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Zero Cost Witchcraft

When I first started learning witchcraft, I remember seeing a lot of people bemoaning the fact that witchcraft cost so much, and even a few people who seemed disheartened by the fact that they’d never be able to start due to the cost. In a fictional book I was reading around that time, that incorporated modern witchcraft and paganism in it, even the main character made a comment about how much witchcraft and pagan practices cost. To this day, I continue to see similar posts and stories from people, and it always makes me twitch a little because witchcraft doesn’t have to be that and I’m frustrated that it’s presented that way so often.

So, here is a non-exhaustive list of various ways to practice witchcraft for free - or at least enough of it to get you started in the general sphere of things.

Energy Manipulation/Spellwork

At its core, witchcraft is the practice of manipulating energy into the form you want it to take. If you look at quantum physics, attention and expectation can change the way quantum mechanics present themselves in experiments, and it is my personal belief that witchcraft harnesses this phenomenon through the form of intentional energy manipulation.

The great news? Energy manipulation doesn’t cost a thing to do or to learn. You can learn to manipulate your own energy to do magic, or you can draw energy from the earth, fire, the stars, darkness, the moon and sun, the wind, sound. There are so many sources of energy to tap into - and while they might be easier to tap into with tools and leave you with more energy after a working to not use your own energy, you are absolutely able to do magic with just that.

Tools

As we are talking about using tools already, let’s talk about how to get supplies for the craft without spending anything. Jars for holding supplies or for spells can be obtained from washing out food jars, medicine bottles, or even be made from folding in the ends of paper towel or toilet paper rolls so that they form a container. Herbs and other plants can be obtained either from your kitchen where you already have them, or from wildcrafting what you need from your surroundings (just be sure to do so ethically, safely, and responsibly - there should be a variety of posts circulating around witchblr about how to do that). You don’t even need to gather anything fancy - as I mentioned in a past post, historically witches did not have access to the vast array of stones, woods, spices, incenses, etc that we have in the modern day, and they were still able to practice just fine so get creative. For elemental magic, you can get focuses from your surroundings - water from the rain or the tap, earth or stones from the ground, air from smoke or the wind, and fire from candle flame (or other kinds) or the sun. For material tools used in certain paths, you can use what you already have. A cup or thimble for a chalice, a sharp or dull knife for an athame, a found stick or a needle for a wand (or even your finger), a bowl you own for an offering dish or a general container while working.

Divination

For divination, there are a lot of ways to do it without buying tools. A bowl filled with water or a candle flame can be used for scrying. Dream magic can be used for prophetic dreams. A pendulum just needs to be something with weight suspended using something else - a stone tied to a string, a piece of fruit suspended with hair, a necklace you have, there are all kinds of options. For cartomancy, if you have a deck of cards you can use that, looking up the ways it translates to divination, or you can make your own tarot deck or deck of playing cards to use. I’ve heard from others who have tried this method that it generally works best if you have a decent understanding of the cards’ meanings when making them, but that it isn’t required to get a functional result. You can draw your own runestones and put them in one of the jars mentioned earlier to draw them out of. Palm-reading is a popular and common method of divination that doesn’t require anything but a pair of hands. You can even explore less common methods of divination, like reading bird flight, lightning patterns, bibliomancy, or by the shapes of shadows. There are quite literally hundreds of methods of divination created and practiced throughout history, despite the handful of major methods commonly practiced in the modern day - feel free to get creative.

Learn

You can also always learn about the theory of witchcraft if you aren’t currently in a place where you feel you can practice it. There are hundreds of witchcraft books available online in PDF format, and if you have a public library near you, chances are they might have a few books in the nonfiction section (if you live somewhere that uses the Dewey Decimal System, it’s usually in the 000s). Depending on the rules, some bookstores will also allow you to spend time in the store and read, and a growing number are carrying books on witchcraft.

For a more hands-on approach, you can also try learning from the tools and materials you intend to use. There are quite a few practice exercises around out there describing how to sense the energy of the elements, plants, etc, and I covered how you might get your hands on things like that for free earlier.

I know it is frustrating when you want to get the same tools and supplies as everyone else but those specific tools cost more than can be justified - I’ve been there myself. But when that happened, I looked to the past to see what alternatives could be used and to fellow witches about their solutions to the problem, so I hope this (incomplete) list can help you too! Best wishes!

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littlewitchygreen · 1 month

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15 Grimoire Page Ideas That Aren't Basic

Chronomancy Correspondences:

Explore the connection between time and magic, including auspicious moments for spellcasting, planetary hours, and lunar phases.

Echoes of Enchantment:

Discuss the use of echoes and resonance in magical workings, tapping into the vibrational frequencies of words, symbols, and intentions.

Liminal Spaces Invocation:

Explore the magical potency of liminal spaces—thresholds, crossroads, and in-between places—and how to invoke their energies.

Numinous Nectar Elixirs:

Detail the creation of magical elixirs using rare and ethereal substances, discussing their uses in rituals and ceremonies.

Quantum Sigilcraft:

Delve into the intersection of quantum physics and sigil magic, exploring the idea that consciousness can influence reality at a fundamental level.

Astral Alphabets:

Introduce lesser-known alphabets or symbolic systems used in astral travel and communication with otherworldly entities.

Dreamweaving Spells:

Discuss the art of crafting spells that are specifically designed to be cast within the dream realm, influencing waking reality.

Candle Color Alchemy:

Explore the magical properties of less common candle colors and their associations with specific intentions, emotions, and energies.

Chthonic Charms:

Focus on charms and talismans specifically attuned to underworld energies and deities, connecting with the mysteries of the subterranean realms.

Technomancy Scripts:

Examine the use of coding languages, digital symbols, and technology-based sigils in modern magical practice.

Quantum Familiars:

Explore the idea of spirit companions that exist beyond the constraints of time and space, bridging the gap between the metaphysical and quantum realms.

Sacred Geometry of Sound:

Investigate the use of sound frequencies and sacred geometry in combination, exploring how they can enhance magical rituals and spellcasting.

Ephemeral Elementals:

Discuss the existence and interaction with elementals that are tied to fleeting or ephemeral elements, such as mist, shadows, or reflections.

Psychotronic Crystals:

Explore the use of crystals not only for their physical properties but also for their alleged ability to interact with psychic and spiritual energies.

Aetheric Anatomy Cleansing:

Detail practices for cleansing and balancing the aetheric body, exploring lesser-known energy centers and channels.

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littlewitchygreen · 2 months

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hi, how r u?

can u help me with a spell or sigil to attract good close friends, i am in a new location and struggling to make friends.

also my very close friend in my earlier location is getting distant. ( do u read tarot to provide guidance?

thanks

Sigil for Friendship

Hi, I can definitely help make a sigil! I'll walk you through my process too, so you can see how I did it and make tweaks if you'd prefer something a little different.

