A curse is a type of magic that is used to influence people, objects, events, or phenomena in a paranormal way. There are different types of curses, including family curses, personal curses, and curses on houses or nations. To cast a curse, one must ask spirits or experienced magicians for help, as an individual does not have the power to directly curse someone. Potential victims of curses include dishonest or adulterous people, debtors, and those who have wronged the curser. It is possible to protect oneself from curses through special protective spells that can minimize or reverse the effects of curses.