#spirit shop

[botanylobotomy]

Spirit Shops Red Flags

Welcome to the list of Spirit shops Red/Yellow/Green flags post. These posts were Co-written with Katsper, and was also added to with the help of those in the Summoner’s Review server. General list was written with Katsper and expanded points are ones that people shared in TSR. Yellow & Green flags post to come

Please not that due to length some has been put under read more

closed religion species (up to personal values on what is closed or not)

There is a lot of religions and cultures that are closed. Spirits that come from them isn’t meant for people that aren’t of that culture or religious practice. Granted anybody can say “Oh I’m in xyz culture or religion” but it’s just uncomfortable to deal with. And a lot are really unsafe for those not in the religion or culture. Golems for example are of Jewish Culture, there is a whole process of making them and they are very specific to that process. Personally I wouldn't trust somebody selling them because from my personal understanding they are very complex and the one who makes them goes through a very heavy learning process. It’s uncomfortable. Adding, native American spirits are also big for people to sell, lets not do that for MANY reasons.

Straight up dangerous spirits (such as Native american w**s or skinwalkers)

“Spirit xyz can and will kill any human they can so they need a powerful keeper to keep them under control”, why are they thinking this is a good idea? Why are they selling Native american spirits or spirits that just want to destroy whatever they can and kill others. Serious lapse in judgment and a way to get other keepers harmed. Or even non practicing relatives.

over sexualizing spirits

Over sexualized spirits brings the feeling that sex is the only thing that matters and that’s all they are good for. Listings that say that spirit just wants to have sex devalues them as a being that has it’s own feelings, history, or really anything. They basically are advertised as breathing blow up dolls you put no care into.

selling ubis as sex fiends 

Not all Ubis (plural for for succubi and incubi, as well as a gender neutral term for those that don't identify as strictly male or strictly female) are actually interested in sex. It can be seen as a necessity for some, but there's also ones that want the emotional bond before getting down and dirty. It's a really heavy handed misconception.

selling "orphans" or children spirits

Now this was a big no no back when I started getting into online spirit work. Children spirits should be with their parents or adults of their species. If they’re selling orphans means they made no leg work to connect them with an adult spirit of their species so generally left with questions. Think of it like somebody selling you an orphan human child on the black market. Sketchy as fuck and feels super illegal {which it is}, there’s sometimes ulterior motives there that just leave the whole situation feeling wrong. And some species have strict as hell rules about their children and you don’t want to get into the cross hairs of that.

short CC or RC turnaround time (within a month or so) 

So this is more about having just conjured a spirit for your custom conjure (cc) or reverse conjure (rc). It's not giving you much detail or assurance that spirit is actually safe or says who they say they are. It also feels like “meh, did the work of conjuring good fing-ing luck. Give me my money I've waited long enough.” 

short vetting times

Short vetting times can be seen as super dangerous because it means they are just catching or conjuring spirits to sell for profit and not for care. Always ask about their vetting times and if vetting times are in physical or astral. Some astral spaces time moves differently so astral time of vetting could be shorter or longer compared to those who vet just in physical, it’s important to know their vetting times. Longer doesn’t always mean better, but it should give you an idea of how much they should know about the spirit

very little information about the spirit

This makes it feel like the conjurer didn't actually do vetting or did the shortest amount of vetting possible. They got some random details or bare minimum and said it was good enough. To a lot it feels like there is no care about the spirit and again, more interested in the money than actually connecting a spirit with a human keeper

misinformation about the spirit

Imagine you just got a spirit and the conjurer tells you it's a dragon but you learn from the spirit Is actually a hellhound. If you go to the conjurer and ask wtf is up and they ignore you? Chances are they don't actually care. Or they gave you the wrong info for that spirit. It's really frustrating to learn and so that's why you should always double check with your spirits and address things with the conjurer. but it leaves seeds of distrust and people talk.

"This spirit or item will solve all of your problems!" mentality

This can be dangerous to people as they then have the mentality that they don’t have to do anything for themselves if they can just buy a spirit or item because they were told that it can fix things for them. It can also be super harmful for those that struggle with mental health because they don't take the steps to help themselves and rely on spirits or items to help instead. It leaves spirits themselves in a difficult position especially if they can't do what they're being advertised to help/cure/fix what the conjurer is saying they can do

Doing "forever" bindings, or something similar

If a spirit wants to follow you after death into the next life, they will... don't make them. Forcing them to stay bound no matter what life takes away their right to choose and be free. It’s slavery in a way.

