What Does It Mean To Be Called A Witch?
Updated 2025.07.22
When I first started practicing my family gifts (my “inheritance”) out in the open, by bringing through Deceased Loved Ones to talk to other people that I knew in my life, it caused some family commotion.
Many of my relatives had something to say about it. Some of them supported it, some of them called me a witch with a derogatory tone.
At the time, I could see and hear deceased people and translate what they said to the living. I didn't know the first thing about casting spells then, which was what I thought witchcraft was.
Since that time, I have learned more about manifesting and setting intentions. I’ve also learned that opinions of what it means to be a witch vary widely and vastly from what the actual meaning of witchcraft is.
Witchcraft is a collection of tools that help you embrace personal power, studying ancient mysteries and incorporate this wisdom into your life.
You can choose to follow a spiritual path in a positive way and still be misunderstood by others.
Even if certain people in your life misunderstand what you’re doing, their rejection directs you in a new way. This new way is always towards kindred spirits who can help you embrace and celebrate whatever spiritual path you choose.
Many practicing psychics, mediums and intuitives have been accused of witchcraft and called a witch, under the assumption it’s a negative thing, without the accuser or the accused knowing the truth of what the word really means.
The origin of the word witch
The origin of the word 'witch' doesn't imply someone is casting spells, practicing sorcery, or doing anything of ill-intent at all.
And it's definitely not a derogatory term, even though it's often thrown out as one.
The word witch is derived from the Old English wit(t), gewit(t), referring to the mind as the seat of consciousness.
The word wit means keenness and quickness of perception or discernment.
And the practice of wit-craft, it means you practice keen wisdom.
As someone who exercises skill in the making (-craft) of wisdom (wit-), when someone calls you a witch, they have identified you as someone who is practicing the art of using keen wisdom.
So being called a witch is a little bit of a compliment.
What will you say next time someone calls you a witch? I’m going to say thank you!
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