Hello! I don't quite know how to start this but I've been very interested in wiccan practice. I tried delving into it when I was in college but I didn't know where to start, the most I did was make moon water and charm a necklace. I'm going through quite a lot right now and I found myself seeking crystals, sigils, and charms to keep me grounded, although I still don't know how to do them quite right. So my question is, will they work on me, someone who isn't a practitioner?
Hello!! Witchcraft is a process, and there is no real "right or wrong" way to do things, so don't feel bad about the way you practice!! You can be considered a practitioner if you do any sort of magick, but if you're uncomfortable calling yourself a practitioner that's okay.
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I am not sure if you are using Wicca as an umbrella term for witchcraft or if you are specifically interested in Wicca, but be wary that there is a problematic history of Wicca that has been a big topic of discussion as of late. Wicca is defined as: “a religion influenced by pre-Christian beliefs and practices of western Europe that affirms the existence of supernatural power (such as magic) and of both male and female deities who inhere in nature and that emphasizes ritual observance of seasonal and life cycles." It was created around 1950 by Gerald Gardener (who has a whole slew of issues with appropriation and such). It's important to find out if Wicca is for you. Wicca is a very structured version of witchcraft, and witchcraft in general isn't Wicca. There are lots of rules surrounding Wicca and it's very labor intensive.
Apart from that, I will be talking with my experience as an eclectic witch, I can't say much from the Wiccan perspective.
Crystals, sigils, and charms are an amazing way to start! Crystals are super easy, and practically impossible to mess up (unless you put some toxic ones in water- I personally just don't put ANY in water to avoid poisoning myself because it's bound to happen). This is a great source for crystal properties I would recommend looking for what you want to get from the crystals, and then invest in some crystals that correspond with what you're wanting. A great place to buy crystals is Etsy or a local metaphysical shop (if you have one, they are few and far between!) Crystals are amazing when meditating or to have around your space. I like charging my crystals with Selenite (another type of crystal but it's really good for cleansing/charging) and the moon when it's a full moon. I charge them somewhat frequently, about once a week. I am pretty lazy when it comes to crystals, I just have them around my space + on my altar and let them uplift my vibe. I will carry some obsidian and black tourmaline with me if I'm traveling but other than that I am pretty lax with my crystal usage. I think they are such an amazing (and pretty) way to dive into practicing without having to make a big commitment to something.
Sigils: Here is a big post I made about sigils that can hopefully clear up any lingering questions about them if I don't cover it all in this post. Sigils are also a m a z i n g for starting your practice because they are easy and practical. Again, there isn't really any particular way to mess this up, and there isn't a wrong way to go about creating them. I have two methods of sigil creation on my post, but there are endless ways to create sigils. I use them to help with my grades, to help with warding (intro to warding post) or a slew of other things. I like to do my sigils when I clean, so I create the sigil with cleaner/floor polish/mop it into the floor/whatever and then I break the sigil (by cleaning up the cleaning solution- I'm not sure I am explaining this in the best way so feel free to ask clarifying questions lmao) and by breaking the sigil I am "sending that energy out into the universe." You can also put sigils on bay leaves and burn them, or write them on your papers, put them in water on your door, whatever floats your boat. Again, no wrong way to do this, just whatever seems the most practical to you.
Charms are something I am somewhat unfamiliar with but here are a few sources I found that can hopefully provide you with some help!
How to enchant, enchanting masterpost
I am sure you are already versed on charms/enchanting if you have already done such, but regardless, whatever you do in your practice is valid. From making moonwater to casting a spell, you are valid in your practice.
In regards to your other ask, starting your practice is relatively easy! My biggest tip would be to just dive in and research as you go. It's easy to get bogged down by trying to research EVERYTHING and then going into practicing. Just take it one day at a time and research what you're interested in, try it out, and go from there! If you have any other questions please feel free to shoot me another ask or a DM :)) Hope this helped!!
