Very nicely put Lakewitch.
RE: different types of witches?
Yes I think we're saying the same thing, or thereabouts, that is that according to the wiccan laws there is no such thing as a 'black' witch, no person using those powers for ill intent can be deemed a witch at all, and so the idea of a 'white' witch becomes obsolete. So at the end of the day, there are only witches. Does that make sense? Trying to be clear!
Silverdawn.
I am a white wiccan, though learning of hedge, believe I am part of for I am a loner. Love the green! Thank you!
I function around light and peace for all.
There is black out there and they are those of self worth and power. I stay very far away from them and instantly know them upon close proximity.
Hi....I’m new, and I was reading these messages and wanted to know if I got this strait. ‘White’ witches are those who use their power for selfless reasons, ‘black’ witches use their power for selfish purposes, and green witches use herbs and nature. But in all, there is no black or white witch and it all depends on how you use your power. If anything here is wrong, please inform me.
I am very new to practice but I was called a red witch by a friend because at a time of distress he panicked and I performed a ritual that just came to the top of my head involving protection with olive oil salt blood and sage. I'm so confused when I asked him about it he told me that a red witch was someone who would use black magic when needed to but would stick to white magic. I dont know what to do. Like I've said I'm new to this and have what feels to be natural instincts on what to to especially when it comes to protection and from what I know protection herbs oils and spells . Please contact me..
Fascinating subject. I know nothing about witches apart from the history books where many well meaning people, if they had a black cat were labelled witches and persecuted out of spite and fear.
I do tend to agree with the concept that giving colour to a witch (person) can inadvertently label them as something that they don't necessarily agree with.
From my limited knowledge I think of the traditional witch as some one like the medieval midwife who helped around the village or a person who would use herbs etc to try and provide medical relief for others.
"Love potions" and the like seem to me to be just wishful thinking, just as a curse can play on the mind of the subject and it's the persons own fear that cause any result..
From my knowledge of using energy, incorrect usage such as trying to do harm can cause more harm to the sender than the receiver.
The maximum transfer of electrical energy occurs when the loads are balanced. If the loads are not balanced reflection back to the sender occurs. The load can't be balanced if you are trying to harm someone.