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Veil of Totality

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Different Types of Witches

DISCLAIMER: Do not use this blog as your only resource. I am still learning myself and if any of this information is incorrect feel free to drop me a message and I will correct this.

I WILL BE GOING OVER THESE IN MORE DETAIL IN FUTURE POSTS.

Secular VS Religious: This one is pretty self-explanatory. The majority of the time being a witch does not affect the religion that you practice. If you do not feel like religion is in your path, then you do not have to use religion in your practice. You can be religious and have your practice separate, making your practice completely secular.

Solitary VS Coven: You can choose to be a solitary witch and practice on your own. Alternatively, other witches can belong to a group called a coven. Covens tend to practice together and use their combined energies to complete workings and spells.

Air/Fire/Earth/Water Witch: These witches feel very attached to their element and use this element in thier practice. They can be associated to this element through their zodiac sign or just through energetic connection. They tend to use their chosen element in a lot of their workings through multiple methods and sometimes work with deities associated to their chosen element.

Cosmic Witch: A cosmic witch works mainly with planetary and cosmic energy. They use astrology and the moon cycles in their practice.

Crystal Witch: Crystals are commonly used in this witch's practice and they use the energies from the crystals in their practice. Their practice ranges from crystal therapies to charms, to charging the crystals in their chosen method (e.g. sunlight or moonlight).

Draconic Witch: This is one that I find extremely interesting myself and I am currently researching at this moment in time. These witches work with draconic spirits in their practice. Draconian magick is, by definition, magick that is fuelled by the symbolism and energies of Dragons.

Earth Witch: An earth with is very deeply connected to the earth element; they use a lot of nature in their workings, work with earth deities, and most likely will use things that they have collected from nature within their workings. They tend to be very centered individuals and if they develop their practice they move very naturally between the natural world and day to day world.

Eclectic Witch: Eclectic witches tend to pick aspects of different paths/traditions and use these to form their own unique practice. Because of this, no eclectic witch's path will look the same.

Elemental Witch: Elemental witches work with all four elements and sometimes fifth, they consider the spirit element and use all of those throughout all of their workings. They are not more associated witch any specific element as they use all of them.

Faery Witch: These witches work with the Fae. They leave offerings for the Fae, set up altars for the Fae, and the fae help them in their magical workings.

Gardnerian Witch: Gardnerian witches follow a sect of wicca. The Gardnerian religion was set up by Gerald Gardner and is a closed religion.

Green witch: Green Witches work very closely to nature through working with herbs, tree spirits of any nature gods/goddesses. It is possible to be a green witch in a city - you just need to find the right environmental spaces for your practice.

Hearth Witch: Generally a combination of green witchcraft and kitchen witchcraft, these witches are sometimes referred to as cottage witches. This witchcraft surrounds the home and hearth of the people within it. Their practice tends to be only done for the home using things around their home and for the people in their home.

Hedge Witch: I find this type of witchcraft very interesting as these witches walk the hedge between the spiritual world and the real world. This is a very traditional folklore type of witch.

Hereditary Witch: These witches have family members that are also witches who have passed down their craft through their lineage. This does not just mean being born into a witch family. They can also have spells/rituals/grimoires etc that have been handed down through the family.

Kitchen Witch: Kitchen witches do a lot of witchcraft (as you probably guessed) in the kitchen. They use a lot of ingredients and spells in their cooking to serve to people in their home. They also can use their food to bless the people that eat this through different herbs/ingredients and intentions.

Lunar/Solar witch: Lunar witches are deeply connected to the moon and lunar cycles. They can include things like the tides and the moon cycles in their workings. They tend to feel very energised by the moon. Solar witches however are deeply connected to the sun and like to use the sun in almost all of their workings.

Pop Culture Witch: This witchcraft is relatively new from what I can gather. They use pop-culture in their witchcraft. For example, using incantations or sigils found in movies/tv shows.

Sea Witch: Sea witches are closely connected to the ocean and currents. Different witches can be associated with different bodies of water (e.g. river witchcraft/lake witchcraft). Sea witches generally live close to the sea and have a particular ocean that calls to them. They tend to collect ocean water, seaweed, seashells, etc and use these in their workings.

Seasonal Witch: Seasonal witches do their workings and practice in correlation with any season. They can be tied to a specific season if they choose to do so. For example, spring witches would use a lot of blooming flowers and rain water in their workings.

