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Also I finally got a pendulum!!!

But I keep breaking the chain on accident 😭

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Me, when several minor inconveniences happen over the course of a few days: so I'm probably jinxed.

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What I Thought Being a Witch was Like: Rituals every full moon, mad divination powers and seeing the future, communing with crystals, one with the energy of the universe, brewing potions and making mad magic

What Being a Witch is Actually Like: Drawing sigils to pass tests, asking tarot why I’m anxious and it not telling me, research, random spices on random foods, salt everywhere, stuffing leaves into bottles and hoping it works

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THE NEWBIE WITCH - WHAT OTHERS OFTEN DON’T TELL YOU ABOUT BEGINNING THE PRACTICE

You will find lots of articles on tumblr for newbie witches but I realized when I started practicing that a lot of things were missing and I was kind of ashamed to ask because I felt stupid.

This post is for people who have just started practicing or are planning to. If you have already been into witchcraft for years this could be a little reminder for you.

You don’t need to be wiccan. You don’t need deities in your craft. When I started I was a little puzzled: everyone was talking about prayers, faith and other religious things essential in the craft. It seemed everyone was wiccan! Or Pagan. But they were talking about things I didn’t believe in. They were questioning my religious beliefs and my will to practice witchcraft. Then I found out about the existence of secular witches i.e. witches who do not include religion in their craft. Religion is not essential in witchcraft. You can use your own power, you can ask mother earth to land you some. It’s perfectly fine.

Get info BEFORE you seriously practice. This is a point lots of people skip and underrate. When I discovered magic was real I was enthusiastic. I wanted to start as soon as possible and I was upset my exams didn’t allow me to. Now I’m glad I waited. While I was studying for my exams I read various articles, I followed witchy blogs on tumblr (windvexer and witchtips are great blogs for beginners. Look for their masterposts!) and I collected enough info to start practicing one month later but understanding what I was doing. I’m not saying you should wait months to start but just be sure to be aware of the basis and the possible dangers.

Trust your guts! There are witches who will tell you super rare and expensive items are required in your craft. They will often tell you to use things you can’t have. I’m not saying they’re wrong, they are probably suggesting what it’s right in their practice. But they are sometimes not newbiesfriendly blogs. My suggestions is: do what it feels right for you. (But if you want to use herbs and eat them do some serious research first!!!) For example, if someone tells you you should use rose quartz for tranquillity but you don’t have it/don’t want to use crystals in your craft/you don’t associate tranquility with quartz, etc. don’t do it. Use a substitute! Plus, don’t underestimate the power of visualization. It takes practice, I know, but if you can’t have an item, just imagine you have it! And remember: magic doesn’t come from candles, crystals or whatever. It is within you. They just enhance it but they’re not essential.

Magic is real but do not confuse it with real life. Before you get pissed and think what I said it’s crap let me explain it. Magic is part of your life and your life is real, duh, but do not get overwhelmed by magic. In few words: don’t forget living. Don’t think every single thing that happens in your life is magical! If you see a bunny in a pet shop it probably isn’t a sign meant to you. It’s just a bunny. There are indeed signs hidden in your normal life but don’t think that everything is. 

Magic just gives a little push. You can’t perform magic with a purpose and without acting in the real world in order to make it happen. You can’t create a sigil to have new friends if you have 0 social interactions. Don’t ask for the impossible: a spell won’t allow you to meet Obama, I’m sorry, unless you live in the White House.

Don’t be afraid to live magic and muggle lives at the same time. I swear the first time I performed magic and I created a shield I felt bad going to the bathroom. It seems dumb, I know, but beginning the practice can be scary the first time. Don’t be ashamed of what’s natural and don’t be scared to use subtle magic when in company. Magic is part of you!

You don’t need labels. I repeat: YOU DON’T NEED LABELS! When I started practicing I felt the need to say out loud what my interests were. The truth? I couldn’t say it yet. Everything fascinated me so I just told people I was eclectic. But I actually am not. Don’t feel in a rush when you get into the magical realm. Just do what you like and you will later understand what you prefer.

It is okay if you’re not into everything magical! You will see lots of witches who use herbs in their practice. Others use crystals. And every spell you find online requires either herbs or crystals. You will spontaneously think they are essential for every witch but they are actually not. Don’t feel ashamed. Say it out loud: “I don’t like herbs!/I don’t like crystals!/I don’t like sigils!”. You can only love tarots and you can still be a witch. You can dislike jars and you will still be a witch.

It is okay if you don’t want to be called “witch”. I understand that this word is often used to describe someone nasty, ugly or unpleasant. Or you could just simply not like the word for your own personal reasons. You can use other terms, more specific about your craft: diviner, spirit worker, fortune teller, etc. Or if you just want a synonym of the word witch: magic practitioner, sorcerer, wizard. There are many others. Find the word you feel comfortable with.

Males can be witches as well. Witch is not just a word for women. If you’re male and you want to practice magic and be called a witch, go for it!

You don’t need to be in a coven. If you don’t want to be part of a group you can learn on your own. And that’s fine.

Be careful of the words you use. You’re new in the craft and you start using words like gipsy, spirit guides, strega, etc. Be very mindful of the words you choose! They can be disrespectful, cultural appropriation or misuse of terms about a closed practice. Do your own research and remember to be always respectful. If you misuse a word and people let you know it’s wrong apologize, be polite and change your attitude. It’s easy. For more info I’d suggest to look here [cultural appropriation 1 2; gipsy as a slur word; witch culture; stregheria 1 2 3; - I will add more links in the future about this topic]

Don’t let others define what’s right and what’s wrong. Some people say cursing is bad, blood magic is for evil witches, satanism is bad, etc. There is no “white magic” or “black magic”. Magic is neutral and it depends on you. You can curse and be the nicest person in the world. If you’re afraid of the three fold law I’d suggest to read this post and don’t let others influence you. It’s your choice. Not theirs.

