i hate witches im a witch,vampire,werwolf hunter its just a stupid exuse to escape death but what sucks is a man named clause (who is a witch) turned me into every single one i need a spell to turn me human agen help plzz
Probably still but if you knew a person and they died they wont appear as a entity they will come to you through a dream but if a entity does appear and there intimidating then tell them there not welcome and ask them to leave or talk
I'm christian and just learned about this religion not too long ago and am learning about it, it seems so cool. I know most about the religion like the moon goddess and the robes and most holidays. I share a lot of interests that the wiccans do so yea. Hurray for opened minded-ness c:
A 'Witch' is a person that practices 'witchcraft.' Wicca, is a nature based religion. So a Wiccan is someone that follows the religion of Wicca. Wiccans can use witchcraft, and many do but not all. A Witch, is not automatically a Wiccan, nor are all Wiccans Witches. The two are not one and the same, but can co-exist in the same person. Ciao
@aterseraph right on target I have never interpreted in such a way. But I believe to be acrid of the basic knowledge, pretty informative comment thank you for your posting
This lady should come to my college's pagan student club. We don't talk about "life, not judging others, helping animals," or "healing," we talk about how Loki likes big boobs, and about Thoth pestering us to buy more books, and about Jesus hating his father for obvious reasons.
@HanDynasty26349 29+ people who don't agree with Wicca or the video itself don't like it. They don't all have to be Christians.Did you watch the video? Wiccan's/Witches do not judge.
You should have referred to the Malleus Maleficarum when trying to identify witches, there is quite a lot of things to look for, but its is suggested to tear off their clothes and shave off all their body hair to make sure they are not concealing trinkets that would give them away, and then the trial by red hot iron. Just a few of the easier ones, unless you have a cliff or lake nearby, then there are a few more you can do without resorting to torture :D
my 3 cents (inflation)disagree witch craft is a religion no more than musicians are religious,just knowing how to work w/ intention n spirit-elements-i fancy no tag for many reasons plus i LOATHE parroting greetings etc. stuck on 'hello/good bye'' works for me. Enjoying presentations thus far..speech is most pleasant..no Um-ing or overuse of actually no hissy esses no chirping no emphatic consonants nor soda-can gasping between pauses..thnx. rock on witch yo bah-seff!! \m/
This is pretty much bullshit. First of all, there is absolutely no statement on earth that can be applied to all witches, and certainly not "witches will always greet themselves with words like 'blessed be' or 'merry meet." Also Wicca is certainly fast-growing, but there's no way to know if it's the fastest because A) the definition is pretty loose and B) it's not exactly a common survey question. Basically, this woman has no idea what she's talking about.
I'll only tell most people if they ask what religion I am. I'd say Wiccan and answer any questions they have. I only tell my best friends and some family members flat out.
@Alexmaster46573 Wiccans in general don't use the term "warlock" for male Wiccans. What can be confusing for many is that Wicca and Witchcraft are two different things. One is a religion, and one is a practice, a craft. Therefore you can be Wiccan without being a witch and you can be a witch without being Wiccan. :) Males who practice witchcraft and who are wiccan are called "witches" just like their female counterparts. The term "warlock" I believe is used by some ceremonial magicians.
I was raised as Catholic and still respect Christianity and live my life as one, but I also have a place in my heart for witchcraft. I believe both religions focus on being a good person and loving others. I 100% agree with how you can tell if someone's a witch I for one absolutely love animals, use blessed be, believe in karma and the rule of 3. I use spells when I believe they can be useful and pray to all the Gods and Goddesses along with the Christian God. I believe you can combine the two.
I don't think this video is one you should count on as how you find out if a person is a witch but you shouldn't ignore it either. as a witch, I'm not using "merry meet" and "blessed be" but only within the circle of my friends that most are witches as well. the problem is that the people who uses these blessings as well as crystals and healing not have to be witches, they can be pagans, new agers even or just people who find it related to them. there are mutual areas between those beliefs
Um... I am a witch... and I don't say blessed be or merry meet, mainly because it freaks people out that don't understand what I'm talking about. Also I don't always talk about crystals and Iife. I'm sorry, but this video seems to be a steryotyping of witches, and its a bit like saying you can tell which party a politician belongs to by looking at the colour of his tie... it doesn't work in practise.
If you're a witch and you do these things, then sorry. But the 'guide' isn't universal.
Interesting, i think this video might be a bit stereotypical. I like many that have posted have never used those terms out side of a ritual circle, as they are part of a specific script and was never meant to be used any other way. To those that say they are wiccan and aren't witches lol is about all i can do. Wicca is in fact English witchcraft started in the 1940's by a english witch. And i have met lots of witches claiming not to be wiccan, thill they show me thier rituals lol
unfortunately this woman has made a whole group of videos about Wicca and witchcraft. Please be warned all who come here seeking knowledge, this person does not know what she is talking about.
I have posted on her videos because I hate seeing such misleading videos full of wrong information influencing those trying to find out real info.
If a random person who was trying to guess if I was a witch or not, took a chance and greeted me with a "merry meet" my first reaction would be to stare at them like they were psycho, and then a cautious"hello? can I help you?". lol they still wouldnt be able to tell, but then I'd turn around and wonder if they were just because of the greeting. --just a funny situation i thought of.
Im pagan and i have Alot of Christians that Accept my beliefs there is even a Catholic Priest trying to teach Christians that Wiccans are not evil and dont worship satan
I am a Christian, but I have a lot of respect for Wiccans. One of my former high school teachers is Wiccan which got me interested in learning more about it. It amazes me to see the love and respect for the Earth and all the creatures on it that Wiccans have that a lot of Christians don't. I really do feel grateful to know about such devoted and interesting people as Wiccans. I only hope that the rest of the world can see you all for who you really are, people. :)
@nicolemtracy Your full of shit, Wicca is witchcraft (satanism). You ant no Christian, a real believer in the Holy Bible would never tolerate wicca (witchcraft). You should read the Bible, you clearly never have! You are a phony, fake so-called Christian. There are too many these days. Go join the wiccan church idiot!
