Neveira

Sigil Witch/Diviner, Secular || Italy

[neveira-the-witch]

2 YEARS AFTER:UPDATE

Hi everybody.

You probably don’t remember me. And you’re probably wondering who this person you’re finding in your dashboard is.

You may have known me as Neveira. Three years ago I started practicing witchcraft and being part of the witch community on tumblr. I did tarot and pendulum readings. And sigils.

Two years ago I said I was going to take a break for my mental health and since then I abandoned this account.

Since then, I’ve received some messages. You were very sweet and kind to me and I think you deserve to know what’s goin on with my life and why I needed to take a break.

I suffer from anxiety. Always had. I get anxious even thinking about anxiety. In the last few years I’ve been very stressed because of university and stress fuels my anxiety. I started this blog as soon as I ended high school and  I’ve been active during my first year of university. It was so nice: beginning a new adventure, living alone in another city... And having all the freedom I wanted and needed. I could experiment, try magick and all this stuff. I liked it.

But then magick too became stressful to me. Trying to improve felt to me like a chore. After closing my school books I then had to study witch books. I felt anxious for all the creatures that could surround me at any moment. I felt like the healthiest choice for me was putting magick aside for awhile.

Meanwhile, I realized I’d made a huge mistake by choosing a certain subject at university and it’s the reason why I have not graduated yet. And even if I tell my parents I’ll graduate by March, I’m scared and I don’t feel I can make it.

Long story short, I’m still not coming 100% back. I’ll try scrolling the dash from times to times, answering the questions I still have in my inbox and maybe I’ll go back to some kind of fortune telling method. We’ll see.

Just thanks for the support some of you gave me.

But I don’t want to end this post on a sad note so here’s some good things that happened in my life these past 2 years: I’ve made amazing friends at uni and spending this last year with them was a blast, I had an amazing time with my flatmates,I hanged out more with the people I love and our bonds are stronger than ever, I finally embraced my sexuality and... Well, I don’t know. I’ve met Alyssa Edwards and I’ll soon meet Aja, Milk and Aquaria.

Have a good night (morning? Evening? I don’t know yall time zone lol)

- Neveira

P. S. In case you remember me and have questions, feel free to ask <3

[neveira-the-witch]

Going through a tough period: depression, anxiety, stress, sadness…

Doing my best to overcome it but I won’t be active for a while. I hope you can understand and forgive the fact that I am not answering your messages.

I MAY BE COMING BACK IN FEBRUARY

[obviousplant]

I made a book of “magic spells” and left it at a metaphysical shop. See more spells on Facebook.

[darkersolstice]

@badoccultadvice

[lunacwolphe]

Someone put this book in my hands

[punziella]

I was commissioned to draw cute modern day witches :”>

[witchofhounds]

@summerchasingmermaids

[neveira-the-witch]

GRIEF

It’s been a few months since the last time I came back home, so the day before yesterday my aunt told me my (our) cat had passed away while I was studying in another region. My aunt said that when I had dreamt about my grandparents dying, waking up in tears, was when our cat was gone. A part of me already knew it without her telling me, but my heart had still hope my cat would still be alive when I came back so I could say hi to her. It’s really hard to me, because that cat was there since my childhood and I spent all my teenage years with her. Since she lived so many years, even though we were fully aware she was veeery old, an odd childish feeling had grown within me: I kind of believed she was immortal. I hoped we could spend another summer together, with me cuddling her in the garden and getting all the mosquito bites (and my leg hurt everytime because I had to squat for a very long time to cuddle my cute lazy cat). When I was younger I had fantasies of me living alone, having her by my side. And part of this came true: I have started living alone in another part of my country for one year. It is so strange that once I became an ‘adult’ she stopped living. She was probably my age (20 or a little less) and I saw so many things about me in her: the fact that she didn’t put up with her own kind and preferred staying with humans; the fact that she was a big cat for her age and sex… She had a fur so white and she was so kind towards us that no other cat will ever be. She was quiet and cuddly, she loved us and we truly loved her. I remember the times when I went out and when I came back into the house she was sitting in the same spot, waiting for me to come back. Or when I went to the bathroom she wanted to come with me but I left her outside and when I opened the bathroom door she either was waiting there or she was close, so when she heard the noise, she turned her head towards me and with her soft walking pace she came towards me. I caressed her and she rubbed against my legs with her soft fur, leaving white hairs everywhere. When I was studying she always came close to me: she was under the chair or the table, sometimes she was just by my side. And more often than not, when I was seating, she put her head on my foot, using it as a pillow, and purred softly. I have so many memories of her, and I am still in a denial phase because I can’t believe that she’s gone. Every time I think I won’t be able to see her, caress her and feeling her rubbing against my leg anymore, I cry. I am at least glad that my aunt followed what I had told her a few months in advance in case Bianca died when I was gone. My aunt called my mom and my dad, and with a little help from some workers, they buried Bianca in the garden. The same garden where we had met her the first time, when my brother and I, as little kids, shily came close to this stray cat and caressed her back with a long leaf. We then ran away, a little scared of her reaction, but she just turned her head towards us, meowing in disapproval. Now I have to cope with the pain, but it’s hard. Sometimes talking about her makes me feel a little better, but it often reminds me she won’t be there anymore. Talking to her tomb makes me cry a lot and I can’t even talk properly because of all the bugs that immediately attack/surround me. My aunt says she “sees” Bianca in the spots she loved and it makes her feel better, like her spirit was still around. While for me watching her favourite spots and imagining her there hurts me so bad.

