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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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Is magic real like spells and poisons?
No
A Pagan Perspective
Yes.
Magic is one of many components of several Pagan spiritual paths, mine included.
Spells are one of many ways magic is done.
Potions are usually formulations of plant materials, in a base. Not all potions are magical in nature, and not all potions are intended for human consumption.
Some of the herbs and other plant materials used in healing, ours and in traditional healing (digitalis from the foxglove is a well known example) are listed as poisonous, and yet used correctly, by the hand of a practiced healer can treat heart disease.
Poisons are not the exclusive bailiwick of practitioners of magic.
Who does the witches tell he will not be king?
Well, many people have probably been told they wouldn't be king by "witches," but the most famous example would probably be Banquo in Shakespeare's "Macbeth" who was told that his children would be kings though he would not, by the three witches who prophesy throughout the play.
Do you mean Illusions? Well,...entertainment mostly. A Pagan Answer Magic is the manipulation of naturally occurring powers by the hand and will of an ethical practitioner. Those of us who use it, can and often do so daily, in positive thought; visualisation; and personal and group rituals and spells for whatever purposes we believe is appropriate.
How can you tell a person use witchcraft?
Witchcraft is a spiritual path, therefore your question is inaccurate.
It would be like asking, "How can you tell a person uses Christianity".
Practicing witchcraft is a whole life experience, much like any other spiritual path. It includes but is not exclusive to, meditation, study, social interaction, worship, spell craft, Ritual, rites of passage, ethical living, as well as the use or not (by personal choice) of magic.
What does JAR mean in signs of a witch?
This question has remained unanswered since April.
Research has not revealed anything about the acronym J A R and I can therefore only assume JAR means A container in which a witch might seal herbals and other useful items. We keep foodstuff like rice and grains in jars just like everyone else.
Redundant. Okay, let me be more specific here. The word "occult," which literally means "hidden," has come to be a synonym for "supernatural" or "paranormal." Magic (the art of changing things with the power of the mind) is therefore considered to be "occult" by mainstream culture. However, it is believed by a number of people that magick (spelled with a k to differentiate from David Copperfield's act) can be practiced by anyone who puts forth the effort, and fits perfectly within natural laws, albeit laws our scientists haven't discovered yet. Therefore, it cannot rightly be called supernatural, as it is not violating any of the laws of nature. In fact, when you use the "power of positive thinking," you are thought to be using a kind of magick.it is evil and you will be sent to Hell for using demons.
What are other words meaning magic or something like magic?
OK what are words that mean magic or something like magic ok here are a few words that mean magic,witchcraft, and all other arts.
(1.)Hex's:which is a curse(hex's are long term bad spells)and part of magic/witchcraft.
(2.)Spell's:which is some what like a hex(spell's can be good and bad) and also part of magic/witchcraft.
(3.)Ritual's:which a ongoing form of spell/hex and it is also part of magic/witchcraft.
So that's three words that's most of the time used to say/mean magic.
How To Use Sorcery In Dark Souls?
To use Sorceries in Dark Souls, first you need to purchase the spells, these get added to your inventory. Next you need to attune them, which is done with that option at a bonfire - you have a number of 'slots' to which spells can be equipped, and more powerful spells can take up more than one slot. The number of slots availablr can be increased by items, but primarily by putting points into your Attunement stat.
Once attuned, you can press up on the controller to cycle through the spells. Next you need a Catalyst, this includes various staves. Equipping the catalyst will allow you to cast the chosen spell by pressing the corresponding shoulder button. Hitting the trigger button makes you peform a melee attack with the catalyst.
Are all witches related to the Devil?
Most witches ether have no religion or are pagan. So can you be related to something that you don't believe is real? If your asking if witches worship the devil (and that's where they get their powers) then no. The connection between witches and the Christian devil was made hundreds of years ago and is unfounded.
First decide what form of magic you want to do. Spell, potion, visualisation, are just a start.
Second decide what purpose you want. Prosperity, peace, healing, whatever you want to do.
Third, research the moon house and phase you will have the best chance of positive results with.
Fourth, research what tools you will need to perform your magic.
Fifth, research what herbs, incense, oils, and other things you will need.
Take the time to write out your spell, determine the gods/goddesses you'll petition, the forms and movements you will need to do, who (if anyone) you want to include for their help. etc.
Then you gather everything together, work in the correct phase and house of the moon and follow your spell to the letter.
When you are finished, enter your spell in your Book of Shadows (you may some day need to do it again or in some cases you may need to reverse it). Then most importantly of all, live in accordance. Believe it will happen and go about you life.
There really is no answer to the oft heard question; "Are you a good witch or a bad witch."
Fact is the magical energies we use are very much like other forms of power.
For this discussion 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.
What few practitioners of any discipline come right out and say is all magic is manipulation. This means as conscientious magical practitioners we are obliged to constantly monitor not only our actions, but also our motivations.
Therefore to answer the question, there is in fact magic than can be perceived as White or Good, how ever the description is more applicable to the practitioner than the magic itself.
What are the social fuctions of witchcraft?
Witchcraft has many social functions. It can be used to help calm someone who is angry, make someone sad happy, or make the unlucky lucky.
Why does elizabeth say that she doesnt believe in witches at this point?
Elizabeth I was very religious and wouldn't believe in the supernatural. She would need to have more proof than was being presented to believe in witches.
