A Learning Witch

Leslie Lu, age 26. New to wicca but eager to learn. Capricorn.

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Witchcraft and Self-Care: Nurturing Your Mind, Body, and Spirit

Witchcraft is not just a craft; it's a path that intertwines with our daily lives. Amid the spells and rituals, it's vital to remember that self-care is a cornerstone of our practice. By nurturing our minds, bodies, and spirits, we empower ourselves to be more effective witches and resilient individuals.

In this blog post, we'll delve into "Witchcraft and Self-Care: Nurturing Your Mind, Body, and Spirit," exploring the importance of self-care and suggesting rituals and practices to help you flourish on your magical journey.

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1. Grounding and Centering 🌳🌌

Start your self-care journey with grounding and centering. Take a moment each day to connect with the Earth. Stand barefoot on the ground, feeling the energy of the Earth rise through you. Meditate, visualize roots extending from your body into the soil, anchoring you to the Earth's nurturing energy.

2. Daily Affirmations 🧘‍♀️🌟

Affirmations are powerful tools for nurturing a positive mindset. Each morning, recite affirmations that align with your intentions. These affirmations reinforce your sense of self-worth, strength, and resilience. For example, "I am powerful," "I am loved," or "I am in control of my destiny."

3. Bath Rituals 🛁🌸

A soothing bath can work wonders for your well-being. Infuse your bathwater with Epsom salt, lavender, or rose petals. As you soak, visualize any stress or negativity melting away, leaving you refreshed and renewed. This simple practice can be profoundly healing.

4. Moon Meditation 🌕🧘‍♂️

Harness the energy of the moon to nurture your spirit. During the Full Moon, find a quiet space outdoors, and meditate beneath its radiant glow. Visualize the moon's energy filling you with light, cleansing away any emotional burdens, and empowering you for the month ahead.

5. Herbal Tea Ritual ☕🌿

Create a mindful tea ritual using your favorite herbs. As you brew and sip your tea, focus on the sensations and flavors. Allow the warmth of the tea to envelop you, bringing comfort and serenity. This practice can also enhance your connection with herbal magic.

6. Journaling 📓🖋️

Keep a magical journal to record your thoughts, experiences, and spellwork. Journaling is not only cathartic but also a powerful way to track your progress, uncover patterns, and celebrate your successes. Use it as a tool for self-reflection and growth.

7. Self-Compassion 💖🌈

Practice self-compassion in your daily life. Be gentle with yourself, just as you would with a close friend. Understand that setbacks are part of growth, and mistakes are opportunities to learn. By nurturing self-compassion, you'll foster resilience and inner strength.

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As witches, our practice is a reflection of our inner and outer worlds. By prioritizing self-care, we infuse our craft with authenticity and power. Remember that you are the most important tool in your magical toolkit, and by nurturing your mind, body, and spirit, you become a beacon of light in the world.

So, let's embrace self-care as an essential aspect of witchcraft. By nurturing ourselves, we empower our magic and cultivate a deeper connection with the universe.

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If you’re a new pagan/polytheist,

there’s something I absolutely need you to know as someone who’s been practicing for more than 6 years and who has only recently become involved in the online community. As you start your journey, you might come across a particular type of speech that’s going around a lot. You may read stuff like “please get your deities’ approval before doing [that]”, “talk it out with your deities before doing [this]”, or “make sure to know your deities’ boundaries!”

If you are, like myself, someone who’s got neither the time nor the right tools to invest yourself in divination or the development of a clairsense, you may at that point ask yourself “how the heck am I supposed to understand my deities THAT clearly?!”, and that’s a very legitimate question, in my humble opinion. I’ve noticed loads of influencial pagans write posts as if they assumed their entire following has a clairsense. This type of post makes it look like it’s natural for a pagan to hold two-sided, actual conversations with their Gods like they would a flesh and blood human being, and that it’s part of the “normal” pagan experience. However that’s not the case: not everyone can perceive their deities or receive their messages easily, and not everyone has the financial means too dedicate themselves to their spirituality full time. And that’s okay. Your Gods won’t get mad if you’re unsure what they want from you. They know your individual circumstances and they see your devotion either way. When it comes to polytheism, there’s no wrong way to believe. Belief happens in your mind and faith happens in your heart. As long as you love and respect your deities, they won’t turn their backs to you. Even if you don’t get their implicit approval for something, even if you don’t hear their voices or see their faces, even if you don’t buy fancy statues of them or hangout with them like they’re your human bff. Paganism is faith at its very core, that’s all there is to it. Your simple belief is what makes you pagan.

