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Tools in witchcraft

While it is true you don’t need many things to participate in witchcraft, certain things are recommended for different reasons. This post will cover things many people keep on their altars for ritualistic purpose and their uses. (I’ll include a photo of my own altar at the bottom of this post)

So, often, more experienced witches advise you to keep representatives of the 4 elements on your altar; fire, water, air and earth.

How you express the elements is up to you; I personally use candles to represent fire, a glass bottle of full moon water to represent the water element, incense for air and some potted roses for earth, though I plan to incorporate more earth representatives in the near future.

So, now you’ve got all 4 elements on your sacred space. I don’t personally praise any deities, so my altar is more so a special place for my witchcraft to take place. It’s also advised that you cleanse your space regularly and keep a pentacle near or on your space to keep it safe and sacred.

Athame: Many also keep an Athame (pronounced a-THAW-may) on the right side of their altar, to represent the male aspect of Gods, and it’s used to direct energy, It’s usually a dagger or knife which has been dulled. The Wiccan religion believes that the handle should be dark in colour to absorb energy.

Bolline: usually a white handled, curved knife to represent male aspects of Gods. It is used to create tools and to cut equipment, such as ribbons, cords and herbs, within a magic circle. Some use a Bolline to form wands, incoporating extra energy into it by using a sacred tool. Bollines are also used to carve symbols and names into candles and wands

Book of Shadows (Now referred to as BOS): a BOS is a record of ritual work. It should be a history of all your rituals, energy management work, circles, spells and all the magic you’ve manifested. Eventually, it’ll become something you can look back on for wisdom. It should also be a place for inspiration: write your thoughts and observations here. It can take any form; mine, personally, is in a document on my laptop.

Broom: Used to sweep the ritual area clean before and after casting a spell. With the proper intention, you can cast away negative energies using just a broom. Some advise getting a handcrafted broom from a farmer’s market instead of a store bought one, but I think it should be whatever feels right to you, so long as you cleanse it before and after use. This  broom should be exclusively for ritual work.

Cauldrons: essentially, any bowl shaped object that has meaning to you (Or a traditional cauldron). Used to mix oils and herbs and for water scrying and even burning intentions or sigils, the smoke activating them.

Magic cord: ( feet long, post braid, used to focus energy. Supposed to have a loose loop at one end, to represent feminine energy and a frayed end for masculine energy. When braided with stones or crystals, it’s even more powerful. (see crystal meaning post)

Blessing Bowl: Simply a bowl to act any pure spells or blessings out in.

Wands: Begin by finding a stick on the ground which has fallen on its own accord. Then sand the edges down and smudge it well. glue on any crystals which have a powerful meaning to you and then  you’ve got a cheap wand that’s fully effective. Used to direct energy, often.

I’ve also got a tendancy to use my altar as a witchy storage space, so really add on anything that holds meaning to you and you have a connection with. 

More info on altars: https://spiritnest.com/blogs/news/how-to-set-up-an-altar-the-spirit-nest-guide

https://exemplore.com/wicca-witchcraft/Wiccan-Altar-Set-Up-For-Beginner-Wiccans-or-Wiccans-on-a-Budget

And finally, my altar:

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Oils in Witchcraft

Oils naturally have an effect on people. For centuries, people have been using scents to keep their focus, relax themselves or even ~set the mood~ for a variety of occasions. In this sort of “Master post” I’ll be taking directly from my own grimoire, as well as including a few links at the bottom of the post to a couple of websites with some extra info on oils and their uses in witchcraft!

