Witches

[GypsyMoon]

I just wanted to talk a little about Witches because there are many misconceptions that comes about when we hear the word Witch or Witchcraft.
Witches do not worship Satan or a Devil.
Celtic Paganism and Witchcraft is much older then the Christian views of God and the Devil.
That sort of concept is completely foreign to most Witches because Witches in general do not believe in "Pure Evil" or "Pure Good" but a balance of all things. Now some Witches like myself can individually believe in Negativity or Positive spirits. But that view is a individual concept and not widely recognized by Witch practitioners in general.
The concept of Witches making deals with the Devil for powers or Magicks is complete nonsense.
Wiccans and Witches are both Pagan but not the same.
Wiccanism is a religion Witchcraft is a Practice, Wicca is based on a Nature Worship type of paganism was started by Gerald Gardener in 1954 in southern England he published a book called "Witchcraft Today" in which he reconstructed and rewrote some Rituals and Sabbats and beliefs and lore connected to Witches.
A few authors have argued that Gardner invented the rites and rituals of the Wiccan religion combining elements of known ancient religions and Occultism .
So in theory it is based on Paganism and Occultism and some Witch type rituals but not the same..
Witchcraft is a way of life and a practice not just a religion its a combination of lore and beliefs that has been passed down from generations to generations., does not have to involve deities. Instead, it is combining occult rituals and paganism's with the use of spells and herbs to achieve a desired end–healing, love, protection, etc
But most of the time Witches will call upon a Deity or Celebrate a Deity.
Some Witches say Witchcraft is there religion but in fact Witchcraft is a Practice not a belief so I think some might get confused with this. I am a "Pagan Celtic Gypsy and Pictish Witch" meaning I believe in the Celtic Pagan gypsy ways and I am a practitioner of Magick.
What is Magick? Well some believe it is similar to a prayer minus the asking part and adding some doing yourself. Prayer is asking something or someone for something.
Magick,Spell Craft. The belief that supernatural forces can be controlled, influenced and manipulated by executing a ritualistic formula, either physical or verbal
So spell craft or Majick is based on intent and purpose,Summoning or focusing of energy then projecting that energy towards a goal. Personally I also add a prayer for good measure.
I hope this adds some clarity and insight on this type of beliefs Thank you

[GypsyMoon]

It is really starting to annoy the heck out of me the way Witches are protrade in the media.
they have all of us like idiots or tree hugging crazies.

[claddaghlass]

Unfortunately negative stereotypes seem to rule in the media.

Maybe a letter writing campaign can be started?

[GypsyMoon]

I honestly do not believe it would help. Majority of people is afraid of witches we often laugh at things and circumstances when we are afraid. Also no matter what every person will judge another it is part of human nature. As people we must sadly judge another for even personal safety. I just believe we judge people wrongly I mean majority of serial killers are 20 to 35 years old well educated and white. Though the majority of women do not give a flight or fight responce to this type.

[claddaghlass]

That is true that many people are afraid of the stereotype of witches. The media has pushed too much of they're "this", "this", and "this."

Some people are all too willing to believe what the media tells them instead of doing research. Or you'll have extremists saying one thing and people believe that.

That's the problem, people aren't so willing to do a little research for themselves.

I think also people are willing to forget that many shows are fictional drama and are all too willing to accept it as truth.

Sorry about that, I had to edit my post as I babbled a bit and got off topic.

[GypsyMoon]

Its no problem I believe the same. I believe all religions are getting hit hard. I feel I have no right to complain seeing how bad the Muslim people are getting hit atm.

[claddaghlass]

Everything is getting pounded lately. I've been seeing a lot of the religious argument on the news.

[GypsyMoon]

The Charge of The Dark God



Charge of the Dark God.
Listen to the words of the Dark God, who was of old
called Acheron, Chamer, Anubis, Hades, Mors, Hoder,
and by many other names.
I am the shadow in the bright day, I am the reminder
of mortality at the height of living. I am the
neverending veil of Night where the Star Goddess
dances. I am the Death that must be so that Life may
continue, for behold, Life is immortal because the
living must die.
I am the strength that protects, that limits. I am the
power that says No, No Further, and That Is Enough. I
am the things that may not be spoken of, and I am the
laughter at the edge of Death.
Come with me into the warm enfolding dark, feel my
caresses in the hands, in the mouth, in the body of
one you love, and be transformed.
Gather in the moonless night and speak in unknown
tongues. The Dark Mother and I will listen. Sing to us
and cry out and the Power will be yours to unfold.
Blow me a kiss when the sky is dark, and I will smile,
but no kiss returns, for my kiss is the final one for
all mortal flesh.

Charge of the Dark Goddess.
The Dark Goddess speaks to us,
through the mouths of Lilith, Kali, Tiamet, Hecate,
Nix, the Black Madonna, Nemesis and Morgaine.
I am the Darkness behind and beneath the shadows.
I am the absence of air that awaits at the bottom of every breath.
I am the Ending before Life begins again,
the Decay that fertilizes the Living.
I am the Bottomless Pit,
the never-ending struggle to reclaim that which is denied.
I am the Key that unlocks every Door.
I am the Glory of Discovery,
for I am that which is hidden, secluded and forbidden.
Come to me at the Dark Moon and see that which can not be seen,
face the terror that is yours alone.
Swim to me through the blackest oceans
to the center of your greatest fears--
the Dark God and I will keep you safe.
Scream to us in terror, and yours will be the Power to Forbear.
Think of me when you feel pleasure, and I will intensify it,
until the time when I may have the greatest pleasure
of meeting you at the Crossroads Between the Worlds.