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Shadow Work Prompts

With my last post being about shadow work, I thought I’d give y’all some prompts to use.

How does the feeling of envy show up in your life?

What do you need more of in your life?

What do you love most about yourself?

If you could get rid of one bad memory, what would it be and why?

In what ways are you inauthentic?

What irrational fears do you have and how do they hold you back?

Do you hold grudges against others that could be let go? What’s your motive for holding onto them?

What do you hate about others? Why? What might that say about yourself?

What do you need to stop running away from?

What do you need to let go of?

What should you attract into your life?

How do you feel about “love”?

Why do you think you don’t deserve love?

What do you minimize about yourself? What do you flaunt?

How do you deal with criticism?

How do you perceive pain?

Why haven’t you dealt with your past before?

What don’t you like about your life? Why? How can you change it?

How often do you lie to yourself and what about?

What emotion(s) do you try to avoid? Why don’t you want to feel those ways?

Write a letter to someone who hurt you and then burn it.

How does your inner child see you?

How are you deceiving yourself?

What does success mean to you? How are you standing in your own way?

What is going on in your life that you are actively ignoring?

What keeps you motivated?

What inspires you?

Who or what is making your life difficult? How can you deal with it constructively?

How have you been betrayed in your life? What did it teach you?

How has your voice been stifled in the past?

What areas of your life do you excel in?

What are the most important/integral things you have learned over the past few years?

In what ways are you too defensive? Why?

How are you pessimistic in your own life?

Why do you not trust others?

What hardships have you overcome? How has it changed you?

What are you doing to pursue your dreams?

What do you still need to forgive yourself for?

What did that relationship teach you? (you know the one… that one)

How can you maintain your individuality?

In what ways can you be more true to yourself?

In what ways are you lying to yourself? Why?

How can you lead with your heart in your life?

How have your dreams fallen short of reality?

What is your relationship with your mother like?

What is your relationship with your father like?

Write a letter to your inner child. Maybe apologize for what has happened to them and that you couldn’t protect them, tell them how far you have come and how much you have done. Say whatever comes to mind.

How have you been a martyr/victim in your own life?

I’ll keep this post updated with more prompts when I find them

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Magic For The Disabled

A few things that I do when I’m at my lowest. Made specifically for disabled people, but anyone can do these! See this post for low energy witchcraft ideas not directly related to disabilities.

Enchant your blanket for a good night’s rest

Enchant your coffee/juice/water/NyQuil/whatever you’re drinking to aid in recovery

Enchant food to aid in recovery

Place sigils around to aid in recovery, memory, etc.

Keep relaxing herbs/stones/etc. around

Cast a sleep aid spell (I have a bag with lavender and amethyst hanging on a bedpost)

Cast a recovery spell (I have another bag with a variety of protection and rest herbs and crystals)

Enchant fidgets or objects used to stim to calm you and to never break

Use energy magic instead of physical spells.

Use art/writing/etc. magic! Draw sigils, deities, write spells, recipes, shopping lists, etc.

Stir and infuse good energy/banishing into teas or coffees.

Keep some supplies nearby (i.e. tea lights, a lighter, grimoire, oils, etc.).

Use showers, washing of face/hands, etc. for cleansing.

Brush out the bad energy when brushing your hair.

Ward health aids or mobility aids against breaking and bless them to work quickly and well.

Use apps or websites for sigils, spells, etc. (VirtualCandleSpell for digital candle spells, Craiyon for sigils).

Keep room sprays near you and bless them to serve a certain purpose.

Make emoji/song spells! Use corresponding emojis and charge them with intent. Use corresponding songs, put them on a playlist, charge them, and listen to it whenever you want to cast it.

Use makeup/skincare as glamours.

Use sunscreen as protection!

Use wax warmers and melts instead of candles.

Use oils in diffusers instead of candles or incense.

Enchant anything you use daily.

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id like to add, if you can cook for yourself, charge your food with intent (even microwave food or frozen-to-the-oven food)

enchant your toothbrush, sponges/wash clothes, shower scrubbies, etc

open a window or door to get fresh air and to cleanse a space

most of all: be kind to youself <3

blessed be!

