okay a LOT of people don’t seem to know this so i’m putting it here too.
In all 50 states in the US, teaching witchcraft (or any other religion) to minors (under 18 in 48 states, 21 in Mississippi) without the full knowledge & consent of parents/guardian is illegal. aka this means fines or even jail time.
you can advise them to do research, attend spiritual events, meditate, and things like that but you can NOT mentor them or give any sort of direct information. i recommend a signed consent form from the parents to prevent any legal issues.
likewise, if you are <18 in the US, do not seek out a mentor if your parents haven’t given you permission!! you could get someone in serious trouble. if you know your parents would not consent to it, do your own research and then seek guidance when you are of age. It is safer for multiple reasons that way.
i don’t know the laws in other countries but i suggest looking into it!
Witches do not always stand with their feet inside of a salt circle.
They do not perpetually speak in chants, nor do they weigh their pockets witch pillar candles and incense sticks.
You can find them in coffee shops, whispering to their cup as they stir it purposefully in a counterclockwise direction (banishing whatever flack they got earlier).
You can find a witch in the dressing room of a thrift shop, touching the mirror and enchanting it to show the onlooker how beautiful they are, no matter what they wear.
You can find them in animal shelters, cuddling with the black dog or cat, debating whether or not they can take them home.
You can find a witch in demolished cities, drawing sigils in the dust. You can find them planting gardens for food when a hurricane or tornado stole every seed ever planted in the area.
You can find them fiddling with a phone, cleaning off the screen to scry with. They blow away the grime, the energy, and the distractions.
You can find a witch hesitating as they hand a document to the mailcarrier- “wait, I forgot something, they say, kissing their letter before sending it.
You can find them in libraries, sifting through the pages of a book called “Wuthering Heights”. They flip to a seemingly meaningless page… But you’re wrong. They’re not finding out what happens later. They are divining their future (stichomancy is a wonderful tool).
You can find a witch anywhere, doing anything. And what they do with intent, energy, and power is magic.
Crystals can be brought In all shapes and sizes and whilst we may just buy them for the way they look or purely for the intention of that crystals and I personally never used to realize that the shape of a crystal did actually influence the way it worked.so i decided to quickly put something together to show the influence of the shapes.
Single point crystals: these focus energy In one direction and can only either transmit or Draw energy one at a time. You can only transmit energy or draw once at a time.
Double pointed crystals: These crystals can Both draw and transmit energy at the same time and so are useful for balancing opposing forces.
Crystal clusters: radiate energy of the crystal to the surrounding area.
Geodes: amplifies energy and slowly releases it into their surroundings.
So these are some of the shapes and how they influence the way the crystals work. These are from some books I have and my grimoire.
As someone with Endometriosis, my cycles are long and extremely painful and draining. I use this sigil to help make it go more smoothly. And I hope it helps others, as well.
You can absolutely put conditions on a spell (i.e. this money will not come from a dying relative). You can absolutely put a time limit on a spell (i.e. bring me luck for x event on x day). That’s totally okay!
I personally come from a school of thought that believes WORDS MATTER. So I always put fine print on my spells, curses, charms, and hexes. So experiment! Find what works best for you!
Closing loopholes in your intents and incantations is a very real thing and a very important part of refining your craft.
Words matter. Intentions matter. Don’t be afraid to be specific!
Find a member of your family whom is seen as “wise” and who knows much of your family tree. It is a good idea to buy a note book and use it only for the names (and characteristics) of the dead.
It is also wise to get both sides of the family, so you may maximize the amount of spirits at your disposal.
If you are “in the closet” about necromancy you can rest assured that all you are doing is collecting names and dates as well as taking notes of what they were like in life. Nothing wrong with that.
You’ll need to mark down their birthdate, date and (if possible) time of death. Ask about stories and take notes on their personality. Ask for photographs of them and ask about their favorite food and drink.
Once you’ve written down all that you can, its time to divide them.
First make two lists,
One female and one male.
Next divide those lists into:
greater (spirits you know the most about) and lesser (spirits you know very little about).
Those lists will themselves be scaling from greater to lesser. The less you know of a spirit the less capable you will be to summon them. Knowing the favorites of the deceased will allow you to create more appealing altars and give your give better offerings during a ritual and knowing the personalities helps you choose what spirit you’d want to work and what to expect.
You should now have four lists, and a notebook full of names and knowledge of the dead. By doing this you have taken the first step into summoning a spirit.
Here is a list of unconventional and affordable ingredients that can be used in spells and witchcraft along with their correspondences; good for witches “in the woods” and witches on a budget. Many of these can be easily found for inexpensive prices or at home.
Acorns/Acorn Caps: security, abundance, longevity, good luck, youth and brings good health
Animal toys/stickers: relates to correspondences of that animal
Recycle bottles, jars and medicine bottles for jar/bottle magic
Reuse tea bags (though not too long after use) in bath magic
If you do wish to use herbs, it is cheaper to order them online in bulk rather than the supermarket. Trust me, supermarkets and grocery stores really over price most herbs. You can get triple the amount for 2 dollars less online
Make up and toiletries are great for glamours
Its fine to use kitchen knives if you can’t afford am athame
Look at the ingredients in food you eat to see what is in it and determine that food’s correspondences, quick and easy kitchen magic
Crayons, colored pencils, markers and pens are good for easy sigil and color magic
Binders are cheaper than blank books and make great grimoires
Candlelight-magick 