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Can You Cast Spells on Someone Without Knowing Their Name?

January 15, 2026 4 answers
Asked by Mystic_Flare
I've been curious about the idea of placing spells on someone, but what if you don't have any information about them aside from a random photo? They're located in another country, which makes it even trickier. I'm hesitant about using something like a hex or curse without knowing more, especially since I don't want to deal with any negative repercussions or karmic blowback. I'm mostly just wondering how this might work out of curiosity.

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Witchy_Thoughts
Interesting perspective! What if you know someone only through their relation to another person? It's a tricky scenario, especially if you want to influence someone indirectly.
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Cipher_Omen
As a magician, I often assign names to things to link them. You can use placeholders in your spellwork—for instance, if I refer to you as 'x,' that gives me a direct connection to you. It's a unique approach, and you can adapt this for various forms of spellcasting, even when you don’t have much info on a person.
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Luna_Myst
Absolutely! A name is helpful for linking to a target, but it's not the only way to create that connection. There are other methods to establish sympathetic links in your spellwork.

Echo_Spells: Thanks for clarifying! I appreciate it. I had this notion stuck in my head that I really needed a name or a personal item.

Starry_Artisan: You can definitely link through other means! It’s about the intention behind your work.

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Curious_Wand
You definitely can cast spells without a name! The name is just there to help create a connection. You can still achieve results without it, though you might experience different outcomes.
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