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[esoteric-chaos]

A Lesson on Sympathetic Magic

{My post is cross-posted from The Cobalt Athenaeum aka my original post. You can find the server at the bottom of my pinned post.}

Always take my words with a grain of salt and do your own cross-referencing and research on a subject. Never take my words at face value. Self-study is important.

What is Sympathetic Magic?

“Sympathetic magic, also known as imitative magic, is a type of magic based on imitation or correspondence." - Wikipedia

Another example is

“Sympathetic magic is a magical modality that involves symbolically imitating the desired outcome. It may involve acting on a physical representation of a target or creating a physical representation of the outcome or recreating the desired outcome through motion and art. In this way, the practitioner might cause change at a distance in time or space.” - magickalspot.com

Sympathetic Magic Broken Down

Sympathetic Magic might sound difficult but I promise it is not. Let’s have a bit of a history lesson. Sir James George Frasier first outlined the underlying principles of sympathetic magic in his (1890-1915) book The Golden Bough (Ch 3). He explained that it was based on two basic principles which we now call the Law of Similarity and the Law of Contagion or Contact. There was also a book written by Richard Andree called Sympathy-Enchantment which was written in 1882. The idea of some form of sympathetic magic has existed since prehistory.

There has been talk of Ancient Egyptians using sympathetic magic within their rituals, from use of charms and amulets. We can see examples of sympathetic magic in Kemetic practices, some history is never forgotten.

It goes like this:

Principle - Explanation: Examples

Law of Similarity - “Like produces like”: Uses of a poppet to create a direct link to a target for healing, baneful work and other means

Law of Contagion - Objects or beings/things in contact retain a connection: Using a taglock (hair, nails, body fluids) in a spell to influence the target or as a representation of yourself

Law of Correspondence - Symbolic associations create connections: using for example a pink candle for self-love or a black candle for protection or baneful work. This would follow colour magic for theory

Law of Association - Linking two entities establishes a connection: Placing a photo of an ancestor on an ancestor altar or using a photo as a Taglock for a spell

Sympathetic Magic is the correspondence itself within witchcraft practice. It’s the main driving point behind a spell that uses materials. Without mastering sympathetic magic, your spells may not work as intended and may not have the power behind them that you so wish. Even materials in magic sometimes need a taglock of sorts for a spell to be as effective.

Law of Similarity

The Law of Similarity states that things that resemble each other have a connection on a metaphysical level. Examples include a poppet being used to represent an individual, either yourself or someone else. Its similarity to the target. This is what would drive the spellwork, as it would influence the target as intended. This is the basics of the law, the very base of representations in spellwork.

The Law of Contagion or Contact

The Law of Contagion states that things that were once in contact remain connected after separation and that whatever affects one can still affect the other, and whatever energy was in the original remains in the removed. We see this in taglocks, taglocks that were once connected to a being, living or dead. This can be physical taglocks (hair, nails, body fluids) or even a business card this person once possessed or an item of clothing. Alternatively, if you were out of options a name and birthday or a photograph would work fine. In a pinch, you work with what you have.

Types of Sympathetic Magic

Similarity

That of which resembles something that represents or substitutes an object or thing to do with the working. We can look at alchemy in this sense, we would alchemize an ingredient as a substitute. Pomegranates have been seen as a substitute for blood as t’s connected with life/death, vitality and mortality/immortality. It shows this symbolism through myths throughout different cultures and some folklore (ex. vampires). You can thank our Maven Satan for this fun fact so I can look into it further.

Contact

That of which something came in contact with something that can represent an object, thing or person. Examples include taglocks (hair, nails bodily fluids) or even moon/sun water as its rays have “touched” the water, blessing it a certain way. It can be UPG, SPG or VPG.

Imitation

While being close to similarity, it's not quite the same. It involves the act of creating an imitation object. Things like Poppets are great examples of alchemizing an ingredient for a working. The important thing is that it looks like the thing/person you are creating, however, a close imitation works just as fine (alchemy). Correspondence Correspondences are essentially the idea that something can influence another thing because of its relationship or resemblances to said thing. Let's say for example a correspondence to a deity, Roses are seen as a correspondence to the goddess Aphrodite or Keys for Hekate. You can also have something like Peppermint that represents the planet Mercury, as it rules under such. Correspondences can look like colours, plants, minerals and objects. As long as it represents that thing you are working with, it is a correspondence.

