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genderqueer baby witch call me sparrow   they/them | bi gad + asd 

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Witchy Vocabulary

🍵tasseomancy - a divination or fortune-telling method that interprets patterns in tea leaves, coffee grounds, or wine sediments.

🔥pyromancy - the art of divination by means of fire

🌙divination - the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means

🎨aura - a subtle luminescence that surrounds all objects hinting at the energy contained within

🌬smoke cleansing - using sage, cedar, lavender, etc to cleanse areas and/or items

☠️curse - a general term for negative energy attached to an individual, item or location that causes misfortune to surround the target

🕸necromancy - a practice of magick involving communication with the deceased for the purpose of divination

☯️seeker - a student of magick who has not yet settled on a specific path or established a magickal identity but is open to exploration and eager to absorb information

✨astral projection - a term used in esotericism to describe a willful out-of-body experience, a form of telepathy, that assumes the existence of a soul or consciousness called an “astral body” that is separate from the physical body and capable of travelling outside it throughout the universe

📖grimoire - your book of spells, correspondences, beliefs, rituals, and anything else suited to your craft (Book of Shadows)

🔮scrying - the practice of looking into a suitable medium in the hope of detecting significant messages or visions

🦉familiar - a magic-user’s spiritual helper manifested in animal form (can be real or spiritual)

☁️aeromancy - a form of divination using the element of Air by observing the sky, particularly meteorological and cosmological events, including the movements of clouds, winds and sometimes comets, the appearance of rainbows and other phenomena such as auroras

🎃coven - a tight-knit, usually small community of Witches, Wiccans or Vampires who gather regularly for religious and/or social occasion

⭐️astrology - the art and science of predicting certain events and patterns based on the observation of planetary movements and relationships and the study of how these movements and relationships affect terrestrial world events and the health, moods, relationships and personalities of individuals

🌞equinox - the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator

🕯ceromancy - a method of divination using a candle

🌔dowsing - a type of divination specifically for the location of objects, most notably water or treasure of some sort, but any item can be the subject of dowsing

🌎grounding - the process of connecting with and becoming aware of our physical body and its connection with the Earth

🌕lithomancy - a form of divinatory arts in which stones are used to see the past, clarify the present, or predict the future

🧠meditation - a method of stilling the mind, either by emptying it of thought or by focusing on one thing in order to reach a state of relaxation or an altered state of consciousness

🌑occultism - the study of the occult, of the hidden and most secret nature of the Universe and of the individual things within it

🍷ritual - a series of actions performed in a pre-defined order, usually involving religious observances, spirituality or magical activity

🌀sigil - a symbol that is drawn for a specific magical purpose; to represent the intent of the drawer or to represent a specific entity

🎍talisman - an object worn, carried or placed in a location with the intention of warding off negative energy, evil spirits, disease or bad luck

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GRIMOIRE IDEAS

💖 BEGINNING/PERSONAL

🔮Personal Birth Chart

🔮 Personal Star Sign Overview

🔮Personal Practise

🔮Goals

🔮Dream diary

🔮Personal Numerology

🔮Sacred Days you Participate In

🔮Familiars

🔮Personal Patronus Animal

🔮Deities - what deities you follow, how you honor them etc.

🔮Altar Layout

🔮 Protective Sigil (to keep your grimoire out of sight of prying eyes)

💫CORE CONCEPTS

🔮Meditation

🔮Intent

🔮Visualisation

🔮Manifestation

🔮Cleansing

🔮Charging

🔮Grounding and Centering

🔮Protection

🔮Banishment

🔮Warding

🔮 Magickal Tools - list and uses (wands, sigils, etc)

🔮SPELLBOOK

🌱NATURAL/PLANTS/HERBOLOGY

🔮 Aromatherapy

🔮Herb index + correspondences

🔮Drying herbs and Flowers

🔮Flower correspondences

🔮Essential Oils - uses, safety.

