When we think about magic, a lot of people think fiction and "make believe" and for some people, it is fiction because they don't conceive what witches do as magic. Others see it as witchcraft, as something evil, which is also untrue. The evil isn't in the craft, it is in the user. When there is a murder, do we see the gun as evil? No, we blame the person because it was their actions that fired the gun, and that is the same as witchcraft. It is harmless unless somebody puts it to use for harm. Also, some people see witchcraft as an art, a true craft, but even so not all of these people truly understand what it is.
To put it simply, witchcraft is the manifestation of one's will into the universe. What this means is that we are taking what we want to happen and putting enough energy and power behind that desire to make it manifest into the universe. This might not sound like witchcraft, but this is the essence of it. We don't need all of the candles, rituals, incantations and tools, however for many people it helps them visualize this because the act of sitting down and just raising energy can be quite boring and uneventful and it's hard to stay focused. By adding candles, incantations, corresponding colors and tools it helps guide people in the right direction to make it more exciting, fun and easier.
So, that is the essence of witchcraft. This doesn't mean that you should stop using candles and tools and just sit in the middle of a room and raise energy, that is boring and I'm sure not going to just do that. Keep doing what you normally do, but just keep this in the back of your brain and pull it up if you have a spell or ritual that isn't working so well and it might remind you to put power behind your will.
Note: Energy healing isn't quite the same concept as typical spells and rituals, it involves more concentrated channeling and manipulation of the energy. It technically isn't witchcraft, although it falls under the same category of the occult/new age stuff. This was just so you weren't confused if you read some of my other posts. Also, properties of herbs and crystals also do help and are not just to help focus.
The Wiccan Rede
Triquetra
This symbol, the triquetra represents the three fold law. It also represents the three stages of a women's life, maiden, mother, and crone. It is a common symbol in Wicca
Altar
This is a pretty standard pagan altar. Usually pagan altars or altars of practicing witches have a few candles, a pentacle, an athame and wand, inense and bowls upon it. Sometimes there are also crystals and other protection symbold, along with herbs and oils, sometimes even crystal balls or tarot decks.
Pentacle
Crystals
Crystals, though most people think they are just pretty rocks used in jewelry, actually contain an energy of their own which can be used for many purposes. They also have properties that many people manipulate to use as health benefits. Crystals are quite powerful and mroe remarkable than most people give them credit for.
Fortune Teller
Yes, there are actually people who sit in dusty old shops, waiting to read people's fortunes. However there are many methods to doing this. Read my post on divination to learn more.
About Me
- Dusk
- My name is Dusk The Strange, and some of my interests include art, writing, poetry, and many other artsy things. I have a love for many gothic things, especially gothic Victorian things. I have a love for the usual zombies, murderers, and mental patients, and I also love things such as anime and MMO's. I love makeup and shopping and other girly things. I also love tea and coffee. I do research of things like astronomy and mythology and random interests in my free time too. If you haven't noticed yet, my interests are all over the place.
Candles play a huge part in witchcraft. Certain colors mean specific things, like a red candle is for romance, a white candle is for protection, and so on. If a spell doesn't call for any candles, you can add candles that correspond to the spell for better success!
Crystal Therapy
This is an image of a woman who is trying out crystal therapy, a true form of therapy to ease one's body and help restore the natural chakras. Many people go to trained professionals who know how each crystal works in alleviating tension and how it affects the body. Witchcraft is mainly dealing with what science cannot identify as legit and making it work.
the Moon in Magick
Now the moon has been a central aspect of magick and pagan traditions for centuries. It has its own power and the cycles of it influence many people's practices. Wicca, witchcraft, magick, paganism, they all revolve around the moon to a certain degree.
Number of visits
Herbs also play a large role in witchcraft. They can be used in all sorts of ways from cooking, potions, additions to spells, etc. As important as they are, that doesn't mean that they aren't dangerous! If you don't know what an herb is, then find out before you intake it in any way, shape, or form! If you mess with the wrong plant, you could die!
Witches Moon
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