What Does It Mean When You Dream About Witchcraft?

Have you ever dreamed about witchcraft and wondered what it meant? There are a few different interpretations of this type of dream, and unfortunately, some of them are negative. The strongest interpretation of this dream is that you are being called to the craft.

Dreams are one of the easiest ways that our subconscious and the Universe can speak to us. A person dreaming of witchcraft could have ignored other signs that witchcraft is the right path to them, and this is the final try.

If someone ignores daily signs or does not understand how witchcraft is calling to them, a dream may occur.

Negative Interpretations Of Dreaming of Witchcraft

There are negative interpretations of this dream as well. A cynical interpretation could be something evil, bad, or catastrophic is about to occur in someone's life. It could also mean manipulation by you or someone else.

However, it is essential to note that these negative interpretations are directly related to those people or group's feelings of witchcraft.

Since witchcraft is neither good nor evil, seeing witchcraft, yourself as a witch, or other witches in a dream is not negative or good; it is a message.

Dreaming About Witchcraft Means:

• Witchcraft is calling to you.

• The pursuit of knowledge.

• The pursuit of spirituality.

Although those three meanings are different, they can all be linked together. Witchcraft, especially when combined with magic, is about knowledge, spirituality, and creativity.

Knowledge is important when seeking the craft. Photo by Halanna Halila.

Witchcraft is Calling To You

You could also be receiving a message that the path of witchcraft is the right one for you. There are two different types of dreams calling people to the craft.

One of them happens first, before seeing signs in the everyday world – an awakening dream. The whole purpose of this dream is to awaken someone to witchcraft and the understanding that they are a witch and this is who they are.

This type of dream could simply be in your sleeping hours, or there could be some leftover element. For instance, you could see some sort of supernatural elemental / being upon waking. Usually, it will only last a few seconds to minutes, but it is there to make sure you got the message.

Although the Universe could have sent this, usually, it is actually sent by your own subconscious. It is there to make sure you pay attention and wake up in all ways.

The other type of dream is the last resort after there have been many signs that you have ignored during your waking hours. If you are not paying attention or actively ignoring these signs while awake, you may start to dream of witchcraft next. There are numerous signs that witchcraft is the right path for you.

Signs That You Are Being Called to Witchcraft:

• You feel called to help others. You are an Empath.

• You have seen or communicated with those deceased.  

• You have vivid dreams.

• You hear voices.

• You feel a strong connection to nature and animals. 

• You have a strongly developed intuition.

• You feel different depending on the phase of the moon or seasons. 

• You feel energies in objects such as rocks, trees, and pieces of art. 

• You are drawn towards (not repelled from) lightning storms (natural energy).

• You have always felt older than your age or referred to as an old soul. 

Look at the list above and think about what, if any, of those items apply to you. Those are all indicators that you may have ignored or not recognized the relationship between them and witchcraft. The dream is the final step to pull all the signs together for you.

Your Subconscious and Soul May Be Desiring a Creative Outlet

Another possibility is that when you dream about witchcraft, your soul is asking for a creative outlet. Paganism and witchcraft allow for the most creativity within their practice among all the religious and spiritual paths a person can choose.

Magic truly allows you to envision, create and manifest. This may be an artistic outlet such as painting, playing guitar, or writing a story. For many witches, it is about using spells and rituals to seek an end goal. Modifying your alter to meet your needs as a pagan is a very creative process.

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Why Dreams Are Important

Many people have had the experience throughout their life where they woke up feeling that what they just saw in their sleep was important. They are right. Dreaming is a way to call attention to something in a person's life.

This could be interpreting things they saw during the day or a message they need to pay attention to.

During sleep, the usual psychological barriers are down, which means both the conscious and the unconscious minds are open. People can interpret things they saw during the day and receive messages more clearly.

Often, these messages were sent a different way during waking hours, but they were ignored. They could have been dismissed as they were not noticed, or the proper time to think of what they meant was not spent by the receiver.

This is why dreams are so important!

A person's preconceptions or biases will not get in the way of a message to be heard. The message can be sent much easier this way, and then it is up to that individual to interpret it later. Hopefully, they will be much more open to the message and will take the time to think about it in more detail.

Even if a person thinks that they do not dream, that is incorrect. Everyone dreams. The difference between people who remember scores of dreams versus just a few is when a person wakes up.

If you have trouble remembering your dreams for long after you wake, it would be a good idea to keep a dream journal close to your bed. You can jot down anything you remember for further interpretation when you wake, even if it is in the middle of the night.

A dream journal does not need to be anything special. It can literally just be a spiral-bound notebook with a pen or pencil nearby.

What Should You Do If Witchcraft Is Calling You

The first thing you should do is listen. Do you have some aversion to witchcraft? If so, what is it based on? Stop if the aversion is based on media coverage, knowledge from other religions, personal biases, or fear.

Let go of those thoughts and feelings and take the time to research what witchcraft really is, not what you currently perceive it to be.

Suppose you receive this message during your sleeping hours (or even while awake). In that case, your subconscious or the Universe really wants you to pay attention. This is the correct path for you.

Do you not felt comfortable in your own skin?

Do you feel confused about the path you are on spiritually?

Witchcraft can provide you a sense of freedom as well as a feeling of genuinely being who you are meant to be. You deserve to feel this way!

You should at least take some time to figure out if this is right for you and allow yourself to be open to all the possibilities, including happiness and fulfillment.

Photo by Paige Cody

In The Broomcloset?

What if you are under 18 or just not ready to announce your feelings to the world? Whether you are in the broom closet or a minor, it can feel like a significant problem or even a deception to not share your real feelings.

Let's start with adults who are in the broom closet. Your religion and spirituality are a part of who you are as well as a personal choice. There is no rule that you must disclose your beliefs and practices to anyone.

Do so when comfortable, but until others understand these are personal truths, they never have to be shared with anyone if you do not choose to do so.

Minors awakening can be different and, at times, problematic. If you are under 18, or even over that age but still living with family, this could be a difficult time for you. You should understand who your family and community are and whether or not it is a good idea to reach out to others.

You should not do anything that jeopardizes your living situation or safety or mental health while living with your family.

Although family should provide people with unconditional love, this is not always the case. Understand that religion and spirituality are hot-button topics and have been going back to ancient times. You might start conversations with others by sharing ancient mythology and discussing ancient Gods and Goddesses.

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Take Away

Dreaming about witchcraft is a sign from the Universe or your subconscious that witchcraft is the path you are destined to be on. Listen to this message and take the time to think about this path and what it could mean to you.