Hey! I hope this is ok to ask; I really respect you and your insight, so it would mean a lot to me if you shared your opinion! Anyway, I sometimes get super scared I’m smoking too much weed. I’m an anxious person naturally so that doesn’t help, but the fact that severe addiction runs on both sides of my family makes me afraid I only smoke to numb myself and avoid reality. I also feel uncomfortable if I don’t smoke weed for a day, which sometimes makes me nervous. I hope this is ok to ask!
I know about addiction in families, it’s rampant in mine as well. It causes a lot of questions and uncertainty, especially when it comes to smoking cannabis.
First, you’re not alone. A lot of people feel the same, addiction runs in the family so how do I know if I’m addicted or not? Quick answer, it’s hard to tell. I can tell you what I do if it’s helpful, I look at how my actions react to when I don’t have it. When I’m out, yeah I’m upset about it, but also it’s whatever. I can go a while without it and not have adverse effects then to me, I’m not addicted. I enjoy it, I want it, but I’m ok without it too. I also find myself working through a lot of things and processing a lot of my past traumas with the use of Cannabis. I consider this a win, others might still declare me addicted, so be it.
So the question really is what are your actions without it? Would you spend your last bit of money on it (like that’s all you had left until the unforeseeable future)? Would you put yourself in a bad situation to get it? It’s ok to have things that offer us comfort, it’s not ok to go out of the way to have these things.
I’d also suggest starting to incorporate CBD into your rotation. If you’re able to get CBD flower or vape smoke it in between sessions. This will help stretch out your high and slightly pull you off a bit, tolerance break if you will. CBD is a great filler for this, doesn’t get you high like THC but it’ll help. Once you feel less a dependance on it you can just coast right there.
You know, sometimes that numb feeling from smoking, it’s avoidance. It’s hard dealing with addiction in the family, especially when they are close relatives. It’s like having a terrible sibling/cousin/etc that never leaves and takes over everything. I’ve watched it ruin a lot of people’s lives, even people who grew up with me and saw the same thing. It might be time to use these smoke sessions to process how you’re feeling. Journaling helps, finding a trusted person to vent to, or even doing a burn bowl (write your worries down and burn them bitches away). Finding some way to process through it all might help release some of the anxiety you have.
Knowing you have this, I suggest you keep a tight eye on it. I monitor everything I do nowadays, currently, I’m battling cellphone addiction. Not as serious as the others but still, for us, an addiction is an addiction and has to be kept in check. If you really feel it’s become a problem, take a break for a while. At least a week. Count down the days if you have to but I’d suggest doing this every so often. Again, breaking the cycle and keeping you in control. That’s all addiction boils down to anyways, a control issue.
Wow, this got long! Anyways I hope this made sense and was helpful at all. I know it can be tough but in the end, you are already aware of the potential and that’s the first step in addressing possible addiction. It’s also always ok to ask me things, I appreciate that you value my opinion and I respect you as well.
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When choosing your outfit for the day
When picking out a candle for your spell and ritual
Candle Magick
Painting or Drawing
To add intention to your writing
Symbolizes:
Grounding
Protection
Safety
Death
Underworld
Restriction
Night
Magickal Uses:
Reversing
Uncrossing
Unhexing
Banishing
Black Magick Repelling
Banishing negative energy
Releasing
Defense
Scrying
Hexing
Cursing
Protection
Wards off negativity
Spirit Contact
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
Death
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Saturn
Week Day correspondence: Tuesday + Saturday
Direction: North
Symbolizes:
Earth
Concentration
Construction
Stability
Animal
Magickal Uses:
House Blessing
Animal Magick
Pet Magick
Earth Magick
To influence Friendships
Element: Earth
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Scorpio
Capricorn
Direction: North
Symbolizes:
Money
Fertility
Magickal Uses:
Business and financial success
Money Drawing
Fertility
Career Growth
Symbolizes:
Fortune
Abundance
Prosperity
Positivity
Luxury
Health
Justice
Magickal Uses
Luck
Wealth
Good Health
Healing Spells
Solar Magick
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Sun
Week Day correspondence: Sunday
Direction: South
Symbolizes:
Loneliness
Lore
Knowledge
Wisdom
Transformation
Magickal Uses
Removes negative influences
Increases Knowledge
Inspires Transformation
Communication with the faerie realm