🔮Tea Uses and Correspondences

🔮Natural Remedies - recipes for salves, tinctures, etc.

🔮 Gardening

🔮Plants Index, Correspondences and Care

🌌ASTRONOMY

🔮Planetary correspondences

🔮Planetary/Stargazing Events

🔮Constellations

🌙 MOON MAGICK

🔮Moon phases and guide

🔮Gardening by the phases of the moon

🔮Moon rituals

🔮Charging through the Moon

💞 CRYSTALS

🔮How Crystals Work - Energy etc.

🔮Crystal Index and Uses/Correspondences

🔮Crystal Cleansing Methods

🔮Charging Crystals

🔮Crystal Safety + Maintenance. How NOT to charge and cleanse some crystals.

🌻DIVINATION

🔮 Tarot Cheat Sheet

🔮Palm Reading

🔮Numerology

🔮Pendulum Reading

🔮Tasseography (Tea Leaf Reading)

🔮 Scrying

🔮Rune Stones

🔮 Dream Divination

🔮Dowsing (with sticks, etc)

👑 BEAUTY/SELF CARE

🔮Bath Magic

🔮Sleep Rituals/Magick

🔮Glamour Magick

🔮Natural Beauty/Pamper Recipes - face masks, body scrubs, hair masks, bath bombs etc.

🔮Self Care/Pamper Checklist

🔮Stress Management Methods

🔮 Mental Health Coping Methods (if applicable)

🏡 MAGICKAL HOUSEKEEPING

🔮Kitchen Witchery - Recipe Book

🔮Natural Cleaning Product Recipes

🔮Cleansing Rooms and Spaces

🔮Cleaning Checklist

🌹MISC

🔮The Five Elements

🔮Reiki

🔮Chakras

🔮Auras

🔮Candle Magick

🔮Colors and Correspondences

🔮 Superstitions

🔮Wheel of The Year + Rituals (If followed).

🔮Mythology/Legends and Religious Teachings

🔮Faeries

🔮Knot Magick

🔮Angels

[orriculum]

instead of wheel of the year im using wheel of witchblr discourse that makes the rounds every few months to tell time and figure out when to plant and harvest my crops.

my new sabbat list includes:

someone doesnt understand the 3fold law is only a wiccan thing and starts curse-shaming non-wiccans for cursing

the “blessed be” debacle happens again, creepy invasiveness be damned

people conflating wicca with witchcraft / gatekeeping other people’s crafts

cultural appropriation in droves so we have to bring out the afterschool special ^tm posts (special addition, appropriating person says “i was that race, but like,,in a past life”)

someone wants to shame people who like aesthetics, calls them “fluffy bunnies”

TEH BURNING TYMES WERE REAL AYE TELL YEA AND I SAW GOODY PROCTOR WITH TEH DEVIL

“witchcraft is only for cis womyn uwu✿ ” bullshit, sometimes even brought back by terfs that dont even practice witchcraft ??¿?

someone has a problem with other people using emoji spells, despite no one forcing this rando to use emoji spells. 

“love spells are basically rape” discourse happens about the same as a blue moon

this shit happens like clockwork man im telling ya

[magicianmew]

This is perfect. Someone make the graphic.

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ask and ye shall receive @magicianmew

[orriculum]

That time of year again! Elitist bullshit makes the rounds like clockwork, under the impression that anything they say is new and witty 😂

[mamadivaa]

[transloveletter]

I wanna make a masterlist of lgbt+ witches on tumblr

so reblog this if you are a witch and are lgbt+ pls!

alsoi wanna follow all of you

[strangesigils]

This was the first method of sigil making I ever learned, from a post by @the-darkest-of-lights. I decided to make my own tutorial on it with my spare time. Happy sigil making! I’ll be making more of these on other methods of sigil making I think, because there’s so many different methods, and this was quite enjoyable to make. (I know that you can make sigils with the other various planetary numerology squares but honestly I still haven’t figured out how, I only know this one.)

