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Decolonize Witchcraft and Spirituality!
That means:
Respect closed practices! Either go through the proper channels to be initiated or leave them alone!
Respect indigenous and diasporic cultural traditions! Many of these cultures were nearly wiped out by colonization. Respect the boundaries of what you can and can’t practice as an outsider.
Purchase crystals from reputable sources! Some crystals are mined unethically and through minimally-paid or slave labor.
Stop supporting shops and authors who appropriate from closed cultures! It should be obvious, but don’t buy dreamcatchers from a non-Native person and avoid metaphysical authors who perpetuate racist stereotypes about marginalized religions and magical traditions.
Listen to and prioritize witches of color/practitioners of color in dialogues about racism, cultural appropriation, and exotification in the magical communities.
Examine your own craft and see if you are unintentionally appropriating any cultures
Educate yourself on practices outside of your own so you don’t unintentionally invalidate or appropriation marginalized religions and spiritual practices.
Shadow work 🤍
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gentle reminder: you are loved and appreciated by so many people
Green Kitchen Witch Aesthetic
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˳✧༚ ☽ witchy activities to strengthen your craft & relationship with yourself ☾ ˚✧⁎
☾ perform literally any type of self care! our energy is constantly being drained either in spellwork, studying, or everyday life. you deserve it. (take a shower, drink some water, make some food, etc. don’t underestimate the power of taking care of yourself!)
☾ get some air dry clay and have fun with creating! you can make witchy items such as a pendulum, pendants, offerings, amulets to write talismans/sigils on, etc. and it’s even better because you’re making it with your own intent!
☾ when stressed, take a moment to connect with mother nature. this can be done wherever, even inside. imagine you are sitting in the grass. your roots are intertwined with those in the earth. they are giving you energy and strength. remind yourself everything is in divine timing.
☾ decorate your bos/grimoire and make it more ‘you’! remember, perfection is a completely made up term to make people overwork themselves. it doesn’t exist. what works for you, is perfect. what’s made with your hands, and your mind, is perfect.
☾ create a witchy playlist for when you’re doing spellwork/studying witchcraft! music can be incredibly uplifting. i’ve even created a witchy playlist for my blog! (check it out if you want hehe)
☾ wake up with the sun, go to sleep with the moon. have daily conversations with them both. realize they are your friends and are always there for you.
☾ record when you make mistakes magically! i know, this sounds like a nightmare to most neurodivergents. but you can use this to your advantage! you will learn from them, and eventually figure out what’s works for you and what doesn’t. knowing what works for you will empower you.
☾ carve sigils into your furniture for further protection! (and i mean your furniture, not your parents, roommates or siblings. please don’t vandalize things that aren’t yours)
☾ don’t stress yourselves out over labels. it can be fun to be this and that, but there is absolutely NO obligation to call yourself a certain type of witch! i have some witch friends that simply vibe, and practice all types. you can simply be a witch if you’d like.
☾ create your own set of rules/reminders/moral code to follow (ex. bible). although a lot of witches that i’ve met usually all follow the same type of moral code; if you’re not hurting anyone/anything, or meddling in anyone’s life, do what you please.
☾ cleanse your room/home! you’ll feel better, and sleep better. you can do this with incense, sunlight, sound, or herbs (please only use white sage if you’re native or if it has been gifted to you by a native person).
☾ don’t let ANYONE tell you how to do magic! it’s your craft! it doesn’t concern anyone else but you. if someone tries to tell you you’re doing something wrong, pay them no mind. (unless they are telling you that you are appropriating a culture, or something of the sorts then LISTEN!!!!)
witchcraft 101: veiling!
today we’re gonna be discussing veiling. veiling is the act of covering your hair/head either partially or fully. this could be anything from wearing a bandana to wearing a full coverage headscarf.
there are many reasons why a pagan or witch may participate in veiling, here are a few:
as a reminder of a connection with a deity (usually deities such as hestia but it can be any deity)
as an offering or devotional act to a deity
as a reminder of what is above us
to cover or protect the crown chakra
to help with grounding
for shielding (this is often used by empaths)
to focus power or focus the mind
to signify adulthood/womanhood (!! this does not mean that men or nonbinary people can’t veil!! i’m nonbinary and i veil a lot)
as a practise of modesty
because it brings comfort to a person
in old traditions, a witches hair is said to be a measure of their power so people cover their hair in order to protect it
often people veil during rituals as it helps them get in the right mindset
i hope you guys found this helpful!! if you know of any other reasons to veil let me know but these are probably the most common ones used.
