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They want to move Halloween to a Saturday on my local media pages on facebook

Me:  It is a history lesson time.. Halloween aka Samhain is linked to the sun, stars, harvest and seasons that stood over for 2000 years to celebrate the dead, the final harvest of the year, the halfway of Mabon and Yule, and Celtic New Year. It is one of the holy days on the wheel of the year for pagans, not for your candy purges.

Closeminded Christian asshole forces their beliefs and thinking their beliefs is the only true path:  Its actually the Christian celebration of All Hallows Eve. The night before the Christian feast All Saints Day.

Me:  You do mean your religion had stolen pagan beliefs to pass it off as your own to convert pagans to submit to your faith or slaughter them to refuse to accept your religion.

I can’t wait to be told that I will be going to hell. I had been there and back.

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heeey! It's been a while that I think of becoming a witch but I don’t know where to start! do you have any tips for me ? thank uuuu🥀 (Sorry for my english, I’m French sooo)

Start with researching.

Do you wanna be witch or wiccan?

Do you want to pursue one particular kind of magic? Or do you want to do a little bit of all things? Kitchen? Crystal? Sea? Eclectic? Hedge? Chaos?

Do you want to practice a more subtle magic? Scribe Magic? Hair? Divination?

Do you feel called towards a certain tool more than others? Tarot Cards? Oracle? Crystal balls? Runes and Runic Magic? Ogham? Herbs and brewing? Stars and star charts? Divination boards? Globes? Pens? Determine this and go from here.

Do you want to practice modern magic or old magic? I personally practice a mixture of both as it suits me and make procedures up as I go.

Do you want to be in a coven or do you wanna practice solo? This one is very important. I personally hate being in a group and doing group things. You might be an opposite or fall somewhere in between. Determine this. There are of course benefits of being in a coven. The sharing of knowledge and power being at the forefront of that plethora. Decide/

I recommend keeping a dedicated notebook and researching for at least ten minutes per day and logging your finds in this book. You could also keep a folder or document on your PC.

Some topics to add in a Book of Shadows or Grimoire or just the Notebook are:

-Moon Phases and their significance. Eg New Moons are the best time to set intentions

-Zodiac Signs and their significance. You could make this the first page. Add your name. Your sun sign, moon sign, ascendant…..you could also do a whole 12 house work up

-Herbs and their general uses

-Tarot or your preferred method of divination and the symbolism in it. Write your own interpretations.

-Colors and their significance. You could also start doing this as subtle magic everyday. Wear a shirt or tee in a certain color that corresponds with your intention for the day

-Spells and basic sigilwork if you are into this

-Instruments that you wish for and why you wish for them. I want an obsidian mirror for my divination and I wrote that and illustrated it in my book along with its uses and why I preferred it over other mirrors. Speaking of mirrors. Get one. Mirrors can be used for many things. Divination, communication with spirits, caging negative vibes in your space….many things. Get one and cleanse it. It don’t have to be fancy. Just something from your local store should do.

-If you are into a certain path more than others than research about that. Druidic, Pictish, Gaulish, Greek, Latin, Norse, Germanic, Shakt, Shinto, Taoist, Shaiva, Aboriginal, Native American, Hoodoo, Voodoo, Santeria…..whatever you are into. Research it.

-Dreams and their interpretations

-Flowers and their correspondences

-Incense

-Essential Oils

-Music Magic. This is very big in my path. Ragas and Thaats and their uses in callings, spiritwork, influencing weather…..I research them and write my own music around these.

-Hallucinogens and other toxic materials. Hensbane, wolfsbane, hemlock, night shade….keep a directory of herbs that might be of use but need to be handled carefully. Same goes for irritants.

-Weather Patterns and Omens. What does a crow sighting mean? Jackal? Coyote? Black cat?

-Feathers and their uses in magic.

-Water and its correspondences depending on the source its collected from

These are just things you could do. Figure out your own curiosities and record them.

Other things that almost all witches-wiccan or otherwise-have in common are:

-Altars. They are incredibly personal and everyone customizes them.

-Circles. In my path, we make elaborate mandalas and yantras corresponding to a deity we are working with. They can also be cast with a myriad of materials. Grain, chalk, salt, water, fire, flowers, herbs and herbal pastes……figure out what you want to work with and go from there.

-An instrument for sweeping spaces. Get an instrument that you can use for sweeping your space. I like to enchant mine for certain purposes. Like banishing shades, negative vibes, tension, ailments in the air…..you could do the same.

You don’t have to do any of these things. They just help a witch focus.

Also, meditate.

Meditate. Meditate. Meditate.

It could be the sitting and thinking kind. I personally prefer moving meditation. You couldn’t pay me to sit still and do nothing. I dance or do yoga. Some other ways that you can meditate include tai chi, swimming and marital arts. Anything that can help you empty your brain of conscious thought is good. 

