FAQs About The Craft
What is Witchcraft?
For over 10 thousand years, witches have simultaneously experienced the natural and supernatural realms while existing on our earthly plane. Witchcraft, therefore, is the study and practice of magic within those realms. It is the combination of natural science and the unseen forces of the otherworld. Spanning across centuries, Witches have believed in many different gods, however, these deified beings merely represent a connection between the natural and supernatural worlds. I like to call it, “The Eternal Flow”, however, some call it “The Cycle of Life”. Simply, it’s the surrendering to, and understanding of, the universal recycling process.
You mean like… Witches? … Like, old ladies with pointy hats and pointy chins who fly on broomsticks and stuff?
NOT necessarily! Contrary to popular belief, witches can be male, female and anything in between. Although broomsticks, pointy hats and capes can be used in the craft, they are not always necessary. To put it bluntly: most of the “witch costumes” that you see around Halloween are not representative of how real witches typically dress. There are some who believe that the Warlocks are masculine, Witches are feminine and Wizards are both, however, this is not necessarily the case. “Witch” can be used as a blanket term that includes all individuals who practice magic.
Do Witches worship Satan?
Yes and No. Some Witches do, some don’t and some worship both light and darks forces. Many Witches, however, don’t believe that Satan is “evil”, as described in other religious texts. In many covens, the devils and the gods work together as necessary opposing forces — both are required in order to achieve a natural balance. In every aspect of natural science; there is always opposition: hot and cold, life and death, light and darkness.
Selfishness, hatred, racism, sexism, war and fear — these were invented by man, not by Satan. In other words, as Kid Cudi once said, “Ain’t no such thing as Satan. Evil is what you make it.”
What do Witches Do?
A large portion of Witchcraft involves botany, herbalism, astrology and meditation (or prayer). Witchcraft often also incorporates wants and wishes, as long as your wants or wishes cause no harm to the natural balance and order within the two realms.
Is Witchcraft a religion?
Witchcraft, on it’s own, is not considered to be a religion. Instead, it’s considered to be a craft — much like being a blacksmith, a mason or a carpenter. Nevertheless, some sects of Witchcraft, such as Wicca, are considered to be religions. All forms of the Craft, however, require a belief in a super natural or unseen realm in which magical figures and practices are a reality. What I’m trying to say is: it’s a complicated question. I know atheists who would consider Witchcraft to be a religion — but I also know agnostics who would argue otherwise.
It’s important to keep in mind that Witchcraft, unlike other religious systems, does not require an organization. Because of this, anyone can practice Witchcraft alone, and many Witches never join a coven. Much like Buddhism or Hinduism, Witchcraft is merely the surrendering of one’s self to ways and whims of the natural and super natural realms.