Witchcraft

Wiccan Spells: Is There A Difference?

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 02:35:00 -0700

Wiccan Spells: Is There A Difference?

I hear people talk about Wicca as if it is synonymous with witchcraft.

I want to offer a clear distinction here.

As it is great that Wicca is becoming a more widely used and acceptable term. It does not seem to conjour up the same mistrust and misinformation as the word 'witchcraft' does.

Wicca and Witchcraft are two separate entities that are compatible with each other.

In plainer english. You can be Wiccan and not be practicing witchcraft. You can practice Witchcraft and not be Wiccan. You can be both and you can be neither.

Many Wiccans (as part of the pagan religion known as Wicca) do infact practice witchcraft.

And they do have spells that originate from Wicca practices. Hence why they are called Wiccan Spells or Wicca Spells.

Now some witchcraft spells may get called Wiccan spells simply by default - as you associate wicca with the craft.

OK - so has that cleared a few things up :-)

How about then a Free Wiccan Spell for you to practice with?

Here's a lovely Wiccan Spell for Peace and Harmony

Items needed:

Rose quartz
A Mirror
A Pink Candle

Light the pink candle and place it in front of the mirror. Holding the rose quartz in your hands, gaze at the flame reflected in the mirror and chant the following:

O blessed and reflected light Bring to me peace this night Let my mind and heart be free And filled with love and harmony

Look past the flame into the mirror. Try to see which negative elements are affecting you at the moment, that you would like to remove from your mind, heart and life.

See them begin to be drawn into the candle flame and then into the mirror.

Then when you feel ready, place the mirror face down.

Allow the candle to burn for one hour and then snuff it out.

Clean the mirror in salt water and repeat whenever you feel this is necessary :-)

If you would like some Free Wiccan Spells then please go here

Blessings

Arabella

Witch Spells: How To Know If It's A 'Good' Spell

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:11:00 -0700

Witch Spells: How Do I Know If It's A Good Spell?

This is quite a common question.

And it is two fold in how I will approach this.

As I stated in my previous post here the key determinent in any spell work is actually the spell caster.

What will be the deciding factor in whether a spell works for you or not is YOU.

In that it is about you being prepared to believe, to the point of KNOWING that what you want to have happen will.

It would be very easy for me to promise that the heavens will part, fairy dust will come trinkling down and then, poof it will happen.

And then I would not be being honest with you or in integrity with The Craft.

Spells can work incredibly fast - there's no doubt about it.

And witches who are successful with this are those that are most able to move themselves into that place of absolute certainty that what they will spell cast for, will eventuate.

And here's the thing - ANYONE can achieve this outcome.

YOU reading this can too. I assure you of this. Once you are prepared to let go any baggage around what it is you want (and don't have).

As long as you are not trying to manipulate the feelings or behaviors of another.

As long as you spell cast with a true and open heart - witch spells can work for you too.

OK onto Stage Two of how to know if a witch spell is a 'good one'.

Here's some telling signs:

1. If it suggests harming or determining another's behavior - it is not a true white witch spell.

2. If it suggests that you wave a wand, jump up and down on a spot, or anything seeming from a movie or story book - it is not a true witches spell.

3. It reinforces how important YOUR role in the success of a spell is.

4. It is focusing on gaining you positive results in your life, without it being to another's detriment.

5. It works with any or all of the 4 elements - earth, air, water, fire. And may also have a metal component.

6. Candle spells are generally great, safe, yet powerful spells

7. Here are some things it can have but does not need to: an altar, chanting, sacred circle, athame, tarot cards, wand, salt, cauldron, pentagram/pentacle *

* this leads onto another point with witch spells - you DO NOT need to work with the traditional witches tools - there are many ways a spell can be constructed and offered to you for your purposes.

More on that in another post :-)

I hope this gives you more understanding about witch spells.

There is a wonderful mystic around witchcraft, which we hold dear and is necessary.

And it is also open to ALL that have a true & good intent for what they want to use it for.

And remember...

Know that what you want will happen to the point of certainty...and so it will become!

To get Three Free Witch Spells to start your own success practic with, please go here :-)

Blessings

Arabella

Witchcraft Spells: What You Need To Know

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:01:00 -0700

I get so many emails from people wanting to know if witchcraft spells work. And then what they need to do to guarantee they are successful for them.

I can answer the first question very simply...

Yes they do work!

And sometimes they don't...

If they do not work - it is not because the spell was a fake, or not powerful enough, or that witchcraft itself is a bunch of hogwash.

The only reason a spell does not work is because of the spell caster.

It is as simple as that.

With any witchcraft spells, witch spells, wicca spells - any spells - the key determinent is always the spell caster.

As spell in of itself can be a powerful entity - and some spells definitely do carry more power that others.

But where people go wrong - time and time again - is that they think it is the spell that is the 'magic charm' that will do all of the work for them.

It is like having a thoroughbred horse - you have to know how to ride it, and also want to learn to work with that horse to get the most from it.

