Beginner Steps For Studying Witchcraft

SOUND CLEANSING

HOW IT WORKS

Sharp, sudden sounds—often metallic ones—vibrate on a frequency beyond what our ears can detect, compelling the objects and atmosphere to resonate in harmony and neutralize the energy in a space.

METHODS

you don’t need to splurge on expensive instruments to cleanse your home. You can use pretty much anything that makes a noise, even if it’s just your hands.

A bell

a sound bowl

coins in a bag

drums

tapping on a table

flicking an empty wine glass

If you just have your hands, you can clap

look at what you have. Try experimenting with different household items and see which type of sound resonates the most with you

STEPS

Head to the room or place object you want to ~cleanse~ close to the sound source (and open the windows so the negative vibes can clear out).

Then make your noise! Start in the center of the room, then move to each corner. It’s important to listen to the tone of the sounds you create. The duller the noise, the denser and more clogged up that area is.

You may need to make the sound several times before you notice the tone becoming higher, clearer, and cleaner.

EFFECTS

Over time, as you use sound tools more often, you’ll develop a feel for the kind of sound that chases out the negative energy. But most importantly, when you next enter the room, you’ll notice a lighter and purer quality to the air. Or to the object

This is really just a simple breakdown of sound cleaning! If you’d like to add anything please do!! 🥰 I am currently shadow banned right now so if you have any questions please feel free to send them via asks while I get the situation sorted! 💕 MERRY MEET! ~B ✨

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King Belial

The Lawless One, Great Ruler of the Abyss

Introduction:

68th spirit of the Ars Goetia, King Belial is notorious for his unpredictable nature and his enormous power within the Infernal Realms. He governs 50 legions and is said to appear in chariots of fire. It was said from the Ars Goetia that he was created second to Lucifer and his command is also second to Lucifer as well. Belial incites lust, sexual perversion and some even consider him as the chief of demons. He rules of the Abyss, lawlessness, trickery, sin, wickedness, chaos, darkness, witches, war and necromancy/death. He grants familiars and helps those he favours tremendously in their paths, practitioners should often give offerings when summoning the Great King, as he often demands it. He guides people through darkness, testing his practitioners and thus strike old foundations down to build new ones. He acts as a Guide when the magician ventures in the Abyss, he can help one reach enlightenment and is often an initiator to many traditions and currents.

Personal Experience:

King Belial is probably one of the most intimidating spirits/guides I've ever encountered. His unpredictable nature makes workings with him a bit more difficult since his tests are rather strict and unrelenting. He is a great alliance to have however, when you have gained his favour, he will assist and guide you to the right path. He is not a beginner friendly King due to his unpredictable nature, and i advise practitioners to give the utmost respect when encountering this great King. He is known to be stoic and strict, but can be kind, compassionate and a great protector towards those he favours much. Always be open minded about King Belial.

Titles:

King

Lord

Goetic King

Without Master

Names:

Belial, Beliar, Baalial, Balial, Belhor, Berial, Bylyl, Beliya'al.

His name means "without worth" or "worthless".

What can you work with Him for?

War magick

Qliphothic workings (particularly Daath)

Necromancy

Vampyrism

Chaos magick

Abyssal workings

Draconian magick

Baneful Magick

Shadow work (if the King wills it)

Enlightenment

Signs:

Dragons

Crows/Ravens

Hawks

Chariots

Serpents

Offerings:

S£xual offerings (he's particularly fond of that)

Statues/imageries of him

Bl00d offerings (only if instructed, don't blatantly give blood to random spirits.)

Meat

Fruits

Candles

Gifts (jewellery, decorations etc that are attributed to him)

Correspondences:

Cardinal Direction: North/South

Planet: Sun

Colour: Yellow, white, black

Element: Fire, Earth

Crystals: Tigers eye, Onyx, Hematite

Tarot: Six of swords, King of Pentacles, Judgment, King of Swords.

Thank you King Belial for your generosity and guidance! May eternal praise be with your name! I thank you for your blessings!

