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Resourcefulness in the Craft

You can divine by throwing twigs and pebbles onto a graph you made with a sharpie and some printer paper, or use said printer paper to make your own cartomancy deck.

Use cool stuff you find outside as offerings if you want.

My mom taught me how to make wreaths out of porcelain vine or wild grape vines when I was a child, try it. Or teach yourself how to weave a basket.

Use dried "kindling" twigs to make a small besom in the fall.

Find interesting places outdoors, mark them on maps. Create your own correspondences for components you find while out and about.

Raid your own art or office supply storage boxes.

Use twine or tape for binding spells, use staples for curses, fold origami for attracting abundance, use paperclips for memory spells.

And sticky notes for sigils. And felt for poppets.

And a binder with loose leaf notebook paper for your grimoire! Spice it up with dividers for different topics!

Spending money on the tools and ingredients to make a money bowl is incredibly counter-intuitive. Grab stuff from the kitchen like rice, cinnamon, and basil, and stuff from outside like broadleaf plantain, blades of grass, and a cool rock. Scribble some sigils on yellow or green sticky notes, gather some loose change, and toss it all in a bowl you already have with your intention layered between your ingredients and components.

Magical practitioners have always used what was around them. Being resourceful is part of the practice :)

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Me when I add literally anything to my altar:

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I feel super disconnected with my spiritual side... I want to soak myself in knowledge and stuff, and that might motivate me more.

I'd love to find more Celtic pagans though, or maybe adult witches/pagans who are also struggling with spirituality and work life balance??

Yea that'd be nice

#I'd say reblog to find some active witchy blogs but I'm afraid that will only put more basic information and im way past that lol #celtic pagan #irish pagan #witchblr

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In case anyone is one of today's lucky ten thousand: The Irish language still exists, it isn't just a Nationalist vanity project, there are people around who still speak it as their native language and use it at home, who consume media through the Irish language, and who live their lives through the Irish language as much as possible. Just because you don't hear it often if you go into the big cities doesn't mean that it doesn't exist, like.

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A quick reminder that it is perfectly okay to still go to your tarot guide in the middle of a reading, no matter how advanced you are in divination. It’s okay, even, to go to more than one guide if you’re not sure that the first one’s description was accurate to the context. Tarot is all about following your intuition and doing what you feel it’s right.

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Peder Mork Monsted

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2023 Witch's Calendar

For all my witches out there, here's a handy list of the 2023 dates for the major holidays, full and new moons, and special events. I've listed my sources at the bottom. Dates and times for all events are calculated for Eastern Standard Time, USA, Northern Hemisphere. Adjust for your location as needed. Enjoy!

WOTY Holidays and Solstices

February 1-2 - Imbolc

March 20 - Spring Equinox / Ostara

May 1 - Beltane

June 21 - Summer Solstice / Midsummer

August 1 - Lughnasadh

September 23- Autumn Equinox / Mabon

October 31 - Samhain

December 21 - Winter Solstice / Yule

Full Moons

January 6 - Wolf Moon ♋

February 5 - Snow Moon ♌

March 7 - Worm Moon ♍

April 6 - Pink Moon ♎

May 5 - Flower Moon ♏

June 4 - Strawberry Moon ♐

July 3 - Thunder Moon (aka Buck Moon) ♑

August 1 - Sturgeon Moon ♒

August 31 - Blue Moon ♓

September 29- Harvest Moon ♈

October 28 - Hunter's Moon (aka Blood Moon) ♉

November 27 - Frost Moon ♊

December 26 - Cold Moon ♋

Fun Fact: The title of Harvest Moon is given to either the September or October full moon, whichever falls closest to the autumn equinox. In 2023, as in 2022, that month will be September.

New Moons

January 21 ♒

February 20 ♓

March 21 ♈

April 20 ♈

May 19 ♉

June 18 ♊

July 17 ♋

August 16 ♌

September 14 ♍

October 14 ♎

November 13 ♏

December 12 ♐

Special Events

February 20 - 2nd New Moon in lunar month

April 20 - Solar Eclipse

May 5 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

August 30 - Blue Moon

September 29 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

October 14 - Solar Eclipe (Annular)

October 28 - Lunar Eclipse (Partial)

Mercury Retrogrades (in case you need them)

Dec 29, 2022 - Jan 18, 2023

April 21 - May 14

August 23 - September 15

Dec 13, 2023 - January 1, 2024

SOURCES:

Moon Info - Full Moon 2023

Calendar-12.com - Moon Phases 2023

Full Moonology - Full Moon Calendar 2023

Moon Calendar - Full Moons and New Moons in 2023

Yearly Horoscope - Mercury Retrograde 2023 Dates and Times

Your Zodiac Sign - 2023 Astrology Calendar

The Pagan Grimoire - The Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar

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EDIT: Updated Jan 6, 2023 to correct full moon signs and include additional celestial events. Enjoy!

