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[blotchwitch]

poppets : question !!!

does anyone feel a very strong emotional connection towards the poppets that they’ve made, even if they’re supposed to represent people who have done you harm/you don’t like ??? i feel an intense need to protect and care for the poppets that i make, even when i don’t feel the same about the person they’re symbolising. can anyone shed some light on this? maybe i’m just too emotional? but i can’t find it within me to treat my poppets with anything other than care and love, i don’t think i could ever use them in curses.

[blotchwitch]

Is there any spells or stones or anything that can help someone that’s gone to have a peaceful passing and anything to help with grief?

i’m sorry that you’re grieving right now. i can recommend a few crystals that might help to ease your heartache a little.

rose quartz is my favourite, it gently draws in loving, light energy, which can be of comfort to you if you’re in mourning.

amethyst provides protection against negative energy, and can make you feel stronger when you’re emotionally vulnerable.

Lepidolite can give balance, and is good for transitional periods, such as when someone is about to pass/has passed.

those are just some of the crystals that might help you during this difficult time, i recommend these ones bc i have personal experience w owning and using all of them, and they’re relatively easy to get hold of.

carry them, wear them, or have them close to you when you sleep.

i can’t recommend any “spells” to you, i don’t know anything about your practise, your spirituality or your background etc - so i feel it wouldn’t be right. i do have in mind a ceremony that i used just after my grandad sadly passed away, march of this year, but again, i would probably need to know more about you to give you info on something that delicate. i really recommend that you do some personal research, the passing ceremony that i preformed was adapted for me, by me, as your craft should be - about you. the wording of this message kind of suggests to me that you might not be pagan, or Wiccan or witchy(i’m sorry if that’s not true, i don’t wanna offend you) but if you’re not, think hard about why you want to apply pagan beliefs to your grief. it isn’t a quick fix - i might be soothed by organising and executing a ritual, but if you’re not spiritually invested, it’s likely that you may not feel the same. spell work is really about harnessing energy and pulling it to reach a desired effect - to feel stronger, calmer etc. would a pagan ritual soothe you, or benefit you, if you’re not pagan? would going to a Christian church soothe you, if you weren’t Christian? probably not. instead, maybe think about how you can honour the memeory of your loved one, maybe with things that remind you of them, or in a place that they liked spending time. reflect on them as a person, think of the happy memories you had together, meditate with them in mind. as well as being calming, focused meditation can make you feel more “with it”- after shocking news, you might feel disorientated, disengaged. grief is such a horrible, gruelling, personal journey, take time for yourself, but don’t forget to spend time around other people too, people that loved your sadly departed one too, people who can uplift you. draw strength from those around you, they’re hurting too, it’s important that you cradle each other. good luck, i’m so sorry for your loss, i’m just an ask or a message away from anyone in need of advice - witchy, or otherwise ✨

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[blotchwitch]

Hey ! I have a witchy type question if that’s okay? I went to the doctors twice for counselling and he basically said I wasn’t bad enough to be referred, but i have so much pain and guilt from leaving my boyfriend and past issues (smoking, lying to my friends, i was a bad adolescent till my early 20’s) Is there any spell or crystals that can help me? Like any that can remove guilt or sadness or anything? Thank you very much ! - Linda J, Manchester, UK

hiya, of course that’s ok !!in this situation, i’d say that the guilt and sadness that you’re experiencing should probably be worked through with a mental health professional, before it escalates into something more sinister. i’m really glad that you’ve reached out for help by visiting the doctors ( the first step towards succeeding , is trying ). there’s no such thing as not being “bad enough” , if you reach out for help , and are struggling , it’s my belief that you should be taken seriously. there are actually a number of adult mental health services that you can refer yourself to in the uk - i’ve had experience with self referring to the Depression and Anxiety adult mental health service , they were super friendly , easy to talk to , and tried their hardest to refer me onto a suitable service when it was mutually agreed that my mental health needs were more complex than the Depression and Anxiety service typically deal with. now , onto the witchy part. no spell, ritual, or crystal can cure sadness , remorse , anxiety , or guilt. however , whilst you’re on your mental health journey , you may find it encouraging / helpful / uplifting to incorporate elements of your craft into your healing process. to reiterate : these things can’t cure you. but you may draw strength from them , whilst you’re on your way to recovery via maintaining a healthy lifestyle, seeking therapy etc. unfortunately nothing will “remove” the bad feelings that we have inside of us , it’s all down to time , dedication and bloody hard work. there’s no quick fix ; it’s exhausting but worth it , i really would encourage you to try alternative means of self-help instead of relying on witchcraft. that being said , i am willing to give you info on little witchy things that might lift your spirits , or comfort you in times of need.