So I don’t know what to do to move on. I guess the pain will ease with times, but it’s so hard to think that such an important part of my life is no longer there…

[faustbetwixt]

Please reblog if you are a(n)...

hedge witch

tech witch

cosmic witch

solitary witch

eclectic witch

witch in general

diviner of any sort

Sun and/or Moon worshiper

I’m in need of more witchy people to follow!

[theouijagirl]

What if I didn't have a violent or tragic death, would you still not recommend a past life regression? I know there's no way of knowing but do you think it would still be an awful experience?

Dying old and peaceful in your bed will still have you feeling that agonizing moment of breathing and then slowly but surely losing your body to nothingness. If you want to experience that before your time then be my guest.

I’ve talked to a few people who have done it as well, all of whom say the memory of dying was not really worth the knowledge of who they were, since there’s no way to 100% recall who you were and what you did. One time on Oprah they were showcasing it and this dude burst into tears during it because he had to relive a plane crash. I can’t stress enough that it’s really something I do not recommend, espcially if you are fearful of death or really easily triggered by your phobias.

[multilingualpaganism]

Multilingual pagan/witch network!

Reblog from your witch/religious blog (secular witches accepted), with the languages you speak (or are studying)!

[howl-wind-sing]

Español~ (and English~)

[neveira-the-witch]

Italian (mother tongue), English, Spanish and French. I am currently studying Russian and Japanese (*I’m secular btw*)

[solitaryspellbook]

Spell to draw good energies to you

This could bring luck, new friends, positive attention, or just general happiness. Needed:

1 small magnet

1 candle

A flame-proof dish

A small piece of paper and a pen

Cast a circle and light the candle, focusing on your intentions. Sit in front of the candle for a moment and breathe deeply. Then write on the piece of paper what you want to happen; something like “I wish to draw positive energy to me.” Wrap the paper around the magnet and push energy into both, imagining it glowing with positive, bright light. Chant the following incantation:

This magnet will attract and draw good energy to me. Good things will come my way and I’ll accept them happily.

Visualize good things coming your way, imagining the feeling as clearly as you can. Then unwrap the paper from around the magnet and catch it on fire by the candle’s flame. Quickly put it in the flame-proof dish. Imagine the energy you put into the paper being released into the world to do its work. End your rite and close your circle. Carry the magnet with you to draw good energy.

[witchtips]

Common Substitutions In Witchcraft - Herbs and Oils

Disclaimer: When working with herbs and oils is it imperative to be aware of your own allergies and sensitivities as well as any dangers posed by the herbs or oils. Be sure to research any herbs or oils that you plan on using before doing so. It is also important to research the status of herbs and plants in the wild and to avoid those that are endangered or threatened. Be aware of herbs that may not be harmful to yourself, but may be harmful to your pets.

“*” - Denotes known herbs with poisonous properties /essential oils that are poisonous when ingested.

Herbs

General Substitutions:

Rosemary can be used in place of any other herb

Rose can be used in place of any flower

Frankincense or Copal can be used in place of any Gum Resin

Sage can substitute for any mint

Tobacco can be used in place of any poisonous herb

Specific Substitutions:

A

ACACIA - Gum Arabic

ACONITE* - Tobacco

ALLSPICE – Cassia, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace and Nutmeg

