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thewitchywitch · 5 months

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Low Energy/Effort Witchcraft

Are you perpetually busy? Never have any spoons? This might be the post for you. Note that not everything here may be considered low energy or low effort to everyone, and that's okay :)

Carry a crystal around based on what you need. I have a black tourmaline bracelet that absorbs negative vibes throughout the day. I stick it on a selenite slab when I get home to cleanse overnight, then rinse and repeat in the morning.

Put a bay leaf in your wallet to attract money. If you have time, draw a sigil or a $/£/€ on it.

Dedicate anything you drink to your deities if you have any. I dedicate water and black tea to everyone and my favourite raspberry tea to Hathor. Coffee is for Caim.

Enchant your pill case so you remember to take them on time. Enchant your pills to work efficiently. ("Anxiety begone. Ye be banished" on all of my anxiety pills ✌️)

Draw a sigil on your body wash bottle to remove bad vibes or carve a sigil in a bar of soap.

Enchant your moisturizer to repel the evil eye. I fucking love this one.

Incorporate colour magic into the socks you wear (Goths who wear hot pink socks, I'm looking at you).

Enchant your charger so it doesn't break and so you don't lose it. Enchant your phone too while you're at it.

Sorry, I love enchantments--

Uhhhhh

Match those big ol jar candles to different intentions. Burn a cedar candle to cleanse/banish. Burn a cinnamon candle to draw in prosperity. Burn a citrus candle to uplift mood. This one is fantastic for broom closet witches.

Got a humidifier? Fill it up with moon water. You're welcome ;D

Politely ask the spirits of your plants to ward your space. Feed two birds with one scone this way.

Witchy social media. Scrolling on Tumblr and learning something new about witchcraft counts as witchcraft imo. Saving tarot spreads from Instagram for later counts too. Making Pinterest boards for literally anything also counts.

Keep a digital grimoire if doing it on paper costs too many spoons. I have used Google docs & drive in the past but I currently use Notion (You can copy and paste this way!)

If you still want a physical grimoire, print your stuff out and stick it in a binder or glue it in your journal. Boom. Physical grimoire

Listen to witchcraft related videos in the background while you do other tasks or chores in your home

Preparing a meal? Toss in spices that correspond with good health and drawing in positivity, or any other intention you have

Enchant your glasses to help you focus and "read between the lines" or see what wants to remain hidden (this one is a lifesaver at my job)

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witch-of-the-creek · 9 months

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Accessible witchcraft

Sigils on LED candles

Substitutions for allergies in correspondence teas, tinctures, rubs, ect

Non perishable offerings that can be forgotten and left for a long time

Cleansing with hypoallergenic room spray

Cleansing by opening a window and letting air flow through the room

Cleansing by washing your hands with soap and water

Spell jars made from pill bottles, tic tac boxes, cd cartridges, soda cans

Enchanting/setting intentions with everyday objects (pens for inspiration, shoes, jacket, hat, or mask for protection)

What works for some might not work for others. Feel free to add!💛

#witchcraft #witchblr #witch #witch info #accessible witchcraft

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jstor · 11 months

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Here's what our friends at the Cleveland Museum of Art write about these four 17th-century paintings entitled "Scenes of Witchcraft" by Salvator Rosa:

A huge upturn in interest in witchcraft emerged during the 1500s in Europe, but by the middle of the next century - at least among the cultured elite of Florence - a backlash arose against the many accusations of sorcery. Artists and writers explored the topic more out of curiosity and amusement, chief among them the poet, painter, and satirist Salvator Rosa, who examined witchcraft with gusto in numerous poems and works of art, including these four paintings. They show a range witch types - from the beautiful enchantress to the old crone to the male sorcerer - and represent activities commonly associated with black magic - levitation, love potions, devil worship, the invocation of demons, and transformation.

If you think that's awesome, you should browse the museum's collection in JSTOR—lots of great art from a wide variety of cultures and eras, and it's open and free for everyone to view and download!

