Paige Matthews Article: *paige matthews halliwell* powers

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Like Prue, Paige has the power of telekinesis. However, it works differently due to her Whitelighter side: when she calls the name of an object or living being it will orb to her, or she can move it telekinetically. Telekinetic orbing obviously does not require a great deal of accuracy in calling an object, for Paige can orb demonic acid by saying "Icky stuff" or shuriken by saying "Weapon...thingy." She is the first person ever known in good magic to have this power, as she was the first whitelighter/witch. This was assumed until the sisters encountered another witch/whitelighter, Simon Marks. (Telekinetic orbing is also seen by Piper's children and the Good Guardian of the Hollow). Her power grew stronger over the years, allowing her to move things without verbally calling like for them, like when she orbed Excalibur to the attic without calling for it in a season six episode. However, this was one of only a few times she did this. When unable to speak, Paige was able to telekinetically orb Wyatt to herself as Piper and Phoebe interlocked arms with her and called out, "Wyatt". In season eight, she could orb the dollhouse to the attic without saying anything, and was able to make white lights swirl around her and Henry's heads when she told him that she was a witch, similar to Leo's conjuration of lights on his wedding day and in the sixties.It is also evident that Paige can now orb people and demons to any location by saying the location, for example, she orbed an innocent back to the manor by saying, "Home!". Also, in season 8 episode, she orbed a demon to Magic School by saying "Magic School!". Another orbing advancement through the years came in her ability to orb things away and seemingly making them disappear. Towards the end of season eight, Paige finally orbed demons and people with her powers and, like Prue, could throw demons. The most prominent example is when she orbed a member of the triad directly into a fireball thrown by a different member. She also orbed and threw two demons into a dumpster.

Her Whitelighter side allows her to use Whitelighter powers such as orbing, glamouring (changing one's appearance), sensing her charges and sisters,and healing. This is a major advancement because for a long time the show explained her inability to heal with being a "half-whitelighter." But due to the fact that she has started to work for the Elders as a Whitelighter, it is likely that that is the reason for the advancement, as we know at least the healing power is granted through the Elders. Due to her being a Charmed One, Paige can write and cast powerful spells as well as make potions.

Paige's orbing ability is also roughly comparable to the usefulness of Prue's astral projection ability, largely refilling that lost niche in the sisters' powers. Due to her Whitelighter and Witch sides she has the most powers.