Raven’s Guide to Baneful Magic
Baneful magic is magic intended to do harm. So to all the Wiccans, sorry, this one isn’t for you.
Now that I have all you spiteful mad-at-the-world types, let’s begin.
There are generally 4 levels of baneful magic. Jinxes, Hexes, Bindings, and Curses.
A jinx is a small spell to bring bad luck. It could be as little as flipping someone off with intent and they stub their toe. This kind is mostly annoying and pretty harmless to everything except toes and the odd finger pinched in a door.
Hexes are the next step up and it’s not a small step. The best way to describe them would be short term and weak curses. This would take a small spell. The consequences could be anything from being forgetful to anxiety to coming down with a small cold. These are meant to ruin someones day or maybe a week.
A binding is a bigger spell. It’s the black sheep(pun intended) of baneful magic because a lot of witches who won’t use baneful will still bind. It does what it sounds like, it stops someone/thing from doing something(normally harmful). These spells normally have an end condition ie (this person will never find love until they atone for X). These can be pretty bad for the person being bound, but having an end condition makes them more constructive.
Curses. These are the heavy hitters. I wouldn’t curse anyone unless I wanted to wreck their shit. Curses take a major spell(most of the ones you see on Tumblr would actually fall under hexes or bindings). The effects can be ruining a relationship and all ones after, wrecking a career, destroying a friendship, major illness, etc…
For curses, I don’t believe in the rule of 3(I’m not wiccan). But I would still protect myself to the gills before attempting one. Major magical workings move a lot of energy, and things can notice that. Also, a bit of stray energy latching onto you during the spell and you’ll quickly find you hexed yourself by mistake.
“What would I use for a curse?”
Well, specifics would come with what you wanted to accomplish and what you have around, but I can give you very general things.
Anything black will probably be good for baneful magic
Unpleasant things
Certain spirits can help you(not recommended for beginners do not sell your soul to curse your ex)
Salt
Graveyard Dirt(again not a beginner thing)
Poppets are fun! evil cackle
Spicy things, the hotter the better
Things that smell like the garbage after a week(do not use actual garbage it’s a health hazard)
You’re going to need a Taglock
Nails
Fire(don’t burn yourself or your house)
Pretty much anything nasty
Anything poisonous(DON’T POISON ANYTHING OR ANYONE)
There is a very short list that should give you an idea. Each spell would be pretty customized to what you wanted it to do.
And there you have it, a crash course in baneful magic. Do what you will, but don’t be stupid. This isn’t a game and if you want to curse your ex I would suggest leaving off for a few months before you actually do it.
And finally…
NEVER CAST A SPELL YOU CAN’T UNDO!!!