Examples of Sympathetic Magic

Practice - Purpose: Example

Poppet Magic - Healing, cursing, influencing, or representing a person: Constructing a doll-like figure and using it as a focus point to a ritual

Mirror Magic - Reflection, divination, or reversing energy: Using mirrors to channel intentions, amplify energy, reflect energy or for scrying

Material Correspondences - Utilizing plants, minerals and colours for their symbolic associations: Selecting specific herbs or flowers from research for their correspondence to include in a spell or working

Charm or Talisman Creation - Protection, luck, or manifestation: Crafting a personal charm or talisman with an intended purpose like protection or invisibility

Sources

Sympathetic magic. (2024, August 25). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sympathetic_magic

https://magickalspot.com/sympathetic-magic/ (read this source with a grain of salt as it mentions things like voodoo dolls)

https://plentifulearth.com/sympathetic-magic-power-spells/ (again read this source with a grain of salt as it mentions voodoo dolls and other topics that are a bit of a yikes)

https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1019/magic-in-ancient-egypt/

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[witchesbeware]

Cobalt Athenaeum:

This is a full library of scholarly resources, UPG’s, and other helpful info concerning witchcraft, deities, and practices.

They cite all of their works and pull from many journals and experiences alike. They were accused of stealing info/resources a while back and doxed. HOWEVER, it was because a creator kept changing their username and they couldn’t credit them. So, they do cite every single thing they use.

They also have different wings, just like a library. Where you can go in and ask specific questions and find lots of info. You can even ask their staff if you have a question and connect with other users! Their discord is truly massive and a very welcoming place.

[syntheros-artemidos]

Hi dear,

Not sure if you are part of the Cobalt Athenaeum, but I saw your response to the person that tried to doxx you/them. I just wanted to know if you guys will come back to Tumblr cause I always got such great advice and help when I needed it. Also the posts were so interesting, so many things to read and learn!🔥

I'm SO angry at how the whole thing went down and not knowing what to do and I'm sure there are other people who need help too based on the asks and how kind and helpful the responses are. I miss the blog SO MUCH!😭😭🩵

Thank you so much for any info you can give!🥹🩷

I am one of the three High Curators, yes. We will likely never come back here, we've mostly cut ties with Tumblr as a whole. you're free to join the discord server!! it's always been our main platform, anyway. Since that all went down we have been EXTREMELY strict on where and how (and from whom) we get our information, so we've almost entirely cut Tumblr out of the servers. Thank you, sincerely, for your support. it's good to know there's still people here that saw that shit show for what it was.

[darkwingphoenix]

@loominggaia AU: Evangeline Royal Cousins' Character Arcs

So, in my AU, Cobalt and Marine have kids as Cyana adopts some with Angeline. I wanted to have them have mostly similar arcs but have some outliers, below (Spoilers):

First off, rough age order of the kids:

Capitano and Amber are the oldest, being born only a few days apart in fact!

Signora was born roughly a year and a half later in the summer of 6017

One year later, Columbina and then Dottore are born, in summer 6018 and spring 6019. Citrine was born a few weeks before Dottore was born, and Clarity is also born fall 6019, being sold to Rodrig for Maia's 4th birthday, when she's 6

Maia was born in 6021, during the early summer

Lumine was born the next spring, in 6022

Alani is born winter 6022

Indigo is born in early 6024, as Rosaria spawns into the world during a wave of Formation events. Yae Miko takes her under her wing and prepares to dump her onto the first people who come by

Cobalt and Sai are very certain Rosaria is roughly 6 when they adopt her, and decide she was "born" in spring 6018, making her a few months older than Columbina maturity wise

Kitsu hatches in 6026, and is adopted a few months later

Collei isn't born until summer 6031, and is 6 when the GGW starts

Acacia is the last of the official Evangeline Royals (Ignoring the House of the Hearth, where Sygbarne would have everyone beat by like 24 years and Evie beats all of the current High Rulers except Titania, Morgause and Sovereign), having been born in 6035, 20 years after Big Sis Amber, and actually spawns onto her back