Prince Stolas

Introduction:

Prince Stolas, 36th demon of the Ars Goetia rules over 26 legions of the demonic appearing as either a raven or the more commonly portrayed owl with long legs. He is a spirit of wisdom and knowledge that grant magicians of his favour knowledge of astronomy, plants and herbs, and crystals/precious stones. Prince Stolas hears the command of Lucifer and serves under his authority, he is a fallen angel and one should not ask regarding his fall lest he wills it. He is a great teacher of those who wishes to be taught and is unyielding to those who are ignorant. He is a very friendly spirit, suitable for those starting on this fiery path and can guide one to the heights of knowledge of witchcraft.

My Experiences:

He is the one that can initiate one into the mysteries of the Black Moon, revealing much knowledge of how to see through illusions and follow the intuition. He also helps one with meditation and how to utilise the energies of the black moon through meditations, thus awakening the inner serpent. He is a granter of astral knowledge and helps one understand the importance of energy, he can help with energy manipulation and control.

Name:

Prince Stolas, Stolos, Solas

Rank:

Prince of hell, Great Prince.

What can you work with him for?

Astronomy

Astrology

Herbal knowledge

Understanding the use of precious stones

Obtaining knowledge

Initiating through the mysteries of the Black Moon

Qliphothic workings (particularly Gamaliel)

Meditation/focus

Shadow work (dependant if the Prince wills it)

UPGs

Protection

Additional Information:

Cardinal Direction: East

Planet: Jupiter

Element: Air

Colour: Blue

Signs:

Owls

Crows/ravens

finding precious stones out of nowhere

Birds

Offerings:

Wine

Tea

Precious stones

Plants

Books

Candles (in blue)

Owl imagery

Bread

Baked goods

Jewellery

Tarot cards:

10 of cups



Thank you Prince Stolas for your guidance and wisdom! May those who find this helpful have a fruitful relations with the great prince!

Let this be a post of gratitude to thou! Great prince of the Inferno!

Grand Duke Astaroth

Great Duke of Hell, Ruler of Gamchicoth

Introduction:

Duke Astaroth, 29th spirit of the Ars Goetia rules over 40 legions of spirits. He or She can appear as either male or female, is well known for their androgyny due to the sheer fact that they originated from the Goddess Astarte, then demonised by christianity and was deemed Astaroth. Ruling over the sphere Gamchicoth in the Qliphoth, Astaroth holds great power over love, sex, friendships, liberal sciences and revealing secrets of the past present and future. Astaroth is known to be in the unholy trinity consisting of Emperor Lucifer, Prince Beelzebub and Great Duke Astaroth according to some sources.

Titles and Aspects:

Duke/Duchess

Great Duke/Duchess

Lord/Lady

Prince

Astarte

Grand Duke/Duchess

Names:

Astaroth, Asteroth, Ashtaroth, Astarot.

What can you work with them for?

Love magick

Friendships (destroying or amending or finding one)

Revealing secrets

Gnosis working

Qliphoth working (Gamchicoth in particular)

Draconic magick

Prosperity

Blood magick

Skrying

Baneful Magick

Domination Magick

Signs:

Dragon

Serpents

Being drawn to them

Seeing their name/sigils everywhere

Offerings:

S£xual offerings

BL00d offerings (under their guidance do not give random beings your bl00d)

Meat

Loafs of bread

Crystals

Portraits and art of them

Statue of them

Beauty stuff (could dedicate your routine to them)

Self care/love

Devotional candles

Rosaries/necklace of them.

Correspondences

Element: Earth

Cardinal Directions: South

Planet: Venus

Colour: Green/red

Tarot: 3 of pentacles, Queen of Pentacles, 2 of cups

Crystals: Jasper, Rose quartz, Black tourmaline, Obsidian, Green adventuring etc.

May they get the attention they deserve. Hail Astaroth! Eternal glory to you!

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Correspondences of: Carrier & Essential Oils

This is a long post, the correspondences are under the cut.

Carrier Oils: Carrier oils, known also as base oils, are used to dilute essential oils before they are applied topically. They serve as the base for oil blends. 

Essential Oils: Essential oils are concentrated liquids that contain the volatile (”the tendency of a substance to vaporize") aromatic compounds of plants. They are obtained via distillation and the oil alone should never be applied to the skin directly as some a reactive to heat, and light, and some will give you chemical burns. You are likely to have a reaction to essential oils.

