The soul of a witch holds profound meaning, a concept rooted in the realm of magic and ancient beliefs. It is said that a witch's soul is a portal to their true essence, a manifestation of their power and connection to the mystical forces of the universe. The soul of a witch is often described as a spark, a flame that burns bright with the energy of the supernatural. It is believed to be an eternal essence that transcends the physical body and spans across lifetimes. This notion of a witch's soul being immortal emphasizes the deep-rooted connection between witches and the spiritual world. Witches have long been regarded as conduits of magic and mystery, and their souls are seen as vessels that hold the wisdom, experiences, and abilities acquired throughout their journeys.

Weaving the Roots of the Witch Soul

“What is a Witch?” is a question that I often joke has more answers than there have ever been Witches, as we each might change our minds more than once, and more definitions arise as more Witches come into knowledge of themselves. It’s beautiful, but can make things confusing for both non-Witches and Witches alike. Yet the questioning of identity, motive, relationship, actions, and consequences are part and parcel of the process of Witch. Yes, I sometimes define Witch as a verb, as one of my own many definitions for Witch is a process that never ends. Witch is the essence of transformation.

When conflict arises around the definition of Witch—be it among academics, seekers, or Witches themselves—it stems from what root that particular person is drawing their own definition from and whether or not they can acknowledge the other roots under the umbrella of Witch.

People get proprietary and think other Witches are describing different things, as there are different types of occultists, magicians, and priests. But they are not Witches. What is Witch can be hard to put a finger on, however, which is part of the elusive nature of the Witch. If you think you have completely defined it, you have lost it.

One of my key concepts of the Witch is the Witch Soul, the unified enlightened consciousness of our sanctified ancestors. Existing outside of space and time, it includes, eventually, all of us. All Witches partake of this oversoul consciousness, the uniting force in an otherwise disparate tradition. While we might not all agree what a Witch is, we recognize our own.

In my understanding of the soul, I view the human soul as multifaceted, an idea found in many traditions, but particularly popular in Egyptian traditions of nine souls. The most basic form is three souls: the higher, middle, and lower. Three souls, like three worlds, are often described like a tree with roots, trunk, and branches. I find it helpful to look to the roots of our Witch Soul to see where we are and where we might be growing, individually and collectively.

The most common roots are those looking to the ancient Pagan past for their Witchcraft. These primal roots speak to our lower soul. Many look to the ancient priestesses and priests of the Temple traditions of the gods, those of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, and beyond, plus their German and Celtic equivalents. While these people were not known as Witches themselves, we see the holy archetype of magickal priesthood and see ourselves. We look to the mystery cults and their teachers. The cults of Demeter and Persephone, of Isis and Osiris, and of Artemis speak to us of Witchcraft. They were later vilified by the Christian traditions. Here we have the roots of the Witch in occultism and the Western Mystery Tradition.

Others are dismayed by this idea. To them, the Witches were those of the illicit religions, of the crossroads and farm, not of the Temples. Pagan Witches were often still mistrusted, with a focus on necromancy, plants, and poisons, and if priestesses, not in the Temples. Circe and Medea are the archetypes, and while possibly vilified by the patriarchy of their time, they are wild and free. These are the true Witches of antiquity still haunting around the edges of civilized society.

Others still see those who came before this divide, our Stone Age ancestors, in our common shamanic roots of hunter/gatherer civilization. While a debated word today, what has become known as shamanism depicts a similar cosmology and system of techniques for interfacing with spirits and nature found in many places across the world. Only with the coming of agriculture did these traditions and roles divide into urban temples and wild places. Before that, the village and the wilds were the places of magick. This was the true source of Witches.

Entwined in the soul complex is the shadow, that which is repressed in us. One might argue the most vocal new contingent of Witchcrafts aligned with the shadow are those focused on post-Christian Medieval Witches and Cunning folk. Most did not identify as Witches and probably were not. Some were self-identified as “white witches,” meaning doing good not evil in their time period. And buried in trial transcripts and confession is some intriguing Witchcraft more useful for us today. We also have the folkloric Halloween-style Witch rather than the beautiful priestess. A resurgence of Traditional Craft has come emphasizing these symbols and figures as true Witchcraft, often in response to Wicca’s popularity and growing neo-tribal practices. And this root is just as valid as all the others, but not necessarily more valid.