While I don't particularly disagree, there are a lot of us still in the "broom Closet" and for good reason. I'm out-ish. But I tend not to flaunt my belief. I see the big difference as being between those who are eclectic and those who follow a trad. Still, this was kinda fun, thanks,
I liked the comment, " . . . you may have some witch in you too." Our spiritual leanings I think are only partly a matter of choice; partly, they are also a matter of discovery. This quote seems to point to that idea.
unfortunately this woman has made a whole group of videos about Wicca and witchcraft. Please be warned all who come here seeking knowledge, this person does not know what she is talking about.
I have posted on her videos because I hate seeing such misleading videos full of wrong information influencing those trying to find out real info.
Okay - - -that was a bit superficial. I greet my friends with a "hi" Hiya" "Hey" and various greetings in other languages. I have yet to say "merry Meet"tho it is a nice greeting. And -surprise! I'm a witch!
The terms "witch" and "wiccan" are NOT interchangable. You can be a witch and not be wiccan, you can be wiccan and not be a witch, and you can be both at the same time. Not all wiccans practice magic, it is not mandatory,
I'm male and call myself a witch as it is my faith and belief system. I wear a pentacle necklace which is mistaken for the jewish star of david by others(sigh). I've tried to explain to others that I'm wiccan, but am met with blank stares. So I've given up.
Unless I know another person is wiccan, I don't greet
anyone with "merry meet" or " blessed be". Again, I'm met with black stares.
So I don't know if I agree with this video by how to distinguish a witch.
@moppies1 I know what u mean I wear a pentacle necklace as well and it is constantly mistaken fot the jewish star of david. when I try to explain to people that I am wiccan they don't seem to understand so unless i know the person is wiccan i don't greet with Merry meet or Blessed be it just makes people confused
my friend is a wiccan she wears the 5 pointer star everyday i respect her even though im a christian that does'nt matter to me. I treat her with the upmost respect
WITCH!!! lol I use merry meet in my every day speech. The other person will often smile as a way of recognizing this greeting :D I do find that more spiritual/wiccan people are a lot more intelligent and well spoken than other people :D
@tienen23 witch and wiccan are not the same.and i hate the fact that some witches are affraid for the word witch so they call themselves wiccan without even knowing that its diffrent.just because they are affraid that if they say im a witch that people will laugh at them.
@fraterlucifer888 i thought she would talk about the qualities that people have naturally that tells them they are a witch.but indeed this is how to recognize a witch.
"...it's the fastest growing religion in the world..." Suuuuure, along with every other religion in the world. Like that says something about your religion. Like it's a cup that you won for beign the most super religion evar. Sheesh.
Just because an idea/something spreads fast doesn't mean it's a good thing. Popular=/= right. Just think of STD's. Those spread fast but I wouldn't want to get one.Otherwise this was 0 information so it's kind of false advertisement.
Even my friend who was raised wiccan, not converted doesn't say blessed be or merry meet in casual conversation. In fact, I've never heard anyone but fluffies use that outside of a known pagan circle. Perhaps it's different in your area but that's very unhelpful here.
..... i have to disagree with this video.... i have personally never started a normal conversation with merry met or blessed be, and since witches are regular people the only way to know if someone is one is to ASK!
Correct me if I'm wrong in saying this, but aren't Wicca and Paganism two different religions? They have completely different gods and rituals, even if the main purposes are almost identical.
Also, I for one never use Merry Meet and Blessed Be, unless the person I'm talking to is definitely a wiccan - and I've only ever met other wiccans over the internet anyway!
@GoGoldenhorse All Wiccans are pagans but not all pagans are wiccan. Paganism is a general term for all new age non-judeo/christian/islamic religions. And no, they are not identical. Kemetics is different from Buddhism is different from true satanism is different from dragon magic is different from druidism is different from shamanism is different from shinto is different from wicca is different from chaos magic... well you get the picture. Many pagans will take offense if you call them wiccan.
Is witchcraft real? i don't mean like is a real religion , because it obvious is , i mean can it give witches and wizards the power of flight , fire ball throwing and fricking lazer eye beams and other cool crap like that ? Any real wiccans plz respond
@chitsisgreat Throwing fireballs and flight? That's Hollywood magic, nothing more. Witchcraft here in the real world is influencing the world around you, nature and people etc, to make it better (or worse, but really, why would you do that?)
If you want to fly, learn how to drive an aeroplane.
@chitsisgreat Umm, I'm not quite sure how to explain this, but I'll give it a go...
Basically, when you cast a spell, you're asking the powers that be to grant you that. If it's too ridiculous, like "I wish my enemies would sprout green horns on their heads", of course that's not going to happen, but you can ask for people's minds to be made more open to your suggestions, or that certain events will happen like you want them to. As long as you're not trying to work against nature, then it's ok.
I've tried a lot of spells that have worked really well, some that turned out pretty average, and one or two that I wish I could take back, but all have worked in some way. But I don't know if that's because I wasn't asking much or what.
Hypnosis is completely different - it works on psychology principles rather than on supernatural ones. And Jedi... Well, sorry to say, but that was made up for a story. An absolutely brilliant one, but still fiction.
@Bagatronic gonna regret replying to this but, it isn't, we don't believe in the devil, so we don't worship it, that's a Christian concept. i know you believe it and i can't change your mind, but trust me, wicca and paganism is a nature religion, about not harming living things, and giving back to the earth what you take from it.
I only use them with other pagens/ witches...or in spells even though its a different age than lets say the spanish inquisition...very sad time...people have even lost their jobs, been frowned upon bye their communities etc....people don't understand us and fear what they do not know I agree...
woah guys respect her shes a wiccan high preistess... although in a little town like mine if i started a sentence with merry meet id be burned on a stake!
ok not to completely ignore the video or anything but does anyone know where to find that pretty witch figurine that's behind her? it looks almost like one of the Willow Tree people but i can't find anything like it...
@candycola24 my advice is that you should talk wiht your mum and grandma, instead of total strangers u met on youtube. also try to look up some books about wicca, good authors are more reliable than the internet.
Well, One, it's all good and well, you know, being a High Priestess of a store and all, however, I have... So many problems with your videos... The terms "witch" and "wiccan" aren't interchangeable. They mean totally different things. And, most Wiccans aren't that open. I mean, if you ask them directly maybe, but they don't just walk around, "Hi, I'm Wiccan, will you be my friend?" And seriously? You have to know *nothing* if all you talk about is crystals and such. Incredible.. -sigh-
im a witch and i never use merry meet or blessed be because of the hatred that follows. I am looking for a another witch near me and a mentor because I am brand new.
