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"gen alpha is so cooked they don't use cds" is the new "gen z don't know what a vhs is" which is the new "millennials don't know what a rotary phone is" which is the new "gen x don't listen to the radio enough fuck television" which is the new "boomers listen to the radio too much read a book" which is the new "generation ???? read too much go work in the factories" which is the new "generation ???????? work in the factories too much go work in the fields" which is the new "kids should stop working in the fields and start hunting their food" which is the new "grug baby stupid. grug baby eat rocks. grug throw baby away"

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me (peer math tutor) and my classmate (welding work study) core

God, the platonic tension is crazy. They wanna be friends so bad.

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Yeah I love manipulating my friends for my own gain, the gain is called "hanging out", obtained via such cruel tactics as "showing interest in stuff they like" and "being generally complimentary and charming"

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My Death Witch/Spirit Worker Masterpost

Hey everyone! This is my list of resources I have made over the course of the existence of this blog, pertaining specifically to death witchcraft and spirit work. I hope it helps some of you, and provides a resource for you to use! I’ve also thrown in my death work stuff as well. Please note you can do these three things separately, I just choose to put them together for my own personal practice! Some items are from my old blog. 

Thanks, 

Bronwyn. 

My Tips for Beginning Your Journey as a Death Worker

Dead Spiders and Other Tiny Corpses

Connecting With Human Spirits When You Don’t Have Access to a Graveyard

How to Deal With Angry Spirits and Banish Them if You Need To 

Ways to Get to Know Death and Its History

Symbolism for Death Witches and Spirit Workers

What to Do When Your House Rules Have Been Violated

Spirit Worker Tip 

Fun/Unique Spirit Vessel Ideas

Spirit Summoning Bath Spell 

Forgotten Dead Funeral 

Death Witch Decor and Crafts

 Andddd….

Something fun:

Death Witch Aks

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Death Witchcraft FAQ + Masterpost

I realize that others have written up posts on death witchcraft, but I decided to write one as resources on this craft are scarce and I know many are curious. Note that every witch practices the craft differently, and for different reasons; these are just my personal experiences based on myself and the death witches I’ve spoken to.

What is death witchcraft?

I personally define death witchcraft as using death to empower you rather than dishearten you. I reflect a lot upon the concept of death, come to terms with my own death, and work through spiritual “deaths” in my life, such as the death of friends or jobs of an aspect of my personality. Death witches work with and honor spirits of the dead (ghosts, ancestors) as well as the power of death itself (endings, resurrections). I embrace death as a new beginning, and a pivotal point in the cycle of life.

Does this answer sound familiar? Because I’ve said it before, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. I get this question a lot, you see, which is why I’m making a post about it. (⌒_⌒)

Why do you do it?

As with many paths, every witch does it for different reasons. For some, it’s a fear, or similar fascination, with death and its inevitability. Some practice it to find peace with death, and the dead. Some combine it with chthonic worship. And some just think it’s cool shit. No matter the reason, death witchcraft is one of the more emotionally tolling and obscure crafts out there. So if you’re interested, be prepared to commit.

What do you do in the craft?

A lot of spirit work, mainly caring for the dead. Ways I do this include tending to graveyards, giving offerings to the dead, helping the dead pass on, and helping people through mourning. I do a lot of shadow work, where I face my fears about death and the “deaths” in my life, and come to terms with accepting it. I also honor ancestors, honor different cultures’ funeral rites, and necromancy.

Other witches combine the craft with vulture culture, or becoming a mortician or funerary holder. I personally do not.

What is necromancy?

Necromancy is divination through the dead. Basically–talking to the dead to receive insights into the present or future. Necromancy can be performed in many different ways, including but not limited to summonings, bone throwing, pendulum readings, and other rituals. No, there’s no reanimating of the dead; many necromancers are strictly against that, if it is at all possible.

Some necromancers are death witches; some are not. I know many death witches who incorporate divination into their path, but would not call it necromancy. The lines seem to be blurred here. But because I receive so many questions on it, I figured I’d include it in the FAQ.

Is death witchcraft religious?

Well, uh … yes and no. Considering how much work death witches do with the spirits of a dead, a general belief in the afterlife is common among death witches. However, I do know some death witches who engage in past life work as an aspect of their craft instead of working with ghosts. Death witchcraft has the capability of neatly fitting into most kinds of religious belief, if necessary.