Vision Quests
Planet: Moon
Direction: West
Symbolizes:
Purity
Unity
Cleansing
Peace
Balance
Spirituality
Innocence
Truth
Divinity
Love
Calm
Unbiased Opinion
Forgiveness
Acceptance
Magickal Uses:
Eliminates negative energy
Creates inner peace
Uncrossing
Consecration
Moon Magick
Protection
Cleanses
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Fool
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Moon
Pisces
Associated Chakra: Crown
Week Day correspondence: Monday
Direction: East
Symbolizes:
Stability
Intuition
Dreams
Communication
Magickal Uses:
Moon Magick
Astral Energy
Telepathy
Clairvoyance
Psychic Awareness
Meditation
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Moon
Week Day correspondence: Monday
Direction: East
Symbolizes:
Prosperity
Money
Abundance
Healing
Growth
Luck
Faeries
Hope
Rebirth
Youth
Intuition
Nature
Magickal Uses:
Money Spells
Herbal Magick
Garden Magick
Luck drawing
Faerie magick
Plant magick
Money drawing
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Empress
The Lovers
The Hermit
Justice
Death
Element: Earth
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Venus
Mercury
Aquarius
Cancer
Associated Chakra: Heart
Week Day correspondence: Thursday
Direction: North
Symbolizes:
Communication
Focus
Forgiveness
Truth
Patience
Harmony
Wisdom
Thoughtfulness
Youthfulness
Creativity
Healing
Organization
Peace
Justice
Tranquility
Magickal uses:
Removing Bad Vibrations
Astral projection
Water element
Emotional Work
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The High Priestess
The Emperor
The Hanged Man
Death
Temperance
Element: Water
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Jupiter
Moon
Virgo
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Associated Chakra: Throat
Week Day correspondence: Thursday
Direction: West
Symbolizes:
Wisdom
Power
Wealth
Prophecy
Magickal Uses:
Contact with spirits
Good fortune
Prophetic visions
Meditation
Divination
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Heirophant
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Mercury
Saturn
Capricorn
Jupiter
Gemini
Sagittarius
Associated Chakra: Brow
Week Day correspondence: Wednesday + Thursday
Direction: East
Symbolizes:
Love
Compassion
Friendship
Romance
Intimacy
Emotions
Self Love
Calming
Harmony
New Beginnings
Honor
Magical Uses:
Brings forth new beginnings
Attracts romance
Attracts new friendship
Encourages self love
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Empress
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Venus influencing Mars
Week Day correspondence: Friday
Direction: South
Symbolizes:
Passion
Anger
War
Strength
Conflict
Fire element
Healing
Inspiration
Bravery
Courage
Strength
Ambition
Leadership
Confrontation
Combat
Mercy
Magickal Uses:
Helps find love
Fire Element Work
Purification
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Emperor
The Tower
Judgement
Element: Fire
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Aries
Scorpio
Mars influencing Saturn
Associated Chakra: Root
Week Day correspondence: Tuesday
Direction: South
Symbolizes:
Creativity
Intellect
Justice
Kindness
Harvest
Strength
Joy
Ambition
Pride
Courage
Prosperity
Attraction
Kinship
Spirit
Abundance
Magickal Uses:
Business success
Spirit communication
Relieves Depression
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Lovers
The Wheel of Fortune
The Sun
Element: Fire
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Sun
Leo
Sagittarius
Associated Chakra: Sacral
Week Day correspondence: Tuesday + Wednesday
Direction: South
Symbolizes:
Happiness
Success
Learning
Memory
Concentration
Inspiration
Imagination
Charm
Confidence
Air element
Will
Trust
Creativity
Communication
Summer
Improves balance
Friendship
Self-Esteem
Vitality
Beauty
Power
Learning
Magickal Uses:
Sun Magick
Increases productivity
Heightens Self-Esteem
Psychic Endeavors
Correspondences to the Major Arcana:
The Fool
The Magician
Strength
The Sun
Element: Air
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Mercury
Taurus
Libra
Associated Chakra: Solar-Plexus
Week Day correspondence: Sunday
Direction: East
Sources: Witchipedia.com, spiritenterprise.com
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This is one subject I’ve not fully delved into. For some, it can be hard to know where to begin, and you may not even know the full extent of your abilities yet. You just know something is there. Every sensitive is different and so growing and strengthening your abilities will work the same. What works for one may not work for another. However, with patience, and trying different techniques, you will eventually find one that works for you. If you have been able to connect with your Guide, they can also help you in this journey and give you ideas as to what to do or techniques to use, just as mine did.
I recommend picking one technique and trying it out for a bit before moving onto the next. Don’t mix and jumble them together, they will not work.
