Witchy Woo

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[midnight-mxxnchild]

Hello all and Merry Meet!

Im just popping in to let you know that i will be moving blogs as of today! I figured instead of continuously ranting and raving that this was stuck as a side blog I’d just start a new one!

Y’all can now find me here -> @midnightmoonbb

Hopefully, ill see you guys there! :]

[proudnb]

Don’t be afraid to be nonbinary.

The peace you can get from self knowledge is worth making it through the fear.

You can be brave enough to be you.

[leoprincess777]

how to manifest your dream life with a vision board 🌟👀

One of the best methods of using LOA for new years is creating a vision board to attract your goals and dreams into reality. it’s effective because it symbolizes and contains the energy of your manifestations in a tangible form.

there are two ways of doing this:

1- d.i.y’ing a physical vision board

it’s basically done by printing out images and texts and quotes that represent the experiences you want to have and goals you want to achieve in the new year and making a collage out of them in an aesthetically pleasing way. you can find the images from pinterest, we heart it, tumblr, favim, or good old google pictures.

say you want to manifest: a relationship, your dream job, a trip to paris, better mental health, more productivity

you’d print out pictures of couples, photos that represent your dream job and photos of the workplace you’d be in, pictures of the eiffel tower, motivational quotes and keyphrases etc.

 if you’re the crafty, laur-diy-type, you’ll go for this one. however, if you’re a lazy gen-z’er like me you’ll like this method better: 

2- making a digital vision board

in my opinion this is a much more convenient way because you can keep on adding images as you go. in fact, if you use this method you should add pictures every night before sleep as a way of manifesting.

you can make a digital vision board via we heart it (my personal favorite ever, just literally create a collection and have the time of your life), creating a pinterest board or any other platform that you like. maybe even google docs. you get the idea. it’s digital. be creative. you could even put some photos together, make a college and set it as your lockscreen.

but as you know, law of attraction works with energy so don’t do this dryly. raise your vibrations before getting into action and blast some music you like. and most importantly, BELIEVE! cause it is manifesting. it has no other choice. HAVE FUN! 💗🌈

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Tarot Card Info for Beginners

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A white magic spell to create a protection amulet for a loved one.

Source: Griffon Soulvine

[sylvaetria]

Subtle Protection Amulet

Any jewelry – a ring, pendant, locket, cuff link, tie tack, bracelet – can be transformed into an amulet. Ideally, the article of jewelry should contain iron, gold, (preferably) a black gemstone such as obsidian, jet, or onyx, or contain a protective symbol such as a pentagram. 

Whatever is chosen, cleanse it with blessed salt water, then clean water, and thoroughly dry it before consecrating. 

Needed: 

chosen article of jewelry 

protective sigil drawn on paper 

black candle 

protective incense 

protective oil 

cup of salt water 

pin or needle 

athame or wand (optional) 

Cast a circle (optional). 

Carve a pentagram into the black candle with a needle or pin. After carving, anoint the candle with the protection oil from both ends to the middle, and place it in a holder in your work space. 

In front of the candle, set the jewelry on the sigil. Place the cup of salt water to the left, and the censer of burning incense to the right. Anoint your wrists, forehead, and the back of your neck with the protection oil. Light the candle. 

If you have a wand or athame, point it at the jewelry; otherwise, use the index finger of your dominant / projective hand. As you do this, send and visualize energy being absorbed into the jewelry, both from you and from the sigil underneath. 

Say the following to seal the spell: 

Sigil of power, ignite this spell,  Protective force this [jewelry] shall bear;  Within this charm, energy swells,  Keeping me safe whenever I wear.

Orb of security twice the length  Of my outstretched arms –  Radiate from this amulet  And shield me from all harm! 

Pick up the jewelry and anoint it with a bit of salt water. Hold it in the smoke of the incense, then pass it over the flame of the candle, to consecrate it in the four elements. 

Conclude the rite. 

Wrap the jewelry in black cloth when not in use. 

