loving u is complicated

damien. kemetic. baby heathen. would-be space witch. diviner on saturdays.

[thespectralcottage]

Getting Back Into Your Practice

Sometimes life is shitty and your spiritual practice doesn't take priority. Thats okay. Here are some tips for how to get back into your practice once you're feeling up for it.

Cleanse and Clean Your Space This is defiantly the first think you should focus your energy on. This can take as long as needed and as intensive as you want or feel is needed. Spiritual and physically cleanse your space. Pick up items, open windows and start your cleansing method of choice.

Redo Wards and Protections Once you've cleansed its important to redo your protection. Cleanse to get rid of, protect to keep it away. Even if nothing has *hit* your protections and wards, its important to keep up to date on them being energized.

Keep Actives Low on Spoons Now that you've done the basics, stick to low spoon actives and slowly build from there. Even if you feel super energized and ready to get into it- you want to take things slow. This'll help you from losing steam..

Slowly Add Back In Your Daily Practice This is totally unique person to person, but dont expect to be back into your multi step daily routine right away. Add in each step one at a time, or slowly so you wont feel overwhelmed.

Come Up with a Ritual Youre EXCITED About You want to focus on the parts of witchcraft you love. Do something you've always wanted to try, something you always love doing, or anything that will make you excited for the working.

Pick a New Topic, Not an Older One Getting into your practice and going to an older topic might feel disheartening. Pick a new topic like astrology, plants, or an aspect of witchcraft you havent gotten too into before. Then go back to the older topic you left on.

Do Some Divination on What You Need Right Now Spend time with your spirit team, deities or ancestors and figure out what you should be focusing in on right now. Maybe you need more rest, maybe theres a ritual they want you to work on.

Remember You Dont Have To Do Magic Daily Dont put too much stress into doing something every single day. Take breaks. Youre still a witch.

I hope these helped. Remember to take things slow and dont let the pressure of getting back into it weigh you down. Magic is suppose to help not hinder.

[servantofthefates]

The Only Tarot Spreads You Will Ever Need in Your Life

Learn these, and forget everything else.

1. The Celtic Cross Tarot Spread

Gives you a comprehensive answer to any question

2. The Soulmate Conversation

Tells you everything about your soulmate

3. The Three Wishes Tarot Spread

Tells you which of your wishes will come true

4. The Two Paths Tarot Spread

Guides you towards making the right decision

5. The True God Shuffle

Reveals which higher power you are connected to

6. The What If Tarot Spread

Shows you alternate realities

7. The True Colors Tarot Spread

Shows you a person's true colors

8. The General Prediction Shuffle

Tells you about your life in general

9. The Life Purpose Draw

Reveals your life purpose in this incarnation

10. The Major Arcana Grand Tableau

Shows you the full year ahead

11. Your True Passion Tarot Spread

Reveals your true passion and how to live it

12. The Life Advice Shuffle

Gives you advice about life's many departments

13. The Sex Life Draw

Reveals your sex life with a current or future partner

14. The Past Life Tarot Spread

Reveals the truth about your past life

15. Allies & Enemies Tarot Spread

Reveals who your allies and enemies are

16. Your Future Children Shuffle

Tells you about any future children of yours

17. Sports Match Prediction Method

Lets you win meaningful bets

18. Age at Death Prediction Method

Tells you how long you will live

19. The High Priestess Tarot Spread

Answers any question about the future

20. The Time Prediction Method

Reveals the timing of any event

[catchymemes]

[infinitydivine]

I am not taking a risk

[darlingsstern]

Not rising it pals

[julyourwitch]

✨

[romijuli]

It’s kind of a shame that “Catholics worship the saints and Mary on the same level as god” is the prevalent thought among non-Catholics because “Catholics treat the saints and Mary as a divine call center” is both more true in my experience and INFINITELY funnier

[a-bold-move]

“Hello, thank you for praying for intercession.  My name is Saint Anthony of Padua, for quality and training this prayer will be recorded.  How can I help you today?

