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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 2 months

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It was an ADHD crash and burn! Feeling like Icarus, flying to close to the sun

I decided to try to make witchcraft goals! April's is making 5 entries in my book of shadows about crystals. It's something I've been procrastinating on, so it's time to get it done!

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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 2 months

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reblogging a second time, because I needed the reminder

It’s okay to accept your limits, but you should also re-evaluate them every now and then, because you won’t stay the same forever.

I thought that I would never be able to finish my degree or do something in the medical field, but as I’ve gotten a better handle on my symptoms and more knowledge about how to make things accessible for me, I am finding a way to make it work and follow some of my old dreams again.

You are constantly learning and growing. You know your limits best, but be aware that they can change over time.

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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 2 months

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Okay, now I've expanded into making a whole ass Crystal Crash Course post. Praying that this actually gets made and isn't just an ADHD crash and burn

I decided to try to make witchcraft goals! April's is making 5 entries in my book of shadows about crystals. It's something I've been procrastinating on, so it's time to get it done!

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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 2 months

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Witchy blog here! Somewhat active, sometimes I drop off for a couple weeks at most.

It's been a while since I've Tumblr'd, and most of the people I follow are no longer active.

Reblog or like and follow if you post about:

Witchcraft

Paganism

Tarot and other forms of divination

Altars and BOS's

Kitchen and green witchcraft

Tea

Pantheism

and I will follow you back!

#witchcraft #witchblr #beginner witch #baby witch #witches #studyblr #studying #witch #crystal witch #baby witch tips #deity worship #divination witch #eclectic witch #everyday witchcraft #just witchy things

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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 2 months

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I decided to try to make witchcraft goals! April's is making 5 entries in my book of shadows about crystals. It's something I've been procrastinating on, so it's time to get it done!

#certified wyrm posts #witchblr #witchcraft #witch #witches of tumblr #crystals #spirituality #witchy #beginner witch #book of shadows #witchy things

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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 2 months

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Coin's Study Tips

"Coin! You do a lot of research!" I hear you say, "How do you do it?!"

Well, let me tell you! I have a system and a checklist that I've done so many times it's become second nature now.

I've written a Coin's Research Tips post before, focusing more on the actual content of studying, vetting sources, etc. This post will focus on a more general list and how to set yourself up for success in studying.

First things first, I have ADHD and I need to set myself up for success so I have a specific bag that I put all of my study stuff in, usually the day before so that I'm not rushing. That stuff is:

Laptop and charger - you don't want your laptop to die while you're working!!

Water bottle - It doesn't have to fit in your bag, just make sure it's near it so you won't forget it.

Pens and pencils - it helps to have a pencil case so they aren't just free range in your bag.

Notebooks - I prefer top-bound notebooks.

Snacks - make sure it's not a super messy snack so that you don't have to get up and wash your hands or clean your desk/table.

Meds <;- SUPER IMPORTANT!!

Basically, I pack anything that, if I didn't have, would cause me to get up more than I need to. This would not only be annoying, but would break my concentration.

Here are my study tips!

Wear comfortable clothes. Especially if you're going to be studying for a few hours! I would also suggest that you wear layered tops, like a jacket or sweater that can be removed. That way if you get cold you can put it on, or take it off if you get too warm.

Eat first. If you're hungry you'll either focus too much on your hunger or you'll have to get up and break concentration to go eat. It also helps if your medication requires you to eat with it.

Get out of your house, or at least out of your room. I prefer going to the library as it minimizes distractions. Leaving your room or house puts you in a different headspace, giving your brain the change in scenery it needs to start focusing.

Follow the pomodoro method. Basically, a method involving setting a timer to cut your tasks up into more manageable lengths, allowing for breaks regularly. Recently I've been using Pomodoro Cat's videos on youtube.

Actually take breaks. Even if you're not using the pomodoro method you need to take breaks. I know that with ADHD it can be difficult to take breaks once you're on a roll but if you do this for too long you'll fry your brain.

Get a study buddy. They could be physically there with you or you could facetime/zoom/call them. Like body doubling, having someone with you can help keep you accountable. Just make sure you choose someone who will actually hold you accountable and won't distract you!!

Get a tasty beverage. Put some of that mio type stuff into your water, get a coffee, energy drink, tea, Gatorade, or whatever. I know I already said to bring water but having another beverage with you can help with sugar levels, give you caffeine, or just give you a break from just the water.

Move! Either go for a quick walk around your space, go to the bathroom, or just stretch in your seat.

Do not Disturb. Most phones have a "do not disturb" option. I get anxious if people can't reach out to me, though, so I usually text my loved ones that I'll be busy and to call if it's important. Iphones have a way for your to filter your DND so I have it set so that my favs can call me during DND but anyone else would have to call twice to get through.

That's all I have for now, I think the next post in this series will be about how I take and organize my notes so let me know if you're interested in that!

#no lie these tips changed my whole mindset #highly recommend the link to coin's research tips post!

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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 2 months

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Sometimes you will have powerful moments that aren't signs and don't turn into anything.

Sometimes you'll encounter a hard "NO" and there won't be a way to turn it into a yes.

Sometimes you'll be very interested in a specific practice or method, you try it, and it just never really clicks the way you want it to.

Sometimes you'll click with a practice and can't find a community around it, or dislike who you do find.

Sometimes there aren't easy-digestible online resources for that thing you're curious about, and the only way to learn more is really digging to find old, dense books and scholarly papers.

Sometimes there's barely any information online and you'll have to do research "around" the subject and fill in the blanks yourself.

Sometimes you'll do a huge ritual and just not feel it like you'd hoped, or you don't get the results you wanted.

And that's all fine, that's life. That's normal. People love to talk online about the big powerful moments and the success stories because the everyday boring stuff or mildly disappointing stuff isn't very interesting to talk about. It's normal for your practice to not look as "exciting" as theirs because you see how the sausage gets made for your own but not theirs!

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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 2 months

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i had a cat for a long time before I started doing witchcraft, so he’d watch over some spells or help me meditate/ground or even lend a whisker here or there.

The cats I’ve got now have the opposite effect (“Lucy Goosey do NOT chew on that plant- MACARONI AND CHEESE STOP DOING PROPERTY DAMAGE”) so they don’t help as much. However, sometimes they’ll pop in on a tarot reading where I’m reaching out for guidance. I like to think the cats know things I don’t, and I’ve had experiences where their intervention (jumping on my altar and covering every single card until I drew more) completely changed how I interpreted a reading.

i've been curious about the different opinions on this :0 Please do elaborate in the comments/reblogs if you'd like; I'd love to hear what folks have to say!

#witchcraft #witchblr #witches of tumblr #polls #witch #baby witch #crystals #spirituality #cats and witchcraft #tarot cards #tarotblr

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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 2 months

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Would it be OK to make a luck or protection spell for the football team I root or is that kind of wrong ?

One of the oldest and most classical things you can do with magic. Honor your ancestors of spirit who were horny for the gladiators of ancient Rome and bless your local varsity golf team to your heart's content.

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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 3 months

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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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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 3 months

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Witchcraft Basics Masterlist!

Witchcraft Basics and Giggles:

Everything to know before you start! The various practices The Tools healing, protecting, and grounding. shielding and banishing herbs,oils and crystals.| Herbs | Oils | Crystals the sabbats the Elements astrology + astrology calendar spells, hexes and curses energy manipulation the various entitis

more master lists!

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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 3 months

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went to the library, cuz I wanted to see if they had Assassination Classroom manga (they didn't, I got Hell's Paradise instead) and just for shits and giggles I went to see if they had witchcraft books. and they did! I checked out Wicca Crystal Magic: A Beginner's Guide to Crystal Spellcraft by Lisa Chamberlain and Witch Life: A Practical Guide to Make Every Day Magical by Emma Kathryn. I already started the crystal book, and I'm taking notes on it, cross referencing, all that research stuff so I can eventually put a crystal section in my book of shadows. I'm so excited! Kind of prepared myself for there to be nothing, but I was wrong!!

the thing that surprised me the most was they had an app???? Like, my library card is there, I can keep track of the books I want to read, see their availability across the county and the next three, and put them on hold VIA the app?? and that's not the coolest part!!!!

nononononononono

You can renew a book. From your fucking phone.

They even had a self check out, so I didn't have to make eye contact with the librarian while checking out my silly crystal book or my weird manga.

#witchblr #witchcraft #witch #witches of tumblr #baby witch #crystals #books #bookblr #library #like the whole experience was no where near as anxiety inducing as I anticipated #ngl tho it's probably there because of covid #certified wyrm posts

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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 3 months

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hey hi hello can you reblog this if you’re a trans-inclusive witchcraft or paganism blog i am fighting for my LIFE out here

#witchcraft #witch #witchblr #witches of tumblr #baby witch #crystals #magick #spirituality #be kinda weird if a trans person didn’t run a trans inclusive blog

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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 3 months

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2 Pages of my Book of Shadows: Self Love Spell Fail

Long post! woah. Okay I created this spell myself, I've tried it once and I just... wasn't feeling it. I wanted to post it and give myself an opportunity to learn from it, get the motivation to try again. Not everything goes perfectly, and sometimes the vibes are just off. I plan on trying again for Ostara, with a clearer head.

2/16/2024 Self Love Enchantment Spell

Supplies:

2 different pen colors (one for love, one for hate)

2 paper

Phone

Rose water

Thing to Enchant (I chose lotion, a hair clip, and perfume)

Rose Quartz

Orange Crystal

Clear Quartz

Black Crystal

Selenite

Right off the bat, I improvised with the clear quartz, black crystal, and selenite. They're not in the original, they're something I added in the moment. Although there's nothing wrong with occasional improvisation, my intention with those wasn't thought through, so it was hard to focus on what they were supposed to do. Also, I originally wanted to wear headphones to listen to music. I decided not to because I thought the spell wouldn't charge properly. The noise from around my house was extremely distracting and made it difficult to concentrate on my intentions. Not only that, but I also did not cleanse my brand new crystals that I had gotten. That's not all! I like to curate playlists for these kinds of things. I have a study playlist, a relaxing playlist, and a calming playlist. They did not fit this particular vibe, so I figured I would just let the algorithm on YouTube Music guide me. this did not help.

Steps:

Using the first color pen and paper, write down things you hate or dislike about yourself. Then using the second color and second paper, write down things you love or like about yourself.

Take the hatred paper. Hold it, put all your hatred inside it. Allow your pain to flow into it. Now rip it up. Destroy it. It's not gone, but it has no power over you.

Gather the pieces into your hands. Focus on these words;

"I am more than this. I am greater than my pain. I am worthy of happiness. I am worthy of love. I am worthy of peace. I am worthy of joy. I am worthy of the time and patience it will take to move forward. I am enough as I am."

Now throw those pieces away.

I think I should a) get rid of the hatred portion of this entirely, b) do some kind of cleansing after throwing away the hatred or c) do something that puts more emphasis on the love portion of this spell. Come up with another affirmation chant. This was the part I focused on heavily, I couldn't move past the negative mindset.

Fold up the second paper, preferably on the smaller side. Write the rune Raidho on it. Raidho is symbolic of the journey to self-love. We're seeking progress, not perfection.

Place the crystals around your enchantment items. Using rosewater, connect them in a circle (I DID NOT GET THE CRYSTALS WET, it was just a connect the dots kind of thing in a circle). Place the folded love paper inside the circle.

Listen to positive music. Dance, sing, whatever. Visualize charging your spell with the joy and love that comes from just being in the moment.

Anddddd the vibes weren't all there. Here's my reflection after my attempt:

2/22/2024 Failed Attempt at Self Love Spell

I don't know, the vibes were just off. Like I wasn't in the right head space for it. I felt this weight keeping me to the ground. My arms and legs felt sore. Once I realized it wasn't working I just felt defeated. It was really discouraging.

Maybe it's because I'm sad. Like I've been thinking I'm going to cry for days now. I keep telling myself "okay if I have to cry that badly it'll just happen" but it doesn't. I want to try again. maybe instead of dancing I can charge the spell with affirmations. Maybe I take a breath on it? Work on something else?

I did in fact, take a beat. That's the purple italicized font. Somethings that I've noticed is that I have been exhausted ever since I tried this spell. I am completely restless. Normally I'd be able to just knock out after a day or two of not sleeping well. I am now on day 5 of some rank ass sleep. It's most likely because it's getting warmer and I cannot sleep in a room over 65 degrees. Mundane or magic? Probably mundane, but it's something to note.

I wanted to post a "fail" because I really want to contribute to breaking down my personal obsession with perfection. It's totally normal to get discouraged, shit if I said it wasn't I'd be a hypocrite. But in the end, this isn't really a fail. As cheesy as it is to say, I learned some things. Thank the gods I found a post on safely cleansing crystals.

That's all! Take care! <3

#witchblr #witchcraft #spirituality #witch #witches of tumblr #witchy #self love #self confidence #self healing #crystal magic #crystal witch #long post #beginner witch #witchy tips #book of shadows #witch tips #baby witch #witch blog #certified wyrm posts

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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 3 months

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just getting into crystals, so thank you for the post!! really appreciated, I didn't realize amethyst could burn. now it makes sense why most people keep crystals in wooden boxes tbh.

How to not Kill your Crystals — Crystal Safety

How often have you looked up online and saw "to cleanse your crystals, use moonwater!", or "bury your crystals!"?

And how often did you hear of someone whose crystal ended up bleached, or entirely dissolved? (I'm looking at you, selenite)

Long post ahead but it's worth it, I promise

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Introduction

There are many methods of cleansing and charging crystals, but what beginner witches and pagans may not realize is that not every method is appropriate for every crystal.

While some methods are generally more harmless than others, if you don't know some of your crystal's basic properties, you might end up damaging them or even yourself!

So in this post I'll go through some general considerations and then list some cleansing & charging methods: the failproof, the ones you have to consider crystal safety, and the possibly harmful ones. Lastly, I'll list what you should NEVER do with your crystals.

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So what's wrong with Moonwater?

There is nothing wrong with moon or sun energy itself. What can be dangerous is Water and Sunlight. It's all about physics and chemistry.

Water

Some crystals dissolve or release toxic chemicals in water. Some examples are Selenite & and Desert Rose (which is a type of Selenite), and Hematite. That means you should never leave them near water, humidity, wash them, or put them inside any elixirs.

Sidenote on elixirs: if you are going to ingest any type of water that has been in contact with crystals, you MUST do a through research to make sure they don't release ANY chemicals in the water.

Plus you can infuse water with crystal energy without them touching the water.

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The Sun

As for Sunlight, it can bleach your crystals and alter the coloration over time. The heat can also greatly damage them! An example of crystals that shouldn't be exposed to the sun is quartz. Pretty much all kinds, including amethyst and citrine.

Fun fact: burned amethyst clusters are very often sold as citrine. They have a burned yellow/brown/orange aspect to them, like in this image.

Real citrine has lighter yellow and orange tones.

burned amethyst – fake citrine

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Fail proof Cleansing & Charging

Nothing can go wrong with them when it comes to crystal safety. The worst that can happen is performing them poorly, which could affect cleansing and charging effectiveness.

Smoke

There's no way to go wrong here. You can light an incense or burn herbs of your choosing, pick up a crystal, and cleanse them with the smoke. You can use energetic herbs such as rosemary to charge them.

Tip: You can choose the herbs and incense based on your stones properties! (For example, use a fiery herb to charge a fiery crystal)

Sound

There are many ways to go about this. Singing bowls, affirmations, vocal singing, bells, prayer, chanting, galdr (rune chanting), calming and uplifting music...

Choose your sound, cleanse your space, set your intention, and let Sound do its job. If you are going to charge the crystals yourself using a method such as chanting to your stones, cleansing yourself first and having a ritualistic setup would be nice. It can help you focus and make sure you will only send positive energies to your crystals.

Reiki and Energy work

Absolutely no way to go wrong. Reiki is a wonderful cleasing/charging method.

You would have to be initiated in order to do Reiki, but if you can't afford that, any kind of energy work and energy manipulation will do. Just make sure to prepare yourself beforehand and focus on what you are doing.

You can use tools to help in energy manipulation, such as an athame or wand.

Water Glass Cleansing

You are NOT going to put your crystals INSIDE the water glass. That's why this is a safe cleansing method.

Fill a glass of water and set your intentions for the water to absorb all negativity from your crystals, then leave your stones & crystals near your glass of water for a few hours.

It is preferable to use a transparent glass. It doesn't have to be, but it is better. I also wouldn't recommend plastic of any kind.

Once you are done, dispose of the water, thanking it for its help, and wash the glass before using it again.

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Consider Crystal Safety with These

They are commonly believed to be harmless (and that's mostly true), but give them some thought anyway. I will explain why.

Immersing in Salt

Salt has strong cleansing properties. You can fill a small bowl with enough salt to bury your crystals and leave them there for a few hours to a day. You could also use salt water the same way.

