Of course, only put in your book of shadows/grimoire what you want. If you don't want to put certain subjects in your book then that's fine. It's your book, utilize it how you want. This is just a masterlist of ideas that I've put together. Feel free to add anything else to the list that I may have missed, because there's absolutely no way I included everything.
And for the love of all the gods, if you come across a closed entity or practice, don't try to work with the entity or practice if you're not already part of that group or tradition. You can research it but don't practice it.
Here's a list of subjects to research. All of this doesn't have to go into your grimoire and you absolutely are not expected to be a master of everything on this list but I do encourage you to try to look up as many as possibly to help you see what resonates with your craft and to understand the craft of others <3
I'll add to this list as I think of more so feel free to check back from time to time! My asks are aways open to elaborate on anything. If I do elaborate on anything I'll come back and link it too.
Basics
Witchcraft vs Wicca vs Paganism
Types of Witchcraft
Open vs Closed vs Initiated Practices
How to Practice in Secret
Easy Everyday Practices
Grounding/Protection Magic
Wheel on the Year
Astrology
Lunar Phases Correspondences
Tarot
Days of the Week Correspondences
Spell work
Herbs
Crystals
Color Associations
Sigils
Spell Jars
Enchanting Jewelry
Money Bowl
Affirmations
Glamour Magic
Moon Water
Curses/Hexes
Cleansing/Banishing
Interesting Topics
History of Wicca (You don't have to be wiccan but everyone should understand the history and impact it has had for better or worse)
Need help finding all of my personal posts on my blog? Look no further! Here is everything collected in one place for you.
If a link is not working please let me know and I'll fix it immediately. If you do not see a link and it's just text* those are upcoming posts scheduled.
Spiritual Hygiene and Beginner Work - The foundations of witchcraft and spiritual upkeep
Grounding and Centering - How-Tos and Methods
Cleansing - The How-Tos and Methods
Banishing - The How-Tos and Methods
Protection - The How-Tos and Methods
Warding - The How-Tos and Methods
Low Energy Practices - Spoonie Edition*
Basics in Witchcraft - The basics of witchcrafting
Intention
Visualization
Energy Manipulation
Safety in Witchcraft
Spell Removal Basics - Also Touching On Backfiring and Curse Removal
Spell Crafting Basics - The basics of spellcrafting
"How do I create a spell?"*
"How do I Power my Spells?"*
"Planetary Timing? What’s that?"*
Herbalism - Herbal Education, Recipes
Herbalism Masterpost
Types of Magic - All kinds of magic
Lunar magic*
Glamour magic*
What is Energy Work?*
Hearth magic*
Divination*
Chaos Magic*
Cursing, Hexing and Jinxing*
Sympathetic Magic - History and Explanation
What is Ancestor Work? Breaking it down and how to start + extra
This is basically a masterpost for content relevant to new witches. A lot of it of it's stuff I wrote but I'll also link to material written by other people if I think it's useful.
Practice & Technique
Magical Correspondences 101
Closet Witchcraft: How To Get Witchy When You Can't Come Out Of The Broom Closet
How To Practice: Divination With Dice!
An approach to deity/entity work for the sort of people this sort of thing would work for
Manifestation Without Woo (a compassionate psychological approach to manifestation)
Non-Competitive Affirmations
No, you can't tell anything about a person from their natal chart.
A Brief Introduction to Energy Work
Energy Work On The Body: Hittin' The Right Spots For Tension Relief
Research & Critical Thinking
Information Literacy Basics
How to research
Distinguishing Fact, Opinion, Belief, and Prejudice
Critical Thinking: Definition, Examples, & Skills
Caution & Critical Thinking In Divination
10 Questions To Distinguish Real From Fake Science
Search for information on any witchy topic here!
"A weird thing just happened, does this mean anything? Is it an omen?"
Practicing discernment: Some ways of testing and ruling out the mundane
Research Tip: Remember the Five W's!
How conspiracy peddlers and cult recruiters make you feel like you're "thinking for yourself" when you're actually not
Remember a Previous Life? Maybe You Have a Bad Memory
Why fighting pseudohistory matters
Scams, Hoaxes, Conspiracy Theories, & Cults Everyone Should Know About
On people who assert "things are done this way for a reason!"
