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Water Scrying — What is it and how do I do it?

So a lot of common methods of divination are candle/flame, tarot, runestones, pendulums, plamistry, tea leaf, and black mirror scrying (I personally use tarot, runestones, and water divination but I’d love to get into black mirror scrying!) however water scrying is something I rarely see on tumblr. So, I decided to make a post about it and some methods I use!!!

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So, what is water scrying?

Water scrying is a divination technique where you look at water and analyze the images you see in it. It’s often said that it works best when done at natural water source under the moonlight, however, I often fill this one bowl I use only for magic (usually water divination, though) and do it in my backyard or at my window.

The best way to think about it is watching the light hit the water and finding the meaning in those creations. If you’re working with running water or a water source with tides or waves, this can help to enhance the way light bounces off the water, which is why many prefer doing it at a stream or beach. However, people don’t always have access to a place like this and I find a bowl of water under the moonlight works just as well.

Tips for doing water scrying

Breathe. If you don’t see anything, don’t stress it. Sometimes the universe is just trying to calm you down.

Try not to force the water to reflect light. If the water is perfectly still and you don’t see a lot of water reflecting, don’t stick your hand in and try to get the water to move. Changing location or your source of water is a much more accurate divination method.

There are no rules. It’s up to you to decide what you see in the water means. Sometimes I journal some of the more prominent and reoccurring symbols I see, but for the most part it’s watching the water and feeling the energies and emotions that call out to me.

PSA: These are my personal beliefs and practices. Many people have their own methods, and every witch is different. I just wanted to bring some light to one of my favorite techniques.

Well, I hope this managed to be useful to some of you guys! Sorry about not posting in awhile I’ve had a ton of work lately (or if this is poor quality—I’ve been working on it during breaks). I love all of you and I hope you have a great day 💙

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here’s some burning sage to cleanse ur blog of bad energies 

why is this making me feel so much better

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Simple Protections for Yourself and Your Home

All of the things listed below are measures that I have either tried myself, learned from friends, or picked up from a book somewhere along the line. I have a fairly extensive listing in my Book of Shadows, cobbled together from various sources, most of which I do not properly remember. However, I feel that most of them are close enough to common knowledge to excuse my lousy memory.

1) Lay a line of salt across a doorway or windowsill. Refresh each time it rains or whenever you feel uneasy in the room/house.

2) Over a doorway, hang any of the following:

White sage (protection, purification, warding)

Besom (protection, house blessing, can be made of many woods)

Iron horseshoe, open end up (fortune, warding off ill luck)

Pentacle/ankh/etc. (house blessing)

Rowan twigs (protection, warding off intruders)

Twig of acorns (protection, refresh seasonally)

Charm bag (made to specific purpose)

3) Keep a bottle of anointing or perfume oil on your altar. Include it in the circle whenever you cast a blessing or spell of protection or healing. Then, on days when you feel low or drained or in need of extra strength, anoint your pulse points and your third eye with a few drops. (This also works with consecrated water, but I find the scent of the oil to be a nice reminder throughout the day.)

4) On your altar, keep a small dish of stones and/or crystals with which you have a resonance. Allow them to absorb magical energy from your venerations. When you have need of their properties, simply slip one into your pocket. (This can also be done with small pieces of jewelry. I find anything with a crystal works particularly well.)

5) Sleep with spearmint leaves under your pillow or mattress to ward off bad dreams and keep you safe while you sleep.

6) Hang an ivy plant by the front door to keep away negative influences and unwanted guests.

8) Leave a trio of white candles burning in any room that feels heavy or oppressive.