Carrier Oils:

ALMOND OIL, SWEET (Prunus Dulcis) Ruled by Mercury and the Element of Air. Sweet Almond Oil makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with prosperity, money and wisdom.

APRICOT KERNEL OIL (Prunus Armeniaca) Ruled by Venus and the Element of Water. This makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with love or emotions.

AVOCADO OIL (Persea Americana) Ruled by Venus and the Element of Water. This makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with love, lust or beauty.

CASTOR OIL (Ricinus communis) Ruled by Mars and the Element of Fire. Castor oil makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with protection and absorbing negativity.

COCONUT OIL (Cocos Nucifera) Ruled by the Moon and the Element of Water. Fractionated Coconut Oil makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with purification and protection.

GRAPESEED OIL (Vinis Vinifera) Ruled by the Moon and the Element of Water. Grapeseed Oil makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with fertility money and strengthening mental abilities.

HEMP SEED OIL (Cannabis Sativa) Ruled by the Moon and Saturn and the Element of Water. Hemp Seed Oil makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with healing, love, psychic ability and meditation.

JOJOBA OIL (Simmondsia Chinensis) Ruled by the Moon and the element of Water. Jojoba Oil makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with healing and love.

OLIVE OIL (Olea Europaea) Ruled by the Sun and the Element of Fire. Olive Oil makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with healing, peace, fertility and protection. In many traditions Olive Oil is an all purpose oil.

SUNFLOWER OIL (Helianthus Annus) Ruled by the Sun and the Element of Fire. Sunflower Oil makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with protection, fertility, health and wisdom.

Essential Oils:

AMYRIS (Amyris balsamifera) Anointing, astral projection, attraction, blessing, consecration, exorcism, healing, love, meditation, protection, purification, sacral chakra, spirituality.

ANGELICA ROOT (Angelica archangelica) Exorcism, protection, healing, visions.

BASIL (Ocimum basilicum) Business success, conscious mind (stimulates), happiness, lust, money, peace, prosperity, protection.

BAY LAUREL (Laurus nobilis) Banishing, exorcism, luck, psychic ability.

BENZOIN (Styrax benzoin) Purification, prosperity, attracts customers.

BERGAMONT (Citrus bergamia) Business success, happiness, money, peace, physical energy, prosperity, protection, sleep.

BIRCH SWEET (Betula lenta) Protection, purification, exorcism.

BLACK PEPPER (Piper nigrum) Courage, physical energy, and protection.

BLUE TANSY (Tanacetum annuum) Water, Venus, immortality, youth, longevity.

CAJEPUT (Melaleuca cajeputi) Purification, protection, dispel negative thoughts and energies, break habits.

CAMPHOR (Cinnamomum camphora) Celibacy, crown chakra, physical energy, psychic energy, purification.

CARDAMOM (Elettaria cardamomum) Love, lust.

CARROT SEED (Daucus carota) Grounding, fertility.

CATNIP (Nepeta cataria) Cat magic, love, beauty, happiness.

CEDARWOOD (Cedrus atlantica) Blessing, health (maintain), heart chakra, meditation, money, protection, psychic energy, purification, self-control, spirituality, unhexing.

CHAMOMILE (Matricaria recutita & Anthemis nobilis) Meditation, peace, sleep.

CHILLI SEED (Capsicum annum) Protection, exorcism, fidelity, hex-breaking, love.

CINNAMON (Cinnamomum burmanii /cassia /zeylancium) Astral projection, base chakra, business success, health (maintain), luck, lust, magical energy, meditation, money, physical energy, prosperity, protection, psychic awareness, purification, spirituality.

CITRONELLA (Cymbopogon nardus / winterianus) Exorcism (exterior use), health (maintain), purification, unhexing.

CLARY SAGE (Salvia sclarea) Vivid dreams.

CLOVE BUD (Eugenia or syzgium aromaticum) Balances chakras, business success, courage, divination, exorcism, healing, heart chakra, love, money, prosperity, protection, psychic awareness.

COFFEE BEAN (Coffea arabica) Grounding, Earth magic, Mars, ritual stimulant.

CYPRESS (Cupressus sempervirens) Longevity, healing, comfort, protection.

