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growth in witchcraft as shedding of snake-skin

Sort of obvious, but I had to learn it (like everything else) the hard way. And as spooky season approaches and people may be revitalizing their practices after breaks, I want to say something that might end up saving a couple folks from a lot of frustration and heartbreak:

Just because it worked that way for you in the past, doesn't mean that's how it works for you now.

I mean this in a literal, making-stuff-happen with magic and sorcery way.

You guys have heard the adage that some spirit guides are with you for life, some for short periods, some for just one lesson, etc., right?

Well, the same can be said for sorcerous techniques.

I don't know if I just shed techniques like hermit crabs shed shells or what, but this happens to me a lot. Here's the kind of thing I mean:

You used to do readings with a specific little ritual involving a prayer and incense, but now that technique seems to produce incorrect readings. It feels flat and you can tell you're not connecting.

You used to be able to tie intent into knots and carry the thread around with you all day to conjure specific little occurrences, but now it barely seems to work and manifestation is spotty.

You used to be able to converse with spirits by going into a deep meditation, but now when you try you can hardly connect and it's like their messages are getting blotted out.

And I think sometimes when these things happen, people tend to process this with:

self-blame (I'm not a devoted enough witch, I brought this on myself!),

scapegoating spiritual allies (I used to pray to Hekate before divination but now my divination doesn't work, so Hekate must be mad at me), or

developing personal doubt (I used to think magic worked but now I can't replicate my own results).

When the reality is, if you're a magical snickity-snek and you've shed your skin, you might be slithering about in the soil trying to do the little old things that no longer fit the bigger, better you.

Sometimes this "shedding" is very obvious and we can feel and taste it. "Shedding" may come before, during, or after a period of intense personal transformation. It may come in a numinous moment when you hear a single phrase, or view a single image, that makes you become the Hanged Man and see reality in a whole new way.

But it can also happen without us really noticing it. I might put down my tarot cards for a couple months, pick them up again, and suddenly the ways I used to read don't work for me any more.

It's not because I'm a bad reader, or that the spirits have abandoned me, or that magic isn't real.

It's because what used to work for me doesn't any more, and now I just need to find new techniques.

So if you're trying to pick up what used to work and it just doesn't seem to be helping any more, consider that it's just like outgrowing an old set of clothes. Nothing is wrong with you, or the clothes. It just doesn't fit any more.

Since I think it'd be frustrating as hell to read a post like this without some actionable steps, below the cut are some ideas that might help you develop new techniques if your old ones seem to be failing you.

Start with your beliefs

Examine your own rituals and see if what you're doing still matches what you believe. Let's say you used to pray to Hekate and light incense before divination, but now you do that and your divination doesn't work.

Do you believe Hekate is allowing your divination to be possible? Do you believe she's the best goddess to seek aide from at this time?

What role does the incense play? Is it an offering to Hekate? Is it to feed the ancestors who supply you with interpretations? Is it just to set the correct tone and atmosphere?

Maybe you've grown in your relationship with divinity, and you now believe it's more proper to call on gods with formal prayers - but your divination ritual still uses a simple, improvised prayer.

Maybe your understanding of Hekate has changed and it feels more suitable to call on different powers.

Maybe you feel strangely about constantly "paying" gods to help you, when they say they don't need it - and lighting the incense makes you feel awkward.

Change what you're doing to match what you believe. That's always a solid first step.

Examine your own emotions and reactions

Try performing rituals (from the smallest ritual of stirring intent into coffee, to full-blown compass-casting affairs under the full moon) mindfully.

Be aware of what you're doing as you do it, but also try to examine your own reactionary thoughts and feelings.

Suppose my ritual of stirring my coffee seven times clockwise to manifest a desired emotion doesn't work any more. It used to work great, for years, so I do it quickly. But now it doesn't work, so I do it mindfully.

And while I'm stirring, I watch a few thoughts pop up to the surface: why am I doing this seven times? I'm stirring my coffee for too long and staring into it like an idiot, and it's embarrassing. What if someone thinks I'm weird?

If any individual step of a ritual makes you feel embarrassed, stressed, or avoidant, or if you feel relief from not having to do that any more - that technique is probably not serving you very well.

Seek out methods that make you feel excited, hopeful, empowered, or interested. Or, at the very least, ones that don't make you feel bad.

Be open to shifting your paradigm entirely

Going back to the stirring coffee thing, maybe I think stirring seven times is too much. So I try to stir my coffee three times. But that still feels clunky.

Then I get into left-handed vs right-handed stirring, because someone might have said that doing stuff with your right hand is for blessings.

Then I try out a new little inner mantra while I stir X times with Y hand.

But it's just not working. No matter what I try, it feels like walking barefoot on a gravel road.

So maybe I just need to do something entirely different.

Maybe numerology isn't my thing any more. Maybe now, I just need to embrace my inner divine creator.

Maybe I should think about the ultimately powerful creative energy within rich, black soil - and as I pour my coffee, I can imagine that I'm pouring pure creative energy into my divine cauldron. When I sprinkle in a little sugar, I'm seasoning that creative power to my personal tastes - and no matter how many times I stir it, when I drink that creative power, a new reality blossoms from within me.

No numbers. No memorized chants. No left hand/right hand stuff. Just me, imagining myself as a planet, drinking pure creative energy that will bloom out of my aura as wildflowers bloom in the spring.

Ask for help

I'm not called fool for no reason, and after a couple years of being unable to astral travel - after having successfully done so for years - I finally sat down and asked my spirits for help.

The answer was immediate and simple. So simple, in fact, that I was confident it wouldn't work at all.

Well, of course it worked. I spent years trying to figure out the problem on my own, trying time and time again to use an old technique that I was confident would work. It took a goddess like four seconds to tell me the new way it worked for me.

Even if you're not in communication with spiritual allies, you can still perform divination to help troubleshoot your own magical skills. Try asking a series of questions: what doesn't work for you any more, what you should try, and what you should avoid trying.

When divining, consider the different "levels" of application. A reading that means "don't use excessive force" might refer to high-level life stuff, like, you're working too hard on all your responsibilities right now, learn to relax and the magic will come. But, it might also be referring to something very specific, like, you're trying to raise huge amounts of energy in individual rituals, break them up into smaller spells where much less force is required for each one.

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New Moon Scorpio ♏️

New Moons 🌑

- black, dark blue

- lavender, Chamomile. Lemon balm, peppermint

- New opportunities, new beginnings, setting goals starting new projects, self reflection

Scorpio ♏️

- Ruled by Mars/Pluto

- Water

- Fixed

- 8th house themes ( the occult, mysticism, death, inheritance, taxes, psychology, unconscious, intimacy, transformation and rebirth)

Positives

Okay so with the new moon in Scorpio you want to look to your 8th house placements and any Scorpio placements as those are likely to be the most affected. The things you can look forward too is new beginnings surrounding healing, shadow work and clarity within yourself. This is also a great time for transmutation spells and dream work. This will also be a time where you'll feel more determined and headstrong where Scorpio or 8th house placements are being influenced.

Negatives

The possible negatives will be dealing with the really hard emotions that comes up, changes you arent ready for, and in some cases truths revealed and shadow work.