☽ little tips for witches ☾
here I will leave some very useful tips for those who have been in practice for some time, as well as for beginners. I hope this text will illuminate and help each one on their way! ✨
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• to do energy cleaning in your home, put in a glass: water, coarse salt and charcoal. position it behind the entrance door.
• bury egg shells in a pot or in your home garden to ensure abundance and fertility in your home.
• do not put the ashes left over from the incense out, they can be reused in making the black salt.
• burn dry rosemary to attract protection, purification, psychic abilities and openness for healing.
• to attract positive energies to you, spread several mirrors around your home, just avoid those with sharp details on your edge. they also help to clear the mind.
• to ward off any bother that is bothering you, write the key words of the situation on a white candle. light the candle and ask the fire beings to burn this evil that you want to destroy.
• spread blackheads under the bed for protection during your sleep.
• make a wreath with chamomile flower and hang it on the door to protect the environment throughout the year from physical and spiritual damage.
• use cinnamon to improve your individual skill with prophecy through divination, channeling and working with oracles.
• when making your own oils, use olive oil and dried herbs of your choice.
• press and store rosemary leaves in your books. this will increase your wisdom during your studies and your memory, making you learn more easily.
• burn some thyme on your altar to clean up your magic space. thyme when burned with incense strengthens psychic power.
Too much light! 🌿 🌿
"wow you blocked me just cuz i disagreed with you???"
yes. yes, exactly. this is a social media site. i come here to look at pictures of birds and shitpost with my friends. this is not a town hall meeting; i am not your elected official. i do not owe you my energy, my space, or my time. you and i are strangers that use the same website. i can block you for literally any reason and that's okay. take a deep breath. block me too. you'll feel better.
Hello, baby witch here,
I’ve been doing witchcraft for about 4 or so years, i’m still very much learning and have taken breaks here and there from my craft. I still have a ton of questions and lots of research to do.There is something though I’m just generally curious about and feel often.
Sometimes while doing spell work I can feel a presence, usually, behind me. This presence doesn’t feel threatening or anything, just kinda like their watching, which can definitely make me nervous to mess up.
I’m just curious if anyone else has ever felt this or may know what this presence may possibly be. Is there something I should be doing to protect myself? Should I be worried or is this something good? Would love to hear what others think!
More bat cat!
witch tip
in my eyes, any type of self care is witchcraft. taking a shower? a literal and metaphorical cleansing ritual. making food? kitchen witchcraft, obviously. drawing? it’s like a really complex sigil thats purpose is to calm you down and clear your mind. making tea? potions. lying in bed all day binging your favourite show on netflix? a day of recharging your soul. don’t ever feel guilty for not doing complex spells all the time. you’re a witch - everything you do is inherently witchy.
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Lots of new stuff is being added to my shop, i’ve got a bit of free time in between jobs, so i’m using it wisely!
Shares are very much appreciated! As always remember to shop small!!
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🌿Healing salts🌿
Salt is very purifying, cleansing, and healing, combine it with some various healing plants and you’ve got amazing healing salts for baths, cooking, aromatherapy, and spells. It’s also a great way to preserve your herbs!
🌿 Here’s what you need:
-Salt (regular sea salt is fine but Himalayan or Celtic salt correspond more with healing in my opinion)
-fresh healing herbs/plants of your choice (can be dried but I’ve had better results with fresh)
-mortor and pestle
-somewhere to store it
🌿Here’s some recommended healing herbs/plants:
Basil- protection, prosperity, happiness // anti-inflammatory, anti-nausea, appetite stimulator
thyme- healing, sleep, soothing // soothes respitory system, antiseptic, decongestant
peppermint- energy, health, vitality // nausea &vomiting, IBS, bloating
garlic- protection, banishment, healing // anti-bacterial, anti-viral, reduces infection
lemon peel- cleansing, purifying, joy // antioxidants, immune boost, kills germs
sage- protection, cleansing, wisdom // cough, antibacterial, soothes inflammation
oregano- luck, health, family // anti-virus, allergy relief, anti-inflammatory
orange peel- optimism, happiness, strength // immune boost, vitamins, antioxidants
lemon balm- healing, psychic abilities, uplifting // anti-anxiety, sleep, indigestion
parsley- calming, protection, passion // energy, circulation, digestion
rosemary- cleansing, divination, love// soothes sore muscles, soothes cough, improves memory
cinnamon- comfort, love, protection // anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, kills germs
🌿How to make it:
-Add a small handful of salt and the herb or herbs of your choice in your mortor and pestle (how much you use depends on the size of your mortor and pestle and how strong you want the salts to be)
-Grind them up until they’re mixed well and infused, the salt will most likely change color.(it’s easier to tell with fresh plants, with dried plants it’ll be more of a powder when it’s done). I like to use this time to focus on the intent!
