do you know any simple and discreet ways to protect a doorway from harmful things coming through it?
At twilight (ideally on a Saturday,) grind together Salt, Yarrow, Eggshells, Fennel, and Red Brick Dust within a Cast Iron vessel.
When the mixture has been satisfyingly pulverized, step outside and sprinkle the powder along the threshold of the doorway, from right to left. Having done this, walk backwards through the doorway, making sure not to touch your feet to the threshold. Once inside, close the door and turn the lock three times (i.e. lock it, unlock it, lock it again, unlock it again, lock it once more, and unlock it once more.) Thereafter, repeat the ritual as needed (when the powder is in need of replacing.)
There are innumerable ways to ward a threshold, from hanging certain talismans above the door, to sowing certain plants near the entryway, but this particular method is quite inconspicuous and fairly straightforward. I will also try and post a more in-depth warding rite soon, which calls on Janus to secure the threshold, should you, or anyone else, want a slightly more involved method with similar elements to this one.
Take a deep breath. Exhale. Relax your muscles. Breathe.
A specially customized Pender Ward, created using Lodestone beads and beads shaped from the wood of the client's oath-bound Tree familiar.
Morning routine magic:
1. If you are someone who uses makeup, use concealer to draw a sigil for protection, beauty, empowerment, of whatever else you may need on your skin and slowly smudge and cover it as you continue your routine. Focus on how the you who was successful in the spell would act and feel (ex. Imagining what you would look like to others or yourself if you were confident or invisible to prying eyes) while drawing and smudging and strategize ways to deal with hurdles.
2. While brushing your teeth repeat this or a similar mantra for kind words in your head “mint on my breath and love in my heart, help all my words come out kind from the start. Scrub out the grit and grind off the edge, may genuine words guide friends off a painful ledge”
3. Use color correspondences while picking out your outfits to channel desired energies throughout the day. (Hint: this is a good place to research the psychology of color and pair it with magical symbolism to achieve the desired result)
4. Use your morning shower to cleanse negativity and malicious intent from you. While showering rub soap or salt vigorously on your body (SAFELY) while imagining removing curses, hexes, and similar malicious intent from you. Water is often inherently cleansing, no harm in using it for that daily.
5. Use tying your shoes as an opportunity for knot magic. Throw any knot you need into your laces and imagine tying the intent to yourself as you go. Good for binding yourself to your own goals or else making a wearable binding spell targeted at others
On the fly magic tips:
1. Start practicing recognizing the symbolism that exists in urban environments to maximize your efficacy as a witch. Ex. Using glitter in a binding jar to reflect their negative energy back at them or googly eyes to literally ‘keep an eye’ on the target. This will help you improvise spells as needed
2. Practice grounding and raising energy as regularly as possible to ensure you are always ready for a situation or spell.
3. Keep simple spell ingredients or a satchel in your wallet/purse/car to bring favorable outcomes in all elements of your life
4. Draw a sigil on a drawing app and charge it while you ride the train/bus to wherever you need it. Then delete it when you arrive
Many people will do tarot readings on you, whether you know about them or not. So lets throw off some salty hoes and confuse the ever loving fuck out of them! This spell is similar to a decoy jar, and it is used to create confusion and misdirection in any sort of divination that is being done about you without your consent.
What you will need:
Jar or container of choice
Yarrow - Banishing (properties : banishing, death, courage, psychic powers)
cloves: banishes hostility/negativity, used for protection.
black peppercorn: banishing negativity, protection from evil.
Paper with sigils correlating to your intention
Some sort of reflective object to bounce the reading off of you
Teeth for defense
Any sort of baneful ingredients you enjoy to give them a little punishment for trying to divine about you
Black salt(regular works fine) to protect you from prying eyes.
