Witchy Intentions

🌙Neoma⋆25⋆Baby Witch🌙 Modern Eclectic Witch | Interested in many paths and Deities, Lunar Phases, Spirits, Thoughtforms, Crystals, Tarot, Astral, Astrology

[ranwing]

To all my fellow Wiccans and Pagans - Wishing a blessed and happy Samhaim to all.

Blessed be, everyone!

[witchpony]

I love this artwork, it belongs to @paperwitchco 🎃

[leodrune]

an autumn spell to be in good favour with the faeries

faeries scamper among us in the autumn time, and being on their bad side is never a good thing. this ritual is for those desiring a good rapport with their local faeries— perhaps they’ll return the favor by sparing you from their mischief, or sprinkle some good luck and blessings along your path.

☾ a packet of wildflower seeds

☾ a handful of acorn tops or walnut shells

☾ a small amount of wine

☾ a handful of fresh berries

find a secluded natural area, and look for a small flat clearing on the ground to place your materials.

on the ground, arrange the acorn tops/walnut shells into a circle, pouring a dash of wine in each. place the berries in this circle, making a perfect faerie feast. as you do this, whisper, “faeries of the earth, i offer you this food and drink in an act of friendship.”

lastly, sprinkle the wildflower seeds in a large circle on the outer perimeter of the feast. faeries will be receptive to someone seeking to help life flourish in their woods and meadows. as you do this, whisper, “faeries of the earth, i plant these flowers to honor you and nourish your home.”

leave these offerings and return home, as the fae might be bashful and are waiting for solitude to enjoy their feast.

[broomclosetwitches]

Witchcraft and Essential oils

Essential oils are a wonderful tool for any witch, no matter the path. There are hundreds of oils and combination oils that it can overwhelming. Here is a list of some more common, beneficial oils.

Allspice: Reduces stress, calms, relaxes tight muscles, up lifts mood, improves digestion, naturally disinfects

Basil: Calms, relieves pain, relieves fatigue, improves mental clarity, purifies the body

Cardamon: Relieves pain, up lifts mood, improves digestion, improves mental clarity and memory

Catnip: Anti diarrheal, relieves indigestion, relieves anxiety, up lifts mood

Chamomile: Reduces anxiety, promotes restful sleep and relaxation, relieves pain

Cinnamon: Relieves pain, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, naturally disinfects, improves digestion, increases appetite

Clove: Relieves pain, up lifts mood, improves mental clarity, improves digestion, naturally disinfects

Coriander: Relieves pain, relieves fatigue, improves digestion, improves mental clarity and memory

Eucalyptus: Breaks up congestion, relieves pain, naturally disinfects, vapors help with breathing

Frankincense: Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, improves digestion, expectorant, sedative

Geranium: Relieves pain and tension, uplifts mood, anti-inflammatory, soothes itchy skin

Ginger: Relieves pain, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, improves digestion, increases appetite

Juniper Berries: Relieves pain, energize, improve mental clarity and memory, anti-inflammatory, repels insects, soothes insect bites

Lavender: Relieves stress and anxiety, promotes restful sleep, uplifts mood, balances mood swings, vapors help breathing, improves digestion, naturally disinfects, breaks up congestion 

Lemon: Balances the nervous system, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, improves mental clarity and memory, naturally disinfects

Lemon Balm: Relieves anxiety and stress, promotes restful sleep

Lemongrass: Calms, balances nervous system, uplifts mood, anti-inflammatory, vapors help with breathing, improves digestion, naturally disinfects, repels insects

Lime: Relieves fatigue, uplifts mood, naturally disinfects, improves mental clarity and memory

Mandarin: Reduces stress and tension, calms, uplifts mood

Myrrh: helpful in meditation, uplifts mood, anti-inflammatory, aids in healing skin

Neroli/Orange Blossom: Remove nervous tension, promotes restful sleep

Nutmeg: Relaxes tight muscles, relieves pain, improves digestion

Palmarosa: Relaxes tight muscles, relieves pain, uplifts mood, helps regenerate skin, anti-inflammatory

Peppermint: Relieves pain, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, breaks up congestion, anti-inflammatory, vapors help with breathing, improves digestion, increases appetite, soothes itchy skin, improves mental clarity and memory

