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Peering Down the Path

A tarot spread for helping decide if a new direction you’re considering is right for you.

What Am I Missing? Things typically don’t beckon us when we are 100% content. What hole are you looking to fill? What element are you seeking out? What are you hoping to gain from this?

What Does This Path Offer? This is both the response to the question posed in the previous card and a guiding signifier for the whole spread. What does this specific path bring you? Does it heal, look pretty, or empower you in some way? Does it compliment what you’re searching for?

Short-Term Look What will the beginning of this path be like during the first month or three? Will it require a lot of prep-work? Will it be enlightening or frustrating? 

Long-Term Look  Where does this path lead after more time? Is it tough in the beginning but become really fulfilling if you stick with it? Does it start out strong but fizzle out later? Is this path an investment in your future or a temporary supplement? (Either is fine, but it’s good to know so you don’t cling to it after it’s spent.) 

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“Ease my lower back and hip pain” for @hartofulloflove. Welcome for all!

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Torque’s De-Stress, Self-Love Sugar Scrub

So you had a crappy day. You need to settle down and give yourself some love. Undress and hop in the shower!

Ingredients

Coconut Oil* - good for skin and digestion health Organic* Cane Sugar - sweet feelings Pink Himalayan Salt - self love, banishing Jasmine* - passion, self love Pomegranate* - self love, beauty Chamomile - relaxation Green Tea - health, antioxidants Orange Peel* - happiness, radiance, peace Vanilla* - happiness, calm

* You can use any skin-safe oil or sugar you desire. I used teas that had the ingredients I wanted, and food-safe extracts.

Consider charging your sugar scrub with a crystal grid, chanting, or a sigil with your intentions. Scrub all that negativity and icky feelings away, and smell great afterwards!

Send me a request for a custom sugar scrub! Available for purchase.

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Bedridden witch: Divination edition

Ideas for practicing divination while bedridden: Varying in energy + mobility required - please don’t push yourself, hopefully there’s options for everyone! Quick note: I’ve only included forms of divination I personally do.

Tarot:

Tarot apps are a great way to pull a card with a tap or two (Labyrinthos and Galaxy tarot have been recommended). 

Spread the deck on a flat surface, and move your hand over to pick (let your hands sense the energy), or pick based on intuition. 

Do a two-card (or more!) spread - you don’t have to lay it out if you can’t sit up, you can hold them in your hand or place on your lap.

Sleep with the deck under your pillow.

Pick one card that represents what you want from the next day and slip it under your pillow or mattress for the night, or place on your altar.

Memorize the meanings of the cards.

Make or buy a mini deck for easier use.

Do the easy “find this card and whatever is above or below it =X” spreads.

More limited mobility suggestions here

Scrying:

Use a black mirror or picture frame with black cloth/paper behind it.

Get a mini scrying bowl and fill with water, cradle it in your hands.

Pendulum:

Wear it around your neck.

Shorten the string so you don’t have to sit up.

Prop your hand on a pillow if you need the strength/steadiness.

Use off of the side of your bed if it’s too long (this can be a bit awkward)

Keep it under your pillow.

Use a mini pendulum or a necklace as a pendulum.

Make a simple board or don’t use one at all, just condition your pendulum with basic movements.

*You CAN use a pendulum even with shaky hands, it just takes a bit of bonding and conditioning.*

More limited mobility suggestions here

Tasseomancy:

Get a mug with two handles.

Keep in a sealable container until you’re ready.

Put a towel over yourself in case you spill.

Use a Tupperware container. No shame.

Runes:

(With a huge thanks to @adragonspath for compiling a list of suggestions!)

Sleep with your runes next to you.

Memorize their meaning.

Draw one rune and meditate on their meaning and how you can manifest them in your life.

Charge them with sun/moon light by your window.

Study their origin and reading methods.

Crystal and wooden runes: connect with the element Earth and the intent corresponding to the crystal/type of wood.

Other materials: meditate on the origin and development of that material. Connect with the corresponding element and intent.

Other ideas + Posts

Automatic writing

Astragalomancy - Divination using playing dice

Oneiromancy - Interpretation of dreams in order to predict future.

Stitchomancy - Get a book. Ask question, then open book to random page and read what pops out to you.

This awesome post

Bedridden witch: Nature edition

Bedridden witch: Worship edition

All my bedridden witch posts

Limited hand mobility + witchcraft

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5 ways to incorporate tarot insights into your daily life

1. Let the imagery and symbols speak to you

Use this method to gain deeper insight into your experiences and notice meaningful coincidence or synchronicity.

