When someone you love is closed off it can be frustrating, especially if you’ve gone out of your way to share yourself with them. It’s hard not to take this personally, but it doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with you. So what can you do when the one you love won’t let you in? You can always seek advice from friends, magazines, or therapists. But if you’re a witch, you can simply tease that heart open with magic.
This part of the craft is so far down on most peoples list of priorities that I’m pretty sure a fair number of witches have never even heard of it! And that’s really a shame because this one little aspect of the craft can take your magical abilities to a level you’ve never imagined. What is this fantastic mystery technique? It’s psychodrama. And it’s time every witch learned how to completely revolutionize their craft with it.
Well, it’s August and that roaring in the distance can only mean one thing. Leo knows it’s time to shine, and whoever shone brighter than Leo? Notoriously brave, notoriously stubborn. A natural leader, insecure, loyal, ego-driven. Leos are the alpha cats of the Zodiac and they won’t mind commandeering any situation. To welcome in this powerful Leo energy, we’ve got some awesome spells and a tarot spread just for all of the Leo witches out there!
It’s time that you learned exactly how to deal with a spirit that won’t leave you alone. Whether it’s a confused ghost, a mean-spirited apparition, or a trickster trying to one-up you, these steps will help you kick that nasty spirit right out of your life with no fuss, no mess, and no freaking out.
A poppet is simply a figurine representing a person or animal. They are typically made from fabric cut into a humanoid form and stuffed with herbs, stones, powders, etc. Today, we’re going to be teaching you all about how to make poppets and use them for more effective witchcraft.
What witch doesn’t love sigils? When you’re first starting out, they seem easy and quick enough, but also very old and trusted. Anyone can do them with minimal effort and tools. They look really cool. What’s not to love? Today, I’m going to share some sigil tips I’ve learned over the years. Whether you’re brand new to sigils or not, I hope you find these methods as useful as I have.
Lughnasadh, also called Lammas, is the celebration of the first summer harvest. It’s typically celebrated on August 1st and more so than any other holiday in the wheel of the year, this is a time for feasting! Even if your friends and family aren’t witchy, inviting them to join your for a summer BBQ or dinner party is an excellent way to celebrate the abundance of this day because that’s what it’s all about!
The moon doesn’t look the same night after night, and neither do our lives. The moon shows us that change can be beautiful, comforting and natural. Witches can choose to invite the moon’s abundant energy into their lives to help them flow through many different situations. Today we’re going to discuss 3 ways that you can align your life with the phases of the moon!
Witches and animals just go together. Whether it’s the shapeshifting legends of old-school witchcraft or the familiars of modern witchy movies, we’ve always had a reputation for being a little closer to the animal kingdom than your average Joe. For many of us, this means having a deep love of our pets. Whether your furry friend is a cat, a dog, a horse, a rabbit, or something a little less furry like a bird, a snake, or a tarantula, your animal companions are probably a huge part of your life. Today, we’re going to celebrate the important critters in our lives with a few spells designed just for them.
Spell powders are an easy to access form of herbal magic that can add depth and versatility to any magical practice. Today, I’m sharing 5 of my favorite powder recipes and giving you a little more insight into how to use these herbal powders in your own craft!
These five post-breakup spells are meant to help you work through all the complicated feelings that accompany a breakup. The goal of these spells is to release negativity around your past relationship, respectfully separate yourself from your ex, create space for the eventual new love that will come to you, and honor your emotions at every phase in your healing process.
The craft doesn’t have to be some archaic, hard to obtain ideal that’s more carefully crafted aesthetic than usable magic. It can be a practice that springs naturally from your life and current situation. Today, we’re going to talk about some of the main troubles that come with practicing the craft in apartments and modern living in general and how you can solve each of them in your own life!
Many witches are familiar with using crystals, oils, herbs and candles in their spells and rituals—but one of the most effective tools in magic comes from within. Your mind is powerful, and the more you can explore how it can affect your magic, the more you can use it to strengthen and add focus your spells. Today we’ll take a look at how you can create personalized guided meditations to tap into the power of your mind in spellwork.
Terminology in the world of magic can be hugely confusing. Every day people ask me if they’re a witch or a wizard, or maybe a warlock? Some people use Wicca as an umbrella term and still others are convinced that witchcraft and paganism are inseparable. This can lead to a lot of confusion! Today we’re going to address a few of these words and lay out some very clear definitions so you know exactly where you fall in this mashup of identifiers. It’s time to kick the confusion and get your witchy vocab straight.
July is the season of the Crab and to celebrate, I’m dedicating this post to Cancer witches! Here, I’ll be providing some Cancer self-care tips and ways to counter some natural weaknesses. There are also a few treats included for the Crab seeking love, or those needing a quick recharge of those great Cancerian traits. So get cozy, Cancer, this one’s for you.
You can find a basic circle casting method anywhere, the internet is full of them. The problem with many of these rituals, however, is that they’re not practical. Some are very long, others require a lot of tools or memorizing long incantations. You might even find that some aspects of the traditional methods don’t work for you at all! I know plenty of witches who find that calling the corners and invoking the elements feels really fake and staged to them. If you fall into this category, don’t worry. Today I want to go over some alternative options for circle casting that can help you find the ideal method for your practice.
That deck of tarot cards your ordered on Amazon is nothing but pretty designs printed on seventy-eight pieces of springy cardstock. The magic happens with you begin to interact with your deck. I believe the tarot cards provide us with a tangible way to connect to our power, the power around us, and our intuition. There are a lot of different ways to use tarot cards, and I am a HUGE advocate of experimenting with any and all methods that get you excited. Today, I’ll be focusing on just one way you can interact with your tarot cards: How to connect with your intuition with tarot.
Poor writers. Doomed by a compulsion to write, knowing their works may never see the light of day, but egged on constantly by the little voice in their heads that whispers dialogue and plots, or hears a song and instantly paints a whole scene that doesn’t belong anywhere in any story they’ve written. But the scene is lovely. Maybe a new story is in order? Time to start plotting! Characters and worlds explode from their minds like Athena, fully formed and ready for action. But then, 100 pages in, the writer slams headlong into the Wall of Nowhere To Go From Here. The average writer may struggle to overcome this wall but witch writers have a few tricks up their sleeves.
We can seamlessly integrate self love right into our witchcraft by performing self love spells right alongside our other spells with the help of crystals, candles, journaling and magical card decks. The deeper you go with your self love magic, the more powerful your witchcraft will become. Use these spells and rituals to cultivate unconditional self-love, day in and day out!
It can be a difficult decision to be so open about your practice with the people in your life. While a lucky few have friends and family who are accepting and supportive about their choices, many people have reservations when it comes to witchcraft. The people around you might think that your craft is a weird phase, an attempt to be edgy, or just plain fantasy. Worse still, incredibly religious friends and family can make life extremely uncomfortable if they find out. How is a new witch supposed to navigate these murky waters?