Petitgrain: Reduces anxiety and stress, promotes restful sleep, uplifts mood, improves mental clarity and memory

Pine: Lessens pain, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, breaks up congestion, naturally disinfects, improves mental clarity and memory

Rose: Relieves pain, uplifts mood, anti-inflammatory, aids in healing skin

Rosemary: Relieves pain, stimulates nerves, relieves fatigue, vapors help with breathing, improves digestion, improves mental clarity and memory, naturally disinfects, repels insects

Spearmint: Relieves pain, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, breaks up congestion, anti-inflammatory, vapors help with breathing, improves digestion, improves appetite, soothes itchy skin

Tea Tree: Relieves pain, naturally disinfects, aids in healing skin, vapors help with breathing (Witch Tip: Great when diluted for acne prone skin)

Thyme: Relaxes tight muscles, relieves pain, uplifts mood, breaks up congestion, anti-inflammatory, improves digestion, increases appetite, improves mental clarity and memory, naturally disinfects

Ylang-ylang: Relaxes tight muscles, relieves pain, promotes restful sleep, uplifts mood, naturally disinfects

**  It is extremely important to DILUTE essential oils or else they can burn the skin. Using a carrier oil or water can help dilute the oils safely. Examples of carrier oils are olive oil, coconut oil and almond oil. 

** Remember to store your essential oils in dark, cool places to keep them from spoiling. 

** Do your research when using essential oils witches. Especially if you have sensitive skin, are pregnant or breastfeeding.   

[birchbloom]

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“i feel connected to nature and all it has to offer”

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[winkingwyvern-deactivated201604]

Spirit Communication: Tips

Here are some tips I’ve learned over the years about working with spirits. None of these include tips pertaining to communicating with spirits via tarot cards or a pendulum. This is all about how to sense and interact with a spirit without the aid of any tools.

First of all, as with anything, set up protection. This is a disclaimer I have to give every time I talk about anything. Set up boundaries ahead of time as well if you are dealing with a new spirit.

You’re sitting there and you get excited every time a leaf blows in the wind. “It’s a sign,” you exclaim. No, it’s not. You need to learn the skill of discernment before you start anything else. You will pick this up quickly the more you work with spirits. Not every waking thing is a sign from a deity or spirit. This will allow the real interactions you have with them become richer and filled with more meaning.

Quit trying so hard. The more you strain to hear or get in contact with a spirit, the more your mind will be closed to hearing or feeling them. It seems to be a stupid law of the universe.

When it comes to clairaudience, you can either experience internal or external clairaudience. Internal can either sound like your own “mind’s voice” talking or it can differ. External clairaudience is when you actually hear something being said. Usually the external clairaudience will happen when you are caught off guard and the internal communication will be more common.

The voice of a spirit will come quickly and all at once without giving you any time to think about it. If you are having a back and forth conversation the spirit will sometimes answer you before you can even finish.

A little trick I used to use was to just straight up ask myself if I just said something versus a spirit just saying something when experiencing internal clairaudience. I would ask myself in my head, “did I just say that”. If it was me who made up what I wanted to hear the spirit say (rarely, this was more when I started out) then I could say “yes, that was me talking” with ease. However, if I was hesitant to say “yes, that was me talking”, even for a split-second, I knew it wasn’t me. This may or may not work for you. Try this method or set up some kind of system like that where you can check yourself. Eventually you learn the pattern and will no longer need this for discernment.

Sometimes you won’t hear any words. You will get feelings and images of what the spirit is saying and your brain will translate these feelings and images into a narrative.

Outside of them talking, some will make sounds to let you know they’re around. While these are usually external sounds (tapping for instance), sometimes it can be a sound you hear internally. I’ve been in contact with one spirit who had a distinct and odd sound he made as he talked.

Outside of clairaudience, look for synchronicity. If you keep seeing images of snakes, hearing unrelated people talking about snakes, and turn on the tv and see snakes - something is trying to get your attention with snakes. I don’t believe in coincidences. However, don’t ask a spirit to show you snakes as a sign and sit there and strain your eyes to look for snake imagery. It doesn’t work like that. You have to let your subconscious find the theme the spirit wants you to find. This goes with the above rule: stop trying so hard.

