Embarking on the path of witchcraft can be a transformative journey. Understanding the essentials is vital. At LEARNS.EDU.VN, we offer guidance and resources to help you explore the mystical arts, ensuring a solid foundation in magical practice. Discover spells, rituals, and the history of witchcraft while developing your magical abilities.
Table of Contents
- Understanding the Basics of Witchcraft
- Exploring Various Types of Witchcraft
- Practical Steps to Learn Witchcraft
- Essential Tools and Supplies for a Witch
- Basic Spells and Rituals for Beginners
- Advanced Techniques in Witchcraft
- Ethical Considerations in Witchcraft
- Common Misconceptions About Witchcraft
- Resources for Continuing Your Witchcraft Education
- Witchcraft FAQs
- Conclusion: Embracing Your Magical Journey
1. Understanding the Basics of Witchcraft
The world of witchcraft is vast and varied, offering a rich tapestry of practices, beliefs, and traditions. To embark on this path, it’s essential to understand the core concepts and historical context that shape modern witchcraft. Witchcraft encompasses a range of magical and spiritual practices aimed at influencing the world around us. It can be a deeply personal journey, a connection to nature, or a way to explore one’s inner power. Understanding the basics is the first step toward developing a meaningful and effective practice.
What Exactly Is Witchcraft?
Witchcraft is often defined as a magical and metaphysical practice used to influence the world around us in conjunction with or beyond accepted scientific explanations with results. At its heart, witchcraft is about working with energy and intention to bring about desired outcomes. This can involve a variety of techniques, from spellcasting and ritual work to herbalism and divination. Witchcraft doesn’t have to be a spiritual expression or a religion, although, for some traditions, it does overlap. It can be a solo or group practice; it can include materials or not include materials; it can be inherited or learned.
According to a study by Pew Research Center in 2017, spirituality is on the rise, with more people identifying as “spiritual but not religious.” This shift reflects a growing interest in personal, experiential forms of spirituality, which aligns well with the individualistic and nature-based aspects of witchcraft.
Key aspects of witchcraft include:
- Intention: Focusing your will and energy on a specific goal.
- Ritual: Creating structured actions to focus and direct energy.
- Magic: Working with unseen forces to influence the world.
- Spirituality: Connecting with the divine or the natural world.
- Personal Power: Recognizing and developing your inner potential.
Decolonizing Witchcraft: A New Perspective
Much of witchcraft lore in Western Europe and the colonized regions of the Americas is steeped with Christian rhetoric. In fact, Christianity in a large part, helped to preserve aspects of the concept by freezing the idea of “witch” as a source of evil, devil worship, and malevolence.
This perspective of witchcraft still paints much of the Western world. However, ask someone who calls themselves a witch, and there’s a slight chance that they will tell you they work with “the devil.” There’s a higher likelihood of them telling you about their favorite plant or discussing how they’ve been collecting very magical rocks recently. While there are certain paths that intersect with our post-modern understanding of witchcraft that practice “devil worship,” even those are far beyond what you might expect.
As a broader culture, America and much of Western Europe is accustomed to viewing the world through a lens designed by Christianity. The first step to understanding witchcraft is being aware of that forced perspective, enough so to see beyond it. Witches have typically always been folk healers, herbalists, in some cases midwives, and keepers of deep animistic knowledge. We find that as the concept of witchcraft as a way of life becomes repopularized through mediums like Tiktok, Facebook, Netflix, and other pop phenomena, many of these aspects are being reintroduced into culture and society.
It should also be noted – “witch” has been a gendered word in the past, but typically isn’t so now. It simply refers to a type of practitioner of magic, and not a gender.
Decolonizing Witchcraft
2. Exploring Various Types of Witchcraft
Witchcraft is a multifaceted practice with numerous paths and specializations. Each type of witchcraft offers a unique approach to working with energy, nature, and the spiritual world. Understanding these different paths can help you find the one that resonates most with you. Some witches focus on herbalism, using plants for healing and magic, while others delve into divination, seeking insight through tools like tarot cards or runes. Exploring these various types can enrich your practice and deepen your connection to the craft.
Herbal and Plant Magic
Herbal magic involves working with plants and herbs for magical purposes. This includes understanding the properties of different plants, their associations with specific intentions, and how to use them in spells, rituals, and remedies. From a scientific perspective, plants have a relationship with our bodies, they do have their own version of communication and response to stimuli, and they are living creatures that we have a long history of interacting with. Witches have known these facts for centuries, and sometimes it can feel like science is just catching up!
