The Last Ones Are Completed; In The Major Arcana At Any Rate. These Are 5 Of The Last 12: Justice, The

Hello! I saw that a while ago you reposted something saying that it was okay for newer witches to ask you questions…I’m not sure if this has anything to do with divination, but I’m also not totally sure who to ask. I recently opened an unused deck of cards and the Ace of Spades, which I always understood to be the most superstitious and powerful card, was missing. I have my own intuitions about what this may mean, but I also wanted to ask a more experienced witch.

Thank you!

BR

Hey! I’m glad you asked. I’m this case, I would go with your gut. The suit of spades in cartomancy generally refers to a roadblock or a difficulty.

More specifically, the Ace of spades means a new insight or realization. So you could have a lack of insight on a problem somewhere in your life. Maybe you’re working at a problem without all the input and angles needed.

Or, on a less magical note, there is always the possibility that you’re just missing a card in your deck. It depends on your gut, and if your instincts say it’s related to a problem, then reevaluate a problem that sticks out to you. (Because there’s only one card to go off of, it’s hard to know the specifics of the problem, which is why it might just be a missing card. I recommend pulling another from the same deck, just to see what it has to say.)

Hopefully that helped! I’m new at answering asks, so I apologize if that wasn’t coherent..

Omg, thank you very much!!

No problem! I enjoy doing these readings!

Faerie etiquette and whatnot is so very important! One of the reasons I got into faerie witchcraft is because weird stuff was happening when my dad began clearing out this one really wild part of our yard, and I found out that there were angry faeries! Angry faeries are not fun.

Things to Research Before Working with the Fae

Research is the most important thing to do before heading into Faery work and witchcraft. You want to have a lot of in depth and versatile knowledge covering many areas of the topic so you’ll be able to understand and interact with the Fair Folk! If you don’t want to work with the Fair Folk you can use this list to help yourself understand them and take the proper measure if you ever stumble upon them. I know the list could go on forever but I’m compiling the topics I find build a good foundation of understanding. I have compiled this list to give those interested guidance and a push in the right direction, it is best you do your own research before asking other’s personal knowledge and opinions!!

The Basics

Terminology ( Fae, faery, fairy, changeling, seelie, unseelie, sidhe, etc)

The Origins of the Fae (Tuatha de Dannan, Aos Sí, Tylwyth Teg)

Faeries in Different Cultures: Celtic (Irish, Scottish, Gaulish, French), Norse, Influences from Greek and Roman culture.

Folklore & Myths!! ex. Oisin and Tír na nÓg , Fenian Cycle, Arthurian Legend. 

Celtic Gods, Goddesses & Heroes- strong influences and connections to the Fae

Types of Faeries (study diverse types from pixies,brownies, pooka to Kelpies, Bwbach and Red caps) *Make sure you can at least answer who, what and where about them.

The Otherworlds (Tir na Nog, Caer Arianrhod, Annwn, Alfheim, Svartalfheim, etc.)

Faery Landmarks (fairy tree, fairy ring, fairy hill)

Signs of the Fae

Sacred Trees and Plants (Hawthorn) 

Protection!! very important

*Bonus if you learn Celtic Culture

Getting into Working with Them

Connecting to Nature and the Land

How to Banish Faeries & Protect yourself, house, family, etc.

Faery Behaviour and Proper Etiquette

Proper Offerings, How to give an Offering

Animals associated with the Fair Folk and Why? (raven, deer, etc)

Faery Festivals and Holidays (Samhain, Midsummer, Beltane)

Why certain things offend them- iron, saying “thank you”,etc.

The Courts (Seelie, Unseelie, trooping fairies, solitary)

Setting up a Faery Altar

How to work with them in Rituals 

Faery Flowers, herbs and crystals

A proper and personal way to communicate with them!!this means developing psychic ability, tarot, meditation, signs, etc.

Hagstones, heptagram/faery star

Some Good Books :) 

The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries, by W. Y. Evans Wentz  

Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes 

Enchantment of the Faerie Realm by Ted Andrews 

Faery Craft by Morgan Daimler 

Celtic Mythology: Tales of Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes by Phillip Freeman

**if you have more topics, books or anything else feel free to add some!

Why are my Silmarilion oracle cards such pessimists? Are they okay? Did the Feanorians find you?

