Magickal Theory

[RadkeLover]

ok guys, I want to run this by a more experienced witch/magic user, if you say a spell in a runic language, wouldn't that make the spell more powerful, because a rune can help spells more powerful so why not the runic language, i mean power in words, i tried it tonight and i felt more power in the spell. so what do you think?

[John Osborne]

Originally Posted by RadkeLover

ok guys, I want to run this by a more experienced witch/magic user, if you say a spell in a runic language, wouldn't that make the spell more powerful, because a rune can help spells more powerful so why not the runic language, i mean power in words, i tried it tonight and i felt more power in the spell. so what do you think?

Well I think that is a very interesting question. I use many other languages such as Hebrew, Greek, and Latin in my magical workings. I wouldn't say that these are necessarily more powerful, but they certainly have different uses. For example you aren't going to take divine words out of their native language, but at the same time translating something from english into another language certainly wouldn't make it more powerful.

Though runes are definitely not my specialty could you be a little more specific in terms of what you are attempting to accomplish?

As a side note I would advise you not to use the terms "magickal" or "magickian" both have no historical basis and are basically incorrect extensions of the term magick. That is a very common mistake though so please don't take it the wrong way.

[TheBabyEater]

I personally think saying a spell or ritual in the native language makes it more powerful, but saying it in you own language isn't... not going to make it work, you know? I'm no expert, I'm more into rituals than spells, but you get the idea.

[RadkeLover]

well the runic language was one of the original languages, so wouldnt it make it more powerful since most of the original people practiced some form of Witchcraft weather it be healing, shamanic journeys, or anything else,

[John Osborne]

Originally Posted by RadkeLover

well the runic language was one of the original languages, so wouldnt it make it more powerful since most of the original people practiced some form of Witchcraft weather it be healing, shamanic journeys, or anything else,

Well first I don't think the runic language is one of the original languages, Hebrew came around over 1000 years earlier. I don't think I understand what the point you are trying to make is.

I don't really believe any language is the "most powerful" magical language. That is likely saying what is the best language and I believe the answer depends on the individual.

If you are interested in Runes go ahead and experiment and see how it works out for you. Also let me know your results as I am somewhat curious.

[RadkeLover]

well i did try a bit last night, and it was a protection spell, i used the rune to help in magick and i also used a regular protection rune, and well i felt the power in it, like i usually feel the energy in spells but not as powerful as this

[TheBabyEater]

I'd like to remind you guys that this is not the debates forum, and that the OP is looking for serious advice, not your personal opinion on magic, spells, or rituals.

[Astrael]

I tend to do spells in English since it's the language I'm more comfortable with but I've done them translated into Latin and Spanish and i haven't really felt any kind of power differences.

[Gymnophoria]

Alright everyone, I've just had to go through and delete several posts that users have found offensive and disrespectful. Remember that while a difference of opinion is fine, there is no reason to make fun of other users' beliefs no matter how silly you might think they are.
Let's try to keep this both respectful and on topic.

[RadkeLover]

Originally Posted by Astrael

I tend to do spells in English since it's the language I'm more comfortable with but I've done them translated into Latin and Spanish and i haven't really felt any kind of power differences.

well, this is another theory of mine, some languages like really really old languages were used in rituals, spells, etc. right? well what if over time the language like had magick intertwined with it somehow? again, just a theory,

[Astrael]

I dont think that the language itself is whats magical, its more the intent. and my theory is that the spell is however powerful as it needs to be. protection spells kind of run strong as protection is always needed, love spells run weaker as sometimes it breaks peoples free will and while its nice, isn't necessary.