for people who is a witch or praticing witch craft? i need to know everything about being a witch? help?

Question

I'm new , rightnow i need to know every thing about a witch
What a Witch is

What a Witch is not

What Witchcraft is in general

What Wicca is in general

What types of Witches there are

What it actually takes to be or become a Witch and much more.

i need totalk to some one who is a true witch , pleae help , im younger than 18 , i havent started on any spells yet
now i need more supplies an info , but im studing on it , so please help please send me a emai or something give me advice and every thing you know , and 1 more thing im a wicca , i worship god

Answer 1

1) A witch is someone who practices the technique of witchcraft. There is no religion automatically attached to this practice.

Witchcraft 101 would go something like this, at least as I was taught: All things in the universe are interconnected by energy, which some witches (including Wiccans) perceive as Divine in nature. This is how witchcraft works: by focussing my intent, and using sympathetic correspondances (certain herbs for courage, for example), I can create an amulet using those herbs which will stimulate courage in the person who wears it. Similarly, by using a lock of hair from a person who is ill, I can (with their permission) set energies in motion that will help them to heal.

In this sense, witchcraft is a very mechanistic worldview. The entire universe is seen as a giant interconnected machine, and by applying one's will to exert pressure one area, one creates a cascade effect that causes change in another area.

2) A witch is not (usually) someone who worships Satan. There are Satanic witches, but they're a very small minority.

3) See #1 above.

4) Wicca is about 60 years old, with roots in Masonic practices, ceremonial magic, and the Romantic era's ideas of classical religions. It is in many ways a postmodern faith, embracing religious relativism, and one that resonates powerfully for increasing numbers of people.

The central tenet of the Wiccan religion is the Wiccan Rede: "If you harm none, do what you will." This is a deceptively simple "commandment" which can take a lifetime to contemplate and to master. Many Wiccans also believe in the Law of Threefold Return, sometimes called the Rule of Three: “Whatever you do, for good or ill, will come back upon you three times over.”

Wiccans honor Deity as both male and female, God and Goddess -- or at the very least as Goddess. Many Wiccans believe that the universe is the body of God/dess, and therefore that all things contain Divine energy and that the world itself is sacred. Some Wiccans are polytheists (many God/desses); others are duotheists (God and Goddess, of whom all other Gods and Goddesses are simply aspects); others are monotheists (God and Goddess Themselves are simply aspects of an unknowable Source).

Wiccans generally do not believe that God/dess is separate from the world; therefore, we have no concept of salvation, since God/dess is present to all and always. Many Wiccans believe that God/dess is too big to fit inside one religion -- all religions/spiritual paths are ways of reaching the same goal, and atheism and agnosticism are honorable perspectives on the mystery of life.

Each Wiccan operates as their own priest/ess. We do not have a distinction between clergy and laity. Therefore, each Wiccan is responsible for their own personal development and for forging their own relationship with God/dess. Some Wiccans practice in covens, which are generally initiatory and require a long period of study (traditionally a year and a day) before entering. Others practice in loosely affiliated groups of solitaries, which are Wiccans who practice outside of traditional coven structure. Others simply practice alone.

Wiccans do not usually have churches. We create sacred space as and where needed, by casting "circles" of energy which function as temples. When inside those circles, we invite the spirits of the four Platonic elements (air, fire, water, and earth) to join us, as well as the Goddess and the God (or at minimum the Goddess).

Many Wiccans practice witchcraft, which we see as working with the Divine energy that permeates the world to bring about change. In accordance with the Wiccan Rede, the vast majority of Wiccans will not curse or perform magic to bring harm upon anyone else.

