If you’ve got a desire to start casting witch spells, be sure to spend a few minutes talking to someone who identifies as a witch – and has for a period of time. They’ll tell you that magic – at least in the hands of serious practitioners – has more in common with religion than, say, Halloween.
That’s right – the dreaded “R” word. But don’t be dismayed. We’re not talking about church on Sundays. We’re talking about a sincere spiritual practice where spells are more like prayers than anything else.
A good witch knows her or his motives. They are spiritually grounded people who know that spells, once cast, are an awful lot like good stories. They quickly develop a life of their own. The effects of a spell don’t end in minutes but continue to reverberate, often for longer than we can even imagine.
Don’t take this responsibility lightly! It’s the main reason so many people end up “faking” their craft – because getting it right is hard work and requires a strong focus. If you want to know how to become a witch, start by understanding that it’s a long road. If you’re looking for big returns right away, you might want to reconsider.
Spells are subtle – whispers, not shouts. At their heart, they give the universe a gentle push in one direction or another. This light touch will often create a big effect, along the lines of the infamous butterfly effect. That theory held that a butterfly flutters its wings on Cape Cod and as a result a hurricane starts blowing in the Gulf of Mexico.
Spells set energy – cause – in motion, and the effects are repercussive and long-reaching.
Witches get this. And they respect it. They meditate frequently, deepening the powers of their mind, establishing a strong connection to the earth and the cosmos. They know they are tapping into powers that move the seas and raze mountains. If you want to be a witch, you’ll do the same. And you’ll be sure to enjoy the same powers of grace and kindness and healing that they enjoy.
