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New Witches: IMPORTANT Tip

Research everything before doing it. Ensure a practice is not closed before doing it. Ensure a tool or item is not closed before doing it. Make sure to only rely on sources who are part of the culture the practice is from.

When something is "closed," this means it is specific to a culture and/or practice, and anyone outside of that culture should not use it. In some cases, someone who is part of the culture can invite you to use that practice, but not often. And don't beg them to either.

"But shouldn't we be sharing?" No. BIPOC cultures have no obligation to share anything. Not after the millennias of oppression, genocide, and worse.

Stealing more of their cultures is racist. It is oppressive. It is perpetuating colonization. Do. Not. Do. It.

When in doubt, don't do it. Find some other way to achieve your goals.

Witches Morning Routine

Ideas for a cozy witchy morning! Perfect for secretive witches ✨

Open your windows/curtains and say goodmorning to the sun or admire it and the earth

Write down any dreams you had if you wish to interpret them

Hold any of your crystals, tarot cards, etc to make them feel loved and to get any wonderful energy

If you have a safe space you may pull a tarot card or meditate

Close your eyes in front of a bookshelf, grab a book and open to a random page. Without looking, slide your finger to any spot on the page and read the sentence. Ponder the sentence and apply it to yourself (simple method of divination)

Read your horoscope for the day (there is plenty of apps and websites)

Water any plants or feed any animals in the house and give them some love

Go for a walk if time allows, clear your mind and breathe in fresh, clean energy to uplift you

Light a candle, using any colour/scent that will suit your day

If you drink coffee, add a dash of cinnamon to it or the grinds

If you drink tea, stir it clockwise to promote or counter clockwise to banish

Make breakfast and add special spices to it for certain things

Worship/leave an offering to a deity or perhaps earth itself

If you wear makeup, draw sigils with the foundation or wear a certain colour of lipstick/eyeshadow for its properties

Remind yourself that you are beautiful, and a badass witch ❤️

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here's a reminder...

...to stop and breathe. maybe get a drink of water to hydrate yourself.

going on at it without a break can overwhelm you, rendering you unable to make rational decisions. hence it's important to take such small breaks when you feel burdened by work or emotions.

these can help you take it easy and regroup your thoughts to face the situation. keep calm and carry on ✨

✨Protection from toxic family member(s)✨

Unfortunately, sometimes we can’t avoid certain family members at social events. Especially with the holiday season approaching. Luckily, there are ways to protect yourself and your energy when they try to bring you down. Here’s a few things I do to protect myself. All of these are discreet and don’t scream to your family that you’re a witch.

Wear enchanted jewelry 💍

What you need

- your favorite piece of jewelry or something you wear daily

- whatever you like to use to cleanse

- a quiet space

What to do

1. Cleanse the piece(s) of jewelry you would like to enchant.

2. Take as much time as you need to meditate with your jewelry and set your intentions to protect.

3. When you feel ready wear your jewelry!

4. After the social event remember to cleanse your jewelry again to remove any negative energy it may have picked up!

5. Optional: Rub the jewelry in essential oil correlating to your intentions. For protection I recommend Lavender, Peppermint or Orange.

Protection Satchel 💫

What you need

- a satchel or pouch deep enough to hold everything

- rosemary, peppermint and lavender (however much you want to use of each)

- amethyst

- piece of paper

What to do

1. Take a moment to hold the pouch, concentrate and think of your intentions. You may also do this with each ingredient if you so choose. 

2. Keeping your intentions in mind, add rosemary, lavender, peppermint, and your amethyst to the pouch. As you add each ingredient, repeat the phrase “I am protected from all harm that comes my way.” 

3. Once ingredients are all added, take the piece of paper and write either an affirmation or a sigil for protection. Fold this piece of paper as many times as you feel needed. Hold this piece of paper for a second and think of your intentions once more. Then drop it in the pouch. 

4. Finally, once the pouch is made, place this somewhere you can keep close throughout the day i.e. a purse, a bag or your pocket. 

Wear a Sigil ✨

Wearing a sigil doesn’t need to be obvious. This is something you can wear while keeping it discreet. There are a few different ways to wear one. You can draw one somewhere on your body using marker, or draw one inside your wrist using a perfume roller, or even with your daily moisturizer. The most important thing is ensuring you charge it before wiping it away. You may also opt for just using a piece of paper and keeping it in your pocket.

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Ways to Celebrate Samhain

Since ancient times people have celebrated this wonderful fall holiday. However, the way it is celebrated has changed many times over the years. So how do you celebrate this spooky season?

What is Samhain?

Pronounced SAH-Wen. In case you missed it, I have a post explaining what Samhain is here. :)

How do witches and pagans celebrate?

There are many ways to celebrate this fire festival. This list consists of the ways I personally celebrate Samhain, as well as ways that are commonly practiced in the witchcraft community.

Have a bonfire! One of the more common and ancient ways is to have a bonfire with your community! This could mean your neighborhood or just you and some of your friends and family.

If you're more of an introverted type having a little hearth fire or even lighting a candle can work just as well to embody the spirit of Samhain!

