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Is it true that when someone is a natural witch it is inherited through bloodline/hereditary?

6/18/2013

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QUESTION - I just came across your blog through fb and read what you wrote about living with a witch,and overcoming fears.i am quite new to the craft (4 months)and since I started researching and studying it has been amazing! I finally found myself and everything I learn seems to have already been former knowledge.
It is the weirdest and coolest feeling to have such wisdom. My problem is I was raised in strict Christian home and I live in Oklahoma bible belt. I want to know where this wisdom came from. Isn’t it true that when someone is a natural witch tit is inherited through bloodline/hereditary? NO ONE in my family will even come close to admitting anyone being a witch but i suspect it may be fear, I don’t know. My mother seemed to try to give me a hint it seemed to me when she vaguely mentions out of the blue that she had a great aunt that "was burned to death in a 'house fire'.” It seems like a strange thing to say when we are on the subject of if anyone in the family is psychic. Anyway I am just searching for someone to guide me and even though i want to be solitary, I wish it did not feel like solitary confinement.......will you give me your input? I would highly value it and be honored for your gift of wisdom........blessings! btw....i really like your writing style and I totally get your humour. I giggled a few times while reading. Thanks a bunch!

ANSWER -  Your question touches on the most sensitive topic known to witches! Nothing has caused more arguments in the witch community than the question of whether you can be a genuine witch without a hereditary bloodline. There are strong advocates on both sides of the fence, many Traditional witches believe firmly in bloodline, others believe a witch is made but by formal initiation by another witch. Yet others believe a witch can be born while others believe there is a hereditary element but that it is passed down through the reincarnations of the witch rather than from a specific family heritage. You won’t find a definitive answer, just a lot of very strong opinions and belief.

My own belief is probably a mix of all the above. I certainly believe that some elements of witchcraft can be hereditary. In fact, I’d be astonished if any practicing witches of today have no element of witchcraft in the bloodline, but it can be hard to trace. Many witches do not advertise what they do and this unfortunately makes it difficult to trace the craft even in the immediate family tree. And the hereditary craft may go back further than you can trace. Just because your mother/grandmother did not practice witchcraft does not mean it is not present in your family. You may never find out, but the fact that you can’t prove it does not preclude you from being a hereditary witch and it certainly doesn’t prevent you from practising as a witch.

You mention in your question that some of the knowledge you are discovering feels like former knowledge. This may suggest that you have practiced as a witch in previous lives. We need to keep an open mind on the matter, it could also mean that what you are doing now just feels very right for you in this particular life.

Its also important to differentiate between being a natural witch and being a practicing witch. There are many more people with the natural inclination toward the craft than there are witches. Many people choose not to act on their innate abilities and choose not to define themselves as a witch. Again, this makes the tracing of witchcraft in your family difficult. It also means there can be little kudos attached to the claim that just because you have witchcraft in your lineage means you are more inclined to the craft yourself. There may be extremely powerful witches in many family trees who have simply chosen not to practice, if a person inherits this power and chooses to practice, they may be perceived as the first witch in the family though the truth would suggest that they do actually have a craft heritage.

As an aside, in terms of the whole it takes a witch to make a witch thing, I’ve spoken out about this before – it irritates me. I dislike the idea that it gives too much credence to the power of another on your individual path. I work with deity and quite frankly I don’t credit anyone at all with a greater power than my deities. If something can be done by a witch, it can certainly be done by a God/Goddess. So I’m all in favour of cutting out the middle man and confirming a chosen path with the craft directly at source.

I’ll repeat though, a lot of this is just what I think and others will differ strongly on the matter.

(In answer to the latter part of your question – I’ve sent a private reply.)

21 Comments
Tracy Richardson
1/22/2014 06:40:59 pm

Since the beginning of the year my dreams are becoming more intense. My mother, now deceased and sister could see and talk to spirit. My kids are naturals but I shield them as they are not trained. I feel people as emotions and thoughts are energy. I can also block physics from reading me. Not to sure how

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Yuar Fu Lo'shiit link
10/8/2018 08:49:58 pm

Your dreams are becoming more intense? You can block psychic from reading you, LOL, yeah right. How do you know you can block psychics? Maybe you should settle down, Samantha, we don't wanna grab a bucket of water for you. So explain more. Your kids are naturals HAHAHAHA, what does that mean, exactly? I mean, what have you observed or what have they done to suggest they were naturals You shield them because they aren't trained? HAHAHAHA, how do you shield them exactly? How exactly would you train them to ensure their "safety" from there intense powers? You do know you can't run from them forever, they will be curious about their gifts and with or without you they're going to explore anything they are curious about. Same with sex; as a parent I know that I wouldn't want my kids experimenting without any information and mentoring in either subject.

