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Cozy Magic

What is Cozy Magic?

In the simplest definition, Cozy magic is the magic involved in one's sense of coziness. So, what does that mean? Well, I am so glad you asked. The definition of cozy is: giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation [Oxford Dictionary] I like to view cozy magic as a huge simmer pot of several areas and subsections of magic. Cozy magic, to me, is going to be slightly different for each practitioner. Simply because what is cozy to me, may not be the same for you. However! There are overlapping themes that apply here and we will definitely explore them in this deep dive into coziness. So grab a blanket, and a hot beverage of choice and let us begin.

Themes

There are some ideas that I think are central pillars to Coziness and Cozy Magic.

Comfort: The state of physical ease and free (or as free as you can be) of pain or constraint.

Relaxation: The state of being free from tension or anxiety

Simplicity: Magic doesn't have to be complicated or hard.

The Moment: That small thing from 15 years ago doesn't matter right now lol, don't let it ruin your now.

Home: Whatever that word means to you. A physical home or a person, or a state of being. (I also want to note that even though this is a focus, nothing is stopping you from getting nice and cozy while working or out with a friend at a coffee shop or little bakery… Home can be wherever your heart is🩷)

Warmth: Not physically. But the warmth inside when your happy and fuzzy and okay exactly where you are.

Connection: To home, family, friends, fur babies, spirits… all of it

Peace: although true inner peace is probably unrealistic. Creating a space for you to be have even 10 seconds of peace is absolutely obtainable.

Hygge

Hygge (n/vb) /HOO-gah/ : The art of creating warmth comfort and wellbeing through connection, treasuring the moment, and surrounding yourself with things you love.

Whenever coziness is brought up I often get led to the concept of Hygge. As far as I can tell this is a Danish concept but the word is used in most Scandinavian countries to mean the same thing. There is a lot of meaning packed into this little word. Essentially it's a term that includes coziness but also a mental state of wellbeing and connecting to your life and those around you. Which I absolutely love. Taking in the moment and stepping outside of the typical American go-go-go mentality has come to be uber important to me as of late. Enjoy your life, before it passes in front of you. Even on busy days taking a pause to just inhale and look at the clouds, or touch some grass in extremely good for the mind and your being. There is honestly so much to discuss in this topic alone, but for now I will leave it at this: Hygge is a term I think can be useful for the lifestyle that comes with this mentality of wanting/needing to slow down and simplify a bit. Which, in my eyes, magic and lifestyle go hand in hand. I think this concept provides a solid foundation for the way magic and the craft can help amplify and give a deeper meaning to those who choose to explore this path.

Other names for Hygge across cultures (Not a comprehensive list)

Cosagach: Scotland

Gezelligheid: Holland

Omotenashi or Wabi-sabi: Japan

Gemutlichkeit: Germany

Koselig: Norway (but this term focuses more on social groups and hosting friends)

Coziness: America we have no cool words in english lol

The Simmer Pot

I described Cozy Magic as a simmer pot of other types of magic. So, lets go over what some of those might be for a practitioner and where the cross sections lay for our pot.

House/Hearth/Cottage Magic

House, hearth, and cottage magic is exactly what is sounds like: Magic having to do with the home. It is the idea of making your living space and the everyday magical in it's own right. Where this overlaps with Cozy Magic is some of the concepts we see within hearthcraft. Those being: Simple, Practical, Family-related, Domestic, Everyday, and the Household. The home is a core part of the cozy mindset. Our homes, no matter what that looks like: house, apartment, condo, shack, a single dorm room, your room at your parents, etc… Our homes should be our place of relaxation and comfort. So putting the effort into creating your space is, dare I say, essential. And this will look different for everyone. Are you a maximalist goblin? or perhaps a minimalist queen? A dragon over a hoard of more expensive taste? A college dreamer just trying to survive and have inspo everywhere to keep going? A trash panda in which you huddle into your bed and only come out for food? No judgement, whatever brings you that sense of relaxation, comfort and warmth when you come home. (As long as it is a safe environment!!)

Kitchen Magic

Kitchen magic is also exactly what is sounds like. Magic but in your kitchen! Foods, drinks, baking, recipe books galore, oh my! Think of your perfect cozy night in. I bet it involves a good snack or comfort food and a nice beverage (probably hot but I'm from the south so sometimes it's cold lol). And where does nice cup of hot tea come from? Your kitchen lol. This gives several opportunities for kitchen magic to in use. I go so far into including the dining table (or tv tray, lets be real here) into kitchen magic because what plates, mug, glasses or silverware you use can absolutely amp up a vibe. Further, when hosting a night of friends, I find this area heavily involved. Even if you host a potluck, the magic in that kitchen is bountiful, comfy, warm and full of laughter and joy. Embrace that.

