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coffinsandcauldrons · 2 years
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Basics of beginning witchcraft:
These aren’t anything new or special, but learning the basics is an essential when starting off 💖
Research is everything! Everyone’s craft is different, so relying purely on social media can be counterproductive and misleading since practices can vary and anyone can easily knowingly or unknowingly spread misinformation. There are no specific sites I’d recommend, just simply research as much as possible and pretty soon you’ll have the hang of it! Books are also great sources of information and can be found anywhere including online, thrift stores, book stores, or metaphysical stores. Although many books can easily spread misinformation as well, so always do research on one or an author. Historical books are always incredibly useful.
Witchcraft, Paganism, Satanism, and Wicca are all different. Witchcraft is the belief in and practice of magic. Paganism is the practice of any non mainstream religion, and is typically earth based or polytheistic (examples would include wicca, Hellenism, Norse paganism, Kemetism). Satanism can divide between being purely philosophical or involve the worship of Lucifer. Wicca is a stand alone earth based religion with specific principles and beliefs, and may not always involve witchcraft.
Witchcraft can’t go against the laws of nature. Simply put, witchcraft is just manipulating energies and cannot do anything such as defy gravity or physically transform something.
You don’t have to be a cis woman in order to practice witchcraft. This will make many angry, but your ability to practice magic doesn’t rely on genitalia or gender identity at all. Identifying as a woman and having a vagina doesn’t immediately make you the only one capable of doing spell work, and thinking that energies recognize and care about gender is idealistic thinking.
You can be an atheist and still practice witchcraft. The internet may lead you to believe that you have to worship various polytheistic deities in order to be a ‘real’ witch, but this is actually paganism. Energy work only requires deities if that is your religious belief.
Christians can practice witchcraft! Despite the notion that all Christians are entirely against witchcraft, this is false and there are many Christian witches who choose to work with information in the Bible, Christian deities, or saints. Wanting to practice witchcraft does not mean you must sacrifice Christianity.
Witchcraft does not require you to be Wiccan or Pagan. If you want to practice witchcraft by itself then practice! Wicca is a religion seperate from witchcraft which worships the Triple Goddess and Greenman and believes in things such as the threefold law, sabbats and esbats but does not always include the practice of witchcraft.
Certain practices and beliefs can be closed to those who do not belong to the ethnicity of origin, those who do not belong to the society, or are not initiated. This is not gatekeeping but purely basic respect. If you want to begin working a cultural path but are unsure of if it is closed simply google the origins and trust the practitioners themselves rather than tumblr as we can sometimes get things mixed up. Examples would include Indigenous practices, Hoodoo, Voodoo, Brujería, and Jewish practices.
Spirit guides are amazing to work with and can help your daily life and craft immensely. Some ways you can contact them are through meditation, divination, astral projection, lucid dreaming or just by simply asking. My personal favorite method is through the spirit messages oracle cards.
When using a new pendulum, always first ask which direction is yes/no/maybe and allow it to swing naturally. Make note of which direction corresponds to which answer.
Before doing any type of magic, learn basic protective methods. These can include protection spells, chants, sigils, crystals, and herbs.
Meditation is an amazing skill to learn when beginning. This can help with vital things such as focus, energy, grounding, chakra work, and help set the groundwork for more complicated topics such as lucid dreaming or astral projection.
Befriending and researching local harmless nature spirits is a good place to start off of. This is the safest way to begin spirit work and can be quite rewarding. I would personally suggest just starting with plant spirits and animal spirits.
There is no ‘right’ way to do witchcraft. Witchcraft is incredibly broad and there are practically infinite ways to go about it. Choose your own beliefs, create a practice specific to you, and don’t believe that you have to follow the set path of others. Unless what you’re doing is truly illogical and lacks research, trust that you know what is best for you.
Your practice is your own! Regardless of if you’re new or experienced never forget that you are the one who gets to decide what you do. Witchcraft is extremely personal to the practictioner and there is power to designing your own practice. Sometimes your own methods are the best of all.
These are just a “few” guidelines, by far everything important to know is not covered and continuing research is key. Witchcraft cannot simply be just doing spells at random, there has to be backing so knowing a clear ideology is of importance. Hope this helped!
