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Localizing Your Practice

So much witchcraft emphasizes how important it is to honor and work with the Earth, but then teaches us spells with ingredients we basically have to import using locations we don’t have access to. It’s rare to find an existing grimoire or guide book that actually works with where we live. We can still use them, but it doesn’t enhance our connection to our local land, which to many can feel important. Here are some tips for localizing your practice and working with the land you actually live on.

See what nature exists around you. Explore your own backyard with a critical eye. What plants can you actually go and pick yourself? What are those plants associated with? Do you have access to a creek or river? What does your local land actually have on it? If magic correspondences for your local plants haven’t been written about, you may have to do your own research. Example: I grow several plants on my back porch which I can potentially use for magic.There are magnolia trees and rhodedendrons on the grounds of my apartment complex. My parent’s neighbors have chickens in the backyard, so I have access to some feathers when they shed. 

Check out local folklore, legends, etc. This is one of my favorite parts, but can also be the hardest. What are the stories of your area, both on a local and cultural scale. Example: A West Virginian may incorporate legends of the Mothman. Everyone says that one building on my old college campus is haunted (and they’re right.) People talk about that liminal-space feeling when you drive down that one road at night.

Find the magic spots. Sometimes the urban legends will tip you off to these (usually in a bad way) but other times you can find them on your own. A place where the energy is just right for some reason. A place you can go to be closer to nature, or a place you could host a ritual if needed. Sometimes it’s just a place where you can feel your mind open a little bit. Example: The shady corner of a public park. The tunnel downtown. That weirdly-perfect circle of trees in the woods behind Wal-Mart.

Meet your land wights. Spirits of the local land. This could be the fair folk, but also house spirits, the spirits of the trees near you, the nature spirits of wherever you are. They’re there. Be good to them and they’ll be good to you! Note: Some spirits and wights will not be interested in working with you, and that’s okay. I generally think it’s good to at least leave a polite offering to just be on general decent terms even if you never work with them more directly beyond that. 

Check in with your Seasons. Harvest holidays generally don’t have actual lifestyle importance to most people reading this. The seasonal shifts other people write about may be from a very different climate than yours! Figure out a calendar that works for you. It doesn’t have to be detailed, but something that ties you to the seasons as you actually experience them. I also love working in any fun annual festivals nearby, if any.

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A Spell to Protect BLM Protesters

Although magic is no substitute for genuine activism, not all of us are able to attend protests, donate money, or even be outspoken about our support. This spell allows you to magically lend your energy to the cause.

What you will need: 

a sheet of white, red, or black paper

a black pen

a protection oil, a protective essential oil like myrrh or rosemary, or salt water

Performing the Ritual:

Write the words “Black Lives Matter” in the center of your paper. As you do so, visualize these words forming a connection between yourself and the protesters who are a part of the movement. 

Draw a circle around the words, moving your pen counterclockwise.

Say: “I cast protection around those protesting on behalf of the Black Lives Matter movement. They are under my protection from anyone who would do them harm or oppose their goals.”

If you work with sigils, runes, or some other kind of magical symbols, feel free to incorporate symbols for protection and power into your circle.

Take a little bit of your oil or salt water on the tip of your index finger and use it to anoint the circle at each of the four cardinal points (north, east, south, west), starting at the top of the circle and moving clockwise.

Say, “May this [oil/salt] protect those protesting on behalf of the Black Lives Matter movement. May it shield them from harm and surround them with a wall of protection and light.”

Focus your energy on the paper, and visualize the protests going on around the country right now. Focus on sending your energy to those protests to protect and support those participating.

I’m a Reiki practitioner, so when I did this spell I also incorporated a distance Reiki session to send Reiki energy to those protesting, and to add an extra layer of protection. If you practice any kind of energy work, that would be a beautiful thing to incorporate into this spell. 

If you worship any deities associated with justice, feel free to call on them during this ritual. 

Finally, if you have an altar, fold up your paper and place it on your altar once you finish the spell. Keeping the paper in a sacred space will allow it to keep receiving energy, and you can come back to pray for/send energy to protesters again in the future. 

What to do next

If you can, donate to organizations that contribute to the cause, like Black Visions Collective, Reclaim the Block, or a similar local organization. 

If you can’t donate, raise awareness on social media and in real life. (For my fellow white folks: try to focus on sharing stories from POC, rather than talking over them. Yes, we should use our privilege to raise awareness, but we should do that in a way that keeps the focus on those who are directly affected by the issue.)