#witches #witchcraft #warlock #sorcerers #witch #art #painting #italian art #cleveland museum of art #research #jstor #open access #salvator rosa #occult

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psychopomp-recital · 1 day

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Unpopular Opinion Time

The doodle you make or the picrew you use, the poorly executed poetry or basic bare bones prayer will ALWAYS be better than AI generated offerings.

I am sick of having my feed flooded with practitioners, pagans and other polytheists using AI. Specifically deities like Brigid should never be offered AI in my opinion, it’s essentially a slap in the face.

AI generated spells aren’t shit, it’s what a computer assumes will work based off of what it can gather from internet trends and research. MAKE IT YOURSELF, ask a human for help anything but AI.

There is no place for Artificial Intelligence in these spaces.

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school-of-roses · 1 year

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📚How to Read an Academic Paper📚

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go." —Dr. Seuss *̥˚✧

Reading an academic paper can be as much of a challenge as finding the source in the first place, if not more so. Knowing how to approach the process can help take you from struggling through it, to learning what you need to know in the least terrible way possible.

Structure of a Paper

Academic papers tend to follow a similar format. APA is as follows:

Title

The name of the paper, authors, dates, etc.

Abstract

A short summary of the paper.

Introduction

Introducing the paper. Sometimes this is written before the experiment starts. You often find the hypothesis here for an experiment. Sometimes it’s written after, but they’ll usually write it as if it was written before.

Methods and Materials

How they did it and what they used.

Results of the Study

What they found and how they analyzed it.

Discussion

What they concluded from the results and why, often with sources from other similar papers.

Conclusion

What this means and what they concluded.

(No Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion [IMRaD] you are most certainly not RAD. >:( )

How to Read Papers by Type

Different papers from different fields can present unique challenges to reading and understanding.

Start with the abstract. Once you’re done reading the abstract mosey on down to the conclusion! Ignore the middle bits! Most of the time the middle bits are there to tell other researchers “I gotta make sure this is up to the standard of academic research!” Once you’ve read it once you can go back to the Method and judge how they performed it. However, at first this is a lot so go read the conclusion! It should be short, sweet, and tell you what they have spent the last so-and-so pages arguing. This will make it easier to understand.

It may seem counterintuitive to go in this order because we are taught to read books top-to-bottom left-to-right, but academia is full of clowns who speak in code.

Humanities Papers

Humanities papers are the most likely to dunk the format of a research paper. They are also usually based on the researcher’s interpretation of a primary source.

Because humanities papers are often based on the researchers' (albeit very educated) opinion it lends itself to a critical analysis of everything from translation to cultural or social bias from the researcher much more easily. (What primary sources did they base their conclusions on? Would you have done the same? What have other researchers said? In the cultural context of the time, does this translation make sense?) However, this tends to come after you’ve successfully understood what the researcher is trying to say.

Primary Source

A primary source is first-hand knowledge of something. These can include a writing from a time period by someone who was there, a record made at the time, a photograph, or even an artifact.

Secondary Source

A secondary source is second-hand knowledge. These are the papers written on the subject, textbooks, and accounts written by the people who were not around when it happened. They are not inherently worse than secondary sources, and are very important for spreading knowledge, but research based on secondary sources tends to be a compilation of a lot of research rather than direct investigations. [See: Historiographies. Synthesized studies. Meta Analysis.]

Scientific Papers

The abstract is your best best friend!!! They are not hiding the ball, it’s in the abstract. Then once again take yourself on a trip to the conclusion. Scientific papers almost never deviate from this format. Read it once, twice, and thrice again until you understand what the abstract is saying. This will help you understand the whole paper better.

Additional Complications for Scientific Papers

Experimental design can be, and has been, the subject of many an entire college semester for many people. Don’t expect to understand it outright if you’re new! For the results of most studies, the relevant concept is going to be "statistical significance". This is the probability that the results were found by chance. It is generally decided ahead of time based on what is being measured and notated similarly to p<.05. This means that the statistical probability of getting those results by pure coincidence is small enough to be significant.