Justinia and Sai have twins in early 6036, Justinia having Saheli and Mako, and Sai having two kids named Mona and Albedo. Ei and Makoto are forged around this time and come to the Evangeline Royal Court looking about age 4, making them born about 6032

Anyway, most of the kids will have pretty basic arcs, revolving around their family dynamics plus some extra fun stuff unique to them:

The Cyangeline kids will essentially just vibe in Uekoro as the kids able to go to the Athenaeum do

Capitano and Dottore will have to deal with their sisters dipping due to various reasons as Dottore gets married to his BF's twin and his BF gets married to his sister's boyfriend. The four way gays proceed to act like het couples in public and become gay in private

Columbina will, after getting married on her 16th birthday, spiral into insanity, nearly kill her rapist husband (Her husband was allowed to marry her with her dad's permission) and flee to Damiscend. She remains insane for several years, even after Signora gets there too by asking their father to let her go on a Lindist missionary tour but ditching the missionaries for her aunt

Lumine, meanwhile, will discover she's a transbian and into Clarity and become a mercenary as her dad let her. She eventually gets a small crew and set up a base in Damiscend.

[cloverwitch]

HEAR ME

A communication spell to get someone to hear you out and recognize that you're telling the truth, without their own misinterpretation/biases or those of others twisting their understanding

Tools/components

🕯️ matches/barbeque lighter

🕯️ fire safe dish + fire starter

🕯️ herbs (more info below)

🕯️ white candle

🕯️ thyme or rosemary oil

🕯️ piece of paper + marker/pen

🕯️ object that represents the target of the spell (a taglock, poppet, photo, etc) that can be burned safely; if you have nothing and can't get/make anything, you can simply write their full name (and/or other identifying info) on the paper

🕯️ (optional) the Justice tarot card (or any other tarot/oracle card you associate with truth, fairness, patience, accountability, etc)

Herbs

The only herb "crucial" to this spell is thyme (which is associated with truth,) but you can add any other herbs you think would be useful—some suggestions are:

🌿 rosemary (for unclouded judgement)

🌿 sage (for wisdom)

🌿 clove (for clarity and banishing negativity)

🌿 nettle (for stopping gossip)

🌿 lemon peel (for removing emotional/energetic blockages)

Instructions

Dress the candle with the oil and light it

On the piece of paper, write a "letter" addressed to your target—something clear and direct, commanding them to listen and explaining whatever it is you want them to understand

Place your object (or letter) in front of you (on top of your cards, if you're using any,) and place the herbs around it

Charge the herbs with their relevant correspondences, then focus on the target while channeling your energy/intent into the object

With the dish in front of you, light your fire starter; as the fire gets going, read what you have written (aloud or in your head—whichever you are comfortable with/capable of) and add your herbs to the dish

When you're done reading, fold the letter up and throw it on the flames, along with your object

When the fire has died down and the dish has cooled, dispose of the spell components however you see fit (I personally use the need-fire [recipe? method?] which I found through @the-cobalt-athenaeum, and since it's literally mostly salt, there are ways I can't dispose of it if I don't want to repurpose it)

Leave the (still lit) candle somewhere you can see it, and let it burn itself all the way down

As always, exercise proper fire safety when doing spellwork

NOTE: this spell is not necessarily designed to actively sway someone's opinion or push them towards making a certain decision—rather, it's to give them accurate and honest information which, depending on what they choose to do with it, may or may not affect their perspective or actions. Then again, if you want to spin the spell that way, you certainly can.

Also, there's a lot of room for personal touches in this spell, based on your practice, experience, or desired outcome. Use different herbs, invoke a deity, write a full incantation or chant instead of a letter, change the colour of the candle (or omit it entirely)—whatever it is, I highly suggest you add your own personal touches, and I fully endorse you going hog wild with it if that's what you want to do.

[gotthemagickalscissors]

Beginner Witchcraft Resources

These are (in my opinion) some of the best resources for beginners that I could find but that does not mean everything listed will be relevant to your craft

General Info.

