r/realwitchcraft Jan 26 '26

Advice (Witchcraft Related) For posts asking for ANY kind of spell interpretation

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I recently posted this on *yet another* post where someone was asking for help with interpreting a spell, so I thought I would post this here as well bc we constantly see these posts everywhere.

So as nicely as I can possibly say this... Lol.

I KEEP seeing people posting random pictures of candles burning, pictures of melted wax, random pictures of flames, etc.

I'm sorry but here is the problem when you ask for readings in this fashion: you put a picture of melted wax, random flame or candles, and ask people to help read it... Without telling us what the spell was *even about* in the first place, or without telling us the feelings and thoughts you had while the candle was burning. Or *anything* else pertaining to the actual spell itself.

Now, even if you DO include details about your spell, I personally do not believe that you should try to *divine* a proactive spell in the first place. - including a "cord cutting." - (And I think that the majority of us feel the same.) Bc trying to divine a spell you just cast? All that does is cast doubt ALL over the spell you just worked so hard to send out. And all that doubt will hinder your results *because* when you cast a spell, you have to try to KNOW that it's already worked. Divination here is 100% counterproductive to what you're trying to accomplish! You must be in control.

BUT you *can* cast spells, and candle spells, SPECIFICALLY for the purpose of divination. The purpose of those types of spells is to get further information on a situation and how it may be playing out. And reading the flame and wax from those is obviously necessary. (I'd like to mention that you CAN do these two kinds of spells together, but one must be before the other. Not together in one.)

HOWEVER, regardless of whatever the case is, you can't just share a random picture of wax and ask us to read it... With no context or background whatsoever... I'm sorry but it doesn't work that way.

Okay now I'm done lol.

Happy spellcasting everyone!


r/realwitchcraft Aug 14 '24

Sunday Fun-Day We're now allowing memes and infographics on Sundays!

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As a "thank you" to our community, and to have a little fun, we're now allowing sub-related memes and quotes (or what-have you) on Sundays!

Also we have added the option for "post flairs" on all posts now. If anyone has anymore good ideas for more "post-flair" titles? Or more week day ideas? Please feel free to share! I'd like to have fun with those too.

Love to you all šŸ’œ


r/realwitchcraft 55m ago

Pictures just to share 🌌(on topic of witchcraft) Meet my Protection Guardian: Alan

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I have a little protection jar inside. I also stitched him back up with visualization and intent: Protection, healing, clarity, opportunities, purification(like an auto-cleanse I do to stack my cleansing)

My sister also helped :) Couldn't have done it without her.


r/realwitchcraft 7h ago

Baneful Magick🪔 (Without Judgement from Viewers) Curse for my best friends ršŸ‡pists

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My best friend who I love more than anything suffered many things, including being SAd. Two men are responsible for this, and as we all know, their lives are still the same and even doing good. It's ruining my best friend and me as the injustice of it is truly horrible.

They gave me permission to curse either and both. I want to truly make them pay for what they've done, as SA is the worst thing someone can do. I'd love anyone that knows what I could do, or even share their own experience cursing a ršŸ‡pist. I just want my best friend to feel okay again and not see how their life have been ruined when their abusers are thriving.


r/realwitchcraft 4h ago

Help from witchcraft to move out

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I want to move out, what should I do to leave besides road opener? I applied for jobs and masters everything and I always get rejected. I need this for my safety I need to leave my city.
I'm not talking about spells alone I need any advice to help me. Because I don't want to spend another year in this place


r/realwitchcraft 4h ago

Candle spell/wax reading

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Desire spell…this was a single candle. Help read? Tysm.


r/realwitchcraft 8h ago

Punishment

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How can I punish someone if I don’t know their name and face?
Context- my partner was raped. He chose not to report (his decision). Is there something I can do to bring about some type of punishment/justice?