[theearthygrimoire]

Here is a simple sigil making method that I designed; it is similar to the sigil wheel.

[strangesigils]

In context with this post on sigil making, you need to break up letters into their basic shapes. I’ve gotten a few messages from people who don’t know how to do that, which is totally understandable, so here’s a guide. I didn’t include vowels because you don’t use vowels when making this kind of sigil.

Requested by @lovepayal

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Beginner Witch Tips

Read. Before you even think about practicing magick, you need to study. It sounds tedious, I know, but witchcraft is not a trivial undertaking. 

Start a grimoire/Book of Shadows/Journal. You’ll need a safe place to keep all of the information you’ve gathered safe, and a grimoire (as I call mine), is essentially a notebook for that exact purpose. It doesn’t have to be fancy (though you’re welcome to make it as ostentatious as you like), – it can be a bullet journal if that’s easy for you. Within your grimoire, you should keep all gathered information, spells, failures, successes, records of work you’ve done, etc,. Anything that pertains to your craft.

Don’t put pressure on yourself to pick a path. You might see a lot of witches who class themselves as one thing or another, e.g., storm witches, kitchen witches, elemental witches, spirit/divination witches; green witches; cosmic witches, and so on.That is cool and their prerogative, but you will also see witches known as eclectic. Eclectic Witches, are simply witches who choose to practise many different types of magick and forge their own path, instead of following only one, or following a pre-established path. Basically, there is no need at all, whatsoever, to label yourself. With many of us, our paths found us in time. 

Research paths, secular witchcraft and religious witchcraft.Witchcraft alone, is a practice. However, some paths are indeed religious, such as Wicca. Make sure you know the difference before you begin actively practicing and before you decide on your path, if you do choose to do so.

Carry a little notebook on your person.You can’t always carry your grimoire with you, so I personally like to carry a tiny little notebook with me, for those moments when inspiration takes me, or if something captures my imagination or attention. You can add it to your grimoire/BoS later.

Oh, and one more thing: don’t ever stop learning and reading and recording. Witchcraft is a path of continuous learning.

Things to Research:

Crystals/gemstones/minerals

Herb and crystal correspondences, e.g., such as color and planetary.

Sabbats (also known as “Witches Sabbaths”) and esbats.

The basic tools of witchcraft.

Altars (if you’re so inclined).

Lunar phases.

Divination, e.g., tarot, runes, pendulums. 

Witchcraft and deities (if you’re so inclined).

Traditional witchcraft practises, such as circle casting.

SAFETY! What is safe to use/burn/touch/ingest. There are lots of poisonous and potentially fatal plants and ingredients out there.

Easy/budget magick/witchcraft.

The history of witchcraft, including lore, myths and tales.

The importance and use of the elements in magick

Research cultural witchcraft. Make sure that your practice does not steal from closed cultures. 

Easy Practices for New Witches:

Grounding – grounding is the act of centering your energy and focusing it within yourself. You can ground yourself by being out in nature and using visualising techniques that tie your energies firmly into the ground (very traditional method), or by finding a quiet place that you are content in and meditating.

Meditation.

Visualisation/visualising.

Sigil crafting/creation.

Dream interpretation.

Charging jewellery/crystals/objects/sigils.

Using glamours in makeup/cosmetics/everyday wear.

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Master Post for Beginner Witches

Remember that you don’t have to do anything you aren’t comfortable with, and this list isn’t a requirement for witchcraft, just suggestions. Don’t let ANYONE invalidate you as a witch. Whether you have been doing this for 5 mins or 50 years, you are still a witch. Special love, energy, and snaps sent to all the people responsible for these amazing posts: ♥

Basic Information/Anthology etc.

