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Witchcraft

a male witch is called a “warlock” when in fact, according to the Witchcraft religion, he is called a witch like everyone else. The term warlock comes from the Scottish language meaning traitor, but is still used in Witchcraft today to label those who have gone against the rules of their coven and are thereby expelled.The pentagram is a symbol in Witchcraft that has been given an evil meaning. According to the Witchcraft religion, the pentagram is a sign of life or of good luck. Its top point represents the Creator and the four lower points are the four elements; air, water, earth, and fire, while the circle surrounding the star represents being without beginning or end. Pentagrams are used to cast spells during rituals. Spells cast by witches are not meant for evil purposes but are prayers meant as a way of expressing feelings, emotions, or relieving stress and anxieties. The spells are performed within a circle to prevent evil spirits from interfering in the ritual. Witches also use brooms, but not as a means of transportation, but instead as magic wands for healing and directing their power. In books and in television witches are not portrayed using brooms to cast spells but instead to fly around on. Along with the broom, witches use a number of tools. The most important tool is the athame, a black handled , double edged dagger used to cast spells and consecrate the circle of worship. It is a phallic symbol that also represents the power of the will. A white handled blade may be used for carving other tools or to inscribe runes. The next in importance is the chalice. It represents the feminine symbol of receptivity. The athame used with the chalice depict sexual union bringing forth fertility. The cauldron is another feminine symbol. The fire is usually lit inside rather than underneath the cauldron. A wand, staff, or sword may be used as phallic symbols of power and control. Candles, may be used as imag...

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