Green Magic

I am adding green magic as a subsection here because herbs play a role here. In both home and kitchen magic, sure, but also in other areas of Cozy Magic like what scent you have going in your home or on your person. Or perhaps actual spell work you create. I just wanted to touch on that herbs and scents and plants all help with cozy vibes so I thought it was important to mention here.

Folk Magic

I won't go overly in depth here because let's just realistic folk traditions are heavily varied. BUT. the overlap and where these traditions can come into play if you are involved in your folk traditions, is that they typically have practices around the home, everyday life, family, traditions, and recipes. So, if you were wondering if can practice cozier magics while keeping your tradition, absolutely you can tailor it to your life.

Self Love/Help Magic

When I think of the idea of Cozy, I think of really taking take for me. Slowing down at night after a long work day, tuning out the hustle and bustle of life and relaxing. That cup of coffee in the morning as the sun rises, is for me. That workout session while breathing and helping my body, is for me. My walks i take with the dog are for my fur son and me while we take in nature for the 1.5 miles. That cleansing shower in candlelight, is for my body and mind to relax. You get the gist. Self care and self love acts are something I would argue is just as important to Cozy Magic as Home Magic. There is nothing wrong with romanticizing your own life and living for you, in each moment, in each breath. Find the warmth and comfort within your own being and soul. I find that an extremely beautiful thing in this path.

Embracing in Praxis

You might be asking, okay but, how do we PRACTICE these things? And by golly I am so glad you asked. In truth, you probably already are when you do something for yourself. And that is the beauty of this. The idea is to not make magic a task or chore or extra thing you have to go out of your way to achieve. Magic can be in your everyday. Scratch that. Magic IS in your everyday. All it takes is a little shift in perspective to see. So let's see some things in action!

Types of Magical Workings to Include

Let's go a step further into magic and discuss what types of workings and spells you might think to include to make your practice just a touch more cozy. Keep in mind the idea here is easy going and relaxing. So whatever your experience level, activity level, relaxation level, or ability, there is something in here for you! and if there isn't… well, get creative with what these these mean to you!

Cleansing: I find cleansing a space, or just moving the vibes around, can help me feel so such more relaxed.

Protections: Everyone needs protections at one point or another. protecting my space helps give that peace of mind we are after.

Sleep: Sleep is harder for me when I am anxious, calming and winding down absolutely falls into this magic system.

Calming: Whatever this means to you. Calming your mind, attracting calmness, giving things calming properties, etc.

For Peace: You deserve some inner peace in this world.

Connectiveness: Feeling disconnected? or disjointed? Meditate, align, touch some grass, get some coffee with a friend to chat, have a family dinner, just feel for a moment.

Cutting ties/cords: I am a big proponent of leaving what is not serving you. Snip snip yourself from the baggage, it can weigh you down.

Happiness/Joy: get that pick-me-up, blare that song, light that joy candle, watch that favorite movie, be not afraid to bring yourself some happiness on the daily.

Inner Healing: Shadow work, Therapy, Healing… it's a journey, not a race, allow yourself freedom and a safe space to heal

Comforting: Blankets, pillows, friends, family, food, drinks… all of these and more can bring you some comfort. enchant those blankets, stuffies, pillows etc. Spend some time with friends while drinking wine and snacking. light the candle for the comfy smells.

Self Love: Please take care of yourself, beautifuls, k thanks💕

Affirmations: Easy little saying to attract things into your life

Simmer pots: good little spells that also make your home smell amazingg

Happy Healthy Home: Interpret this as you wish

Activity Ideas

Several of these things can be included in your magical practice!! But, thought I'd give a jumping off point. Do you do any of these things? How can you include them? Think of something you do on the daily, or pretty often to start adding some magical meaning to. Even if that is washing the dishes. Sure it's a chore but it's also cleaning your kitchen, which can be a central and sacred space for many homes. So instead of saying "ugh, I have to wash these dishes" (Which I still say too but bear with me lol) say "I am taking care of my sacred space"…. gives a different motivation and meaning to the task at hand. So put on that favorite playlist for vibes and take care of your sacred space 🩷

Baking

Cooking

Drinking Tea/Coffee/Hot Cocoa

Photography

Drawing

Writing

Cozy easy gaming

Watch a movie

Snuggles (pets, partners, etc.)