Witchy Ask Game!

Created by a witch, for witches, so you can get to know your fellow witches! Reblog to find out what your followers want to know about you! Tag your friends and have them reblog it too!

Athame: if you could get anything for your sacred space or working space without having to pay for it, what would it be?  Broom: What’s your most trusty tool?  Cauldron: If you could make a potion that could do anything at all, what would it do? Why? Dried Rose Petals: What do you personally associate with love magick? Eclectic: What are your favorite parts of your own practice? Familiars: If you’ve ever had one, Which pet was/is your most beloved? Grimoire: What are you studying/learning about now? (Witchy or otherwise). Herbs: Does witchcraft ever test your patience? Incense: What’s your favorite scent for cleansing?  Jar: What is one thing you’d like to hold on to forever? Kitchen Magick: What’s your favorite way to Witch up your food/drinks? Lavender: What’s a witchy go to item that you dont like? Mortar and Pestle: What’s your favorite thing you’ve ever made?  Nymph: Describe the place that feels most magickal to you! Oak: What keeps you grounded?  Pop Culture Magick: Which Witch from Pop culture (TV, Movies, Books, etc.) inspires you the most and makes you feel most magickal? Quartz: What’s your go to spell/magick ingredient? Religion: What’s one Magick habit you try to do everyday?  Salt: What’s one area of witchcraft that just doesn’t interest you? Tarot: What’s one question of the future you would love to know a detailed answer to? Urban Witch: What’s your favorite witchy shop? Online and Physical? Vampire: Have you ever had to banish someone? Wand: What to you do to channel excess energy?  XOXOXO: Who are some witches you would shower with appreciation and love if you could? Yarrow: What gives you strength and courage?  Zinnia: What’s a unlikely thing you find beauty in?

Enjoy! - Aesa <3 (Tagging my friends: @heathen-of-the-north @moonrisemagick @softyjuniper @spiritapprentice @mercury-alignment @mercurysmash-prince @pretty-floral-monster @hyacide )

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The Theban Alphabet

It will be used in my next post! Think of it as a secret alphabet for all you in the broom closet!

Comfort Items + Witchcraft

A collection of ideas on how you may incorporate your comfort item/s into your craft. Be creative, be specific, make it your own! This is just to get some ideas flowing <3

Stuffed animals:

Put small tumbled crystals in with the stuffing.

Make a crystal bracelet/necklace for them. 

Make herb/spell sachets (or even a teeny spell bottle) and place inside. 

Alternatively, sew on a little pocket and place the sachet/bottle in that!

Enchant to bring comfort/protection. 

*Use as a physical tie for wards or spells. 

Make little outfits - incorporate color correspondences, stitch sigils in them, add little pockets to hold herbs/crystals, etc.

Similar post (with more/different/specific ideas!) by @will-o-the-witch​ can be found by clicking here. Definitely check it out!

Blankets:

Stitch a sigil onto a corner (or use fabric paint). 

Add a small pouch/pocket (with a flap) for herbs and crystals. 

Spritz with an herbal spray.

Enchant to bring comfort/protection.

Color correspondences. 

Make your own blanket and infuse magic into the stiches/rows. Be creative with the colors and patterns - how do they tie into what you intend to use the blanket for?

Other items/general ideas:

Hold and channel your energy + intention into the item. 

*Use as a physical tie for wards/spells.

Draw/stitch/attach sigils. 

Attach/include crystals.

Spritz with an herbal spray or attach herbs.

Utilize color correspondences/material correspondences. 

Enchant the item itself, or attach something enchanted to it. 

Things to keep in mind:

Cleansing. If you are using your comfort item to help protect from negative energies, I’d recommend cleansing it frequently! 

Charging. How do you charge the magic you’ve added to your item?

Refreshing. With wards, spells, and enchantments, they tend to fade with time. When was the last time you refreshed it? 

*Risks. Physical ties for wards can be affected when the ward is attacked/broken. Do you want to risk it? Also realize that there can be multiple layers to wards, you might use your comfort item as a smaller, more specific ward. (I recommend having multiple ward layers). 

Have fun! Your comfort item is important to you, so what you do with it magically should feel good–not stressful or overwhelming!

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The last of my cards in the major arcana! Yay!