Q&A for How to Study Witchcraft

Some spells are easier for some and harder for others. Just keep practicing, and you'll succeed.

Yes. You don´t have to make a book of spells. You could just keep a journal of things that seem important to you and check back on the journal when you need to refresh your memory on them.

A spell or ritual is simply putting your intention out there. In cases where you are having extreme emotions, you may not feel that way later, but for a moment you do. For example, if you were angry and shouted at someone, whatever you said would be an intention. The stronger the intention, the more likely your words will ring true. So if you are angry, you may accidentally put a curse on someone. I try to watch my words, especially when I'm feeling emotional.

Research, period. Folklore, mythology, natural sciences, history, anthropology, archaeology, psychology, mysticism, occult studies, alternative or minority religions and cultural practices, etc.

The magick that you use will come to you naturally through your own body, most witches don't fall into good and bad but into some gray area. You should also remeber that the universe operates by the rule of duality so having a healthy mix of light and dark workings will be beneficial for both you and the order of the universe

There is a spell you can try. You will need a pink candle, a mason jar, primroses, rosemary, basil, and a fire salt mix (salt mixed with black pepper, cinnamon, and chili pepper powder). Place the candle on a table and put the mason jar in front of it. First put in the fire salt, then place in the basil, then layer in the rosemary, and finally put the primroses in. Light the candle, and as it melts say: "My love please come back to me, without him/her we can be a happy couple for eternity. Treat me well and on him/her I won't dwell. Our romance will swell." Afterwards, visualize you and your spouse as a stronger and better couple than before until the candle melts. Use the wax to seal the jar and place it next to your bed.

Learn as much as possible through any resource that you find, and be open to all opinions and views.

Joining a coven, as well as celebrating the wheel of the year and celebrating the full moon. Simply casting a spell is witch-like.

There are thousands of spells out there. You can make your own spells or if it seems difficult use a spell book.

If you don't have a decent occult store nearby, you can go to a local library or search online.

Unicorns are not simple pets. They are ancient beings and should be honored as such. Most witches believe unicorns can only embody an energy form (they can only be spirits). As for kids doing witchcraft, I sure did. Witchcraft is simply a practice of putting your intentions out there with lots of symbolism.

Try reading books from the library or spell books you can buy online. Read a few spell books and practice at least four to five times a week on the spell you want to learn until you get it. Try to start with simple spells, and don't try anything too big if you are just starting.

Burn a candle and light a piece of paper on fire, then let the paper turn to ashes as you repeatedly kiss the floor or a picture of someone. This will make your bond stronger.

Of course you can! I believe in Christ and I am a good witch. I have done as much good as I can with my practices. Just remember to use your witchcraft for good.

Just be yourself. You do not need a spell to do that. Try to act with a little more confidence. Say hi to people in the hall or on the street. Give a high five! Be nice and friendly to everyone and people will think you are cool.

You do not have to have magic relatives to be a witch, and yes, men can be witches.

You could check out the Wikihow article on how to do black magic .

"Witchcraft on a Shoestring" by Deborah Blake, "Everyday Witchcraft A to Z Spell Book" by Deborah Blake, "Supermarket Magic" by Michael Furie, "Spellcasting for Beginners" by Michael Furie, "Magical Housekeeping" by Tess Whitehurst, "The Idiots Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft" by Miria Liguana & Katherine A. Gleason, "The Idiots Guide to Spellcraft" by Cathy Jewell and Aurora Greenbough, "Earth Power" by Scott Cunningham, "Earth Air, Fire & Water Magic" by Scott Cunningham. These books are truly helpful to anyone learning about the craft and are invaluable resources to beginning witches starting out on their paths.

Yes, there are probably spells written in every language that is spoken in the world.

Wiccadaily.com, wicca-chat.com and wicca-spirituality.com are my favorites. Lots of information about all sort of witchy and Wiccan stuff. Also, try Tumblr. I'd recommend checking out sigilathenaeum's blog (if you're interested in sigils) as well.

Write it all down! You can make a Grimoire, which is a witch's spell book, and keep all the information you want to remember in there, then just study it regularly.

Try to start with simple things, such as little banishing spells, or reading about the history of witchcraft. Just go step by step and don't rush.

if you think a spell may be incorrect, re do it, and practice it more often. You will only know for sure if it doesn't work.

Spells can affect reality. It won't be like magic in Harry Potter or Supernatural or Sabrina, it'll be subtle. When you first start, try to do a spell with results that you can count or see or feel, like a confidence spell or a wealth spell. Many spells have incantations said with them, which offer symbolism and all that good stuff, but feel free to change it if you think it makes more sense to you. After all, the magic comes from you, not the spell itself.

Yes. Wicca is a religion while witchcraft is a lifestyle.

The only things you need are intent, will, and belief. A chant is a good place to start if you're a beginner in the craft.

If you have a close group of friends, you could try to open them up to this idea, but do not ever force them to be a part of a coven if they're not interested. You can also just go online and search on group chats dedicated to people who are interested in the art of witchcraft.

There are many ways to do this. You can carve protection symbols, or you can charm a necklace or another item that they'd wear most of the time with a protection charm. The possibilities are almost endless!

You can start by researching the references cited in the References section below. Once you do your research, the rest is up to you.

Witchcraft should not be used for harm. If you really want revenge, bless everyone around them (but not them).