Colours have always held significant meaning in various cultural and spiritual practices, including witchcraft. In witchcraft, colours play a crucial role in rituals, spells, and other magical workings as they are believed to possess specific energies and vibrations. Each colour has its own symbolism and corresponds to different aspects of witchcraft. One of the most commonly used colours in witchcraft is black. Black is associated with protection, banishing negative energies, and promoting spiritual transformation. It is often used in rituals to remove obstacles and challenges, as well as to absorb negative energies.
While I do think you reap what you sow, I simply cannot get behind the Threefold Law. That is not to say that everyone who follows the Rule of Three is bad, but it is just not something I personally believe in.
The Rule of Three, also called the Law of Threefold Return, is a caveat given to newly initiated witches in some magical traditions, primarily NeoWiccan ones. The Rule of Three, also called the Law of Threefold Return, is a caveat given to newly initiated witches in some magical traditions, primarily NeoWiccan ones.
It is often used in rituals to remove obstacles and challenges, as well as to absorb negative energies. Black candles and black gemstones like obsidian or onyx are often utilized in spellwork for protection and divination purposes. White, on the other hand, represents purity, peace, and spirituality.
Mystic Magic: The Rule of Three
For those that were not aware, I consider myself an eclectic witch. I draw from a number of different paths in order to practice my craft. One thing I do not subscribe to, though, is the Rule of Three.
The Law of the Threefold Return is generally attributed to Wicca. Basically, the Rule of Three decrees that whatever you put into the universe, magically or otherwise, will return to you threefold.
I believe that if you start slinging hexes and curses before you are ready, they might come back to bite you. If you throw something at someone who is well protected, that can also turn on you. I do not believe, though, that if I hex someone, something bad will happen to me threefold.
According to Learn Religions, one of the first instances of the Rule of Three appeared in a book of Gerald Gardner’s, the father of Wicca, where he stated that doing good would return the good to you three times over.
For the most part, it seems to be a rule to keep new Wiccans and witches on the straight and narrow. While not personally true for me, sometimes when people first get into Wicca and witchcraft, and especially in the age of WitchTok, they do not do their research first.
Beginners will jump right into things and think they are indestructible, all-magical forces of nature. I can see how the Rule of Three would help there, as a cautionary tale of throwing magic and intentions into the universe before you have done your research or thought out the consequences. However, there is a flip side to this coin.
I have done research into the so-called Left and Right Hand Paths, or two different approaches you can take on your magical journey. Firstly, the use of Left and Right Hand are biased terms, much like the use of white and black magic, but we can go into that in a later article.
Secondly, the main difference between the Left and Right Hand Paths that I could find was that the Right Hand was focused more on nature and community, less on the self. Left Hand focuses more on the self, working towards your own goals, and the rejection of social norms and authority, and is thus generally construed as “bad” or “black magic.”
I have the same problem with the Rule of Three that I do with the distinction between the Paths. To me, it seems more shaming than anything. For the Paths, it shames those who perform magic for themselves, rather than the community or nature as a whole. It shames the people who decide to use hexes in their craft.
The Rule of Three does the same thing. From what I have seen, it is mostly used to shame people who have incorporated hexes and the like into their craft. It does not sit right with me, because the basis of the rule is not correct either. Just because you do something good does not mean you will have good returned to you, and vice versa; the Rule of Three is not a universal law.
While I do think you reap what you sow, I simply cannot get behind the Threefold Law. That is not to say that everyone who follows the Rule of Three is bad, but it is just not something I personally believe in.
It is used in spells and rituals for purification, healing, and spiritual growth. White candles may be lit to bring peace, cleanse a space, or enhance meditation. The use of white feathers, crystals such as clear quartz, or white flowers like lilies can also be employed in magical workings related to cleansing and purifying. Red is synonymous with passion, power, and courage. It is often associated with love and sexuality, making it a common choice in love spells. Red candles or red gemstones like garnet or ruby are used to ignite passion, increase vitality, or draw love and desire. In addition, red is also employed in protective spells and to stimulate energy and motivation. Green is closely linked to nature, fertility, and abundance. It is used in spells and rituals for prosperity, growth, and healing. Green candles or gemstones like emerald or aventurine are utilized to attract wealth and luck, promote growth and success in endeavors, or to restore health and vitality. Blue represents calmness, communication, and intuition. It is often used in spells related to communication, healing, and psychic abilities. Blue candles or gemstones like aquamarine or lapis lazuli can aid in enhancing communication skills, intuition, or meditation practices. Other colours like yellow, purple, and orange also hold significant meaning in witchcraft. Yellow is associated with intellect, inspiration, and confidence, making it useful in spells for enhancing mental abilities or boosting confidence. Purple signifies spirituality, wisdom, and psychic abilities and can be incorporated in rituals related to divination or connecting with higher realms. Orange represents creativity, passion, and inspiration, and is used in spells for creative endeavors, motivation, or enhancing passion. It's worth noting that the interpretation and symbolism of colours in witchcraft can vary depending on individual practitioners and traditions. While colours can hold general meanings, personal intuition and intent should always be considered when incorporating them into magical workings..
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