A babywitch searching her path

female, 23, panromantic, eclectic witch, empath in training, tarot enthusiast

[fairiesontheweb]

[die-rosastrasse]

I'm almost done with my largest crochet project, so here's a couple details from behind the scenes 🌿🌙

[waterbee0]

Has anyone considered this, I'm sure they have, but a little space for your inner child on the altar with trinkets your inner child would like and their own candle with favorite colors at the time. And I don't mean in the means of worship, of course, but an exercise of healing and being like: hey, I see you, always have seen you, I hear you, and you were a kid.

I've thought about it recently because my traumas come from childhood and I've often kind of ignored that side of myself. She's shown up in tiny ways recently with my Strawberry Shortcake obsession. But I don't know, I think this idea came from my internal thought process with Apollo, on healing and where that starts.

[witchothebogfolk]

This is such a beautiful idea 💜

[ofcedarandbone]

Witch tip: Another way to use scraps is to dry your used teabags:

Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

Carefully open the bag (some tea brands will just unfold, others will need to be cut).

Evenly spread the contents out, either on the bag itself or on a plate.

Then let them dry in a sunny dry place (you may need to agitate them once or twice to ensure even drying).

Once dry, store them for later use in spells.

Bonus tip: You can also save the dried bags and reuse them as a small biodegradable spell packet or as quick burning petition papers.

[tarot-card-igans]

Meme spread for a Reality Check

[thegullwitch]

My most toxic witch trait is pretending I’m doing magic by looking at witch things on tumblr and pinterest but then not doing anything in the real world 👀

[upthewitchypunx]

I just call it research so it seems much more important.

[web-witch]

Digital witchcraft 101

List of Digital Witchcraft practices

Ludomancy (Game magic)

Using games as a conduit to capture images for spellcraft

Crafting systems to cast spells and charms

Avatars as astral forms

Skill trees as improving powers

In-game altars for the spirits or gods

Capturing in game allies as spirits (Pokemon Go, for example)

VR temples as places of worship

Simulators (Sims 4) as poppets

Audiomancy (Audio magic)

Using playlists as potions

Using binaural beats as meditation music

Audiobooks as audio-bibliomancy/channeling

Devotional playlists for honoring the gods and spirits

Shufflemancy 

Videomancy (Entertainment video magic)

Using Tv shows, movies, cartoons and videos as conduits for channeling powers

Using visual media to perform divination and scrying

Summoning spirits from tv shows (Via incantation)

E-Bibliomancy (Digital book magic)

Summoning characters as spirits

Summoning powers out of books

Using e-books as grimoires

Using e-comics to borrow powers

Social media feeds as bibliomancy 

Wordcraft (Word magic)

Crafting poems as spells

Creating typed out or handwritten digital paper charms

Digital sigils 

Pseudocode Spells

Email spells and enchantments

Automatic writing to commune with spirits

Written Prophecy

Incantations (Spoken Spells)

Grimoires as text documents

Familiar creation as character sketches

Text based astral projection

Digital Divination

Apps for tarot and runes become conduits for tarot and runic magic

ZenView becomes a scrying tool

Imagomancy (Image Magic)

Images as spell ingredients

Trading card images as talismans and charms

Gifs of candles representing actual candles

Tools of a Digital Witch (Basic)

Smartphone: This will serve the digital witch well as all of the stuff above can be done via a smartphone.

Headphones or earbuds: Noise-canceling is preferred, not required.

Charger: To keep the devices charged

Wall plug: To charge the charger

Stylus: For handwritten sigils and digital paper charms (not really required)

Tools of a digital witch (Extended)

Tablet/Laptop: For more extensive practices or larger screen

VR Headset: For astral travel and more immersive experiences

Bluetooth Keyboard: Turns the vr headset and tablet into an easy workstation

LED Candles: For offline digital candle magic

Projector: For immersive experiences without the need for the headset

Streaming stick: For access to Fire Tv or some other way to access tv on the projector

Virtual Gaming laptop: ShadowPc is my preferred version, it allows for access to a full gaming laptop on my phone and my laptop and my tablet and even on my projector. Can also be used on my headset if I chose to sideload it.

Smartwatch: Useable as a voice activated bracelet of spells. Using the notes app on my phone, I can write a pseudocode spell and trigger it by my voice via the trigger phrase.

Usb drive (1Tb): my amulet and spell vault. Also the way I carry my familiar spirit with me at all times.

This is a return to basics as I am helping a friend of mine learn to practice magic via technology. I figured I would share it all with you guys too.

[ofcedarandbone]

☀️Solar Energy Spell Jar☀️

For inspiration, motivation, & energy.