Watch for flashes of light, orbs, figures, and movement out the corner of your eye.

Be very aware of images flashing in your head briefly. These are important. One deity I work with always shows me, very quickly, the bottom half of his face smiling when he’s talking to me. Once again, don’t try hard trying to force yourself to see any visuals. These should come naturally and will almost always catch you off guard and when you’re least expecting it.

Be aware of hyper realistic dreams and dreams that make an impact on you. You know, the dreams that you can remember even years later. These are usually riddled with direct messages from a spirit or any kind of higher being.

Spirits will often touch you. It’s just how they are. I have one deity that will touch my hair. He’s even done it in the middle of class. It’s how I know he is with me. It’s all up to the spirit. You’ll find out how they get your attention. The same goes for temperature change. Some will present warm or cold spots. Some will give you a boost of energy to let you know they’re around. Some energies are famous for giving off energy that makes you feel tipsy like you just started drinking booze. Take notice of all sorts of physical stimuli and recognize their energy signature.

Set boundaries. If you don’t want to be touched or even if you want to cut off all contact with a spirit because you are hesitant, ask them politely yet firmly and they should oblige. If even for a second they ignore your wishes you can either ask one more time, this time all business, or you can go straight to booting them out of your space. Standard banishing, cleansing, and protections apply.

Pay attention to your energy and how you feel (if you have a knack for feeling energy). Do you feel anxious or afraid when they’re around even if you are supposedly talking to a nice, non dark arts spirit? Be wary. Some spirits naturally and passively give off negative feelings that can cause anxiety, fear, depression, and other things even if they mean no harm to you. These are usually the darker spirits. If you know that’s what you are talking to, then great!

Spirits lie. They lie about what they are, how great they are, and can even lie to you about how great YOU are just to gain your trust. Learn the difference between a true compliment giver and a kiss ass if you get complimented by a spirit.

Don’t obsess over it. I love talking to spirits. It’s fun! It can become an obsession, though. You wouldn’t bug your flesh friend every waking moment of every single day, so don’t do it to your spirit friend.

Have fun and use good judgement. Most of all, be patient. It’s a skill you work at. It won’t happen over night. Working on opening your third eye, using sigils to aid in communication, using crystals and herbs, and other tools will help you even more. Don’t try to rush it. Let it come naturally.

-Sanies

[hekatesoasis]

Spirits & Working with them

We are souls temporarily in bodies on earth. Our natural home is in the spirit world, often known as the “Other side”. Whether you realize it or not, We are constantly surrounded by spirits. They may be in human bodies (like ourselves) or “in spirit” form. Just like we have family and friends in this life, We have had other lives with relationships we have deeply cherished and nurtured. Certainly, there are other spirits we have known and loved in other lives that are “in spirit” here on earth. A spirit is nothing more or less than another person, They just don’t have a body. They really aren’t as mysterious or strange as they’re made out to be, I feel like spirits are really misunderstood. 

PROTECTION Ok guys, when i say they’re misunderstood i don’t mean every spirit out there is fluffy and sweet. Protection is absolutely the MOST IMPORTANT PART of working with spirits. Like i said, they’re nothing more or less than another person. They are beings, they have their own personalities. Just like with people, Don’t give out your information or be too trusting. Spirits can lie, Spirits can have malicious motives, Spirits can be tricksters and just yank your chain (ever gotten on a Ouija and seen ZOZO or MAMA or freaked bc it was doing something you thought was demonic or enabling the spirit to escape the board? Yeah, you were part of a big joke buddy. Spirits cannot escape the board, they aren’t in the board in the first place.). 

Ways to protect yourself:

-Wards, Physically or in the Astral Plane, where spirits typically reside or come from. Astral Projection is not something for beginners to attempt, You really need to know how to deal with and protect yourself from the beings in that plane. 

-Protection spells, amulets or talismans

-Sigils

-I have a special tea i brew for myself before spirit workings that is my blend of herbs to protect me and get me in the mindset for spirit work. I also suggest cleansing your energy, Maybe a cleansing bath and a smudge session and some meditation, Clean your energy so no spirits leech off of your negative energy or sense any mental weakness to attack.

