what do you know about wiccan witch craft?!?

Answer 1

I know that it takes many years of dedication and learning to become an adept.
It is a belief structure that has withstood the test of time.One that powerful religions and societies attempts to annihilate and discredit its followers and teachers have always failed.
It has had a revival in the past 20 years,but is loosing its original values and beliefs. Mostly through adapting to a time where the laws of nature are held in lower regard by man.
I have even heard of those who call themselves "cyber witches"!
We now have "only just" pubescent girls calling themselves Priestesses, with out the time to have had any experience in life and the learning it takes, to even hold the title witch.
Personally I hate that title now it has been so abused and misused, and would refer to wiccans as adepts of the The Knowledge. For that is what Wicca is the passing on and sharing of knowledge.
I know that at last it is in most Western countries a recognised religion.
I also know that there are fools who think they have the power to meddle with the law of chaos.
The Ancient Egyptians recognised the value of keeping a balance in all things.
They called it The Order of Ma'at.
One cannot unbalance or disturb nature without dire and lasting consequences for everyone.We should work with it not against it.
I know what all forms of witchcraft are,simply the use of natural forces. No matter what people call themselves in theirfantasies of power,white,
grey,green, black or even purple if you like.
It is all derived from and relies on the use of one energy source.
Success only depends on,a keen and learned working knowledge ,so one can make use of nature, according to her laws.
Nature is the magic, and there is no force more unpredictable or more powerful. Man cannot tame it and never shall.
I know too that fads will change again.
The gothic costumes of the dark path "witches" will end up at the back of the wardrobe.
That is how it has always been and how it will stay.
Nature will remain in balance and chaos controlled.
The Knowledge will be kept as it has been since man recognised the true power.
And so the wheel turns,every so often, man will again find it of interest and bring it out to have another "play" at attempting to use natures power for himself.

Answer 2

Both of my parents were Wiccans and I was raised a Wiccan.
I don't think anyone mentioned there are spirtual consequences to practicing Witchcraft, and I don't think that gets stressed enough by followers of the Craft. Yes, some people do have bad expirences in Wicca, and other forms of occultism as well. Even if one person tells you they never have had a bad expirence, that doesn't mean you won't. No one can guareentee what you will or won't do or what mistakes you may make when you practice Wicca. This is not a game, so keep that in mind. It's not like sneaking a cigarette and hoping you don't get caught.

The Good Witch's Bible for instance does come with a disclaimer that the authors are not responsible for what happens to the user, even including spirit possession. That's one reason I reccomend it so much.

This is why I bristle when I see fluffies giving out spells online like candy. They'll mention the law of return (probably learned it from watching Charmed), and then turn around and give out a "an ancient Celtic love spell" that's minutes old. Arrgh.

If you really want to learn Wicca, you have to go to a real coven that practices skyclad (nude) and really has the great rite (tantric sex), and doesn't simply stick a blade in a chalice. If they're scared to take off their clothes, their probably scared of real witchcraft too. If you are not 18 yet, so your parents would have to sign a waiver to let you join a coven (a real coven anyway).

In order to become a Wiccan, you will have to be intiated via the Great Rite by a High Priest. You cannot do this by reading a book or a website (this isn't meant to be mean, it's just reality).

A lot of people will email you and offer to "train" you. Often times these types only know what they read out of a book or a website, and haven't actually been initiated. There are just somethings you have to do in person. So, just keep those things in mind.