The basis of herbal magic is similar to herbal medicine, having a complex understanding of the relationship between plants, their properties, how they grow, when they are best harvested, and the best uses for them. Where it branches off from medicine is also the understanding that plants can be worked with as allies in achieving results, without actively using them within our modern understanding of “medicine.”
Practitioners of herbal magic often grow their own herbs, create herbal remedies, and use plants in spells and rituals.
Key practices in herbal magic include:
- Creating herbal blends for specific purposes: Using herbs like lavender for relaxation or rosemary for memory.
- Making herbal teas and tinctures: Infusing herbs in water or alcohol to extract their magical properties.
- Using herbs in spells and rituals: Incorporating herbs into spellwork to enhance intention.
Ancestor Work
Ancestor work involves connecting with and honoring one’s ancestors for guidance, healing, and support. This practice recognizes that we are all products of our lineage and that our ancestors can offer valuable wisdom and assistance.
Of course, many traditions practice “ancestral veneration,” ritually honoring ancestors. This could be done through altar dedication, offerings, spells, and many other forms of veneration.
Equally important is ancestral healing and unpacking ancestral debt. It is much nicer to love an ancestor we admire or an ancestor who existed hundreds of years ago outside our ability to contextualize their lived experience. It is a valid and important work. But harder and more growth-provoking is addressing those ancestors who have hurt themselves or others, who have inherited patterns of trauma that we still carry, and whose debt we now carry as well.
Key practices in ancestor work include:
- Creating an ancestor altar: A dedicated space to honor and connect with ancestors.
- Making offerings to ancestors: Leaving gifts of food, drink, or other items as a sign of respect.
- Performing rituals to heal ancestral trauma: Addressing unresolved issues from the past to promote healing in the present.
Dream Magic
Dream magic involves working with dreams to gain insight, communicate with spirits, and explore other realms. This practice recognizes that dreams are a powerful source of information and can be used for divination, healing, and personal growth.
The basic concept is utilizing dreams to travel worlds, connect with spirits, prophesize, or gain knowledge. The concept of dream magic is simple, however the practice tends to take skill and focus.
Key practices in dream magic include:
- Keeping a dream journal: Recording dreams to identify patterns and themes.
- Practicing lucid dreaming: Becoming aware that you are dreaming and gaining control over your dreams.
- Incubating dreams: Setting an intention before sleep to receive guidance or answers in your dreams.
Written Magic/Verse
Verse and spoken magic is a very intriguing study that gets very little notice in pop witchcraft culture. We tend to take for granted the importance of words, meanings, and qualities of tone or vocalization. This seems a silly oversight, as oral magic is incredibly rich and steeped with power.
Deepening one’s understanding of poetry, language, and verse is a great start if they want to begin to work with language heavily in their magic. A witch can actually practice magic without any other tools whatsoever and be an incredibly talented practitioner.
My recommendation for any practitioner, regardless of your focus, is to speak every aspect of your spellwork aloud (unless you’re working with lore that expressly states otherwise.) I find the weight and reliability of spells expanded by this small enhancement of practice.
Stones and Crystals
We give materials meaning, and crystals and stones have complex structures that carry those meanings well.
There is a plethora of information on working with crystals. I will merely offer my small suggestions – be aware of your sources. Most of the crystal industry is based on slave labor. I personally struggle with the contradiction of healing magic coming from an object wrought with suffering. Stones from the ground that call to you carry as much meaning as a crystal, and the meaning that resonates to you is valid.
Kitchen Magic
Kitchen magic is exactly what it sounds like – using cooking and baking as a means of casting spells. Kitchen magic is amazing as a practice because it also acts as such a strong metaphor for other types of spellwork. If you can cook, you can spell. If you can’t cook, you can also spell. The understanding a chef has for the process of meal creation and imaging an end result that they must work towards through tools, techniques and intentions is exactly what a witch attempts to do with any spell they try.
Animal Magic
Animal magic is working animals into your spell to enhance intention and achieve results. In the past in some cultures this happened through animal sacrifice. However, outside of specific preserved cultural traditions, which tend to have a great number of rituals and communications with the animal before it dies, I would not promote this practice.
When I use animal magic, I work with living animals and I work with them as allies. Animal magic is an easily understood concept, because humans have an incredibly stone and deeply ingrained relationship with animals. There is really no limit to how they can be involved in spellwork.