I prefer to use the planetary square method to make workings stronger, so I'll suggest that here since you're hoping to draw multiple people to you. Since you're wanting to make a sigil for friendship, I'd use the planetary square for Mercury, as Mercury's associations include communication and socialization. This is what it looks like:

The phrase I'd use if I was making it for myself would be 'New Close Friends', which simplifies to NEWCLOSFRID and then NWCLSFRD combining several methods. From there, I'll assign number values. N is 50, W is 500, C is 3, L is 30, S is 100, F is 6, R is 90, and D is 4. Since there are only 64 squares, anything above that loses a zero (ex: W being 500 becomes 50, R being 90 becomes 9). If any numbers end up being repeated after that, I either cross them out if they are next to each other, or come back to the square if it is later in the phrase. I use a circle for the start and a line for the end, so the result looks like this:

And without the square in the background, the sigil is this:

If I were using this for myself, I would personally either draw this on myself discretely or put it on a paper that I would carry around like a talisman anytime I went somewhere I wanted to try making friends with people, with the intention of drawing to me the people I would be able to have strong and close friendships with. To include color magic, I'd use either yellow (for communication and confidence) or pink (for friendship and care). If you do want to tweak the sigil itself at all, here is a link to a previous post I made that goes into the process of making sigils in more detail.

For the question about tarot readings, yes I do readings! I just don't share the results publicly as I believe the contents are private to the person I'm reading for, even if they would be okay with it. I don't do readings about people's health or pregnancy (I believe that should be a discussion for medical professionals only, outside of maybe describing potential resources through divination), nor do I read for deities, entities, or spirits (I believe those conversations/ confirmations are personal and sacred, and that even as a reader I don't have the authority to speak on their behalf or interfere there). If your questions aren't about that, I'd be happy to do a reading via DMs if you're comfortable with that!

Hope this helps!

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littlewitchygreen · 3 months

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omg a couple of hours ago I was thinking of coming and checking out your blog for the first time in months and THEN I got notified that u posted something for the first time in a long time. Is this witchcraft?

I'm glad you're enjoying my blog! It does seem to be good timing on the posting then. In all honesty, I didn't realize anyone was trying to keep up with my blog much these days, much less got notifications for my posts, haha! I tag things for witchblr, but witchblr itself seems to have quieted down a lot since I started posting here, so the community is quieter too.

Regardless, I've been trying to get back to posting more frequently, and we'll see how well that goes!

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littlewitchygreen · 3 months

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Witchy Tools: Eggshells

Used For

Eggshells are very well known for being ingredients for protection across a variety of magical traditions. While they have other uses too, that is by far the most prominent use. The crushed eggshells are used to make protection lines/barriers, or as ingredients in spells - something especially helpful in workings where using salt could poison the soil. It can also be used to draw sigils or other symbols - especially if you make it into eggshell-chalk.

Materials

Eggshells

Water (optional)

Flour (optional)

Coloring (optional)

Process

If using eggshells as they are, you can either use whole eggshells or grind them up into smaller pieces or a powder, depending on what you are wanting to use it for. For example, whole eggshells can work as spell containers, pieces can be used in spell ingredients, and powder can form protective lines - though there are many other uses as well.

If making the eggshells into chalk for more directed linework with the eggshells, you can grind the eggshells into a powder. Then you’ll add that to a paste made from water and flour until it’s thick enough to form into the shape of a piece of chalk. If you want to add color magic into it as well, you can add colors to it as well in this stage. After letting it dry for several days, it should be ready to use.

Why it Works/History

Most of why eggshells work as a magical tool has to do with them being a literal protection for new life. By either harnessing (or in some cases, destroying) that protection for yourself, you can take on the magical properties of that protection. They can also provide nutrients for the garden, helping gardens protected with them to thrive.

Historically, there are references to eggshells believed to allow witches to fly, and some believe it can draw in the fae. Between the two, in older times it became a habit to break any eggshells ready for disposal to prevent both from happening. However, there isn’t much recorded regarding the specifics of their use in European witchcraft. In the closed traditions of Santeria, Hoodoo, and a few others eggshell powder had similar uses too, though the powder was often mixed with other ingredients and used in ways traditional to the practices.

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littlewitchygreen · 3 months

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How to Determine Locations with Tarot

Ask any question and perform any spread. Then let the cards’ meanings, helped by your intuition, pinpoint the location.

WHERE WILL I MEET MY SOULMATE?

Cards: Eight of Wands (quick incoming messages) + Page of Swords (social media stalking)

Answer: You will meet your soulmate online.

WHERE ARE MY SUNGLASSES?

Cards: The Chariot (vehicle, carriage seat) + Four of Pentacles (embracing, tightness)

Answer: In your car, stuck between the seats.

WHERE SHOULD I SPEND SUMMER?

Cards: The Empress (mother) + Six of Cups (childhood)

Answer: Go home to visit your parents.

WHERE WILL I FIND FULFILMENT?

Cards: Eight of Pentacles (work) + Nine of Cups (banquet)

Answer: Give catering a try.

WHERE WILL I SEE MY EX AGAIN?

Cards: Three of Wands (ships coming in) + Six of Swords (travel by water)

Answer: On a cruise.

As you can see, tarot can be used to answer a range of questions from the most sacred to the most mundane; from the most complex to the simplest. How? Here are countless tips.

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littlewitchygreen · 5 months

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An Overview of Plants: Cinquefoil

Name: Cinquefoil (Potentilla genus, many varieties)

Description: Often, it has yellow flowers, though some are white with a yellow center, or pink. It always has five heart-shaped petals, with the spaces between looking like a star. It has leaves with spiked edges, and the leaves grow in clusters of five that look like a star as well. Easily mistaken for a strawberry plant.

Cultivation: It is a warm-weather plant that grows best from late spring through fall. It prefers partial to full sun, and can up to grow anywhere between two and four feet. When planting it, plant in the cooler part of spring, with the root balls about six inches deep and three to six feet apart depending on the grown size of the variety. Tolerant to many kinds of soil, as long as it drains well. Yellow leaves are a sign the soil is iron deficient, and are something to look out for. When watering, keep evenly moist during the first growing season - after that they are rather drought resistant. Too much shade, waterlogged soil, and high humidity may lead to fungal diseases or rootrot.

Harvest: The best way to harvest the plant is by pulling the whole thing in June/early summer. Dry it in a shady place. Though, if the stems or wood are needed you can use the trimmings from prunings - prune by cutting back the stems to the wood in early spring before leaves grow, cutting back only a third of the plant at maximum.

Folklore: In Europe, cinquefoil was used for prosperity and love workings, and sometimes as a form of spiritual or magical protection. In some parts of Europe, it has been tied strongly to witchcraft - believed to offer protection against it and as an ingredient in the infamous ‘flying ointment’ used by witches. Romans also believed it had ties to the god Mercury, and would use it in devotional incense.

Magical Properties: Used primarily in luck, love, prosperity, and non-material protection workings. Worn as a talisman, it is said to warn off malicious spirits. Also known for its connection to fae magic, and for its uses when communing with them.

Medicinal Properties: Mainly used to treat mild inflammation, so it has been used for sore throats, inflammation-based fevers, and menstrual cramping mainly. But there is some evidence it can also be used for diarrhea and certain skin conditions.

Recommended Amount: There is no known recommended amount, so be mindful when using, and consult a doctor and/or pharmacist before using regularly. When making tea, one tablespoon is generally enough.