Answer 3

I can't tell you what Coven life is like because I do not know. I am Pecti-Witan (aka Hedge Witch, not Wiccan) a "solitary" practitioner of "the Old Religion", and have been for over 40 years, so I know quite a bit about being a witch. There is no way I could tell you everything I know about witchcraft, it would take pages to do so. And every denomination is different as well. Ophelia is right, not all witches are Wiccan. Being a "Witch" is nothing like what is portrayed in movies or on Television. There is nothing flashy about it. we are fairly simple people with "abilities" that everyone has, ours are just honed and utilized. Lots of research and practice. There is a lot to learn when you are dealing with herbal, mineral and candle magick.
I read tarot cards, rune stones and utilize a number of other "fortune telling" tools but would NEVER charge anyone for anything I do! Besides, I do not do "readings" or "cast spells" for others on demand. That sounds more like a con to me!
This lifestyle seems to come naturally to me, as I believe this is not my first life (nor the last) as a witch. I have always had a deep respect for nature and have an innate ability to communicate with animals. When I was very young my parents encouraged me to learn about all religions, so I did. Books are an excellent source, providing you get the right ones, there are some I would avoid. I prefer Scott Cunningham. If you can connect with other practitioners that would also be a good way to learn. One question you must ask yourself is are you looking for the structured system of a Coven or would you prefer the life as a "Solitary"? Buckland has some very good books outlining both. But my favorite book is still "Wicca, a Guide for the Solitary Practitoner". It is a good place to start (or affirm).
You also have to have a thick skin, because even in this "advanced" civilization there are still those who believe we worship the devil (LMAO), and would rather turn a blind eye to the world around them. Some will even admit that they think we should be burned at the stake! Ignorance knows no bounds.
I hope you find the answers you were looking for.
BB
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Answer 4

Well, considering that I've been Wiccan for 15 years, I know quite a bit. And just to clarify, Wicca is a religion.Witchcraft is an entirely separate thing.Not all witches are Wiccan, nor is being Wiccan a requirement to be a witch.

Answer 5

What I know about wicca. Is that people think wicca is out for just witch craft and evil. From what I have read. That is not to truth at all. There are good wicca and bad wicca. The good wicca believe deeply that everything in nature has power. The bad wicca, from my understanding, takes it to a different level and uses evil to hurt others. Wicca, is still not an acceptable practice in most countries because there is the lack of education on it. I don't practice Wicca, but from I read of the practice done in the proper way, its actually quite peaceful.

Answer 6

i know alot about witchccraft and Wicca.they are a religion.and they are not of the devil that most ppl think.Wicca has its own religion but by having a relationship with the God/Goddess.we worship and praise Their name and celebrate the sabbots with Them.Wicca religion is about love and prosperity,and growth within yourself.not about the devil and sacrifices to the animals or humans.we respect what the Mother has gave to us.if we killed or sacrificed an animal,the Mother would be very upset with us.too many ppl has gotten us confused with the satanists.and this has got to stop!!!i just want to write tonight about what Wicca is about.and that is We are a free group.we have no harm to others,as the Wiccan Rede says,"Aer it harm none,do as ye must."as long as it harms to none,do as to whatever you want to.that is all to it.it is that simple to live a life of the old.
dark blessings,
Hekate's Witch)O(

Answer 7

Lots. How about you?
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Answer 8

In the 19th century a romaticizing of things Pagan began. Godfrey Leland forged a spurious book called Aradia:Gospel of the Witches that implied that witches were pagans who worshipped Diana (and Lucifer). He plagarized materials from two previous books he wrote (Etruscan Remains and Gypsy Sorcery). Although the word Wicca isn't mentioned, it was the great-great daddy of the whole thing.
Later on quack anthropolgist Margret Murray hatched her own theory about the witches of the European witch trials actually being survivors of a Pagan cult in her books. These inspired Gardner to create his own witch cult witch he called "wica" (at first spelled in lower case and with only one "c"). Gardner insisted Witch meant "Wise one" claiming the word derives from the Old English word "wicce". "Wicce" actually means "to bend", and this is where the word "wicker" comes from. The word "wicked" also comes from "wicce" (as in a wicked person being "bent").
The word "witch" has a nefarious meaning in every language on earth,including English, but for some reason Wiccans still insist on calling themselves "Witches" (with a capital "W") and their religion "Witchcraft". They feel that the reason people are afraid of them is centuries of "xtian propaganda" meant to defame them. But even if they went to Vietnam ( a predominantly Buddhist country) and said they were a Phuy Tay (Vietnamese for witch), people would still be afraid of them. Of course, a tiny few Wiccans have stopped calling themselves witches, but most probably enjoy the shock value wether they admit it or not.