A relatively objective (non-Wiccan) set of articles on what Wiccans do and believe:

http://www.religioustolerance.org/witchcra.htm

Another useful article:

http://www.religionfacts.com/neopaganism/paths/wicca.htm

A good site by Wiccans:

http://wicca.timerift.net

And the US Army Chaplains Handbook excerpt on Wicca:

http://www.religioustolerance.org/wic_usbk.htm

If you're looking to do some reading, I'd recommend "Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner" by Scott Cunningham, and "Triumph of the Moon" by Ronald Hutton. I advise you to stay away from anything by Silver Ravenwolf, for reasons outlined in the following essay:

http://wicca.timerift.net/ravenwolf.shtml

5) Here's a partial list of some different types of witchcraft, with definitions:

http://www.pathcom.com/~newmoon/diff.htm

Two types that I noticed are left out of that list are the hedge witch and the kitchen witch, which (I think) are not necessarily the same thing.

6) To become a witch requires dedication, study, and a lot of practice. So simple, yet it requires so much.

And a further point...

7) Wiccans generally worship both God AND Goddess -- in fact, Goddess worship is one of the central defining chracteristics of Wicca. If you only worship a God, you might be some brand of Neo-Pagan, but I'd say you're probably not Wiccan.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to email me.

EDITED TO ADD: In a post above, the following site was mentioned:

http://www.skepdic.com/wicca.html

It has one key point completely wrong: it says "(Wiccans) don't cast spells." In fact, witchcraft is one of the key characteristics of Wiccan practice.

Answer 2

No matter what you say on this category, there will be hatred spewed at you. Pay no attention to the people who condemn you for trying to find your path. THose that would spread negativity or prejudice apparently aren't the ones anyone should model themselves after.
For those uneducated posters here, who have so little confidence in their own faiths that they are compelled to write simple minded and nasty remarks......no one is interested anyway. Stop wasting space, huh?
I also believe in God. It is not the same patriarchal torturer of the Christian faith, but the creator nonetheless. It is possible to be a believer in God, and also a pagan. A nature based religion is not necessarily against God....did God not create nature as well?
Spellcraft is the art of manipulating energies. It is not much different than prayer, simply more detailed. It is the acknowledgement and use and respect of the balances of nature. Why is it okay for a Christian to pray for a certain benefit or healing, but evil when a Wiccan casts a spell for it?
The negative actions of individual people are what is evil.....not any particular person or belief.

Answer 3

To become a witch is actually very easy.

You are a witch as soon as you choose to call yourself one.

Many claim to be, or think you have to be "born a witch".

No-one is 'born' a witch.

People may be born into a family that has generations of witches. Which means that they are positively disposed and open to the concept of witchcraft.

And the teaching would be passed down through the family.

For those that have not had that formative experience, it's important to take on board that there is ABSOLUTELY NO BARRIER to you with practicing witchcraft.

Or rather - the only barrier is yourself and your own attitude to it.

So what are the key elements of being a witch?

A true witch - or white witch is someone who works with the energies of the Universe and Nature.

Who operates with an open and loving heart.

Who wants to do good in her/his own life, and in the lives of others who give permission for them to act on their behalf (the power is always with casting spells for yourself as opposed to paying other's to cast for you - as your energy is most powerful in attracting what you want)

A true witch and white witch is able to believe that what she wants to have happen will.

And knows this with a certainty.

She/He is flexible and adaptable - and whilst with witchcraft there are many wonderful tools and rituals. They're able to flex into the moment, and if they are passing a beach and feel the urge to cast a spell there and then - can and will do so.

How to become a witch could be shrouded with mystery - and witches do love their mystery (and it has also been needed for survival from those that do not fully understand or are ill informed about the craft, it's workings and teachings).

Many people ask me 'How to start?'

The answer to that is simply START.

Start by working with spells. Pick a spell that you are drawn to. And then work with yourself to move yourself into that place inside where you truly believe and feel certaint that what you want to have happen will.

A powerful witch is able to see, feel, and essentially put themselves into a space where they feel as if they have what they want already...

And so it becomes.

The foundation of witchcraft is Like Attracts Like.

So to be a witch you are able to work on the energy you put out so that you attract back what you want.

And this is based on bringing joy to your life and never at any time seek to harm or get revenge with another.

As a witch you can then decide how you work best with magick.

Remember too that just about every culture and religion through the ages had their own form of 'witch'. In some cultures it is called "medicine woman/man" or "shaman" or "seer"...

