WITCHCRAFT

Appearing in the early 10th century and widely accepted until the 13th.

'Magick'
In terms of Witchcraft, we often spell the word with a 'k' because it relates to psychic and healing powers.
'Magic', with a 'c', usually refers to entertainers and card tricks.

Witches in Scotland were considered pagan, the name carries no negative connection. It simply means someone who is not Christian.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PAGAN AND WICCAN

• Wicca is a religion founded upon beliefs, organized laws, ethics & rituals.
• Pagans were nature-oriented, ritual magic workers with a deep interest in art & literature.

When the Christian Church formally separated from the pagans, they knew the only judicial process: having the witches tried and burned.

Witchcraft Tortures





each torture was billed in different currencies (shillings, pence, euros, dollars, etc...)

TORTURES

• Crushing of the legs
• Crushing of the fingers *both in the most barbaric manner*
• Wearing a vinegar coated shirt that pulls off someone's skin
• Yank on the neck with a harsh rope until death came
• And being burnt alive

Witches were often consulted for healing purposes.
Essential Oils.

In Scotland many herbs/flowers are available. The main ones are juniper, wild honeysuckle, nettle, mugwort, meadowsweet, major am and the primrose flower.

The stones in Scotland, found in the Highlands, like the herbs, are: Beryl, Blue Topaz, Red Jasper, Aquamarine, Onyx & Amethyst.

Incense, is also a huge part of ritual Magick. Incense in Scotland are derived from the oils to burn and potentially some dried herbs. They can come in cones, sticks, candle shapes and boxes.

A DELUSION OF SATAN

WITCHCRAFT ACTS

• First act: in 1542, King Henry the 8th affirmed that witches were to be tried and punished.
• Witchcraft act passed by the Queen of Scotland in 1563.

Witches tried to hide during the Scottish Witch Hunt, witches practiced spells to hide from the hunters. They most often shifted into their familiars.

Familiars
Companions or spirits of witches
Spiders = Creativity
Dogs = Faithfulness
Lizards = Wisdoms
Butterflies = Friendship
Dolphins = Humor
Cats = Independence
Pigs = Intelligence
Squirrels = Resourcefulness

GRIMOIRES

With open heart & open mind, I embrace the world. In perfect love and perfect trust, I embrace the world. Let all who I encounter grant me the same accord. May we see only friends in the faces that we pass. Cast off dark thoughts, and walk into the light. This is my will for all, so mote it be.
(Wiccan Laws)