IF YOU ARE ATTENDING A PROTEST, be smart and be safe. Keep your face covered, don’t talk to reporters, don’t take pictures (especially if you use iCloud!), stay the fuck away from anyone with a camera, and don’t post about it on social media. 

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Spell Prompts for #BLM Protests

These are prompts to get the witchy juices flowing. You can use these as jumping-off points, mix and match, adapt or subvert, extrapolate however you choose.

I will not be providing instructions, so I encourage new witches to take up the challenge of doing the homework and crafting a spell themselves.

Remember that magic is only half of the equation-- you still need to contribute via mundane means, whether that's marching, donations, volunteering, or just reaching out with love to your Black friends as a listening ear.

Blessings for Protestors

Invoke animal spirits, to be fleet of foot

To be courageous

To be observant

To be quick-witted

For cooperation and teamwork

For endurance

For good cheer and hope

Shields to deflect rubber bullets and tear gas canisters harmlessly

Shields to reduce harm done by police attacks

Veils to avoid being targeted for arrest

Glamour to amplify their peaceful and heartfelt sincerity

Glamour to be found by medics if injured

Glamour for medics to be easily found

Veils to avoid brutality while jailed

Bubble of comfort while jailed

For medics to be clear-minded, calm, and decisive

Energy boosting spell

Pray to a deity for protection

Thwarting Police Weapons

Direct the wind to blow mace and tear gas back into the faces of the police

Hex their munitions to fail or miss harmlessly.

Hex their shields and batons to rubber.

Ask birds and insects to swoop in front of surveillance cameras at key moments

Hex their vehicles: engine overheating, flat tires, dead batteries

Ask the trees to hide protestors from helicopters

Merciful Spells for Police

For the courage to quit their jobs and join the protestors as equals

For a heart open to change

To practice patience and compassion

For the courage to hold their colleagues accountable

For the courage to defy orders to attack protestors

Reduce morale

Energy draining spell

Slow reaction times

Minor distractions

To be unobservant of protestor activity

Fog up face shields

Vengeful Spells against Police

I suggest you ward up if you attempt these. These aren't for everyone, and that's okay. You can of course add "until they change their ways" clauses as desired.

To draw friendly fire

Hex their munitions to misfire dangerously

Diarrhea

Dehydration

Heat stroke

Clumsy feet

Blindness

To be ostracized by their friends and family

Blisters

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ATTENTION WITCHES

The witches on tiktok have decided that on June 5th we are all going to use our energy to protect protestors and to bind/hex cops.

please share and tag #witchesforblm on all your social media platforms!!!!

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Hey guys! I finally have the time and energy to do some spellwork tonight and I'm planning to do some divination as well, if you'd like a free pendulum reading hmu asap!!

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What to use when in Witchcraft -

Ok so I am gonna say this is my personal reference, its mainly through associations. You might TOTALLY disagree and thats chill!

Its more something to think about and a guideline of what I use myself…

Candle Magic:

Carve a candle when…. the candle represents the target, in sympathetic magic. When, essentially, the candle is a poppet and lighting it is a symbol of destruction or empowerment to the target.

Place something under the candle or before it when… you are doing general candle magic, when the candle represents empowering a wish, idea or concept.

Anoint the candle when… doing work with spirits and gods, when you mark the candle for a special purpose, when doing high magic.

Herbs and plant work:

Use dry herbs when… it is convienent to do so, when the herbs are out of season or when you need to store them in a jar or bottle for a long time.

Use fresh herbs when… the spell is very earth orientated, when doing magic on behalf of another or when the magic is sympathetic so that the herbs represent the target, within kitchen witchery.

Use flowers when… when the spell concerns love and sex, or perhaps fertility and attraction, due to flowers being the reproductive parts of the plant.

Use fruit when when… working with children as a target, or with children practising. When you work with fertility and abundance spells.

Use wood and twigs when… when the spell is for protection or binding, for hardiness.

Burn herbs (recaning/incense) when… you wish to cleanse or banish, or invoke an atmosphere - that being, for divination using herbs that are said to open up your perceptions, when banishing, burning acrid or pungent herbs.

Use oil infusions when… you wish to anoint something, when you wish to mark something permanently.