Dogmatism is not the solution to cultural appropriation
Some beliefs you might have to deconstruct as an ex-Christian
How the "divine feminine" and the "divine masculine" perpetuate patriarchy - and what we can do about it
Avoiding Harmful Stuff & Staying Safe
Recognizing the difference between real history and pseudohistory
Is the spiritual person a conspiracy theorist? A list of red flags
List of red flags to watch out for when joining a coven or online group
Beware of charisma mirrors
When your right to say no is entirely hypothetical
Dog whistles and symbols to watch out for
Eugenicist and bioessentialist beliefs about magic
What is spiritual eugenics?
Toxic Individualism In Modern Witchcraft
New Age beliefs that derive from racist pseudoscience
The Ancient Astronaut Hypothesis is Racist and Harmful
Allyship does not mean seeing yourself as worthless
The rules about responding to call outs aren’t working
History
Debunking the Pervasive Myths About Medieval Witch Hunts
Debunking Myths About Easter/Ostara
Just How Pagan is Christmas, Really?
The Origins of the Christmas Tree
No, Santa Claus Is Not Inspired By Odin
Why Prehistoric Matriarchy Wasn’t a Thing (A Brief Explanation)
Why Did The Patriarchal Greeks And Romans Worship Such Powerful Goddesses?
No, Athena Didn't Turn Medusa Into A Monster To Protect Her
Who Was the First God?
Were Ancient Civilizations Conservative Or Liberal?
PODCAST RECS - Debunking and Fact-Checking for Witches & Witchcraft Spaces
Angela's Symposium (YouTube channel about modern esotericism and witchcraft by Dr. Angela Puca)
ESOTERICA (YouTube channel about the history of Western esotericism by Dr. Justin Sledge)
ReligionForBreakfast (YouTube channel about religion run by Dr. Andrew Henry)
Let's Talk Religion (YouTube channel run by Filip Holm, lots of Islamic content but also lots of other stuff)
OceanKeltoi (Norse Heathenry)
Jackson Crawford (Norse Heathenry)
Conservation & Ecology
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Explained (all USian witches should read this, it most likely affects you)
How the Rage for Sage Threatens Native American Traditions and Recipes
(This post is unrebloggable because I plan to use it as a reference post to link, and may add/remove things to it over time.)
Hello everyone! Spring is here, so it’s time to shake the dust and stagnant energy off of ourselves, and prepare for the new season coming up. I’m here to bring you some tips on how to clean your house the witchy way. I’ve also added some links to other Tumblr blogs who have posts about it!
Step 1: Open the windows
Let some fresh air in and open the window for all the negative and stagnant energy to move out, it will allow the energy to flow and make the cleaning easier. Move around the room clockwise and demand the energies to get out.
Pro tip: Start cleaning from the top downwards, from the furthest point of the room to the nearest main door. Once the target area or room is clean, you can say a protection/blessing, chant, cleanse, visualize, play some music, spray, ring bells, burn incense and don’t forget to put your wards up again!
Step 2: Have a plan
Take your time to think this through, come up with a detailed plan (if you can) on how you want to do your spring cleaning. Is it a few hours every day? Every day for a week? Every weekend? Long term project? How detailed do you want the cleaning to be? It’s totally up to you and yes, it can get overwhelming. If you want to do a quick refresh or move furniture, it’s your choice. Just make sure you know what you’re doing and that your intention is clear.
The same thing applies if you're moving! Have a look at this post by @songsparrowwitch
Step 3: Simmer pot (optional)
I like to set up a big pot with my herbs of choice, with the intention of cleansing, purifying, protecting the house or creating a welcoming environment. I will stir it clockwise until it boils, whilst focusing on my intent, turn it down to a simmer and then start cleaning. The house will smell amazing and such potion can be used for other practices too! Here's an amazing recipe from @aesethewitch
Step 4: Cleaning products
Do a little research and decide what products you would like to use, you can make your own, use popular chemical cleaners or choose eco-friendly options. Keep in mind that some common chemicals have magical properties (vinegar, anyone?) and there’s no judgment here, just make sure you don’t mix harmful substances without looking into it, and keep the air flowing!
On the magical side, you can charge the cleaning products, visualize the negative energy in the room getting wiped or washed away. You can draw sigils as you wipe the surfaces, say a simple chant, add moon water to the cleaning solution.
