Consent In Witchcraft

Witchy Tip #3

DO. NOT. BUY. THE. JARS! For some reason when you become a witch (or even a zero/low-waster) you are going to be tempted to buy up jars like they're going out of style. Resist the urge, you will be shocked how many jars you accumulate if you save the ones from food products. One exception you may want to make is if you need something super air tight and don't trust the jar from whatever you just finished. Other than that, you are going to end up with a shit ton of jars, like your house is literally going to look like a craft store.

Note: I'm, uh, speaking from a friends experience with this because I wouldn't know personally. 🤥 😂

- Erika, The Clumsy Witch

How do I know which deity I’m talking to, or if it’s just my own inner voice?

Silas’s guide to Deity Communication 101:

Okay, so the absolute first step is to get to know yourself. You need to be able to identify what it feels like to be alone in your head/body, in order to identify when something else is there with you. So step away from your altar, don’t call upon any deities, and just spend a few days alone. Things to pay attention to:

what does your inner voice sound like? does it change or is it always the same?

do you think in a monologue, or have conversations with yourself? do you play different voices?

have some imaginary conversations, with your mom or best friend or a celebrity even. what does that feel like, sound like, etc?

how often do you hear your own voice? are you monologuing constantly? do you have to convert your thoughts into words?

is it usually quiet in your head, or pretty loud with lots happening? what do each feel like to you?

how often do you visualize? what does that look like? do you pick what you’re seeing or does it pop up randomly?

Talk to yourself out loud. does your inner voice respond?

Talk to someone else out loud. what happens in your head during that conversation?

Really pay attention to these things and getting a solid grasp on how your own brain works and responds to all sorts of situations.

Ready to move on? Now you can start learning to identify your deities. Depending on how your brain works and how your relationship with each specific deity works, communication could look any number of ways. Be open to learning what that is, rather than trying to force a certain communication style!

Start out by just trying to get time with your deity:

pray or talk to them, out loud or in your head!

spend time at your altar, gather things that remind you of them or that are associated with them.

write them letters

meditate while focusing on them & your connection to them

Hold crystals you associate with them, light them a candle, so a spell for them with herbs they like, etc

give an offering, invite them to join you for a meal

read their stories and myths, get to know them, learn how their worshipers usually get in touch with them

go out in nature, find a spot that reminds you of them. Could be a tree, a body of water, a clearing in the woods, a patch of wildflowers or mushrooms, a big rock, etc. Make that your place, meditate there and invite them to join you.

use tarot, a pendulum, etc. (pay attention to the energy you feel, if the same cards come up frequently, etc.)

Look for art, music, etc that reminds you of them. or make some!

Now WHILE you are doing all of the above, pay very close attention: does it ever feel different than when you’re alone? what does it feel like? Pay attention to all your senses!

How does it sound in your head? is it louder or quieter? does your inner voice respond the same as usual? does it take on a different tone or pace sometimes? do you hear a different voice altogether?

do certain things pop into your head, like you don’t hear a voice but knowledge or answers are just kinda… air-dropped to your brain?

How do you feel emotionally? is there a sense of calm/peace? is there a rush of excitement? does your energy feel different?

what do you see visually? is anything different about your visualizations? do you picture certain animals, imagery of your deity or things associated with them (plants, the sun/moon, water, etc)?

do you taste or smell anything specific?

do you have any bodily sensations, like butterflies in your stomach, a tingle down your spine, hair standing on end, goosebumps, a warm feeling in your chest, a sudden burst of energy, or a suddenly so calm you’re almost sleepy?

does music play in your head?

do you recognize an energy or “vibe” when you’re interacting with them? what does it feel like?

Be patient with yourself, it may take time to really tune into these things and feel the connection. But eventually you might see a pattern of how you feel when you interact with your deity. I recommend trying to start with just one, and really master how it feels when you’re together.

Once you know what they sounds like or feel like to you, it will be easier to tell when they’re around or communicating with you. You’ll learn to recognize them even when you’re not at your “spot” or specifically praying to them.

Dear Budding Psychics, Mediums, Divinators, and Everyone Else Going Around Telling Non-Witches That They're Secretly Witches During Readings,

STOP.

Being a witch is not a secret superpower that has to be unearthed. It is not an inherited genetic marker that magically manifests at a certain point in a person's life.

Being a witch is a choice that a person must make for themselves. They cannot be INFORMED that they are a witch if they have not previously made this choice of their own volition. You don't get to TELL people that they're witches. That is their decision to make.

