Wiccan Basic Pages For Your Book Of Shadows. This Set Of Pages Are Good For Beginner Witches.

Witches Ladder

Step 2: Measure, cut, tie and secure!

When I cut my twine, I did a very rough estimate, stretching it out the length of one hand to the other, arms out wide. You will be braiding the string, so it will get shorter, but it shouldn’t get too much shorter. The length doesn’t have to be perfect.

You’re going to want 3 identical lengths of your string.

Once you’ve got them all measured and pretty, grab one end of all three and tie them together. I left a bit of twine at the top of mine, and then trimmed the middle string. I then tied the two remaining pieces together, giving me a nice loop to hang it up with.

Once that’s all prepared, you’re going to want to secure it somewhere. If you opted for the loop, and can hook it somewhere, you won’t need to use sticky-tape. I did, because of space, but I’m sure you guys can find somewhere easy enough.

Step 3: Begin the braid!

If you’ve done a braid before, this will be simple for you. However, if you have not, have a look at this little picture below, as well as this link to youtube. Braids can be complicated at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s very easy.

When making a witches ladder, there is a poem/spoken spell that often accompanies it. There are two ways to do this. The first is to say each line as you put in one of your feathers or items, as there will be nine of them.

The second way is to say a line of the poem/spell each time you cross your braid over.

If you do the first, I would suggest counting the knots as you go, and trying to achieve 9 each time, to keep it even.

If you follow the second way, I suggest having the spell written out in front of you, or memories it ahead of time, as you’re going to be trying to focus on what you want to bring in as you braid, and trying to juggle braiding, focusing on your intent, and speaking a spell at the same time can be confusing/hard.

If you do end up with the second braid, you will find that your items will be fairly evenly spaced, especially if you’ve built up a tempo with the speed of your braiding and how you say the spell.

The Spell:

By knot of one, the spell’s begun. By knot of two, the magic comes true. By knot of three, so it shall be. By knot of four, this power is stored. By knot of five, my will shall drive. By knot of six, the spell I fix. By knot of seven, the future I leaven. By knot of eight, my will be fate. By knot of nine, what is done is mine.

Step 4: Weave the items in!

It can be somewhat fiddly to try and braid in the items, but all you really need to do is stick one part of the item between the cords as you braid, and it will stay.

You may need to move further back to keep the string taut, just work with what feels right.

As you go down the ladder, try and put the items in on either side of the twine. That will keep it looking even and not lopsided.

Step 5: Tie it off!

I chose to add a little wooden bead at the bottom, but this is not necessary. Once you have tied in all 9 items, you can tie it off at the bottom and hang it up. Your witches ladder will be complete!

I hope you enjoyed this little tutorial, and if you’d like it to come out similar/identical to mine above, there are extended ladder instructions in the read more below.

Until next time, be well,

- Tinne

Additional Note:

If you want to make it longer, or tie in more things, feel free. If you feel that working in solid numbers, like 10’s works better, do that. If you feel that you want to make it ceiling to floor, with a new thing tied in every 3 braids, do that!

Just remember that the more symbolism that is tied into the spell, the more vibration is has, and thus, the more power. Use colours, items and even smells that relate to your intent.

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Elemental Circle Casting

Magical Spells & Exercises Masterpost

Instead of imagining a generic glowing line, this circle conjures the powers of the elements to assist in casting the circle.

Correctly banishing this circle is very important.

As with a very simple circle, you will use your finger or a tool to ‘draw’ the line, but at each cardinal point you will summon elemental powers.

Begin by facing east. Say,

“I conjure you, benevolent powers of fire. Stand to the east and watch over my circle. Empower it and protect it.”

As you say this, imagine a fiery red pentagram appears in the air before you.

Continue drawing the circle and turn to the south. Say,

“I conjure you, benevolent powers of earth. Sand to the south and watch over my circle. Empower it and protect it.”

Imagine an earthy green pentagram floating before you.

Continue drawing the circle, turn to the west, and say,

“I conjure you, benevolent powers of water. Stand to the west and watch over my circle. Empower it and protect it.” Imagine a watery blue pentagram hovering before you.

Continue the circle and turn towards the north. Say,

“I conjure you, benevolent powers of air. Stand to the north and watch over my circle. Empower it and protect it.” Imagine a pentagram the color of desert air hovering to the north.

