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Hey POC witches, let me grab your attention for a sec:

I’m thinking of making a post with a list of blogs run by specifically witches who are POC. I’m mixed myself and would love for these blogs to get some good publicity and have their own place to shine.

If you or you know someone who is a witch/diviner/occult practitioner/etc that is a POC, please let me know in the replies! I think having a list like this would be really cool.

[rachyl-blog1]

Luhh dis. POC witch and proud right here.

[strangeminds]

🌸🌸🌸 *not my photo*

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[rachyl-blog1]

Hell to the mf yeah.

[fericirelaplic]

[occultophiliac]

[theearthygrimoire]

Sacred Places (Water)

These are places that could be considered sacred for someone who focuses on the element of Water in their craft.

Places In Nature

Hot Springs - Natural pools of energy, boiling up from deep in the earth. Warm, relaxing, and full of healing. 

The River - Always changing, full of strength. Powerful enough to carve through stone, gentle enough to dip your toes in.

The Ocean - Mysterious and welcoming, deep enough to hold your darkest secrets, and never let the light see them.

The Lake - Simple and homely, teeming with life. A place of forgiveness and rebirth.

Urban Places

Concrete Waterways - Found in almost every park, a place of refuge and shelter.

Water Parks - Full of laughter, fun, and families, all fueled by the power of water.

Hot Tubs - A man-made tribute to the power of hot springs, a place of relaxation and health.

Wells - Pulls wealth and prosperity from deep in the earth, homely and safe.

[rachyl-blog1]

As a water sign, this speaks to me.

[lunareye]

Hello, it’s me, your friendly neighborhood garden fairy. 🌙

Insta ~ lunreye

[occultophiliac]

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[rachyl-blog1]

🔮Path To Enlightenment Tarot Spread 🔮

If you’re feeling lost or stuck in your spiritual journey or some other situation, this is a good spread to use to gain some deeper insights into what is really at play.

The main components of this spread are the staircase (your path) and two satellites which represent your universal polarity.

The first step of the staircase speaks to the unseen forces driving us and the situation--things you may not be aware of or haven’t yet considered. What is secretly influencing you? What is secretly influencing the situation?

The second step speaks to the momentum moving you forward. Where are you placing your energy? What is the situational energy? Are the two aligned or opposed? Blocks and obstacles can show up here, along with hopes and ambitions.

The third step speaks to attainment. This is the best outcome you can achieve given present foundation and momentum. Who you can become and what the situation can become.

The first satellite (#7) is a call to action. This is the universe speaking, telling you what your next steps should be.

The second satellite (#8) is a call to inaction. What are you holding onto that no longer serves you? What is weighing you down that you need to let go of?

Enjoy, wxtches :)

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[siraxta111]

[witchybitchshit]

🍂🌾☔Lonely Witch Rant ☔🌾🍂

Im new to being a witch, and ive been struggling to connect to my spiritual side for quite sometime. There are so mant factors playing into why im struggling.

First off, i have no one to really talk to about it. I feel like my boyfriend doesnt always take me seriously, even though we’ve done one spell together and hes into it as well, just not as much as me. Same goes for my sister, we’ve only blessed our house together once even though I know doing spells together would be so strong and great. Same goes for me and my Boyfriend. They both are so powerful and my boyfriend is a little plant witch and has seen and experienced ghosts so many times and already in my our home with my passed father.

I dont really have that many friends who are into witchcraft either. They like the idea, the look of it, but dont openly practice or anything. I actually want to cast spells, believe in myself enough and have my loved ones who Im with all the time, allow me that confidence to cast spells in my bedroom, chant spells as many times as needed, to meditate to further discover myself. I even want to start a coven with my friends meeting up only once a month of their time, because i feel too crazy to ask for more than that.

Ive been trying to find the time to read the few witch books I have, comparing the knowledge i learn about witchcraft to my already pre-existing spiritual ideals. I have a spell book too that I work on, and struggling to confidently find the time to work on it. Im not a very traditional witch, i adapt a few ideals from a group of things and combine them, along with my own “creations” and personal views. I like to make it my own, but also want to learn more about the practices of spells, even in the every day-to-day life. But i guess, in its own right, that is very witchy to do.

If any fellow witches out there read this, id appreciate a shout out, to just talk about witchcraft, the art of it, comparing spells, sharing shrines. I want to be welcomed into it a bit more than i feel at this time. I want to connect with others like me, who have questions more than answers, meet people who question the world in the same magical views and energy as I do. Because i feel so very alone in all of this. I want to know the magic of the universe i feel everyday, is not a feeling a share alone.

✨🌖🌑🌘✨

[rachyl-blog1]

I can totally relate to this. It takes me back to when I was in high school--scribbling spells in my notebook pages, reading anything I could get my hands on about crystals and green magick, and just feeling so “other”...just very unlike my peers. 

I want to encourage you to keep going. Not everybody feels such a strong pull to their spirituality and the fact that you do is not something to feel conflicted about. Embrace it. The way of the witch is most often a solitary path and this goes way back to indigenous traditions of shamans, healers, oracles, and priestesses. I would almost want to advocate for you to walk alone while you’re starting out so that you can develop a practice that’s completely right for you and not influenced by the pull of others. The magick is stronger with focus, and focus is strengthened with space. 