Use floral waters (rose water etc) when… dealing with spirits and gods, for glamour as it has a long history of being used to beautify.

Crystals:

Use metals (haematite, copper, ores etc..) when… you work in protection, when you do energy work due to the conductive properties of metal.

Use shell, pearl, coral and such when… you work in sea magic, when you work within emotional magic due to the element of water.

Use points when… you wish to direct magic to a target.

Use tumble stones when… you wish the magic to be gentle or manifest at a certain place on the body on a target.

Use geodes when… you work in protection, when you work with glamour aimed to obscure and hide.

Knot magic:

Use cotton when… it is convenient.

Use silk when… doing spells that benefit the target.

Use ribbons when… love spells and wealth spells, as well as confidence and beauty spells. Spells to ensure victory.

Use rope when… doing spells that aim to hurt or weaken the target, binding especially.

Poppets:

Use cloth when… the spell aims to benefit who the poppet represents, use particular care when sewing or cutting, choose colours that are appropriate to them.

Use wax when… you wish to manipulate the target.

Use clay when… wish to create fetches or servitors, when you wish to create permanency.

Use twigs when… you wish to bury or throw the poppet out, when you want the poppet to be easily destroyed by breaking or setting on fire.

Sigils:

Use an alphabet grid or circle when… you wish the sigil to be more random and less attached to you.

Combine the shapes of letters from a sentence… when your sigil is very specific and a short term goal.

Use your own personal symbols when… you want the magic to be connected to you, when it is personal.

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I've been having quite a few odd experiences with vultures lately, but it hasn't quite gotten to the point where I feel comfortable sayings it's a sign of someone or something, but if things progress I'll definitely tell you guys about it!

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Spell Jar for Academic Success

Here is a spell jar to help you do well in classes! I made this when I was really struggling in my college courses after the switch to online from on-campus classes. I genuinely thought I was going to fail multiple classes but ended up pulling through and was able to get my GPA up to a 3.0 and keep my scholarships! Also this was the first spell I ever made, please don’t judge it too harshly.

What you’ll need:

Dried lily - For ease and success in your classes

Ground sage - For wisdom and good luck

A bay leaf - For success and writing your intent on

A candle that is a color you associate with success (I used orange!)

A sigil to carve into your candle (I recommend making your own so it’s more meaningful to you)

A carving tool

A pen

(Optional) A small piece of clear quartz- To amplify the energy 

What to do: 

Cleanse all of your ingredients with your method of choice, I use incense smoke. 

Add in your ingredients one by one, thinking of their purpose and your intent with each one. 

When you get to the bay leaf, using your pen, focus on your intent and write what you want this spell to bring you on the leaf. Then place in the jar.

Create your sigil and carve it into your candle. Light the candle and think about it’s purpose and your intent.

Place the cork in the jar and and seal it with the candle wax

After the wax hardens, place the jar somewhere near where you do class work! I put mine on my window sill next to my desk so the sun and moon keep it charged! If you can’t have it sitting out in the open, I would recommend putting it in a safe pocket in your backpack!

The last and most important step is to make sure you do real world follow up! This won’t work if you just give up on your classes, it’s meant to help you, not do all the work for you! 

I hope this helps some people out! Good luck with your classes and remember, doing poorly in a class is NOT indicative of your intelligence!! We all struggle sometimes, and that’s okay!!

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Offerings & Devotionals | Eros 🏹 ♡

Offerings |

🕊 chocolates

🕊 apples & pears

🕊 cinnamon rolls/bread

🕊 candles that remind you of him

🕊 gold jewelry

🕊 barley

🕊 wine / grape juice

🕊 hot chocolate / coffee

🕊 strawberries & cherries

🕊 daily love message offering (not mine)

🕊 sex, masturbation, & orgasms

🕊 erotic & romantic poetry

🕊 avocados

🕊 any Aphrodisiac food!

🕊 rose insence

🕊 anything vanilla related

🕊 flowers: roses, myrtle, baby’s breath, jasmine, marigold, daises, lilacs, magnolias, orchids, tulips, bleeding heart, primrose, forget me nots, lillies.

🕊 herbs, spices, powders: vanilla, lavender, cinnamon, pepper, basil, bay leaves, coco powder, brown sugar, barley, chili powder, coffee grounds/powder.

🕊 crystals: rose quartz, pearls, angel aura quartz, opal, citrine, jade, clear quartz.

