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cavorta · 2 years

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If you need a bit of relaxation in these days of bad news, I have 12 free guided meditations on YouTube, most of them less than 10 minutes long: https://bit.ly/cavorta_meditations

#guided meditation #guided meditations #guided visualization #spirituality #guided meditations for witches and pagans #witches on tumblr #pagans of tumblr

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moonsilkwisdom · 4 months

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Guided meditation: Sitting in the dark to find the light

Find a comfortable position that you can relax into. This can be sitting or lying down. Take a deep breath through your nose, hold it for just a moment and then exhale deeply. Relax your jaw. And continue the deep breathing – in and out through your nose.

Let your mind become aware of your feet. Feel a soft shadow begin to enter your feet. Let it fill your feet with warmth and relaxation. Let your feet just fall where they naturally want to. Just let them go.

Now feel that soft shadow begins to move up into your ankles. Feel your ankles become warm and relaxed. Let the muscles in your ankles relax. Just let go.

And now feel that soft shadow begin to move up into your calves and shins. Feel your calves as they are claimed by the darkness. Let the muscles on top of the shins just relax. Feel them just let go.

And now feel that soft shadow move into your knees. Let the warmth fill your knees. Let your kneecaps relax. Feel the back of your knees relax. Feel the muscles around your knees relax. Just let them go.

Feel the warmth begin to move up into your thighs. Let the big muscles in your thighs relax. Let the warmth drip down from the tops of your thighs and ooze into the backs of your thighs. Just let them go.

Now let the warm shadow move into your hip joints. Let your hips relax. Let the muscles in your groin relax. And now let the warm shadow fill your abdomen. Feel a ball of shadow filling your abdominal area. Feel the warmth and comfort from the ball of shadow. Take a deep breath into that ball of shadow. And feel it expand.

Now let the shadow move up your spine. Feel it as it bathes each and every one of your vertebrae. Become aware of the shadow slide over the small of your back. Feel the warm shadow flow up into your chest.

With each breath you take, let your lungs be filled with that warm shadow. And now let your mind move to your hands. Feel the warm shadow fill each finger. Feel it fill the palm of each hand.

Let the shadow begin to move into your wrists and on up your forearms. Feel those muscles expand with the shadow. Let your elbows relax. Let the shadow move into your upper arms and shoulders. Let your shoulder blades relax.

Let the shadow enter your neck. Feel your neck and throat begin to relax. Swallow gently and feel your throat open. Separate your lips slightly and then close them. Let your tongue drop into a relaxed position. Feel the warm shadow as it fills your entire head and face. Let your ears relax. Let your eyes relax. Allow that little space between your eyebrows to relax. Let your forehead relax. Let the top of your head relax.

Let yourself remain in the darkness for a moment. Just breathe it in and out. Know that darkness is a place of rest and creation, death and birth. Darkness is neither good nor evil, nothing beyond the absence or lack of light.

Now look inside yourself for your light. However small or large hold it and know this is something others see in you. Even when you have a hard time seeing it in yourself. Hold it and look at it for what it is. See what shape it takes.

When you have accepted the darkness and your light within, you can let both fade into a rising sun coming over the horizon. When you are ready, open your eyes and stretch, returning to the room.

#pagan witch #witchblr #guided meditation #yule #darkness

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themirroredmoon · 2 years

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Meditation and ADHD

Now, I know what you may be thinking seeing this: "Corvid, I can't meditate! My body won't let me!"-- I can tell you now, confidently, that you're meditating wrong if you think meditation about the emptiness of your mind and doing nothing. When you feel your muscles are weak, what do you do? Exercise them. Your brain is no different then the rest of your body-- You need to 'stretch' or exercise it to make it stronger. Though I'm not talking about doing word puzzles or even listening to music, which are proven to improve brain function. We're here to talk about meditation and how you can start to work meditation into your daily life. Disclaimer: I myself have ADHD and these tips and tricks have worked wonders for me. If they don't for you, try a different approach.

Start off slow. Set a goal of three to five minutes a day. It'll seem like a lot at first but gradually it will get easier. If your thoughts wander or you can't sit still, don't worry-- This is completely normal. The goal is to merely observe your mind and how it functions and bring yourself back to focus when you notice it wander.

With that being said, please give yourself grace and leniency. Throughout your session, you may want to fidget or stretch, scratch that itch or count the black specks in the grout of your tiled kitchen floor. It happens. Instead of abandoning or saying that you failed, be kind to yourself and just continue. Scratch the itch and return to calm; stretch and maybe find a more comfortable position. Even if you feel you 'failed' the session, keep up with it and keep trying.