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10 Practices for Low-Energy Witches

Daily affirmations: Start your day by setting an intention or saying a positive affirmation that aligns with your goals and values. This can help you stay focused and grounded throughout the day.

Gratitude journaling: Take a few minutes each day to write down three things you're grateful for. This can help cultivate a sense of appreciation and abundance in your life.

Mindful breathing: Take a few deep, mindful breaths throughout the day to center yourself and release any tension or stress.

Moon-watching: Take a few moments to observe the moon each night, noting its phase and any changes in its appearance. You can also keep a moon journal to track your observations and feelings.

Elemental meditation: Spend a few minutes each day meditating on the elements (earth, air, fire, water) and their associated qualities. You can visualize yourself surrounded by each element and focus on how they make you feel.

Herbal tea rituals: Incorporate herbal teas into your daily routine and take a few moments to mindfully prepare and enjoy them. You can also research the magical properties of different herbs and choose teas based on their correspondences.

Candle magic: Light a candle and set an intention for the day or visualize your goals and desires coming to fruition. You can also choose candles based on their color correspondences for added potency.

Sigil drawing: Create a simple sigil to represent your intention or desire, and draw it on your skin, clothing, or a piece of paper. You can also charge your sigil with energy by visualizing it glowing with light or energy.

Crystal charging: Choose a crystal that aligns with your intention or desired outcome and hold it in your hand or place it on your body. Visualize the crystal absorbing your energy and amplifying your intentions.

Nature appreciation: Take a few moments each day to appreciate the natural world around you, whether it's the beauty of a flower or the majesty of a tree. You can also connect with nature by taking a walk, gardening, or spending time in a park or forest.

Remember, these are just a few examples of simple, low-energy witchcraft practices you can incorporate into your daily routine. The most important thing is to find practices that resonate with you and align with your personal values and beliefs.

It's important to remember that everyone's energy levels and circumstances are different, and there may be times when you simply don't have the energy or motivation to practice witchcraft. This doesn't make you any less of a witch, or any less magickal. It's okay to take a break and focus on self-care and nurturing yourself. Remember, your magick is always within you, and you can connect with it in your own way, on your own time. Be kind and gentle with yourself, and trust that the universe will support you wherever you are on your journey.

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3 herb bath recipes

Three different metaphysical herb bath recipes you can try:

Protection & Purification Bath:

1/2 cup dried rosemary

1/2 cup dried basil

1/2 cup dried fennel seeds

1/2 cup sea salt

Mix the herbs and salt together in a bowl. Then, place the mixture in a large muslin or cotton bag and hang it under the faucet as you run your bathwater.

Soak in the bath for at least 20 minutes, visualizing any negative energy leaving your body and a protective aura forming around you.

Love & Self-Care Bath:

1/2 cup dried lavender

1/2 cup dried rose petals

1/2 cup dried chamomile

1/2 cup Epsom salt

Mix the herbs and salt together in a bowl. Then, place the mixture in a large muslin or cotton bag and hang it under the faucet as you run your bathwater.

Soak in the bath for at least 20 minutes, focusing on self-love and nurturing energy.

Prosperity & Abundance Bath:

1/2 cup dried cinnamon

1/2 cup dried basil

1/2 cup dried thyme

1/2 cup sea salt

Mix the herbs and salt together in a bowl. Then, place the mixture in a large muslin or cotton bag and hang it under the faucet as you run your bathwater.

Soak in the bath for at least 20 minutes, visualizing abundance and prosperity flowing towards you.

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Planning Out Your Apothecary

We've all seen em'. Those beautiful shelves filled to the brim with pretty jars of herbs and essential oils galore. They're gorgeous, and I'm sure those who have them are capable of fully utilizing them, but that isn't true for everyone. First of all, if you're not growing or foraging a good portion of what you use, you will easily break the bank trying to upkeep such a large inventory. Secondly, if you aren't one who uses a lot of herbs and oils in your practice, many things will simply sit and go to waste. As someone who is easily tempted by the idea of a large apothecary, I had to come up with a way of vetting the herbs I wanted. Here's a little guide I put together to help you do the same.

