#pagan practices

[akhret]

Flowers for Anuket

09/20/2024

Dua, Anuket, Lady of the Gazelle, Mistress of the Gods, Divine Mother Goddess.

[lancsgreenwitch]

Crystals for Imbolc: Harness Their Sacred Energy

Crystals for Imbolc: Harness Their Sacred Energy Imbolc marks the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, celebrating the gradual return of light and life. This sacred sabbat, often dedicated to the Celtic goddess Brigid, is a time for renewal, purification, and setting intentions. Crystals for Imbolc, such as Amethyst, Clear Quartz, and Garnet, are powerful tools for…

[alicemain0541]

Hi everyone!

Non fandom post here just letting people know that my free tarot readings are back open. I’m doing about 10 slots to start with and will see how my energy levels are after that. To get a reading all you have to do is reply to this post or reblog or message me. They are completely free as I’m still practicing and any questions are open!

I really appreciate boosting this if you don’t want one so that more people can know! Thanks 🫶🔮

UPDATE: closed as of November 2nd 2023 thank you so much to everyone who interacted! My readings will be open again before December probably some time next week!

[stardustmagicalnews]

Witchcraft in History: The Evolution of Magic from Ancient Times to Today

Whether you’ve seen it in movies, read about it in books, or maybe even dabbled in a bit of spellwork, witchcraft has a long and complex history that’s way deeper than just pointy hats and broomsticks. 

Let’s dive into how witchcraft has evolved from ancient times to what it looks like today.

Ancient Beginnings: Magic in Everyday Life

Witchcraft isn’t just some trend that popped up in the last few centuries—it’s been around for thousands of years! In ancient times, people didn’t have science to explain things like thunderstorms, good harvests, or sickness.

So, they turned to magic and rituals. 

In places like ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, magic was a normal part of life. People believed in gods and goddesses who controlled the forces of nature, and they used spells, charms, and potions to keep their lives in balance.

Think of it as their way of making sense of the world around them.

The Middle Ages: From Wise Women to Witch Hunts

Fast forward to the Middle Ages, and things started to get a bit darker for those who practiced witchcraft. Back then, many women (and some men) were seen as wise healers who used herbs and spells to help their communities. But as Christianity spread, the church started to view these practices as dangerous or even evil. 

This is when the whole idea of witches as people who made deals with the devil started to take shape. 

Unfortunately, this led to the infamous witch hunts. Thousands of people—primarily women—were accused of witchcraft and faced terrifying trials. Fear and superstition ruled, and people were punished for being different or practicing old traditions.

The Modern Revival: Witchcraft Reimagined

Thankfully, we’ve come a long way since then. In the 20th century, witchcraft experienced a revival, especially with the rise of Wicca in the 1950s. Wicca is a modern pagan religion that draws on ancient practices but focuses on nature, spirituality, and the belief in both a goddess and a god. 

It’s all about harmony with the earth and the cycles of the moon, and it’s probably the closest thing to what many people think of as witchcraft today.

But modern witchcraft isn’t just about Wicca. It’s also about reclaiming ancient traditions, finding personal power, and connecting with the natural world.

Nowadays, witchcraft can be as simple as lighting a candle with intention, carrying a crystal for good vibes, or meditating under the full moon. 

It’s less about casting spells from dusty old books and more about creating your own practice that feels right for you.

Witchcraft Today: A Path of Empowerment

Today, witchcraft is all about empowerment, self-care, and spirituality. It’s no longer hidden in the shadows but celebrated openly by people from all walks of life.

Some see it as a way to heal, others as a spiritual path, and for many, it’s simply a way to feel more connected to the world around them. 

What’s cool about witchcraft today is that it’s so personal—you can make it what you want it to be. Whether you’re drawn to the history, the rituals, or just the aesthetics (hello, witchy Pinterest boards!), there’s a place for everyone. 

Witchcraft isn’t about being spooky or sinister; it’s about tapping into the magic that’s already inside you.

So, next time you hear the word “witchcraft,” think beyond the stereotypes. It’s a practice that’s evolved through history, survived centuries of change, and continues to empower people today. Who knows? Maybe there’s a little witchcraft in all of us. 

