As witches, we have SO many resources to pull from when we want to feel better. Nature, altars, magical tools, and rituals can all have a positive impact on our personal lives. With magic, we have the power of the universe at our fingertips. While there’s no easy fix for the blues, witches have a special advantage over non-witches. Witchcraft gives us a practical system for taking back our power and raising our vibration.
Did you know that when you create a sigil you are connected to it subconsciously and that makes it more powerful? Many witches online create sigils, then send them off into the world for others to use. But how effective are they for you, since most of the magic is focused on the creation process? Not very. The same can be true for spells. So, how do you take another’s work and make it work for you? How do you customize spells?
One of the biggest struggles for modern witches is maintaining that sense of connection to our craft. Life can be so busy, complicated, and demanding that most of us feel completely out of touch with our magic on a day to day basis. And I don’t think I have to tell you how much this state of disconnection sucks. Today, I’m going to give you a few ways to manage this back and forth swing and bring a little more spiritual connection into your daily life.
You can build a relationship with your deck, learn to understand it, and even ask it for advice like an old friend. Every card holds an answer if you’re brave enough and wise enough to decipher it. Going beyond divination, these cards can be used in spellwork to guide along your intent in marvelous ways — and the closer you are to your deck, the better its magic serves you. While there is much to say about the various historical connections of the Tarot or its prominent place in the whispers and legends of witches and mystics all over the world, today I’m going to keep it simple and focus on which cards will serve you best depending on the spell or magic you want to do.
Road trips are AH-mazing. Windows down. Wind in your hair. Radio blasting. Total freedom. It’s a wonderful way to experience the world. The downside is that there’s always the possibility that something can go wrong, which is why it’s good to sprinkle a little magic into your trip. These spells can be used for added protection, traveling efficiency, divination, and fun.
The most universal form of beauty comes from a certain energy or vibration rather than the brand of makeup or the number of hours spent lifting weights. Though beauty is reflected in someone’s outward appearance, it starts on the inside. I’m not just being cheesy here. Studies have indicated that the more you know someone, the more physically attractive they become. Beauty is highly energetic. So that’s today I’m going to show you how to cultivate the energy of beauty through spells and rituals.
We see magic and spiritual reasoning everywhere. In some cases, this is a very good thing. Being able to identify that a spirit is in your house and making you feel all moody is way better than having no clue what’s going on and just staying moody. In other cases, it’s not so great. We ascribe spiritual and magical significance to things that are really just very mundane occurrences or, even worse, we cover up legitimate problems by wishing it away with some kind of magical reasoning that doesn’t actually help us find a solution. Today we’re going to uncover 5 of the biggest things that aren’t really all that magical.
A jar spell isn’t just a trifle of unfocused ingredients, it’s a bottled spell. You can absolutely put the same effort into making a jar spell as a more traditional spell, and the best part? You can carry it with you anywhere. The spell transforms from something you do once, into a talisman or charm you can keep close for as long as you like. Here are 7 jar spells to help you take full advantage of these awesome tools!
I love using a cauldron in my magic because it connects me to all the witches who came before. When I do a cauldron spell, I feel like I’m calling in an ancient power from long ago. If you’re intrigued about this lovely magical tool, consider bringing a cauldron into your witchy practice. With a little time and patience, using a cauldron can open up new ways of performing spells and experiencing magic!
The artist witch knows better than anyone the magic of creating art and showing it off. I’ve written before about incorporating art into your craft, but in this post, I want to offer more of a support system for the artist witch. This time, we’re going to use the craft to boost your art.
Sometimes witches integrate their personal journaling in a book called a grimoire. Other witches have a journal dedicated to their tarot magic. Whether you have a regular journal practice, or you choose to write whenever you feel called, you can easily start an uplifting and healing tarot journal!
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!