With spell work - the thing that YOU need to do the most is actually to be willing to believe that what you want to have happen will.

You need to FOCUS on your desire outcome.

FOCUS on your having that desired outcome as if it is your reality already.

If you do not approach it from that perspective. If you think a spell will happen outside of your own energy - chances are it wont work.

See whatever you are focused on when you are spell casting - so if it is the 'not having' or the 'longing' (which is the not having, dressed up a different way) - then that is what you will end up attracting back to you.

So ALWAYS with spell work - work on your own focus, and this might take time - it's worth it. Work on your own focus so that you believe to the point of knowing, that what you want to have happen will.

If you would like some Free Witchcraft Spells simply go here

Best wishes with your spell work.

BB

Arabella

On The Subject Of Free Witch Spells

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Fri, 6 Jul 2007 22:31:00 -0700

Everyone loves Free Witch Spells - and if you click on that link you can go grab some :-)

The thing to know with any spell - free or paid - is to approach it with the right intention. If you focus on abundance when you spell cast - you'll receive abundance back.

As like attracts like - and so it is important when casting any spell to have an open, loving, abundant heart and certainty that what you want to have happen will.

Now this can be challenging when your 'reality' seems to be the opposite - however this is the principal upon which magick works upon.

To create a new reality you have to live it beforehand with your feelings - you have to be prepared ot let go your emotions about your current situation and feel the feelings you would have if you had what your heart desires.

So again go here and grab these: Free Witch Spells - and enjoy :-)

How To Get Your Free Easy Love Spell To Work

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Thu, 5 Jul 2007 21:44:00 -0700

If you go to this site: free easy love spells - you will be able to claim your own love spell for no cost. The thing though that you also need to be aware of with love spells - or with any spells for that matter - is that you must never divine against another's free will.

So you might be looking for a love spell because you are desperate for a love to return to you - or you have an unrequited love and you want that to change.

This is where it gets tricky - because yes you can indeed cast a spell asking for love to come to you. And you can specify the qualities - and you might have someone in mind - that's OK - to have someone in mind.

As long as you do not then name them - and specify it can only be them.

Then you are defying the respect of another's free will and automatically invoke The Rule Of Three.

The best thing when cast a love spell - whether it be a free easy love spell, or a wiccan love spell - or any kind of love spell. Is to be clear on the qualities you want to attract and cast for that. Leave ALL names out of it.

BB

Arabella

What Are Witchcraft Spells?

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Thu, 31 May 2007 01:24:00 -0700

I often get asked about what makes a spell? And it's a great question.

There are many forms a spell can take.

It can be about words - with a verse, song or short prose

It can be about actions - a ritual, actions you take

It can be about tools & props - candles, oils, crystals and so on

There are many things that can go into a spell.

What is consistent with any spell is the thought behind it - as a spell is about conscious creation - or said the other way - creating consciously.

So when you cast a spell - however you do it, whatever spell you choose, the main stay is that you are focused on what you DO want. Not on what you don't.

And this focus is with your thoughts - and even more important with your feelings.

That you feel that what you desire is already yours. You feel it as if it is real for you now - your focus is on that rather than what is your 'current reality'

As witchcraft and spells are based on the Universal Law of Like Attracts Like - so if you continue to focus on your current reality before, during or after you cast a spell - well like attracts like - you will attract more of your current reality.

It is worth stating the there IS power in the words, verse, actions, props etc - however they alone will not make a spell work.

YOU will make a spell work.

BB

Arabella

Spell Casting: How Do You Close A Sacred Circle?

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:28:00 -0700

I often get asked about how best to close the Sacred Circle after you have finished spell casting.

I thought it worthwhile writing this up and posting it here :-)

When you cast the Sacred Circle you put three scoops of salt stirred into water. And then you the practitioner visualizes all negative thoughts and vibrations evaporating.

You then point the athame at the physical circle boundary and you will walk around the circle visualizing a beam of energy or light flowing from the end of the athame onto the circle boundary.

This is generally done clockwise.

Taking down or dismantling the sacred space involves the same procedure as creating it.

This time everything is done in reverse.

You begin in the North, pointing the Athame at the Northern Quadrant visualizing the Guardian returning to where it came from.

You continue moving counter clockwise dismissing the Guardians by moving widdershins (counterclockwise) around the circle, reciting in the appropriate quadrant what you generally recite.

Once you have dismissed the Guardians you then 'take up the circle' beginning in the North.

And you point the Athame at the circle boundary line withdrawing the psychic energy which was earlier placed there.

All items, tools etc used during the ritual also need to be put away unless it is an area used exclusively for ritual.

I trust this clarifies how best to complete your spell casting.

Arabella

Wicca Beginner

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:15:00 -0700

Wicca Beginner

Wicca is one form of witchcraft.

And many Wiccans are not actually practicing witches.

So you can be wiccan and not practice the craft. And you can be a witch and not be wiccan. And of course you can be both.

