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Are you looking for a witchcraft server that's a little more serious and education minded? Come check out The Archives! My server is brand new and looking for open minded, passionate casters to join us, learn, grow and have fun! My server is lgbt+ friendly with a zero tolerance policy on transphobia, racism, homophobia and basically anything disgusting and ignorant. Hate is not allowed a platform in here. Cultural appropriation is also not allowed: we love and respect casters of all different sorts of backgrounds and experiences here in The Archives! If this sounds like the place for you, send me a DM and I'll send you a link to join asap! I'm doing it this way so I can take extra care making sure trolls and other unsavory characters don't join and cause disruptions.

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Witchcraft and Casting Safety By Alexander Universe Introduction: Safety in witchcraft is a very important and often overlooked subject in the magical community! I can't even begin to count how many different kinds of ‘Fails’ I've read about/seen and personally experienced, everything ranging from burning the carpet on accident due to an unattended candle, to friendships and relationships failing due to baneful spiritual influence. The purpose of this document is to provide the reader with as much information on witchcraft safety as possible so we have less cautionary tales and more extraordinary ones to pass on to the community. When Working With Fire/Heat: Procure a Fire-Safe dish/container for yourself you may use for burning things in your Craft. Make sure nobody will be bothered by any potential fire damage/scorch marks if you're a Stealth witch. Never leave the room you're working in with a candle burning unattended. Make sure when you're burning paper or other flammable items, that the ashes are completely extinguished before disposing, especially if you're throwing them away in a trash can or tossing into the wind outside. Do not leave food, potions, oils or anything you're cooking unattended on top of the stove or an open flame. Turn everything off/put it out before leaving the vicinity. Not all Herbs are going to be good for you or your pets to burn and inhale, do a little research on the supplies you have that you intend on burning BEFOREHAND. Some plants produce toxic smoke to humans and animals when burned and ALL smoke is bad for your pets to inhale, especially cats, birds and reptiles as they have especially sensitive respiratory systems. Essential oils are toxic to cats and pets. Do not burn them around your animals. Incense smoke is tough on animals lungs, make sure you have plenty of ventilation before burning, especially if you have pets. Cats are allergic to weed smoke, particularly Cannabis Sativa. It can kill them. Don't smoke around your pets. Tobacco smoke, cigarettes, cigars, vape and ejuice liquids are all obviously toxic and dangerous for animals. Do not smoke around them and if you haven't started yourself, DON'T START. If you're working with a large amount of material that's being burned, such as a large sage or herb smoke cleansing bundle, make sure you have a way to tame any unwanted fire accidents that can come from escaping embers burning surrounding items and such. A fire extinguisher is obviously the best item to have on hand but it's also not as common of a household item as say a wet towel, a bowl/bucket of water, cat litter, sand, dirt. All of these items can be used to put out a fire. DO NOT use water to put out an oil or grease fire, use a fire extinguisher, sand, dirt or cat litter to put it out instead. The flaming grease/oil will float on top of the water you pour on it and it will create a larger fire rather than extinguishing it. When using a fire extinguisher, grasp the nozzle firmly and aim it at the BASE of the fire in order to most efficiently put it out. Remember that fire extinguishers usually have directions on how to use it on the item itself! When Working With Water/Liquid: If you intend on ingesting the water/liquid you've been working with, make sure all your ingredients are FOOD SAFE so you do not run into any health troubles by ingesting your creation. If you have containers of liquid such as moon/sun/eclipse water, check them frequently for mold! In the caps/corks and bottle/container are common areas for it to form. Throw away/clean anything that has any moldy areas. Do not ingest liquid that had mold in the container. Have towels on hand and other cleaning supplies while working with liquids to take care of spills. Wear gloves/protection when handling caustic, bio-hazardous or dangerous liquids, take care not to get any in your eyes. Water expands when frozen by approximately 9%, so take care to use sturdy containers when freezing water so as not to cause anything to break in the freezing process. Steam burns! Be careful when boiling water, use pot holders when applicable and use caution when opening lids. A teapot is a much safer and superior way to get the boiling water you need for a project over just boiling some in a pot and pouring it into a container/cup. Don't use plastic containers to store liquid you intend on ingesting/using on your skin, some plastics have chemicals such as BPA that leach into the water over time and can become harmful for you to consume. I highly recommend using glass containers. NEVER use essential oils without first diluting them with a carrier OIL not water. Essential oils have been known to cause very serious injuries reminiscent of chemical burns when applied directly to the skin. Water does NOT dilute this effect as oil and water do not mix well. When Working With The Weather/Elements: Stay inside during a Lightning storm, no rain/storm water is worth the risk of getting zapped, wait until the Lightning passes by before going outside. Cloud to ground lightning can strike at about 200,000 mph(300,000 kph) and a single bolt can reach a temperature of roughly 30,000 kelvins(53,540° Fahrenheit) where as the sun surface temperature is about 6,000 Kelvins (10,340° Fahrenheit). Fascinating, but incredibly dangerous. Hail can sting and cause serious damage if its big enough, wear a jacket/layers if you're going to be out in such weather! Hoods and other head protection wouldn't hurt, especially if it's thicker hail. Wear proper winter gear out in the snow and freezing temperatures. Frostbite is real and it is painful! Symptoms of Frostbite include pins and needles, reduced sensation of touch, skin burning sensation or a stinging sensation, blue skin from poor circulation or redness, blistering, feeling cold or waxy skin. Get inside a warm place if you have been outside for a while and are experiencing any of these symptoms! Heat stroke is a common ailment one may succumb to when out exploring in the sun, drink plenty of water, rest and keep as cool as you can. The Hallmark symptom of heatstroke is a core temperature over 104°F, but fainting may be the first sign. Other symptoms may include a throbbing headache, dizziness and light headaches, lack of sweating despite the heat, red, hot, and dry skin, muscle weakness or cramps, nausea and vomiting, rapid heartbeat (may be strong or weak), rapid shallow breathing, behavioral changes such as confusion, disorientation, or staggering, seizures and unconscious. Strong winds can and will wip/blow around debris, wear eye protection when venturing out in them to avoid damaging your