#modern tips for modern witches

[magickkate]

🪞🔮 A Beginner’s Guide: The Practice of Scrying 🔮🪞

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I got some messages that asked me to explain a bit more about scrying, and I wanted to make a separate post to clarify this method of divination from my main post on commonly used divination methods. So, let's dive in!

Scrying is a form of divination that involves gazing into a reflective surface or medium to receive insights, visions, or messages from the spiritual realm. It's a practice that has been used by various cultures and civilizations throughout history, dating back to ancient times.

1. Cultural and Historical Significance: Scrying has been practiced by cultures around the world for thousands of years. It has roots in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China, where it was used for divination, spiritual guidance, and accessing hidden knowledge.

2. Psychic Abilities: Some practitioners believe that scrying can help enhance psychic abilities such as clairvoyance (seeing visions), clairaudience (hearing messages), and clairsentience (feeling energies). By quieting the mind and opening oneself to the messages of the spiritual realm, practitioners may strengthen their intuitive faculties.

3. Modern Applications: While scrying has ancient origins, it continues to be practiced today by witches, psychics, and spiritual seekers around the world. Modern practitioners may incorporate scrying into their magical or spiritual practices, using it as a tool for guidance, insight, and personal growth.

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Here are some key aspects of the practice of scrying:

⦿ Tools: Scrying can be performed using a variety of tools, including: -> Crystal balls: Smooth, polished spheres made of crystal or glass. -> Black mirrors: Mirrors with a dark, reflective surface, often made of obsidian or other black stones. -> Bowls of water: Still water in a dark-colored or reflective bowl.- Flame: Gazing into the flame of a candle or fire. ⦿ Preparation: Before scrying, it's important to prepare yourself and your space. This may involve cleansing and consecrating your scrying tool, setting a sacred space for your practice, and quieting your mind through meditation or relaxation techniques. ⦿ Technique: To scry, you fix your gaze on the surface of the scrying tool while allowing your mind to relax and enter a receptive state. You may begin to see images, symbols, or visions appear in the reflective surface. It's important to maintain a soft focus and an open mind, allowing the messages to come through naturally. ⦿ Interpretation: After a scrying session, it's helpful to journal your experiences and interpretations. Pay attention to any symbols, images, or feelings that came up during the session and reflect on their significance. Trust your intuition and the guidance you receive from the spiritual realm. ⦿ Types of Scrying: While the most common form of scrying involves gazing into a reflective surface, there are other variations of the practice as well. This includes water scrying (gazing into bodies of water), fire scrying (gazing into flames), and even scrying using smoke or clouds. ⦿ Uses: Scrying can be used for various purposes, including divination, receiving guidance or insights, connecting with spirit guides or ancestors, and accessing subconscious or hidden knowledge. It can also be used as a tool for personal and spiritual growth, meditation, and self-reflection.

4. Ethical Considerations: Like any form of divination, it's important for practitioners to approach scrying with respect, integrity, and ethical awareness. Practitioners should be mindful of the potential impact of their readings on themselves and others and strive to use their abilities responsibly and ethically.

5. Experimentation and Exploration: Scrying is a deeply personal practice, and there is no one "right" way to do it. Practitioners are encouraged to experiment with different scrying tools, techniques, and environments to find what works best for them. Trusting one's intuition and inner guidance is key to successful scrying.

Overall, scrying is a versatile and powerful practice that allows practitioners to tap into their intuition, connect with the spiritual realm, and gain valuable insights and guidance. It’s a deeply personal and intuitive practice that can be adapted and customized to suit individual preferences and needs.

Regular practice, combined with an open mind and heart, can lead to deeper insights, clearer visions, and a stronger intuitive connection with the spiritual realm. Additionally, seeking guidance from experienced practitioners, studying relevant literature, and participating in supportive communities can offer valuable support and encouragement on the scrying journey.

This is not a tool I regularly use, simply because of my headaches. Either it’s the mundane tapping into your head saying, “Hey, knock it off, you don’t need to do this.” or it’s the magical side saying “Hey, you have better places to put your time and energy. this is not one of them.” So if you are interested in this practice by all means utilize it to the best of your ability, but if you can’t seem to focus or get really bad headaches all the time, this may not be the BEST practice for you. It is an option, though! just be careful, witchlings!