Wicca is a relatively new pagan religion that traces back to Gerard Gardner. Who due to his frustration with both Christianity and Ceremonial Magic (which uses psychic skills through rituals, traditions and the laws of nature) that was at that time the only 'alternative' offering, prompted him to create something different.

Some suggest that it came about in 1951 and other texts claim it was in 1954 - suffice to say it was in the 50's that Wicca came into being.

Wiccans are taught to think for themselves, take responsibility for their lives and live by the Wiccan Rede which has the 'golden rule' of "An ye harm none, do what ye will"

A lot of Wiccans are attracted to The Craft because it draws on and strengthens their personal power.

They learn to create consciously outcomes that bring themselves and others that given them permission to cast on there behalf, joy.

Wicca very much has a "live and let live" philosophy. There is room for everyone and for everyone's personal belief system.

Most Wiccans believe it is unethical to impose their beliefs on others, let alone tell them how to worship.

Wiccans also know the power of belief - and that what you believe will happen in life will in fact be the outcome you experience.

That 9 times out of 10 we are creating unconsciously - and that may then mean we are creating what we don't want. As we are busy caught up in our emotions about something - and that emotion/feeling is sending out an energy wave that then brings back in like your experience.

Wiccans recognize that life is a mirror - and that it is possible to focus on what you do want - and so it becomes.

As stated the Wiccan Rede is very much the Wiccan Golden Rule. It reads as:

Wiccan Rede

Bide the Wiccan laws ye must, in perfect love and perfect trust.

Live and let live - fairly take and fairly give.

Cast the Circle thrice about to keep the evil spirits out.

To bind the spell every time, let the spell be spake in rhyme.

Soft of eye and light of touch - speak ye little, listen much.

Deosil go by the waxing moon - sing and dance the Wiccan Rune.

Widdershins go when the Moon doth wane, and the werewolf howls by thr dread wolfsbane.

When the Lady's Moon is new, kiss the hand to Her times two.

When the Moon rides at Her peak, then your heart's desire seek.

Head the North wind's mighty gale - lock the door and drop the sail.

When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss thee on the mouth.

When the West wind blows o'er, the departed spirits restless be.

Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them quick and burn them slow.

Elder be ye Lady's tree - burn it not or cursed ye'll be.

When the Wheel begins to turn, let the Beltane fires burn.

When the Wheel has turned to Yule, light the log and let Pan rule.

Heed ye flower, bush and tree - by the Lady blessed be.

When the ripping waters go, cast a stone and truth ye'll know.

When ye are in dire need, hearkin not to other's greed.

With the fool no season spend, or be counted as his friend.

Mind the threefold law ye should - three times bad and tree times good.

When misfortune is enow, wear the blue star on thy brow.

True in love ever be, unless thy lover's false to thee.

Eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill, an ye harm none, do what ye will.

For more information on Wicca including claiming some free Wiccan spells go to:

http://www.squidoo.com/wicca_witchcraft/

Wicca Beginner's Guide

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 21:29:00 -0800

Here's is an article I wrote in response to a request for a Wicca Beginner's Guide:

Wicca is one form of witchcraft.

And many Wiccans are not actually practicing witches.

So you can be wiccan and not practice the craft. And you can be a witch and not be wiccan. And of course you can be both.

Wicca is a relatively new pagan religion that traces back to Gerard Gardner. Who due to his frustration with both Christianity and Ceremonial Magic (which uses psychic skills through rituals, traditions and the laws of nature) that was at that time the only 'alternative' offering, prompted him to create something different.

Some suggest that it came about in 1951 and other texts claim it was in 1954 - suffice to say it was in the 50's that Wicca came into being.

Wiccans are taught to think for themselves, take responsibility for their lives and live by the Wiccan Rede which has the 'golden rule' of "An ye harm none, do what ye will"

A lot of Wiccans are attracted to The Craft because it drawns on and strengthens their personal power.

They learn to create consciously outcomes that bring themselves and others that given them permission to cast on there behalf, joy.

Wicca very much has a "live and let live" philosophy. There is room for everyone and for everyone's personal belief system.

Most Wiccans believe it is unethical to impose their beliefs on others, let alone tell them how to worship.

Wiccans also know the power of belief - and that what you believe will happen in life will in fact be the outcome you experience.

That 9 times out of 10 we are creating unconsciously - and that may then mean we are creating what we don't want. As we are busy caught up in our emotions about something - and that emotion/feeling is sending out an energy wave that then brings back in like your experience.

Wiccans recognize that life is a mirror - and that it is possible to focus on what you do want - and so it becomes.

As stated the Wiccan Rede is very much the Wiccan Golden Rule. It reads as:

Wiccan Rede

Bide the Wiccan laws ye must, in perfect love and perfect trust.

Live and let live - fairly take and fairly give.

Cast the Circle thrice about to keep the evil spirits out.

To bind the spell every time, let the spell be spake in rhyme.

Soft of eye and light of touch - speak ye little, listen much.

Deosil go by the waxing moon - sing and dance the Wiccan Rune.