Find what you deem as a comfortable place to meditate. You could sit in your favorite chair, you could lie down with your favorite blanket, etc. You should loosen the tension in your muscles and make sure they're relaxed. If you cannot comfortably sit still, try a repetitive, 'autopilot' task like going for a walk. My favorite (and easiest) thing to do is focus on my breathing and the breaths I take. Some people listen to music. In time, you'll figure out what you find comfortable.

Being in a comfortable space also means pay attention to what you're wearing. It may be harder to let your mind relax if the waistband of your pants is digging into your skin or your sweater is itchy. The same thing goes for earrings that pull down on your ears too much or shoes that feel tight. Wear what you find comfortable and lessen the distractions.

When you notice your mind wandering from you in the moment, simply acknowledge the thought and return your attention to your task (walking, breathing, etc). Accept that minds are meant to think and give yourself permission to have a wandering mind. Don’t judge yourself for having thoughts or focus your attention on them.

Quiet is relative. Not everyone has a peaceful environment so the goal is to lessen the distractions as much as possible. Turn off your phone, close your bedroom door, put pets in another room, whatever you can and need to do.

When your session is complete, don't just jerk yourself back to reality. Give yourself and your body the time it needs to come back to the present. Doesn't matter if you meditated for one minute or one hour, take your time-- If your eyes were closed, slowly open them; if you were on a walk, take an extra couple of minutes to get home; etc.

Find a body double-- If they're willing to meditate with you, that's amazing. If not, have them hold you accountable for the task and make sure you do it. Set up a regular, daily time to do so and use one of the many meditation apps out there nowadays.

The take away that I hope you get from this is that you don't have to clear your mind or be blank or not move an inch. Allow yourself to do whatever you feel you need to do and then return back to the mindfulness that is meditation. Be kind to yourself and don't 'should' yourself; I never said this would be easy, I just said it was possible.

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elizabary · 2 years

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I live in a Christian household and, up until now, had been able to pass off small altars as just decoration. But, the other night, I came home to find my crystals, candles, small spell jars, small herb jars, etc. had been emptied and swept into a trash can by my mom. As I dug everything out, she told me either all of it leaves or I leave.

I’m blessed enough to have a close friend who practices the craft with her mother, and her mother was kind enough to allow me to bring my things and set up an altar space in her home. She did a tarot spread for me, saged me and my things, and helped me make a protection spell jar to keep on me. They both declared their home as mine should I ever need someone to stay.

I’m retreating to the Broom Closet once again, most likely until I’m able to move out. Hopefully this shouldn’t take longer than a year. Until then, does anyone have advice/tips/etc. of how to practice in secret, or experience with such?

#norse pagan witch #witchcraft #witchblr #energy work #shadow work #broom closet #witch community #lightworker #color magic #guides #meditation #spirituality #spiritualguidance #spiritualhealing #spiritualism

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moonhedgegarden · 1 year

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Hands to the sky, I am grateful.

Feet to the ground, I’m aware.

The power I have is internal

I breathe in and meet myself there.

-meditation

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kairoswitch · 2 years

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I know about the gods and I don’t need to read books to learn about them, my gods are right here beside me.

I mean, I DO read books. But they're not necessary. The gods have spoken to us since before writing. Since before language.

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theantarwitch · 2 years

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Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick & Manifestation by Mat Auryn - Honest Review Request

I saw some good ideas supposedly from this book so I will read it and give my PERSONAL review. As usual, is personal, I’m not a master level 800000 on magic, I’m not a professional writer (I write a book not witchy related and to of small shits) and will be as unbiased as I can be, but always calling out any kind of racism/ lgtbphobia or anything. If you don’t like it, do your own review. If you like it and is useful for you, great.

Pros:

Against the idea that you have to come from witch’s bloodline to have the “skill”.

Points in the simplicity of witchcraft as lifestyle and not as an aesthetic epic quest.

Very gendered neutral book.

Quoted “I have found that there are ways around certain culturally specific practices without appropriating them as our own, simply by using a cosmological system that is a bit more universal in nature” YES THANK YOU +10 points. There are universally open replacements to pretty much anything. (Here is the link of such list).

No use of the “God/Goddess” exclusively, he… * google to not misgender *, yes, he uses the “Divine” but tell us to modify it accordingly our beliefs, so we can use terms as Spirit, Divine Mind, the Universe, Source, God, Goddess, or the Star Goddess, Angels and pretty much anything that suit us. Thank you!

Quoted “You may also notice that there are few to no tools or materials necessary for the work in this book aside from your mind, body, and spirit” * Celebrate af * I LIKE THIS DUDE.