-If you are scared, don’t do it. Spirits can smell it from 30 miles away, and will use it against you. Be mentally prepared, protect yourself. (I want to add i have never had any run ins with malicious spirits, But they DO EXIST. Most spirits are kind in my experience.)

COMMUNICATION

You are probably not gonna just be able to sit down and speak to spirits. (They can hear you, But thats listening and not communication.) I suggest picking up a form of divination, like pendulum, dice, or a ouija board to start. Do not Ouija alone if it is your first time and you are unexperienced. You will receive fragmented bits of conversation likely, and this is normal. Start out with simple yes and no questions, and eventually you will work your way up to normal conversation with spirits. It takes time to grow these skills. When i first started i was pulling out my Ouija nonstop!!! Spirits mostly communicate in tattered words, pictures and emotions. Its good to practice energy work, Sensing the kind of energy spirits are bringing in. This way you’ll eventually be able to tell the difference between a malicious spirit and a kind spirit just by the energy its giving off. PRACTICE, Keep growing your skills. 

INTERACTING WITH SPIRITS

Communicating and meeting with local spirits is the easiest way to start off. 

A lot of people start off with nature spirits, they are much more patient than other beings. I suggest sitting in a forest or by a creek and seeing who wants to talk, but sitting on your back porch with your plants can be equally as successful. I didn’t start with nature spirits specifically, but they likely were the ones who came thru. Very patient and kind, even noting that my dog (who was wanting to come outside with me, but my patios very small and she’s very big) was being loud. 

I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO TALK ABOUT!!

Don’t worry, Here are all the ideas. Its nice to let the spirit share experiences with you, Keep in mind spirits have been around for a very long time, some since the beginning of time, and have experienced many things. I’ve heard some very cool stories.

Let me hear a love story

Show me a song from your people

Tell me something you’ve done that you are proud of

Tell me a little about your culture

Tell me your story

Do you have any jokes you can share with me?

What is your advice for me?

Who is the your peoples leader?(this can help you distinguish a timeline on when they were alive/where as well)

Is there anything about Human Culture you have questions about?

Do you speak more than one language?

SPIRIT WORK TIPS

Don’t give out the name that is the most important to you.

The ‘color’ of an energy doesn’t mean it will align with your own color meanings.

Don’t share how you’re protecting yourself, It is not wise and can help malicious spirits find points of weakness.

Don’t expect to hear voices or see spirits clear as day. The stories told on tumblr may be embellished to add understanding, or might receive messages in a less clear way than presented

If you ever feel threatened by a spirits energy or sense a negative spirit, Tell it to leave loudly and clearly. Do not show fear, Do not back down. Repeat and increase your intensity if it doesn’t stop.

This post is all based on my opinion of spirit work, and is not fact. I love spirits and spirit work so much, and i hope you do as well. Enjoy the spirits, Make some new friends! Love & Light, @lapiscat

[strangesigils]

“I Sense Spirits”

You can meditate with this sigil over your third eye energy point or the energy point at the top of your head to develop the ability to sense spirits with time.

Or for a more immediate use, draw this (or draw it on a sticker or bandaid) on the back of your neck.

**So a long time ago I got a request for a sigil to help sense spirits, then months later I got a similar requests and forgot about already making one for the first one. So I now have 2 that I equally enjoy the designs of, so just pick whichever vibes with you the most.

[returntoeden]

✨ signs of house fae ✨

okkkk this post is just for fun and for you babes are into the more mystical side of spirituality! signs there are faeries in your house : 

you see lights dancing out the corner of your eye 

your shoes seem to move - when I was little, I would always swear to my parents that my shoes would shift every time I woke up. the movements are usually so tiny that most people will dismiss it as their brains messing with them.

jewelry and shiny objects vanish  a l l   t h e   f u c k i n g   t i m e.  I once left a dangly earring on my bathroom counter, turned around, and looked back to see it slipping into the sink. it was as if a magnet was pulling it in, craziest thing in the world !! (then proceeded to cry because I really wanted to wear that fucking earring bitch)

you walk into a room and immediately forget what you went in there to do/get - sometimes just a psychological thing but if it happens randomly + frequently, could be a sign!

plants grow effortlessly around your house - even if you live in an urban area or don’t actively garden, you’ll find that everything just grows quickly.

birds, bees, wasps, etc. build nests around your house - even though there are a thousand other natural places for them to live.

your pets get random bursts of energy/excitement despite any visible stimulation - in celtic folklore this is considered a sign that the fae are playing around with your pets!

you hear bells, tapping, or singing at night or early morning - will sound like it’s distant but close at the same time, as if drifting from another realm.

