Hi my name is Paige and I am currently just studying the origins and where Wicca came from. But I am not sure if I should be studying it because I am 12. Is it okay for me to be studying this? I dont want to do anything and something bad come back to me because of my age. Right now I am looking at this spell: Three Red Leaves Spell This spell is used to protect the mind against things such as nightmares, negative thoughts and “invasions of evil”. First you must gather three red leaves from any tree, plant or bush. Lay them in a triangle on a flat surface. In the centre of the leaves, place an already lighted candle, and place a few drops of chrysanthemum oil on each leaf. Say this incantation three times: “Red leaves, gift from earth, Birth to death and death to birth, Keep all evil far away, Day to night and night to day.” Then extinguish the candle, and wrap the leaves in a white cloth or pouch. Place this near your bed within three feet of your head and it will stop all nightmares and negative thoughts So any way please answer me cause I dont want to do any thing that is gonna get me like into trouble with the higher power. I am a bit confused also because I believe in god but I am not sure ifdoing spells and such would like hurt me or is The God And Goddess kinda like the same thing as god or what? Please message me this is VERY IMPORTANT! I really need an answer! I remain, Paige Brantley 4/14/09

Merry Meet Paige. You seem to be a very smart girl. The spell that you have mentioned will not only help you stay protected from evil (other people’s bad thoughts and intentions) but it will also keep you from having nightmares and negative thoughts. See, Paige, the only time a spell can be dangerous is when you inadvertently or intentionally, hurt another person. This can happen not just during spells, but during other times in life when you are simply going about your business. Something you say or do may hurt others just as much as a negative spell may. Witchcraft is all what life is about. There is nothing to fear about doing spells unless you intend to hurt someone. Spells are just wishes or intentions. Just as you make a wish and blow a candle for your birthday, spells can make you dream of what you want and then help you make it happen in your life. The Three Red Leaves spell is a beautiful way of keeping your life free of worries and other harmful negative thoughts. The fact that you are 12 may not be a problem if you are a mature young lady and if your parents don’t object to you working spells or reading about witchcraft, etc. You see, a long time ago, pagan ways of life was the norm, but things changed when greedy human beings came up with new religions which were used to control and manipulate people. When some people insisted on following the old ways of life, these power crazy people felt like they were losing control of others. So they tried everything in the book to defame the older, natural ways of life such as Wicca. Anyway, there is nothing to be afraid of when practicing Wicca. If your parents don’t understand, ask them to read more about Wicca. Hope this helps allay your fears about practicing this spell or any other spell that you like. Just make sure that it doesn’t hurt anyone, intentionally or unintentionally. If you are not sure if your spell may hurt someone, just add the line “and it hurts none” to your chant. Brightest Blessings. Rose.