Familiars in witchcraft

Familiars are creatures who aid witches and are linked to the supernatural. A familiar can be a pet or a wild creature, and a witch might have more than one familiar. While the black cat is most commonly associated with witches, a familiar can be any type of animal. If you are wondering whether or not you have a familiar, check out the list below for common signs.

Margaret Jamison on Instagram: "The concept of a pet being a familiar continues to be controversial in some circles. My opinion and experience is that however rare, a pet can be a familiar and will find its way to you. I think if you experience having a pet familiar even once or twice in your life you’re very fortunate. A pet as familiar is so much more than many people understand, as they seem to think it’s commonplace and mistake an animal’s natural predilections as being something more…

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@mysticwitchofthemoon on Instagram: “Some more common familiars🐈 Credit- @coventum . . #witchy #witchesofinstagram #wiccansofinstagram #witchlife #witch #witchcraft #wicca…”

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From the serpent to the crow, many animals made their home in the popular imagination of witchy lore.