2.A common and literary expression having nothing to do with Witchcraft. Rather it is used to represent an affliction—more often emotional than physical—of an unknown and bewildering nature. Also used in connection with an emotional attachment to another person similar to the expression of being under that person’s "spell."
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...