Walking

Yoga/Stretching

Making homemade gifts

Hiking/Camping

Make candles

Make soap

Hanging out with friends/family

Weight lifting / Slower sports (I'm a gym girlie lol)

Decorating/organizing

Reading

Warm bath/shower

Dancing

Playing an instrument

Journaling

The Tools

Okay okay, I hear you asking: "But what do I need for this?" The answer is nothing. You need absolutely nothing to begin. Remember the idea is be easy, comfy, and simple. There is no need to have fancy and extra things about. But… while we are here, we might a well. Let's go over some tools of the craft you might want to include. Of course there are so many choices but I wanted to narrow it down to a few and what they might be used for.

Candles: I feel like this one is a given in this context. Or really any lower light source to set the mood. Can't use candles? use fairy lights or warm light lamps. No overhead lighting to be seen here.

Kettle/Coffee Maker: For all your brewing needs ☕

Blankets: Enchant them, cuddle them, get nice and comfy, lay them on the floor for your spell work/meditation space.

Mugs: The brew must go somewhere. also nice stand in containers for candles. Or just drink from one for the vibes.

Cauldron: Cook, burn things, make things, cauldrons are good for so many things.

Broom: Sweep out the anxiety, cleanse your space,

Needle and thread: Repairs, embroidery, clothes making, sewing magic all apply here!

Divination Types

Tasseography: by tea leaves or coffee grounds

Scrying : to gaze, In Cozy magic that would include: herbs while cooking, batter while baking, scrying into tea or coffee, watching creamers/milks for shapes as you pour, etc.

Nephomancy: by clouds

Stichomancy/Chartomancy/Bibliomancy: by books, lines, paper

Pinterest: By Pinterest

Tarot/Oracle: by the cards

Augury: by bird formations

Theriomancy: (also zoomancy): by animal behavior

Lampadomancy: by flame

Lychnomancy: by candles

Shufflemancy: by the use of an electronic media player such as an electronic playlist, iPod, or other medium wherein one skips a certain number of songs and the lyrics and/or tune of the song is the answer to the divinatory question

Spirits, Entities, and Deities

Deities

These are deities that you might consider but it is not in any way a comprehensive list. Many of these are just ones I am familiar with but really deity related to any of the topics touched on so far will fit in perfectly. Remember this is about your comfort! Take my brief descriptions with a grain of salt… Norse deities aren't really gods of things but associated with things but for list purposes it's worded as such.

Sif (Norse): Goddess of hearth fire and agriculture

Hestia (Greek): Goddess of Hearth and Home

Brigid (Irish): spring growth, protection of women and children, protection of the household and livestock, creation and inspiration, the sun and sacred fire, healing wells, and keening

Frigg (Norse): Goddess of family, marriage and home

Thor (Norse): God of the people, protection of the home, workers, and thunder

**Beelzebub **(Hell/Satanist/Demonolatry): Sin of Gluttony, Associated with food, cooking, kitchens, warding, nourishment and balance

Belphagor (Hell/Satanist/Demonolatry): Sin of Sloth, Associated with sleep, rest, healing, mental heath, grounding, self care and dreams

Sigyn (Norse): Goddess of fidelity, family, grief

Andhrimnir (Norse): Chef for the Aesir

Dagda (Irish): Honestly just here because he was cozy vibes.

Aphrodite (Greek): Goddess of love, beauty and war

Hera (Greek): Goddess of Marriage and family

Isis (Egyptian): Goddess of love, healing, fertility, and magic

Hathor (Egyptian) Goddess of love, beauty, music, dancing, and pleasure

Vesta (Roman): Goddess of hearth, home and family

Tsao Wang (Chinese): god of the hearth, also known as the kitchen god.

Spirits

These are various spirits you might look into. Again, not a comprehensive list by any means, and not full descriptions… please do your due diligence when working with spirits.

You home spirit: The animist in me fully believes your home has an energy and spirit that is unique to it. Tapping into and working with that will definitely amp up the cozy vibes for you.

Husvaetirr/ House Wights(Norse): Any spirit of the home. And sometimes the spirit of your home.

Brownies (England and Scotland): A familiar household spirit.

Goblins: (European): Mythical little guys that can connect to the home.

Boggart (England, North Country region): Boggarts can be either helpful or malevolent spirits. In their helpful form they are brownie-like

Hob (England): The hob functions much like a brownie, but instead of providing general help he focuses on one specific task.

Domovoi (Russia): The domovoi is a helpful household spirit much like the English brownie.

Nisse (Denmark, Norway): A brownie-like household spirit who likes a quiet and orderly household, the nisse or nis works on household chores at night.

Gargoyles (Unknown Origin): In folklore, gargoyles are thought to ward off harmful spirits, their wide open mouths symbolic of devouring giants. They were also thought to act as a reminder of the hell that awaited anyone who did not attend church.

Thanks for reading 💕

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