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Witches - spell help

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lastminutetrip · 14/08/2025 11:09

Hey, looking for some advice as in all the years of spell work I have never had this happen before.

i did a spell on the full moon, all very well intentioned, to help me save money. I lit a candle in a special place to me, set my intention, and the candle blew out quite quickly. It was near a window, so I took it to mean spell completed ie wish made.

i took the candle home and lit it again later on the lionsgate portal night to strengthen my resolve. The wax kind of dripped on to my finger and burned me a lot. I’ve never had that happen before. I looked it up and some say it’s a warning (what can it be warning me about, it’s literally just to make me save money 😂) or - very differing view - the spell needed some kind of karmic or energy payment from me, and I “paid” with the burn to add strength and resolve to the spell.

any thoughts? I’ve done this a long time and never cast bad or ill intentioned spells so I don’t know what this was about! Has someone hexed me?

blessed be x

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IHateWasps · 15/08/2025 21:19

SirRaymondClench · 15/08/2025 21:13

You've just applauded Ihatewasps yet she just posted before you telling posters to move along to another board.

Wrong! didn’t tell anyone to move to another board. I posted that board because someone asked if there was a dedicated place/forum for such discussions and I found that thread and shared it as I thought it might be useful for someone who wants to discuss it with other Pagans/Witches in greater depth. I didn’t say that they couldn’t discuss it on here. I just thought that it might be a useful thread for the people who genuinely believe in magic and want to discuss it without non believers like me troubling them, in addition to continuing this thread.

carchi · 15/08/2025 21:19

RimTimTagiDim · 14/08/2025 11:33

Excellent question OP.

Maybe ask the people who actually do these superstitious because it's fair to say that some do believe in them and others do not. Also for the ones that do how successful are their rituals / spells etc.

Balloonhearts · 15/08/2025 21:20

Is there not a caveat somewhere about not casting for selfish reasons? I'd say saving money would qualify.

Interested in this thread?

Then you might like threads about these subjects:

Kreepture · 15/08/2025 21:22

Balloonhearts · 15/08/2025 21:20

Is there not a caveat somewhere about not casting for selfish reasons? I'd say saving money would qualify.

No.

Well.. some branches of Wicca might believe that, but not every Witch is a Wiccan, and those who aren't have different rules/beliefs on what is/isn't ok.

AFAIK its something one silly tv show about witches came up with.

SirRaymondClench · 15/08/2025 21:32

Just so we are clear, OP hasn't asked anything from you, and you can't answer her question. She isn't trying to sell you anything, nor convince you or anyone else of anything.
So why ARE you so triggered that you keep trying to dominate a thread on a subject you've no interest in?
Even after you've said you were off to watch Jane Austin?

PetuniaT · 15/08/2025 21:38

Why not contact your dead granny through a ouija board to see what she says?

SirRaymondClench · 15/08/2025 21:40

IHateWasps · 15/08/2025 21:19

Wrong! didn’t tell anyone to move to another board. I posted that board because someone asked if there was a dedicated place/forum for such discussions and I found that thread and shared it as I thought it might be useful for someone who wants to discuss it with other Pagans/Witches in greater depth. I didn’t say that they couldn’t discuss it on here. I just thought that it might be a useful thread for the people who genuinely believe in magic and want to discuss it without non believers like me troubling them, in addition to continuing this thread.

How very helpful of you to suggest they post there, and then kindly say they can still post here.
So they either move there or you keep trying to ruin it for them here.
Ok.
Isn't that a bit like being the Thread Police?

IHateWasps · 15/08/2025 21:41

I am in no way triggered. I am posting on a forum and sharing my thoughts just like you and everyone else on here as we are entitled to do so.

Also I couldn’t be bothered getting the stepladder out to haul the heavy box of dvds down from the cupboard so i’ve decided to listen to an audio drama of it instead on BBC Sounds instead and I’m Mumsnetting as I do so. Apologies for not asking permission to post.

SirRaymondClench · 15/08/2025 21:42

My previous post was for Ihatewasps 😂

It's been a loooong week!

IHateWasps · 15/08/2025 21:47

SirRaymondClench · 15/08/2025 21:40

How very helpful of you to suggest they post there, and then kindly say they can still post here.
So they either move there or you keep trying to ruin it for them here.
Ok.
Isn't that a bit like being the Thread Police?

No it was intended to be genuinely helpful as there’s no dedicated Paganism section on MN as there are other faiths so I thought that the person who asked for other paganism/Wiccan resources might find it helpful. I often point people on various forums to other forums/sections/subreddits if they’d like to discuss something in more depth while continuing the present discussion. If someone asks about moving to Charlotte, NC on MN for example I might post to say that there’s a dedicated subreddit over on Reddit that they may find helpful.How very terrible of me.

GAJLY · 15/08/2025 21:56

Rituelec · 15/08/2025 20:38

Can't believe how rude some responses are to someone's beliefs.

Agreed.

Notfeelinguptoit · 15/08/2025 22:02

IHateWasps · 15/08/2025 21:47

No it was intended to be genuinely helpful as there’s no dedicated Paganism section on MN as there are other faiths so I thought that the person who asked for other paganism/Wiccan resources might find it helpful. I often point people on various forums to other forums/sections/subreddits if they’d like to discuss something in more depth while continuing the present discussion. If someone asks about moving to Charlotte, NC on MN for example I might post to say that there’s a dedicated subreddit over on Reddit that they may find helpful.How very terrible of me.

