To Banish: • Burning to ashes and sweeping away the ashes • Cast out a window, down a cliffside, etc • Bury it and spit on the spot
To Bind: • Wrap in black thread • Cover in wax or other material • Seal in jar and hide in dark spot
To Hide: • Wrap in ribbon • Place in a (painted) black jar or other container • Cover in cloth or other material and bury
To Encourage: • Plant or bury near the front door/steps • Plant or bury near a window • Place near a window
To Communicate*: • Anoint a candle • Leave out an offering • Meditate • Open the front door and/or windows
To Glamour: • Leave under the full moon • Work with its reflection
To Cleanse: • Bury in salt • Burn herbs and pass through the smoke • Let it bathe in the moonlight
To Protect: • Leave sigils/wards on doors and windows • Carry sigils/wards on every day items (keys, phone case, etc) • Enchant jewelry with protection spells
*: Communication with deities, spirit guides, etc
The Craft, 1996
There are different types of Sigils!
As I said before there are different types of Sigils. Different activation ways, different methods to draw them, and different uses.
Sigils are single use; not meaning they can't be reused, but rather they are used for one specific purpose. A protection sigil is for protection, not wealth for example.
A Few Types of Sigils
Destructive Sigil: This is a Sigil you activate by destroying it, this is not designed to destroy things. Ways you can activate it is like putting it on paper and ripping, burning, or soaking. Of course it's not limited by that, but it's a great example. Another could be incorporating it into your food design, and eating said food. Your limits are only limited by your ability to figure out ways to do it.
Temporary Sigil: These are ones that disappear over time. You can draw them on skin, carve them into candles, or doodle them in sand or dust. Like before these are only examples, as I'm sure there are more out there than this and I'm sure even more in your head! Charged/activated lots of ways, but if it's on your skin I'd suggest avoiding a method using open flames. Burning yourself isn't good self care.
Permanent Sigils: These are ones you keep and reuse over and over. They are crafted into things like carving them into stones, or wood for example. Or made as an art piece. They can even just be on paper you keep safely with you or in your home. The whole this is you keep it is all. You would charge and recharge them after creation to keep them working.
When I start showing the methods on drawing I will be walking you through the process with my own pens and paper. So if you have any suggestions for what Sigils you'd like to see used in the how to methods please suggest them or leave them in my asks! I want to start collecting them now so I'll have a good amount to choose from, from one's you'd like to see since those are coming soon!
I always feel like I disappoint people when I tell them I'm a witch.
Cause they're imagining a hidden lair, filled with potions, a cauldron, these old books.
But it's actually just me lighting a candle and hoarding crystals.
We 💖 CATS!
˳✧༚ ☽ witchy activities to strengthen your craft & relationship with yourself ☾ ˚✧⁎
☾ perform literally any type of self care! our energy is constantly being drained either in spellwork, studying, or everyday life. you deserve it. (take a shower, drink some water, make some food, etc. don’t underestimate the power of taking care of yourself!)
☾ get some air dry clay and have fun with creating! you can make witchy items such as a pendulum, pendants, offerings, amulets to write talismans/sigils on, etc. and it’s even better because you’re making it with your own intent!
☾ when stressed, take a moment to connect with mother nature. this can be done wherever, even inside. imagine you are sitting in the grass. your roots are intertwined with those in the earth. they are giving you energy and strength. remind yourself everything is in divine timing.
☾ decorate your bos/grimoire and make it more ‘you’! remember, perfection is a completely made up term to make people overwork themselves. it doesn’t exist. what works for you, is perfect. what’s made with your hands, and your mind, is perfect.
☾ create a witchy playlist for when you’re doing spellwork/studying witchcraft! music can be incredibly uplifting. i’ve even created a witchy playlist for my blog! (check it out if you want hehe)
☾ wake up with the sun, go to sleep with the moon. have daily conversations with them both. realize they are your friends and are always there for you.
☾ record when you make mistakes magically! i know, this sounds like a nightmare to most neurodivergents. but you can use this to your advantage! you will learn from them, and eventually figure out what’s works for you and what doesn’t. knowing what works for you will empower you.
☾ carve sigils into your furniture for further protection! (and i mean your furniture, not your parents, roommates or siblings. please don’t vandalize things that aren’t yours)
☾ don’t stress yourselves out over labels. it can be fun to be this and that, but there is absolutely NO obligation to call yourself a certain type of witch! i have some witch friends that simply vibe, and practice all types. you can simply be a witch if you’d like.
☾ create your own set of rules/reminders/moral code to follow (ex. bible). although a lot of witches that i’ve met usually all follow the same type of moral code; if you’re not hurting anyone/anything, or meddling in anyone’s life, do what you please.
☾ cleanse your room/home! you’ll feel better, and sleep better. you can do this with incense, sunlight, sound, or herbs (please only use white sage if you’re native or if it has been gifted to you by a native person).
☾ don’t let ANYONE tell you how to do magic! it’s your craft! it doesn’t concern anyone else but you. if someone tries to tell you you’re doing something wrong, pay them no mind. (unless they are telling you that you are appropriating a culture, or something of the sorts then LISTEN!!!!)
For when you’ve moved into a new living situation or are ready for a new start <3
Finding your home/moving:
Spell for your dream house
The witch’s moving checklist
Cleansing:
Room cleansing
To absorb negative energy from a room
Summer house cleansing
Herbal wall/floor wash + witchy cleaners
Home cleansing tips
Home cleansing brew
Thoroughly clearing spaces
Crystals to cleanse the home
Cleansing your space without smoke
Cleansing your space: a how-to guide
Energy cleansing
Low energy cleaning + cleansing
Warding + Protection:
A crash course on warding
To ward the home
Threshold magic 101
Protect my home spell
Home protection steam spell
Simple home protection jar spell
“Little lurkers” home protection spell
Room/home protection
Wall of fire property & house protection spell
Protection (wind) chimes
The Rowan cross
Protecting the property
Check out the sigils below!
Sigils:
“For a magical and happy home”
“Sospidonum”
“This space is full of life, light, and bright energy”
“No fighting in this home”
“My home is safe”
“This home is safe for all”
“This home is a safe and healthy environment”
“My house is protected from unwanted influences”
“My home is protected”
Witchin’ it up:
Happy home spell jar
Home sweet home spell jar
House to home spell
Doing the dishes the witchy way
Homemade laundry detergent recipe
Laundry magic
Pleasing household spirits
When a bad guest leaves
Building a magical home
Odds and ends:
Magic, and power, in homemaking
The history and creation of witch bottles
Cottage witch tips
Hearth witch tips
The basics of kitchen and cottage witchcraft
You may also like:
Bedridden witch: garden / stale energy / kitchen edition
Spells for job seekers
Travel witchery
Links updated October, 2020 (please inform me of broken links via askbox)
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