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cutepastelwitch · 7 months

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Things to put in your book of shadows

Of course, only put in your book of shadows/grimoire what you want. If you don't want to put certain subjects in your book then that's fine. It's your book, utilize it how you want. This is just a masterlist of ideas that I've put together. Feel free to add anything else to the list that I may have missed, because there's absolutely no way I included everything.

And for the love of all the gods, if you come across a closed entity or practice, don't try to work with the entity or practice if you're not already part of that group or tradition. You can research it but don't practice it.

+ A blessing and/or protection

+ A table of contents

+ About you:

Your current path

Your personal beliefs

Your spiritual journey

Favorite crystals/herbs/animals

Natal chart

Craft name

How you got into the craft

Astrology signs

Birthday correspondences (birth tarot card, birth stone, etc)

Goals (if you have any)

Anything other relating to your personal practice

+ Safety

Fire safety

What NOT to burn

Plants and oils that can be toxic to your pets

What crystals shouldn't be in water, sunlight, etc

Things that shouldn't be put out in nature (salt, glass, etc)

Potion safety

How to incorporate blood safely

+ Core concepts:

Intention and how it works

Directing energy

Protection

Banishing

Cleansing

Charging

Shielding

Grounding and centering

Visualization

Consencration/Blessing

Warding

Enchanting

Manifestation

+ Correspondence

Personal correspondence

Crystals and rocks

Herbs and spices

Food and drink

Colors

Metals

Number

Tarot card

Elemental (fire, water, air, earth)

Trees and woods

Flowers

Days

Months

Moon phases

Zodiac

Planets

Incense

Teas

Essential oils

Directions (north, south, east, west)

Animals

Local plants, animals, etc

Dream symbology

+ Different practices

Practices that are closed to you (some examples below)

Voodoo and Hoodoo **Closed**

Santeria and Brujeria **Closed**

Shamanism and native american practices **Closed**

Wicca and wiccan paths

Satanism, both theistic and non-theistic paths

+ Different types/practices of magick

Pop culture magick

Technology magick

Chaos magick

Green witchcraft

Lunar magick

Sea witchcraft

Kitchen magick

Ceremonial magick

Hedge witchcraft

Death witchcraft

Grey witchcraft

Eclectic witchcraft

Norse witchcraft

Hellenic witchcraft

Animism

+ Deities

The deity/deities you worship

Different pantheons (the main five are Celtic, Roman, Greek, Egyptian and Norse, all open)

Deities and pantheons that are closed to you

Common offerings

Their epithets

Their mythology

Their family

Deity worship vs deity work

Prayers and how to make your own

Deity communication guide

Devotional acts

Ways to get closer to them

+ Other spiritual entities

Angels

Ancestor work

Spirit guides

The fae

Demons

Familiars

House spirits, animal spirits and plant spirits

Other various folklore entities

Spirit etiquette

Cemetery etiquette

Setting boundaries with the spirits

Communication guide and etiquette

Grounding, banishing, protection and cleansing, aka: "Spirit work safety guide"

How they appear to you

Common offerings

Circle casting

+ Divination

Tarot cards

Oracle cards

Tarot and oracle spreads

Pendulum

Numerology

Scrying

Palmistry/palm reading

Tasseography (Tea leaf reading)

Rune stones

Shufflemancy (Shuffling of a playlist)

Dice divination

Bibliomancy (Randomly picking a phrase from a book)

Carromancy (Melted wax)

Pyromancy (Reading flames)

Psychic abilities

Astrology

Aura reading

Divination via playing cards

Lenormand

Sacred geometry

Angel numbers

+ Other types of magick

Candle magick

Crystal magick

Herbalism/herbal magick

Glamour magick

Hexing

Jinxing

Cursing

Weather magick

Astral work

Shadow work

Energy work

Sigils

Art magick

Knot magick

Crystal grids

Color grids

Music magick

Charms, talismans and amulets

+ Spellwork

What makes a spell work

Basic spell structure

What NOT to do

Disposing of spell ingredients

Revitalizing long term spells

How to cast spells

What to put in spells (See correspondence)

Spell mediums- Jar spells, spoken spells, candle spells, sigils, etc

Spell timing

Setting up a ritual

Taglocks: What they are and how to use them

+ Holidays and Esbats

Yule

Imbolc

Ostara

Beltane

Litha

Lughnasadh/Lammas

Mabon

Samhain

The 12 full moons (Esbats)

