A Wiccan Red Book is a sacred text that holds significant importance in the Wiccan religion. It is a personal, handwritten book where Wiccans record their spiritual practices, rituals, spells, and experiences. This book is considered to be a reflection of the Wiccan's journey and connection with the divine. The term "Red Book" in the Wiccan context refers to the color of the cover and pages of the book, which is typically red. Red is associated with power, passion, and vitality in Wiccan symbolism. Wiccans believe that the red color and the act of writing down their beliefs and experiences serve as a way of manifesting their intentions and magickal workings into reality.

From Ursula to Maleficent: Which Witch Is the Best Disney Witch?

First things first: What are witches, really, and where did they come from?

Historically, “witches” were women who practiced witchcraft, or various types of natural “healing,” and mention of them goes as far back as the bible. Witch hysteria overtook Europe in the 1400s, with many single women and widowers especially being burned at the stake, with the Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts following that in 1692.

Perhaps because of history of perhaps because of an innate male distrust of them, in nearly every popular book or fairytale prior to the 21st century, witches and various other “evil” females have been women who do not have children. They are often old or ugly — or, if they are beautiful, then they’re evil — and frequently they use their powers to cause harm to innocent children.

This archaic witch trope continued into the 20th century with the invention of animated films. Evil women who are not mothers repeatedly populate the world of animated cartoons as witches, not to mention all the evil queens or evil stepmothers. Here are three of the best Disney witches, and what makes them tick.

Wiccans believe that the red color and the act of writing down their beliefs and experiences serve as a way of manifesting their intentions and magickal workings into reality. Each Wiccan's Red Book is unique and personal, reflecting their individual spiritual path. The book may contain a variety of elements, such as prayers, invocations, herbology, astrology, divination techniques, moon phases, and correspondences of plants, colors, and crystals.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

The Evil Queen in Snow White is both an evil queen and an evil stepmother. She is, furthermore, the original witch to show up, not only onscreen as an animated character but also as the first character in the very first scene of the very first Disney animated film. She is basically the original villain. When the magic mirror “tells” the queen she is no longer the fairest in the land (because a mirror cannot lie, whether it speaks or not), the Evil Queen becomes so consumed with bitterness and hatred she has nowhere else to go but down. The problem is that she has no purpose if she is not the most beautiful. Being queen in a peaceful land that requires nothing of her is hardly a reason to get up in the morning, and since she is not a mother, she has no kids to tend to or anything else to do. So it is not only a fight against nature that pits the Evil Queen against her poor stepdaughter, now the fairest one in the land, but also a lack of meaning too. That’ll turn anyone into a witch!

Walt Disney Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection

Ironically, in order to trick Snow White into eating a poisonous apple, the Evil Queen casts a spell to disguise herself as an old lady, the thing she fears most, because she views them as invisible and weak (women getting plastic surgery can be seen as the modern solution to this innate fear of aging). Though the Evil Queen is successful in getting Snow White to fall into a coma from which only true love can awaken her, she gets rewarded for this by being chased off a cliff by seven dwarfs, then falling to her death.

Charlize Theron starred in a live-action film based on this Grimm’s fairytale in 2012, and another modern film adaptation is forthcoming in 2024 with Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen.

The reason it remains so popular and continues to be the premise of remake after remake is not only due to its classic good vs. evil plotline but also because under the surface, this story is a cautionary tale and a timeless, universal truth: You can’t fight nature!

It may also include records of rituals, spells, and magical workings that the practitioner has performed or wishes to perform in the future. The Red Book is not only a source of knowledge and guidance but also a tool for self-reflection and growth. Writing down experiences, feelings, and insights allows the Wiccan to deepen their understanding of themselves and their spiritual journey. It serves as a record of progress, enabling the practitioner to track their growth and development over time. Additionally, the Red Book may contain personal observations, dreams, and encounters with the divine. This allows the Wiccan to establish a deeper connection with their spiritual path and develop a sense of accountability to their beliefs and practices. The Red Book is considered sacred and confidential. It is often kept hidden or passed down through generations to preserve its integrity and the experiences it holds. The book serves as a personal companion and guide, providing inspiration and support on the Wiccan's path. In conclusion, the Wiccan Red Book is a personal, handwritten book that holds spiritual practices, rituals, spells, and experiences of the practitioner. It serves as a reflection of the Wiccan's journey, enabling self-reflection, growth, and connection with the divine. The Red Book is a treasured and sacred item that carries significant importance in the Wiccan religion..

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