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Melissa Orth
30 days of shadow work challenge
hey everyone! i’ve found myself in a bit of a journalling/shadow work rut and thought i would give myself a little challenge to do for the next 30 days. i know that this is pretty common for a lot of people, so i thought i would share my challenge with you so we can keep each other accountable and do some reflective work 🤍 obviously you don’t have to do all 30 days, and this can purely be a prompt list if you need it! you can join in whenever you like 🤍
what is something you wish you could be doing right now? what’s stopping you?
if you could receive the truthful answer any question of your choice, what would you ask? why? what response would you hope for?
if you could change anything about your childhood, what would it be?
name 3 of your least favourite things about yourself. then challenge them - why do you think that way? what could you do to change?
what relationships in your life bring you joy and which ones don’t?
how could you show yourself love in your love language?
when was the last time you felt at peace?
write a letter to someone who hurt you - no matter how long ago. write everything you wish you could say to them, every emotion that comes up. burn, tear apart or flush away the letter
how would you treat yourself if you were a young child? how could you make them feel loved? see where you could incorporate that into your life
what triggers your temper most? why does it make you angry/frustrated/sad?
if you had everything you ever wanted, what would your life look like?
what emotions or feelings do you avoid? why?
what are your core values? do they align with the life you’re living right now?
what do you hate about yourself and why do you hate it? did someone tell you you should?
what negative patterns keep repeating in your life?
when you lash out, what part of you wants to be protected?
what is something you fear others knowing about you? why do you fear it?
in what ways do you consciously or unconsciously punish myself?
what is a grudge/instance that you are holding onto that no longer serves you? why are you holding on to it? how can you let it go?
what are your pet peeves? where do you think they come from?
when was the last time you felt wronged by someone?
when are you the hardest on yourself? why? can you find a way to be kinder to yourself?
how do you respond to situations that make you angry?
what are you the most proud of in your life?
in what ways are you hypocritical?
when am i my truest, most authentic self?
what advice would you give to yourself 5 years ago?
what boundaries do i need to set and reinforce in my life?
what things make you feel the most alive and present?
list 10 things you like about yourself. get specific! list more if you can 🤍
I’ve been extremely content lately, not practicing my craft too much, then something came along to put a bump in my road. Nothing else seemed to cure my mind until I just slowed down. I soaked my feet in lavender, braided my hair, put on cleansing music and cleansed my house; and really took my time about it.
That’s what witchcraft has always been for me. It’s about reflection and self care and just slowing down and reconnecting with the simplest of rituals to right yourself. I felt so calm afterwards and all my stress was alleviated as soon as I was finished.
Just a reminder for those witches who feel like everything needs to be a grand gesture; it doesn’t. It’s as simple as sitting down & closing your eyes sometimes. It’s okay to not be able to afford large chunks of time to your craft; the universe feels every move we make and understands our intentions. Just be every now and then, make time slow down to gather yourself.
Taurus
Left: @spiritdaughter Right: Thiago Corrêa
♉︎ I have.
Sun in Taurus: April 20-May 20
Duality: Feminine or self contained and strong through inner reserves
Triplicity/Element: Earth
Quadruplicity/Quality: Fixed
Ruling Planet: Venus
Symbol: The Bull
Body part: Neck and throat
Color: Several places say different things. I'm going to say green.
Tarot: The Hierophant
Archetype: The Sensualist
Taurus is an interesting balance of strong and dependable mixed with luxury and sensuality, which demonstrated perfectly in its tarot card. The Hierophant and Taurus are both constant forces, but are open to creativity and sensitivity. I've always heard Taurus described as being stubborn, but I think it's more that they like their creature comforts. They are down to earth and enjoy peace. Change is very hard for them. The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need puts it best "Like a bull quietly grazing in a pasture, you're not looking to challenge anyone, but it would be a fatal mistake for anyone to challenge you."
For my study I primarily used The Only Astrology Book You’ll Ever Need by Joanna Martine Woolfolk, Witchipedia, and the podcast Accessible Astrology. I used Pinterest to find artwork that spoke to me. I am not an authority on astrology, just sharing my thoughts.
Taurus Witch Aesthetic
Requested by @absolutely-free-spirited
Okay so
Yes this is just a vial of bearded iris oil
BUT THIS LOOKS SO GOT DAM WITCHY I LIVE FOR IT
Hands up, heart open, head back. The faeries lead me here & I intend to stay. Sun & Moon in ecstatic Union, they dance. May my being stay open to all that they say. Holy nectar of our tribe, Elixir of Pollination & Co-Creation! May the Blessings overflow, As we pour Holy Libations. Hands upon the Earth we cry, In total surrender & elation. May the balms of Mama's Hearth Free us into liberation! ~Deep Gratitude, Deep Bows, Infinite Love Flowing out to all ends of the Universe~ Blessed Bee!