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stonesbyhaille · 10 months
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nexusofsorcery · 3 months
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Spell for Career Success - New Job, Promotion, Sigil Magic, Color Magic, Spell Jar, Magical Crafting
In this informative video, we are thrilled to share with you a spell that can help enhance your career prospects, whether you are seeking a new job opportunity or aiming for that well-deserved promotion. Join us in exploring the art of magical crafting, where we’ll guide you through the process. Our magical journey commences with the crafting of a sigil, a potent symbol representing the core…
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breelandwalker · 10 months
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How to Write Your Own Spells
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There are lots of ways to create spells, from planning everything to the minutest detail ahead of time to absolutely flying by the seat of your pants in the moment. If you'd like to write your own spells, either for use in your craft or as a creative exercise, here are some suggested steps that I use in my own practice:
1) Determine the intent or goal of your spell. Decide, first and foremost, what you want the spell to do. Refine your goal if necessary and try not to be too nebulous. Your intent tells the spell what it's meant to do. A more focused goal may increase the chances of success.
2) Determine how you want the spell to manifest. Decide how the spell should work and what the result should look like. This is a good time to build in a sign of success, especially for spells that may not work in an obvious or visible way.
3) Determine what or whom the spell will affect. If the spell is to have a target, be it a person or a place or an animal or an object, decide what that should be and how they or it will be represented in the casting.
4) Determine how long the spell is meant to work. If your spell is timebound or has a deadline, decide what that will be. If the spell is meant to work long-term, you may want to check in and refresh it from time to time. (Not every spell will be timebound. Many spells will simply expire when they have fulfilled their purpose or if they are blocked or circumstances are not favorable.)
5) Determine the timing of the spell, if applicable. Not everyone uses celestial or astrological timing for their spells, but if you do, look into the prevailing conditions and decide on an advantageous time for your casting. (Please note that magical timing can only enhance your spell and casting something on the "wrong" day will not necessarily cause it to fail.)
6) Determine what methods and materials you want to use to cast the spell. Decide how you're going to go about performing the casting, whether you're doing a ritual or making a charm or just using energy. If you're going to need a ritual space or physical components, plan that out and make sure it fits with what you want to do.
7) Determine the words, if any, which will empower the spell. If you want to include a prayer or a petition or a song or an incantation with your spell, decide what that should be. This is not strictly necessary and the words need not be spoken aloud. (Rhyming incantations are not required, but if you prefer them that way, you can certainly do so.)
8) Prepare the materials for casting the spell. Get all your necessaries together ahead of time. Make sure you have everything you need, that tools and components are in good and useable condition, prepare your workspace, and make sure everything is within easy reach so you don't have to stop and search for things in the middle of your casting. (And for goodness sake, if you're working with open flame, observe fire safety and tie your hair and sleeves back.)
9) Finalize details and perform the casting. When you're ready to begin, try to eliminate as many possibilities for distraction or interruption as possible. Go over your spell and components one more time, then proceed with casting the spell.
10) Record the particulars for future reference and to determine how well the spell worked. Make a record of the spell, including your goal, how it should manifest, the words and components used, the date of the casting, the casting method and procedure, and how the casting went. If there are any additional details or observations that seem important, include those as well. This will serve as a useful learning tool in the future and will allow you to check your work if the results make themselves known.
It's useful to write spells from time to time if the inspiration strikes you, in order to better understand how they fit together and how they work. Plus it's a fun and creative journaling exercise and recording the spells you cast a great way to measure your progress later on.
For additional tips on writing your own spells and helpful tricks for using timing and available materials to your advantage, check out my podcast, Hex Positive, Eps. 006-007, "Come In For A Spell, pt 1 & 2."
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Happy Witching! 🔮✨
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lovewitch2222 · 3 months
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how to read candle flames
How to read candle flames  
High steady flame: yes 
Low steady flame: no 
Dancing flame: reground and put more focus towards your spell/question 
Violent flickering flame: strong no do not reattempt this spell or ask this question again 
Sputtering crackling flame: there is a more complex answer than a yes or no it could mean maybe or possibly 
Dual flame: thinking, wait for the answer 
Left leaning: yes 
Right leaning: no 
Will not light: try another time 
Will not go out: you are not done with your spell or question yet 
Candle goes out before you are done: wait now is not the right time  
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thespectralcottage · 3 months
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Witchcraft 101:
Cleansing vs Uncrossing vs Banishing
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Alright witches. Lets dive into some witchy basics and discuss the differences between cleansing, uncrossing and banishing. This will hopefully help you differentiate between them. But.. lets be honestly if you do something like call a spell an uncrossing when "technically" doing a banishing, who cares its all in good spirit. The reason i think its good to have a difference in mind between these falls into how you handle a spell. If I'm doing an uncrossing vs a banishing i would choose different spell ingredients, maybe work with different gods, or choose a different element to work with.