Source: [“Spellcasting: Beyond the Basics” by Michael Furie]

[feytouched]

✨🖤 my protection salt mix for charging talismans and creating wards:

sea salt: the foundation of the protective defences in the mixture

himalayan salt: protection against negativity and self-sabotaging

black pepper: protection against physical/mundane harm (i.e. theft, accidents)

cloves: protection against illness and health problems

ginger: protection against negative thoughts and mental harm

garlic: protection against bad luck/harmful spirits/supernatural influences

sage: protection against negative energies, emotions, dreams, and in divination

ashes of a protective sigil: focuses the intent and ties the mix together neatly

a smear of bodily fluid: (blood, saliva, etc.) to tie it to your person

[southerrnratt]

Protection Amulet

Materials:

✨Neckalace

✨small dish of salt

✨white candles

✨obsidian

place the obsidian and necklace in the dish of salt with the candles surrounding the dish

focus on your intent of protection and wave your hand of the bowl anti-clockwise

if it is a gift, chant

“may this chain and charm have a charge, protect the recipient from harm no matter how large,”

not a gift,

“I am protected no matter the harm as long as I wear this chain and charm,”

[midnight-mxxnchild]

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[elementenchanter]

Bonding With Each Element

Earth

Taking a walk in a park or forest

Planting

Picking flowers (though, not from other people’s gardens, of course)

Grounding, meditating, etc.

-The key is to surround yourself with nature, whether it be sounds of nature, or even getting into kitchen magic, which will involve herbs.

Air

Taking a stroll on a breezy day

Sitting in front of a fan (as an alternative to the above)

Anything creative (Dancing, singing, etc)

Divination (Smoke of an incense, crystal ball, taro/cartomancy, etc)

-The wind element is about expressing and realizing your creativity and talent. By doing this, you are bonding with the element.

Fire

Meditation with a lit candle

Drinking a cup of freshly brewed hot tea or coffee (don’t burn your mouth, now)

Activity that involves breaking a sweat (exercise, etc)

-Fire is about passion and anger, whether releasing that anger so it does not build up inside of you, or invoking a passion you have for something. This intensity will help you bond with the element.

Water

Taking a long shower or bath

Making Sun or Moon Water

Collecting Rain/Snow/Storm/Sea Water

Dream Magick: making peaceful sleep satchets, etc

-Water is about purification, love, and psychic awareness. Cleansing yourself daily, charging water for a specific use, and healing will help you bond with this element.

[ddal84]

魔法使い

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Quoth the raven,

brushie brushie.

[anthonythewitch]

• 🍯 Honey Magick 🍯 •

Honey

Honey is a natural substance created by bees within their hives. The hive consists of primarily female bees, which will leave the hive to collect nectar from flowers and then return to transform this nectar into sugary honey for later consumption.

Humans have been collecting honey since 8000 BC, and it has been utilized by nearly every culture across the globe for food, healing, and spiritual purposes.

Honey is universally considered a talisman of prosperity, beauty, health, and sweetness, and it can be utilized in all of these types of witchcraft.

Prosperity

Honey is a representation of abundance: its primary use in nature is as a stored source of food to be used in times of hardship, both for bees and for humans. It is also created from the nectar of flowers, imbuing it with the energies of the Sun and springtime. As such, it can be added to spells for wealth, abundance, fertility, or prosperity in order to amplify the effects and create surplus in your life.

Beauty

Sympathetic Magick states that an object’s physical qualities are reminiscent of its spiritual properties. Honey is golden, pleasing to the eye, and sweet. On its own or added to face masks, it can cleanse, nourish, and moisturize the skin. It can also be added to beauty or glamour spells in order to add a sweet glow to your energy.

Healing

Honey has been used to treat wounds since the time of the Ancient Egyptians. Its viscosity and moisture creates a moist seal around a wound. It also contains natural antibacterial properties, providing a stable and sterile environment for wounds to heal in. Metaphysically, honey can be added to protection spells or wards in order to create an environment of positivity and sterility, and can also be added to healing spells in order to strengthen the recovery process.

Sweetness

Honey is appealing to humans and animals because, above all else, it is sweet. One of honey’s most ancient uses - utilized in magical practices ranging from Egyptian to Greek to Voudoo - is to add ‘sweetness’ to a spell.

