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Crows & Ravens [in Celtic Mythology]

Ravens and Crows

The scientific name for ravens, crows and their relatives is Corvidae. There are over 120 species and they include ravens, crows, rooks, jackdaws, and magpies.

In Celtic mythology the Raven features in many legends. This large bird feeding as it does on carrion with its black plumage and disturbing deep hoarse croak is often viewed with some foreboding for it can be seen as an omen of death. It can also be associated as a source of power, straddling as it does the worlds of the living and the dead therefore often depicted as messenger between the two.

Crow Celtic Symbolism

Although they are more connected to death on the battlefield and scavenging in Celtic myths, crows also signify arcane knowledge, prophecy, strategy, wisdom, and messages. According to some Celtic traditions, crows were the bearers of prophecies and could carry secrets between their feathers.

Crow Encounters and Omens

What does it mean when you see a crow?

Encountering a crow is often interpreted as a message. This message can be a piece of advice, an omen, or a warning depending upon whose path it crosses. To determine the meaning of a crow encounter, it is important to look inwards. Note any big decisions, struggles, or diverging paths before you. Crow encounters may present wisdom which can help you to choose a path.

Crows can also be a warning of the presence of duplicitous figures around you. They are a symbol of transformation and intuition; this is why they are the first to know if a person around you has “transformed.” You should also trust your instinct and avoid anyone who feels untrustworthy.

Celtic Mythology

In Celtic mythology, the Morrigan, the warrior goddess of fate and prophecy, often assumes the form of a crow or is accompanied by a group of them. It is said that when you see a group of three crows approaching, it is a sign of her watching.

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WORKSHEET FOR SPELLS & FORMULAS

examples of what to record when writing about a spell. --

Type of Spell or Formula:

Date & Time Made:

Reference:

Astrological Phase:

Specific Purpose:

List Of Ingredients &/or Supplies Needed:

Specific Location Required:

Date, Time & Astrological Phase When Used:

Results:

Deities Invoked During Preparation &/or Use:

Step By Step Instructions For Preparations &/or Use:

Additional Notes:

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RITUAL RECORD SHEET

Type of Ritual: Date & Time made: Moon Phase & Astrological Correspondences: Weather: Physical Health: Purpose of Ritual: Tools & Other Items Required: Deities Invoked: Approximate Length of Ritual: Results of Ritual: Ritual Composition: Additional Notes:

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REBLOG IF YOU LIKE OR POST OR ARE INTERESTED IN...

witchcraft

tarot readings

deity work

spell work

oracle cards

divination

candle witchcraft

tarot reading trades (to practice reading for other people)

and any other related things! looking for new friends and potential partners to share my practice with. I'm in the works of setting up my own tarot reading services, feel free to hop into my asks with a tarot question! (my personal blog is @siriuscitrus )

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The person who re-blogged this wants you to know that they are open to questions regarding their spiritual path, witchcraft and faith, and in fact, would love to talk about their spiritual path with you and have a casual talk!!

(this applies to me pspspsps HMU , don't hesitate, i am always open to respectful discussion of our spiritual paths and just being friends!!)

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To Be Read List

making a list so I don't forget later on and so I can keep track. thank you again, @brightgnosis for these!

Doreen Valiente's original works

Thorn Mooney's "Traditional Wicca: A Seeker's Guide"

Kelden's 'The Crooked Path: An Introduction to Traditional Witchcraft'

Deborah Lipp's 'The Study of Witchcraft: A Guidebook to Advanced Wicca'

Thea Sabin's 'Wicca for Beginners: Fundamentals of Philosophy and Practice'

'A Witches' Bible: The Complete Witches' Handbook' by the Farrars (Janet and Stewart) - [update: READ] ��️

Nikki Bado-Fralick's 'Coming to the Edge of the Circle: A Wiccan Initiation Ritual'

continuing from my post/the comments from [ here ].

updated: 4.32 pm - June 16, 2024

updated: August 5, 2024 - Monday. 4:30 pm.

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Examples of Wood used for Wands and their correspondences.

