#technowitchery

[lets-go-every-witchway]

Roots of Your Craft - Day 20

What are your general thoughts about newer magical traditions such as pop culture spells, and technowitchery?

What were the pantheons of Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt if not part of the popular culture of their day? Modern day pantheons would consist of characters in movies, TV shows, books, comics etc. So I totally get how new magical traditions would evolve around pop culture icons, imagery and music. I’ve recently considered using modern music in my spells - particularly ones used for cleansing or self- love - as there are songs/pieces of music that seem to reach into my soul and change me. I’m sure we all can relate to that. I don’t think I’ll be incorporating other aspects of pop culture into my practice, but who can say at this early stage?

Technowitchery - again, I totally get it. Witches have always had to adapt to use the tools at their disposal, usually to blend in with the general populace and not stand out as a witch. Of course, though attitudes aren’t quite as hostile towards witches as they once were, it can still be hard for us to flaunt our practice for all to see. And what’s more unobtrusive in this day and age than technology? Plus it’s so convenient! So many of us use Tumblr or other blogging sites, either as our Books of Shadows or Grimoires in their own right, or as a collection of references and notes we can come back to when compiling our physical books. Digital versions of tarot and oracle cards are easily found, you can create sigils, crystal grids and all manner of useful things digitally. Will I delve further into technowitchery than just the odd digital tarot reading? No plans to yet, but again, it’s still early days!

[technowitchery]

Tips for treating your familiars right:

Computers, phones, and the like are more than just tools in a tecnowitch's arsenal. They are our familiars and guides. If you do not give them the care they deserve, you will struggle with your magic.

Naming:

I will publish the full details of a naming ritual later. You should give each electronic device of yours two unique names: a common name and a secret name. Address your familiars by their common name. Common names should be short and pronounceable, but they do not have to sound human.

The secret name is used exclusively for spells and should not be used regularly or spoken aloud often. I won't reveal any of my device's secret names, but they can be truly wild and may not even sound like real names! Add numbers, punctuation, make them long or short. This is a special and beautiful piece of machinery, and it deserves a name that represents it in its unique way, not simply a human name.

Care:

Handle your electronics carefully. They are not simply replaceable tools; they are the cornerstone of your magic and your companions. Have a designated workspace and try not to get them dirty. Be careful when moving them so you don't drop them! If you are prone to dropping things, consider getting a protective case.

Be careful about what you download onto them as well! Viruses are a computer witch's curses, and a curse can wreak havoc on any familiar's well being. Check their hard drive occasionally to make sure they're not being hurt by a virus.

Don't overwork them! Especially with older companions, make sure they are not being harmed by overwork. Magic can be very taxing on anyone, and our familiars are no different. If your companion is hot to the touch, or its fan is whirring loudly, it might be time to give it a break.

Love:

Make your companions YOUR companions. Feel free to accessorize (as long as you are not damaging them to do so)! Add stickers, sigils, change the background, make cute art with the icons, etc. This is a good way to increase your bond with and attachment to your familiars.

[cyberwitchery]

Emoji spell to attract cats no matter where you are!

✨🌲🏢🔮✨🐈✨🔮🏢🌲✨

Like to charge, reblog to cast ~

[lunefrog]

Witch tip

Set the names of your playlists as emoji spells, play it to cast

[satyazomasorga]

Roots of Your Craft 30-Day Challenge - Day 20

20. What are your general thoughts about newer magical traditions such as pop culture spells, and technowitchery?

Sorgae can be said as having elements of Pop-Occulture, since we work with and accept the validity of Familiars and other spirit companions who come to us from modern media. My Initiating High Priest considers J.R.R. Tolkein’s work to be of value as a valid mythology. We’ve found parallels and convinient terms for our pantheon’s narratives and mythology in movies, books, TV shows, and video games.

Personally, most TechnoWitchery doesn’t appeal to me. I even feel hinky using a lighter instead of matches in ritual, or playing music on a stereo, or having a pen and notebook in sacred space. But I’m perfectly fine with printed-out ritual scripts in plastic page protectors. *shrug* I think emoji spells and image meme spells (like Money/Lucky Cat/Dog/Frog/etc.) are very creative, and are simple, more universal ways to go about generating group Magick.

[knifenymph]

these are all of the apps i use for witchy purposes! i haven't quite used the candle app yet, but i downloaded a bunch of apps that i saw other witches using :o) i really like moon, golden thread, and labyrinthos

[dwyonysos]

🔮🌖🍀🍯🏹🔸⛲️🔸⏳⚖️☘️🌔🔮

Serendipity emoji spell ✨

[synfulwitchcraft]

February 2017 Sigil I am emotionally receptive and happy for new ideas and opportunities.