-Pour it into an airtight container and you’re done, enjoy in a bath, in food, in spells, scrubs etc.
** please do research before consuming any herbs or plants you aren’t familiar with, especially if you’re pregnant or on medication.
🔮 Witchy Habits to Make 2021 a Magical Year 🔮
3 Daily Habits
🧘 Meditate and stretch every day, when you wake up or before going to bed, to recenter yourself and look inwards.
📖 Keep a journal, grimoire or book of shadows and write as often as possible, to remember your thoughts and log your progress.
✨ Find something to be grateful for every day, whether it’s a big event or simply watching a bird landing on a tree outside of your window.
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3 Weekly Habits
🃏 Make a past/present/future Tarot spread on Sundays to reflect on the week that has passed, your current feelings and the week ahead.
🌲 Spend time around nature or observing the sky, at least once a week, to stay connected to the Earth and the Moon.
🍞 Practice Kitchen Magic by making at least one special meal per week, where you pour positive energies and magical intentions. I try to learn a completely new recipe once a week to keep it fun and interesting.
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3 Monthly Habits
📝 Make a list of your goals on the first of each month, and keep it close to your desk to stay on track every day.
🌙 Follow the moon phases to connect to the Moon’s magic and power. Work hard, start projects and be productive when the Moon is waxing ; rest, recover and reflect when the Moon is waning.
📚 Learn something new about witchcraft, spirituality, or a completely different topic that interests you. Staying curious, even when life gets busy and complicated, is what makes it worth living.
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3 Yearly Habits
🧹 Fully cleanse your home after each witches sabbats to get a fresh start and throw out old energies.
🕯️ Switch up and clean your altar at the end of each season, to keep it alive and filled with magical power. Decorate according to the coming season and sabbat.
🌱 Adapt your behavior to the rhythm of nature: spring and summer are high-energy, starting big projects and spending time outside, while fall and winter are about rest, reflection and spending time indoors.
Things to Research Before Working with the Fae
Research is the most important thing to do before heading into Faery work and witchcraft. You want to have a lot of in depth and versatile knowledge covering many areas of the topic so you’ll be able to understand and interact with the Fair Folk! If you don’t want to work with the Fair Folk you can use this list to help yourself understand them and take the proper measure if you ever stumble upon them. I know the list could go on forever but I’m compiling the topics I find build a good foundation of understanding. I have compiled this list to give those interested guidance and a push in the right direction, it is best you do your own research before asking other’s personal knowledge and opinions!!
The Basics
Terminology ( Fae, faery, fairy, changeling, seelie, unseelie, sidhe, etc)
The Origins of the Fae (Tuatha de Dannan, Aos Sí, Tylwyth Teg)
Faeries in Different Cultures: Celtic (Irish, Scottish, Gaulish, French), Norse, Influences from Greek and Roman culture.
Folklore & Myths!! ex. Oisin and Tír na nÓg , Fenian Cycle, Arthurian Legend.
Celtic Gods, Goddesses & Heroes- strong influences and connections to the Fae
Types of Faeries (study diverse types from pixies,brownies, pooka to Kelpies, Bwbach and Red caps) *Make sure you can at least answer who, what and where about them.
The Otherworlds (Tir na Nog, Caer Arianrhod, Annwn, Alfheim, Svartalfheim, etc.)
Faery Landmarks (fairy tree, fairy ring, fairy hill)
Signs of the Fae
Sacred Trees and Plants (Hawthorn)
Protection!! very important
*Bonus if you learn Celtic Culture
Getting into Working with Them
Connecting to Nature and the Land
How to Banish Faeries & Protect yourself, house, family, etc.
Faery Behaviour and Proper Etiquette
Proper Offerings, How to give an Offering
Animals associated with the Fair Folk and Why? (raven, deer, etc)
Faery Festivals and Holidays (Samhain, Midsummer, Beltane)
Why certain things offend them- iron, saying “thank you”,etc.