Warnings: Not enough about its interactions are known, so avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding to be safe, and consult a doctor and/or pharmacist for interactions with other medications.

*This is a page from my grimoire. I am not a health professional, nor do I claim to be. This is just a compilation of information I’ve gathered from various sources I trust, and any medical decisions should be made by individuals with the help of a trained professional.

An Overview of Plants - more plants

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littlewitchygreen · 5 months

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What is Witchcraft? Basics of Spellwork Checklist for Potent Spellwork Witchcraft Research Tips Threshold Theory

What is a spell log?

A spell log is a way of recording the spells you have cast. Typically it is a form of some variety that is kept in a notebook, google doc/sheet, or other program. These logs have a few key features such as:

Time & date

Timeframe for expected results

Brief description of the spell

Target of the spell and means of association (Taglocks, gnosis, thresholds, etc)

Correspondences used

Spirits worked with

Spell purpose

Means of manifestation

Divinations about the spell

Noted results

Note the last point. After a spell has been cast, it is important to keep track of its results in order to learn and improve.

Why is using a spell log important?

When first getting into witchcraft, a spell log will be invaluable. The purpose of a spell log is to keep track of each spells details in order to ascertain:

How effective a spell was

Details required to effectively cancel or reverse a spell

Areas within a spell that can be improved for future spell design

By approaching your spellwork as objectively as possible, growth will be easier to obtain. When first starting a spell log, it is important to remain aware of your cognitive biases in order to record accurate readings. While this may seem to invalidate your practice, the more it is practiced, the more it will validate your practice; that is, if it is practiced thoroughly and effectively.

How to design a spell log

In addition to the details for spell log listed above, you can also keep track of other details such as:

Planetary hours

Gestures used

Psychic experiences

Divine interactions

Dreams related to the casting

Emotions channeled during the working

Conceptual influences for the spell creation/purpose

Psychological impacts during or afterwards

The object focus of the gnosis used for casting

Any biases held

Social impacts

Weather, temperature, location

Steps taken in preparation for the spell

Media that the spell was taken from or inspired by

Sigils used

Astrological map of the time of casting

With all of these variables recorded, it will be much easier to reflect on a working and deduce areas that can be improved or aspects of the working that hindered the spell from manifesting. For example, if a spell was cast to increase your income, a basic spell log may look like this:

From this spell log, assuming the spell did not manifest as intended within the projected time frame, we can see that the means of manifestation and the target are very vague or not stated. The correspondences used also overlap or don't entirely mesh with the intention and purpose of the working.

Here is a detailed example Google doc spell log

Can you Identify some reasons why their spell did not work as intended? How do you think this spell can be improved upon? You can type out your responses here if you’d like.

Spell Log Templates

Here are some spell logs that I have designed using Procreate, as well as a link to a Google doc spell log that you are all free to use.

Google Doc Spell Log

I also can do commissioned spell logs! DM me for details. (Typically $30)

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littlewitchygreen · 5 months

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Color Magic: Yellow

Below I have included a list of correspondences, the history of the color, the biology and psychology of the color, and the magical uses it has. Enjoy!

Correspondences

Associations: Communication, intelligence, creativity, energy, joy, learning, memory, comfort, hope, confidence, spirits.

Element: Air and Fire

Planet: The Sun, Mercury, Saturn

Direction: East

Season: Summer

Day: Sunday

In Tarot: The Wands and Swords

The Sun, Mercury, and Saturn are all associated with yellow because of the colors of the celestial bodies. The elements ruled by yellow also have ties to the Sun and Mercury, as they are ruled by fire and air respectively, but also because both of those elements contain the color yellow in various ways. Yellow is associated with the East due to the Sun rising in the East. Summer is associated with yellow due to the Sun and heat. Sunday is associated with solar deities and the Sun again, which associates it with yellow. In tarot, yellow is associated with the suit of Wands as the suit of fire, and the suit of Swords as the suit of air.

History

Yellow was one of the first colors humans were able to use as a pigment. There is evidence of the color being used in cave art from 45,000 BCE, and that they were used as body paint. The earliest pigment derived from ochre in clay soil, and have since also been used in dyes and paints for a variety of purposes.

In Europe, yellow was considered the color of the sun and gold, and in Egypt they would often paint the gods yellow to resemble gold, as a sign of their divinity as the ‘flesh of the sun’. In Rome, it was also used to depict people’s skin - especially in Pompeii. In Buddhism, yellow is representative of humility and is frequently used in temples. A lot of art in Christianity uses shades of yellow to show outsiders, like Judas, as separate from the others depicted, and other shades to show warmth and joy in others. In ancient China, yellow was only allowed to be worn by the emperor, and was often considered a sign of happiness, power, luck, and wisdom. In India the color is often associated with happiness. While there are many meanings across Native American cultures, a few more common ones have been the sun, the earth, power, and wisdom. In many African nations, yellow is associated with wealth and royalty due to its resemblance to gold, as well as spirituality.

In the fourteenth century, yellow also became the color of envy, lying, treason, and untrustworthiness. This is also why there are phrases like ‘yellow-bellied’ for cowardice, and ‘yellow journalism’ for sensationalist journalism. This had its origin in the medicine of the time in the west - the medicine involving the humors, where yellow bile was associated with an unstable temperament. It has also been used as a color to draw attention, historically - for both good and bad purposes in sociopolitical movements, for safety, for business, and more.

Psychology and Biology

Psychologically, yellow often is considered a happy color due to its brightness and associations with the sun and summer, and often is considered an enthusiastic color. Various shades are also more attention-getting, so they are also associated with caution and anxiety as well, or more alertness to them in general if the source is not a potential threat. It has been shown to improve mood, increase social activity, and boost cognition and creativity for a period of time. In some cases, yellow can also increase feelings of dishonesty, mental agitation, and somewhat suppress empathy in favor of logic.

Biologically, yellow has shown some signs of increasing the body’s metabolism. As it can be an intense color, it also has been known to cause eye fatigue. In addition to the psychological agitation, yellow can also physically agitate people as well, increasing frustration in some people. A few studies suggest that people may lose their tempers faster in yellow rooms, and that babies may cry more in yellow rooms as well.

Magical Uses

Color magic for yellow can be used for mental pursuits, creativity, or communication workings. It can also be used for luck and prosperity spells as well, due to its associations with gold. Yellow can also be used for workings involving power or wisdom, or in workings involving anxieties and truth. As with other colors, there is no strict limit as to what can be done with it.

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littlewitchygreen · 6 months

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The Commercial Witch

This post is a little unlike my others, but it is one that I find interesting and have been wanting to make for a while, if simply to talk about it as more of a think piece. Since I began actively practicing witchcraft, I've been seeing a rise in companies and brands promoting and selling things related to witchcraft, as well as a host of social media influencers making witchy aesthetic posts with elaborate altars and setups. While there is nothing inherently wrong with either of those, it has led to a side effect that I've seen mentioned offhandedly but not really talked about much: the commercialization of witchcraft.

Influence

While I love the aesthetic posts as much as the next witch (both because they are pretty and organized well, and because it sometimes sparks ideas of my own), I don't so much love the implications such posts give about the nature of witchcraft in the modern day.