Often in the discussion section you’ll see the author talk about their sample size, their potential biases, and the limitations of their experimental design (if they don’t the other academics will laugh at them). While you can look at this yourself and decide, this often gives a good idea of where there could be room for error.

Qualitative vs Quantitative

Qualitative data is the how, what, and why of research. Quantitative is the numerical measurements. [Think “quality vs quantity”.] There are different statistical terms and analyses for these different types of measurements, but that could be a whole course, let alone document, in and of itself. They use big words like they’re being sponsored by WebMD and Webster both.

Think of it like this: if you do an experiment and adding something to someone’s drink causes it to taste sweeter, that’s a qualitative measurement. If you’re adding something to someone’s drink and it raises their blood pressure from 100 to 120, that’s a quantitative measurement. Differentiating between them can be tricky, but a good tip to keep in mind is if it’s studies with people is that qualitative research is usually done with small groups of people - often 100 people or less, while quantitative research will often be upwards of the hundreds. This is because with quantitative research you often need large sample sizes for the data to be meaningful.

There are many types of qualitative research, including interviews, ethnographies, oral history, case studies, focus groups, record keeping, different kinds of observations, etc, while on the quantitative research side of things, we have our surveys, descriptive research, experimental research, correlational research, comparative-causal research, and more.

Causing you Problems

Those are the general rules and advice, now let's talk about how they are broken.

Style

The structure of an academic paper differs by style. APA sticks to this format very strictly. However, Chicago (my mortal enemy) is going to have footnotes to contend with, but could still have an abstract and a conclusion. If it has neither of those, lament them, shame them, and curse the author to the pit before skirt skirting your way to the first paragraph (approximately the abstract or introduction), and the last two or three paragraphs (approximately the conclusion). They tend to have generally the same information as would be found in a labeled heading.

The code clowns not only said “make it complicated”, they made it complicated across several different paper writing formats. If by some unholy tragedy you find a writing in MLA? Bite the author with your real teeth, and hope your highschool prepared you for this. At the very least MLA tends to be easier to read by starting at the beginning.

Jargon

Academic papers are often incredibly dense! Academia knows this! Please don’t be afraid to look up words you don’t necessarily understand! It’s not shameful! Shame them for using big words, like the pompous elites they are, and pull out a dictionary. Understanding is important! If all else fails, no one needs to know you looked up a word, you can just do a quick Google search and look like a pro. I do it all the time.

Plus there are often tons of educational materials for learning academic jargon because no one is born educated. They had to learn it, they are just expecting their audience to be someone who has already gotten a degree on the subject. It’s dense and boring, “no one else is reading this shit, surely,” they think while dunking a donut in a cup of hot Red Bull.

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aesethewitch · 7 days

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Ambient Spells: Early Access

The idea of the ambient spell isn’t so uncommon. My use of the word “ambient” may throw you for a bit of a loop. An ambient spell is any spell that permeates a space in an unobtrusive way. Depending on what exactly you need, they can be as simple as setting out a bowl of salt or as complex as crafting a home decor piece from scratch.

My notes on ambient spells is up as an early access post for all supporters on Ko-Fi! Learn what an ambient spell is, see how to make and care for one, and learn a simple, low energy spell that I use regularly in my own practice a full week early! (:

(Supporters includes folks who tip me, buy from the shop, commission me, and monthly members!)

#aese speaks #spells #my spells #spellwork #witchcraft #witchblr #ambient spells #early access

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roaenexists · 2 months

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It really frustrated me that the only way to access the poetry associated with the Poesis Oracle (created by Andrea Wan, poetry by Megan King, design by Aaron Dawkins) was to use the website that is white-on-black. No guidebook? Understandable. No PDF download option? Unacceptable. So I decided to be the change. This is a PDF file of all of the poetry taken from the official website. Feel free to download. All of the poems are online for free there, they're just nigh impossible to navigate and painful to perceive. Hope this alternative helps.