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Knot magic and witches ladder

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welcome everyone who has watched the chilling tales of sabrina and now is interested in witchcraft, and beginners in general of course!

there are a few things you should know before you start being witchy:

magick is not something to toy with

this is serious, dont play around with it or you’ll get yourself hurt, make sure you know exactly what you’re doing before you attempt even the smallest things

there is no need to buy anything to be a witch

owning thousands of crystals but not knowing what they are and what they do is not effective (and can be dangerous, see previous point!) witchcraft is not a capitalist movement! no matter what you own, you are a valid witch, besides the strongest magick comes from things you have found / made in my opinion

magick is hard

its tiring, it takes effort and time, some things work first time, some things take longer, some things never work, magick is difficult, you cant just start performing spells straight away, even if you have all the ingredients in the world nothing will work if your not fully dedicated

magick is dangerous!

i know ive said this already but i cannot emphasise enough that this is a serious thing, you have to be careful! spells can turn wrong very quickly, you need to know how to protect yourself and how to cleanse yourself if something bad happens

I would highly recommend doing lots of research before physically practicing something, find what you’re drawn to and what your passionate about

magick for baby witches

colour magick

sigils

glamours

chants

sigils

tea magick

s i g i l s

bath magick

S iG iLs

meditation and breathing techniques

just make some sigils, you wont regret it

I hope your journey is happy and you discover more about yourself and the world around you through witchcraft! stay safe xx

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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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Cleansing & Charging Items

I believe that many of the methods used to cleanse items can also be used to charge them - the difference lies within your intention. 

To cleanse, visualize negative energy actually leaving the object. To charge, visualize the object being filled with the energy from your chosen source.

Cleansing & Charging Methods:

Visualization - imagine a ball of energy forming around the item to either cleanse it or give it power (the color of the ball could correspond to your intent, i.e. white or blue for cleansing, red for power, etc.)

Earth - bury the object in soil or sand - a potted plant will also work

Water - submerge the item in running water 

Salt Water - anoint or submerge the item in a salt water solution 

Gem Water - anoint or submerge the item in a corresponding crystal elixir 

Herbal & Floral Water - anoint or submerge the item in a solution of corresponding herbs or flowers 

Sea Salt - sprinkle sea salt over/around the item or submerge it in a container of sea salt 

Essential & Infused Oils - anoint item with corresponding oil 

Smoke - pass the item through incense smoke 

Fire - pass the item through an open flame 

Storms - leave item outside during a thunderstorm

Wind & Breath - leave item outside when it’s windy or use your breath to essentially breathe your intent into the item

Crystals/Crystal Grid - surround the item with crystals of corresponding intent (can be arranged in a pattern to form a crystal grid and enhance energy) or simply pass the crystal over the item

Dried/Fresh Herbs & Flowers - sprinkle mixture over/around item or submerge the item in a mixture of herbs and/or flower petals 

Sound - use a bell, whistle, or something similar to clear the space and associated items of negativity; alternatively, you can place the item near a set of speakers to absorb the energy from music and other sounds 

Sigils - craft and use sigils that correspond with your intent (you can set the item on top of the sigil, draw the sigil on the item, etc.)

Technology - set the item near your phone/tablet/etc while it’s charging 

Moonlight & Starlight - leave item in the path of these natural lights, either outside or in a windowsill overnight 

Sunlight - leave item in the path of sunlight for a few hours during the day (before sunset, of course), either outside or in a windowsill 

Divination - pair the item with a rune or tarot/oracle card that matches your intent in a small container 

Incantations - create an incantation that states your intent and speak it aloud while holding the item

Physical Energy - engage in physical activity of some sort (exercise, dancing, sex, etc.) and direct that energy into the item

Actual cleaning - physically and literally clean any items with an appropriate solution (soap, alcohol, etc.); the energy put into cleaning can also be used to charge the item

Caution: some items, especially crystals, are not suitable for exposure to sunlight, water, or salt. 

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Things to Put in Your Grimoire

Your grimoire is your personal diary of everything to do with witchcraft and spell casting. Your grimoire can contain anything that you personally find useful and inspiring🔮

Here’s a basic list of things you can include:

Moon phases and their meanings🌙

Spells (your own or other people’s)

Crystals and their meanings

Herbs and their properties 🍃

Candles and what the different colors respresent

Sigils

How to open a circle/close a circle

Latin words/phrases to use during spells

Write down any dreams or premonitions you have

Write down things you want to manifest

Any quotes that inspire you

Different types of water (moon, rain, storm, etc.) and what to use them for

Simple spells (such as bath spells and tea spells)

The different zodiac signs and their traits

How to banish negative spirits

How to scry

Basically anything because it’s your grimoire

Happy witching! 🧙‍♀️

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🌙The Moon Phases in Witchcraft 🌙

New moon

- Fresh starts, new beginnings

- Money spells

- Blessing of a new project

- Manifestation for the month

- Cleansing

- Planting seeds

Waxing moon

- Expansion, prosperity

- Spells for growth

- Spells to improve existing relationships

- Health Spells

- Attraction magick

- Self love magic 💕

Full moon

- High impact, psychic energy, connection

- Love/Soulmate Spells

- Banishing negative energy, influences

- Divination

- Protection magick

- Energy restoration

- Thanking deities/universe

* Some would argue the full moon is a good time for any kind of spell

Waning Moon

- Release, relief, renewal

- Getting rid of bad habits

- Releasing negativity

- Cleansing the home, the mind

- Renewing strength

- Introspection, reflecting on lessons learned

- Not a good time to start new projects (better to complete them)

Side note: don’t let the moon determine all of your decisions or your craft, this is a loose guide to enhance certain spells with the phases of the moon

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Gemstone Guide

Gems for Confidence

citrine

iolite

serpentine

tiger eye

tourmaline

sodalite

agate

carnelian

rhodochrosite

aventurine

aragonite

topaz

Gems for Healing

emerald

jasper

quartz

sunstone

aquamarine

lapis lazuli

abalone

bloodstone

selenite

malachite

rainbow obsidian

Gems for Tranquility

sapphire

opal

rubellite

blue lace agate

chrysocolla

azurite

hematite

apatite

larimar

jadeite

Gems for Love

rose quartz

moonstone

garnet

morganite

ruby

pearl

rhodonite

charoite

lepidolite

scolecite

mangano calcite

diopside

Gems for Luck

lepidolite

black tourmaline

tektite

pink opal

kunzite

tree agate

citrine

amethyst

aventurine

Gems for Protection

amber

amethyst

malachite

obsidian

black tourmaline

smoky quartz

howlite

labradorite

zircon

agate

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💫Affirmations for witches💫

I am one with the earth/the stars/the sun/the moon 🌙

My craft is valid

Through my craft, I find my purpose

I am a powerful being with powerful talents

It’s okay if I don’t have the energy to practice all the time

It’s okay to step away from things that make me anxious

I don’t have to prove myself to anyone

My craft is about promoting love within myself and the universe

My craft teaches me about myself

I bring no harm

Spells/enchantments will not work sometimes due to circumstances beyond my control, and that’s okay

I do not have to copy anyone else’s methods to be considered a valid witch

I do not have to be part of a certain religion to be considered a valid witch

I do not have to know everything about witchcraft to be a valid witch

Witchcraft is a personal, intimate thing that I use to connect to the world around me

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Emoji spell for calmness of mind

🌕🌱☕️☁️🧠☁️☕️🌱🌕

Like to charge

Reblog to cast

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latin phrases worth knowing:

(in case you wanted to know because i fucking love this language) 

ad astra per aspera - to the stars through difficulties 

alis volat propriis - he flies by his own wings 

amantium irae amoris integratio est - the quarrels of lovers are the renewal of love 

ars longa, vita brevis - art is long, life is short 

aut insanity homo, aut versus facit - the fellow is either mad or he is composing verses 

dum spiro spero - while I breathe, I hope 

ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem - with the sword, she seeks peace under liberty 

exigo a me non ut optimus par sim sed ut malis melior - I require myself not to be equal to the best, but to be better than the bad

experiential docet - experience teaches 

helluo librorum - a glutton for books (bookworm) 

in libras libertas - in books, freedom 

littera scripta manet - the written letter lasts 

mens regnum bona possidet - an honest heart is a kingdom in itself 

mirabile dictu - wonderful to say 

nullus est liber tam malus ut non aliqua parte prosit - there is no book so bad that it is not profitable in some part 

omnia iam fient quae posse negabam - everything which I used to say could not happen, will happen now 

poeta nascitur, non fit - the poet is born, not made 

qui dedit benificium taceat; narrat qui accepit - let him who has done a good deed be silent; let him who has received it tell it 

saepe ne utile quidem est scire quid futurum sit - often, it is not advantageous to know what will be 

sedit qui timuit ne non succederet - he who feared he would not succeed sat still 