You just seem to be so phoney because people who are truly gifted these abilities don't talk about it that way. I mean the way you described how you "feel people as emotions". What does that mean? What exactly are you profession about your nature? See, that's not how an empath woud word that sentence and in fact it appears you are opposite based on your description.

You just seem so petty I had to say something Don't look for ways to be special, look for ways to love yourself just the way you are without having to be sensational or revered.

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Victoria kinney
3/22/2015 11:29:29 am

Hi my mom's grandma was a witch and well I don't know if I am one and well I come from a strick Christian family and I have been baptised but I've been having really bad ripflash headaches and well my mom's aunt dosent believe in God so I don't know and if I am how do I tell and get my magic please help

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Jessy
10/3/2015 09:37:57 pm

I am in the same situation as you are. From what i have come to understand is that we can choose to embrase it as a witch or continue on the path of god ,but talk to god about ur predicament. Also from what i have learned about myself is that i am quite powerful. From telepathy to me being able to leave my own body (depending if i have a clear mind). I choose to embrase my power and use it for the Lord not the devil. But u must be careful when and where u use it. But when i do i always pray to god before and after mediation. Thr only thing i do not do is cernonies and gatherings. My power is between me and Jesus Christ.

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Rose link
3/26/2018 02:17:53 pm

O need to know the names of paths used in Traditional Heredity Witch

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Jasmine
1/11/2016 11:06:19 pm

I am also living in Oklahomas bible belt and born into a Christian family. Even though I don't tell them I study witchcraft I declare myself a pagan and everyone knows it, even though my mom tells me it's the devil lol. But I know your feeling about learning this stuff alone, the Internet had alot of knowledge. Also, study about the horned god and triple goddess if you haven't already, these are the deities of wicca. Well good luck if you need to talk just Hmu :)

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Dart
11/25/2017 02:21:30 pm

Hey I really would like to speak to you. I am in Oklahoma as well. Please notify me or contact me asap. Thank you

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Kayla
2/27/2016 07:59:38 am

Something tells me that I too am a witch. When I was a little girl I was visited by 3 tall witches during the night, on more than 1 occasion. Only I could see them, and they knew that. Growing up I, if I wanted something enough, somehow my wish was granted. Also, I have always had a strong fascination with witches.

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Sheana link
4/26/2016 01:37:20 pm

Hello, I came across this post searching for what it means to be the oldest granddaughter of a very powerful Spanish witch. She told me when I was little that the power was passed down to me and I am able to do things with no guidance as my Christian mother (her daughter-in-law) kept me from her after I turned 10 years old. I'm now in my forties and one of my daughter's is now a practicing witch. This subject is very fascinating to me and I want to learn more but my grandmother has passed away. Can anyone help or guide me so I can understand my ability's better, like knowing things before they happen, etc.

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Kaelyn
5/4/2016 04:55:25 am

Most of my family (on my mother's side) is Irish. My grandmother is a natural witch and my grandfather practices the dark craft. My mother (the product of a natural and a dark) was created in a ritual of some sort. Until I was 15, I was prevented from knowing any of this. As a child I would have dreams that ended up happening, it still happens to this day. My ancestors practiced Irish Paganism. Does this mean that I am a bloodline witch? And if so, how can I begin my practice?

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R---R
9/28/2016 02:05:52 am

Hi. I just want to ask if magic is really hereditary? I want to learn how to do magic. I am not a natural born with magic, no family background regarding magic. But I really want to know more things... Is it possible? Thanks. :)

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Lauren
1/12/2017 07:25:49 am

Sometimes magick is hereditary, but if you show any signs of being a witch than anything is possible!You can definitely learn magick if that is what your heart desires!You don't have to be a natural born to still have magickal powers!Yes it is POSSIBLE!!

