Traditional Witchcraft Charms and Spells

This video describes traditional witchcraft charms and spells from various books in history, recorded witch trials, old cunning men, etc.

The Art of Arts: Principles and Lore of Working Magic

Here are a few of the principles and lore of working magic in Traditional Witchcraft and British folk magic, most of which have strong connections from Celtic lore and mythology. Most of these principles are common to magical traditions throughout the world.

How to Make a Witch’s Bottle for Protection

Many people say, "I don't need protection. I don't have any enemies." However, it's possible for the nicest person to have enemies. Some people may be jealous of you, misunderstand you, or just dislike the way you dress or style your hair! They may be as sweet as pie to your face, but be bitterly jealous or angry behind your back. How do you protect yourself against negative energy that you don't even know about?

The best way to deal with this is a "witch's bottle." Witch's bottles, also known as charm bottles, are commonly used in spellwork for protection against negative energy. The goal is to protect yourself and at the same time, send back whatever is being sent at you.This is an ancient method of self-defense, known throughout folklore.

Items needed:
A small glass jar with lid
Sharp, rusty items such as nails, razor blades, bent pins, broken glass
Black pepper
Sea salt
Your own urine
Black candle
Red felt tip marker

Fill the jar with the items listed above (except for the black candle and red felt tip marker) and seal tightly. On the top of the lid, draw a pentagram with the red felt tip marker. Place the black candle on the lid of the jar and light it. Chant the following over the candle:

Candle of black and hexes old,
Release the powers that you hold.
Reverse the flow of spells once cast.
Leave pain and sorrow in the past.

Let the candle burn out. Take the jar and bury it in the earth close to your home. The witch's bottle will protect you and your family from harm for about six months. Making a new witch's bottle twice a year at a set time is a good practice to follow.

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Traditional Witchcraft and Wicca: What's the Difference?

Readers often assume that since I practice witchcraft, I must be a Wiccan. I am not. I practice Traditional Witchcraft. At Spiritual.com.au, Branwen discusses some differences between Traditional Witchcraft and Wicca.

... The first, and I believe the most important, difference between Wicca and Traditional Witchcraft is the relationship to Deity or deities. Wiccans worship a Goddess and sometimes a God, regarding them as supreme beings. Traditional Witches do not worship any entity as their superior, though they recognize the existence of other entities. They believe in the equality of all beings in the Universe, seeing them as different, separate, but never superior or inferior. This difference is often a source of confusion. A traditional witch may speak of the god and the goddess, usually referring to the female and male aspects of Nature, and while they revere and respect Nature, they do not worship it or its representatives. A Wiccan may speak in similar terms but Wiccan rituals make it clear that the Goddess and God are seen as superior beings to be worshipped. This dualism forms the basic foundation of Wiccan theology, the necessary feminine and masculine components of creative energy. Traditional Witchcraft, however, is polytheistic and animistic, incorporating a number of spirits/deities into a meaningful whole.

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Traditional Witchcraft has neither the Wiccan Rede nor the Threefold Law. There is no morality test, only personal responsibility and honor. Also, there is no good or evil, only intent. Humans have the ability to make decisions and act on them, and they may choose and act with good or evil intentions. Traditional Witchcraft does not set out laws as to what actions and intentions are evil, but followers of this path take responsibility for them. In practical terms, this means that using curses, hexes, and the like are not ruled out on principle. If provoked or threatened, the Traditional Witch may act for self-preservation or the protection of family and home. These are considered honorable acts. Yet if there are negative consequences, the Traditional Witch is willing to suffer them. Read more