Basil: Focuses the mind and cheers the spirits. Bergamot: Helps combat introversion and downward mood spirals. Camomile: Excellent when worried or tired. Camphor: A good telepathy oil; Disenchants unwanted admirers. Clary Sage: Restarts your flat battery Cypress: Sometimes used to calm anxiety and jealousy Eucalyptus: Cuts through the ether; a good clairvoyant oil. Fennel: Curbs appetite Frankincense: Excellent for leveling emotions and allaying fears Grapefruit: Traditional for detaching someone from the past. Hyssop: Mainly for money and prosperity Jasmine: Very sensual, but expensive. A lovers scent. Helps to overcome sexual apprehension. Juniper: Often used in protection spells and general love spells. Lavender: Useful for everything; passion, purification, insecurity, protection. Also good for treating burns, bites and skin complaints. Lemon: Deals with selfish thoughts. Lemon Verbena: Traditional scent for love messages Lemongrass: Stimulates the system; good for someone who shows lack of interest in love. Lettuce: Calms overly sexual appetite, sleep inducing. Mandrake: For use on altars only. Strongest magical herb. Marigold: Telepathic, nurtures love Marjoram: Calms hostility and anxiety, ideal for reunion dinners Meadowsweet: Very cheering, good to be strewn on altars. Melissa (Lemon balm): A female herb; also good for treating fright and shock. Myrrh: For talking to the divinity Neroli and Orange: A marriage oil Orris: If unavailable as oil, use powdered root. Good for all love matters. Patchouli: Brightens the mind, improves creative energies Peony: Very exotic, perfume oil, Good for money spells. Peppermint: Good oil to use for focus and studying. Rose Geranium: Like lavender, A thousand purposes. Erotic; creates and breaks attachments, and thus is useful in many spells. Rose Attar: Pure rose oil: the most valuable oil in love spells. Soothes nerves and counteracts sadness or grief. Can level thoughts that are too strongly nostalgic. Rosemary: A male scent. For clarity of mind, and bringing about action. Sandalwood: A good love oil, deals with thoughts of self-doubt, and lingers in the imagination. Also very purifying. Vanilla: Used in love potions and potpourris Tea Tree: Sets healing in process Violet: Wash hands and bathe head with this or rose (Diluted in warm water) before performing love spells for being a really powerful current in your magic. Ylang-Ylang: The third crucial sensual oil; counteracts anger and frustration.

*Note for anointing candles: Simply dab the oil on the top of the candle, and along the candle itself, and let it sit for a few minutes. Or, put a few drops into some spring water, pour it into a water atomizer and spray the scent along the candle, especially near the top*

I took all this information from a resource I’ve found very useful, linked here: https://www.amazon.ca/White-Magic-Titanias-favorite-spells/dp/1552852482

Some websites with extra oil info: https://wiccaliving.com/beginners-guide-magical-oils/

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/3pagansandacat/2019/11/essential-oils-in-magickal-practice/

(Image from: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fthreehundredandsixtysix.wordpress.com%2F2017%2F01%2F24%2Fcandle-anointing-oils%2F&psig=AOvVaw0Sx3fKxR6dtihqP7TdDQGP&ust=1582797116346000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAMQjB1qFwoTCPDXtvP47ucCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAI )

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How things are gonna be:

House on the coast surrounded by trees

Closest town is 2-2.5 miles away

Live with lover and our animals

Lots of land for gardening and goats and chickens (specifically the cute goats with the floppy ears)

Make handmade bath products, teas, baked goods, and art

Watch the sun rise on the roof

Make the roof have grass on it

Little dock with a little wooden boat

Stained glass windows would be n e a t

Befriend all the nearby crows

Friends who will join me in adventures for forageable things on my land and have picnics and play dungeons and dragons

MOON GARDEN

Sell my goods at the local farmers market while playing my uke to entertain the people

Give uke, clarinet lessons to kids

Art studio with a kiln pls

library

Library

LIBRARY

L I B R A R Y

Lots of windows to let the sun in

Get energy from wind on the sea

Would be superb to have a lil grotto to explore

Feel free to add!!!!!

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Colours and Their Meanings!

We all know different colours have different meanings, did you know that everyone has their own colours though? colours they’re more drawn to? according to “White Magic; Titania’s Book of Favorite Spells”, there are two different ways to find your colour: Zodiac signs and Birthdates. In this post, I’ll go over each one!

