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grey-sorcery · 1 year
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Suggested Reading
*- Highly suggested for beginners
What is Witchcraft?* Fundamentals of Energy Work* Spell Design* Basics of Warding* Basics of Binding Basics of Banishing Introduction to Gnosis* Spell Dictation Anchors Paths of Least Resistance* Conceptualization Vs. Visualization* Research Tips* Threshold Theory
Introduction
When first stepping onto the long winding path of witchcraft and mystical understanding it can be very intimidating, especially when it comes to casting your first few spells. The catch is that designing and casting spells is the only way to advance forward in your practice. It's a case of knowledge Vs. experience. Sadly, there isn’t much in the way of educational media on the topic of spell design, magic theory, and casting processes. This causes most practitioners to turn to Wiccan or Ceremonial sources for their initial research, neither of which are viable foundations for a well-rounded, effective and efficient craft. 
Trinity of Spellcasting
Intent, Headspace/Focus, Passion are the cornerstones of spellcasting. These elements create the network or threshold in which spells pass through to their target. These concepts are also the root of what constitutes a spell. Intent is the designation of the target for the spell. Headspace is the sight in which the spell is aimed. Passion is the fuel that fires the spell towards the target. Without pure intent, the spell will apply broadly, lowering its potency and lead to potential unwanted side effects.  Without a honed headspace, the spell will flicker out or lead to unpredictable results. A lack of Passion will cause a spell to be weak, ineffective, or latent. 
Spellcasting Process
Before casting a spell, there are some preparations to be made, especially when first starting out.
Decide on what spellcasting method you’d like to use.
Find and gather any representations, correspondences, and environmental boons for your spell. (Enviromental boons being things like candles, music, incense, or a physically clean space.) If you are using incantations, be sure to memorize them to the best of your ability.
Set aside time and energy for casting. Try to ensure that you will not be interrupted.
Cleanse all tools and components that are going to be used.
Enter into a state of gnosis or trance.
Prepare your subtle body and energetically prepare all tools and representations.
Take your actions for casting, being sure to consciously do energy work as you do.
Calm or center yourself and do a physical movement that helps take you out of the headspace. (Ex. snapping, clapping, jumping, ringing a bell, etc)
Cleanse yourself, tools, representations, and the space.
Beginner Friendly Spellcasting Methods
Here are some methods for casting. They can be used in any combination, if desired. I often use all three in my spells.
Sympathetic Casting: Method of casting through items, herbs, crystals, taglocks, etc that are representative of your target, headspace, passion, and correspondences. These items create a mental network of concepts in order to cast. 
Energetic Casting: Utilizing energy work to build constructs that contain all necessary components for a spell and then delivering it to the target.
Gestures: Using gestures to program the naturally existing energy into the components for a spell before delivering it to the target.
Intent, Desire, & Goals
Intent and desire are very different concepts. Intent is an inner truth, while desire is something that is wanted. Goals are an expectation of an outcome. For example, I am vehemently against capitalism and the notion of another’s loss for my benefit. Because of this inner truth, I struggle immensely with casting money magic, no matter how strong my desire is. No matter how clear my goal is.
Headspace, Aesthetics, & Visualization
Witchcraft and spellwork cannot be reliant on visualization and aesthetics. They are useful tools for constructing a strong headspace; but, using them alone will result in a spell not working, being ineffective, unpredictable, and/or weak. Using aesthetics to build yourself up will result in your spells working much better. Visualization isn’t energy work, but a tool to aid in planning and casting a spell, much like a wand. Aesthetics are an environmental boon. It helps build confidence, and assurance. 
Focus, Trance, & Gnosis
Focus is the purpose of the headspace. The combination of the two is called a state of gnosis. When spellcasting, trances and states of gnosis can be extremely useful practices. Trances may be induced with *substances, music, self-hypnosis, etc. Trance makes it easier to be of one mind about the spell you’re casting. Gnosis is a meditation-like state in which one embodies the very concepts that make up a spell. In a state of gnosis you become the working, allowing the mind to become of a singular essence. *-I am not suggesting using substances, nor condoning it. Merely stating that it is possible and is used by some practitioners.
