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[equatorjournal]

[telojuropordior]

[angeloracle]

TAROT tips for Beginners 🌙

⭐︎ Cleanse your deck after you buy it!! This is so so important, because you want to start working with a new clean energy.

⭐︎ There are thousands of ways to cleanse your deck. Cleansing can be something super simple, as just knocking on your deck 3 times or placing a crystal on top of the deck! Just do what feels right.

⭐︎ Interview your deck! After you buy new cards, talk to them, ask them questions and figure out the decks personality. There are a lot of fun spreads for this.

⭐︎ Sleep with your deck. Another good way to bond with your deck is sleeping with it near you. Just put it under your pillow or somewhere close to you over night!

⭐︎ You don’t have to read reversals. It’s up to you if you decide to turn the card back around. Again, do what feels right!

⭐︎ Reversals don’t always equal opposites. If you decide to read reversals, remember that it can have completely different meaning then just being opposite of the upright position.

⭐︎ Start simple. Start out with something simple like past/present/future spread. It’s super easy and gives you clarity on any situation.

⭐︎ Spend time looking at the picture. When you pull a card, really spend time observing at all the different colors and symbols before you look up the meaning. 

⭐︎ Jumping cards usually have something important to tell you. If you’re shuffling your deck and a card jumps out, look up what it means and what message it has for you!

⭐︎ Pull a daily card each morning. This is super fun and easy. You definitely don’t need to do this everyday, but it’s a good way to memorize the cards and their meanings.

and finally, practice, practice and practice! It’s going to take a while until you remember all the meanings, but just have fun and enjoy the process!🦋

[dumbbbunnnyy-deactivated2021021]

basic ass witch tips 🔮

on some kind of medication, including but not limited to hormonal birth control, heart medication, and anti-depressants? you better double check with your doctor or pharmacist before you drink that new tea you just bought.

always, always, always tell your doctor or check with your pharmacist before trying any kind of herbal supplement, whether it’s something you made yourself or something you bought at the store.

have sensitive skin? dilute your essential oils before putting them anywhere near your skin or in your bathtub.

have a diagnosed medical condition? talk. to. your. doctor. before ingesting anything or putting anything on your body that you aren’t familiar with.

don’t. drink. essential. oils. essential oils are not consumable!!!!!

don’t put citrus oil on your skin and then go out into the sun unless you want a badass chemical burn.

don’t put any kind of damn essential oil on your skin without diluting it with a carrier oil. almond oil? olive oil? coconut oil? i don’t care. dilute your essential oils. 

don’t put essential oils on your animals, diluted or not, point blank. 

oh, and don’t put fucking crystals in their water bowls to “cleanse their chakras” or whatever the fuck. 

speaking? of crystals? don’t put crystals in your bodily orifices. don’t put crystals in your own damn water. just don’t. 

thinking about burning some kind of random herb in your house? you better make sure it’s not gonna release noxious fumes and murder your family. 

speaking of random herbs - got the urge to forage for some herbs out in the wild? wear. fucking. gloves.

don’t burn incense or herbs around your pets. they have tiny, fragile respiratory systems and are super sensitive to that kinda shit. 

gotta burn a candle down completely for a spell? you better not leave that shit unattended unless you want a house fire. 

always. practice. fire. safety. that means, don’t go burning shit outside during a burn ban. 

gods help me - if you wanna harvest your own blood via finger stick, stay away from dirty safety pins and needles and invest in some lancets. 

drinking dirty water from outside can literally give you worms. boil your damn water. 

oh yeah. moon water. everyone loves to make moon water. you know what happens when you leave a jar of water at room temperature? it stagnates and grows bacteria. refrigerate that shit. 

fresh herbs or other things of that nature left at room temperature can also grow super harmful bacteria, for example, raw garlic submerged in oil at room temperature is a breeding ground for botulism and mold. 

edited on october 27, 2018

[beewitched-blr]

Astro Witch 101

So, you love astrology but have just realised that you are no longer just your sun sign. It’s a confusing and intimidating thing for a beginner astro-witch to see. That’s why I have decided to create a little guide to help anyone out. This will be the very basics but will be added to over time. Baby steps for baby-witches.

