#grey witch | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

grey-sorcery · 2 years

Text

Designing Spells, a how-to guide for every level of experience and discretion: Threshold Theory

Suggested Reading

*-Highly recommended

Threshold Theory*

Path of Least Resistance*

Anchors*

What is Witchcraft?*

Basic Energy Work

Conceptualization Vs. Visualization

Spell Dictation*

Spellcasting Basics*

Basic spell components:

All spells have a few components that are absolutely necessary for potent results. It is going to be assumed that physical and/or energetic work was done to actually prepare and cast the spell.

In order to cast a spell, one needs to be in a space of mind that facilitates the spell working. We often refer to this as ‘Headspace”, this assists one to be more focused. This can be the most difficult aspect of spellworking for some practitioners. The mind needs to be honed in on the spell, the energies, spirits, and intentions involved. This headspace exists to channel the practitioner's focus on the task at hand. This combination of headspace and focus is referred to as a state of gnosis.

Secondly, one would need to have passion, an emotional state that is used to fuel the spell.

Lastly, one needs to have an Intention for a spell. This is the most discussed aspect of spell casting, but is also the most misunderstood. Intention is not to be confused with desire. Intent is a personal truth, something that cannot be lied to. It is possible to cast a spell without one of these three components, however the spell most likely will not be as potent as if one did. You totally can cast spells based on desire and not intent, but validating the spell may be difficult or it may have varied results.

Too read about how to record your spells accurately, check out this post.

Correspondences, Tools, & External resources:

When looking through the internet or other informational resources and/or guides on witchcraft, you’ll probably notice that a few things tend to be regularly occurring:

1. That though a lot of practitioners may say that tools and correspondences aren’t necessary, a vast majority of sources and guides include and/or require correspondences and/or physical tools.

2. The correspondences used in each source are only as common as the dominant source for those correspondences within that specific tradition. For some, those sources are books, and for others they are the first result on a Google search.

When it comes to Tools used to perform magic, there are a few things that must be kept in mind. Some tools are culture/tradition specific and it would be disrespectful for you to use them, which may or may not have spiritual consequences. Many tools are used to accomplish the same ends. For example, wands and athames are used for very similar purposes, the casting and/or projection of energies within a specific space- typically when sanctifying an object or opening/closing a space for a working. If you decide to use a tool for your practice, please be sure that you understand the cultural ramifications of doing so within a spiritual space.

When it comes to Correspondences, there are a plethora of sources that may appear to have contradicting data. This is because they stem from various traditions and sources. This occurs because correspondences are 100% subjective. However, if you practice within a specific tradition or culture, then you are expected to follow the correspondences of that practice. This can be incredibly powerful because people have been building on those ideas and connections for lifetimes.

IF you aren’t a part of a preexisting tradition ask yourself what you feel you should use. Magic can be a very personal and intimate experience. Don’t be afraid to create your own correspondences. Furthermore, don’t be afraid to invent your own tools- but be sure to do so as if it were a sacred act. Magical tools aren’t something that should be thrown together thoughtlessly and then treated like pencils or hair ties, they should be created and treated as what they are: a medium for your magic. They should be planned and made with materials that you deem appropriate. The should be stored as if they were fragile or put on display on an altar. If you’re not open about your practice, this aspect may be challenging to hide.

Types of spells:

In my experience, there are seven types of spells. Please bear in mind that these are by no means finite boundaries for spellwork to exist within, just an acknowledgement of trends.

Altar Spells: Spells that require not only tools and correspondences, but also require a ritual or ceremony in order to cast it. Often, these spells utilize candles and crystals, prayers and symbology, and may even go as far to actually require an altar.

Glamours: These spells more often than not, require only symbols and energy. They are use to altar the perceptions of whatever they’re placed on, whether targeting other or yourself.

Divination: Spells used to heighten your intuition. A lot of practitioners don’t view divinations as being spellwork, but a good diviner uses all three of the basic components of spellwork for their readings.

Psychological Spells: These are spells put on yourself to altar your own mind by manipulating your own subconscious. These spells are performed often through repetitive action and subliminal messaging through turn of phrase of symbology.

Energetic Spells: These spells require only the energies of yourself and/or beings and objects around you. Most energetic spells that are easy to find on the internet are very small spells, typically aimed at small scale manifestation. However, with enough practice and intuition, Energetic Spells can do anything that any other spell type can achieve.

Astral Spells: These are spells that require being in an Astral form or even on the Astral Plane. They are very similar to Energetic spells but they require even less. However, due to the nature of the Astral, maintaining the basic components of spellwork while in this form can be very challenging.

