#witches blog

[elevenoir]

Burned some cinnamon today to rid some negative energies. Usually you are supposed to use the diluted oil on your skin for protection against negative energies but I’m sure it does the same when burning it :)

More interesting things about cinnamon, it is said that burning cinnamon helps to inspire you’re spirituality and helps in healing. It can also be used for money spells, love spells, used in spells for succes,sex magic meaning increasing male libido, and it can even aid in speeding up spells.

If you are looking to use cinnamon as a form of home protection you have to place a cinnamon broom above your front entrance.

There’s a lot more stuff cinnamon aids in and there’s tons of resources where that information is available. I like to use plentifulearth.com to learn about the herbs, spices and plants I use and have in my room. Hopefully my collection grows over time especially now that my mom is interested in what I’m doing :)

[urban-witch-tales]

1K FOLLOWERS...STORY TIME!

Honestly guys you have no idea how surreal this is for me. I didn’t start this blog for followers (although SUPER appreciate it) or likes, or reblogs. I started this as a way to save all the Wicca/Witchy stuff I can find seeing as I’m somewhat a closeted witch.... So for my 1k followers I’m gonna do a little Story time.

All of my life i was raised catholic. I got baptized, did my first communion, was even in sunday school to do my confirmation while in High school, but i never agreed with it and never connected. I ended up not completing my confirmation and refused to do so. Fast forward to about 20yo, mom even asked me to complete my confirmation but I’m kinda struggling with the whole aspect of catholocism and christianity. but I also felt lost not believing in anything.  There were just too many unexplained things in life that i couldn’t just chalk up to “things happen.” I definitely believed in a high being but couldn’t commit to Christianity because there were sooooo many things that i just couldn’t deal with or agree to. At 21 I had my daughter and was having her baptized by the catholic church because thats just what we did, so even though i didnt even agree with it (nor did my bf/father to my child) its just culturally what we do. theres this class you have to take prior to your child being baptized and everything was all great at first. Priest was talking about how its our jobs as parents and god parents to raise the child in the church and to follow the path of god and jesus..... and then all of a sudden it wasnt anything about baptism, He started ranting about gays going to hell and being sinners, he ranted about premarital sex being a sin. and People having kids out of wedlock, at that point i was FURIOUS seeing as me and my bf were not married. it took everything in me to not storm out. and all i kept telling myself was that it was almost over. Had family not flown in to see this baptism i probably wouldnt have done it. but for me it was the breaking point i refused to be apart of something that was so vile. And yes i know that not all catholics feel this way and not all churches spew that bs.... but the majority of the churches i went to did. and the majority of people in my culture that were catholics/christians believed this. so i was done. 

fast forward to 24yo, october 2018.... still struggling to find something that i could agree about spiritually... i felt like i was missing something. And even spoke to my aunt about it but she couldnt really talk much about it because she was raised catholic and thats just all it had been her whole life. One day Im just thinking about it and it just popped into my head.... Wicca!! Since middle school, about 13ish i had been interested in wicca. But as mentioned above that wasnt going to happen at 13. But im an adult now and i figured i can make my own decisions and believe and worship how i want to. And thats the beginning of my path. I dove into research and studying of Wicca and witchcraft. I instantly fell in love and connected. For the first time ever i wasnt confused, or lost. everything i read i agreed, and felt like it was right. I loved the idea of a duotheistic Goddess and God. that they are omnipresent and not just some god residing sowhere far that i have to fear or i wont get into heaven. I loved that the Goddess and God werent portrayed as something you worship because they are superior, but because they work with you and are by your side. 

So because i wasnt ready to open up about this to my family i started a tumblr for all things Witchy and Wicca.... I started this for me to just keep track of all the things that interested me and that i want to try. I never for a moment thought that i was going to end up with a 1k following. This is really amazing and I have no idea even how to express the excitement i have towards this! I really hope this continues to grow. And please guys don’t hesitate to message me or send asks! I’m all for getting to know the witchblr and wiccablr community!!! 

