Paganism and Witchcraft for the Soul

Hey y'all, I'm Eris! This is my blog to share my personal experiences and research on Paganism, Wicca, and Witchcraft! Feel free to interact

[thewitcheris]

All About Eris!

(Last Updated 4/26/2024)

Hey y'all, welcome to my page! My (craft) name is Eris, and here's some fun info about me, both witchy and otherwise <3

I'm 18 years old and have been practicing witchcraft on and off for about two years, but have only been serious in my craft for about 6 months now. I use they/them or she/her pronouns interchangeably.

I started this blog to connect with my fellow witches (both secular and religious), share my experiences and research, and learn from others!

In specifics to my craft, I consider myself eclectic, meaning I don't specialize in any particular subcategory of witchcraft. I do a number of witch-y hobbies or incorporate my craft into my "regular" hobbies. Including:

-Astrology & Astronomy

-Tarot (specifically the major arcana :3)

-Crystals

-Writing/Poetry/Songwriting

-Crochet

-Drawing/Art

-Singing & Intruments

-and more!

I personally do include my religious beliefs in my practice, and I'll detail each of my deities in some other posts lol. I worship Hellenic deities with some Wiccan influence, specifically:

-Primordial personifications like Mother Earth (Gaea) and Father Sky (Uranus)

-I acknowledge (though don't worship) my namesake, Eris

-Hekate

-Apollo(n)

-Artemis

-Dionysus

-Aphrodite

This post is already hella long, so I'll cut it here and leave the juicy details for a later time.

Gnothi Seauton,

Eris

[maythestormsnevertakefromme]

I don’t know which current pagan needs to hear this but your life doesn’t have to revolve around your religion. Every act of self care doesn’t have to be devotional, every meal you make doesn’t have to lose a portion to sacrifice.

You’re allowed to be casually religious, a “Yule Pagan” if you want to steal “Christmas Christian” from the Jesus club. You’re allowed to dedicate a day or two to worship and just stare at the sky or ground and mutter the rest of the week.

Just because the world sees your religion as invalid doesn’t mean you have to go into overdrive and let it consume every aspect of your life.

[etherealtrashrat]

Please adhd I just wanna meditate please just let me sit with no thoughts in my brain for more than 2 seconds I want to connect with deities and myself and the world please just let me hear it all without my brain please

[thewitcheris]

🕊️✨I felt compelled to tell you this, but if you are looking for confirmation of Aphrodite wanting to work with you this is it! I sense you have felt undecided and she wants to let you know she loves your vibes and totally wants to work with you!!! Set up that altar and be the beautiful badass you want to be!💗✨

Heard! 💕💕💕

[solis-lunae]

7 Virtues of Hellenism.

Xenia - This is the pillar that signifies hospitality, generosity and reciprocity. It's typically demonstrated in a guest/host dynamic.

Kharis - This is the pillar that signifies appreciation and gratitude. It entails giving to the gods and and expressing gratitude when you receive something from them.

Eusebia - This is the pillar that signifies reverence and veneration towards the gods. It can be translated to 'piety' or 'reverant conduct' meaning that you show respect for them.

Hagneia - This is the pillar that signifies purifying yourself. It entails having moral, perhaps physical too, purity and avoiding miasma where possible.

Arete - This is the pillar that signifies excellence and brilliance. It entails trying to reach your highest potential and this can be in any field.

Sophia - This is the pillar that signifies the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.

Sophrosyne - This is the pillar that signifies self-control and prudence. It involves being of sound mind and remaining balanced, which can further lead to other positive qualities to have.

I hope these are right and that I didn't misunderstand their meanings! Hopefully this is useful to anyone, I certainly enjoyed making the post!

[thecupidwitch]

Common Witchy Terms

Athame

A ceremonial knife, typically black handled with a double-edged blade. You use it to inscribe your candles or to cast a circle around the altar before commencing a spell.

Altar

A place where you do rituals or spells. It is often a special table or shelf where your ritual tools are kept.

Amulet

Is an object that is carried or worn on a person or placed in a location in order to draw specific energy or luck toward that person or location.

Book of Shadow

A Book of Shadows is a Witch's journal. It contains notes on experiments, information they picked up along the way, spells, recipes, correspondences, chants, traditions and more.

Coven

A coven is a community of witches who gather regularly for religious and/or social occasion.

Divination

Divination is the metaphysical work of finding the truth of an issue by using symbols and objects to interpret messages from the the collective unconscious or from communication with spirit beings.

Evoke

To call or summon a spirit or entity or deity.

Familiar

A familiar is a magic-user's spiritual helper manifest in animal form.

Grimoire

Is a magical manual or a magician's instruction book. It is much more formal than a Book of Shadows.

Hex

It refer to an unfriendly spell meant to bring about mischief.

Invoke

to summon or draw a spirit being into your own body. This is usually done to encourage communication between the spirit world and the material world.

Sachet

A small bag of herbs, crystals, or other objects that is meant to bring about a desired effect; essentially acts as a charm.

Ward

A protective barrier may be maintained by a spell, a talisman, a symbol or some other physical or energy object.

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[thewitcheris]

Aphrodite, you've won me over.

I had only worked with Aphrodite very briefly in the past and I think she guided me to healing through my first "breakup", but yesterday she completely won me over.

A friend of mine irl asked me to perform a spell to make her love life a bit more fruitful while we were hanging out with a group. We were at my house so we had all my supplies, so we did some group meditation and a bit of spell work, in which I asked for Aphrodite's blessing. This was 3 days ago now.