Finish your circle by drawing the line back to the beginning eastern point. As soon as the circle connects with itself, it “clicks” and glows with great power.

When you are ready to banish the circle, begin in the north. Say,

“I banish you, powers of air. You came as a helper, now leave in peace.”

Repeat this for all the elements, going counter-clockwise.

When all the elements are banished, turn counter-clockwise once more and erase the circle with a simple banishing.

Why?

When pure elemental powers are called, they put all its derivative spirits in their place. It is like inviting the boss in to the office. If any little fiery spirits are acting up and planning on ruining your spell, when the elemental intelligence of fire arrives they will be set straight and become unable to harm your work. This means that the circle conjures benevolent powers in order to banish unwanted powers.

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cosmic witchcraft 101: tips for beginners

It’s been a while since I was an astronomy TA, so I’ve devoted a lot of time to getting familiar with the cosmos during this first month or so of practicing cosmic witchcraft. These are a few of the most important things I’ve done to grow my craft:

Stargaze. Looking at pictures of the galaxy and solar system is nice, but there’s nothing like using your own eyes to gaze into the night sky. 

You can see quite a bit with a good pair of binoculars and you can find some small telescopes for less than $100, although you don’t really need any magnification to enjoy the beauty of the night sky. 

Maybe there’s an observatory in your area! Find anywhere you might get a little closer to the sky, even if it’s just an open field out of town away from light pollution.

For city witches, the roofs of parking garages can be great spots to look at the planets and brightest constellations.

Celebrate stellar events. Meteor showers, eclipses, equinoxes, solstices, there are plenty of stellar events every year and many of them already correspond with traditional pagan/Wiccan holidays! Celebrate by stargazing, watching a sci-fi movie, or performing a magickal ritual.

Get in tune with the moon, sun, and the planets. What phase is the moon in today? When will Jupiter set? When will Saturn rise? Astrologers utilize the motions of the planets to show us how they affect our day to day life - and even if you don’t ascribe to astrology, knowing where the planets and stellar bodies will be throughout the day will help you plan your practice and get in tune with the universe.

Research:

Astronomy. Our eyes are the only tools we have to connect with the cosmos using our own five senses (actually, there are some beautiful recordings of what space sounds like), so learning more about the universe can help us connect with the sky can help deepen our relationship with it. Try to learn something new about the cosmos every day. The more you understand the universe, the more equipped you’ll be to handle its power and energy.

Astrology. If you’re interested, see what astrology charts have to say about your personality and abilities. Not everyone believes in astrology, which is totally valid, but I think it’s interesting to know where the planets/sun/moon were on the day you were born. Take everything you read with a grain of salt and find out what the relationships between the planets mean for yourself. Maybe you’ll find a certain planet/constellation does have an effect on you or your life, it’s just not the one your horoscope says.

Astro-magic. There are a few books about astro-magic and plenty of mythology to study. You might find something another witch has to say resonates with you, or perhaps you’ll be inspired to follow your own path. Experiment! Try using certain herbs and oils for different spells. Did they work? Do you think something else would work better?

Get in tune with the ocean. The sun and the moon have a powerful effect on Earth’s tides. How might these influences affect your use of liquids in your practice?

Develop a personal relationship with the stars. The stars looked different on the day everyone was born, and the sky looks different in every city in the world. Research is important, but this is your relationship with the sky. I think the most beautiful thing about cosmic witchcraft is that even though every witch’s practice may look different, we’re all looking at the same sky.

Spell and Sigil Directory

Here is what I have so far. Most of the spells are ones I already have on my blog, but I want to add as many more as I can find on Tumblr. (Yeah, I’m crazy.) The sigils aren’t anywhere close to being done yet either; I forgot about them until just a few minutes ago tbh… But yeah, here you go, have fun. :D

Updated 06/14/15

Entries with a ★ indicate sigils

Abundance

Kitchen Cabinet Abundance Jar [natural-magics]

Anger

“I am in control of my temper at all times” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Match Spell for Anger [thesigilwitch]

Anxiety

Anti-Anxiety Amulet [windvexer]

Anti-Anxiety Pouch [witchoncampus]

Anti Anxiety Spell Charm [witchy-tips]