AMBERGRIS - Cypress, Patchouli

AMMONIAC GUM - Asafetida

ASAFOETIDA* - Tobacco, Valerian

B

BALM OF GILEAD - Rose Buds, Gum Mastic

BELLADONNA* - Tobacco, Tomato

BENZOIN - Gum Arabic, Gum Mastic

C

CACHANA ROOT - Angelica

CAMPHOR - Eucalyptus, Lavender

CARNATION - Rose petals anointed with a few drops of Cinnamon Oil

CASSIA - Cinnamon

CASTOR BEANS - A few drops Castor Oil

CEDAR - Sandalwood

CINQUEFOIL - Clover, Trefoil

CITRON - Equal parts Orange Peel and Lemon Peel

CLOVE - Mace, Nutmeg

CLOVER - Cinquefoil

COPAL - Frankincense, Cedar

COWBANE* - Tobacco

CYPRESS - Juniper, Pine Needles

D

DEERS TONGUE* - Tonka Bean, Woodruff, Vanilla

DITTANY OF CRETE - Gum Mastic

DRAGON’S BLOOD - Equal parts Frankincense and Red Sandalwood

E

EUCALYPTUS - Camphor, Lavender

EUPHORBIUM* - Tobacco

F

FRANKINCENSE - Copal, Pine Resin

G

GALANGAL - Ginger Root

GRAINS OF PARADISE - Black Pepper

GUM AMMONIAC - Asafetida

GUM ARABIC - Frankincense, Gum Mastic

GUM BDELLIUM - Copal, Pine Resin, Dragon’s Blood

GUM MASTIC - Gum Arabic, Frankincense

H

HELLEBORE* - Tobacco, Nettle

HEMLOCK* - Tobacco

HEMP - Nutmeg, Damiana, Star Anise, Bay

HENBANE* - Tobacco

HYSSOP - Lavender

I

IVY - Cinquefoil

J

JASMINE - Rose

JUNIPER - Pine

L

LABDANUM - Hibiscus

LAVENDER - Rose

LEMON GRASS - Lemon Peel

LEMON PEEL - Lemon Peel

LEMON VERBENA - Lemon Grass, Lemon Peel

M

MACE - Nutmeg

MANDRAKE* - Tobacco

MINT - Sage

MISTLETOE - Mint, Sage

MUGWORT - Wormwood

N

NIGHTSHADE* - Tobacco

NUTMEG - Mace, Cinnamon

O

OAKMOSS - Patchouli

ORANGE - Tangerine Peel

ORANGE FLOWERS - Orange Peel

P

PATCHOULI - Oak moss

PEPPERMINT - Spearmint

PEPPERWORT - Rue, Grains of Paradise, Black Pepper

PINE - Juniper

PINE RESIN - Frankincense. Copal

R

RED SANDALWOOD - Sandalwood mixed with a pinch of Dragon’s Blood

ROSE - Yarrow

ROSE GERANIUM - Rose

RUE - Rosemary mixed with a pinch of Black Pepper

S

SAFFRON - Orange Peel

SANDALWOOD - Cedar

SARSPARILLA - Sassafras

SASSAFRASS - Sarsaparilla

SPEARMINT - Peppermint

SULFER* - Tobacco, Club Moss, Asafetida

T

THYME - Rosemary

TOBACCO - Bay

TONKA BEAN* - Deer tongue*, Woodruff, Vanilla Bean

TREFOIL - Cinquefoil

V

VALERIAN - Asafetida

VANILLA - Woodruff, Deer tongue, Tonka Bean

VETIVERT - Calamus*

W

WOLFSBANE* - Tobacco

WOOD ALOE - Sandalwood sprinkled with Ambergris Oil

WOODRUFF - Deer tongue, Vanilla

WORMWOOD* - Mugwort

Y

YARROW - Rose

YEW* - Tobacco

Essential Oils

Continua a leggere

[clairdenoir]

Scrying Methods

Mirror Scrying Probably the most salient form of scrying available to our cultural consciousness, thanks to Snow White. -Black Mirror scrying (done with a black tinted mirror) works best for me, because otherwise I fall victim to my own vanity and just stare at myself. There’s a good Urban Witch tips post around here somewhere that suggests using your blank smartphone screen as a black mirror on the go.

Water Scrying -With liquid in a bowl of any colour, though I prefer a deep, transparent blue. You can also add food dye. -In the bath, and accompanied by other bath magic like oils and herbs and whatever works for you. -Staring at the Ocean (I’m very lucky to live next to the Pacific). Results would vary depending on weather conditions, i.e. if the surf is rough or calm, what colour sky is being reflected, what the wind is doing, where the tide is etc. Probably good for contacting deities with ocean associations, if that’s your jam. -Staring at a Lake (I also live next to a lake), similar in practice to Ocean Scrying, with the added bonus of relative stillness and aquatic fauna making ripples, trees casting shadows, floating flowers, a reflection of the sky.

Crystal Scrying I prefer Amethyst, but use whatever gem works for you.

Close Your Eyes Sometimes I can close my eyes and see the most vivid things, not imagination or visualisation, just scenes, floating across my vision.

Dream Scrying I’ve never tried it, but it’s probably a form of Oneiromancy (which I do practice). If you’re lucid or have any control over your dreamscape, try scrying on any medium in there. I think it would be cool but I can’t really try it yet.

Fire Scrying -I hate candles, but a lot of people have a good time scrying with them. -I DO HOWEVER LOVE STARING AT FIRE. -Bonfire scrying I last tried on New Year’s Eve, whilst under the influence of some questionable substances. It was going well, but people were starting to stare at me so I had to stop. -Hearth scrying would be a more accessible form of this, and I would personally use it for scrying with Hestia.

Sky Scrying -Can be done during the day, with clouds (similar to  Nephelomancy) or the wild blue yonder (you really have to come to Australia to appreciate how BLUE the sky is). -Can also be done at night, with the moon, or stars. Stargazing is a practice I came into after my childhood, when we finally realised I was near sighted and really couldn’t see much up there.

Smoke Scrying -With incense, watching the curls of smoke was one of the first things I did as a young witch. -And now, as an adult, cigarette smoke is equally fascinating (though I would not recommend picking up a smoking habit for the sake of witchcraft, or at all).

Steam Scrying -With your kettle or warm beverage of choice, very similar to smoke scrying, obliquely related to nephelomancy.

[crystalstarwitchery]

Why does everyone say “smudge” or “smoke cleanse”, when there’s a perfectly fine, non-appropriative term already? Do you realize that lame wording sucks the life right out of ritual?

“I smoke cleanse you by the elements of fire and air…”

Or…

“I cense you by the power of the elements of fire and air.”

You do what you want. But doesn’t it honestly evoke more feeling and power when you read the second one?

[goddess29]

Yes.

[psi-phenom]

Ooh I like this. Spread this.

Cence 👍🏼👌🏽

[breelandwalker]

Just good common…cense. ;)

[letsgetspiritual]

Smoke cleanse is appropriative too? I had no idea. :(

[breelandwalker]

No no, “smoke cleansing” is fine. It’s a generic term for the process.

Cense is just the fancier, formal word for the process in a ritual context.

[nightkunoichi-deactivated202111]

Charge your pens up in the light of the full moon to encourage creativity or as tools to draw your sigils with!

[phynxrizng]

Rune alphebet, more fir your book of shadows…..

Phynxrizng

[thistletongue]

“Just don’t curse”

I’m honestly curious. On posts that claim cursing is alright and cursing is ok why do people feel like they need to add their opposing demands?

“Don’t curse!” they cry out.

Why?

Why can’t we curse?

“The Threefold Law!”

Incorrect!

The Three Fold Law was originally published in a fictional work titled High Magic’s Aid by Gerald Gardner.

The story is about two brother’s who set out to reclaim their land. In an interview in 1991 Valiente states, “I think old Gerald cooked it up in one of his rituals, and people took it terribly literally.” (Valiente was an early initiate and high priestess of Gardner, being initiated by him in 1953. She is sometimes referred to as the “Mother of Witchcraft” because of her extensive collaboration with Gardner in reworking his notes into a more formal book of shadows. One of her more most well-know contributions is the poetic form of the Charge of the Goddess.)

Belief in the simple law of cause and effect is a popular one among witches of all traditions; however, this particular way of expressing it [the three-fold law] seems to have originated with the Gardnerians and is peculiar to their English tradition. Gardnerians who did not work with Lady Owen or Raymond Buckland did not have this emphasis on a three-fold return. Unlike the Crowthers, however, Valiente, along with several other coven members split from Gardner around 1960 due to his habit of presenting his personal opinions as law.[x] Through my research on the topic, though it not completely thorough, many Wiccans and witches agree that the words of one person are not law. Many also agree that witches should not be held to a special set of law and rules simply because they practice witchcraft. 

“The Wiccan Rede!”

Incorrect!

The Wiccan Rede is not the same thing, though it too was created by a single person. Those who practice NeoWicca do NOT have to follow any rules or laws put forth by specific traditions.

 I would also like to emphasize that Gardnerian Wicca is based on initiation and is therefore a closed practice. It is not a title one should claim unless initiated. That being said plenty of Wiccans do not follow the Three Fold Law or The Rede. Those aspects of Wicca apply to very specific traditions in specific practices. If you are at all interested in Wicca I urge you to research “rules” and “laws” before simply accepting them as such.

