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crazycatsiren · 1 year
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White witches stop "smudging" challenge year almost 2023.
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fireandfennel · 3 months
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As a disabled worshipper of the Theoi, something I see a lot of is that essentially “if you’re disabled and can’t cleanse all the time, thats fine, but make sure you don’t have literal blood on your hands and it’s okay!” (Particularly in regards to miasma)
However, I quite literally have blood on my hands most of the time. I have several types of eczema, and extremely delicate skin, and my hands in particular are almost always covered in open wounds. I can’t wash my hands every time I want to worship, because it makes my skin conditions worse. Additionally, I can’t always practice hygiene as much as I’d like to, or on my own schedule, because I rely on caregivers to help me bathe.
Personally, I don’t feel like cleansing is mandatory for any form of my worship. The Gods know my intentions and have been welcoming of me just as I am.
Sometimes, I do “mental cleansing” and try to find clarity before certain aspects of my practice because I feel more connected that way. Sometimes I use mists of moon water or water infused with herbs to cleanse. But I don’t feel like I absolutely have to or that I’m “impure” if I don’t.
I believe in prioritizing accessibility and safety over tradition in my practice— otherwise I wouldn’t be able to practice at all.
Also, many, many, many religions have believed that disability inherently means you (or your parents) have sinned or have bad karma and that disability is a punishment. I do not subscribe to those beliefs and will not ever have that be included in my religious and spiritual practice.
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mamamoon92 · 5 months
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kali-chaotic-neutral · 2 months
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Charging & enchanting Jewelry
This is something I recently began doing when I decided to begin my journey to becoming my Highest Version. So get whatever jewelry you have and wear, I use rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets (can be those cute friendship ones) and I just smoke cleanse it. I'm not picky on the incense, I use traditional ones from my religion, I use eucalyptus. Anything really. Smoke cleanse it and find a dish or a plate or anything to keep it on. I have repurposed an ashtray that I cleaned and cleansed. then after that, I get each jewelry one by one, place it on the palm of my hand and cover it my other hand. I visualize and think on what I want to charge and enchant this jewelry with. In my case, I charged it with confidence and beauty, the feeling of confidence and the feeling you get when someone compliments you. I charged it and visualized that energy surrounding and coating the jewelry. Do this one by one you're done.
The dish I place on my altar and every evening after a day of using my jewelry, I place it back in there to recharge. And when I tell you this works! I've gotten such a confidence boost. I used to be terrified of telling restaurant waiters to cancel orders or that they got my order wrong (simple things but effective), I used to have horrible social anxiety. But once I began charging my jewelry, I was able to speak out, speak in public. I actually impulsively decided to enter a poetry contest without realizing that I had to read it out loud to the judges. I was terrified but I managed to do it! The giddiness that rushes in you after doing something you never you thought you could is amazing!
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tvstvnvkke · 20 days
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White sage
Contrary to popular belief, white sage, or even sage in general, was not used by every tribe. White sage has developed into the go-to "smoke cleansing" plant. However, this has led to a number of problems.
For the Muscogee tribe Sage as a plant was not commonly used. Cedar, Tobacco, and Ginseng were more commonly smoke cleansing plants. The word for Sage that I was told was "Vpvketv" which also means to add something. White sage would be "Vpvketv hvtke".
Today, white sage is commonly used to smudge. Packages can be purchased with a shell, feather, and a sage bundle to burn. Smudging, in the sense of using a shell to burn in and a feather to guide the smoke, was mostly a Dakota and Ho-chunk practice from what I know. With white sage specifically being native to lower modern-day California. The Cahuilla and Kumeyaay tribes are two who often use this plant. Smudging and white sage have both been taken up as practices among modern witches, pagan, Wiccan, and other spiritual groups. However, to anyone doing the practice, I highly recommend caution in continuing.
The modern practices of white sage harvesting are often harmful. The practices often leave the local environment poorly cared for. The plant is overly harvested by people generally paid very little and often with no consideration to the local communities that normally use the plant. The over harvesting has led to fears that the plant may go extinct if proper growing and harvesting techniques are not taken into consideration.