Not Information, but Something I think Every Beginner Should Read

A Bit About Beginner Witchery and Some Ideas for Starting Out (You Don’t Have to do Everything Described, Just What Interests you)

On Finding your Identity in Witchcraft

Starting Witchcraft

On Labels / “Witch Types”

Witchcraft is not Inherently Dangerous

Author and Website Blacklist by the ARCHIVE Discord Server

Basics

A Little Overview

A Good Place to Start Researching Cleansing

Cleansing vs. Purification (An Important Distinction)

Some Info. on Warding / Protection + Ideas

Warding (Protecting a Space)

Simple Protections

A Good Resource on Shielding (Protecting Yourself - Please Keep in Mind this is Energy Work and You will Probably Feel Tired After, so Make sure to Rest and Not Overdo it)

Layering Protections (This Should be Done Overtime, Not All in One Night - Spells Take Energy)

Meditation

Meditation is a Great Thing to Incorporate Into your Craft. I like to do 5 minutes Before Spellwork. I start by Focusing on my Breath and Relaxing my Muscles, then I Center, Ground, and Relax Again. This can Really Help get you in the Right Headspace for Whatever Spell you are Doing.

Guided Meditations can be Very Helpful in the Beginning but it can be Hit or Miss to Find One that Actually Works for You.

Meditation vs. Mindfulness

Meditation (This is Specifically for People w/ ADHD but It is Also Relevant to People Without it)

Visualization

Visualizing When you Can’t Visualize

Grounding & Centering + Simple Ideas for Both

A Few Recommended Resources

Chaotic Witch Aunt - TikTok and YouTube

The Green Witch - YouTube

The Witch of Wonderlust - YouTube

Hiswitchcraft - Tumblr

Windvexer - Tumblr

The-cobalt-athenaeum - Tumblr

[windvexer]

ahah, my reputation as someone who will show up and say stuff precedes me!

I like your thoughts and I see where you're coming from, but I disagree.

I think a problem here is comparing New Age, which is more or less a discrete religion, with all of witchcraft, which is sometimes a religion but not always, and sometimes a spiritual tool of self development (but not always).

@the-cobalt-athenaeum just posted this ask about getting into witchcraft specifically in order to learn how to curse and punish people. I think posts such as that one are useful because it reveals an underlying current which I believe is inextricable from witchcraft:

that witchcraft is a craft which restores sovereignty to individuals and provides tools to control their environment.

I believe introspection, humanity, and self-therapy are adjacent to witchcraft, but not the point of witchcraft and not necessary for witchcraft.

For some, reclaiming their power may indeed involve a spiritual path full of introspection and learning about their own flaws.

For others, that power may be, "holy shit I just realized I can influence the outcome of legal proceedings," or, "hey, want to see the worst thing anyone has ever done with a jar full of dead wasps?"

I appreciate witchcraft as a system for self-development but I don't think it's supposed to primarily be a system of self-development. (Unless self-development is what you need to reclaim your power, I suppose)

NOW, I will say this: I think that as a whole, witchcraft is immensely more helpful as a framework for someone who wants to analyze themselves, accept accountability, and work on themselves. I think your complaints on New Age are valid in that respect. Although I don't believe that shadow work is a fundamental aspect of witchcraft, it's still a part of the witchcraft stew.

I'll also say that if shadow work is a part of the witchcraft stew yet not a fundamental component, here's something I do believe is a fundamental ingredient:

Losing part of your humanity ;D

And if I were picking witches out of a lineup to help me with a serious problem, I'd pick the ones that gloat over their own flaws.

I always have a sneaking suspicion that the ones that are too humble don't know how to get the job done.

I think one thing that separates witches from new agers is that new agers will try to repress negative thoughts and emotions so that they 'draw more positive things into their lives' and 'boost their vibrations' while witches will work hard to process their negative thoughts and emotions in order to better understand themselves and their feelings.

New agers focus on separating themselves from their humanity claiming to be above humans and here to aid them, them themselves being free from flaw. Witches recognize their humanity and try to see their flaws and work towards their betterment rather than assuming themselves to be the ones free of flaw and blaming others for their own misdeeds.

One definitely involves a lot of repression and denile while the other tries to see their flaws and see how they could do better.

Hey if anyone is interested please interact and share your thoughts, I want to flesh out this idea.

