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Tired Witch Tips
Witchy routines you can do in bed:
Journaling
Tarot readings
Affirmations
Creating Sigils
Dream journaling
Meditation
Lucid dreaming
Astral traveling
Lazy little shortcuts
Carry things around with you to charge, collect energy, bond with them, or even to keep spells near by/activated (harking back to the idea of shaking a spell jar to reactivate it)
Visualize how you want to be seen while putting on makeup for a quick and easy glamor spell
express gratitude to deities and nature regularly - this counts as witchcraft and is low effort
Showers can not only cleanse you physically, but the element of water cleanses spiritually as well
similarly, baths are calming and can be used to create spells by the addition of safe plants and oils
incorporating music into verbal spells and meditation can cleanse and boost
the simple act of practicing self care and self love is witchcraft with the right intent!
Tips to help with sleep and dreamwork
Here is a link to some tips and trick for lucid dreaming!! - https://www.instagram.com/p/CAoft-8g9Yo/?igshid=1278r1ce8chpw
Source:
https://xristiwitch.com/lazy-witchcraft-for-the-lazy-witch/
welcoming spring
hello! this is a quick post about some things you can do to practice in the coming of spring. (march 20.) I’m not gonna refer to the sabbats completely, just to be more inclusive to those who don’t celebrate them. just to welcome spring!
🌞plant new herbs and vegetables! 🌞use more herbs in spellwork, such as thyme, rosemary, lemon balm, and lavender. 🌞decorate your altar (if you have one, otherwise you can just add some decorations to your room or home!) with seasonal flowers such as tulips, hyacinth, lily of the valley, daffodils, fresh greens, and peonys. you can add eggs/egg shells, or depictions of animals that thrive in spring. 🌞take a walk or meditate in spring light. take notice of the nature around you. practice grounding! 🌞bake cakes and make other foods with spring related ingredients. for example: strawberries, asparagus, artichoke, radish, beetroot, carrots, blueberries, lamb & mutton, etc. 🌞dress in light colors. green, pink, lilac, yellow, or white. 🌞i believe spells relating to productivity, new beginnings, fertility, and wish-making are powerful at this time. 🌞work with different crystals! clear quartz, moss agate, rose quartz, tourmaline, aventurine, etc.
Floch hate thread
not for any specific reason i just think he’s annoying as fuck
Shadow Work
Origins, Meaning and Utility
The Structure of the Mind
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.
What is the Shadow
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.
The Shadow in Witchcraft and Benefits of Shadow Work
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
🐝🌿 honey correspondences
• happiness
• warmth
• healing
• love
• encouragement
• prosperity
• abundance
🍯 honey makes great offerings to most deities/spirits due to its alluring and sweet nature, top on the list being fae, aphrodite, apollo, and demeter.
🍯 placing honey over your lips can be a great natural lip moisturizer
🍯 add honey to your tea to attract kindness
🍯 honey is an amazing preservative and has strong antibacterial properties, making it an ideal addition to any salves etc
🍯 use honey as a natural cough aid
🍯 try to source local honey, this also helps with allergies!
Gentle Witchcraft
Just a collection of witchy things that give off a gentle, loving energy without being focused on self love or romantic love specifically <3
It’s the little things:
Gentle little witch things to do
Witchy blessings
I AM… spells
Witch’s morning routine
Glamours:
Glow like the moon
Shine like the sun
To radiate a loving aura
Spells:
To attract kindness
Soft shores bath spell
Quartz wellness bath
Here comes the sun
My love soothes you pet spell
Dandelion wish spell
Restful sleep and sweet dreams
Rose water spells
Room healing spell
Ease the pain
Tarot spreads:
Good morning!
Reduce anxiety
The new you
Let go and grow
Sigils:
Shimmer and shine
Radical softness
To promote peaceful feelings
Inner peace
I will make it through this
I am comfortable in my own skin
Pink fairy quartz appreciation 🌷
Grimoire Organization/Prompts
Introduction
Natal Chart
Birth Tarot Cards
Ancestors
13 goals of a Witch- https://theteapractitioner.tumblr.com/post/189925932240/13-goals-of-a-witch
Beliefs
Craft Name
Why be a witch?