Widdershins go when the Moon doth wane, and the werewolf howls by thr dread wolfsbane.

When the Lady's Moon is new, kiss the hand to Her times two.

When the Moon rides at Her peak, then your heart's desire seek.

Head the North wind's mighty gale - lock the door and drop the sail.

When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss thee on the mouth.

When the West wind blows o'er, the departed spirits restless be.

Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them quick and burn them slow.

Elder be ye Lady's tree - burn it not or cursed ye'll be.

When the Wheel begins to turn, let the Beltane fires burn.

When the Wheel has turned to Yule, light the log and let Pan rule.

Heed ye flower, bush and tree - by the Lady blessed be.

When the ripping waters go, cast a stone and truth ye'll know.

When ye are in dire need, hearkin not to other's greed.

With the fool no season spend, or be counted as his friend.

Mind the threefold law ye should - three times bad and tree times good.

When misfortune is enow, wear the blue star on thy brow.

True in love ever be, unless thy lover's false to thee.

Eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill, an ye harm none, do what ye will.

The main thing to take out of this as a Wicca Beginner's Guide is that Wiccan's very much have a live and let live philosophy and come from a true, loving, open, hearted space where they believe anything is possible and it is about working WITH the energies of the universe.

Blessings

Arabella

What is Paganism and being a Pagan Mean?

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:41:00 -0800

I often get asked about what is Paganism and what constitutes being a pagan.

I find Wikipedia a great source of information. Here are some snippets I took to help you understand what the word Pagan and Paganism really means.

Incidently (or maybe not so) the growth of Pagans and Pagan religions is at an all time high at this point in time.

Remember too that whilst it is accepted by many that witches and pagans are synonomous. That Witchcraft exists in ALL religions - not just Pagan ones

Paganism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Both 'pagan' and 'heathen' have historically been used as a pejorative by adherents of monotheistic religions (such as Judaism, Christianity and Islam) to indicate a disbeliever in their religion. 'Paganism' is also sometimes used to mean the lack of (an accepted monotheistic) religion, and therefore sometimes means essentially the same as atheism. 'Paganism' frequently refers to the religions of classical antiquity, most notably Greek mythology or Roman religion, and can be used neutrally or admiringly by those who refer to those complexes of belief. However, until the rise of Romanticism and the general acceptance of freedom of religion in Western civilization, 'paganism' was almost always used disparagingly of heterodox beliefs falling outside the established political framework of the Christian Church. It has more recently (from the 19th century) been used admiringly by those who believe monotheistic religions to be confining or colourless.

Christianity itself has been perceived at times as a form of paganism by followers of the other Abrahamic religions[3][4]because of, for example, the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, the celebration of pagan feast days[5], and other practices [6] - through a process described as "baptising" [7]or "christianization". Even between Christians there have been similar charges of paganism levelled, especially by Protestants[8],[9], towards the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches for their veneration of the saints and images.

Pagan religions

The pagan religions are divided into two great groups: the American Paganism and the European (or classic) Paganism.

* Ancient Greek religion
* Ancient Near East Paganism
* Celtic polytheism
* Baltic paganism
* Finnish paganism
* Germanic paganism
* Paganism in the Eastern Alps
* Slavic paganism
* Egyptian Paganism

Neopaganism

In another sense, as used by modern practitioners, Paganism is a polytheistic, panentheistic, or pantheistic religious practice, often nature-based. Most Pagans consider themselves to be religious, however some others use the term for a form of Atheism, Agnosticism, or philosophy. Neopaganism includes reconstructed religions such as Hellenic polytheism, Celtic Reconstructionist Paganism, and the many Germanic revivals such as Ásatrú, Heathenry, Norse paganism and Theodism. Due to the fact that Reconstructionist religions are polytheistic revivals and elaborations based on surviving cultural practices, many Reconstructionists prefer to be called Pagans, not Neopagans. It might best be assessed that they inhabit a grey area between Pagan and Neopagan.

Also categorised as Neopagan are religions such as Forn Sed, Neo-druidism, Longobardic Odinism, Lithuanian Romuva, and Slavic Rodoverie that also claim to revive an ancient religion rather than reconstruct it, though in general the difference is not absolutely fixed.

Modern eclectic traditions such as Discordianism, and Wicca and its many offshoots are Neopagan, although Wiccans and Wiccan-influenced Neopagans may also refer to themselves simply as "Pagan".

Modern nature religion

Many current Pagans in industrial societies base their beliefs and practices on a connection to Nature, and a divinity within all living things, but this may not hold true for all forms of Paganism, past or present. Some believe that there are many deities, while some believe that the combined subconscious spirit of all living things forms the universal deity. Paganism pre-dates modern monotheism, although its origins are lost in prehistory.

Do You Think You Were Born A Witch?

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 22:44:00 -0800

I often get emails from people claiming that they are a second, third, fourth generation witch.

As if they were born as a witch

And conversely I have other people emailing me saying they don't think they have the 'special powers' of a witch as they weren't born a witch.

