Hexcraft, An Introductory Essay Upon the Art of the Evil Eye

What is a Hex?What is a Hex, a curse, the evilwhole process will not reach the intended. You
eye or just a jinx. Every race, civilisation andmust believe will all your willpower and mental
culture has at one time or another has refferedforce that you will succeed. If the efforts are not
to the art of the would be gypsy or witch, andenough again it will end up as I said above, either
thier potent arsenal of evil spells and deadly rites.nothing or too much. Magick is a subtle force that
But what is it?A hex is a negative form of spell orwhile permeating and enveloping all things in all
ritual with a sole intention of causing ill or creatingplanes of existence, is unseen and seldom
chaos for an idividual or group. The effects of thisunderstood by mankind, therefore seldom do we
magickal (We refer to "Magick" this way ratheras magickians see the forces at work, instead the
than the way that stage magicians and illusionistsenergy when expelled to perform the task takes
refer to thier optical trickery as "magic", thison a silent purpose, infecting object to object,
defines the two) practise are meant to dispelllocation to location and eventually when finding the
negative disruptive energy from the practitioner,destination intended will start to manefest through
and transfer his or her wishes to the victim,coincidental or sometimes unexpected occurances,
therefore hopefully allowing them to manefest inthat beginners sometimes find
a similar way to how the ritualist firstunsettling!MANEFEST is the end result of your
visualises.The practise is usually done byintent combined with your mental efforts, as I
"Sympathy". This is commonly known assaid above the desires of the caster will become
"Sympathetic magick", a widely used form using areal through a series of unforseen everyday
concept of "Correspondences" or symbolic linksoccurances or bizzarre events that just don't
that tie each and every thing. By using thesehappen that often. Its the kind of thing when
correspondences and tying them to the intendedpeople say; "Wow, thats really strange how they
target, it allows an occultist to work with thejust slipped off the kerb and broke their leg, it
victim in an intimate way, without fear of beingwas as if someone had pushed them!" or "They
found out by the intented, and ruining the act. Ajust stepped on the ladder to change a light bulb
good example is a "Vou-dou Doll" or "Mojo", inand it gave way!". Most manefestations will occur
which a victim is "Tied" to an image doll andin a every day manner and not generally cause
identified withmaybe, a bit of the victims clothing,suspicion of anyone around them, unless of
a photograph, and a piece of the victims hair orcourse they are witnessed by another who is
nails. In this way, the victim becomes the doll andversed in the arts. After years of study and
the doll becomes the victim, and they are one inpractise, it is a usual ability for any occultist to
the same.know why these things happen, mainly due to the
The connection/correspondences that form fromenergy sense that an accomplished witch, psychic
this symbolism is what allows the caster toor occultist (Sometimes untrained sensitives can
transfer the negative thoughts and energy from"Feel" or percieve the unnatural energy that
the doll onto the victim, if you accept thiscomes with the manefest)
theory.There are many different ways to employThere are many ways of accomplishing the hex,
a hex, each one different, but most containsome simple candle magic spells, some complex,
certain similar elements in thier operation. Fromtime consuming and draining. It does depend upon
Sigil to the throwing of componants at a victimswhat the one performing the hex wants to
person or property, the list quite literally could gomanefest. The more you put in, the more you
on forever.Why Hex?The phrase, "Better outget out. Some acts of hexing are simple but
than in" is a perfect metaphor to describe thedeadly, some are complex, but produce
reasoning behind the cursing of a subject.extremely precise end results. A good example is
Negative energy is a distructive force, that if leftsigils, when used in the circumstances of effecting
to fester and churn within a person, can cause noa foe, they are exellent for thier flexability to
end of pain and disruption internally. The hex is aproduce very specific end results that may not
better cause of action for a individual that may bedo too much harm, but can be used in
suffering this held energy, maybe from ancombination with other smaller rites to boost the
encounter with a problem person/s who may beoverall focus.No two hexes are alike, as all
the cause of stressful situations, or a long heldsituations are completley different, and so with
grudge that may be causing a spiritual orthat the hex is always tailor made to fit the
emotional blockage to the sufferer.The casting ofvictim. if you begin this form of art, you will start
the hex serves a useful process to expell all theto develop your own style and magickal signature,
bad feelings and negativity from the mind of thethat you will eventually start to recognise.