1- The first one, and this is the one I most highly recommend to everyone, as even my Guide told me to do this and it works, is to MEDITATE. Start small at first. You will need to choose a mantra for yourself. Mine is an ‘I am’ Mantra. The reason I recommend a Mantra is that it helps you concentrate on your words and less on your thoughts. It takes time, so don’t get frustrated if your mind wonders. Choose a time of day that is best for you when you will not get interrupted. Pick a good place to meditate that you will feel comfortable and safe, but not to the point you’ll get sleepy. Choose comfortable seating. I do not recommend sitting in a chair or on a bed. I, for instance, sit on the floor on a pillow. You want it to be comfy but not overly soft. Some say you should not meditate sitting over metal. Breathe… nice deep in and out breaths. As you get better at it, you can control your breaths with your mantra.
So… Good place, comfy seat, Best time of day, Mantra of choice, try to focus, just Breathe, say your Mantra over and over as you Breathe, eyes closed, crossed legs, hands on lap and relaxed (there’s no wrong posture).
I recommend starting of doing this every day at your chosen time for about ten minutes then begin to stretch the time out after two days until you are at what you feel is comfortable for you.
2- Try to connect with your guide. You can do this over time as you grow with your meditation. Ask your guide to come forward and show themselves to you. I connected to mine through meditation and divination. However I do NOT recommend divination simply because you do not know who could come through. I was a beginner then and didn’t know any better. Luckily it was my guide who came through. I then also saw him through meditation. Over time I realized I have heard him all throughout my life as far back as I can remember, even saw him before. Most sensitives are born with our gifts.
3- Start a journal. This is a place where you can keep a record of anything you feel from objects, places, or people. Visions you receive, premonitions, recognitions. Voices you may hear. Write down your dreams as well, especially if they are vivid. Literally anything. You can then go back and see your progress and use it as a guide as well.
4- Practice and improve on your Psychometry and clair skills. Choose items, and touch them, try to connect to it. Feel them and try to get a vibration from them or feeling. You are basically reading the energy of the object. Try hard to concentrate and see if you get any type of impression from the object. This doesn’t mean to force anything, just let things flow naturally. Do you receive any visions? A name? Date? Place? Feeling with the object? This is where I recommend writing what you get in your journal. Now for your Clair skills… most clairs see things mentally so practice visualizations. Pick something like your bracelets and look at them, then close your eyes and image one, form details, then image the rest. You can practice with a friend as well. Have them place items out for you, look at them good, then have them take them away. Now try to visualize each object sitting there as they were. Write it all down, including all the details. As much as you can remember.
5- Practice remote Viewing. If you are going to a place in the future as in an hour or next day, practice visualizing this place in your mind. Close your eyes and see this place. Try to image details of the place. Imagine yourself walking through this place and what you will see. Try to picture as many details as possible. As always, take notes in your journal and compare when you go to these places. Now there is a common misconception that remote Viewing is a Clairvoyance skill, and although they are related in a way, they are seperate and different. So this a gift all it’s own. Clairvoyance means “clear seeing” and although they both have similar traits, an individual with the gift of clairvoyance of any type has a more heightened psychic perception, clarity, and (clear) visions, than that of a remote viewer.
6- work your mind and intuition. You can do this by using cards. Have an individual choose a card, don’t look, and have them place it back, then spread them out, try to focus on their thoughts, and choose the card they chose. This works with telepathy a bit, but also stretches your intuition muscles, so to speak. Really pay attention to that inner voice inside you. Run your fingers over the cards and see if any give off a vibration or energy to you, speak to you. Listen to the person in from of you. See if you can pick up anything from them. Do NOT second guess yourself. You can do this with a lot of different items. Even numbers. Have someone hide an object in the house, make sure you hold it and feel it’s energy first, then have them hide it, then try to use your intuition, try connecting to the energy of the item, and also tap into their mind to find the item. Intuition is a major part of a psychic and our gifts, as well as energy.
7- energy, and aura. You can start this with someone you know then progress to those you do not know. Have the individual stand in front of you. What you will do is study them. Try to feel the energy coming off of them, use your hands if need be. Do you feel anything from them? A feeling? Write it down. As you meditate, you may become more sensitive to auras. Some sensitives can see these auras radiate off of people, even animals and plants. Do you see any type of color at all around the person? Write it down. Any letters, names, places, feeling, images, ANYTHING that comes to you, write it down, then talk to the person and see if it has any meaning to them. Before you go into auras I recommend studying colors and meaning (I’ll make a post about this). This also works your clair skills.
8- practice practice practice. The only way to grow is to practice. It’s like your muscles. You want your muscles to become stronger, you go to the gym and work them out by lifting weights and exercise. This is the same for psychics. We exorcise our minds, gifts… our psychic muscles.
9- Don’t give up. Everyone is different. Works differently. And develops differently. You’ll find what works for you. But the key is to keep pushing through. You have this gift for a reason. Use it for good. Remember you are gifted. You are beautiful. You are special.
~TGC~
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