Non Wiccan.

Witch Eye as open replacement of the Third Eye.

Correct medical information.

A LOT of interesting and fun exercises.

Don’t fall in “The Diet That You Should Have” or “Foods You Should Avoid”. Instead he mentions “We all have different dietary and health needs, so use your own discernment when it comes to food”. YES THANK YOU.

Grounding and cleansing used outside the “pre spell step” and used as a daily resource instead.

Nothing of “black magic”, no racism, no anything phobic.

No cultural mayor appropriation. There are mentions of things related to easter cultures but is not like “this is a Hindu practice so do it” but more like use words like Ketheric Template, Atmic Body, or Buddhic Body. Nothing of chakra and karma.

Safety warnings like “Don’t meditate as driving” or “Check your therapist/doctor is important because health come first” or “Professional health care first”.

Suggest learn some psychology, specially from Jung and… ew Freud (sorry, I hate Freud). The book explores some psychological aspects that make me remember things I learned in college. So, extra points because accuracy.

Neuroplasticity. Nice.

Dismiss the basic older sexist “binary gender” of the Principle of Polarity (Law of opposites, male and female) by saying that, and I quote “The Principle of Rhythm states that everything is a spectrum between the two poles that are constantly in flux. Gender is a spectrum, as is light and darkness, and temperature”. GOOD.

Some good info of basic things as the 4 elements, basic witchcraft, the planets, etc.

Mundane before magic idea.

Cons:

Some exercises demand a LOT of “imagine this full complete scenery for one hour” and can be a real struggle to people like me who have a hard time in imagine at “other’s command”.

Too much meditation and yoga to my taste lol

“Molten Core” of the earth. Technically, the core of the earth is SUPPOSEDELY solid even at that mega high temperatures (5,430 °C; 9,800 °F) because the high pressure but weeeeeeeeeell, I’m being a witch bitch, lol. (Wiki link )

A little too much of “daily stuffs”. Like, we need to cleanse, shield, protect, recharge, meditate, all, each single damn day. Like, dude, I have no enough energy or even time, relax… * groan in chronic pain *

Spider minimal mention. Around page 123 and 231.

Sexual minimal mentions. Around page 133, 134, 190, 211 and 212.

Zero consideration to neurodivergent people. The book seems to be made to perfect neurotypical people who don’t experience ADHD or Autism or anything, and who are living alone in a house full for them.

A little too much of “I had this many MANY super ethereal special almost divine experiences, hence, it must be true” stories. Like, we get it, you are special and you can know if the president of Panama has a UTI by just thinking and the cosmos send you a whatsapp each day at 3pm…

Is interesting how the book mention “In this book you will not find a bunch of spells to fix your problems; I think the title probably gave that away. What you will find, however, are tools that will help you to unlock your potential as a witch”.

There were a few times that let me thinking and saying a “NOW, THAT THING HAVE FRUCKTING SENSE”.

In general is a great book, it just can be a little dense, technical and with a lot of new terms to super beginners or people not used to the topic, so I don’t recommend it if you are just starting in this witchy field.

The author doesn’t seem too pedant and sometimes drop compliments and encouraging words, so the text doesn’t become annoying, pretty much the opposite. A lot to say coming from someone who have struggles in read and stay focused with long texts.

In general, an 8.5/10, 4.5 stars. Very recommended to any witch/occultist with deep interest in clairs and shits like that.

#books #book #book review #Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation Magick & Manifestation #Mat Auryn #witchcraft #witch #wicca #wiccan #pagan #paganism #clairs #psychic

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concreteangel92 · 11 days

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Noah With A Witch Girlfriend

Noah Sebastian x female reader

Warnings: none, all fluff

A/N: so I wanted to do something a bit different to what I’ve seen on here before and I thought a headcanon about Noah having a partner who practices witchcraft was such an interesting concept due to his upbringing and it’s also something very close to my heart haha hope you all enjoy 🖤

•although Noah was never a believer in witchcraft, he was open to learn from you as to why you do it and what it was all about

•would definitely find it fascinating comparing it to religion and seeing the similarities (of course you’ll tell him that it all comes from the pagans)

•loves watching your eyes light up when you talk about it

•Noah would soon have a new found respect for magic and its history

•but he will definitely crack the odd joke here or there but means no harm with them

• “you going to curse me if I piss you off?”

• “don’t tempt me”

•when you tell him that you work with your spirit guides/angels/universe (or whatever you prefer to call them) you know he’ll be making jokes like “so if I work with you, does that make you my angel?”