I'm Wiccan and have no problem with people calling me a witch. It all depends on the person. But...I never greet people with "Merry Meet" or "Blessed Be" unless I know them to be a Wiccan/Witch or can trust them. Too many people in my area are too uninformed and compare us to "Satanists" and have literally run Wiccans out of town out of fear. I suggest not greeting people with the traditional greetings and such till you can trust them or they know your religion enough to understand.
@vlotom does it mean i am a merry(horse) and you just meet me. Or is it somthing i am like meat. But its a noble meat! Or is it a wrong prenounced. Must it be merry me.
@vlotom I only say Blessed Be and Merry Meet when I talk to people online.The people where I live aren't very welcoming to any religion other that Christianity..
@vlotom it's a little of the same here. they wouldn't run us out of town but they would call us Satanists. I will greet others as i desire, if they don't like it they can get over it. :P it's just what i think
I don't greet people that way except in writing, but then I don't really hang around any witches or attend pagan gatherings. I have had witches say that to me here and there, but not frequently. The easiest way to tell if someone is a witch is that they often wear pentacle jewelry or crystal jewelry, but with the crystals it can be difficult to tell a witch from a New Ager. Witches also usually wear more black clothing and sometimes go for the goth look.
@7heather I was just now looking through my forum at the member's photos (you have to be a member to see the member's photos) and I guess they look pretty normal. I expected more goth kids and more black clothes, but I was surprised that they don't look all that "witchy". So maybe I shouldn't stereotype pagans like I did in my last comment. ;-) Sorry, my little pretties. lol
there are white witch, black, Hispanic, asian, Indian and arab witches. I've met all the group I've name ha hah ha lol....they are always a bit more wierd than the non witches.
That's not ture. Witches will not always greet each other with "Blessed Be" or "Merry Meet". I'm a wicth and I have never greeted anyone this way, nor has any other witches I know ever greeted me or others in my presence this way. She doesn't know what she's talking about.
How to tell if someone is a self-deluding member of one of the world's 50 different "fastest growing religions." : They claim they're a witch, a spirit, a god, a thetan, etc.
Merry Meet High Priestess! Thank you for your video. The ignorance and idiocy still runs rampant at things different or not understood!! May the Goddess continue to Bless you and yours!!
She makes it sound like everyone who talks about such things about helping animals, crystals, and helping others are obvious witches. "Hey, I grow herbs."
"Really? Then there's no SHADOW of a doubt YOU'RE a witch!"
merry meet is suposed to be a greeting like its nice to see you. blessed be is like a blessing; as well as a greeting...or so i think. thats the way ive heard it
yeah, she also makes it sound like we all speak english when communicating our religious/spiritual affiliations. there is "wicca" east of berlin, ya know...and they don't say "blessed be" there
regarding 0:20 , Islam is actaully the fastest growing religon in the world, and in North American, Mormonism took the place of witchcraft as the fastest growing religon. Athiesm, or non-affiliated, would be more than Mormonism but since it is technically not a religon it "does'nt count".
I'm glad Wicca is'nt growing as much as it used to. I think it works better as a non-mainstream religon. I don't want it to get messed up, like what happened to Catholisism.
I am a witch (not wiccan, though...). I think that the formal words of greeting, etc. are a bit pretentious and can scare away people who aren't pagan. The only time I use them is in ritual.
I don't know how to tell if a stranger is a witch unless I've seen them at a ritual or something... Witches are a very diverse community. Though united under a few loose guidelines, every witch is on their own spiritual path. There are all kinds of witches.
@superbobfulspiffy I kind of want to be a warlock do you have to be born a warlock or can you learn it because now I'm starting to get into this stuff you know.
@Izorropirate As for "do I have to be born one," the simple answer is no. I like to think everyone is magical, whether they call it that or not.
In terms of finding out more, GIYF. I would recommend reading the Wikipedia page on Wicca for a general idea. Then for a more in-depth look, you can go to Witchvox (they have tons of articles.) Beyond that, look up a few books at your library about the specific path you want to take, and try to connect with other Witches in your area.
@superbobfulspiffy There's also a good site called Everything Under the Moon (dot net). Ok, actually that's MY site, lol. But I know you'll like it (since I'm a witch I just know these things, haha. JK.) Stop by if you get a chance. It's a great site with a lot of information and hundreds of spells. The forum is an excellent place to meet other witches and learn new information. You can also ask questions there.
@superbobfulspiffy oh and another thing I don't have to like change my relgion or anything to become a warlock do i and do I have to be a warlock to cast spells or if u cast spells you are a warlock
@Izorropirate Witch is a gender-neutral term, you don't have to change the word just because you're a guy.
A Witch is not necessarily Wiccan- Witch just means magic-user. Magic is part of Wicca, but Wicca is also a religion- a belief system, including rules about how to use magic and specific beliefs about the divine. Do whatever feels right to you. Create your own spirituality- a tweaked version of an organized religion or something you patch together yourself, whatever works. :)
@superbobfulspiffy witch and wiccan. I though the witches did not want to judge. First sentence You judge and seperate you from your fantic followers. Strange. A nature based craft, is both indentical, the both worship something. So they both believe in Something, so Both are Religion. Although that would be hard to exect for a real witch. But does not matter. They just cast a spell all there hatred will be turn into love and charity. Am I right?
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Wicca seems to consist of enormous quantities of plastic tat, with a few dreamcatchers and genuine imitation crystals thrown in (you find these in aisle three,just next to the chinese astrological cabalistic love-incense). Blessed be the cold-cast resin dragon producers!
i hate witches im a witch,vampire,werwolf hunter its just a stupid exuse to escape death but what sucks is a man named clause (who is a witch) turned me into every single one i need a spell to turn me human agen help plzz
monstermovie776 1 day ago
if you r a white witch is it possible to still invite in a entedy
Tylercotten1 1 week ago
@Tylercotten1
Probably still but if you knew a person and they died they wont appear as a entity they will come to you through a dream but if a entity does appear and there intimidating then tell them there not welcome and ask them to leave or talk
susie9642 1 week ago
I´m a witch and I didn´t even knew it, no seriously I think is doing witchcraft on me and I need to identify this person, any advice?
tatycrfull 2 weeks ago
do wiccans believe in ouija>
casablanca4381 3 weeks ago
This doesn't even seem close to it.
