How to Become a Witch

Learn about different magical traditions. There is no formal school that teaches magic, witchcraft, or the use of spells, so apprentice witches and “pagans” often find it hard to tell what’s real and what’s fake. Becoming a witch is a long, personal journey with research, discovery, patience and constant learning (seriously, many witches are only 20% magical, the rest is magic). 80% is observation). Depending on one’s taste, there are different schools of thought and traditions that you may find interesting or more relevant to you. Some popular schools of magic include:

• Wicca and “green” witchcraft are popular in America and often revolve around Gaia theory, nature-based spells, and meditation. The first Wicca witches were disciples of Gerald Gardner, a 20th-century British scholar of magic, whose ideas and writings were popular in the 1950s and 1960s. If you If you are interested in crystal balls, using herbs, rituals and essential oils then this style is right for you. ^[1]
• Neo-paganism and the religion of the ancient Celts, or other spells handed down from past generations, often emphasized history and tradition, especially the practice of the seasons and the correct order of ceremonies. . If you want to go back to the “traditional” source of magic, these schools will suit you.
• Local and esoteric witchcraft such as Santeria, Stregheria, Fari, Pharmakos and spells based on other cultures are also quite common, depending on the region you live in and your traditional culture. If you have a strong connection with a place, learn about the local spells where you live.
• Remember that some religions/customs are self-contained. A culture or religion is considered “closed” when you have to be born into a community or be formally educated in order to become part of that faith and be allowed to participate in rituals. their spirituality. Typical examples of such religions are Hinduism and the many other diverse religions of the Native Americans. The Wicca religion in its traditional form was also considered self-contained due to its occult nature and the need for formal initiation into the organization of witches. (In contrast, Neo-Wicca is a much more open branch, accepting individual witches, requiring no formal initiation, but simply following the principles and practices of witches. Wicca). The best way to identify a closed culture is to ask someone from that cultural community. In general, as in many other areas of life, it’s best to ask permission before taking on something mysterious or unfamiliar.
• Ancient witchcraft is not associated with any religion, philosophy or belief system. People of all religions (or no religion at all) can practice ancient witchcraft.
• Magic is for everyone. No one is forbidden to practice magic. There are some people who like to play the role of gatekeeper, but the truth is that others have no effect on your beliefs and path, no matter what they say. There are atheist witches, Christian witches, Jewish witches, Luciferian witches, Wicca witches, agnostic witches. The only person who can decide which school is best for you is yourself.

Read about different histories and traditions. There is no single “bible” that teaches magic, no official list of guidelines or rules for witchcraft. ^[2] Any material claiming to be in this role is a forgery. The way to practice is only your own and not anyone else’s, so you should not rely too much on the advice of the “experts”. You can read some of the classics, but all should help your own understanding and practice. Some of the authors and classics include:

• Aleister Crowley
• The Occult: A History by Cpin Wilson
• Malleus Mallificarum (Witch Hammer), an ancient book about witchcraft
• Witchcraft and Demonpogy by Montague Summers
• Read the works of Wicca sorcerers such as Gerald Gardner, Doreen Valiente and Scott Cunningham.
• Nigel Jackson, Nigel Pennick, Carlo Ginzburg, Robin Artisson, Gemma Gary, Andrew Chumbley have works on traditional and widely circulated witchcraft. (Note that many books and/or authors take the point of view of Wiccan/neo-pagan witches. There’s nothing wrong with that, but let’s assume if you’re looking for information on ancient magic – ie. are spells unrelated to any religion, philosophy or belief system – books on Wicca witchcraft won’t be very helpful).
• Some authors are, at best, confusing and problematic, or worse, intentionally misinformed and intentionally misinformed. These authors often include historical misconceptions (from misunderstandings/misperceptions to outright lies), biases on a variety of topics, and cultural appropriation. extreme. Be wary of some authors like Silver RavenWpf, Raymond Buckland, Laurie Cabot, Margaret Murray, Edain McCoy, and DJ Conway. If you decide to read their works, you need to double-check all the facts, in general everything. Such books are also helpful, but you need to do your own research, and don’t completely trust anyone, no matter how famous they are.
• It’s also important to remember that some authors, despite their extremely useful works, have long since passed away, so their information can be quite out of date. Scott Cunningham is one such author. His books are very helpful and informative, but be sure to check out other sources.

Develop personal goals for your path. It won’t be an exaggeration to say: Becoming a witch is a personal journey. You don’t just have one path to take. Therefore, it is important that you learn what you can, take in what you need to receive, write down your goals and chart your own path. It can be helpful to keep a journal, recording things that you want to explore and discover. Here are a few guiding questions to get you started, but it’s up to you to find the answers.

• What do you expect from magic?
• What spells and spells would you like to perform?
• What do you hope to learn from being a witch?
• How do you hope witchcraft can improve or change your life?

Beware of scams. Be wary of paid courses and online programs. The process of developing magic is not something that can be communicated in 25 simple steps with a tuition fee of 799 thousand through a website. Witchcraft is not encapsulated in a pre-written list of rules arranged in the order of A, B, C. It is a long journey of discovery and no one is the same.

• The concepts of “becoming a witch” and “practicing magic” are significantly different when you talk to other sorcerers. Don’t worry too much about what other people think. If there are witches who don’t want to help you learn or criticize rituals or documents that you find helpful, talk to others. You should find a group that has the same mindset as you and don’t mind those who disagree.