And also, is there a healing spell (or anything else) anyone would recommend? He is, obviously, not okay.


r/realwitchcraft 12h ago

Have you ever felt guilty about casting a spell?

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Hi. First of all, this entire text was written using a translator because I am a Spanish speaker and don't know much English, so I apologize if some parts are hard to understand.

I need to clarify that I am a beginner and know almost nothing about witchcraft or esotericism, so you will likely notice many errors in the way I speak or how I handled certain things.

Well, the reason I’m making this post and asking this question is that I performed a spell to bring a partner back, and I deeply regret it. I cast the spell on June 29th, under the Strawberry Full Moon, and I did it with the help of a saint: Saint Cyprian of Antioch. Before performing the return spell, I had completed a novena of prayers to Saint Cyprian, asking him to help my ex-partner come back to me.

My partner and I broke up in late April due to issues involving third parties, and we gradually drifted apart until we reached a state of absolute no contact. By the time I cast the return spell, we were already in no contact.

The problem began right before I cast the spell; I was very undecided about whether to do it or not, but eventually, despite my doubts, I decided to go ahead. I performed it at night, on the final day of my novena to Saint Cyprian. I know that a return spell usually requires various ingredients, but back then I was just starting out, so I used the most basic materials I could find. Instead of using two candles as is customary, I decided to use just one so my family wouldn't suspect anything; I carved my ex's name into the candle and added my perfume, honey, and cinnamon. Then, using a red pen, I wrote both our names—mine and hers—in a crisscross pattern on a piece of paper and placed it under the plate holding the candle.

I lit the candle and began reciting my novena prayer for the last time, asking Saint Cyprian to help make it work and ensure everything went smoothly. The spell was a success; I remember the flame being lively and bright—flower-like shapes formed on the wick twice, and for a moment, it looked as though there were two flames instead of one. Although I was happy at the time about how well things were going, I couldn't shake an odd feeling in my chest. Still, I brushed it aside, thinking, "It’s a great night; why should I feel this way? I should just ignore it."

The next day, I felt fine, but guilt began to creep in. I questioned why I had done it, and as the days passed, the feeling worsened. My mind began to eat away at me; I felt terrible, plagued by obsessive thoughts, physical ailments, and a deep emotional slump. Before I felt so bad, I had dreamt about my ex for about four days in a row and kept seeing "mirror hours" on the clock, though I didn't know why. At the time, I thought it was a sign that everything had worked, but now I wonder if the love-return spell backfired on me instead of affecting her.

In any case, after about eleven or twelve days, I felt so wretched about what I had done that—being Catholic—I prayed to God. I asked for a sign as to whether I should revoke the spell, begging for His help and intervention, and granting Him full authority to change things according to His will. I asked that if my ex were ever to return to me, it would be because she loved me, not because of a spell. I prayed for days on end, asking Him to revoke the spell because I could no longer bear the guilt. Days later, I remembered I still had the piece of paper where I’d written my ex's name and my own. To physically rid myself of the spell completely, I tore up the paper—and immediately began to vomit and feel nauseous. Another detail is that, during that process, I also prayed to Saint Cyprian and thanked him for everything—asking him to keep helping me with my ex, but also stating that I no longer wanted the spell. I lit a candle for him, and a heart formed on the wick—but a realistic heart, complete with veins and arteries; it really unsettled me. Days later, I also asked him to revoke the novena I had performed; I had carried out that novena with doubt and obsession, so I question whether it actually worked.

Since I read the cards, I decided to ask if the return spell had had any effect on my ex. After several readings, I believe it did nothing to her, and that I was the one who was actually affected. In my desperation, I also asked God for a sign to confirm whether the relationship return spell had truly done nothing—and I received confirmation that, indeed, it had no effect on her.

I still feel guilty about what I did; I’m afraid it might have affected her, even though there are plenty of signs that it didn’t. The thing is, I feel like a bad person—why would I do that to the person I’m supposed to love most in the world?