Calling in the expert discussion-ers

@windvexer @a-witch-named-crow

[esoteric-chaos]

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[domestick-clairvoyante]

I posted 119 times in 2022

That's 116 more posts than 2021!

20 posts created (17%)

99 posts reblogged (83%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

@rainbluealoekitten

@gh0st--wh0re

@domestick-clairvoyante

@crazycatsiren

@the-cobalt-athenaeum

I tagged 78 of my posts in 2022

Only 34% of my posts had no tags

#witchcraft - 39 posts

#witchy - 33 posts

#witchblr - 30 posts

#not mine - 21 posts

#witch resources - 20 posts

#baby witch - 19 posts

#witch - 15 posts

#traditional witchcraft - 15 posts

#witches of tumblr - 13 posts

#mine - 13 posts

Longest Tag: 29 characters

#spellwork and correspondences

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

i often open up my drafts on tumblr and think “today is the day! today is the day i ask the moon if i could court her”

and then i remember that i don’t have the audacity

4 notes - Posted December 12, 2022

#4

happy froggy friday 🐸

via Linnea Sterte

5 notes - Posted October 22, 2022

#3

our flag means death more like OH MY FUCK MAN WHAT JUST WENT DOWN IN GAY PIRATE LAND

7 notes - Posted October 15, 2022

#2

i love you queer witches i love you trans witches i love you witches who are unlabelled i love you witches who are just starting out i love you witches who have experience i love you witches still willing to learn i love you witches <3

22 notes - Posted December 6, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

hello loves!!

if you’re a southern hemisphere witch like me, then you’ll find that the wheel of the year/sabbats dates are in a bit of a tizzy

so, i’ve listed the southern hemisphere sabbats dates for you below :))

YULE (Winter Solstice): June 20-23 ❄️

IMBOLC: August 1 🕯️

OSTARA (Spring Equinox): September 20-23 🌷

BELTANE: November 1 🔥

LITHA (Summer Solstice): December 20-25 ☀️

LUGHNASADH: February 2 🌾

MABON (Autumn Equinox): March 20-23 🍁

SAMHAIN: May 1 🎃

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[syntheros-artemidos]

hi! I have a couple sideblogs

@potnia-chromaton (art and generally pretty things)

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@potnia-mousika (poetry, music, and other word-arts)

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aside from that, I do tarot, oracle card, charm, and Greek rune readings! price depends on what exactly you want - message me for details. I can accept Cashapp and Venmo.

and finally, I help run the Cobalt Athenaeum Server Network on discord! I'm much more active there than I am here.

[syntheros-artemidos]

@the-cobalt-athenaeum

[darkwingphoenix]

Revenge Collection of @loominggaia memes because @niittinaatti tryna steal ma niche

STAY IN YAOUR LANE

The Evangeline cousins as Cobalt, Cyana, Skylie, Saphirra, and Lazuline wreak havoc on Cerulea and Rodrig via intense scream-scolding:

Amber and Maui attending their first World Athenaeum dorm party at a pool

Cerulea: Hey, can you not exile us even though we almost executed Lucius for being trans?

Cobalt having already taken to referring to Lumine as her real name and not her deadname:

Justinia, Sai, and the cousins cheering him on:

Citrine tryna make Maia and Lumine get her shit (Amber's already gotten used to her tactics and won't do it)(Neither of them bend to this either, so she has to suck it

Cobalt and Skylie having totally different personalities but having the same values and moniker all the same (Both have the title of Dragon King/Queen, it's canon in my AU now):

Battle bucketheels on Ascendii warships (They fight with swords and were reprogrammed to play music from music boxes built into them when not fighting)

Krug, Shuck and Yip-pi-Popo be like in their swamp:

One of Skylie's subordinate generals with his pet bird (He's an ogre):

When Saraia made Queen, the biggest flying thing to exist on Gaia since the dinosaur ages, Skylie made this song:

Skylie when she finds a fossil

Various Saraia Memes time!

Skylie: Uh, you don't always hafta buy fossils, you know that, right?

Darshaan: Yeah, so stoppit!

Saraia every time

Time for Custom Memes!