Oh, you’re losing your mind?  Ok so unfortunately this line is for lost items and not lost minds, so I will go ahead and connect you to... mhm this sort of thing happens all the time so it’s totally alright... mhm... so what I’m going to do is connect you to St. Dymphna at our mental illnesses department and she should be able to assist you with any questions you have about your problem, if you will hold just a moment please...”

[twofingerswhiskey]

[feytouched]

gather 'round, tarot-reading friends, here's a document i compiled with 36 of my most useful tarot spreads, most of which were created by me over the last 10 years of reading the cards, including paid readings! go wild and have fun, and feel free to share your experiences of using them with me 🤍

[oddlittlemiss]

✨Enchant an Item✨

You don’t always need herbs, candles, crystals, etc. to create magic. You can use simple everyday items!

Below are the steps that will teach you how to enchant your jewelry, keychain, chapstick, anything that you adorn yourself with! I use this on my favorite things for example my star hoop earrings, my hair clip, and even my enamel pin.❤️

⭐First, cleanse your chosen item. (Smoke cleansing, moonlight, sunlight, etc.)

⭐Think of a wish that you would like to make happen, or think of some words that you would like others to see you as.

For example, if you’re about to start your first day at your new job, you might choose words like: “Interesting, Hard Worker, Trustworthy”.  You want to choose words that you want your co-workers to use to describe you to other people when you’re not around.

⭐Close your eyes and plant your feet firmly on the ground. Put your hands over your heart and think of those words or wish over and over.

⭐It is said that words would originate in your heart first. They would then attach themselves to your breath. This is the idea of where “blowing out” birthday candles comes from. But instead of blowing out a candle, cup your hands in front of you like you are going to catch your wishes – and then blow into your hands.

⭐Clasp your hands together as if you were praying. Rub your palms together back and forth to create friction. Keep rubbing your hands together, you are building energy into your wish/words. In your mind, think of your wish happening. If you are thinking of words, imagine you are becoming those words.

⭐Finally, when you feel as if your hands are creating fire because they are so highly energized with your wish/words, grab the object you want to enchant and clasp it into your hands.

⭐Close your eyes and be still. Your hands will feel like they are tingling.  Breathe and imagine putting all that good energy, all those good wishes or words into the object.

⭐When you feel like you are done, put them on, and wear it proudly.

Cleanse your item if it starts to feel a bit off or you want to remove the enchantment. Cleanse however you prefer and repeat the steps if you want to enchant an item again.

Try this on your special accessory, the things you wear in your hair, the bracelets you wear on your wrists, your shoelaces, watch, etc. 💖

[complexsecuritysystems]

cards: and when you do all this hard work, you'll be hurting and feel weaker than when you started!!! ;)

me: why the fuck would i want to do the thing then?

cards: you'll become a master @ your craft ;)

me: but is that really worth it?

cards: only if you go through all this pain and betrayal first ;) ;) ;)

[normal-horoscopes]

I just saw a bunch of terfs trying to invoke aphrodite and like.... should someone tell them how wrong they are or just let the goddess do it? lol

APHRODITE? THE PATRON GODDESS OF TRANS AND INTERSEX PEOPLE? LOVING MOTHER OF HERMAPHRODITUS? THAT APHRODITE?

[normal-horoscopes]

BRB GONNA GO INVOKE POSIDEON AND ASK HIM TO FUCK UP SOME HORSES

GONNA INVOKE HESTIA AND ASK HER TO BLOW UP SOMEONES HOUSE

[grandma-kei]

[noonymoon]

BABY WITCH FAQ

a masterpost by noonymoon

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sigils and runes – what are they?

sigils – what are they and how to do them?

crystals – a list of pastel aesthetic stones!

spells – i have a hard time with words…

astrology – what’s ASC, lilith and node?

astrology – natal chart ? birth chart ??