Anxiety Reduction Oil Blends [original post removed]

Anxiety Relief Spell - Jar Spell [original post removed]

A Sea Spell for Anxiety and Panic Attacks [calledbythesea]

Soothing Bath Spell [natural-magics]

Vanilla Anti-Anxiety Spell [natural-magics]

Banishing

Intrusive Thought Banishing Spell [starrylamb]

Paint the Mirrors Black [thesigilwitch]

Binding

Self Binding Spell [bohemianwitchcraft]

Calming

Calming Spell [christowitch]

Lavender’s Calm Jar Spell [lavenderwrath]

Simple Calming Room Spell [medievalwitch]

Career

“I am successful in all business endeavors” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

“Making Connections / Career Success” Charm Bag [starrylamb]

“My job search is swift and successful;” “I got the job I was looking for” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Change

A Spell For New Beginnings and New Self [dearqueerlings]

A Spell to Transform Destructive Feelings [thedruidsteaparty]

Autumn Spell for Personal Change [funnylittlewitchgirl]

New Moon New Beginning [fumbletongue]

Cleansing

Animist Reset Ritual [windvexer]

Cleansing Spell [artemis-witchcraft]

How to Energetically Cleanse an Item [windvexer]

Self-Cleansing Through Ritual Bathing [windvexer]

Commitment

“I commit without fear” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Concentration

Concentration Sachet [follow-at-pansy-flower]

“Focus, Concentration, Intensity” ★ [electronicaltar]

Confidence

Confidence Spell Jar [some-witchy-bits]

“I am comfortable and confident interacting with people” ★ [artingwitch]

“I have confidence in myself and my words” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Simple Self Confidence and Attraction Spell [saltwater-phoenix]

The Pearl Spell: Confidence & Beauty [fuckyeahpaganism]

Courage

“Courage in a Bag” Spell [oldmotherredcap]

Decision Making

A Spell for Wise Decisions [natural-magics]

Depression

An Anti-Depression Spell [seashellies]

A Spell for Depression [thesigilwitch]

Simple Anti-Depression Pill Bottle Charm [scarletgloves]

Detection

Find What You Need [windvexer]

Location Spell - Help Me Find the Thing [stormbornwitch]

Thu’um Magix: Aura Whisper [thecoffeecoyote]

Dissociation

Avoiding Dissociation Spell [broomcorner]

Divination

A Simple Jar to Aid in Divination [honey-amber]

Dreams

Sweet Dreams Herbal Pillow [honeycoyote]

Dysphoria

Dispelling Dysphoria, by Cousinnick [queerpagans]

Education

End of Term School Success Spell [wood-fires]

“Good grades in exams” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

“Good Luck On That Test!” Charm [spooksayer]

Knowledge Candle Spell [natural-magics]

Knowledge Spell [stereotypicalwitch]

Spell for School [original post removed]

Study-Aid & Test Success Spell [original post removed]

Study Success Spell [natural-magics]

Witch Tea: Going to Class [honeycoyote]

Energy

“I’m Tired, I’m Dying” Spell [fuckyeahpaganism]

Overworked Pick Me Up Spell [booksandtails]

Emotions

Emergency Emotional Transformation Spell [cicadinae]

Friendship

Mending the Bond: A “Brave” Spell for Rekindling Friendships [original post removed]

Glamour

Glamored Masculinity Potion [thepunkgreenwitch]

Goddess Glamour Spell [recreationalwitchcraft]

Thu’um Magix: Animal Allegiance [thecoffeecoyote]

Habits

Burning Bridges Spell [royalautumnfrost]

Happiness

Happiness Bundle [windvexer]

Happiness Charm Bottle [asphodel-grimoire]

Happy Atmosphere Bag / Jar [original post removed]

Healing

Emotional Healing - Bottle Magic [liberumbrarum]

Facial Mask— Healing the Heart Spell [pomegranateandivy]

Peppermint Healing Spell [natural-magics]

Physical Healing Bottle Charm [liberumbrarum]

“Sigil for Health, Happiness and Love” ★ [pomegranateandivy]

Intuition

A Sea Witch’s Intuition Jar Spell [sea-sorceress]

Insomnia

To Rid Yourself of Insomnia [belladonnaswitchblog]