For example: If you pulled The Magician and the 'infinity' symbol on the card particularly caught your attention, seeing that symbol again as you went about your day could signify synchronicity; you might want to introspect on the meaning of the symbol in your life further.

2. Let the card help you visualize

Do 10 minutes meditation where you visualize yourself embodying the characteristics represented in the card you pull.

For example: If you pulled The Chariot, meditate on the area of life that is emotionally challenging and visualize yourself feeling determined not to be distracted by your emotions and push forward. Feel the determination in your body, be The Chariot.

3. Let the card act as your daily/weekly goal

Do a regular tarot draw (daily or weekly) and make the lesson of the card as a reminder or a goal to achieve for that day/week.

For example: If you pulled Temperance for your weekly draw, 'being patient' and 'focusing on the big picture' might be the mindset and approach you should take in that particular week.

4. Let the card inspire your creativity

If you do creative work, pull a card and let it inspire you in your creation; create art, design or writing based on the card's theme.

For example: If you pulled The Emperor, you could try creating an art or a fictional story that represented the theme of The Emperor. You could also design objects and your surrounding (eg. your personal gym or room) with the theme of The Emperor.

5. Let the card guide your intention

Take a card that symbolizes the energy you want to bring to a task and make it your intention before you start the task.

For example: If you were about to do something creative and express yourself, you could take The Sun out of the tarot deck and imagine yourself embodying the quality. Start your task with the positivity and openness of The Sun inside you.

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Golden Pollen (Winx Inspired)

A binding spell to prevent another from doing actions that will emotionally harm you.

You Will Need:

🌸 Green Glitter 🌸 Gold Glitter 🌸 Vines (such as ivy or morning glory, etc) or Green Thread or Twine 🌸 Poppet

Steps:

🌸 Take the poppet of the person and if you can write their name on it somewhere or taglock it

🌸 Begin wrapping up the poppet with your vine/thread chanting “I bind you, I wrap you in vines” as you do so. Tie it tightly.

🌸 Place poppet down and fill your palm with your gold and green glitter

🌸 “I blind you, I bind you, you will not harm anyone” say this a few more times before blowing the glitter from your palm harshly onto the poppet

🌸 Take your poppet and bury it in a pot or place it in a bag and hide it away somewhere dark

🌸 To free the bound person cut the vines/threads from them and then burn the poppet or throw it away

Note: for easy clean up lay out some paper towels to catch the glitter. Any glitter that falls onto the floor or onto carpet use packing tape to easily pick it up

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“Ease my neck pain” for @amberairwitch. Welcome for all!

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Wrath’s Charm for Self-Love and Cosmic Love

Goal: Enchant an item to give you a nudge to remind you that you are loved and to love yourself.

Items Needed: Item to enchant and yourself.

Instructions: Take the item in your hand and hold it in direct sunlight for a minute or two. Let the rays flow over it and around it, as if coating the item in the loving light. After you have held it there, bring the item to your chest over your heart and recite this:

Warmed with the love all around me, Held in the palm of my hand, over my heart. Let me be reminded of all the love I have, let me be reminded of all the love I am given. When I touch this item, let it flow through me; The love I have for myself and the love from others.

Now the item is ready for wearing or keeping close at hand. Recharge it monthly if you feel it loses it’s effect.

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A Spell for Memory and Concentration

Ingredients: 

A necklace or other piece of jewelry/object to enchant. I used a hematite necklace, because it enhances memory and intelligence.

 Rosemary, for memory and intellect 

Peppermint oil, for focus and clarity of mind - A purple candle; purple represents wisdom

 A container of some type. I personally use a teacup as my little “cauldron,” but you can use anything from a small bowl to a saucer. 

To cast the spell: 

 I prepared by cleansing my necklace with sage. 

Put the rosemary in the container and lay the necklace on top. Light the candle. 

Drop a few drops of peppermint oil onto the necklace. If you don’t want oil on your necklace/object, you can rub it on your wrists and smell it or anoint the candle with it. 

Hold the necklace/object in your hands and say: “this [necklace/name of object] will help me with memory and concentration as I study and take tests in the following week(s). Blessed be." 

Blow out the candle and pass the object through the smoke to consecrate it. 

I personally seal my spells with a kiss; you can do this, or you can consider it sealed when you pass it through the smoke. 

Wear/carry the necklace/object when studying and taking tests. Since smelling peppermint helps with memory and focus, (it activates the same part of your brain as caffeine does,) I suggest re-anointing or rubbing some on your wrists before tests. 