The stereotypical witch's pet is a black cat. Some others are sometimes frogs, bats, or rats. In reality, it is usually whatever the cultural norm for their area is.
What is the interpretation of the picture of a witch on a broomstick?
Witches were those who were said to have worshiped the devil during the medieval period and even through to the 19th century. A woman wearing black clothes, a pointy hat and flying a broom was the common stereotype of witches.
A Bit More Information
The original images (often old wood cuts) of women on broomsticks were part of what these days would be called a "smear campaign" by the organized religions against practitioners of the "old faiths" (paganism, heathenism, etc.).
Most of the people of the time could not read the words so the propaganda had to have stereotypical or archetypal images.
Witches where depicted as ugly, old, misshapen, and often disfigured as an outward manifestation of "evil".
They were also shown as doing "evil" things, such as: being naked (lack of modesty); dancing drunkenly around fires (being irresponsible, and immoral); consorting with demons and devils (not being a pious follower of the faith); cooking babies (that's self-explanatory); and riding naked on broomsticks (the broomstick was a common phallic symbol and riding one was a less than subtle way to say the woman pictured was morally lacking and sexually promiscuous).
Unfortunately some stereotypes seem to have "legs" and have lasted long past the point where they should.
Although I do not advocate the removal and banning of such images (those who forget the past are doomed to relive it), I do think this sort of thing, even the more modern fully clothed versions need retiring.
Morphosephram (a.k.a MTHOS),also known as the Handbook of Shadow, was written by Occult author William Robert Wraithe. The title "MTHOS" stands for 'Morphosephram: The Handbook of Shadow' and is the only (true) source on how to become a were-creature, vampire, and shapeshifter from a mystical point of view. Wraithe wrote this book in 2003 and it was published by Octavia & Co. Press out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. However, the publisher mysteriously shut down after only offering it for two months. The book was then banned from being published by any other publisher worldwide for being "too dangerous" for people to read. Later in 2008, it was published on the popular on-demand publishing site known as Lulu.com.
Furthermore, it has also been documented that this book is cursed, and a seemingly "spooky" trail of accidents and mishaps were shared from people who experienced the "curse". The curse, "being that if you illegally download it or share it", will activate the seal on the book and relinquish guardian entities that the author attached to the seal to prevent it from being misused or stolen. Normally, such grand accusations would be considered humorous at best, but due to a consistent, steady flow of reports around the web it seems to be 'more' accurate to state that it is "indeed" cursed.
Also, many who bought the book have claimed that the book itself changes for those who own it. More than a few people have "listed" that the book will change to suit the person who owns it - much like a ouija board will attach itself to the current owner. In addition, owners of the book state that usually within two weeks of purchasing it (and reading the pages) unusual things occur to them and their residence. On more than one occasion it was noted that things would appear or could be seen from the corner of their eye. The "things" they refer to are described as shadow beings or other curiosities like ghosts and other supernatural beings.
Final note - the author claims to have found all information in this book while accessing the Akashic Records on the Astral. All information - as stated in the foreword - was pulled directly from this infinite library of the "Universal Consciousness" - which is basically a collection of intelligence from all ages of life that ever existed. Furthermore, if this is true and he did write the book from information accessed by the Akashic Records (library), that means that the knowledge was already out there somewhere but was either lost or hidden at some point in time. Other than that, the author was a high contender in the OTR at one time before being banished for accessing records and other information that was not allowed.
Yes. To be a witch is to follow the "old ways" (keep the Sabbaths and estabbats).
The terms derives from the Welsh word "to turn" or "to bend", wicce. This indicates that being a "witch" means to change the world around you.
When did witchcraft become a problem in society?
Witchcraft was never a problem in society due to what they performed. It was so normal that many didn't even give it a second thought. However, when the religions Judaism and Christianity arose those who employed witchcraft found themselves under persecution and ridicule.
Where is it said that a witches powers are stored?
The "power" is not stored in your physical body. It is in your spiritual body its in your soul
Are there any Free magic spells for good health?
When it comes to health spells, the best spells are usually the ones which involve herbalism, usually take herbs and turning them into a tea. You should take great care though that you don't harm yourself further or take something you are allergic to.
What happens to a witch that casts a spell on someone?
the spell caster should get it back in ten folds
What was the name of the town where 20 people were hanged for being witches question mark?
in salem and in 1692
It works for some. I was once skrying with some others and observed a small island in a bay. I was puzzled, when I noticed that the island was getting larger. A few moments later, another observer said, 'The tide is going out!'. I've seen some weird stuff that convinces me it 'works', but little that gave me indispensible information. That might be my shortcoming, rather than the technique's.
A Pagan Perspective
Scrying is the art of reading the future using any one of dozens of means.
You can use cards (playing of specialty cards including Tarot), a dark mirror, a crystal ball, the lines on a person's hand, the bumps on a person's head, the images in a fire or in water, you can use trance work or interpret dreams and that's just scratching the surface.
As to is it real, yes. Many people can and do read the future in any one of the above mentioned manners and in many that were not mentioned.
Scrying is not a 100% thing, as the future is malleable.
The further the foreseen events are from the time of the scrying (or reading) the more likely that it will be "different" from the reading.
In scryings for a close time there will be subtle differences, while scryings for events in the longer (and distant) future will vary notably from the reading.