spells – tips for crafting your own spells

spells – spells can be anything

crystals – charging methods

where to begin with your research 1

where to begin with your research 2

spells – really simple spell for rebirth

crystals – which stone for meditation?

crystals – your first crystal selection!

spells – glamour idea: piercings

spells – tattoos and witchcraft

divination – which medium to start with?

crystals – how to do easy crystal grids

what do to when you don’t like tea!

spells – what’s important when enchanting

how to incorporate magic subtly into school

divination – what the fuck is .. tarot ??

water magic – some thoughts on magical water

crystals – can i use regular stone pebbles?

spells – put a hiding glamour on your grimoire!

color magic – different candle color hues .. ?

cleansing – low effort techniques

crystals – do cracks lessen their powers?

energy work – why grounding is important

grimoire – some pointers on usability

grimoire – some more pointers

grimoire – a lil guide by me, an adhd kid

astrology – what are the houses ???

divination – how to create your own tarot deck

spells – the difference: curses, hexes and jinxes

spells – what’s a binding spell ..?

spells – dumb question: can i hex myself ?!

energy work – overcoming an abusive mentor

spirit work – a few words on the Fae

spells – can i use a different language?

altars – what is possible ..?

does a witch have to like being outside in nature?

a few words on omens and signs

grimoire – what’s a book of shadows?

voodoo and cultural appropriation

what do i need to do for being a witch ???

how do i start being a witch ???

how to be part of the witchy community !

how to start being a witch, an example

spells – a ritual for getting rid of fear in the dark

divination – can i have more than one tarot deck?

can i be more than one type of witch?

divination – what’s the difference: tarot + oracle cards

divination – the difference: tarot + oracle cards

cleansing – cleaning and cleansing your apartment

energy work – enchanting an item with energy

altars – what’s that and why ??

crystals – stones for protecting your energy

herbs – what to do with them anyway ..?!

crystals – do i need to activate my crystal …?

grimoire – do i have to be artsy to have a grimoire?

how to explain witchcraft to your parents ..

crystals – stuff to know when purchasing stones

spells – some thoughts on the elements

crystals – healing your third eye chakra

spells – do i need a magical wand ?

water magic – storm water vs. rain water

spells – a few words on the beautiful rose

herbs – how to dry flowers and herbs

herbs – a few words on st. john’s wort

spells – can i make my own correspondences?

crystals and herbs for mental health and stomach

crystals – a few words on quality and prices

am i too young for beginning my studies?

how to be a cute magical girl witch

herbs – what can i gather outside in nature?

sigils – gym witch: does sweat work for charging?

don’t let anyone tell you who you are

some important tips and tricks

energy work – is feeling others pain possible?

divination – how to trust in yourself more

familiars – my cat did a thing: is it magic ?

familiars – some thoughts on magical pets

synchronicity – why you see your birthday on the clock

angel signs – asking for guidance

angel signs – the complete guide

don’t fear to begin.. all you can do is start

some witchy thoughts on the cold season

crystals – how to get rid of dirt on tumbled stones

smells and scents in witchcraft

witchy holidays – samhain and beltane

crystals and herbs for more energy and balance

energy work – my third eye hurts!

crystals – all about rose quartz

divination – my pendulum isn’t working well

crystals – an overview of some crystals

divination – which crystal for a pendulum?

uhh.. lucid dreaming vs. astral travel ???

some thoughts on dream walking

divination – how to attune your pendulum!

spells – how to enchant without many tools

crystals – for sex, libido and intimacy

do it yourself – all that glitters is gold box

do it yourself – pocket sigil wax seals  // updated on dec 9th 2018

altars – how to create a pocket altar

divination – some tarot decks for beginners

sigils – my sigils don’t really work

spells – some important views on witchcraft

meditation – i get sick while meditation!

deities – i feel my offering is not good enough?

divination – can i buy decks online?