Process
Cleanse your jar with your preferred method
Fill it with the physical ingredients
Write on a piece of paper, or say this out loud whichever you prefer
“Curiosity will kill the cat and no amount of satisfaction can bring it back. Anyone who tries to divine me in hopes of an upper hand will get back only nonsense and a prick back. Your tarot will turn against you, your bones will break, your runes will never fall into place. Your scrying and divination will only show your own ugliness. May this spell confuse and blind those who wish to spy on me
Write your sigils on the back of this paper, activate it by dabbing oil onto it, i used yarrow oil
Seal your jar with black wax and string
Personal Protection
Wear an amulet on your person - can be made from man-made or natural materials so long as its intent is to protect
Keep a protective crystal in your pocket
Craft a small protective spell jar and keep on your person
Anoint yourself with a protective oil
Place an energetic shield around yourself
Place a glamour on yourself to go unnoticed in the presence of harmful or negative energies
Carry a piece of iron on your person
Bathe with a wash made from protective herbs
Sleep with a sachet of herbs under your pillow or hanging above your bed to prevent nightmares
Prayers and offerings to your patron deity
Hang a protective amulet from the rearview mirror in your vehicle for safe travels
Home & Hearth Protection
Hang rose stems with thorns intact above the entrance of your home
Hang an upside down horseshoe above the entrance of your home (some lore states you should hang the horseshoe right-side-up)
Hang wind chimes or bells outside of your home
Create a “Witch Bottle” and bury in your front yard, or in a potted plant on your porch
Create a “Witch’s Ladder” or “Witch Ball” and hang it either inside or outside of your home
Hang imagery of protective symbols outside or around your home
Burn protective incense in your home
Create a room spray made from protective oils and spray around your home
Create a protective wash and use it to clean your windows, door frames, and tile/wooden floors
Use the wash mentioned above to “paint” symbols of protection on the outside of your front door, on your porch, etc.
Place a protective crystal at each corner inside your home
Place a small glass of salt at each corner inside your home
Hammer 3 iron nails into your front door
Create a protective powder and sprinkle around the perimeter of your home - alternately, sprinkle outside of your front and back door
Create a sachet filled with protective herbs and crystals - keep inside or outside of your home, in your vehicle, etc.
Hang mirrors inside of your home
Place a crystal grid at the center of your home using protective crystals
Call upon your patron deity to protect your home and those who reside in it
Protective Symbols & Items
Pentacle
Triquetra
Witch’s Knot
Algiz (Elhaz) rune
Vegvisir
Helm of Awe
Mjolnir
Glyph of the Moon, Mars, or Saturn
Eye of Horus
Ankh
Crossed Swords
Iron nails
Railroad spikes
Thorns
War Water
Flying Devil Oil
Third & Fifth Pentacle of Saturn; Third & Sixth Pentacle of Jupiter; Sixth Pentacle of Mars; Second, Third, & Fifth Pentacle of the Moon
Crystals
Agate
Amethyst - protection against psychic attacks and while traveling
Angel Aura Quartz - spiritual protection
Apophyllite
Aqua Aura Quartz - protection against psychic attacks
Aquamarine - protection while traveling via water
Astrophyllite
Aventurine
Beryl - protection while traveling
Blue Goldstone
Bowenite
Bronzite
Bustamite
Catlinite - spiritual protection
Carnelian - protection from negative emotions
Celestite - emotional protection
Chalcopyrite
Chrysoberyl
Citrine - protection from nightmares
Clear Quartz
Diamond
Dravite
Eudialyte
Fire Agate
Fluorite - protection against psychic attacks
Galaxite
Garnet
Indicolite
Infinite Stone
Jade
Jasper
Jet
Lapis Lazuli
Lepidolite
Malachite - protection during pregnancy and childbirth
Moonstone - protection during pregnancy, childbirth, and while traveling via water
Mother of Pearl - protection for children
Nuumite
Obsidian
Onyx
Peridot
Pyrite
Rose Quartz - protection during pregnancy and childbirth
Ruby - protection of the home and hearth
Salt
Schorl
Shungite
Smithsonite
Smoky Quartz
Snowflake Obsidian
Sugilite
Tanzanite
Tiger’s Eye
Turquoise
Vauxite - protection from nightmares
