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@wrennaswitchyworld
i like to pretend i already died and asked god to send me back to earth so i can swim in lakes again and see mountains and get my heart broken and love my friends and cry so hard in the bathroom and go grocery shopping 1,000 more times. and that i promised i would never forget the miracle of being here
Witchcraft and recycling
Wicca, and by extension witchcraft, value nature as both a host and a guest in our lifes. Making the most of our resourses is both financially wise and respectful of our believes and values. It is very easy to emast a wide catalogue of stuff in our every day lifes, harvesting what we can to reuse can be a fun way to recycle.
A few examples of using "scraps" for witchcraft:
recycling paper at home, using opened envelopes to write your spells/notes on;
collecting rainwater to use in spells and for watering plants;
using kitchen scraps (like lemon peels, orange peels, used cinnamon sticks) as offerings;
using the coffee zest for fertiliser (do not worry it is around pH7 and it's perfectly safe for plants and/or composting - I have tested it) or lose tea;
using old/damaged chopsticks as a "beginner wand";
the bottles from cooking extracts (vanilla extract, orange extract) or essential oils bottles are PERFECT for storing seeds and for being spell jars (bonus points because they're so small and cute!);
re-melting remaining wax from candles to form new ones;
using old paintbrushes as a "beginner broom" (especially good for a hidden/small-pocket sized altar);
using an old pot as a cauldron, or thrifting one as needed;
using pressed/dried flowers as offerings;
considering a digital book of shadows (Word is excelent for this, combining it with Excel, can be used in browser for free);
using digital libraries for books of study (@coreycore420 mentioned https://z-lib.org and it's a godly recommandation and tool!);
avoiding essential oils;
using dried pine needles as incense sticks (for outdoor use only);
growing a few herbs used in both spells and cooking in tin cans (starters) then thrifted pots is amazing!;
going around your neighborhood, take a look around the dumpsters or glass collectors, people can throw away usable pots, plastic storage boxes, baskets or jars and glass bottles (make sure to properly clean and clense the item);
if avalable - trade and swap local groups on Facebook can help you thrift with ease, especially if you don't have thrift stores where you live;
using old papers/magazines as packaging/wrapping paper (hello holidays).
With all these corner-cutters, you need to be careful to not hoard items. I have made the mistake of holding to items thinking I can find them an use, my rule of thumb is that 1 month is enough to plan a craft/purpose, and 2 months to execute it, ajust the time to your liking, but don't keep it longer than 6 months overall. Also be prudent with what you plan to reuse, as certain ideas can be dangerous (not me looking at my idea to reuse burned out lightbulbs and cutting myself by mistake), so don't force anything.
I want to highlight an important aspect: you doing all these things, bending your way back to have a lesser impact on the environment, is not going to make the big impat you dream of. Take it as "I'm doing my part to respect my host and my believes", or as a challange. Do not sadden youself for your waste, as most of the time it is forced upon you.
Nowadays you can opt out of certain waste (opting for no cutlery if buying takeaway, bringing your own coffee cup/thermos to a coffee shop to avoid the paper cups, bringing your own reusable straws, using trays or silicone ice cubes instead of using the plastic ice-maker packs, etc.). There are little changes you can make, or ask for, in your life in order to minimise your waste, or just to save some money.
Please take care of yourself out there!
every time I hear the term "baby witch" i want to scream. I understand the need for a term to describe beginner witches but... you could just call them beginner witches.
I'll fully admit that the term itself just... bugs me. I don't like it. It pisses me off. It hits the "I'm sick and tired of seeing people, especially people raised as women, infantilize themselves" nerve. beginner witches should feel empowered to take accountability for themselves. Not hide behind a term.
Here's the thing: you are not a baby. Babies need constant care, they have no way of taking care of themselves. They're helpless. They shit their pants. Calling yourself a baby can create an expectation that you're totally helpless and you need to be led by some parental figure that will help you find your true power.
The labels you give yourself have a lot of power in the way you see who you are. It's one of the reasons that labels in the queer community are such a big thing. They can be helpful, but at a certain point, when language inevitably fails, they no longer accurately describe you and it becomes time to stop giving them so much weight.
Side note: the internet has a weird obsession with labels and sorting people into boxes and it's really influenced a lot of discourse and how people see themselves. For a while I didn't work with any witchcraft other than "green witchcraft" because I considered myself a green witch and that was that. I had a similar journey with queerness and how I label myself.