This is a beginner's guide, and over time, your apothecary will grow and change as your craft changes. Do not take this as a set of rules but rather a set of loose guidelines.

What Do You Want?

Avoid writing down specific plants unless they are an absolute must-have. Try writing down what sort of spells you're going to be doing and their intent. Find a few options for plants that match that intent and can fill that role. While you may end up with a bigger list, the goal here is to determine what is most prudent to source for each category and avoid redundancy your apothecary.

What Do You Use?

What plants have you already used and had good experiences with? This question will get you thinking about what it is you do and don't really do in your practice, thus helping narrow your list a little bit.

What Do You Have?

Your spice cabinet has more than you think when it comes to helpful herbs and spices for magick. Cinnamon? Use it to speed up a spell, bring luck, or prosperity. Black Pepper? But in black salt or in protective workings. Salt? You get the point. These things are easy and comparatively cheap to purchase from the store. Sure, the containers don't look #witchyaesthetic, but that isn't the point here. We are going for functionality first. Other things like fruit peels, cores, seeds, and any other organic matter your throw out should at least be considered for witchcraft.

What Can You Find?

Can you can forage safely, ethically, and legally where you live? Then get out into the great outdoors. Buy a foraging guide for your area and learn about the myriad of plants that grow all around you. Though I recommend not foraging for mushrooms unless you absolutely know what you're doing as that can be quite dangerous. And please learn how to clean and preserve what you forage for as it can easily rot if you're not careful. Do not consume anything you forage unless you are absolutely sure it is safe to do so.

What Can You Grow?

Not all of us have access to the garden of our dreams, but there are at least some things one can grow and use. From simple potted herbs to flower beds, if you can grow it, you can use it. It's also a plus if the plants being grown can double as culinary or medicinal herbs.

What Can You Substitute?

Most likely, you're going to have either exotic or difficult to source herbs left over that you'd like to purchase. But if they are expensive and you aren't going to be using them often, then this is a problem. Try to find a more affordable substitute. For example: if a recipe calls for galangal, ginger can be used in its place. Vanilla extract instead of vanilla pods. Things like that.

What Are You Buying?

Hopefully, you've narrowed down your list enough to where you only have a few items on there that are relatively cheap and simple to source. If you use certain ingredients enough, try purchasing them in bulk as it is less expensive in the long run.

Essential Oils

These are tricky as the good ones tend to be expensive, especially for small bottles. A great way I have found to circumvent this is by making my own oils from herbs and a carrier oil rather than resorting to the essential oil. It may not smell as nice, but they do the job just as well. I mostly use any essential oils I have for giving my homemade oils fragrance (thankfully, it doesn't take much) rather than applying them directly to things like tools or spell candles.

Storage

Ideally, you would be able to use cobalt or amber glass jars to prevent uv rays from coming into contact with your herbs or oils, but those are expensive. Your apothecary may look beautiful on that sun-soaked shelf, but if you are using herbs medicinally or as entheogens, they are going to be less potent as a result. You apothecary should be in a cool, dark place in your home, any cabinet will do really. Glass is preferred for storing herbs and such, so keep those jelly jars with good lids when you finish them. Extra things like oxygen absorbers and silica gel packets may be added to keep them extra fresh, but if the ingredient is purely for spell work, then this isn't necessary.

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Spell casting basics

Intention -

What is the purpose of the spell, what are you trying to achieve?

Who -

Who is the target for the spell, is it for yourself or other people?

Location -

Where will you be preforming the spell or ritual, it needs to be a safe place where you will be uninterrupted.

Materials -

What do you need for your spell?Crystals, incense, herbs, candles.

Timing -

What time of day should you cast your spell for best effect and power.

Casting -

When it comes time to cast the spell use everything that you have gathered for the spell with intention.