Magick Theory/Science
Spiritual Nexus
Basics
describe what each is, important info on the topic, when/where/how to use this info, and why these are important to witchcraft
Intent- https://salem-fae.tumblr.com/post/190184513085/intention-in-witchcraft
Visualizing- https://salem-fae.tumblr.com/post/190206783420/visualization-in-witchcraft
Grounding and Centering- https://salem-fae.tumblr.com/post/190239330060/grounding-and-centering-in-witchcraft
Casting a Circle- https://a-pagan-path.tumblr.com/post/157590144813/now-that-ive-begun-working-more-with-energy-i
Charging- https://orriculum.tumblr.com/post/159615991918/how-to-charge-objects
Meditation- https://partyinthebroomcloset.tumblr.com/post/175898209631/witchy-tips-meditation-meditation-is-a-way-to
Manifestation- https://salem-fae.tumblr.com/post/190933926575/manifestation-in-witchcraft
Enchanting- https://salem-fae.tumblr.com/post/190968400605/enchanting-in-witchcraft
Cleansing- https://ancientmagickacademy.tumblr.com/post/189325205222/magick-101-cleansing
Warding- https://kendallscraft.tumblr.com/post/186733585873/warding
Tools- https://wiccanartistry.tumblr.com/post/164524145533/what-every-beginner-wiccan-witch-should-have
Altars- https://noonymoon.tumblr.com/post/183492230945/altars
Spell Creation - https://salem-fae.tumblr.com/post/610979090135220224/how-to-write-a-spell
Sigil Creation - https://sybilcrane.tumblr.com/post/145693209659/witchs-sigil-wheel-decide-on-a-word-that
Elemental Correspondences- https://spellchased.tumblr.com/post/190284837161/lunaesteria-elemental-correspondences-some
Times + Space
describe what each is, important info on the topic, when/where/how to use information, and why these are important to witchcraft
Imbolic - https://strigascattus.tumblr.com/post/190778136196/imbloc
Ostara - https://faeryqueenwitch.tumblr.com/post/183507828107/ostara
Beltane - https://witchspeaks.tumblr.com/post/173333048913/beltane
Litha - https://theoryofmagick.tumblr.com/post/173782651110/lets-talk-litha-celebrating-the-summer-solstice
Lughnasadh - https://fae-sidhe.tumblr.com/post/163444262582/celebrating-lughnasadh
Mabon - https://greekwitchchild.tumblr.com/post/187553769933/mabon
Samhain - https://sleepydryad-blog.tumblr.com/post/165852095637/samhain
Yule - https://stormsandspells.tumblr.com/post/180949575542/a-bit-bout-yule
Transitions between sabbaths - https://ofcloudsandstars.tumblr.com/post/138059853456/transitions-between-the-wheel-for-the-four
How to plan for each sabbath - https://herecomesthewitch.tumblr.com/post/160712733084/laurels-easy-sabbat-planning-guide
Hour/Day/Month correspondences- https://salem-fae.tumblr.com/post/613510599400439808/witchy-time-correspondences
Zodiacs
Astrology - https://magickjustice.tumblr.com/post/166608560930/astrological-placements-01
Reading Stars
Moon phases + special moons - https://mystiksnotes.tumblr.com/post/611420974120927232/the-moon
Planets/Celestial Events- https://lapiscat.tumblr.com/post/168658841737/celestial-bodieszodiacs-crash-course-sun
Botany
describe what each is, important info on the topic, when/where/how to use information, and why these are important to witchcraft
Gardening - https://smudging-sage.tumblr.com/post/156506048615/gardens-of-the-witches
Harvesting
Herb types - https://smudging-sage.tumblr.com/post/156506164575/big-witchy-guide-on-herbs-and-flowers
Drying/Using herbs
Essential Oils/ Aromatherapy - https://stir-by-still.tumblr.com/post/162927505236/essential-oils-their-correspondences
Local Plants
Herbal tinctures - https://witchsworkshop.tumblr.com/post/167311836407/how-to-make-tinctures-part-i
Nature
describe what each is, important info on the topic, when/where/how to use information, and why these are important to witchcraft
Crystals Correspondences
Crystal Use
Crystal Care
Elements
Animals
Insects
Local insects and animals
Seasons
Feather magick
Clouds
Weather
Bones
Vulture culture
Familiars
Divination
describe what each is, important info on the topic, when/where/how to use information, and why these are important to witchcraft
Number correspondences
Tarot
Rune
Tasseography
Palmistry
Pendulums
Scrying
Dice Reading
Dreams
Dream Correspondences
Less common divination of your choice
Spirits + Energy
describe what each is, important info on the topic, when/where/how to use information, and why these are important to witchcraft
Auras
Psychic abilities
Spirit guides - https://wolfofantimonyoccultism.tumblr.com/post/188721104944/spirit-work-how-to-find-your-spirit-guides
Fae work
Mythical creatures
Spirit communication
Alchemy
Home and Health
describe what each is, important info on the topic, when/where/how to use information, and why these are important to witchcraft
Kitchen witchcraft
Bath magick
Cottage/Hearth witchcraft