Spirit Spells: These are spells that either use spirits as the medium for the spell to travel through, or employ a spirit to do the spell work for you entirely. Like energetic spells, this type of spell can achieve anything that all the others can if given enough experience and practice.

Spell dictation: Whether it be for recording a spell that you have already cast or recording how to perform a spell you have only just thought of, the way you choose to record your spellwork with have a massive impact on your craft as a whole.

The importance of record keeping:

When performing spells, it is imperative to keep a record of the exact spell process and results. By doing this you’ll be able to keep track of successful spells and those that aren’t. Then it becomes easy to home in on effective spell processes.keeping a record also makes it a lot easier to undo spells that take an undesired turn. I recommend having a dedicated book or Google drive folder to record your spells.

Spell Design Process:

All spells can be thought of as a combination of Thresholds, Nodes, Intent, Focus, and Passion. (And an action)

Without any of these a spell will not function as intended or would not work at all.

Nodes are things like correspondences. They are individual concepts that are connected to form a complete web, or Threshold, for the spell to travel through. Correspondences need not be only for the physical objects involved. They can be as simple as word association or a memory.

Start creating a spell:

1: Decide on a goal, what you wish the spell to accomplish. It is important that your spell takes the path of least resistance in order to have the highest chance at success

2: Create or find correspondences and concepts to create your nodes from and then find how they can be connected. This can be done mentally or by using nodes that are associated with each other.

3: Get all your tools and sympathetic representations together, if you decide to use them. If not, skip to 4.

4: Decide what is the best headspace to be in for casting the spell. It is important to record this as well.

5: Find what is the best emotion to fuel the spell and record that as well.

6: Figure out what energetic programming you wish to use and record that. Do this as best you can, I do realize that the current energetic model definitely leaves a ton to be desired.

7: If you wish to involve spirits, be sure to commune with them beforehand if necessary. And be sure to keep record of the conditions that are reached and which entities you involve.

8: Compile your spell into a single process.

9: Cast and record results.

Be sure to do as much research into your target as possible. Like if you’re casting a spell onto the brain of another person, it would be wise to know their medical history or there could be unwanted side effects.

Discrete Spells and Practices:

The best way to keep your spell work private is to forgo your physical tools and sympathetic representations. This can be achieved by relying on spirit work or energy work.

If you wish to keep the physical aspects of the craft and the way you keep records, I recommend having a small discrete bag to hold your tools and such and coming up with a transcription orthography to write with. This can be either a personal alphabet or a simple encryption like a caesar cipher. A lot of discrete practitioners cannot use candles or burn, in order to get around this you can have ashes as your fire representation and draw things you would burn in water soluble inks. You can also draw Sigils using invisible inks as well.

Networking and How to Talk About Spells:

When discussing witchcraft, it is of the utmost importance to first establish personal semantic meaning. Since witchcraft is a multicultural and multilingual phenomenon, the words used to discuss it vary wildly. This is why I take the time to define my terms.

Once the baseline of semantics has been discussed, it is safe to proceed with discussions about magic. It would be easier to start with practitioners who have a similar practice. But I recommend connecting with anyone who is willing to have fair, free and, open discussions. Remain aware of the nuances of culture as to avoid taking and using what is not meant for you.

Validating Spells:

when recording spells, be sure to note the date and time of casting and have a timeframe in which you would expect a given result. Once the timeline runs its course take any notes of what might be pertinent.

If the spell is continuous, be sure to make note of the situation beforehand so that as time passes you can make notes of relative change.

Sometimes spells don’t work and that’s okay. That just means you need to reassess the working and try again.

Troubleshooting Spells:

If a spell effects more than what was desired, you likely weren’t focused enough or your nodes weren’t connected thoroughly.

If a spell worked but wasn’t to the desired intensity, you likely didn’t fuel it with enough passion during the casting.

If a spell didn’t work at all, it could be that it didn’t take the path of least resistance or you were missing a crucial element. As an example, it is more effective to cast a spell for your employer/client to notice your hard work than it would be to cast one to get a raise.

As you adjust aspects of your working, you’ll be honing it to perfection. Keep track of your changes and overall processes.

If you have any questions, want to know about my blog, commission a Sigil, commission a magical script, suggest content, get a divination reading, or see a list of my planned and published content click here.

#beginner witch #spellcraft #experienced witch #witchblr #greysorcery #witchcraft #grey witch #informational post #Gspell

1K notes · View notes

greyesherbalapothecary · 2 months

Text

46 notes · View notes

songbirds-grimoire · 1 year

Text

Low budget/Discreet cleansing

Use bubbles to cleanse your space. As they pop, they clean and cleanse as they float, and release positive energy into the air when they burst. Blow the bubbles in a clockwise circle to invite the energy into your space, or blow the bubbles in each corner of the room.