It's not something you can read in a palm. It's not something you can see in cards or tea leaves or a psychic vision. It's not something you can TEST for arbitrarily.

You don't get to tell someone they're a car mechanic if they aren't. You don't get to tell someone they're in a coven if they haven't taken vows. You don't get to decide for someone whether or not they're a witch.

(Apparently, this is a new "thing" among novices, particularly those of school age, this idea of doing a reading for someone and "determining" that the client is a witch, without the person having ever made that choice for themselves. Sure, it might spark interest and bring them to the community looking for more information, but the idea of being able to designate or "tell" other people that they're witches, independent of their own choices, needs to be squashed.)

Even if you have reason to believe that someone is secretly a witch, it is Very Poor Form to inquire directly, if they haven't chosen to share. Plenty of practitioners have Very Good Reasons for keeping their practice under wraps. If you want to make a private inquiry, that's fine. Just be prepared that you might receive a denial, no matter how sure you are. If the answer is no, that's it. Don't invade people's privacy, especially if you live in an area where being publicly labeled as a witch might be unsafe.

I know we like to say that witchcraft doesn't have universal rules, but there ARE overarching codes of conduct. And one of them is that you do NOT out someone as a witch without their permission. Ever. Because you do not know what the repercussions might be for that person and you may be placing them in danger without knowing it.

If someone decides to be a witch or to live openly as such, that is their decision to make and theirs alone. And if they choose not to be, this must likewise be respected. You don't get to make that decision for them, just as you wouldn't want anyone else making that decision for you.

Sincerely,

Someone Who Lived Through The Satanic Panic And Has Done A LOT Of Research About Witch Hunts

Here’s an updated version of my throwing divination set. I’ve added some new pieces to it and stitched some more symbols on the cloth mat for more specific readings <|:^)

↓↓↓ ⁂ Longer Process and Information Post Below! ⁂ ↓↓↓

If you don’t feel like reading, you can keep scrolling a bit :)

The stitching on the mat is definitely not the prettiest work I’ve done, the fabric is from an old shirt so it was kinda stretchy and annoying to work with. Also, I ended up having to usejust regular brown string, since I ran out of proper embroidery thread that matched the previous brown lines I stitched on a while ago, so that made things a bit rougher to sew with. I’m also not the best at freehand embroidery, but I’m still alright with the result  ʕ •ᴥ•ʔゝ♡

I’ll list the pieces and symbols and their meanings below, for my sake since I don’t have a final paper copy, as well as if anyone has suggestions on any more pieces for other meanings I should maybe add later ¯\_(●’◡’●)_/¯ 

·₊˚☆☽ ⚘ 𐐪𐑂 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐭 𐐪𐑂 ⚘ ☾☆˚₊·

***The mat has two circles, items landing within the inner circle are more directly involved, important or sooner in the reading. Items landing in the outer circle are less directly involved and items landing outside of both circles bear little to no involvment or relation.

It is also divided into the four seasons, which could literally realate to the season itself, or what the season represents: 

Snowflakes ❅ Winter- Solitude, potential negativity, death, standstill, rest, self reflection

Flowers ❀ Spring- Opportunities, potential, beginnings, life, renewal, hope, love, action, growth

Sun ☼ Summer- Positivity, joy, energy, power, productivity, full potenital, enjoyment, freedom, acceptance, love

Leaf ༄ Autumn- Abundance, work paying off, reaping benefits, wealth, change, maturity, gratitude

·₊˚☆☽ ⚘ 𐐪𐑂 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬 𐐪𐑂 ⚘ ☾☆˚₊·

***Some pieces are coins or are two-sided items, which means they have different meanings depending on which side is facing up. Here’s the full list of pieces with meanings: 

Twine Person- The self, represents whoever the reading is for, set at the centre of the inner circle

Green Shell- Positive, affirmative, yes

Barnacle Shell- Negative, no

Acorn Caps- Wealth, materials, possessions

Black Crescent Moon- Emotions, feelings

Acorn Bottom- Growth, development, movement, process, work

Walnut- Wisdom, intelligence, matters of the mind, thinking, motivation, inspiration

