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I made my own candles today!!

I apologize for being MIA for a bit, I haven’t had too many spoons as of lately which has affected my craft.

A quick little update of my past couple of weeks has been accepting Lord Apollo into my craft alongside his sister, Lady Artemis. Its been interesting to say the least but I always notice him or what he wants me to pay attention to as I get warm very suddenly. He’s not as subtle as his sister which I love. I’ve also bought a bunch of soy wax to start making my own candles which I cant wait to make my deity candles!

Apollo Offerings/Devotional acts

Hey everyone! I’m Roy, and i finally have my pc so the just witchy things posts are done for now. So, i want to work with Lord Apollo in a future, im still a “baby” witch and i now im not ready for Him, but i do wanna research for when I am… so here is a list of some offerings to Him! (Lord Apollo devotees please correct me if im wrong, this is just research jsj) 

Plants/seeds

laurel tree 

(branches or leaves)

lily of the valley

sunflower

apple tree

the poplar tree

the palm tree

cypress

hyacinths

pomegranates/pomegranate seeds,

Crystals

Sunstone

Citrine Amber

Carnelian

Yellow topaz

Sapphire

Food/Liquids

Honey

Golden cakes

Apples

Sun water

Olive oil

Chocolate with orange flavors

Aloe vera

General

Lyres

Swans

Music

Poetry

Art in general

Sun things in general

LGBT+ flags

Devotional acts

Every 7th of the month play your favorite/devotional song while watching the surnrise

Pray to Him

Sing to Him because he likes musiccc

Take care of yourself, im sure he likes that.

Donate to LGBT/Needed causes

Make a devotional journal for him!

(i’ll be doing more for other deities from the hellenic pantheon even tho im not inclined into working with them! hope this helped someone huhu. blessed be all of you!)

Good Offerings For Apollon

(an anthology)

-flowers -frankincense -chocolate -poems -songs -music -pictures -dancing -any kind of art -SINGING -wolfy things -he likes dolphin stuff too -swans -lyres -throw in a hawk symbol/thing while you’re at it -there’s this thing called the sun -also bows -and arrows -did i mention chocolate

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧🤍

000 -  The universe is letting you know that new beginnings will help you elevate your vibration and connect with your full potential 

111 - You’re on the right path to abundance, alignment, and creating your dream reality. You’re manifesting things with ease. 

222 - Trust you are on the right path. Stay focused on the things you want in your life rather than what you don’t want. 

333 - The Universe is working with you on making your dreams a reality. Belive in yourself and trust your intuition.

444 - Your being guided and supported through whatever you’re focusing on at the moment. Don’t stop, continue and keep going.

555 - A quantum leap is ahead, Embrace yourself for massive shifts. Be open to new opportunities in all areas of your life. 

666 - You’re distracted and need refocusing on your goals. The Universe is telling you to wake up to your higher self

777 - You’re in the frequency of manifesting your dreams. Good things are coming your way, let it flow your way. 

888 - Financial abundance is on it’s way to you. The Universe is letting you know you’re successful.

999 - You’re being told to embrace change and step into alignment with your soul purpose and higher self 

I’ve begun my reading of The Psychic Witch by Mat Auryn and the exercises that he provides for you in his book are a wonderful way for beginners or any witch to learn from! I’ve been super busy and his book has been a great way for me to do a little bit of magick or foundation work when I can. I’ll update as I continue to read!

I’ve picked up my Grimoire again and begun developing my Tarot section, (which is going to be huge and very time consuming but I am SO excited!)

Please feel free to use these pages as a guide in your own practices or as inspiration for your own BOS or Grimoire :) All I ask is that if you wish to recreate my design or wording, please credit in the description of your post!! Thank you 💕

✨Pages in my Grimoire on Tarot ✨

These pages begin my Tarot study on the symbols associated with the Major Arcana, the 4 Suites and associated zodiacs/meanings, the court cards and what they represent in meanings, numerology and their associated majors, and lastly color symbolism. this is basically all I need to do intuitive readings with the tarot!!

The next chunk of this will be meanings for each of the major arcana, based off of my own practices and what i’ve learned about their symbols.

just because you call yourself an ✨eclectic witch✨ doesn’t mean you have the right to appropriate other cultures, steal from them, and hijack closed practices

What are you going to work on in your craft this week?

I’m going to work on meditation, reading some of my witch books, and reorganizing my altar for all of my deity offerings and setups that are coming in this week.

Book Recommendations

Anyone need some books recommendations? Here’s a couple 

- The Little Book of Crystal: A Guide to Crystal Healing/by: Astrid Carvel

- A Practical Guide to the Runes: Their Uses in Divination and Magic/by: Lisa Peschel

- Practical Magic: A Beginner’s Guide to Crystals, Horoscopes, Psychics, & Spells/ by: Nikki Van De Car

- Wicca Magical Deities: Lisa Chamberlain

- Runes for Beginners: A Guide to Reading Runes in Divination, Rune Magic, and the Meaning of the Elder Futhark Runes/ by: Lisa Chamberlain

- The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells / by: Skye Alexander         

- WTF is Tarot?: …& How Do I Do It?/ by: Bakara Wintner

I finished my first wand! I love how it looks so much!!!

Secret Witch Masterpost

- My Posts [A Guide To Being A Closeted Witch] [Common Witch Ingredients]

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I’m thinking about wrapping a deer antler I have with copper wire and wrapping crystals with the antler as apart of Artemis’ altar. I think it’ll look nice and mix a couple of her offerings together

After beginning my work with Artemis and Hecate I’ve noticed repeating numbers so much more. Everytime I’m having an issue with something I just have an extreme urge to check the time and it’s my goddesses giving me insight. Its crazy how much the meaning in the numbers relate to me

What are you gonna work on this week in your craft ?

After taking a break the past week I’m ready to hop back into my craft and to work with Hekate and Artemis. I’m going to work on my meditation and devotions.

I asked Lady Artemis to show herself to me through the Temperance card and these two jumped out of the deck! Nice to see Lord Apollo and Lady Artemis.

After some realizations last night, I’ve realized that some deities have been with me longer than I can remember. I need to start a better routine for meditation and astral projection. However the warmth and love I’m feeling with all three of their candles lit is indescribable.

The Great Goddess Hecate (Hekate)

Who is Hecate? She is the Goddess of Witchcraft, Necromancy, Ghosts, Magic, and, in some instances, the Night, Darkness, The Mist, and Moon. For some She is also the goddess of motherhood, protection, and the sea. She is a Hellenic deity, born of the Titans Asteria and Perses. There’s a few beliefs circling around Her being a crone goddess or a Triple Goddess, but those are modern and neopagan beliefs—which She predates. I also consider Her to be a part of the Chthonic deities.

Symbology: Black dogs, Wolves, Keys, Torches, Flames, Torches, Crossroads, Serpents, Daggers, Birds of Prey (crows, ravens, owls), the Moon, witchcraft tools (such as cauldrons, tarot, athames)

Offerings & Devotional Acts for Her:

Figurines of any of Her symbols

keys, skeleton keys, lockets

fire witchcraft and candles, flames, matchsticks

dedicating any lunar or symbolic jewelry to Her

black/dark crystals such as obsidian and onyx

nocturnal animal imagery

black/cool colored glitter

baneful/poisonous herbs and plants

pomegranates/berries (She seems to really like blackberries)

dark blend wines

honey, cinnamon, poppy seeds, chocolates (dark)

mugwort, lavender, roses, jasmine, dragon’s blood

bones and feathers from birds of prey (please check your local laws about obtaining these)

pinpricks of blood (please DO NOT attempt this if you struggle with self harm/etc, blood magic is particularly strong and isn’t for everyone. She will understand if you cannot offer that to her).

Taking midnight walks, setting up altars and rituals at crossroads, paying respects to the dead and practicing your craft in a cemetery 

Any playlists, poems, literature, whether it be your own or just a piece you associate with Her, also make wonderful offerings. 

Lunar Influences & Connections: Reaching out to Hecate tends to work best at night, and really any time the moon is at it’s peak. The Witching Hours, midnight to 3A.M., during strong lunar influences (blue moons, blood moons, eclipses, new moons, etc) all hold strong bonds with Hecate. Also, any time it is particularly foggy or your surroundings are covered in a mist is a good time to try to connect with Her.

Disclaimer: These are correspondences that have been gathered through my personal experiences working through my craft with Her. If you find She responds better to different offerings/during different times, by all means, stick to it! Your bond with Her is your own and should be cultivated in whichever way works best for you and Her. Thank You!

