~ Wear silver jewelry
~ Say hello to or smile at the crows
~ Wade barefoot in a stream
~ Surround yourself with crow or sword symbolism
~ Carry bloodstone, garnet, or obsidian with you
~ Exercise and keep your body healthy
~ Wear red, black, green, or blue
~ Read Her myths
~ Drink peppermint tea
~ Honor Her at Samhain
~ Write poetry for Her
~ Learn about war and war strategy
~ Know your power
~ Face your fears
source: cottagecore magazine
Cleansing for when everything has gone completely wrong, and you need to Restore Factory Settings.
If you’re anything like me, I can feel horrible months after something bad has happened. My entire body, house and environment can feel completely infested with awful energy and it clogs up my life. So, for when you feel like you’re dying a little, this is my Hard Reset Cleansing Routine to completely reboot everything.
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source: califlowers magazine
Pursuing a new career emoji spell and tips:
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•Professional or not, always dress your best when going into an interview
•Make sure this is the position you know you deserve and go in to the interview with the upmost confidence
•A smile and firm handshake are always a big plus during introductions.
•Always bring a spare pen, something to write on, and important documentation in case asked for(I’ve been hired on the spot before and this was helpful)
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what is air moon culture
I hope you’re ready because I have an entire LIST
Air moon culture is:
Pretending things don’t bother you because you always want to come off as easy-going
Accidentally leaving people on read bc you got distracted and now you feel bad
Feeling like an awful friend/partner/etc when someone is being emotional and you don’t know what to do
Getting obsessed with something and researching every little thing about it until you’re quickly bored and move onto the next thing
Getting distracted for hours at a time by like, anything.
Using humor to comfort people
Finally being comfortable enough to express your emotions to someone, only to have them (most of the time) brush it off. (or feel attacked lol)
Not being able to sleep because your mind is racing with thoughts (might be more of a Gemini moon thing)
Over-analyzing feelings
Accidentally coming off as flirtatious
I’m in the planning stages of a project and I’m gonna need some help!
I look forward to hearing from you ^^
is anyone else utterly disturbed that december next year it’ll be a decade since this day. like literally ten whole years
i think concernedape should add a feature in stardew valley where - while looking at the map - you can find every villager and where they’re at at that moment, including whether they’re walking or just standing somewhere. this would lessen the time of me taking hours to find someone, for them not to be there. just a thought.
As a novice witch, I was wondering if you had any tips/ suggestions for me that might help get me more into the learning process. Book suggestions would be fantastic! Thank you.
Hello! Hm, some tips eh? I’m gonna give you the same schpeal I give to all new witches (copied from my old blog but meh).
I really think one should take the time to figure out what witchcraft is all about - what it offers, what it doesn’t, and the benefits and disadvantages of being a practicing magic user. Not only that, but think about what interests you about witchcraft - why you want to practice, what really drew you in to the craft, what you wish to do with magic, things you like about it, and even things you don’t. Do you have any expectations? Is there an end goal, something you ultimately want to achieve from magic? Do you want to be a magic user just for a certain amount of time, or indefinitely? Figuring out these things should help round out your practice and give you a bit of a path (heheh) to follow and explore.
There is never enough research. Really. You are most likely going to be studying and learning through your whole magical journey. I still am; I learn something new every day, and I love it. As a knowledge leech I love that part of witchcraft - spending hours reading up on various things makes me so happy. (Hey, no one said it was easy. :p) [This post] actually sums it up beautifully.
With the tons of research that comes with studying witchcraft, it will be good to keep a notebook (or grimoire / Book of Shadows) to store all your findings in. Write down spells, references, correspondences, rituals (if you plan to use them)… anything you think you’ll need to know or want to know when it comes to practicing your craft. I keep my blog for this purpose, though without internet it’s kind of hard to access at all times, so I have a physical book as well. And it doesn’t have to be any fancy leather bound anything - I have spiral notebooks and an obnoxious orange binder. xD
Don’t be worried if you can’t practice every single day. Maybe you can, and that’s awesome; maybe you can only work up the energy or privacy to perform spells once a week, or once a month, and that is completely valid. I only really use magic when I need it, and that’s fine too. Don’t beat yourself up for missing the moon phases or sabbats or what have you. It happens - I have missed every sabbat since I started practicing, and the only stuff I do on the full moon is cleansing my tarot deck or crystals (and I still forgot to do that yesterday, oop). We all have lives outside of witchcraft, and it’s important to maintain the rest of your life and other interests as well. As awesome as witchcraft is, don’t let it absorb you. The point of this was supposed to be, don’t feel bad for not going 150% with witchcraft all the time, but also know when it’s time to not practice witchcraft and engage in other areas of your life.
