Not into Witchcraft? Think Again

Lately, I've heard people say, "I'm not into witchcraft."

Respectfully, I disagree.

I love Aly's definition of the craft: energetically changing the world around you. That's it. Not muttering incantations over a bubbling cauldron on a stormy night (although I admit that sounds pretty amazing). I believe everyone has practiced the craft at some point, whether they realize it or not. Have you ever made a wish and blown out birthday candles? Cursed the driver who cut you off in traffic? Lit a candle in a sacred place and prayed for a loved one to heal? Tried manifesting a goal or dream? All of these are acts of intention directed toward creating change (spells).

At its heart, the craft is simply the human desire to influence our lives and surroundings. People have practiced some form of it for thousands of years because they wanted better harvests, healthier families, protection from harm, or a little more luck in uncertain times. Whether through prayer, ritual, meditation, charms, or spells, the underlying goal remains the same: to help shape the world into something a little better than it was before.

I think one reason people dismiss the craft is because they believe it doesn't work. But perhaps they're expecting it to work like a fairy tale. Take rootwork, for example. Rootwork emerged from the blending of traditions brought by enslaved Africans, Native Americans, and European immigrants living in the Appalachian region. It didn't make every hardship disappear. Shackles did not dissolve, and struggles remained. Yet people found hope, healing, resilience, and community. Straying lovers returned, rain came after drought, wounds healed, and families endured. The craft may not erase every challenge, but throughout history it has helped people survive, adapt, and keep moving forward. I believe every human has used the craft at some point. However, the difference between a witch and the rest of the population is skill. Witches use the craft to improve their lives. The rest of humans may occasionally (and unintentionally) improve their lives but they often create obstacles for themselves with unclear intentions. If this sounds like a skill you wish to explore- I recommend taking Rootworker next month. This is an amazing class for both beginners and experienced practitioners.