I want to dispell that myth now.

NO-ONE is "born" a witch.

ANYONE can successfully practice Witchcraft.

Now I do not wish to give offence to those who do have generations of witches in their families.

I'd suggest that the more applicable way to describe it is that you were born open to strengthening your gifts of conscious creation because members of your family have been doing it from generation to generation.

You see we ALL have natural gifts for conscious creation.

EVERY single one of us.

What differs between person to person is:

a) the degree of receptivity to the concept that we can consciously create for ourselves (aka practice magick)

b) the amount of practice and experience we have doing that.

So if you are reading this and you are someone who is wondering "Do I have 'the gift' for witchcraft?"

Yes you do!

You ALL do.

And whilst you might not have come from a family or community environment that is open to such concepts or practices - there is nothing to stop you from opening yourself up to it and seeing how magick can work for you in your life.

Well in fact there might be ONE thing that could stop you...yourself ;-)

BB

Arabella

Never Divine Against Another's Free Will - Rule of Three!

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:11:00 -0800

I received this letter for a member of our community that I wanted to share with you - whilst protecting their identity.

It is a great reminder of the importance of NOT divining against another's free will. The Law of Three - Click Here for more info on it - does come into play - every time!

Dear Ms. Arabella Jolie,

I have received many of your emails talking about love spells. I've been a witch at that time for about four years. The reason I decided to follow the wiccan faith was at first desperate for love in my life.

Not just anyone to love me but, to gain the favor of a particular person, the father of my children.

I too became a witch because I fell in love with the love that the goddess had to offer.

How ever in due time I became to understand the importance and the depth of what it means to be a witch.

I understand the great power that comes along with being a witch which frankly scared the living pants off of me.

When I did spells to help me keep my home and it worked ( I had to fight in court). It was great but too, kind of scary.

The love spells were the real kicker. I understand the 3 fold law but I was so desperate to have that man, I didn't care what happened. I bound him too me: two weeks later I got pregnant.

I did a lust spell on him. He wouldn't leave me alone but it wasn't a good thing all we did was argue because we clashed as we were not meant to be together.

Because of the lust spell, 3 days later our sex was so different. He was way too into me, it was as if he needed to me drink me in tearing me, biting me. I liked it but it was obvious to me that it was the lust spell that was making him do this.

Yes I had him, sometimes it was great, other times a living hell as he became controlling.

Sometimes he would say to me "I don't even know why I came". In my head I said, "I do".

I've found that a person has to have a strong sence of moral to be a witch, to be really responsible. In witch craft you're dealing with the good and bad and it takes a strong person to be able to balance that.

This is a letter from a real person - and it tells a real story of the heart ache they caused themselves by divining against another's free will in their desperate attempt to get love.

What I admire about this person is their ability to learn and not repeat mistakes - I take my hat off to them, and hope that you reading this do not end up learning the hard way (and it's pretty awful) like they did.

BB

Arabella

Witches Also Celebrate Valentines Day!

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:09:00 -0800

I know that for many Valentines Day is more deserved of being called Hallmark Day

The thing though with a day like today - is that it reminds us of something that is worthwhile doing 24/7 for every day of the year...

And that is to LOVE one another.

This is not confined to romantic love alone - this is about opening your heart and giving of yourself and your positive regard to others.

As opposed to waiting, hoping or demanding you get it first.

You see this is also what makes Witches so powerful.

A true witch who practices the craft draws on his/her power by going into their heart.

It is about consciously creating with an open heart space.

When we are in a state of love, joy, peace, calm, fulfilment we are able to manifest more powerfully what it is we desire.

Now you might read that and think - "that's impossible, how can I do that, when I want this so so much?!"

And that is what it is ALL about. That you can see, touch, taste and feel what you want to have as if you have it now - so you feel those joyous, happy, loving feels as you would when your heart's desire comes to you.

As remember the universal principal is that LIKE attracts LIKE.

So whether it be today - Febraury 14th or any other day - I encourage you to open your heart - as when you do...you will be opening your power to consciously create magick in your life!

Happy Valentines Day to Witches and those still yet to become...

Arabella

Granddaughter of Jailed ‘Witch’ Seeks Pardon

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:19:00 -0800

Granddaughter Seeks Pardon for a Woman Convicted of Witchcraft During World War II

My heard goes out to this brave woman who is seeking a pardon for her grandmother. She was convicted under an 18th century anti-witchcraft law during World War II, because her accurate predications and psychic counseling made the military authorities nervous.

Her granddaughter was taunted in school for having a grandmother labeled as a "witch," and now she is seeking a pardon for her grandmother.

To read the entire story, click on the link below. This woman needs to be heard.

