WILD WITCH BLOG

Disclaimer: The following blog is not intended to provide medical advice or replace professional therapy. It is designed for surface-level Shadow Work focused on everyday personality traits and should not be used as a substitute for addressing underlying medical or mental health issues. For any concerns regarding your mental health or emotional well-being, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. Rituals and Reflections: Practical Approaches to Shadow Work in Folk Witchcraft As we previously discussed, the process of confronting and integrating the darker aspects of our personality, is a powerful practice within the realm of folk witchcraft. Unlike more formalised systems,...

Witchcraft is a term that often conjures up images of cauldrons, broomsticks, and pointy hats, but the reality is far more nuanced and personal. It’s a deeply spiritual and individual practice that can encompass everything from honoring the cycles of nature to working with energies and crafting spells. Unlike organised religions with set doctrines, witchcraft allows for a wide array of beliefs and practices, making it a truly customisable spiritual path. If you’re someone who has felt a tug toward the mystical, the natural world, or a deeper understanding of the self, you might be wondering if witchcraft is the...

Can One Practitioner Bind Another's Powers? Exploring Restrictions, Wards, and Protective Measures The idea of binding someone else's powers has long been a topic of fascination in the magical community. It conjures images of powerful rituals, ancient spells, and the complex interplay of energy and intent as well as he more modern Hollywood "I bind you Nancy" chant from the movie Craft. But can one practitioner truly bind another’s powers? And what other methods exist to restrict or protect against someone else's influence? In this discussion, we'll dive deeper into the concept of binding, explore the role of wards and...

More Than Just Cleansing—A Wee Deep Dive into a Sacred Tradition We've all heard it said on Tiktok..."Im Scottish Im saining" being spoken while lighting a commercial smoke bundle or commercially bought herbs and wafting it around the home. Respectfully, this is not Saining. In recent years, with the rise of Witchcraft on social media, many people have turned to spiritual practices from different cultures, incorporating them into their everyday practice, often without fully understanding their roots or significance. One such practice is Scottish Saining. Much like the use of White Sage in some spiritual circles, Saining is often oversimplified...

Breaking Religious Taboos: Incorporating Elements from Organised Religions in Witchcraft Introduction: Witchcraft has always been a path of personal empowerment, rebellion, and the reclaiming of lost or hidden knowledge. However, within this very community, a paradox exists—while many witches shun or make fun of organised religion, especially Christianity, yet, they still integrate its elements into their practices. This post explores this contradiction and challenges the taboos surrounding the blending of religious traditions. The Taboo of Mixing Traditions: In many witchcraft communities, particularly those influenced by folk magic, there is an unspoken rule against mixing elements from organised religions, especially Christianity,...