Colours by numbers

Everyone has a designated number, which can be found by adding the digits of the day you were born together (forgetting the month and year). E.g, someone born on the 12th of any month would add 1 and 2, getting 3, becoming the number that affects my day to day life the most. HOWEVER, the numbers 22, 11 and 29 are separate-DO NOT REDUCE/ADD THE NUMBERS. They have their own separate colours. At the bottom of this post, I’ll include the possible meanings of each colour, to try and help you see why it may be yours.

The guide goes like this:

1 (including 10)- Flaming red or apricot.

2-White or Salmon Pink

3-Ruby red or rose

4-Green or indigo

5-Cherry pink or wisteria

6- mustard or heliotrope

7-Magenta, brick or purple

8- Canary yellow, buff, or ivory

9- Lavender, olive or straw

11-Silver

22-Gold

Colours By Signs

Colours can also vary by sun signs. This list is thought to be from Egyptian origins.

Aries: Bright red

Taurus: Dark yellow

Gemini: Violet

Cancer: Sea green or silver

Leo: Orange or golden yellow

Virgo: Indigo

Libra: Light yellow

Scorpio: Very dark red or black

Sagittarius: Lilac-purple

Capricorn: Dark blue

Aquarius: Light blue or dazzling white

Pisces: Iridescent purple

(Image taken from pinterest; no clear origin)

I think there are a few different reasons to know “your” colour, such as knowing which colour of candle to use in a personal spell to enhance the effects. However, if the colour you got doesn’t resonate with you in anyway, I’d suggest using a candle in your favourite colour. I hope someone enjoyed reading all this!

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Crystals and Stones!

One of my favourite parts about witchcraft is the crystals; there are so many different colours, shapes and meanings to each one. My personal favourite, one I’ve been drawn to, is rose quartz; the crystal of unconditional love. All the info I’ve gotten about crytals, including the graph I’ll include at the bottom are taken directly from: https://www.groveandgrotto.com/blogs/articles/gemstones-and-their-meanings

As per the list they have there, this is only a sort of Masterpost of 40 different types of crystals and their uses.

Amazonite: Serenity, creativity and self-expression. Clears self-doubt and is good for performers and artists.

Amethyst: One of the most powerful crystals. Amethyst is great for meditation and for managing the emotions. It calms anxiety and balances fear and excess. Amethyst gently stimulates dreams and visions, inspiring you to become your highest self. There are countless colors and shapes of Amethyst, each with slightly different properties.

Angelite: Formed by millions of years being compressed. Pre-compression, it is celestite. Soothing and uplifting. Can assist in communicating with ancient spirits. Do Not Submerge Into Water!!

Apatite: Apatite is a semi-precious gem that can be found in a wide range of colors, most often green or blue. Apatite is a stone of confidence, truth, and creativity. It is used by energy workers to help balance overactive energy centers and stimulate underactive ones. Apatite is a wonderful crystal for working with the Third Eye and Throat Chakras.  It helps awaken and develop gifts of clairvoyance, telepathy, and lucid dreaming. Apatite brings mental clarity and improved communication. It makes it easier to speak to others with authenticity and directness.

Black Onyx: Black Onyx is a glossy dark gemstone that evokes the deep and restful properties of Earth.  It is a stabilizing, balancing stone said to assist with mastery of the body's energy. Black Onyx can strengthen determination and willpower, and help bring wisdom in difficult circumstances.

Black Tourmaline:One of the premier protective stones, Black Tourmaline has long been used as a shield against evil spirits and negative energy. A Root Chakra stone, it helps in grounding and releasing stress and emotional baggage. (It is especially useful for empaths.) Black Tourmaline is also considered a lucky stone—rub a piece of Black Tourmaline when you need a little extra boost of luck!

Blue Aventurine: Blue Aventurine is a naturally colored Quartz crystal. Sometimes called "Blue Quartz" it gets its color and shimmer from tiny inclusions of other minerals. It combines the energy-boosting properties of Quartz with the soothing quality of the color blue. In crystal magick, Blue Aventurine is used for stress relief and healing of the heart and mind. It gently enhances communication and stimulates creativity.