Remember to approach scrying with a sense of curiosity, wonder, and reverence for the mysteries of the universe. Trust in your own intuition and the guidance you receive, and allow the magic of scrying to unfold in its own time. With dedication and perseverance, the practice of scrying can become a profound and transformative tool for spiritual growth and enlightenment.

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Learn more: How to Scry Candle Wax in Water Tarot, Pendulums, Scrying, and More! Ways to Improve Psychic Gifts + Removing Mental Blockages Using A Witch's Mirror: Scrying, Automatic Writing, Spirit Work

[kitchenwitchtingss]

RECIPES I KEEP IN MY ONLINE KITCHEN WITCH JOURNAL #2

I love making these oh my gosh.

Why?

It's really fun

It's been a while since my last one

I get an excuse to try yummy recipes

You all are way too good at what you do

It's fun x2

Teas, Drinks, And Syrups

🍊 Orange Peel Tea 🍊

Violet Lemonade

Coconut Summer Drink

Dandelion Honey

The Best Hot Spiced Cider recipe you’ll ever try

Apple Cider is basically a homesteading spell

Rose Lemonade Syrup

100-Year Garlic (Garlic Honey)

Fire Cider Spell for Winter Protection

Blackberry & Apple Jam

Witchy Recipes - Blackberry Lemonade

Baked Goods + Sweets

Prosperity Bread

Lavender Earl Grey Cookies

Easy Rosemary Focaccia Loaf for Love and Protection

Heavenly Lavender Scones

Honey Vanilla Peach Butter 🍑

Pumpkin Pie Dip 🎃

Vanilla-Pumpkin Cupcakes

Soups, Stews, And Dinners

Super simple secret potato soup

Forest Porridge

Heartwarming potato soup

Perfect Homemade Garlic Bread

Creamy vegetable soup

Springtime Soup

Stuffed Maple dijon glazed roasted butternut squash

Summertime stir fry

Sabbat Stuff

Litha Orange Honey Cake

Litha Thyme Chicken

Stuffed Apples for Mabon

Mabon Mug

Imbolc Pretzel wreath

Oatmeal Bread for Lughnasadh

Samhain Mulled Cider

Samhain Irish Apple Cake

Angel's Best

(my favorite recipe posts I've made over the years, plus backstories that sound like your grandmother's reminiscing over the past.)

LATE WINTER BUTTER ROLLS

My first post I ever made. I was pretty new to the tumblr community at the time. I loved kitchen witchcraft, and I'm the type of person who will ramble on about how much I love cooking and baking. This blog gave me an outlet to express my love of cooking, baking, paganism, and witcraft. And these rolls are very tasty, I make them to this day!

WITCHY TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Tasty, simple, and a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a beginner kitchen witch! It was also the second recipe I ever posted.

SWEET CREAM BUNS

It was a recipe given to me by one of my good friends at the time. Every time I make it, it gets devoured in less than 10 minutes. It was also my first recipe to get over 50 notes. I was shocked but ecstatic that so many people would even give it the time of day lol.

WITCHY THUMBPRINT COOKIES

These ones were just fun to make and delicious lol.

A WITCH’S COZY BUTTERNUT WINTER SOUP

A quick soup that feeds a lot of people during the fall season. Fall is my favorite season, so of course I'm very biased lol.

SAMHAIN PUMPKIN BREAD

I love pumpkin bread and apple cider... So why not combine the two? This one was definitely one of my favorites of all time. Moist pumpkin bread and chocolate chips have to be one of my favorite things on this planet. It also makes for the perfect gift for friends and family. Yummy!

ANGEL’S AWARD-WINNING LEMON POPPY SEED BREAD

I love dessert loaves of any kind, so naturally, this would be on the list lol.

MAPLE BUTTER COOKIES

Super simple comfort food! I love any time of cookie with brown sugar.

BRING ME POSITIVITY PECAN FRENCH TOAST BAKE

I love French toast, and I love positivity~

SAMHAIN SOUL CAKES RECIPE

These are really good! And traditional. If you celebrate Samhain, I recommend you make some soul cakes and have friends and family help decorate. I give the littles a bag of orange frosting and let them go crazy lol.

FEEL BETTER CHICKEN SOUP

One of my most recent is my witchy twist on chicken noodle soup!

[that-cunning-witch]

everyone else's money bowls: money! herbs! green candle!

me: hm yes but what if... rice?

[mamamoon92]

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[amethystsunco]

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[thescarlettbitch]

Modern witch tips ✨️

Vehicle edition!