Terminology

Sun Sign = The controller. This is your main sign. The sign you have known your whole life thinking that’s where it ended.

Moon Sign = Your inner-self. Your emotions, inner-thoughts, wants and needs are all controlled by your moon sign.

Ascendant/Rising = Acceptably called either, the Ascendant/Rising is your natural mask in the face of society. So basically, this is how people view you.

Mercury = A very important sign, it rules your decision making mind. It is how you communicate and can be easy to spot in a person.

Venus = This sign rules love and finances.

Mars = Most represent Mars with anger, and this is true. But it is so much more than that. This sign rules our animal instincts, energy, action and sexual desires.

Jupiter = This sign covers rules both generosity, tolerance and wisdom.

Saturn = This sign represents fears, our limitations and responsibility

Uranus = This sign is all about individuality. Progressiveness, forward-thinking and fresh-starts.

Neptune = This sign rules the subconscious. Dreams, psychic-sensitivity and inspiration.

Pluto = This sign represents rebirth. New-beginnings and growth.

[luminatress]

Tarot Tips

🃏 Find The Empress in your deck. The card behind her will reveal what you need to do to nurture and care for yourself. 

🃏 When in conflict or competition with someone, look for 5 of Wands. The card behind it will reveal the solution to the problem.

🃏 If you see the same card over and over again in readings, it is a sign and you must pay attention to its message for you.

🃏 For a better understanding of each card, observe it closely and form your own interpretation that follows its themes. It will help you interpret readings better.

🃏 To find out what is making you feel stuck or delayed, look to The Hanged Man. The card underneath him will show what is holding you back. The card in front of him will show you how to overcome it.

🃏 When shuffling your cards, if any card drops out of your grasp, take it as a sign and read the card. 

🃏 You do not need crystals with you to do proper readings, but a good way to cleanse your deck is to place a clear quartz on the top of your deck before each reading. Keep in mind; there’s a variety of ways you can cleanse your deck.

🃏 Often when The High Priestess appears in a reading, she is trying to tell you that you know the answers and that you should listen to your inner voice.

🃏 There is no wrong way to shuffle or cleanse your deck. Do what feels right for you!

[murmaiden-blog1]

The Elements and their correspondences

E A R T H

Earth represents strength, grounding, prosperity, the material, wealth, success, foundations, death and rebirth. Focus on this element if the goal of your spell is about fertility, prosperity, business or stability. Earth spells may take longer to work, but they’re also more firm and are good if you’re looking for long-term solutions.

GENDER: Feminine SEASON: Winter DIRECTION: North HOUR: Night

COLOURS: Green, Brown, Black ANIMALS: Bears, Deers, Wolves, Badgers HERBS/PLANTS: Ivy, Ash, Vetiver, Wheats, Oats INSTRUMENTS: Drums (Percussion instruments)

STAR SIGNS: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn STONES/GEMS: Jade, Onyx, Emerald, Salt RITUAL TOOLS: Stones, Dirt, Bones, Pentacle, Salt, Crystals  RITUAL FORMS: Burying, Planting, Imprinting to soil or sand TAROT SUIT: Pentacles

A I R

Air represents intellect and the mind, wisdom, knowledge; logic as well as abstract thought, intuition and higher consciousness. If you’re seeking freedom, travels, or to enhance your memory and focus - focus on Air spells! Air is whimsical and amiable, personally I haven’t found it useful for more serious spells, but it does wonders for my studies. 