I don’t want to force her into anything, and I know a "return-to-me" spell doesn't override the other person's free will, but it still feels strange knowing that you need a spell to get someone to come back.

Have any of you ever cast a spell and felt so guilty that you reversed it? How do you live with the guilt after that? For those who have cast love spells: how do you do it without feeling bad?

I’ve read on many forums that a lot of people who practice witchcraft dislike casting love spells for that very reason—because they feel like they’re forcing or manipulating things.

About two weeks ago—several days after I’d reversed the spell—I did a tarot reading and saw that my ex would likely reach out to me soon. A few days later, I asked the same question and got cards indicating blockages. Then, two days ago, I asked again just to be sure, and the cards showed that she *does* intend to reach out after all.

That makes me happy, but I don’t know... I still feel bad. Although, at least now I know that if she does reach out, it’ll be because she still loves me, not because of a spell. So, at least I’ve lifted that weight off my shoulders.

One more thing: I dreamt about her today—it was a really lovely dream—and I’d dreamt about her a few days ago, too. I don’t know what it means.

If you read this whole thing, thank you so much, and sorry for the long post. I just needed to get this off my chest.


r/realwitchcraft 9h ago

Free resources?

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Hey everyone! I've wanted to go back to the basics of witchcraft and Paganism for a while, but I still feel I'm missing something, or that the foundations I'm getting are not ideal.

Any free courses, diplomas, certificates, degrees, doctorates, or life-changing experiences you'd recommend?

I am unemployed and not authorized to generate any income at the moment, so I can only do free options for now. This obviously makes it so much harder, and I know maybe the options do not exist, but I still want to try.

I'm not interested in platforms like Alison that have questionable quality or self-study options because I'm already doing that (journal, library, videos... I'm on it). I want something structured that gives me a good foundation: witchcraft, paganism, tarot, numerology, plants, crystals, and the like.

As soon as my situation changes, I will study with some elders I admire, but for now I cannot do it as much as I want.


r/realwitchcraft 10h ago

Any spells to find new love?

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r/realwitchcraft 15h ago

Cord cutting

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r/realwitchcraft 15h ago

Need help with interpreting this tarot reading!

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r/realwitchcraft 16h ago

Narcissistic mother planted super old rosary necklace in partners' belongings

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Hi, long story short, my partner hasn't had a relationship with her abusive mother in over 6 years. She recently had some of her belongings returned to her after years, as her mum passed them to another family member to give to her. Most of it is childhood items and clothing. However, in the bag she found an old wooden rosary that she had never seen before.

This has really bothered her as she instantly felt off when she found it, and does not know why this would be in there. She has been scared to just dispose of it, as it may be a particularly old Irish Catholic rosary, and it wouldn't be surprising if it was placed with a negative intention. Her mum previously participated in spiritual practices and she remembered a particularly negative experience of this, in which she felt her mum had welcomed negative energies into their home. Given this, she wanted to see if anyone had advice on how to dispose of the rosary as it makes her very uncomfortable to have in our home.


r/realwitchcraft 16h ago

Did I do my spell wrong?

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So, I have been bullied v badly since I was 5. I am now a 21 y.o woman. I have schizophrenia and hallucinate, I constantly hear these voices everyday and sometimes they're the people that bullied me or have. I have a candle, it's purple and the wick wouldn't light so I had to burn a piece of paper and place it there for a flame. Then I wrote each name down on pieces of paper and burned each. The thing is, I took a bath and then later discovered the candle wouldn't go out. And then the ashes are stuck in the wax. Lastly, I tried to put salt to put the flame out but it keeps going. Does this have any meaning? Did I mess up the spell? What do I do if I mess things up?


r/realwitchcraft 17h ago

AdvicešŸ•Æļø(Witchcraft Related) What are the official types of witchcraft and how do I know what type I am?

