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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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What is the impact of witchcraft on society?
Some people consult witchdoctors to cure diseases or find a husband.In Africa, Witchcraft has played a role in rebellions, fighting wars, gaining independence and is often seen at election time.
What is the words to the body switching spell?
start by saying capria capora then your full name follwed by the other persons full name then say sua nua nami warning you must switch back before sun down otherwise you will be stuck like that forever good luck it took me a few times even after graduating from wizard school
A Pagan Perspective.
The concept of a body switching spell, might sound like fun, but to my knowledge, one does not exist.
I do know of a few shamans who can "look out" the eyes of an animal, but that is not switching bodies.
In some rare instances, devoted couples can have a "moment" of looking through their lovers' eyes. When this happens, it is during love making and spontaneous.
How did people prove they were not a witch or did witchcraft?
People who were accused of witchcraft were often the disabled the mentally challenged, the person who didn't get along well with others or who liked to be alone. Older single women were often accused and so were redheads. It didn't take much for someone to be accused of witchcraft and once they were they didn't have any protection.
What was witchcraft and what did people think of it?
Everyone's opinions vary concerning this highly otuchy subject, but to me witchcraft was--and still is--a practice of nature and magic that harmoniously connected with the soul to replenish and learn aspects of your soul or poersonality. People feared withvces traditionally and killed many, even if they were innocent Nowadays people odn't tend to believe in them but in some countries it is still a crime to be a witch/sorcerer/wiccan.
It can be considered occult. there are three different categories, occult, demonic, and withcraft. depends if its for something good.
Putting a finer point on this: Basically, a spell is the working of Magic. The use of Magic is a small part of the practice of Witchcraft.
A spell is witchcraft. The answer above makes no sense. Spells are what the user uses them for. A knife isn't good or bad - the person using it is. It's a tool, and it all comes down to how it is used. A spell is, indeed, a work of magick. Magick is what witchcraft is. Some who practice witchcraft are Wiccans, some who practice Wicca are practitioners of witchcraft. Some are only one of them - some are neither.
To answer your question: Yes. A spell is witchcraft.
Why were more woman condemned of being witches?
Women were thought weaker and more easily corrupted by the devil during the Burning Times, when witches were executed. Women supposedly were controlled by lust and were easily controlled by the devil, making them evil and something that must be disposed of.
What are the other punishments for practicing witch craft?
Well, witches used to be burned at the stake. There was many different techniques they used to determine whether they were a witch or not. - They bound their hands and feet and threw them into a river. If they floated, they were witch. If they sunk, they were proven innocent but drowned anyway. - They also used to push them off a cliff. They thought that if they were a witch, they would save themselves with spells. If they weren't then they would die.
Either way, if they were accused of being a witch, it never ended well.
Nowadays, there is no punishment for it. Its a religion that people can be part of and not fear the consequences. Witches can now be open and freely talk about their beliefs, practises and religion.
What tools were used in witchcraft?
The list is quite extensive. However let me start by saying the only thing you really need is your mind. All else just makes it look better. That said here is a basic list, I have not included the uses, just the tools.
Altar, Athame, Bessom, Boline, Book of Shadows, Candles & Holders, Censor, Chalice, Cloak, Crystals & stones, Herbs, Images of Deities, Incense, Lamp of Art, Matches & candle snuffer, Pentacle, Representations of the Elements, Scrying tools (cards, crystal ball, dark mirror, dowsing rods, scying bowl, pendulum,) Staff, Stang, Wand.
For a more extensive list or how to use these and others, you will need to do research in Paganism. Your local library will have a good start.
Binding spells are spells that stop a specific person from causing you and themselves harm. It stops them from doing anything negative to you and anyone else. These spells are to be used as a last resort when all else has failed and should NEVER be used to harm the other person.
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The above answer is correct, but there are other parts to a binding spell than binding other people. You can also bind yourself, or bind an emotion, or bind a nasty rumor, or bind a nasty habit like smoking. You can bind concepts as well as people and things.