I know it's hard to connect with nature when you're in urban/densely populated areas, or in a big man made machine, but here are some tips that have helped me.

But first, please, please, please if you are feminine/fem presenting, know the dangers of having your car too feminine looking!

Your car is an extension of yourself! Keep it clean, to the best of your abilities. Go through a car wash and imagine it washing away the negativity as well.

Protective stones/spell bottles/sigils. If you're in the broom closet or are worried about the people who frequent your car being weirded out, stick them in the glove compartment, the console, the little door compartments. Use things meant to protect travelers, or just generic protection things.

Air fresheners can be witchy! You can find a hundred shops on Etsy or TikTok that make special air fresheners (for star signs, deities, fictional characters, manifestation, etc), and you can charge them with certain intent or whatever, or make your own!

Playlists that embody the feeling you want for the day. Have a bad bitch Playlist to manifest confidence and play it on your drive. Make a deity playlist and play that to feel them with you as you drive.

Roll down those windows (if safe)! Let the fresh wind wash away your negativity and breathe in the scent of the earth (if it's safe!)

Take backroads, stay off main drags, take in the natural surroundings. (Again, if safe) don't be afraid to use a GPS so you don't get lost

Park your car in a park, if possible, as often as you can. Visit parks, they can help you reconnect.

Go for a litter drive, as I call it, don protective clothing (like gloves) and pick up bits of litter you find SAFELY and dispose of it correctly.

Key chains made with protective crystals, rear view mirror hanging witches ladder, Decals with sigils, stickers on the dash, etc. (Remember, it can be dangerous to have your car be clearly owned by a woman, so be careful, I personally take my overly fem seeming decorations down when I am parking in urban areas.

Lock your mirrors! Make sure no bad energy can get trapped in there and that nothing can come out.

And I think that's all I got! Feel free to drop more. Stay safe, drive safe, be witchy, blessed be <3

[croziers-compass]

Something I wish for everyone to know is that you signed up for this. Your gods - your spirits - your Horrors - your Divinities? They know you. They know you deep and intimately. They are aware of you and your passions. They know what you are tuned into. They speak to you through your passions and your designs and your impact on the world around you. If your heart throbs for plants they will send you messages through them. They will send you messages on the wind if you are listening to it. You decided what synchronicities you are receptive to. They simply tuned into your frequency and speak to you through those things that draw your attention and focus. They know you. So no. Someone that may get synchronicities from the same Divinity as you through a different avenue and medium does not mean that they are wrong or being tricked or fooled. What a petty thing to deem for another person. The things that linger and lurk and offer up their words and their wisdom to you will speak to you through whatever you focus on in what ever form that takes. The Tongue of your Gods is in your mouth.

[glensys]

Witchcraft can be as complex or as simple as you like. For example, our main method of divination is using a set of dnd dice, and putting seasonings on a microwave pizza is our one of our main personal protection spells.

[mykawaiiromance]

just tried to connect with hekate, hoping it works. its my first time trying to connect with a deity although i've done it on accident before. weird, right? natural witchy brain i suppose. reading about modern witchcraft and just couldn't stop thinking about hekate after her first mention so i took it as a sign and used the books method of reaching out to her. carving my name into a black candle, turning all the lights off then lighting it well saying "hekate, queen of witches. I, (your name) am a witch and i call upon you! i ask that you bless me as i walk this path. guide me as i work my magic, so i might make the best possible choices. light my way with your wisdom. this i ask as a witch and a woman. so mote it be" i have zero idea if this works but yk i did it anyway, its worth a shot. blessed be, friends

[magickkate]

Hey witches! Are you drawn to the rhythm of the waves, the salty scent of the sea, and the boundless expanse of the ocean stretching to the horizon? If so, you might be attuned to the magic of Sea Magic, a mystical practice that connects with the elemental energies of water and the mysteries of the deep. Here are a few ways to embrace the magic of Sea Magic:

🌊 Connect with the Tide: Sea witches typically have a strong connection to the ocean, drawing inspiration, energy, and spiritual guidance from its vastness and power. Tune into the ebb and flow of the tides, allowing their rhythmic movement to guide your magical workings and rituals. Work with the energy of high tide for abundance and manifestation, and low tide for release and letting go.

🚰 Water Magic: Water is a central element in sea witchery, and practitioners often work with its properties for cleansing, healing, intuition, and emotional balance.