It can be added to glamour magick to make the illusion more easily accepted. It can be added to curses in order to make the energy seem harmless when entering the target’s life. It can be added to money spells or job spells in order to ‘sweeten the deal’. It can be added to love or sex spells in order to sweeten a relationship or conjure an appealing partner. In general, it can be added to any spell to make the effects more pleasant and inviting.

Offering

Honey’s final use is especially helpful to witches who work with nature spirits, fairies, the Dead, or deities. Honey contains a very pleasing, warm, Sun-type energy, and therefore it is extremely enticing to spirits. Since the time of the Ancient Egyptians, honey has been used as an offering that symbolizes the utmost love, care, and respect.

Honey can be drizzled onto a candle and burned. It can be drizzled into a body of water or directly onto the earth. Most commonly, it can be drizzled into an offering bowl (or on top of an offering meal) and left outside, in a graveyard, or on an altar. Because it is excellent at preserving itself, offerings of honey can be left somewhere for prolonged periods of time without worry of it spoiling, which is extremely helpful to forgetful witches (like me) or witches with long-term altars.

So, all in all, honey is maybe one of the most underrated magical ingredients, and I hope this post got some of you hip to honey magick.

Happy Witching 🕉

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Witchcraft is a Skill: Reminders

🔮That means it requires work and effort to get good at it.

🔮Just like you wouldn’t expect yourself to become a master violin player or a master chef in a short period of time, don’t expect to be immediately amazing at witchcraft.

🔮Some people have innate abilities that help them learn skills faster, but that doesn’t make them any better than someone who takes longer to learn. And even those with innate abilities have their weak spots and struggles.

🔮The more you practice and study, the better you will get at it. Just go at your own pace, be proud of your progress, and focus on improving your weak spots.

🔮Don’t beat yourself up if you can’t practice as frequently as you’d like. Do what you can and do your best.

🔮Sometimes witchcraft is difficult. That’s normal. Overcoming these challenges instead of quitting will improve your craft. Embrace challenges.

🔮If something in your craft isn’t working, try something new.

🔮There is always, always something new to learn. Never lose that initial spark or excitement that made you practice witchcraft in the first place. If you find yourself getting bored, try to specialize in a certain area. Research lore. Develop your own UPG.

[themanicnami]

Power of the Heart Self-Love Spell (W.I.T.C.H. Inspired)

A spell to open yourself up to your own love and sense of self-worth.

You Will Need:

💕 Jar or Glass container

💕 Rose Quartz

💕 Water

💕 A Necklace or Amulet

💕 Moonlight

Steps:

💕 Fill your glass container with water and place in your rose quartz. In a window or outside place your water over night, preferably during a full moon. (any moon will do if you’re in a pinch)

💕 Come morning collect your water and bring it to your work area

💕 Hold your necklace cupped in your hands. Whisper to it your desires to start loving yourself and building your self worth. Visualize it glowing as you whisper these words to it, a soft dim pink. Once you have finished your words kiss it gently putting more of your wishes to love yourself into it.

💕 Holding it by its chain/string with both hands via your pointer finger and thumb lower it slowly into the gem water below until the charm/stone/pendent is submerged fully

💕 Time for more intense visualization: focus on the bowl as it glows with a warm pink light that shines bright like a fire and pulses like a beating heart. See it fill the necklace and make the necklace’s glow more intense until the water is no longer glowing and the light is coming from the necklace, pulsing and beating.

💕 Lift the necklace from the water and gently dab dry then put it on. Feel as it lays against your chest how its energy pulses and beats, warm and close to your heart. Let it warm you. Wear it whenever you need to love yourself.

💕 To cleanse leave in the moonlight and to charge simply repeat spell process above.

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Protection & Warding ⚔

A guide on protecting yourself and your home. 

Note: this is a long post! 