This spell was SUPPOSED to help my friend, but the whole time I felt such a warm presence encircling me, ESPECIALLY during meditation, and it ended up working in MY favor. Last night I was working and the cutest guy ever came into my store (I had seen him before and we've chatted but he was a lot nicer/intimate this time) and he asked me for my number!

This is NOT a common occurrence for me and we texted basically all night. I genuinely think that Aphrodite put this man in my path, and I couldn't be happier.

[thewitcheris]

10 posts!

[neurodiversequeer]

Aphrodite is so warm???? like I did a reading with her today bc that's the closest thing to verbal communication I can get with any nonhuman entity and the entire left side of my body (she was sitting to my left) was like absolutely burning up????

[hiddenhearthwitch]

🌾 You are allowed to unlearn parts of you that do not align with who you are now 🌾

💌 You are allowed to re-evaluate your beliefs

🍃 You are allowed to change your mind

🦋 You are allowed to redefine your identity

☀️ You are allowed to let go of behaviors and habits that hinder your growth

[odinswitch]

Quick reminder for both new pagans and experienced pagans: it's normal to not always feel a deity's presence, and it's normal even if you never feel their presence. You're not doing anything wrong.

[thewitcheris]

Just wanted to share a cool coinky-dink (coincidence) (or fate!) that happened this week. I've been listening to the Comfy Cozy Witch podcast by Jennie Blonde on Spotify (linked below) , and in the first few episodes she talked about the fox family that lives behind her house in the woods. I thought that was so cool as I adore foxes but NEVER see them as I live in an urban-ish suburban area. I was on a walk with my friends in said suburbs and I SAW A FOX, CLEAR AS DAY. What was a fox doing there??? I obviously freaked out and was giving thanks for encountering this beautiful fox (thank you, Dionysus) and for finding Jennie's podcast in the first place!

I genuinely adore her podcast, it's just as she describes it; Comfy, Cozy, and Witchy. It's just the right amount of anecdotes and the right amount of information, so isn't overwhelming, but is still so so so useful. DEFINITELY check Jennie's podcast out!

Gnothi Seauton, Eris

[hiddenhearthwitch]

You don't need to do anything to be a witch. Being a witch goes beyond the superficial images on social media. It's a profound journey of self-discovery, a daily fight to become who you aspire to be. It's about forging connections with yourself and the Earth, cherishing the blessings it offers and the abundance of resources it gives you.. Witchcraft is finding your community and caring for it while prioritizing self-care. No one has the right to define your journey; it's a deeply personal exploration filled with passion and purpose. That's your journey for you to decide.

[thecupidwitch]

Candle Color Meaning

🖤Black: protection, binding, banishing negativity, grief, secrets, endings, loss, cursing and hexing magick

🩶Grey: stability, concentration, neutrality, reserve, balance, adaptability, flexibility

🤍White: all propose color, cleansing and uncrossing, healing, purification, spirituality, higher-self, innocence, illumination, balancing, hope, protection, new beginning, peace, harmony

❤Red: love, seduction, passion, anger, strength, courage, charisma, survival, change, power, curse work, lust, sex magick

🩷Pink: self-love, companionship, affection, spiritual healing, kindness, beauty, femininity, marriage, sensuality, children, healing abuse

🧡Orange: business, creativity, justice, ambition, opportunity, attraction, abundance, confidence, energy, celebration, goals, success

💙Blue: peace, communication, expression, forgiveness, traveling, protection, truth, sleep, patience, trust, pregnancy

💛Yellow: joy, abundance, intelligence, reason, learning, memory, inspiration, imagination, friendships, sun magick

💚Green: growth, wealth, fertility, business, healing, nature, balance, luck, longevity

💜Purple: intuition, decadence, authority, wisdom, knowledge, influence, psychic abilities, devotion, enlightenment, overcoming fears, addiction, independence, spirituality

🤎Brown: earth magick, home, animal magick, family, stability, endurance, grounding, solidarity, strength, hard work

♡Gold: wealth, inner-strength, self-realization, sun, masculinity, abundance, happiness, overcoming addiction, luxury

♡Silver: intelligence, memory, moon magick, divination, money, femininity, fertility, hidden potential, success, awareness, wisdom, psychic powers

keep in mind that different cultures have different meanings for each colors. Use what correspondences fit you and your craft!

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[oracle-fae]

[thewitcheris]

I personally identify as an eclectic witch, meaning I don't have a set denomination! If you identify as a specific type of witch, all the power to you, but remember:

"To define is to limit" -Oscar Wilde

[thewitcheris]

Full Moon tomorrow!!!

So excited for April's Full Pink Moon tomorrow evening (23rd)! I ran out of moon water a few days ago and have been dying to make some more, and it's finally time! Remember, full moons are a celebration of what has already come to fruition, what you have accomplished, so be proud of yourself! Even if you did not reach every single goal, you've made it to see another moonrise, and that's worth celebrating! Yes, this is a time to reflect on the past, but not a time to dwell and regret; instead, think of how you wish to move forward from here. Come the New Moon on May 7th, we'll be able to set our new intentions for the month.

Gnothi Seauton, Eris

[thewitcheris]

In The Beginning...

This is it, my lovely witches, my first post to this godforsaken site (with love). On my blog, I'll share my findings and experiences as a pagan witch of 2 years, open to questions and constructive criticisms (I am not perfect and always open to learning!) My blog is a safe space for all witches (no matter your experience) and non-witches alike, and I'd love to connect with you!

¡También hablo español, si quieres chatear de esa manera!

Gnothi Seauton, Eris <3