Another important aspect to consider is the spiritual aspect as well. If you are using white sage to purify the air, I would assume the hope is to clear away negative spirits or energies. I can not speak for all communities that smoke cleanse, but when smoke cleansing, you should use plants you were gifted or gather yourself. The intention when the plant is harvested affects whether or not it will clear away bad things. If you harvest it yourself thinking of how grateful you are for the plant, it will clean. If your friend harvests it thinking of how this will hopefully help someone, it will clean. If the person harvesting your plant is mistreated, in bad conditions, over harvesting a plant just to be underpaid. I feel like that may do the opposite of cleanse.
All around, it's just not a good idea. Be very mindful of who your practices come from and who your items come from. Look for answers online as to whether those communities welcome outside practicer or if your version of their practice is actually harming their ability to continue it.
I've heard debate on whether it's okay to purchase white sage from indigenous farmers. I would say if you're going to purchase it, that would be the best. I'm sure there are many indigenous people who sell it.
Be mindful of your practices. They could be harming you and other people.
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sappy-witch · 2 months
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🌑 Here is your reminder to cleanse your spaces and start afresh this New Moon 🌑
♒ February 9, 2024 - New Moon in Aquarius.
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witch-of-the-creek · 10 months
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Fascinating flora, special edition.
White Sage
I am still doing a regular post about sage in general, but as a conservationist and student of ethnobotany, I wanted to address the conservation status and history of salvia apiana in particular.
White sage is endemic to Southern California and parts of Northern Baja, and is a valuable medicinal and cultural resource to indigenous populations who were forcibly relocated to these areas. Today, the majority of white sage is cultivated by indigenous Americans on protected land.
Smudging refers to a variety ceremonies that involve the burning of sacred herbs. The British, Spanish, and French colonizers started to relocate indigenous people, to wash away their culture, take their children, and erase their languages. Smudging is an English word that was used to generalize and belittle a widely held set of spiritual practices, and has now been reclaimed by many indigenous communities.
The use of this plant by non native people, and the misappropriation of the word ‘smudging’ came much later, around the time the first legal protections were established to protect the remaining people and culture. “In the 1960s, the hippie movement co-opted the use of white sage and evolved into the New Age Movement.” (Ramirez, Rose & Small, Deborah)
The popularity of white sage has only gotten higher, and with a boom in demand, illegal harvesting of the plant has become all to common a practice. “With very few commercial growers of white sage (Salvia apiana), the vast majority of products are wild-harvested.” (Ramirez & Small)
“What I learned when I was in California and visited the Etiwanda Preserve was that it is the epicenter of the current commercial harvest.” (Leopold, Susan).
“What is important to stress is that this underground sage mafia is not ethical or sustainable wildcrafting as it is portrayed in hipster IG accounts and stores! The scale of white sage commercial trade on the Internet and demand in China is alarming” (Leopold).
“I was invited by the owner of a white sage company to meet at the Etiwanda Preserve in March of 2019; he wanted to show his sustainable harvesting methods. I quickly pulled out my phone to show him that it was against the law to do so, and that recent arrests had been made. He carried on as if that was not the case” (Leopold).
The current elemental status of white sage is G4, which means ‘apparently secure.’ This rating has not been reviewed since June nineteenth, 2002. The lack of updated information on the plants range and occurrences have kept it off multiple endangered species lists.
The article referencing a book by Ramirez and Small, published in spring of 2020, evaluate that 50% of white sage has been eradicated due to urbanization.
I am not native, I can’t speak for any native people. All of what I have stated here is a summary or quotation of the words of indigenous activists, ethnobotanists, and conservationists. My hope here is to give a factual overview of the situation and provide direction to people more knowledgeable than myself.
Sources below
-News from Native California, Spring 2020 By Rose Ramirez and Deborah Small
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magickkate · 1 month
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Hey there, fellow witches-in-training! Ready to learn how to fortify your energetic boundaries and protect yourself from unwanted vibes? Let's dive into the magical world of warding and shielding—essential skills for any budding practitioner. Here's the lowdown:
🌿 What is Warding?
Warding is like setting up a magical barrier around yourself or your space to keep out negative energy, entities, or influences. It's your personal energetic security system, designed to maintain harmony and protect against psychic intruders.