I've seen many new witches ask what crystals they have to buy, and what plants they should start with, and how to make a grimoire look picture perfect, and where to buy the best tools, and is a drawer full of divination tools enough or do they need more? All perfectly valid and genuine questions for those still learning, that deserve full and honest answers. But I've also seen just as many posts from people wanting to learn witchcraft that lament that they could never afford it, and that is where the problem I feel lies.

Posts from witchcraft influencers and those who simply like the aesthetic and are not actual witches imply through what they show that it is the things that make the witch rather than the person themself - and that the only way to harness magical ability is through items rather than practice and skill. So, not knowing any better, new witches pick up on that and believe the same.

To be clear: material goods are not a problem. If dozens of tarot decks make you happy, go ahead. If collecting crystals adds value to your practice, do so. If you find a box full of A-Z herbs useful, absolutely get it! My problem comes with the fact that none of these collections are necessary to becoming a witch, and it is often presented as such. The earliest witches we have records of did not have access to the wide range of spices and herbs we do. They did not have crystals, minerals, and stones from around the world to harness energy. They often did not have libraries of books to learn from - and likely, many would not have been able to read even if they did. They (usually) did not have specially made tools for their craft. They used what was available, they used what they knew and made and grew themselves, they learned from each other or practice or observation, and they used items that they already owned.

And so can we.

Capitalism and Witchcraft

As the other half of this topic, the relationship between capitalism and witchcraft is also concerning to me for a variety of reasons. I have noticed an increase in regular stores selling witchcraft goods in kits and little box sets and the like, and upon inspecting them, most are... inadequate, at the least. Generally, they are either very surface-level or very appropriative - neither of which should be something we should be thrilled about.

From selling white sage for 'smudging' and a cheap tarot deck in Sephora's Starter Witch Kit to TJ Maxx selling herb kits, mini mortars and pestles, and cheap divination decks as a Halloween gimmick, large companies are trying to cash in on the renewed interest in witchcraft. The increase in interest itself is not offensive - many witches I know appreciate the more open acceptance of a practice many of us have had to keep hidden for fear of judgment and safety. However, with large brands treating it like a trend without doing research or marketing it appropriately, it can cause harm.

I made a post recently about cultural appropriation in witchcraft, and two of the signs of appropriation are lacking respect for a practice and commercializing it. Large brands marketing things like tarot decks as fun games to play with your friends ignores the rich historical and cultural context attached to the cards, as well as the spiritual significance they take on for many readers. By giving surface-level books on how to read them, or failing to provide books at all, they encourage a lack of knowledge in the subject - another red flag for appropriation. By selling herb kits for 'smudging' containing things like white sage or palo santo, they are taking from closed practices and traditions that were often made illegal to those from whom they originated (yet another red flag), and teaching newcomers to as well.

This isn't to say a new witch cannot buy their first items from brands like this - many do not have the option of locally sourcing their materials from small businesses that put in the work to sell items respectfully, as these are still often far and in between. There may also be safety reasons or other reasons why they are unable to acquire tools in any other way, and my intent is not to pass judgment on those who do for whatever reason. My intent is to urge new witches to look beyond the surface of what these companies present, and to critique the companies for selling these items the way they do to begin with.

Some of these companies have removed their items due to backlash - as Sephora did with their kit - while others simply do not care. And, there is nothing we as individuals can do to stop the companies from trying, without organized collective action; and I do not believe our communities are at a place where that effort can be made in earnest just yet, though hopefully in the future they will be.

Moving Forward

So, from where I stand, it is up to us as consumers of both media and materials to think critically about what we are consuming. Whether that be questioning assumptions we make based on what we see online, or questioning the ethics of what we are purchasing and where it comes from.

Our lines will look different depending on where we are, what we practice, and the resources available to us. All I urge people to do is to do what they can to be intentional in their choices, and that if consuming from large companies and social media to put in the work to deepen the surface-level understanding they offer and grow on your own.

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littlewitchygreen · 6 months

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Bringing this back for Palestine.

While many of these were tailored for BLM, plenty of them are general protections, and the others can be adjusted for what is needed.

I have been active and vocal about this issue on other platforms and my main account here, and realized today that I have not been yet on this one nor have I seen much talk about it in these circles. This is my attempt to change that.

Palestinians deserve human rights, ceasefire now.

Protection Spells (and Hexes) for the BLM Movement

As promised, here is a list of protection spells and similar things that can be used for the BLM protestors, as well as hexes for oppressors, for any hex-friendly witches who wish to do so! All spells and info are linked to the original posters, so please give their posts some appreciation if you use them, too, and please don’t reshare their stuff without crediting them!

Protections

Using tarot to protect someone

Protection spell masterlist

Written spell specifically for protesters

In-the-moment protection spell

Crystals with protective properties

Candle spell for protecting others

Spell for BLM

Sigils for BLM

Emoji spell to protect protesters

Another emoji spell for protesters

Sigil to protect protesters

Spell jar for protection

Spell jar for protesters

Protection charms for protesters

Jinxes, Hexes, and Curses

A jinxes, hexes and curses masterpost

Tips for hexing and cursing

Curse for guilt

How-to guide to curses

Curse that’s fueled by rage

Materials list for cursing/hexing

Reflection hex

Candle curse

Revenge hex

Using tarot to avenge yourself/someone

How to cast a curse

As always, use your own judgement regarding your personal ethics and your skill level as a witch, before casting any spells. If anyone has anything else they wish to include, please feel free to add to this list, as it is by no means comprehensive! This is just some of what I was able to gather together for this.

I drew from a lot of sources for these and did my best to make sure they weren’t from any closed practices, but if they are and I missed that PLEASE let me know so I can either edit the post appropriately or remove it entirely. The same goes for if a post of yours was linked here and you wish to have it removed!

With that said, Black Lives Matter, and let’s cast some spells for them, witches.

#witchcraft #witchblr #witch #witches #free gaza #ceasefire

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people don’t realize how serious the white sage thing is. i worked at a native owned weed store where we also gave out free sage sometimes for medicine and they couldn’t get any more for the store, which was supplied directly from the nearest reservation. corporate-sold witch supplies is literally taking straight out of the hands of indigenous people and their medicine which -now trendy- was previously highly illegal.

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Cultural Appropriation and Witchcraft

I'm sure this is a common phrase many people have seen before in witchcraft and pagan spaces alike - as well as in broader society. This is by no means a new topic in these circles or others. But, most of the posts on it in regards to witchcraft specifically that I have seen talk about what is culturally appropriative, and not how to assess the difference between appropriation and respectful, appreciative learning (when appropriate to do so, of course). Additionally, I have seen few posts discussing how to deconstruct your own practice to determine if something you have already absorbed into your practice is culturally appropriative, and if so how to remove it. So, that is what this post will focus on.

Note: These are based on my experiences and a multitude of critical discussions I've had with fellow witches in person and online. My voice and viewpoint is by no means the only one, and this post is not a complete snapshot of this complicated topic. This is intended to spark thoughtful analysis of our practices, and provide a few starting points for diving deeper into the topic independently. Any additions to this post from others who have thoughts on the topic are greatly welcomed, as this is an ongoing discussion that involves us all!