Rosemary Milk Witch
🎃WITCH-TOBER💐
hey witches (or whatever term you prefer!)! the spookiest season is fast approaching, and so i wanted to put together a little list of something witchy you can do for each day of our favourite month! majority are low key, and feel free to do all, some or none of the activities - whatever suits you best, this is just a fun way to introduce witchcraft into your month.
do a tarot/oracle/rune/etc spread for the month of october (i’ll post a “new month spread” very soon!)
write out your goals for the month - witchy and not. maybe you want to try journaling more frequently, meditation, going for walks, drinking more water or cooking some meals at home!
write about a new topic in your grimoire/BoS - this could be a topic you’ve been interested in for a while or something totally left field. you never stop learning as a witch!
try learning about your ancestors. this can be hard for many (difficult family relations, not knowing biological families, the like), however if you can find a family name that’s always a great place to start!
spend time in nature/connecting to nature spirits. going and talking to the trees is so incredibly beneficial, especially if you need to talk about something you feel you can’t open up to a person about. the trees, the ocean, the forest and the mountains are always happy to listen to us
create a new candle - sounds hard, but it’s a lot easier than you think! i love making seasonal candles by taking a store bought, plain candle, then dressing it with oil and some herbs. bonus points for using herbs associated with fall/spring (depending on where you live!)
do a manifestation spell with the waxing moon! this can be as elaborate as a full ritual, or as simple as writing your manifestations on a bay leaf/piece of paper and burning it.
witch-ify your beverages! adding intention into your coffee, tea, water or any other drink you prefer is super effective witchcraft! you can also add things to your drink, such as honey for attraction, cinnamon for abundance, or sugar for sweetness (taste wise too)!
i’m really big on cooking seasonally, so if you can, try and cook or bake (even just throw together some things into a sandwich!) using some seasonal ingredients (i.e, pumpkins, root vegetables, stuff like that) in a meal today
happy full moon! don’t forget to cleanse and recharge your crystals, decks, and of course, yourself today. maybe put out some water to creat some moon water!
refresh your altar if you have one - maybe give it a good wipe down with some moon water (or just normal water!), cleanse it and redecorate it however you like
create a new sigil today, either creating one of your own design or using an online generator (like this one!) for prosperity, abundance, protection, whatever you like! use in your craft however it suits you
do some shadow work - i recently posted a 30 days of shadow work challenge, so you could try a prompt from that list or any you find!
try giving an offering to a deity, ancestor or spirit you work with or are wanting to connect to. this can be as simple as offering a portion of your food to them, or an entire ritual dedicated to them - whatever works best for you!
look into your astrology! if you’ve never looked at your chart before, there are lots of different websites that can do it such as this one, and they’ll give you a pretty in-depth dissection of your chart!
cleanse your space - either with a smoke method, sound, a spray, or visualisation!
try doing some mindful movement - this can also work as a meditative practice! this includes walking, yoga, running, or weight training. set your intention first, then see how you go!
find out some local lore of the town you live in! it’s often a lot more interesting than you think. i also love to learn about local native plants in my area that i can then use in my craft!
refresh any wards your have set up if you have them, or if you don’t, now is a great time to set one up! they can be very simple or complex depending on the method you choose, and there are several great posts on here about them!
as the moon wanes (gets smaller!), now is the perfect time to do some releasing. write anything you want to let go of - people, things, attachments, etc. - on a piece of paper and burn it or otherwise dispose of it
read a new witchy book - don’t sleep on your local libraries! there’s also plenty of pdf books about witchcraft topics online if you can’t get your hands on
make a spell jar! this kind of magick is super fun, relatively simple, and can be done quickly with items you already have. any jar is suitable, such as the jar from your pasta sauce, not just the aesthetic ones you see on tiktok! add your ingredients along with your intent, seal with wax from a candle and set it wherever suits the intention.
practice some grounding. place your bare feet on some soil or grass, or even hold some soil if you don’t have access to natural ground today. visualise roots growing from the centre of the earth towards you, and from the centre of you towards the earth. see them intertwine and let mother earth ease your physical, spiritual, and mental struggles, pain or heavy emotions
visit a cemetery if you have one close by. you don’t need to go to one holding someone you know, it’s still just as meaningful to visit a new one you’ve never been to (a post soon coming on what to do when visiting a graveyard!)
put together a witchy playlist! this can be for your walk or to start your day, to listen whilst you practice/divine, or just to play to help you feel a bit better. if you don’t want to make your own, you can always just listen to one someone else has curated!
make a cleansing scrub - all you really need is some salt (medium-ground works well for scrubs!), any oil of your choosing, and some herbs if you choose. make sure anything you add is body safe!!! set your intention whilst using and allow the scrub to cleanse away any spiritual “dirt” you’ve accumulated
enchant a piece of jewellery! can be a ring, a necklace, bracelet, a pair of earrings, or even bobby pins used in your hair
write a gratitude list. get specific and write as many individual things as you can!
reflect on the goals you wrote down at the start of the month. have you achieved them? why/why not? is there something you achieved that you didn’t write down that you’re proud of?
do some protection magick. the spirit/earthly worlds are growing closer now, so some extra protection can never hurt!
happy Samhain/Beltane/Halloween! the veil is thin today, so now is the perfect time to reach out to spirits (safely of course!) and try a (potentially new) form of divination!
i hope this gives you some ideas for witchy things to do this month! just as a reminder, your craft is so personal to you, please don’t let me or anyone else ever tell you what you should or shouldn’t be doing in your craft (unless you’re taking from closed practices - DONT DO THAT). never feel bad for not having the energy or not being able to partake in a certain activity. you are always a witch, no matter how you practice.
love always, taylah. 🤍