The Courts (Seelie, Unseelie, trooping fairies, solitary)
Setting up a Faery Altar
How to work with them in Rituals
Faery Flowers, herbs and crystals
A proper and personal way to communicate with them!!this means developing psychic ability, tarot, meditation, signs, etc.
Hagstones, heptagram/faery star
Some Good Books :)
The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries, by W. Y. Evans Wentz
Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes
Enchantment of the Faerie Realm by Ted Andrews
Faery Craft by Morgan Daimler
Celtic Mythology: Tales of Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes by Phillip Freeman
**if you have more topics, books or anything else feel free to add some!
i love women. in the feminist way and in the gay way. happy international women’s day
ya’ll better be respecting trans folks or your pronouns are gonna be was/were
📚Witchy Books 📚
Good day, lil’ Witches and Warlocks! With this little list I would like to share with you some PDF books I have been using. I hope it will be useful for someone.
The Common Book of Witchcraft and Wicca by The Ancestors
A Wiccan Bible by A. J. Drew
A Witch’s Notebook by Silver Ravenwolf
A Witch’s Bible : The complete witches’ handbook by Janet and Stewart Farrar
Beginner Guide to the Basics of Witchcraft by Ashe. G.
Celtic Magic by D.J. Conway
Charms, Spells and Herbs by Esteban Portela
The Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft &Wicca by Rosemary Ellen Guiley
Grimoire of a Kitchen Witch by Rachel Patterson
Wicca: A guide for the solitary practitioner by Scott Cunningham
The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
The Inner Temple of Witchcraft by Christopher Penczak
The Way of the Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
The Way of the Hedge Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
The Witch’s Book of Self-Care by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
Th Spiral Dance by Starhawk
Wicca Book of Spells and Witchcraft for Beginners by Arin Chamberlains
Wicca for Beginners by Lisa Chamberlain
Wicca for One: The path of Solitary Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland
Witchcraft Step by Step
Witchcraft Today by Gerald B. Gardner
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happy international women’s day to all women and a very big ‘go to hell’ to everyone who even tries to exclude trans women from this celebration!
Everyday witchy things to do
- read a book witchy or not educate yourself or go to another world
- meditate, take at least 5 minutes in your day
- go for a walk. clear your head, live in the moment or walking meditation
- listen to witchy music or anything that makes you feel in your element
- watch a movie about witches or a documentary on mysterious places
- take a bath and add himalayan salt, herbs or flowers
- draw some sigils and charge them
- light an incense or candle
- shuffle and pull a tarot card for the day
- make a cup of tea and relax
Ghost Hunting
Ghost hunting in media
In media, ghost hunting is portrayed as an activity just anyone can do, which isn’t true at all. Ghost hunters are people who go out seeking evidence supporting the existence of paranormal activity at locations that are reported to be haunted by ghosts.
According to Wikipedia, “Ghost hunters use a variety of electronic devices, including EMF meters, digital thermometers, both handheld and static digital video cameras, including thermographic and night vision cameras, as well as digital audio recorders. Other more traditional techniques are also used, such as conducting interviews and researching the history of allegedly haunted sites. Ghost hunters may also refer to themselves as ‘paranormal investigators.’ “
Let’s dissect this, and I’ll explain what I heave learned through my research as well as my personal experiences with people who investigate the paranormal.
False Ghost Hunters
False ghost hunters are people like those you would see on popular sites like YouTube who are looking for views/clickbait. I am talking about YouTubers such as the ones doing those “3 AM” challenges or the “Do not do [this activity] at [this ‘haunted’ time of night like midnight, 3 am, or 11:11]” Videos like these are based on facts, but they aren’t based in reality in any other ways. For example, there are certain times of the day/night that have magickal benefits and other properties, but no ghost will haunt you if you, for example, calling Mickey Mouse at 3 AM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkCZxuJof3I).
However, what does anger spirits is entering sacred places like graveyards and being disrespectful. In the following video displaying just that, I can already tell they may very well have angered something real. Just in the first few seconds I can see that they are stepping off the trail and directly next to some gravestones, which means they are probably stepping on top of the deceased, and they definitely didn’t ask to approach. This is not only disrespectful to the families, but also to the spirits/guardians of the graveyard. They are using some tools real ghost hunters use, however they don’t have respect for the ghosts they may be finding.