Traditional Spellwork – Candle Magic and Material Magic
Traditional spellwork and folk magic include many of the concepts already mentioned, and do so in a more complex way. In all honesty, I only include this category to catch all the remaining material magics – many of the other topics easily fit in.
Candle magic and material magic is the concept of utilizing consecrated materials to achieve spellwork. You could use wax, candles, types of earth, water, fire, a shoe, weaving, metals. The list is as endless as your own imagination and strength of will.
Most of what we consider to be “spells” is a type of material folk magic, including jar spells, candlework, charm bags, and other traditional practices. I think all of these are great, but warrant work within a community or proper training so that one knows what it is they’re doing.
Cultural Deities, Initiatory Practices, and Closed Traditions
This is an area of great contention in the witchcraft community, so I will simply share my understanding and opinion.
Cultural deities are represented in pop culture to such a degree that they cannot truly be avoided. Many witches new to their craft are under the misconception that they must align themselves with some kind of deity to properly practice their craft. This is not true, and many witches or magic practitioners from traditions passed down to them through family or culture do not work directly with deities at all. Personally, I only work with deities when it is relevant. I find much more depth in focusing on an ancestral practice. If you choose to work with deities, avoid those from indigenous closed traditions. If you choose deities such as Norse Gods to work with, understand the cultural context before relying entirely on your own intuition.
There are also many initiatory practices when it comes to witchcraft. An initiatory practice has been passed down from practitioner to student. It requires an acknowledgment of knowledge learned before one can step into the title and role. Typically initiatory practices require an “initiation” through a teacher or spirit and cannot be done simply as a solo practice. They are also usually enmeshed in culture – for example, a healing role in a community, like the Nordic Trollkunning, tends to require study and initiation.
Finally, closed traditions, what are they? Well, a closed tradition is one so inherent to a community and practice that you are not welcome to approach and ask to be included. The community or teacher must approach you. Practicing aspects of that tradition without that acknowledgment is profane to the sacred tradition it stems from. Many indigenous cultures have closed practices, and there is an inheritance aspect to the tools and rituals. This can intersect with initiatory traditions, but they are not exactly the same. One example is smudging and the use of white sage for particular indigenous groups – there is an inherited and closed ritual attached to the practice, and it is considered offensive to try and recreate that outside of the community.
3. Practical Steps to Learn Witchcraft
Learning witchcraft is a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. It involves not only acquiring knowledge but also developing practical skills and ethical awareness. By following these steps, you can build a solid foundation for your practice and create a meaningful connection to the magical world. These steps provide a structured approach to learning witchcraft, ensuring that you gain both the theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary to develop a strong and ethical practice.
Step 1: Self-Education and Research
The first step in learning witchcraft is to educate yourself. Read books, articles, and websites about different traditions, practices, and beliefs. Explore the history of witchcraft, its various forms, and the ethical considerations involved. Start with reputable sources and be open to learning from different perspectives.
Recommended resources include:
- Books: “Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner” by Scott Cunningham, “The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot” by Skye Alexander.
- Websites: LEARNS.EDU.VN, Patheos Pagan, and Witchvox.
- Academic Research: Studies on Neopaganism and contemporary witchcraft, often found in journals of religious studies.
Step 2: Choosing a Tradition or Path
Witchcraft encompasses many different traditions and paths, each with its own unique focus and practices. Some popular traditions include Wicca, Druidry, Stregheria, and Traditional Witchcraft. Research different traditions to find one that resonates with you. Alternatively, you can choose to follow an eclectic path, incorporating elements from different traditions into your own practice.
Consider the following factors when choosing a tradition:
- Beliefs: Do the core beliefs align with your own spiritual or philosophical views?
- Practices: Are you drawn to the rituals, spells, and techniques used in this tradition?
- Community: Is there a local or online community that you can connect with for support and guidance?
Step 3: Establishing a Daily Practice
Consistency is key to developing your skills and deepening your connection to the craft. Establish a daily practice that includes activities such as meditation, journaling, and spellwork. Even a few minutes each day can make a significant difference in your progress.
Sample daily practice:
- Morning: 10 minutes of meditation to center yourself and connect with your intention.
- Afternoon: Study a witchcraft-related topic for 30 minutes.
- Evening: Perform a simple spell or ritual.