si vis pacem, para bellum - if you want peace, prepare for war 

struit insidias lacrimis cum feminia plorat - when a woman weeps, she is setting traps with her tears 

sub rosa - under the rose 

trahimir omnes laudis studio - we are led on by our eagerness for praise

urbem latericium invenit, marmoream reliquit - he found the city a city of bricks; he left it a city of marble 

ut incepit fidelis sic permanet - as loyal as she began, so she remains

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Witchcraft isn’t always about “connecting with the earth” or those cliche things that some witches will tell you. Witchcraft is incredibly personal, and if your craft is about regaining lost power, taking control of your life, achieving balance, or anything else, really, then that’s your craft. Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re “practicing wrong” or whatever because you’re craft isn’t like theirs.

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Actions in Witchcraft

Just like each herb and crystal has certain properties and strength, so do actions taken during rituals and spells. When writing spells it is important to include the proper actions to make sure your spell is as effective as possible.

Burning - Burning an object is a common practice in spells and rituals. Fire is considered a cleansing and activating force.

If you want to destroy something’s influence, burn it and dispose of the ashes away from your home.

If you want to set something into motion, burn objects related to the situation to ash.

If you want to activate certain energies, burn objects related to those involved.

If you are performing a curse or hex, burn the object in the flame of a candle.

Burying/Abandoning - A Witch might bury and object for many reasons. They might want to put something to rest, perform a slow spell, or banish something. There are different ways in which one can bury an object to accomplish a desired outcome:

If you want to keep something close, bury the object in your back yard.

If you want to attract something, bury the object under the front door step

If you want to disperse something to a distance, throw the object into a crossroads

If you want to fix an influence, inter the object in a five-spot pattern

If you want something to work by means of spirits, bury the object in a graveyard (but don’t disrupt those buried there!)

If you want to hide something’s point of origin, conceal the object in a tree

If you want something/someone to work by stealth, hide the object in clothing or on objects

If you want an influence to begin or strengthen, throw the object East

If you want an influence to end or weaken, throw the object West

Rubbing - Rubbing an object can be the easiest and most immediate way to experience witchcraft. Transferring and garnering energy from objects can be done through physical contact with an object.

If you want to put energy into an object, rub it with your left hand

If you want to gather energy from an object, rub it with your right hand

If you want to bring positivity, rub clockwise

If you want to bring negativity, rub counter clockwise

If you want to use crystals to heal, rub the appropriate stone on the effected part of the body.

Soaking - Water is one of the main elements used in witchcraft. It comes in many forms with many different properties and uses.

If you want something to move away and sink, throw it in running water

If you want something’s influence to rise and fall cyclically, float it in a tidal estuary

If you want to protect or cleanse something, soak an object in rain water

If you are focused on your personal goals, soak your object in sea water

If you want to bring about transformation, soak your object in snow/melted snow

If you’re trying to make a wish come true, soak your object in well water

If you want to banish, soak your object in harbor water

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🥀Spell to move on from your Ex🥀

Moving on from an ex lover can be difficult, but it’s important to remember that things always happen for a reason. This spell will help you release your fixation on your ex as well as let you look towards the future rather than the past.

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Items you will need: Moon water, a candle, a cinnamon stick, an item that reminds you of your ex

Light your candle and place the item that reminds you of your ex in front of it

Place the cinnamon stick in the moon charged water

Think of the memories you shared with your ex and all of the things about them that made you fall in love with them. Realize their significance in your life and recognize that they are a part of your past.

Take the cinnamon stick out of the moon water and hold it. Feel it between your hands. Release all of the memories and emotions into the cinnamon stick. Let it absorb all of the love that you feel

Look at the stick one last time

Break the stick in half, feeling the presence of your ex leave your body. Let their image leave your mind. With the snap of the stick, there is a relief

Drink the moon water. Let it heal your heart and wash away the hurt that this person has caused. Nourish yourself.

Blow out the candle.

Bury the object that reminds you of your ex or place it somewhere where you can’t see it or find it easily, such as a closet or a drawer you don’t use often. You could also give the object away to someone else.

I hope this spell helps you find peace and happiness in your life. Release the toxic obsession and move towards the love that you deserve ❤️