I'm no witch but i know several hardcore witches at my school very close friends of mine.
The only way you can really tell unless they tell you is by their pentacles, and by how they view others.
caramelskater 2 months ago
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caramelskater 2 months ago
although some wiccans and pagans dislike being called a witch because of the negativity that is associated with it.
MystraRavenwind 2 months ago
i am a wiccan and im glad she posted that witches are just like anyone else.
MystraRavenwind 2 months ago
I'm christian and just learned about this religion not too long ago and am learning about it, it seems so cool. I know most about the religion like the moon goddess and the robes and most holidays. I share a lot of interests that the wiccans do so yea. Hurray for opened minded-ness c:
CrimsonXdef 2 months ago
was merlin a wicca
MrDukelacaze 3 months ago
this is a really good video :)
emogirlfollower169 5 months ago
@PhatPrayRS Do you also think the belief in radio waves is hilarious?
CauldronBarbie 5 months ago
A 'Witch' is a person that practices 'witchcraft.' Wicca, is a nature based religion. So a Wiccan is someone that follows the religion of Wicca. Wiccans can use witchcraft, and many do but not all. A Witch, is not automatically a Wiccan, nor are all Wiccans Witches. The two are not one and the same, but can co-exist in the same person. Ciao
aterseraph 5 months ago 6
@aterseraph right on target I have never interpreted in such a way. But I believe to be acrid of the basic knowledge, pretty informative comment thank you for your posting
dadhadit 5 months ago
This lady should come to my college's pagan student club. We don't talk about "life, not judging others, helping animals," or "healing," we talk about how Loki likes big boobs, and about Thoth pestering us to buy more books, and about Jesus hating his father for obvious reasons.
Vampiro413 5 months ago
29+ christians saw this lol
HanDynasty26349 6 months ago 2
@HanDynasty26349 29+ people who don't agree with Wicca or the video itself don't like it. They don't all have to be Christians.Did you watch the video? Wiccan's/Witches do not judge.
CelticWillowMoon 2 months ago
This video should be longer ;)
ThisIzBrookBearz 6 months ago
thank you i thought i was a weirdo for my capacity to help people study rocks and connect with animals i sent time studing science and im a teen
MrDocsims 6 months ago
You should have referred to the Malleus Maleficarum when trying to identify witches, there is quite a lot of things to look for, but its is suggested to tear off their clothes and shave off all their body hair to make sure they are not concealing trinkets that would give them away, and then the trial by red hot iron. Just a few of the easier ones, unless you have a cliff or lake nearby, then there are a few more you can do without resorting to torture :D
plator99 6 months ago
my 3 cents (inflation)disagree witch craft is a religion no more than musicians are religious,just knowing how to work w/ intention n spirit-elements-i fancy no tag for many reasons plus i LOATHE parroting greetings etc. stuck on 'hello/good bye'' works for me. Enjoying presentations thus far..speech is most pleasant..no Um-ing or overuse of actually no hissy esses no chirping no emphatic consonants nor soda-can gasping between pauses..thnx. rock on witch yo bah-seff!! \m/
creativevirgo12 6 months ago
I love ya girl.
pyewacket99 6 months ago
This is pretty much bullshit. First of all, there is absolutely no statement on earth that can be applied to all witches, and certainly not "witches will always greet themselves with words like 'blessed be' or 'merry meet." Also Wicca is certainly fast-growing, but there's no way to know if it's the fastest because A) the definition is pretty loose and B) it's not exactly a common survey question. Basically, this woman has no idea what she's talking about.
Quintinia 6 months ago
I'll only tell most people if they ask what religion I am. I'd say Wiccan and answer any questions they have. I only tell my best friends and some family members flat out.
VampireKnightLuver9 7 months ago
i converted religions to wiccan and i still beleive in god but do wiccans have to have long hair because i cut mine to pretty short
chocolatefishy5 7 months ago
wait, if ur a male wicca, does that mean u a warlock? im a christian btw, i respect wiccans
Alexmaster46573 7 months ago
@Alexmaster46573 Wiccans in general don't use the term "warlock" for male Wiccans. What can be confusing for many is that Wicca and Witchcraft are two different things. One is a religion, and one is a practice, a craft. Therefore you can be Wiccan without being a witch and you can be a witch without being Wiccan. :) Males who practice witchcraft and who are wiccan are called "witches" just like their female counterparts. The term "warlock" I believe is used by some ceremonial magicians.
Lanthiriel 7 months ago
@Alexmaster46573 Also this "expert" who made this video is really not an expert at all.
Lanthiriel 7 months ago
@Alexmaster46573 Nopero, Guys usually also call themselves witches...I've only met one who didnt an he simply called himself Wiccan
EforElmoHasYourSoul 6 months ago
Tone of conversation:some of it...
Interest in crystals:*Looks at alexandrite in ring* Aye.
Does that make mean i am a witch?
I think not.....
LVCIVSDEI 7 months ago
i mean i want to be one
jicaandkaren 7 months ago
are there kid wizards too?
cuz im one
jicaandkaren 7 months ago
although some of this IS true..this so happens to not help me at all... :-/
lala567ize 7 months ago
I was raised as Catholic and still respect Christianity and live my life as one, but I also have a place in my heart for witchcraft. I believe both religions focus on being a good person and loving others. I 100% agree with how you can tell if someone's a witch I for one absolutely love animals, use blessed be, believe in karma and the rule of 3. I use spells when I believe they can be useful and pray to all the Gods and Goddesses along with the Christian God. I believe you can combine the two.