🌙 Moon Magic: Like many other forms of witchcraft, sea witchery often incorporates lunar cycles and phases, harnessing the energy of the moon for rituals and spellcasting.

🪸 Herbalism: Sea witches may work with herbs and plants associated with coastal regions or those that thrive in saline environments for magical purposes.

🐬 Work with Sea Creatures: Connect with the spirits of the sea and the creatures that dwell beneath the waves, such as dolphins, whales, and mermaids, honoring their wisdom and guidance in your magical practice.

🐚 Collect Seashells and Sea Treasures: Sea witches may collect shells, driftwood, seaweed, and other items washed ashore for use in spells, rituals, or as talismans. Gather seashells, sea glass, and other treasures washed ashore by the ocean, incorporating them into your spells, rituals, and altar decorations to infuse your magic with the energy of the sea.

🌊 Invoke Ocean Deities: Cultivate a relationship with ocean deities and spirits, such as Poseidon, Yemaya, or Neptune, by offering prayers, making offerings, and invoking their blessings and protection in your magical workings.

🧜🏼‍♀️ Seafaring Lore and Folk Traditions: Sea witches may draw upon maritime folklore, legends, and traditions for rituals, spells, and divination practices. Marine creatures like dolphins, whales, mermaids, and sea turtles may hold symbolic significance in sea witchcraft, representing various aspects of the ocean's energy and mythology.

🌬️ Navigation and Divination: Some sea witches incorporate navigation techniques, such as reading the stars or using instruments like compasses, into their practice. Divination methods related to the sea, such as scrying with water or shells, may also be used.

🦭 Respect for Nature: Central to sea witchery is a reverence for the natural world, particularly the ocean and its ecosystems, with an emphasis on environmental stewardship and sustainability. Sea witches often perform rituals for protection, purification, healing, and empowerment, drawing upon the strength and resilience of the ocean.

Whether you're a beachcomber, a sailor, or simply a lover of the sea, Sea Magic invites you to dive deep into the mysteries of the ocean and explore the hidden realms that lie beneath the waves. So let the rhythm of the sea guide you, and may your magic flow as freely as the currents of the ocean! 🌊🐚

Books to Read:

Water Magic by Lilith Dorsey

The Sea Witch: A Grimoire of Ocean Magick by Jennifer Heather

Year of the Witch: Connecting with Nature's Seasons through Intuitive Magick by Temperance Alden

[kitchenwitchtingss]

LUGHNASADH HARVEST SALAD

This a very fun salad to make! If you don't have all the ingredients you can always substitute things for things you already have in your pantry.

If you want the salad to be a meal, you can always add some grilled or fried chicken, tofu, or pork on top and it will be delicious!

Ingredients:

Arugula Salad with mixed leaves (As much as you want)

1 bunch of Tri-colored carrots (sliced diagonally in halves)

1/4 cup cooked quinoa

1/4 cup chopped almonds

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

1/2 red onion (chopped)

1 sweet potato

Sesame Seeds (To top)

Poppy Seeds

Dressing:

3 tbsp Apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup Olive oil

Salt and pepper

Parsely

1/2 tsp paprika

1 tsp maple syrup

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Cook your quinoa according to the directions on the package. Cover carrots and sliced sweet potatoes with oil, and salt and pepper. Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes.

In a large serving bowl add your arugula, tri-color carrots, sweet potato, red onion, cooked quinoa, pomegranate seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, chopped almonds, and anything else you'd like to add.

To make the dressing mix all the dressing ingredients together until combined. Add as much salt and pepper as you'd like.

You could also top your salad with feta cheese, along with any dressing you like.

This is my final Lughnasadh post for the year, enjoy your Lughnasadh!

[helgahaze]

Astrology of Tarot Practice

Tarot, astrology, magic, spiritual, meditative, energy practices, and even some areas of psychology basically operate on the fuel of outer planets: Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.

In the birth chart of a person deeply interested in such activities, these planets are highly likely:

Related to the 1st house,

Are strong, dominant planets,

Have aspects with the Moon, Sun, Mercury, Venus, or Mars.

Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto provide a specific background in worldview and personal vibe, which inevitably reflects on the style of practice, regardless of whether tarot is a simple interest, hobby, or professional activity.

Below, see how it works for each of the outer planets.