Blue Calcite: Blue Calcite is a calming, relaxing stone with an especially high vibration. It is used in rituals of healing and purification, or carried as an amulet to relieve pain and anxiety. Blue Calcite corresponds to the element of Water and the Throat Chakra. It gently amplifies energy and assists in recalling dreams and astral travel. Calcite is also found in yellow, green, orange, and pink varieties—but Blue Calcite is certainly the most beautiful.

Blue Goldstone: Blue Goldstone (or Blue Sandstone) is a dark blue, almost purple stone with tiny sparkles throughout. It is formed by adding copper salts to molten glass using a unique cooling process. This synthetic gem was reputedly accidentally created by Italian monks practicing alchemy, hence the name Goldstone. Despite its laboratory origins, Blue Goldstone is a very popular choice for mystical items. A piece of Blue Goldstone looks just like a midnight sky full of stars! It is an inspiring stone that encourages confidence and courage, and places one’s dreams within reach.

Carnelian:Carnelian is a red-orange, semiprecious stone that has been prized since ancient times for its captivating color. Its bold energy brings a rush of warmth and joy that lingers, stimulating courage and desire. Carnelian resonates with the Sacral Chakra, and is traditionally worn to inspire love and passion. Carnelian may be solid orange or have red and white bands—the banded variety is sometimes called Red Agate.

Citrine:Citrine is a member of the Quartz family of minerals. Golden and sparkling like a drop of sunlight, Citrine is said to bring the solar qualities of warmth and happiness to the wearer. Because Citrine resonates with the Solar Plexus Chakra, it stimulates vitality, willpower, and personal strength. Citrine is said to be one of the only crystals that cannot hold negativity, and experience bears this out. Try to charge a piece of Citrine with crappy vibes sometime and see how long you can keep a frown on your face. Quite a lot of the Citrine on the market is heat-treated Amethyst—the two are chemically similar and are sometimes found together in a stone called Ametrine.

Clear Quartz:Clear Quartz is possibly the most versatile and magickal of all gemstones. Clear Quartz amplifies energy and thought, acting as a powerful aid to psychic perception. It balances and revitalizes the subtle bodies and brings all the chakras into harmony. Clear Quartz makes an excellent “memory stone” because of its ability to absorb, store, and release energy. It may be used in combination with any other stones, enhancing their effects. Clear Quartz is often used in crystal grids to direct and amplify the energy of the other stones. Special designations like Record Keeper Quartz, Lemurian Quartz, and Phantom Quartz are sometimes used. They may refer either to the shape of the crystal or the patterns of inclusions found within.

Dalmatian Stone:Dalmatian Stone (sometimes called Dalmatian Jasper) is a beige stone with black spots like a puppy dog. You might think, then, that this stone is related to the doggy world--and you would be right. Dalmatian stone is used to cultivate loyalty and enhance family bonds. An earthy stone, it helps ground and connect you to the here and now. Some people use Dalmatian Stone to boost communication with canine familiars.

Fluorite:Fluorite is a highly structured crystal that may be clear, green, purple, blue, yellow or a mix of these colors.  Green Fluorite is the most common. It has a fresh, clean vibe that matches its spring-green color. Fluorite offers an organized, high spiritual vibration to any person, place, or object it touches. It helps to disperse chaotic or stagnant energy. Fluorite may be used to cleanse and balance the aura, boost mental acuity, and protect the bearer on the physical and psychic levels. Green Fluorite resonates with the Heart chakra and promotes feelings of abundance and well-being.  This unearthly stone also helps interdimensional communication, especially with Nature Spirits and Fae folk.

 Garnet:Garnet is a stone of love, strength, glory, and devotion. Garnet has been prized since at least Egyptian times, when it was known as the "Blood of Isis." Dark red in color, Garnet is considered to be Root Chakra stone with a protective vibration. Use in crystal grids and charms for psychic shielding. Garnet is said to help balance the energy system and encourage love and loyalty.

Green Aventurine: Green Aventurine is a quartz-based stone colored by mineral inclusions. It is one of the best all-around crystals for prosperity, happiness, and well-being. The name comes from the Italian word for chance, and carrying the stone is supposed to protect a person from bad luck. Aventurine is linked to the Heart Chakra. It promotes creativity, contentedness, and feelings of abundance.

