discover.
Even in this forum, where people ask honest questions and are expecting answer from experienced people - I have to re-edit this question a couple times a week simply because someone who doesn't care or is ignorant posts an incorrect answer. Maybe they think it's cute or funny. Maybe they are scared and afraid to say so. Many people scared of something are too scared to learn the truth, and choose lies to scare others instead of opening their minds and hearts. No matter what - keep searching.
Check out the website at the related link below, which is a great website that speaks out for religious tolerance of all religions.
Just for the record:
Having one or more of the above attributes does not mean you are a witch.
- Many people who love the out of doors, and are environmentally conscious and/or active have nothing what so ever to do with witchcraft.
- All theology students (formal and informal on all spiritual paths) have the curiosity and drive to learn about their own (and sometimes others') spiritual path.
- Most true Pagans (many but not all of them calling or considering themselves witches) do not proselytize or work magic of any form without the express knowledge and permission of the one they are "working" for.
- The ability to communicate directly with our gods (not needing an intermediary - priest, etc); create our own sacred space (not needing a formal place of worship - church, temple, etc); and take responsibility for our own actions is a central belief of most forms of Paganism, but is not exclusive to Paganism.
- The concept that all living things have souls is not exclusive to Paganism either. Many Eastern religions hold this to be true.
The word "Witch" has so many interpretations, that many practitioners of the Craft, do not call or consider themselves witches.
If by "being a witch" you mean any of hundreds of personal spiritual paths, the only way to know for certain is to study (books and websites) and talk to others you trust, preferably those who are ethically practicing some form of Paganism. If you find enough similarities between, what they believe, espouse and practice, and what you feel your own ethical belief system/spiritual path is, then there is a strong likelihood you may well be a "witch".
We can use witchcraft, of course.
Witchcraft involves the use of magick, which is essentially manipulating and working with the natural energies that flow around us all the time. Sometimes it involves calling upon the aid of a deity or higher spirit.
We don't worship the devil, turn into cats or toads, or fly on broomsticks. Anyone who tells you otherwise is delusional.
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We can do whatever any other human can, because we are humans. So, we can drive, write, think, feel, build, destroy, and anything else we think we can do.
Why there is no contact rule after spell been cast?
Because, that would totally be cheating! You don't see harry potter hitting someone after he's been hit by a spell do you...no, so you see? you can only cast a spell back if you've been hit by one ... besides, you might hurt someone
