Sorcery

Sorcery is the power to cast magic and is a subjective term. Sorcery has been called black magic, occultism, sex magic, and witchcraft. Sorcery is commonly associated with wizards and wizardry, but witches, Wicca, shamans, or solitary individuals not linked to any sect often practice sorcery. Read more »

The pentagram

The Pentagram is a star with five points centered inside a circle. It is sometimes drawn with a man; arms and legs outstretched covering each point of the star. For such a simple symbol it has continued to cause great controversy. It is the interpretation of the symbol that causes the disturbance. Some view the pentagram as a symbol of evil; others view it as a valid religious symbol, while others view it as a symbol of mythology. Read more »

Spells from the real book of shadows

Spells from the real book of shadows cannot be purchased from the local bookstore. The book of shadows is a compilation of personal spells, chants, lists of herbs and other miscellaneous information that an individual uses for the practice of witchcraft. Originally, the book of shadows received its name when witches were persecuted for their craft. The witch used the Theban alphabet to code their writings. When the book was discovered the mystique of the coded words only added to the witches persecution. The books became known as the book of shadows. Read more »

Witch and warlock names

Witch and warlock names are an important initiation in becoming a witch. Some would argue that the witch does not choose the name instead the name chooses the witch. The name that a witch or warlock chooses is the label they will wear when they contact the spirit world, cast spells and engage with other witches/warlocks. The moniker holds tremendous power over their ability to succeed with the spirit realm. The wrong name could deplete their power in these areas. Read more »

Medieval witchcraft

Medieval witchcraft was practiced primarily to control the cycles of nature, cure disease or prevent death. The medieval witch practiced openly as they were not aware they were going against convention. Innocent in their witchcraft rituals, the medieval witch was an easy target for persecution. Read more »

Long hair spells

Long hair spells are used to increase the length and thickness of hair. Long hair spells are most successful when used in a combination of a three-pronged attack the best time of month, a physical treatment and casting a long hair spell. Read more »

Witchcraft in Elizabethan time period

Witchcraft in Elizabethan time period is during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Prior to the Elizabethan time period witches were thought of as socially acceptable and honored. The midwife, soothsayer, herb/earth practitioner, and psychic were legitimate resources the community used. When Queen Elizabeth I became powerful she relied on the advise from the clergy that sought power which was the Christian church. Read more »

Spells to control fire

Spells to control fire are used for many reasons, but the most common and productive reasons are for training and celebration. The serious spell caster knows that fire is not to be controlled; it is to be respected. Even though a spell seems to be controlling the manner of fire, an inexperienced fire spell castor can cause great damage similar to a camper leaving an unattended campfire. The results are the same, fire destroys instead of invigorates.

A beginning spell caster will use a spell to control fire as a tool to strengthen there casting abilities. An example of a simple fire-casting spell is to have the beginner place a lit candle in the center of an uncluttered table. Read more »

Spells for beginning witches

Spells for beginner witches should be taken seriously. Spells are not parlor games or means of entertainment. Spells are the focused energy of a spiritual thought. Spells for beginner witches should be limited to protection spells and spells to call the spirits.

The beginner witch is similar to a child beginning school. The beginner witch would not be expected to have the same knowledge as someone completing his or her years of schooling. With that said, the following are simple spells the beginner witch may use. Read more »