ELEMI (Canarium luzonicum) Mental and psychic ability, spiritual balance, solar plexus chakra.

EUCALYPTUS (Eucalyptus globulus) Healing, health (maintain), protection, psychic energy, purification.

FIR NEEDLE (Abies sibirica) Mind clearing, memory, communication, purification before ritual, , protection, hex removal.

FRANKINCENSE (Boswellia serrata / carterii) Blessing, consecration, courage, exorcism, meditation, protection, purification, solar plexus chakra, spirituality.

GERANIUN (Pelargonium graveolens /x asperum) Happiness, protection.

GINGER ROOT (Zingiber officinale) Attraction, business success, courage, love, lust, magical energy, money, peace, physical energy, prosperity, purification, sex.

GRAPEFRUIT (Citrus paradisi) Purification.

HELICHRYSUM (Helichrysum italicum) Creativity, intuition, invoke spirits, scrying, channeling, awareness, calm, patience.

HO WOOD (Cinnamomum camphora) Cleaning, banishing, subdue sexual desire, celibacy, chastity, psychic power, dream work.

HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis) Purification, protection.

JUNIPER BERRY (Juniperus communis) Protection, anti-theft, love, exorcism, health.

LAVENDER (Lavandula stoechas/angustifolia/latifolia /hybrida) Balances chakras, business success, celibacy, conscious mind (stimulates), happiness, health (maintain), love, peace, protection, purification, sleep, third-eye chakra.

LEMON (Citrus limonum / limon) Balances chakras, health (maintain), love, physical energy, purification.

LEMONGRASS (Cymbopogon citratus /flexuosus /schoenanthus) Psychic awareness, psychic energy, purification, spirituality.

LIME (Citrus aurantifolia) Physical energy, protection, purification.

LITSEA (Litsea cubeba) Energy, rejuvenation, letting go.

MARJORAM (Origanum majorana) Celibacy, happiness, peace, sleep.

MUGWORT (Artemesia vulgaris) Moon, divination, lucid dreaming, prophetic dreams, protection.

MYRRH (Commiphora myrrha) Astral projection, attraction, balances chakras, blessing, consecration, crown chakra, exorcism, healing, meditation, protection, psychic energy, spirituality, unhexing.

MYRTLE (Myrtus communis) Love, good luck, fertility, and Venus, feminine and water aspects.

NIAOULI (Melaleuca quinquenervia) Purification, healing, protection, clearing negative energies, aura cleansing.

NUTMEG (Myristica fragrans) Luck, magical energy, meditation, money, physical energy, psychic awareness.

OPOPANAX (Commiphora guidotti) Death/resurrection, divination, Pluto, Scorpio, change.

OREGANO (Origanum vulgare) Happiness, tranquility.

PALMAROSA (Cymbopogon martini) Healing, love.

PALO SANTO (Bursera graveolens)

Luck, cleansing, air element.

PATCHOULI (Pogostemon cablin) Attraction, banishes negativity, growth, love, luck, mastery, money, peace, physical energy, prosperity, sex.

PEPPERMINT (Mentha arvensis / piperita) Conscious mind (stimulates), exorcism, health (maintain), protection, purification.

PETITGRAIN (Citrus aurantium) Conscious mind (stimulates), protection.

PINE (Pinus sylvestris) Exorcism, grounding, healing, health (maintain), magical energy, money, physical energy, protection, purification.

ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis) Conscious mind (stimulates), exorcism, health (maintain), heart chakra, longevity, love, protective, remembrance, third-eye chakra, vitality.

ROSEWOOD (Aniba rosaeodora) Mars, Moon, Venus, spirit element, fire element, intuitive health, beauty, divination, scrying, healing rituals, maturity, wisdom, femininity.

SAGE, DALMATION (Salvia officinalis) Conscious mind (stimulates), exorcism, money, purification, wisdom.

SAGE, WHITE (Salvia apiana) Cleansing spaces and magical objects, banish negative energy.

SANDALWOOD (Santalum album) Anointing, astral projection, attraction, blessing, consecration, exorcism, healing, love, meditation, protection, purification, sacral chakra, spirituality.

SPEARMINT (Mentha spicata) Comfort, healing, sleep (for protection).