Apple - love and family

Ash - clairvoyance and good fortune

Beech - wisdom

Chestnut - balance

Cypress - for communicating with the dead

Hazel - healing and wisdom

Oak - strength

Rowan - clairvoyance and protection

Willow - Healing

I've seen similar lists in a few other places, but this one is one I've nabbed and wrote down from a book. Had to double check which one. It's from page 36 of the little book of Witchcraft . Not one I generally recommend but it has a few good bits of information in it!

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Tarot Card “Tips”

Tarot cards can be a wonderful outlet and way to bond, as well as get more practice with getting in tune with messages you need to hear. It’s also good for learning to strengthen your instincts and intuition.

TIPS:

Don’t force the readings.

If you’re not feeling it, take a break.

Listen to your intuition and instincts, and trust them.

Do PRACTICE! If you don’t even use them, you can’t ever hope to improve your skill with them.

As with any other medium, don’t expect to be experienced with it right away.

Give yourself time to get to know the cards.

Don’t be afraid to step away from doing the readings if something doesn’t feel right with either doing them or the deck itself. Even if you cleanse it or anything else, safety first. And you should be comfortable with it as well.

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TECHNIQUES FOR GROUNDING

Sit or stand with your palms open. Imagine your spinal cord flowing into the earth, rooting with it deep down below. Feel the negative energy flowing out and dissipating, and feel clarity and calm grow beneath you.

Take several deep belly breaths, envisioning anything toxic and problematic exhaling with your breath.

Stand outside and take your shoes off. Connect with the earth and feel its natural, splendid energy wash over you.

Taking care of yourself is a form of grounding, so you may want to go for a run or stretch before spell-casting. Drinking a glass of water helps, too, since water purifies and cleanses our bodies. A witch can never be too hydrated.

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Mood Rings

Associations for use with a mood ring/ with witchcraft.

Blue - increase in astral energy: good time to work with astral energies/travel Brown - increase in spiritual energy, good time to communicate with spirits through seances or work with spirits/portals. Green - increase in earthen/grounding energy, good time to work with earthen or holistic/healing energy and magic. Black - balance with spiritual energy ; good time to perform rituals/spells.

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Astral Travel: What is it and How do I get Started?

written by @chickenroost

First off, what is Astral travel?

Astral projection (or astral travel) is a term used to describe an intentional out-of-body experience (or OBE, for short) that assumes the existence of a soul or consciousness called an “astral body” that is separate from the physical body and capable of traveling outside of it, to what is known as the astral plane.

To note: People often experience this state during illness or when involved in a near-death experience, but it is also possible to learn to practice astral projection at will.

Tips for preparing to practice astral travel:

Start in the morning. Rather than practicing astral projection at night, right before you go to sleep, start in the early morning hours when you’re still feeling drowsy. Some say that it’s easier to reach the necessary state of relaxation and heightened awareness around dawn. Yet it is possible to astral travel at any time so there are no hard and fast rules. It is a personal preference or simply astral traveling when we feel empowered to do it.

Create the right atmosphere. Astral projection requires a state of deep relaxation, so it should be performed in a part of your home where you’re completely comfortable. Lie on your bed or sofa and relax your mind and body.

It’s easier to perform astral projection alone than it is with someone else in the room. If you usually sleep with a partner, choose a room other than the bedroom to practice astral projection. A good time to do it is when no one else is in and make sure no one is going to walk into the room when you’re in astral flight.

Draw the shades or curtains and rid the room of distracting noises. Any type of interruption could disrupt the state of relaxation you need to achieve.

Lie down and relax. Position yourself on your back in your chosen room. Close your eyes and try to clear your mind of distracting thoughts. Concentrate on your body and how it feels. The goal is to achieve a state of complete mind and body relaxation.

Flex your muscles and then loosen them. Start with your toes and work your way up to your body, gradually making your way to your head. Make sure every muscle is completely relaxed when you are through.

Breathe deeply and exhale completely. Don’t hold tension in your chest and shoulders, just relax.

Focus your mind on your breathing. Don’t get carried away with thoughts of outside worries, and don’t get preoccupied yet with the idea of your soul projecting from your body. Just let yourself sink into relaxation.