Signs Affected

The only sign I think could be affected

Scorpio and Taurus. Because Taurus is the sister sign.

This is because Taurus ♉️ is comfortable being with the moon and Scorpio ♏️ is in detriment. Taurus being a sign that is comfortable being where its at, with the same routine it struggles against Scorpios constant changes, and illumination on illusions.

Other signs to possibly consider

Cancer ♋️ and Pisces ♓️

So my argument made for both of these signs is that Scorpio is the detriment so Cancer placements will struggle because of the changes Scorpio is likely to bring about. Pisces will also struggle because of Scorpio breaking illusions and showing things as they are instead of what they could be

Spells to perform

- Transmutation

- Protection

- Truth

- Purification

- Healing

Other things to practice during this time

- Divination

- Psychic development

- Mediumship

- Spirit Work

- Shadow Work

In conclusion: I wouldn't worry too much but check your 8th house and Scorpio placements because that's where things will be highlighted on what this new moon will shine on. ✨️

Places I found information

The Witches Complete Guide to Astrology - Elsie Wild

Complete Book of Astrology - Llewellyns; Kris Brandt, Riske M.A.

Also this website

https://www.astrologybylauren.com/new-blog/2024/12/26/new-moon-new-year-2025

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HERA

WHO IS SHE?

Hera is the goddess of marriage, women, childbirth, and family. Hera is also the patroness and protectress of married women, presiding over weddings and blessing marital unions. She is the Queen of the gods and one of the 12 Olympians. Hera is known for her jealous rages as much as Zeus is known for his sleeping around. She always takes this rage out on Zeus's lovers, children, and mortals who crossed her. Usually, when there's conflict on Olympus, it's because Zeus and Hera are fighting over the latest "sex scandal turned murder."

BASIC INFO: 

Appearance: Hera is typically described as an incredibly beautiful and majestic goddess. She is often depicted as a regal woman with long, flowing hair, a fair complexion, and a commanding presence. She wears a golden crown and holds a sceptor or a lotus branch. She is often surrounded by divine attendants and symbols of her power and authority. Hera's beauty and grace are often compared to that of other goddesses, with some sources describing her as surpassingly lovely and radiant. She is also said to carry a pomegranate in her hand, which symbolizes fertility and motherhood.

Personality: With devotees, Hera is often depicted as a stern but loving deity who expects unwavering loyalty and devotion. She is also known for her generosity and compassion towards women and mothers, but her wrath is something to be feared. Ultimately, Hera's personality is complex and multifaceted, and her devotees must approach her with respect and reverence.

Symbols: pomegranate, white flowers, peacocks, lotus-staff, throne, and diadem

Goddess of: marriage, fertility, childbirth, Kings and Empires, women, family, the sky, heaven, the stars, and the protector of women during childbirth

Culture: Greek

Plants: lily, willow, lotus, poppy, stephanotis, pomegranate, strawberries, cypress, coconut, iris, white rose, apple trees, waterlily, maple trees, and all white flowers

Crystals: amethyst, turquoise, quartz, pearls, garnet, citrine, amber, diamond, and star sapphires

Animals: hawk, peacock, lion, cow, cuckoo, eagles, crane, and snails, crabs, or any other creatures with shells 

Incense: apple, lotus, pomegranate, rose, myrrh, jasmine, iris, patchouli, and frankincense

Practices: fertility magick, marriage and relationship rituals, pregnancy rituals, shadow work, healing, cord-cutting, beauty magick, strength, marital harmony, and domestic magic and home protection

Colours: gold, silver, white, purple, royal blue, and green

Numbers: 2 and 8

Zodiac: Aquarius

Tarot: The Empress, The World, Suit of Cups, and Queen of Cups

Planet: Venus

Days: Friday, Daidala, Heraia, and she is typically invoked for matters concerning family, marriage, and fertility

Parents: Kronos and Rhea

Siblings: Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hestia, and Demeter

Partner: Zeus

Children: Angelos, Eris, Arge, the Charities, Eleutheria, Ares, Hephaestus, Hebe, and Eileithyia

MISC:

Peacocks: Hera is often associated with peacocks for several reasons. The most common explanation is that the striking and colourful feathers of the peacock symbolize Hera's own beauty and radiance. Peacocks are also known for their pride and vanity, which some see as a reflection of Hera's own traits. Additionally, the peacock's habit of fanning out its tail feathers is seen as emblematic of Hera's own display of power and grandeur. Some also attribute the association to a specific myth in which Hera takes the form of a peacock.

Motherhood and childhood: she is often associated with motherhood and childbirth in Greek mythology because she is the goddess of marriage and the family unit, and she is the mother of many of the Olympian gods. She is also considered the protector of women and children, and is sometimes depicted with the symbol of a child in her arms. Additionally, Hera herself is the mother of several gods and goddesses, including Ares, Hebe, Eileithyia, Hephaestus and a few others. Her role as a mother and as a protector of motherhood is an important aspect of her identity and her place in the pantheon of Greek deities.

Crowns: Hera is often associated with crowns because of her status as the Queen of the gods and the wife of Zeus. In Greek mythology, Hera is often depicted wearing a golden or jewelled crown on her head, which symbolized her authority and power as the queen of the gods. Crowns were also often associated with royalty and divinity, and Hera's crown was a visible symbol of her exalted rank among the gods. Additionally, some myths suggest that Hera was given a crown by Zeus as a symbol of his love and devotion to her.

Gold and silver: in Greek mythology, gold is often associated with the gods and their divine nature, and Hera's crown was often made of gold to reflect her own divine status. Silver is also associated with purity and beauty, and in some myths, it is said that Hera was given a silver mirror by Zeus to symbolize her own beauty and grace.

Family: Hera is famously associated with family in Greek mythology because she is the goddess of marriage and the family unit. She is the patron deity of married women and is often invoked to bless the home and hearth. Hera is also the mother of many of the Olympian gods, and she is deeply protective of her own children and husband, Zeus. Hera's association with the family and married life is a key part of her identity as a goddess, and she is often depicted as a loving and nurturing wife and mother.

Rage: one of the main reasons is her jealousy and possessiveness towards her husband, Zeus. Hera is frequently portrayed as a jealous and vengeful goddess who cannot abide any sign of infidelity or disloyalty from her spouse. This is evident in many myths, such as the story of Io, where Hera turns Io into a cow to prevent Zeus from being with her. Another reason for Hera's association with rage is her protectiveness over her children and her role as the goddess of family.

FACTS ABOUT HERA:

One of her defining characteristics in myth is her jealous and vengeful nature in dealing with any who offended her, especially Zeus's numerous adulterous lovers and illegitimate offspring. 

When Hera heard of her loyal, Argus, servant's death she was distraught. To honour Argus, she took his eyes and placed them in the peacock's feathers—her favourite animal. To take her revenge, Hera sent a gadfly—a fly that bites livestock—to bite Lo as she wandered the Earth for eternity, forever lost to Zeus. 

She would seek revenge on those who offended her, including poisoning and killing most of the island of Oenone, tricking Semele into her death, blinded the seer (Teiresias), sent the Sphinx to Thebes to punish the King (Laïus), turning Io into a cow, and transforming Callisto into a bear. 

