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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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Why did witches stop doing witchcraft?
they didnt, they just went into hiding for fear of hate from others
Is astral projection used in witchcraft?
Some witches, although not all of them, may practice astral projection.
The word accomplices implies that what a witch does is illegal, immoral or wrong.
The Craft is simply a form of controlling the naturally occurring forces of Nature by the hand and will of a studied practitioner.
Many of the witches I know work in covens, circles, groves or hearths. (these are collective nouns for a group of witches working together). Others are solitary.
Some witches work with spirit guides, angels, elemental, or "familiars". The choices of companions/helpers is as varied and different as the number of witches you ask.
Christianity believed Paganism, and any other religion that worshiped other gods, to be Satanism. So to answer your question, no. Jesus was not into witchcraft.
It depends on the spell as to whether or not you have to reinforce it. If you have an experienced witch or High Priestess cast a love spell for you, generally it does not need to be enforced. If you did it yourself than chances are you will get no results, and will have to keep enforcing it. Casting a spell more than once can backfire which is why its always good to have someone do it for you that knows what they are doing. A reputable witch will have a coven of 13 witches that assist in all castings. The more experienced people that you have putting their energy into a spell the stronger it will be.
Why did people believe in witchcraft?
because in history there was a certain stereo type and witch craft was an excuse for not "fitting in" sadly a lot of people with mental disorders were killed because they weren't "normal" And many other people.
What are the signs someone is a true witch?
Hm...... When they tell you they are a witch. There really aren't any other signs to be honest, we're all human. As human as you are.
What was the witches' potion in 'Macbeth'?
Poisoned entails, toad venom, fillet of a fenny snake, eye of newt, toe of frog, wool of bat, tongue of dog, adder's fork, blind worm's sting, lizards leg, owlet's wing, scale of dragon, tooth of wolf, witches' mummy, maw & gulf of shark, root of hemlock, liver of blaspheming Jew, gall of goat, slips of yew (cut under the light of the moon), nose of Turk, Tartar's lips, finger of infant (illegitimate, strangled at birth), Tiger's chaudron & baboon's blood.
There is no 'way'. Witches aren't vampires; you don't awake or 'get turned'. To be a witch you need to research it and traditionally spend a year and a day accumulating knowledge, pulling form here and there, learning before you are dedicated into witchcraft/Wicca or self-dedicate. The year/day is so you can gather as much knowledge as you can so you actually deserve to title yourself as a witch. You don't want to get caught by a well-learned witch because you boast of being one and really you don't know what a Sabbat is, or a besom. These are just things you need to know.
You should read;
-The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft (Judika Illes) Wicca
-A Guide For The Solitary Practitioner (Scott Cunningham)
-The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation: Solitary Witch (Silver Ravenwolf)
A few more books to read
Anything at all by Starhawk,
Anything at all by Ray Buckland,
The Grimoire for the Green Witch by Mora.
What is opposite gender of witch?
It depends what you mean by witch. If you mean an old, ugly hag, then the opposite is a beautiful and alluring sorceress. If your definition is a Pagan practitioner of magick...well, the opposite is someone who isn't a Pagan practitioner of magick.
Some people may be hoping to read something about evil warlocks versus 'Wiccans'. First, warlock is from the scottish word meaning 'oath-breaker', not male/bad witch.
Second, yes; a Wiccan MAY be a good witch, but not all Wiccans practice magick. Wiccan doesn't literally mean good witch, as Charmed would have it. A Wiccan is someone who believes and follows Wicca, just like a witch is someone who believes and practices witchcraft.
Another Thought:
There cannot be an opposite to something in the middle, in the equilibrium. a Witch is a balanced human being living in harmony with the nature. Therefore, there is no opposite to a Witch.
What is the meaning or red apples in witchcraft?
Red Apples can have a variety of meanings as can most things. Apples are a sacred item in witchcraft because of the star shape that is formed inside. A star is a sacred symbol to witches.
The fruit is used at Mabon and Samhain and is also used for love spells and is a symbol of knowledge.
They are purely fiction. The actor Michael J. Fox is first seen riding one in the movie Back to the Future, but the 'hovering' was just a movie special effect, as it was in other hovering boards in some later movies. Basically it is a normal skate board without wheels. Hover boards have never been made - and could not be made - in real life, since a real hovercraft effect could only be created by something much larger and much more elaborate (and engine-driven) than a simple wooden plank.
What are Protective magic spells are called?
Protective magic spells? Maybe "Spells for Protection" or "Protective Rituals" or any other variation of the above.... There isn't really a technical term for it.
Information about witches and there beliefs?
Witchcraft is a practice, actually, not a belief system. You can have Pagan witches and Christian witches and atheist witches and any other belief system + witch combination you can think of.
If you meant Wiccans, though, there's a great website you could look at, it is listed in the related links below.
Please note: Wiccan is not the politically correct term for a witch. It is one of many established spiritual paths that are generally listed under the umbrella of "Paganism"
Why do people cast spells to keep others in there life when they are so different?
People often cast spells to keep others in their lives despite differences because they believe in the power of intention and energy to bridge emotional gaps. They may feel a deep connection or love that motivates them to seek ways to strengthen or maintain the relationship. Additionally, the desire for companionship and the fear of losing someone can drive individuals to take extraordinary measures, including the use of spells, to foster a sense of unity and understanding. Ultimately, it's a reflection of their hope that love can transcend differences.
Is accupuncture a form of witchcraft?
No, there is no such thing as witchcraft. Acupuncture is a form of medicine that involves sticking needles in skin tissue to relieve pain.
Who was convicted of witchcraft in the Elizabethan times?
Queen Elizabeth's mother, Anne Boleyn, was convicted of being a witch in the Elizabethan times. Anne Boleyn was one of the six wives of Henry the 8th, and it was him that acused her of being a witch. They mostly thought she was a witch because she had a sixth finger growing on her hand.
Do wizards have to say an incantation to use magic?
Yes, wizards or witches use spells. Some spells or incantation they use are from a different language. The author of Harry Potter uses latin language. I think I encountered a greek language before.
most spoken phrases resemble Latin words of appropriate meaning but are not proper Latin themselves - Wikipedia.
Does skulduggery have to do with witchcraft?
The word "skulduggery" is defined as - "crafty deception" or "trickery."
There is an album by that name by the band Steppenwolf which is not related to witchcraft.
As I understand it there is also a movie, starring Burt Reynolds, made in 1970 with that name. It is a Science Fiction piece and does not have anything to do with Witchcraft.
There is also a board game, an old computer game and a rapper by that name. For additional information please see the related link below.
It doesn't have anything to do with witchcraft!
Is using a dowsing rod considered Witchcraft?
Dowsing has been around very nearly forever, and has been (and still is) practiced by many devoutly religious people. There are some who would claim it is Witchcraft, (and persicute those who practice it) and others who would not. There are still many farmers and other ordinary people who dowse for water, in fact, even today, most well drilling companies can put you in touch with a dowser, if they don't have one on staff.
Why do people do black magic on other people?
Because they can. Not all practitioners of majick are Wiccan and so, not all of them follow the Wiccan Rede of "that it harm none, do what ye will". Personally, I believe that there are instances where using dark majick is appropriate. And, as long as I am willing to accept the consequences of my actions, so mote it be. I have participated in banishings (to keep bad people away) and bindings (to stop bad people from hurting others). This is dark majick and there are many people who would not even think of doing so, because it is going against the will of another human being. But, I paid the price and was willing to do so, and would do it again, if I felt it necessary.