Cooking and baking fall foods, especially if you use things you've harvested yourself works wonders for a Samhain celebration.

Making mulled wine or spiced cider (virgin options are just as good here).

Have a feast with the wine/cider and foods you're making! Invite your friends and family over. Remember, they don't have to witches to enjoy a good meal and some homemade BOOze.

Decorate your altar with fall items like leaves, acorns, pinecones, a cool stick, whatever calls to you!

Make a temporary altar for the Samhain celebration for offerings.

Speaking of which: Give offerings to your deities, ancestors, spirits, or other deities that are associated with the season.

If you're comfortable and experienced, talk with the dead. Whether it's your grandma or that nice ghost chilling near your home, say hello! The veil between our world and theirs is thinner this time of year. Invite them to join in on your feast. Catch them up on your life events or the latest drama!

Cleanse your space-literally and metaphysically. You don't need to do a deep clean, but taking a broom or the vacuum to your floors and dusting off your shelves is a great way to make you feel cleaner on the inside too! Take an incense, incense spray, or smoke bundle (of appropriate herbs) and use them accordingly to cleanse your house. DO NOT USE CLOSED PRACTICES OR THEIR HERBS unless you're apart of that culture. Do research on the herbs you have if you're not sure.

You can also find plenty of wonderful rituals, spells, or recipes online, just make sure you do research on herbs and practices so that you don't hurt yourself.

Practice fire safety!

If you have anything to add, please let me know, I'd love to hear how other people are celebrating Samhain this year.

TASSEOGRAPHY 101

What is it?

Tasseography is divination by tea or coffee. Unlike tarot, which can also be used for meditation, this ancient method, also called tasseomancy, is best reserved for fortunetelling.

How does it work?

After a teacup or a coffee mug has been emptied, the remaining tea leaves or coffee grounds form images. Much like in scrying, these patterns are interpreted.

What do I need?

If you opt for tea, use loose tea. Teabags will not work, as it is the leaves that will form patterns.

If you choose coffee instead, acquire Turkish coffee. It leaves a thick sediment which can be richly interpreted. A saucer is mandatory.

How is it performed?

STEP 1: Summon your source.

The drink has no occult powers. Neither does the cup that holds it. They are merely messengers. For the message itself, invoke your higher power.

STEP 2: Ask your question.

Take a deep breath. Drink the liquid while thinking about your query. Do it in one go, but slowly, so that the question can be asked intently.

STEP 3: Seal the image.

Place the cup to your chest, close to where your heart is. Take another deep breath. This is you allowing the image to truly match your intent.

STEP 4: Look for patterns.

Seek and you shall find.

If you drank tea, search the leaves at the bottom of the cup.

If you drank coffee, first turn the cup upside down onto the saucer. Take another deep breath, then put it back up once you are finished. Search both the cup and the saucer for images.

STEP 5: Interpret the images.

If you have the gift of sight or simply a strong intuition, you should know what the images mean. Like in dreams, the symbols you find will be highly subjective.

To illustrate, if you asked, “Will my wife and I stay together?” and you saw the shape of a heart broken in the middle, then “No” is your answer.

Additionally, as this method of divination is usually passed down from mother to daughter, each reader knows a certain list of symbols by heart. Something unique to her or him.

To perform tasseography without access to such knowledge, know that the Lenormand system evolved from it. Its cards contain images that are often formed by tea leaves and coffee grounds. So if you read Lenormand, interpret the images you see using the cards’ meanings. If you are unfamiliar with it, here are sample interpretations:

RIDER

An important message is coming.

CLOVER

Luck will soon find you.

SHIP

Travel is on the horizon.

HOUSE

You can trust those around you.

TREE

Your health will take a downturn.

CLOUDS

Luck will soon leave you.

SNAKE

There is a traitor in your midst.

COFFIN

Someone is about to die.

BOUQUET

You shall receive a gift.

SCYTHE

Something is coming to an end.

WHIP

You will soon be attacked.

BIRDS

Gossip will destroy you.

CHILD

A new beginning awaits.

FOX

Someone is wearing a false mask.

BEAR

Your strength will prevail.

STARS

Your wish will soon be granted.

STORK

Life is about to improve.

DOG

People will side with you.

TOWER

Imprisonment is a possibility.

GARDEN

Someone is a fair-weather friend.

MOUNTAIN

Obstacles will surround you.

PATHS

You will need to make a choice.

MICE

You will suffer a loss.

HEART

Romance is about to come in.

RING

You will get married soon.

BOOK

A secret will be revealed to you.

LETTER

You will soon receive a package.

MAN

A man is about to enter your life.

WOMAN

A woman is about to enter your life.

LILY

Someone old will play an important role.

SUN

You will soon be happy again.

MOON

Fame is a possibility.

KEY

Your problems will come to an end.

FISH

Be ready for a windfall.

ANCHOR

Nothing will change.

CROSS

You will know true suffering.

STEP 6: Close the session.

Write down the patterns and note your interpretations, if you think you need help remembering them. Then thank your higher power for the message.