Granddaughter of jailed ‘witch’ seeks pardon

Arabella Jolie

Granddaughter Seeks Pardon for a Woman Convicted of Witchcraft During World War II

Witchcraft and Scrying

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:05:00 -0800

Witchcraft and Scrying

Scrying is an old word for the practice of crystal-gazing or using some similar means to obtain clairvoyance. It is akin to the word "descry" which originally meant to reveal, as well as to discover by seeing. Scrying is a more general term than crystal-gazing, because it embraces all forms of developing clairvoyance by gazing at or into some object.

The object used in scrying is called a "speculum." Throughout the ages, a great many different objects have been used for this purpose. The transparent crystal globe, with the use of which most people are familiar, is only one of a great variety of such specula.

The practice of scrying is common to witches of all ages and countries. Like magick in general, it is as old as man himself; and it is still as popular with contemporary witches as it was long ago.

Witches seldom possessed a crystal ball for two reasons. First, a genuine crystal ball is a valuable and expensive object. Most so-called "crystals" are actually simply glass. The very latest development in this field is that of transparent globes of acrylic plastic. These are nevertheless described as "crystal balls" in the advertisements for them in magazines. Real rock crystal is a semi-precious stone; a ball made from it is heavy, and icy cold. It takes an expert to distinguish the real thing from imitations. Hence, valuable crystals usually round but sometimes egg-shaped or pear-shaped, became precious heirlooms handed down for generations and beyond the pocket of the poorer witch.

Second, such a possession was not only expensive and valuable, it was dangerous. To have such a thing found in one's house, immediately convicted the owner of magickal practices. In the days when witchcraft was a hanging matter, witches found it wise to improvise their speculum out of things which could be found innocently in any cottage -- a rule which they followed with many of their other tools as well.

Consequently, a black bowl filled with water is quite popular as a speculum. So also are the old-fashioned glass globes used by fishermen as floats for their nets. These often come in beautiful dark green or blue glass, and make fine specula.

Today, antique dealers sometimes sell these old fishing floats as "witch balls." They are not, although witches did use them.

Some witches use a blue glass bottle as a speculum, filling the bottle with water. A ball of black glass was particularly prized, some thinking it superior even to a genuine crystal ball. Others considered that the best speculum was a ball of pale greenish-colored beryl crystal.

In the future, I will describe how do crystal gazing.

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The Mystique of the Pentagram in Witchcraft

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:42:00 -0800

The Mystique of the Pentagram in Witchcraft

I am often asked about the meaning of the pentagram, or five-pointed star. Many believe it to be a symbol of the devil, but in actuality, it has many meanings for many types of people.

The origin of the magickal five-pointed star is lost in the mists of time. Early examples occur in the relics of Babylon. The Christians regarded it as representing the Five Wounds of Christ, and hence it is sometimes found in church architecture. The front of the famous Exeter Cathedral has a pentagram on it.

This sign also occurs among the emblems of Freemasonry. Some regard it as being the Seal of Solomon, though this is more often given to the six-pointed star.

Some old Celtic coins show the figure of a pentagram on them. Something very like the five-pointed star occurs naturally on some fossils, and those have always been prized by witches for this reasons, as being highly magickal.

The reason why pentagrams are considered a symbol of magick is because the five points represent the four elements of life, plus spirit, the unseen and the beyond -- the source of accult power. For this reason, the pentagram should be drawn with one point upwards, the point of Spirit presiding over the other four. It is Mind ruling over the World of Matter.

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The Mystique of the Pentagram in Witchcraft

Magickal Amulets to Avert Danger

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:11:00 -0800

Magickal Amulets to Avert Danger Used in Witchcraft

An amulet is a magickal object, the purpose of which is to avert danger and evil influence from its possessor. It is a protection device, as opposed to a Talisman. The latter is intended to attract some benefit to its possessor, whereas the amulet acts as an occult shield to repel. These days, people use the term "amulet" to mean good luck as well a a repellent for evil, but the original meaning was to protect.

All kinds of things have been and still are used as amulets all over the world. They are most called on to drive away evil and bad luck generally.

The idea that an amulet needs to be consecrated in order to be really effective, is behind the belief that a "lucky charm" which someone gives you is more potent than one which you buy for yourself. The thought of goodwill behind the gift has in a sense consecrated it.

The usual practice of witches, when giving someone an amulet, is to choose some small object which is strange or unusual, which makes a strong impression on the mind of the recipient. They will then charm the object with some ceremony or formula of words, and give it to the person, usually telling them to keep it secret and not show it to anyone else.

Life being what it is, everyone at some time or other encounters adverse conditions, and becomes prey to depression and negative thinking. Acquiring an amulet can change the direction of their thought, restore their self-confidence, and so really and effectively change their luck.

As I always say... like attracts like. If you feel that someone or something is an evil in your life, then it attracts more evil. Receiving an amulet to ward off the evil can change the flow of the forces to a positive one.

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Magickal Amulets to Avert Danger Used in Witchcraft

Trees and Witchcraft

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:51:00 -0800

Trees and Witchcraft

Beliefs concerning trees, their magickal properties and the spirits that are thought to indwell them, are sol old and so widespeard that it is impossible to do more than give a glimpse into tree lore and its connection with witchcraft.