🔮 How to Ward:
Clear Your Space: Before warding, it's essential to cleanse your space of any lingering negativity. You can do this through smoke cleansing with herbs, sprinkling salt, or using sound vibrations with bells or singing bowls.
Set Your Intention: Decide what you want your wards to accomplish. Are you focusing on protection, privacy, or something else? Be clear and specific about your intentions.
Create Your Warding Tools: This can include crystals, charms, sigils, or even visualization techniques. Choose whatever resonates with you and feels most empowering.
Activate Your Wards: Place your chosen tools around your space or carry them with you as needed. Visualize a protective barrier forming around you, reinforcing your intention with each breath.
Reinforce Regularly: Warding isn't a one-and-done deal—it requires regular maintenance and reinforcement. Check in with your wards periodically and adjust them as needed.
🛡️ What is Shielding?
Shielding is like putting on a magical suit of armor to deflect negative energy and psychic attacks. It's all about strengthening your energetic boundaries and maintaining your inner peace amidst external chaos.
🌟 How to Shield:
Ground Yourself: Connect with the earth's energy by visualizing roots growing from your feet into the ground below. This helps you stay rooted and centered in your power.
Visualize Your Shield: Imagine a bubble or aura of protective light surrounding you, extending several feet in all directions. Envision it as impenetrable and invincible, repelling negativity like water off a duck's back.
Set Your Boundaries: Intend for your shield to only allow in positive energy while blocking out anything harmful or intrusive.
Maintain Awareness: Stay mindful of your shield throughout the day, especially in situations where you feel vulnerable or overwhelmed. Adjust its strength and size as needed to suit your surroundings.
Keep in mind, both warding and shielding are highly personal practices, so feel free to experiment and find what works best for you. Trust your intuition, stay grounded, and know that you have the power to create and maintain your own sacred space. Stay magical, my friends! 🌌✨
Sources: Sebastiani A. By Rust of Nail & Prick of Thorn. Independently Published; 2020. Wigington P. How to Magically Ground, Center, and Shield. Learn Religions. Published June 25, 2019. https://www.learnreligions.com/grounding-centering-and-shielding-4122187
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covenkiss · 16 days
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Just a friendly reminder to open your windows when burning sage/ palo santo so that the negative energy and spirits can leave!!
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crazycatsiren · 1 year
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We need to stop using white sage. As in, full stop, the end.
I'm serious. It's endangered. The indigenous people who need it for ritual, ceremonial, and medicinal purposes are starting to have a hard time with it.
There are so many alternatives. There are types of sage that aren't white sage.
I think we, collectively, as non native Americans, need to just stop getting white sage, period.
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mosscreektarot · 1 year
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Juniper
Juniper is coniferous shrub or tree and can be found throughout the world. There are over 60 species of Juniper!
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Juniper is known for having distinctive blue berries, which have been utilized as spices . Juniper has a pungent, fresh scent, reminiscent of pine trees.
Juniper works wonderfully for smoke cleansing, and has cleansing properties. Juniper can also attract luck, and pairs wonderfully with pyrite (fool's gold) in prosperity spells!
Juniper berry essential oil has antiseptic and antioxidant qualities.
Contraindications: Do not use juniper berries/juniper berry oil if you are pregnant or have poor kidney function. You may develop an allergic reaction to juniper. Some medications may cause a negative reaction when paired with juniper berries/oil.
Please consult your doctor before using juniper berries or juniper essential oil. Always be safe and do your research!
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mamamoon92 · 7 months
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of-earthandlight · 10 months
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.:. siren sun, priestess moon, faerie rising 💫
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wisdomofus · 3 months
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Sage Alternatives
So you learned that you shouldn't use sage to cleanse... what now?
I've been practicing for many years now, and here are some of my favorite alternatives that work amazingly well for cleansing!
Lavendar: Great for cleansing and protecting your mind, body, spirit, and heart!
Rosemary: Smells very good and burns well. Aids in protecting you as well as cleansing.
Cinnamon Sticks: You might have to relight it a few times, but it smells amazing and is fantastic for cleansing away negative energy. You can also burn cinnamon sticks as an inscense.
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wolfmoonsnownight · 1 month
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Some of y'all never turned your back to the wood smoke when the wind blew and let it wash over you like a cleansing wave and it shows
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