Open to all: what do you think a "witch," "wizard," or "sorceror" is?

Question

I know some people don't believe any such things/people exist, so let's please move beyond the stereotypes.

Answer 1

Demonic spirits, power given by satan.

Answer 2

Boy, that's a tough one.

A "witch" seems to be a female "warlock," i.e. a mistress of the arcane arts.

A "wizard" seems the denote the highest rank in the magic circles if I think of the "Lord of the Rings." Even when I think about the "Wizard of Oz," the Wizard was a being that commanded great respect before his fraudulence was discovered.

A "sorceror" brings to my mind negative aspects for some reason. Perhaps he's a loner. And again with "sorceress."

Answer 3

Those that describe themselves as sorcerers are usually practicing ceremonial magic and not a pagan religion. Same with a wizard.

A witch is someone that practices witchcraft. Sometimes they are Wiccan, sometimes not. Magic is the bending of energy to your will, to the results you want. Whatever energy you send out return amplified - like ripples in a pond.

All of the above exist. Do they have powers like Harry Potter or Merlin - no. Do they worship the devil - no.

Answer 4

They are labels. Labels with very strong emotional meanings connected to them.

Each of those labels have many different definitions.

My faith is an Indigenous European Spirituality, called Wicca. Some call me a witch, although my skin isn't green, my daughter has all her fingers & toes & isn't BBQed regularly.

I believe in personal responsibilty and being aware of my impact on the physical, environmental, social and spiritual environment.

I am not evil.
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Answer 5

A witch is someone who practices witchcraft (male or female), or who partakes in something else which calls its followers/practitioners witches. As far as "wizard" and "sorcerer", they are not used much to describe anyone- though some identify sorcery with "bad" magic (and others ceremonial.. the definition is very ambiguous).

Answer 6

someone who understands things beyond what they see in front of their eyes someone who has learned that it is better to accept that we have abilities beyond what religion has told us we are capable someone who understands that all people have power within them but few lack the will to use it really anyone can be a with wizard or sorcerer they are all the same thing you just have to want it enough and will it to be.

Answer 7

A person who has learned to manipulate and direct the energies around them to manifest a specific action or reaction through ritual or specific thought processes. Also, they are able to see meaningful symbolism in the ordinary, are able to master the art of divination, and have a higher awareness than most of other planes of existence, and is able to draw energy from them as well.

Answer 8

Witch is a word derived from wicca or wicce which means wise person(male or female , respectively) the term "Witchcraft" literally means "Craft of the Wise"

Answer 9

One who has the power to co create a world/things that they desire.

(Proud Witch)

Answer 10

Well I don't feel the need to use labels or define myself personally. But I think people that feel they need to use these terms on themselves use various forms of magick with different intents.

Answer 11

They are basically mystics with more developed circuitry in their minds. They are more naturally green/hazel eyed people, with the pathways opening from trauma in their past for the most part.

Some have the skills subconsciously, manifesting their thoughts at will. You learn to really watch your thoughts if that happens to you.