HOW TO INVOKE HERA:

One way to invoke Hera is through a meditation, such as the Hera invocation meditation, you can try:

Relaxing your muscles, starting with your bust, chest, and stomach

Breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth

Relaxing your shoulders, arms, elbows, wrists, hands, and fingers

Feeling the relaxation in your head, face, forehead, eyes, nose, cheeks, jaw, ears, skull, and hair

Visualizing roots growing from your feet, legs, and tailbone, deep into the earth.

Then light her candles and patiently wait, even meditate on her energy.

PRAYER FOR HERA:

I call to Hera, Queen of lofty Olympus, dark-eyed goddess, beloved of thundering Zeus, radiant daughter of Kronos and blessed Rhea.

In times of old were you well loved, in Argos and in Samos.

Many are the tales told of you; many are your temples, many are your honours, many are the blessings granted by your goodness.

Wise one, insightful one, you discern and devise the way most fitting to achieve your ends.

Hera, in the clear blue sky we recognize your favor, and in a warm spring rain; in a joyous wedding feast, a constant love, and a harmonious home we know you.

Stately and beautiful goddess, friend of women, friend of marriage, protector of home and family, most lovely and most exalted goddess, I call to you, Mother Hera. 

SIGNS THAT HERA IS CALLING YOU:

Encounters with The Empress tarot card: The Empress links perfectly with Hera as the Queen of the Gods, as well as the themes of motherhood and partnership to the Emperor (Zeus). Seeing this card repeatedly may signify that Hera is trying to send you a message or guide you in your life.

Gifted apples: apples were a symbol of love, fertility and abundance in Ancient Greece, often gifted to Hera. If you find yourself receiving apples as gifts or encountering them frequently, it could be a sign of her blessing or encouragement in your pursuit of love, partnerships or abundance.

Encountering peacocks: peacocks are often associated with Hera, as they are her sacred animal. Seeing them frequently could be a sign of her presence or a reminder to embrace your inner beauty and confidence. It may be imagery, in design, or the actual animal you repeatedly encounter.

If you have noticed the weather “feels” exactly how you are, especially when it comes to turbulent moments in relationships or in relation to the tone of a management position, for example, and noticeably so – then this may be a very specific nod.

If you find yourself constantly hearing the name “Hera”, whether it’s in a conversation, on TV or in a book, it could be a sign that she is trying to get your attention.

Feeling drawn to Mount Olympus.

Disconnect from children: whilst not the most positive imagery, if you’re seeing a lot of symbolism and storylines surrounding a mother’s disconnect with her children, it could be Hera sharing that she too struggled with what may have been postpartum depression. This is something that does happen in nature, so it doesn’t necessarily have to be specifically a human situation.

Seeing or hearing more about lions, serpents, cuckoo birds, hawks, eagles, etc.

Dreams about getting married, divorce or widowhood, pregnancy, empowerment, leadership, justice, and power.

OFFERINGS:

Crowns.

Snail or hermit crab shells.

Incense: apple, lotus, pomegranate, rose, myrrh, jasmine, iris, patchouli, and frankincense. 

Perfume.

Food and drinks: grains, wine, bread, chocolate, pomegranates, apples, honey, milk, fruit (strawberries, pomegranate, etc), water, olive oil, grapes, beef and other meats, nuts, homemade sweets, 

White flowers.

Silver or gold jewelry (especially rings).

Peacock or cuckoo feathers. 

Cuckoo clocks. 

Peacock paintings, statues, or peacock patterns. 

Cuckoo bird art or statues. 

Cow paintings, statues, or cow print patterns. 

Plants and trees: lily, willow, lotus, poppy, stephanotis, pomegranate, strawberries, cypress, coconut, iris, white rose, apple trees, waterlily, maple trees, and all white flowers. 

White, royal blue, purple, dark green, grey, and silver candles. 

Throne imagery. 

Framed family photos. 

Crystals: amethyst, turquoise, pearls, garnet, citrine, amber, diamond, and star sapphires.

DEVOTIONAL ACTS:

If you have a romantic partner surprise them with breakfast in bed, a movie, a massage, booking a romantic retreat for the two of you, etc.

Do housework and keep your home clean. 

Stand up for women’s rights. 

Honour Her children and Her husband Zeus. 

Make a playlist of songs that remind you of Her. 

Donate and support domestic abuse victims. 

Spend time with those you care about and listen to what they have to say. 

Try to help others. 

Be kind to children. 

Reminisce by looking at old photos on your phone or photographs around your house. 

Set time aside in your schedule just for your S.O., children, family, friends, etc.

Turn your bathroom into a spa!

Donate and support charities that help aid in ending child hunger and that support women. 

Take a long bath with bubbles, soaks, music, candles, wine, etc.

Speak your mind. 

Don’t be afraid to speak your mind and let others know what you want and don’t want. 

Donate a dress to organizations like Brides for a Cause or Brides Against Breast Cancer or donate to help fund someone’s wedding/wedding dress. 

Take care of yourself, your mental health, and treat yourself to something you want. 

Pray to Her and talk with Her about what’s going on in your life, any crushes you have, your romantic partner/s, past relationships, children, etc.

Spend time with your family or loved ones. 

Do house chores. 

Take care of your physical and mental health. 

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Why You Should Learn Multiple Divination Methods

Divination is a powerful tool for gaining insight, guidance, and clarity in life. While many practitioners have a preferred method, learning multiple forms of divination offers unique advantages and deepens your spiritual practice. Here’s why expanding your divinatory skill set is beneficial.

Different Tools for Different Questions

Each divination method excels in certain areas. By knowing more than one, you can choose the most effective tool for each situation, for example:

• Tarot provides in-depth storytelling and psychological insight.

• Runes offer direct, ancient wisdom with a no-nonsense approach.

• Pendulum dowsing gives quick yes/no answers for direct guidance.

• Scrying (mirrors, water, flames) connects you with visions and subconscious messages.

Having multiple techniques allows you to select the best one for your needs.

Cross-Validation for Stronger Readings

Using multiple forms of divination to confirm a message strengthens its reliability. If tarot, runes, and pendulum dowsing all point to the same answer, you can be more confident in your reading.

Adaptability in Different Environments

Some divination methods require more space or time than others. Having multiple techniques lets you practice divination anywhere, for example:

• Tarot and runes are great for detailed readings but require physical tools.

• Numerology or astrology can be done mentally when you’re without tools.

• Pendulums and scrying can be subtle enough for on-the-go divination.

Deeper Understanding of Symbolism and Intuition

Each system has its own symbolic language. Learning multiple forms of divination enhances your ability to recognize patterns and messages from the universe. For example:

• Studying astrology deepens your understanding of tarot’s planetary influences.

• Learning numerology helps with interpreting numbers in divination spreads.

• Scrying sharpens your intuitive abilities for other methods.

The more symbols and correspondences you understand, the stronger your divinatory skills become.

Personal and Spiritual Growth

Every divination system has its own philosophy and historical roots. By exploring multiple methods, you:

• Gain a broader perspective on the unseen forces in your life.

• Connect with different spiritual traditions and expand your knowledge.

• Strengthen your intuitive and psychic abilities through diverse practices.

Enhanced Connection with Spirits and Deities

Some deities or spirits prefer specific divination methods. Expanding your knowledge allows you to communicate more effectively with different energies.

• Hekate is often associated with scrying and key-based divination.

• Odin, a god of wisdom, is connected to the runes.

• Mercury/Hermes aligns with dice and lot casting.

• Many demons are associated with divination practices, such as Gremory, Dantalion, Flereous, Delepitore, and more.

Having multiple methods lets you tailor your practice to your spiritual allies.

Avoiding Divination Burnout or Bias

Using only one form of divination can sometimes lead to mental fatigue or a fixed perspective. Switching between different methods keeps your practice fresh and prevents over-reliance on a single tool.

Knowing multiple forms of divination makes you a more well-rounded and adaptable practitioner. It strengthens your intuition, deepens your spiritual connections, and gives you access to the best method for any question or situation.

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Japanese Magick

Japanese spirituality and folk magick are deeply rooted in Shinto, Buddhism, and indigenous traditions that blend animism, kami (spirits), and ritual practices. While Japan does not have a historical "witchcraft" tradition in the Western sense, it has a rich magickal heritage that includes onmyodo (esoteric cosmology), shugendo (mountain asceticism), folk magick, and spiritual practices passed down through generations.

So, let's explore the key elements of Japanese witchcraft and magick, including history, deities and spirits, traditional magickal practices, and how modern practitioners integrate these elements into their craft.

Foundations of Japanese Magick

🏮Shinto (神道) – The Way of the Kami

Shinto is the indigenous spiritual tradition of Japan, centered on reverence for kami (divine spirits) found in nature, ancestors, and sacred places. Many Japanese magickal practices stem from Shinto beliefs and rituals.

Key Concepts in Shinto Magick:

• Kami (神) – Spirits or deities that inhabit all things, including trees, mountains, rivers, and animals.

• Purification (禊 Misogi & 祓 Harai) – Cleansing oneself or a space of impurities before engaging in spiritual work.

• Offerings (供え物) – Giving food, incense, or prayers to kami and spirits to seek blessings or protection.

• Omamori (お守り) – Charms that provide luck, protection, and blessings.

🏮Onmyodo (陰陽道) – The Way of Yin-Yang

Onmyodo is an ancient system of esoteric cosmology and divination based on Taoist principles of yin-yang and the five elements. Practitioners, known as onmyōji (陰陽師), were skilled in astrology, geomancy, exorcism, and protective magick.

Onmyodo Magick Includes:

• Divination (卜占) – Fortune-telling using astrology, geomancy, or sacred texts.

• Talismans (護符 Gofu / Ofuda) – Paper or wooden charms inscribed with sacred symbols or prayers for protection.

• Spirit Banishing (鬼払い Oni-barai) – Rituals to remove negative spirits and influences.

• Elemental Magic (五行 Gogyō) – The Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) used for balance and spellwork.

🏮Shugendo (修験道) – Mountain Asceticism

Shugendo is a mystical tradition that blends Shinto, Buddhism, and Taoism. Its practitioners, known as yamabushi (山伏), are mountain monks who engage in spiritual endurance training, chanting, and nature-based magick.

Shugendo Magical Practices:

• Nature-Based Rituals – Using waterfalls, mountains, and caves for spiritual cleansing and empowerment.

• Firewalking (火渡り Hi-watari) – Walking over fire as a purification ritual.

• Mantra Chanting (真言 Shingon) – Reciting sacred phrases to invoke deities and spirits.

Key Deities and Spirits in Japanese Witchcraft

🏮Major Kami Associated with Magick:

• Inari Okami (稲荷大神) – Kami of prosperity, agriculture, and fox spirits (kitsune). Often invoked for abundance and transformation magick.

• Tsukuyomi (月読命) – Moon deity, associated with night magick, divination, and intuition.

• Ame-no-Uzume (天宇受売命) – Goddess of dawn, joy, and ritual dance. Invoked for creativity and uplifting energy.

• Raijin & Fujin (雷神・風神) – Thunder and wind gods, called upon for storm magick and elemental work.

• Susanoo-no-Mikoto (須佐之男命) – Kami of storms, exorcism, and warrior energy.

🏮Yokai (妖怪) & Spirit Beings:

Japanese folklore is filled with supernatural creatures, some of which play a role in magick:

• Kitsune (狐) – Fox spirits associated with transformation, illusion, and trickery.

• Tengu (天狗) – Mountain spirits and warriors with powerful knowledge of magick and martial arts.

• Yurei (幽霊) – Ghosts and ancestral spirits that may require appeasement or exorcism.

Traditional Japanese Magickal Practices

🏮Divination & Fortune-Telling:

• Omikuji (おみくじ) – Paper fortunes drawn at shrines to reveal one's luck.

• I Ching (易経 Ekikyō) – Taoist divination practice adopted in Japan.

• Tenmon (天文) – Japanese astrology, used by onmyōji for predicting fate and auspicious times.

🏮Talisman & Charm Magick:

• Omamori (お守り) – Protective charms bought from shrines, charged with blessings from kami.

• Ofuda (御札) – Paper talismans often hung in homes for protection.

• Shide (紙垂) – Zigzag-shaped paper strips used in purification and shrine rituals.

🏮Protection & Banishing Spells

• Salt Purification (塩清め Shio-kiyome) – Sprinkling salt around spaces to remove negativity.

• Oni-barai (鬼払い) – Banishing rituals to drive away malevolent spirits.

• Suzu (鈴) – Small bells used to ward off bad spirits.

🏮Elemental & Nature Magick

• Waterfall Purification (滝行 Takigyo) – Ritual bathing in waterfalls to cleanse the spirit.

• Moon Rituals (月の魔法 Tsuki no Maho) – Working with lunar phases for manifestation and divination.

• Kitsune Magick – Calling upon fox spirits for wisdom, transformation, and trickster energy.

Modern Japanese Witchcraft & Contemporary Practices

While Japan does not have a strong tradition of "witchcraft" as seen in the West, modern witches and spiritual practitioners integrate traditional elements into their craft.

🏮Ways to Practice Japanese-Inspired Magick Today:

• Shrine Visits – Offering prayers and petitions to kami.

• Japanese Herbal Magick – Using plants like mugwort (ヨモギ yomogi) for protection and cleansing.

• Tea Rituals – Preparing and blessing tea with intentions for peace, health, and wisdom.

• Shinto-Inspired Spellwork – Creating small home altars (kamidana) for divine guidance.

• Combining Onmyodo with Western Practices – Blending astrology, talisman magic, and elemental balancing with modern witchcraft.

Japanese magick is deeply connected to nature, spirits, and ancestral traditions. While Japan does not have a direct equivalent to Western witchcraft, its spiritual and folk practices offer rich ways to work with energy, divination, and protection magick. Whether you are drawn to Shinto nature worship, onmyodo divination, or spirit work with yokai, Japanese magickal traditions provide a fascinating and profound path for spiritual exploration.

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mini cauldrons 🔮

cauldrons are often depicted as cast iron vessels for witches to brew things. historically, cauldrons were used for cooking or boiling water over an open fire and could be made from various materials such as bronze, iron, or copper. modernly, you tend to see a lot of small desktop sized cauldrons - i have two! so what can you do with a mini cauldron?