Cleaning recipes by@leodrune
Step 5: The actual cleaning
Get to work, start from one room, separate things into piles, decide what to keep, to donate and to throw away. When you go about cleaning, you can take your time and focus on the task, almost as if it was a form of meditation. You can thank the environment for sheltering you, your belongings for serving their purpose, yourself for the time and effort you’re putting into this. It will take as long as it needs to, and it’s ok.
Do not forget your garden, if you have one, or your balcony. And the thresholds, windows and doors.
Bonus step: Virtual decluttering
Consider taking time to tackle your virtual spaces too, your blog, social media, computer, phone, emails, payment subscriptions. Virtual clutter affects us just as much as the physical one does, as we spend a big chunk of our day online.
Look at your books, your grimoire, your ingredients. What needs to go? What should be carried onto the new season? What needs to be moved, restocked, fixed?
Step 6: Protection & Warding
You made it! We’re not quite done yet, but take some time to rest and celebrate, you have made it this far. Now it’s time to wash your windows, seal your doors, clean the floors, burn your favourite incense, update your wards and check your protection spells. Use your favourite methods to keep unwanted energies and entities outside of your space.
Protection masterpost - by @auricwitch
Doorstep Cleansing - by @bunnybambi1
Step 7: Closing thoughts & Cleansing
Once everything is done, take a bath, a shower, wash your clothes, do what you need to do to make sure that the energy you have removed doesn’t linger on you. Take some time to walk around barefoot to ground yourself and reconnect with your home. Consider a ritual to bring positivity and good cozy energy back into your home, make yourself a nice meal and rest.
@leodrune created this amazing post, please have a look!
Please feel free to add anything to this post! Open to all sorts of suggestions, I hope it helped!
(edit: I am aware some of the links are broken, some tumblr are now closed or have changed URL and I can't find them)
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Category: Introduction to Witchcraft
-What is Witchcraft?
An extremely large article that covers all the basics for getting into witchcraft. I am regularly updating it as more related articles are published and/or I have come across new information that is relevant.
-A.I. & Witchcraft: Using ChatGPT in Research
An interview with ChatGPT about how to properly utilize it to research responsibly. I also added notes that I find crucial to this end.
-Altars: Use & Design
A description of Altars and how they can be used in various witchcraft applications.
-Beginner Witch Tips
Tips for those just starting to get into witchcraft and the occult.
-Creating a Spell Log
A guide on how to create and utilize spell logs in order to hone your craft.
-Conceptualization Vs. Visualization
An explanation of why visualization is widely improperly utilized and how Conceptualization is a significantly more useful skill.
-Correspondences: Research, Creation, & Use
A guide on how to research correspondences, how to create them, and how to use them for effective spellwork. Goes over things to avoid when working with correspondences as well as the metaphysics and magical theory of their operation.
-Finding Balance: Spirituality & Critical Thought
An article exploring the complexities of having spiritual experiences and maintaining critical thought.
An extensive guide on how to approach herbology, herbal correspondence, and herbal medicine. Be sure to read the disclaimer at the beginning!
-Intermediate Witch Tips
-List of Closed & Semi-Closed Cultures
An ongoing project to help give beginner witches a frame of reference in order to research and practice respectfully and responsibly.
-Nature Vs. Nature
An exposition on the metaphysical, and practical magic applications of the juxtaposition between two perspectives of nature.
-Personal Narratives
An article about the dangers of people who try to pull others into their UPG. Please read the disclaimer at the beginning.
-Personal Narratives Part II
A continuation of Personal Narratives.
-Personal Narratives Part III
-Researching Witchcraft
Defining some aspects of typical discussion points in witchcraft.
-Research Tips
Some helpful tips for those who want to delve deep into witchcraft research.
-The Spiritual Aspects of Witchcraft
-Tools for Witchcraft & Their Functions
-Visualization, Reiki, & Fascism
An article about how the trend of visualization is influenced by and can lead into fascist thinking and antisemitism.
-Visualization: Effective Implementation
An articles about how to use visualization to its fullest potential and how to avoid using it improperly. Also a list of some alternatives to Visualization for those who have aphantasia or struggle with visualization.
Category: Community Commentary
-Author Blacklist
A list of authors to avoid until you’ve obtained a solid foundation and understanding of the applications, methods of magic, and sociopolitical movements and morals behind various traditions and schools of magical thought.
-Bias in Witchcraft
A guide on how to identify and manage biases that are common to witchcraft in order to have a more effective craft.