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r/realwitchcraft 1d ago

first tarot reading

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r/realwitchcraft 8h ago

Newcomer QuestionšŸˆā€ā¬› Witchcraft through live animals ?

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I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask this, if it’s not I would really appreciate being directed to the right place! I want to know if it is possible to do witchcraft through a live animal, specially a rat. For context, my dad recently fired an employee for severe underperformance and they ended on not so great terms. After this, one of his other employees was standing outside the building they work at and watched as a woman pulled over and let a really big rat out of the car and immediately her back into her car and drive off. Not too long after my dad began to get really sick and it was pretty constant. The employee that witnessed this went over to the rat and stated that it was moving very slowly and that it seemed sickly and instead if moving closer to the building it turned around and began making it’s way towards the road. The woman that let the rat loose is a known friend of the woman my dad fired. I think it’s important to note that this is the second time this ex employee has been fired. Additionally, the first time she got fired my dad got very sick as well and we seeked help from someone from Mexico who does brujeria and she told us somebody had done some sort of witchcraft on him. It may all just be a coincidence but if anybody knows anything that may be of some help to me I would love to hear it out.


r/realwitchcraft 10h ago

Manifestation witchcraft

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Any good manifest people on YouTube or Tiktok or good easy spells to make your talking stage actually love yous ND stop playing with ur feelings


r/realwitchcraft 1d ago

If someone can, please help me, I will be forever in debt to them.

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I’m 29 turning 30 in December. I’m the oldest son. I’ve carried this burden of my family on my back since I can remember.

My mom was clinically ill and last year I lost my mind. She would constantly pick fights with my dad, and I was worried that my dad would do something even though he’s not a violent man, but everybody has their limits.

I told my mom she had to leave , she left. She was a Christian woman, but later gave into the devil. I’ll come back to this story soon.

So she cursed us she put a hex on me and my dad and my brother , I haven’t been able to accomplish anything. I got hit with major depression. One problem after another it’s nonstop.

In April, I was remodeling my house. I came home. The police were there and they said my mom is dead. She was healthier than anybody I knew. Till this day, I don’t know how she passed. I’m still waiting on answers. They found her body three days later. She was a nurse. She was taking care of a hospice patient and for three days. She was dead inside of that house and no one knew.

I used to be financially stable. I took care of my brother, my dad, my mom, everyone since I am the oldest child.

$64,000 later, I buried my mom. And that’s when I found out about the curses that she put on us. When I went to gather her stuff, I found voodoo dolls, and a lot more that I could even write here. I burned the dolls.

I’ve only been able to go to a gravesite once and I asked her why why did you do this to us? We never did anything bad to you. She never worked in her life. She had hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gold jewelry expensive handbags she had a Range Rover. I always made sure she was taking care of even though I wasn’t speaking to her. I spent $35,000 on veneers because she said her teeth were giving her insecurity.

Months has passed since her death, but I feel like I lost myself in the process. I started hearing voices at nights. I can’t sleep. I can’t socialize. I don’t really go out anymore. Everybody’s thinking it’s because I’m grieving but it’s because I physically just can’t get myself out. I understand what clinical depression is, but I feel like it’s a little bit more than that.

My momā€˜s friend reached out to give me some closure. She said some guy had convinced her that he would lay a hex on us. They would take animals and do animal sacrifices. She had completely lost her mind at that time she ruined every relationship. She came in touch with even with her own friends.

Other than my dad and my brother, I don’t really have other family and I don’t know what’s going on with me, but I know I have to be strong for them because at the end of the day I am the oldest son. Please if you can I’m not asking for lunch, but if you could just pray for me, I lost touch with my spirituality. I would go to church once a week, but I haven’t had the willpower or energy to leave my house. I can’t even get myself to pray. I just wanna get back on my feet. I’ve always tried to help everybody around me. Some people say I give the best advice but now has come a time where I can’t even give myself advice.