SPIKENARD “JATAMANSI” (Nardostachys jatamansi) Good luck, fidelity, and health.

STAR ANISE (Illicium verum) Psychic power, luck.

SWEET ORANGE (Citrus sinensis) Balances chakras, divination, happiness, joy, love, luck, magical energy, money, physical energy, psychic energy, purification, sacral chakra.

TANGERINE (Citrus reticulata) Magical energy, purification.

TEA TREE (Melaleuca alternifolia) Purification.

THYME (Thymus vulgaris) Conscious mind (stimulates), courage, health (maintain), purification.

TURMERIC (Curcuma longa) Purification, protection.

VALERIAN ROOT (Valeriana officinalis) Love, sleep, purification, protection.

VANILLA (Vanilla planifolia) Love, lust, mental power.

VETIVER (Vetiveria zizanoides) Divination, exorcism, love, money, peace, protection, unhexing.

WINTERGREEN (Gaultheria procumbens) Protection, healing, hex-breaking.

YLANG YLANG (Cananga odorata) Love, lust, peace, sex, throat chakra.

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Lord Beelzebub

Ruler of Ghagiel, Prince of Devils.

Brief Introduction:

Lord Beelzebub originates from the name Baal'Zebul, an ancient Philistine God venerated heavily in Ekron. Beelzebub is renown for many "possessions" throughout history and is known to bring plagues/diseases amongst his foes, also storms as he is a storm god prior his bastardisation/demonisation. He is known by the title "Prince of Devils" and according to King Solomon he is the leader of the demonic, and all has to hear his command. Second to Satan himself, he is notorious to be a strict teacher and sometimes not beginner friendly to aspiring magicians for his harsh nature. He truly is a force to be reckoned with, a great being that offers wisdom, insight and perspective to many things.

Titles and aspects:

Prince of Devils

Ruler of Ghagiel

King of Plagues and Decay

Emperor

Lord of all that flies

Lord of the flies

Emperor of Gluttony

Lord of Pestilence

Bringer of plagues and diseases

Name:

Origin: Baal'Zebul

Biblical: Baal'Zebub

Variations: Beelzebub, Beelzebuth, Baelzebuth, Baelzebub

What you can work with him for?

Necromancy

Baneful magick

Protection magick

Path working

Gaining gnosis

plague magick/pestilent magick

Shadow work (dependant on the emperor himself)

Dream work

Storm magick

Qliphothic workings

Abyssal magick

Signs:

Flies

Pigs

insects

influx of flies

being drawn to him

Locusts

Storms

Additional Information:

Planet: Jupiter (primary) Saturn or Sun

Colours: Red, black

Cardinal Direction: North

Elements: Earth (primary) air sometimes fire

Offerings:

Wine

Beer

Fruits

Water

Black coffee

Black tea

insects

devotional images or statues of him

incense (frankincense, dragons blood, myrrh, patchouli etc.)

flowers

Candles (preferably crimson red or black)

Blood (under his guidance and instruction. do not blatantly give blood to beings.)

Crystals:

Onyx

Obsidian

Smokey quartz

Clear quartz

Tarot cards that represent him:

King of Pentacles

Death

The Emperor

Thank you Lord Beelzebub for all that you've done! 🔥🖤🤘🏻 Hail Beelzebuth! Lord of the Flies! Here is my gratitude post for you!

King Asmodeus

Ruler of Golachab, Lord of Lust.

Introduction:

King Asmodeus, 32nd Daemon of the Ars Goetia is a great King ruling over 72 legions of daemons and is said to be serving under Lord Amaymon directly. King Asmodeus is said to be patron of lust and love, and is one of the 7 princes of the deadly sins. He according to Solomon can grant the magician any sort of strength and can lure men into temptation of lust. In the Book of Tobit, it was he who killed Sarah's 7 husbands and stopped the couple from consummation of marriage. It was until Raphael who came forth and banished him with incense made of fish's heart, liver and gallbladder, practitioners and devotees who work with him is advised to avoid offerings of fish because of this, particularly a fish's heart, liver and gallbladder. In Hebrew lore, he is the son of Lady Naamah, and is said to be a fallen angel. Some practitioners in this path believe that he was once a human, then mastered his way in the infernal path as a magician and presumed a throne of his own in the Goetia and even the Qliphoth after his death. To each its own, everyone is entitled to their belief. Asmodeus derives from the Persian word Aeshma, it is said that Asmodeus originally came from the Zoroastrian religion, serving under Lord Ahriman as one his daeva of wrath, Aeshma Daeva. That aspect of his very different and they should not be treated equally as such since Aeshma is said to be a lot more dangerous to approach. A magician shall approach him with caution and the greatest respect. King Asmodeus is said to be in charge of luck, gambling, lust, violence, wrath, indulgences, revenge, love, domination, warriorhood. Please approach this King with respect as he can be quite unforgiving to those who don't give the respect he deserves.