You are not alone. There are many many many of us out there who feel the same strong connections that you’re just starting to feel. Take the time to explore this. This is the good part, you will never be new again (in this life) so enjoy seeing things with your newly opened eyes. Community will come once identity is established. In the meantime, I am here should you need a witchy friend.

BB.

[fericirelaplic]

Laguna

[luminatress]

New Moon in Pisces

Date: March 17th, 2018 Rulers: Neptune, Water, Mutable Affects: confusion, sensitivity, heightened intuition, laziness, vivid and prophetic dreams, exes popping up, lingering on the past, fertility, epiphanies, feeling tired and sleepy, indulgence, escapism, delusions, strange sensations What It’s Good For: self-reflection, setting intentions, strengthening romantic relationships, resting, recovering from ailments, practicing and strengthening divination abilities, reaching out to old friends, healing the body and mind, meditation, enhancing artistic imagination Crystals: amethyst, lapis lazuli, opal, clear quartz, celestite, aquamarine, turquoise, sugilite, moonstone Herbs: lilac, lavender, sage, clove, borage, lemon balm, nutmeg, eucalyptus Incense / Oil: eucalyptus, sage, lemon, sandalwood Colors: purple, turquoise, lavender, blue

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Herbology Fridays: Collecting and Gathering Herbs

In witchcraft, you will see a ton of herbs that people will claim you will need. While for the most part, this is true, some of you may feel the need to grow these herbs yourself and collect them. This can actually make the herb more connected to you, but some of you may not feel that way and that’s perfectly okay! This lesson will be going over how to gather and collect certain types of herbs many of us witches and herbalist may find ourselves wanting to collect when we’re out and about!

Before I continue, please consult a medical professional before deciding to take any botanical drug(note: all herbs can be considered a drug as they all usually have medical purposes as well as cooking purposes). No WebMD does not count. Go to an actual doctor. Also, please check legality laws in your area about distributing if that is your goal with this part of the lesson. This lesson will also go over shipping these items for the herbalist who wishes to have a shop.

Let’s Start the Lesson!

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Each part of a plant for its herbal purposes will have a different method of gathering it. You wouldn’t collect bark in the same way you would collect roots. So, let’s go over that, shall we?

Collecting Leaves:

The weather should be clear and dry,

Should be collected when the plant is in bloom(Mature at this time)

Clip off undamaged leaves(no wilting or insect-eating holes)(this is pruning the plant and not at all important you can leave them if you want.)

Take the leaves in good condition(Not all of them only what you need.)

Wash the herbs in water

Pat them dry from the water

Spread the leaves out on a drying rack(or in a place where drying can occur

Shift the leaves ever so often to keep from clumping and accumulating dampness

When leaves are dry, store them in a sealable bag or jar to keep as fresh as you possibly can.

Collecting Flowers:

Flowers should be in full bloom

Don’t take every flower, only what you need

Wash the flowers in water

Pat dry

Place in a dry place and let dry out(You may have a better result if you hang them upside down)

When dry, clip off extra stems(if any) and store inside a sealable bag or container.

Collecting Bulbs

When the leaves start to wilt and die is when bulbs should be collected.

When brought from the ground, the outer layer should be removed

Wash the bulb and pat dry.

You can use artificial heat(nothing over 100 degrees) or let dry naturally which could take longer.

Collecting Bark:

Collect in fall or spring

Scrape off or peel off the bark(as a witch, id be apologizing constantly and if you’re the type, leave an offering ;^;)

Wash the bark off in water

Pat dry

Let dry in sunlight

Collecting Roots

The one thing that wasn’t in my book was how to collect roots, so here’s a quick little guide.

Collect when the plant dies(Aka will not come back to life)

Separate the thinnest roots from the thickest

Use the thin roots as a fertilizer for other plants

Take the thicker roots and wash them

Pat dry with a towel

Let dry out in the sunlight

Collecting Seeds:

Seeds should be gathered when the plant produces them and they are ripe

Bigger seeds should be dried out

Smaller seeds should be used to make more plants if needed

Dry out in the sunlight

Shipping and Selling Botanicals

Shipments should be made with an order, never before(even if you know they will need it, do not do this because you do not know the quantity they need until you get their order).

Make sure all products are dried out and dry before shipping for they could mold and you’ll get an angry customer

Shipments should either be in plastic containers or plastic bags for travel

Every shipment should be marked clearly with your name, the buyers name and where it needs to be shipped to as well as other important information the post office needs.

Be sure to contact the buyers when their shipment has been sent out so they can expect it.

Tracking numbers would also be great to send out as well.

Always remain in contact with a buyer until their shipment has arrived and even after just in case.

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And that is the end of this lesson. My next lesson will actually start going over herbs, their uses, and associations! Be safe my Sprouts and please join me for my next lesson!

Sincerely,

The Sleepy Witch

Complied from my personal grimoire

Created: (02/13/18)

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