Until next time, friends. Stay curious, keep exploring, and remember—magic is everywhere if you know where to look!s

[morrigans-crows]

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[haveacupofjohanny]

SundayHotTopic: Christianity's Bias on Witchy Practices

Explore the historical and modern biases of Christianity against witchy practices. From the Salem Witch Trials to today's misconceptions, learn how interfaith dialogue can foster understanding and respect. #SundayHotTopic #ReligiousTolerance #InterfaithDi

“Fear of the unknown and the need for control are at the root of many misconceptions about pagan and witchy practices.” – Margot Adler Throughout history, Christianity has often been at odds with witchy practices, labeling them as dangerous or sinful. This bias has roots in historical events like the Salem Witch Trials and persists in modern times, contributing to misconceptions and fear…

[love-ardour-anarchism]

urban anarchist type autism is i know all the plants on my home street i recognize all common graffiti tags and i have favourites

i can tell you 16 places off the top of my head that the tag "333" in this one specific archaic style is found

i notice new tags, i see you unheard souls

i watch the tiny sapling, canadian maple, it has spent months trying to force its way through sidewalk concrete and i'd try and rehome it if its roots weren't caught there underneath

i have the city council queer representation person on e-mail speed dial, i carry 12 types of pen to cover up hateful graffiti and i carry industrial cleaner and a scraper to get rid of bigoted stickers and nazi propaganda

and in an envelope that i was given by my lover/friend i carry uncountable amounts of stickers

the cops stop me for random "check ins" when they see me remove graffiti and i'm white and i'm aware of what that privilege means, despite the tattoos on my fingers and all the things inside my bag i have never been arrested

and i have brought you food when you were sick, i took the city bus with tea and vegan ginger soup to help you rest and cure

and i have fixed a bench myself with my own hands and tighter screws when it came clear that between the city council and the store in front of which it stands nobody owned it and therefore noone cares that senior citizens could injure themselves sitting on a broken bench

and on another street the senior citizen residence, they know me cause i've asked for their maintenance ladder to remove some fascist shit high up on a streetlight right outside their building

i count the seasons based on what the bramble hedges do

and every full moon new i silently rejoice, O Máni, that the wolves have not yet caught you

:SCRR

[psychopomp-recital]

Unpopular Opinion Time

The doodle you make or the picrew you use, the poorly executed poetry or basic bare bones prayer will ALWAYS be better than AI generated offerings.

I am sick of having my feed flooded with practitioners, pagans and other polytheists using AI. Specifically deities like Brigid should never be offered AI in my opinion, it’s essentially a slap in the face.

AI generated spells aren’t shit, it’s what a computer assumes will work based off of what it can gather from internet trends and research. MAKE IT YOURSELF, ask a human for help anything but AI.

There is no place for Artificial Intelligence in these spaces.

[ancat-dubh]

🧹💐 SPRING CLEANING REFLECTION ASKS for your magical practice 💐🧹

You can treat this as an ask game or journal prompts leading up to Beltane – I might do both!

Talk about....

🔥 A favourite ritual 🐉 A deity or spirit you used to work with 🐚 A deity or spirit you currently work with 🌻 A magical encounter in nature ☕ A magical encounter in the city 🌟 A time you improvised with what you had 🌶 A risky offering 🥀 A working that didn't work out 🦉 A mentor or person who's influenced your practice 🌱 A skill you're working on 🍇 An offering you're proud of ⚡ A favourite collaboration 🐾 The furthest you've ever travelled for magical purposes 🏺 An ancestor (blood or chosen) 🐬 A culturally specific belief or practice of yours 🦂 A mistake (that you're willing to talk about) ⛈ An ethic or value that's central to your practice 🌗 One way that your practice has changed 🍁 Something you miss about an older version of your practice 🦀 A bad habit 🌋 A magical gift (either something you're Gifted At, or a gift you've received) 🐝 Your magical/spiritual community 🔮 A memorable divination session 🍄 A dream or vision 🐣 A goal for your practice

[thespectralcottage]

Getting Back Into Your Practice

Sometimes life is shitty and your spiritual practice doesn't take priority. Thats okay. Here are some tips for how to get back into your practice once you're feeling up for it.

Cleanse and Clean Your Space This is defiantly the first think you should focus your energy on. This can take as long as needed and as intensive as you want or feel is needed. Spiritual and physically cleanse your space. Pick up items, open windows and start your cleansing method of choice.

Redo Wards and Protections Once you've cleansed its important to redo your protection. Cleanse to get rid of, protect to keep it away. Even if nothing has *hit* your protections and wards, its important to keep up to date on them being energized.

Keep Actives Low on Spoons Now that you've done the basics, stick to low spoon actives and slowly build from there. Even if you feel super energized and ready to get into it- you want to take things slow. This'll help you from losing steam..

Slowly Add Back In Your Daily Practice This is totally unique person to person, but dont expect to be back into your multi step daily routine right away. Add in each step one at a time, or slowly so you wont feel overwhelmed.

