Coven of Witches & Wizards · Magical path III of VI
The Star Witch
The sky told you this would happen.
You read the stars the way other people read the news. Your predictions are unsettlingly accurate, and you are far too polite to say I told you so. Mostly.
Also known as The Star Wizard or The Star Mage: in the quiz you choose Witch, Wizard or the gender-neutral Mage.
- Intuitive
- Dreamy
- Wise

The Star Witch at a glance
- Traits
- Intuitive, Dreamy, Wise
- Draws power from
- Starlight and old almanacs
- Weakness
- Cloudy nights
- Initiated
- 1550–1620
The Star Witch in folklore and history
Reading the sky was serious business for centuries. In 17th-century England, almanacs full of star lore and predictions were among the best-selling books of all, and the astrologer William Lilly became famous for forecasts that seemed to come true. The Star Witch or Wizard still checks the sky before every big decision.
Read more in the Lore Library: Types of Witches in European Folklore
The Mortvane Registry and its magical paths are fiction. The folklore, history and books behind them are real.
Are you The Star Witch? Signs from the quiz
Seven personality questions decide your magical path. These answers lean towards The Star Witch:
- Choose your first spell.A vision of tomorrow in a bowl of waterStrong pull
- Pick your magical tool.A brass telescopeStrong pull
- Where do you study magic?A tower with a view of the starsStrong pull
- What would you never give up?My star chartsStrong pull
- Your best friend would describe you as:Wise beyond my yearsSome pull
Your rank is decided separately, by a lore trial: from Apprentice up to Grand Magus.
Witch, Wizard or Mage
Before your verdict you choose your title. The Star Witch has three faces:
The Star Witch
The Star Wizard
The Star Mage
Star Witch names
Every Star Witch name ends with one of three epithets: of the Silver Orbit, of the Seventh Star and of the Night Observatory. Your rank and your first name come first, for example:
- Sorceress Anna of the Silver Orbit
- Enchanter Lukas of the Seventh Star
- Archmage Mia of the Night Observatory
- Grand Magus Noah of the Silver Orbit
- Adept Sofia of the Seventh Star
- Sorcerer Elias of the Night Observatory
Want yours? Try the witch or wizard name generator or earn a real rank in the witch quiz.
Closest to The Star Witch
These magical paths share answers with The Star Witch in the quiz, so they are the likeliest result if you are not one.
Who matches The Star Witch?
The best matches for The Star Witch among all 18 creature types, from the creature compatibility test. You both love loudly: grand gestures, big feelings and dramatic exits.
- The Pack Guardian89%A legendary alliance · Werewolf and Witch Compatibility
- The Velvet Aristocrat86%A legendary alliance · Vampire and Witch Compatibility
- The Hedge Witch86%A legendary alliance · Two Witches: Coven Compatibility
The most dramatic match is The Lone Wolf: 74%, a strong bond. One of you feels everything and the other thinks everything through: you balance each other or drive each other mad.
Know a Star Witch?
Send them this page. The link preview shows the Star Witch card.
Seal it on a diploma
If the quiz names you The Star Witch, you can seal your result on a personalised Diploma of Witchcraft or Wizardry: your name, your rank, your magic name and the moon on the night of your trial, ready to print. €6.99, or €9.99 with a gift diploma for a friend.
The Star Witch FAQ
What is The Star Witch?
The Star Witch is one of the six magical paths in the Mortvane witch quiz. You read the stars the way other people read the news. Your predictions are unsettlingly accurate, and you are far too polite to say I told you so. Mostly.
What are The Star Witch's traits and weakness?
The Star Witch is intuitive, dreamy and wise. It draws power from starlight and old almanacs, and its weakness is cloudy nights.
How do I find out if I am The Star Witch?
Take the free witch quiz. Seven personality questions decide your magical path, and answers such as "A vision of tomorrow in a bowl of water" or "A brass telescope" lean towards The Star Witch. Then a lore trial decides your rank and your name.
Which names does The Star Witch get?
Every Star Witch name ends with one of three epithets: of the Silver Orbit, of the Seventh Star and of the Night Observatory. Your rank and first name come first, for example Sorceress Anna of the Silver Orbit.
The other five magical paths

The Hedge Witch or Wizard
Your garden knows all your secrets.
The Storm Witch or Wizard
You don't follow the weather. You start it.
The Raven Witch or Wizard
The crows tell you everything.
The Mirror Witch or Wizard
Nothing about you is quite what it seems.
The Rune Witch or Wizard
Every word you write is a lock or a key.