- Before Bed: Write in your magical journal about your experiences and insights.
Step 4: Building a Support System
Connecting with other witches can provide valuable support, guidance, and friendship. Join a local coven, attend workshops and events, or participate in online communities. Sharing your experiences and learning from others can enhance your practice and help you grow as a witch.
Where to find support:
- Local Covens: Search for covens in your area through online directories or local pagan shops.
- Workshops and Events: Attend witchcraft-related workshops and events to learn new skills and meet other practitioners.
- Online Communities: Join online forums, social media groups, and virtual covens to connect with witches from around the world.
Step 5: Ethical Considerations
Witchcraft is a powerful practice, and it’s important to use it responsibly and ethically. Familiarize yourself with ethical guidelines such as the Wiccan Rede (“An it harm none, do what ye will”) and consider the potential consequences of your actions. Always respect the free will of others and avoid manipulating or controlling them with your magic.
Ethical guidelines to consider:
- Do No Harm: Ensure that your spells and rituals do not cause harm to yourself or others.
- Respect Free Will: Avoid interfering with the choices and decisions of others.
- Take Responsibility: Be accountable for the outcomes of your spells and actions.
4. Essential Tools and Supplies for a Witch
While witchcraft is ultimately about intention and energy, certain tools and supplies can help to focus your will and enhance your practice. These tools can serve as symbols of your intentions and create a sacred space for your work. However, it’s important to remember that tools are not essential, and you can practice witchcraft effectively with or without them.
Altar Setup
An altar is a dedicated space for your magical work. It can be a simple table or shelf, decorated with items that are meaningful to you, such as candles, crystals, herbs, and symbols of your chosen tradition. Your altar should be a reflection of your personal practice and a place where you feel comfortable and connected to the divine.
Key elements of an altar:
- Candles: Representing the element of fire and your inner light.
- Crystals: Amplifying energy and promoting specific intentions.
- Herbs: Connecting with nature and enhancing spells and rituals.
- Symbols: Representing your chosen tradition or deities.
Candles
Candles are a versatile and essential tool in witchcraft. They can be used to represent the element of fire, focus your intention, and add ambiance to your rituals. Different colors of candles are associated with different intentions, such as green for abundance, pink for love, and purple for spiritual growth.
Candle color correspondences:
| Color | Intention |
|---|---|
| White | Purity, cleansing, spirituality |
| Black | Protection, banishing, grounding |
| Green | Abundance, healing, nature |
| Pink | Love, compassion, friendship |
| Purple | Spirituality, intuition, wisdom |
| Blue | Peace, healing, communication |
| Yellow | Intellect, creativity, joy |
| Red | Passion, energy, courage |
Herbs and Incense
Herbs and incense are used for their magical properties and associations with specific intentions. They can be burned as incense, added to spells and rituals, or used to create herbal remedies. Research the properties of different herbs to find those that align with your goals.
Common herbs and their uses:
| Herb | Uses |
|---|---|
| Lavender | Relaxation, peace, sleep |
| Rosemary | Memory, clarity, protection |
| Sage | Cleansing, purification, wisdom |
| Chamomile | Calmness, healing, prosperity |
| Peppermint | Energy, healing, communication |
Crystals
Crystals are used to amplify energy and promote specific intentions. Each crystal has its own unique properties and associations. Carry crystals with you, place them on your altar, or use them in spells and rituals to enhance their effects.
Popular crystals and their properties:
| Crystal | Properties |
|---|---|
| Amethyst | Spirituality, intuition, peace |
| Rose Quartz | Love, compassion, healing |
| Clear Quartz | Amplification, clarity, energy |
| Black Tourmaline | Protection, grounding, banishing |
| Citrine | Abundance, prosperity, joy |
Tarot Cards
Tarot cards are a divination tool used to gain insight and guidance. Each card represents a different aspect of life, and the cards can be interpreted to provide answers to questions or reveal hidden truths. Tarot cards can also be used for meditation and self-reflection.
Journals and Grimoires
Keeping a magical journal or grimoire is essential for tracking your progress, recording your experiences, and developing your own spells and rituals. Use your journal to write down your dreams, meditations, spells, and insights. Over time, your journal will become a valuable resource for your practice.
5. Basic Spells and Rituals for Beginners
Spellcasting and ritual work are central to witchcraft. These practices involve focusing your intention and energy to bring about desired outcomes. As a beginner, start with simple spells and rituals and gradually work your way up to more complex workings. Remember that the most important ingredient in any spell is your intention.