Everyone can be a witch. When you discover magic is real and it’s not just in books you ask yourself “Can I be a witch?”. You may think you need someone in your family to “pass you the magical genes” or something like that. But what most of witches believe is that magic lies within each one of us. You can be more naturally talented but if you are not don’t be afraid. Speaking of books, remember that Hermione was born in a muggle family yet she was the greatest! If you don’t have natural talents you can still be a witch. Work hard and you will see great results!

Gender, sexual orientation, age, race, culture do not prevent you from being a witch. You can be transgender, asexual, African American, Chinese or whatever. You can still be a witch.

Did I forget something? Let me know in comments or reblogs and I will add it in the list!

Neveira

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All Purpose Tools

These tools are largely used in the world of magick, and can often be used as a substitute in some spells and rituals. However, these substitutes are rarely used for anything other than minor magick and rituals, because large spells and incantations should be taken very seriously and performed accordingly. They also shouldn’t be used for inherently specific spells. For example, an open circle of red and blue candles for a ritual, you couldn’t just replace both colors with white.

- A White candle can be substituted for any color candle

- Clear quartz can be substitutes for any kind of crystal

- Rosemary can be substituted for any herb

- Tobacco can be substituted for any poisonous herb

- Rose can be substituted for any kind of flower

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I’m watching Kitchen Nightmares and I realized I’m basically Gordon Ramsey when I’m in someone’s space and they’re complaining about bad energy, like

“When was the last time these crystals were charged?”

“Do you not cleanse your space? Look at all this spiritual build up! Don’t you dare tell me you cleansed this!”

“Malachite next to carnelian? No wonder you can’t sleep and you’re eating everything you noodle!”

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WITCHES! please reblog this

tag it with what you practice and if you’re secular/religious with your practice.

I need more active blogs to follow so sorry there’s a billion of these posts out there but i’ve kinda been dormant here for a while and need new people to follow.

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💔 Elixir of the Wounded Heart Tea Potion 💔

inspired by Once Upon A Time, a tea potion made to soothe an injured heart

💔 gather: 2 parts cran-raspberry juice, 2 parts orange juice, 1 part pineapple juice, cinnamon, 2 tea bags. 

💔 mix the juices over the stove on high heat. 

💔 stir in the cinnamon.

💔 heat water, steep tea bags 5-10 minutes.

💔 mix juice into tea

💔 serve warm.

💔 chant “cor aut mors“ before drinking. 

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witch memes

•salt •uhh i’m a witch and i blended *insert herbs* and now my cat knows the f word •i?? shoved a *insert crystal* up my ass why am i not blessed yet? •casting circles in,, weird shapes •smoke cleansing with sage and getting your house searched because it smells like weed •spirits causing very very minor inconviniences •forgetting to close the loopholes in a spell so that you technically got what you asked for but it was the Wrong Thing •my familar is that rock over there he loves me •s a l t •tarot cards calling you the fuck out •*thing that isn’t directly connected to witchcraft but is enjoyed by many witches* is witchcraft culture •my name is dementia darkn'ess… •hellenic polytheism to the MAX •did i mention salt •salt

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Me, Being a Witch™

- “I’ll start meditating tomorrow.”

- “Oops, haven’t talked to that spirit I bonded with in like two weeks. Hope he isn’t mad…”

- “I don’t understand what these tarot cards are telling me, so I will just assume everything is hunky dory!”

- “I want to practice and do a spell… but I don’t know which one to do.”

- “I will do this ritual every week!”

- Promptly forgetting said ritual the next week.

- “Tumblr will give me ideas on what to do next to further my craft…”

- Feels inadequate seeing everyone else on tumblr.

- Counts scrolling throw witch posts on tumblr as research, therefore counting as practicing witchcraft.

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Tarot tip

During times of flux that entirely depend on you (exams, big decisions etc) don’t ask for clear predictions. Instead ask for advice.

At a turning point of “destiny” many options are equally likely or possible depending on your actions. So rather than asking for clarity from chaos ask for how you can best act within the opportunity to get your desired outcome or if the outcome is possible rather than what WILL happen.

Trust me on this your readings will be better off for it.

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Me at 16: I read that tarot is a divine tool to be respected and saved for significant questions.

Me at 24, today: (on the phone with my best friend) The fuckin' cards dragged me about my love life again today.

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I laughed.

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Shout Out to the Witches Who Aren't Wiccan

-pagan witches -Christian witches -secular witches -druid witches -voodoo witches -hoodoo witches -hellenic witches -witches who don’t have a solid path/religion -witches who aren’t sure which path or religion calls to them more -agnostic witches -witches not sure if they want to choose a religion -witches who don’t want to entwine religion into their craft You are all valid and I love you so much!!!❤💛💚💙💜🔮🌟✨

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Witchy this or that

Opal or rose quartz? Incense or candles? Potions or spells? Pro-curses or anti-curses? New moon or full moon? Egyptian, norse, or Greek pantheon? Crystals or herbs?

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My very first tarot spread!

About that spirit in your house… 1. Why they are there: What is this spirit doing in your house? Why are they there? They have some sort of reason… 2. What their personality is: Is this spirit good or bad? Is this someone you should fear or someone you should freely communicate with? 3. What they think of you: Everyone has opinions, good or bad. This includes the spirit in your house! They have some thoughts on you… 4. How they have hindered or helped you:There’s no denying that spirits have an effect on the outcome of certain situations. The spirit in your house has either hindered or helped you in some way over the years, 5. What they will do for you in the future: Spirits do have an effect on outcomes! How will this spirit affect your outcomes in the future?

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