What is Cultural Appropriation?

In case this is the first time someone reading this has come across the term, cultural appropriation is defined officially as "the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of the customs, practices, ideas, etc. of one people or society by members of another and typically more dominant people or society" (Oxford Languages). In simpler terms, it's when one group with more social power adopts things from a group with less social power in a way that is inaccurate to the source, or that doesn't acknowledge the source at all.

Some common signs of cultural appropriation to look out for:

A lack of respect towards what is adopted, or the source culture

A lack of knowledge about what is adopted, or the source culture

Removal of what is adopted from the context of the source culture

Simplification of what is adopted from the full meaning in the source culture

Commercialization of what is adopted from the source culture (especially when being resold back to the source culture!)

If, historically or presently, what is adopted was/is illegal or punishable for those within the source culture

These are by no means the only signs to look out for, as oftentimes appropriation can be sneaky in the way it shows up, but they are some of the bigger and clearer signs to look out for and avoid.

What is Cultural Appreciation?

So, now that we've determined what cultural appropriation generally looks like, what about cultural appreciation? This can be trickier to determine, as it is easier to define things by what they are rather than by what they are not. For official definitions, one version that I found is that cultural appreciation is "when someone seeks to understand and learn about another culture in an effort to broaden their perspective and connect with others cross-culturally" (Greenheart International).

In witchcraft and pagan spaces, this might be what that looks like:

Not treating what is adopted lightly or like it's unimportant, or dismissing the voices of those within the source culture about what is adopted

Learning in-depth about what is adopted, and the source culture

Putting in the work to understand what is adopted within the source culture

Doing the research to fully understand what is being adopted from the source culture, keeping all the difficulties and nuances

Not participating in exploitative capitalism around what is adopted and the source culture (ex: buying/learning from big corporations or content creators rather than those from the source culture)

Learning about (when appropriate) but not adopting practices that were/are illegal or punishable for those within the source culture - in many cases, those are part of closed practices, and a few of them forbid uninitiated/outsiders from learning details about their practices at all.

Again, these are not the only ways to be culturally appreciative rather than appropriative, but is a start to determining which something is. Additionally, the line for everything will be a little different for each situation and person, so it is very infrequently a one-time analysis to make regarding our practices.

Deconstructing Your Practice

Now, what to do with this information moving forward.

One of the simplest ways my peers I spoke with on this topic and myself have found, is asking questions the way children do - over and over and over again. Where does this practice come from? Why do we do things this way? What is the history of this practice, and that culture? Who is benefiting from the sale of this, and who is being harmed by it? How do I approach this topic respectfully? Can I participate in this practice? Is there a history of disrespect and conflict around this practice for those in the source culture? Etc, etc, etc.

Asking questions is the only way you will find where your information on a topic is lacking, and that will provide you a starting point on looking into why your practice is what it is, and if you need to maybe reconsider parts of it.

As an example of what this can look like when deconstructing parts of your practice, here's a series of questions showing what that process can look like with a popular part of people's practice:

Where do the Sabbats on the modern witch's calendar come from? Why are they named what they are named? How were they celebrated historically? Why are the associations for them listed as correspondences? What is the history of the celebrations, and were the source cultures always allowed to celebrate them? Where did the information you have on them now come from? Are there any biases in the authors of the information, are there discrepancies, or any missing information?

Keep asking questions until you hit dead ends, and then move on to the next part of your practice. This is not an easy process, and it takes time to do. But anything worth keeping in your practice is worth doing the work to understand, regardless of if you really do keep it in the end or not after your questions are done.

Removing Appropriation From Your Practice

For some things, removing appropriation from your practice will be easy - such as changing language, dropping certain acts, or adjusting how you do some things. For others, it is as simple as doing further and better research on something from an open practice, that was being interacted with on a surface level rather than with real and deeper understanding.

A very few can be much more difficult to separate out from other parts of your practice - usually if you've been doing them for a long time before realizing they were appropriative and/or they've been woven strongly into the very foundation of your practice. In this case, it can be harder to figure out what to do - and there are two things I'd suggest if you find yourself in that situation.

The two suggestions, most won't be happy to hear: either you'll need to change large swathes of your practice (something difficult and disheartening to do, but worth doing), or dismantling your practice entirely and starting from the beginning (something time-consuming and distressing, but also worth doing, if needed). Obviously not everyone will do these things, and some will say 'oh well' and continue doing them anyway, but if you're committed to decolonizing and removing appropriation from your practice, then sometimes these are the only options there are.

If you need to, you won't be alone, and you won't be the first - and it's a sign of growth if you're even considering the need to, to begin with, under those circumstances.

This post got much longer than I intended, but I wanted to do the nuance and complexity of the topic justice even for this small snapshot of the discussion. Ultimately, the topic boils down to respect, knowledge and understanding, cultural context, and current and historical social power dynamics. There is no one right answer to many of the questions we need to ask ourselves about our practices, so it is up to us to approach things as best we can and listen to the voices of those from the cultures we are learning from. We also need to use critical thinking, empathy, and our best judgment when deciding what we keep and leave behind as we continue to grow as witches and/or pagans.

I hope this post helps spark some thoughts moving forward, and best wishes!

#witchcraft #witch #witchblr #witches #paganism #pagan #appropriation #cultural appropriation #cultural appreciation

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JSTOR Articles on the History of Witchcraft, Witch Trials, and Folk Magic Beliefs

This is a partial of of articles on these subjects that can be found in the JSTOR archives. This is not exhaustive - this is just the portion I've saved for my own studies (I've read and referenced about a third of them so far) and I encourage readers and researchers to do their own digging. I recommend the articles by Ronald Hutton, Owen Davies, Mary Beth Norton, Malcolm Gaskill, Michael D. Bailey, and Willem de Blecourt as a place to start.

If you don't have personal access to JSTOR, you may be able to access the archive through your local library, university, museum, or historical society.

Full text list of titles below the cut:

'Hatcht up in Villanie and Witchcraft': Historical, Fiction, and Fantastical Recuperations of the Witch Child, by Chloe Buckley

'I Would Have Eaten You Too': Werewolf Legends in the Flemish, Dutch and German Area, by Willem de Blecourt

'The Divels Special Instruments': Women and Witchcraft before the Great Witch-hunt, by Karen Jones and Michael Zell

'The Root is Hidden and the Material Uncertain': The Challenges of Prosecuting Witchcraft in Early Modern Venice, by Jonathan Seitz

'Your Wife Will Be Your Biggest Accuser': Reinforcing Codes of Manhood at New England Witch Trials, by Richard Godbeer

A Family Matter: The CAse of a Witch Family in an 18th-Century Volhynian Town, by Kateryna Dysa

A Note on the Survival of Popular Christian Magic, by Peter Rushton

A Note on the Witch-Familiar in Seventeenth Century England, by F.H. Amphlett Micklewright

African Ideas of Witchcraft, by E.G. Parrinder

Aprodisiacs, Charms, and Philtres, by Eleanor Long

Charmers and Charming in England and Wales from the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Century, by Owen Davies

Charming Witches: The 'Old Religion' and the Pendle Trial, by Diane Purkiss

Demonology and Medicine in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries, by Sona Rosa Burstein