• Good things to research when you don’t know where to research (START HERE)

• Types of Witches & Witchcraft

• The Boring but IMPORTANT Basics of Witchcraft

• Beginner Witchcraft

• Crystals to Have on Your Altar (Altars aren’t required but if you do use one, this may be helpful)

• Familiars (The Who What Hows)

• The Goddess and the God (If following a Wicca Path, and just remember you need to find the path just for you. No one else can tell you how/who to worship)

Spell/Ritual Work

• Ways to Cleanse

• Magick of the Moon Phases (Familiarize yourself with this, many witches use the phases of the moon for spells, rituals, etc)

• Spirit Work for beginners 

• Crystal Cleansing (Important if you are going to work with crystals)

• Salt & Witchcraft (You know witches love their salt)

• Spell Writing Tips for Beginners

• Divination Tips for Beginners

• Spell Loopholes (A Must Read)

• Reading a Candle

• Color Magick (Lots of great ideas on how to include color witchcraft in your daily routine)

• Simple beginner Spells 

• 50 simple Charms

Stock Up & Set Up! (Materials, meanings, etc.)

• Basic Herbs List

• Magical Correspondence and foods

• Cleansing and Charging Items

• Some Crystals for Beginners

• Crystals/Stones Grouped by Use

• Witchcraft Basics plants

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New Witch FAQ

Hello Lovelies, 💜

We’ve been getting questions from some people who are interested in Witchcraft. So, here are our answers! 

                       ⭐  Hope this helps you in your journey! ⭐

Please don’t feel embarrassed because, honestly, we are all learning.

◻️ Am I doing this (Witchcraft) right ? 

Yes, yes, and yes. To be completely honest, sometimes I’m unsure if I’m doing things right too. I’m not sure if I invoked the right kind of attention, or reaction, but I trust that my intentions were seen for what they were. Then you carry on from there.

 The whole point of witchcraft, is to learn from experience and from your research and study. There is no one, definite way to do anything. It is entirely your choice. Literally everything from how to cast a circle, to deciding when you’re ready to make spells; It’s all you. 

◼️ What should I study first ?

What interests you? Make up? Fragrances? Food? DIY? Stars? Plants? The Ocean? Sweetheart, the world is yours to research. If you’re interested in anything, study it to the point you basically earned your doctorates in that subject. 

And, Yes, it’s alright to study something then ditch it to study something else, you are never required to finish any one study before continuing on to another. 

◻️ Do I have to have a Book of Shadows/ Grimoire ?

No, You don’t have to have a book at all.

You can literally have dozens of random pages stuffed in a binder, or hundreds of sticky notes on your old Cat in the hat book from your childhood. 

 Although many people do have one to keep track of their knowledge, if you feel better just keeping your information in a small notebook, along with your to-do list. It’s perfectly fine. 

◼️ I want to start a Book of Shadows/ Grimoire but I don’t wanna mess up, what should i do ?

S W E E T H E A R T, You are preaching to the choir here. 

We totally understand that feeling, and you’re not alone. Kinara literally kept restarting her book for a week, because of how badly simple mistakes bothered her. 

Honestly,  just combat this by not getting an expensive book in the first place. Try using a sketch book, imagine that as your draft book of shadows until you get comfortable/ confident enough to start writing in your actual book. 

You can totally still buy that expensive dream-book of yours, just remember that your book is meant to symbolize your growth, confidence in your craft, and journey through this whole process.

Also, ALWAYS, write in pencil first  before inking anything, and if you happen to be a perfectionist; get a ruler. ( Trust me, it makes things way easier )

◻️ Do I need to have a dazzling altar ?

Honey, as much as you see these beautiful altars on tumblr/instagram…the reality is that most of us are broke. ( and some have extra cash to burn)

We’ve had times where we’d had to decide whether to buy food that day or fork up the money to be responsible adults.(Growing up was a trap, Peter Pan was right)

Kinara’s altar literally consists of a diffuser, and two opalite heart stones that she got on a vacation 2 years ago. You can honestly even debate on whether that counts or not, but that’s the gospel truth, babes.

◼️ What kind of witch am I?

Anything you want. Honestly you can be literally any kind of witch you please, because it’s so diverse that you can either find a clique that interests you OR just go with your own flow and call it a day. 