Passion, Channeling, & Mental Health
When casting, it is in good practice and easy to get swept up in whatever emotions are involved in your spell. Emotions are channeled from the caster into the essence of the spell, empowering it. Depending on the working, this can be unhealthy or even dangerous if not done within reason and self-awareness. Channeling certain emotions can lead to triggering trauma responses or even cause trauma. Remain mindful of yourself and what emotions, memories, and/or actions may lead to worsening or feeding into mental-illness. 
The Importance of Keeping a Spell Log, Critical Thinking & Objectivity
Especially when taking your first steps, keeping a log of your workings will allow you to remain objective and aware of your past casting. If a spell backfires, or has unwanted results, having a detailed log of your workings can make the canceling process much easier. Keeping a log will also aid in studying your craft as objectively as possible. Recording an estimation of when the spell should take effect, the specific goal, and qualifications of success will allow you to judge whether a spell was successful or not. When a spell isn’t successful it becomes a learning opportunity. Figuring out which components worked, what processes could be improved, etc. will help advance your craft rapidly if you cast regularly. When doing these studies, you are conceptualizing aspects of magical theory, or a critical approach to magic. 
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triciamfoster · 1 year
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Herbal correspondences for your grimoire: Lavender
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hey fellow witches — I need advice
my partner came home today and told me that someone put a hex/curse on him and i need some help with figuring out how to better protect him / break the curse. i’ve never experienced anything like this before and neither has he and we obviously take this kind of thing very seriously because hey, i’m a witch.
for back story: he works for a car rental company. he is actually the kindest and sweetest person you’d ever meet, and that translates into his job too. he’s always going out of his way to help people and go above and beyond to make sure they’re happy bc he knows we live in a capitalist hellscape and he works for a billion dollar company that won’t even notice if he refunds certain things back to customers, etc. so that’s why this whole hexing thing is just so counterintuitive and it really breaks my heart bc when he came home today you could just tell he was beaten down. so he was trying to help her by refunding $75 out of $150 but because he couldn’t refund her the entire amount, she flipped her lid. basically the lady was a Karen and also racist. my boyfriend is Mexican and he said that she stayed for over an hour telling everyone that “brown people are all thieves”, he’s a “thief in the night”, and that “all Mexicans are thieves”. It got to the point she was telling all the customers that as well, and my partner couldn’t do anything about it bc what was he gonna do, call the police?
after she left, my partner’s coworker from Ghana told him “I’m not sure if you believe in this kind of thing, but she put a curse on you and I thought it’d be better I tell you than not.” The whole situation is just crap and all I want to know is how I can protect him. I’m thinking of making a talisman but I don’t even know. I’m too new at witchcraft to deal with hexes or curses on my own. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you
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cantva190 · 5 months
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About Love Spells❤️
The Different Types of Love Spells. Sweeten ( sweetening ) : enhance positive feelings and improve coexistence. Domination: It is used to control, subdue or tame someone Although I want to give a small clarification, it is not only used for matters related to love, it is also used to dominate enemies. Tie up: to strengthen love bonds Make a person you loved come back. For most, Sweeten ( sweetening ) is considered white magic. Because it doesn't hurt. and tie up dominate like black magic. Because it hurts the other person. Because you are forcing him to feel something that he no longer feels towards you. Why are you forcing that person to be with you even if they no longer want to. Furthermore, you are closing the opportunity for that person to meet Someone else ,and not only to that person but also to yourself,You Are closing yourself off from the opportunity to meet someone else. Or it may end up becoming toxic or obsessive. Sometimes the best thing is to let go and let go.
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poisonnxkki · 1 year
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The Witch's Calendar & The Sabbats🔮
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This beautiful artwork depicts a Ukrainian tradition but I imagine that ancient pagan celebrations likely looked similar.
What are the Sabbats?
The pagan sabbats are the 8 religious holidays associated with Wicca. Although these holidays come from many different places, they were complied into the wheel of the year by a Wiccan. Most witches celebrate some variation of these holidays even if they are not Wiccan. The sabbats were specifically chosen to correlate with important transitions within the seasons (like the equinox, etc.) so it is common for witches from a variety of different practices to celebrate during these days.
The witches wheel of the year begins on Samhain (or Halloween), which is considered the witches new year.