Denver Tries A Witch, by Margaret M. Oyler

Devil's Stones and Midnight Rites: Megaliths, Folklore, and Contemporary Pagan Witchcraft, by Ethan Doyle White

Edmund Jones and the Pwcca'r Trwyn, by Adam N. Coward

Essex County Witchcraft, by Mary Beth Norton

From Sorcery to Witchcraft: Clerical Conceptions of Magic in the Later Middle Ages, by Michael D. Bailey

German Witchcraft, by C. Grant Loomis

Getting of Elves: Healing, Witchcraft and Fairies in the Scottish Witchcraft Trials, by Alaric Hall

Ghost and Witch in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries, by Gillian Bennett

Ghosts in Mirrors: Reflections of the Self, by Elizabeth Tucker

Healing Charms in Use in England and Wales 1700-1950, by Owen Davies

How Pagan Were Medieval English Peasants?, by Ronald Hutton

Invisible Men: The Historian and the Male Witch, by Lara Apps and Andrew Gow

Johannes Junius: Bamberg's Famous Male Witch, by Lara Apps and Andrew Gow

Knots and Knot Lore, by Cyrus L. Day

Learned Credulity in Gianfrancesco Pico's Strix, by Walter Stephens

Literally Unthinkable: Demonological Descriptions of Male Witches, by Lara Apps and Andrew Gow

Magical Beliefs and Practices in Old Bulgaria, by Louis Petroff

Maleficent Witchcraft in Britian since 1900, by Thomas Waters

Masculinity and Male Witches in Old and New England, 1593-1680, by E.J. Kent

Methodism, the Clergy, and the Popular Belief in Witchcraft and Magic, by Owen Davies

Modern Pagan Festivals: A Study in the Nature of Tradition, by Ronald Hutton

Monstrous Theories: Werewolves and the Abuse of History, by Willem de Blecourt

Neapolitan Witchcraft, by J.B. Andrews and James G. Frazer

New England's Other Witch-Hunt: The Hartford Witch-Hunt of the 1660s and Changing Patterns in Witchcraft Prosecution, by Walter Woodward

Newspapers and the Popular Belief in Witchcraft and Magic in the Modern Period, by Owen Davies

Occult Influence, Free Will, and Medical Authority in the Old Bailey, circa 1860-1910, by Karl Bell

Paganism and Polemic: The Debate over the Origins of Modern Pagan Witchcraft, by Ronald Hutton

Plants, Livestock Losses and Witchcraft Accusations in Tudor and Stuart England, by Sally Hickey

Polychronican: Witchcraft History and Children, interpreting England's Biggest Witch Trial, 1612, by Robert Poole

Publishing for the Masses: Early Modern English Witchcraft Pamphlets, by Carla Suhr

Rethinking with Demons: The Campaign against Superstition in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe from a Cognitive Perspective, by Andrew Keitt

Seasonal Festivity in Late Medieval England, Some Further Reflections, by Ronald Hutton

Secondary Targets: Male Witches on Trial, by Lara Apps and Andrew Gow

Some Notes on Modern Somerset Witch-Lore, by R.L. Tongue

Some Notes on the History and Practice of Witchcraft in the Eastern Counties, by L.F. Newman

Some Seventeenth-Century Books of Magic, by K.M. Briggs

Stones and Spirits, by Jane P. Davidson and Christopher John Duffin

Superstitions, Magic, and Witchcraft, by Jeffrey R. Watt

The 1850s Prosecution of Gerasim Fedotov for Witchcraft, by Christine D. Worobec

The Catholic Salem: How the Devil Destroyed a Saint's Parish (Mattaincourt, 1627-31), by William Monter

The Celtic Tarot and the Secret Tradition: A Study in Modern Legend Making, by Juliette Wood

The Cult of Seely Wights in Scotland, by Julian Goodare

The Decline of Magic: Challenge and Response in Early Enlightenment England, by Michael Hunter

The Devil-Worshippers at the Prom: Rumor-Panic as Therapeutic Magic, by Bill Ellis

The Devil's Pact: Diabolic Writing and Oral Tradition, by Kimberly Ball

The Discovery of Witches: Matthew Hopkins' Defense of his Witch-hunting Methods, by Sheilagh Ilona O'Brien

The Disenchantment of Magic: Spells, Charms, and Superstition in Early European Witchcraft Literature, by Michael D. Bailey

The Epistemology of Sexual Trauma in Witches' Sabbaths, Satanic Ritual Abuse, and Alien Abduction Narratives, by Joseph Laycock

The European Witchcraft Debate and the Dutch Variant, by Marijke Gijswijt-Hofstra

The Flying Phallus and the Laughing Inquisitor: Penis Theft in the Malleus Maleficarum, by Moira Smith

The Framework for Scottish Witch-Hunting for the 1590s, by Julian Goodare

The Imposture of Witchcraft, by Rossell Hope Robbins

The Last Witch of England, by J.B. Kingsbury

The Late Lancashire Witches: The Girls Next Door, by Meg Pearson

The Malefic Unconscious: Gender, Genre, and History in Early Antebellum Witchcraft Narratives, by Lisa M. Vetere

The Mingling of Fairy and Witch Beliefs in Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century Scotland, by J.A. MacCulloch

The Nightmare Experience, Sleep Paralysis, and Witchcraft Accusations, by Owen Davies

The Pursuit of Reality: Recent Research into the History of Witchcraft, by Malcolm Gaskill

The Reception of Reginald Scot's Discovery of Witchcraft: Witchcraft, Magic, and Radical Religions, by S.F. Davies

The Role of Gender in Accusations of Witchcraft: The Case of Eastern Slovenia, by Mirjam Mencej

The Scottish Witchcraft Act, by Julian Goodare

The Werewolves of Livonia: Lycanthropy and Shape-Changing in Scholarly Texts, 1550-1720, by Stefan Donecker

The Wild Hunter and the Witches' Sabbath, by Ronald Hutton

The Winter Goddess: Percht, Holda, and Related Figures, by Lotta Motz

The Witch's Familiar and the Fairy in Early Modern England and Scotland, by Emma Wilby

The Witches of Canewdon, by Eric Maple

The Witches of Dengie, by Eric Maple

The Witches' Flying and the Spanish Inquisitors, or How to Explain Away the Impossible, by Gustav Henningsen

To Accommodate the Earthly Kingdom to Divine Will: Official and Nonconformist Definitions of Witchcraft in England, by Agustin Mendez

Unwitching: The Social and Magical Practice in Traditional European Communities, by Mirjam Mencej

Urbanization and the Decline of Witchcraft: An Examination of London, by Owen Davies

Weather, Prayer, and Magical Jugs, by Ralph Merrifield

Witchcraft and Evidence in Early Modern England, by Malcolm Gaskill

Witchcraft and Magic in the Elizabethan Drama by H.W. Herrington

Witchcraft and Magic in the Rochford Hundred, by Eric Maple

Witchcraft and Old Women in Early Modern Germany, by Alison Rowlands

Witchcraft and Sexual Knowledge in Early Modern England, by Julia M. Garrett

Witchcraft and Silence in Guillaume Cazaux's 'The Mass of Saint Secaire', by William G. Pooley

