Can CURSING be a good thing?
A Pagan Blog Post poke into your thoughts.
By Renee
I’m not talking about foul language, just in case that wasn’t clear. I’m talking about knock your socks off scary-arse magickal curses and hexes. Okay, so I know that many people are going to get all up in arms at the mere thought of this question. But do curses have a bad rap?
I get that many branches of spirituality subscribe to some sort of do unto others type of thinking. Whether it’s “Let it harm none” or “The law of threefold” or even something as simple as “Karma’s a Bleepity-bleep” the general idea is the same. Don’t send out what you don’t want coming back.
But what if you already have crap pouring in? Whether it’s on the mundane plane or a magical one doesn’t seem to matter.
Take for instance, a nasty-neighbor who keeps picking on someone in the neighborhood. If all of the bullying the nasty-neighbor is dishing out is unwarranted, what are nice-neighbors to do? Do they sit back and take it. Do they try to get authorities involved? Or do they take the steps to correct the situation in some other fashion…like I don’t know…oh let’s say A CURSE!!!
What does that even mean? A Curse? For me, the word curse brought to life images of a little old Gypsy woman pointing a gnarled and crooked finger into the face of someone who’d done her wrong. She’d utter a quiet, yet unsettling incantation and you just know the person on the receiving end of that is done for…lol Okay, perhaps I watch too many old movies =P
But is that really what curses and hexes are all about? Or are they just a stronger form magick, to be used when you feel you have no other choice?
In “Utterly Wicked” by Dorothy Morrison she tells it like it is. Curses are strong and not easily broken. If you’re going to dish it out, you should be prepared to take it. And that sometimes, you just have to get pissed enough to defend yourself with extraordinary measures. Now, I’ve recently read this book, and aside from the valuable list of curses and hexes it provides, this woman is hilarious! Even if you never intend to EVER work a curse, it’s a great read.
So are curses/hexes a good idea? Well, I guess we’ll each have to decide that for ourselves. Me? I plan to do more research. The little Book of Hexes for Woman – by Sophia, Becker & Mayer Ltd. sounds interesting.
So in the end I pose these questions to you all:
- Do you think a curse/hex could ever be warranted? Why or why not?
- Would you personally work a curse/hex? Why or why not?
- Have you to the best of your knowledge been on the receiving end of a curse? If yes, how did you correct it?
Quick note* This blog has been written all in good fun, with no offences intended.
Thanks for reading!
Never been on the recieving end of a curse, but I have been on the sending end. It was absolutely warranted, and there was no mundane recourse for me to take. The cursed man now resides in jail, having been caught doing the evil he commits to women.
Wonderful!!!! The world can use alot more Witche’s like us that will take a stand
I would prefer to use protective and reflective spells… that way it’s not me creating anything negative. I do ascribe to the idea of Karmic repercussions.
I’m fairly new to witchcraft, but I believe that all anti-social behaviour comes from pain and a deep-seated self-dislike or even self-hatred. I would imagine that this self-hatred is not possible for the perpetrator to acknowledge on a conscious level, but I know it’s there all the same. I don’t feel that meeting an expression of that level of pain with more pain can help in the slightest, and is likely only to make the situation worse.
Surely it would be far more effective (and karmic) to meet such pain with love and empathy for what is beneath such behaviour?
Wouldn’t it be better to cast spells bringing peace and self-worth to the anti-social/unkind person?
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Yes I believe in do unto others. Rather this is for yourself or simply defending the weaker person. I was always taught as a Witch to stand up to injustice. Isn’t that what they teach us as a whole in this country after all? So if it is justified I simply say yes. Yes be prepared for the outcome, but you can defend yourself yourself as a Witch, in everyday life, why wouldn’t you be able to defend yourself against those nasty people that ,so to speak, have it coming?
I cursed someone once. A few weeks later he was arrested for raping a teenage girl. I like to think my curse played some part in his arrest. I don’t regret it in the least. Sometimes people have it coming.
Hello Everyone!
This is indeed a prickly topic! It’s great to see this open dialogue between you all. This is one of those subjects that bring out strong emotions no matter what side your preferences lie.
Personally, I have never intentionally worked magick to harm another person. I’m similar to Aste in that I prefer to use protective/reflective magic when dealing with an unpleasant situation. I also believe in Karma.
I thought that ClareKirkp made a valid point…if people are already in pain; it may not be appropriate or called for to cause more. For me, I think sending out loving, healing magick is a good idea. I had trouble with a woman and her son who were attempting to hurt me. I knew that this behaviour came from some sort of problem that they were suffering from. I chose to send out a reflective spell with a bit of healing mixed in. Since then, I have had no further problems. I find sometimes it helps if you can put yourself in the other person’s shoes to try and see why it is they are doing what they are doing.
Tiffany, I couldn’t agree more. If you feel that you have no choice and you choose to use this type of magick (curses/hexes) then you should absolutely be prepared for whatever comes back around your way.
GreenMan, Maria de Luna…it is so terrible to hear of situations where one person inflicts violence on another. At least the people perpetrating these terrible acts are now somewhere where they can no longer hurt others. I hope the people in your towns are now able to find some healing.
Thanks to all of you who commented here. I will continue to read different kinds of books and let you all know what I think of them. As I stated in the blog, this book if for no other reason than a good chuckle is kind of interesting. But chances are, you won’t find me peeing on my neighbor’s lawn anytime soon…=)
BB
Renee
I’m seriously considering a curse of sorts, because one of the girls at college has been quite the cheat, playing several boys, one of which was a friend of mine, and she really hurt him. I was lucky she didn’t hit on my man, to be fair! So, although I have only ever cast positive magic, I warrant this situation suitable for a curse! I believe that if the scenario ever calls for it, and the person on the receiving end deserves it, then I will cast it. Great post, it’s reassuring that I’m not the only one who is open to the idea
Hello, Witchy Girl!
I hope you’re able to resolve this situation. Thanks so much for posting =)
I was taught a few years ago that if u put a curse on someone especially if they are deserving that u can no longer have anything to do with them. You can very much absorn theyre energy back. I also read a story of a novice witch that said she put a curse on someone then later on felt sorrow for them then she absorbed the bad energy from the curse that she directed at the individual. So I would say make sure it’s what you want to do. Do I think its necessary in some cases? ABSOLUTELY!
I forgot to mention that I have that book and its fantastic. One would also have to remember that magick starts in the mind and some props are not neccessary. I have changed things using manifestation magick and concentration.
Crimson Goddess, I have never heard that before (if u put a curse on someone especially if they are deserving that u can no longer have anything to do with them) That’s a very interesting take on it! The book was good, wasn’t it? I really enjoyed her writing style. Thanks for posting =)
I feel that a curse is warranted in some cases.If someone is hurting my family or trying to, I would curse them.First tho,I would warn them to stop and if they didnt,I would curse them.The curse can bind you to a person in inexplicable ways,so be sure it is justly deserved,