Hematite: Hematite, a natural form of iron, is a strongly grounding and protective gemstone. The ancients noted it for its resemblance to blood, and the name means “blood stone.” Hematite is common in protective amulets because of its mirror-like quality—it is said to deflect any negativity deflected at the wearer. (Some also use Hematite mirrors for scrying.) Synthetic Hematite (known as Hematine or Hemalyke) is often carved into shapes for jewelry. Just about every teenager loves Hematite, and that’s probably no coincidence. It is excellent stone for anyone experiencing mental or emotional strain.

Howlite: Howlite is a white stone with wispy veins of grey. (Howlite is frequently dyed to make imitation Turquoise which is how most people first encounter the stone.) This humble mineral is useful for calming an overactive or troubled mind. It aids in dispelling fear, resentment, anxiety, and anger and replaces them with gentle self-awareness. It is known as a stone of wisdom and compromise. Working with Howlite can help you learn to communicate difficult issues without causes offense. Some also use Howlite as a sleeping aid.

Labradorite: Labradorite is a variety of feldspar known for its iridescent optical effects, or “now-you-see-it-now-you-don’t” flashes of color. Usually green-grey, the stone has spectral shades of blue, green, and copper. In crystal lore, Labradorite brings deep spiritual insight and connection with the other realms. It stimulates mental and intuitive gifts and acts upon the entire energy body. Labradorite is also associated with Faery trickery and portal magick. High-grade Labradorite is sometimes marketed as Spectrolite.

Lapis Lazuli: Lapis Lazuli is a deep blue semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its rare color. It often includes tiny specks of gold-colored pyrite, which make it shimmer like a sky full of stars. Lapis Lazuli is regarded as a stone of harmony and truth. Its deep, celestial blue remains the symbol of royalty and honor, gods and power, spirit and vision. Lapis Lazuli resonates with the Third Eye chakra, expanding psychic awareness and stimulating attunement to higher wisdom.

Lepidolite: A variety of Mica, Lepidolite is a lilac-grey stone with a subtle shimmer. In crystal healing, Lepidolite is a stone of serenity. It contains the element Lithium, a natural mood enhancer. Lepidolite is said to relieve stress, assist with healing and balancing, and gently encourage spiritual growth.

Mahogany Obsidian: Mahogany Obsidian is a little-known version of the popular volcanic stone.  It gets its brick-red color from the inclusion of small amounts of iron oxide. Originating within the depths of the Earth, Mahogany Obsidian resonates with the Root Chakra. It supports integrity and courage, even under difficult circumstances. Use Mahogany Obsidian for protection magick, ancestor work, and underworld journeying.

Malachite:One of the most prized ornamental stones, Malachite is characterized by its green bands and whorls in a variety of patterns. Malachite has a long list of positive effects for the crystal user: Boosting personal energy, stimulating creativity, blocking negative emotions, and transmuting trauma into wisdom. Malachite is an ore of copper, the metal of Venus. As a Venus stone, Malachite guides you to appreciate the beauty of the natural world and engage deeply with its pleasures. Malachite is also associated with wealth—both material possessions and the spiritual wealth that comes with experiences of love.

Moonstone: Found in soft shades of white, pink, and bone, Moonstone is soothing to look and to hold. Moonstone is connected to the magic of the Moon, and is traditionally used as an amulet for travelers, a token of love, and a symbol of mysticism. Moonstone is said to comfort and soften the heart while it stimulates the psychic mind. Rainbow Moonstone, with its iridescent flashes, is especially prized as a stone of Lunar magick.

Moss Agate: Moss Agate, also known as Tree Agate or Dendritic Agate, is a semi-opaque stone with swirls of white and green that look like moss. All Agates are respected as healing and protective stones, but Moss Agate is a special favorite of green Witches. It is especially attractive to nature spirits and can assist you with making a deeper connection to the Earth.