✧ magical uses for mini cauldrons ✧

burn cone incense

burn dried herbs or resin using a heated charcoal disc

collect ashes and iron shavings from the bottom of the cauldron to make black salt

use as a dish for smoldering herb bundles

use as an offering dish

use as a candle holder

use to burn spell components such as sigils or petitions

use to represent mars which corresponds to the element iron

use to combine spell ingredients before adding them to a spell jar

fill with water and use for scrying or mixing spell ingredients

use as a representation of either the water or fire element, depending on how you use it

be mindful that putting liquid in a cast iron cauldron can do a number of things, like cause the cauldron to rust, crack, or break; and can wear down the seasoning of the cauldron - the "seasoning" is a hardened layer of oil in the bottom of a cast iron skillet or cauldron to reduce sticking and protect it from rusting. never let water sit in your cauldron for an extended period of time because it will inevitably rust and/or lose its integrity.

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Non-Deity Practices!

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The Gods are obviously the more talked about part of polytheist circles, but there are some other things that you can include in your practice. This is by no means a comprehensive list of everything you can do, or even the only definition of these things. Just some ideas for expanding your practice.

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Ancestor Veneration

-Leave offerings for those who came before you! Pay your respects and ask for their wisdom. For my practice, I sometimes make a cup of coffee for my late grandmother! Something simple but meaningful to her.

Hero Worship

-This is more akin to veneration than worship for many people. It's similar to ancestor veneration but for individuals in history and mythology that are considered important to one's religious beliefs. (Kind of a fast and loose definition since there's a lot of variety in this type of worship).

Hospitality

-More up to interpretation, but some pagan religions put emphasis on being hospitable and also involved in your community. For me, this means volunteer work, helping my neighbors, and being welcoming in my home.

Local Flora and Fauna

-Research your home! Learn the animals, the weather, when the flowers bloom. Involve yourself with your natural world. This is especially useful if you want to base your calendar or offerings/Rituals around the seasons and such.

Local Spirits

-Deities get a lot of attention, but don't leave out the spirits of the land and your home. Leave out a bite of your snack or a glass of water. (If leaving stuff outside, make sure it won't hurt any animals that get into it).

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NYX - the lady of night, winged one, basic view

Some History

Nyx is the greek personification of night. She is something between a god and a titan, part of the first generation from Kaos. She is a mother to many spirits - such as Hypnos and Apate. She is a powerful spirit and something of a witch. She wasn't worshipped much in history and isn't in many myths

What she is like

Nyx is a confident and caring god. She is very loving to those who work with her, although she is willing to cause pain to help them grow as people and witches. She often calls the witch to look inward and understand their own thoughts. She is very dominating and "erotic." Her energy is complex and a bit chaotic. Her main elements are water and air, although she has a connection to fire. Her energy is deeply pleasing and "dark." She is comforting to mentally ill people, especially those who are Sociall effected and women(loves a mad woman). She is Protective over women who are vulnerable and can impart confidence and courage to help overs

Her Powers

She is very skilled at affecting peoples minds(both healing and banful). She is very good for Shadow work and can assist in divination. She can empower psychic vampirism both in and out of ritual. She can protect and assist in metabolizing energy, thus making her good to "have in the room" when experimenting with new spirits. She can help in controlling spirts and people(don't use her in spells to make someone date you). She can help romantic relationships and naturally assists in making relationships work better - a simple prayer to help a relationship can be very good with her.

Her Empowerments

She empowers the witch for psychic workings and energy manipulation. She can assist in learning divination methods and learning to use intuition. She can empower charisma, manipulation, and confidence. She is good at helping you to understand others(both normally and psychicly)

Offerings

Tea, coffee, Frankness, dragon's blood, energetic blood(like a normal blood offering, but with pure energy), most incense, and roses

Who she likes/works best with

Goths, natural psychics and empaths, people who like the dark, those who are comfortable with pain and dark things, kinky fucks(see the last one again lol), vampiric people and Intuitive Magickians

Names - titan of night, winged one, primordial goddess, gothic witch, dark mother

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A list of closed practices

African & African Diasporic Traditions

Hoodoo / Rootwork

Voodoo (Vodou / Vodun / Voudou)

Santería (Lucumí)

Candomblé

Palo Mayombe

Ifá

Indigenous & Native Practices

Native American / First Nations Spirituality

Mexican Curanderismo (Certain Aspects)

Brujería (Certain Aspects)

Asian Spiritual Practices

Some Aspects of Taoist Magic

Certain Hindu Rituals & Tantra

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The Magick Staff

My own personal staff.

In magickal traditions, the staff is one of the most iconic tools, representing authority, connection to the earth, spiritual power, and the channeling of energy. Often associated with wizards, shamans, and wise figures in folklore, the staff is a powerful tool that amplifies and focuses the practitioner’s intentions. It is more than just a physical object; it is imbued with deep symbolism and magickal meaning.

Symbolism of the Staff in Magick

Connection to the Earth:

• The staff often symbolizes grounding and is a tool that connects the witch, mage, or practitioner to the energy of the Earth. Its long length allows it to metaphorically "anchor" the user, bringing them into alignment with the natural flow of energy and the stability of the Earth.

• It’s said to bridge the physical and spiritual worlds, acting as a conduit between them.

Power and Authority:

• Historically, the staff was a symbol of authority, often held by kings, shamans, and religious figures. In magick, this represents a practitioner’s power to wield and control magick. It symbolizes mastery over energy and forces, allowing the practitioner to act with command.

• It’s not just about control, but also responsibility in wielding power.

Channeling Energy:

• The staff is used to direct and amplify the energy raised in a spell or ritual. Whether it is used to draw down power from the cosmos or to channel energy from the earth, the staff serves as a tool of focus, helping the practitioner direct their will in the desired manner.

Balance and Duality:

• The staff can represent the balance between the masculine and feminine energies. Its upright form is associated with masculine power (yang), but when the practitioner uses it in rituals, the energy may be balanced with the feminine energy (yin), especially when used in conjunction with other tools like a chalice or athame.

Spiritual Growth:

• In many traditions, the staff is also seen as a tool of spiritual progression, representing a journey of ascension and enlightenment. The staff may be used in rituals meant to guide the practitioner through phases of spiritual growth or in invoking higher spiritual entities.

Practical Uses of the Staff in Magick

Focus and Direction:

• The staff serves as a focal point for directing your energy during rituals. By pointing the staff in a certain direction or drawing sigils in the air with it, the practitioner focuses and amplifies the energy they are channeling.

• For example, in circle casting, the staff can be used to mark the boundaries of the magickal space or to direct the energy of the circle’s creation.

Ritual and Ceremony:

• In ceremonial magick, the staff is often used to summon, direct, or banish spirits, deities, and energies. For example, a practitioner may use the staff in a ritual of invocation to connect with a deity, using the staff as a magickal link.

• The staff can also be used to open or close portals, creating a safe, protective boundary for work with the other realms.

Divination and Meditation:

• The staff can act as a tool for divination. When used in meditation, it may help focus the practitioner’s intent to receive visions or messages from the spirit world.

• Many practitioners use a staff to help enter altered states of consciousness in order to communicate with spirits, ancestors, or higher selves.