I realize I'm arguing semantics but in witchcraft, semantics can be really important. Even if two words are a synonym the cultural connotations of a word can make a big difference.
So maybe you have good connotations with the term, and that's fine. All I hope is that this makes you reflect on it. Call yourself what you want, it's the internet, I thrive on anarchy. Hope ya'll have a good rest of your day, thanks for coming to my Ted Talk
Low Energy Witchcraft
I'm neurodivergent and i experience really intense burnout. I get to a point where I struggle to even get out of bed, take my meds, remember to drink water, let alone practice. But, when I want to practice i have a list of things i can usually do. Everyone's experiences with burn out/low energy are different so this list may not apply to you, and that's okay. Take what resonates, leave what doesn't and i hope you enjoy my silly little list :)
create a playlist and infuse it with an intention. eg, a money spell playlist filled with songs about wealth.
draw sigils with soap when in the shower. (you can also use a wet wipe if you can't shower)
found some juice? give it a little shake and use the ingredients as a spell.
have food that has grains as ingredients? wow! an abundance spell!
the classic add intention to your tea and coffee.
bind your hair. for me with is as simple as putting my hair in a ponytail.
watch a witchy video. while not technically practising witchcraft, sometimes all you need is to sit back and relax to connect with your practice.
when I have a decent amount of energy I'll grab a large pillar candle and carve sigils into it. I use it as a long-term spell; all I have to do to activate it is light the candle. I like to light one of these spell candles when I'm having a bad day.
if you're religious, pray. Even if you're lying in bed. Even if you haven't showered in a week. If it makes you happy and you can, do it
burn some insence! it smells good, you don't have to really worry about forgetting about it, it's good for cleansing. it's great!
take a nap with some crystals. any restorative crystals or calming crystals work great! just make sure that they aren't geodes or roughs. i'd hate for you to hurt yourself while sleeping.
if you don't have any crystals for your nap, set an intention instead. please let yourself rest.
It's important to remember that you're allowed to take breaks from your craft. If you're forcing yourself to practice when you have no energy because "that's what a good witch would do!" then you're probably going to make your situation worse. it's a great way to fall out of love with witchcraft. give yourself some grace. rest is infinitely more important than 1 full moon, 1 new moon, or missing your daily/weekly/monthly cleanse. You aren't a bad person if you don't pull your morning tarot card or check the astrology forecast for today. and you aren't a bad person if you miss your daily prayer. take care of yourself. your health is WAY more important than your craft. Go get a drink of water and take care of yourself <3
Anatomy of a Spell
This post will go over what is needed for a spell to be created!
This is a page from my grimoire and by no means is this a set-in-stone situation. Take what you will and leave what you won't.
Desire or intent. This is the whole point of the spell. What is the desired outcome, what do you want to achieve from this spell?
Planning of ingredients, spell structure, time, and location. This includes the verbal or written aspect of the spell if any.
Protection, there’s really no reason not to have a safeguard on your spell in my opinion but this isn't true for everyone. Do what feels right for you.
Raising, gathering, or building energy for the spell. Energy is how you get your spell to work. This can be done by chanting, breathwork, borrowing energy, and more.
Directing energy into the spell. Self-explanatory, gotta get it in there somehow. Basically just getting the intent/desire from inside you to inside the spell so that it can work its magic (pun intended).
Release any excess energy if needed. Grounding is a good way to do this.
Clear and concise ending; this could be a phrase, word, or physical act that indicates the ending of the spell. It’s best when everyone and everything involved knows when you have ceased doing the spell.
Extras:
It’s a good idea to record your process and results of the spells you create and cast so that you have a reference for future spells; also you can figure out what went wrong or right.
I personally think it’s a good idea to put a fail-safe in a spell, I usually do this by stating it out loud: i.e. “If I take apart this spell bag then the spell will cease.” or “If I do this spell in reverse the spell will cease/reverse” and so on.
Preparing the physical and non-physical things for the spell; can mean gathering, cleansing, or preparing yourself to be in the headspace needed for the spell. It's better to be prepared than to get blindsided halfway through because you’re missing something!
“Allow yourself to be a beginner. No one starts off being excellent.”
— Unknown
The Evermore Grimoire: Mythology
Persephone (Περσεφονη meaning ‘Bringer of Death’) was the queen of the underworld and wife of the god Hades (god of the dead) in Greek mythology. She was also the goddess of spring and was worshipped alongside her mother Demeter (goddess of the harvest). When Persephone was playing in a flowery meadow with her Nymph companions, she was kidnapped by Hades and carried off to the underworld as his bride. Her mother despaired at her disappearance and searched for her throughout the world accompanied by Hecate (goddess of magic) bearing torches. When she learned that Zeus (king of the gods) had conspired in her daughter’s abduction she was furious, and refused to let the fruits of the earth grow until Persephone was returned. Zeus consented, but before she was released, Hades tricked her into eating six pomegranate seeds, which forced her to return for six months each year. When Demeter and her daughter were together, the earth flourished with vegetation. But for six months each year, when Persephone returned to the underworld, the earth once again became a barren realm.
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Samhain 101
Mood (Mycelium): connecting to the underlying power source that vibrates through all of us
Energy/Focus (Dandelion): our energies are not infinite. Our productivity does not define our worth.
Embrace (Two of Swords): change tactics nd embrace change. Lean on your tool to confront challenges; there's no reason to struggle alone.
Release (Queen of Swords): you don't need to have all the answers. There is no need to act strong and brave all the time. It is not your job to fix the problems of the world.
🎃 Samhain 🎃
On Samhain, also known as Halloween, the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. This allows for easier communication with spirits and improved divination. Samhain also celebrates the last harvest of the year and the beginning of the “darker half” of the calendar. Some people call it the witch’s new year.
Activities:
Eat an apple or drink apple cider.
Light incense or a candle.
Honor your ancestors and deceased love ones.
Take a bath.
Decorate your altar.
Carve a pumpkin.
Divination.
Spells for protection, honoring the dead, abundance, and clairvoyance.
Go trick-or-treating.
Make a besom.
Take a walk outside.
Collect fallen leaves and acorns.
Stones:
All black stones (obsidian, onyx, jet, etc.), clear quartz, amber, turquoise, smoky quartz, amethyst, beryl, fluorite, moonstone, lapis lazuli, bloodstone, peridot, and tiger’s eye.
Colors:
Orange, yellow, black, purple, silver, gold, and white.
Symbols:
Fire, besoms, pumpkins, gourds, jack-o-lanterns, nuts (especially acorns), and apples.
Herbs:
Mugwort, mandrake, cinnamon, sage, black pepper, hazel, rosemary, allspice, and catnip.
Flowers:
African violet, cactus, carnation, and dandelion.
Incense:
Dragon’s blood, sandalwood, cinnamon, heliotrope, mint, nutmeg, myrrh, and patchouli.
Do eclipses (solar or lunar) have any significance in magical workings? Would certain things timed with an eclipse make it more effective? I haven't been able to find very much information on it, if you know of anything it would be extremely helpful, thank you!!
Hello!
I definitely do believe that eclipses have a huge effect on magickal workings.
A tribe in Benin, Africa believes that lunar eclipses are a period of battle between the sun and the moon, chanting and dancing are done to return peace to the sky. They use this time to resolve quarrels among themselves.
Some practitioners see the eclipse period as the equivalent of an entire lunar cycle into one brief event.
In other magickal traditions, a lunar eclipse is a time when any spell preformed is amplified and packs an extra magickal punch.
Other practitioners claim that it is just plain dangerous to perform magick during a lunar eclipse especially if you are unprepared or a “newbie” to the craft.
An eclipse only takes place during the time when the moon is full which makes it a good time to do rituals focused on personal growth and spiritual development.
Some good rituals to do during an eclipse: Spells related to increasing your intuitive awareness and psychic abilities, healing rituals, rituals that connect you with a deity (especially one that represents the moon), Drawing down the Moon, Any workings that are related to developing your magick skills, or rituals to honor lunar gods and goddesses.
May the moon light your path!
==Moonlight Academy==
Blood Moon of November 8 comes with a lunar eclipse! I'm starting to prepare my ritual now!
Ways to Cleanse
Smoke Cleanse: (Commonly using sage) Using smoke from a burning sage bundle, pass it over the item or being that you would like to cleanse. Focus on your intent while sending out the negative energy. Use incantations if you like. Make sure the plant you are burning is in no way poisonous and is safe! This cannot be stressed enough!
Incense smoke: Choose a specific scent corresponding to your goal. Pass it over an item or being like smoke cleansing. Focus on you intent and cast out negative energy.
Holy water: You can purchase or create your own. Submerge or sprinkle over an item as needed. Focus on your intent to help cleanse it from negative energy. You can use an incantation, say a chant, or call on any entities you work with.
Running Water: Make sure the item is unable to be harmed by water! Submerge into a running creek or river. Let it wash away all the negative energies and become charged with positive one. Rainwater can be used as well.
Sea salt: Bury the item you want cleansed into sea salt, make sure it will not harm the item. Leave it for a few days in the salt. The salt will absorb any unwanted energies.
Sunlight: Make sure the item will not be harmed, certain crystals will fade in the sunlight! Leave the item in full sunlight and let it absorb the suns positive energies and remove the negative ones.
Moonlight: Place an item outside or on the window sill to soak up the moonlight and dispel negative energies.
High vibration sounds: Using a crystal bowl, a Tibetan Singing bowl, a gong, drumming, tuning fork or even your favorite music turned up loud will cleanse an item of unwanted energies.
Pyramid Energy: Placing an item under or inside a pyramid which has been charged for cleansing will take away any negative energy and return the item to neutral.
Personal Energy: Using your own personal energy to drive the unwanted energy out of the item that needs cleansing. It is the safest way to cleanse because it wont harm any object. Though, it can be intensive depending upon the quantity and quality of the energies needing to be stripped away.
Charged Crystals: Some crystals have a natural ability to strip away energies of items and leave them neutral, amethyst or rock crystal excels at such work.
Sweeping: Sweeps out negative energies.
Sources: sacredhandscoven.wordpress.com.
==Moonlight Mystics
Beginner Witchcraft - UPDATE
A common post request.
How to begin:
Begin by reading everything you possibly can about witchcraft, plants, other religions, etc.
Take notes on everything you can.
Be creative and use your imagination, look for symbols in your day-to-day lives.
Re-read your notes and important information,
Do your research.
Make sure you research all paths and philosophies.
Start a consistent meditation and visualization regime.
Find a path you love.
Learn about yourself and your path and beliefs.
Work with your energy and practice harnessing it.
Start practicing your spells after enough research.
Write your own spells and start a grimoire.
Continue reading and learning.
Topics to research:
Herbalism
Different witchcraft paths
Witchcraft history and its origins.
Different deities in different cultures
Folklore, superstitions, and wives tales
Mythology from different cultures
The elements Air, Earth, Water, Fire
Basic tools and supplies for the craft
Sabbats and esabats
Witchcraft misconceptions
Nature cycles and lunar phases
Divination
Alchemy
Chakras
Auras
Working with spirits and angels
Tarot
Crystals
Runes Magickal theory
Spells
Curses - the dangers and how to cast them properly
Sigils
Familiars
Incense
Ways to stay safe when practising
Types of Witches
Cheap witchcraft supplies
Dangers of witchcraft
Solitary v.s Coven witchcraft
Ritual structure
How to set up an altar
Study Nature
Negative energy and how to rid of it.
Candle magick
Astrology
Psychic Practises
Faeries
Protection against harm
Things to practice:
Grounding and centering
Meditation
Casting and closing a circle
Raising, releasing, and visualizing energy.
Record any magick practices, visions, or dreams you receive.
Spend as much time as possible in nature.
Listen and observe.
Practice invoking Gods, Goddesses, and elements.
Cleansing
Charging
Warding
Keep your grimoire up-to-date
Find a mentor - Someone to help you find your path
Practise staying concentrated
Intent
Remember:
All paths are good paths, do not insult anyone’s path.
You do not need any fancy equipment to practise
You don’t need to practise everyday
Follow your path don’t let others tell you what to do or force their beliefs on you.
Believe in yourself!
Take care of yourself
Be respectful of others paths and beliefs
Never stop learning
Ask questions
Make lots of friends in the community
Stay safe
Make sure you do not steal from closed religions!
Have fun!
May the moon light your path!
==Moonlight Academy==
HOLY SHIT, IT WAS THE ORIGINAL ONE
MAKE A WISH
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I WAS EXPECTING IT TO BE A REMAKE OF SOME SORT HOLY FUCK
WHO THE FUCK KEEPS BRINGING THIS BACK
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like actually though. i’m in AWE of the notecount.
When a post has 6M+ notes, you should reblog it. Apparently, it's a Tumblr original...
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