•corny jokes aside, you know he’s only teasing you

•he would soon perk up when you tell him that sex can be very powerful in spell work

•he’d be more then willing to help, I mean, what are good boyfriends for right? 😏

•if you gave him a tarot reading and it came true, of course he’ll try and find a logical explanation first

•Noah would also do that when any of your spells have worked, but you can definitely see the shock in his eyes at the outcome for whatever spell you’ve done

•he’d love to watch you work at your alter and loves how it looks and how personal it is for you

•would definitely buy you gifts and crystals, etc for your alter

•after some time he may even be inclined to join you in some of your work

•he’ll offer to cleanse the house for you to show that he’s learning

•he would definitely join you for meditation or your ritual baths to cleanse your energy/aura

•if it’s important to you, it’s important to him

•gets defensive at people who may laugh or make fun of you for doing it

•he will always have your back, no matter what

•I have no doubt you’d catch him reading some of your books, man loves to read and learn, this would be no different

•would also love the personal gifts you give him such as protection jars, crystals, amulets to ward off the evil eye, etc

•“Babe, why do we have so many empty jars in this cupboard, are they to be thrown?”

•“Leave them be!”

•Noah soon learns that a witch never throws good jars out

•in time Noah would ask you for certain spells for luck with the band or a project he’s working on

• “can’t hurt to have the extra luck right?”

•and you never know, you may just make a believer out of him yet ✨

#noah sebastian #bad omens #bad omens band #bad omens cult #noah sebastian davis #noah sebastian fic #noah sebastian fanfiction #noah sebastian x reader #noah sebastian imagine

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skogjeger · 10 months

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Beginners Can Work With Deities ❁ཻུ۪۪ ━

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As an individual who tries to actively engage with deities and seeks to maintain an ongoing connection in every feasible manner, one concept that has consistently bothered me is: "Beginners can't work with deities." While I understand the importance of guidance and experience in any spiritual journey, the complexity that comes along with the idea of working with deities and more—I firmly believe that beginners should not be discouraged from exploring and developing relationships with deities if they feel called to do so and or being pushed to do so.

A common problem I frequently observe is the spreading of fear within communities regarding certain deities. People are often told that these deities are intimidating, demanding, "horrifying," and can exhibit possessiveness, jealousy, control, or aggression. They are made to believe that skipping a day of worship or neglecting their craft will lead to negative consequences. This narrative is both harmful and completely untrue. It is filled with misinformation and promotes fear-mongering. Moreover, it wrongly restricts a deity's behaviour and portrays higher beings as something to be afraid of, rather than respecting their power and the impact that they do make. Additionally, it perpetuates the notion that the deity is flawless and incapable of making mistakes, despite numerous stories suggesting otherwise. A lot of this can be the fault of our beliefs being heavily Christianized with the "Lord and Servant" dynamic.

Working with deities is a deeply personal and individual journey. Each person's path is unique, and what works for one may not work for another. It is essential to remember that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to connecting with the deities. By imposing a blanket statement that beginners should not work with deities, we are effectively restricting their spiritual growth and potential. We all started somewhere. We were all beginners.

I understand the concern about someone's journey and the potential involvement of a "trickster spirit." However, it's important to note that these spirits are easily recognizable, and not everyone believes in them. In fact, such encounters are quite rare! If you've been engaging with deities, symbols, or any associations connected to them, the chances of encountering a "trickster spirit" are highly unlikely. So don't believe everything you hear on TikTok or YouTube and follow your intuition. Also, keep in mind that this belief doesn't just restrict itself to deities, but it could even be with guides.

If you've done a lot of research on a deity that you feel drawn towards then go forward working with them, especially if you feel that there is a connection.

It's worth noting that working with deities is not a requirement. There are witches and pagans who choose not to incorporate deities into their practice or much rather, they may be working with something else or nothing at all. It doesn't make them less of a pagan or a witch or whatever they choose to identify as.

Deity Relationships ❁ཻུ۪۪ ━

Practitioners can develop various relationships with deities, such as parent/child, teacher/student, familial, friends, or lovers (although that topic can be discussed separately). The possibilities for a person's connection with a deity are diverse and not limited to a single type of relationship.

𖤣𖥧˚ A healthy relationship with a deity can look like

Mutual Respect: A healthy deity relationship is built upon a foundation of respect. Both the individual and the deity should honour and acknowledge each other's boundaries, beliefs, and values. Respect entails treating the deity as a revered entity while also recognizing one's own worth and agency as an individual.

