What is Witchcraft
Witchcraft is a craft where intentions, energies, tools, ingredients and other items are used to manifest a desired result. Some call this magic, others see it as a manipulation of the universe energy. In general the practice of the craft is a lifestyle choice. Some even providing services for others till this day.
Witchcraft is often confused with Wicca which is a religious practice. You can be any faith to practice witchcraft or not have one at all. After all it is just a craft and can/is applied to most elements of daily life.
What is Wicca?
Wicca is a modern day take on a very, very ancient culture and belief system, which known as Paganism. If your struggling to find resources for Wicca try looking up some Pagan rituals and beliefs. You may find the answer you need. Elements of Wicca is to give thanks to nature, our ancestors, any deities that call to us and to do no harm. You can worship any deity (normally this is the Tripple moon goddess and Horned god), or the elements, the planet, the stars, your ancestors- anything that speaks to you.
Because of this- there is no wrong way practice. "if it harms none, do as thou will" is basically the one rule of Wicca.
Other Pagan religions such as Druidism- follow a different set of beliefs and another Pagan practitioner might not be a Wiccan- and in fact consider " do no harm but take no stick" as a better rule- allowing for individuals to initiate karma for that individual in the form of curses and hexes- that may harm an individual in some way.
Nature based religions such as Paganism, Druidism, Shamanism, Voodoo and Wicca have been demonised by many different and more dominant religions over the many years. Mostly because they associate witchcraft and Paganism as working with Demons, Satan and Evil. Satanism is a valid spiritual belief and there are Satanist witches out there. However the Satanic bible promotes good moral choices and is often misunderstood due to pop culture and anti-Satanist views.
Nature based religions such as Paganism, Druidism, Shamanism, Voodoo and Wicca have been demonised by many different and more dominant religions over the many years. Mostly because they associate witchcraft and Paganism as working with Demons, Satan and Evil. Satanism is a valid spiritual belief and there are Satanist witches out there. However the Satanic bible promotes good moral choices and is often misunderstood due to pop culture and anti-Satanist views.
When this is combined with fear and ignorance- discrimination of religions occurs... and throughout history- these have been shown to escalate into hunts of practitioners.
Some people choose not to label their beliefs... ironically this is called being Eclectic. Basically with Eclectic anything goes. But again scrutiny of these practitioners by what are known as "Gate keepers" or if you want a pop culture/meme reference "Karen's with wands" or the Malfoys from Harry Potter.
Witch Hunts
You may of heard the term "Salem Trials" - this was a famous American Witch hunt for all those who considered themselves 'Witches' or followers of nature spiritualism.
Some people choose not to label their beliefs... ironically this is called being Eclectic. Basically with Eclectic anything goes. But again scrutiny of these practitioners by what are known as "Gate keepers" or if you want a pop culture/meme reference "Karen's with wands" or the Malfoys from Harry Potter.
Witch Hunts
You may of heard the term "Salem Trials" - this was a famous American Witch hunt for all those who considered themselves 'Witches' or followers of nature spiritualism.
Men and Women where hung, tortured, burnt , butchered and drowned for just being who they were. There were also Witch exams and trials which were often fixed so individuals would lose their case and in some cases non followers were also targeted- leading to many individuals to perish at the hands for being suspected of following what was deemed as an 'evil' path. Salem was one of these instances. In the UK there have been countless Witch hunts, almost the the point it had to be made illegal to do. Now that same law has changed and adapted stating that self proclaimed witches and divination experts are not allowed to scam people.
Fun fact
Sadly in some less developed cultures Witch attacks and killings are still common practice and accepted in other cultures- claiming many innocent victims targeted solely for being different. This is what has partly inspired me to come out of the Witchy Cauldron and make this blog. Remove the stigma- remove the fear and possibly stop someone who might of hurt another. As far fetched as it is.
Fun fact
The term Wicce is the feminine version of the word Wicca and was originally pronounced as ( phonetic spelling coming up) Wicha and/or Wicheh ,which over the years morphed into Witche or Witch- but Wicca was not considered a religion until the century we are in right now! I bet you weren't expecting a bit of language evolution and history! Here's another one. Magic was once spelt Magick or Magik... Depending on the demographic of practitioners.
