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| The Unspoken Rules of Etiquette in Witchcraft and the Occult Arts |
| If you are dealing with the occult or occult community there are some specialised rules of etiquette that come into play. For those of us whom call ourselves Witches, or some variation thereof, these are (or should be) rules to live by. Of course, as with all etiquette, the purpose of these practices is to show respect for the people, spirits, and practices. This is good manners and really should just be common sense. Unfortunately, I've seen so many people who are blissfully ignorant of these things and thus have deicided to create this page. - First, it's kinda important that you buy or make your materials for spells and rituals. Stealing is very uncouth and plus, it could give you bad karma if you believe in that sort of thing. (Negative energy attached to tools = bad thing generally.) - Next, write your own spells. Other people's spells, like those found online and in books, can be used as a modle for your own but at least change a few words. - It's also generally a bad idea to cast spells on other people. These include love spells and not-so-nice spells. It's bad manners definately. - You do not have to tell anyone that you practice any form of Witchcraft. If you do tell someone this information and you experince prejudice or get other not positive feedback due to this desicion don't whine about it. It's good to talk to someone you trust and get it out, but everyone on the street doesn't have to know about it and it shouldn't be something you make a main topic at every chance you get; this will most likely get you a lot of enemies. - When you are working with spirits and the like, try to be respectful. Do not demand their precesence or anything of them unless you are very familiar with them or it is your tradition to do so. - If you preform sex magick or anything else that requires participation by someone else, inform them of this. Should they refuse and not wish to be a part of it respect their desicion and honour it. |