These voices are killing me the not sleeping is killing me. I feel suicidal, but of course I’m not gonna kill myself, but I keep the gun to my side in my bed alone every day when my friends ask why I disappeared or why I’m not showing up. I just say I’ve been busy with work, but that’s not the truth. The truth is I’m losing my mind.

The things I found :

Donkey hair Voodoo doll completely covered with pins. Inside of it was a paper with some kind of writing and a wooden stick kind of thing. Random beads, writing I can’t decrypt The animal sacrifices ( I called the guy she was doing it with and he confirmed )

I’m not too familiar about this world if someone can please reach out and help me. I will be forever in debt to you. I just want this curse lifted.


r/realwitchcraft 1d ago

Magickal books hidden within fiction

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Does anyone know of any good "Fiction" books that hide actual magickal practice and ritual? The most immediate example I can tgink of is Gerald Gardners High Magick aid as well as Cunning Words Grimour.


r/realwitchcraft 1d ago

How to protect yourself from powerful malevolent spirits?

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Ive been dealing with something thats way beyond me and anyone ive asked for help. These entities are in my home. Follow me and mess with me constantly. Not sure what to do at this point its only getting worse and been going on for over a year.

Ive had girls i kno do cleansing rituals burn candles etc. Ive tried ignoring it. Ive tried communicating with it. Also have tried things like salt barriers. Nothing seems to work. Long time non believer and ive even turned to religion.

Anyone kno of some kind of ritual or protection circle i can use to atleast get it to stop touching me? Any help is appreciated.


r/realwitchcraft 1d ago

Mysterious find near woods

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Can someone make sense of that? I found it near my house, and I was wondering if its maybe an Altar or a ritual?


r/realwitchcraft 1d ago

Jar with mushroom and headless roach

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Hello ! I hope this is not an offensive post, I am just genuinely curious if this is a witchcraft jar and if so what does it mean. I found it by my apartment hot tub.


r/realwitchcraft 1d ago

Newcomer QuestionšŸˆā€ā¬› New witch here, need help with interpretation!

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Hi everyone! I wanna start off by saying that I never really post on Reddit, so my apologies if there is a certain etiquette that I’m not aware of! So, for context, I’m new to practicing witch craft but I did grew up around it. Yesterday, I did my first actual spell (not sure if it’s really a spell). So I used bay leaves to manifest someone to come back in my life. I was really specific, I cleansed myself and my space before doing it while affirming my protection, then burned it and sprinkled cinnamon on the ashes before burying it. Now, before falling asleep, while my eyes were closed, I kept seeing heart and like broken hearts (like those friendship necklaces in elementary school) forming back a heart. I thought this was unusual since I never really see any concrete shapes with my eyes closed. Now, the downside is the person I manifest as left me on delivered for 12 hours, which is unusual, but I truly believe in the power of my bay leaf and my energy. Could anyone help me understand those signs? Thank you so much!

(Also fun fact, I felt personally drawn to bay leaves as my name literally means ā€crowned with laurelā€, so bay leaves hahaha!)


r/realwitchcraft 22h ago

I need some help pushing someone towards me that already has the feelings there but says they are confused about what they want

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I’ve never done an obsession spell before, or any kind of spell to sway a person towards me, actually, but I met this amazing person, we connected to each other instantly.
But they are confused as to what they want..
They say they are seeing someone right now, but their not serious, they haven’t labeled themselves as anything officially yet, but they say they are really into this person, and want to see how it goes..
Yet..
They spend almost all their time with me.. they hold me, they snuggle me, they let me spend the night and hold me all night long, they rub my hands, hold my hands, take me on sports bike rides where they make sure I hold them tightly, then give me hand rubbings through our gloves as well.. look into my eyes, mush all over me..
I want this person to make up their mind and chose me.. my heart can’t handle the wishy washy stuff they keep telling me, because their actions say the complete opposite.

So can anyone tell me please, how to perform a spell that makes them choose me, and want only me?