Personal Protection

Wear an amulet on your person - can be made from man-made or natural materials so long as its intent is to protect

Keep a protective crystal in your pocket

Craft a small protective spell jar and keep on your person

Anoint yourself with a protective oil

Place an energetic shield around yourself 

Place a glamour on yourself to go unnoticed in the presence of harmful or negative energies

Carry a piece of iron on your person

Bathe with a wash made from protective herbs

Sleep with a sachet of herbs under your pillow or hanging above your bed to prevent nightmares

Prayers and offerings to your patron deity

Hang a protective amulet from the rearview mirror in your vehicle for safe travels

Home & Hearth Protection

Hang rose stems with thorns intact above the entrance of your home

Hang an upside down horseshoe above the entrance of your home (some lore states you should hang the horseshoe right-side-up)

Hang wind chimes or bells outside of your home

Create a “Witch Bottle” and bury in your front yard, or in a potted plant on your porch

Create a “Witch’s Ladder” or “Witch Ball” and hang it either inside or outside of your home

Hang imagery of protective symbols outside or around your home

Burn protective incense in your home

Create a room spray made from protective oils and spray around your home

Create a protective wash and use it to clean your windows, door frames, and tile/wooden floors 

Use the wash mentioned above to “paint” symbols of protection on the outside of your front door, on your porch, etc. 

Place a protective crystal at each corner inside your home

Place a small glass of salt at each corner inside your home

Hammer 3 iron nails into your front door

Create a protective powder and sprinkle around the perimeter of your home - alternately, sprinkle outside of your front and back door

Create a sachet filled with protective herbs and crystals - keep inside or outside of your home, in your vehicle, etc.

Hang mirrors inside of your home

Place a crystal grid at the center of your home using protective crystals

Call upon your patron deity to protect your home and those who reside in it

Protective Symbols & Items

Pentacle

Triquetra 

Witch’s Knot

Algiz (Elhaz) rune

Vegvisir

Helm of Awe

Mjolnir

Glyph of the Moon, Mars, or Saturn

Eye of Horus

Ankh

Crossed Swords

Iron nails

Railroad spikes

Thorns

War Water

Flying Devil Oil

Third & Fifth Pentacle of Saturn; Third & Sixth Pentacle of Jupiter; Sixth Pentacle of Mars; Second, Third, & Fifth Pentacle of the Moon

Crystals

Agate

Amethyst - protection against psychic attacks and while traveling

Angel Aura Quartz - spiritual protection

Apophyllite

Aqua Aura Quartz - protection against psychic attacks

Aquamarine - protection while traveling via water

Astrophyllite

Aventurine

Beryl - protection while traveling

Blue Goldstone

Bowenite

Bronzite

Bustamite

Catlinite - spiritual protection

Carnelian - protection from negative emotions

Celestite - emotional protection

Chalcopyrite

Chrysoberyl

Citrine - protection from nightmares

Clear Quartz

Diamond

Dravite

Eudialyte

Fire Agate

Fluorite - protection against psychic attacks

Galaxite

Garnet

Indicolite

Infinite Stone

Jade

Jasper

Jet

Lapis Lazuli

Lepidolite

Malachite - protection during pregnancy and childbirth

Moonstone - protection during pregnancy, childbirth, and while traveling via water

