A Witch in Desolation

I live in the fields of North Dakota where everything but people grow. 19 F artist, author, and electic witch. Witchling for 3 years. Cancer//Ravenclaw//INFJ

[muddyfae]

best downloadable books for new witches

Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs

The Encyclopedia of Crystals

A Little Bit Of Pendulums

Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft (FREE)

The Symbols of Tarot

The Element Encyclopedia Of Secret Signs and Symbols

Encyclopedia of Spirits

A Little Bit of Intuition

Moon Magic

Blackthorn's Botanical Magic

these are only the tip of the iceberg, but are perfect for new witches who need to learn the very basics.

These are available in many other places than the Apple book store, but that's where I usually buy my books.

You can also look up "(title of book) PDF" and you may find a free version!

blessed be!

[witchoftheplains]

If you're still doing readings, could I please get a reading about what I could improve in my spiritual progress and journey? Thank you so much! ♡

The HD version is still processing but I want to go to bed XD Here is the reading!

[witchoftheplains]

for the people who responded to the tarot post- your readings will be done later today once I eat lunch :D

[witchoftheplains]

Do you have a doll blog? I’d love to see your work!

yeah! buttonboxdolls

[publishinggoblin]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/713books/the-alleymans-tarot

The entire Alleyman’s Tarot. Yeah, it’s a hell of a lot. 133-cards, gathered from various tarot decks, modern and old, and many cards made just for this deck. 81 artists and the public domain come together to make the most unique deck you’ll ever own.

A large major arcana with 9 deaths, the traditional suits plus a fifth, Strange Suit, and an Other Arcana with an additional string of cards, ending in the Final Tarot Card, which ends readings it enters. 

We go live in 2 weeks, April 13th. Follow the project through that link and you’ll be notified the second it goes live. Want a full list of the artist credits? We’ve got them throughout our posts on the Alleyman’s, so look through our hashtag, or head onto the campaign when it launches for a full bibliography with links to each artist’s works!

[witchoftheplains]

Hey guys! Trying to start my tarot business and want a few testimonials...

First few people who send me an ask with a topic (or not, ill just give you a general reading) will get a free reading if you give me an honest review :D

[witchoftheplains]

My grimoire hit 30k words today!!!

[themoonwithstardust-deactivated]

Questions from a baby witch

I don’t use incense because it gives me headaches but I feel like since that’s such a big thing in witchcraft, I’m not a very good witch. Also I want to cleanse my room but don’t know how to do that as I don’t use incense or have any smudge sticks

[breelandwalker]

Good news! There are lots of different ways to cleanse without incense or smokesticks. Here are some ideas:

1) Salt - A pinch of salt sprinkled in the corners of a room or across the threshold add purification and protection to the space. You can also leave a spoonful or two of salt in a small dish on your altar for the same purpose.

2) Sound - You can cleanse your space by ringing a bell, hanging a windchime or a doorharp, humming or singing, playing an instrument, or playing music that makes you feel powerful and in control of your environment. Picture the sound waves pushing out whatever negativity or leftover nasty feelings are lingering in the space.

3) Light - Open up the shades or the blinds and let the sunlight in. Or turn on as many lights as you can, or light a bunch of candles. (Please exercise proper fire safety or use LED candles.) Open closets and wardrobes as well. As the corners are illuminated, visualize the space remaining bright and clear.

4) Saining - This is the process of cleansing with water, specifically by flicking or spraying drops of water around. You can use plain water, consecrated water, moonwater, sunwater, herbal infusions, water with a few drops of essential oil, crystal elixirs, whatever feels right for your practice. Put it in a spritz bottle and spray it around to freshen and cleanse the space, or put it in a bowl and flick the droplets around with your fingers or a bundle of twigs.

5) Visualization - This is an extension of the personal warding visualization I recommend every witch learn for protection on the go. As you would visualize a small protective ward or bubble encompassing your physical body, picture that expanding to fill your entire room. You can also tie this to charms around your room to reinforce the protection and hold it in place without constant recasting.