🌷 feel free to add onto this list with your own signs and experiences! 🌷

[witchwondering]

I am More Sensitive to Spirits

One of my more Complicated sigils but I hope that it serves you well!

[mournfulcanine]

A sigil to help enhance spirit communication 💬

[spiritconnect]

I would love to see more tips for those who don't have developed psychic abilities yet! I've tried to get into spirit work many times, but I can never feel or hear anything, it's very unmotivating, and i assume many beginners who suffer the same. Would you have any advice?

Psychic Abilities, Communication, and Discernment Masterpost

Honestly the best advice I can give is to keep practicing! I know it can get frustrating to keep going without getting any results, but this truly is a thing that can take a lot of time and dedication. While you practice, take advantage of other communication methods; Try out using tarot cards, a pendulum, automatic writing, etc! 

Here are some exercises and helpful posts:

[Card Exercise to Enhance Psychic Skills] by @urbanspellcraft

[Visualization Exercise: Memory Sprints (Long Version)] by @spiritvexer

[Honing Your Spirit-Sensing Skills] by @insertcheesywitchypunhere

[Spirit Communication (Non-Verbal)] by @stygiantarot

[Spiritual Senses: The Clairs] by @wolfofantimonyoccultism

[Buggy Spirit Hearing?] by @pearlescent-princess

[Questions to Ask Your Spirit Friends] by @spiritvexer

[Questions for Spirits/Conversation Prompts] by @silkensorceress

[Cognitive Processing and Spirits] by @astralarchive

[Spirit Communication Tips] by @/ekonsine

[Spirit Communication Masterpost] by myself

Try to remember that ‘hearing’ spirits isn’t necessarily universal, which means people hear spirits differently. I’ll be entirely honest- some of the time if I’m not focusing, I hear the spirit’s voices as my own inner voice (meaning they sound weirdly like me). I have to do a lot of discernment and work to uncover what is actually a spirit. It’s super frustrating, and this may be what you’re dealing with right now! I’ve created a helpful list of questions and ideas that I generally go through when I’m trying to discern whether I’m just hearing myself, or a spirit.

Try to do what I do, and just listen to any thought or voice that passes through your mind, and dissect it. Some questions to ask yourself:

Is this something you would actually say? Is this something you would actually think? 

Are there words you wouldn’t normally say? Are there words that you don’t even know?

Is it a coherent thought? Does it make sense?

Does it feel like you said it or does it feel like it originated from an outside source? Does it catch you off guard or startle you?

Is there an accent? Any sort of tone or inflection that does not sound like your own? 

Is it normal for you to have random thoughts? Do you normally respond to yourself in your head?

Is the thought a response to something you said? How does it relate to what you said? 

Ask multiple questions- do the responses all sound the same? Do they all add up?

Does it sound like an actual conversation with someone else (even if it sounds like your voice)? 

Do they coincide with a spirit visiting? Try practicing with and without a spirit around to create a baseline for your experiences.

Do a reading- does it confirm what you heard? 

As for feeling, for the most part you don’t physically feel anything. Sometimes you may get what I call phantom touches, which to me is that weird feeling that there’s pressure against your body in some form. You can also feel them as different manifestations, like a breeze, warmth, or cold chill. Some spirits may feel ‘stronger’ and more present in those manifestations than others.

I would recommend just sitting still (in a position that won’t cause any body part to fall asleep or cause discomfort), in an area with minimal air flow, and just take not of anything you may notice or think you feel. Ask yourself:

Is there a breeze even without the airflow? Is it warm or cold? Is there normally a breeze like that? Do you feel the breeze if you move to another area? Is it the same strength and feeling?

Do you feel unusually hot or cold? Is this normal for you? Does it cover your entire body or stay in one spot?

Is there a feeling of pressure? Is it in one spot? Move that body part, is it still there? Is it natural for you to feel pressure?

Do you feel tingling? Does it cover your entire body or stay in one spot? Is it natural for you to feel tingling? Does it go away when you move?

