the witch next door

he/him | 30 | infp  | Chaotic neutral | pisces sun/virgo moon/aquarius rising

[edgeandaltar]

The simplest everyday coffee/tea grounding spell

I do this every morning. It makes my day feel intentional and starts me off centered. Try it. It might help you too 💕:

-Make your morning drink like normal

-Before the first sip, hold the cup in both hands. Feel the weight of the cup, take in the aroma of the drink

-Take three slow breaths

-Say (out loud or silently): "I am here. I am grounded. I am present in my body."

-Take the first sip slowly. Notice the taste of it, the temperature, how it feels going down your throat.

-Place your feet firmly on the floor. Slightly press into the ground.

-Say: "This day is manageable. I take it one step at a time. I am rooted."

-Take one more intentional sip. Really savor it. Then finish your coffee or tea like normal

[in-her-broomcloset]

waking up early enough to have a slow morning ritual is the most difficult and most rewarding sacrifice. I’m trying to reframe the act of waking up when I feel too tired as a potent act of magic. The mundane act that electrifies my spiritual practice. It truly feels so good to welcome my day in a wholesome, intentional, loving, slow way. I’m just too much of a sleepy baby about it. So hopefully reframing it will help. And maybe it will help you too!

[the-witchnextdoor]

How do I 'politely' tell my boss "these aren't the terms I agreed to when I signed the contract so you can get fucked." ?

[ravensrunemarket-deactivated202]

How to Build Your First Altar — A Gentle Beginner’s Guide

Altars don’t have rules — they’re sacred spaces you create for connection, comfort, and intention. Here’s how to make one without stress, pressure, or perfection.

✨ 1. Choose a Space That Feels Safe

Your altar can be:

a bedside table

a shelf

a corner of your desk

a windowsill

even a small box you open when needed

It doesn’t need to be permanent or fancy.

🌿 2. Start with the Basics

You only need a few things, such as:

a candle

a crystal

a bowl of water

something from nature (leaf, stone, flower)

That’s it. An altar grows with you.

🕯️ 3. Add Meaningful Items Slowly

Consider including:

photos of ancestors

deity statues (if you work with any)

feathers, shells, branches

tarot cards

spell jars

offerings

Only choose things that feel right — not what you think you “should” have.

🔮 4. Set a Purpose

What will this altar be for?

meditation?

daily magic?

self-love?

a deity?

manifestation?

Let the purpose shape the vibe.

🌙 5. Keep It Alive

Altars are like gardens — they love gentle tending. You can:

light a candle

refresh water

clean dust

change items seasonally

add offerings

Small touches go a long way.

Your altar is a reflection of you — not a trend. Let it be simple, personal, and comforting. Build it slowly. Let it evolve. It will become a space where your magic breathes.

[the-witchnextdoor]

I'm going to an apartment viewing later today and realised it's a new moon. A sign of a new beginning in a new flat, maybe?

[rosieandthemoon]

By Luis Xertu

[hellenicpaganism]

[cultusquercus]

A. I'm pro-hex. Not hex-neutral, but actually pro.

B. With that said, like 85% of the people in my life who I would consider hexing have a tendency to bring a constant stream of misery upon themselves by being feckless and/or tarpits, so I don't feel like I really need to exert the energy to hex them. They're already taking care of it.

[heatherwitch]

“My shoulders are relaxed and free from pain” sigil

[mossandfae]

i think my practice evolved when I cut myself off from consumerism, there's too much focus in witch advice (esp for baby witches) about needing to buy stuff, you don't need to buy hundreds of glass jars, you can raid a glass recycling bins. You don't need a whole apothecary of herbs you just need a few basics. You don't need to spend a few days wages on a wand, a stick works fine. You don't need to buy special candle holders, bowls and plates for your altar, you can find them second hand. You don't need to buy a crystal pendulum, a hag stone on a string works better. You don't need crystals, you can forage for rocks and assign spiritual significance based on their attributes. (Ex I use granite as a protective and for strength)

Swapping out buys for finds has made my craft a lot easier and tools found and used from the world around me has grounded my craft a lot more and made my tools carry more meaning and it made my spell work more potent

[lurelurk]

Dirt is sacred.