GENDER: Masculine SEASON: Spring DIRECTION: East HOUR: Dawn

COLOURS: Yellow, White, Sky Blue, Pastels ANIMALS: Birds, Spiders, Butterflies HERBS/PLANTS: Lavender, Birch, Vervain, Dill, Aspen INSTRUMENTS: Flute (Wind instruments)

STAR SIGNS: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius STONES/GEMS: Amethyst, Opal, Alexandrite, Beryl RITUAL TOOLS: Incense, Wand RITUAL FORMS: Fanning, Tossing into air, Suspending in a high place  TAROT SUIT: Swords

F I R E

Fire represents energy, passion, purification, love, inspiration, desire, will, courage, power, leadership, sexuality. In spellcraft, focusing on Fire is good for purification, healing and love spells; it’s the best element for quick, strong spells. Although, Fire is fierce in essence, and Fire spells are susceptible - they should be well thought out.

GENDER: Masculine SEASON: Summer DIRECTION: South HOUR: Noon

COLOURS: Red, Orange, Gold ANIMALS: Snakes, Lions, Horses HERBS/PLANTS: Cacti, Cinnamon, Pepper, Basil INSTRUMENTS: Guitar (Stringed instruments)

STAR SIGNS: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius STONES/GEMS: Amber, Citrine, Ruby, Tiger’s Eye RITUAL TOOLS: Athame, Candles RITUAL FORMS: Burning, Smouldering, Heating TAROT SUIT: Wands

W A T E R

Water represents purification as well; though it’s focused more on the soul and the subconscious rather than the physical, material world. Water stands for emotion, intuition, wisdom, eternal movement, reflection, lunar energy. Focusing on the Water element is good for psychic abilities, getting in tune with your inner self, mysteries, friendships, love, dreams and sleep.

GENDER: Feminine SEASON: Autumn DIRECTION: West HOUR: Dusk

COLOURS: Blue, Indigo, Silver ANIMALS: Otters, Fish, Sea Mammals, Frogs HERBS/PLANTS: Lotus, Water Lilies, Aloe, Gardenia INSTRUMENTS: Cymbal, Bell (Resonant instruments)

STAR SIGNS: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces STONES/GEMS: Moonstone, Aquamarine, Pearl RITUAL TOOLS: Cauldrons, Chalices, Seashells RITUAL FORMS: Diluting, Placing into water, washing away, bathing TAROT SUIT: Cups

[lesbianslovewitches]

Single Word Spells

Because I’m lazy and don’t like to monologue while I’m doing a spell, here’s a couple of the single word spells I use in my personal practice.

absum - to make something be concealed from sight

     ↳ def. to be away, be missing

advoco - summoning spell

     ↳ def. to summon

casso - destruction spell

     ↳ def. to destroy, make void

bellus - glamour spell

     ↳ def. beautiful, charming, handsome

explico - reveal information

     ↳ def. explanation, to unfold

mutare - transmutation

     ↳ def. to change

cessabit - calming spell

     ↳ def. to rest, be free of

uro - burning

     ↳ def. to burn, inflame

conturbo - invoke confusion

     ↳ def. confound, to throw into confusion

taceo - to silence

     ↳ def. shut up

[exmormon-pagan]

witchy things you can do right now

1. Meditate. Take as much or as little time as you need

2. Check the moon phase. Knowing the moon phase is a helpful witchy practice. 

3. When going outside look up at the sky, then to the ground. acknowledge the ground you walk on and the air you breath.

4. Channel positive energy into the food you make. Use blessing or magical herbs and spices

5. Create something artful, let your creative powers flow.

[barberwitch]

Alright, there are tons of things to do, duties, requirements etc to becoming Specific Types Of Witches or specific folk practices or religions. To be a Strega, or curandero, or Santero, or Root Worker or whatever…but those are part of cultures.

But to be a witch, and do the stuff, that’s all on you and what you’re willing to do, willing to study, willing to practice. You start off like everyone did, read something, talk to someone or do something. It’s not something that’s ever done, so you just have to begin.

Been doing this 14 years and I’m still learning, and some stuff I did at the very beginning, I still do. Other stuff? Did it once, read through it once and never did or referenced it again.

Now for the requirements and how to be a witch, sure there are specific traditions and religions that include or border magic in some way. Some practices suggest reciting the Lords Prayer backwards to begin. Renouncing your connection to the church and your past. Some practices mean you learn and participate in a coven for a year and a day as part of an initiation. Some you don’t get to call yourself a witch until a mentor gives you the go ahead.