How to celebrate

Deity specific holidays

+ Altars and tools

What they are

The different types and their uses (travel altar, working altar, deity altar, ancestor altar, etc)

What you can put on your altar

What you use your altars for

Common tools in witchcraft

How to use the tools

Food and drink

Common herbs in recipes

Sabbat recipes

Moon water: What it is and how to use it

Potion bases

Tea magick

How to get your herbs

Foraging

+ Mental health and self care

Bath magick

Affirmations

Burnout prevention

Aromatherapy

Stress management

Mental health coping mechanisms

+ History of witchcraft

+ Dream records

+ How to differentiate between the magickal and the mundane

+ Calendar of celestial events (Esbats, retrogrades, etc)

+ How to dry herbs and flowers

+ What chakras actually are and how they work within Hinduism

+ History and traditional uses of reiki

+ The witches' alphabet

+ The runic alphabet

+ Common witchcraft terms

+ Common symbols in witchcraft

+ Your own witch tips

+ Good witchcraft books and authors to avoid

+ Any online resources you utilize often

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cutepastelwitch · 7 months

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Judika Illes' Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells ebook is on sale for 3.99!!!

I don't know how long this deal is going to last but I thought I'd tell everyone!

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cutepastelwitch · 7 months

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🍁🔮 10 Autumn Witchy Practices🌙🍂

1. 🌕 Harvest Moon Rites 🌾

Under the luminescent embrace of the Harvest Moon, unveil rituals of abundance, manifestation, and profound connection. Ignite candles, consecrate your sacred space, and let the moon's ethereal glow infuse your spells with celestial might.

2. 🎃 The Magic of the Pumpkin 🎃

Beyond their pumpkin spice allure, pumpkins hold an enchanting power. Carve intricate sigils, transform them into altars, or concoct elixirs infused with their mystical essence. These gourds harbor the key to banishing negativity and inviting prosperity.

3. 🌿 Herbal Alchemy 🍂

Autumn bestows a trove of botanical treasures, each brimming with magical potency. Sage purifies, rosemary shields, and cinnamon invokes warmth and abundance. Mix these sacred herbs to craft your own elixirs and brews, weaving your intentions into existence.

4. 🍂 Communion with the Woods 🌲

Step into the ancient embrace of the forest, where whispers of forgotten wisdom linger. Wander among the trees, meditate beneath their boughs, or collect leaves to attune yourself to the Earth's ancient heartbeat.

5. 🕯️ The Enchantment of Candle Magic ✨

Autumn's chill beckons the flicker of candles, a gateway to the supernatural. Harness the essence of colors and scents to amplify your spells. Pink for love, purple for wisdom—light the way to your desires and witness their manifestation.

6. 🍎 Divination with Apples 🍏

Beyond the bobbing game lies an age-old divination practice. Inscribe your queries upon apple peels, release them into a vessel of water, and interpret the apple's message as it floats toward your answer. It's like conversing with the spirits themselves.

7. 🌙 Moonwater's Mystique 🌊

Capture the moon's ethereal energy with the creation of moonwater. Leave a vessel under the moonlight to charge, and use this elixir for cleansing and empowering your magical tools. It's the alchemical elixir that bridges the realms.

8. 🍁 Tarot of the Autumn Leaves 🍂

Trade your tarot deck for the wisdom of autumn's multicolored leaves. Attribute meanings to each leaf type and let the breeze guide your selection. Mother Nature herself shall unfurl the secrets of your destiny.

9. 🎶 The Enchanted Melody 🎶

Compose a bewitching playlist that resonates with your inner mystic. Whether it's the haunting melodies of Loreena McKennitt, the ethereal ballads of Donovan, or the timeless harmonies of Fleetwood Mac, let the music inspire your enchantments, guiding your spirits as you dance beneath the moonlight.

10. 🧹 The Broomstick's Esoteric Purpose 🧹

While soaring on broomsticks remains the stuff of legend, your broom holds symbolic significance. Use it to cleanse your sacred space, banish negativity, and usher in blessings and abundance. It's the earthly bridge to the astral realms.

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cutepastelwitch · 7 months

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WHERE TO FIND COMMON FAE FOLK

PIXIES

IN THE WOODS, GARDENS, OR NEAR FLOWERS

GNOMES

IN QUIET, WOODED AREAS AND NEAR THE BASE OF TREES

SYLPHS

IN THE AIR, OFTEN SHAPED LIKE CLOUDS

BROWNIES.

