Casting a Spell on Someone

[Susurrus]

This brings up a good discussion that coincide with other similar topics that may be of interest…

The ethics of consent before casting

l would love to hear your thoughts about the concept of obtalnlng consent before castlng a kindly meant spell on behalf of someone else (basically, healing, justice or protection spells). Some of the spells I cast before l really ‘got’ the concept of consent were protectlon spells for my loved ones, lncluding my child, especially during the height of the pandemic. I also cast a healing spell for “everyone” then. But I am readng that it’s not the best way to do things. When I think about it, I …

Ethical Witchcraft What Are Your Thoughts?

NOTE This is a discussion only. I know there are those here who follow the Wiccan Rede, there are those who believe in the threefold law, and there are those that do not place any ethical laws on their magic besides their own. Please do not police the practices of others in this post, i.e. tell someone they cannot do something because it’s against the Wiccan Rede or threefold law. If you would like guidance on having a good discussion, I recommend reading this → Guide to Discussion Sk…

I think ultimately I won’t cast spells for someone unless they have asked me to do so, I will help them with what they need to do it themselves too. I have done freezer spells, but nothing expressly baneful or hurtful & I wouldn’t do something that would be somehow influencing emotional decisions like love, I would want that to be their own, honest feeling.