Witchcraft and Love potions
By rachz_kisses
@rachz_kisses (3838)
Philippines
June 13, 2017 3:13am CST
Siquijor Island, Philippines.
Siquijor is well known of magic and sorcery. There are even stories from locals about witchcraft and potions. Aside from these interesting stories, the island has many attractions including white sand beaches and waterfalls. It’s a beautiful island that captures the heart of every tourist.
My friend who happens to be in Siquijor for a short vacation called me. He’s planning of buying a “doll with needle on it” for a souvenir. He said he’ll give it to me as a gift. He even teased that I can learn witchcraft with this tool. But I declined. Then he decides to buy love potions. We both laughed at these gift ideas that locals have to come up with just to promote their place.
My friend ended up buying keychains instead, as souvenir.
I’m always fascinated by stories about witchcraft and sorceries. And I even wonder if they are real.
Do you think witchcraft exists?
Photo: This is Siquijor way back 2009 when I visited the place.
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16 responses
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
13 Jun 17
My aunt was said to be a victim of this love potion. She was married with three kids but for unknown reasons, she left her family for a plain looking guy. She refused to listen to friends and family and off she went with him. Many years later, when they said the potion had exhausted its magic, she came back to her family as if nothing happened. I don't know if it's a happy ending or not...
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
13 Jun 17
@sol_cee I heard so many stories just like that. They said that if you're under the spell, you're conscious of what you're doing but you have no control over it. Scary huh? It's like that you're hypnotized or something.
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@cacay1 (83495)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
14 Jun 17
@sol_cee , Siquijor is a scary place because of their sorcery, in fact, one resident there was interviewed by Korina Sanchez and that woman affirmed that their sorcery there is real and effective. What happens to your aunt is true.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
14 Jun 17
@cacay1 I used to believe that Siquijor is a dangerous place because of what they are known of. But when I visited the place, my fear was replaced with solace, people there are friendly and very much helpful. The sorcery thing dissolved from my mind when I saw how simple and naturally beautiful the island is.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
13 Jun 17
Even in our town the stories of witchcraft and amulets exist. Maybe they exist, just as ghost and other creatures.
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@cacay1 (83495)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
14 Jun 17
@ilocosboy , Our country is so famous of these may be in other Asian countries too.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
13 Jun 17
@ilocosboy The stories of their existence are interesting. Maybe they do.
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@cacay1 (83495)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
14 Jun 17
@rachz_kisses they master their skill hehehehe
. I wish to buy their love potion and doll with needle hahaha.
. I wish to buy their love potion and doll with needle hahaha.3 people like this
@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
13 Jun 17
LOL. That's what I'm thinking as well. It might have an evil spirit on it.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
13 Jun 17
@sishy7 Yeah. I'm glad my friend settled for keychains.
You're right, it's hard to ignore their existence. I'm just fascinated with the magical things they do.
You're right, it's hard to ignore their existence. I'm just fascinated with the magical things they do.1 person likes this
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
13 Jun 17
so beautiful! i hope it remains unspoiled. what food is siquijor famous for?
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
@hereandthere I just bought t-shirt and keychains.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
14 Jun 17
Yes. It's a beautiful island @hereandthere. With regards to food, I have no idea. When we were there the last time, the foods in a restaurant we went to served filipino dishes like adobo, pancit canton... they even have pizza. I was not really interested about the food, I was after the scenery.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
14 Jun 17
@cacay1 Maybe, Sis. There's also going on like that here in Samar. Whenever we go to places that are known for black magic, we brought out own foods and drinks. That way, we won't be under their spell.
@UmiNoor (4523)
• Malaysia
15 Jun 17
I've only heard stories about witchcraft. I've never experienced it personally. I bet many lovelorn people go to this island to claim the person they're in love with. But resorting to witchcraft to possess a person you love is quite pathetic. There's 7 billion people in this world. Surely one can find one's true love among this.
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@UmiNoor (4523)
• Malaysia
15 Jun 17
@rachz_kisses That is true. Love cannot be forced. If forced then it wouldn't be real love. I don't know if a person can settle for that.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
@UmiNoor I agree. You can't force someone to love you, let alone chanting a spell. Nothing beats true love. 
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
16 Jun 17
@UmiNoor I know some, especially if lots of money is involved. They would rather play the game as long as they become rich rather than stick to good principle and become hungry. And these people are the ones saying true love doesn't exits. They are worse than being under a spell.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
Indeed, Siquijor is well known for that. But is it true?
You see, my brother-in-law once told us that whenever he visits US pensioners who are already staying there, he never buys those softdrinks. That's because he is afraid of talks to never open a softdrink there or else a potion could easily be in the softdrink the moment it was given back to you. 
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
@rachz_kisses I guess they weren't true after all.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
@SIMPLYD I'd like to think it that way.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
15 Jun 17
There are stories that said to be true but I would prefer that it's not. 
When we were there the last time we didn't ate much because of the 'spell'. However, the people there made us feel that we have nothing to worry about because of their friendly hospitality.
When we were there the last time we didn't ate much because of the 'spell'. However, the people there made us feel that we have nothing to worry about because of their friendly hospitality. 1 person likes this
@prashu228 (37524)
• India
13 Jun 17
Such stories are always exciting, and confusing as well. Some stories make us to believe they exist ,..
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
13 Jun 17
Yeah, just like dragons. I used to believe they exists but there's no evidence that they do.
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@Shavkat (139940)
• Philippines
14 Jun 17
@rachz_kisses I agree. It seems the old folk stories are a myth now.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
13 Jun 17
@Shavkat I think for the potion, it is a mixture of different herbal plants with main purpose of healing sickness. But for the witchcraft, it's like believing in Vampires and Lycans. 
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
14 Jun 17
@Shavkat But some do consider these things are real. Different strokes for different folks.
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@Letranknight2015 (51964)
• Philippines
26 Oct 17
You will believe if you've become a VICTIM of it. witchcraft and voodoo is something you don't take for granted. I still remember how that love potion turned my brother around and just abandon his own family like they didn't exist. His weakness was food and it was all poured in there. I can tell you those are real, you become a victim if you chose to be ignorant about it.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
26 Oct 17
Oh. So this is what happened to your brother. @Letranknight2015. I have heard a lot of stories about these things. Even my Auntie will always warn us not to eat that's been served to us in a place where sorcery is known. Aside from Siquijor, Samar is also known for that kind of activity.
@birjudanak (14320)
• India
19 Jun 17
yes i believe in it and its good you not bought it as always keep away yourself from thing because its very powerful and it may disturb your life too so just dont play with this kind of things.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
21 Jun 17
@rachz_kisses yes dear mostly people dont believe in it because they didnt face it but once they face then they will know what mistake they done.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
21 Jun 17
@birjudanak They will do it because of curiosity. But once it harms them, they will regret.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
20 Jun 17
@birjudanak Thanks for the advise my friend. I won't risk doing sorcery as I have heard many stories that it does more harm than good.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
13 Jun 17
You do? Have you had experience with it?
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
13 Jun 17
@JustBhem Sorry to hear that. So it's true that one can get kill thru witchcraft. That's the scary part of it.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
13 Jun 17
@responsiveme The place is beyond magical, it is beautiful. The locals are friendly and helpful.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
13 Jun 17
Same here but heard a lot of stories about it.
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