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Tarot Notes #3

Disclaimer: this post is based on my personal experience. Card interpretation also depends on your intuition, other cards and the question asked. Previous tarot notes: 1 , 2

◼ For possessiveness in a relationship, besides The Devil, look for 4 of Pentacles. This person may see their partner as, you know, theirs. It's not always as bad as it sounds tho, except when the person views their partner as property.

◼ 6 of Cups and 6 of Pentacles in relationship readings can also talk about Person A taking care of Person B and seeing themselves as a protector/mentor figure.

◼ 5 of Wands can indicate being pulled by different desires; everyone has a different agenda and pursues their own interest OR you yourself have conflicting desires, which can make it hard to progress smoothly.

◼ The Emperor may represent a person with authority, eg. boss, father, etc; The Hierophant is the system itself, eg. religion, organization, tradition, etc. The power of The Emperor comes from the self/person, the power of The Hierophant originates from a system or the society and is continued by the people.

◼ Queen of Swords can indicate emotional walls and a tendency to rationalize feelings.

◼ Strength can be about the state of being/mind that you are in after you have learned how to work with your baser side; when you have made peace with your flaws, raw emotions, ego desires, etc and own them instead of them owning you.

◼ Different cards represent different types of beauty. Sexiness and vibrancy are usually indicated by Queen/King of Wands; their attention can give you an ego boost. People may fall in love hard with their enthusiasm and confidence/beliefs about life.

◼ Queen/King of Pentacles can indicate grounded and classical type of beauty; the vibe I mean. Regardless what they choose to wear, whether it's a simple t-shirt and pants or an expensive suit, they look put-together.

◼ For Queen/King of Swords, their detachment and rationality can make them appear attractive but cold; personally I feel like they can either look sleek or look beautifully unkempt.

◼ Queen/King of Cups have mesmerizing beauty, the kind that lowers your guard and enchants you; regardless whether they are outwardly warm or seem private.

◼ As for the Knights and Pages, it's the same as the above but; Knights' may have some 'hard edges' to their beauty (great but not perfect) and Pages may have an innocent/childlike or awkward element to theirs.

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Spoons Spell (For Spoonie Witches)

Purpose: To provide you with spoons. Or to put it more simply to give you energy. 

Materials: 

A Drink 

A Spoon

Instructions: Stir the drink with the spoon and say, “Spoons of energy come to me, With this drink I shall be, Full of energy completely, This is how it shall be.” Then you drink your drink, and you have done the spell.  

I tried to make this spell short and powerful. That way it doesn’t take many spoons to do it, and you get more spoons out of it. Have an energetic day. 

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Kyoshi Warriors - a candle spell to help you find a group of amazing female friends whom you will bond with closely.

*inspired by the Kyoshi warriors, and how tightknit they are* Needed:  - a White Candle ( a fatter pillar candle would be best) - Red, Green, Black and Gold Paint or Markers (whatever you can mark you candle best with) - Rose Petals (real or fake) - Salt  - Cinnamon Steps:  - On your candles, use your paint or markers to draw out the kyoshi warrior makeup. it doesn’t have to be perfect, but give it a good effort! - At the top of the candle, do a band of gold, and at the bottom, do a band of green.  - The paint may take some time to dry, so make sure its completely dry before you proceed.  - Set your candle in the center of your workspace.  - With your salt, create a ring around the candle.  - Use your Cinnamon to create another ring around your salt ring.  - Add a third ring with your rose petals. this ring can be a little broken.  - Focus on your intent in your mind, and pick out characteristics you would like the friends you are looking for to have.  - Light your candle with that intention in mind.  - Say/think:  “ I have been fighting alone for far too long,  I have done my best to stay strong, but I crave to find a place in which I belong,  and to find friends that will be lifelong.  Guide these women to me,  and me to them,  as I speak it, so shall it be.”  - Either let your candle burn down, or blow it out. Clean up your space, and go about your day, and the candle spell will guide you!

-Aesa <3 This is my original Spell. Please do not repost on any platform without my explicit permission. Reblogging is okay, Reposting is not.

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Bedridden witch: Worship edition

Sometimes as someone who is stuck in one spot, it can be hard to feel connected to your gods/goddesses/deities. However, it’s not as hard as you may think to find some solid methods! Please note that your deities understand your situation and don’t expect you to suffer for them or consistently do things for them!

Burn candles or incense that remind you of them. If you are unable to do this, try an oil diffuser or room spray.

Use blankets, sheets, pillows, etc. that have colors you associate with them.

Make an online devotional blog or altar. I do this [X]

Chat with other people who work with them. 

If your body is okay with it, eat foods that are sacred/connected to them.

Hang pictures or decorations that correspond with their sacred animals, plants, or what lessons or teachings they present to you.

Write devotional poetry, or make drawings for them.

