a witches book

A journey, a practice, a safe space. Join with me as I further develop my practice, extend my knowledge and search for new ways to improve myself and the lives of those around me. Official blog posted below. https://www.awitchesbook.net

[coinandcandle]

Deity tip: Dedicate jewelry to your deity.

I have a necklace dedicated to the Morrigan and as of late I haven't been able to practice my craft as much as I would like and I haven't been able to dedicate much time to my deities. So what I've been doing is putting on that necklace when I go out and inviting her to accompany me on my ventures.

Sometimes I feel like she's there, others not so much. Either way, the invitation is extended and she knows I'm still thinking of her every day.

[glamourous-world]

I sit on my little skeptic throne of witchcraft and enjoy it all because either magic is real and I’m very in tune with myself and the world around me, or it’s not and I become a master of meditation and good mental attitude and I get a fuck ton of shiny little trinkets and nicknacks that bring me immense joy there is no losing here

[seriallier]

Witch (2019) by Valera Lutfullina

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Witchy Ways To Navigate This Holiday Season

(Regardless of what you celebrate, it’s highly likely that you’ll be meeting with or engaging in some sort of holiday sometime during the year, so you might find this helpful. Reconnecting with family and friends can be a joy, but can also be draining for people who are easily overwhelmed by other people’s energies). THESE IDEAS ARE CUSTOMIZABLE BUT ARE INFLUENCED BY MY PERSONAL BELIEFS.

🌲Enchant your perfume or cologne with a specific intention. (Example: Ward off uncomfortable conversation, ward off nerves, energize your social battery).

🌲When choosing what to wear, include a necklace, jewelry item, or accessories (such as a tie) that you consider protective of your energy. For me, I wear a pentacle bracelet, but for you it might be something different. You can even ask spirits or deities you work with to charge it overnight on the night before with protection.

🌲I like to draw the rune Wunjo or the rune Gebo on every present I gift with invisible ink or just trace it with my finger, so it brings joy to the person receiving it! You could draw a symbol that represents joy in a similar fashion!

🌲Knot magic is an easy way to incorporate love into the gift exchanging. Tie your presents you’re giving with decorative ribbons and charge each one with love or chant over it this short chant “With love I tie thee, may all be merry!”

🌲If you’re making a special drink (hot-chocolate, mulled wine, etc) be mindful of the energy you put into it while stirring it. You can invite or banish (you’ve probably heard that stirring clockwise is inviting energy and stirring counterclockwise is banishing). But you can also stir simple sigils of calm and peace into it!

🌲If you’re into using crystals, I recommend these crystals for navigating the holiday season:

-Strawberry quartz (for enjoyment and extra enthusiasm)

-Smoky Quartz (for gentle protection and comfort)

-Howlite (for calming during chaos and being present)

-Opal (both non precious and precious, for inspiring generosity and equal exchange of energy)

[awitchesbook]

Love, love, love these witchy tips for the holidays! I can’t express how much guarding and grounding helps me throughout these times, especially working in retail.

[cherrycolaboy]

Casual ways to connect with your deities

-Pray to them or just just talk with them and tell them about your day

-Light a candle and say your thanks

-Offer your meal/snack to them or bake/cook with them or for them

-Watch a movie in their honor

-Offer your morning drink to them or make a cup for them

-Assign them a plant and take care of it as a devotion to them

-Listen to music that reminds you of them

-Say good morning/good night

-Thank them for the things you see that you consider beautiful

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[starlit-chaos-witch]

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[awitchesbook]

1. The Magician

I clean my house, banishing negative energy as I go and then I set my altar. I'm using my kitchen table right now, big, dark wood, plenty of storage underneath for herbs, books, candles, jars.

I light a candle in the center to begin.

With an open mind and heart, I close my eyes and speak out my intentions. I place my hands flat on the table, summoning my strength to open the way for spirits, deities, anyone who aligns with my work. But mainly, I call out to The Magician.

After a few minutes of centering and meditation, I feel it. I see him now in my minds eye, as he steps up to the other end of the altar and pulls out a seat for himself. He sits down with me, a knowing smile present in his young features. He has blond hair, wavy and cropped to lay at his cheekbones. He wears robes that remind me of Jesus, of my dad in the garb of a priest.

I nod to him and I can tell that he understands why I've come before him. To seek knowledge. He begins shuffling a golden deck of Tarot cards, finally running them along the table in a straight line, face down.

He raises an eyebrow to me and I get the cue, it's time to pick a card. I reach instinctively for a card near the middle, a little to the left. I flip it over without hesitation and it's him. His hair, his robes, a golden snake encompassing him. Here he holds a wand, ready to face any challenges in front of him for he knows he has the ability to overcome.

I look back up, the other cards are gone but he remains. He taps his fingers on the altar, nods to the cauldron, mortar and pestle, my own deck of cards. I understand. He is telling me that all of the tools are in front of me. That I have access to the power, I just need to exercise my right to take hold, to lead as I learn. With time and practice, I may become as disciplined as The Magician across from me.