Sigil Witch: A sigil is a symbol that you can draw on things. There is a lot of intention behind this and you do usually have to make these in a particular way through putting thought and effort behind this.

Storm Witch: This is very self explanatory. These witches use storm energy in their practice and workings. I am currently researching this practice and will most likely post more about this in the future.

Tech Witch: This is a very modern form of witchcraft that involves modern technology. For example, using apps to track different parts of your practice.

Urban Witch: Urban Witches use city surroundings and the lights/sounds in the city in their witchcraft as apposed to using nature.

[thecosmoscalls]

The Phases of the Moon

(& it's meaning, magickally & scientifically)

The New Moon

The new moon is a sign of NEW BEGINNINGS.

Spiritually: The New Moon is a time of new beginnings and retreat. It is a time of rest and preparation for the coming month & whatever challenges it may bring. This is an excellent time to relax and stay off social media. Take time for yourself ♡

The Science: the Sun and Moon are both on the same side of Earth. Since the Sun isn't facing the Moon, it appears dark.

The Waxing Crescent

The Waxing Crescent is a time for SETTING INTENTIONS.

Spiritually: Focus on what you want in life - your hopes, dreams and aspirations. After recharging during the New Moon, the Waxing Gibbous provides an opportunity to plant your intentions for the following month.

The Science: When the sun moves closer to the new moon, it illuminates it again. The crescent appears, but it’s less than half illuminated, but it’s waxing or growing bigger into the first quarter moon.

First Quarter

The first quarter moon is about ACTION.

Spiritually: This is normally where you will start running into obstacles on your path. If you've set intentions, you'll likely start seeing the hurdles you need to overcome to reach your intention. This Moon is all about action, decisions and overcoming challenges. Ultimately, you've just got to do what needs to be done to overcome these challenges. Try to stay flexible, and focus on your intention, not on the hurdles.

The Science: The first quarter moon comes about a week after the new moon. It’s called this because the moon is one-quarter of its way through the monthly cycle.

Waxing Gibbous

The waxing gibbous moon is about REFINEMENT.

Spiritually: Continue on your path, stay flexible, and adjust as the situation calls for.

The Science: The waxing moon is just a phase away from being full. It’s easily seen during the day and at night.

Full Moon

The full moon focuses on HARVESTING what you’ve “planted.”

The Science: The full moon happens when the moon and sun are on opposite parts of the Earth. Since the sun is right across from it, the light illuminates it so that the moon looks full.

Spiritually: Since the moon and sun are at opposite sides, so are the zodiac signs. This can be a high tension time as a results, emotions are sure to run high, so try not to get attached to anything and try to stay emotionless and logical as possible.

Waning Gibbous

The waning gibbous moon reminds you to be GRATEFUL.

The Science: After the full moon, it starts getting less illuminated and wanes toward the last quarter moon and onto the new moon.

Spiritually: Now is the time to focus on what your thankful for, share that love around. Focus on what you've achieved thus far, and reflect on all the progress you've made, no matter how small. You'll likely be radiating love; try to resist splurging on big ticket items and instead spend time with those you love.

Third Quarter

The third-quarter moon helps you RELEASE from your struggles.

Spiritually: Let go of drama and focus on forgiveness and release. The Moon will continue to shrink over the course of the coming days and weeks until the New Moon - this energy means you must be ready to let go. If you've been hurt or angered in the past month, now is the time to release those grudges and anger so you are ready for receiving new intentions. This is a good time to clean - your home, your closet - whatever feels right. Focus on your friendships and remember, if it doesn't serve you, let it go.

The Science: The third-quarter or last-quarter moon is the reverse of the first quarter. That means it’s getting smaller.

Waning Crescent

The waning crescent moon focuses on SURRENDER.

The Science: This fraction of the moon is decreasing and on its way to being a new moon.

Spiritually: This is a time of rest and recuperation, reflect on the past month and begin preparing for the next. If you haven't achieved your intention for the month, this time can feel empty and disappointing, but don't let it get you down; you will do better next month.

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Blessings to y'all <3

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"If anyone would understand loneliness, the moon would."

- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

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Summer solstice 🌌

All the love we hide inside us moves, like the moon moves the sea, the water, the life on earth, it moves our spirit, heaven and personal hell.