Clear Communication: Open and consistent communication is vital in a healthy deity relationship. This can involve prayers, rituals, meditation, or any other form of spiritual practice that allows for a genuine connection. Regularly engaging with the deity helps foster a deeper understanding and strengthens the bond between both parties.

Reciprocity and Offerings: Healthy deity relationships often involve an element of reciprocity. Devotees offer their devotion, time, energy, and resources as acts of love and reverence. These offerings can take various forms, such as prayers, rituals, sacrifices, donations, or acts of service. In return, devotees may receive blessings, guidance, and support from the deity.

Boundaries and Consent: Just as in any relationship, it is crucial to respect boundaries and seek consent. Devotees should be mindful of the deity's boundaries and follow established protocols or traditions. It is also important to remember that a deity has agency and can choose to engage or withdraw from the relationship at any time. Just like the devotee. Consent and boundaries foster a healthy and respectful dynamic.

Flexibility and Adaptability: A healthy deity relationship is adaptable to change and growth. As individuals evolve on their spiritual journey, their understanding, needs, and perspectives may shift. Similarly, deities may reveal different aspects of themselves or guide individuals in new directions. Flexibility and openness to these changes contribute to the health and longevity of the relationship.

𖤣𖥧˚ An unhealthy relationship with a deity can look like

Codependency: If the practitioner becomes overly dependent on the deity for every aspect of their life, it can indicate an unhealthy dynamic. Relying solely on the deity for decision-making, guidance, and validation without exercising personal agency and autonomy can lead to an imbalanced relationship.

Lack of Boundaries: Boundaries are essential in any relationship, including deity relationships. If the practitioner disregards their own boundaries or if the deity consistently crosses them, it can result in an unhealthy and potentially harmful connection. Boundaries should be respected and honoured by both parties involved.

Coercion or Manipulation: If the practitioner feels compelled or pressured by the deity to engage in actions or rituals against their will or moral compass, it can indicate an unhealthy dynamic. Deities should not manipulate or force practitioners into obedience or compliance.

Fear or Punitive Beliefs: If the practitioner constantly lives in fear of retribution, punishment, or wrath from the deity, it suggests an unhealthy dynamic. Deities should not be perceived as solely punitive figures, but rather as sources of guidance, support, and compassion.

Loss of Critical Thinking: When a deity relationship discourages critical thinking, questioning, or individual discernment, it can lead to a loss of personal agency and autonomy. An unhealthy dynamic may involve blind obedience or a strict adherence to dogma without room for personal growth or exploration.

Please note that the actions described may not necessarily be attributed to a deity. It could involve the practitioner or other factors at play. This example aims to illustrate an unhealthy relationship between a deity and the practitioner, rather than stating that it will definitely occur.

𖤣𖥧˚ What if a Deity Doesn't Want to Work with You?

If a deity chooses not to work with you, it's important to acknowledge their prerogative. It doesn't mean you are "bad" or "evil." Similar to human relationships, not everyone can be friends, and the same applies to interactions with deities. It's acceptable for deities to decline, just as it is for you to decline to work with them. They won't punish you for your efforts, and they certainly won't punish you for saying no to working with them.

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stardustypaws · 2 years

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WITCHY AGERE THINGS *• .°☆ +

I don't see a lot of witchy/pagan agere content, despite knowing that quite a lot of us are witches/pagans.. So! I made a list of cool witchy agere things for all you magical kiddos out there♡

☆ Enchant your blanket so you sleep soundly

☆ Draw protective sigils on your stuffies tags to help them fight away monsters and nightmares! Also if you don't like tags on your stuffies, you can make them a necklace + name tag and draw the sigil on that :)

☆ Stir your chocolate milk, angel milk, etc with intention! (Stir clockwise to manifest and counterclockwise to banish)

☆ Charm your pacis like you would charm your jewelry

☆ Practice doing tarot readings by doing tarot readings for your stuffies!

☆ Listen to guided meditation videos for kids! You can find lots of these on YouTube

☆ Make a wand! Get a stick from outside and decorate it with whatever you like

☆ Set up a little altar specifically for your regressed self to use

☆ Do a ritual bubble bath with lots of bath toys

☆ Go on a nature observation walk and draw/write what you saw in your agere journal

☆ Do more childlike spells(ie. making a wish with a dandelion, make a potion with dirt and leaves, etc)

Hope this helps! Have a magickal day and stay safe lil ones! :) *• .°☆ +

#age regression #sfw agere #kid regression #agere blog #toddler regression #toddlere #kidre #agere #witchreg #witchyregression #🐾wuff wuff!!

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moonsilkwisdom · 5 months

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Meeting your Shadow: a guided meditation