Protection Spell
A protection spell is designed to create a shield of energy around yourself or your home, warding off negative influences and harm.
Materials:
- Black candle
- Protective herbs (such as rosemary or sage)
- A piece of paper
- A pen
Instructions:
- Light the black candle.
- Write your intention on the paper (e.g., “I am protected from all harm”).
- Sprinkle the herbs around the candle.
- Hold the paper in your hands and visualize a shield of light surrounding you.
- Say your intention aloud three times.
- Burn the paper in the candle flame (safely).
- Allow the candle to burn completely.
Abundance Ritual
An abundance ritual is designed to attract wealth, prosperity, and good fortune into your life.
Materials:
- Green candle
- Abundance herbs (such as basil or cinnamon)
- A coin or dollar bill
- A small bowl of water
Instructions:
- Light the green candle.
- Place the coin or dollar bill in the bowl of water.
- Sprinkle the herbs around the candle.
- Visualize yourself surrounded by abundance and prosperity.
- Say your intention aloud three times (e.g., “I am open to receiving abundance in all areas of my life”).
- Allow the candle to burn completely.
- Keep the coin or dollar bill in your wallet or purse as a symbol of abundance.
Cleansing Ritual
A cleansing ritual is designed to remove negative energy and purify yourself or your space.
Materials:
- White candle
- Cleansing herbs (such as sage or lavender)
- A bowl of salt water
Instructions:
- Light the white candle.
- Sprinkle the herbs around the candle.
- Dip your fingers in the salt water and sprinkle it around the space you want to cleanse.
- Visualize the negative energy being washed away and replaced with pure, positive energy.
- Say your intention aloud three times (e.g., “I cleanse this space of all negativity”).
- Allow the candle to burn completely.
Divination with Tarot Cards
Tarot cards can be used for divination to gain insight and guidance.
Materials:
- A deck of tarot cards
- A quiet space where you won’t be disturbed
Instructions:
- Shuffle the tarot deck while focusing on your question.
- Draw a card from the deck and place it face up.
- Interpret the meaning of the card in relation to your question.
- Repeat steps 2-3 for additional cards, depending on the spread you are using.
- Reflect on the overall message of the cards and how it applies to your life.
6. Advanced Techniques in Witchcraft
As you become more experienced with witchcraft, you can explore advanced techniques to deepen your practice and enhance your magical abilities. These techniques require dedication, practice, and a strong foundation in the basics of witchcraft.
Astral Projection
Astral projection is the ability to consciously separate your astral body from your physical body and travel to other realms or dimensions. This technique can be used for exploration, healing, and spiritual growth.
Steps to practice astral projection:
- Relax your body and mind through meditation.
- Visualize yourself floating out of your body.
- Focus your intention on a specific destination.
- Allow your astral body to travel to the desired location.
- Return to your physical body by focusing on your breath.
Energy Work
Energy work involves manipulating and directing energy for healing, empowerment, and spellcasting. This can include techniques such as Reiki, chakra balancing, and energy channeling.
Types of energy work:
- Reiki: A Japanese healing technique that involves channeling energy through the hands to promote healing and balance.
- Chakra Balancing: Aligning and balancing the seven energy centers in the body to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
- Energy Channeling: Directing energy from a source (such as the earth or the universe) to a specific purpose.
Advanced Spellcasting
Advanced spellcasting involves creating complex spells and rituals that require a deep understanding of magical principles and techniques. This can include working with deities, creating sigils, and using advanced divination methods.
Elements of advanced spellcasting:
- Deity Work: Invoking and working with deities to enhance your spells and rituals.
- Sigil Creation: Designing symbols that represent your intentions and using them to focus your energy.
- Advanced Divination: Using techniques such as scrying, pendulum divination, or rune casting to gain deeper insights.
Working with Deities
Working with deities involves forming a relationship with gods and goddesses from different pantheons. This can provide guidance, support, and inspiration for your practice. However, it’s important to approach deity work with respect, reverence, and a clear understanding of the deity’s mythology and attributes.
Guidelines for working with deities:
- Research: Learn about the deity’s mythology, attributes, and associations.
- Offerings: Make offerings of food, drink, or other items that are pleasing to the deity.
- Invocation: Invoke the deity’s presence through prayer, meditation, or ritual.
- Respect: Treat the deity with respect and reverence.