Physical Health
Sprititual Health
Mental Health
Lifestyle
Cultures
Other Topics
describe what each is, important info on the topic, when/where/how to use information, and why these are important to witchcraft
Types of witches - https://moonlightacademy.tumblr.com/post/156153556830/types-of-witches-witchcraft
Dolls
Planes of existence
(Reincarnation)
Angel numbers - https://powerpriestess.tumblr.com/post/174642680439/angel-numbers
Color theory magick
amulets
symbols
shadow work
witch alphabet - https://witchandbaby.tumblr.com/post/164869348838/theban-script-the-witches-alphabet
shadow portrait
astral projection
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articles that helped me as a baby witch
so i’ve been helping my friend @wholecashews get into witchcraft and this has given me a chance to go over all of the things I read when I was just starting out and think about the things that really impacted me, and I decided maybe it would be cool to post some of the links I sent to her on here as well :)
so I’ll start with the big one: this article, Sigils Reboot by Gordon at Rune Soup, MADE ME BELIEVE IN MAGIC. Like before I was kind of like, “Sure, yeah, this sounds fun to believe in and play around with” but after I read this article I felt like I’d just found the glitch in the Matrix or something. I highly recommend reading if you appreciate an explanation of magic that leans toward the psychological side.
this little blurb about witchcraft and the placebo effect also makes a good point about the psychology behind magic’s power.
this thread on skeptics trying to get into witchcraft again discusses several people’s experiences with the psychological approach to magic, and was very helpful for me to read. Looking at all of these different articles as someone just starting off and trying to figure out “how does this even work?” really helped me get a handle on how magic works (to the best extent that you can even try to understand that) and helped everything suddenly feel a lot more accessible and sensible. Suddenly I was like “oh ok yes you use a red ribbon in this spell because of your brain and how it works, not just because Somebody Said So”. as a beginner that was an important distinction to make because then I began to see how I could make witchcraft my own instead of just copying people’s spells.
to that end, reading this piece on aesthetics and mechanics of magic made a lot of sense to me once I had really considered the psychological aspects of witchcraft. it was also encouraging for me to think about my own craft and put more thought into building it.
all of those links^ came from @upthewitchypunx‘s diy witchery resources. that page is a treasure trove, thank you for compiling it!
all of that info also reminds me of something i saw around tumblr a few times that really confused me at first: spell paradigms, meaning the assumption behind how a spell works. lots of spells don’t explicitly say “this spell will bring you money because the green candle has supreme money power or the thyme sprinkled around will attract it or etc”. instead they just sort of tell you what to do without telling you how they make things happen. the subject of spell paradigms is definitely still interesting and maybe not entirely clear to me, but I think it is related to the whole psychology aspect of the discussion. personally i haven’t really even begun to think about deities but have thought more about chaos and energy. deities is a whole other can of worms if we’re going to to get particular about how magic works, so I haven’t gone there yet.
the witches’ workbook by @theoryofmagick is a great general primer that I really appreciated reading because it clearly lays out a lot of things that are good for a beginner to think about. unfortunately i can only find those first 2 chapters, but they are great and informative!
this post also provides a simple list of ideas for what to do as a witchling. sometimes you just need a list!
Eliza at @maddiviner has a really awesome and informative site in general. I really appreciated how well-written her new witches page is - she also does a good job just laying a lot of info on the table for you. she has a lot of good info on divination as well.
lastly, I <3 andi grace! this article of theirs on coming out of the woo closet really helped me see how witchcraft and social justice are tied. i came to witchcraft already having radical politics, so i was not super into the very white, eurocentric, binaristic, and blissfully-unconcerned-about-cultural-appropriation version of witchcraft that came up sometimes on tumblr. this is a great and motivating read for anti-capitalist witchbabes.
ok 2 more and then I’m done.