Mother of Pearl - protection for children

Nuumite

Obsidian

Onyx

Peridot

Pyrite

Rose Quartz - protection during pregnancy and childbirth

Ruby - protection of the home and hearth

Salt

Schorl

Shungite

Smithsonite

Smoky Quartz

Snowflake Obsidian

Sugilite

Tanzanite

Tiger’s Eye

Turquoise

Vauxite - protection from nightmares

Botanicals

Acacia, Aconite, Acorn (protection from lightning), African Violet, Ague, Alder (protection for the deceased), Alfalfa (protection from hunger and poverty), Alkanet (protection from snakebites and the fear of snakes), Aloe (protection from household accidents), Amaranth (protection from bullets), Amber, Angelica, Anise Seeds, Ash (protection from drowning and while traveling), Aspen (protection against thieves), Bamboo, Barley, Basil, Bay Laurel (protection from lightning), Bay Leaf (protection for your home and family, protection against baneful magick), Belladonna, Bergamot (protection from illness), Bilberry Bark, Birch (protection from lightning and infertility), Black Cohosh (protection from accidents and sudden death), Black Haw, Black Pepper, Blackberry, Bladderwrack (protection while traveling), Blessed Thistle, Bloodroot, Blue Violet, Blueberry, Boneset, Brimstone, Buckeye (protection against arthritis), Buckwheat, Cactus, Calamus, Calendula, Carnation, Caraway, Cascara Sagrada (protection against baneful magick), Catnip (protection while sleeping), Cedar (protection from lightning), Celandine, Chia, Chives, Chrysanthemum, Cilantro (protection for gardeners), Cinnamon, Cinquefoil (protection for loved ones on a journey), Clove (protection for babies), Clover, Coconut, Comfrey (protection while traveling), Coriander, Corn, Cotton, Cramp Bark, Cranberry, Cumin, Curry, Cypress, Daisy (protection for babies), Dandelion Root (protection while sleeping), Datura, Devil’s Bit, Devil’s Claw, Dill, Dogwood, Dragon’s Blood, Ebony, Elder (protection for the deceased), Elm (protection from lightning), Eucalyptus, False Unicorn Root (protection during pregnancy and childbirth), Fennel, Fern, Feverfew (protection against accidents and cold/flu), Figwort (protection for your home), Flaxseed (protection for your home, protection against baneful magick), Fleabane, Foxglove (protection for your home and garden), Frankincense, Gardenia, Garlic, Geranium, Ginger, Ginseng, Gorse (protection against baneful magick), Hawthorn (protection from lightning), Heather (protection against violent crimes), Heliotrope, Henna (protection from illness), Hickory, High John the Conqueror, Holly, Horseradish, Hyssop (protection for property against burglars and trespassers), Irish Moss (protection while traveling), Ivy, Juniper, Kava Kava, Lady Slipper (protection against baneful magick), Larch (protection against theft), Larkspur, Laurel, Lavender, Leek, Lemon, Lemon Verbena (protection of your home, protection from lightning and storms), Lettuce, Lime, Lotus, Lucky Hand Root (protection while traveling), Mandrake, Marigold (protection while sleeping), Marjoram, Marshmallow Root, Mimosa, Mint, Mistletoe (protection from lightning and fire), Mullein (protection from nightmares and baneful magick), Nutmeg, Oak Moss, Olive Leaf, Onion, Papyrus, Parsley (protection for your home), Peat Moss, Peony, Periwinkle (protection against snakes and poison), Pimpernel, Pine, Pineapple, Plantain (protection from snake bites and jealousy), Quince, Radish, Raspberry Leaf, Red Clover (protection for pets), Rhubarb, Rice, Rowan, Rue, Sage, Sandalwood, Saw Palmetto, Sea Salt, Sheep Sorrel (protection from heart disease), Slippery Elm, Snapdragon, Solomon’s Seal, Spanish Moss, Spearmint, St. John’s Wort (protection from baneful magick, lightning, and fire), Straw Flower, Sunflower, Tangerine, Thistle, Toadflax, Tonka Bean (protection from disease), True Unicorn Root (protection from baneful magick), Valerian, Venus Fly Trap, Violet, Willow, Witch Hazel, Wood Aloe, Wood Betony, Woodruff, Wormwood (protection against dangerous roads while traveling), Yerba Santa, Yew, Yucca (protection of your home)

Metals

Chromium

Lead

Iron

Nickel

Pewter

Steel

Titanium

Zinc

Lunar Phases

Waxing - to attract protective energy and positivity

Full - generalized protection 

Waning - to banish negativity, thus protecting the caster

Planets

Moon

Mars

Saturn

Days of the Week

Monday

Tuesday

Saturday

[sylvaetria]

Hey Richtor! I'm a stuggling witch that struggles with spells, do you think you could give me a few tips for casting them please? And tips for intent please? Like focusing your intent, what to think etc?? Please!

These are just tips and tidbits, things I think may be useful to know or do. They are not necessarily required, and every witch has their own way of doing things, but I think these things may prove helpful in spell casting.

Tips for Casting Spells

☆Make sure that you are being safe, first and foremost! Your personal safety matters more than anything else - research and practice proper fire safety techniques, how to handle toxic herbs, etc., before using those things in your spellwork.

★ Try some basic energy work exercises before you begin casting spells for specific desires - this way, you know you are able to direct the energy exactly where you need it to go. (You can find some energy work exercises [here]).