Things you will need:

☀️A pocket-sized jar or other such container

☀️Small paper scroll

☀️A writing utensil with a colour you associate with motivation, inspiration, and energy (I used a yellow watercolour pencil)

☀️Ginger* - vitality, high energy

☀️Sugar - joy, sweetness

☀️Coffee* - energy, connection

☀️Marigold* - happiness, solar energy

☀️Orange zest - abundance, joy

☀️Candle (optional) - wax used to secure the ends of your paper scroll so it won't unravel. The colour can even correspond with your intent.

☀️Quartz - intentions, amplification

☀️Sunlight (preferably morning light to build up the energy as the sun rises higher) - solar energy, vitality

*Ingredients should be dried to prevent mold growth.

After gathering all your materials, cleanse the items as desired.

Take up your writing utensil and write the following on a small piece of paper: "May I be filled with inspiration, motivation, & energy ☀️".

Roll the paper into a scroll or fold small enough to fit into your jar. You can dab the ends of the scroll or sides of the folded paper in melted candle wax to seal it shut.

To the jar add ginger, sugar, coffee, marigold, orange zest and your paper.

Seal as desired and place in a sunny location with quartz to charge.

Carry with you to gain inspiration, motivation and energy throughout the day.

[thememedaddy]

[tolkien-witch]

Queen of Rings: Rosie Gamgee

Lord of the Rings tarot by Tomás Hijo

[sitting-1n-silence]

I think people forget how much scrap material is around us everyday they can use in magic. Especially fabric.

The amount of charm bags and pouches i make from old ripped up shirts or scrab fabric is nuts. You don't need to be using big chunky martials or jars for everything when thrift stores have soooo much fabric waiting to be adopted and put to use.

Get crafty witches

[criticalthinkingwitches]

Mark your calendars & roll up your sleeves, witches! It's time for a FREE Witches' Brew! ✨🌱 Saturday May 30th 9am PST / Noon EST / 5pm BST / 2am AEST (May 31) ✨🌱 Get your FREE tickets & register here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989548712757?aff=oddtdtcreator ✨🌱 Our seasonal Witches' Brews are FREE online witchy mini conferences that include potion making (our magical beverage segment), guest presentations, sometimes a hands-on project, and time to socialize & connect with other attendees, Brew guests & hosts, & the CTWC community. Our Brews are a wonderful way to dip your toe into the CritWitch community, and a great preview of what you can expect from our annual 3-day virtual event CRITWITCHCON. This month's Witches' Brew is a dive into all things animism: what it means, how it can inform our practices, and how we probably have it woven into our lives already! We're thinking about genus locii, stewardship of our immediate environments, the ways we connected with nature as children, and how to integrate it into our witchcraft without falling into extractive practices ✨🌱 Witches' Brews are recorded (minus community chat) and available to our paid Patreon subscribers later in the season, so you can revisit our presentations. Learn more about us at www.criticalthinkingwitches.com Welcome to the Critical Thinking Witch Collective! Formed in 2021, we came together to make a space for critical thinking witches; witches who research, who apply scientific reasoning, who learn from history, and who question assumptions and biases. Our name has changed, but our mission remains the same: to bring together a community of critical thinking witches and seekers who respect reason, logic, and science as we also acknowledge the genuine beauty and meaning in the mysterious. And we plan to have fun while we do it. Connect, learn, and get involved with this community of like-minded witches and seekers from around the world. Join the Collective! www.criticalthinkingwitches.com

Dig Into Animism: A Witches' Brew!

Join us for an exploration of animism in secular witchcraft, with potions, presentations, & hands on activities!

[scooter-witch]

Am I interested in this Brew, absolutely! However...Celeste, of my favorite local bar, is turning 50 the evening before, so I'm unlikely to be ABLE to arise and be semi-coherent by 9am the next day.

[upthewitchypunx]

Listen. Ian B is playing that birthday party and I'm going too. I not only have to be away at 9, but also presentable as I got roped into speaking and leading a workshop on making a genius loci sigil using maps.

[notwiselybuttoowell]

Say no to pesticides, mix up your lawn – and six more ways to help bees to thrive

Like so many flying insects, these essential pollinators are suffering because of habitat loss and the overuse of chemicals. Here’s how to g

[ravensrunemarket-deactivated202]

How to Protect Your Home with Simple Witchcraft (Beginner-Friendly)

Your home is more than a place — it’s a sanctuary. A container for your energy, your rest, your dreams, and your magic. Witchcraft doesn’t have to be complex to be powerful, and home protection is one of the gentlest ways to weave intention into your everyday life.

Here are a few simple, beginner-friendly ways to shield and bless your space:

🌿 1. The Doorway Cleanse

Your doorway is the threshold between the outer world and your inner sanctuary. Try this:

Sweep the area with intention (even an energetic sweep works).

Whisper: “Only peace enters here.”

Place a small crystal like black obsidian or smoky quartz near the door.

A single word of intention can change the energy of the space.

🕯️ 2. Candle Protection Ritual

Light a candle (white or black works beautifully) and walk through your home slowly. Let the flame guide you. As you move, say:

“With light and warmth, I bless this home.”