Is there a feeling of discomfort in a particular spot? Move that body part, is it still there? Is it natural for you to feel discomfort in that area?

Walk around, do you still feel those sensations? Do you feel them in another position?

Do you still feel those sensations when repeating this exercise? 

Do you still feel those sensations outside of the exercise? 

Do these sensations change or move? Do they get stronger or weaker over time? 

Do they coincide with a spirit visiting? Try practicing with and without a spirit around to create a baseline for your experiences. 

If you work with a spirit, ask them to touch your shoulder, and then a different body part. Do you feel any sort of sensation? Is it consistent even in different areas?

Do a reading- does it confirm what you felt?

I hope this helps!

[stygiantarot]

Death Witchcraft Masterpost

-Beginner Death Witchcraft

-Unusual Death Witchcraft

-Spring Death Witchcraft

-Lost Cost Death Witchcraft

-Safe Crossings for Someone Who’s Passed (pet-friendly as well)

-Massaging the Bones (attuning tools and bones to your space)

-Web of Protection (symbiotic/deathwork based ward)

-A semi-theistic Prayer for Passing/Grief

-My Humorous Retelling of “Koschei the Deathless”

Graveyards:

-Ways to Bond with a Graveyard

-Graveyard Dirt Uses

-Graveyard Alternatives

-Graveyard Dirt Alternatives

-Subtle Graveyard Offerings

-Bereavement Traditions

Spirit Work/Ghosts:

-Spirit Work 101

-Autumn Spirit Work

-Communication with Ghosts

-Non-verbal Spirit Communication

-Using a Spirit/Ouija Board

-Spirit Work Techniques: Keys

-Spirit Work Techniques: Energy Directives

-Spirit Banishing Tip

Recipes/Spells:

-Spirited Jack O’Lantern

-Safe Crossings Jar

-Baked Apple Offerings

-Pumpkin Seed Offerings -Underworld Powder Series- Styx

-Underworld Powder Series- Lethe

-Underworld Powder Series- Cocytus

-Underworld Powder Series- Phlegethon

-Underworld Powder Series- Acheron

-Contacting a Loved One

-Death Witch Tip

-Death Witch Tip 2

[ruewitch]

i am protected from psychic attack 

a sigil for protection during astral travel or spirit communication

[sugarandspells]

“I communicate with my companions with ease”

To aid in communication, even when I’m going through a slight spiritual lull 

Feel free to use or reblog! Just please don’t repost ♡

[elysiumconjures]

Is Your Spirit A Thoughtform?

This post by Lethe and Acheron was written in collaboration with @scarletprophecies.

What is a thoughtform?

A thoughtform is a mass of energy given form, thought, and purpose by the creator. Their form and label depends on the creator of what purpose they take. It takes time and energy to create a thoughtform. You don’t just think of a character and wink them into existence. It’s your intention and energy spent to put into creation of a thoughtform that gives it a purpose, a face, a personality, etc. They are limited by what the creator knows even if given traits of having known something the creator doesn’t. You can read more about thoughtforms at the end of the post.

Why should I be looking out for thoughtforms?

A thoughtform, on its own, is not bad. They are not inherently dangerous, and if you are aware (or find out) that you are working with a thoughtform, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that! The biggest problem, however, and the reason for this post, is that many times people will mistake the thoughtforms they work with for spirits/entities. There is a very clear difference, and these common signs will help you determine if the spirit or entity you are working with is actually a thoughtform that has been misidentified, either by you or another worker.

Working with thoughtforms and having thoughtform friends is okay! Just recognize that they are not spirits, and that a thoughtform might lack the free will or self-deterministic abilities that an entity might have. People try to pass them off as spirits or may mistake them as spirits, which is the problem.

Common Signs

Please note: this is not an all-encompassing list and that someone displaying any of these signs might not necessarily be a thoughtform. As always, it is important that you practice strong discernment skills and that you are realistic about who you are working with.

Your spirit lacks emotional depth and maturity alongside critical thinking skills. They are very one-dimensional, and they may have a very shallow personality.

The spirit doesn’t have a life outside of YOU. They never go anywhere else, or do anything else. They live with you, go everywhere with you, and never seem to leave.