☆I know some people have troubles with visualizing, and sometimes mental health can also be a hindrance to this, but it can be a very useful technique in witchcraft - if you are able, I really do recommend working on visualization / imagination techniques if it is not your strong point, though I know some people just cannot and that is okay too, it isn’t needed but I do find it very useful. (If you wish, you can find some posts about visualization [here].)

★ It is okay to use another person’s spell - it won’t necessarily be any less effective if you don’t write it yourself, as long as you like it, have the ingredients, and are able to perform the actions of the spell.

☆Though, I do recommend trying spell writing as soon as you can - it really isn’t as hard as it looks, I promise, and it can really flush out your knowledge of the how’s and why’s of spellcasting and how magic works and fits together. ([Here] are some resources for writing spells.)

★ Try to be as clear in your intent as you can - sometimes not being clear enough can result in the energy not bringing you what you want, or even bringing you something else.

☆Do what you can to ensure that your actions and energies line up with your intent / the reason you’re doing the spell - some methods may not be appropriate for certain goals, while conflicting energies (and doubt / fear) can prove to be a block for magical success. 

★ Seriously, I know it can be hard, but try to fight the doubt monster off as much as you can - belief is used as a tool in chaos magic for a reason, as it can be very powerful in conjunction with magic. (Think, Law of Attraction.)

☆It is helpful to know why you are doing what you’re doing, how each step / ingredient of your spell works, and why it will help you get what you need - this way, you can be ensured that your steps are actually beneficial in helping bring about your desire, and you’re not spending thirty minutes doing whatever just to have it not work.

★ If you are able, do your spellwork in a quiet and private environment - distractions can draw your focus and intent away from the spell.

☆Try to have all the ingredients and tools you need ready and at hand before you start casting - again, drawing your focus away to leave and grab something can hinder the flow of energy.

★ Some people find that the atmosphere can impact their spells too - so, if it matters to you, feel free to light all the candles and incense, dress in witchy garb, play that spooky music, etc., whatever it takes for you to generate that energy for your magic.

☆Keep a notebook handy, to write down exactly what you did during the spell - this way, if the spell doesn’t work, you can go back and look at your notes to try and discern what you did that could have affected the magic.

★ If you feel that any magical working is getting way too intense, and you need to disengage, absolutely do that - again, your safety and comfort are more important and should always come first. ([What to Do if Witchcraft Suddenly Gets Way Too Intense].)

Tips for Intent

☆ I view intent akin to desire and want, but in a more active / energetic state. Intent is not neutral or immobile, it is active and full of energy and going towards its goal with purpose. So, when doing something with intent, you are doing it with active purpose and with your desires in mind. With that being said, here are some tips I have on focusing your intent in spellwork.

★ Do what you can to ensure that your actions correspond with your intent, as well as each other - it might not be so beneficial to keep a poppet of someone you wish to banish, if you get my train of thought.

☆ The tools you use also play an impact on this as well - making sure they match up with your desires, and don’t contradict one another, can be a big component in making sure your spell manifests as desired.

★ It can be as simple as focusing deeply on what you want to happen in your mind - for example, when I draw my sigils, I repeat the statements I use for them over and over in my mind, solidifying it in my brain.

☆ In regards to what you think, it can be a phrase that you repeat over and over that corresponds with your desires - one or two lines are generally enough.

★ However, some people focus their intent with chants and incantations, almost little poems that match their desires and encompass what they want to happen - traditionally this is done vocally, but I have also repeated chants in my mind, and it is a great way for witches who can’t speak to practice this particular method.

☆ Try to “feel” your intent (as an emotion, energy, etc.), not just think it - this is a good energy work exercise that might take some time and practice, and should prove useful in the long run, though not necessary.

★ Visualizing what you want to happen, your intent in action, is also a good way to utilize it - close your eyes and imagine in your mind what you and your life will look like once the spell has begun working. 

Okay, so that is what I have for now! I will likely expand on this in the future, when I have more ideas, but for now that’s what I’ve got. I hope it has proven useful to you, however, or at least helped you think of some things I might have missed Good luck anon!