Pluto

A brilliant analyst and researcher. Digs deep. Feels relations and connections. Understands how to manage them. Naturally senses vulnerabilities, flaws, and bugs. Works quietly and secluded, then produces results all at once. Ignites from the excavation of everything shadowy, repressed, unconscious, dark, and magical.

Pluto is like a cat who proudly lays out a dead mouse right in front of you. Mercilessly and frankly, in plain sight.

The closest character in tarot court cards: Queen of Wands.

Ideal tarot activity: digging out the causes of problems, picking through trauma, magic, shadow work, tarot as a tool for transformation.

Uranus

A detached genius engineer. Needs to make calculations and then produce the result. In its own unique style, with a focus on the future. Builds multidimensional information models and masterfully navigates them. Goes from the general to the specific.

Has intuitive intelligence. Processes information with lightning speed. Finds connections and parallels that carry the essence. An excellent forecaster and strategist.

The closest character in tarot court cards: King/Knight of Swords.

Ideal tarot activity: planning and forecasting, developing paths to goals, cause-and-effect relations, tarot as a tool to clear the mind and untangle.

Neptune

Works as a translator. Relies on intuition. Feels the world as a whole living, breathing organism. Sees and understands reality through metaphors, images, and symbols better than directly. Loves to solve mysteries and riddles.

Creates an atmosphere of magic, a soft, enveloping, polyphonic vibe of meanings, in contrast with the dead mice of Pluto and the mathematical structure of Uranus.

The closest character in tarot court cards: Queen of Cups.

Ideal tarot activity: self-help, self-discovery, spirituality, search for inspiration, meditation, intuition development.

These examples were written with a focus on tarot reading, but you can easily project these key style patterns of each planet onto other spiritual or magical practices.

[mamamoon92]

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[amethystsunco]

Have you ever heard the old nursery rhyme about the days of the week and the personality traits associated with them? 🗓️

“𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮'𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙚" - Children born on Mondays are generally good-looking and very attractive. 🔥

“𝙏𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮'𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚" - Children born on a Tuesday are typically associated with good manners, grace, refinement and elegance. They are considered courteous and full of good will. 😇

“𝙒𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮'𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙬𝙤𝙚" - Children born on a Wednesday are associated with a great amount of empathy and compassion. They are thought to be a bit gloomy and moody, full of woe because they feel empathy and sadness for others. 🫶🏼

“𝙏𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮'𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙛𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙤" - This line implies that children born on Thursdays are naturally ambitious and determined, with the potential to achieve great things. However, they have a long journey ahead of them. 🛤️

“𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮'𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜" - This line suggests that children born on Fridays are generous, kind-hearted, and often have a strong sense of empathy. 💝

“𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙮'𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜" - This line implies that children born on Saturdays are diligent, hardworking, and focused on achieving their goals. 💪🏽

“𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙣 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙗𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙖𝙮" - This line suggests that children born on Sundays are happy, cheerful, and have a positive outlook on life. ☀️

I am a Thursday baby and I consider mines pretty accurate! What day were you born? Share your thoughts and comments below! 👇🏽

💟 If you relate to this, share it with a friend!💟

[grwmmoneypie]

Is it really low tech/high life when everything you use is created through science and technology. Paper, ink, pens, food, showers, cars, clothes, etc. Your life is high tech because everything is technology. What you use in this life makes life easier. Even your body is a machine that houses your soul. Your brain the central computer in which you create, through science, technology in which life is simpler. And like every piece of technology it must break, shut down, come to a close. We return to the stars free from the machine. Ghosts without limits. Free…until reborn again into another humanoid machine or animal, bug. Life is a matrix, it is vast, confusing and endless. It goes up and down, around and around. A maze caught in an endless loop. And it can be hard, but amazing. This system, this reality so unknown that you cannot help but hate and love it. That system called life.

[hermitwitchholly]

SUPPORT A WITCH 🖤

Hey there everyone it's been a while,

I just started a Patreon! I plan to try to be more active on all forms of social media as I am attempting to do this full-time now. So there will be at least two tiers for now, beginner-friendly and one cured to the more seasoned witches. I'm new to the whole Patreon thing and still figuring it out but for my well-seasoned witches you'll get access to spells before I post them on here, (you'll be seeing posts weeks to a month in advance) and if there are suggestions for this whole Patreon I'll accept any ideas of content you'd like to see and knowledge you'd like to learn.

thank you and blessed be!

Patreon: https://patreon.com/HermitWitchHolly?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink