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31 Days of Witchcraft // Day 1: New Year, New Altar

My altar and my desk space come together as a place to keep all of my witchy tools and decor together and a place where I can work on things both magical and otherwise. It’s constantly changing (it actually looked much different before this clean up/cleanse!) and evolving as I learn and grow.

[rea-nightshade]

31 days of Witchraft - Day 2: Set intentions for 2019.

Set aside more time for my craft.

Take more time in nature.

Expand my knowledge - Crystals, Astronomy, Divination.

Spend more time reading.

[witchy-studies]

31 days of Witchcraft ||day 12 to 31

12 - Do/Will you teach and practice witchcraft to your children?

No, my children (if I will ever have some) should have the liberty to choose. I will never hide it but I won't get them involved if they don't want to.

13 - Who is your patron/major deity (if you have one)?

Krishna

14 - Do you work with any other deities?

I used to work with Greek goods when I started as a witch but not anymore (Artemis was my main patron)

15 - Favorite pantheon [Group of gods]?

Hindu and Greek

16 - What’s your astrological sign, and do you think it matters?

Definitely. I don't believe that it influences every single cell or political view or things like that but your personality, how you act, emotions and things like that. I'm moon scorpio and sun libra.

17 - What’s your Element?

Air (actually really fitting) although I would love to be earth

18 - Favorite season?

Autumn

19 - Favorite tree?

I don't really have one

20 - Favorite flower?

Lilac

21 - Favorite gem?

Oh no.. You can't ask that a crystal witch 😭 Selenite? Yea I always come back to her and I have that crystal the most around my house.

22 - Favorite color?

Lilac and black

23 - Favorite animal?

Tiger 😍

24 - What’s your familiar (if you have one)?

I had one but sadly we had to give him away..

25 - Favorite book on Witchcraft?

I never read books on witchcraft. All my knowledge comes from the Internet. I read tarot and crystal books however.

26 - Favorite website on Witchcraft?

I don't really have one but does Tumblr count?

27 - Famous witch that you favor?

none

28 - Favorite divination tool?

TAROT. I have 5 decks and I love my babies dearly.

29 - Favorite altar tool?

None. I don't have a traditional Altar.

30 - Do you have an altar?

Yes. I even have an Altar tour.

31 - What phase is the Moon currently in?

Waxing

[lostinphases]

31 Days of Witchcraft Challenge

It's January! This month, I’ll be kicking off the year with a huge dose of witchcraft, a daily witchcraft challenge, and I’d love for you to join me! Each day there will be a new task. Try to complete as many of them as possible and share you progress! Below you will find descriptions for each day. If you share your 31 days to your own witchblr, tag it #31daysofwitchcraft so I can see it!

1. New year, New Altar - Clean up your altar. Get it fresh for the new year ahead, and share a picture! Show off your witchy workspace. 2. Set Intentions for 2019 - What are you goals and desires as a witch in 2019? Who do you want to be? What do you want to work on? Write them down (#grimoirepageidea!) and share them. 3. Anoint a Candle for Positivity - Take spell candle (color is up to you!) and go through the motions of charging it for positivity. Anoint it with you favorite oil, moon water, or even just your intentions, and light it! Burn it all the way down and let that positivity surround you. 4. Find a Magical Space - Go outside near your home and find somewhere magical where you can connect with the world around you. It doesn’t have to be an enchanted forest or a mystical meadow. It just needs to be somewhere you can access when you need that extra connection. Share it! 5. Favorite Witchy Quote - Share a witchy quote that is making your day extra magical. 6. Show off your Witchy books - Time to take a #shelfie! Books and witches go together like stars and the sky. Take a picture of your personal library of magic tomes. 7. Get Witchy in the Kitchen - Pull out your favorite recipe and make something. You can make your favorite ritual food, an offering for a deity, or just something delicious that uses your favorite magical ingredients. Get in there and make a mess! (Don’t forget to share the recipe!) 8. Sweep Your Space - Grab a besom or even just your hand and sweep out your space. Guide those negativity dust bunnies still lurking around and shoo them out of your life. You can also do some smoke cleansing while you’re at it! (If you’re needing to do some actual sweeping, now would be a good time for that, too.) 9. Do a Pendulum Reading - Grab your pendulum (or make one!), and do some simple divination. If you’re new to pendulums, just take the time to get to know your tool. If not, ask it something! (Remember, pendulums love yes/no questions.) 10. Listen to a Magical Podcast - Sit back, relax, and grab your headphones. It’s time to get someone else’s opinions on magic. Whether you learn something, get to hear someone speak passionately about something you already know, or just expose yourself to a new perspective, it’s worth it. 11. Find your Aesthetic - Of course, witchcraft is never about the aesthetic. That doesn’t mean we don’t love to look at it! Gather some mood boards, your own matching tools, anything that matches your witchy aesthetic. Share it! 12. Connect with a Plant Friend - Even if you’re a witch with a black thumb, you’re probably in love with plants. Pay special attention to the plants you own, get a new one, or go outside and convene with a tree. Today is the day to connect with all things green and leafy. 13. Daily Tarot Reading - If you don’t already do daily tarot readings (or any kind of cartomancy!), pull a card. What does it say? Where does it guide you? 14. Share your Favorite Crystal - Alright, all my magpie witches. I know you’re as obsessed with pretty rocks as I am. Dive into your collection and show off your favorite stone. 15. Create a Self Care Bottle Spell - Bottles, jars, whatever vessels you have lying around, are great for containing spells with long-lasting effects. It’s time to turn one into a hub for pushing out that positive energy you need when self-care is most important. Share your spell and put it somewhere where you know you typically do your self-care rituals.

16. Share Your Favorite Grimoire Page - Whether you have a book of shadows, a grimoire, a collection of scribbles, or even something digital, I know you’re proud of all of your notes and recipes! Show off your favorite page or pages!

17. Monthly Book - This month’s book is Written in the Stars: Constellations, Facts, and Folklore by Alison Davies. Check-in and show us where you’re at! (Confused about this challenge? It’s meant for members of my witchy book club, Liber Coven! You can join us for our monthly read here: https://discord.gg/YPqCtds) 18. Create a Sigil - Sigils can be useful, small performances of magic with an endless array of possibilities. Create a sigil for something you need right now and activate it! 19. Watch a Magical Movie - Alright, we all have one, that one movie full of fantasy magic that makes us feel all powerful and witchy. Time to turn it on and immerse yourself in that movie magic. 20. Make a Cup of Tea - Tea is the perfect excuse for keeping those enormous stashes of dried and herbs and flowers and spending too much time at your local metaphysical store. Put them to good use and make yourself a cup of tea. Don’t forget to share the recipe!

21. Celebrate the Wolf Moon - January 21st is the day when the Wolf Moon rises. This year, January’s moon will be a full moon, Wolf Moon, Supermoon, and a total lunar eclipse! You’re going to want to celebrate and definitely make some moon water. 22. Study Something New - Witchcraft is a practice, an eternal process of learning and exploring. Put down all of your favorite things for today and explore a new aspect of the craft. 23. Visit a Witchy Store and Treat Yourself - So, we’ve explored a lot of the things we love: books, crystals, tea, tarot. Now, go to your favorite store for all your witchy supplies and get something new! It can be as small as a $2 piece of tumbled rose quartz. Just make sure it makes you happy. It’s your treat after all! 24.  DIY Something - You’ve bought something. Now, let’s make something! Put your crafting (the other kind of craft, silly witch) skill to use and make a piece of altar decor, a clever way to store your crystals, or even a piece of gorgeous jewelry. 25. Share Your Favorite Tool of the Craft - What is your favorite magical tool? Is it a spell candle? A cauldron? Tarot cards? Crystals? Whatever it is, share it! Show off the thing that makes your practice even more magical and rewarding. 26. Charm Something for Good Luck - Take something small, a coin, a pebble, an actual charm, and turn it into a magical good luck charm in whatever way you see fit. Now keep that charm on you! You’re going to want to put that luck to use. 27. Connect with Something Beyond Yourself (the moon, a deity, etc.) - It’s time to open yourself up and get to know something big. If you’re a religious witch, this might be a deity. It might also be the moon, an old tree, or even the earth itself. Whatever it is, connect with it, make an offering, and be grateful for the opportunity. 28. Write and Cast a Calming Spell - The month is almost over! Don’t panic. In fact, let’s prevent panic. Write or find a calming spell in whatever form you want (tea spell, bath spell, candle spell, etc.) and cast it. There’s no need to walk into February feeling antsy! 29. Explore Your Birth Chart - Even if you aren’t into astrology, looking at your birth chart can be a fun way to say “oh my gosh, me”. Take a trip through your birth chart (and look at some fun zodiac memes after)! 30. Bring Something in from Outside - A feather, a rock, a branch, find something outside and bring it in. Add it to your altar or turn it into a charm. Keep that natural energy with you for a while. 31. Cleanse - January is officially drawing to a close! Let’s head into February feeling brand new all over again. Cleanse whatever you feel is getting a bit musty (your altar, your room, yourself, etc.), and get ready.

[rea-nightshade]

31 Days of Witchcraft - Day 4: Find a magical space.

I visited this ancient Buddhist temple while I was in South Korea. I didnt take any pictures of the interior as it's still active and It just didnt seem right to intrude in that way. But the energy inside of the temple was awe inspiring. The moment I stepped inside I felt it like a wave. The presence that can be felt there is truly mystical. I really feel it's so much more powerful simple because of the nature of such an ancient practice still being recognized to this day.

Ps the monks were adorable. One even came up and asked to take a picture with my group.

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31 Days of Witchcraft // Day 4: Find a Magical Space

This picture is from the spring, but one of my favorite easy-access magical spaces is my balcony! I can sit out there and enjoy the sun or the moon, and of course, it’s full of plant friends! So, here’s my magical space (featuring Sky (left) and Swift (right)!

[rea-nightshade]

31 days of Witchraft - Day 1: New Year, New Altar

Just a few things currently on my altar. More pictures to come.

P.s. I'll be catching up on this challenge today, and will hopefully remain up to date from then on.

Update: fully cleansed and reorganized altar. New altarcloth and a newly orginized crystal collection.

[rea-nightshade]

31 days of Witchcraft- Day 5: Favorite Witchy Quote.

"To romanticize the world is to make us aware of the magic, mystery and wonder of the world; it is to educate the senses to see the ordinary as extraordinary, the familiar as strange, the mundane as sacred, the finite as infinite."

-Novalis