Is death witchcraft a “dark” path?

No. In my opinion, at least, no. The only thing “dark” about death witchcraft is that it involves, well, death, an idea which many people are uncomfortable with. And it can be a hard and draining path. But, dark? Or unethical? Not at all.

Are there any rules to death witchcraft?

The only rule I can think of that I would ever even think to enforce is to respect both the dead and the living. The dead are not your slaves, they’re not there to give you power; they’re just as valuable as we are. Respect them, and they’ll respect you.

I’m interested! How can I get started?

Check out these posts ~

Tools for the death witch

Magical uses of graveyard dirt

Graveyards in Witchcraft by @witches-of-ouroboros

The Proper Collection of Graveyard Dirt by @raven-conspiracy

Offerings for the dead 

My protection techniques (there are many others, but these work for me)

If you’re interested in necromancy

Guide to worship for chthonic deities (if applicable)

List of chthonic deities (if applicable)

Emotional death spells

Some death witches to follow

Crystals in death magic by @cosmic-witch​

Using animal bones

Seeing past lives (if applicable)

Substitutes for your own blood (if applicable)

Substitutes for graveyard dirt (if applicable)

Communicating via a pendulum

I have more questions!

Is it one of these? ~

How can I conquer my fear of death?

Does long-time exposure death energy affect you?

How do you know you are making a difference?

Being a death witch vs. being a spirit worker

Are certain necromantic rites necessary? (imo)

Do you need to be a necromancer to be a death witch?

I’m a secret witch! What should I do?

On the death of a familiar

What does it mean to “pay the gatekeeper”?

Praying for roadkill

How can I contact a dead relative?

Do you have to use a ouija board?

When speaking to the dead, are language barriers an issue?

Using ashes of the dead

On ghosts of separated bodies

Letting go of a lost relationship

There’s a spirit in my house??

How do I contact spirits through their bones?

What’s with this ‘raising the dead’ stuff in necromancy?

What are death energy exercises?

Combining death and glamor magic

I’m a secular witch. Can I still practice?

On miscarriages

Do ghosts only hang out by their bodies?

Recommended Reading

Death Witchcraft: Volume 1

The Grey Necromancer (blog) 

Sarah Anne Lawless (blog)

Forbidden Rites (book PDF)

If not, feel free to shoot me an ask! As you can see I love answering questions  (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ 

OP’s Note: You may notice that a lot of these answers are mine. That’s because this post reflects my views on the craft, explicitly. I will also be updating it as I receive more asks and make more posts in the future.

Updated 7/24/17

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it’s even more comedic because all of the interactions on this post were from pornbots. and the weren’t even GAY porn bots. wtf. it’s like they didn’t get the message.

porn bots if you’re seeing this i’m gay. im not into women like that. send me men instead

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porn bots if you’re seeing this i’m gay. im not into women like that. send me men instead

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lightening the conversation by calling my suicide attempt a “fucky wucky w my life”

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i love seeing other alt teenagers in mundane settings. like hell yeah. look at us, just existing. spider-man meme

i saw them later again while i was making this meme lmao, scared the shit out of me. imagine just seeing someone make a meme about you

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realizing im a lot like a dad to my friends. seriously tho, hear me out. im an alcoholic. sometimes i vanish from the internet and school for months at a time. sometimes i never come back. but when i am there? you better believe that if anyone is gonna get hurt using a power tool, it’ll be me, not them. and i WILL spawn out of nowhere if someone is messing with my kids

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so can we start hunting down white liberals now or what

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i’ll probably be dead before i graduate but

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sanding a piece of wood is the perfect time to remember that, you are, in fact, allergic to wood

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everyone shut the fuck up and listen. i love decadence, i love filth, i love perversion; i love depravity and deviance and hedonism. i love corruption, i love the obscene. i love debauchery, i love all things sordid, i love the thrill of scandal. i love reveling in being a sicko. it brings me closer to god

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hmmmmm…. perhaps apathy is boring……. & perhaps passion is cool………. being excited about things is endearing……..having interests makes one more interesting…….perhaps mocking and finding flaw in everything makes one’s world less saturated and enjoyable……..hmmm……..just been thinkin about it….

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you will never make me happer than minecraft does (hellsite still glitching, no idea what ive just typed)