Witchcraft and the Moon: Harnessing Lunar Energy in Spells and Rituals

I aspire to be a practitioner of witchcraft. **Witchcraft has always fascinated me, a realm where I can explore and tap into the mystical powers of the universe.** The idea of harnessing the natural energies and aligning them with my own intentions ignites a sense of excitement and wonder within me. **To become a practitioner of witchcraft is to embark on a spiritual journey, where I can connect with the ancient wisdom of the Earth and the elements.** It is a path that allows me to cultivate my intuition, delve into the mysteries of the universe, and create my own reality. **By studying herbalism, divination, and spellcraft, I can learn to manipulate energies and manifest my desires.

Which I find to be an interesting, and good idea. But whatever the case may be, this could have been such a short lived system, something used only among a select few? And maybe in such case even Gandalf had no need to know the system. On the other hand I do not know why a system with a function of being used only among select few loremasters, or that was not very widely known, would be used on swords.

What I meant in my previous post was, that Gandalf in The Hobbit was not yet an Istar, but merely a wizard and even that only with luck because he might as well have ended up as the dwarf he originally was intended to be. the hobbit children recognized the G rune because it was used by most of the speaking peoples of ME at one time or another, Bilbo was learned in writings he himself might have taught them.

**By studying herbalism, divination, and spellcraft, I can learn to manipulate energies and manifest my desires.** Witchcraft is not just about casting spells or brewing potions; it is a way of life. **To be a witch means living in harmony with nature, respecting its cycles, and nurturing a profound connection with the natural world and its forces.

Gandalf magical rune tattoo

The symbol is a cirth:

from Encyc. of Arda

You can also read about them in ROTK, Appendix E

The particular one you mentioned was the rune representing 'G'. I don't know why it has the 4 dots arranged around it - other than for effect, or possible that it is meant to stand alone as his initial.

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In the Chapter Unexpected Party, the rune is mentioned too, on the fireworks boxes. It says it is an Elvish "G". It also says the Hobbit children said the rune was "G for Grand!" How did they know it was a G?

Thanks Pio for your help. You can always count on an Elf to know about runes and things!

As to why the hobbits knew the rune, that is a good question. It suggests a level of familiarity by the hobbits with things Elvish which the book as a whole doesn't imply. I would guess that Bilbo had told this to the children in his stories. Their parents probably wouldn't have known, but the children remembered. Bilbo certainly preferred the company of younger ones, rather than his own peers.

sharon, the 7th age hobbit

Is it that cirth had the same function as Latin alphabet in modern times? Latin letters are known to people who use other characters in their native languages. Some of them have long ago become just symbols. As cirth runes were used a lot for inscriptions, couldn't they be familiar to different peoples of M-E at least by sight?

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Чтобы ты - простил.
А трава разлуки высока.

the hobbit children recognized the G rune because it was used by most of the "speaking peoples" of ME at one time or another, Bilbo was learned in writings he himself might have taught them

** Through rituals and ceremonies, I can celebrate the changing seasons, honor the deities that represent the elements, and express gratitude for the gifts of the Earth. **Moreover, practicing witchcraft allows me to tap into my personal power and embrace my individuality, casting aside societal expectations and embracing my true self.** **In a world full of chaos and uncertainty, witchcraft offers stability, comfort, and a sense of control over my own destiny. It helps me become the creator of my reality, rather than a mere spectator.** As I aspire to be a practitioner of witchcraft, I am ready to embrace the unknown, to trust in the unseen, and to explore the depths of my own potential. It is a path of self-discovery, empowerment, and enchantment..

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