Draw sigils for them and hang them on your walls, ceiling, or put under your mattress.

Find a stuffed animal that you feel captures their essence or reminds you of them, and hold it close when you need the support.

Research them/browse their tag on tumblr.

Keep stones and crystals you associate with them near you – on a bedside table or under your pillow.

Use astral travel or dream magic to connect with them.

Listen to music that makes you feel closer to them.

Watch shows or movies that remind you of them.

Pray to them, talk to them, write them a letter. Stay in communication with them, especially in times of need.

Meditate.

Drink something warm or cool that helps you connect with them.

Make a spell bottle/jar that you feel captures their essence. Charge during good days, use for connection and support during the not-so-good days.

Make emoji spells to feel more connected to them.

Expose yourself to natural light (or gentle artificial light) or complete darkness, depending on the deity.

Devote small, everyday tasks to them. (Example for the Greek + Roman pantheon.)

Read books about them, or that remind you of them/their values.

Make herb sachets for them, keep them under your pillow or hang on your wall.

Wear scented oils, perfumes, lotions, or pick a shampoo with a scent or ingredients that make you think of them.

@thewitchofthenorse also has a post on this here!

And here is a post about nature connection while bedridden, which is great for nature deities!

Again, please note that you don’t need to do anything to be connected to your gods/goddesses/deities. They know and understand what you are going through, and are patient. 

Click here for the other posts in this series!

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How did you become so good at reading tarot?? Any tips??

Hey there! Thank you for this compliment! 💖 Glad you like my readings.

There are 3 things that are always relevant and important no matter how long you have been reading Tarot.

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1. Improve Tarot knowledge

How you understand the cards and how you read. Basic things such as; card meanings, card spreads. How you read; using visual cues, card combinations, styles, etc. Examples:

Explore cards combination: If we take Queen of Swords + 7 of Cups, what possible interpretations can we come up with? And this is important, which one feels the strongest to you? If we add a different card to it, how will the meaning change? How about if we change the topic from love to career, how will the interpretation change? Ask yourself, don’t strictly follow another reader’s interpretation.

Storytelling: Where you try to create a story using the cards. Try to lay down 5-6 cards. Determine the active character, the story-line, the overall energy/theme, the obvious and the hidden. Tell it like a story.

There are many practices like above. Search for them. The more advanced you are, the more complicated/multi-layered the practice should probably be; you might want to create them yourself so it can be tailored to your current level.  

2. Improve other knowledge

It will help if you explore outside Tarot. To me, Tarot is a tool; what you learn in life will influence the way you read the cards. This includes: 

Something similar (occult) eg. Cartomancy, Numerology, Astrology, etc.

Others eg. Psychology, problem solving, self-awareness, emotional management, etc.

Astrology, numerology; anything that involves symbolism or archetypes can give you the language to describe & explore the energy you feel and the impression you get.

If you use Tarot to do readings on introspection and understanding of emotions and to explore perspectives; learning psychology can help a lot. Psychology can also help you read your querent or people's energy better. 

Problem solving skill helps in making better spread questions/card positions. Asking the right question is important in problem solving, even outside Tarot. 

Self-awareness helps you differentiate your intuition from your projection (i.e the transfer of one's desires or emotions to another person). I know Tarot inherently requires us to rely on our subjective experience and intuition, but imo you also need some amount of objectivity in your reading a.k.a to be able to separate yourself from the querent. Don't project your insecurity into the reading, self-awareness helps you to be aware of this.  

3. Improve intuition

If someone wants to know the textbook meaning of the cards, they can google it. Your intuition is what makes you different from a computer-generated reading. I'm not underestimating computer-generated reading, some are hella accurate lol, but they are impersonal and they lack nuance & depth. Try to find/create exercises to improve intuition. Examples:

People's energy: When you are around people/someone else, try to get the feel of what kind of impression or energy you are getting from them. Find out why, and what card can represent the energy you are feeling.

Find the card: I saw this exercise on youtube, not sure where it started. Shuffle X number of cards (one of them is eg. Ace of Wands) and lay them with their backs facing you. Try to figure out which one is Ace of Wands just by using intuition. You can start with 3 cards first.

Association and symbolism: This is the language intuition uses to decipher the nuance in the cards. You can try to list down different adjective/concept that you know (eg. emotions: anger, love, fear) and associate each of them with a visual; objects (eg. birds, ring, trees), colors (eg. red, blue), OR analogy (describe it with an experience or a feeling) and vice versa. For example; trees can signify stability, green is growth, different colored leaves denote the ability to withstand the test of time. Both freedom and connectivity can be seen in our expansive sky.