6) Charms - You can place cleansing charms around your room just in general as well. Assemble them from materials associated with cleansing, protection, and purification, and place them around your space. I have a personal preference for small jars and bottles filled with salt and cleansing herbs.

7) Plants - Adopt a green growing thing, and place a charm on it so that it cleanses your space as it performs photosynthesis. Picture it taking in CO2 and bad vibes, and churning out good vibes and that sweet, sweet oxygen.

8) Crystals - A few chunks of quartz crystal placed strategically around the room can help maintain your protections and keep the space cleansed.

Some witches have issues with the strong smell of incense, or with strongly-scented candles. This problem is actually more common than you’d think. I know it seems like there’s a lot of hype, but you are still perfectly as a witch if you prefer not to use it. Your health comes first!

Hope this helps! :)

[strangesigils]

Would writing a sigil on shrinkwrap plastic then shrinking that and turning it into a necklace work or no?

Fuck yeah it would

[myrabbithole]

Loooove this idea!!

[barbiethewitch]

Protection Chimes

Windchimes are available in a wide variety of shapes, size, and designs. They’re also ruled by the element of Air and can be used to guard your home against unwanted guests and negative energies.

Fine, make, or buy a new set of windchimes. They should emit a definite sound. Before suspending them outside, charge them to do their task with the following or similar ritual:

Place the windchimes on a flat surface in your place of magic. Gaze down at them, realizing that they’re lifeless, still, unmoving.

Wave your dominant hand over them while saying;

Wind chimes; Spell rhymes; Spell chimes; Wind rhymes. Air primes Spell chimes; Nines times Nine.

Lift the windchimes by the string from which they will be hung. Hold them bfore your face. Blow against the windchimes, visualizing their tones scattering and driving away negativity.

Hang them up outside, with visualization, and let the windchimes do their work.

For the best results, repeat this charging spell every nine days.

source: eartch, air, fire, & water by scott cunningham 

[dailywitchlings]

Witchy *Free* PDF book list Masterpost

Hey lovely witches! I wanted to share some of my PDF witchy books I have on my computer. I know it’s hard to find these books and not everyone has money to buy them or easy access. I hope I can help someone with this <3

Most of the books are on my google drive library, you can click on the link and then download if you’d like to.

A Manual of Occultism, by Sepharial

Mastering Witchcraft, by Paul Huson

Natural Magic, by Pamela J.Ball

Pagan Spells, Author Unknown

Herbal Magick - Herbal enchantments, folclore and divination by Gerina Dunwich <3

Spell Crafts - Creating magical objects, by, Scott Cunningham and David Harrington <3

The Book of Power, by Idres Shah

The Complete book of Incense, Oils ad Brews, by Scott Cunningham

The Essential Skills of Magick - Benjamim Rowe

The Ultimate Book of Spells - Pamela J. Ball *my favorite spellbook*

50 of The Most Powerful Spells, by unknown author

Witchcraft Today, by Gerald Gardner

The Gardnerian Book of Shadows

The Basics of Magic, by K. Amber

8 Sabbaths of Witchcraft, by Mike Nichols

Witchcraft Today, by Gerald Gardner

Celtic Mythology and Religion, by Alexander Macbain

The Art and meaning of Magic, By Israel Regardie

An Introduction to the Study of Tarot, by Paul Foster Case

The Alchemy of Abundance, by Lisa McSherry

Encyclopedia of Acient Roman and Greek Mythology, by James Belton

Asgard and the Gods, by M. W. MacDowall,

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Spells by, Michael Johnstone

Witches’ Bible by, Janet and Stewart Farrar

The Witch’s Master Grimoire, by Lady Sabrina

The meaning of Witchcraft, by Gerald Gardner

Aleister Crowley book collection (google drive)