Wow, what would we do without people like you pointing us to other threads we can go on.. honestly thank you 👏

Some of your comments have been mildly amusing at times especially your strange insults, but honestly in future, try and chill and not get so worked up about a subject your not ‘interested in’ , hun.

Some meditation might help, deep breathing eliminate them negative thoughts..

Booboobagins · 15/08/2025 22:07

IHateWasps · 14/08/2025 11:20

It’s chat not The Unexplained so I’ll feel free to comment on it if I wish thank you.

This nonsense is harmful, not innocent at all.

I wish they'd allow a laughing emoji cos I would have marked your silly comment with it!

IHateWasps · 15/08/2025 22:07

I’m perfectly chill thanks. You appear far more wound up than I am considering how often you’ve been scolding me throughout for daring to have a differing opinion. But I’ll continue to have it and share it, with or without your permission.

Kreepture · 15/08/2025 22:09

IHateWasps · 15/08/2025 22:07

I’m perfectly chill thanks. You appear far more wound up than I am considering how often you’ve been scolding me throughout for daring to have a differing opinion. But I’ll continue to have it and share it, with or without your permission.

You're welcome to have it.. i wouldn't tell anyone they can't be here, even if i think it's odd.

At this point you have to ask yourself what you're getting out of continuing to post other trying to get the last word in.

IHateWasps · 15/08/2025 22:11

Booboobagins · 15/08/2025 22:07

I wish they'd allow a laughing emoji cos I would have marked your silly comment with it!

Silly? I’m not the one believing in spells, curses and malevolent candles. Still at least you got some joy from my comments. Simple minds and simple pleasures so often go together.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 15/08/2025 22:14

Booboobagins · 15/08/2025 22:07

I wish they'd allow a laughing emoji cos I would have marked your silly comment with it!

That's why MNHQ decided to remove the laughing emoji.
People were using it to take the piss out of other posters.

SeriaMau · 15/08/2025 22:15

FenywHysbys · 15/08/2025 20:38

whether you believe in it or not, spells are a complex construct of belief, focus, and attention to detail. I myself would not relight a candle unless the spell requires a section of candle to be burned for, say, seven days or for each night leading up to or away from a full moon. The spurt of wax could be a warning to pay attention or indicate that something is missing or not precise.

There is a meme somewhere that says it’s all very well making fun of a witch, but if they ask you for some of your hair, would you laugh and hand it over?!…

Edited

Yes. I wouldn’t care in the slightest v

Notfeelinguptoit · 15/08/2025 22:19

I’m not wound up, I even complimented some of your comments, the prefect one I spat my tea out laughing. Your very comical.

You do you hun, lets live in peace with a difference of opinion ❤️

Flossy1985 · 15/08/2025 22:19

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 14/08/2025 11:22

What's bad energy?

Ever had a dream that makes no sense and looked up the meaning the day after??? Probably not. Bad energy is either coming from you or it’s around you, do not mock what you do not know it will come back around.

Flossy1985 · 15/08/2025 22:22

Op I’m not quite sure what happened here, but stay safe open air it with Mother Nature take a min to absorb mean no ill will and do offerings as you would. Sending light.

IHateWasps · 15/08/2025 22:28

Notfeelinguptoit · 15/08/2025 22:19

I’m not wound up, I even complimented some of your comments, the prefect one I spat my tea out laughing. Your very comical.

You do you hun, lets live in peace with a difference of opinion ❤️

Don’t worry. I’ve said my piece many times but I won’t be commenting again. I’ll leave the other half of the thread to the believers.

Have a good weekend.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 15/08/2025 22:29

Kreepture · 15/08/2025 20:12

i find it incredulous in this day and age that anyone thinks they're being clever by expressing faux 'surprise' that people still have faith/religion.

Funnily enough, i can 100% believe in science and modern thinking, while still having faith. the two things are not mutually exclusive.

Edited

You mean incredible.
Only people can be incredulous.

SemiRetiredLoveGoddeess · 15/08/2025 22:30

Hello,
Witch lady.

Do you live near the famous Pendle Hill in Lancashire? Home of Old Mother Helston? .

Not a beliver in Wicah myself but it is up to you what you belive in.

If you are really handy. Can you put a spell on UK Supermarkets to start reducing prices now.

And one on Keir Starmer and his band of Labour pillocks to resign due to their gross incompetence and inability to govern.

Lastly, sent some good energy to the Ukraine to end the war.

🤞🧹🪔,🧚

ThisSparklyViper · 15/08/2025 22:36

My favourite explanation for all of this is that we incarnate here, literally for experience. And some of us have been here a few times, and we go okay I want this challenge and this challenge because you want to have that redemption and that joy and that satisfaction that YOU changed the tide and worked out how to get out of a problem or learned what was bullshit so that you knew what was good and then out of that you really learn who you are and what you want and no way anyone is going to stop you.

I know that feels like a nuts explanation for some things, but when you consider some have had thousands of lives, I do actually get that you would rise to higher and higher learning and want some contrasting experiences so you can go FUCK that and design a better life. Even though I griped at the time, any horrible experience has served me, and I actually wouldn’t have had it any other way because I know it shaped my personality for the better. And do I know what I want more than ever!

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