Witchcraft and the Early Modern Imagination, by Robin Briggs

Witchcraft and the Western Imagination by Lyndal Roper

Witchcraft Belief and Trals in Early Modern Ireland, by Andrew Sneddon

Witchcraft Deaths, by Mimi Clar

Witchcraft Fears and Psychosocial Factors in Disease, by Edward Bever

Witchcraft for Sale, by T.M. Pearce

Witchcraft in Denmark, by Gustav Henningsen

Witchcraft in Germany, by Taras Lukach

Witchcraft in Kilkenny, by T. Crofton Croker

Witchcraft in Anglo-American Colonies, by Mary Beth Norton

Witchcraft in the Central Balkans I: Characteristics of Witches, by T.P. Vukanovic

Witchcraft in the Central Balkans II: Protection Against Witches, by T.P. Vukanovic

Witchcraft Justice and Human Rights in Africa, Cases from Malawi, by Adam Ashforth

Witchcraft Magic and Spirits on the Border of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, by S.P. Bayard

Witchcraft Persecutions in the Post-Craze Era: The Case of Ann Izzard of Great Paxton, 1808, by Stephen A. Mitchell

Witchcraft Prosecutions and the Decline of Magic, by Edward Bever

Witchcraft, by Ray B. Browne

Witchcraft, Poison, Law, and Atlantic Slavery, by Diana Paton

Witchcraft, Politics, and Memory in Seventeeth-Century England, by Malcolm Gaskill

Witchcraft, Spirit Possession and Heresy, by Lucy Mair

Witchcraft, Women's Honour and Customary Law in Early Modern Wales, by Sally Parkin

Witches and Witchbusters, by Jacqueline Simpson

Witches, Cunning Folk, and Competition in Denmark, by Timothy R. Tangherlini

Witches' Herbs on Trial, by Michael Ostling

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On Witchcraft as a spirituality

Sometimes people hit me up like "I need verification, but practicing spells is so tedious, and I need validation" and I am here to tell you that

In my personal opinion you know that

You're never going to finish crochet projects unless you love making stitches.

Letting the yarn slip over your fingers and the hook goes over under over under, stitch stitch stitch, turning chain,

That is the part you've got to love, I think, because the problem is if you only love the amigurumi, or the bag, or the blanket, you're never going to get there,

because crocheting isn't having a blanket.

Crocheting is making a blanket.

"I just need to see my spells manifesting before I can have proof, I need that validation" is bullshit

because you can cast a spell that goes off so incredibly well and then you look around and all you can say is "well that just means the situation was already going to go fine and I never needed to cast, there's no way I could have accomplished that"

and all the while there's this little bit of hollowness and stress and frustration, like you're looking for the thing but the thing never presents itself,

so now the question is still there and it just switches from "I need validation," to "I need faith"

and this is exactly like finishing the amigurumi and looking at its soft squishy face and setting it aside and saying "I need a bag"

but in all the cases, you know, the answer is just about stitches.

Do you need a bag? Or do you need the quiet, repetitive, counting, soothing, structure, activity, progress, and then, by total coincidence, after a while a bag appears?

I think this way often about witchcraft as a spirituality. My blog is mostly practical sorcery based. And when you approach witchcraft from that perspective I think it's pretty much, "I need a result."

But witchcraft isn't having a result.

Witchcraft is making a result.

and I think for those of us who use witchcraft as a spirituality, as a damp and safe terracotta pot within which we can unfurl our roots into the rich soil of the underworld,

It is the joy of the process itself which waters the soils - not the end result.

When you engage in your practice - the literal, physical, mental, and emotional actions you engage in, the ways you've ritualized your behaviors, the series of behaviors you engage in which allow you to interface with your path -

Do those parts, in and of themselves, serve you?

So anyway love your results but fuck results at the same time, if the actual moment-to-moment doesn't serve you, if being there doing the actions in and of itself doesn't bring you something,

perhaps there are adjustments to be done.

It could even be time to switch to a new fiber art altogether.

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Curses: A History On The Dark Arts and How to Practice Them (18+) by W.S

Since the dawn of man, people have consistently been annoyed with one another. Because of this fact, many different Magickal ways have popped up to harm the deserving and undeserving alike.

Today we will be going over the historical Jinxes, Hexes, and Curses found throughout the ancient world. (and how to do a few as well for those 18+)

The Difference Between Hex, Jinx & Curses

Jinx

A small form of malignant Magick intended to bring bad luck to a person or place. Usually Minor, they wear off by themselves and are rarely lethal

Hex

Slightly more in-depth form of Malignant Magic, intended to bring misfortune to the intended. i.e. spoiled food, killing their plants, or making them stub their toe for a month, it is really up to the imagination of the caster. They can last longer but usually will go away on their own after a few weeks/ the afflicted learn's their lesson.

Curse

Curses are the most powerful form of Malignant Magick, these spells can topple nations and disrupt the lives of countless people. They can be cast to kill, ruin a family for generations, or even bring about great calamity to an area. They can also be used as a defensive measure to protect a space like a crypt from suspected grave robbers, to send a message to others who attempt to follow. These spells when done properly, LAST FOREVER unless the caster or someone who has the know-how removes the spell from the afflicted.

Dark Magick in Ancient Times

The Evil Eye

The malignant gaze, this is a type of curse/Jinx that can be done purposefully, or accidentally to another person. The power of a person's gaze is said to bring maledictions to the unassuming. Stemming from one's own internal jealousies and uncontrolled intrusive thoughts, this is one of the most common Jinxes/curses done even today. The origins of this are said to be well over 5,000 years old, and the protections for it include The Nazar and Evil Eye Removal Rituals.

Curse Tablets

Tablets made of lead, in which people would beseech the Gods to perform maladies on others. Mortals asked for people's land to be salted, and their businesses to crumble. They asked Gods to imprison the target or pettier things like having the target's sports teams lose. Once the curse was scribed into the lead they were pierced with nails and buried in graveyards. Or placed near/in the target's home. They weren't always used to Curse, some have been found detailing love spells and the like. Often they would add objects belonging to the intended target like clothing or hair to give these spells extra strength.

Ancient Egyptian Burial Curses

Ancient Egyptians Used magic in their day-to-day lives, it was seen as a gift from the gods and they used this magick to treat the sick and to protect themselves from malediction. One common practice in the old kingdom was the use of Protective Curses in tombs from those who would desecrate the spaces. i.e. (warnings to people not to go further) These curses garnered fear from some superstitious writers of the time, especially due to the increase in deaths and strange occurrences following the disturbances of Tutankhamun's Tomb.

Wikipedia Excerpt

Curses after the Old Kingdom era are less common though more severe, sometimes invoking the ire of Thoth or the destruction of Sekhemet.[4]Zahi Hawass quotes an example of a curse: "Cursed be those who disturb the rest of a Pharaoh. They that shall break the seal of this tomb shall meet death by a disease that no doctor can diagnose."[6]

Curses in More Recent History

Curses haven't really changed all that much since antiquity, the truly great ones have been passed down from teacher to student and still exist to this day. Here is a more recent example of a curse

Ceremonial Magick Curses Pre 1800s

Ceremonial curses Performed by occultists and alchemists usually consist of a petition- a request to an external spirit/entity. For these curses, magicians petitioned Angels ( and even some demons) to exact divine judgment upon the intended target. This was not exactly uncommon as the wrath of god was viewed as an extremely powerful source to draw from in those times of church rule.