Trees not only have distinct personalities of their own, for those who are sensitive to such things; but many trees are the abodes of spirits, which may be friendly towards humans, or sometimes very much otherwise.

A hunted wood in Sussex, particularly connected with the ghost of a witch, is Tuck's Wood near Buxted. The story behind this haunting is that, many years ago, a beautiful young girl called Nan Tuck somehow acquired the reputation of being a witch. One day an angry mob set about her and threatened to "swim" her in the pond at Tickerage Mill. She fled, with the mob in pursuit, and made for Buxted Church to ask for sanctuary. She manaaged to reach the church, and tried to grasp the 'sanctuary ring' -- the big ring of iron on many old-fashioned church doors -- but the parson pushed her away, quoting the text about "not sufferiing a witch." Presumably, she was abandoned to the mob.

She subsequently hanged herself from a tree in Tuck's Wood, and ever afterwards her ghost has haunted the wood and its neighborhood.

It isn't peculiar that there are many stories of ghostly phenomena connected with woods and with trees in general, when you realize that so old and powerful a living thing as a tree must have a strong aura surrounding it. Some sensitive people can see the auras of trees, as a faint silvery light against the sky.

By leaning your back against a tree, you can attune yourself to its vitality, drawn deep from the earth and nourished by sunshine and rain. Many trees have healing influence upon humans, when their life-force is contacted in this way.

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Arabella

Trees and Witchcraft

What IS a Book of Shadows?

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:02:00 -0800

What IS a Book of Shadows in Witchcraft?

"Book of Shadows" is the name given by modern witches to the book in which they write their rituals, invocations and charms. Witches copy from each others' books that which appeals to them, and things which have been learned from experience; so that in practice no two books are exactly alike.

An old rule of the covens, with regard to written material of this description, is that when anyone died his book was to be burned. The reason for this, from the old days, was to save embarrassment to the person's family. A written book was proof positive to accuse a person of witchcraft; and as the latter was popularly supposed to run in families, the discovery of such a thing might make the position of a witch's surviving relatives very difficult.

Such a writing is called a "Book of Shadows," because its contents can only be in this world's shadow of the realities of the Other World; the world of Magick and Beyond, the world of Gods and Spirits. Even so, I am told, do Freemasons regard their ceremonies; which they preserve "until time and circumstance shall restore the great originals."

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Arabella Jolie

What IS a Book of Shadows in Witchcraft?

Don't Worry So Much About Spell Casting!!!

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:07:00 -0800

Don't Worry So Much About Spell Casting in Witchcraft!!!

I remember the first time I cast a spell -- at least I remember worrying about the first spell that I cast!

The particular spell I chose had to be done at night in the light of a full moon. I remember that I had to either raise a chalice of a potion that I mixed together up to the moon for 15 minutes, or leave the open chalice beneath the moon's light for the night, retrieving it before daylight.

I chose the latter, as my neighborhood was rather congested, and I didn't want to attract attention. I followed the directions, feeling the power of the moon in the night and blessing the Goddesses for their gifts.

The next day before dawn, I retrieve the chalice and buried it per instructions for thirty days.

During those thirty days, I worried that I hadn't gotten the measurements correct for the potion, didn't have the chalice in exactly the right location to receive the moon's direct beams for the longest period of time, and on and on and on. I did exactly what I shouldn't do when spell casting -- I doubted myself.

My spell was cast with an open heart. That belief was all I should have been concerned about. The universe understands intention and meaning, and after a spell is cast, it is time to leave the rest to the universe.

The spells that I cast after that first spell were done have been more successful because I have cast them, then let them go, knowing that they will be fulfilled to the good of the recipient.

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Arabella Jolie

Don't Worry So Much About Spell Casting in Witchcraft!!!

The Truth about Black Cats

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:46:00 -0800

The Truth about Black Cats in Witchcraft

Yesterday as I was driving, a black cat crossed my path. It crossed from right to left, and after it arrived to the other side of the street, it turned and stared into my eyes with its beautiful golden ones. I smiled back at it.

Bad luck? Good luck? I've heard so many things over the years!

My father used to claim he didn't believe in anything, but would make a u-turn to avoid the crossing of a black cat in front of him -- if it was crossing in the wrong direction. I can't remember if left to right was the wrong direction or vice versa. What pressure he must have been under to make the adjustments he had to make!

According to Wikipedia, "In Western history, black cats have often been looked upon as a symbol of bad omens although they are considered to be good omens in other cultures."

The truth is, what you believe is what manifests itself. Like attracts like. If you believe something is bad luck, then it becomes that for you.

I choose to see this beautiful black cat's crossing as a wonderful sign of good luck for me.

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Arabella

The Truth about Black Cats in Witchcraft

My Spell Didn't Work - So Witchcraft Doesn't Work!

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 23:56:00 -0800

"Witchcraft doesn't work - so my spell didn't work!"

