Hi! This might be an odd question, but it’s regarding the idea of the witch flame and someone’s power being awakened. In your opinion, can people be born with that power already there, or it be realised at a young age (i.e. Infancy)? Sorry if this is poorly worded or already answered. Thanks and have a good week!

da-at-ass:

spiritscraft:

ofwoodandbone:

The thing about the witch flame is that, in traditional belief, it has to be lit, usually by spirits, but sometimes other witches can do it too. 

However, there are some who have flames already burning. Those are born witches. 
Sometimes the spark is there, but all it needs is a bit of tinder. Those are people who might be talented at witchery, but are not necessarily born with it.

But even those people with flames already burning, they pair with spirits and their flame turns into a bonfire. There is always more to be gained. 

Just to add to this really great post—in most cases, I have found, people who are drawn to witchcraft enough to stick with it have the “flame” and it’s just a matter of time for things to get lit.

Sometimes it just takes awhile for a witch to realize that, whoops, they’ve actually been on fire this whole time.