Cleansing: I consider cleansings as the foundation and most basic of these. Its almost an umbrella term the other two fall under. All banishings are cleansings, but not all cleansings are a banishing. Cleansings are when you're trying clear something away. Most often people will use this term in day to day workings and general upkeep to make sure nothing has stuck to them. This would include more casual things like smoke cleansing, showering and asking the water to cleanse you, sound cleansing, etc. Its not a full spellworking or ritual, but still done with energy and intention. Sometimes you may do a cleansing and realize whatever is there, is stuck deeper then you expected. So you take the next steps and do a more "intense" cleansing like an uncrossing or banishing.
Uncrossing Spells: Uncrossing specifically refers to removing unwanted energy. Usually when discussing what is an uncrossing, I sperate it from just a cleansing by describing it as a very intense cleansing where you're trying to strip away intense and specific energy. These are more work and a step up from an everyday cleansing for more intense scenarios. This is very spirit focused; think of it as taking out the bad and putting in the good. Some types of spells I would consider an uncrossing are: removing hexes/jinx/curses, removing the evil eye, spiritual detoxes, road openers, removing any stubborn energy, removing feelings, etc. I associate uncrossings with water: it's soaking in and getting that energy out. I would choose herbs/spell ingredients that are uplifting and purifying. Think salt, rosemary, rue, and lemons.
Banishing Spells: Banishing spells remove unwanted entities, spirits or people. You can use it to get rid of very deep rooted things like habits or insecurities. Banishings are quite a strong forms of spellwork. You're really kicking something out and away from you when you do a banishing. Its connected to more deep rooted things that you're trying to remove from your life. Some types of spells I could consider a banishing: cord cutting, exorcisms, banishing a spirit attached to you, getting rid of insecurities, freezers, etc. I associate banishings with fire. Burn and gtfo. I would choose herbs that have more of a kick to them and are defensive. Think nettle, blackberry leaves, cloves, even pepper in some cases.
Please note this doesn't have to be something strict. Like i said at the beginning this is just a guide that will help you differentiate so you can tackle the spellwork as effectively as possible.
✨Stay Spooky ✨
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wandoffire · 4 months
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Protection
Spell Jar to ward off negative energies. Keep in your room, house, car, bag or somewhere near you.
Rosemary (protection)
Fennel (purification, healing)
Lavender (peace, happiness)
Sage (protection)
Clover (love, loyalty, protection)
Black pepper (cleanse/protection)
Salt (cleanse)
Intention
Black wax
Substitute or exclude any materials as you need!
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hallow-witxh · 9 months
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Kitchen Staples and Their Properties
If you're any kind of kitchen user, there are a few things that are usually present. Things like bread, cheese, beans, and vinegar are all things that many kitchens keep in stock. So, here is a list of some staples you may have in your kitchen, and what they mean.
Bread: health, abundance, the hearth, kindship
Beans: wisdom in choices, luck, money, divination, prosperity
Butter: peace, friendships/relationships, spirituality
Cheese: goal completion, happiness, moon magic, health
Eggs: feminine/goddess magic, fertility, mysticism
Honey: joy, love, sex, wisdom, lust, purification, health
Milk (Cow's): feminine parenthood/guidance, love, sustenance, spirituality,
Rice: fertility, protection, luck, money, growth
Salt: purification, protection, grounding, cleansing
Sugar: banishing negativity, love, affection, invoking kindness/sweetness
White Vinegar: cleansing, purification, protection
Adding some things together melds their properties! Cooking in butter for your friends can strengthen your relationships with them, and baking bread can bring abundance into your home.
As always, do your research, practice safely, and blessed be!
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999lcf · 5 months
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lunar-witches · 11 months
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✨ Magick Throughout the Week ✨
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The days of the week each have their own unique magickal properties and correspondences, which can be useful for planning rituals and spells. Here is a brief overview of the magickal properties associated with each day of the week:
Monday: Associated with the moon, intuition, and emotions. Good for spells related to psychic abilities, divination, dream work, and emotional healing.
Tuesday: Associated with Mars, courage, and strength. Good for spells related to courage, protection, strength, and victory.
Wednesday: Associated with Mercury, communication, and intellect. Good for spells related to communication, divination, wisdom, and knowledge.
