#beginner witch friendly

[thewitcheslibrary]

Types of divination

Please note: Not all of them are going to be here. I will be covering ones that Beginner witches can use and learn as a starting point! This also isnt a guide on how to do it, its is just some ideas and what they are.

Tarot and cards-

People who are unfamiliar with divination may believe that reading Tarot cards means "predicting the future." However, most Tarot card readers will tell you that the cards are only a guideline, and the reader is simply interpreting the likely outcome based on the forces at work right now. Consider Tarot as a tool for self-awareness and contemplation, rather than "fortune telling." Here are some simple steps to get you started reading and utilising Tarot cards in your divinatory practice.

Norse Runes-

According to Norse epic sagas, Odin created the Runes as a gift to humanity a long time ago. These sacred and holy symbols were originally etched in stone. Over time, they grew into a collection of sixteen letters, each with a metaphorical and divinatory significance. Learn how to create your own set of Runes and read what they say.

Reading tea leaves-

People have utilised many different ways of divination from the beginning of time. One of the most recognised is the practice of reading tea leaves, often known as tasseography or tasseomancy. This divination method, while not as ancient as some of the other famous and well-known methods, appears to have originated in the 17th century.

Pendulum reading-

A pendulum is one of the most basic and easy types of divination. It's as simple as asking and answering yes/no questions. Although pendulums may be purchased commercially for between $15 and $60, they are simple to create on your own. Most people use crystals or stones, but you may use any object with some weight to it. There are various methods to utilise a pendulum for divination, and you'd be amazed what you may learn from "yes" and "no" replies. The secret is to learn to ask the appropriate questions.

Osteomancy-

For thousands of years, tribes throughout the world have used bones for divination, a practice known as osteomancy. While there are several approaches, the goal is usually the same: to predict the future using the signals revealed in the bones.

Numerology-

Numerology is a discipline that many Pagan spiritual groups utilise. According to the basic concepts of numerology, numbers have a tremendous degree of spiritual and magical importance. Some numbers are more strong and powerful than others, and combinations of numbers can be created for magical purposes. In addition to magical correspondences, numerals have planetary importance.

Intuition-

Intuition is the capacity to know things without being told. Many intuitives make outstanding Tarot card readers because their ability offers them an advantage when reading cards for clients. This is sometimes known as clairsentience. Of all psychic talents, intuition may be the most frequent.

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[thespectralcottage]

Witchcraft 101:

Cleansing vs Uncrossing vs Banishing

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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[rak-sakaria]

Hey, your friendly reminder. It's summertime and not only should you drink water but our friends of nature need water too.

Put out a flat plate of water for our little allies and water your plants in the mornings and evenings🩷

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[rosypotions]

You are fire. You are earth. You are air. You are water.

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[mosthewitch]

Happiness Charm

For this charm you will need:

three cord or sting

First cleanse your space, tools, and ingredients. There are many ways to do so including incense, candles, a bath, meditation, or physically cleaning the space. (You can also cast a circle but it is not a requirement)

Take three cords or strings of different colors, and braid them tightly together.

Firmly tie a knot near one end of the braid, thinking of your need for happiness.

continue to tie knots until you have tied seven.

the charm will help you find happiness, once you feel like the charm has worked its magic, take it and keep it in a safe place, or burn it and scatter the ashes in the ocean or stream.

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[the-clumsywitch]

Source: Eclectic Witchcraft

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[this-is-me19]

Friendly reminder:

You’re essentially a house plant with complicated emotions. Makes sure to drink water and get plenty of sunlight.

☀️ Sunlight = vitamin D which improves mood (mental health) and aids in strengthens your bones.

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[coinandcandle]

Witchy Quick Tips Master Post

Posts that aren't too long but are still worth a read!~

Spell Oils

Herbal Oils

Magic vs Magick

Grimoire vs Book of Shadows

Quick Witch Tip - Tea Magic

5 Forms of Divination

3 Ways to Ground Yourself

Equinox vs Solstice

Fire Safety and Witchcraft

When NOT to Use Herbs in Witchcraft

Hex vs Curse

Questions for Spell Crafting

Table Top Firepits

Make "Home"

"Ancient" or "Exotic" claims in witchcraft

If you have any questions or comments on any of these posts please feel free to DM me!

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[hecatedeipnon]

Are you ready to embark on a journey beyond the physical world?

✈️ Astral travel, also known as astral projection or out-of-body experience, is a powerful and transformative spiritual practice that allows you to access higher levels of consciousness and explore the vast expanse of the universe.

Follow these instructions to begin your astral journey:

1. Find a quiet, comfortable place to relax. This could be your bed, a meditation cushion, or any other place where you feel at ease.

2. Begin to relax your body and mind. You can do this through deep breathing, meditation, or any other relaxation technique that works for you. It is important to let go of any tension or stress, as this will make it easier for your astral body to separate from your physical body.