When it comes to supplies, particularly herb related, the grocery store is more than fine. Like, 90% of my herbs have come from there, either dried or fresh. It’s still the same herb, same genus, same biological build - it will work. The whole “witchcraft is ALWAYS organic” stuff that I’ve seen floating around is bunk. Like, if that’s what you want, and what you can do, awesome, but it certainly isn’t the only thing that will work, nor should you feel bound to comply with someone else’s ideology. Get what you can afford or find, and don’t spend so much time stressing about the rest of it.
Honestly, even if you *can’t* afford physical ingredients for spells, it’s no big deal. Witchcraft is about your intent and your energies, and how you work with them and manipulate them to bring about a desired effect. Spell components like herbs and crystals and all that are just bolsters to what’s really important - your desire to induce a certain outcome. They have uses, yes, and they help, yes, but they’re not all important, mostly just boosts for your own energies. You can be a successful witch without all the fancy herbs or rare crystals.
It’s okay if you stick to pre-written spells by other people. Some people don’t have the energy, or the full knowledge, to yet write their own spells, and that’s perfectly fine. There’s nothing wrong with referencing another witch’s work. (Though, when you can, learning to write your own spells and using them is an amazing skill to have. I used to suck at / hate spellwriting - now I try to do it as much as I can, and it’s super beneficial to personalizing your craft which is important too.)
That being said, you also shouldn’t feel tied down to what is written. Experimentation is encouraged, to help personalize things to you. If you’re looking at a spell and think, “Hmm based off what I know, I want to try this herb instead,” totally go for it. Give it a go, and write down your results. Personal associations for objects in spellcraft are JUST AS powerful, if not more so in some ways.
When I said “comply with someone else’s ideology,” I meant that, if someone has one way of doing things, and you don’t agree with it, that’s fine. If you do agree with it, though, that’s cool too. If you do things differently than someone else, it doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong either. Definitely feel free to form your own opinions and experiences. Personalizing your craft to suit YOU and YOUR NEEDS is actually pretty important, and can have a big impact on your magic. If your magic is more suited to you, it is more likely to work for you.
Believe in yourself. I’m not kidding. It’s so corny and cliche, but your magic will be so much more powerful if you have confidence in it and in yourself. Feel empowered by the awesomeness of being a witch and working with spells.
For book suggestions, @natural-magics compiled some [books and resources], which is a good place to start. @visardistofelphame has a post of [witchcraft resources galore] too. Here is some more [recommended reading]. There is also this post about how to tell if [your book on witchcraft is bullshit], which will likely be of great use when reading as a beginner. Most of my knowledge has been gathered from Tumblr or other various internet resources; I can’t afford a lot of books right now, so I’ve never really read any, and can’t recommend any personally.
Also, here are a lot of links to other resources that you may find use for:
[Accumulating Witch Stuff on a Budget]
[Advice for Navigating the Witchcraft / Pagan Community] (an ask)
[Becoming a Witch] (an ask)
[Beginner Witchcraft]
[Beginner Witchcraft Resources Masterpost]
[For a Beginner] (an ask)
[FAQ]
[Frequently Asked Questions]
[Getting Started]
[Guide to Witching]
[How Do You Even Begin?]
[How to Do Witchcraft Research for Newbies]
[“I’m Interested in Witchcraft, Where Do I Start?”]
[Introduction to Magic]
[Limited Witchcraft Masterpost]
[Magic on a Budget]
[Masterpost of Masterposts]
[Miss Mango’s Secular Witchcraft Tumblr Resource Masterpost]
[The Newbie Witch - What Others Often Don’t Tell You About Beginning the Practice]
[So…You Wanna Be a Witch?]
[St.’s Short and Sweet Guide to (Not Asking Her) How to Get Started in Witchcraft and Magic]
[Subtle Magical Practice]
[Theory and Practice] (a masterpost)
[Tips for Beginner Witches] (an ask)
[Tips for Beginners] (an ask)
[Tips for Extremely New Witches] (an ask)
[Tips For Those Who Are Considering Witchcraft]
[Top Witch Tips]
[Welcome to Witchcraft - A Post for Beginners]
[“Where Do I Start?”]
[Witchcraft 101]
[Witchcraft 101]
[Witchling Tips]
[Witchtips’ Rebloggable “Frequently Asked Questions” - Part I]
I really hope that answers your question and gives you what you need. Good luck on your path! :D
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