Healing and Protection:

• In healing rituals, the staff can act as a channel to direct healing energy from the earth or higher planes into the recipient. It can also be used to clear negative energy or block harmful entities by pointing it at the afflicted area or person.

• The staff is also used in protective rituals, either as a tool to create protective boundaries or to invoke protective spirits.

Astral Travel and Pathworking:

• Some witches and magicians use the staff as an anchor during astral projection or pathworking. By holding the staff during these practices, the practitioner may feel more grounded and able to direct their journey through the astral planes.

Creating Sacred Space:

• During rituals, the staff can be used to draw sacred symbols on the ground or to create sacred space by marking the perimeter of the working area. This is often used to consecrate the space or to set boundaries for the work being done.

How to Craft Your Own Magickal Staff

Material Selection:

• Traditionally, the staff is made from wood (often oak, ash, or hazel) because wood is seen as a natural conductor of energy. However, you can choose the material that resonates with your energy or intention. For instance, you might choose crystal-studded staffs for heightened spiritual connection or iron or copper for specific types of energy channeling.

Personalization:

• A staff is a deeply personal object. Add carvings, runes, or symbols that resonate with your magickal practice. You may want to carve your personal sigil, protective symbols, or representations of your spiritual guides or totems. You could also affix crystals and stones to the staff, or adorn it with talismans or charms.

Charging the Staff:

• After crafting or acquiring your staff, charge it with your intent. Hold it in your hands, close your eyes, and focus on imbuing it with your power, energy, and intentions. You can also use rituals such as blood offerings, blessings, or sacred fire to activate its full potential.

Caring for Your Staff:

• A staff is an object of deep importance in magickal practice. Treat it with respect, keep it in a safe, clean place, and use it regularly in rituals to strengthen your connection to it.

The staff is a deeply symbolic and powerful tool in magick, acting as both a focal point for energy and a magickal conduit. It empowers the practitioner to harness their will, ground their energy, and connect with the spiritual realms. Whether for protection, healing, or invoking power, the staff can help you channel your intentions with great precision.

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During A Lunar Eclipse

The total lunar eclipse on the night of March 13-14, 2025, will be visible across the Midwest. During totality (1:26 AM - 2:31 AM), the Moon will take on a reddish hue due to Earth's atmosphere filtering sunlight.

Lunar eclipses are powerful celestial events that carry deep spiritual and magickal significance. They represent a time of transformation, endings, revelations, and deep shadow work. This guide explores the mystical potential of lunar eclipse magick, including its meanings, best practices, spells, and rituals.

Understanding the Magick of a Lunar Eclipse

Astrological and Energetic Influence

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow over the Moon. This symbolizes the veiling of emotions (the Moon) by external forces (the Earth) and the light of consciousness (the Sun).

• Eclipses are seen as moments of fate, bringing hidden truths to the surface.

• They mark a time of release, transformation, and karmic cycles closing.

• The astrological sign in which the eclipse occurs influences the type of energy being released.

Why is Lunar Eclipse Magick Different?

• Unlike regular full moons, lunar eclipses are highly unstable energetically, making them unsuitable for typical full moon rituals (such as manifestation and charging tools).

• Instead, they are ideal for banishing, shadow work, endings, spiritual transformation, and ancestral work.

• Eclipses accelerate spiritual evolution, so spells and intentions cast during this time may have rapid and intense results.

Preparing for Lunar Eclipse Magick

Set Your Intentions Wisely

Since the energies of a lunar eclipse can be unpredictable, take time to reflect on what you truly need to release or transform. Ask yourself:

• What patterns or emotional wounds am I ready to face?

• What cycles in my life are ending?

• What do I need to purge to make space for new growth?

Create a Sacred Space

• Cleanse your space with smoke (sage, palo santo, mugwort) or sound (bells, singing bowls).

• Dim the lights or use candles to reflect the shadowy energy of the eclipse.

• Set up an altar with items related to the Moon (silver objects, lunar crystals like moonstone and selenite, bowls of water).

• If working with deities, ancestors, or spirits, invite them with offerings (wine, honey, incense, or symbolic items).

Ground and Protect Yourself

• Meditate for a few minutes to center yourself.

• Visualize a protective shield of light surrounding you.

• Carry or place grounding crystals like black tourmaline, obsidian, or hematite nearby.

Lunar Eclipse Rituals and Spells

Shadow Work Ritual (Best for Inner Healing & Self-Discovery)

Needed:

• A journal or piece of paper

• A black candle

• A mirror

Instructions:

Light the black candle and sit in front of the mirror. Gaze into your own eyes, asking: What truths do I need to face? What parts of myself have I been avoiding? Write down the thoughts and emotions that arise. After journaling, say,

"Under the shadowed Moon, I embrace my hidden self. May I heal, grow, and transform."

Blow out the candle, thanking the eclipse energy for its lessons.

Banishing and Cord-Cutting Spell (Best for Letting Go & Breaking Attachments)

Needed:

• A piece of paper

• A black string or cord

• A candle (black or white)

• A bowl of saltwater

Instructions:

Write down what you want to release (a habit, fear, toxic relationship). Tie the black string around the paper, symbolizing your attachment. Light the candle and say,

"By the power of this eclipse, I release what no longer serves me. The past is gone, the future is mine."

Cut the string with scissors or burn the paper, then drop it into the bowl of saltwater. Dispose of the remnants outside to finalize the release.

Ancestral Connection & Divination (Best for Seeking Guidance & Wisdom)

Needed:

• A photo or object of an ancestor/spirit guide

• A candle (blue or white)

• Tarot or oracle cards

• Mugwort or rosemary incense

Instructions:

Light the candle and incense, inviting your ancestors to join. Meditate, focusing on their presence, and ask for guidance. Shuffle and draw tarot/oracle cards with the question: 'What message do my ancestors have for me?' Record any insights, dreams, or emotions that come through. Thank your ancestors, leaving an offering if desired.

Moon Water for Releasing (Best for Cleansing & Emotional Healing)

Unlike regular full moon water, eclipse-charged water is best used for cleansing rather than charging magical tools.

Instructions:

Place a bowl or jar of water outside during the lunar eclipse. Whisper into the water,

"Absorb the power of transformation, cleanse all that is old."

Use this water later for ritual baths, washing hands after shadow work, or sprinkling around your space for energetic cleansing.

What NOT to Do During a Lunar Eclipse

• Avoid manifestation or charging crystals. The chaotic energy can create unintended effects.

• Do not perform love spells or attraction rituals. Eclipse energy is about endings, not beginnings.

• Refrain from making drastic life decisions. Emotions run high, and things might appear differently after the eclipse.

• Don’t ignore your emotions. If deep feelings arise, acknowledge and process them rather than suppressing them.

Post-Eclipse Integration & Grounding

After the eclipse, you may feel drained or overwhelmed. Here’s how to rebalance:

• Take a Ritual Bath: Use Epsom salts, lavender, or rosemary to cleanse residual energies.

• Journal Your Experience: Write down any emotions, visions, or messages you received.

• Eat Grounding Foods: Root vegetables, herbal teas, and nuts help stabilize your energy.