Come Up with a Ritual Youre EXCITED About You want to focus on the parts of witchcraft you love. Do something you've always wanted to try, something you always love doing, or anything that will make you excited for the working.

Pick a New Topic, Not an Older One Getting into your practice and going to an older topic might feel disheartening. Pick a new topic like astrology, plants, or an aspect of witchcraft you havent gotten too into before. Then go back to the older topic you left on.

Do Some Divination on What You Need Right Now Spend time with your spirit team, deities or ancestors and figure out what you should be focusing in on right now. Maybe you need more rest, maybe theres a ritual they want you to work on.

Remember You Dont Have To Do Magic Daily Dont put too much stress into doing something every single day. Take breaks. Youre still a witch.

I hope these helped. Remember to take things slow and dont let the pressure of getting back into it weigh you down. Magic is suppose to help not hinder.

[delusionalisted]

“Low Spoon” witchcraft doesn’t exist.

This is a post for all my disabled siblings. (But it applies to broke or low-income siblings as well.)

By the way, you heard me. What does exist is capitalism, consumerism and scarcity, all things that don’t belong to witchcraft. Witches in the past were mostly poor, unprivileged and unhealthy individuals with just one skill: knowledge. Yes, for today’s americentric standards they’d have been called “low-spoons practitioners”.

No fancy candles? No cauldron? Just one heavily used tarot deck?

Yes, no fancy candles Susan, you can keep those paraffin toxins to yourself.

Cauldron, Deborah? I have no money to waste for your pinterest aesthetics. We cook in this house, I can simply use a kitchen pot.

Mais oui Elizabeth, just one old tarot deck. It’s used my dear Elizabeth, you know… that’s something that happens when you actually use… tarot instead of purchasing 15 decks, then ending up using just one or two of them and leaving the other 13 to collect dust and resentment towards you.

*Sigh*

This is all to say, witchcraft doesn’t need a 9-steps process to be achieved. Calling it “low-spoons” practice just means “high spoons” practice is the norm. It is not. Most importantly, it never was. You don’t need 30 specific crystals to perform a spell, you don’t even need one most of the times.

— Addition: If you fit into the “Low Spoons” type of witch and you noticed that your spells or rituals don’t work, then let me share one of the possible reasons why they fail: you followed a “low spoons” recipe or spell preparation, consciously or unconsciously gave the title “too much power” (your subconscious registered your spell as something lesser than a proper ceremony) and any energy that you and the ingredients released just plopped like a pudding on the floor.

Branding something as “lesser” in spirituality can lead to two results: failure or high delays. Yes, the herbs you use still have, nourish and release power, but without YOUR faith, their power alone can do so much; in most cases, your subconscious skepticism rejects your desired manifestation leading to a delayed or completely failed magickal attempt.

[lancsgreenwitch]

Ostara Ritual: How To Use Seeds For Growth & Manifestation

The spring equinox, also known as Ostara, is a time of balance, renewal, and planting the seeds of intention—both literally and metaphorically. One of the most cherished rituals during this sabbat is the act of seed planting. This simple yet profound ritual combines the magic of nature with the power of intention, helping you manifest your goals and align with the season’s energy of growth. This…

[alicemain0541]

hi, how are you today?

what will 2024 be like for me?

please and thanks (i hope to start living for real). 😮‍💨

I’m good thanks! You didn’t say how many cards so I went with three cause that’s my usual.

6 of swords: I see you getting rid of a lot of the more time consuming and turbulent aspects of what happened this year and being able to get some closure before turning a new leaf for next year!

Reversed 5 of swords: again a good card. This usually means picking up the pieces and getting back on track. A lot of people tend to get this around the new year as it’s the best time to reflect on things that went wrong and what really happened. Have a think about the past year and set your mind to something you want to pick back up for 2024!

And finally reversed king of cups: I think next year is when you’ll find yourself a lot more. You’ll come out of your shell and be a lot less shy, let your emotions control you a lot less and in general just start having real fun. Of course be careful of going too far as with anything but remember to enjoy yourself! You are the only one who can make or break your year!

[auraofrose]

im in my research era (it never ends)

[whereserpentswalk]

Fellow pagans. Remember that the pagan experience is not purely an ex Christian experience. That experience is worth talking about, but please don't talk about the pagan experience as if leaving Christianity is universal to being neopagan.

Ex atheist pagans deserve to have their experiences acknowledged by the community.

Ex Muslim pagans deserve to have their experiences acknowledged by the community.

Non practicing Jewish pagans deserve to have their experiences acknowledged by the community.

Pagans who have been pagan for most or all of their life deserve to have their experiences acknowledged by the community.