3. Focus your attention on your breath and your body. Feel the weight of your physical form and the rise and fall of your breath. Imagine a golden or silver cord connecting your astral body to your physical body, and visualize this cord becoming stronger and more vibrant as you relax.

4. Once you feel fully relaxed and connected to your physical body, begin to visualize your astral body separating from your physical form. You may see or feel your astral body rising out of your body, or you may simply sense a shift in your consciousness. It may take some practice to fully separate your astral body from your physical form, so don't worry if it takes a little while.

5. Once your astral body is free from your physical form, you can begin to explore the astral plane. This can be done through visualization or by simply allowing your consciousness to flow wherever it desires. You may encounter other astral travelers, spirit guides, or other beings of light as you explore. It is important to remain focused and grounded as you travel, and to remember that you are always connected to your physical body through the golden cord.

6. To return to your physical body, simply visualize your astral body re-entering your physical form and becoming fully present in your body once again. Take a few deep breaths and allow yourself to fully ground and integrate the experience.

🧹 Astral travel can be a deeply transformative and spiritual experience, and it is important to approach it with respect and mindfulness.

⚠️ Remember to always set clear intentions before beginning any astral journey, and to protect yourself and your energy as you travel. With practice and patience, you will be able to master the art of astral travel and explore the vast expanse of the universe.

🥂 Happy travels!

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[cosmicchannel7]

CLEANSING

clearing up space and/or self from all negative energies/energies in general. May be used before rituals and also on everyday basis/whenever you feel like it for the higiene of the place/oneself. Some people say that you should clear space/yourself after specific time(ex. once a week) but I'd say use your intuition. You know the best when it's time to clean yourself or your space.

There's a lot of different ways of cleansing and the most popular ones are:

- different types of sages( I personally don't use white sage and palo santo)

-burning different types of herbs(smudging)

-sound(essentially anything that may create noise)

-water(might be moon water, with salt but also one mixed with herbs)

-salt

-natural(!!!) incense

The most basic cleansing I personally do every day is washing myself before bed. Also from time to time I make a little noise with my little drum and smudge the space with rosemary.

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[cryptidnearby]

Homeless fortune teller seeking donations on cashapp in exchange for personal readings with any of these tools.

Divination is not the same as being a psychic medium.

I am not able to speak with spirits.

Thank you

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[thewitcheslibrary]

Spell crafting

This is just a way to craft your own spells and just run you through how to do that. Its not for any specific spell.

Literally chose what type of spell you would like to do. One that is going to benefit you as a whole. - if you know what spell you want, skip to step 2

Look at what you have available. Look at the herbs you have and their meanings, the candles you have and colour correspondences, jars you have available and all the tools you have to do a spell.

choose the things you would like to use. And figure out how you are going to use them. If you have herbs, choose an intention for them to have.

write down what you are using in a grimoire or what ever you choose to write your spells in. Write down the intention of each herb and what you did with each tool. - if you want the herbs to be put in in a certain order, write them in that order so you dont forget

Literally just do the spell. Cleanse everything first, if you have the herbs going in in a specific order. The make sure you put it in that way and in that order. While setting intentions, no intentions means the spell wont work.

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[samwisethewitch]

Homemaking, gardening, and self-sufficiency resources that won't radicalize you into a hate group

It seems like self-sufficiency and homemaking skills are blowing up right now. With the COVID-19 pandemic and the current economic crisis, a lot of folks, especially young people, are looking to develop skills that will help them be a little bit less dependent on our consumerist economy. And I think that's generally a good thing. I think more of us should know how to cook a meal from scratch, grow our own vegetables, and mend our own clothes. Those are good skills to have.

Unfortunately, these "self-sufficiency" skills are often used as a recruiting tactic by white supremacists, TERFs, and other hate groups. They become a way to reconnect to or relive the "good old days," a romanticized (false) past before modern society and civil rights. And for a lot of people, these skills are inseparably connected to their politics and may even be used as a tool to indoctrinate new people.

In the spirit of building safe communities, here's a complete list of the safe resources I've found for learning homemaking, gardening, and related skills. Safe for me means queer- and trans-friendly, inclusive of different races and cultures, does not contain Christian preaching, and does not contain white supremacist or TERF dog whistles.

Homemaking/Housekeeping/Caring for your home:

Making It by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen [book] (The big crunchy household DIY book; includes every level of self-sufficiency from making your own toothpaste and laundry soap to setting up raised beds to butchering a chicken. Authors are explicitly left-leaning.)

Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair by Mercury Stardust [book] (A guide to simple home repair tasks, written with rentals in mind; very compassionate and accessible language.)

How To Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis [book] (The book about cleaning and housework for people who get overwhelmed by cleaning and housework, based on the premise that messiness is not a moral failing; disability and neurodivergence friendly; genuinely changed how I approach cleaning tasks.)

Gardening

Rebel Gardening by Alessandro Vitale [book] (Really great introduction to urban gardening; explicitly discusses renter-friendly garden designs in small spaces; lots of DIY solutions using recycled materials; note that the author lives in England, so check if plants are invasive in your area before putting them in the ground.)

