what really IS witchcraft? a thread for ppl who are curious or uneducated about witches and witchcraft!!

witchcraft, by definition is:
a religious or spiritual practice involving magick and affinity with nature; usually within a pagan tradition.

witchcraft is a wonderful practice! there are SO many paths it is literally endless. witchcraft is not a religion, but a practice. though, you can believe in/follow a religion while also practicing witchcraft! some examples:
-christianity
-judaism
-hinduism
-buddhism

-paganism
-satanism
-agnosticism
-islam
-indigenous american religions (many different wonderful ones heh)
-traditional african religions (there are so many differen wonderful ones)
the list literally goes on and on (sorry for leaving a lot out )

another example is closed religious practice! heres a lil link explaining that https://www.reddit.com/r/witchcraft/comments/dh1kdq/why_there_are_closed_religions_and_practices_by/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

there are so many paths in witchcraft! a few being:
-eclectic witch
-kitchen witch
-green witch
-cottage witch
-practical witch
-crystal witch
-hedge witch
-chaos witch
-lunar witch
the list literally goes on againshdj heres a link that has more types of witches linked!

https://aminoapps.com/c/pagans-witches/page/item/types-of-paths/pXk1_mnqfpIqmRRq7ZQ8P75qG0b68qKp7R6

now, what is magick? to explain it simply it is the art of utilizing natural forces around us with intent to bring about change, etc. magick is neutral, neither good, nor evil. m the practitioner decides how they would like to focus this natural energy!

here is a video i REALLY love that explains the science in magick!

a BIG misconception with witchcraft is that witches are evil, have supernatural powers, devil worshippers, etc.
first and foremost: we are not evil. there is, however the difference between dark/black magick and white/light magick! both are not inherently evil. +

(though if you have specific beliefs i understand you finding certain practices “evil”)

i personally practice light/white magick. i believe in the saying “as long as it harms none, do as thou will. what you send out comes back times three” meaning if you send out any harmful/negative energies towards yourself or others it comes back to you times three.

the difference with dark/black magick and the beliefs as far as i know is “do not harm unless harmed first” though i don’t practice it so i wouldn’t fully know! my friend who practices black magick just told me that

my personal beliefs
i am a green witch! i believe in animism. i work with plants, animals, nature, etc. i also create potions, spell jars, sigils, and i use art magick as well. i’ve done quite a few successful rituals :D i have even performed a few with a +

medium (which was v fun.) i also use crystals and work with divination tools (tarot and oracle decks, my crystal ball for scrying, n my pendulum) and i give readings occasionally! as i said before i believe in the rule of three n use my craft to spread love and positivity.

i love being outside n surrounding myself with nature! i’m only explaining this bc i am hoping it’ll help someone who fears witches to warm up a little we are all very welcoming n positive! even if dark/black magick seems scary every single witch i’ve met that+

+practices it is so lovely n welcoming n sweet!! so i rly do recommend educating yourself ab witchcraft even if you don’t wanna practice it. because knowledge is power of course! plus+

+i was raised with toxic religious beliefs and literally Feared witches until i forced myself to learn about them and my gosh it was so worth it!!! i’ve met so many wonderful people and practicing my craft has made me grow so much! its seriously crazy dhskdj

ahh anyways i’m pretty much rambling by now HAHA
i helped my friend venus ( @chuucals ) make a carrd (she did all the work honestly i just suggested some things to mention) so i rly hope this can help out some more!! http://babywitchcoven.carrd.co 

also pls don’t forget to sign petitions n help out your friends around you! here are some more carrds involving issues around the world, blm, mental health, etc! http://issuesaroundtheworld.carrd.co 

http://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co 

http://checkpoint.carrd.co 

i hope you all have a lovely day! thank you for taking the time to read this thread blessed be

also i’m sorry if i rambled at all dhskdj i’m v passionate about witchcraft bc it makes me v happy so i rly hope this all made sense

if you have any questions please feel free to dm me or comment n ill do my best to answer them

oH also ,,
i had seen someone w islam beliefs also practicing certain aspects of witchcraft which could’ve honestly be spirituality?? so it may have been false info i was reading since magick is forbidden in the religion i believe so i just wanted to add this :3

i hope this didn’t offend anyone i am very sorry if it did i just wanted to list some examples of religions that cn practice witchcraft n read some false info ab the islam religion

i know i keep adding to this thread BUT!
for those of you interested about witchcraft n where to start i personally really found youtubers helpful here is a list of some youtubers! i also rly recommend checking out the carrd i linked bc theres a lot more info on it heheh