What was the first word for WITCH?
The answer depends upon what we mean by “the first word.” There was no single first word for Witch used throughout the world. Many cultures had their own words for people believed to practice magic, divination, healing or harmful sorcery. If we are asking about the origin of the English word witch, however, its earliest […]
Do you have to have a “gift” to be a witch?
You do not have to be born with a supernatural “gift” to become a Witch. This brings us back to the age-old question “is a witch born or made?” I believe it is both. Some people arrive at witchcraft already aware of unusual sensitivities. They may experience strong intuition, vivid dreams, mediumship, spirit communication or […]
What is the difference between New Age, metaphysical, and witchcraft?
Rather than just giving the description of each term, let’s look at how these similar items intersect with each other. These are separate but interconnected traditions, practices and areas of thought. Their boundaries are fluid, and the amount of overlap depends on the individual and tradition.
Do Witches always work with herbs, crystals, the dead, and tarot?
In a word, no. You do not have to practice herbalism, work with the dead or read tarot to be a Witch. There are many different forms of witchcraft, and each practitioner’s path may touch some practices while leaving others entirely alone. Contrary to what social media sometimes suggests, there are not twelve—or twenty, or […]