Witch connecting hands: A witch connecting hands is a powerful symbol of unity and collaboration. In the world of witchcraft and paganism, witches often come together to perform rituals and work magic. Through physical touch and connection, they are able to tap into the collective energy and manifest their intentions more effectively. When witches connect hands, they create a sacred circle, also known as a coven. This circle represents the energetic boundary within which their magic can be amplified and protected. By joining hands, they form a physical link that serves as a visual representation of their shared purpose and intention.

Hocus Pocus 3 writer teases sequel, potential expansion of Hannah Waddingham's mother witch

Writer Jen D'Angelo gives EW a status update on the Disney sequel.

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The minds behind Hocus Pocus 3 are brewing up a fresh potion of sisterly magic, screenwriter Jen D'Angelo exclusively tells EW.

Though the months-long WGA strike slowed Disney's development of a third Hocus Pocus film amid the streaming success of Hocus Pocus 2, D'Angelo says she's currently working on continuing the story of the Sanderson Sisters witches with "full idealism" over the potential return of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy in the third film.

"We're still in the story phase, we're still working on it. We've been working on some ideas, and it's been fun to dive back into that world and we have so many directions in which to go and so many new characters to explore," D'Angelo says, going on to tease her interest in expanding on a key character from the 2022 sequel. "We've only scratched the surface of Hannah Waddingham's mother witch."

Hannah Waddingham in 'Hocus Pocus 2'; Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker in 'Hocus Pocus 2'. Disney+ (2)

D'Angelo confirms that no storylines are concrete just yet and that she and Disney continue to explore where they might take the Sanderson Sisters next.

When asked if Waddingham's sorceress — who's seen bestowing child versions of Winnie, Mary, and Sarah with their beloved Book in a brief prologue set in 1600s Salem — is the same "mother" the ladies reference throughout the script of director Kenny Ortega's 1993 original, D'Angelo confirms.

"I believe that she's that mother, that she is the scorpion pie mother, and that they had a much more significant relationship with her than we've yet to see," D'Angelo says. "But, maybe we will see."

She adds that "anything's on the table" for Hocus Pocus 3, but the one thing that runs consistently is that "we for sure want to see them again as adults" in the upcoming project, though she was enamored by the young actors who portrayed them as children at the beginning of the second movie.

"I'm hoping that we are able to explore every aspect of these stories and take these characters on a bunch of fun adventures. 3 is still very much in the early stages, we don't really know what it is, but we're exploring all options and I think everybody is so delighted by the reaction that Hocus Pocus 2 got, and we're excited to continue those stories," D'Angelo finishes.

EW has reached out to Disney and a representative for Waddingham for comment.

D'Angelo also says she's aware of and wants to engage with what fans want to see from such a nostalgia-driven franchise — up to a specific limit.

"I want to do right by the fans and I definitely want to keep in mind what they want to see, but, at the same time, I feel like movies can go slightly awry when they're only catering to the fans and trying to check off a list, like, 'We got this and this, so the fans should be happy,'" D'Angelo admits. "In reality, you want to make sure that the movie is solid on its own, and the fan service moments are baked into the story and that they're satisfying and not just tacked on."

Hocus Pocus 2 earned positive critical reviews and broke records upon its September 2022 debut on Disney+, with the studio eventually confirming over the summer that a third film was in the works. It's also been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding TV Movie. Though Midler, Parker, Najimy, and Billy Butcherson actor Doug Jones returned for the second installment, ex-child actors Omri Katz (Max), Vinessa Shaw (Allison), and Thora Birch (Dani) did not, prompting criticism from many of the series' hardcore fans.

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Hocus Pocus 3 writer weighs in on who Mother Witch is

Every Hallow’s Eve, the Sanderson Sisters rise from the dark to take the souls of young children. Hocus Pocus is a staple, with the sequel giving fans more backstory on the sisters and Mother Witch (Hannah Waddingham) – the woman who gave them their powers.

The original 1993 movie by Kenny Ortega has become a spooky season cult classic. A teen virgin who recently moved to Salem, Massachusetts finds himself lighting the Black Flame candle. He awakens the Sanderson Sisters from beyond the grave. The movie itself never really explored Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker), Winifred (Bette Midler), and Mary’s (Kathy Najimy) origins.

Fans knew was the three sisters lured children to their home to suck their souls and become everlastingly youthful again. They were then killed by hanging by the local townspeople vowing to return. In Hocus Pocus 2, fans got a small tidbit of their original in the 1600s and the witch who bestowed upon them the Book.

Only known as Mother Witch, Hocus Pocus 3 writer Jen D’Angelo gives her two cents on how Mother Witch could tie into the original movie storyline.

By joining hands, they form a physical link that serves as a visual representation of their shared purpose and intention. The act of connecting hands also signifies the formation of a bond and trust between witches. It symbolizes their willingness to support and uplift one another in their spiritual journeys.

Is Mother Witch the same mother from Hocus Pocus?

According to Jen D’Angelo the mother the Sanderson Sisters often refer to in the original Hocus Pocus could very well be the Mother Witch fans see in the sequel.

Throughout the first movie, the sisters often think back to their mother and their love for her scorpion pie. But fans never really know if their mother was also a witch or not. In Hocus Pocus 2, the young Sanderson sisters are the town outcasts.

Fans do know the three sisters are technically orphans when Winifred is angered by an arranged marriage set up by the Reverand. He saw it as his due diligence since their father’s death.

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When angering the Reverand over the marriage rejection, he vows to take Winifred’s sisters. They flee to the forbidden woods. While there, they meet a witch who smells Winifred’s innate powers. Known as Mother Witch, she bestows upon them the Book.

The character isn’t seen for the rest of the movie. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, D’Angelo believes Mother Witch could be the mother referred to in Hocus Pocus.

“I believe that she’s that mother, that she is the scorpion pie mother, and that they had a much more significant relationship with her than we’ve yet to see,” said the writer. “But, maybe we will see.”

With the unique personalities that the Sanderson sisters have, it’s also possible that their mother was out of the ordinary. After all, they find an herbal gelatin with a drop of blood appetizing.

Hocus Pocus 3 is still in the writing stage with D’Angelo expressing her desire to further explore the three characters as adults and having only scratched the surface of Mother Witch’s character.

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The power of Hannah Waddingham's character Mother Witch in "Hocus Pocus 2"

When witches connect hands, they are essentially stating, "We are in this together." In addition to the symbolic meaning, physically connecting hands also has a practical purpose during rituals. By forming a circle, witches create a space where energy can circulate, enabling a more potent and focused magical working. This connection allows them to synchronize their intentions and merge their individual energies into a collective force. Furthermore, the act of witch connecting hands serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of all beings and the power of community. It recognizes that we are stronger when we join forces and work towards a common goal. Through unity, witches can harness their combined energy and create positive change in the world. Overall, a witch connecting hands is not only a visual representation of unity and collaboration but also a practical tool for harnessing energy and manifesting intentions. It signifies the formation of a sacred circle and the coming together of like-minded individuals to support and empower one another. This spiritual practice demonstrates the shared belief that through connection and cooperation, witches can unlock their full potential and create magic that ripples throughout the cosmos..

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