My Family’s Only Witch

20|☀️♐️🌙♍️💫♏️| beginner witch| Psychology Major English minor

[the-clumsywitch]

[harvestmoss]

 💫 Why Protection Magic Is Useful (even if you have no enemies)

A lot of witches will tell new witches (baby witches) that they should start by learning and using protection magic. However, I've started to see a lot of witches say that protection magic is not as important as other witches claim it to be. Saying that they don't have anyone coming after them or an enemy in real life to warrant a spell of protection.

I think this may also be due to how I've not personally come across anyone really explaining why a witch may want to use protection magic all the time.

Now, it is true that there's no need to be paranoid all the time and have protection up 24/7. But here's a list where you may use it, find it useful, or haven't thought protection magic could be included.

An actual person -- This one is obvious, you have an enemy in real life or on the internet and you need protection magic to protect you from their curses.

A malevolant spirit -- They can come from your windows, mirrors (including tv screens, computer screens, and other reflective surfaces maybe), they seep through floor cracks, hanging onto your coats from outside, etc. Just like how you'd use garden gloves to avoid dirt up your nails being trapped there. Protection magic is just like putting on those gloves.

An energy -- Say you have a neighbour who's arguing with someone. They're yelling and screaming and it can be heard through the apartment walls. That negative energy is seeping into your home and your energy. So it may be worth protecting your home and energy from that sour neighbour's energy. (ever been scolded by your mother and your mood is sour? it's kind of like the same here.)

Your own spell -- Now a self-love spell is probably not something you should protect yourself from. But let's say you're doing a curse. It would be a smart idea to make sure you're protected before beginning such a spell. Much like how you'd wear an apron to protect your clothes from stains when cooking food. You may not always spill your food when cooking, but damn it is it annoying when you do and the stain won't wash off. It's the same with a spell.

Unintentionally -- Sometimes things can happen that's out of our control and it's a good idea to be a little prepared. A black cat suddenly running across the street? Bad luck. Someone got jealous when you told them something good? Evil Eye. Think of it as going to the store with an extra bag for your groceries. You may not need it, but isn't it handy when you at one point do need it?

Protection magic doesn't have to be elaborate or grand or be convoluted. Protection magic is powerful but also extremely simple. All you need is a horseshoe above the door, a little talisman in your pocket, a sigil for your car, etc.

So don't dismiss the importance of protection magic. It may help to improve your spellwork and your energy.

[sapphic-nature-witch]

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You‘re a witch?!? They were right.

They usually are.

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[enbeeanon]

"Why is my spell failing?"

There are many reasons why your spellwork may not work. Here we will explore six of them.

1. Details are missing.

When you miss out important information, such as the time span that you want your spell to work in, the spell may be delayed in working, or the way it works may be different to how you wanted it to.

2. Minimal mundane efforts.

Even though magick is good for assisting you, you should still make other efforts to fulfill your goals alongside your spells. For example, if you cast a spell to help you get a job, but you are not making any applications to companies, you are not going to get a job. It's not the spells' fault, it's made to assist you, not to do all the work.

3. Minimal energy.

If you rush through a spell, missing seemingly unimportant steps and not spending much time raising your energy, you won't have enough energy to successfully cast a spell that works well. Try casting it again, spending time on raising your energy and following each step.

4. Frame of mind.

If you are not in the right frame of mind when casting the spell (you are unfocused, overtired or anxious for example), you may list concentration and not correctly cast the spell.

5. Barriers.

When you are CONSENTUALLY casting a spell for another person they need to temporarily lower any barriers or wards they keep up so that your spell can actually work for them. Without this, they won't feel any effects. Note: never cast a working on someone without asking permission, unless it is a baneful working, such as a hex, curse or jinx.

6. Skimping on the essentials.

Not every ingredient can be substituted (I'm looking at YOU, rosemary and clear quartz!). However much these two "catch all" components can be helpful when you're missing an ingredient, they shouldn't be overused. Too much generic substitution can weaken the energy and efficacy of the spellwork.

I hope this helps anyone who needs to troubleshoot their spellwork! Have a good day :D

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I like to add herbs to my breakfasts, too 🍳🧇🥓

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I really need my Apple allergy to go away. Like they taste so good why do I have to suffer 😭

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