Prehnite:Prehnite is a yellow-green stone that may be translucent or opaque. It often contains needles of black Rutile. One of the best stones for healers and wisdom-seekers, Prehnite helps you confront tough realities with patience and grace. It helps to heal the heart, removing old hurts and blockages from the energetic body. It has the power to “heal the healer” and is a valuable amulet for empaths. Prehnite supports magickal learning at a safe and sustainable pace. It unlocks gifts of empathy and clairsentience. Some users report that it aids in past-life recall.

Pyrite: Pyrite is a cubic mineral often called “fool’s gold” —but only a fool would neglect its magickal uses. Pyrite’s mirror-like surfaces are said to deflect negativity and ill luck when carried as a charm. Its name comes from the Greek word for “fire” —like flint, Pyrite-bearing stones can make sparks when struck together. A mineral of the Sun, Pyrite is associated with all the Apollonian qualities: Logic, success, clarity, confidence, and vitality. Pyrite’s resemblance to gold nuggets makes it an obvious choice for money-drawing magick.

Red Goldstone: Red Goldstone (or Red Sandstone) is a red-orange gem with tiny golden  sparkles throughout. It is formed by adding copper salts to molten glass using a unique cooling process. It is a Root/Sacral chakra stone that encourages creativity, confidence, and drive.

Red Jasper: Red Jasper is a strongly protective and healing stone. Historically, Red Jasper has been a talisman of warriors and a token of strength. The red color comes from deposits of iron oxide. This iron resonates with the Root Chakra and with the blood, and aids a person with grounding to the stabilizing energies of the earth. Red Jasper promotes vibrancy, endurance, and stability.

Rhodonite: Rhodonite is a pink gemstone with veins of black Manganese creating a marbled look. All mixed stones are thought to aid in reconciling and balancing opposing energies. Rhodonite is a particularly powerful healing stone for relationships. It encourages clear communication, emotional stability, and releasing of fear from the heart.

Rose Quartz: The sweetheart of the crystal world, Rose Quartz is known as the stone of unconditional love. Rose Quartz emits a calm, peaceful energy. It soothes the heart and helps one to overcome past suffering. Wear an amulet of Rose Quartz to learn to become more loving and more able to accept love from others. Rose Quartz is commonly used in love-drawing spells and charms.

Ruby Fuchsite: Ruby Fuchsite is two minerals in one—precious red Ruby and soft green Fuchsite. It is a popular mineral for healing wands and massage stones. A heart-centered stone, Ruby Fuchsite encourages personal transformation, compassion, and trust in others. Ruby Fuchsite is an excellent emotional healer. It helps with self-integration and balancing the messages of the intellect and intuition. Ruby Fuchsite instills a sense of peace and protects the user from negative emotions brought on by the words and actions of others.

Selenite: Selenite is a variety of gypsum, a mineral related to Quartz.  It is known as the stone of clarity, and is renowned by crystal lovers for its high vibrational frequency and peaceful energy. Selenite resonates with the Crown chakra, helping to connect the use with higher wisdom and intuition.  It gently opens all the chakras, preparing the etheric body for energy work.  It is an excellent choice for meditation, healing work, and spiritual discovery. Selenite is quite soft—softer than most of the other crystals on this list—so don’t soak it in water or let it knock around with your other stones.

Serpentine:With its spotted green and black appearance, Serpentine is named for its resemblance to snakeskin. Sometimes called “New Jade,” Serpentine is found in various patterns in deposits around the world. It was known to the ancients, who used it as a talisman against snakebites and poisons. Serpentine is one of the most psychically active Earth stones, and some specimens contain deposits of Magnetite (natural magnetic stone). Serpentine encourages the unlocking of magickal secrets and observation of the spiritual planes. It is an excellent complement to wisdom-seeking and shamanic practices. Partner with Serpentine for rites of initiation, deep meditation, and working with kundalini energy. Because its powerful energy can be disruptive, Serpentine is often paired with balancing and grounding crystals.