Where do They Come From?
The witch's wheel as we know it comes from Wicca, although all of the sabbats originate from other traditions. They were first gathered and incorporated into modern witchcraft by Wiccans. This is why some witches choose not to celebrate the sabbats in the format present below. Some will only celebrate the sabbats that are meaningful to them, while others will incorporate them (amongst other celebrations) into their ritual work. It all depends on the practitioner and what they want to do.
Many of the sabbats originate from Celtic culture with evidence of several celebrations found in Ireland, Britain, Scotland and Wales.
Celebrating the Sabbats:
Note: Pinterest has many different offering/celebration ideas so if you are looking for more ways to celebrate, I suggest going there!
Samhain- when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. The last harvest festival and a time to celebrate past ancestors. Offering can include apples in honour of the dead.
Yule- the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year. Signifies the return of the sun and the lengthening of the days. Offerings can include yule logs and holly.
Imbolc- a celebration linked to fertility and rebirth. The halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Offerings can include Brigid's crosses.
Ostara- the spring equinox and a germanic holiday. This is the time to plant seeds and begin projects. Offerings can include coloured eggs and is strongly associated with the rabbit.
Beltane- celebrates the coming of summer and is the halfway point between the equinox and the summer solstice. Offerings can include a bonfire, a maypole and lots of dancing. This is still celebrated across Europe as May Day.
Litha- longest day of the year and the summer solstice. Signifies the shortening of days. Offerings include feasting and honey cakes.
Lughnasadh- halfway point between the solstice and the fall equinox. The first of three harvest festivals and signifies the ending of summer and the coming of fall. Offerings include bread and wheat.
Mabon- the fall equinox and the second of three harvest festivals. In hellenic paganism, it is when persephone travels to the underworld. Offerings can include fall leaves and acorns (or other tree nuts).
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*All images are from Pinterest*
🖤For more information on the sabbats and their origins, check out this website:
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witchwaifu · 2 years
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Surgery Spell Jar!
i’m having surgery this Thursday and wanted to create a spell jar for transformation, self love, protection, and good health.
•Rosemary (protection)
•Thyme (healing)
• Cinnamon (to speed the spell up and for healing)
•Malachite (transformation)
•Rainbow Moonstone (accepting changes)
•Rose Quartz (self love)
•Sigil
Seal with a red candle for health
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soull-searchingg · 1 year
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hellocupcakeitsme · 1 year
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My #bookofshadows turns 26 this year. It was a #birthday present from my parents when I turned 17. They got it from a store in Riverside California. It survived a house fire. Me being #homeless Living all over #southerncalifornia and moving to washington its been a staple in my life and one of my most cherished possessions. @realdragonmarsh #wicca #witchcraft #witch #witchcraft101 #witchy #pagan #pagans #Santeria #brujeria #brujo #voodoo #hoodoo #rootworker #lightworker #spells #Magic #magick #newage #spiritualism #folkmagic #mystic #mroveron #tarotreading #tarot #tarotcards #followme www.mroveron.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvOsogrjZi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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my-grim-grimoire · 1 year
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REMEMBER HEXES ARE FUCKING DANGEROUS!
Never assume it's done if you don't put a stop to it!
And don't assume "I made sure no permanent harm would come from it" means it's gonna be a small inconvenience
THIS IS FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
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artyisamess · 1 year
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Tarot Readings Open!
Just a reminder that I am currently accepting tarot reading requests on my tarot Tumblr!
Head over and check it out, shoot me a message there if you're interested!
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itsajayphoenix · 2 years
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Hello fellow Empaths, HSPs and Spiritual folks!
If you're looking for a friendly, non toxic and a safe space to talk about spirituality, Magick, Tarots, Crystals and all things esoteric you're welcome to join our small community in discord. Use the link below, if you're facing issues with joining feel free to inbox me for a new link. Thank you!
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grey-sorcery · 10 months
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Suggested Reading
A.I & Witchcraft Research Tips Basics of Spellcasting Threshold Theory Introduction to Gnosis
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Introduction
Central to the practice of spellwork are correspondences, the intricate connections and associations between various objects, materials, colors, planets, and plants, among others. These correspondences serve as the building blocks of spells, imbuing them with symbolic potency and aligning them with the desired intentions. However, the task of researching, establishing, and using these correspondences is not without its challenges. Correspondences serve to establish a network of interconnected concepts that constitute the essence of a spell. However, it is essential to recognize that correspondences, if misunderstood or misused, can hinder the efficacy of spellwork.