ON A FARM OR HOMESTEAD WITH LAND & ANIMALS

DRYADS

ATTACHED TO A TREE OR AREA OF NATURE

ELVES

DEEP IN THE FOREST OR IN REMOTE

CAVES

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cutepastelwitch · 7 months

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Some witches want to be whimsical and heal people and be creative with good spells.

Some witches want to be haunting and dark and obscure and be ready to strike when evil is afoot.

Some witches are both, some witches are none. Some witches want power, some others want balance.

You are valid in your craft.

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cutepastelwitch · 7 months

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🌟 Types of Divination 🌟

🃏 Tarot Reading: Ah, the classic! Shuffle those cards, lay 'em out, and let the symbols tell your story. It's like a psychic storytime with beautifully illustrated cards.

🔮 Crystal Ball Gazing: Channel your inner fortune teller and gaze into the shimmering depths of a crystal ball. See visions, symbols, or just a really fancy paperweight – your call!

☕ Tea Leaf Reading: Sip your cuppa, but don't toss those leaves! The way they settle in your cup can unveil the mysteries of the universe. Get ready to decipher some leafy hieroglyphics.

🖐️ Palmistry (Chiromancy): Study the lines, mounts, and shapes on your palm. Each crease tells a story about your life path, personality, and potential. It's like reading a roadmap to your destiny right on your hand!

🕊️ Feather Divination: Feathers are more than just fashionable accessories for birds! They can carry messages from the spirit world. Find one, meditate on it, and decode its wisdom.

🌀 Runes Casting: Norse warriors used them, and now you can too! Grab some ancient runestones, cast them, and let the runic symbols weave tales of your destiny.

🕯️ Candle Scrying: Light a candle, focus on the flame, and let your visions come to life within the flickering glow.

🌿 Pendulum Magic: Swing that pendulum and ask it some yes-or-no questions. Allow the pendulum to swing freely and always keep your hand still to allow the energy to truly answer you questions.

🌗 Numerology: Numbers, man! They're everywhere, and they've got a lot to say. Discover your life path, destiny, and soul numbers.

🔍 Scrying Mirrors: Stare into the abyss... or, well, a special mirror! Gaze deep, and let the answers reveal themselves.

🌊 Water Scrying: Gaze into the reflective surface of water – be it a pond, a lake, or even a scrying bowl. Watch as ripples reveal the unseen.

🐚 Shell Divination: Channel your inner mermaid! Listen to the whispers of seashells and let them reveal their secrets. You can also collect a handful of different shells and cast them. Their placement, pattern, etc, can reveal important details!

🗝️ Key Casting (Cleidomancy): Gather a collection of old keys, close your eyes, and toss them onto a cloth. The position and arrangement of the keys will unveil symbolic messages or answers to your questions. It's like unlocking the secrets of the cosmos, one key at a time.

🎶 Music Divination (Alectryomancy): Play some tunes and let the lyrics, melodies, or even random song selections speak to you. The songs that resonate can offer messages or insights about your current situation. Let the music be your mystical DJ!

With this ever-growing list of divination methods, you'll have a magical tool for every occasion. Trust your intuition and let your inner seeker explore the mystical world of divination. Happy divining, cosmic explorers! 🔮🌠

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cutepastelwitch · 7 months

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WEATHER MAGIC

SUNNY DAYS -

STRENGTH, POSITIVITY, CREATION, HEALTH, VITALITY, NEW GROWTH

CLOUDY DAYS -

INNER WORK, REFLECTION, SELF-IMPROVEMENT, SEEING BEYOND THE VEIL, GLAMOUR SPELLS

THUNDERSTORMS -

STRENGTH, CHANGE, CHARGING, SPELLS THAT REQUIRE A LOT OF ENERGY, BANISHING

RAINY DAYS -

CLEANSING, PROTECTION, RELEASING THE OLD, GROWTH

SNOWY DAYS -

BALANCE, TRANSFORMATION, LONG-TERM SPELLS, PURIFICATION

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cutepastelwitch · 7 months

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"How can I be a witch/pagan without falling for conspiracy theories/New Age cult stuff?" starter kit

Posts & Articles

Check your conspiracy theory. Does any of it sound like this?

Check your conspiracy theory part two: double, double, boil and trouble.

QAnon is an old form of anti-Semitism in a new package, experts say

Some antisemitic dogwhistles to watch out for

Eugenicist and bioessentialist beliefs about magic

New Age beliefs that derive from racist pseudoscience

The New Age concept of ascension - what is it?

A quick intro to starseeds

Starseeds: Nazis in Space?

Reminder that the lizard alien conspiracy theory is antisemitism

The Ancient Astronaut Hypothesis is Racist and Harmful

The Truth About Atlantis

Why the Nazis were obsessed with finding the lost city of Atlantis

The Nazis' love affair with the occult

Occultism in Nazism

Red flag names in cult survivor resources/groups (all of them are far right conspiracy theorists/grifters)

The legacy of implanted Satanic abuse ‘memories’ is still causing damage today

Why Satanic Panic never really ended

Dangerous Therapy: The Story of Patricia Burgus and Multiple Personality Disorder

Remember a Previous Life? Maybe You Have a Bad Memory

A Case of Reincarnation - Reexamined

Crash and Burn: James Leininger Story Debunked

Debunking Myths About Easter/Ostara

Just How Pagan is Christmas, Really?

The Origins of the Christmas Tree

No, Santa Claus Is Not Inspired By Odin

Why Did The Patriarchal Greeks And Romans Worship Such Powerful Goddesses?

No, Athena Didn't Turn Medusa Into A Monster To Protect Her

Who Was the First God?

Were Ancient Civilizations Conservative Or Liberal?

How Misogyny, Homophobia, and Antisemitism Influence Transphobia

Podcasts & Videos

BS-Free Witchcraft

Angela's Symposium

ESOTERICA

ReligionForBreakfast

Weird Reads With Emily Louise

It's Probably (not!) Aliens

Conspirituality

Miniminuteman

Behind The Bastards

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Working with Spirits

In my last post, I talked about different types of spirits that witches may work with. Today, we’re going to discuss how to approach spirits and establish a working relationship.

Keep in mind that these are general guidelines, and every spirit is different. I encourage you to do your own research beyond this post, especially if you plan to work with powerful entities like deities, angels, or fairies.

Remember the Four R’s

It’s important to keep these things in mind when working with spirits:

Respect. The spirits are powerful, and you need to have a healthy respect for that power when working with them. It’s also important to respect them as individual, autonomous beings.

I’m not saying that every interaction you have with the spirits needs to be a full blown ritual with incense and chanting. (In fact, some spirits don’t care for those types of rituals.) But every interaction you have with them should be conducted with an air of respect and reverence.

What this mostly boils down to is good manners. Being polite will get you better results — and it will also keep you from being on the receiving end of spirit mischief. Proper etiquette depends on the type of spirit you’re working with, which is one reason it’s important to do your research. In general, it’s polite to make an offering, use respectful language, and thank the spirits before you leave (unless you’re dealing with fairies — some traditions say you should never thank the fae).

Respecting spirits also means respecting their desires — even if that means respecting their wish not to work with you. Not every spirit you reach out to will want to form a relationship with you, just like not every person you meet in your life will want to be your friend. When a spirit turns you down, respect their decision, politely bid them farewell, and move on.

Reciprocity. The goal of spirit work is to establish a mutually-beneficial partnership — not for one partner to serve the other. On one hand, this means that you can’t just command spirits to do your bidding without giving anything in return. On the other hand, it also means that you won’t be worshiping/honoring them without receiving some kind of boon.

This is why it’s important to make offerings to the spirits you work with. These offerings “feed” the spirits by giving them power, and a good offering will likely make a spirit more willing to work with you. Offerings are not payment for favors from spirits (it’s not quite that simple), but they are a sign that you intent to practice reciprocity in your relationship.

In general, it’s important to make an offering when you first introduce yourself to a spirit and again before you ask them for anything. But you shouldn’t only make offerings when you’re about to ask for something! How would you feel if you had a friend who only did nice things for you when they were about to ask for a favor? You’d probably start avoiding them, right? You might even get angry. To avoid this kind of dynamic in your spirit work, make regular offerings to the spirits you work with. If you’re especially close with a spirit, you may want to offer to them every day.

Relationship. The spirits are not vending machines where you put offerings in and blessings fall out. They are living, sentient beings with feelings, and deserve to be treated as such. Your relationship with the spirits you choose to work with is just that: a relationship. And like any relationship, it requires time, energy, and emotional labor.

If that sounds like more effort than you want to make, there are plenty of ways to do magic without ever working with spirits. You don’t need to do spirit work to be a witch. It may not be your thing, and that’s okay!

But if you choose to work with spirits, it’s important to remember that you are working with them as an equal partner — you’re not their boss, and they are not obligated to like you, help you, or even tolerate you. Relationships with spirits are built over time, through mutual respect and trust.

You wouldn’t drive up to your friend’s house, throw a fast-food burger at them, and then demand a special favor. Likewise, you shouldn’t just dump an offering on your altar and demand something of the spirits. Take the time to sit down with them. Talk to them. Get to know them. Put some thought into your offerings, instead of just offering the same thing every time. Spirit work is, at its core, about building an authentic relationship with the spirits we choose to include in our practice. Enjoy it.

Research. When it comes to spirits, it’s important to know exactly who (and what) you’re dealing with. As previously mentioned, the etiquette for dealing with fairies is very different from other land spirits. Different deities have different standards for their worshipers, which vary from one pantheon to the next. The way you interact with your ancestors will probably be shaped by their personalities, cultures, and values. All this is to say it’s important to know who you’re reaching out to, preferably before you reach out to them.

With deities, this is easy. Most witches who choose to work with deities will feel drawn to a certain pantheon, or even a specific god or goddess. There’s a lot of information out there about most historical pantheons, so researching them is easy. The same goes for angels, saints, demons, and even fairies.

It can be a little more difficult to do your research when you’re dealing with land spirits, spirits of place, or other less well-known figures. In these cases, it’s best to take three steps: 1.) figure out what type of spirit you’re dealing with (land spirit, animal spirit, ancestor, etc.), 2.) find out what this type of spirit is like generally, and 3.) find out how that applies to your specific spirit.

For example: you want to connect with your local land spirits. You do some research to find out how land spirits have been treated in various cultures — you find out that they’re typically benevolent, are closely tied to the natural landscape, and were often given food offerings. Then, you do some research into your local plants and animals — what form might a nature spirit take in your local environment? Would it be a huge moose with snow-covered antlers, or a magnolia tree in full bloom? Is there any local folklore in your area that could be describing a land spirit? Once you have answers to these questions, you’ll have a much better idea of how to approach the spirits and start up a relationship.

Initiating a Relationship with a Spirit

Begin by identifying who this spirit is. For example, let’s say you choose to reach out to a specific ancestor spirit — maybe a deceased grandparent. Make sure you’re familiar with the etiquette for interacting with this type of spirit so you don’t accidentally do something disrespectful. (If your Grandma hated cussing, try not to drop any f-bombs while communing with her.)

Create a special space to communicate with the spirit. This can be as simple as lighting a candle or as elaborate as setting up a special altar. If you’re reaching out to a grandparent, you might set up a small ritual space with a photo of them, any of their belongings that you have access to, and some things that they enjoyed while they were alive. These items may make the connection easier, but you don’t need them to communicate. What matters is that you’ve taken the time to create a special space for this moment. (Like all ritual spaces, it should be clean and tidy, and it’s a good idea to do an energetic cleanse beforehand.)

Make an offering. Make sure your offering is appropriate for the spirit you’re connecting to. Offerings should be made with an air of reverence — don’t just toss a bag of Doritos on your altar and expect it to be well-received.

Introduce yourself. Speak out loud. State your intention and who you are hoping to connect with.

Wait and listen. You may feel a presence or receive some kind of sign — or you may not. Just because you didn’t get a sign doesn’t mean that your offering wasn’t noticed or that you’re being ignored. You may also receive a sign several hours, days, or weeks after you first reach out. Be patient.

Say your farewells. Express your gratitude for the spirit’s presence, and let them know that you are ending your little ritual. It’s up to you whether to invite them to stick around or politely tell them to leave, but if you’re going to give a spirit permission to linger in your home you better be 1000% sure you know who they are and what their intentions with you are.

Moving Forward

As you work with this spirit, it is important to establish clear boundaries for the relationship. Be clear about what you want to accomplish by working with them, and make sure you understand what they expect from you in return.

You might want to establish a time limit: for example, maybe you’re choosing to work closely with the goddess Brigid from Imbolc to Samhain, at which point you can choose to continue the relationship or to take a step back. Or, you may choose to work with a spirit on a specific task — for example, working with the goddess Aphrodite to get back on your feet and rebuild your self esteem after a breakup. Once this task is accomplished, you may choose to form a more long-term relationship or to take a step back.

Forming a permanent or long-term working relationship with a spirit is a very big, very serious commitment, and should not be taken lightly. This goes double for anything involving a ritual commitment, such as dedication to a deity. When you make these commitments, you are choosing to make a spirit and their energy a permanent part of your life. This decision requires some very serious introspection and consideration, and should not be made impulsively.

Resources:

Southern Cunning: Folkloric Witchcraft in the American South by Aaron Oberon

A Practical Heathen’s Guide to Asatru by Patricia M. Lafayllve

Where the Hawthorn Grows and The Morrigan: Meeting the Great Queens by Morgan Daimler

Wicca for Beginners by Thea Sabin

Azrael Loves Chocolate, Michael’s A Jock: An Insider’s Guide to What Your Angels Are Really Like and The Angel Code by Chantel Lysette

New World Witchery podcast (several episodes, including “Episode 164 — Irish Folklore and Magic,” “Episode 161 — Practicing Safe Hex,” and “Episode 152 — Honoring Ancestors”)

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cutepastelwitch · 4 years

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i don’t really know how to word this but i’ve had a lot of this witchy stuff come up on my dashboard and i’m just wondering about how one could get into it? i’m sorry if this is offensive in any way, i don’t know any of the terminology and i don’t want to be rude.

hey dear! your message is not at all offensive, don’t worry :)

well, for starters, it is really good to follow more witchy blogs! like.. surround yourself with the matter and get used to certain words or terms and just like… soak everything up!

then, you can start to research about things that you found on your journey through the witchy tumblrs! for example you saw people making pretty jars with stuff in it and wonder what they’re good for? you saw people mentioning sigils and saw these weird drawings? you heared someone say they performed a spell at full moon and don’t know what to make of it?

all these things can be researched and found out :) for starters you should find out what interests you the most on your witchy or spiritual path. there are so many things to research about:

the history of witchcraft, maybe even local

the theory of magic / how does magic work

the different types of magic or witchcraft

the many types of witches and what they do

the basics of energy work and visualization

the role of willpower, focus and intention

the difference between witchcraft and religion

the basics of color, candle and sigil magic

the basics of crystals, chakras, meditation

the basics of herbs, flowers, plants, greens

the basics of astrology and the moon phases

the basics of how to craft your own spells

the times of the day/week/month to do spells

‘correspondences’ is an important keyword

the art of divination (tarot, runes, pendulum)

and literally soooo much more to find out!

i will reblog a few very beginner friendly posts which might help you get started ^__^ either way, welcome here and i hope you’ll have fun ♡♡♡

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cutepastelwitch · 4 years

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Moon Calender Chart ✨

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I want to learn more about witchcraft but 1) I don’t know where to start and 2) I’m scared my mom will get scared/disown me if she sees me practicing.

Hey love💙 I know how intimidating it can be starting witchcraft- there’s so much to learn and you never know where to start. So here’s some quick closet witch (meaning no one knows you’re a witch yet) and baby witch ( meaning new witch) tips for you:)

Baby witch tips

🦋cleanse everything!! It’s so important to cleanse your space, your crystals, your tarot cards, or anything else you use in your craft. This helps to get rid of all the negative energy and keeps things like crystals doing what they’re supposed to! It depends how much you use them, but usually I cleanse my tarot cards about twice a week and everything else once a week

🦋you don’t have to buy really expensive supplies. Those specialty witch shops are way over priced! If you need a bag for your tarot cards, dice bags are great and a lot cheaper. Places like etsy are great for finding affordable crystals. You don’t have to own loads and loads of tarot decks. You can use things you can find in your kitchen for spells instead of more expensive ingredients. You don’t need heaps of witchy books to be a great witch.

🦋don’t trust everything you see on tumblr. Tumblr is a great place to find information and talk to other witches, but there is also a lot of misinformation out there! Make sure to check a few places to make sure the information you are using is correct.

🦋If you don’t know what to start researching first here are some really important things to know: the history of witchcraft, cleansing, grounding, warding, casting a circle, protecting yourself during a spell, correspondents (crystals, herbs, etc.), how to look after your crystals, what herbs and incense and stuff is safe to use and when (eg. If you can ingest it, if it’s safe to use around pregnant women, safe for pets, etc.), how to make sigils, types of witches. These are just a few things I could think of, but they’re a great place to start!

