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So someone had messaged us and told us about this app called Ecosia so I decided to check it out and basically it’s free search engine similar to Google to where about every 40 searches you do they plant a tree (some other stuff as well but I can’t remember also they get money from ads to plant the trees but it doesn’t obstruct the view of anything you are searching) I downloaded it and used it a few times and it works pretty well so I would recommend it (please reblog I would appreciate it but you don’t have to if you don’t want to!) (P.s. not sponsored lol) 💚💚💚 ~Fae

THINGS YOU NEED TO BE A WITCH

a desire to learn

an oddly strong love for the moon, the sun, or both

an open mind

time

a little humility

salt, probably

THINGS YOU DON’T NEED TO BE A WITCH

a vagina

nor a uterus

fancy tools

money

formal training

a fancy witch name

a neurotypical brain

major talent right off the bat (this is a SKILL, you learn it, not everything will just come naturally)

WITCHCRAFT IS NOT A SUITABLE REPLACEMENT FOR MEDICINE. TAKE YOUR MEDS PLEASE.

tulip field in the Netherlands

Manifestation Board: Opulence and Peace

I am a highly blessed woman.

People see me as a beacon of peace, blessings, and love.

I am free of harm, and never tolerate bad behaviors in my presence.

I am delicate, precious, and gorgeous.

Beautiful locations always surround me; lush gardens, sea-side restaurants, and crisp wind freshly blowing against my skin blesses me on the daily.

When the wind blows on my skin, its a sign of good things to come.

The future that I want is rapidly on its way for me, and I am happily expecting it.

Golden rays of sunshine and light bless my skin, and when I close my eyes, I can feel the goodness radiating from inside out, to remind myself of the beauty that is yet to come.

I am a blessing to the planet.

People know only to treat me to the absolute finest and most naturally gorgeous beautiful things in life.

Silk and satin, wine, fresh pressed exotic fruit juices, baked goods, and exquisite meals are blessed for me.

Lovely things are coming.

God bless and amen.

So, you want to be a witch?

It can be easy to feel super overwhelmed when you’re first starting off. This post is for very new witches who have limited knowledge and would like a broad overview! These are my opinions, feel free to disagree but be polite about it. 

Spells:

It’s okay to start by using other people’s spells and build the confidence to write your own! Spells can be spoken, or thought (in my opinion). Sometimes speaking spells into existence isn’t always possible.

Casting circles. Many witches cast circles to do spellwork. It involves calling energy from the four directions and building the “omph” to preform the spell. Most of these involve calling upon a deity/deities but you could easily alter them to avoid this, it is not necessary. 

Ingredients. The most important ingredient for a spell is… you! Most spell ingredients can be substituted with more common ingredients, following correspondences. What did that ingredient bring to the spell?

I’ve written a whole “so, you want to be a witch?” post on spells!

Names:

Many witches feel names hold power. 

I personally choose to not share my birth name/everyday name for both this reason, and to protect my privacy. A lot of witches choose a witch name (mine is Mouse!)

Wards: 

Wards are something that I feel are very important for any witch to have. They can be on your being and on your home, and protect from undesired energy and spirits. Picture them as a shield. 

Warding yourself. For me, my wards are my armor. I envision armor forming around me with specific forms of protection and use my energy to make it so. You could also view your ward as a bubble of energy! If you have a hard time with envisioning things, carry something physical (a necklace, crystal, etc.) as your ward.

Warding your home. Again, you could envision it (however you like). I picture light washing over the floors, walls, and ceilings and use my energy to guide it. I also have physical wards. An example would be to make a paper pocket, fill it with herbs, crystals, and sigils, and place in the four corners of your home.

Sigils:

I simply adore sigils, they are like little spells in a physical form (symbols). It’s okay to use sigils created by others.

Sigils are created with a certain phrase in mind, such as “I am happy”. You can then draw them on yourself or on something to carry with you.