Kinara: I love the ocean, I was born on an island and grew up adoring the forest. So i feel that in my heart, I was born a Sea witch who fell in love with the forest. I still am unsure how to classify myself other than Eclectic. ( which basically means diverse )

◻️ Do I have to worship/ work with a God / Goddess? 

Nope! You choose your path, and you go with what makes you comfortable. 

Kinara: I personally don’t work with any gods/goddesses. Only because I feel that these Gods/Goddesses came to be, because people wanted a shorter way to encourage/invoke specific traits that these gods/goddesses represent. 

Of course, I don’t mean to lessen their worth or value, I just feel that what they represent is something I feel more comfortable following. 

◼️ Can I have an Altar if I don’t worship/ work with Gods/Goddesses?

Yes! You can use your altar to honor the Sabbaths. Or if you want a sacred space to practice your craft, it’s perfect for that also. 

Witchcraft is very easy going, very ‘go-with-the-flow’ and super forgiving since we’re constantly learning what it means to us as individuals.

 As a whole, we can agree that it’s a great way of life, and a way to really get your mind going. Everything is connected, and we are just a part of this giant design with marvelous purpose!

💥 Well those are the main ones, Please feel free to message us with any questions! 💥

~ Kinara

[badwitchtips]

call me a necromancer bc i just raised a meme from the dead

[owlkeyme]

Question For New Witches

This is for all the new-to-Witchcraft folks (whether just starting out very recently or a few years into your practice).  I’m working on some writing, and I’m curious what would you say are your top 3 questions about Witchcraft? Something you can’t find explained well in books or online, or have gotten mixed messages about? I feel each generation has new challenges that often are overlooked by older Witches.  Please re-blog to spread the word (and original art above is by me).  Thank you!

[fortresswitch]

i’m entirely new to the practice except for some basic sigilmancy and sigilcrafting.

-how many people in the community accept non-female and lgbtq witches?

-is there a certain amount of knowledge i need before i can call myself a witch?

-is there a “right” way to do witchcraft? i’ve seen a lot of people say no, but i’m still not 100% sure how to approach learning new things and expanding my craft.

[fortresswitch]

new witch looking for blogs to follow here!

i’m fairly new to the practice- i’ve dabbled in sigilmancy for a while, but I’ve decided i want to start learning more from the community, so i made a sideblog. since this is a sideblog, i won’t be following from here, but i will follow everyone who reblogs!

please reblog if:

🌷you’re also a new witch

🌷you’re also a lgbt+ witch

🌷you post witch tips

and/or you post about: 

🌼sigilmancy 

🌼crystals

🌼herb/flower usage

🌼 altar magic (any kind of spellcrafting actually)

🌼 grimoirecraft

🌼 weather magic

please don’t reblog if: 

🥀you’re a radical feminist (TERF/SWERF/etc) 

🥀you’re truscum

🥀you think witches have to be female or female-aligned

🥀general byf stuff (racism/homophobia/transphobia/etc)

💐thanks for reading!💐

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Reblog if you are a 🌟Witch🌟 and if :

-you are a new witch /baby witch

-need or post witch tips

-can answer questions about wicca/pagan/witchcraft

-you are an eclectic/green/elemental/solitary witch

AND/OR if you post about :

-crystals/herbs/flowers…

-all kind of divination

-astrology

Reblog and I will follow you as fast as possible

-sigils

-altar/ any kind of spells and magic

-BoS/ grimoir

-and of course any kind of witchy tips

Reblog and I will follow you as soon as possible

Blessed be

[fortresswitch]

brand new witch here! i’ve been doing some sigilmancy on my own for a while because i’ve been a little nervous about really committing to the practice, but i’ve finally decided to make a witchcraft sideblog. any tips would be wonderful. 

[katya-petrovna-zamolodchikova]

This user is anti-TERF, reblog if your blog is against trans exclusionary radfems

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