• Spend Time in Nature: Walking barefoot on grass or meditating outside aids in grounding.

• Rest and Reflect: Eclipse energy lingers for a few days, so give yourself time to process.

Lunar eclipses are portals of deep transformation, offering opportunities for profound inner work. By approaching them with respect, intention, and awareness, you can harness their power for spiritual evolution, healing, and release.

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Meet Me At The Crossroads

Crossroads magick is one of the most ancient and powerful forms of spiritual practice, rooted in folklore, myth, and occult traditions worldwide. The crossroads serve as a liminal space where different realms meet, making them ideal for transformation, communication with spirits, and supernatural workings. Let's explore the history, myths, practices associated with crossroads magick.

The Symbolism and Power of Crossroads

Crossroads are places where two or more paths meet, symbolizing transition, choices, and the convergence of the mundane and the mystical. In magickal traditions, they are seen as:

• Liminal Spaces – Areas where the veil between worlds is thin.

• Points of Decision – Representing life's choices and personal transformation.

• Spiritual Crossroads – Where humans, spirits, and deities can interact.

• Portals to the Otherworld – Allowing access to hidden knowledge and power.

The number of roads meeting affects the energy of the crossroads:

• Two-way crossroads (simple intersection) – Often used for general spellwork and divination.

• Three-way crossroads (Y-shape) – Associated with Hekate, the Fates, and feminine wisdom.

• Four-way crossroads (traditional crossroads) – The most commonly used for summoning spirits and transformative rituals.

Myths, Legends, and Superstitions

Many cultures have legends surrounding the mystical power of crossroads. Here are some notable myths and beliefs:

Greek and Roman Mythology

Hekate – The Greek goddess of witchcraft and magic is often depicted standing at a three-way crossroads with her torches, guiding souls and granting wisdom. Her followers left offerings called Hekate’s Suppers at crossroads for her favor.

Hermes/Mercury – A trickster and messenger god, he was the protector of travelers, psychopomps, and merchants. Crossroads were sacred to him, and statues called herms were placed at intersections to bring luck.

European Folklore

The Devil at the Crossroads – In European and later American folklore, it was believed that one could meet the Devil at a crossroads at midnight to make a pact for wealth, power, or skill (as in the famous story of blues musician Robert Johnson).

The Wild Hunt – A spectral procession of spirits, often led by Odin or other deities, was said to pass through crossroads. Seeing them was an omen of death.

Burial Superstitions – In medieval Europe, criminals and suicides were buried at crossroads to confuse their spirits and prevent hauntings.

Hoodoo and African Diaspora Traditions

Papa Legba – In Haitian Vodou and New Orleans Voodoo, Papa Legba is the gatekeeper of the crossroads, facilitating communication between humans and spirits.

The Crossroads Rite – In Hoodoo, one can go to the crossroads to make a deal with a spirit (not necessarily the Devil) to gain mastery in a skill, often by leaving offerings and performing rituals.

Asian Crossroads Beliefs

Shinto and Yokai – In Japanese folklore, crossroads were believed to be haunted by yurei (ghosts) and yokai (supernatural beings).

Chinese Folk Traditions – Paper offerings for spirits are often burned at crossroads to ensure the dead find their way.

Crossroads Magick Practices

Crossroads magick can be used for various purposes, including divination, spirit communication, curses, protection, and self-transformation.

Divination and Spirit Communication

• Perform scrying with a black mirror or water bowl at a crossroads at night.

• Use crossroads dirt in divination rituals to enhance psychic abilities.

• Ask a question, listen to the first words you hear or the first sign you see as an answer.

Spellwork and Rituals

• Offerings and Petitions – Leave food, coins, or candles to spirits or deities at the crossroads for guidance.

• Banishings and Uncrossings – Discard cursed items or perform cleansing rituals at a crossroads to remove negative energy.

• Empowerment and Mastery Rites – Go to the crossroads for seven nights, performing a skill (such as playing an instrument or reciting spells) to gain supernatural mastery.

Working with Spirits and Deities

• Call upon Hekate, Hermes, Papa Legba, or local spirits while standing at a crossroads, making offerings and asking for guidance.

• Use crossroads dirt in spell jars, protection sachets, or ritual circles to enhance power.

• Summon a spirit at midnight by drawing a symbol in the dirt, lighting candles, and calling their name.

Protection and Warding

• Place a small charm or a buried protective sigil at a crossroads to guard an area.

• Scatter salt or crushed eggshells at a crossroads to cleanse spiritual residue.

Crossroads Magick in Modern Practice

Today, crossroads magick is used in:

• Witchcraft and Paganism – Honoring deities like Hekate and Hermes, performing rituals, and collecting crossroads dirt.

• Hoodoo and Folk Magick – Working with spirits for skill mastery and protection.

• Urban Magick – Using intersections in cities as modern crossroads for rituals.

• Left-Hand Path Practices – Pact-making and spirit summoning.

Considerations

• Always research cultural traditions before incorporating them.

• Be respectful when leaving offerings (avoid littering).

• Ensure you protect yourself spiritually before summoning entities.

Hekate Crossroads Ritual (Road Opener)

Hekate, the goddess of the crossroads, is a powerful ally for removing obstacles, opening new opportunities, and guiding you on your path. This ritual calls upon her to clear blockages and illuminate the road ahead.

Needed:

• Three black candles

• A key

• Garlic or onions

• Honey or wine

• A written petition

• A bowl of spring water or Florida Water

• A small torch, lantern, or flashlight

Timing:

• Midnight is Hekate’s sacred hour, making it the most potent time.

• A dark moon (for deep transformation) or a new moon (for new beginnings).

• A Wednesday (for communication and movement) or a Saturday (for removing obstacles).

Instructions:

Preparation - Locate a physical crossroads where two or more roads meet. If that’s not possible, mark a symbolic crossroads in your home using salt, chalk, or stones. Stand in the center and take a few deep breaths, grounding yourself in the moment.

Invocation - Light the three black candles in a triangle around you, saying:

“Hekate, Torchbearer, Keeper of the Crossroads, I call to you. You who walk the liminal spaces, She who opens and closes the way, Come forth and guide me now.”

Place the key at the center of your ritual space and touch it, saying:

“With this key, I ask your blessing, Hekate Enodia, to open the roads before me.”

Pour a few drops of honey or wine onto the ground as an offering, saying:

“Mighty Hekate, accept this gift, and in your wisdom, clear my path.”

Removing Obstacles - Hold your petition and read it aloud, stating what you need cleared from your path. Example:

“Before me stand barriers unseen, doubts, fears, and paths unclear.

With your torches, Hekate, burn them away!

With your hounds, chase away misfortune!

With your key, unlock the way forward!”

Dip your fingers in the bowl of water and sprinkle it over your petition, saying:

“As water washes away the past, so too are my blockages removed.”

If safe, burn the petition in a fireproof dish, releasing it to the elements. If burning isn’t possible, tear it into small pieces and scatter them at the crossroads.

Opening the Way - Hold up the key and envision a golden path unfolding before you. Light your torch or flashlight and say:

“Hekate, light my way. With your guidance, I walk forward with confidence and clarity.”

Place the key in your pocket or wear it as a charm, symbolizing the road now open.