And i want to give a shout out to my 1000th follower! @winter-vblack thank you so much!! and thank you to everyone who’s followed me thus far! 

Blessed be!! 🌒🌕🌘

~Astria Artemisia ✨🌙

[elevenoir]

For everyone who follows and will maybe follow me at some point, please do not ask me to do spells to hurt others. I do not mess with dark magic or Satan. I also did not start learning about the work of a green witch to hurt others, I’m doing it for the sole purpose of learning herbal remedies, as well as learning to rid homes of bad energies. Karma exists, so if someone hurt you, life will get them back, and also there are witches who would gladly do a spell to hurt someone but personally dark magic scares me lol

[urban-witch-tales]

Life update

So my fellow witches/ wiccans i truly apologize for not being more active as of late. I finally started working again and am still trying to balance my work life with my mommy life. It feels like lately my personal life is on hold. I am trying to get back to posting more and try to everyday. Astria’s tarot journey is currently on hold for now. 

Anyways im still super open to asks! and will respond as soon as i possibly can! 

Blessed be witchy babes!

[urban-witch-tales]

500 Followers!

OMG thank you guys so much. I really don’t even know what to say lol I woke up this morning to have more than 500 followers. When starting this i didnt really have any intention of anyone even paying attention to my blog and now i have all of you guys! Thank you so much! And please always feel free to send me “asks” ! 

[awitchesbook]

1. The Magician

I clean my house, banishing negative energy as I go and then I set my altar. I'm using my kitchen table right now, big, dark wood, plenty of storage underneath for herbs, books, candles, jars.

I light a candle in the center to begin.

With an open mind and heart, I close my eyes and speak out my intentions. I place my hands flat on the table, summoning my strength to open the way for spirits, deities, anyone who aligns with my work. But mainly, I call out to The Magician.

After a few minutes of centering and meditation, I feel it. I see him now in my minds eye, as he steps up to the other end of the altar and pulls out a seat for himself. He sits down with me, a knowing smile present in his young features. He has blond hair, wavy and cropped to lay at his cheekbones. He wears robes that remind me of Jesus, of my dad in the garb of a priest.

I nod to him and I can tell that he understands why I've come before him. To seek knowledge. He begins shuffling a golden deck of Tarot cards, finally running them along the table in a straight line, face down.

He raises an eyebrow to me and I get the cue, it's time to pick a card. I reach instinctively for a card near the middle, a little to the left. I flip it over without hesitation and it's him. His hair, his robes, a golden snake encompassing him. Here he holds a wand, ready to face any challenges in front of him for he knows he has the ability to overcome.

I look back up, the other cards are gone but he remains. He taps his fingers on the altar, nods to the cauldron, mortar and pestle, my own deck of cards. I understand. He is telling me that all of the tools are in front of me. That I have access to the power, I just need to exercise my right to take hold, to lead as I learn. With time and practice, I may become as disciplined as The Magician across from me.

I bow my head to the altar, sending my gratitude into the universe for him to collect. When I look up The Magician is gone, but his card remains in front of me and I know that he is there, always waiting inside this card for me to call on him.

[awitchesbook]

Learning about Tarot

09/30/2023 - Saturday, a day of Saturn

And so, my first adventure with you all by my side begins with Tarot. I think every witch, no matter what skill level, what set of interests, has come in contact with Tarot. Whether it’s an odd reading from a friend of a friend, something sought after, or something studied deeply, tarot is prominent in the world of witches.

I have had my cards read by talented friends and people who were basically strangers. A tarot deck has always been a staple on the altar and I’ve collected several different decks over the years.

So, it’s about time that I actually put my own intuition to use. In this series of posts, I will be going through each card of the standard tarot deck, starting with major arcana and working through the suits. I will be sharing what I learn, a novice perspective that may be refreshing for even the most skilled reader.

If you are a friend of the tarot and have words to share, please do! I am here to learn and practice, and will always remain open minded. I ask that you all return this kindness.

Blessings be.

[poisonerspath]

I think that Hellebores are some of the most darkly beautiful flowers. I love the hybrids and their otherworldly look.