SIDE NOTE - It can be helpful to use a quartz crystal to raise and speed up your vibrations as preparation. Gently hold the crystal on your third eye slightly above the center of your eyebrows with closed eyes and breathing deeply. Feel the vibrations and your head clearing; you can envision golden, white, purple or any colour light if you like. During the meditation and astral travelling you can hold the crystal in your hand or place it on your chest or abdomen. The crystal can empower and protect you because of its high vibrations; negative energies have lower vibrations.

Reach a hypnotic state. This hypnotic state is normally known as the hypnagogic state. Let your body and mind approach sleep, but don’t completely lose consciousness. Being at the edge of wakefulness and sleep, a hypnotic state is necessary for astral projection to occur. Reach this state using the following method: Keeping your eyes closed, let your mind wander to a part of your body, such as your hand, foot, or a single toe. Focus on the body part until you can visualize it perfectly, even with your eyes closed. Continue focusing until all other thoughts fall away. Use your mind to flex your body part, but do not physically move it. Visualize your toes curling and uncurling, or your fingers clenching and unclenching until it seems as though they are physically moving. Broaden your focus to the rest of your body. Move your legs, your arms, and your head using only your mind. Keep your focus steady until you’re able to move your whole body in your mind alone. Enter into a state of vibration. Many report feeling vibrations, which come in waves at different frequencies, as the soul prepares to leave the body. Don’t be afraid of the vibrations, since the presence of fear might cause you to leave your meditative state; instead, succumb to the vibrations as your soul prepares to leave your body.

It is natural to feel afraid the first few times you achieve astral projection. Remember that you are safe and anchored to yourself, you can return at any time. It is important to also know, that is it a good idea to have a method of waking yourself out of the travel. This can include, imagining a thread tied to you and your body, so you can follow it back home if you are feeling fear or danger. Simply touch this thread in your visualizations, to return.

As opening your eyes can be a bit of shock, when you first return, it is also recommended to have some way to restore your energy, such as with a snack or a drink. Something to help ease you back to reality. even a simple glass of water can help.

Things to bear in mind going forward: I recommend researching ways to protect yourself before attempting ASTRAL Travel. There are many things you may encounter on the astral plane. It is important to make some effort to ward or protect yourself before starting an astral projection / travel session. - One way to do this is imagine a silver ball of light between your palms, in your hands, and then visualize the orb of light growing until it forms a shield of light around your entire person. This is one simple ward that can be used.

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Sending well wishes and calming vibes - Emoji Spell

little emoji spell for sending you well wishes and calming vibes to try to help ease the stress, even just a little.

🕯️🌿🎐🌻🏠🌻🎐🌿🕯️

Correspondences:

Candle - energy, fire, casting energies, shared warmth/energy

Herb - offering, soothing stress, calming energy, healing

Windchime - clearing of negative energies, protection, warding

Sunflower - growth, brighter days, new energy, refreshment, cleansing

House - represents of self/the person, home, grounding

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Do Your Research

When getting started with witchcraft, you’ve either likely been told this one or twice, or will be hearing this given time - that you should “Do Your Research.�� But what do us more experienced witches actually mean by saying this?

Resources such as those given or shared, regardless whether of good intention or bad, should be researched further. When learning something new , consider the source of the information. Tiktok, Youtube, videos, audio such as on podcasts or radios, or posts on blogs, discord, and websites, etc. What this means by consider the source is - learn to think critically. For example, would you rather learn a new recipe from a chef who’s been making it well and for years, who’s food tastes amazing? Or would you rather from a chef who’s never even heard of it until today, who’s food always taste awful anytime they try for the first time? I’m going to guess the first. When learning about the history of witchcraft, for example, learn from actual historical sources, not just those who think they remember something. Learn about plants and herbs from not just fellow witches, but those with practical experience with the plants themselves, such as field guides, experts, etc. And so on. I love that witches want to share their information and experiences with other witches, however, don’t let just other witches be your only source of information on witchcraft. Or rather, certain aspects of witchcraft.