There is nothing wrong with leaving offerings on the naked earth.

When we die we are returned to the ground be it whole or as ash.

From the ground comes all our food, be it directly grown or eaten from to what else we eat.

There is nothing wrong with leaving offerings on leaves or stone, plates or trays but...

There is nothing wrong with laying them to the soil either.

The compost pile is as hallowed a hill as any shrine or shelf.

[the-witchnextdoor]

My grandmother used to both knit and crochet until I was in my late teens, but she stopped when her hands got too tired to do it as well as she wanted it done (my grandma was a bit of a perfectionist). She passed away in July. So today I've lit a candle for her and I have now sat down to knitt a scarf for my friend. Hopefully my grandmother would have liked how it turns out whenever i'm done with it. And I hope she knew how much she meant to me.

[glitteringroseangel]

She's in her golden gown tonight. ♡

[sigils-and-herbs-deactivated201]

Little Things For Witches Who Keep Quiet About Their Craft

-Stir clockwise (no one would notice that) -Drink herbal teas (it’s totally normal) -Clean with special solutions (scented cleaner wouldn’t make anyone suspicious) -Draw sigils that disappear quickly (out of sight, out if mind) -Keep plants around (plants are nice decoration for houses) -Cook with herbs (nobody would question it, and they’ll love your food) -Wear crystal pendants (if it matches your outfit, it’ll pass as mundane) -Buy magickal yet normal things (wind chimes aren’t weird) -Drink special smoothies in the morning (once it’s a daily routine, people won’t care) -Take walks in nature (it’s normal and calming) -Draw sigils under clothing (no one would know unless they have x-ray vision) -Keep a stash of candles “for emergencies” (better safe than sorry) -Go out with friends once a week (when I say friends, I really mean your coven, and if you aren’t in a coven, pretend you’re with friends and do witchy stuff on your own) -Add a subtle magickal twist to family holidays (specific color themes, taking the opportunity to use all the extra energy floating around, decorate with enchanted objects, etc)

This list is getting pretty bad so I’m going to stop now… feel free to add on!

[majoringinwitchcraft]

-Incense and those himalayan salt lamps are popular now, so using those won’t look suspicious at all

-Bless your makeup, if you use it, or your soap or shampoo.  You’ll be doing a little ritual every time you get ready in the morning!

-Friendship bracelets with specific colors!!!!!

[dumbbbunnnyy-deactivated2021021]

for anon!

[thedarksideofthefey]

-Nobody ever questions crystal sconces, pretty things are pretty (they make excellent hearth/shield points) -tanks are nice (by which i mean inviting small water elementals that look pretty and like your upkeep of them) -honey and milk when you have neighborhood cats (traditional offerings for friendly Folk and ‘house keepsers’) -nobody will ever suspect ‘shiny objects’ (i.e. Start collecting lit gempoints for cheap gifts, stone balls, then even cousins and nieces can give you good gifts) -polish your wood with honey and natural oils (bless all that stuff) -knit color hearts to give to friends (people rarely open stuffed bits to check them for things (blessings etc))

[upthewitchypunx]

I keep thinking about how I wanna get quartz countertops in my kitchen because no one will suspect my kitchen Witchery to go that far and to have crystal countertops. _putting wards and charms above the door frame because no one ever looks there. -I make charms that look like art and no one suspects anything (except the witches that come to my house and point at everything, shhhh)

[craftwitches]

Witch Tip:

Save the water you use to boil eggs!! It’s good for plants! Not only does the calcium in the shells infuse into the water making the plants stronger, but eggshells are often associated with protection. I like to charge water i use for my plants with moss agate under the waxing moon because it is associated with growth. This works especially well if the plant is associated with protection, for example, I water my fern with it.

[amandaherzman]

fairy flowers - plants associated with fairy folklore ✨

[amandaherzman]

the blackberry ✨

[catchymemes]