Those who claim today’s Witches must exclusively be of one of these roots would also have to embrace a range of things rather unpleasant and not conducive to modern life and relationships. Medieval-rooted Witches would have to live on the edge of society and be generally shunned and held with suspicion. While many of us can feel that way, few of us truly live that way. Illicit Pagan Witches would be fairly solitary in life as well and go around literally poisoning people as well as being considered fairly unkempt and dirty by today’s standards. Pagan priests would dedicate themselves full time to a temple often with no career prospects outside. While coven leaders may feel that way at times, that’s not quite true either. The modern Witch is, well, modern and does not conform to any one of these things because we draw from all, but have made our own way in our own age.

In our middle soul, the expression of the Craft in our life occurs in three major forms. For some it is the older traditions of occult orders, those seeking the secrets of the mystery traditions and the school of the soul. These are the covens, lodges, and formal groups. Others see the Craft as social, therapeutic, and expressive, as found in looser circles and tribal festivals where dancing, singing, and art are emphasized. We have those who are deeply devoted to the gods and the old ways, seeking reconstruction and tradition through service to gods and community. They are living a religious culture of Paganism and Witchcraft.

And in our higher soul, we see our Witchcraft triple flowering again in science, art, and religion. All are mystical at this level, but it’s the seeking of the philosopher learning cosmology and wisdom. There is the artist expressing the voice and form of the divine. And there is the minister, seeing the divine not only in the gods, but in the people serving them and the word. They experience the interconnection of all things through service.

All together, three souls with three expressions and a shadow give us the ways of looking at the Witch. In each level, we see some common thread. Ancient priesthoods of the lower soul give rise to the occultists of the Western Mysteries in the middle and the philosopher mystics of the higher soul. Illicit ancients of the lower soul give rise to the looser circles of expression who in turn rise to the artist of the divine in the higher soul. Shamanic ancestors of the lower soul and its shadow of the Medieval Witch and Cunning folk give rise to those deeply devoted to the old ways and spirit traditions of the middle soul, who in turn rise to ministers living in service to the greater good. Or at least that is one set of combinations for me. For you, perhaps there is a different understanding.

To prevent yourself from getting too comfortable in any one view, any one definition of Witch and its roots in the Witch Soul, I suggest a crafting contemplation. This is particularly helpful if you feel fundamentally in conflict with others or disconnected from the greater community, as we all do at one time or another.

Start with three threads of yarn for the lower, middle, and higher souls, in whatever colors feel appropriate, with black, red, and white being the most traditional. Anoint the lower soul thread with something deep, such as myrrh, patchouli, or cypress oil. Think of the roots of the Witch soul in the ancient world all the way through to the shadow of the Medieval sabbatic Witch.

Anoint the middle soul thread with something like cedar, pine, or benzoin, and contemplate Witchcraft community and Paganism today.

Anoint the higher soul thread with something heavenly, such as frankincense, sandalwood, or amber. As you do, think of the mystical side of our craft, where our magick eventually leads us in the contemplation of the bigger questions of life and the mysteries.

Then braid together the three scented strands. When ready, tie them around either your left wrist or left ankle. Whenever you become aware of the bracelet/anklet on your skin, think about all the different kinds of Witches out there, and how all are part of the greater Witch Soul. Despite any disagreements or conflict, we have a deep connection.

Continue this until the threads naturally break down and fall away. You’ll find over this extended period a greater appreciation and understanding of your fellows in the Craft, however you, or they, define it.

On Being A Witch

I’ve been thinking about this for a long time, and have undertaken my own personal research about what this means for me, particularly over the past couple of years.

What does the word ‘witch’ mean to you?

Does it conjure up darkness, maleficence, evil curses? Natural healing or plant medicine? People riding on broomsticks or stirring cauldrons? The original feminists? People being burned at the stake? A silly costume or a wonderful musical? (Wicked is my favourite, which is no surprise!)

Does it have any personal meaning for you?

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A WITCH?

I think the term witch and those who identify with it are often misunderstood. Perhaps this is the defining description of witches, to be misunderstood. The images out in the public domain are fairly comical: a mixture of caricatures from demonologies, tortured confessions and Hollywood movies. Although the stories of all of the real people behind the witch-hunts is no laughing matter, of course.

The other essential element is power. To me, witches hold power. Power as knowledge, as healing, as knowing how to transform energy, as the art of alchemy, as female energy and feminine power (whether male, female or other). Even the word is powerful when spoken: witch.

Witch: one who carries power.

From this description, it could be said that we all hold this archetype, and indeed it is one of the archetypes identified by Jung. Perhaps you name yours differently, depending on the type of power you wield?

I think the third element is connection to the supernatural. This is probably the part that has created so much fear in the past. Connection to the supernatural can be scary even for those who do it - I have felt this myself. It takes courage to open up to supernatural energy beyond the physical, visible, or easily explainable, world.