Marokitawagata 8 months ago
u just described me to a" t'
develynn1 8 months ago
...they float like ducks and wood!
krystalmagic 8 months ago
I don't think this video is one you should count on as how you find out if a person is a witch but you shouldn't ignore it either. as a witch, I'm not using "merry meet" and "blessed be" but only within the circle of my friends that most are witches as well. the problem is that the people who uses these blessings as well as crystals and healing not have to be witches, they can be pagans, new agers even or just people who find it related to them. there are mutual areas between those beliefs
VixenCalla 8 months ago
Um... I am a witch... and I don't say blessed be or merry meet, mainly because it freaks people out that don't understand what I'm talking about. Also I don't always talk about crystals and Iife. I'm sorry, but this video seems to be a steryotyping of witches, and its a bit like saying you can tell which party a politician belongs to by looking at the colour of his tie... it doesn't work in practise.
If you're a witch and you do these things, then sorry. But the 'guide' isn't universal.
thepurpletempest 8 months ago
i am a new witch, so these vids help a lot
metallicatampamagnet 8 months ago
Interesting, i think this video might be a bit stereotypical. I like many that have posted have never used those terms out side of a ritual circle, as they are part of a specific script and was never meant to be used any other way. To those that say they are wiccan and aren't witches lol is about all i can do. Wicca is in fact English witchcraft started in the 1940's by a english witch. And i have met lots of witches claiming not to be wiccan, thill they show me thier rituals lol
dpcapen 8 months ago
This describes me perfect!!! <3
BRADpaisley21 8 months ago
unfortunately this woman has made a whole group of videos about Wicca and witchcraft. Please be warned all who come here seeking knowledge, this person does not know what she is talking about.
I have posted on her videos because I hate seeing such misleading videos full of wrong information influencing those trying to find out real info.
Lanthiriel 8 months ago
If a random person who was trying to guess if I was a witch or not, took a chance and greeted me with a "merry meet" my first reaction would be to stare at them like they were psycho, and then a cautious"hello? can I help you?". lol they still wouldnt be able to tell, but then I'd turn around and wonder if they were just because of the greeting. --just a funny situation i thought of.
yuriwolf47 8 months ago
"Wicca is the fastest growing religion in todays world".
No it's not. Christianity and Islam are the fastest growing religions. And Atheism is faster growing than those two.
ConquerorOfLulz 9 months ago
@natureloverdude hell has nothing to do with wicca, we dont beleive in hell or satan
MissGothicLaura 9 months ago
Im pagan and i have Alot of Christians that Accept my beliefs there is even a Catholic Priest trying to teach Christians that Wiccans are not evil and dont worship satan
Joeyal123 9 months ago
I am a Christian, but I have a lot of respect for Wiccans. One of my former high school teachers is Wiccan which got me interested in learning more about it. It amazes me to see the love and respect for the Earth and all the creatures on it that Wiccans have that a lot of Christians don't. I really do feel grateful to know about such devoted and interesting people as Wiccans. I only hope that the rest of the world can see you all for who you really are, people. :)
nicolemtracy 10 months ago 62
@nicolemtracy thank you, your statement means a lot to me, fellow witches and wiccans. blessed be
StephanieRoze 7 months ago
@nicolemtracy Your full of shit, Wicca is witchcraft (satanism). You ant no Christian, a real believer in the Holy Bible would never tolerate wicca (witchcraft). You should read the Bible, you clearly never have! You are a phony, fake so-called Christian. There are too many these days. Go join the wiccan church idiot!
rdknight6 7 months ago
@rdknight6 You Jebus must be so proud of you!
RivaWitch 7 months ago
@nicolemtracy Merry Meet~
You have no idea how happy that makes me feel, thank you for your devotion.
Blessed Be! )O(
Alana00vampire00 4 months ago
You're not a witch, just peculiar
Kindred1a1 10 months ago
@natureloverdude who wants to go to hell? do you understand that they don't believe it exists?
FlyinSpaghettiMnstr7 10 months ago
@FlyinSpaghettiMnstr7 but hell does exist, whether u believe it or not...its a fact
natureloverdude 10 months ago
@natureloverdude lol, how is it a fact? says who?
FlyinSpaghettiMnstr7 10 months ago
@FlyinSpaghettiMnstr7
I was just kidding actually....
And he is not the judge of whether people go to hell.
I believe its exists but if you don't that's fine by me!
LVCIVSDEI 10 months ago
@natureloverdude who says its a fact????
MissGothicLaura 9 months ago
While I don't particularly disagree, there are a lot of us still in the "broom Closet" and for good reason. I'm out-ish. But I tend not to flaunt my belief. I see the big difference as being between those who are eclectic and those who follow a trad. Still, this was kinda fun, thanks,
Blessings,
David
sidiagung 10 months ago
you can also tell by the jewlery to
Joeyal123 11 months ago
you are so wierd merry meet lmfao and blessed be what ??? wow times have changed fake witches scared of the night
satianschildren666 11 months ago
LOOOOLLLL
Clinton0707 11 months ago
I swear... the only propper responce to : "How to tell if someone is a witch" would be "Ask them!"
Bless
AutumnMaidens 1 year ago
I liked the comment, " . . . you may have some witch in you too." Our spiritual leanings I think are only partly a matter of choice; partly, they are also a matter of discovery. This quote seems to point to that idea.
Tigerpaws9097826 1 year ago
@Tigerpaws9097826 Yeah eh. I can relate to what she has to say.
MrHman33 1 year ago
unfortunately this woman has made a whole group of videos about Wicca and witchcraft. Please be warned all who come here seeking knowledge, this person does not know what she is talking about.
I have posted on her videos because I hate seeing such misleading videos full of wrong information influencing those trying to find out real info.
Lanthiriel 1 year ago
Okay - - -that was a bit superficial. I greet my friends with a "hi" Hiya" "Hey" and various greetings in other languages. I have yet to say "merry Meet"tho it is a nice greeting. And -surprise! I'm a witch!
The terms "witch" and "wiccan" are NOT interchangable. You can be a witch and not be wiccan, you can be wiccan and not be a witch, and you can be both at the same time. Not all wiccans practice magic, it is not mandatory,
I am a witch, BUT I am not wiccan.
Lanthiriel 1 year ago
i am a wiccan it's not easy for me some people call me crazy dont really care if they do
PinkFreak3100 1 year ago
tl;dr: she weighs the same as a duck
Fenul 1 year ago
not me i have a christian wife.i keep it in the heart.an her too
ninjafretshadow 1 year ago
I'm male and call myself a witch as it is my faith and belief system. I wear a pentacle necklace which is mistaken for the jewish star of david by others(sigh). I've tried to explain to others that I'm wiccan, but am met with blank stares. So I've given up.
Unless I know another person is wiccan, I don't greet
anyone with "merry meet" or " blessed be". Again, I'm met with black stares.
So I don't know if I agree with this video by how to distinguish a witch.
moppies1 1 year ago
@moppies1 I know what u mean I wear a pentacle necklace as well and it is constantly mistaken fot the jewish star of david. when I try to explain to people that I am wiccan they don't seem to understand so unless i know the person is wiccan i don't greet with Merry meet or Blessed be it just makes people confused
natmbrass2 1 year ago
my friend is a wiccan she wears the 5 pointer star everyday i respect her even though im a christian that does'nt matter to me. I treat her with the upmost respect
wow i
Lemon5eed 1 year ago 7
how can one help a person that being held under an evil spell
rnorrod 1 year ago
WITCH!!! lol I use merry meet in my every day speech. The other person will often smile as a way of recognizing this greeting :D I do find that more spiritual/wiccan people are a lot more intelligent and well spoken than other people :D
emilykbisignano 1 year ago
can men be witches to
rnorrod 1 year ago
@rnorrod yes men can be a witch to.please dont call them warlocks like the christians do.bb
witchcerridwen 1 year ago 2
I only know one way o tell a witch - watch?v=yp_l5ntikaU
AfterFauve001 1 year ago
(A witch is someone who knows that )ONE PERSONS crippling MENTAL ILLNESS IS ANOTHER PERSONS BECK, WHIM & WILL.
AlburyAustralia 1 year ago
Stereotype much? And I doubt that people who are not open about their beliefs will start talking about stones and healing.
celldweller454 1 year ago 2
Can anyone tell me if a Green Witch and Wiccan are the same thing?
tienen23 1 year ago
@tienen23 yes they are
barbourboixx 1 year ago
@tienen23 witch and wiccan are not the same.and i hate the fact that some witches are affraid for the word witch so they call themselves wiccan without even knowing that its diffrent.just because they are affraid that if they say im a witch that people will laugh at them.
witchcerridwen 1 year ago 2
funny,,,,, a very narrow minded simplistic view of witches and witchcraft,very umm,,,,,fluffybunnyrianbowiccan
fraterlucifer888 1 year ago
@fraterlucifer888 i thought she would talk about the qualities that people have naturally that tells them they are a witch.but indeed this is how to recognize a witch.
witchcerridwen 1 year ago
"...it's the fastest growing religion in the world..." Suuuuure, along with every other religion in the world. Like that says something about your religion. Like it's a cup that you won for beign the most super religion evar. Sheesh.
Just because an idea/something spreads fast doesn't mean it's a good thing. Popular=/= right. Just think of STD's. Those spread fast but I wouldn't want to get one.Otherwise this was 0 information so it's kind of false advertisement.
juditK2007 1 year ago
don't let the christians see this
FlyinSpaghettiMnstr7 1 year ago 50
@FlyinSpaghettiMnstr7
To late! :)
LVCIVSDEI 10 months ago
@FlyinSpaghettiMnstr7 lol
MinecraftMahn 9 months ago
@FlyinSpaghettiMnstr7 xD
retardellie1 8 months ago
@FlyinSpaghettiMnstr7 ino we'll all get called devil worshippers
gothicemo2011 6 months ago
Even my friend who was raised wiccan, not converted doesn't say blessed be or merry meet in casual conversation. In fact, I've never heard anyone but fluffies use that outside of a known pagan circle. Perhaps it's different in your area but that's very unhelpful here.
Marrithegreat 1 year ago 2
..... i have to disagree with this video.... i have personally never started a normal conversation with merry met or blessed be, and since witches are regular people the only way to know if someone is one is to ASK!
CanIHazProductions 1 year ago 3
Correct me if I'm wrong in saying this, but aren't Wicca and Paganism two different religions? They have completely different gods and rituals, even if the main purposes are almost identical.
Also, I for one never use Merry Meet and Blessed Be, unless the person I'm talking to is definitely a wiccan - and I've only ever met other wiccans over the internet anyway!
GoGoldenhorse 1 year ago
@GoGoldenhorse All Wiccans are pagans but not all pagans are wiccan. Paganism is a general term for all new age non-judeo/christian/islamic religions. And no, they are not identical. Kemetics is different from Buddhism is different from true satanism is different from dragon magic is different from druidism is different from shamanism is different from shinto is different from wicca is different from chaos magic... well you get the picture. Many pagans will take offense if you call them wiccan.
Marrithegreat 1 year ago
Is witchcraft real? i don't mean like is a real religion , because it obvious is , i mean can it give witches and wizards the power of flight , fire ball throwing and fricking lazer eye beams and other cool crap like that ? Any real wiccans plz respond
chitsisgreat 1 year ago
@chitsisgreat Throwing fireballs and flight? That's Hollywood magic, nothing more. Witchcraft here in the real world is influencing the world around you, nature and people etc, to make it better (or worse, but really, why would you do that?)
If you want to fly, learn how to drive an aeroplane.
GoGoldenhorse 1 year ago
@GoGoldenhorse soooo no on the cool powers ? what do you mean influencing like hypnosis/ jedi mind trick?
chitsisgreat 1 year ago
@chitsisgreat Umm, I'm not quite sure how to explain this, but I'll give it a go...
Basically, when you cast a spell, you're asking the powers that be to grant you that. If it's too ridiculous, like "I wish my enemies would sprout green horns on their heads", of course that's not going to happen, but you can ask for people's minds to be made more open to your suggestions, or that certain events will happen like you want them to. As long as you're not trying to work against nature, then it's ok.
GoGoldenhorse 1 year ago
@chitsisgreat (I ran out of characters) :)
I've tried a lot of spells that have worked really well, some that turned out pretty average, and one or two that I wish I could take back, but all have worked in some way. But I don't know if that's because I wasn't asking much or what.
Hypnosis is completely different - it works on psychology principles rather than on supernatural ones. And Jedi... Well, sorry to say, but that was made up for a story. An absolutely brilliant one, but still fiction.