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Witches!

If you are neurodivergent, disabled, chronically ill, mentally ill, or anything of the sort, remember this: You are allowed to change practices up so you can do them.

If there is a ritual that you can't do for some reason, you are fully allowed and encouraged to make it so you can!

Nonverbal spellwork exists! Rituals that are low in spoons exist! Easy and calm rituals exist! And when you come across some that aren't fashioned for you, make them work for you!

You're valid, you're not lazy or difficult, and you deserve to enjoy your craft.

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Meditate✨

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The Wiccan’s Glossary

Cauldron Candle

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Happy Halloween 🎃

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[rainy-autumn-day]

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opals look fake tbh

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this is the type of magical nonsense that gets reluctant dwarves sent on quests

[crystalherbalist]

gentle emotional healing spell

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good morning lovelies! this spell is honestly so great for when you’re really down and just need some good pure love. it can help you get out of emotional funks/pits, comfort you after a long bout of crying, calm you after a stressful day to get ready for bed, the possibilities are really endless here and i just love this spell!

[ what youll need; ]

white candle;

purity, cleansing, communication, energy, healing

sage incense; [optional]

cleansing, banish nightmares, purify negativity, love, happiness, healing

lavender;

purity, gentle energy, calmness, compassion, emotional balance, healing

thyme;

healing, energy, vitality, love, kindness, friendship, communication, prosperity, happiness, growth

charcoal disk;

invoking, completion of a spell, strength, power, banish negative energies, protection

moon water;

emotional healing/balance, communication, calming, empathy, renewal, protection, mental clarity

sun water;

energy, protection, healing, confidence, abundance, mental strength

clear quartz;

protection, mental clarity, strength, power, communication, healing

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[ ok now what?; ]

light your candle, and your incense on its flame if you’ve chosen to use one, then prep your dried herbs on your charcoal disk, layering the lavender first and then your thyme, don’t light it yet! just place this behind or next to your candle, just need it close enough to charge but not in front of the candle

take your moon water and place it to the left front area of your candle, and the sun water on the right area, sit for a moment and meditate, or if you don’t meditate you can just focus on the candlelight for a moment then proceed

once you’re finished and present, take your moon water and get it on your fingertips then gently/slowly rub it across your arms from left to right, and then across your forehead in the same motion.

you’re releasing emotional tensions and turmoils, negative thoughts, stress/stressors, etc

take your sun water and essentially perform the opposite, taking it on the fingertips of your right hand, rubbing it slowly across your arms from left to right, and then across your forehead in the same manner

you’re invoking energy and renewal, emotional strength, confidence, abundance and happiness

once you’ve completed your spell, light your herbs and you can choose to do some sun salutations yoga, which i highly recommend, or just relax and listen to some calming music, just try to be relaxing while the herbs burn out, basically, and then you’re all finished! ☁️✨

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Types Of Potions

And their components

Potions can be used for many things, and each one has its own special ingredients, purposes, and names.

°Philtre: water based, delicate ingredients

°Infusion: water based, delicate ingredients

°Decoction: for immediate ingestion, concentrated, sturdy ingredients, reduce to remove excess water

°Tincture: alcohol based, keeps for up to a year, time needed for preparation, highly concentrated, dilute

°Vinegar: vinegar based, masks ingredients, highly concentrated

°Syropp: ingredients preserved in sugar solution, very sweet

°Poultice: chopped plant material, compress, can be infused with potions

°Fermentation: clothes dipped in potions, compressed

°Salve: oil or fat based, thick and creamy, for external application

°Elixir: alcohol based, very pure

°Tisane: hot water based herbal extract

°Macerate: cold water based plant infusion, requires up to 12 hours

°Essential oils: diluted extracts

- concentration (honeysuckle, lilac, rosemary)

- courage (rose, geranium, musk, iris)

- harmony (basil, gardenia, lilac, narcissus)

- healing (carnation, eucalyptus, lotus, rosemary, sandalwood)

- peace (benzolia, gardenia, magnolia, rose)

- protection (cypress, rose, geranium, rosemary, violet)

- passion (cinnamon, clove, stephanori, vanilla, violet)

°Inhalation: vapor from a potion

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Cup of coffee? Nah. Cup of succulents? Yes please👌😍