Different scents of soap can also be used for different intentions! (Flowers=growth, apples=hardiness/fertility, etc)

Enjoy!!!!

140 notes · View notes

songbird-oracle · 1 year

Text

Anyone else on dabloon tiktok? Cause I am and

OH MY GODS MY INNER CHILD IS SO GIDDY

just funky lil cats and dabloons and I’m a pirate now and I’ve got pets and it’s so much fun

In all seriousness though this makes my inner child so happy

109 notes · View notes

elvthron · 2 years

Text

𝕸𝖚𝖌𝖜𝖔𝖗𝖙 𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖛𝖊𝖘𝖙 🌙

Artemisia vulgaris, along with the other "Artemisia" varieties, are plants linked to the lunar, feminine and nocturnal spheres. They're used in witchcraft especially for divination. For more "mundane" purposes, Artemisia vulgaris has been used for ages to calm menstrual pain.

Picture taken by me.

79 notes · View notes

salxenia · 2 years

Text

Idk who needs to hear this but telling people they'll curse themselves for hexing or creating karmic spells toward their abuser is not helpful at all.

Not everybody works on toxic positivity.

Not everybody's "forgive and forget" is actually authentic and true to their spirit, energy, and intent. That includes any of you and your friends who may use it to seem more woke than the others, aka only using it to be competitive.

And if you can't really feel it, it doesn't really matter what performative bs you try to portray.

Not to mention:

Most people use the concept as a fear tactic for some type of gain, on top of being competitive which is as unkind, judgmental, and morally wrong as you claim "karma spells" to be.

There are many old cultures and traditions that practice forms of hexes and karma such as hoodoo/voodoo, your 5 minutes of googling the popular witch concept, most of the time filled with stolen christian based fear propaganda (and the appropriation of closed cultures) does not override what has worked for these cultures for centuries.

So in conclusion.

People will not just start dropping dead or suffering even worse by hexing their abusers. It does not make them "as bad as their abuser" (another fear tactic that most people use), it will not make them overly bitter, it will not make them automatically "obsessed with revenge". It will not keep them stuck and unable to heal.

And it does not make them encourage anybody to curse just anybody over silly minor things, if you're afraid people will start just hexing for no reason, it's probably because you personally need that reign to hold you back from taking advantage of the power and you think others do too. Don't project onto others.

Bad people will always use anything they can find to destroy people they hate. This is one form of fighting back.

Sometimes it's to heal, sometimes it's just to get justice. At all times it's none of your business. Have fun using spirituality to pass about as much judgment as a "regular, normie" religious person though.

119 notes · View notes

greyesapothecary · 3 months

Text

Top 5 Herbs to Incorporate in Your Spellcraft

1. Rosemary

Yes, like in Practical Magic but don't let its popularity fool you it truly is a useful herb to keep on hand. It's one of those all-purpose herbs that lends its self to pretty much everything and bonus its super easy to grow your own.

2. Bay

Yes bay leaves, the ones you probably keep in your kitchen cabinet (at least that's where mine are), they're super powerful and work amazingly for simple manifestation spells. In ancient times they were commonly used for inducing visions and increasing your psychic awareness.

3. Chamomile

Super popular in a tea but more is also great for spells its association with the sun makes it perfect for health and abundance spells. It's uses dates as far back as the ancient Egyptians. They often used it in their mummification rituals and many cultures used it in treatments for many early diseases. It can even be used for protection and dreaming and is typically easy to find.

4. Blue Vervain

Much less popular than the previously mentioned herbs but has definitely earned its rightful place on my top 5 list. Druids believed it to be one of the most sacred herbs second only to mistletoeand in Christian mythology its believed to have sprouted at the base of the cross during the cruxification of Jesus to stop the bleeding from his wounds. My personal favorite way to use this herb is to brew it into a tea and use it to purify my space but it's also great for things like protection, healing, love, and luck.

5. Mugwort

If dreamwork and astral projection is your thing you'll definitely want to keep some mugwort on hand. It can be used in a tea to increase psychic awareness, burned as an incense when doing divination, or simply placed under your pillow. My favorite time to use it is during meditation when I'm in search of answers or feeling stuck.

What are your favorite herbs are and how you use them?

25 notes · View notes

kittenzeke · 3 months

Text

INGUZ is about fertility and new beginnings! Right now, there is plenty of divine energy coming my way. Plenty of hope to carry on with life. A lot is coming together for me.

This is a good time to strive for something new.

#journal #personal #pic #runes #rune of the day #personal reading #grey witch #guidance #grounding #divination #spirituality

10 notes · View notes

grey-sorcery · 2 years

Text

What is energy?