vulnerable eyes. When Working With Energy/Magic Itself: Food=Mood. Eat and drink to replenish the energy you've spent after Casting or performing energy work. Get yourself on as regular of a sleep schedule as you can, not only does this help regulate one's emotions, but a good nights sleep *can* provide you with a refreshing amount of energy that can be the difference between a productive day and a not so productive one. Cleansing rituals should be performed on yourself fairly regularly to avoid any negative or foreign magical build up, once a week is a good place to start although many Casters recommend a more frequent cleanse to those especially who Practice regularly/daily. Self care is an important aspect of witchcraft, as emotions are magic in their own right, take time out of your schedule for your own needs/desires! Happiness and comfort makes for great Casting and energy work afterwards. When performing a spell with words, its ok if you mess up by accident while speaking, power through the rest of the spell so it can activate fully anyway. The words aren't as important as the intent is and not everyone has the gift of speaking fluently. With that in mind, spells can be ‘spoken’ in ones thoughts, especially if you're in a nonverbal state or simply have trouble speaking. Cleanse your magical tools, altar and other workspaces regularly to avoid magical cross contamination and unwanted astral attachments. When Engaged in Spirit Work: First and foremost, set up protective Wards around your home and place of Casting. These Wards can vary on the specifics from Caster to Caster but they *must* contain some sort of coding that keeps out/banishes entities and magics that would do you and your loved ones harm. Make sure you have a decent understanding about energy working before getting started in Spirit Work, while there are no real set requirements to practice any path, it can be considered common sense to need to be able to at least do one of the following in order to identify what you're working with; *seeing*, *hearing*, *feeling/sensing* energy. Things can get out of hand very quickly if you engage with something you can't combat let alone communicate with. Vet your Spirit Companion's! Before officially or formally contracting or developing a partnership with an entity, take some time to get to know the spirit in question. Is this spirit really who they say they are/appear to be? A good frame of time is about a month, although this time period varies from Caster to Caster. Learn how to banish spirits before you actually summon anything! A good rule of thumb is to always be respectful to spirits/entities/deities while interacting and working with them. Respect gets you lots of places. Trust your gut, if something seems *off* or not ok about another spirit, chances are you're better off avoiding them. Perform a Cleansing ritual after you're done with Spirit Working! It's important to remove any attachments from yourself and your workspace so nothing gets messed with or ruined by baneful entities or magics. Learn how to make your own personal ‘Auric Armor’, basically a ward that's on just you. This will help prevent possessions, influence, curses, astral leeches and other baneful spiritual problems that can happen in this line of work. When Working With Crystals/Minerals: Anytime you want to use a crystal in water to either cleanse it or create gem water, look up what it is and if it can get wet. Some crystals like Selenite can dissolve or be damaged if gotten wet. Some are even toxic! Salt can scratch the surface of stones that have a low score on the MOHs hardness scale, research the specifics of each stone you're using before putting it with salt. Do not ingest Malachite in anyway it is toxic! Malachite should ONLY be handled in polished form so as not to endanger yourself. Do not breathe in Malachite dust and do not handle it raw. Do not cleanse with salt as it will damage the surface of the stone and do not get wet/cleanse with water as water will dissolve it and the resulting liquid is also toxic. Malachite scores rather low on the MOHs Hardness scale so it requires a gentle touch and some TLC to keep from being damaged, as it is brittle. Raw Quartz dust can give you Silicosis when inhaled. Fluorite contains the dangerous mineral Fluorine, a water soluble mineral that can be absorbed in the lungs if ground into dust or burned in a coal-fired stove. Fluorine causes Skeletal Fluorosis, a painful disease that weakens bones and damages joints. Pyrite contains both Iron and Sulphur, Sulphur is toxic and the Iron allows it to rust If wet. Always make sure that the crystals you own are safe to use in the ways you want to use them in, research what you have beforehand online, cross check multiple websites when reviewing safety precautions. When Working With NSFW Practices: Weed and alcohol excluded, do NOT partake in the use of drugs with your Craft. Addiction is a serious disease and hard drugs have a very negative impact on your health. Do not drink alcohol if you're underage, it is bad for your developing bodies and brains. Adults need to be careful as well, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to many health problems including alcoholism, liver damage, damaged brain cells, stomach distress, heart damage, frequent diarrhea, blackouts and many other health concerns. Do not smoke Weed if you're underage, it is bad for your developing respiratory system and your brain. Weed has a few negative side effects that occasionally affect an individual during its use, and while these side effects are actually uncommon, it is only fair to list them: anxiety, paranoia, forgetfulness, movement difficulty, dry eyes and mouth, red eyes(common), cough, fast heartbeat, panic attacks, depersonalization/derealization, dizziness and psychosis (rare). Be mindful of your alcohol consumption, tally the amount of drinks you've had and pay attention to how your body feels while drinking. Do not drink and drive. Do not operate heavy machinery drunk or high. General rule of thumb for drinking alcohol is for every glass of wine/beer/shot or drink you have you should have 2 glasses of water to prevent hangovers. If it's your first time drinking alcohol or smoking weed, do it with a trusted friend to watch over you to prevent excess consumption. Wait an entire hour before eating that second weed edible. Trust me. Take small controlled hits the first time you smoke weed, less is more and it may hit you fast so use caution. Take small controlled hits the first time you smoke an herbal blend, less is more and it may hit you fast so use caution. If sex with another individual(s) is a part of your Craft, use condoms and practice safe sex with your partner(s). Make sure any crystals/toys you may have used were cleaned thoroughly before and after usage, especially if they went inside of you/someone. Make sure you practice self care after sex and wash up your body thoroughly as well. When Working With Blood: Make sure the tool(s) you use to draw blood are clean and sanitary beforehand. Make sure the area that blood is being drawn from is clean. Do not share needles. Clean and sanitize your workspace and tools physically and magically after working with blood. Practice self care after your ritual, clean and dress all wounds properly. Get a hold of a first aid kit, if you can't then make one. It should contain at the very least Band-Aids, an antibiotic ointment such as neosporin and a clean washcloth or tissues.

