Spells, for Wicca followers and pagan believers, are like prayers for Christians. They can be a way of communicating with the universe your intent or desire. Spells could also be a way of communicating with the gods and goddesses. Spells do not have the sound and video effects like in movies. In fact, spells do not have or manifest within the next few hours. This differentiates their religious belief from the common illusion tricks performed by magicians in shows. The word Wicca seems to be based on the Old English word wicca and wice which can be the forerunner of the word witch. Wicce or wice means to have wisdom and bend or shape like bending a wicker to make a basket. Its practices and traditions involve magical components of herbs, roots, minerals, animal parts, personal possessions, and bodily fluids such as menstrual blood, semen, and urine. A ritual also involves the use of ritual candles, conjure oils, incense, and sachet powders. The latter was an addition because of the African emphasis on footprint magic and spiritual cleansing, floor washing and bathing. Because of their abilities as a medium, they assumed roles significant in social decisions. The evolution of witchcraft practices came side by side with the evolution of these assumed roles. The pagan beliefs blended with the Indo-European groups and spawned practices such as potions, casting spells, as well as performing works of magic. Breaking this rule will lessen the healing powers of both the student and the teacher. Pow-wow s rituals and traditions mix prayers, incantations and ceremonies for home remedy purposes. The book Long Lost Friend wrote the following instructions as a remedy to a sick person: without talking to anyone, the sick person will put water in a bottle before sunrise then close it up tight and place the bottle immediately in a box. This is because part of Wiccans ritual practices is casting spells in an attempt to change the present system of the physical world. You might have heard Wiccan spells for healing, love, fertility, or success. These examples are often called the white magic. Distinct from these kinds of spells is the black magic.