"Small" Ways to Incorporate/honor Lady Artemis in everyday life

Say a prayer to her when you enter nature/ the woods

If you have pets, care for them as a devotional act

Talk to the moon, she will hear you

Defend those who cannot/struggle to defend themselves

Promote individuality

Wear clothes that you feel confident in

Volunteer at women's or animal shelters

Dance around to your favorite songs (especially if it's putside or under the moon)

Watch wildlife/nature/animal documentaries

Stick stars to your bedroom ceiling

Practice self care (DO YOUR SHADOW WORK)

Donate to those who are vulnerable

Create a devotional playlist to her

Go hiking

Veil

Learn to respect the animals around you

Research how to respectfully give offerings back to nature

Track constillations

Wear silver jewelry

Keep moonstone, Amethyst, tree/moss agate around you or wear them as jewelry

Write her poems/prayers

Do your meditations outside (especially under the moon)

Read poems/literature about "wild women"

Wear levender/woodsy perfumes

Take time to thank her for what she does for you

Artemis offerings

For large altars:

Bows

Arrows

Moon shaped food (cookies, cakes, etc.)

Animal shaped food

Honey

Round honey cakes

Fruits

Wine

Cooked natural meat/fish

Incense such as jasmine or lemon

White, green, and red candles

Animal bones*

Tusks*

Animal hides*

Deer antlers*

Moon shaped objects

Moon water

Pictures of wild animals

Images or statues of Artemis

Clothing (either your favorite garment or clothes bought specifically for Her)

For small/hidden altars:

Almonds

Walnuts

Mugwort

Wormwood

Tarragon

Cedar leaves or bark

Oak leaves or bark

Willow leaves or bark

Fir leaves or bark

Moonstone

Amethyst

Quartz

Owl or quail feathers*

Animal claws/nails/teeth*

Wildflowers

Amaranth

Pearls

Silver

Art or figurines of wild animals

Art or figurines of bows and arrows

Your own hair (collect by getting a haircut or collect some from your hairbrush)

Arrowheads

Actions:

Dancing

Herbalism

Donating to wildlife programs in Her name

Donating to women's programs/shelters in Her name

Donating girl's and women's clothing

Cleaning up nature trails or parks

Taking nature walks and enjoying the wildlife

Giving Her offerings at midnight

Including Her brother, Apollo, in your work and offerings

Making arrows

Practicing with a bow and arrow

If you hunt, invoke Her at the start of your hunt and give thanks to Her when you finish your hunt. Never take the creature you hunted for granted and try to use the whole animal or donate what you dont use

Having a feast in Her name that includes all her favorite food and drink

*Artemis will not accept nor like these items if they are gotten in unethical ways. Please, either buy them from a reliable source or find them yourself in nature.

Sources:

https://sacredwicca.com/goddess-artemis

https://otherworldlyoracle.com/goddess-of-the-hunt/

And the rest are what I offer Her!

Check out what I did! It took a bit, but it was worth it.

That's right! A jar of dandelion fluffs!

I carefully cut them from the plants using manicure scissors, then sprayed them from a distance with aerosol hairspray, laid them on a post it to dry for a few hours, carefully cut off the stems, & used tweezers to put them into the jar carefully.

I know it's something small & seemingly dumb, but I really like them & plan on doing more when they are back in season.

Ive taken a bit of a break from some forms of my practice so I can relax and get ready to begin work with a deity. Its crazy how fluid my craft has become.

Witchy Youtubers

Here’s a list of some of my favorite witchy/spiritual youtubers that I can’t get enough of. This is by no means a complete list, feel free to add onto it!

Anais Alexandre

Annie Tarasova

Ashera Star Goddess

Avalon Cameron

Azura DragonFeather

Broom Closet Artistry

Creosote Coyote

Dewdrop Dwelling

Ember HoneyRaven

Ethony

Harmony Nice

Hibiscus Moon

Jessi Huntenburg

Joanna DeVoe

Joey Morris

Kelly-Ann Maddox

Laura Daligan

Molly Roberts - HerSpeak

new age hipster

Oolong Witch

Orriculum

Owlvine Green

Samantha Valens

Scarlet Ravenswood

Snow Orchid

Sunshine MorningRae

The Sea Priestess 

The White Witch Parlour

The Ladygravedancer

WitchandMoon

WyllowWynd The Thrifty Witch

May the moon light your path.

What are you going to learn or work on this week in your craft?

I’m going to be taking a bit of a breather from spells and jars to relax. I’m gonna be focusing on meditation and reading more than actual work and practice.

Hades Offerings

"Haides (Hades) is the king of the underworld and God of the dead."