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casie-mod · 7 months

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So I watched Episodes 4 and 5 (several times over cause that's how I roll with this show) and I just have to say. . .

Stede saying "I'm here, I'm here" constantly to Ed while he's in his in between state. . . that being what helps Ed to come back.

Buttons saying Ed's "still half dead", still in an in between state after waking.

After time spent talking to each other and to others, time also spent away from each other . . . Stede and Ed coming back together under a moon that is half full. Ed saying Stede's words "you wear fine things well" back to him, then shyly wiggling his shoulders, making the bell he wears ring. It's hard for him to say so but he wants to try again, he's back and ready to do so. The bell is a way for him to say "I'm here, I'm here" without having to actually say the words. ......... .......................

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DJENKS and crew. . . . . How are you so good at thissss????? Fuck those (our) hearts up. FUCK THOSE HEARTS UPPPPP!!!!!

#Our Flag Means Death #of my heart #they turned a catboy joke into something incredibly poignant #WITCHCRAFT #Edward Teach #Buttons #Stede Bonnet #meta #root access files

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witch-without-gender · 1 year

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Ya boy is working two minimum wage part-time jobs and still has some crazy bills to pay and expensive meds. So! If you are looking to get a tarot reading, shoot me a message!

Tarot readings are $5 per card. If you want a 10+ card reading, the price will be $50 no matter how many more cards you want! If extra cards fall out of my deck while I’m doing your reading, I will include them in the reading free of charge!

Please do NOT pay me before I request payment. That said, tips are very appreciated! Just make sure to note that it’s a tip if you decide to do that :)

Payment methods:

1. PayPal - @cassfp

2. Venmo - @ChazzFP

3. Cash App - $chazzfp

I only accept payment through PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App. If you cannot pay through one of those methods I will not do a reading for you. Venmo and Cash App are preferred for payments, but PayPal is fine too!

If you would like a reading or have any other questions concerning my readings, please feel free to DM me directly!

#witchcraft #witchblr #witch #pagan #tarot #accessible #444

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arthurwilde · 2 months

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How the fuck did John Silver keep his curls so soft and glossy in a time before conditioner while living on and in the fucking ocean. The amount of salt and sand in the air should have made that physiologically impossible. Who was he scamming for access to their Loreal products

#he has those BEAUTIFUL CASCADING DISNEY PRINCESS CURLS.#HOW #john silver #text post tag #fandom blather #and yes i know hair oil existed back then but do you think he had access to that ON A PIRATE SHIP?#WITCHCRAFT

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leafboy-the-great · 2 years

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Do you do deity work?

Are you depressed / sometimes can't will yourself to do devotional acts?

Here's some accessible things you can do as offerings! :)

Set up a daily prayer you can make to them! It doesn't have to be special, just thank them for their teachings and for watching over you!

Make them a pinterest board/tumblr blog!

Do self care, in honor of them AND yourself. Most deities want to keep their devotees happy and healthy :)

Talk to people about them, if the person is willing! Obviously don't force anything on anyone, but see if someone wants to chat about your deities! (My PMs are open for that :))

Hope this helped! Feel free to add on more if you have ideas!

#witchblr #witch blog #witch community #witchcraft #baby witch #green witch #pagan witch #deities #deity work #deity worship #offerings #accessibility #Accessible witchcraft

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jstor · 10 months

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"The Spell," a gelatin silver print by Henry Edward Gaze (1930s).

The photograph comes from the Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa collection on JSTOR, which features more than 46K open access images.