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Right Here, Buddy.

"Right Here, Buddy."

*a spell to turn a ring into a hexing tool*

"All around this ring I lay,

A hex that works both night and day,

To be cast upon those deemed unrighteous,

Sending spite and minor crisis

Activate this with a gesture,

Fill with anger and let it fester."

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*said three times over/holding a ring of your choice. To activate the hex, wear the charmed ring on whatever finger you'd consider is the 'main' finger in a rude gesture, (such as the middle finger although not every country finds that offensive so any finger works) then perform the aforementioned rude gesture towards an enemy.*

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Positive Vibes Spell

"I charm this (object) with magic emotion To keep depression and anger at bay With only joy and laughter spoken To keep (me) happy throughout the day" *3 *said three times over or while holding whatever object you desire, 'me' may be changed to an individuals name as needed, as may the object being charmed. While performing this spell, focus on a memory that filled you with love and/or happiness so you can capture those vibes and use that to power the spell.*

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Controlled General Summoning Spell

"Spirits old and spirits new Come out, I have a plan for you! Follow me all through the night Stay out now until its bright Join me here for play and fun Do not stop 'till the night is done At first light I will release you Go, then rest and do be peaceful!" *3 *spoken three times with gentle authority, candle(s) and/or crystal grids can help. Cast in your sacred space after grounding and centering oneself. The spell banishes most, if not all the things summoned by dawn.*

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Get Out!

A handy curse for getting toxic people out of your life(or someone else's!)

Get Out!

"As above and so below You've overstayed, it's time to go There was a line you should not cross So pay the price and go get lost!" *3 *said three times after writing the sigil down on a slip of paper(or other flammable stuff), focus on the issues this person has done that truly pissed you off and put all of your spite into it, this will craft a rather nasty bit of angry bad luck and auric burning. Burn upon finishing the spell*

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Love and Positivity Jar Spell Ingredients: An Old Glass Medicine Jar, Salt (purification and protection), Blue Sand(for communication), Rosemary(memory, mental clarity, love and banishing negativity), lavender oil(calming, grounding, love, anti anxiety), purple and red glitter (for focus and power, red for passion and potency, purple for magic, wisdom, stress relief), cinnamon(passion, inspiration knowledge), rose quartz(general love correspondences), pink and red candle wax(sealing in passion and love) and rosemary oil (to boost the rosemary). The crystal grid has a rose quartz center, 2 pink tourmaline(love and protection), 2 peridots (emotional balance and healing), 2 clear quartz(power boost) and 4 rose quartz chips (all rose quartz is in here for its love correspondences). The ingredients work together to inspire love, kindness, balance, passion and communication.