Devotions |

🏹 spray some rose water on your face or body for self care, to smell good, & to attract love

🏹 write love letters to Eros, your friends, lovers

🏹 learn the practice of archery / admire it

🏹 apply a love dust to yourself every day as a simple devotion & offering when you’re low on spoons

🏹 practice sex or love magick in the name of Eros

🏹 write romantic poetry or recite Sappho’s poems since she was a worshipper of Eros & Aphrodite. Also, she crafted poems of bittersweet & charming romance.

🏹 practice self love & self care! Dedicate a self care night to Eros; take a long bath with rose petals, try out some new face masks, read a romantic book or jam out to some sweet songs, eat some chocolates, hang out with him and take the first step of loving yourself.

🏹 treat yourself to lingerie/sex toys/new clothes/makeup/get yourself something that’ll boost your confidence & make you feel desirable!

🏹 create a devotional playlist of songs that make you feel soft, lovely, & fond of life & beauty & love.

🏹 personally, I’ve seen that Eros adores to bake with me, especially when the recipe calls for chocolate & cinnamon. So bake some chocolate cookies with some strawberry icing with loving & bonding intentions & share it with loved ones!

🏹 learn a Romance Language like spanish or French!

🏹 protect the lgtb community! If you’re lgbt+, know that you are valid & deserve healthy love! (We stan our same-sex love defender & guardian, Lord Eros!!!)

🏹 kiss the necklace/ring/bracelet you dedicate to him every day since he is known to be the god of kisses

🏹 light phallic shaped candles in his name (if you can!)

🏹 dab vanilla extract to your wrists, the back of your ears, and a bit on your neck to smell sweet

🏹 work with nymphs or satyrs!

🏹 and lastly, Eros was sweet, charming, & loving, but he was also stubborn, mischievous, & stood up for himself when he knew he had to. Remember to be kind, but to not let people walk all over you. Stand up for yourself & remember that you are amazing in Eros’ name!

How to get closer |

♡ Meditate upon him; channel your godphone and let his voice, touch, and thoughts embrace you. Listen to him & talk to him.

♡ celebrate valentine’s day in his name if you’re comfortable with that! Honor him/Pray to him every Friday as that is his sacred day.

♡ if you become romantic with Eros, write him love letters, bake him sweets, muse about him in poems, leave a space open on your bed for him to fall asleep with you, do as you would do with any lover <3

♡ most devotees of love deities begin practicing in love magick! Of course, you don’t have to become a love witch or dedicate a large part of your craft to love magick, but it’s a way to get closer to Eros.

♡ don’t be afraid to be who you are around him. Don’t be afraid to cry in front of him, vent to him about your stress & drama, giggle to him, goof off with him, blush at him, express your anxiety & doubts; don’t be afraid to show your emotions & love for him. Be who you are & trust that Eros loves you with every fiber in his being & will try his best to help you.

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Eros Spell Jar | 🏹 ♡

A spell jar to honor & bond with Eros. 🧺

Ingredients |

🕊 a bottle / jar

🕊 cinnamon

🕊 coffee grounds

🕊 coco powder

🕊 eggshell powder

🕊 pink Himalayan salt

🕊 vanilla beans/extract

🕊 avocado pit (or peel)

🕊 peach or plump pits work too^

🕊 rose petals & baby’s breath (optional)

🕊 or flowers of your choosing^ (optional)

🕊 pink / white / red candle wax (optional)

🕊 the lovers & two/ten of cups tarot cards (optional)

Directions |

🏹 reminder: every ingredient on here can be substituted or a few ingredients left out if wished to be so! Your intent & thought is what matters, darlings.

🏹 Evoke Eros to cast this spell jar with you! He will enjoy hanging out with you & crafting such a cute spell jar. (‘:

🏹 add everything into the jar in the order that feels right to you. I added it in the order of the ingredients listed above.

🏹 once everything is added, as you visualize you love magick flowing into the bottle & beginning to charge it with your intent, kiss the top of the jar’s cap to seal it. Then physically seal it with your candle wax!

🏹 bring the spell jar to hover over your lips & whisper a prayer or incantation above the jar. Set the jar down & lay the tarot cards against it; visualize the energy & magick from the cards flow into the jar. Then thank Eros for being there for you!