[Liability Disclaimer]

"I'm not going to be liable for any trespassing because you decided to try this, you should be over the age of 18 and be able to make your own decisions. These spells are purely academic in nature and I won't be held liable for the actions of others, nor will I be held liable for any damage to public or private property." W.S. 20.08.2023

Modern Day Curse: Detailed How To (18+)

This curse comes with a warning to the caster, dark magic, when done continuously, crosses a line. You draw a moral line in the sand when you begin this journey, your magickal practice, and the more you allow yourself to fester in the dark, the higher the possibility to lose yourself to your darker impulses. When practicing dark magic you must allow the darkness into yourself to complete these spells, however, once it's over you must ground yourself using a memory of someone/something you love. Don't allow yourself to fester in your own hatred, or you yourself will be cursed.

The Mark Of Madness

This curse initiates the decline of a person's mental cognition, Weakens their defenses, and inadvertently leads to them becoming bedridden. Causing Hallucinations, Nightmares, Paralysis Demons the works This curse can only be undone by the caster or someone of the same blood due to the nature of the spell.

Opus Est

Ashes Of Evergreen

Blood of the Caster(Fresh)

Stagnant Water

Dirt From Targets Home

Picture Of The Target With Their Name And Birthday Written On It

Container Of Some Kind

This spell is best done at night, far away from your home, preferably at the target's home if at all possible. Cast your protections before doing the spell as always.

Step 1: Place The Photo Inside Of The Bowl and Recite

"Tu (Name Of Target) scopus meus es"

Step 2: Place the Dirt Inside the container while reciting

"per terram ad insaniam convertunt"

Step 3: Add The Evergreen Ashes to the container while reciting

"per cineres ad insaniam convertunt"

Step 4: Pour The Stagnant Water Into the Container and Recite

"per aquam ad insaniam convertunt"

Step 5: Cut your right hand and bleed into the mixture, while reciting the spell. This creates the blood lock. This way nobody but you or a blood relative can undo the curse.

"Sanguine meo proprio hanc claudo. Hoc erit in aeternum"

Step 6: Stir the mixture into a paste, dipping your uncut hand into the mixture to make sure your palm is coated well. Then head to the front of the person's property and place a handprint in the walkway. Just out of the line of sight, Pour the excess mixture into their garden/yard and leave the property. If you have access to the person you wish to curse (i.e. an abuser)you can also place the hand print upon their body when they sleep and the spell will be faster acting.

Step 7: SKADDADDLE

ThreeFold Law Addendum

Many new witches/practitioners have a Wiccan preconception about something known as the threefold law. This was made up for that specific religion, it doesn't govern all practitioners of magick and it certainly won't cause you any harm. So if someone tries to fear monger you politely ask them to shut it with their nonsense. Cursing has been around for most of human history and it's how we've been able to feel a small amount of control in times in which life seems uncertain. So go out and learn, enjoy your practice and your journey, and most importantly remember not to take anyone's shit.

You have more power than you realize.

I hope I was able to teach you something new, Until next time my Friends :)

Thank you for sitting down and having Tea with me on the Other side of the Great Divide

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Intermediate Witchcraft: Next Steps

So, you've done your homework on the basics, and you've practiced the early skills. What's next? Where do you go from there? How do you learn more? Well, there are several factors that go into intermediate witchcraft along with several routes to take, and I'll explain a bit of that here.

Research

Part of the issue with moving into more advanced magic is that most available books cater to beginners. That is because of a few reasons that I'll get into further in the post, but that does leave the issue of how to find more advanced information still. This is where deep-diving into specific topics will serve you well.

There are going to be few if any 'Witchcraft 201' books out there, because more advanced knowledge is not going to be that generalized the way introductory knowledge can be. However, if you look into specific topics, there are a lot more books. You don't have to specialize in one area either - you could look at books from as many fields as you'd like: deep-diving into astrology, herbalism, tarot, curses, whatever you'd like. Growing your knowledge in a specific area will make you more advanced overall as you expand your knowledge base.

Many of the more advanced texts are also going to be much drier than the popular books for witches just starting to learn skills - historical texts, academic papers, etc. So, look beyond what you can find on the shelves of the most popular bookstore in town as well. I'd recommend looking into databases like JStor, Google Scholar, and even university databases to see what you can find there. As always, consider who is publishing the information, what biases might they have, and what may be inaccurate or culturally appropriative when taking in new information to stay accurate, safe, and get the most out of the information you find.

Mentorship

Another route some people take is finding a more advanced mentor when they are struggling to progress on their own. This is one of the reasons why some of the more advanced information is not widely published as well, as it is not always appropriate for the information shared through mentorships to be widely spread. In some cases, this is because it is part of a closed practice that you have to be initiated into or taught directly, and in other cases it's because the information is personal to the mentor.

Still, there are pros and cons to going this route and it's all based on who your mentor is.

Some pros: you have someone experienced in witchcraft who can guide you more personally than a widely available book and who knows your personal practice very well - and who can share information, experience, etc accordingly.

Some cons: your mentor has only one perspective out of a vast array, they have biases that are in their practice as a result of their practice being their own, and they have intimate access to you and your spiritual life because of their role.

My personal suggestion to anyone considering this route is this: do your research on who you are accepting as your mentor, remember that what they teach is their practice not the practice, and even consider having multiple mentors over time to diversify information and beliefs that you learn. Your safety and wellbeing are paramount, so never accept someone as a mentor lightly, as having that kind of role in your life is a heavy responsibility and some may abuse that kind of access to you.

UPG

UPG stands for Unverified Personal Gnosis - or unofficial information gained through personal experience. This is in my opinion the primary reason there aren't more widespread 'Witchcraft 201' books available, as a lot of the information those books would contain is obtained through personal experience rather than from official sources. This is also why many witches begin to talk less and less about the more advanced aspects of their practice, as UPG generally comes from experiences that become more and more personal to the witch in question.

Along that line, your practice will primarily continue to grow through personal experience of your own and continued practice. Books and teachers will only take you so far before you have to gain knowledge yourself and get better at the skills on your own. So, at a certain point, significant portions of your own practice will become UPG as well.

Many witches are fine sharing some of the less personal aspects of their UPG with others, which is how new information and ways of doing things still spread. Offline, I've had multiple witches share with me parts of their own practices, for example, which have influenced the way I practice - and vice versa. However, each of our practices were still different from each other, due to the UPG each of us has and our different approaches to practicing.

Understandably, it can be frustrating trying to figure out where to go once the guidebooks most of us start out with are no longer applicable or available. So, one of the most valuable pieces of advice on how to continue to progress that I ever learned is this: never stop asking 'why'. Why does this mean that? Why do we do that? Why is this done that way? Why is this a common thing but not that?

I hope this helps someone, and best wishes!

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