Lid Off the Cauldron, by Patricia Crowther

A Grimoire for Modern Cunningfolk, by Peter Paddon

The A to Z of Dream Interpretation, by Pamela J. Ball

The Dream Oracle, by Pamela J. Ball

The Great Book of Spells, by Pamela J. Ball <3

The Techniques of Astral Projection, By Dr. Douglas M. Baker

The Opening of the Third Eye, By Dr. Douglas M. Baker

Historical Dictionary of Witchcraft, By Bailey Michael

The Goddess is in Details, by Deborah Blake <3

Circle, Coven and Grove, by Deborah Blake

A Witch’s Dozen, by Deborah Blake <3

Witchcraft on a Shoestring by Deborah Blake

Egyptian Magic, By Ernest Budge

Advanced Candle Magick, By Raymond Buckley

Amulets and Magic, By Budge Walli

Pen and Ink Witchcrafr , By Collin Calloway

Basic Sigil Magic, By Philip Cooper

The Occult Properties of Herbs , By W.B Crow

Shadow Work Guidebook, by Jessica Cross

Gemstone Sorcery, By Gerina Dunwich <3

Wicca A to Z By  Gerina Dunwich

Every Witch Way By Ellen Dugan <3

Power Of The Witch By Laurie Cabot <3

The Spiral Dance By Starhawk <3

Spiritual Power - Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee

Book of Shadows By, Phyllis Curott:

Witchcrafting By Phyllis Curott

Spells for the Solitary Witch By Eileen Holland

Wiccan Magick By Raven Grimassi

The Witch’s Familiar By Raven Grimassi

Magical Candle Crafting By Ember Grant

Magical Powder Recipes By Lady Gianne

Wicca For Beginners By Lisa Chamberlain

Scott Cunningham’s Books:

Divination for Beginners

Wicca in the Kitchen <3

Book of Shadows

Living Wicca

Crystal Gem and Metal Magick <3

Wicca

Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs

Magical Household, Rituals and spells for the home <3

D.J Conway’s Books:

Mystical Dragon

Norse Magic

Wicca, The Complete Craft

Falcon, Feather and Valkyrie Sword

Celtic Magic

Christopher Penczak’s Books

Gay Witchcraft - Christopher Penczak

The Living Temple of Witchcraft V. II- Christopher Penczak

The Gates of Witchcraft

The Living Temple of Witchcraft V.II 

Mystic Foundation

The Outer Temple Of Witchcraft

The Inner Temple of Witchcraft

The Witch’s Shield

Cassandra Eason’s Books:

A Practical Guide of Witchcraft and Spells, 

Fabulous Creatures, Mythical Monsters and Animal Power Symbols

Candle Power

The Art of Pendulum

The Complete Guide to Psychic Development

Illes Judika’s Books:

Magic When You Need It - 150 Spells

Pure Magic

The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft

Ellwood Taylor’s Books:

Pop Culture Magic

The Pop Culture Grimoire

Multi-Media Magic

Manifesting Prosperity

For those of you who wish to see my full library on the drive, feel free to send me a message and I will send you the link!

HAVE FUN!  :)

[therootwitch]

How to get on good terms with the local spirits

From my experience… so it’s pretty plant-focused.

Pick up trash.

Give some water to the plants occasionally, especially during hot and dry days.

Flatter them. If you think a plant is really pretty, you can just say it out loud and they will love it.

Pay attention to which areas are off-limits and avoid them. Try to feel if you get bad vibes in a certain place and stay out of them so you don’t piss off the locals.

Give in return for whatever you take. Even if you’re just weeding, pour out some water or leave coins.

Reduce waste. Whatever you don’t use, give back to the land. You can make a compost pile, or toss scraps of plants into the yard so they can decompose and bring new life.

Don’t mow your lawn, if it’s possible for you to avoid it. If you have to, give a warning beforehand, or make an offering in apology to the plants.