🏹 whenever you want to honor &/or bond more with Eros or want to evoke him, kiss the top of the spell jar to activate it! This is a cute way to activate the spell jar as Eros is known as the god of kisses hehe <3

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Free pendulum readings are open! I'm trying to practice and get better with divination, all I ask is that you follow up and tell me how accurate the reading was!! Just dm me!

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Would anyone be interested in me sharing a spell jar for academic success? It was the first spell I made on my own and I feel like I have it to thank for not failing this semester after the shift to online classes at my university.

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Hey guys! I finally feel like coming back to this blog. It's been probably over a year since I've been active on here because I was really struggling with motivation and falling out of practicing because of depression and stress, but I'm feeling better!! I just finished my freshman year of college and turned 19 recently (kind of wild to think I've had this blog since I was 16), and I've been feeling really motivated to actively practice and I'm exploring paganism much more! I've even started making my own spells and might start posting them soon!

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Why Your Spells Don’t Work

You set your intention. You had all the correct correspondences. You even timed your spell with the appropriate moon phase. And yet – no results. What gives? 

Failed spells happen to the best of us, and for a variety of reasons. But a spell gone wrong doesn’t necessarily mean that magic isn’t real or that you’re bad at witchcraft. Magic is complicated, and there are a lot of reasons it might not behave the way you want it to. Here are some of the most common causes of ineffective spells: 

1. Lack of real-world follow through

Magic is meant to be used as a tool to supplement your mundane efforts – not as a substitute for them. How can you expect your job hunting spell to bring in results if you aren’t applying for jobs? 

Magic does not exist in a vacuum, and it can’t make something out of nothing. If a spell doesn’t bring you the desired result, make sure that your non-magical actions are aligned with what you are trying to manifest. 

2. What you’re trying to manifest isn’t a realistic possibility

Wait, what? Isn’t magic supposed to be, well… magic? Shouldn’t you be able to ask for whatever you want and get it? Yes and no.

Magic is simply a way of directing energy. Magic can’t defy the natural laws of the universe. It can’t make something happen unless it was already a potential possibility.

If your intention is unrealistic for where you are right now, try splitting it up into a multi-step process. No spell is going to make you a billionaire overnight, but magic could help you get hired at a better paying job… and then get promoted… and then get offered a profitable side gig… etc. Starting small and working your way up is always going to produce stronger results, because you laid the foundation first.

3. Your intention was either too vague or too specific 

Whether you use written petitions or spoken incantations, clearly stating your intention is an important part (maybe THE most important part) of any spell or ritual. A good intention is specific enough to get you the results you want, but open enough to let those results manifest naturally.

Let’s say you do a money spell, and your intention for the spell is simply, “I have more money.” If you find a penny on the ground the next day and pick it up, technically that is more money than you had before. A better alternative would be to use an intention like, “I have enough money to buy ___,” or “I have enough money for everything I need and want.”

Using an intention that is too specific creates the opposite problem. Let’s say you want to manifest a scholarship to a specific school. You do a candle spell with the intention, “I have been chosen for the John Smith Scholarship at Jane Doe University.” But maybe the John Smith scholarship had already been awarded by the time you did your spell. Maybe there’s another scholarship at the same school that would be a better fit for you, or maybe you’re eligible for a grant that would make tuition more affordable. A better intention for your spell would be “I have enough financial aid to easily and affordably attend Jane Doe University.”

Magic always follows the path of least resistance, so you want to make sure that your intention is specific enough to give your magic a clear direction, but open enough to allow it some flexibility. 

4. Lack of focus/concentration

We all know the struggle. You’ve been planning this ritual forever, and it’s finally the full moon, but you’ve got a really full schedule today. If you hurry, you can probably squeeze it into the thirty minute window between school and work, right? 

If you say a few quick words and burn some incense before you head out the door in the morning, that totally counts as a spell, right? 

Not so much. Rushed, lazy, and/or half-assed spells rarely, if ever, work. Spells revolve around the raising and direction of energy, and that requires two things: a clear intention (see above) and intense focus on that intention. If you don’t have the time/energy/mental capacity to focus, it’s best to take a break, have a self care day, and come back to your spell some other time. 

5. You’re subconsciously blocking your own results OR you did a spell for someone else who isn’t open to it

I decided to lump these two together, because they’re different variations of the same issue. 