These are just the tips I have off the top of my head. There must be a million more. I hope I could help. :-)

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Melissa Stecher 

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A Wand or Staff Creation Guide

A Wand and Staff Creation Guide. For this post ill walk you through the creation of a Wand. A staff can be made the virtually the same process. As a general note this is only one method. There are many methods that are used and another may work better for you. Before you create a wand it is important to understand its use. A wand is ultimately used to direct and manipulate energy. This can be used to focus energy to one point or to radiate energy in all directions. I sometimes hold my staff in both hands with the base on the ground and use to just to feel the vibrations of energy around me better. In many beliefs it is also used as a focus increase energy. It is usually associated with either air or fire. It is not used for all beliefs and some practitioners simply use a finger instead of a wand. Finding the material for the wand is the first step. Wands are most often made of wood but stone and metal wands have also seen use. Since wood is both the simplest and most common material used ill focus on the for this Creation Guide. The type of wood can be a difficult decision for most. There are two methods for this. You can look up the properties of varies woods and build a wand suited for a particular purpose, or if for general needs I usually go for a wood that I feel a connection with. An easy way to find a wood you connect well with is to simply touch the tree and allow your energy to flow through it. If it feels easy to move your energy through or just has a sensation of feeling "right" then your good. Once you find the wood your going to use its time to harvest it. I recommend giving thanks to the tree and leave an offering if you wish. With this done You can go about harvesting the wood. Some people prefer to do this during certain times to maximize the effect of the wand. I recommend researching your own sets of beliefs to find the best time for harvesting. The length and thickness requirement is fairly subjective. Pick what looks comfortable to use and sturdy. I recommend a length at least from your wrist to your elbow. A thickness of at least half an inch is fairly durable. It should be fairly straight to ease the flow of energy but slightly curved and gnarled wood are usually fine. I like for the wood to taper at one end but this really isn't necessary. Some people attach a stone to the wand to aid it in various ways. If you do this you should pick a stone that amplifies energy and doesn't hold it back. Now for some choices. Bark some love it, Others hate it. I have never minded bark so I usually leave it but some feel it is better to remove it. Ultimately this is up to you. If you plan to carve runes or paint it removing the bark would make that easier. Its possible to go all out at this point if you have the time and the skill. Carving it to your specifications and staining or polishing the wood. Once the general cosmetic work is done its time to bless and tie the wand to yourself. There are multiple ways to bless a wand. Ill list a few here. One way is to place it on an alter to your deity(s) and say a prayer and blessing to the deity while giving an offering. You can carve runes into the knife while empowering them with your own energy. If you use blood magic a drop of your blood could be used here to strengthen your bond to the wand (Please look at the sidenote below if your planning to use blood magic). If you plan to paint the wand you could infuse the paint with something connected to yourself (such as blood or saliva) before painting to connect it to you. As a sidenote im going to take a second to talk about safe blood magic. Its important to remember that you don't need much to see an effect and you don't gain more effect with more blood. I would never use a knife to cut yourself to gain blood as you can easily go to deep. If this is something you want to use then please consider getting a finger pricker (forgive me if there is another name im drawing a blank) used by diabetes patients to test blood sugar. These are possible the safest means of getting blood and as long as they are kept clean they will stay that way. However you plan to do this once you are finished the wand will essentially be done. As you use it, it should build a better connection to you becoming easier to use. If you have no crafting skills you can bless a store bought wand. You should still test these to make sure your compatible. A Staff is essentially the same thing. The main benefit a staff has over a wand is it makes group rituals a little easier. Getting a proper piece of wood for a staff can also be difficult and extra care should be taken not to hurt the tree. Please feel free to ask any questions

Have a nice day

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Loved by crystal enthusiasts & metaphysical practitioners alike Fluorite is a truly unique mineral holding the title as "Most colorful mineral in the world." Forming in a multitude of colors such as typical purple, pure - colorless, blue, yellow, green, also shades of white, pink, red, brown, and even black. Yet Fluorite is normally multicolored having bands or zones of color. From a metaphysical standpoint Fluorite itself shares the same abilities throughout all its color spectrums. However, It's believed that certain colors bring out specific energies more than others. Fluorite itself is one of the most sought after crystal in world. Having yet another name the “Genius Stone,” Fluorite represents the highest state of mental capacity, boosting the absorption of new information, and helping one work through complex issues. through its subtle energy it expands the mind and advances to a greater mental, spiritual and psychic awareness. Wearers of this stone are opened up to unlimited creativity and hunger for exploration in their desired field of study. It's energy is so powerful on the mind because of it's ability to detoxify the mind from the emotional body; riding the mind of obsession, anxiety, fear, depression, and even anger. Because of its strong grasp on the mind Fluorite also makes one of the most powerful psychic shields available by crystals. A truly beautiful rainbow fluorite crystal here! As said above, generally Fluorites abilities transcend through it's many color variations. However, should you wish to know what colors excel in certain areas here you go! Black Fluorite; Also known as "The Astral Cleaner." Cleans negative thought and energy from the wearer, as well as decrease or eliminate nightmares. Blue Fluorite; Is the emotional balance color. Clearing up emotional blocks that stop you from excelling and proceeding forward in life. Clear - Colorless Fluorite; Used for purification. getting rid of guilt and blame. Green Fluorite; Promotes healing on all levels. Also improves the healing abilities of other crystals/stones. Magenta Fluorite; Brings out understanding from the heart. Can bring out forgiveness and deciding the best course of action in a decision. Pink Fluorite; Brings joy. Clears energy fields (aura) while also finding repressed emotions. Purple Fluorite; strengthens psychic ability and insight. used to enhance concentration. Yellow Fluorite; Enhances learning, gathering information, and understand the whole truth in something. Charging Your Crystal Charging your Fluorite crystal is a fairly simple task and falls in line with most crystals. Charging under the full moon will be your best and greatest source of power; Just make sure to retrieve your crystal before full sunlight! However, Fluorite could also be buried in the earth and left until you feel it has had enough time to recharge. Lastly smudging your Fluorite with sage is while the least energizing still a great way to recharge and cleanse your crystal! Don't forget to take a lot at our exclusive Fluorite Jewelry! Made from natural Fluorite so you can take your favorite stone and its abilities anywhere you go! Natural Fluorite Wire Necklace Polished Fluorite Pendant Necklace

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Silent Nyx shrouded the west in her own colour, and scored the sky across with her own starry cloak.

Nonnus, Dionysiaca 18. 160 FF