Large Altars:

Sweet dark red wine

Strong, dark whiskey

Black coffee

Black tea

Peppermint tea

Honey

Dark chocolate

Rich meats (like lamb)

Sharp cheeses

Breads or cakes

Pomegranates/pomegranate seeds

Apples

Statues or art of Cerberus

Art or statues of Him

Black, gold, and/or silver candles

Cypress, amber, pomegranate, and/or winter scents

Helmets, imagery or otherwise

Drinking horns

Scepters

Small/Hidden Altars:

Mint

Peppermint

Poppy seeds

Black narcissus

Cypress tree leaves or bark

Thyme

Rosemary

Coins

Garnets

Black gemstones (onyx, black tourmaline, jet, black obsidian, and hematite)

Any stones or metals

Small fossils

Keys

Art drawn of Him or for Him

Art of Cerberus or black dogs in general

Shedded snake skin

Owl or vulture feathers

Narutally shed fur from a black dog

Naturally collected animal bones

Writings, such as poetry or prayers for Him

Devotional Acts:

For chthonic deities, liquid offerings are usually poured out onto the ground or down the drain and food offerings are usually buried or thrown away; however He will understand if you aren't able to waste food or drink

Donate to those who can't afford to hold a funeral

Donate to suicide prevention organizations

Donate dog food/toys/blankets to animal shelters

Volunteer to walk/play with dogs

Keep a budget/save your money and spend it wisely

Honor the dead

Learn more about your own ancestors

Learn about Him, His history and symbolism

Learn about other religions' funeral rites

Visit cemeteries

Clean up litter in cemeteries

Visit and tour caves

Visit caves that let you mine for gems or fossils

Make a playlist for Him and sing along to the songs (if they have lyrics)

Practice and learn death magic

Learn about and work with spirits

Tend to a garden or grow indoor plants and herbs

Wear the color black or muted colors, veil your hair (or wear a headband), wear silver or gold metallic jewelry, etc.

Sources:

Artwork from the game Hades by Supergiant Games

https://occult-world.com/hades/

https://vocal.media/futurism/ways-of-worship-hades

https://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/Haides.html

https://aminoapps.com/c/pagans-witches/amp/blog/hades-devotions-divinedevotions-owc/o3Pw_4vDhduD6D5ogEZ83rrJPJY367RWKG3

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I think a deity is trying to reach out to me and I am a bit nervous.

Tech Witchcraft

What is a Tech Witch?

Also called Technopaganism, Tech Witchcraft can be defined as the use of modern technology within magical rituals and other forms of witchcraft.

To me (but everyone has their own opinions), it’s really about accepting that the world is changing quite rapidly, and placing technology at the heart of my spirituality by using my computer and mobile phone in my craft - from finding resources, sharing knowledge, meeting fellow witches, etc.

It might seem in strong oppositions with the environmental and traditional values of witchcraft, but I don’t see them as opposite. On the contrary, there is power in using technology for good, and I intend to do so.

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Witchy Phone Apps

Moon is a very simple and straight-forward app telling you the current moon phase according to your location. Ideally, I prefer actually checking the moon phase in the night sky, but as I live in a city, the moon is not always visible, so this app helps me a lot!

Labyrinthos is amazing for Tarot learners as it allows you to learn the meanings and correspondences in a Duolingo kind-of way. You can also draw cards directly on the app if you do not have your Tarot cards with you, or enter the cards you just drew physically to keep track of your previous readings.

Co-Star is a beautifully designed astrology app creating your birth chart, and giving you a hyper-personalized daily horoscope made from an algorithm that is just a bit wonky - but super fun!

Seek is a useful app for all the green witches out there as it allows you to identify wildlife, plants, and fungi with just a picture. Incredibly useful when you are in nature, or in stores, and you don’t know the exact name and properties of a plant that you’d like to harvest or buy.

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Rituals for Tech Witches

💻 Bless your devices whenever you first acquire them

📱 Text yourself with emoji spells, intentions and affirmations

📝 Use Notion as grimoire or book of shadows  

🎵 Make music spells by creating playlists on Spotify

🧙‍♀️ Connect and share knowledge with other witches on social media

☀️ Use a sun lamp in winter to practice light therapy (which can help reducing the effects of seasonal affective disorder)

🧹 Cleanse your computer and phone from unread emails, notifications and files not stored properly

👩‍💻 Learn to code to build your own witchy applications

🧘 Use these breathing gifs to meditate and center yourself

🔴 Get help from red light therapy devices to soothe your sore muscles

🎮 Play cute video games like Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing to wind down and create your own peaceful world

Witch Tip

the-eye.eu is a huge public database that has countless free PDFs of all sorts of occultist books and grimoires. Go forth and read.

My ancestors have yet to come towards me through my prayers and meditation but my spirit guides are here in full force and are constantly reminding me (444 & 555). Im going to start implementing more daily connections with my spirit guide such as Good Mornings/Nights and offerings of my food. They’ve been there for me when I feel alone or unprotected and show that they are there for me. It’s crazy to see the difference after opening my communication with them.