Has very little information about the spirit to offer, a paragraph or less

This ties into the vetting red flag. It shows they took little to no effort to getting to know the spirit and let you know that they actually took the time and care to get to know the spirit before matching them with a keeper. It shows they care more about the money not the spirit or the people they are matching them with

selling a "girlfriend" or "boyfriend" spirit

This feels icky just for the fact it feels like a spirit is forced into that kind of situation. Like a hostage and kidnapper feeling

Really Really high pricing, especially for very little information

According to others in TSR, if the pricing is really high and you get a page or less of information, they’re more interested in their pocketbooks than they are actually connecting spirits with keepers.

They don't allow any visits with spirits before adoption, seeing how certain energies and personalities fit in your family is important. 

This is becoming a lot more popular, especially if shops have discords. The general consensus from this is that a lot of shops do not allow refunds or returns after buying a spirit’s binding. So you’ve bought a spirit, turns out they just do not vibe with your energy, or they don’t get along with other companions. Now you’re just stuck. Visiting a spirit allows you to see if you actually vibe well together or if they can get along with your current family. General idea is that you should visit a few times to be sure that the vibes and energies all mix well.

making up species that diverges from canon, especially with closed religions

“Canon” being the core myth of the species. Take leviathans for example {new example because Native american spirits been pointed out a lot}, they are world enders. They want to destroy the world and consume it. Somebody selling a leviathan that’s friendly, wants to be buddies, isn’t a thing. Or taking a closed culture/religion species and just completely erasing their ties for sellability.

Human spirits in general 

It gives buying and selling humans for a lot of people. Which is weird considering the humanoid spirits, but the outright from earth humans feels… wrong???

Haunted dolls in general 

This is generally seen as buying human spirits and selling them. A lot tend to be children as well for a ridiculous amount of money. And they are traded and sold a lot which makes things uncomfortable. Mixing it with the severe lack of any vetting, feeling that the spirit is trapped in the haunted doll, and it feeling like selling/trading children it feels wrong.

uses language like "caught" or "captured" a spirit

This makes it seem like the spirit was completely unwilling for companionship and basically taken against their will and sold. Like slavery.

Offers "black magic" spells or "essence" spells 

Black magic is a racist term. Please google on how it's considered racist. In this day and age we should be more alerted to the fact that a lot of core practices were built in a way to suppress BIPOC individuals and their cultures and practices. Be better. Essence spells also feels weird.

A spell that affects you physically, such as giving you fighting knowledge when you had none before or making your teeth sharper

For a lot of people this feels more fake and more giving the hollywood glow to the witchy or spirit work community. It gives false expectations of what doing spell work is like. In return you get people that are pissed that they paid

[coquette-lunalovemystique]

Hello! I hope all is well with you. I've become interested in spirit keeping and spirit work recently, and I noticed that spirits can be purchased on Etsy? Maybe that's not the right way to phrase it, but essentially you can adopt a spirit and the seller binds them to you (or an object.) Is this legit? I was hoping to purchase one but I really don't want to end up wasting money. The seller in question has like 1000 positive reviews.

Thank you for your time!

Hello!

So as far as "spirit keeping" i generally dont use this term do to its original negative connotations versus "spirit work". As spirits do not need to be "kept" if that makes sense?

And spirit shops are a legit thing. As a retired spirit shop owner. Some practioners use discord but others use etsy or any other e-commerce platform.

When you want to adopt a spirit, the seller usually does a ritual that binds them to you or an object, aka "vessels" normally this requires the consent of the spirit itself. Alot of spirit shops have to go through a lengthy process of "vetting" a spirit throughout a certain time span to make sure that spirit is who they say they are before even getting to the pairing process.

I believe i touch more on those topics HERE and HERE

But as far as etsy goes and any other shop the only advice i can give is to check the reviews (which youve already done) BUT ALSO look at the particular listings.

Some things to think about (potential red flags) when looking at the shop are: ⬇️

What species of spirits do they have? Are they selling entites of a closed species from closed cultures? (species from closed cultures are not to be messed with. Theyre closed for a reason)

Are they selling entities that are classified as children? If so i would avoid at all costs.

Are the prices reasonable? Personally i wouldnt pay for a vessel that costs over $200+ depending on the spirit and any exlcusive add-on packages the seller offers

Do they they have a multitude of the same species that looks like theyre being mass produced? Spirit conjuring takes alot of energy and is not easy. The likelyhood of a person housing a 1000 spirits at a time is not realistic. Ex: Sanguine Vampires and the product says that have a 100.