Etsy

[sea-lestial-dream-witch]

I am energized by the Sun sigil | my sigils

[leodrune]

a spell to make a home cozier

here is a little ritual you can do to bring warmth, joy and harmony to a home to make it feel cozier and more welcoming. best done during a full moon, but you can do it any time. you will need:

☾ a small bowl of ceramic, wood or glass

☾ a clove of garlic (bringing warmth + togetherness to a home)

☾ a sprinkle of lavender flowers (tranquility and calm)

☾ a sprig of pine (home blessing, cleansing, grounding)

☾ a brown candle (home and hearth magick)

sit in the main area of your home. light your brown candle; sit comfortably on the floor or couch and meditate on the candle for a while. warm your hands with its flame.

set the offering bowl in front of the candle. take the garlic clove in your hands and visualize the way you want your home to feel: warm, lived-in and welcoming. warm the clove over the candle-flame briefly and set it in the bowl.

take your lavender flowers in your hands. close your eyes, take a deep breath and inhale the scent of them. let it calm you, as it will calm the energy of your home. place the flowers atop the garlic.

lastly, take the sprig of pine. use it like a wand; point it toward all four corners of the room you’re in. place it against your heart, and set it in the bowl.

whisper to the bowl: “may your magick bless this home with kindness and warmth.” blow out the candle; place the bowl on a windowsill, mantle, or coffee table for three nights. on the third night, sprinkle its contents outside your front door.

[witch-craft-ing]

i need a witchcraft-themed Wreck This Journal.

[catsbrew-blogs]

Page 1: Make plant presses and leave them in the journal :D

Page 50: Punt kick the journal into the middle of a field and do your ritual wherever it lands then write about how it went

Page 108: Just fuckin drag this through the forest on a string and pick up anything is lands on

[witch-craft-ing]

you know what, valid

[witch-craft-ing]

hey if there was a Wreck This Grimoire what would you put in it. i’m trying to make one up for myself but am having trouble thinkin.

-drip wax on this page, write down correspondences.

-press healing herbs here. press luck herbs there.

-dip this page in full moon-charged water. put it in your wallet.

-wrap a rose quartz in this page and put it under your pillow tonight.

-write a wish on this page, fill it with your intent, and burn it.

-use this page to brainstorm sigils

-write down a blessing here. write down a curse there.

-rub different kinds of dirt here and write down where they’re all from.

-meditate on this page, write down what comes to you.

-make a circle for pendulum or needle, ask it questions. write them down.

[weavethewild-deactivated2022060]

Stain this page with tea or coffee, what do the stains show

Write down your favourite guises for the fair folk here

Put this page in a jar and cover with salt

Write down shufflemancy lyrics here

Make a collage themed on your favourite celebration

Use this page to write down new moon intentions

Trace your favourite crystals and rocks on this page

Write down weird old names for herbs on this page

Write down fake astrological traits on this page

[wordsadwitchery]

I tried to do something similar, but with a general planner approach and Heathenry. Basically so I could learn more of the myths and historical context they are born from.  Like: January was for Odin. So my pages were color coded and themed for Him, and I’d read a book on Him and take notes. February was Freyja March was Loki April was Frigga, etc. I didn’t get it together in time for 2019 but I might aim for that again in 2020.

[witch-craft-ing]

@wordsadwitchery I’m doing something similar with my regular daily planner! at the very beginning i wrote down the moon phases for the whole year, and the dates of the wheel of the year, then when i make my calendar(my notebook’s just a dot-grid one so i have to draw all my own stuff) i put down the major dates, the moon phases for the month, and then on the next page just write, like, SUMMER SOLSTICE! and write down all i know about it, color correspondences and everything. once you remember to write stuff like that down it gets way easier to plan for it, it’s just So Hard to remember in the first place.

[theafrobitch]

make talking to your ancestors a common practice in your craft. don’t just call upon them when you want things. speak to them as if they never died. listen to them, love them and learn from them like the living.