GoGoldenhorse 1 year ago
@GoGoldenhorse
Oh Cool! Sound interesting and maybe a little dangerous, thanks for taking the time to explain!
chitsisgreat 1 month ago
i'm a wiccan but only my best friend knows...
XtreatX 1 year ago
@XtreatX yeaa same
d3vilnaruto 1 year ago
sorry not really helpfull in my christian filled society
alexzandervampire123 1 year ago
It's satanic, whether it is "white" or "black" all witchcraft is evil.
Bagatronic 1 year ago
@Bagatronic gonna regret replying to this but, it isn't, we don't believe in the devil, so we don't worship it, that's a Christian concept. i know you believe it and i can't change your mind, but trust me, wicca and paganism is a nature religion, about not harming living things, and giving back to the earth what you take from it.
LadyNekoshema 1 year ago
@Bagatronic your on drugs wicca is NOT evil.
temptingthegods666 1 year ago
I only use them with other pagens/ witches...or in spells even though its a different age than lets say the spanish inquisition...very sad time...people have even lost their jobs, been frowned upon bye their communities etc....people don't understand us and fear what they do not know I agree...
krisluvs1 1 year ago 2
:O Omg, when I talk in conversation I ALWAYS talk about healing, helping animals, crystals and their properties, not judging others and about life!
KisakiLove 1 year ago
@KisakiLove witch!
noobcake56 1 year ago
A witch is a witch says the word of there is no good witch bad witch
ojanddiane897 1 year ago
woah guys respect her shes a wiccan high preistess... although in a little town like mine if i started a sentence with merry meet id be burned on a stake!
buton4life95 1 year ago
ok not to completely ignore the video or anything but does anyone know where to find that pretty witch figurine that's behind her? it looks almost like one of the Willow Tree people but i can't find anything like it...
SarahBethany57 1 year ago
i think this person is a "new age -witch" talking about crystals and such :D wicca is not about gems and materialism but traditions and believing.
anchan187 1 year ago
@candycola24 my advice is that you should talk wiht your mum and grandma, instead of total strangers u met on youtube. also try to look up some books about wicca, good authors are more reliable than the internet.
blessed be :)
anchan187 1 year ago
@candycola24 a healying spell prohaps
pulse0fmagg0ts 1 year ago
... Merry meat?
TheTinkle 1 year ago
i wanna learn magic to heal i want a book to read spells from >.<
ineedtolvlup12 1 year ago
Well, One, it's all good and well, you know, being a High Priestess of a store and all, however, I have... So many problems with your videos... The terms "witch" and "wiccan" aren't interchangeable. They mean totally different things. And, most Wiccans aren't that open. I mean, if you ask them directly maybe, but they don't just walk around, "Hi, I'm Wiccan, will you be my friend?" And seriously? You have to know *nothing* if all you talk about is crystals and such. Incredible.. -sigh-
N1n4luvzU 1 year ago
i been practicing off/on for years. i don't belong to any coven either.
i definitely, don't consider myself a witch. i am just an average person who, loves
the craft itself. i could be your neighbor, co-worker, relative, friend or whoever.
you would never ever know, that i practice this stuff. not even know, i used it to
succeed in life itself. i guess, thats what makes some of us here, smarter than
the average. TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE.
fervent66 1 year ago
im a witch and i never use merry meet or blessed be because of the hatred that follows. I am looking for a another witch near me and a mentor because I am brand new.
NeuKat1 1 year ago
Hi, this is gaby, i took a wiccan class at your shop a while ago :) i was great and i learned alot thanks! i hope to be back soon.
MaybeBitterBlue 1 year ago
I'm Wiccan and have no problem with people calling me a witch. It all depends on the person. But...I never greet people with "Merry Meet" or "Blessed Be" unless I know them to be a Wiccan/Witch or can trust them. Too many people in my area are too uninformed and compare us to "Satanists" and have literally run Wiccans out of town out of fear. I suggest not greeting people with the traditional greetings and such till you can trust them or they know your religion enough to understand.
vlotom 1 year ago 34
@vlotom what does marry meet mean?
masterkey14 1 year ago
@vlotom does it mean i am a merry(horse) and you just meet me. Or is it somthing i am like meat. But its a noble meat! Or is it a wrong prenounced. Must it be merry me.
masterkey14 1 year ago
@vlotom I only say Blessed Be and Merry Meet when I talk to people online.The people where I live aren't very welcoming to any religion other that Christianity..
MistressMoxy44 1 year ago
@vlotom it's a little of the same here. they wouldn't run us out of town but they would call us Satanists. I will greet others as i desire, if they don't like it they can get over it. :P it's just what i think
MinecraftMahn 9 months ago
@vlotom I Totally agree !!!
lorilynnzahottie 8 months ago
I don't greet people that way except in writing, but then I don't really hang around any witches or attend pagan gatherings. I have had witches say that to me here and there, but not frequently. The easiest way to tell if someone is a witch is that they often wear pentacle jewelry or crystal jewelry, but with the crystals it can be difficult to tell a witch from a New Ager. Witches also usually wear more black clothing and sometimes go for the goth look.
7heather 1 year ago
@7heather I was just now looking through my forum at the member's photos (you have to be a member to see the member's photos) and I guess they look pretty normal. I expected more goth kids and more black clothes, but I was surprised that they don't look all that "witchy". So maybe I shouldn't stereotype pagans like I did in my last comment. ;-) Sorry, my little pretties. lol
7heather 1 year ago
there are white witch, black, Hispanic, asian, Indian and arab witches. I've met all the group I've name ha hah ha lol....they are always a bit more wierd than the non witches.
achcunam 1 year ago
i would rather say witch than wiccan.
OhSleeperAwake 1 year ago
That's not ture. Witches will not always greet each other with "Blessed Be" or "Merry Meet". I'm a wicth and I have never greeted anyone this way, nor has any other witches I know ever greeted me or others in my presence this way. She doesn't know what she's talking about.
Witchy1976 1 year ago
THere are no guys?or am i a "warlock"?Anyway im becoming a wican.