energy work – cleansing yourself is important

herbs – some herbs for motivation and willpower

deities – i think a deity is reaching out to me?

divination – the strongest card in a tarot deck?

crystals – i’m a secret witch and i want crystals

astrology – some thoughts on what astrology does

herbs – a pointer for growing your own stuff

astral travel – some pointers to get started

meditation – it helps with focus and memory

astrology – how to easily read your natal chart  

spells – when it comes to replacing ingredients

sigils – how i create digitalized sigil artwork

i want to start witchcraft but i don’t know where

divination – noony’s favourite tarot decks

divination – can i only use the major arcana?

crystals – can i buy crystal jewelry online?

spells – is it morally okay to enchant gifts?

deities – how do i know that a deity reaches out?

personal growth – how to not be angry at people

moon phases - everything about the dark moon

personal growth – how to attract positivity and goodness

divination – can i use a spread multiple times?  // updated on jan 16th 2019

what can it mean being drawn to an element?

spirit work – a few essential and basic tips

soul work – some methods for doing soul related work

crystals – how to identify lemurian crystals

i am feeling spiritually drained and i have nightmares

crystals – ideas to protect your crystals from breaking

nature offerings – what to leave and not leave in nature

full moon eclipse – are spells recommended in such nights?

full moon eclipse – is charging recommended in such nights?

spells – what’s your take on these types of magic?

water magic – does moon water with a cloudy sky work?

low spoons – some methods to refresh your spiritual energy

secret witch – i can’t perform spells because i don’t have…

crystals – how can i learn more about crystals?

sun magic – how to appreciate the sun in many ways

soul work – is it possible to remember things or feel familiar?

witchy books – a few books that i can recommend

a few thoughts on the elements and our souls

anxiety – aroma therapy and some other pointers

spells – creative witchcraft is amazing

spells – all the things you can do with words

angels – some words on angels, spirits and guides

astral work – i’ve experienced a ringing in my ear

energy work – how to keep your third eye healthy

divination – tarot cards that pop up at you

crystals – this one crystal makes me nauseous

sigils – some cool things to know about them

crystals – why do i loose the crystals that i like the most?

spells – can you do any magic with clouds?

divination – some really good pointers for pendulum work

grimoire – read this if you are struggling with your grimoire

dreams – i am dreaming of having angel wings and flying

deity work – i want to do something nice for Aphrodite

spirit work – how can i find out about my spirit guide?

spirit work – thought on fae work for beginners

is it possible that certain months hold specific meanings?

spirit work – how did you know about your spirit guide?

divination – some of my favourite tarot decks

crystals – i always get a headache with hematite

synchronicities – what does the number 42 mean?

soul work – how do i find out how many lives i’ve had?

soul work – how do i find out more about my past lives?

divination – how long should i practice before digging deep?

spiritual growth – how do one get in touch with the higher self?

soul work – how do i find stuff out without divination?

mental health - can i still have intuition and magical powers?

angels – how to go about the whole angel topic

spiritual growth – what’s it like to feel the higher self?

spirit work – some words on deities, spirits and guides

soul work – how important your original soul self is

synchronicities – angel numbers and how to read them

altars – what can i put on an altar for spring?

cleansing – general thoughts on cleansing a room

witchcraft isn’t always doing spells and rituals - it’s much more

grimoire – of course you can have an electronic grimoire

astrology – basic explanation of the zodiac and chart

divination – example reading for how to do Lenormand

potions – some basic beginner advice for simple potions

personal growth – how to deal with anger and frustration

astrology – some thoughts on planets in retrograde

astrology – what are planetary influences?

spells – some advice on how to heal a broken heart

synchronicities – seeing your birthday numbers

synchronicities – seeing certain letters or initials everywhere

spells – gender validation spell for LGBTQ+ witches

soul work – does it work with only tarot cards?

flowers – and general thoughts on correspondences

herbs – do i have to pick herbs in some special way?