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Getting Back Into Your Practice

Sometimes life is shitty and your spiritual practice doesn't take priority. Thats okay. Here are some tips for how to get back into your practice once you're feeling up for it.

Cleanse and Clean Your Space This is defiantly the first think you should focus your energy on. This can take as long as needed and as intensive as you want or feel is needed. Spiritual and physically cleanse your space. Pick up items, open windows and start your cleansing method of choice.

Redo Wards and Protections Once you've cleansed its important to redo your protection. Cleanse to get rid of, protect to keep it away. Even if nothing has *hit* your protections and wards, its important to keep up to date on them being energized.

Keep Actives Low on Spoons Now that you've done the basics, stick to low spoon actives and slowly build from there. Even if you feel super energized and ready to get into it- you want to take things slow. This'll help you from losing steam..

Slowly Add Back In Your Daily Practice This is totally unique person to person, but dont expect to be back into your multi step daily routine right away. Add in each step one at a time, or slowly so you wont feel overwhelmed.

Come Up with a Ritual Youre EXCITED About You want to focus on the parts of witchcraft you love. Do something you've always wanted to try, something you always love doing, or anything that will make you excited for the working.

Pick a New Topic, Not an Older One Getting into your practice and going to an older topic might feel disheartening. Pick a new topic like astrology, plants, or an aspect of witchcraft you havent gotten too into before. Then go back to the older topic you left on.

Do Some Divination on What You Need Right Now Spend time with your spirit team, deities or ancestors and figure out what you should be focusing in on right now. Maybe you need more rest, maybe theres a ritual they want you to work on.

Remember You Dont Have To Do Magic Daily Dont put too much stress into doing something every single day. Take breaks. Youre still a witch.

I hope these helped. Remember to take things slow and dont let the pressure of getting back into it weigh you down. Magic is suppose to help not hinder.

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Viking traveler’s amulet, based on the Lillbjärs picture stone. The back reads: “Unharmed Go Forth, Unharmed Return, Unharmed Back Home”, Frigga’s blessing to Odin, possibly from Vafþrúðnismál.

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People tend to forget that we are also animals. We are not separate from nature, we are just as much a part of it as the birds that nest outside our windows.

Take some time today to focus on your place in the natural ecosystem around you. Give an offering to the local nature spirits if you can

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100% my life as a working witchy mom 😂✨

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10 Easy and Practical Ways to Incorporate Witchcraft into Your Everyday Life

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If you're a witch or interested in witchcraft, you may be looking for simple ways to incorporate your spiritual practice into your daily routine. Here are 10 easy and practical ways to bring witchcraft into your everyday life:

1. Start your day with positive affirmations or a meditation to ground yourself and set intentions for the day ahead.

2. Light candles or incense to create a cozy and peaceful atmosphere in your home.

3. Carry crystals with you in your pocket, purse, or wear them as jewelry to promote positive energy and healing throughout your day.

4. Use natural remedies such as herbs and essential oils to aid in physical and emotional healing.

5. Take breaks to connect with nature, whether it's going for a walk in the park, gardening, or simply sitting outside.

6. Incorporate divination techniques such as tarot cards, runes, or pendulum dowsing into your daily routine to gain guidance and insights.

7. Set up an altar or sacred space in your home to foster a deeper sense of spirituality and connect with your inner self.

8. Perform simple spells or manifestations, such as lighting a candle to attract good luck or abundance.

9. Use moon phases and other astrological events to guide your spiritual practice and energy work.

10. Practice gratitude and acknowledging the universe for all that it provides for you.

With these simple tips, you can bring the magic of witchcraft into your everyday life and enjoy a deeper connection with your spirituality. Remember, witchcraft is about finding what works for you and embracing your own personal journey. So experiment, have fun, and trust your intuition!

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Want to make a general offering on your altar, but not sure what to use? Try offering a small portion of whatever you’re eating! A significant chunk of my most meaningful offerings have been things like a torn-off piece of cookie or bread that I baked, a tiny cup of oatmeal, a raspberry with some ricotta, a small cup of tea that I was drinking at bedtime, a small cup of homemade juice, etc.

I like to leave a food item as well as a drink— because to me, leaving an offering feels similar to inviting someone to my dining table— but the food can be as simple as a pinch of whatever you’re eating, and the drink can be as simple as a cup of water or a splash of tea.

Side note: this is how I can tell that hospitality is deeply ingrained in myself and my practice. Even as a young child worshiping the universe at large, the offerings I made were just portions of my own meals; to this day that still feels like my most powerful kind of offering.