A agree with Never using a binding spell for harm. But binding yourself, for good reasons, is always acceptable. For example, you can do a binding spell to bind your cravings for cigarettes to help stop smoking. Only in the rarest, most rare cases is it ok to bind someone else without their express permission. For instance, if your friend is cutting themselves and is talking about suicide. But even then I would be weary. Even if nothing else can be done (ie, therapy, counseling, convincing them to stop, even telling their parents), still look for another option. If nothing, absolutely nothing comes up, then do it. BUT, BUT prepare for the consequences of your actions. You must fully accept what Karma is coming your way.
What is a familiar in witchcraft?
A familiar is most commonly an animal that helps you on your magical journeys. They help you find items, help you cast spells, are good friends, and so much more!
How did religion affect witchcraft in the 16th century?
Witchcraft wasn't affected by religion. It was a religion, but it was a paganist religion. It was already a well established institute of beliefs before Christianity or any other modern day religion.
How did the Tudors find out if someone was a witch?
If a particular person was thought to be a witch they would be tested by having there legs and arms tied together and then being thrown in a river. If they sunk they would be found innocent, but if they flowted then they would be found guilty and be burned. Either way they probably would've died, because if they sunk they would of drowned.
What was the name of the first person accused of witchcraft?
The word tried refers to the same meaning as the word persecuted. Witches, ever since the beginning of religion in general, have always been persecuted. Before people knew what to call what they believed, witchcraft, it was still being persecuted the same as Christians have always been.
How were witches identified back then?
Witches are people. They come in all sizes, ages, ethnicities, cultures, countries of origin and genders. There is NO way to tell, just by looking if someone is a witch. The best way to find out is to ask.
Where is the magic spell book?
Any library or metaphysical bookstore will carry books of magic. Few if any are the sort of thing you can pick up and learn in an afternoon. Magic is a lifetime pursuit, some of us have been doing it for years.
There really isn't a head witch. we believe that everyone is equal. People like author Silver Ravenwolf, Scott Cunningham or Amber K, might be "higher up" on the witch scale
but they live in a normal houses with normal lives.
Subject for further research include: Wicca, Paganism, The Craft, Witchcraft, Pentacles.
That is the correct spelling of the subjective pronoun "him" (3rd person singular).
A similar word is hem (to sew, or a sewn border).
Can kabbalah be used as witchcraft?
Neither Kabbalah nor any other field of study in Judaism can be "used" for any
purpose other than personal spiritual enlightenment, nor does any of them
impart to the student any unique ability to influence events or other people,
except by example. If the study of Kabbalah moved a student to "use" the
knowledge gained in order to improve his pursuit of witchcraft, then it's
probably safe to say that in his study of Kabbalah, he just didn't get it.
Who was the first person to use magic?
Well that question cannot be answered because that was not documented but it is probably a very long time ago like maybe 6000 or 9000 years.
Why did James I make witchcraft illegal?
Because he was just born that way.
and he thought that they were out to get him he thought they were going to killl him , he also rote a book ANTI WITCH CAMP trying to get them away from himself and others he was very unhiygenic aswell maybe that was a cause !
What to do if you meet a witch?
Good question. I once set a trap & the next morning I had a witch. She helped scare everyone at halloween, but then I set her free again. You may catch her, she said she was the last witch left on earth. Follow the following steps: 1. Get some snacks out and put them in plastic containers 2. Leave the snacks spread out on the dining table or in the kitchen 3. Leave one of your doors open so that she can get in 4. Go to bed 5. Trap her in the house And Magic! you've got a witch. Give her a good deal and she'll accept it! For example: "If you stay, our children will work for you & serve you every weekend."
How many practice witchcraft in America?
No one knows for sure. Wicca and Paganism is one of the fastest growing religions in the U.S. but still estimated at a maximum on 1,000,00. A million may sound large but is relatively small compared to Christianity at 175,000,000 and Judaism at 7,000,000.