Even one minute with a candle can reset the energy of a room.

🌙 3. Salt & Moon Water Blessing

This is as old as witchcraft itself.

Sprinkle salt gently across thresholds or windowsills.

Use moon water (from a recent full or new moon) to wipe down doors, mirrors, or altar spaces.

It’s simple, but incredibly grounding.

🍃 4. Herb Smoke or Simmer Pot Cleansing

You don’t need fancy tools — herbs from your kitchen work perfectly. Try smoke cleansing with:

rosemary

bay leaf

lavender

Or simmer a pot with lemon, cinnamon, and clove to shift stagnant energy.

🧿 5. Protect With Symbols

Draw a protective symbol — a rune, sigil, or even a small pentacle — above your front door with:

oil

moon water

or even your finger

Invisible doesn’t mean ineffective.

💬 Final Thought

Witchcraft isn’t about how elaborate your tools are — it’s about your intention. Protection magic is quiet, comforting, and deeply personal. Your home deserves to feel safe, warm, and yours.

[heatherwitch]

Bedridden witch: Divination edition

Ideas for practicing divination while bedridden: Varying in energy + mobility required - please don’t push yourself, hopefully there’s options for everyone! Quick note: I’ve only included forms of divination I personally do.

Tarot:

Tarot apps are a great way to pull a card with a tap or two (Labyrinthos and Galaxy tarot have been recommended). 

Spread the deck on a flat surface, and move your hand over to pick (let your hands sense the energy), or pick based on intuition. 

Do a two-card (or more!) spread - you don’t have to lay it out if you can’t sit up, you can hold them in your hand or place on your lap.

Sleep with the deck under your pillow.

Pick one card that represents what you want from the next day and slip it under your pillow or mattress for the night, or place on your altar.

Memorize the meanings of the cards.

Make or buy a mini deck for easier use.

Do the easy “find this card and whatever is above or below it =X” spreads.

More limited mobility suggestions here

Scrying:

Use a black mirror or picture frame with black cloth/paper behind it.

Get a mini scrying bowl and fill with water, cradle it in your hands.

Pendulum:

Wear it around your neck.

Shorten the string so you don’t have to sit up.

Prop your hand on a pillow if you need the strength/steadiness.

Use off of the side of your bed if it’s too long (this can be a bit awkward)

Keep it under your pillow.

Use a mini pendulum or a necklace as a pendulum.

Make a simple board or don’t use one at all, just condition your pendulum with basic movements.

*You CAN use a pendulum even with shaky hands, it just takes a bit of bonding and conditioning.*

More limited mobility suggestions here

Tasseomancy:

Get a mug with two handles.

Keep in a sealable container until you’re ready.

Put a towel over yourself in case you spill.

Use a Tupperware container. No shame.

Runes:

(With a huge thanks to @adragonspath for compiling a list of suggestions!)

Sleep with your runes next to you.

Memorize their meaning.

Draw one rune and meditate on their meaning and how you can manifest them in your life.

Charge them with sun/moon light by your window.

Study their origin and reading methods.

Crystal and wooden runes: connect with the element Earth and the intent corresponding to the crystal/type of wood.

Other materials: meditate on the origin and development of that material. Connect with the corresponding element and intent.

Other ideas + Posts

Automatic writing

Astragalomancy - Divination using playing dice

Oneiromancy - Interpretation of dreams in order to predict future.

Stitchomancy - Get a book. Ask question, then open book to random page and read what pops out to you.

This awesome post

Bedridden witch: Nature edition

Bedridden witch: Worship edition

All my bedridden witch posts

Limited hand mobility + witchcraft

[stormbornwitch]

Honeyed Lips

This glamour is designed to help you appear more persuasive. This can be helpful when applying for a job, public speaking, or convincing friends/family/lovers. BE AWARE - this type of glamour is inherently manipulative and should only be used to help you convince others and make people more inclined to listen to what you have to say.

MATERIALS

10g Shea Butter

10g Beeswax

10g Coconut Oil

1 Tsp Honey (Local if you can)

5 drops Sweet Orange Oil

On a double boiler (medium/low heat) melt the Shea Butter, Beeswax and Coconut Oil. Turn of heat and stir clockwise as you add the Honey and Sweet Orange Oil. Sing as you stir:

Smooth as butter,

Sweet as honey,

Enchant my words,

To be bright and sunny.

With honeyed lips,

And charming smiles,

Those who hear me

Are not hostile.

To my words,

They shall listen,

And be convinced

By my proposition.

Let it cool in a container of your choice (I like a small metal tin). Once cool, apply to your lips and repeat the above chant. The heat of your lips will activate it.

- Marci

[vitterdotter]

while I absolutely do think that Frigg and Freja are separate goddesses (although I also think it's a completely valid take to believe they are the same as well), I don't think we should boil the differences down to Frigg "domestic mother" and Freja "shieldmaiden whore"