In the 19th century a romaticizing of things Pagan began. Godfrey Leland forged a spurious book called Aradia:Gospel of the Witches that implied that witches were pagans who worshipped Diana (and Lucifer). He plagarized materials from two previous books he wrote (Etruscan Remains and Gypsy Sorcery). Although the word Wicca isn't mentioned, it was the great-great daddy of the whole thing.
Later on quack anthropolgist Margret Murray hatched her own theory about the witches of the European witch trials actually being survivors of a Pagan cult in her books. These inspired Gardner to create his own witch cult witch he called "wica" (at first spelled in lower case and with only one "c"). Gardner insisted Witch meant "Wise one" claiming the word derives from the Old English word "wicce". "Wicce" actually means "to bend", and this is where the word "wicker" comes from. The word "wicked" also comes from "wicce" (as in a wicked person being "bent").
The word "witch" has a nefarious meaning in every language on earth,including English, but for some reason Wiccans still insist on calling themselves "Witches" (with a capital "W") and their religion "Witchcraft". They feel that the reason people are afraid of them is centuries of "xtian propaganda" meant to defame them. But even if they went to Vietnam ( a predominantly Buddhist country) and said they were a Phuy Tay (Vietnamese for witch), people would still be afraid of them. Of course, a tiny few Wiccans have stopped calling themselves witches, but most probably enjoy the shock value wether they admit it or not.


If there is any truth to the old saying "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach.", that truth is found in the occult, and Wicca in particular. Silver Ravenwolf has written close to a dozen books on the subject of "The Craft", and claims she has been studying it since about 1969, which is almost as long as I’ve been alive. She has written a book on how to cast money spells, and includes a chapter on how to do so in her Teen Witch book. But the thing is, she doesn't particularly sound all that prosperous herself. Ravenwolf writes,

" For years I couldn't afford to go to a hair stylist (still can't, it's shop and chop for me). I got pretty good at stying my own hair from looking at magazine pictures" [SOURCE: Teen Witch, Llewellyn Publications, 2003 edition, page 145]

OK, she so rich she can't go to the hairdresser. Hey, get me a copy of that Prosperity Spell book!

Silver Ravenwolf seems to have inadvertently discovered that Wicca makes things worse, but won't ever admit it as such.
In Teen Witch she says

"A lot of people tell me how bad their lives have gotten after casting a spell and tell me they won't do Witchcraft anymore. I tell them their lives would have been much worse for not having cast the spell".

Don't you would think a lot of people would be saying things like "Hey, Silver Ravenwolf, my life has improved tremendously with Wicca!" if Wicca is as great as they claim? Instead it makes lives much worse, and even Silver Ravenwolf admits she hears this a lot!!!

If there is any truth to the old saying "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach.", that truth is found in the occult, and Wicca in particular. Silver Ravenwolf has written close to a dozen books on the subject of "The Craft", and claims she has been studying it since about 1969, which is almost as long as I’ve been alive. She has written a book on how to cast money spells, and includes a chapter on how to do so in her Teen Witch book. But the thing is, she doesn't particularly sound all that prosperous herself. Ravenwolf writes,

" For years I couldn't afford to go to a hair stylist (still can't, it's shop and chop for me). I got pretty good at stying my own hair from looking at magazine pictures" [SOURCE: Teen Witch, Llewellyn Publications, 2003 edition, page 145]

OK, she so rich she can't go to the hairdresser. Hey, get me a copy of that Prosperity Spell book!

Silver Ravenwolf seems to have inadvertently discovered that Wicca makes things worse, but won't ever admit it as such.
In Teen Witch she says

"A lot of people tell me how bad their lives have gotten after casting a spell and tell me they won't do Witchcraft anymore. I tell them their lives would have been much worse for not having cast the spell".

Don't you would think a lot of people would be saying things like "Hey, Silver Ravenwolf, my life has improved tremendously with Wicca!" if Wicca is as great as they claim? Instead it makes lives much worse, and even Silver Ravenwolf admits she hears this a lot!!!

My advice would be to rethink the whole thing and try reading C.S. Lewis instead.