Inspiration

Dance Magic Dance Jar [original post removed]

For Inspiration [natural-magics]

“I have inspiration and ideas for my craft” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Joy

Joyful Candle Spell [natural-magics]

Love

Love-Drawing Jar [natural-magics]

Love Drawing Spell [witchoncampus]

Love Salt Recipe [honeycoyote]

Luck

Easy Luck Powder with Household Herbs [fuckyeahpaganism]

Luck Spell [natural-magics]

Magic

“My magic flows smooth and powerful” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Memory

“I remember to bring what I need when I go out” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Memory Bottle Charm [liberumbrarum]

Miscellaneous Spells

A Simple Braiding Spell [talesfromthebroomcloset]

Enchantment Water Spell [nonwiccanwitch]

Four all-Purpose Spells [natural-magics]

“My Body is a Weapon” Spell [blacklikemagic]

Pokemon Card Invocation Spells [dog-rose]

Money

“Four Corners of the $$ Tree” Money Spell [feather-set]

Mint and Copper Money Spell Jar [herbs-and-journals]

Money Jar [liberumbrarum]

Super Easy Poppet Money Spell [talesfromthebroomcloset]

Straw Into Gold - A Spell to Bring Wealth [breelandwalker]

Swimming In a Sea of Green Spell [honey-amber]

Motivation

Charm to Light a Fire Under Your Ass [gritmagic]

Flames Within (Motivation, Passion) [natural-magics]

“Get Shit Done” Bottle [original post removed]

Motivation Charm Bag [recreationalwitchcraft]

Motivation Potpourri [original post removed]

Motivation Sachet [thesigilwitch]

Moving On

Adventure Time “Now It’s Gone” Spell [chaosundone]

“Towards the Sun” Spell to Move on From Your Past [chaosundone]

Negativity

Burn Away Negativity Spell [original post removed]

“Negative and toxic people leave me alone” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Nightmares

Nightmare Guardian [windvexer]

Nightmare Jar [witchsmoke]

Peace

Inner Peace Spell [original post removed]

Productivity

Stop Scrolling and Do Stuff Productivity Spell [ofearthandtarot]

Worker Bee Spell for Productivity [lavenderwrath]

Prosperity

Not-So-Pretty Prosperity Spell [ofearthandtarot]

Prosperity Bottle [thelittleboxofmagic]

Prosperity Knot Spell [natural-magics]

Wax Talisman of Prosperity [althara]

Protection

Black Salt - Spell for Protection and Absorbing Negative Energy [sacred-chaotic-geometry]

Blood Magic—Protection Jar [pomegranateandivy]

Candle Spell: To Protect Your Home [gardenofthequeen]

Dark as Night Protection Powder [honeycoyote]

“Do Not Want” Online Protection Spell [ofearthandtarot]

Easy Protection Charm [original post removed]

Fishcraft: Protecting Your Space [saltwater-phoenix]

Herbal Protection Bath [thewoodlinds]

Home Protection - Delineate Your Boundaries [windvexer]

Home Protection Spell [fuckyeahpaganism]

House Guardian [anon-barefoot]

“I am as safe in the air as I am on the ground” ★ [shipping-the-gods]

Keep Out Prying Eyes Room Protection Pouch [honeycoyote]

Magically Protecting Your Home - Cairn Method [windvexer]

Make a Protection Charm Bag [christowitch]

Making a Witch Bottle (Protection Charm) [witchsoul]

Pet Protection Spell [brujitamae]

Protection Amulet [cladinscarlet]

Protection Amulet [thebluechicory]

Protection Bottle [thebluechicory]

Protection Bottle Charm [liberumbrarum]

Protection Sachet [natural-magics]

Protection Satchel to Ward Off Ex-Lovers [feather-set]

Protection Spell [royalautumnfrost]

Protection Spell “My Blood is Armour” [wild-ruin]

Protection Witches’ Ladder [shalottlives]

Protective Charm [spellbookofwitches]

-Screw You Anon- Spell [ofearthandtarot]

Simple Protection Spell With a Strong Kick [adviceforwitches]

Simple Protective Cleansing Bath [honeycoyote]

Strong Protection Spell: For Your Home [adviceforwitches]

“This pet is safe and protected in their time of healing” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