I sometimes receive emails from people saying exactly that to me. They cast a spell yesterday, last week, a couple of weeks ago and it didn't produce the results they desired.

A couple of things I say consistently in response to that are:

The foundation of witchcraft is based on belief – believing that something you desire can and will happen. Like attracts like.

So the key is for you to be in that position of believing that you have the power to create what you desire, and the spell is your vehicle to do this. Otherwise, no amount of spell casting or magick making will work.

The power comes from the witch themselves – and everyone has that power.

When you decide you have that, then you will see spells working for you very quickly.

So that is how you begin, then when you have cast your spell...

If you are waiting (think fingers drumming on the table top, or waiting expectantly for it to materialize) for the spell to happen - your energy and focus is actually on that it 'might not happen' - whereas the key to casting a spell is to know with absolutely certainty it will happen for you and then you let it go. Waiting is not a factor as you know it is going to happen.

You do not cast a spell and then expect it to happen overnight or within a week - as again that is telling that your energy is on fear, anxiety and that it may not happen.

YOU are the key to the spell working - and it is about you having that certainty of what you want to have happen will - you can feel it as if it is your reality now.

I can promise you that when you fully, truly and deeply believe that what you want to have happen will - to the point that you can see, feel, touch and taste it - it will eventuate.

Because...LIKE ATTRACTS LIKE - the energy you put out will come back to you in like. If you focus on hoping, worrying or wondering if it will happen - you will stay in that state - it wont eventuate. When you trust, know and accept it as a certainty - so it becomes.

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Arabella

"Witchcraft doesn't work - so my spell didn't work!"

Does Being A Witch Mean I Can't Be a Christian?

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 22:24:00 -0800

Another common Witchcraft question I get asked is:

Does being a witch mean I can't be a christian?

Witchcraft has received most recognition in the modern world as stemming from Paganism - the term can be defined broadly, to encompass many or most of the faith traditions outside the Abrahamic monotheistic group of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

In many associate it with Wicca - which is a Neo Pagan religion first founded in 1954 by Gerald Gardner.

It is not always widely acknowledged that many ancient and current cultures have some form of magickal practice - and they may call their practioners witches, shamans, medicine men/women, wise man/woman and many other terms.

In fact in ancient Alexandrian times there are records of spells to have come from Judaism as well as Christianity, as well as many other religions.

So you can be a 'witch' and also be a christian if you choose to be.

Practicing witchcraft is about consciously creating outcomes that you desire, or are desired by others that give you permission to create them.

We are ALL born with the gift of being able to create magick. The key is to switch on that magick lightbulb inside of us and learn how to direct our energy with the energies of the Universe.

Also for clarification - you can practice Witchcraft and not be Wiccan, or you can be Wiccan and not practice Witchcraft, or you can be both or neither.

There is in fact great flexibility with the Craft - with the important features being to come from a loving, genuine place ('black magick' is an aberration that white witches do not engage with or acknowledge); that you do not divine against another's free will and you offer libations for assistance that you receive - more on that later. And that you believe in the power to receive what you wish for to the point of certainty.

I trust you have found this useful - and like with anything in this world - there are different factions with different takes on the meaning of The Craft. Ours stems from ancient, well meaning origins.

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Arabella

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Witchcraft: Fastest Growing Spiritual Path

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 19:33:00 -0800

Witchcraft: Fastest Growing Spiritual Path

I came across this post - and have to say was thrilled to see what it said.

Namely that modern witchcraft, wicca and paganism are the fastest growing spiritual paths on planet earth at the moment.

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Witchcraft Is Fastest Growing Spiritual Path

Arabella

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Is Witchcraft Evil?

arabella.jolie@gmail.com (Arabella Jolie) — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 18:50:00 -0800

Hi there,

I want to spend some time answering some questions I typically get asked about Witchcraft.

The first one is: "Is witchcraft evil?"

Short answer is no it's not! :-)

Witchcraft - true witchcraft comes from an open hearted, loving space. And it is about working as one with the universal energies and nature to consciously create.

A witch can divine for her/himself - there is absolutely nothing wrong with consciously creating positive things for yourself.

The key is that you do not knowingly spell cast at the expense of another.

Nor must you EVER divine against another's free will. This is especially important when casting love spells. You can indeed put out a person's name - and let it go, also stating that you ask the universal energies to bring you what is for your highest good.

So witchcraft in many many ways - is the root of all personal development today!

It is about consciously creating.

A witch's power comes from his/her ability to be able to see, feel, taste, touch what it is they want as if they have it now. They have absolutely certainty and belief and are focusing on what they do want versus what they don't.

Witches also should never cast a spell involving another person without that person's express request or approval to do so.

I personally am a fan for people casting their own spells for themselves - as I believe we have the greatest power to attract what it is we want - as like attracts like.

Where the power of a group spell can be useful is if a friend or coven members asks you to support them with a particular spell - it might be for improved health, or strength in the face of a difficult personal situation.

There are many more things I want to write about.

I will leave those for another time :-)

BB

Arabella