Country/Rural Living:

Woodsqueer by Gretchen Legler [book] (Memoir of a lesbian who lives and works on a rural farm in Maine with her wife; does a good job of showing what it's like to be queer in a rural space; CW for mentions of domestic violence, infidelity/cheating, and internalized homophobia)

"Debunking the Off-Grid Fantasy" by Maggie Mae Fish [video essay] (Deconstructs the off-grid lifestyle and the myth of self-reliance)

Sewing/Mending:

Annika Victoria [YouTube channel] (No longer active, but their videos are still a great resource for anyone learning to sew; check out the beginner project playlist to start. This is where I learned a lot of what I know about sewing.)

Make, Sew, and Mend by Bernadette Banner [book] (A very thorough written introduction to hand-sewing, written by a clothing historian; lots of fun garment history facts; explicitly inclusive of BIPOC, queer, and trans sewists.)

Sustainability/Land Stewardship

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer [book] (Most of you have probably already read this one or had it recommended to you, but it really is that good; excellent example of how traditional animist beliefs -- in this case, indigenous American beliefs -- can exist in healthy symbiosis with science; more philosophy than how-to, but a great foundational resource.)

Wild Witchcraft by Rebecca Beyer [book] (This one is for my fellow witches; one of my favorite witchcraft books, and an excellent example of a place-based practice deeply rooted in the land.)

Avoiding the "Crunchy to Alt Right Pipeline"

Note: the "crunchy to alt-right pipeline" is a term used to describe how white supremacists and other far right groups use "crunchy" spaces (i.e., spaces dedicated to farming, homemaking, alternative medicine, simple living/slow living, etc.) to recruit and indoctrinate people into their movements. Knowing how this recruitment works can help you recognize it when you do encounter it and avoid being influenced by it.

"The Crunchy-to-Alt-Right Pipeline" by Kathleen Belew [magazine article] (Good, short introduction to this issue and its history.)

Sisters in Hate by Seyward Darby (I feel like I need to give a content warning: this book contains explicit descriptions of racism, white supremacy, and Neo Nazis, and it's a very difficult read, but it really is a great, in-depth breakdown of the role women play in the alt-right; also explicitly addresses the crunchy to alt-right pipeline.)

These are just the resources I've personally found helpful, so if anyone else has any they want to add, please, please do!

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[rak-sakaria]

I have the feeling that many people think that if you are a witch you should always have a "pure soul", "be positive" and just not do/practice anything negative.

My personal opinion is: Sis... We are witches, of course we will curse someone, of course I rage, sometimes I have bad days. It's not always about light and love.

Just keep in mind that no matter what you do, it can (No need) backfire on you - Just protect yourself and your loved ones.

But don't assume that because you're a witch you're only allowed to think positively.

it's okay being 'negative'. Not everyone has to like you and you don't have to like everyone either

This is the post. thanks

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[lunar-bat]

Beginner Friendly Witchraft Books

With a plethora of information available, it's essential to find the right resources to guide you through your magical path. Here are some books I would recommend to any beginner that offer a solid foundation into various paths and topics.

Witchery by Juliet Diaz

The book is a mix of personal experiences, practical instruction, and spiritual guidance, making it suitable for both beginners and people with more experience in the craft.

The Crooked Path by Kelden

This book has been an invaluable resource in my personal craft. It explores various aspects of traditional witchcraft, which if you're interested in I would definitely recommend.

Psychic Witch by Matt Auryn

This book is for anyone curious about the unseen world and their own untapped potential.

Green Witchcraft by Paige Vanderbeck

This is a guide to practicing green witchery, harnessing the natural world's magic for growth, healing, and living in harmony with nature.

Witchcraft for Beginners by Lisa Chamberlain

A pretty informative guide to witchcraft with brief but thorough descriptions of different paths.

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham

A classic book on magickal herbs

Sigil Witchery by Laura Tempest Zakroff

A comprehensive guide to sigil magick, focusing on helping you develop your own powerful sigil magick practice.

The Witch's Altar by Jason Mankey and Laura Tempest Zakroff

The witch's altar history, creation, and magical power to elevate rituals and connect with the sacred.

These are just ones I've personally found helpful when I first got into the craft, if you want any recommendations for specific topics feel free to ask :).

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[mosthewitch]

Sleep Spell

For this spell you will need:

white or blue candle

fire starter

First cleanse your space, tools, and ingredients. There are many ways to do so including incense, candles, a bath, meditation, or physically cleaning the space. (You can also cast a circle but it is not a requirement)

light your candle. Walk counterclockwise around your bedroom three times. As you do this, project simple protective phrases into the walls, floors, and windows.

After, meditating on positive, restful phrases.

Finally, blow out the candle, whisper the word "sleep" and turn in for the night.

Note that this spell does not need to be repeated to continue working. Instead, simply light the candle for a few minutes each night, then whisper "sleep" again before getting into bed

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