THE POWER OF A WITCH

The
Power of a Witch

Witchcraft is a way of life. It is a mentality, a spirituality, a philosophy and a code of ethics.

It is a method of thinking, believing, feeling and acting that incorporates and integrates body, soul and mind to the energy flows of the Earth, the Cosmos and those beings around us

When a person learns, either through study, practice or coincidence, to feel the energy around him, to direct that energy, flow with it and accord his actions with the most positive use of that energy, he has become a witch.

He has become able to respect life, to live peacefully, to make sound judgments (most of the time) and to respect the Earth

When we talk about being a witch, we are overwhelmed with images of candles, circles, cats, herbs, tarot, etc.

We are immediately curious as to the degree of the witch, or her specialty, or her lineage

But none of these things makes the witch what she is. A witch is the care-taker of the Earth, a teacher of the Craft (either through example or lecture), a conduit of energy and a self-recognized manifestation of the Goddess or higher power.

As witches, we assume these roles almost without thinking about them, and they become so ingrained into our lifestyles that we take them for granted

While perfecting our magickal or occult arts, and amidst the strain to realize our mystical goals, we forget the hard work that went into building our souls and making them suitable for carrying out the work of the Goddess, when this is the real craft of the witch

The power of the witch is something that is found deep within ourselves, but how we learn to manifest that power is different in each person. The Goddess grants us the power; but it is up to us to learn to develop it. A true witch is neither born nor made; it is something that we evolve into through a lifetime (or several) of experience. We do not make ourselves witches, but we allow the Goddess to lead us into it. We, through our own free will, become witches through realizing our natural ability. Becoming a witch is not difficult, but it is hard work. It requires personal experience, study, dedication and discipline.

It requires us to look into ourselves, to master our talents and to use them to benefit others

It requires us to conquer the beasts inside us that tell us, 'You will never amount to anything

We none of us, are born witches. We do not pop out of the womb with athame in hand, or Book of Shadows in the backpack. But we all are born with the potential; though many choose not to use it. Perhaps it scares them. Perhaps they don't want the responsibility that witches take upon themselves. Perhaps they do not believe.

Either way, it is not the ability that hinders them: it is the lack of desire

It is the lack of passion

Not all witches have the same talents. There are witches that cast terrible circles, and there are witches that are lousy diviners and there are witches that never learn to get the spell right. Some of us are Teaching Witches. Others of us may be Healing Witches. But regardless of what labels we give ourselves, we earn the title 'witch' because we studied, we loved, we learned, we sacrificed and we grew. And because we did those things, and because we lived up to our best possible human potential, we are all natural witches.

Because when we are dealing with the Craft and the Goddess, trying to make ourselves the best we can be is the most natural thing in the world

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Permalink Reply by Master Golden Wizard "Luxas" on July 3, 2008 at 1:37pm: Power of the Witch

Fire is the sight and leaves all thigs in light
Water is so grand as if it was force from a hand
Air taps into the soul but the gifts are not given but old
Earth i the power true but to gain its pleasures one must ensue
Spirit is but the body not in rest so look no farther for its secrets but in the center chest,
These and 3 are the powers of witch but to get them one must thitch,
they must weave a solem key to each is fruit as to root of tree,
though this is but the pentacles true mark, its true reasoning thus candle spark,
for it is here that the witch is reborn new, as in any spellcasting its that you ensue....
for the rest of the power the witches spirit must grow,
beyond the cabinet of self you bestoy,
for if it doesn't the shadows you ask,
will forever be not solid but glass...................; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by searching for truth on November 15, 2008 at 9:11am: That was truely beautifull , Thanks to you,; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cevin aka MoonDolphin on November 20, 2008 at 7:34pm: That was well said and I couldn't agree more.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Robert (IrishScorpio) on December 23, 2008 at 3:51pm: A well put article, the points are to the heart.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by 4elements on December 30, 2008 at 10:06am: Thank you for your words. i think they were filled with great insight especially for us who are solitare.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Fiona on January 2, 2009 at 2:28am: That is awesome.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Alchemy on March 24, 2009 at 8:58am: Now this is power of the word! simply touching thank you so much for sharing !
Blessings,
Alchemy.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by blue witch on April 29, 2009 at 9:45am: blessed be....; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by magia apostolou on May 26, 2009 at 2:21am: YOU PUT IT RIGHT MY FRIEND; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by tineke been on June 29, 2009 at 12:44am: well said about the power of the witch compliments.of a dutch witch by the way,bb; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Astral Predator aka Belladonna on July 17, 2009 at 7:32pm: Very well said! Lovely :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by ezmeralda crescent moon on August 15, 2009 at 10:13pm: .......so well put, heartfelt ,beautiful and true!.....blessed be ezmeralda; ▶ Reply to This