How to Research Correspondences for Use in Spellcraft
When researching to find correspondences, a vast majority of contemporary sources are going to be flowery, simple, and repetitive across many materials, colors, planets, and plants, etc. These correspondences can work fine for you if they resonate with you and are easy to conceptualize. When researching to find pre-existing correspondences, the most reliable sources are going to be the ones that are shared between well-established genuinely old traditions. This obviously does not include Wicca. This can only be done by cross-referencing multiple sources or settling on one you resonate with. These correspondences tend to not be protected concepts and tend to be publicly accessible. However, it is always best to talk to practitioners within that tradition in order to verify. Some correspondences may require cultural context, that you won't have, in order to fully conceptualize them.
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Creating Correspondences
When creating correspondences, there are two main avenues of approach, and I recommend using both. Memory & Emotion: When you experience the object/concept in question, think about what it can cause you to remember. Reflect on those memories and find what sticks out to you. Then, you can also reflect on the emotions within that memory. If the thing in question evokes emotion just from its direct experience, include that as well if it differs. Sometimes there may be multiple instances of recollection. This is okay; one can never have too many correspondences. It is okay if correspondences are contradictory, negative, or hyper-specific. What matters is how they could potentially aid in spellwork. Medicinal, Physical & Chemical Properties: These properties can offer a lot of insight into common predictions about their correspondences. They can also be pulled from directly to form new correspondences. Some of these properties may not be useful concepts in spellwork, but having them listed can open the opportunity should it present itself.
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Using Correspondences: Threshold Theory
Correspondences are used in order to form a network of connecting concepts that make up the entirety of the spell, which includes the means of manifestation, path of least resistance, energy work, gestures, incantations, and taglocks/targeting mechanism. In order for correspondences to be the most effective, they must be something that is easy for you to conceptualize without needing to break gnosis in order to remind yourself. The nodes created from correspondences should not have overlapping meanings or interpretations in your mind but should have connections that can be made. The process of node creation and connection is a mental and energetic one. The correspondences you use should form a web of concepts that all support the main focus and goal of the working and have a way to be connected to the target. This web should be incorporated into your gnosis and orbit around you as you do your working. While using the objects that have these correspondences is in no way necessary, having them incorporated into your physical working, provided you’re doing one, can be beneficial so long as doing so doesn’t interrupt gnosis.
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How Correspondences Can Hinder Your Spellwork
Nearly all spell guides and witchtips you’ll come across express a very simple implementation of correspondences that is wholly ineffective outside of potentially affecting your own psyche. Putting things in places or containers because they have a symbolic meaning to you is not spellwork. Doing so lacks crucial connections, energetic projections, decided means of manifestation, and no direction. While using some things medicinally is very useful, it is not magic as it is no longer the medieval period, and we now have a solid grasp of chemistry. And while using some things in the pursuit of self-care, like putting cinnamon in your coffee or romero in your food, can be comforting, it is not magical but either chemical or psychological. Treating it as witchcraft will result in actual spells you attempt failing and the potential miseducation of those you hold discussions with.
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triciamfoster · 1 year
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Herbal correspondences for your grimoire: Lemon Balm.
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rosesforhekate101 · 2 years
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The Elemental Triangles
Someone coming to witchcraft and Paganism for the first time will quickly encounter the most common representations of the material elements, the elemental triangles. source These symbols are representative of Air, Fire, Water and Earth, the four elements of manifestation which Greek philosophers posited were the underlying components of all creation. Combined, these four elements then create…
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poisonnxkki · 1 year
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This is your gentle reminder...
Although I choose not to post about the current political climate (I would like my account to be a place that people can escape to for a few minutes), witchcraft is inherently political. I do not believe you can call yourself a witch without activism. My heart goes out to all those currently suffering and although I am not posting about it on this platform, I do support you and will show my support privately!
If you believe there are any causes that warrant my attention, time or money then please send me a message or an ask :)
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