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Snow is quite unusual in London. You can feel the novelty of it, the way it transforms the city – not just the landscape, blanketed in a cloying whiteness which dusts eaves, softens edges and powders windowsills, but also the people, who go with a temporary estrangement from the monotonous grey. Everyone walks more slowly, and strangers smile at me as they pass, our eyes meet and crinkle knowing the shared secret inner joy of this interruption to our day to day. Or maybe they think I look funny in my huge coat, hat and gloves
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Shadow Work
Origins, Meaning and Utility
Carl Jung theorized the existence of three levels/spheres in the human psyche: the Ego, representing the conscious mind, the Personal Unconscious where memories are contained and the Collective Unconscious, where all knowledge and experiences of the species are shared.
Each Sphere has in it a certain number of Archetypes, used to better describe the components of those structures, and the Shadow is one of them.
The shadow can be seen as a instinctual or primitive part of ourselves, it exists as part of the unconscious mind and is composed of repressed ideas, weaknesses, desires, instincts, and shortcomings.
It is this archetype that contains all of the things that are unacceptable not only to society, but also to one's own personal morals and values, normally going against social norms and rules as well as what we personally consider right.
The Shadow is often described as the darker side of the psyche, representing wildness, chaos, and the unknown, and it is common for people to deny this element of their own psyche and instead project it on to others.
Art: Unknown
The Shadow, in witchcraft, can represent The Unknown, hidden depth of ourselves. Speaking in terms of energy, this is an area that can be a deep source of energetic issues, because it’s locked up in the dark and always striving to reach the light.
To not work with one’s Shadow is to make it greedy and aggressive, as well as denying a big part of oneself, making everything a half of a whole.
Through that brief explanation, we can already establish the importance and role of the Shadow in witchcraft, and with that in mind, comes the concept of Shadow Work.
Shadow Work can be seen in a number of practices, meditation, trances, inner journey’s, lucid dreaming, astral travels, spells and divination.
The method can change, but the principle is simple: Centering your intent to self discovery, self knowledge and self acceptance.
Working with one’s Shadow is not only beneficial to one’s craft, as it allows one to get in touch with their intuition as well as allows for easier connection with one’s guide/guides, but it also allows for healing and acceptance of one’s feelings and needs.
Think of all aspects of life as a wheel. If there is one part bent, the wheel can turn, but with more effort. If the owner spends time fixing that bent part, the wheel will turn in a much more smooth manner.
That is what happens when you take the time to do Shadow Work, you have to put in effort, and most of the time it’s not easy, but once done, all other components on the wheel of your life will be relieved to move on without that obstacle that makes their job harder.
The Shadow is not evil, as evil is just a moral compass invented by humans. It is a part of one’s nature, and to deny it is to supress a connection with yourself.
Take the time to know and accept your shadow, and you’ll see that life will be a little easier.
References:
A Natureza da psique (Structure & Dynamics of the Psyche) by C.G. Jung
The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious by C.G. Jung
aka, the "pls get over the fact i got nose piercings in my first semester of college without asking" spell
cleanse the space, cast a circle, invoke deities, etc.
add ingredients in a bottle
salt
pepper
rosemary
ash (incense, cigarettes, whatever)
bergamot oil
obeah oil
crystals that are helpful:
amazonite
obsidian
selenite
candles:
black
white
yellow
write your manifestation, focus on the positive things you have accomplished and/or brought to the relationship or group. picture how happy and fulfilled you are now in your present state, and how you wish to share that with other person. feel negative energy melt off of you. keep by/under a black candle
Things to help you move on and recover from a long day, a rough night or a good cry.
Spells and magic:
Rose quartz healing tears spell
Ease the pain spell
Here comes the sun spell
Self love bath / Shower ritual
Cleansing ritual body scrub
Quick pick me up glamour
Seashell charm for self acceptance
A simple spell to release stress
Full bloom spell
Sunrise magic
Things to make:
Self care sachet
Self love and healing spell bottle
Inspired healing bottle
Self love jar
To move forward:
I move on sigil
Restarting spell
Clarity spell
Letting go - banishing spell
Spell for reassurance
Self empowerment spell jar
Little things to do:
Surround yourself with crystals like rose quartz, carnelian, amethyst, rhodonite, citrine, pyrite and more!
Use rose water or honey to sweeten up your day.
Witchy thing to do right now
Magical self care
Self care magic
Self care for the witch
Witch self care tips
What to do if witchcraft drains you
Drinks:
Self love latte spell
Overall positivi-tea*
‘Give me sunshine’ potion for happiness*
A warm heart tea recipe*
Healing heart tea*
Mental reboost tea*
More in this masterpost!
*Please research herb safety before using!
Odds and ends:
The new you tarot spread (3 card)
Moving forward tarot spread (5 card)
Magics for heartbreak
Witchcraft for the grieving
Gentle witchcraft
Magic to replenish energy
Links updated August of 2020. Please inform me of broken links via askbox!