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amy heckman
10/5/2016 07:07:40 pm

I do not know if I have a bloodline of a witch in my family I have a lot of gifts I do not know where they came from can someone help me figure it out please

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Thorne
10/29/2016 03:56:20 pm

Anyone can become a witch/pagan. Everyone has their own inherent magick and gifts they can tap. The goal of course is to increase these gifts and become more skilled through practice. Bloodline witches can be considered stronger on a base level because let's face it some people are good at certain things then others and genetic talent does play a part, but I believe anyone can connect with and channel much more power than even blood line withes start with. For example, I channel my ancestors spirits, living relatives, guardian spirit, use reiki energy manipulation techniques, and use spell specific herbs, candles, incenses to make the spell as potent as possible. Combine that with good wording, expressive emotion when chanting, confidence, and solid and meaningful symbolism you wind up with more innate power that anyone else has right off the bat, or even with good training.
See diagram
Natural :------>
Bloodline. :---------->
Channelling:-------------------------------->

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Perdita
11/10/2016 04:37:36 am

I was raised in what might be considered a hereditary or legacy family and I don't believe witchcraft is something that is passed on through blood. My family doesn't believe that either (though I know every family holds their own beliefs) We were generally taught that 'witchcraft' is basically knowledge; it is a skill and a craft that must be developed and we were certainly told that unless we put effort into learning, we would get nothing back. Of course, there is a lot of misinformation and made up stuff flying around the internet but in terms of blood---we all have blood, lol, from human to animal. I can understand why some families might promote the idea that witchcraft is special to them and their lines but I think this is a response to protect themselves from outsiders and protect their knowledge. I do think that certain things come easier to those raised around certain practices; divination, invocation etc but that's only because they've been encouraged since childhood to expand their minds beyond what is deemed scientifically possible. A lot of successful casts involve a good amount of self belief and self determination. That's just the perspective from that side. I will say that anybody who looks for knowledge thinks very carefully about what they find, especially before putting it into practice. You have to respect it as a craft. Develop it carefully and wisely and be safe. Pick your sources and your teachers wisely also xx

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Natlie
12/27/2016 08:27:06 pm

My Mother spoke several times of my great grandmother being a witch. We were told as children not to give her anything, not to accept anything from her and never to let her see us pee. I was kept away from her but I believe I have inherited the witch bloodline. I can make things happen, but it I cannot control it. It always happens when I'm feeling every negative emotion a human is capable of feeling. I don't like feeling all of that at once and would like to know if there is another way of controlling these abilities?

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Jordan avila bentencur
1/9/2017 04:49:32 am

I'm genuinelyoutube curious about the Wiccan ways and magical just not sure where to start I know for a fact that my families ancestors were witches but I have a question if recent generations haven't practiced is it possible to lose our gift

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Angel washington
4/21/2017 05:49:20 am

I am plejren lyran and a male witch who was stuck in the catholic church for ages. My dna has been affect by its use. I was taught the power of quantumn paradox by a man named jeffey mikos. Who was a golden dawn member which appears to be freemason. By asking my future subconscinous to give me information now everday i carve the standby symbol (a modern symbol we all use for the ka or activation and the ancient symbol for the ouroboros snake) i ask to guide myself by my future self. This ancient way i derived was lost in the great flood but was practiced in eden for thousands of years. I give it away to you all now.

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Charles settles link
9/20/2017 06:53:13 pm

Can anyone contact me! I just found out that my grandmother was a witch and my bloodline is deeply rooted in this. I as well as my 9 daughters have issues.

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Angelica Bastardo
12/21/2017 03:43:44 pm

I dont know if i am a witch or not, when i was little i had a lot of nightmaires about the Salem witch trials that i never evened learned yet and later as i got order i feelt alot of deep connections with diffrent movies and shows that do magic and witch craft then later on i developed powers i can go to diffrent time universes and i have visions and my mother told me when she died that i was conceved on halloween night at a cemetery on a full moon and her voice sound like she knew something that i didnt

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Jonas
5/4/2019 05:36:49 pm

it would be really helpful if you could list a spell or two , a safe one , to see if we can perform and we’ll hopefully it will determine if we have inherited that power , i two and I am very young but I feel very connected I get these physic vibes like I’m being protected by something or someone

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