It is always about remembering to work with the Universal energies and nature. And that in every moment - waking and sleeping you are actually creating your outcomes.

So if you choose to move towards witchcraft and become a witch (or you may prefer the word 'magickal practitioner' - it is your call) then it is about working on yourself to open your heart and to feel love, faith and trust in yourself & life.

Like attracts Like

Also know that you can be wiccan and not be a witch. You can be a witch and not be wiccan. You can be both. Or you can of course be neither :-)

Answer 4

A witch is someone who practices magic and calls him- or herself a witch.

A witch is not someone who does not practice magic or call him- or herself a witch.

Witchcraft is the art of manipulating reality through the use of symbols, tools, and energy.

Wicca is a neoPagan, initiatory, mystery religion that was founded by Gerald Gardner in the 1930s. Wiccans worship a god and a goddess whose names only they know.

There are many types of witches. Some witches are religious, and other secular. Some witches work only magic that is beneficial, and others work magic that is beneficial and harmful. Some witches practice folk magic (or low magic), and some utilize the tools and symbolism of ritual magic.

To become a witch, you need to study and practice magic.

If you want to join a coven, you need to wait until you're 18. Until you're 18, don't trust a coven that will let you join it without your parents' permission. In the meantime, you can practice on your own. I've included in the sources some links to webpages that may help you.

Answer 5

Excerpted for education from Green Egg.

The many traditions of Neo-Pagan Witchcraft have few universal theological
precepts, but one of them is certainly the veneration of the Moon Goddess,
known most commonly by her Roman name, Diana. She is perceived as
manifesting in triple form: as Maiden, Mother and Crone. These triple
aspects are identified respectively with the waxing, full, and waning
moons. Witches gather at esbats every full moon, to sing and dance in Her
moonlight, share cakes and wine, and work magic to heal each other, their
friends, and the Earth. Many modern Witches expand the concept of the
Goddess considerably, and see Her also as Mother Earth and Mother Nature.P
Most traditions of Neo-Pagan Witchcraft also honor the Consort of the
Goddess in the form of the Horned God, who is seen as Lord of Animals as
well as seasonal ruler of the Underworld. The most familiar version of the
Horned God is the Greek Pan, goat-horned and goat-hoofed, playing His
panpipes, guzzling wine from his freely-flowing wineskin, and seducing
nymphs in the woods. He is regarded as lusty and jovial, epitomizing
masculine attributes of ideal father, brother or lover. As the Goddess of
Witchcraft is closely identified with the Moon, so the God is identified
with the Sun. In this way he may been seen mythologically as the lover both
of the Moon and of the Earth, and another of His many epithets is Lord of
Light.

Answer 6

The only site other than the ones Epona Willow listed that I can think of is called The Celtic Connection. Just type that into your search engine and it should bring it up. Hope all goes well on your search, Blessed Be.

Answer 7

I found this to be an interesting site: http://members.aol.com/RawnaMoon/rites.html

I have found there to be power in the flame of a candle. Or perhaps power within me where the candle becomes a focus. I was pleasantly surprised with my results.

Answer 8

Listen to Terry, Epona Willow and Zachary. Everyone else tonight seems to be too afraid to look outside of themselves to see that their religion isn't the only religion worth studying.

Answer 9

Hey, I am a twin and we can read each others mind. I know it sounds weard but it is true! i have no control over it but it just happens sooo maybe that is how it is going 2 work out with u!

Answer 10

Why do you want to be a witch? Is it to get power? Power over your life? If you worship God, you should know that he's got you and you should trust him to deal with the supernatural for you. My mom does that sort of thing and it can be dangerous mixing in another world. It's the real deal if you do it right and although stuff can appear beautiful or good, it could be a trick. I'm not going to tell you how to do it, but I will advise you to be really careful and to ask what your motives are in getting into this sort of thing. Want to be different? Dude, there are millions of wiccans. THink it's interesting? Study without practice is a safe bet. Just be cautious. It's serious stuff. We are spiritual beings and there are things going on that you can't see.