Pagans of Color! Important and much-needed resources on racial intersections and practices of witchcraft - as a white person I love reading this site to broaden my perspectives. They also have a really good set of articles on there that are targeted towards white people in the witchcraft community.
and through them I found this really great article (and here’s their notes on it too) about the toxic privilege and racism that underlies white spiritual communities and how to improve it. always good to be thinking about this no matter where i am in my craft.
phew! ok. that’s all. as you can see i did a lot of reading starting out, and i still do a lot of reading. that’s what it’s about! hope these help :)
Do I Need To Cleanse?
Magically cleaning stuff is just a part of witch life. Unfortunately, our dust is invisible, so most of the time we have to watch for the symptoms before we treat the cause.
Do I need to cleanse myself?
Any witch, whether they feel they are actively ‘practicing’ or not, should cleanse once a month at the very least. Once a week is better. If you have recently experienced any of the following, cleansing is a good idea.
Misfortune, bad news, high stress, arguments, or losses
An unusual streak of back luck, poor timing, clumsiness, or awkwardness
Acting in unusual and negative ways, such as being short-tempered or being angry at people you usually like
A big spiritual working, spirit contact, or an unexpected or startling magical event
If you feel as if there is a cloud around you
Running in to someone who really hates you, or being pointed out as a success in a crowd
How do I cleanse myself?
Do I need to cleanse an object?
The object was worn during a big emotional blow-up or argument
Jewelry that keeps slipping off, hurts your skin even when it never used to, or doesn’t seem to fit right for some reason
For some reason you just don’t like the object any more
You don’t like walking past it, or having it in the room
It is working incorrectly or you keep almost injuring yourself on it, even though it hasn’t physically broken
Items that seem to ‘bite’ you or hide from you
Do I need to cleanse an area?
Something negative happened there, such as abuse or a very negative argument.
Walking through the area makes you feel uncomfortable and you will go out of your way to avoid it
It feels different, as if it’s someone else’s house and you shouldn’t be there
You feel very dull or stagnant when in the area, or you feel unusual and unexpected emotions coming to you
When in doubt, cleanse - it doesn’t hurt anything.
Is cleansing always the answer? Nope. As witches, we need to be aware of when we are beat. Some things are too powerful for us to tackle alone or even with friends or a coven. Throw the object out or return it to the earth instead. Also, not every object that we can cleanse should be cleansed. Not everything is supposed to be filled with happy and bright energy. It is not always wisest or best to change something just because we don’t like it.
- Tho
Carrie (1976)
Rejuvenating Witchcraft
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!
Valentine’s Witchery
Witchy things for everyone on Valentine’s day, not just the hopeless romantics! (More related masterposts linked at the bottom!)
Links updated February 1st, 2020.
Correspondences:
Flowers: Roses, jasmine, lilacs, daisies, marigold, most flowers!
Spices and Herbs: Vanilla, lavender, chamomile, pepper, basil, cinnamon, bay leaves.
Crystals: Rose quartz, pearls, opal, citrine, jade, clear quartz.
Incense: Amber, cherry, jasmine, rose, sandalwood, ylang-ylang [X]
Glamour:
Aphrodite glamour water
Siren’s lipstick spell
Eye catching glamour spell
Glamour solid perfume
Affinity potion
“Life of the party” glamour charm
Attracting Romance Spells:
Attracting lover spell
Simple love attraction spell
Spell to attract love into your life
To attract a kind person for a relationship
Love spell for a third party
Love drawing bath soak
Romance Tarot Spreads:
Valentine tarot spread (3 card)
Love tarot spread (4 card)
What are the chances here? (6 card)
Anti-Romance Spells:
Ice queen breath spray
To repel an unwanted lover
Love repression spell
Banish an unwanted lover
Anti-lust spell
“Cover My Ass” Anti-Harassment Charm
F*ck off… “leave me alone vibe” glamour
For the Brokenhearted:
Mend the heart spell
Spell for emotional healing and moving forward
Forgetting that ex spell
Simple spell to heal the heart
Selkie spell to ease heartbreak
Heal your heart potion
Self Love Spells:
Lavender self love jar
Self love spell
Simple self love spell
A simple self love spell
Self love bath
Self love bath spell
Self Love Tarot Spreads:
Beautiful you tarot spread (3 card)
Self love spread for V day! (6 card)
Self love spread (7 card)
These lovely masterposts:
themanicnami’s list of love spells
sylvaetria’s list of magic for strengthening romantic bonds
urbanspellcrafts’s list of heartbreak-related magic
orriculum’s valentine’s day masterpost