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Mediation Resources For The Witch Who Can’t Meditate 💫

Howdy! It’s your friendly neighborhood witch here FINALLY back with some witch tips. It feels like its been forever since I’ve made a genuine Tumblr post so here I am! I have a lot more free time + free space to really enhance my practice so I’ve gotten a second wind when it comes to witch blogging! 

Anywho, that brings me into today’s topic: Meditation! I personally HATE the act of meditating like listening to guided meditations and doing deep breathing- it really irks me. I can never quiet my mind enough and I end up getting really frustrated. What i’ve realized now is that meditation isn’t all that black and white. 

If I don’t do traditional meditations...then how do I meditate?

For me, i successfully meditate when I’m able to hyperfocus on a task for the pure joy of it. The ability to hyperfocus on something really brings me into that meditative mindset. Meditation- to me- is just giving your mind the ability to do whatever it pleases. In the ADHD world, we call this chasing the dopamine. 

Another Method: Mind Retreat

Another method to go about reaching that meditative mindset is to take a few moments to close your eyes, and really listen to what thoughts you’re having. Don’t try to filter yourself, just let your brain THINK! Listen to what your mind is telling you, and just let all of your thoughts flow freely, without judgement. Do this multiple times a day, just to give yourself a truly *safe* space to THINK! 

Meditation and Ritual 

You may often hear people telling you that you need to meditate before any spell/ritual/etc. This is true- to an extent. Many practitioners (to no fault of their own) will emphasize the importance of a completely clear mind when performing rituals/spells/etc. THIS IS TRUE, but for me having my mind completely clear is quite literally impossible. I used to fault myself for not being able to meditate “correctly” and not being able to have a clear mind when I was practicing. BUT NOW I understand that it’s not about literal clearness of the mind, but rather clarity of the mind. Those may seem like they are the same thing but when I think of a “clear mind” i think like- no thoughts (which i thought to be impossible but my mother informed me neurotypicals don’t have a constant never-ending monologue going on in their head) where clarity is a focus on the task at hand. Therefore, getting into that calm, meditative mindset is beneficial when going to perform rituals. 

Other Meditation Resources

I know that my approach to meditation is a bit different than what you may regularly envision, so I’ve linked a few other resources to help you along your journey. Feel free to leave me a DM or an ask (can’t promise I will remember to check my asks lol) if you have any questions or just want to talk :) 

Yoga With Lakshmi- Yoga can be very beneficial when thinking about meditation, as it’s a peaceful and calm way to approach clarity of the mind whilst also taking care of your body. 

5 Senses Grounding Exercise- I made a post about grounding (FIND IT HERE) a while back but here is another exercise to help ease anxiety and reach clarity of the mind. I’m sure you’ve heard of this one lol

Mediation Playlist- This is a playlist I found with a bunch of videos about meditation and meditation-adjacent things (I will be honest with you, I haven’t watched all of them but I want to give y’all multiple different types of resources) 

THERE ARE TONS OF GUIDED MEDITATIONS ON YOUTUBE IF THAT’S UR JAM! 

REMEMBER...

Meditation looks different for everyone, so don’t bring yourself down if you see someone doing something differently! Meditation is just another useful tool to help you in both your practice and your daily life. Remember you are important, you are loved, and you are going to do great things. Have a good day :) 

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✖ COLOR CORRESPONDENCES ✖

ʀ ᴇ ᴅ

elemental: fire.

planetary + astrological: aries, scorpio + mars influencing saturn.

associated chakra: root.

associated body parts: bones, teeth, nails, colon, prostate, rectum + blood.

magical association: passion, fire, courage, strength, power, joy, renewal, energy, health, motivation, desire, ambition, leadership, self-esteem, business deals, combat, confrontation, buying & selling, mechanical things, repairs + hunting.

ᴘ ɪ ɴ ᴋ

elemental: ---

planetary + astrological: venus influencing mars.

associated chakra: ---

associated body parts: muscular system.

magical association: personal success, self-love, personal harmony, friendship, calming, romance, harmony, passion, partnerships, getting a move on, physical energy, sex, action, exercise, surgery, buying, selling & adopting animals, gardening, woodworking, new beginnings, honor, morality, emotions, femininity, breast cancer, homosexuality, compassion, relaxation + infants.

ᴏ ʀ ᴀ ɴ ɢ ᴇ

elemental: fire.

planetary + astrological: sun, leo + sagittarius.

associated chakra: sacral.

associated body parts: pelvis, kidneys, uterus, bladder, lymph, sperm, adrenalin + digestion.

magical association: relieving depression, feelings of abandonment, increasing opportunities, happiness, mental alertness, breaking down barriers, material gain, kindness, sealing a spell, harvest, strength, dominance + legal matter.

