✧ WITCH BOY

james. he / him. eighteen. tarot, witchcraft, & divination. PLEASE READ ABOUT PAGE BEFORE FOLLOWING !!!

[springwitch]

simple crystal charging grid for my pendulum ;  some of my favorite kiddos bathing in sunlight !

please do not repost, thank you  ❦

[youresafenow]

- Mary Elizabeth Frye

[jacethewitch]

Sigil for Productivity

Draw on notebooks, stick on/near your desk, put in your pencil case, or use it as a laptop background to increase productivity!

[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!

[thegodsaremyhome]

Friendly Reminder:

Anyone can worship Aphrodite! Man, woman, She loves you all the same! And yes, this absolutely includes trans men and women. And nonbinary folks too! TERFs can stay mad about it!

[childofcups]

a spell for releasing anger 🌑

this spell uses the elements of fire and water to banish and cleanse you of any anger that may be hurting you and transform it into emotional clarity and personal power. this spell is wonderful for this summer’s retrograde mars and is best performed under a dark or waning moon!

you’ll need:

✨ black (banishing) or white (cleansing and rebirth) candle

✨paper

✨pen

✨black pepper

✨a bowl of water

✨a bowl for burning

✨any other crystals or herbs you want to use (ex. clear quartz, obsidian or sage)

method:

1. begin by taking a moment to ground yourself and light your candle.

2. turn to the south and speak to the element of fire for a moment. ask for it’s aid in turning your anger to ashes, and that from those ashes may rise the ability to clearly voice your emotions and to stand up for yourself when you are hurt. 

2. turn to the west and do the same with water, asking to be cleansed and made new. think about how you respond to your emotions internally and the steps you take to take care of yourself when you feel a storm inside.

3. on a piece of paper, write down the angers you’re holding inside. when you’re ready, burn the paper and combine the ash with the black pepper. 

4. sitting upright and closing your eyes, meditate until you feel a sense of calm wash over you. you may choose to repeat a short mantra such as “peace and power” or visualize your anger dissolving. 

5. when you are ready, dispose of the black pepper and ash mixture however you see fit (i.e. flushing down the toilet, releasing into the air, etc.) 

6. to close out the spell, cleanse your ritual space and any tools used as they may be holding the negative energies you released from within. 

[noonymoon]

an abundance of love and inner wisdom ♡

[persephone-bound-deactivated201]

✨Vanilla and Sugar Spell✨

This is a spell to encourage someone who is bothering you/gossiping about you/harassing you etc come around, leave you alone, or just sweeten up a bit.

In this spell, you will need:

Vanilla extract

Four tea lights

Small bowl

Sugar

Taglock of person (or write their name on a paper)

First, sit on the floor on a comfortable place. set down a your bowl and fill it about half an inch full of vanilla (or to your liking, just make sure you can submerge your taglock in it.)

around the bowl, place your candles and light them.

sprinkle sugar in the bowl of vanilla and say (while holding the taglock)

“vanilla bitter and sugar sweet,

your reign on me will not defeat

the happiness i hold within

for soon it will be to you akin.

you’ve been bitter long enough

and under the layers you aren’t that tough.

i banish the negativity in your attitude

from here on out, your behaviors shall improve.

as i will it, so mote it be.”

pass your energy into the taglock and submerge it under the vanilla.

extinguish the candles.

keep it under for as long as you’d like until you feel certain the spell has worked. this could be days, months, or even forever. during this time period i would advise pouring the contents into a sealable glass container and hiding it somewhere it will not be touched. seal the bottle with wax if you need to.

((note to thank any deities you worship that would help you in this spell by leaving an offering at your altar!))

[downthiscorridor]

i don’t understand how hozier manages to be both persephone and hades

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I don’t care how silly it sounds, Bob Ross is absolutely part of my pop culture pantheon, so I made this tarot spread in honor of his wisdom.

HAPPY LITTLE TREES: The Joy of Painting Spread

1. This is Your World - Your power in the situation

2. Happy Accidents - A possible positive outcome from the situation

3. Bravery Test - A risk you may need to take to succeed

4. Beat the Devil Out of It - What needs to be cleansed or removed from the situation

5. A Whisper Floating Across a Mountain - Advice from the cards

“The secret to doing anything is believing that you can do it. Anything that you believe you can do strong enough, you can do. Anything. As long as you believe.”

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Day 1. Divination. Does it work? Would you use it? What do you think of those who do? Why?