My experience:

King Asmodeus is a very very charismatic being, he is very well known to send feelings of lust as signs and can guide one into baneful magick, teaching magician to dominate their victims. He was a very important being in the beginning of my path and guided me along with Lord Beelzebub to this glorious path. He is the ruler of the sphere Golachab and of course is strict when needed be. King Asmodeus is a being that should be treated with respect simply for the very reason that he deserves it, as a king should.

Titles and Aspects:

Lord of Lust

King of wrath

Ruler of Golachab

Prince of Lust

Lord of strength

Name:

Asmoday, Asmodeus, Ashmedai, Sidonay

Origin: Aeshma Daeva

What can you work with him for?

Baneful magick

Sex magick

Domination magick

Vampirism

Protection magick

Wrath/anger magick

Knowledge

Revenge

Warriorhood

Draconic magick

Qliphothic workings (Golachab in particular)

Physical, emotional or mental strength (any kind of strength)

Planetary magick (Mars specifically)

Signs:

Dragons

Bull

Ram

Serpents

feelings of lust

lustful imageries everywhere

being drawn to him

Lance

Offerings:

S€xu@l fluids

Blood (under his guidance, do NOT give blood blatantly to beings)

Meat

Flowers

His imageries

Strong liquors

Loaf of bread

Candles (in accordance with his corresponding colour)

Devotional time/space set up for him

Fruits

Black coffee

Dark chocolate

Correspondences:

Planet: Sun

Element: Air, fire

Cardinal direction: East

Colour: Yellow, gold, red, white, black

Crystals: Tigers eye, Red Jasper (fiery crystals)

Tarot: 6 of swords, King of wands, 5 of wands (dependant on what card is with 5 of wands)

AVOID GIVING HIM FISH RELATED OFFERINGS!

Lord Asmodeus, an offering to you for your gracious and generous guidance throughout my life. Thank you for being a guide of mine. Praise be King Asmodeus, may eternal glory be with your name! Thank you!

(credits to the artist for the art and pictures)

How to Work & Calibrate Your Pendulum

This is by no means an official guide. If anything this is just a way of letting you all know how I go about using my pendulum. I’m going to talk about calibration/establishing how I worked out what-means-what before I go into any methodology (I gathered my information from myriad sources and will list them if I can remember what/where they are).

Calibration/Figuring Out What Your Pendulum is Telling You:

Alright, so you might have a totally different way of doing this, but here’s mine! Firstly, you need a pendulum. This may be obvious, but I’m just putting it out there. A pendulum can be any weighted object that is suspended from a chain or string or some kind. You’ll find that lots of people use crystals for pendulums as they work particularly well. I did not with my first pendulum (tragic side story: my Mama accidentally threw my guide sheet and pendulum away when cleaning - absolutely devastating).  That being said, you do not have to use a crystal. As I mentioned, my first pendulum was in fact a small silver pendant that held a white and black pearl inside. It was hung on a slim silver chain that was 7″ in length. An effective pendulum should be something that is connected to you and only you as it will be imbued with your energies. Take care - do not allow others to handle your pendulum as it may alter the energies and therefore the accuracy and effectiveness of your tool.

Onto the actual subject of this post (I digress often, as you’ve probably noticed). “But, Rowan how do I even get started!?” I hear you cry. Well, my darlings, this is how I did it:

First things first, you’ll need a piece of paper, a pen, and a ruler (if you like your lines straight) and of course, your pendulum. On the piece of paper, draw a circle as best as you can. It doesn’t have to be perfect but you can draw around a cup or mug if you like to get a nice round circle. Make sure the circle is big enough; I would recommend something akin to the size of the palm of your hand or bigger. 

