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Witch Witchcraft
Modern Witches
The modern witch does not fit the stereotype of the old hag, for many people who are practicing this art are in the mainstream of society. The question is why? Why a renewed interest in this ancient art among both the educated and the ignorant? I can list a couple of possible reasons:
First, there is the eternal appeal of magic, the promise, however muted, that there are secrets available that will give a person power, money, love, and all those things he or she desires but cannot seem to obtain. Secondly, witchcraft is a put-down and a revolt against some of the establishment beliefs in organized religion, science, and rational thinking. The historic connection between witchcraft and drugs and sex also has undoubted appeal. Here is a set of beliefs that claim to be part of an extremely ancient religion. Yet this is a religion in which drugs and free sexuality are not condemned, but might be encouraged.
Modern witchcraft bears little resemblance to the witchcraft of the Middle Ages or to witchcraft in still primitive, preliterate societies. Modern witchcraft is a relatively recent development (the last 200 years), embraces hundreds of beliefs and practices and has hundreds of thousands of adherents. The one common theme running through modern witchcraft is the practice of and belief in things forbidden by God in the Bible as occultic.
Witchcraft is known as the “Old Religion” and is an ancient practice dating back to biblical times. Witchcraft can be defined as the performance of magic forbidden by God for non-biblical ends. The word witchcraft is related to the old English word (Wicca), “practice of magical arts.”
It was during the Middle Ages that witchcraft experienced a great revival. It was an age where everyone believed in the supernatural and superstition abounded.
If someone wanted to become a witch, there was an initiation process. Some of the techniques were simple and some were complicated, but there were usually two requirements. The first requirement was that the would-be witch must join of his or her own free will. The second requirement was that the prospective witch must be willing to worship the devil.
This of course is old hat, whilst some of the above is still relevant today, much of the above is nothing to do with the modern witch.
Today you will find us shopping in Harvey Nicholls, dancing in the trendiest clubs and sunning ourselves on the beaches of St Tropez.
But make no mistake, whist our image and appearance may have changed, our numbers are greater than ever and our powers more effective and far-reaching than ever before.
Erin
About the Author
Erin O’Laird is a modern day witch and spell-caster who lives and practises her art in a remote cottage on the rugged west coast of Ireland. She is available for psychic readings and spells and has worked with many famous people all over the world.
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