Sodalite: Beautiful, swirly Sodalite is mainly blue with deposits of White Calcite mixed in. It is related to the stone Lapis Lazuli. Sodalite is an excellent stone for promoting mental clarity and self-expression. Because Sodalite’s blue hue resonates with the Throat Chakra, it is said to aid communication. Sodalite helps dispel anger, helping the user handle difficult situations with grace. It may stimulate latent psychic and creative abilities.

Snowflake Obsidian: Snowflake Obsidian is a type of natural volcanic glass, created when grey crystals form in rapidly cooling black lava. Obsidian has long been considered an especially magickal stone. It is strongly protective and cleansing. Use Obsidian to banish negative energy, and to delve deeply into inner truths. Obsidian is a gemstone but not, precisely speaking, a crystal—the molecular structure is amorphous rather than crystalline.

Sunstone: As its name hints, Sunstone is bursting with gentle solar energy. It brings warmth and radiance to meditative or magickal practice. It is a stone of leadership and personal power, as well as abundance and generosity. Sunstone combines the fiery power of the Sun with the grounding Earth energies, making it an excellent stone for manifesting your desires. Use Sunstone to strengthen your resolve, boost charisma, banish doubts, and inject fresh positive energy into any project or relationship. Most consider Sunstone to be a Sacral Chakra stone, but it can also awaken and soothe the Solar Plexus and Heart Chakras.

Tiger’ Eye: Tiger’s Eye is a natural Quartz-based stone that comes in gold, red, and blue varieties. Gold Tiger’s Eye corresponds to the Solar Plexus Chakra. Tiger’s Eye combines the brilliant energy of the sun with the grounding properties of earth and stone.  Using Tiger’s Eye is said to improve focus, will, and personal power.  Just like the fierce animal that is its namesake, Tiger’s Eye inspires courage and grace—and the ability to act decisively without illusion.

Unakite: This unique stone was first discovered in the Unakas mountains of North Carolina.  It is a granite-like stone with mottled green and pink patterns. Its other name, Epidote, means "growing together" in Greek. In crystal healing, Unakite is used to draw off negative energy from the Heart Chakra. It is said to encourage confidence and healthy balance, and to aid in resolving personal differences.

In the future, I’ll most likely make posts more in depth about each individual stone, but for now, this will do.

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The basics

While i am, by no means, an expert in witchcraft, I thought I would share what I feel are some basic things needed to be a witch. While some people may insist you need a million crystals, candles and decks of tarot cards, I feel as though you only really need a few things within yourself:

a genuine interest in witchcraft

Creativity

and finally, courage (While witchcraft is more accepted now than it has been in the past, it takes a lot to be able to say ‘I am a witch’ and to accept the backlash you may get from it)

Being a witch doesn’t have to be a grand gesture or spending thousands upon thousands of dollars on every crystal, gem and candle you see, though they are nice to have. When I first began my journey into witchcraft, I felt as though if I didn’t have x-amount of candles or jars, nobody would take me seriously, but I’ve found that isn’t necessarily the case. Witchcraft is and always has been about creativity and intent. Not everyone has the resources readily available for an 18-ingredient spell, and honestly, that’s okay. Often times all you truly need are your intentions (the most powerful tool you’ll need) and some things which are special to your heart.  However, be that as it may, I and many others would recommend doing tons of research before attempting any sort of spell work. It’s very important to know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. At the end, I’ll link some sites that I’ve found helpful in the creation of my Grimoire, which we’ll cover in another post.

Links to websites that have helped my research immensely

https://www.groveandgrotto.com/blogs/articles

https://www.amazon.ca/White-Magic-Titanias-favorite-spells/dp/1552852482

(link to a book I’ve found useful ^)

https://www.learnreligions.com/eight-pagan-sabbats-2562833

Picture credit:  psychedeloscopeart on tumblr

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Hi! I’m Nyx!

Witchcraft has recently become a huge piece of my life and it often catches others eyes, or at least gains a few questions, such as “Why are you doing this?”, “What’s it about?” and “How did you begin?” My main goal for this blog is to educate and share my experiences with witchcraft. Remember; We all start somewhere! I really hope you enjoy browsing my page and learning all about witchcraft with me!