As I'm in the process of reconnecting with witchcraft after being not so dedicated for the last two years, there are things I'm being mindful of as I read books as research and wait for some supplies I ordered to be delivered (just coz I wanna do some crafty stuff, not that you need supplies for witchcraft!). Here are some things I've been up to:
Lighting a candle or more everyday and feeling it's warmth and watching it for the fire element
Lighting an incense stick every few days and watching the smoke and taking in the smell. Opening my window wide and smelling the air outside whether it's sunny or raining. For the air element
Being more mindful of how water cleanses and feels when I wash my hands or shower. Drinking more water. For the water element
Researching on herbs and flowers by reading green witchcraft books. Making plans for indoor plants, even if they're fake because of responsibilities and cat. Plans to check the front yard for any herbs my mum may have planted there before she moved. Incorporating more herbs and spices in my food and drinks. Drinking tea. For the earth element
A few minutes of meditation and non screen time. Thinking about my belief and forming it. Working on the arrangement of my altar and making plans for it. Rolling crystals around in my hand as I do uni work. Being more mindful of what I say and my intentions. For the spirit element
Setting up sun water to charge on the windowsill during the day with crystals and the sun tarot card. For Solar and water
Looking into the current moon phase on my side of the world and what to do during it (currently waning crescent for me!). Aligning my goals and intentions with the moon phase. For Lunar and spirit
Despite me having a giant shopping list of things I want to get over time to make things and do spells, and books I want to get physical copies of for taking notes and referring to, right now I'm finding ways I have at home to connect with the elements, especially work on my relationship with earth as one I've neglected previously but now want to focus on as a green witchling, and work on my belief.
Blessed Be!
im calm because i know whats coming and i deserve it
πΎ You are allowed to unlearn parts of you that do not align with who you are now πΎ
π You are allowed to re-evaluate your beliefs
π You are allowed to change your mind
π¦ You are allowed to redefine your identity
βοΈ You are allowed to let go of behaviors and habits that hinder your growth
Dream on. π
βThere is a luxury in self-reproach. When we blame ourselves, we feel that no one else has a right to blame us. It is the confession, not the priest, that gives us absolution.β
β Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray (via philosophybits)
Colour magick:
Yellow - happiness, joy, burst of energy, optimism, freedom
Orange - warmth, creativity, peace, wisdom
Red - seductive, passion, anger, fertility
Purple - magical, glamorous, intuition, power of the universe
Light blue - breezy, clear headed, clarity, freedom, happiness, infinity, calm, cooling
Green - fresh, abundance, nurturing, protecting, growth, fertility, calming, cooling
Vintage Halloween aesthetic ππ»
Donβt even get me started on Halloweβen
Speaking as a religious witch? Nobody is saying you're not allowed to include deities in your witchcraft practice for just a witchcraft practice, without a religious practice alongside it.
But for the love of all things holy, at least show some respect for the religions which these deities are from, for their origins, for the people and cultures for whom they have or had once been such important parts of their lives.
These are gods that are thousands of years old, who have impacted human civilizations and influenced humanity. And some of you are for reals treating them like witchy collectibles.
1980's β½ Raven βπ She/Her πβ Eclectic βΎ Solitary
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