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You're woman -

Yes, being a woman would instantly put you on the radar for witchcraft and association with the devil.

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You're woman -

In the well-known Salem trials, a total of 13 women and five men were found guilty.

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You're poor -

If you are experiencing poverty or homelessness and depend on outside assistance, your neighbors might be skeptical of you, which essentially labels you as a witch.

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You're poor -

Sarah Good, a poverty-stricken woman who wandered from house to house seeking food, was charged with witchcraft during the Salem trials and executed in 1692.

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You're rich -

Even wealthy women who supported themselves without a man's financial support would face scrutiny and disapproval from society.

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You're rich -

Call it coincidence if you will, but from 1620 to 1725, most of the women accused of witchcraft and executed in New England lacked male siblings or offspring to inherit their possessions.

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You spend time with your female friends -

If a group of women gather, it is possible they may be seen as a coven of witches, resulting in potential accusations of witchcraft.

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You argue with one or more of your female friends -

It's common for people to act impulsively when they're angry. However, during the 17th century, some individuals resorted to accusing others of practicing witchcraft. It was an easy and swift way to take revenge against a woman. 

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You argue with one or more of your female friends -

During the Salem trials, Rachel Clinton, a survivor, faced accusations from fellow women of intentionally "hunching them with her elbow" while passing by at church.

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You argue with anyone else -

If you lost your temper with someone, it would be easy for them to accuse you of associating with the devil.

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You're old -

Rebecca Nurse, an elderly woman, was among the accused in the Salem witch trials and sadly met her fate at the age of 71.

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You're young -

Children can also be witches, apparently, so kids didn't have it easy during this period either. 

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You're young -

Dorothy Goode, a mere four-year-old, served a nine-month prison sentence for admitting to practicing witchcraft. Her mother, Sarah Goode, with whom she was accused of engaging in witchcraft, faced the dire consequence of being hanged.

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You're a midwife -

What sort of mysticism is involved in delivering babies? Certain practices of midwives, such as herbal remedies, were disapproved of by the church. Consequently, being a midwife could potentially label one as a witch.

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You have too many children -

It was considered a blessing to have many healthy children, but it wasn't common in those days. If you managed this, it must be through sorcery...

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You have too few children -

In this case, your womb is probably cursed. Could it be witchcraft-related?

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You're confrontational -

As a woman, society expects you to avoid being outspoken, defiant, or assertive. Failing to conform to these expectations may lead to being unfairly branded as a witch, jeopardizing your reputation and safety.

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You're confrontational -

This is what occurred during Rachel Clinton's trial. Her accusers argued "Did she not show the character of an embittered, meddlesome, demanding woman—perhaps in short, the character of a witch? Did she not scold, rail, threaten and fight?" 

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You have a beauty mark -

Do you have a birthmark? Indeed, that blemish was placed by the devil! You have been branded!

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Your dairy products have gone bad -

Spoiled dairy products were cited in the Salem trials as proof of black magic. 

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Your dairy products have gone bad -

Some of the accused witches were not only said to have curdled milk at home, but also to have spoiled their milk just by walking past it, according to some neighbors. 

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You fantasize about your true love -

If you find yourself daydreaming about an ideal partner and envisioning their qualities, it could indicate that you possess witch-like qualities.

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You fantasize about your true love -

Tituba, a slave woman, faced accusations of witchcraft because she encouraged young girls to predict the identities of their future husbands.

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You've violated one or more Bible rules -

Breaking any rule will result in a pact with the devil and an immediate transformation into a witch.

Sources: (Mentalfloss) (History Collection) (History of American Women Blog)

See also: Why is witchcraft on the rise?

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