7. Ethical Considerations in Witchcraft
Witchcraft is a powerful practice, and it’s important to use it responsibly and ethically. Ethical considerations should guide your practice and ensure that your actions align with your values and beliefs.
The Wiccan Rede
The Wiccan Rede (“An it harm none, do what ye will”) is a guiding principle in Wicca and many other witchcraft traditions. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding harm to yourself and others in your magical practice.
Consent and Manipulation
Always respect the free will of others and avoid manipulating or controlling them with your magic. Spellcasting should never be used to force someone to do something against their will.
Responsibility
Take responsibility for the outcomes of your spells and actions. Be aware of the potential consequences of your magic and be prepared to deal with them.
8. Common Misconceptions About Witchcraft
Witchcraft is often misunderstood and misrepresented in popular culture. It’s important to dispel these misconceptions and understand the true nature of the craft.
Witchcraft Is Evil
Witchcraft is not inherently evil. It is a practice that can be used for good or ill, depending on the intentions of the practitioner.
Witches Worship the Devil
Most witches do not worship the devil. This misconception stems from historical persecution and misinformation.
All Witches Wear Black Hats
Not all witches wear black hats. This is a stereotype that has been perpetuated by popular culture.
Witchcraft Is Just for Women
Witchcraft is not just for women. Men can be witches too.
9. Resources for Continuing Your Witchcraft Education
Continuing your education is essential for growing as a witch and deepening your understanding of the craft. There are many resources available to help you on your journey.
Books
- “Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner” by Scott Cunningham
- “The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot” by Skye Alexander
- “The Herbal Alchemist’s Handbook” by Karen Harrison
Websites
- LEARNS.EDU.VN
- Patheos Pagan
- Witchvox
Online Courses
- LEARNS.EDU.VN offers a variety of online courses on witchcraft and related topics.
- The Witches’ Academy provides comprehensive online training in witchcraft.
Communities and Groups
- Join a local coven or witchcraft group.
- Participate in online forums and social media groups dedicated to witchcraft.
Contact Information:
- Address: 123 Education Way, Learnville, CA 90210, United States
- Whatsapp: +1 555-555-1212
- Website: learns.edu.vn
10. Witchcraft FAQs
How Do I Become a Witch?
You decide you want to be a witch. Honestly, it’s as simple as that. You start your study, you practice, and you track it.
Here are some suggestions for that process to really enhance and clarify your path:
- Keep a magical record. This is a journal of everything you do, from practice to results. It seems mundane, but it is very important. In fact, I’ve started a magical record challenge for new and old witches alike through Needfire.
- Practice, practice, practice – the only way to really witchcraft is to practice as you would with any other craft. Start small, find a focus that speaks to you, and track your results. I know I have mentioned this a number of times, but it’s vitally important. The difference between pure fantasy and magic is results. When you did a spell, did you get results that align with the intention that you placed on the ritual? If not, adjust, and try again.
- Find a teacher or support network. Truly, it will enhance your practice significantly. I offer coaching to folks who are new to witchcraft and simply want support in creating a solid foundation for their practice. I started Troll Club to create an intentional online community for practitioners. Like any craft, it is challenging to grow in a vacuum. The support of a group can make a huge difference.
- If you feel called to, look towards a tradition. Most cultures have root traditions and folk magics, and those have systems in place for navigating the world. I recommend one you have a cultural understanding of – for me, it was Nordic tradition. It is also essential to reach out to folks who are immersed in that community already. This will give you a baseline understanding if you’re not familiar with the culture from birth.
How Do I Know Whether I’ve Been Cursed?
This question comes up a lot with clients. I am a professional spellworker, and I do spells for clients. It is impossible to know for sure if you’ve been cursed without some divination, but some signs: bad luck streaks, patterns of misfortune, animals dying, getting sick without any other explanation, not being able to keep a job…. Basically, if you find yourself completely surrounded by a dark cloud all the time, it is entirely possible you’ve been cursed.
However, curses aren’t as common as folks seem to think and it’s important to get verification from an outside source.
Why Do People Say I Can’t Use Tools Like White Sage or Palo Santo? I See Them Everywhere.
This also comes up a lot – white sage and palo santo smoke cleansing tools have a long history of being used in indigenous spiritual practices and closed traditions. They did not have a history of being used or grown outside of these traditions until quite recently. And additionally, indigenous groups were actually kept from these practices. In some places
