Do Wiccan spells work?

Forgive me if this is somewhat indirect... Wicca is far more than spells and I honestly think that if someone would look into Wicca for the primary use of spells they would falter.

... In other religions.. Do you believe in the power of prayer? I relate the two. Sorry if that wasn't a very clear answer, my opinion though!

Hi Raven. I am extremely interested in this belief system/religion whatever Wicca is termed. I've been trying to look up info about it on line and I've tried to join a discussion board where I can ask practicing Wiccans questions. It is funny that I saw your post on this website because I came on here actually with a question about a ceiling fan. I didn't know that all types of topics were on here. Very cool. Well, I read an interesting book by E. Annie Proulx (close spelling?) called Salem Falls. It is a work of fiction but it gave me some insight into the practices of Wicca. Now, as far as the spells and stuff. Well, unfortunately my husband was cheating on me with a wicca. I was, of course, dismayed and etc. - still working through that all - but I was actually rather frightened when I found out her wiccan background. First of all, she is breaking the basic code of harming others. She harmed me and my family deeply so if her spells work, she is in for some trouble. But, on my birthday this year, in june, I woke up to find a huge, dead black crow right in front of my house. My mind went immediately to her. I haven't spoken to her, although I've tried. I have always been fascinated by Wicca and want to learn more. I hope to hear back from you and see what you've discovered. I know if you type in Wiccan Rede you'll get a lot of hits. Good luck and hope to hear soon.

Well, I understand that it's far more than spells. I am not looking into it for the primary use of spells. Like I said, I have been studying for a very long time. I was just wondering about that aspect of the religion, since it's the only thing I can't just look up and read about.

I would recommend looking into a book. There are many that explain all the aspects of the Wiccan beliefs and you can usually find one for under 15 bucks. 'Wicca For One' will explain many things.. There are books that reference Teenagers & Wicca. I am by no means a teenager but these are wonderful resources that break the core beliefs down. Wicca is based upon principles that are Very Earth Loving & People Respecting. A TRUE Wiccan knows that you are to never do harm unto others and to never wish harm unto others, you have respect for all life, all aspects of nature. Like most other religions many who are Wiccan are not practicing Wiccans, they simply hold the core beliefs in their heart... And like most other spiritual avenues, not every person claiming to be of that faith adhere to all the principles. If you have trouble finding the principles let me know and I will reference them for you here, no problem. Good for you for wondering what it's really all about - many today are interested in Wicca because of it's trendiness. It is far more than that believe me! Take Care

As I said earlier.. If you have any trouble locating the specific info let me know and I'll do what I can to help you out. Better to be informed properly than misinformed! Have a great day!

Hi, Raven

I, for one, have done Goddess-centered ritual magick (not strictly Wicca per se but a lot of what I do is very similar to specifically Wiccan method and belief) that has definitely had powerful effects. The one I'm most proud of was bringing a statue of Inana to life in Jamaica and calling upon her to weave with me a net of protection around the island which caused tropical storm Ernesto to bounce off it in August 2006. You can look at the national hurricane records that track the path of the storm. They were predicting it to nail Jamaica square on, but less than 12 hours before making landfall, it suddenly made a 90 degree turn to the right, right out of the projected area the meterologists had drawn for it. It then cut across an uninhabited stretch of cuba, brushed Florida but only took down a couple of telephone poles, then dissipated harmlessly in the Atlantic.

The Goddess is alive and Wicca is a wonderful way to come to know Her. Such a refreshing change from all those religions created by men, for men, for the worship of a male God.

Blessings,

Alder

Tanyajaldecoa, that's a pretty intense omen, having a dead crow appear on your lawn on your birthday. You might want to see if some wise crone on your discussion board can look into that for you and help you sort out what it means, and whether this is something beneficial or harmful.

I too know someone who made a statue come to life, but that also could of been the two tabs of acid they decided to try. In all seriousness though, as Alders accomplishments are, I'd much rather see Abe Lincoln's statue come to life so that he can protect us from any terror attacks in the future. So Alder if you could work on that for us, we would greatly appreciate it.
In all seriousness however, Wiccan revolves more heavily around concoctual remedies. Remedies that are formed from mixing different ingredients found in nature, cooking them together, and using them for their intended purpose.
When I was younger I read about their spells and sought to try them myself. But upon reading into it, I realized it is, as Tralyn put it, a matter of how much you believe in the religion. Some people believe prayer is powerful enough to make concrete change.
Others believe curses can send someone to their death in a matter of weaks. The point is, if you seek out a religion strictly for having the power to do something, you won't have any sucess because before power comes beleif.
You have to really believe in what you do if you want to perceive its effects.
In other words, the genunine part of Wiccan relgion is the remedies they create, many of which actually do work. The spell casting, cursing, and blessing are all a matter of beleif.
In other churches, charity and helping the needy are the concrete ideals that actual form and shape tangible sucesses, but the prayer, hope and faith are also all a matter of belief.
All in all, you should know, after reading all of our responses, that it is clear you seek the religion as something fun to mess around with and your genuine intent to be apart of that religion are not there.
Besides, you don't want to end up like the guy who thinks he summons statue's in Jamaica do you? I think that guy did a spell to get smarter and it backfired. But that's just me.

I think that was very well put.

When you find your spirituality - you will know. It is then you will realize that it is simply a part of you, that it runs through your being and you will feel very much so at home. Whether you practice your spirituality publicly, privately, or not at all is at your discression , you will have a lot of comfort knowing that it is yours. It is then you will draw power from your beliefs and it is then that you will find that you are actually drawing power from yourself, from your own heart and being. There are many many many different spiritual beliefs out there today, it is important to try and be respectful of all of them. To each his own. I encourage you to read up on things, find out the facts for yourself. Be careful what you believe about powers. : )

<Chuckle.> FYI, Wiccans believe in "calling down the moon," or bringing the real presence of the Goddess into their midst. It's not so different from the Catholic belief in transubstantiation. So if I say I called upon the Goddess and she came to me, why does that upset you?

Personally, I find the best way to fight terrorists is to not vote for them.