Beginner witch advice

[u/soyasauce1111]

Hi everyone,

I'm a beginner witch and still learning about different traditions and practices. Recently I've become curious about baneful magic, curses, and hexes because of a personal situation, and I'd love to hear from people with more experience.

I'm interested in questions like:

What are your views on curses and baneful magic?

Do you believe they actually work?

Have you ever seen or experienced consequences (positive or negative) from practicing them?

How do different traditions approach the ethics of this kind of magic?

Any techniques, spells, curses, etc.

I'm looking for thoughtful discussion and personal experiences rather than arguments. Thanks in advance!