Saraia to Gultopp/Blomi, Skylie to Cyana or Cobalt, and Darshaan to Karenza or Isaac after the above ends:

Me when @niittinaattii tries to copy me (Ignore the last part

Amber going on a date with Tyria (Justinia told Saheli and Mako they could tag along, and Cyangeline did the same with Acacia):

A buncha fauns murdering a random Evangeline slave hunter:

Citrine and Maia to their parents:

[esoteric-chaos]

About the Witch and Extra Links

Hello! My name is Juniper or you can call me Juni. I’ve been a Druidic Practitioner with a heavy affinity for energy work, practicing for about over a decade now. 

Still learning new things every day and always reviewing the basics. I’ve spent most of my time lurking on Witchblr but I decided that I’d like to start making original content.

This blog is also a dedication to Mother Hekate. It's in her domain to teach the magical side of things such as witchcraft, magic and sorcery.

A bit about me and what I dabble with!

Divination

Druidism

Planetary magic

Energy work

Aspiring Herbalist

Chaos Magic

I have a new interest in Pop Culture Witchcraft. Legend of Zelda and Skyrim mainly

Getting back to my ancestry roots with Slavic Folk magic. Be patient I am learning slowly but my practice itself isn’t folk based

I kinda dabble in everything but these are my main interests. Very eclectic within my practice.

The kind of content you’ll expect here

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Deity work

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Boosted posts

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Transphobes, Terfs, fascists, right-winged ideologies and anyone else bigoted in the sphere. I also do not support Starseeds, New Aged appropriative movements, Atlantis or really any sort of spiritual conspiracy theories due to their background.

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Post Updated 7/29/24

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A Historical and Modern Lesson on Blessings

{My post is cross-posted from The Cobalt Athenaeum aka my original post. You can find the server at the bottom of my pinned post.}

Blessings bridge the earthly and spiritual worlds, bringing comfort, protection, and abundance into people’s lives. From ancient religious rites to modern witchcraft practices, blessings have been a way for humans to connect with the sacred and harness intentions. Let’s dive into where blessings come from and how they’ve evolved in witchcraft practices.

1. The Origins of Blessings: A Historical Perspective

Early Civilizations

Civilizations like ancient Egypt, Sumer, and Greece saw blessings as essential to their religious and daily lives. Egyptians believed blessings granted divine protection to their pharaohs, symbolized through objects like the ankh—a sign for life and prosperity. In ancient Sumer, people invoked blessings from gods like Enki and Inanna to watch over their families and cities, and to bring peace and abundance (Bauer, 2018).

The Influence of Monotheistic Religions

As monotheistic religions spread, blessings became a crucial part of faith practices in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Judaism, blessings like the Birkat Kohanim call upon God’s grace and peace. The Christian tradition also uses blessings, especially through the Psalms, which include passages on seeking divine protection and favor (Harris, 2020).

Medieval European Traditions

By the medieval era in Europe, blessings were everywhere—from fields blessed for a better harvest to knights blessed before battle. These religious blessings often blended with folk customs, where charms and amulets served as protective talismans, an extension of the blessing itself (Hall, 2016).

2. Blessings in Witchcraft: Past and Present

Ancient Roots in Folk Magic

In ancient and medieval folk magic, blessings protected the home, promoted good health, and encouraged fertility. These rituals were sometimes simple whispered words or chants over an object, thought to carry the protective energies of the natural world or the guidance of ancestors (Green, 2019).

Modern Witchcraft Practices

Today, blessings in witchcraft are dynamic and can be customized to suit the practitioner’s needs. Many modern witches bless their homes, crystals, and sacred tools by lighting candles, reciting incantations, or incorporating herbs like rosemary and lavender for peace, harmony and protection. Us practitioners believe blessings focus personal energy and intentions, anchoring them to a specific outcome (Morrison, 2020).

Accessibility in Witchcraft Blessings

Blessings today can be discreet and accessible. Written blessings, blessings done with small objects, or visualized blessings are great for practitioners who need a more flexible approach, whether practicing privately or with physical limitations. This adaptability is part of a broader movement in modern witchcraft to create more inclusive practices, as it should be. (Adler, 2021).

3. Blessings as Personal Empowerment

Intentions and Personal Connection

At their core, blessings are about setting clear intentions. Whether it’s a formal prayer or a whispered affirmation, they align us with energy for growth and protection. In witchcraft, the emphasis often lies in self-empowerment—directing blessings not just toward a higher power but channelling them through personal energy, which can give strength in times of need and despair.