I bow my head to the altar, sending my gratitude into the universe for him to collect. When I look up The Magician is gone, but his card remains in front of me and I know that he is there, always waiting inside this card for me to call on him.

[awitchesbook]

Learning about Tarot

09/30/2023 - Saturday, a day of Saturn

And so, my first adventure with you all by my side begins with Tarot. I think every witch, no matter what skill level, what set of interests, has come in contact with Tarot. Whether it’s an odd reading from a friend of a friend, something sought after, or something studied deeply, tarot is prominent in the world of witches.

I have had my cards read by talented friends and people who were basically strangers. A tarot deck has always been a staple on the altar and I’ve collected several different decks over the years.

So, it’s about time that I actually put my own intuition to use. In this series of posts, I will be going through each card of the standard tarot deck, starting with major arcana and working through the suits. I will be sharing what I learn, a novice perspective that may be refreshing for even the most skilled reader.

If you are a friend of the tarot and have words to share, please do! I am here to learn and practice, and will always remain open minded. I ask that you all return this kindness.

Blessings be.

[lunar-witches]

✨ Magick Throughout the Week ✨

The days of the week each have their own unique magickal properties and correspondences, which can be useful for planning rituals and spells. Here is a brief overview of the magickal properties associated with each day of the week:

Monday: Associated with the moon, intuition, and emotions. Good for spells related to psychic abilities, divination, dream work, and emotional healing.

Tuesday: Associated with Mars, courage, and strength. Good for spells related to courage, protection, strength, and victory.

Wednesday: Associated with Mercury, communication, and intellect. Good for spells related to communication, divination, wisdom, and knowledge.

Thursday: Associated with Jupiter, abundance, and expansion. Good for spells related to prosperity, abundance, growth, and success.

Friday: Associated with Venus, love, and beauty. Good for spells related to love, attraction, relationships, and beauty.

Saturday: Associated with Saturn, discipline, and structure. Good for spells related to organization, discipline, boundaries, and endings.

Sunday: Associated with the sun, vitality, and success. Good for spells related to success, vitality, energy, and healing.

By incorporating these correspondences into your magickal practice, you can enhance the energy of your spells and rituals and work more in alignment with the natural rhythms of the universe.

My Ko-Fi

[poisonkittie13]

[awitchesbook]

Introduction

Hello, friends from cyberspace.

My name is Levi and I'm a witch. I want to take a moment to welcome you all to this space that we are creating here. A safe space, without judgement, where all are asked to come with an open mind. A place where I can share in my journey with you, whoever you may be. If you are actively working against others beliefs in the name of your own, this is not a place for you.

My journey into witchcraft, believe it or not, started in an Anglican church. My father is a priest. I was a strong believer in what I had been taught, how I had been raised. But things change.

I began exploring witchcraft six years ago, reading up on Wicca, then jumping to the satanic bible, exploring the opposites of all that had been preached to me throughout my life. I mellowed out with kitchen witchery, plant magic, tarot.

But what really started it for me was the altar that my dad would set every Sunday morning. The ritual to it. The magic. I love setting my own altar up. Deciding what goes where and how they interact, the theater of it all, really. My practice truly began at the altar. My first purchases were altar cloths, candles and a small cauldron that I still use to this day.

My journey now is mixed, always ebbing and flowing with the seasons of my life. I am going to share my search for knowledge with all of you as often as it seems fit. There will be times where I ask for guidance from those more experienced than me, and I am excited to see what you all have to say and share.

Feel free to come and go as you please, those whose intentions are good. As we go I will dive deeper into myself and my spirituality. For now, blessed be.

[awitchesbook]

A meal, a cleansing and a good nights sleep.

09/26/2023 - Tuesday, a day of Mars.

Today was a day of renewal for me and my household. We caught up on much needed rest, we spent quality time with each other and I was productive with house chores and exercise.

I went to the gym, something that is finally becoming a habit with the help of roommates. I did laundry. And then I made dinner. Dinner is such a great thing. Good food. Communion with loved ones, friends, family. I love to cook and tonight the menu consisted of balsamic glazed chicken, potatoes and salad.

The fresh rosemary and lemon that I was using to cook with inspired me. As I chopped up the rosemary, I picked a few pieces to put aside. Once I had squeezed the lemons dry, I shaved off a few slices of their peels.

I finished making dinner and we enjoyed it as a family. Then I took those saved pieces and ground them up, mixing in some sage and rose petals. With a thankful heart and a full belly, I prayed that these ingredients would help to renew the energy in my household and myself.

The bright yellow of the lemon made me smile, the rosemary was comforting and the sage was protective. Rose for love above all else. I ended our day by smoke cleansing our home.

In each room I stopped to pray and connect, each blessing formed specifically for the room I was in. I connected with my goddesses and brought in good energy, good spirits and banished all that was blocking our way. With the windows open and autumns air flowing, I said my thanks for the magic in my life and in my home tonight and always.

Blessings to all, peaceful energy as we rest and collect ourselves tonight. So may it be.