astrology – thoughts on compatibility and romance

shops – members of our community with witch shops

soul work – what is possible? past lives as animals?

crystals – to lift up someones vitality and mental state

manifestation – thoughts on my birthday manifestation

full moon – the moon and the energies of the zodiac

soul work – can you feel a soulmate somehow?

aphantasia – how to be magical nonetheless

magical girl – some cute magical girl content of mine

spells – some ideas for binding spells to prevent harm

water magic – some thoughts on moon water

cleansing – can i cleanse with candle smoke?

grimoire - group grimoire with trusted witches

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updated on April 30th 2019

[hellboundwitch]

Planning An Altar

Okay, so, as usual, I have to slap a disclaimer on here…this was written from my own point of view, as a pagan and witch who has no traditions she’s bound to or rules she has to follow. So if I’m like, “Ask yourself if you actually need the bedazzled besom.” and you’re like “WELL ACTUALLY YEAH, BITCH, WHAT NOW” then just understand that A) now that I’ve actually typed it, I think I need one too, and 2) I’m just using random examples, I don’t mean to upset you &) just in general if you have guidelines in place you already have to follow, work with me, okay?

Also, tinypolytheist wrote a great post, Altars for Beginners, that I would also suggest reading, but this is for the people who have already decided that they do in fact need an altar.

Figuring Out What You Need

The first things to consider are the practical ones. How much space do you have? What will you be doing at the altar? What is it for? If there are any requirements you need to meet (A God has asked for a certain item or you already have a tool you want included, that sort of thing), how do these work into your plans? Not to mention privacy issues that can impact your options.

Most of these are simple matters. If you don’t have much space, you can choose small objects, be minimal in what you use for your altar, and/or make alternative uses of your space (for example, using shelves or wall hooks).

If you need to be inconspicuous, don’t go for the giant cauldron with a pentacle on it. Make use of boxes to hide obvious items.

Oftentimes, the hard part is actually picking what you need and figuring out how to arrange it.

This is why I do suggest going without an altar for a little while, because you can take note of what it is you actually want the altar for (you know, through the trials and frustration at not having what you need, haha).

Let’s say you want it to act as a focal point of power for a specific purpose, such as financial matters. You might not need an ornate athame on there. Your money and space may be better lent to some sort of enchanted cash box.

Are you going to be making offerings? What kind? If you only plan on burning candles and incense for the foreseeable future, then buy candle holders and an incense dish, not a drinking horn and a chalice.

That may sound obvious, but a lot of the time I think we have these ideas in our heads of what an altar should be or have, and we don’t think to question them. And I believe it’s better to start where you are now, with what you’ll actually be doing and have need of, then to buy everything you think you’ll ever need all at once.

If all you’ll be doing is lighting a candle, offering a libation and praying, then all you need is a candle holder, a glass, and maybe an image of what you’re working with (as I mentioned in my last altar post – on “pretty” altars – I’m partial to pictures over statues and symbolic items, and I’ll often use my tarot cards or ACEOs for this purpose).

You can let the space start small and grow as it needs to.

The big thing is just to keep asking yourself what you want to do and then figure out what you’ll need to do that (the answers can surprise you!).

Laying It All Out

So, as for actually arranging it…mostly all I can say is “trial and error”.

There are altar diagrams out there for people who want to follow them, but it’s more practical to work it out for yourself. I mentioned starting small up there, and this is one of the places where doing that helps.

My altars tend to be made of things I’m actually working with, touching, using. If getting to something I need is too difficult, or I find that once I move something, it’s hard to get it back, then the layout I’m using isn’t working and will be changed to better accommodate what I’m doing.

Better to just move my sand timer forward, so I have easier access to it, than to leave it back between the trinkets that get disturbed whenever I use it, because I know me, and I’ll just say, “Oh, fuck it.” and forget the whole mess if I leave it there.