Next, use a ruler to find the centre of your circle and mark it with a dot. Now draw a line horizontally through the dot. Do this vertically and diagonally so that you have a diagram like the one below. 

Once you’ve done this, sit down and breathe in and out deeply and calmly. It is time to prepare yourself for divining.  Before every use of the pendulum, it is imperative (for me!) to be in a calm and serene state and to do this, I sit comfortably and close my eyes. I envision an aura of protective white light surrounding my body. Starting from my toes I let it envelope me and bathe me in warmth and spiritual energy. I visualize it travelling up through the crown chakra and into the third eye. This increases psychic and spiritual power.

The next thing you must do is a little strange sounding but important in this sort of work. You must tap a small circle counter-clockwise (the opposite direction in which a clock moves) around your thymus with your index finger (your thymus is just over an inch below the hollow between your collar bones on your chest). Doing this helps balance the energies within you.

This next part you will only have to do once, unless like me you lose your guide papers in an unfortunate cleaning mishap:

Now you need to establish the directions and what they mean. For example, which swing means yes? Which means no? Who knows? You will, in a minute. Sit with the soles of your feet planted firmly on the ground and place the paper between your legs/feet and take the chain/thong/rope between your thumb and finger, or two fingers; have a loose but secure grip. Let the pendulum hang and make sure the point of it is above the centre of your circle - this is why the dot in the centre helps because it’s a larger focal point. 

To find your directions, you have to ask! Simple! Say aloud: “Show me the ‘yes’ signal/sign”, and take note of the direction of the pendulum’s movement. Does it move clockwise? Counter clockwise? Swing side-to-side? Diagonally? Up and down?  If the pendulum does not move, repeat your question. If, after say 5-10 minutes it shows no intention of going anywhere, move onto your next enquiry. Once you have identified your signal, claim it and confirm it by saying something along the lines of, “this is my signal for yes”.

Repeat this exact process for ‘no’, and then, ‘do not know’, ‘ask later’, ‘cannot say’ and ‘maybe’ or ‘sort of’. 

To further confirm that these are correct, test the pendulum by using statements that you know the answer to, for example, ‘my hair colour is ______’, or ‘my name is ______’. If your signals are right, the pendulum’s response will be yes or no depending on the statement you have made.

Once you are sure that you have calibrated your pendulum, make a note on your piece of paper regarding the directional signals. Note their meanings down. 

Once this is all done, you’re done! You can begin divining to your heart’s content! You can keep using your guiding circle for as long as you like, there is no harm or shame in it! I used mine for a while afterwards to keep myself calm and confident as I am still a baby at this sort of thing.

Good luck and happy witchcrafting!

Witchcraft 101: Alcohol & Magic

Alcohol has been present in human society for thousands of years, and let’s be honest, it’s not going anywhere. 

As well as being a tool to loosen one’s inhibitions, alcohol can also be a tool in witchcraft and, like most tools and ingredients, different beverages have different associations. 

• SPIRITS •

ABSINTHE (AIR): protection, astral travel, dreams, psychic power, divination.

VODKA (FIRE): strength, courage, motivation, power, completion, cleansing.

RUM (WATER): prosperity, monetary wealth, cleansing, protection.

GIN (EARTH): binding, health, wealth. protection, psychic power.

WHISKEY (WATER): change, warding, transformation, banishment, mourning/grieving. 

BRANDY (EARTH): attraction, love, fertility, prosperity.

TEQUILA (FIRE): decision making, cleansing, purification, banishing, spirit work.

• WINES •

RED (EARTH): lust, passion, success, warmth, health, happiness.

WHITE (AIR): relationships/friendships, joy, purification, energy, success.

ROSÉ (AIR): luck, joy, friendship, new bonds, love, beginnings.

SPARKLING (FIRE): celebration, opportunity, prosperity, wealth.

• OTHERS •

MEAD (EARTH): learning, inspiration, creativity, courage, forming connections, love, lust, protection.

BEER (EARTH): prosperity, home and hearth, family, community, protection.

CIDER (EARTH): health, love, success, growth, stability.

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