“This tarot deck is protected” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Threshold Protection Spell [thepathofthewise]

Travel Protection Satchel [feather-set]

Wall of Fire Property & House Protection Spell [breelandwalker]

Witch-Bottle to Protect From Negative Energies [thorandaine]

Psychic

“My psychic abilities are boosted and amplified” ★ [thesigilworkshop]

Open Your Third Eye Spell [witchcraftings]

Purification

Sea Salt Purification Jar [windvexer]

Recipes

Dragon’s Bite (Warfare Powder) [honeycoyote]

Elemental Salt: Air [snwitch]

Elemental Salt: Fire [original post removed]

Elemental Salt: Water [snwitch]

Fire Salts [pomegranateandivy]

Full Moon Water [sstoness]

Hands Off Spell- Body Scrub to Prevent Unwanted Touching [pomegranateandivy]

Hot Foot Powder [confessionsofagreywitch]

Luck & Money Powder [recreationalwitchcraft]

Moon Water Ritual [original post removed]

Potion of Extreme Stamina [thecoffeecoyote]

Powdered Kelpie Hair [pomegranateandivy]

Prosperity and Luck Salt [honeycoyote]

Violation Bath Salts [recreationalwitchcraft]

Sadness

The Sorrow Pot - A Spell for Sadness [breelandwalker]

Self Love

A Self Love Spell [priestessintraining]

Magic Mirror (Self-Love) Exercise [cladinscarlet]

Self-Love Spell [blusilkworld]

Self-Love Spell [diviningdusk]

Self-Love Spell Jar with Protection and Luck [original post removed]

Self Love- To Promote Self Love in Yourself or Another [pomegranateandivy]

Self-Love Transformation Spell [booksandtails]

True to Yourself- Spell [pomegranateandivy]

Shielding

Retreat Into Your Shell Shielding Spell [stagkingswife]

Thu’um Magix: Become Ethereal [thecoffeecoyote]

Sleep

Deep Sleep Herbal Pillow [honeycoyote]

“Restful Sleep” Charm Bag [starrylamb]

Sleep Charm [natural-magics]

Sleep Well Spell [natural-magics]

Speech

Aid with Speech Charm [tinyrosemarysparrows]

Stress

“I Can Get Through the Day” Spell [thewhimsicalwolf]

“Reduce Stress” ★ [all-that-flows-is-sacred]

Stress Fix Bath [blessedbemyway]

The Jar of Fucks [polar-solstice]

Success

Sachet for Success [thedruidsbell]

Truth and Honesty

A Spell to Reveal the Lies of Another [the-weatherwitch]

Uncrossing

Basic Uncrossing [windvexer]

‘Clear My Path’ Uncrossing [windvexer]

Weather

“Summon rain and storms” ★ [thesigilwitch]

Wishing

Full Moon Wishing Spell [the-darkest-of-lights]

Simple Wish Spell [thesigilwitch]

Writing

Be a Better Writer Spell Bag [carbonlyingnexttome]

As always, please let me know of any spelling mistakes or broken links, thank you!

🔮 This blog supports male witches 🔮

Witchcraft isn’t just for women, or a women only space. Men are surely welcome to call themselves witches, if they so choose.

I wish I could achieve this aesthetic tbh

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Moon Phases

New Moon- New Moon magick begins on the day of the new moon to three-and-a-half days after. Use the energy of the new moon for new ventures and new beginnings. Also use the new moon for love spells, job hunting, and healing.

Waxing Moon- The waxing moon begins seven to fourteen days after the new moon. Use the waxing moon for constructive magick, such as love spells, magick for wealth and success, courage, friendship, luck or good health.

Full Moon- A powerful energy for rituals of prophecy, divination and protection. Any spell work that requires  extra energy, such as finding a new job or healing serious conditions, is best begun during the full moon. Also for love, gaining sacred knowledge, legal matters, attracting money and prophetic dreams.

Waning Moon- Begin waning moon magick three-and-a-half to ten-and-a-half days after the full moon. The waning moon is used for banishing negativity, for curing addictions, and illness.

Dark Moon- The energy of the dark moon is useful for working magick against attackers, and for understanding your own angers and passions. Also for rituals designed to bring justice to bear in very negative situations.

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