| Magic spells have fascinated us for thousands of | | | | rooted law of Wiccan magic states, "do what ye will, |
| years. People are intrigued and obsessed in how spells | | | | harm ye none." This simply means that magic spells |
| could work for and against a person's interest and | | | | can be used freely as long as no one gets hurt in the |
| desires. Magic spells are not only performed to | | | | process. A related commandment is "The Law of |
| achieve personal gain, they are also practiced as part | | | | Three" which states that "harm will be returned |
| of a religious belief system such as Wicca. | | | | three-fold", further encouragement to only use magic |
| Wicca is deeply rooted to ancient pagan beliefs which | | | | for good. |
| emerged hundreds of years ago. Gerald Gardner | | | | Magic is similar to Christian prayers. Spells are part of |
| claimed that the practices and beliefs of Wicca were | | | | Wiccan rituals although not all Wiccans cast spells. |
| based from a secretive group that had accepted him | | | | Spells can be both used to help or hurt and |
| as a member. Wiccan spells are often referred to as | | | | manipulate other people, but Wiccan followers are |
| "magick" rather than the common "magic." This | | | | strictly prohibited from using spells that will harm |
| differentiates real magic from common conjuring and | | | | other people in accordance with "The Rede." |
| illusion tricks practiced by stage performers in shows. | | | | Before a Wiccan performs any magic spell, |
| When Wicca was first developed, the government | | | | incantation or ritual, they first reflect on their |
| and public society at large was scared by it and so | | | | intentions and the consequences and repercussions |
| persecuted witches and wizards, putting them to | | | | of the act. All its possible effects are thoroughly |
| death. Even now although witch-hunting no longer | | | | considered to make sure the spell is good and pure. |
| occurs it is common for Wicca followers to practice | | | | Most spells are followed precisely as they are |
| their arts in secret so as to avoid scrutiny or ridicule | | | | written, although there are times when the spells can |
| from unbelievers. All Wiccans agree that | | | | be modified to fit the witch or wizard's power, |
| Satan-worship is not part of their practices. | | | | personality and situation. |
| Nature and its elements: earth, air, fire, and water, | | | | Some people may show wonder, disbelief, or even |
| are loved and revered in Wicca. Wiccans consider | | | | fear of the powers that Wiccans possess. But |
| themselves "at one" with nature. Harming nature | | | | understanding the basic beliefs and principles of |
| would cause nature to harm them back, so all Wicca | | | | Wiccans shows us that what they do is not against |
| spells are white magic and are intended for good | | | | the fundamental principles of all moral and wise |
| purposes only. | | | | teachings for human beings, which is to share life and |
| All who practice magic spells do so in strict | | | | embrace nature without harming others. |
| accordance with "The Wiccan Rede." This deep | | | | |