Energy is the medium that carries the intent for spell work. It is utilized in every spell any practitioner has ever done or will do. I postulate that “Energy” is the equivalent of the multidimensional field of virtual particles (See quantum field). This is to say that energy is the smallest permeable fabric in which the most minute manipulations can take place. However, energy, when worked with consciously and knowingly, can create waves of effects over great distance. A butterfly effect starting with the observation and projection of a singular intent.

What is energy work?

Energy work is the manipulation of energy through use of the subtle body and the psychic mind. By “Psychic mind” I refer mostly to one’s energetic awareness: A practitioner’s ability to know where energy is in space and time, what its properties are, its trajectory & velocity, and its form. With this awareness, a practitioner can use their subtle body to manipulate energies that exist around them and within them. Energy work has significantly more to it than practices like Reiki, and other appropriative New Age practices, will lead you to think.

Why is energy work important?

Energy work is absolutely crucial to all spell work and any sentiment against that grain will hinder your craft. Every magical action you do has an energetic interaction. Without consciously practicing energy work, the energetic process behind it will be reactive instead of proactive. This allows your subconscious to have influence over the spell, which rapidly hinders the accuracy and precision of your casting. When energy work is employed purposely the conscious mind has significantly more influence, which improves the likelihood of the success of your spell.

How should energy work be practiced?

Energy work should be used intentionally in every single working you do as to have further control over the spell process. However, it should be practiced on a regular basis in order to keep up your energetic awareness. At first, energy work will be something that'll take a lot of concentration; however, after a while you’ll be able to practice it while doing tasks as well.

Important & beneficial concepts in energy work

Visualization is a helpful guide when first starting, but that’s all it should be as visualization is not doing actual energy work. If you lean too hard on visualization, you’ll stagnate as well as lose your sense of energetic awareness over time. Energetic awareness is very similar to the sense of touch. While these senses are very different from each other, touch is the closest physical analog to energetic awareness. You have to feel the energy more-so than see it. Visualization should be used to create a 3D mold of the construct you’re trying to make, and nothing more.

Getting started

When setting out to try energy work for the first time I recommend setting aside some time where you can sit in a quiet place for at least 30 minutes. For neurodivergent practitioners, it may be more beneficial to start off while out on a walk with some stimulating non-vocal music. For spoonie witches, It would probably be best to do this while laying down- just remain mindful as to avoid falling asleep.

Improving Energetic Awareness

Begin by closing your eyes and trying to reach your awareness out of your body. Energetic awareness is the same sense that you use to detect that someone is looking at you from behind. It should be less visual and more feeling. Try to trace the energies that exist in your environment.

Releasing Energy

The first step of learning energy work is to be able to release energy. Everyone releases energy from their subtle and physical bodies all the time when they are experiencing emotions. The stronger the emotions, the more energy is released. Whatever emotion is being experienced also modifies the types of energies that are released. Sit and focus on a time when you’ve felt a strong emotion and the energetic sensations that you can recall experiencing during that emotion. Then, if you’re able, try to start using that same path or application in order to start gradually releasing energy. Once you’ve got the hang of it, try to release energy from a single body part only. The goal here is to gain enough control of the release of your energy to a point where you can release energy from a tiny region of your body and be able to control the rate in which that energy is released.

Absorbing Energy

The process of absorbing energy is equal and opposite to releasing energy. The practice for this is also the same but opposite. The main difference is that it is important not to let the energies that are absorbed, are not taken into the subtle body. This is because some environments have energies that aren’t that harmonious with our bodily energies. Be sure to use your practice in releasing energy to redirect what you absorb and let it back out into the environment as you proceed.

Giving Energy Form

This is the point where visualization can be a helpful guide; however, if you lean too hard on it you will likely not be practicing energy work to the extent that would be required to master this step. Visualization can be used as a mental mould for the energy work. Visualizing the energy itself will not yield any progress. Hold the mould in your mind as you use the digits on your right hand to project controlled streams of energy into it. If any energy starts to escape the mould, pull it into your left hand or use the pulling motion to get it back into the shape. This will slowly help you develop the ability to control energies outside of your subtle body but within your fields. Once you can create a basic shape, try to solidify it in space before moving it around. Do so without adding or subtracting the amount of energy that makes it up. You know that you’ve mastered this when you can create a simple construct of any platonic shape, as well as a sphere, and move it around through space with axial rotation without the shape changing size or the amount of energy changing within it- all while maintaining the construct’s integrity.

If you’d like to check out my guide to intermediate energy work, click here!

If you have any questions, content requests, or just want to check out my blog click here.

#Energy work #witchcraft #beginner witch #witchblr #baby witch #informational post #secular witchcraft #grey witch #Gew

831 notes · View notes