Graveyard Etiquette According to Princess Rae on The Pagans & Witches Amino
1. Bring coins as offerings to the gatekeepers. As well as protection of yourself before coming to the graveyard.
2. Leave coins at the entry way for the gatekeeps.
3. When walking around the yard, DO NOT step on headstones. If you do apologize, and clean it up if you made it dirty.
4. Leave an offering by a tree or away from the headstones themselves as offerings to the spirits.
5. Clean up neglected headstones. This is out of respect for the dead.
6. Before you leave, make sure you haven’t littered or made a mess of anything you shouldn’t have. As well as thanking the spirits for your time if you came to communicate.
7. Leave the way you came.
https://aminoapps.com/c/pagans-witches/page/item/graveyard-etiquette/7eop_a5jCNIag20g8LYnY0wJ5z8anWBYL85
Hired witches and practitioners
Witches throughout history have been chastised for communicating with the dead, and it is one of the main pieces of evidence used against those suspected of witchcraft, since withcraft was originally viewed as the act of being a servant of the devil.
Witches today do communicate with the dead, however it comes in the form of talking to, honoring, and otherwise working with one’s own ancestors.
According to Ancestor Communication Spell For Ancestor Worship By Emma Kyteler , “Through prayer, sacrificial offerings, meditation, and ritual, you can bring your ancestors to the table and gain their insight on your life. Intuitively, we sense the presence of our ancestors in our lives. And the wisdom they hold from life and death is a valuable resource for any witch.”
Furthermore, Kyteler states that “Ancestor worship is a means to assure their own immortality, as well. When a family stays together and venerates their ancestors together, one can go into the afterlife knowing they will be respected and remembered in the same way. Some believe ancestor worship could be the world’s oldest religion. The belief that the dead continue on after death is so common, and that belief is what creates more formal ancestor worship. When an ancestor is angry, it can be a fearsome force that causes misfortune, bad luck, and may jeopardize ones own place in the afterlife.”
Witches are typically hired for spell casting, as you’ll see on places like fiver and Etsy. This includes banishment spells and home protection spells, which can be used to get rid of unwanted spirits. This is what can be seen as “getting rid of ghosts”, because it is similar in a way.
https://witchesbrewtours.com/2018/11/26/brief-history-ghost-hunting/
https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2017/10/communicating-with-the-dead-can-the-unknown-be-regulated/
https://www.cantonrep.com/article/20120319/BLOGS/303199919
https://eclecticwitchcraft.com/ancestor-communication-spell/
Don't let people tell you the "right" way to practice.
What do I mean by this? Simple. There are many ways to practice and no path or way is more right than another. I see people tell people "You have to do this, you have to do that." And tbh, I don't fuck with that. There are so many ways to practice witchcraft, they are all hella valid.
There's common stuff that you should know, like don't take part in closed practices if you are not a part of that culture/invited to do it. But other than that? Your path is whatever you make it! Your path is right because it's yours. It is ever evolving! You make your own rules! Or maybe you choose to follow some set of rules which is also valid!
The idea that you're doing something the wrong way just because it's different from others is ridiculous. Embrace your path my dears <3
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There are different types of Sigils!
As I said before there are different types of Sigils. Different activation ways, different methods to draw them, and different uses.
Sigils are single use; not meaning they can't be reused, but rather they are used for one specific purpose. A protection sigil is for protection, not wealth for example.
A Few Types of Sigils
Destructive Sigil: This is a Sigil you activate by destroying it, this is not designed to destroy things. Ways you can activate it is like putting it on paper and ripping, burning, or soaking. Of course it's not limited by that, but it's a great example. Another could be incorporating it into your food design, and eating said food. Your limits are only limited by your ability to figure out ways to do it.
Temporary Sigil: These are ones that disappear over time. You can draw them on skin, carve them into candles, or doodle them in sand or dust. Like before these are only examples, as I'm sure there are more out there than this and I'm sure even more in your head! Charged/activated lots of ways, but if it's on your skin I'd suggest avoiding a method using open flames. Burning yourself isn't good self care.
Permanent Sigils: These are ones you keep and reuse over and over. They are crafted into things like carving them into stones, or wood for example. Or made as an art piece. They can even just be on paper you keep safely with you or in your home. The whole this is you keep it is all. You would charge and recharge them after creation to keep them working.
When I start showing the methods on drawing I will be walking you through the process with my own pens and paper. So if you have any suggestions for what Sigils you'd like to see used in the how to methods please suggest them or leave them in my asks! I want to start collecting them now so I'll have a good amount to choose from, from one's you'd like to see since those are coming soon!