Key- Truth, motives, true desires, true meanings, honesty

Penny (Tail Side)- Fate, unchangeable, established 

Penny (Head Side)- Your decision, changable

Shark Tooth- Old, ssociated with the past, known, returning

Brown Pattern, Black-Rimmed Shell- New, involved with the future, unknown

Orangey Brown Pattern Shell- Love, sexuality, romance

Green Rock- Health, safety

Brown Rock- Realstionships, family, friends

Small, Stick Figure- Others, people, humanity

Black, Speckled Shell- Masuline, “masuline” traits

Brown, Pointed Shell- Feminine, “feminine” traits

Twenty Cent Euro (Person Side)- Few, less, weaker, milder

Twenty Cent Euro (Twenty Side)- Many, more, intense, stronger

Ammonite (Spiral Side)- Far, distant, slow, more time, approaching slower

Ammonite (Blanker Side)- Near, fast, approaching quicker, close, less time

Screw- Action, decisions, work

☽O☾ Take Care, Stay Safe and Have a Good Day! ☽O☾ ｡⋆₊˚ଘ(୨୧ᵕᴗᵕ)˚₊⋆｡

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We are fresh and new! I can’t wait to see how much this server grows!

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cats like to lay where they think you need healing (their purrs actually have healing properties) he senses you’re sad is trying to heal you. sitting on your face may not be ideal, but he’s trying his best! ♡︎

EACH TIME I GET SAD I LIE DOWN IN MY HALLWAY AND EACH TIME MY FUCKING CAT SITS ON MY FACE-

WHAT KIND OF FAMILIAR DOES THAT??? HE IS NO HELP TO ME

Witchcraft: 50 things you can do in your daily practice

Allow yourself to slowly wake up in the morning, so that you are able to ease into your waking State and are able to reflect on your dreaming state.

Ground, and center, so that your energy comes back to itself, and you are more grounded in the moment.

Playing with your energy by making energy balls and moving energy around your body.

Any form of meditation. Guided, or otherwise. Just something to get you into an altered state of consciousness.

Lighting a candle for a specific purpose, or intention, so that its energy can be sent in that direction.

Perceiving, or visiting the astral through astral projection, or astral travel.

Praying, and thanking your ancestors.

Perform Shadow work to examine your shadow.

Creating sigils.

Casting spell, and ritual for an intention that you have.

Choose specific clothes to wear for that day that have colors connected to specific metaphysical properties you wish to bring into your life that day.

Charge or bless your food, and drink before consuming them.

Eat, and drink mindful.

check the phases of the moon and the other positions of the planets.

Go for a walk outside, and taken the fresh air, as you do so try to feel your connection to the earth.

Set up or maintain your altar, or altars.

Go look for things to collect in order to use later in your practice.

Write your knowledge down in a journal, book of shadows, or grimoire, or start one.

Do daily divination on how the day is going to go, or on a specific thing that is  on your mind.

Study, and research things having to do with occultism, esotericism, mysticism, spirituality, or religion, along with anything else that could be brought into your practice.

Charge the crystals that you own, so that they will be working at their highest potential.

Cleanse your living space through the burning of herbs, or some other form of cleansing method.

Cleaning up your living space physically, so that the energy can flow through your space better and you will feel more comfortable in that space.

Set up or maintain protective magick on your living space by reshielding your space and recharging your wards.

Creating an astral Temple, or maintaining your already existing astral Temple.

Check up on and water your plants.

Memorize chants, and say chants throughout the day.

Acknowledge the moon’s presence when you see it.

Creating sigils in your outdoor using stones that you find outside.

Think over, and examine your beliefs, religion, and practice.

Worship, honor, and/or work with your deities.

Take a magickal, or cleansing bath, or shower.

Send a friend positive energy.

Send an enemy negative energy.

Listen to music that is connected to your spiritual practice.

Communicate, or work with your spirit guides, or spirit companions.

Read books or listen to audiobooks having to do with your practice.

Study your holy books, or the holy books of other religions.

Search for videos or blogs that maybe helpful in advancing your understanding of your practice.

Charge, and energize your energy centers so that your energy flows more smoothly through your body.

Go outside, and stargaze try to identify constellations, and look up into the universe.

Drink different forms of tea, or herbal tisanes.

Look for signs throughout your daily life.

Examine your natal chart.

Create a staff, or wand out of fallen branches you find around your living space.

Communicate and work with other magical practitioners that you know.

Visit a place that is religious, spiritual, or some other form of liminal space.

Place items underneath your pillow so that they can enchant your sleep state.

Meditate before sleep so that you can ease into your sleep state easier.

Set your intention of what you would like to dream about before going to sleep.

"Each of us has heaven and hell in him."

-Oscar Wilde; The Picture of Dorian Gray