Thursday: Associated with Jupiter, abundance, and expansion. Good for spells related to prosperity, abundance, growth, and success.
Friday: Associated with Venus, love, and beauty. Good for spells related to love, attraction, relationships, and beauty.
Saturday: Associated with Saturn, discipline, and structure. Good for spells related to organization, discipline, boundaries, and endings.
Sunday: Associated with the sun, vitality, and success. Good for spells related to success, vitality, energy, and healing.
By incorporating these correspondences into your magickal practice, you can enhance the energy of your spells and rituals and work more in alignment with the natural rhythms of the universe.
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themirroredmoon · 1 year
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Superstitions!
The following list are some of the superstitions that I’ve heard or learned about over the years, in no particular order: • Throw rice in the air to make it rain • Carry a potato during winter to ward against colds • Smell dill to get rid of hiccups • Lay thorn branches by your doorstep to keep evil away • Place chips of cedarwood in a box with coins do draw money to you • Hang seaweed in the kitchen to ward off evil spirits • Burn allspice to draw money, luck, and healing • Place a piece of cotton in a sugar bowl to draw good luck to your home • Scatter chili flakes around your house to break a curse • Scatter salt/sugar to purify a room • Put a pine branch above your bed to ward off illness • Carry a chunk of dried pineapple to draw luck • Ask an orange a question before you eat it, then count the seeds. Even # = no. Odd # = yes • Toss oats outside your back door to ensure beautiful crops/plants • Place lilacs around the house to rid unwanted spirits • Add salt to bath for purification • Write your sigils on stones and carry them with you • Put sigils on medication bottles to help quicken their efficiency or for added healing benefits • When guests come over, light a white candle by the door; it will take their negative energy and purify the home. • To get rid of guests overstaying their welcome, turn any broom in your house upside down (bristles up) • Toss salt on the front porch every Friday for good luck and prosperity • Carry a blade of grass to increase psychic power • If something or someone is bugging you, write it on toilet paper, wipe, and flush it down the toilet
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stonesbyhaille · 9 months
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coven-of-genesis · 1 year
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Spell casting basics
Intention -
What is the purpose of the spell, what are you trying to achieve?
Who -
Who is the target for the spell, is it for yourself or other people?
Location -
Where will you be preforming the spell or ritual, it needs to be a safe place where you will be uninterrupted.
Materials -
What do you need for your spell?Crystals, incense, herbs, candles.
Timing -
What time of day should you cast your spell for best effect and power.
Casting -
When it comes time to cast the spell use everything that you have gathered for the spell with intention.
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thedivinepath888 · 6 months
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daily practice ⋆·˚ ༘ *
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the act of daily practice if often very misunderstood. a daily practice does not mean to do spells and rituals every single day in order to be a witch. it is not necessary for a daily practice to be huge or something specifically special.
you may even find yourself so distant from your craft that you put it on pause for weeks, yeah even months. does this make you any less of a witch? does this make you any less powerful? no, absolutely not!
we are human beings. it is absolutely normal to put certain things last, especially when there are more important things for you at the time. perhaps you can't practice witchcraft while studying for exams or during stressful and difficult times. or you just can't bring yourself to practice it for no specific reason at all.
just know that this is so damn normal. you should never feel bad about yourself for pausing your craft. there might be a reason for that you don't yet understand! so don't push yourself too hard.
a way to keep the magic in your life, even after pausing your craft for a while, is by incorporating daily practices into your everyday-routine, even when you're still practicing actively at the moment.
now what does daily practice mean?
daily practices are the things you do on a daily basis, regularly. we'll soon get to how some of these practices can look like.
it can help you to stay in touch with your craft, with your power, you spirit guides, deities, etc. even on days you're not drawn to do actual magical rituals—which is NORMAL and absolutely OKAY.
a few examples of daily practices:
1. stirring intentions in your drinks and foods
2. wearing crystals
3. enchant your jewelry and wear it
4. dress according to today's planet ruler
5. put spell oils on your body or clothes
6. use glamour magic (this can be as simple as drawing sigils or runes on your face with your moisturizer or makeup)
7. light an ancestor, deity or spirit guide candle (if you have one)
8. divination
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booksbeansandcandles · 7 months
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How to Make a Witch's Ladder
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magickmama777 · 7 months
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Witchy tip: Do rituals under the same moon phase that was present the day you were born. You have a special connection with that energy.
I have found this to be very useful. For some reason folks think you can only harness the most energy from the New and Full moons.
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