Nonverbal Witchcraft
For my witches who cannot speak, struggle to speak, or choose to remain quiet.
This post is a compilation of ideas and personal methods from fellow nonverbal witches. Not everything may fit for you, but hopefully it will give you a starting point!
Spells:
Write the words and focus your energy on bringing them into being. You could burn the piece of paper to finish off the spell. One contributor also mentions burying the paper.Ā
Our thoughts are powerful. Focus, and say the words in your mind.
You can also mouth the words without speaking them, if that helps you.
Whispering is also great if that works for you!
Find power in silence, use it as its own tool.
Use instruments to create certain rhythms for different spells, instead of chanting.Ā
If sound is helpful, play music that you feel relates/connects you to the spell.
Cast circles and finalize spells by snapping.
Sigils are concentrated intentionāuse that to your advantage. They can absolutely be a base for spellwork.Ā
Use a power source; the elements (candles, soil, the air around you, a bowl of water, etc.), crystals, burning herbs, etc.
To feel energy without using words to confirm: use tools that have stronger energy that you can physically feel. Ā
Make spell candles, jars or sachets.Ā
Use sign language! Iām of the opinion that everyone should at least learn the basics, and there are plenty of free resources out there!
Specific spells:
Casting a circle:Ā āYou can cast a circle by walking in a circle and visualizing your footsteps imprinting on the earth below, creating a barrier of light (color chosen to correspond to intention at the time), walk the circle 3 times and see the barrier in your mind forming a perfect sphere around your work space, becoming brighter and stronger each step you take.ā*
To banish: write the things you wish to banish on a piece of paper, light them on fire with a black candle and place in a burn bowl.Ā
To release and invite: use two pieces of paper. On one, write down everything youād like to release from your life. On the other, write down everything youād like to invite into your life. Burn the release paper and dispose of the ashes, keep the invite paper. (Optional: I like to do this on the new moon, and have a black candle above the release paper and a white candle above the invite paper).
Protective charm: (click here)
To raise you out of a dark place: (click here)
Spell of destruction: (click here)
Energy work:
Use aĀ cajon, bells, singing bowl, steel tongue drum/moondrum, or other instruments to raise energy!
āI have a specific snapping rhythm that is āmagic timeā. When I snap the rhythm once or three times itās go time and I fall into the zone.ā*
āFor energy work and to raise energy I dance and as my heartbeat gets louder in my ears I mentally chant with it, focusing on a short phrase, intention, or incantation with the energy I physically raised and the meditative repetition of my mind.ā*
Use a power source; the elements, crystals, burning herbs, etc.
Most energy work involves movement, rather than words (click here for energy work with restricted movement).
Other ideas:
Worship: write letters, devote your actions, decorate an altar. Prayers donāt need to be spoken! Or write your prayers and place them on an altar, burn them, or keep them. (Bedridden worship)
Divination doesnāt require spoken word, especially once you have a bond with your tools. You can always use writing, sigils, or your thoughts to channel your intent/question. (Bedridden divination)
Charge crystals with your intent and wear them/carry them in a pouch.Ā
Kitchen witchcraft, garden magic, tea magic, etc. etc.Ā
Utilize the correspondences of the items in your life.Ā
You may also like:
Bedridden witch series
Bedridden witch: Discreet edition
Limited hand mobility + witchcraft
Spoonie witch masterpost
Sigils: (pain + symptoms) (mental illness + energy) (healing +Ā misc.)Ā
Chronically ill witchcraft: For your symptoms
Mentally ill witchcraft: For your symptoms
With suggestions and contributions from:Ā
@mynameisvernal, @melinoealtar, @steffithesciencewitchā, @the-corset-witchā*, @healing-sun-witchā and anonymous. Thank you!
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