The word witch is so expansive you can do whatever you want and no one can tell you otherwise because you are you. You are an individual.

Flip side, if you decide to be a specific type of witch, or call yourself something in particular, just make sure you back it up. Don’t be a green witch who hates plants. Don’t be a brujo/a of you aren’t latinx. Don’t be a fairy doctor if you don’t believe or work with the fae.

If you are interested in a particular branch, or practice then research. There is probably more information about it than you realized. Read. Talk to practitioners if you can. Read some more. Do the stuff. It’s called a practice for a reason after all :)

If you want something that you have to do to be a witch…then light a candle and tell it “I’m a witch.” Blow it out. There’s your first spell. A dedication ritual to yourself. Boom.

It’s not a dumb question, it’s a dumb answer. “How do i become a witch?” “Um…you just….become a witch.”

Sabrina has it right if you read between the lines.

Sign your name in the book of the beast. (Decide if you want to be a witch.)

You must attend weekly black mass. (If you decide to do something in particular, like weekly meditation or something, then go ahead and do it.)

You just become enrolled in the Academy or Unseen Arts. (You have to learn and practice. It takes time, it’s ok to take breaks. But start with what interests you. Go from there.)

Oh, and leave closed cultures alone. Start with your personal history and culture. It’s more enriching when you have a direct connection to a history.

🦇Cheers, Barberwitch

[gardenfoxywitch]

Quick Witch Tip: Lost Things

When I’ve lost something and I’m trying to remember where I put it, I have a little spell I do.

I close my eyes and say “Remember my lost steps. Remember. Remember.” (x3)

And I snap three times slowly and usually in about a minute I’ve remembered.

Hope this helps!

[jupiters-arrow-tarot]

tarot spreads…

here are some ideas for questions to use for the positions in the spread:

for guidance/advice

the obstacle, challenge, problem, etc.

the root cause of dilemma, issue…

external influences

internal influences

pros and cons/strengths and weaknesses

mind, spirit, heart, body

past, present, near future, future

potential

possible outcome

what’s hidden or unknown to you, “what am I not seeing?

what will help you; what will hinder you

warnings to heed

what to keep, what to let go of

what to start doing, what to stop doing

the theme of relationship, of the day, etc.

how something/someone affects something/someone

how you see yourself or someone else

intentions

feelings

lesson learned or lesson needing to be learned

the underlying nature or cause

factors leading up to

influences

similarities and differences

needs and wants

history of situation

current situation

who you are, will be, were

what to avoid

true path

what’s blocking you

physical, sexual, mental, emotional compatibility or connection

how to strengthen a relationship or connection

what do I need to know?

what did I/should’ve I learned from my past?

what vibe am I giving off?

circumstances

essence of issue

intuition

how to overcome obstacle

you/their wish

what needs to change

goals and steps or advice on how to reach.

[jacethewitch]

[thecultoflexithewulf]

Two halves of the same heart tarot spread

This tarot spread is used to bring insight into a relationship between two people, whether that relationship be platonic, or romantic. This will help you understand each other, or where you are coming from, along with figuring out how you guys can improve your relationship. Hopefully this can help you connect together with the people that you hold dear.

1) How one person in the relationship feels.

2) How the other person in the relationship feels.

3) What could make the two people have a stronger connection.

[fortrio]

The Year Ahead Reading

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

The Year Overall

[delphidivination]

THE NEW YOU SPREAD

For use when you are looking for self improvement, or are unsure where you want to be in life. 

Crystals to use: 

Citrine (positivity + Solar Plexus Chakra)

Tiger’s Eye (grounding)

Amethyst (intuition)

Rose Quartz (self love)

[winterbornwitches-blog]

Happy Sunday loves!!

This spread is slightly longer but for good reason!! I made us all a self love spread because I know sometimes it is so easy to get caught up in wanting to be a certain way that we often forget we are actually wonderful JUST the way we are!

All my love, Kyla <3