sufferer, and leaves the practitioner with a senseMagick has a sort of independent sentience that
of peace. With the supposed energy transferredsometimes has a twisted sense of humour, this is
from the sufferer (The caster who has theprobably derived from it being produced from the
original intent) to the victim, psycologically has themind of a free thinking human being. Magick is a
effect of lifting the veil of bad feeling from them,living energy that is within everything, some may
and allows them to go about thier daily routinecall it God, some the spirits, but in my opinion it is
without this negative influence causing problems inall of us who live and think. That is what God is, all
their everyday life. Whether you believe in Magickof us collectively. Its what makes us live and be
or not, this placebo type expelling of ones angerwhat we are, unique.If your victim is aware that
hatred/etc is a sure way to give ones self a newyou are wanting to seek vengence upon them,
boost of positivity and confidence.The Moraland are involved in the Occult arts, it can be
argument, Black vs White.Magick falls into twopossible to bluff them into hexing themselves.I
main types before being classified under anyhave always loved the power that a victims fear
other sub definitions.Black and White.White magickof your power gives you over them, if they start
is defined as acts that only generate positive andto believe that you have cursed them, your job is
unselfless results, whilst Black, is all that is selfishdone without any effort at all.People who claim to
and performed for the good of oneself.There ishave no belief and insist that the occult is a load
no grey, as some would argue that if theyof mumbo jumbo, are probably the best to do
perform acts of both, that would classify them asthis to. If they are sufficiently "Spooked" by your
a grey practitioner. Even a spell or ritual thatpossible casting of the evil eye, they will fester on
would make the occultist (I will use that term tothe dark possibility that you have taken the time
describe any of the myriad of systems andto curse them, and then start to put any bad luck
pseudo religions that acknowledge magick use indown to your actions, the more they focus on
thier practices) benefit from a windfall of moneythis possibility, the more paranoid and accident
or good luck, would really be classed as an act ofprone they become. They become a victim of
Black magick, as this really only benefits thethier own fears, as I said before, it is exactly the
caster, not anyone else. But if the intent was tosame as any fears or objections you may suffer
grant another this bountiful harvest of goodbefore casting a hex, your mindcan become your
fortune and wealth, whilst not benefiting theenemy. Willpower is the best protection, if you
occultist in any way, then that would be classedtruely believe you cannot be harmed or fail, then
as an act of white magick. Occult scholars (Mainlythat will protect you!I will warn you that opening
of the Wiccan community) would argue this andyour mouth and saying too much about your
say that the definition is acts of Black are evil,activities can also lead you to destruction and
and Good being white. This is nonsense, as manyharm. A good example is mouthing off at your
who practise the occult arts have strict moralvictim, claiming you will curse them, only to find
codes that they must adhere to, and in suchthat you have become the victim of ridicule, this
paganism and cults it would ultimately restrict thierleads to all kinds of potential harm for you. Be
activities to purely selfless acts, and they wouldwarned, the method I prescibed is only useful if
no longer be able to practise acts of selfishyou really know what your doing, not for
magick (As in the above examples) thereforebeginners, as it usually leads to people thinking
they would loose thier "perks of the trade". Justyour a nut case and will diminish your confidence
imagine, training and learning for many years toand any chance you may have at becoming a
master the flow of the universe, only to realise,competent magickian. I have seen this happen to
they may not use magick to benfit themselves!many would be occultists that I know and have
Other sub sects of occultists, such as Satanistsmentored. Best bet for the starter, is to perform
(Laveyan and Typhonian and so on) and Chaoiststhe hex rite or spell, and keep your mouth shut.
