I’m sure you’ve heard it before. “That’s not a real spell” or “You can’t use that spell from Charmed” or my personal favorite “You need to use a spell from a real spell book not one that you made up or stole from TV.” Some of my followers are laughing. You should be. The sad … Continue reading Pop Culture Spells Are Real Spells
Tag: Witchcraft 101
7 Tips to Get Your Life Under Control So You Can Get Back to the Magic
We're all busy, right? We've all got a ton of things on our minds and it gets to be so hard to keep track of stuff. It's even harder to fit in spiritual practices and make time for witchcraft. I recently experienced this myself. I took on a lot of projects for This Crooked Crown … Continue reading 7 Tips to Get Your Life Under Control So You Can Get Back to the Magic
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Grimoire or Book of Shadows 101
Grimoire, Book of Shadows, Book of Secrets, Book of Spells... Magical research is often collected into a book (or two) and is known by a specific name. There isn't a universal name that is correct for your book. You can name it whatever you want! Although "grimoire" isn't a technically accurate name for … Continue reading Grimoire or Book of Shadows 101
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Elemental Combinations
I don't really use elements in your traditional ritual set up. I do sometimes use them but it's often in a more alchemical way than an earth-air-fire-water way. One of my favorite ways to use elements is to combine them. A good example is an air plant. An air plant largely lives on air (with … Continue reading Elemental Combinations
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Getting Back to Your Spiritual Roots
Ever stop and take a look at who you were once or what you once believed and cringed? Who hasn't? But many practitioners tend to develop their practice over a long time - and lose the foundation of their practice in the process. I'm an animist. More than anything else, I'm an animist. I grew … Continue reading Getting Back to Your Spiritual Roots
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Secular Witchcraft Defined
Secular witchcraft is a rising star in the witchcraft scene but it's also one that is heavily misunderstood. As a secular witch, I practice a style of witchcraft that is separate from my spirituality. The word separate is absolutely key. What this means that I may have spiritual or religious beliefs but they do not … Continue reading Secular Witchcraft Defined
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Where to Buy A Tarot Deck
Where do you get your magical or spiritual tools? Witchlings and newbies often feel lost because they're not sure where they can get supplies and if it matters where those supplies are procured. Here's the short answer: You can buy them anywhere you like. Amazon and other online retailers are the easiest places … Continue reading Where to Buy A Tarot Deck
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An Exercise for Meditation or Astral Travel
Finding an exercise for mediation or astral travel can be difficult. It will largely depend on your personal preferences for environment and pacing. So while this exercise might work beautifully for your friend, it might not work well for you. Experiment until you find one that works for you. If you're looking for an adventure … Continue reading An Exercise for Meditation or Astral Travel
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One of the Best Sacred Offerings: Charity
One of the best offerings to make to, well, anyone is charity. Donating to charity in your deity's names is wonderful. Not only is it a perfectly acceptable offering for a great very many beings but you're also helping out as well. https://www.instagram.com/p/BM40YbBhzFu/ Think outside of the box when it comes to your donations … Continue reading One of the Best Sacred Offerings: Charity
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How to Write A Money Candle Spell
Money spells, in my opinion, are the best spells for beginners. Why? Because you’re going to notice if you suddenly have more money, aren’t you? And they can be as easy or as complex of a spell as you’d like. Here’s a step-by-step guide for you to follow. Determine how much money you’ll need and … Continue reading How to Write A Money Candle Spell