[Image description: A drawing of two tarot cards, one obscured by the other, and a pendulum beside them. The card on top is XVII, The Star. To the right of the drawing is the following text:

I believe that divination works in that a person using it has to trust their instinct in order to make it work. Divination is not a guaranteed prediction or a 100% accurate method of learning information you don’t know, but as someone who does frequently use it, I find it reliable because I trust my intuition. I see it as (when looking forward) a way to get insight on what might happen, but you always have the power to change it.]

[medusa-must-live]

Me: Music is the proof that magic exists. It’s a holy gift of Apollo, given to us for our joy, but always carrying the power to heal our souls and touch our hearts.

Also me: STACY’S MOM HAS GOT IT GOING ON!

[princesage-blog]

here’s the header in my journal for the “roots of your craft” 30-day challenge!

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Hello everyone! As promised, I am here with a new 30-day challenge. It’s focused on introspection and geared towards self-exploration. But wait, there’s more! It’s designed for witches who are just starting out in their exploration of witchcraft. 

You can do this challenge regardless of your length of time practicing, but it’s likely to be most useful for people who still feel that they’re just getting started. I wanted to create this so that witches could answer it as they begin their Craft, then (hopefully) look back on it later and see how (and if) things have changed because of their magical work! 

it would be really great if those of you doing this would tag the posts with #rootsofcraft so I and other witches can read the responses easily, compare, and learn more about how diverse our community can be. As noted, I designed this to be highly introspective, and I do hope the questions inspire a lot of thought!

In a few days, once I’ve typed it up, I’ll be posting a second challenge, called Fruits of Your Craft, designed for those who consider themselves more experienced witches. 

Neither of these are really confined to any skill level or number of years/months spent practicing; it’s just a matter of how you, personally, feel about yourself. Do you feel that you’re beginning, or more experienced? So, feel free to do this, or the next one, based on that rather than the amount of time spent. 

Enjoy, and I look forward to reading responses to the questions!

Roots of Your Craft 30-Day Challenge

Divination. Does it work? Would you use it? What do you think of those who do? Why?

What do you think Magick actually is? What is the power or force behind witchcraft?

How powerful do you believe Magick to be, and why?  

What are your beliefs about ethics and morality? Do you think practicing witchcraft will change your views? If so, how?

Do you plan to be open about witchcraft to people you know? Why or why not?  

What kind of belief system were you raised with? Do you feel it suits you, or are you making a change?

What was your earliest memorable exposure to the concept of witchcraft? How did it influence your interest in it?  

Do you think you will work with or worship deities as part of your Craft? Why or why not?  

Was there a tipping point that convinced you witchcraft was worth practicing? What influenced your desire to learn more and why are you learning about it?

What kind of witch do you want to become?  

What kind of witch do you believe you will become?

What do you think your life will be like in five years, magically speaking?

What worries you most about learning witchcraft? What might be a risk?

What excites you most about learning witchcraft? What might be a reward?

If you could list one thing that you hope to gain from practicing witchcraft, what would it be?

Which of the four classical elements best describes you at the beginning of your journey? (Earth, Wind, Air, or Fire)

If you’ve practiced spellcraft, what was the experience of casting your first spell like? If you’ve not yet cast one, what do you think your first spell will be and why?

Are there any witches or magicians in fiction or history that you particularly admire? Why or why not?

If you were to think of your beginnings in witchcraft as a certain color, what color would it be and why?  

What are your general thoughts about newer magical traditions such as pop culture spells, and technowitchery?

What are your general thoughts about older magical traditions such as rune Magick, kabbalah and esoteric eastern traditions?

Do you think that tradition is important in witchcraft? Why or why not?

What role do you think dreams play in magical life, if any? Why or why not?

Are you more aligned with chaos or order in terms of the Magick you have or will practice? What do you think Magick itself is more aligned with?

Curses. Do they work? Would you use them? What do you think of those who do? Why?

Blessings and protective Magick. Do they work? Would you use them? What do you think of those who do? Why?

Do you have an affinity with an animal or type of animal? What does it mean to you? If you don’t, but had to have one, what do you think it would be?

Do you think that there is any potential in utilizing certain ritual places or “ley-lines” between ritual places? Why or why not?

What role does the archetype of death play in magic to you, if any? Why or why not?

What do you think of practicing magic in a group setting? What about practicing alone? Why?

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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

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theban alphabet drawn in my journal! (blacked out my last name)

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Alone Time Reading for my December theme of “comfort and joy.” A great reading to try out for when you are feeling a little down or if you want to turn your attention to self-care and self-love.