#witch things

[assassin1513]

🌛🤎💜🌜Moth Moon🌛💜🤎🌜

[shopwitchvamp]

Sooo happy to become witchier than ever now that we've got tarot decks, bags, and altar spaces on offer in the shop 🖤

If I were ever to open a brick & mortar shop, I don't think it'd be for fashion, haha. I'd go fully for a witch/metaphysical shop because it's just so fun 😁

Enjoy!

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[celestialserpentx]

Hey humans, PSA!

Witchcraft and religion and spiritual/fae/etc beings are NOT just an aesthetic or prop or persona for you to play with - quit being so disrespectful (before you learn the not so nice way)!

[lilianasgrimoire]

Witchcraft 101: An Introductory Post

What is Witchcraft?

Witchcraft is the practice of magick. It's a series of techniques one uses to harness and/or manipulate energies externally or internally to change one's surroundings of circumstances as well as themselves. This can be done through using herbs, stones, crystals, and other materials.

Witchcraft can, and is, performed in a plethora of ways. It can be done through meditation, spell work, rituals or even baking and cooking. Witchcraft is as unique as you are. To practice witchcraft you do not need a religion, however most people practice witchcraft to feel more connected to their chosen religion. Witchcraft is as unique as the individual demonstrating it.

What makes someone a witch?

A witch is a person who practices magick. Witches can come from any background, any age, race or gender and religion. The term 'witch' is a gender-neutral, universal name. A being who claims the title may do what they desire with the craft. There are many types of witches, all of which are nature based. Not all witches are interested in the same type practise, however. One may prefer the study and use of crystals, and another being drawn to divination or even one of the elements.

A witch is neither good or bad, as they are only human.

There aren't any rules to being a witch (unless your religion states otherwise). Whilst you don't have to be religious to be a witch, most witches who practise, are most commonly Wiccan.

What is Paganism?

Pagan is an umbrella term for the many non-Abrahamic religions. This included Hinduism, Wicca, Buddhism, Sikhism, etc. However, not a lot of people fall into a specific type of religion that comes under paganism but still believe in & worship more than one God/Goddess or Greater being such as the elements, for example. Many, if not most, witches, fall under the Wiccan religion.

Paganism, across all sub-genres, follow holidays/festivals, and in many religions, many they follow The Eight Sabbats, or Wheel of the Year. The Sabbats, depending on the religion, have slight variations in terms of rituals, timing and practicing of the holidays i.e. which God/Goddess is associated, traditional colours or foods. It also is up to the individual as to what they do and don't want to celebrate.

"All Wiccans are witches, but not all witches are wiccan. All Wiccans are Pagan, but not all Pagans are Witches."

Religion VS. Spirituality

Religion and spirituality are often meshed together and difficult to differentiate the two. Some people believe there is a blurred line between them, whereas another may believe they are two completely different topics.

So, how can we tell the two apart?

Religion is an institutionalised system of certain attitudes, practises and beliefs; often the service or worship of a greater being than ones self or the supernatural. A religion is often based upon life lessons and teachings of a historical or archetypal figure. Typically, there is a place of worship, such as churches, temples, mosques and cathedrals. Religion is a structured organised system that is heavily rule based with it's main focus on the faith of the religion (scriptures of being infallible and ultimate or truth. Acceptance and the surrender to the Divine are taught as the path to complete and ultimate salvation. Religion is one path for all to follow.

Spirituality is a connection that one has to something that is much larger than yourself. Spirituality is an aspect of humanity where an individual seeks and expresses meaning and purpose through the connection they experience to a moment. People who are spiritually awakened liv4e life in a reverent and sacred manner. Yoga, meditation and contemplation all help a person to start, progress and explore their journey. Many use these practices to reach out to their spirit guides, past lives and even advice from outside forces. Each journey is unique. Spirituality is often referred to as a "pathless path". Spirituality is about following your own path and learning, growing, loving and acceptance on a more personal level. Unlike religion, spiritualists do not follow a set of rules n regards to their inward journey but, faith is not dismissed and entirely acceptable to incorporate with spirituality.

[mxmorbidmidnight]

Ppssst dead bugs are free spell ingredients. Find them in the grass, in the window sill or dead in thine shower. They are indeed very useful. So many things thou may use them for dear, really. Perhaps the claws off a cicada shell for protection, parasitical and more pest like creature for cursing, moths for all sorts of whimsical purposes, insect wings for flying business and beetle shell for protection. Now off shall thee go!! To forage with thee!!! (But so be careful dear, don’t touch anything still alive or particularly spikey or colourful).

[belovedapollo]

Happy Ostara and Nowruz - blessed be 🌿

reblog is ok, don’t repost/use

[darkcrowprincess]

Witch thoughts:

A kiss for luck is always important, and always have power. Whether it's on a object, a person, or blowing a kiss goodbye or towards a situation. Your kiss has power. A witches kiss has power. The energy from your lips to something else always has power. So be careful who or what you give your kisses too. And what energy you put into each and every kiss.

[skjalfaa]

Studying Herbology🌿

[crazycatsiren]

Just a heads up, Friday the 13th is coming up this new week, if you got a shitty ex to hex or something.

[noxcantio]

You might see a glowing pen and wonder to yourself, just what exactly is going to happen when I pick that up? This is not photo editing. It is in fact actually the Benu Luminous briolette fountain pen and as it happens this pen has a uv activated resin body. Once charged by uv light it glows a magnificent orange. Which for me is mildly frustrating given that the pen is called amber.

Aside from the fact that the pen is rather magical in its appearance the resin is actually infused with amber. Which gives it some special properties. Fountain pens in general tend to be useful for the application of physical magic(k) because you can, (To a limited degree) add things to your inks in order to give the ink itself magical properties.

Another draw for me is the fact that the company is named Benu. For those of you who are not aware this is a reference to the Bennu bird from Egypt which is a closely associated with the sun god Ra, creation, and rebirth where it is often seen as a symbol of the resurrection of Osiris. Given the deep symbolism and meaning packed into this pens design I can't help be be drawn to it for use as a magickal tool in service of occult workings.

At any rate, I just wanted to share this reminder that bringing magic(k) into your life isn't just about the words on the page but sometimes how they arrive there. That doesn't mean you need a fancy pen like mine, but you should take time to consider the tools you use. How they make you feel when you use them and how that might affect your working. The quality of the tool improves the quality of the work.

Ut fiat!

[modernwitchsguidetolife]

May your summer come with all sorts of unexpected blessings & consistent happiness 💖🌞🌻🌺👙🍉😎

[shopwitchvamp]

What potions will you make??

Just two of these cute witchy notepads left in stock!

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[silfraen]

Grumpy frog is ready for October 🧡

[fairy-magick]

🔮🧿🕯

[mxmorbidmidnight]

I am quite pleased to say as of recent I have begun consistently veiling through the use of braids. I have two small braids I wear in my hair, when I put them in I do so with intention. I find it to be grounding and protective. When I leave the house I tuck a feather into each of them as a sort of “protective focal point”. Veiling using scarves, bandanas, headbands isn’t accessible to me because it wouldn’t be accepted + stuff witch my tics, paralysis and sensory issues. The braids are easy enough to maintain and even when I have flair up days I am still protected as I keep the braids in for quite a while. I’ve found it’s been really helpful, I feel stronger in my day. Having something that constantly grounds me back to a place of safety and as a symbol of my identity has overall made things a lot easier for me.