Why be careful?

Salt can trigger chemical reactions in some crystals. I'm mainly talking about salt water, but just to be safe, it might be best to have caution with solid salt as well.

Burying in Earth

Burying crystals (especially if close to a plant or tree) is a popular cleansing/charging method. After all, they came from the earth! Who else could take better care of them?

You can leave your crystals buried outside for a few hours to a day and let the planet do its job.

Why be careful?

If you are going to leave crystals outside beneath the earth, you shouldn't have to worry about the Sun. It is WATER that you should worry about.

If it rains, the water will reach your crystals. If want to bury non water-safe crystals, make sure rain won't get to them.

Tip #1: Don't forget where you buried them

Tip #2: An alternative to burying outside is to bury crystals on your household plant's pot. You can even match the plant's own properties to the energy you want to work on your crystal.

Moonlight Bath

Not moon water, just moonlight. Just let your crystals bask in moonlight... It is almost failproof.

Why be careful?

I say it's almost failproof because it can only fail if you forget your crystals outside until the sun is out, or until it rains.

If you think you are prone to forgetting to collect your crystals before the sun shines, do this early in the night and set an alarm to collect your crystals in a few hours.

Tip: you can still cleanse and charge with Moon energy even if the weather is not favorable. Just be careful with rain.

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Possibly Harmful Methods

For these, you NEED to know your crystals before you do them. Especially the ones involving water and heat, you should take into consideration your own health due to possible chemical releases!

Sun charging

While it can be great to have sun energy on some of your crystals, this is one of the unsafest methods for the crystals. A lot of them will bleach, change color and even crack after prolonged sunlight exposure. If you're leaving crystals in the Sun, I suggest you leave them out for no more than an hour.

Also, watch out for weather changes if you have a crystal that is not waterproof.

Sidenote: if you have crystal necklaces, remember you might also accidentally expose them to sunlight and rain when you wear them outdoors.

Sun water

Can't have your crystals in the Sun, but it's a fire crystal so you would like it to be charged with sun energy?

If they are water safe, make some sun water, fill a bowl with it, and let your crystals sit in it for a few hours.

Moon water

As long as your crystal is waterproof, it should be fine. Just fill a bowl with moon water and let your crystals be for a few hours.

If you don't know if your crystals are water safe, it's best not to risk it.

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Never Ever...

... Expose your crystals to intense heat

No candles, no hot water, no intense sunlight. Not only you will very likely damage your crystal, intense heat and burning of crystals can release toxic fumes.

... Use chemicals to clean crystals

No soaps, alcohol, detergents, salts, etc. They might trigger chemical reactions when in contact with some crystals. So unless you know exactly what you're doing, keep these away from them.

... Touch dissolved crystal water

If you put your crystal in water and a chemical reaction happened, it's best to not touch the water. It could cause skin irritation and intoxication.

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Conclusion

Sometimes we leave crystals outside so that they can be bestowed Nature's blessings, and we forget about them. It happens, as do all accidents.

But you can avoid a lot of damage (yours and theirs) by simply studying about them before submitting them to anything that could be potentially harmful.

Remember your crystals need a lot of love and care, and that goes for their physical care, too. They are unique because of their physical and chemical properties as well, not just spiritual ones.

Thank you for reading and love your crystals!

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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 3 months

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Little ways to have a more Magikal Day 🌿🌞🪐

credit: @CraftingWitch on Instagram !

posted 06/19/2022

#magick #pagan #pagans of tumblr #witchcraft #baby witch #witchblr #witches of tumblr #beginner witch #witch community #crystals #crystal magic #correspondences

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squishhy-wyrm-witch · 3 months

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Something small that I’m proud of; I’ve gotten nearly 30 pages into my book of shadows and I’ve been able to accept that it’s not perfect. Sure there’s been a couple times where I’ve gone “yeah no this paragraph is not communicating what I want it to” and rewritten something. But it’s got scribbles in it and not everything is perfectly symmetrical. Things are in an order that makes sense to me and only me. Because it’s for me!

My craft isn’t perfect, why would the spiritual diary that I keep track of it in be?

#witchblr #witchcraft #spirituality #witch #witches of tumblr #witchy #book of shadows #grimoire #i will destroy my obsession with perfection like it destroyed my confidence #certified wyrm posts

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