Creating Your Own Blessings

Making a personalized blessing is simple and can hold unique power. Writing a few lines or phrases that reflect your hopes, and maybe holding an object like a crystal or candle as you bless it, can turn the blessing into a deeply personal ritual. The object can even act as a reminder of the blessing whenever you hold or see it.

Blessing a Person or a Place

Blessings for individuals and spaces have been practiced in many cultures as a way to promote protection, well-being, and harmony. Blessing a person often involves invoking spiritual support or positive energy, traditionally done through spoken words, gestures, or even anointing with sacred oils. In Christianity, for instance, blessings are commonly used in sacraments, such as the anointing of the sick, meant to provide healing and spiritual strength (Chadwick, 2019). Similarly, in Hinduism, blessings are given through touch, such as a guru placing a hand on the disciple’s head, believed to transfer divine grace (Flood, 2020).

Blessing a place—whether a home, temple, or other significant location—aims to purify and protect the area, creating a sacred atmosphere. This practice is prevalent in many spiritual traditions, from Tibetan Buddhism’s incense offerings to cleanse and sanctify spaces, to the Jewish tradition of blessing a new home by hanging a mezuzah on the doorpost, symbolizing divine protection over the household (Eisenberg, 2018). In modern witchcraft, blessing a space often involves tools like crystals, incense, or candles, with practitioners invoking positive energies and setting intentions for harmony within that environment (Morrison, 2020).

Across history, blessings have been a way to connect to something "greater". Whether as ancient temple rituals or modern-day witchcraft practices, blessings have always offered people a moment of peace, hope, and connection to their intentions. Through witchcraft, blessings continue to be a powerful tool for personal connection with the energies around us.

References

Adler, M. (2021). The accessible witch: Adapting witchcraft for all. Llewellyn Worldwide. Bauer, S. (2018). The Oxford handbook of the ancient Near East. Oxford University Press. Green, T. (2019). Folk magic and witchcraft in early Europe. Routledge. Hall, R. (2016). Medieval religion and the magic of blessing. University of California Press. Harris, J. (2020). Biblical theology: Past and present. Zondervan. Morrison, L. (2020). The witch’s book of rituals. Sterling Ethos. Chadwick, O. (2019). Anointing in the Christian tradition. University of Chicago Press. Eisenberg, R. (2018). Jewish traditions: A comprehensive sourcebook. Schocken Books. Flood, G. (2020). The importance of blessings in Hinduism. Oxford University Press. Morrison, L. (2020). The witch’s book of rituals. Sterling Ethos.

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Using Electricity as Fuel in Witchcraft

{My post is Cross Posted from The Cobalt Athenaeum aka my original post}

A little tech magic trick I have taught myself is using various forms of electricity sources to tie my wards to for continuous charging, to power spells when I lack the energy and for a personal energy boost.

Warding I have tied my wards to my home's electricity. The way I did this was I drew a sigil onto a sticky pad and stuck it onto the breaker panel, really you can draw it on with your finger with an anointing oil of choice (ON THE DOOR. I REPEAT GET NOWHERE NEAR THE SWITCHES). Then placed another connecting sigil into my warding jars/placed them with the instructions for my wards. The only downside is I live in a place where my power can go out, so I always have a backup power source to keep them going. Something to keep in mind.

Spellwork I did a similar method for my spells, using a connecting conducting sigil. These sigils are easy to make, at least in theory. You can check out the ⁠what-are-sigils channel for a deeper look. You make two sigils with one as an input and the other as an output, connecting the two in a circuit-like mechanism which creates a power source for your spell. Because it is raw energy you need to fine-tune directing it otherwise it may go haywire.

Self Fueling This is fun, using the tendril method I connect with the electricity fueling my house. It’s a very simple method. You start by visualizing energy tendrils coming out of your fingers, they look like moving wiggling little tendrils of any colour. They slowly expand and reach into the walls, into the wires themselves. This can take practice to do but it is an incredibly valuable method. I suggest grounding after to get rid of any excess so you are not jittery. You can use any electrical source for this.

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Blessings,

Juniper