A Witch's Journey

I envoke I desire I become A day to day blog of my journey as a witch | UK | 25 | she/her

[lucretiasgrimoire]

a little introduction

just popping a little post here to introduce myself and my journey

I first started practicing this year, so I'm still just a baby really, but I've been building my grimoire and my book of shadows (posts to come!)

I also draw tarot and practice divination where I can, trying to get in touch with my guide deeper

I'm UK-based, have a little blog linked in my profile and will be sharing tips/my own experiences/grimoire, book of shadows updates as well as any art or gothic pieces I like

[themori-witch]

The Rowan’s Cross New Year Tarot Spread.

This is a big 10 card spread, inspired by the humble Rowan Cross - an archaic symbol and charm of protection. The Rowan Cross has been used as amulet for many reasons, and in this instance, the inspiration lies in its protective abilities being upon you as you transition and grow in the coming year.

Where are you now?

Clarity on where you want to be.

What is the next step you must take?

What is stopping you from progressing?

What can be done to remove these obstacles and blockages?

What path will you begin to take once steps have been made?

Where will this path take you?

What do you need to let go to further your journey?

What do you need to gain?

Where will you be, or who you will be on your way to being once you have let go and gained?

*Feel free to use this spread for yourself, and if you use it for paid readings all I ask is that you credit me as the creator. Please consider leaving a tip, [here]!

Basket of Rowan tree berries picture credit: [X] 

[sabazium]

Ζαγρεύς Σωτηρ

Saviour

The bravest thing you can do is to become a savior for someone who has no one else.

[yesterdaysprint]

Oakland Tribune, California, January 1, 1922

[witchboxco]

2026 Witches' Calendar

January 3 ● Full Moon in Cancer (Wolf Moon) January 18 ● New Moon in Capricorn February 1 ● Imbolc February 1 ● Full Moon in Leo (Snow Moon) February 17 ● New Moon in Aquarius February 26 - March 20 ● Mercury Retrograde March 3 ● Full Moon in Virgo (Worm Moon) March 19 ● New Moon in Pisces March 20 ● Ostara April 2 ● Full Moon in Libra (Pink Moon) April 17 ● New Moon in Aries May 1 ● Beltane May 1 ● Full Moon in Scorpio (Flower Moon) May 16 ● New Moon in Taurus May 31 ● Full Moon in Sagittarius (Blue Moon) June 20-21 ● Litha June 15 ● New Moon in Gemini June 29 ● Full Moon in Capricorn (Strawberry Moon) June 29 - July 23 ● Mercury Retrograde July 14 ● New Moon in Cancer July 29 ● Full Moon in Aquarius (Buck Moon) August 1 ● Lammas August 12 ● New Moon in Leo August 28 ● Full Moon (Sturgeon Moon) September 11 ● New Moon in Virgo September 23 ● Mabon September 26 ● Full Moon in Aries(Harvest Moon) October 10 ● New Moon in Libra October 24 - November 13 ● Mercury in Retrograde October 26 ● Full Moon in Taurus (Hunter's Moon) October 31 ● Samhain November 9 ● New Moon in Scorpio November 24 ● Full Moon in Gemini (Beaver Moon) December 9 ● New Moon in Sagittarius December 21 ● Yule December 24 ● Full Moon in Cancer (Cold Moon)

[candidlywhimsical]

Winter solstice: where darkness rests and light begins again 🔥💙

Yule whispers in candlelight and evergreen shadows… A hush of snow, a promise of light ❄️

Blessed Yule 🌲🪵❤️‍🔥

[sapphic-nature-witch]

✨️🫙✨️Spells✨️🫙✨️

[pigeonflavouredcake]

Grimoire ideas that aren't research

While my grimoire is dedicated to research and documentation and I love that for it, I totally get how a load of writing isn't for every practitioner. I didn't want to leave you guys out so here are some grimoire ideas that aren't related to research.

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Pen test/paint test page

make a spell page or prayer page in the style of collage/black out poetry

make a zine of the holidays/your preferred tools/deities/spirits ect.

make collage of your deities/spirits or local wildlife

tape grid/dump

sticker dump

sigil dump

If you're handy with a needle and thread, turn those sigils into patches for your clothes

Tape in an envelope to store excess thread or make a page of thread colour correspondences

if you enjoy cooking, make a list of flavour combos and their magical properties including dish uses, colour schemes, aromas, general vibes ect.

Rip off the labels of your candles, herbs and spices and stick them in your grimoire for future reference

design your own insignia (you don't have to be in a coven)

stick in pictures of local haunted attractions/spiritual places and (optionally) write about them

make a collage of you ideal work space or meditation spot

Plan/design your ritual outfit

make a charging station for small objects then design a large one for yourself (can be conceptual or literal)

[space-queen]

when to reach out to the planets

the moon - for matters dealing with emotional stress; for dreamwork; peace, protection, and manifestation.

the sun - for matters dealing with leadership, courage, and admiration; pride and arrogance.

mercury - for matters dealing with technology, communication, and business dealings as well as mental clarity and strength.

venus - for matters of love, both for yourself and for others; for companionship and creativity; for beauty and glamours.

mars - for matters involving passion and aggression; as a catalyst, for swift motion and courage; winning battles.

jupiter - for legal matters and luck; abundance and wealth; expansion; for matters involving thunderstorms.

saturn - for justice and creating boundaries; assistance in career matters; protection and binding; restriction and responsibility; death magic.

neptune - for matters dealing with illusions and distortion of perception; dreamwork and divination; psychic abilities and sea magic.

uranus - for matters dealing with intelligence and higher learning; revolution and rebellion; technology; for generalized weather magic.

pluto - for matters dealing with change, transformation, and metamorphosis; secrets and the unknown; death and rebirth; death magic.

© 2025 space-queen

[awitchnamedjuniper]

I light a candle for all the versions of me that helped me get this far. The weary, the wild, and the ones who didn't even know they were magical all along.

Thank you.

[sapphic-nature-witch]

Blessed Mabon (Northern Hemisphere) to all of you beautiful people. 💖

How are you celebrating today? Im using vegetables and herbs from my garden to make a feast

[aplacetocrash]

[aplacetocrash]

[witchboxco]

[ancientanimalart]

Salus

Roman

first half of 2nd century CE

“Hygieia was the daughter of Asklepios, the god of healing and medicine; her name translates as health. Originally a Greek deity, Hygieia was also worshiped by the Romans.”

Getty Museum

(how I picture @terpsikeraunos)

[micahulrichdraws]

Just the two of us, dearest.

[goth-queen]