Closing - Leave garlic, onions, or additional honey at the crossroads as a final offering, saying:

“Hekate, Queen of the Crossroads, I thank you. May your blessings remain with me as I walk this new path.”

Walk away without looking back, trusting that the road is now open.

After the Ritual:

• Keep the key with you as a talisman for continued road-opening energy.

• Pay attention to dreams, signs, and synchronicities—Hekate often communicates through symbols.

• If possible, return to the crossroads in the coming days to leave a small token of gratitude.

Crossroads magick is a powerful, ancient practice that connects the worlds of the living, the dead, and the divine. Whether seeking wisdom, transformation, or supernatural aid, the crossroads serve as a gateway to profound mystical experiences. By honoring the spirits, respecting the traditions, and practicing responsibly, one can tap into the vast power of the crossroads.

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TAROT ASSOCIATED WITH DEITIES AND ENTITIES

MAJOR ARCANA:

THE FOOL: Pan, Zeus, Dionysus, Loki, and Hermes.

THE MAGICIAN: Hermes, Thoth, and Odin.

THE HIGH PRIESTESS: Persephone, Demeter, Hecate, The Morrigan, Lilith, Selene, Isis, Freyja, Artemis, Ganesha, and Tsukiyomi.

THE EMPRESS: Hel, Aphrodite, Hera, Freyja, Isis, Hathor, Frigg, Demeter, Durga, Astarte, and Ishtar.

THE EMPEROR: Zeus, Lugh, Odin, Horus, Ares, Osiris, and Ra.

THE HIEROPHANT: Dionysus, Osiris, Athena, Thoth, Sestet, Ogma, Horus, Apollo, Hermes, Odin, Brigid, Saraswati, and Ganesha.

THE LOVERS: Aphrodite, Frigg, Aengus, Rhea, Gaia, Demeter, Inanna, Parvati, Hathor, Isis, Brigid, Freyja, Osiris, Cernunnos, Freyr, Dionysus, and Pan.

THE CHARIOT: Thor, The Morrigan, Nike, Athena, Inanna, Astarte, Ishtar, Anat, Freyja, Bastet, Durga, Odin, Horus, Sobek, Ares, Set, Apollo, and Bellona.

STRENGTH: Thor, Hestia, Athena, Sekhmet, Bastet, Macha, Brigid, Danu, Isis, Lilith, The Dagada, and Lugh.

THE HERMIT: Odin, Isis, Hestia, Persephone, Hades, Hecate, Cerridwen, Brigid, The Muses, Sarawati, Hermes, and Ogma.

WHEEL OF FORTUNE: Zeus, Hathor, Isis, The Dagda, Ma'at, The Moirai, and Arianhrod.

JUSTICE: Lugh, Aengus, The Morrigan, Nemesis, Inanna, Hades, Themis, Ma’at, Nike, Athena, Zeus, and Forseti.

THE HANGED MAN: Odin, Artemis, Oriris, Persephone, Inanna, Dionysus, Buddha, and Ishtar.

DEATH: Persephone, Hades, Inanna, Ereshkigal, Isis, Nephtys, Izanami, Hel, Freyja, Morana, Seth, Anubis, Osiris, Santa Muerte, Manannan, Odin, Manannán, Thanatos, and The Morrigan.

TEMPERANCE: Artemis, Isis, Nepthys, Iris, Ma'at, Hebe, Apollo, and Vishnu.

THE DEVIL: Lilith, Dionysus, Lucifer, Pan, Set, The Morrigan, Baphomet, Satan, Baba Yaga, Veles, Banshees, and The Horned God.

THE TOWER: Hel, The Morrigan, Kali, Ares, Pele, Sekhmet, Anat, Sedna, Ceres, Shiva, and Chernobog.

THE STAR: Nyx, Aphrodite, Thoth, Hermes, Ishtar, Astrea, Isis, Arianhrod, Inanna, Nuit, Zorya, and Nodens.

THE MOON: Hecate, Santa Muerte, Artemis, Rhiannon, Selene, Hati, Cerridween, Isis, Phobe, Mani, Thoth, Arianhrod, Tsukiyomi, and Chang-e.

THE SUN: Lugh, Apollo, Kupaula, Helios, Brigid, Sol, Artemis, Bast, Sköll, Athena, Sekhmet, Aine, Freyr, Horus, Aten, Ra, and Agni.

JUDGEMENT: Hades, Persephone, Ma'at, Crisis, Hephaestus, Isis, Kuan Yin, and Horus.

THE WORLD: Demeter, Aengus, Isis, The Dagda, Gaia, Cernunnos, and Green Man.

THE SUITS:

SUIT OF SWORDS: The Morrigan, Freyja, Hades, Odin, Athena, and Hel.

SUIT OF WANDS: Lugh, Hephaestus, Ares, Bellona, Pele, Aine, Brigid, and Apollo.

SUIT OF PENTACLES: Gaia, Demeter, Macha, and Freyr.

SUIT OF CUPS: Poseidon, Aphrodite, Hera, Isis, Boann, and Hathor.

KINGS:

KING OF WANDS: Ares, The Dagda, Zeus, and Apollo.

KING OF CUPS: Lugh, Poseidon, Manannan, Njord, Apollo, and Mac Lir.

KING OF SWORDS: Odin, Tyr, Hermes, Zeus, and Horus.

KING OF PENTACLES: Hades, The Horned God, Freyr, Pan, Cernunnos, and The Dagda.

QUEENS:

QUEEN OF WANDS: Brigid, Hestia, Bellona, and Aine.

QUEEN OF CUPS: Aphrodite, Venus, and Hera.

QUEEN OF SWORDS: The Morrigan, Freyja, Athena, and Themis.

QUEEN OF PENTACLES: Hecate, Gaia, Eostre, Aine, Ceres, Artemis, and Demeter.

KNIGHTS:

KNIGHT OF WANDS: Apollo, Brigid, Lugh, and Bellona.

KNIGHT OF CUPS: Aphrodite, Boann, Isis, and Hathor.

KNIGHT OF SWORDS: Badb, The Morrigan, Athena, Hermes, and Nemain.

KNIGHT OF PENTACLES: Athena, Macha, Persephone, Lugh, Artemis, Demeter, and Ceres.

PAGES:

PAGE OF WANDS: Artemis, Brigid, Apollo, and Athena.

PAGE OF CUPS: Aphrodite and Lada.

PAGE OF SWORDS: The Morrigan, Freyja, Odin, Athena, Nike, and Bellona.

PAGE OF PENTACLES: Athena, Lugh, Apollo, Pan, The Muses, and Hathor.

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LIMINAL SPACES IN WITCHCRAFT

Crossroads, man made or natural.

Rivers, creeks, or lake shores/beaches.

Hallways, corridors, doorways, stairwells, and landings.

Windows.

Graveyards, cemeteries, and burial mounds.

Dawn, dusk, afternoon, and midnight.

Valleys.

Fairs, festivals, and marketplaces.

Hedge rows.

Abandoned or empty places.

The edge of valleys, forests, and glades.

Swamps, bogs, and marshes.

Mirrors.

Birth/life and death.

Dreams or alternated states of consciousness.

The turn of the seasons.

Caves or underground spaces.