ʏ ᴇ ʟ ʟ ᴏ ᴡ

elemental: air.

planetary + astrological: mercury, taurus + libra.

associated chakra: solar-plexus.

associated body parts: lower back, spine, gall bladder, pancreas, liver, spleen + digestion.

magical association: healing, friendship, increase productivity, remove negative thinking, increase creativity, inventiveness, prosperity, self-esteem, beauty, life, humility + intellect.

ɢ ᴏ ʟ ᴅ

elemental: ---

planetary + astrological: sun.

associated chakra: ---

associated body parts: ---

magical association: money, inspiration, prosperity, wealth + power.

ɢ ʀ ᴇ ᴇ ɴ

elemental: earth.

planetary + astrological: venus, mercury, aquarius + cancer.

associated chakra: heart.

associated body parts: upper back, spine, shoulders, breasts, heart, lungs, respiratory system + circulatory system.

magical association: increasing love and trust, faeries, general healing, wellness, transformation, new beginnings, prosperity, money, career, employment, hope, immortality, rebirth, garden magic, herbal magic, fertility, luck, courage, change, peace, harmony, relationship success, beauty, soul mates, artistic ability, affection, partnerships, alliances, grace, luxury, social activity, marriage, decorating, cosmetics, gifts, income, gardening, gardeners, architects, artists, cosmetologists, chiropractors, dancers, engineers, entertainers, fashion, models, designers, music, painting, poetry, courtship, dating, household improvements, planning events + shopping.

ʙ ʟ ᴜ ᴇ

elemental: water.

planetary + astrological: jupiter, moon, virgo, capricorn, aquarius + pisces.

associated chakra: throat.

associated body parts: neck, throat, thyroid, lungs, ears + mind.

magical association: increase wisdom, wealth, joy, opportunity, patience, peace, truth, loyalty, meditation, introspection, insight, happiness, fidelity, remove confusion, the ocean, elevation, calming, long distance travel, higher education, political power, social standing, dealing with foreign cultures/countries, religion, philosophy, forecasting, broadcasting, publicity, expansion, luck, growth, sports, horses, legal matters, doctors, guardians, merchants, police officers, psychologists, charity, self-improvement, research, studying + reading.

ᴠ ɪ ᴏ ʟ ᴇ ᴛ - ᴘ ᴜ ʀ ᴘ ʟ ᴇ

elemental: ---

planetary + astrological: mercury, saturn, capricorn, jupiter, gemini + sagittarius.

associated chakra: brow.

associated body parts: face, nervous system, upper respiratory system, bones, eyes, ears, pituitary gland + emotions.

magical association: clairvoyance, relief of emotional hurt, spiritual protection, heal wounded pride, spirituality, wisdom, increasing psychic powers, meditation, justice, forgiveness, humility, the occult, hidden forces, secret dealings, memory, intelligence, communication, intelligence, education, correspondences, messages, students, merchants, editing, writing, advertising, contracts, kinship, ambition, progress, visiting friends + astrology.

ᴡ ʜ ɪ ᴛ ᴇ

elemental: ---

planetary + astrological: moon + pisces.

associated chakra: crown.

associated body parts: brain, pineal gland + semen.

magical association: safety, protection, transformation, enlightenment, connection to higher self, becoming more outgoing, relieving shyness, the cycle of life, freedom, health + initiation.

ʙ ʟ ᴀ ᴄ ᴋ

elemental: earth.

planetary + astrological: saturn,

associated chakra: ---

associated body parts: teeth + bones.

magical association: use in combination with white to represent balance, opposites, the union of opposing forces. Divination, beginning, creation, rebirth, absorbing energies, patience, binding, stability, neutralizing forces, material gain, protection, karma, death, manifestation, law, understanding one’s limits, overcoming obstacles, challenges, tests, real estate matters, farming, sacrifice, separation, criminals, civil servants, plumbing, justice, wills, debts, discoveries, elders + truth.

ɢ ʀ ᴀ ʏ - s ɪ ʟ ᴠ ᴇ ʀ

elemental: ---

planetary + astrological: moon.

associated chakra: ---

associated body parts:---

magical association: divination, secrets + psychic awareness.

ʙ ʀ ᴏ ᴡ ɴ

elemental: earth.

planetary + astrological: scorpio + capricorn.

associated chakra: ---

associated body parts: ---

magical association: security, friendship, animal magic, nature magic, generosity, fruitfulness, new beginnings, harvest, the health of pets & livestock, endurance, grounding, strengthening, solidifying, sound decision making, improved concentration, focus, telepathy, finding lost things + anything to do with animals.