#spell #magic spells #spellcraft #witch #witchcraft #photography #vintage photography #art photography #henry edward gaze #black and white #gelatin silver print #beautiful and spooky #open access #research #jstor

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satanachia666 · 2 years

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Satanachia’s Prayer to Defend Abortion

Hail Satanachia! Demon of warfare, revenge, and justice! Grand General of Hell! Protector of women, femmes, and people with a uterus! Smasher of the patriarchy! I honor you as a force of nature and a source of wisdom. I call upon you in all your strength and glory: Please let us know your power and beauty. Defend abortion rights and access in the United States so they are fully protected and guaranteed to anyone who needs them. Bestow your infernal protection and guidance upon everyone who is harmed by the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Assist those of us whose lives depend on our abortion access and rights so we survive these trying times. By your powers, I curse all of the politicians responsible for the overturning of Roe v. Wade from the bottom of my heart. I smite the government and its inhumane, widespread violation of bodily autonomy. In the name of liberty, hail Satanachia! Hail thyself! Hail abortion rights as human rights! So mote it be!

🌕 Pearl Satanachia 🌕

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school-of-roses · 1 year

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-:✧Finding Sources✧:-

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who’ll decide where to go." - Dr. Seuss. The internet is a very large place, and countless times you’ll hear people telling you to do your own research. However, informational literacy is hard enough without even knowing what to look for in a source, let alone how to read it.

What to Look for in a Source

There are a few good things to look for in a credible and reputable source. As can be inferred from the meaning of credible and reputable, a credible source is going to come from someone or something that is worthy of confidence, and a reputable source is going to be one that has a good reputation.

Peer Review in Academia

Peer review is the review of a scientific study, academic paper, or similar article by other members of their field with similar or greater credentials. The paper clears several other people who are actively trying to dash the hopes and dreams of the author by finding flaws with their design and reasoning. I mostly kid, but it is a rigorous process that results in the paper being as high a quality as it can be.

Journals

Academic Journals are periodical publications where the most recent scholarship on a subject are routinely published. Often these are shortened to just “journals” or otherwise known as “scholarly journals”, “scientific journals”, or “peer reviewed Journals” These are peer reviewed before being included, and themselves often a good place to search for information.

If a source you find has been published in a journal, you’re in incredibly safe territory for reliable sources! There might be competing information from other scholars to review on the subject, but not only do these publications often include more reading material on the subject cited within, they are often followed by links to others who have cited them in their own writing on the subject.

University Publications

University Publications are also very safe places to look for sources. While not themselves always a research paper, they are often the culmination of the knowledge that the university has gathered and reflect the most recent scholarship on a topic; least they risk making the university look bad. These are sometimes found on a university’s website, in a professor's online class notes, a textbook, or similar writing linked to someone in the field.

Primary Sources

Primary sources are often the gold standard for knowledge on a subject, assuming you can find something that qualifies. However, these are often hard to untangle as they can be dense, old, difficult to read or understand (and compared to an academic paper that’s saying something!) assuming they’re even in a language the reader understands.

Where to Find Sources

There are a number of places to find good sources. A quick search engine check can do wonders, however they can be a whole mess, and even knowing what you’re looking for, they can make it harder to find good quality in the sheer volume.

Research search engines and open source libraries can make this process much easier. Google Scholar and JSTOR are good options, and if you’re really in a pinch you can look at Wikipedia. Many will tell you up and down that Wikipedia isn’t a credible source, but while there is some truth to that, you can click the numbers on the information you want to see the sources at the bottom of a Wikipedia page. You can check these sources individually to see how you feel about them. Wikipedia also has a “Talk” section where the contributors discuss what should be on each page that sometimes has additional sources or information that was not included.

How to Get a Library Card

Please go to your local library! Most likely the librarian will be able to help you. You can also check the website of your local library to see if you can sign up. Often libraries will either have books on the subjects that interest you, or may even be able to order them for their collection. Libraries have also started providing eBooks and other technological services. If this is an option for you, it is highly suggested!

University Library Access

Students at most universities are automatically enrolled into the university’s library system. These people can careen around a paywall like it’s a sliding glass door between you and your dreams, and they have the keycard. Find them, ask them, it only takes like 2 minutes of their time to download and send you whatever file you can’t get, especially if you link it directly.