🦋It’s not essential, but its handy to enchant something you always wear, like a piece of jewelry, to protect you throughout the day :)

🦋start a grimoire/ book of shadows. It’s handy to have any research you’ve done or spells you want to try on hand Incase you need them. And if you’re not a fan of writing, google docs is great for online grimoires

🦋If you want to work with deities, please DO NOT try to contact them or work with them striaght away. Make sure you have done a ton of research and are pretty comfortable with your craft before doing this. I don’t personally work with deities so I don’t know too much, but if you need more advice there are plenty of lovely witches on here that I’m sure wouldn’t mind giving you some tips!

Closet witch tips

🦋make your altar in a shoebox. If you don’t want your parents to find it or get suspicious, this is a great solution! You can easily hide it on a shelf or under your bed

🦋if people ask why you buy so many crystals, just say you think they look pretty. I told my parents this for years and they didn’t think twice about it.

🦋a lot of people collect candles! They smell great! It really doesn’t seem that weird and even if it makes people suspicious, they’re pretty cheap in a lot of shops and easy to hide

🦋if you don’t want people to see your sigils, just trace them on things with your fingers or in the air with incense. It works just as well as drawing them

🦋If you want to cast a spell but you’re afraid someone will walk in, wait until everyone’s gone to bed to do them. I know this one seems kind of obvious, but I actually didn’t think of it for ages lol

🦋If you cant get a tarot deck because your parents won’t let you you could : ask a friend to get it for you and pay them back, make you own(!!), use playing cards, or use an app. There are plenty of apps you can download that are essentially just a virtual tarot deck and they work just as well!

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These are just a few tips I have, but if you have any other questions I’d love to help, and I just started a groupchat on here called The Witches Room (message me if you’d like to join) where you could ask for some tips and advice! I know it sucks when you have to hide your craft all the time, but I hope these tips helped a little. Sending lots of love and good vibes your way🦋🌿

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🌃🌙 Tips For City Witches Part 1🌃🌙

🌃 Not Having A Garden Or Limited Space For Growing

🌙 If you have a small garden, you can definitely work with it to create everything that you need. A courtyard garden, finished with gravel, could be turned be turned into a tranquil space with statues of your favorite deities and maybe a water fountain for a calming energy. You could also decorate your space with protective amulets. Or you could easily fill it with pots,crates and other creative containers and make a mini herb garden. You could include smaller pots of some of your favorite flowers, fruit and vegetables to use in your practices. It may also be worth placing netting on top of the plants in order to protect them from neighborhood cats. If you are worried about toxic fumes affecting your edible plants, you may want to grow them inside on window sills.

🌙 If you do have a garden, plant flowers that encourage bees, butterflies and other insects. A bird table providing food and water will encourage birds too. A small pile of dead wood in a shady corner or a home-made bug house will encourage mini beasts. Making your garden wildlife-friendly can really make you feel in balance with the natural world- even in the middle of a city.

🌙 If you have room for an inside garden, there are still lots of ways you can work around growing your own produce. You can keep potted plants all around your home, as long as you take good care of them and research into the correct conditions to help them thrive, such as which temperatures they need, whether they requite direct sunlight and how much water they need to keep them strong and healthy. Good , low- maintenance plants are cacti and succulents such as aloe vera and herbs such as basil and parsley. Some of them can be used within spell work but just having plants around you can improve your mood and make you feel that the natural world is closer to you. Herbs kept by your windows are relatively easy to take care of, although most herbs last longer if grown outside in the warmer weather. Bay, sage, mint, dill, oregano, rosemary, tarragon and chives are just a few of the herbs that can be eaten and used in magickal workings. Again, look into any specific requirements that help these plants to thrive, but most herbs are not too fussy and you should easily and relatively cheaply have a display that smells amazing and is also really useful. You can attempt to grow as many different plants in your house, but sometimes it’s not that simple, or possible to cultivate the exact materials that you need for your magick.

🌙 A good thing about living in the city is that there are plenty of markets and shops everywhere. Lots of places sell a fascinating variety of fresh herbs that you can purchase as and when you need them for magic. You could buy a bunch and if you have lots left over, dry them for later use. You can just hang these around your house. Pre-dried herbs and pre-packaged fresh herbs are also absolutely fine too. Yes, using your own plant can increase accuracy, and your own personal energy through the ingredients and tools, but your intent is always the most important factor in your magical workings.

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🌙 Source: Wicca By Harmony Nice

Art By: Naomi Lord on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomi_lord/

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