Interesting.
What is binding?
Binding is a magical practice that is so old, it can be traced back to some of the earliest human writing and was even mentioned in the Bible. Many cultures and practices have their own versions of binding spells, but for the sake of time, we’ll be focusing on the one showcased in The Craft. (Wicca/Traditional Witchcraft)
The original purpose of casting a binding spell was to stop something or someone from doing something, as was seen in the movie when Sarah binds Nancy. Another good example of this would be to stop a bully by binding the bully. (Metaphysically, not literally, though an effigy of the bully could be used when spellcasting) Another way to go about it would be to stop oneself from being bullied by casting a protective binding spell.
These spells are often cast through a string of words, though in some cases, the words are replaced by a physical string. If you’ve ever been to a wedding and watched the bride and groom’s hands or wrists get tied together in a symbolic knot, you guessed it: That’s a form of binding.