Once drawn, you’ll need to do something to activate it. This can be done by forgetting about it, using your energy, or fun things like using the elements or your favorite song. To keep the sigil working, you’ll need to charge it every once and a while. This is the same idea as activating it!

Cleansing:

The ability to cleanse your space and yourself can be extremely valuable, whether it’s in preparation for a spell, or to get rid of the funk of a bad day.

Smoke cleansing. Can be done with sage, bay leaves, or any type of incense. Waft the smoke over yourself or your space.

Water cleansing. I enjoy making a spray with some lovely herbs (like lavender and mint) and spritzing my room or myself. 

The elements/natural world. The wind, the moon, the sun and many other things can act to cleanse as well. 

Divination:

Divination can be overwhelming at first - there’s so many different types! You don’t need to practice divination to be a witch, and you certainly don’t need to learn all of the ways!

Tarot. Tarot cards are cards that have drawings on them and an assigned meaning (usually more than one). They are often used as a way to get advice. The average deck has 78 cards, and a lot of us still use cheat sheets!

Pendulum. Pendulums are often depicted as a crystal hanging from a string, but they can be anything hanging from a string. Different movements mean yes, no, and maybe. Some people use them to communicate with spirits, but this only happens when you invite them.

Runes, scrying, and tasseomancy are also common forms of divination, but ones I am less familiar in! 

Tools:

Crystals, candles, tarot, incense, herbs. All tools. 

They all can boost your abilities and aid your craft, but are not needed. You have all the tools you need in yourself, and in your life. Don’t feel pressured to spend a lot of money on fancy tools right away! It can be beneficial to build your abilities without them, in my opinion!

Using your intuition can lead you to finding/creating some really awesome tools and methods! Let your instincts guide you. 

(Click here for the other parts in this series!)

Planets and Houses & What They Represent (astrology), Beginners Guide:

I’ve been researching what each of the planets mean in astrology, and I’ve complied a list for my grimore that I also want to share with you and fellow cosmic witches who have recently began their path 💜 if anyone wants to add to the list or make educated changes, I welcome it:

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–PLANETS–

SUN:

Who you are/your core.

Moon:

How you feel/your emotional self.

MERCURY:

How you think & communicate.

VENUS:

Personal values & morals. Your love life. What you seek in a partner.

MARS:

Your anger. Aggression. Your energy. Can contribute to relationships.

JUPITER:

Originality. Luck. Business.

SATURN:

Your ambition & discipline.

URANUS:

Spirituality & belief.

NEPTUNE:

Fantasies & what you dream of.

PLUTO:

Secrets & mystery of who you are.

LILITH:

Your dark side.

ASC. NODE:

Goals that need to be completed. A peak into your future.

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Also we have HOUSES, which I’m gunna include here:

–HOUSES–

ASCENDANT/I:

What the outside world feels and sees of you. Also known as your RISING sign.

II:

Finances & Possessions. The material world. Self Worth.

III:

Community and thought. How you process and share information.

IV:

Family & instincts. What brings you comfort. How you act at home.

V:

Creativity & pleasure. What makes you feel good. Your need for attention.

VI:

Health. How you care and support yourself & others. Your well being.

VII:

Business & partnerships. Ability to compromise. Marriages & contracts.

VIII:

Transformation & change. Universal experiences. Life’s mysteries.

IX:

Adventure & belief. Expand your understanding of the world & universe.

MIDHEAVEN/X:

Talents & What you’re good at. Work and hobbies also.

XI:

Groups & friendships. How you relate to the rest of the world and humanity.

XII:

Inner growth. Your deepest thoughts and fears. Your subconscious.

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These are just the basic representations of the planets and houses, there are much more detailed descriptions, but I find having it in this format helps me when reading up on my different signs and understanding others 🔮

I hope this helps other beginner cosmic witches/witches with their path!

🌙🔮💜🖤☀️🌊🌟