Whenever you are doing magic on yourself, it’s important that your mindset is aligned with your intentions. You can do love spells all day long, but if deep down you don’t believe that you’re worthy of love, that belief is going to block your spells from working. This is why mindfulness, psychology, and self care are all such important parts of a successful witchcraft practice. It’s also why I recommend doing the mental work before you sit down to ritual. 

If you did a spell on yourself, or are trying to manifest something for yourself, and it just isn’t working, I highly recommend setting some time aside for journaling and meditation and asking yourself 1.) if this is really what you want, and 2.) if you truly believe that you can have it.

The whole mindset thing gets even more tricky when you’re doing magic on behalf of another person, because their energy is also at work in the situation and could be at odds with yours. For example, if you do a spell to help a friend land a job, but that friend believes that they’re totally underqualified and could never get it, they probably won’t get the job even if you did everything “right” in your spell. 

This should go without saying, but it is extremely unethical to use magic to mess around in someone else’s head. Even if you think you know what’s best for them, they need to be open to it. If someone is blocking the spells you do on their behalf, all you can do is try to be supportive and find other ways to help them out.

Other (Rare) Reasons for Failed Spells

If a spell goes wrong, it will almost always be for one of the above reasons. But maybe you did everything “right” – you did the mental work first, had a strong, realistic intention, put lots of focus into your spell, and followed through in real life – and you still aren’t seeing results. There are a couple of other things that could be blocking your spells, but they’re very uncommon so I’m not going to talk about them in as much detail. These may be things you want to look into if you really, genuinely can’t think of any other cause. 

It’s possible that another witch has done magic that cancels out or blocks yours. This is not common, and it does NOT mean that someone has cursed you. It could be as simple as two witches unknowingly casting spells with opposite intentions, which end up cancelling each other out. (For example, maybe two different people both cast a spell to get the same job. Obviously, they can’t both get that job.) This is why it’s never a bad idea to incorporate a protective element into your spells to block outside interference.

There is a very, very remote possibility that someone has placed a curse on you specifically to block your magic. However – and I cannot stress this enough – this is VERY uncommon. If you were cursed you would know it, or at least know that something was very wrong in your life. If you feel like you have been cursed or hexed, I recommend looking into uncrossing spells, which are specifically designed to undo negative magic.

It’s also possible that a higher power is intervening. This doesn’t necessarily have to be a deity, although it certainly could be. Most witches believe in some form of fate or destiny, and it’s possible that your spell didn’t work because what you asked for is not in alignment with your destiny. In these situations, really the only thing you can do is surrender to the bigger picture. 

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Reading A Candle

Watch your candles closely and learn to read them to help you with your practice.

The Flame

A strong flame: It means that your energies are raised. There is a lot of power behind your spell and little to no resistance. Indicates that all your power and energy is focused on your manifestation. This is a good sign. If a candle shaped into a figure is used and has a strong flame it means that whoever it represents is either angry, winning, or using authority over another. When their are two figures the candle with the higher flame has authority over the other person.   

A weak flame: Indicates that the magick you cast is facing a heavy opposition and is a sign that you may need to recast your spell in order to overcome the opposing force. On a figure candle this may indicate that the representative may be loosing a battle or an argument. 

A jumping flame: This indicates strong emotions. There may also be some sort of resistance against you. Maybe close your circle and bring your mind back to focus before continuing. It may also mean an explosion of energy. When two figure candles are being used it often means that an energetic or a heated argument is taking place between them.  

A noisy candle: Indicates a conversation. It may may that a spirit is trying to send you a message or get in contact with you. The louder the noises get the more urgent communication must be. 

The flame catches something on fire: Someone one may be using malicious magick against you.  

A clean even burning candle: Means your spell and manifestations are likely to come true.

Fast Burn: The results of your spell will happen quickly.

Flickering Flame: If there is no breeze then it means a spirit is near by. If it is a devotional flame it means you were able to get in contact with your deity.

Cannot blow the flame out: A spirit may not be finished its conversation with you or you did not complete a spell. The spirit needs to complete its work, something may be may in the works that you do not want to interrupt. 

A flame goes out while burning: This means the spirits cannot help you and the answer you seek is already determined.  

The Smoke

Black smoke/soot: Your energy and magick is being blocked. Negative energy is being sent your way, whether as a curse or hex. You may soon be faced with tough challenges and a hard road ahead of you. 

Smoke wafts towards you: It means your call will likely be answered or your spell has been cast successfully. You will get results quickly.