“Bad Karma!”

Incorrect!

That isn’t how karma works. [x] [x]

“Cursing is only ok when….”

Incorrect!

You don’t get to judge what is “ok” for other people.  You weren’t elected, selected or asked. Your own moral values are not the same as other, stop forcing them onto other people.

Stop telling people cursing is “bad” or “isn’t ok”.

“What goes around comes around.” 

Incorrect!

This isn’t a good reason. That is a belief you are personally invested in. That doesn’t mean anyone else has to follow it.

I don’t believe in it. I’ve seen people lie, cheat, steal and physically abuse others and nothing ill has ever come of it. I’ve seen people help those in need, go above and beyond, and honestly want to just help others lose everything. Newborns dying of horrible, painful diseases. Animals being tortured. People dying in wars they want no part of. I don’t believe in “what goes around comes around”. If you personally don’t curse thats fine. Stop policing pro-cursing posts because you feel like people aren’t paying you enough attention. I have never once seen a good reason to not curse. At the core, at it’s origin, witchcraft was born of cursing, of hexes, of spoiling milk and killing livestock…. These are the roots of witchcraft. To say anything otherwise is pretty talk and a complete ignorance to the true history of the craft itself.

[bogleech]

“LIFE HACK lie to your spouse and ruin your things!”

[regularlesbian]

what the fuck is wrong with straights

[luxwing]

why the fuck do straight people hate being honest with each other

[sauvamente]

This is so childish and unnecessary, I hope she left

[thatscottishplay]

This isn’t a Straight People® thing, it’s misogyny.

[theroguefeminist]

Yeah, I was going to say–this is straight up misogyny. It’s called “learned helplessness” when men feign or cultivate helplessness to get women to do household labor for them. Society perpetuates the myth that women are naturally better at domestic labor than men, and plenty of men consciously or subconsciously exploit this myth. Men do this–not “the straights.” Queer men are perfectly capable of doing this to female family members, so don’t pretend it’s just a straight “person” thing.

[theahole]

See, if I was too entangled to kick this guy out, I’d be like, OH MY GOD, how have you survived this long and don’t know how to do this?  Obviously I need to TEACH you.

And then we would go over EVERYTHING.  Step by excruciating step.  In painfully humiliating detail.

And then he would have no fucking excuse–unless he wants to go through that shit AGAIN.

[jedi-giraffe]

why is it so difficult to contribute to household chores lmao

misogynists are wild

[hello-hayati]

for people who claim to love their spouses, these guys sure show a lot of contempt for their wives and its disgusting.

[ashenmori]

How to Interpret the Candle Flame

A Strong Flame: This indicates that power and energy are going into your desire for manifestation. When a figure candle is used, a strong flame generally means that the person represented is winning or angry or using authority over another. When two figure candles are present, the higher and stronger flame represents authority over the other.

A Weak Flame: This can show that you are facing heavy opposition and must redo the magick several times in order to overcome the power you are facing. The weak flame can also indicate, on a figure candle, that the subject is losing the battle. The weak flame that goes out means that you’ve missed your target altogether, start over.

A Jumping Flame: This is an attention getter. It can indicate raw emotions along with explosions of energy.

Rainbow Flame: If your flame is composed of various colours this indicates that there are outside influences at work that may be beyond the power of the questioner. Colours can also show that the question may be best answered at a later date. The factors involved may need a change to develop and evolve for a clearer view of what may occur

Direction of Flame Movement NORTH: On a waxing moon, something physical is manifesting.

EAST: something mental is manifesting.

SOUTH: in love matters, you can expect a steamy love affair that doesn’t last too long.

WEST: emotional aspects. A good sign of success and love.

Direction of Smoke

Northern Movement: Something physical is manifesting. You will have to work for what you wish to achieve.

Eastern Movement: Something mental is manifesting. Think things through and have patience in situations.

Southern Movement: Something intense and shortlived is manifesting. Success comes rapidly and with intensity.

Western Movement: The manifestation of strong Magick intervention. The issue is too emotional. You are too involved-step away for a time. Clear your thoughts.

Infrequent Noise(Soft): Pure thoughts, intimate conversation.

Frequent Noise(Mild): An authority figure giving orders or directions.

Frequent Chatter(Strong): Arguments, quarrels or loud disagreements.

[deuognatos]

Reblogging this for reference! Thus far I have only tried fire scrying, but this is extremely useful.

[duskenpath]

>filed away for testing