This is my personal opinion; I have nothing against dark arts practicioners!
It is no suprise that most Witches practice ‘white’ magick (magick is neutral, I’m just using the term for clarity) seeing as how most resources on Witchcraft are based doing good and not harming anyone, especially with many of the resources being connected to Wicca.
But… what about those who practice Witchcraft on the darker side?
This brings up a lot of debate in the magickal community as to whether or not it is justified or ethical to practice in such areas. There is also the issue of karma or the three-fold law that is brought up.
Many Witches who use ‘black’ magick do so in order to try and set things right the way they see fit. For example, if a dark practicioner was fired unnecessarily fired from their job, they might force their boss in some way to take them back with something like a curse. A ‘white’ Witch, on the other hand, would most likely cast a spell to help find a new job, or attract money. It is two different sides of the same coin.
Many spells that we think of as ‘black’ magick are actually ‘grey’ magick, like cursing or hexing someone in order to protect yourself or another person. It walks a fine line between ethical and unethical, because you are potentially hurting someone in order to help somebody else.
This is not to say that people who practice dark arts are inherently evil, because they aren’t. They find their practice works for them, then so be it. While I don’t necessarily have anything against ‘black’ magick, I certainly don’t recommend it. If somebody decides to take that path, they must exercise extreme caution (although, you should be careful with all magick). I believe what you send out comes back to you, sooner or later, and that there are often better and more helpful alternatives to 'black’ magick. While 'black’ magick may show strength and control, I believe that strength and control is also knowing you can practice darker magick, but choose not to.
It is no suprise that most Witches practice ‘white’ magick (magick is neutral, I’m just using the term for clarity) seeing as how most resources on Witchcraft are based doing good and not harming anyone, especially with many of the resources being connected to Wicca.
But… what about those who practice Witchcraft on the darker side?
This brings up a lot of debate in the magickal community as to whether or not it is justified or ethical to practice in such areas. There is also the issue of karma or the three-fold law that is brought up.
Many Witches who use ‘black’ magick do so in order to try and set things right the way they see fit. For example, if a dark practicioner was fired unnecessarily fired from their job, they might force their boss in some way to take them back with something like a curse. A ‘white’ Witch, on the other hand, would most likely cast a spell to help find a new job, or attract money. It is two different sides of the same coin.
Many spells that we think of as ‘black’ magick are actually ‘grey’ magick, like cursing or hexing someone in order to protect yourself or another person. It walks a fine line between ethical and unethical, because you are potentially hurting someone in order to help somebody else.
This is not to say that people who practice dark arts are inherently evil, because they aren’t. They find their practice works for them, then so be it. While I don’t necessarily have anything against ‘black’ magick, I certainly don’t recommend it. If somebody decides to take that path, they must exercise extreme caution (although, you should be careful with all magick). I believe what you send out comes back to you, sooner or later, and that there are often better and more helpful alternatives to 'black’ magick. While 'black’ magick may show strength and control, I believe that strength and control is also knowing you can practice darker magick, but choose not to.