Do the profile prompts look copied and pasted? Does the information look the same but just reworded differently? No spirit is one in the same.

Does the species abilites look to good to be true? Ex: Spirits CANNOT heal you/alter or interfere with any form of your health physically or mentally. They cannot cure physical sickness. Most can only aleviate and heal energetic pain or most likely provide energy rebalancing, and aid in specific forms of magic.

Whats their binding ritual like? Do they provide any information about their vetting and binding processes? Are they transparent and professional when interacting with potential clients? (ime i would let the spirit form a bond with a client or object naturally as i always felt the bond was much stronger vs. an artifical binding)

But this is just a short list of things to look out for. Its really up to you to decide if your ready for a spirit companion. Personally i wouldnt recommend getting one until a deep dive of research is done. Especially considering of what type of entity you want to interact with.

Assuming you might be a beginner i usually recommend local elemental spirits as i find theyre the easiest to work with.

[raventhedeathwitch]

I think it’s time I’m active here again!

So hello! I’m Raven. I’ve been a practicing witch since I was around 7 or 8. I’m currently 20 and living in Denver!

For the past 5 years I’ve exclusively considered myself a Death Witch as my practice revolves around spirit work and working with those who have passed! However recently it’s also brought on a focus of hearth work that I’m thoroughly enjoying!In my practice I work with Persephone, Apollon, Hestia, Demeter, and Aphrodite.

Besides my actual craft I’m also a spirit companion! If you follow me you’ve probably seen a large amount of my reblogs are spirit shops! I do run my own though I haven’t shared it here yet I suppose now is as good a time as any!!

I’m excited to be active again and share my practice with y’all!!!

Until we meet again

[hotdogjones44]

7-1-23

I am making a pact with a demon this weekend, after trying to communicate with him I've seen a very bright orb whoosh by me in my room 2 times. I sought him out myself and I'm excited to build a trusting relationship with this demon. Usually I try and see who wants to reach out to me, but I've decided to turn the tables this time and do what I want.

On that note, I've been listening to an audio book at work that I think some of you would enjoy. Especially if you're new to spirit keeping.

Consorting with spirits by Jason Miller. He has a lot of helpful information in here and gave me a different view point of things. I recommend it! I'm sure Amazon has printed copies if audio books aren't your thing. I like to listen to books to make time fly by at work, and if I'm doing that then I might as well learn something 😆

[midnight-sun-sanctuary]

In the hopes of drumming up some interest, I'm offering seven free one card readings. It's first come first serve and you have the choice between the Crow Tarot and The Primrose and Prose oracle deck.

This also feels like a good time to let you know my asks are open and I am more than happy to answer any questions that people might have.

[purpleoceanuniverse]

Are you interested in getting started in spirit work or spirit keeping? It can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it is also important to understand the basics of how to do it safely and effectively. This blog post will provide a comprehensive guide on how to start spirit work and spirit keeping. We’ll cover topics such as what spirit work is, how to find and choose spirits, setting up an altar, protecting yourself, and more.

What is Spirit Work?

Spirit work is the practice of working with spiritual entities, usually in the form of energy, and engaging in activities such as divination, healing, and teaching. It is a very personal practice that requires dedication and time in order to be successful. There are many different styles of spirit work, including shamanic practices, ancestor veneration, and witchcraft.

Finding and Choosing Spirits

Before you can work with any spirits, you must first find them. This can be done through meditation, dreamwork, journeying, or other methods of seeking out spiritual entities. Once you’ve found a few spirits that you are interested in working with, it is important to get to know them better before committing to a long-term relationship. Ask questions about their goals and intentions for you, ask for advice or assistance on matters that concern you, and pay attention to the feelings you get when interacting with them.

Setting Up an Altar

Once you’ve decided which spirits you would like to work with, it is important to create a space for your spirit work. This can be done by setting up an altar dedicated to your spirit work. You can include items such as crystals, candles, incense, representations of the spirits you are working with, tools used for divination or healing work, etc. This will create a space for your spirit work and will be used as the center of your practice.

Protecting Yourself

When engaging in spirit work or spirit keeping it is essential that you take the necessary steps to protect yourself. This can be done through setting boundaries with your spirits, using protective symbols or rituals during your practice, and grounding yourself afterwards. Setting boundaries will help ensure that the relationship between you and the spirits remains positive and beneficial for both parties. Protective symbols or rituals will help ward off any negative energy or entities that may attempt to enter your space. Lastly, grounding yourself after any spiritual activity will help restore your energy levels and allow you to return to the physical realm safely.