Smoke wafts away from you: You must work harder in order for your calls to be answered.

Watch the direction the smoke wafts: East - Something powerful is assisting you, North - You are ready to begin your ritual and get results, South - The spell will be successful, West - A powerful interference from an outside force.

Smoking Candle: Negative energy is being burned away.

The Wax

When a candle leaves wax residue: Your spell may need to be repeated.

Look for symbols in the candle wax, like reading tea leaves.

Resources: askanthony.weebly.com, anamericanwitch.wordpress.com,   

May the Moon light you path!

☾ Moonlight Academy ☽ 

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This summer has been the best of my life and I'm sad that it's ending :(

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🌟Tips for interpreting Tarot🌟

1. The most important clues may be in the background! 

In the Rider Waite Smith deck, many cards show a figure with a number of significant items behind his or her back. What happens behind one’s back is, for oneself, something unseen, shadowy, something to which one has no conscious access. This could point to the idea that the figure in the foreground is unaware of the nature or scope of their issues. You can’t grasp what you cannot see, and that can reveal a lot about the nature of the card’s meaning.

2. The color of the sky reveals a lot!

Again referencing the Rider Waite Smith deck, the color of the sky on a given card often leads to a simple but important clue for its interpretation.

3. Pay close attention to proportions!

In the image of the Four of Wands, the figures are depicted much smaller than is the case in other images; they fall short. Or perhaps they are of normal height and are painted so small in order to emphasize the comparatively huge size of the wands. This sort of thing can be found in many other cards. 

4. Court cards represent developed personalities or facets of oneself!

The Queen: impulsive, an initiator, an investigator (water type)

The King: thorough, intensive, consolidating (fire type)

The Knight: magnifying, expanding, a drawer of consequences (air type)

The Page: makes something tangible out of or with the element in question (earth type)

4. Pay attention to numbers!

Numerology can play a big role in your interpretations of the cards, especially in the Minor Arcana:

Ones (Aces): Something new with vast potential is indicated when you have many aces in your readings. They are pure energy without form - and it depends on you to shape it and bring the opportunities that they represent into fruition. Because they are raw, they are also unstable, and can very quickly overwhelm if not taking care.

Twos: Coming together in pairs is the theme of the twos, and all the complexities that this union represents. We leave the individuality of the ones, and the twos are a taste of union. 

Threes: Group dynamics rule the threes in the tarot, and they depict different outcomes that can occur when a group comes together - whether they are groups of individuals, or groups of ideas. Because it is also symbolically thought of as completion (the first polygon, the holy trinity, etc) it also indicates an initial completion of a first phase of some sort.

Fours: The fours usually indicate that some foundation has been created and is ready to grow and evolve. To grow and evolve is the key here, because though the foundation is created, there is some disappointment indicated sometimes because things may not have progressed entirely as hoped for - thus, the fours are also the universe’s way of pushing us to grow and move forward.

Fives: Change, fluctuations and conflict are represented by the fives. After the fours, the fives are amplifications of that same energy. When that energy explodes, the fives ask us to look within ourselves for a deeper reason of why to progress. To move forward and beyond these instabilities, we have to push forward.

Sixes: While the fives represent conflict, the sixes represent the movement away from that conflict into a solution, whether they are internal or external, whether that means reconciliation or letting go. They are the cards of overcoming suffering, light after the dark.

Sevens: When seeing many sevens in a reading it usually indicates that it is a time to step back and introspect. The sevens ask us to assess, and reevaluate whether the path that you are taking is what is best for you. Sometimes this is a lonely pursuit, but this period is needed to go forward with your authentic desires.

Eights: A completion of a second phase is indicated with the eights, and usually corresponds to some sort of achievement, whether in the worldly sense, or in an emotional sense. Growth either way is indicated here, and sometimes it can take place in a form where we least expected it.

Nines: Nearing completion is indicated by the nines, and this can take the form of entering a plateau of some sort. What looks like the finish line, may actually be just a transitory stage. While the feeling of completion is here, it is usually just a pause before the final part of the cycle comes.

Tens: In the tens, we see the actual completion of the cycle, that something has come to a full circle - it indicates that from this point forward, we can move towards a new beginning.  ✨🔮✨ Sources: Biddytarot, The Ultimate Guide to the Rider Waite Tarot by Johannes Fiebig and Evelin Burger, Understanding Tarot by Liz Dean