Being in touch with the supernatural, is to be in touch with death. To be open to something beyond death. To be open to Great Mystery. Again, it is a power we all have, though some of us choose not to connect with or use it.

THE DARKNESS AND LIGHT OF A WITCH

Some people have seen me as strange, different and unusual. Some people have even judged me, seen me as evil, playing with the devil. Someone to be avoided, rejected or scorned. “Weird” has been a code name for “witch”. A refusal to be anyone other than myself.

Others have seen my light, seen my abilities without flinching, judging or name-calling. They have seen my ability to make magic through energy work, listening and using my psychic senses. Others value my belief that anything is possible. Even celebrate my capacity to bring healing into the world, because it brings more beauty into the world too.

Darkness and light, the essence of being a witch. Consorting with the devil, or dancing with the angels. These are both choices. I work in the light - what is sometimes known as a ‘white witch’ - while being mindful of integrating the shadow aspects of human nature. To ignore them is to inflict harm on self and others, to remain in fear or shame rather than live with freedom and acceptance.

I think the witch has been cast into the shadows for many people. For me, she has been following me, sometimes walking alongside me, talking with me, sometimes walking ahead and sharing her wisdom. At other times I have felt scared of owning that power. She is oppressed female power, she is knowledge of the natural world, and also of the supernatural worlds.

The essence of being human is that we all contain dark and light. We each make choices about how we want to live, what we choose to put our energy and faith in. As I write about the witch I wonder what the big deal is… this is simply being human - we all have darkness and light within us, we all choose how to behave, where to put our energy, and how we want to envision the world. We must all integrate our own darkness, as well as our light, in order to be whole.

THE ARCHETYPE OF THE WITCH

The witch is an archetype, an idea, as well as a lived experience for many. For me, my journey to understand the term witch in relation to myself has meant so many things. Sometimes it means nothing - I’m not one for labels, and who I am isn’t defined by any label. At other times, it has been a term which has lead me on a journey to uncover more of myself through the archetype, or through other people who have been called, or call themselves, a witch.

The archetype of the witch as an outsider is true - of living outside of the mainstream somehow, on the edge. I’ve certainly felt far-from-normal often in my life, and a desire to be closer to nature or spirit, farther from the centre of the humdrum of human life.

But other features of those who identify as witches - a desire to create balance and harmony in life, to live in balance with nature, to promote justice, equality and freedom - suggest a much more central and pivotal role that ‘witch’ has to offer us all. I feel these desires strongly: that I wish for my thoughts, words and actions to contribute to an informed, balanced and equitable world.

I think that the archetype is very closely connected to, if not completely fused with, feminine power. And what is more dangerous (to the status quo) than celebrating, promoting and advocating feminine power in leaders and thinkers. For people who will think with compassion, lead with foresight, attune with nature, dedicate themselves to equality. No wonder, historically and in the present day worldwide, that feminine power had to be cast out, brutalised and burned - it is a threat to the patriarchal systems we live in.

Coming to own myself as a witch, to feel comfortable using that specific word to describe myself (as it very accurately does), has been a difficult process because of the fate of those named ‘witches’. It risks rejection, hatred, judgement and death - though I think underneath all of these is fear. Fear of power, fear of the unknown, fear that has passed down through many centuries without being consciously considered.

RECLAIMING WITCH POWER

I think it’s time to reclaim the word witch. To use it if it speaks to you; to process your feelings if you have a reaction to it. To reclaim the word in a long history of persecution and intolerance; this is an important step in any movement. To become conscious of the true meaning of witch.

It’s time to let go of the rejected elements of this female archetype, which when cast out manifest themselves instead in people pleasing, being “nice”, being untrue to one’s own self and inner feelings.

It’s time to speak with truth, love, justice and power. For me, this archetype lives within me, in the back of my throat, on my tongue, ready to speak. This is part of my magic and power.

As a strong, loving woman, and as a healer, one with psychic abilities to see or know, to connect with the world of spirit, I certainly consider myself a witch. I see signs and have a strong connection with my intuition, I know how to work with energy and transform it positively. I listen to the seasons, to the cycles of nature, and I listen to the cycles of my own body and soul. I listen to my womb, to my dreams, for knowledge and understanding. I’m still learning of these matters.

But these don’t have to be your criteria. Do your homework, read, talk, listen. Figure out what the word means to you, and whether it is useful, or not, in your identity.

It’s been a long and interesting journey for me with these thoughts, these differences. And what it all boils down to (excuse the cauldron pun!), is that being a witch is so utterly human and alive: being passionate about nature, people, the mystery of life and love. And of being of service in the world, in my own unique way.

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