Conclusion

Starting spirit work or spirit keeping can be an incredibly rewarding experience but it is important to understand the basics of how to do it safely and effectively. Through meditation, dreamwork, or journeying one can find spirits they wish to work with. Once chosen it is essential to create an altar dedicated to spiritual practice where one can engage with chosen spirits safely and productively. Finally, taking proper steps to protect oneself such as setting boundaries with spirits and using symbols of protection are key when doing any type of spiritual practice.

[tyetknot]

who is selling cheap plastic knicknacks for $150???????????? 👀

I just noticed this anon and of course Tumblr doesn't tell me how long it's been here for, so if you've been waiting for a while then I apologized.

I am not going to name names, but there is a witchcraft creator on Instagram who I started following because they made interesting things and had interesting commentary, and made posts that I felt were unique and worthwhile. This person is now churning out the kind of trash you would have seen in the 'totally bizarre' section on eBay in 2006, you know, items that are haunted, except instead of selling a ring you found at a garage sale for $2 that gets posted on eBay for $50 with a description alleging that it contains a powerful haunted genie or whatever, it's specific types of named spirits that you've never heard of before but surely must be ancient and mighty have had some kind of mystic ritual performed to seat them in an ugly, ugly plaster statue which is being sold for the low, low price of $150 USD.

I find this incredibly crass and tasteless because it's a fucking spirit shop, that's all it fucking is, they're making money by selling tawdry and hideous gewgaws to idiots and I think it's just fucking gross.

Yesterday they posted a table with legs that were shaped like legs, painted green and wrapped in shitty polyester fabric leaves. I just can't. It's the dumbest fucking thing.

[sunsetnest]

Lorelei’s >>> Sunset Nest

[corvusconjures]

Oh no, I’m so sorry! I hope everyone is okay? 🖤

Are you still looking for another mod with previous shop experience? Or is it only trusted people your interested in having join you? Either way, I hope your preparations go well! Thank you for the response!

Currently I recruited a friend and they are now a mod! That's gonna be mod Mars. We're gonna try it with just us two but we could be open in the future to additional mods or even just discord mods. I encourage joining our discord! It's primarily set up and I've posted one spirit bio already with more to come

[io-lu-art]

A tale of Ba Sing Se.

[karinyecrafts]

THE FINAL 24 HOURS OF CALLING ALL ADVENTURERS! (PRIDE EDITION 🏳️‍🌈)

Want to celebrate pride by supporting a small business and treating the members of your party? Then treat them to some pride themed D20s! I’m bringing back my pride pals sale. All orders of three or more stickers will get a 35% off discount applied to your cart from the 27th of May to the 10th of June. The D20s were designed by your local nonbinary lesbian and proceeds will go towards keeping me afloat during my job search 🥰

You can find them on my Etsy page here 🏳️‍🌈

[nyatche]

Haku~

check out my shop!

[coquette-lunalovemystique]

HALLOWEEN FLASH SALE!

HEY EVERYONE! I'll be doing Halloween special mystery readings! You can ask any question (as long as its within shop guidelines!) or let the cards decide your fate! There also will be a Halloween Flash sale! These are from October 20th-31st All store items are 45% (excluding mystery readings). And don't forget to look out for a spin the wheel event Fright Fest! To win store prizes or the chance to receive a discounted Clairvoyant Marionette! HEAD ON OVER TO MY DISCORD SHOP TO GET THESE AMAZING DEALS!

[petricorah]

zuko comic wip [id in alt]

finished comic here

[hotdogjones44]

11-26-23

I am so grateful for the connections and friends I have made recently. A wonderful friend of mine picked up some beautiful pieces at the crystal market for me yesterday.

This isn't everything, but just some of highlights. I am so grateful to have such awesome friends.

I'm off work for another week still, and I can not wait to go back. I'm losing my mind at home! I've gotten some much needed rest though and my mind is finally calming down enough to where I can get back in touch with meditating.

Also fun witch tip: they sell Bluetooth thermal printers on Amazon for about $20, perfect for little print outs for spells or putting stuff in your book of shadows! You can print directly from your phone!

[midnight-sun-sanctuary]

Took a long hiatus because I burned myself out trying to juggle work and the shop, but I'm back now. Prices in the Etsy store have increased as I realized I was doing too much and undervaluing the time it took to do those things. Additionally I will be adding physical items to the shop starting with a crocheted poppet in white yarn for universal spell use and possibly pocket sized worry dolls that can be carried around.

Thank you to anyone who has stuck around and I hope you have a wonderful day!