Mostly how I lay out my altars follows a mix of my personal aesthetics (“Oh, that looks really good!”), intuition (“I really feel like this belongs here.”), practicality, “If I keep the center clear, that’s an obvious place for my spells and tarot readings.”), and, uh…experience (“Okay, let’s not put the dangly paper thing over the open flame, then…”).

So, I don’t know, maybe those things will work for you too!

TL;DR

Buy what you need and arrange it so you can use it.

[solsticefemme]

[kailysander]

[complexsecuritysystems]

*taps microphone*

what's it take to be a witch around here?

[yo-daddys-my-bitch]

May the 10 of Pentacles bless your account with more money than you can spend. 💵✨

[hermes-is-my-homeboy]

10 of Pentz came thruuu

[cricketcat9]

“more than I can spend” is a difficult task, but please do your best

[hellboundwitch]

Here’s a spread I’ve been sitting on for awhile. I’m posting it now as a…gift? A thank you? I’m not sure. Technically, this is a draft of a spread, not the final version though…

But anyway, awhile ago, gullveig (♥ ♥ ♥) suggested a spread to realize one’s special talents. This is actually a very simplistic spread – don’t let the number of cards fool you.

Basically the left hand side of the spread is about talents you already have and the right hand side are about undiscovered talents. The 9th card in the middle is the glue that holds everything together.

Cards 1 and 3 are the already present talents. These may be things that you know you can do, but they may be things you haven’t fully explored yet and aren’t aware that you’d actually be really good at them, or things you don’t really think of as talents, but they are

Cards 2 and 4 are what you can do with that talent (Card 2 is for Card 1’s talent, Card 4 is for Card 3’s). You could, for example, use your talents to develop some new talent, which was my original idea. But it’s also a good way to see how you could be using your talents in ways you hadn’t thought of.

Cards 5 and 7 are new, unknown talents. Note that you may not necessarily be immediately brilliant at these things, but they’re areas that you should explore and would do well in.

Cards 6 and 8 are how you can develop those talents (Card 6 for Card 5’s talent, Card 8 for Card 7’s). I think these cards are particularly important because it’s one thing to be like “Huh, so I could be really good at this thing?” and another to actually know where to start in that area and what to do with it to get better. Those are the kind of answers you can find in these two cards.

Card 9 is how to bring these talents together – perhaps pointing to some new venture that can use your developing skillset. But, Card 9 can also be used to narrow your focus as well. If you’ve got a lot of different options thrown down, it can be overwhelming. So if you want, Card 9 can point to the area you should devote your attention to. I usually wait to deal until after I’ve read the other cards, so that I know which direction I want to take the card in.

I’ve been testing this spread since just before mid-July and I’m pretty happy with it. So now I’ll give it to you guys and hopefully you’ll like it as well! And of course any feedback is appreciated :D

[recreationalwitchcraft]

5 Super Easy Tarot Tricks Anyone Can Do

1. For a situation that is not going your way

Find the Wheel of Fortune in your deck, the two cards on either side are the solutions to your problem

2. To bring money to you

Pull out the 1st, 5th, 10th, 20th and 50th card in your deck. These cards will tell you how to bring amounts of money your way.

3. To find the root of a romantic conflict

Find The Lovers. The cards on either side are conflicts surrounding the relationship.

4. To Leave behind sadness

Find The Moon and The Sun. The cards in between them are the order of steps you must take to move forward.

5. To look into your near future

Find your nearest Birth Card, the first card beneath it is what is approaching soonest.

[complexsecuritysystems]

"I think I'm doing witchcraft"

Me, staring at a candle for a solid 23 minutes: ........

Me, swinging a pendulum: should I have macaroni and cheese for dinner?

Me, talking to rocks: hello I love you everyone gets to be kissed

Me, kissing my rocks: cleansed♡

Me, lighting incense and waving it around: YeSSS

Me, throwing herbs into a bottle: okay yeah uh rosemary represents like.. love. I think. This is a love potion. Yeah

Me, chugging piping hot tea: SELF CARE