-Content Creation Vs. Personal Practice
An opinion piece about the differences between having a personal practice and how to responsibly discuss it online, as well as how to responsibly frame witchcraft guides.
-Community Interactions
Reblog replies to other content creators on Tumblr.
-Consumerism & Witchcraft
-Content Critiques
Various critiques on witchcraft posts I have found on this platform.
-Examples of Ineffective Witchcraft Guides
Critiques on problematic, inaccurate, misleading, and vague witchcraft guides.
-Gatekeeping: When it is Appropriate and When it is Not
-Inspiration Vs. Appropriation
-Learning to Adapt: New Information & Modifying Practices
-Theosophy: The Heart of New Age Fascism
-The One True Way
-Three Fold Law & Other Magical Conventions
-Wicca, Ceremonial Magic, & Trad Craft: Problematic Practices & History
-Witchcraft Vs. Superstition
An exploration of the differences between witchcraft and superstition.
Category: Divination
-Introduction to Divination
An article about the basic types of divination and the different ways to do them.
-Aeromancy: Divination via Wind
-Cartomancy: Tarot & Oracle Divination
-Cleromancy: Bone & Dice Divination
An overview of the history, mechanics, and practices of cleromancy; also covers how to create your own system.
-Divination Tips
-Inventing Divination Systems
-Oracle Divination & Spreads
-Pendulum Divination & Dowsing
-Scrying: Divination Through Gazing
-Tarot & Tarot Spreads
-Tasseomancy & Palm Reading
Category: Energy Work
-Basics of Energy Work
The foundations needed to practice actual energy work, rather than pseudo energy work that is entirely dependent of imagination.
-Intermediate Energy Work
Covers a basic run down of the subtle body, energetic constructs, and energetic senses. Explains how to control the density and precision of energy.
-Advanced Energy Work Part I
Covers aspects of the subtle body, properties of energy, and how to control multiple energetic constructs simultaneously with acute control.
-Axioms of Energy Work
An explanation of the thought model behind energy work and how energy relates to itself and the world around it.
-Energetic Constructs
An overview of how to design, build, and maintain constructs as well as some possible methods of application in spellwork.
-Energetic Senses
The inherent, non-visual, senses that are the most effective way of energetic awareness
-Energy Work & Spoon Theory
An explanation of how, if done properly and after accurate practice, energy work requires no spoons to perform.
-Introduction to Grounding
An introduction to grounding exorcizes and their applications.
-The Energetic Model & Why it is Redundant
-The Subtle Body
A thorough description of the energetic body.
-The Wellsource
An article about the endless well of energy we all contain. Similar to the idea of The Seat of The Soul.
-Types of Projection
-Wands & Energetic Technique
Category: Magical Theory
- What is Magical Theory?
An in-depth look at what constitutes a Magical Theory, as well as their connections to Magical Models.
-Alternative Models of Magic: Why the Classical Models are Obsolete
-Benefits of Modular Witchcraft
-Correspondences & Energetic Properties
-Classical Models of Magic
-Engram Theory
-Magical Experimentation
The current magical experiment. I’m always looking for volunteers!
-Magical Potency
An in-depth look at methods of improving the efficacy of magical practices.
-Magical Theory & My UPG
-Pop-Culture Magic
-Properties of Magical Design
-Surveys
A list of all the surveys and quizes I have made that I publish the statistics of at intervals of 100 responses.
-Threshold Theory
A unifying theory behind all spell work.
Category: Metaphysics & Philosophy
- Witchcraft & Philosophy: Metaphysics
-Art & Media Within Witchcraft
-Chaos Theory & Game Theory in Witchcraft
-Concepts in STEM That Apply to Witchcraft
-Conceptualizing Sacrifice in Witchcraft
-Gradation & Ethics
-How White Supremacy Has Influenced Contemporary Witchcraft
-Intersectionality & Witchcraft
-Mental Illness & Neurodivergency in Witchcraft
-On Dualities in Witchcraft
An examination of dualities within witchcraft and how their negative impacts on our community. Also goes over some solutions as well.
-Queerness & Witchcraft
-Spectrums of Mystic & Magical Practice
-Witchcraft & Gender
Category: Psychicism
-Introduction to Psychic Abilities
An introductory guide to psychic abilities. This article focuses more on the abilities that are possible.