Non-Academic Sources If you’re at your wits end and the only options for sources are news articles, blogs, or websites this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. If this is a personal account of someone’s experience this can be a good thing! Take extra care with these and see if you can’t find multiple sources saying the same thing. If something is true, most likely you’re going to find multiple people saying the same thing in different ways. However, if you do find multiple sources, look to make sure they aren’t just citing or copying one another in a hellish circle of plagiarism.

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digitalwitchblog · 1 year

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The Evolution of Witchcraft: Embracing Digital Tools in Your Practice

Witchcraft is an ancient practice that has evolved over time, and it continues to change with advances in technology and culture. While some may argue that using digital tools in your practice detracts from the authenticity of witchcraft, the truth is that modern witches can still use technology to enhance their practice without compromising their skills or abilities.

The Evolution of Witchcraft

Witchcraft is believed to have originated in prehistoric times when early humans used magic to help them survive and thrive in a harsh environment. As civilizations developed, so too did the practice of witchcraft. Ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans used magic for divination and to influence the gods.

In medieval Europe, witchcraft was viewed as a threat to Christianity and was often persecuted. During this time, witches often practiced in secret, using herbs, crystals, and other natural materials in their rituals.

In modern times, witchcraft has become more mainstream, with people from all walks of life embracing the practice. However, with the rise of technology, some people argue that the use of digital tools in witchcraft detracts from its authenticity.

The Use of Digital Tools in Witchcraft

While the use of digital tools may seem like a departure from traditional witchcraft practices, it is important to remember that witchcraft has always evolved with the times. The use of technology in witchcraft is simply the next step in this evolution.

Digital tools such as social media, online communities, and apps can be used to enhance one's witchcraft practice. For example, witches can connect with others online to share knowledge, experiences, and resources. There are also apps that offer virtual tarot readings or moon phase calendars that can be useful in planning rituals.

In addition, the use of digital tools can make witchcraft more accessible to those who may not have access to physical materials or resources. For example, witches can use digital images of herbs or crystals in their rituals if they don't have access to physical specimens.

The Bottom Line

In conclusion, while witchcraft has evolved over time, the core principles of the practice remain the same. Whether you use digital tools or traditional materials, the most important aspect of witchcraft is the intention behind the practice.

There is no right or wrong way to practice witchcraft, and the use of digital tools does not detract from the authenticity of the practice. As with any spiritual practice, it is up to the individual to find what works best for them.

In fact, using digital tools can make witchcraft more accessible, allowing more people to benefit from the healing and transformative powers of the practice. So, if you are a modern witch, embrace technology and use it to enhance your practice without fear of judgment or criticism.

As we've seen, the practice of witchcraft has evolved over time, and it continues to change with the times. While some may view the use of digital tools as a departure from traditional practices, it's important to remember that the core principles of witchcraft remain the same. Using digital tools in your practice can enhance your experience, making it more accessible and inclusive to a wider range of people. So, whether you prefer traditional materials or digital tools, the most important thing is to focus on your intention and embrace the practice that works best for you.

#witchcraft #digitalwitchcraft #modernwitchcraft #witchesofinstagram #witchythings #spells #rituals #tarot #crystals #herbs #moonphases #divination #spirituality #empowerment #inclusivity #accessibility #witchytech #evolutionofwitchcraft

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hisfluer · 1 year

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if anyone has any spell / spell working that helps with ... i have no idea what i would call this. basically, all people seem to do at my work is complain to me about something completely out of my control, venting frustrations, unloading all their baggage onto me and it’s wearing down on my emotional / mental bandwidth on top of the mental draining that is retail. i don’t mind listening to people, that is part of my job! — but day in and day out about the same thing just really wears me down and i’m not certain where to start in trying to help fix this.

#spells #spellcraft #witchcraft #witchblr #spellcrafting #i'd appreciate it the spell had limited crystals / herbs!#i have access to some ): but not a lot ):

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