Varyalover 1 year ago
@Varyalover "Witch" is actually considered a gender-neutral term in the community. Many men call themselves Witches.
superbobfulspiffy 1 year ago
How to tell if someone is a self-deluding member of one of the world's 50 different "fastest growing religions." : They claim they're a witch, a spirit, a god, a thetan, etc.
AspiringPotato 1 year ago
Is it possible that witchcraft is growing so much because of egotistical/materialistic seekings? or even vengeance?
In other words, can people be frustrated with not getting what they want through institutional religion that they figure this will work?
I guess there is good and bad in all realms and paths of life.
03030303 1 year ago
Merry Meet High Priestess! Thank you for your video. The ignorance and idiocy still runs rampant at things different or not understood!! May the Goddess continue to Bless you and yours!!
Moonwolf
High Priest
Coven of the Red Moon
thesharpieking1 2 years ago
hmm, so Witches arnt a fairy tale like vampires and zombies o:
RiniBunnyX3 2 years ago
@RiniBunnyX3 nope i'm one
Bettyboo2952 2 years ago
Is it fun to be one? :P
RiniBunnyX3 2 years ago
@Bettyboo2952 Yea it is very cool
Bettyboo2952 1 year ago
does peace have anything to do with witchcraft?
ThePerfectStorm91 2 years ago
... and some are lousy. lol
JLPenland 2 years ago
She makes it sound like everyone who talks about such things about helping animals, crystals, and helping others are obvious witches. "Hey, I grow herbs."
"Really? Then there's no SHADOW of a doubt YOU'RE a witch!"
"No uh...It's just a hobby of mine."
"...Oh..."
hahah.
lynnvryett 2 years ago 2
*Forehead slap* -_-.... oh gosh... Really?
kittykatt1311 2 years ago
ridiculous.
arg89 2 years ago
what is merry meet and blessed be supouse to mean?
ThePerfectStorm91 2 years ago
merry meet is suposed to be a greeting like its nice to see you. blessed be is like a blessing; as well as a greeting...or so i think. thats the way ive heard it
TheRavensCalling 2 years ago
It's just a social greeting. Along the lines of "Howdy!" for midwesterns, "'Sup gangasta" for gangsters. lol
It's just sayings different cultures adopt.
JLPenland 2 years ago
yeah, she also makes it sound like we all speak english when communicating our religious/spiritual affiliations. there is "wicca" east of berlin, ya know...and they don't say "blessed be" there
arrant972 2 years ago
She makes it sound like all wiccans are witches.... pretentious she is being in this vid
tm11111111 2 years ago
regarding 0:20 , Islam is actaully the fastest growing religon in the world, and in North American, Mormonism took the place of witchcraft as the fastest growing religon. Athiesm, or non-affiliated, would be more than Mormonism but since it is technically not a religon it "does'nt count".
I'm glad Wicca is'nt growing as much as it used to. I think it works better as a non-mainstream religon. I don't want it to get messed up, like what happened to Catholisism.
setustraight 2 years ago
They still say neo paganism is the fastest growing religion because most are so quiet about it.
cgray6306 2 years ago 2
Jesus Loves you
alekseys123 2 years ago
I am a witch (not wiccan, though...). I think that the formal words of greeting, etc. are a bit pretentious and can scare away people who aren't pagan. The only time I use them is in ritual.
I don't know how to tell if a stranger is a witch unless I've seen them at a ritual or something... Witches are a very diverse community. Though united under a few loose guidelines, every witch is on their own spiritual path. There are all kinds of witches.
Crystals? really?
superbobfulspiffy 2 years ago 29
Love your comment, very true.
cgray6306 2 years ago
@superbobfulspiffy I kind of want to be a warlock do you have to be born a warlock or can you learn it because now I'm starting to get into this stuff you know.
Izorropirate 1 year ago
@Izorropirate As for "do I have to be born one," the simple answer is no. I like to think everyone is magical, whether they call it that or not.
In terms of finding out more, GIYF. I would recommend reading the Wikipedia page on Wicca for a general idea. Then for a more in-depth look, you can go to Witchvox (they have tons of articles.) Beyond that, look up a few books at your library about the specific path you want to take, and try to connect with other Witches in your area.
Bon Voyage!
superbobfulspiffy 1 year ago
@superbobfulspiffy There's also a good site called Everything Under the Moon (dot net). Ok, actually that's MY site, lol. But I know you'll like it (since I'm a witch I just know these things, haha. JK.) Stop by if you get a chance. It's a great site with a lot of information and hundreds of spells. The forum is an excellent place to meet other witches and learn new information. You can also ask questions there.
7heather 1 year ago
@superbobfulspiffy oh and another thing I don't have to like change my relgion or anything to become a warlock do i and do I have to be a warlock to cast spells or if u cast spells you are a warlock
Izorropirate 1 year ago
@Izorropirate Witch is a gender-neutral term, you don't have to change the word just because you're a guy.
A Witch is not necessarily Wiccan- Witch just means magic-user. Magic is part of Wicca, but Wicca is also a religion- a belief system, including rules about how to use magic and specific beliefs about the divine. Do whatever feels right to you. Create your own spirituality- a tweaked version of an organized religion or something you patch together yourself, whatever works. :)
superbobfulspiffy 1 year ago
@superbobfulspiffy im the same as you.but i am wiccan and i tell people i am if they ask and i defend witches
ilovepaul55 1 year ago
@superbobfulspiffy Wiccans can be spotted wearing pentacles :D
d3vilnaruto 1 year ago
can you be my master
tuvinh34 1 year ago
@superbobfulspiffy witch and wiccan. I though the witches did not want to judge. First sentence You judge and seperate you from your fantic followers. Strange. A nature based craft, is both indentical, the both worship something. So they both believe in Something, so Both are Religion. Although that would be hard to exect for a real witch. But does not matter. They just cast a spell all there hatred will be turn into love and charity. Am I right?
masterkey14 1 year ago
Lmaooo. So true haha.
IhateLegg 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Wicca seems to consist of enormous quantities of plastic tat, with a few dreamcatchers and genuine imitation crystals thrown in (you find these in aisle three,just next to the chinese astrological cabalistic love-incense). Blessed be the cold-cast resin dragon producers!
mwchinbach 2 years ago
Rude. Plain rude.
cgray6306 2 years ago