Botanicals
Acacia, Aconite, Acorn (protection from lightning), African Violet, Ague, Alder (protection for the deceased), Alfalfa (protection from hunger and poverty), Alkanet (protection from snakebites and the fear of snakes), Aloe (protection from household accidents), Amaranth (protection from bullets), Amber, Angelica, Anise Seeds, Ash (protection from drowning and while traveling), Aspen (protection against thieves), Bamboo, Barley, Basil, Bay Laurel (protection from lightning), Bay Leaf (protection for your home and family, protection against baneful magic), Belladonna, Bergamot (protection from illness), Bilberry Bark, Birch (protection from lightning and infertility), Black Cohosh (protection from accidents and sudden death), Black Haw, Black Pepper, Blackberry, Bladderwrack (protection while traveling), Blessed Thistle, Bloodroot, Blue Violet, Blueberry, Boneset, Brimstone, Buckeye (protection against arthritis), Buckwheat, Cactus, Calamus, Calendula, Carnation, Caraway, Cascara Sagrada (protection against baneful magic), Catnip (protection while sleeping), Cedar (protection from lightning), Celandine, Chia, Chives, Chrysanthemum, Cilantro (protection for gardeners), Cinnamon, Cinquefoil (protection for loved ones on a journey), Clove (protection for babies), Clover, Coconut, Comfrey (protection while traveling), Coriander, Corn, Cotton, Cramp Bark, Cranberry, Cumin, Curry, Cypress, Daisy (protection for babies), Dandelion Root (protection while sleeping), Datura, Devil’s Bit, Devil’s Claw, Dill, Dogwood, Dragon’s Blood, Ebony, Elder (protection for the deceased), Elm (protection from lightning), Eucalyptus, False Unicorn Root (protection during pregnancy and childbirth), Fennel, Fern, Feverfew (protection against accidents and cold/flu), Figwort (protection for your home), Flaxseed (protection for your home, protection against baneful magic), Fleabane, Foxglove (protection for your home and garden), Frankincense, Gardenia, Garlic, Geranium, Ginger, Ginseng, Gorse (protection against baneful magic), Hawthorn (protection from lightning), Heather (protection against violent crimes), Heliotrope, Henna (protection from illness), Hickory, High John the Conqueror, Holly, Horseradish, Hyssop (protection for property against burglars and trespassers), Irish Moss (protection while traveling), Ivy, Juniper, Kava Kava, Lady Slipper (protection against baneful magic), Larch (protection against theft), Larkspur, Laurel, Lavender, Leek, Lemon, Lemon Verbena (protection of your home, protection from lightning and storms), Lettuce, Lime, Lotus, Lucky Hand Root (protection while traveling), Mandrake, Marigold (protection while sleeping), Marjoram, Marshmallow Root, Mimosa, Mint, Mistletoe (protection from lightning and fire), Mullein (protection from nightmares and baneful magic), Nutmeg, Oak Moss, Olive Leaf, Onion, Papyrus, Parsley (protection for your home), Peat Moss, Peony, Periwinkle (protection against snakes and poison), Pimpernel, Pine, Pineapple, Plantain (protection from snake bites and jealousy), Quince, Radish, Raspberry Leaf, Red Clover (protection for pets), Rhubarb, Rice, Rowan, Rue, Sage, Sandalwood, Saw Palmetto, Sea Salt, Sheep Sorrel (protection from heart disease), Slippery Elm, Snapdragon, Solomon’s Seal, Spanish Moss, Spearmint, St. John’s Wort (protection from baneful magic, lightning, and fire), Straw Flower, Sunflower, Tangerine, Thistle, Toadflax, Tonka Bean (protection from disease), True Unicorn Root (protection from baneful magic), Valerian, Venus Fly Trap, Violet, Willow, Witch Hazel, Wood Aloe, Wood Betony, Woodruff, Wormwood (protection against dangerous roads while traveling), Yerba Santa, Yew, Yucca (protection of your home)
Metals
Chromium
Lead
Iron
Nickel
Pewter
Steel
Titanium
Zinc
Lunar Phases
Waxing - to attract protective energy and positivity
Full - generalized protection
Waning - to banish negativity, thus protecting the caster
Planets
Moon
Mars
Saturn
Days of the Week
Monday
Tuesday
Saturday
© 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟺 𝙰𝙳-𝙲𝙰𝙴𝙻𝙴𝚂𝚃𝙸𝙰
There are many dangerous or otherwise harmful energies/spirits/beings that, if you're not to careful about, may latch on to you. This could be anywhere from mildly inconvenient to downright harmful to your physical or mental health. This is much less likely to happen if you are protected.