in terms of crystals , my personal favourite to wear when i’m feeling down is rose quartz - it works to expel negative energies , and pulls in loving energies. there’s a lot of stigma around rose quartz being exclusively used to attract romantic love ( not really what you’re looking for when you’re down ) , but i don’t believe this gem discriminates , it pulls in all sorts of loving , gentle , almost nurturing , energy - which may be just the little boost you need if you’re feeling particularly vulnerable. - peridot is particularly well known for alleviating guilt , as is fire opal ( a little harder to get ahold of ) - amethyst can be used to calm , soothe and promote self acceptance. - citrine absorbs negative energy, whilst bringing in positive energy. - sunstone is more gentle , and helps to lift bad moods ( also super pretty ) - carnelian can be used to reduce anxiety anxiety and provide motivation. crystals may be worn on necklaces, or kept close to where you sleep. in these places , they’ll be most effective. of course this isn’t an exhaustive list , there are many many crystals that may benefit you , these are just some of my favourites. i hope this list gives you some inspiration, and motivation to do a little personal research. i’m by no means a crystal expert , nor do i know your situation , so I hope that this small, yet diverse selection gives you some insight into the wonderful healing properties of crystals ! in terms of spells or rituals , you’d need to DM me and be a little more specific in what your intentions are , so i can be completely confident in my suggestions. i’d really hate to give you a completely inappropriate suggestion , just because i’m vague on the details , that wouldn’t be helpful , n you may actually achieve the adverse affects of what you set out to achieve in the first place. feel free to DM me anytime if you need anymore info !! ✨ stay strong , you can do this x

[blotchwitch]

ok hi hi do any of my witchy followers find it difficult to commit to being one “sort” of witch eg : kitchen , hedge , sea etc???? i feel predominantly drawn to being a sea witch , but it doesn’t 100% sit right w me??? any input on this would be v appreciated !

[blotchwitch]

Hello ! I was scrolling through your paganism posts/reblogs and wondered if you could tell me/ explain to me what the red string is? I have heard of it being a part of paganism before but never seen many posts of it? Something to do with fate or souls or something? I could be wrong, i’m extremely sorry if I am incorrect in any way, I hope i don’t cause offence! Many thanks!

Hi ! First off, you must’ve scrolled a ton, because I don’t think I’ve reblogged anything similar to what you’re describing in a long time :’) I think you’re talking about The Red Thread of Fate - a Chinese legend. It isn’t specifically linked to Paganism per se, but it’s a cute myth that involves ancient deities, so I guess maybe pagans/witches or those drawn to the occult might find it interesting. In this myth, the Gods tie red strings between those who are destined to meet one another. In some versions of the legend, the string is tied to the ankle, in others, it’s the wrist or pinky finger. The “red” thread is always invisible to human eye. Those who are connected by the thread are destined to be in each other’s lives, no matter how far the thread tangles, stretches or knots. It’ll never break. The Red Thread of Fate is a story of the inevitable connection between “soulmates” - this doesn’t have to be romantic. The legend says that a thread is strung between any two people of which are destined to meet one another, for whatever reason - they can be friends, lovers, or just those whom are written by fate to play a vital yet fleeting part in each other’s lives. In this myth, life is a scarlet tapestry. The Red Thread of Fate highlights the way in which all human life is interconnected, there are no accidents, only destiny. I’m not 100% sure if this is what you were talking about, but feel free to check by me if I’ve gotten it right or wrong. I love getting asks, drop by if you need anymore witchy info :)