Your spirit has no friends, hobbies, etc. They simply have You and You’re Special™.

The spirit is Perfect™ and you are perfectly compatible with each other. Nothing is ever wrong with them.

You know everything about the spirit after having met them very recently. Anything you find out about them is unsurprising. They lack private lives, thoughts, secrets, etc.

They have the best and worst qualities that you find appealing.

They tend to fall on extreme “anime tropes” as personality quirks. They started off as an OC, or they sound like they could be one.

They act the exact same age as you and/or have the same maturity level as you, no matter how old the spirit is.

Your mood and mental health both overly affect them. (It is normal for both of these things to affect your spirit working abilities, but they should not change the type of energy your perceive from an entity, for example).

They behave how you want them to or exactly how you do. They may act on what you think, instead of of their own volition.

Their interests are those you want them to be. They like what you like — not just overlapping interests, they mirror what you like, and it changes based on what you’re interested in.

They are ALWAYS supportive. ALWAYS.

They act like a loving and patient counselor and/or saintly friend all the time. They have no emotional boundaries or needs of their own.

They like all the people you like and hate all the people you hate, no questions asked. This will shift depending on how you feel.

They never get upset or angry at you. They never criticize you. You’ve never had a fight or serious discussion. You never disagree with each other, ever.

Your values are literally the exact same, or the entity’s values are shallow and/or lack thought. They don’t have their own opinions or morals, etc.

They are all ultra, uber powerful and/or the softest bean.

They have no culture, family, history — they lack something from before they met you. Alternatively, they have exactly the family, culture, or history you thought they did, even before they told you about it.

When you question them, you’re unsurprised by their answers.

They act like memelords and understand ALL the pop culture references you make without the need of an explanation.

They manifest very strongly right after you have spent a lot of time thinking of them or with them, and you feel unreasonably drained after these sessions.

Their energy is flat, it is stagnant, it is weak or flimsy, and/or it is difficult to sense and scrutinize in depth.

You have a persistent gut feeling that they are a thoughtform (beyond regular doubts or anxieties that you might experience in your practice). Regardless of validation from other spirit workers, or confirmation through different divination methods, the gut feeling won’t go away.

Distinguishing if a being is a thoughtform or a spirit/entity can be incredibly difficult, because some thoughtforms are very well-crafted. However, the above signs are still be helpful guidelines so that you are able to draw your own conclusions based on your own investigations and discernment.

Further Reading

Thicket’s Thoughtform Masterpost — spiritvexer

Creating a Thoughtform — spiritvexer

Thoughts on Thoughtforms — spellsandwoo-woostuff

A Short Guide To Thoughtforms — thewitchofbucktown

Spirit Companions - DIY — winkingwyvern

Ask to hecaatia about thoughtforms — hecaatia (deactivated)

Servitors: A Basic Guide to Artificial Entities — tinyrosemarysparrows

Discernment: Why Does It Matter? — falchionknight

Spirit Abuse Red-Flags — letheofthevoid

[malachitelibrary]

Ward Types and Components

For the purpose of this article, “ward” is defined as: a wall of energy with a purpose. These are different types of protective wards and components. 

Anti-Detection: Prevents you/your area from being sensed by hostile forces in the first place. 

Reflection Ward: Repels any outside magical attacks.

Wall Ward: Simply prevents entry/provides a barrier, just like a regular physical wall does. 

Offensive Ward: Damages the intruder upon entry/touch. 

Redirect portal: Entering this ward will teleport the intruder to another place. 

Illusion Wards: Mess up the intruder’s senses in some way. Can make the ward much thicker than it seems to be, or even cast the illusion of being somewhere else. 

Binding Wards: Condense into a binding that will limit the intruder’s ability in some way. 

Minor Hex/Debuff: Cast a curse on the intruder. This can be temporary, wearing off as soon as the intruder leaves or a short time afterwards, or permanent (as can be). 

Sensor:  This component senses anything and feeds that information to the other wards/to other security systems in place. 

Warnings: A ward component whose only purpose is to warn the intruder. This component contains a prerecorded message. Usually of impending doom if the intruder proceeds. 

Energy Drainer: A component that drains the energy of the intruder, so as to tire them out. Can also be used to redirect hostile energies elsewhere, where it cannot harm you. 

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