Grounding not only protects you, but is essential to staying strong, focused, and clear-headed. One of the easiest ways to do this is meditation. Focus on your breathing and your own energy. You can also exercise or spend some time in nature.
In this method, you call a higher being to you to be present with you and protect you from outside forces. Simply call to them with your intention, or in your mind, or even out loud if that makes you feel more sure.
Sheilding is a very popular and highly recommended method of protecting yourself. The way I do it is visualizing the energy at my core, and then visualizing it growing around me. I set the boundaries and what is allowed in. This should be done every day or so, as shields weaken over time.
Moving on to the tangible objects, crystals can be used to protect a person or space. All black crystals are grounding/protecting, but there are several others, including tiger's eye and selenite.
There's a reason most witches have a lot of pentacles. They're an age-old symbol of protection. Wearing a pentacle on you charged with your energy and intention is a good form of protection. Other protective symbols include the evil eye, hamsa, solar cross, and triquetra.
Please tell me if I made any mistakes!
Over the years of practicing witchcraft, many have come to me with questions and concerns about deity work and/or deity worship. It's completely natural to feel apprehensive, especially when starting something new. In this post I will get into the differences and address common fears to help you feel more confident in your practice!
Remember, working with or worshiping deities is a deeply personal journey. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Trust your intuition, be respectful, and allow yourself the freedom to explore and grow. Deities are here to guide and support us, not to instill fear.
Feel free to reach out with any questions or share your experiences! We’re all here to learn and support each other on this spiritual path! Blessed be 🤍✨🕯️
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Deity work is more about forming a personal relationship or partnership with a deity. It can be less formal and more focused on mutual growth and learning. The aim is to collaborate with the deity for personal development, spiritual growth, or specific goals. Some common practices include:
meditation
journaling
divination
dreamwork
personalized offerings based on your interactions with the deity
Deity worship involves honoring and venerating a deity through rituals, offerings, prayers, and other acts of devotion. It's a more traditional and structured approach. The goal is to show respect, gratitude, and seek blessings or guidance from the deity. Common practices include:
creating altars
offering food, flowers, incense, etc.
reciting prayers
participating in festivals or holy days
Fear of Doing Things Wrong:
Flexibility: Understand that deities are often more understanding than we think. Intentions matter more than rigid adherence to rituals. If you approach with respect and sincerity, minor mistakes are often forgiven.
Learning Process: It's okay to learn and grow. Many practitioners find their path through trial and error. Deities appreciate genuine effort and growth.
2. Fear of Negative Consequences:
Respect & Boundaries: As long as you approach deities with respect and maintain clear boundaries, negative consequences are rare. Communicate openly and honestly with the deity about your fears and intentions.
Protection Practices: Incorporate protection practices into your routine, such as grounding, shielding, or using protective crystals and herbs.
3. Choosing A Deity:
Research: Take your time to research and learn about different deities. Look for ones whose attributes and stories resonate with you.
Signs & Synchronicities: Pay attention to signs, dreams, and synchronicities that might indicate a deity is reaching out to you. Trust your intuition.
4. Fear of Commitment:
There's a misconception that once you start working with a deity, you're bound to them forever. In reality, relationships with deities can be fluid and adaptable. It's perfectly okay to take breaks, reassess your spiritual path, or even change directions entirely. Deities understand that your spiritual journey is personal and ever-evolving. They are there to support and guide you, not confine you. So, if you feel the need to step back or explore a different path, know that it's a natural part of your spiritual growth and development.
5. Fear of Judgement:
Many people fear being judged by others for their spiritual practices. It's important to remind them that their spiritual journey is deeply personal and unique to them. Everyone's path is different, and what feels right for one person may not resonate with another. Encouraging others to trust their intuition and follow what feels right for them, regardless of others' opinions, is crucial. Spirituality is about finding a connection that brings inner peace and fulfillment, and that can only be achieved by staying true to oneself. So, it's essential to prioritize personal beliefs and experiences over external judgement.
A tarot spread to check and see what part of your wards could use some repair. Useful to those who find sensing energy difficult.
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