Since this is a new blog, I’ve decided that for every 10 followers I get, I’ll post 10 tips, pieces of advice, spells, or general witchy things that I do that I want to pass on to others! I’ll be tagging them all as #10tips on my blog so that, in the future when there’s more, there will be an easy way to find them when you want them. Enjoy!
1. When making a wand, take it with you everywhere you go to form a bond with it before you officially initiate it into your tools.
When I started making my wand, I was on a road trip across the US west coast. I blessed it in the ocean, many different rivers, and the most beautiful lake I’ve ever been to. Taking it on my journey with me made me feel like it was a part of me, as it should be!
2. Water is magic, read all about it!
My boyfriend found a book on the magical properties of water at a witchy shop we visited in a small town in Oregon called Charlton. The shop was called Amethyst and Alchemy if you ever find yourself near it. I highly recommend it. The book was very informative and actually science based, if you’re interested. The studies are extremely interesting and can help you when making moon water or any spells that have to do with water.
3. Cleanse, charge, connect, repeat.
Whenever you feel you need to cleanse anything, be it your tarot cards, your crystals, your wand, anything… cleanse it! I’ll have tips on my favorite cleansing method later in this post, but you can use any method you prefer. After you cleanse the item(s) recharge them and give them a lot of energy. Afterwards, remind the item who you are. Tips on connection will also be later.
4. Research how to tell if a crystal is fake.
I’m so sorry to say it, but a lot of stores these days will jump at the opportunity to take advantage of you. Make sure you look into what to look for in each crystal and how to tell if one is real or a glass dupe BEFORE you spend your hard earned money on them.
5. Make yourself a cup of tea.
There is a tea for every occasion. And there are so many tea recipes on here, I know I reblogged a huuuuuge list a little while ago. Make sure you stir clockwise to invoke and counterclockwise to dispel.
Here are some of my favorite cleansing techniques! Of course, you don’t HAVE to do it this way. There are dozens of different ways to cleanse your tools, but this is just my preferred method that I’ve created over time.
Step one: lay the item in a shell or some kind of bowl shaped piece of nature. I use a shell that I found on a beach, it’s filled with happy memories for me.
Step two: light some sage.
Step three: Take the item you want to cleanse. If you have multiple items, take them one at a time.
Step four: pass the item through the smoke of the sage.
Step five: hold the item in your fist, make sure there’s space for airflow around the item. It’s okay if it sticks out of your hand or if it’s too big for you to hold it entirely, just try your best.
Step six: gently blow into your hand (or onto the object, if it’s huge) while focusing on positive thoughts and positive energy.
And you’re done, it’s all clean!
7. Get yourself a witch name… or two.
A lot of witches in the community have a witch name. Throughout history, witches have had to use secret names in order to survive. Others have done so as a way to feel closer to the craft. I use one to honor the witches who had to hide, who were murdered because people knew their birth names; to stand in solidarity with our fallen sisters.
So, why two names? Some witches use two separate witch names. One for their coven to use, and one that is never to be spoken to others. The second name is between you and your deities or you and your craft. Personally, I don’t have any deities or gods that I worship, so I use my second witch name between myself and my craft. My coven witch name is Violet.
8. Build a connection with every tool you use.
There are many, many, many ways to connect with the items you use in your craft. Again, you don’t have to do what I do, but I encourage you to give it a try. You might like it! Here are some of my favorite ways to connect to your tools:
Sleep with it under your pillow. Take it with you everywhere you go. Hold it in your hands while meditating, or to your heart. Spend some time alone with it, really getting to know it as if it’s a person you’re interested in building a friendship with.
9. Find the best way to make sigils… the best way for YOU.
I’ve seen so many different styles and templates for making sigils, so which one is the right one? Well that’s up to you, honey. As long as you put your influence, power, and intentions into it, it’ll work just fine.
10. Remove negative words from positive sigils
When defining your intentions and expectations from a sigil, make sure you never use words like “not” or “won’t” these words are negatives that can be cancelled out through positive intention. What I mean to say is, focus on what you WANT from the sigil, not what you DON’T want.
For example, rather than making a sigil saying “I will not fail this test” try instead for, “I will pass this test.” Another example would be, instead of saying “I do not crave my vices” try “I am stronger than my vices”
I’ll go more about the reasons and explanations as to why this is important at a later date. Basically, just clarify your intentions.
Thank you so much for reading, I hope you enjoyed and maybe even learned something from me. As always, please feel free to inbox me with any questions or for advice or anything you want. I check it everyday and I’m always here for you.