(Nothing is real, everything is permitted), whileSay nothing to anyone or suffer the possibility of
treated with suspicion by the rest of the Occulta back fire.When you have finished your rite, the
community, have no such boundries with eitherexperience should leave you feeling exhausted
acts, or that of the hex.It is really up to theand drained, as if all the energy has left you and
individual choice of a person, with to hex or not,gone to visit your foe. Generally without this
some people will not hex because they fear thefeeling of loss, seldom will the focus be sent to
"Three fold law of return", or they feel that thieryour prey. Make sure you feel this expelling of
actions will eventually end up coming back onyour intent. A sense of well being will follow if you
themselves. If you fear such concepts orhave successfully sent it on its way. Laugh,
anything like that, my advice is your belief willrejoyce and relax, then forget all about it. Failure
shape your destiny and you will eventuallyto forget will keep part of the ritual inside you and
become unstuck. Keep an open mind to the factuntil you expell all of the memory it will remain.The
of justification of your actions, this being said, ifsooner you do this, the sooner your desires will
your action is a justifiable act (The victim of yourbecome reality.
hex, may be threatening yourself or friends orAlso, don't dwell on asking yourself when will it
family, or just a terrible individual that keepshappen, just know that as soon as the negativity
getting away with despicable acts and everyoneyou dispelled is out of you, then part of the battle
is at a loss as to stop them from causingis done. It will happen when the time is right.
problems etc.) then it could be said that you areThere have been times I have wanted rid of a
going to do a great service to the greaterfoe, and frothed for an age about how much I
population! (Could that be then classed as anwanted them to come to harm, still they were
unselfish white magick act?!) Sometimes sacrificesseen around unscathed, but the moment I put it
must be made for the greater good, that requireout of my head, I heard about all the bad things
the elimination of such individuals for the benefitthat had happened to them!It can be hard to put
of the rest of society!It is up to you to weigh upit out of your head, but trust me, you will see no
all the factors.The Power of the HexSo I supposeresults until you do!What next?The intention of
you want to know what kind of things to expectthis essay is not to show you how to perform
if one performs a curse on a victim? There alsothe act, or even reveal a system for any of you
will be many of you with great misconceptionsto try.The word "Occult" means "hidden", so what
regarding this often misunderstood forms of riteI'm trying to say is, if having read this brief
or spell.introduction you come out of it either with a little
All magick works in the basic formation as I willmore education about the subject and wish not
tell you, what ever it is you try to make real,to try cursing the man down the street for laying
from the hex of an enemy to the creation ofthe music too loud, or if it has left you with a
that dream job, or anything, it can be boiled downtaste and hunger to know more, then "Find" the
to this simplerest. I will not advocate nor disuade any of you
equation.INTENT-WILL-MANEFESTINTENT is yourregarding the operation. I could if I wanted to, but
main focal point of what you want, in this case toto be honest there are too many different ways
cause ill on a foe. This intent must be sufficientto perform such an operation, each as different
enough to allow the hex to work, if you haveas there are people. If you choose to search
objections in your mind about what will happen tofurther, then you must find your own way that
your victim, then I suggest that you reallysuits your individual thinking and perceptions. It
shouldn't walk down the path, as it will eitherwould be pointless me trying to teach one or two
come to nothing and you will have wasted yourparticular rites, as you may find the ones I
time and effort, or it will become what you fear,choose unsuitable for your way way of thinking.I
with the maximum realised fear you imaginedsuggest that if you need to know more, the
upon the victim (Sometimes death of the subjectinternet is a valuable source of information for an
can occur, so be aware) and all round bad karmaoccultist in the 21st century. Try clicking Google
for you. Your mind must be prepared for theand searching for Hexes or curses.It has taken
eventuality that your efforts may work all toome many years of study and hardship to find my
well, so any fears you have must be forgottenown truth. I urge you to find yours.Will Grundy is
and blanked out when embarking in this kind ofa ritual craftsman, and been an occultist for over
operation.18 years. He grew up in a haunted house and has
Also you MUST have true intent to make thebeen dealing with other worldly matters all of his
things you visualise and wish to comelife. Will now runs "The Doncaster Ghostwatch
about.Insufficient mental effort will result in nothingProject", a paranormal investigations group in the
at all.WILL is the mental effort you must expendSouth Yorkshire area.
to create the desired effect, without this the