#the book of shadows tarot

[jasper-pagan-witch]

Fucking around with my As Above deck from Barbara Moore's "The Book of Shadows Tarot" series and I don't think Barbara Moore was paying attention to the implications of her work, but she kind of implied through her renamed Elemental-Maiden-Mother-Crone court cards that Elementals (sylphs, gnomes, salamanders, and undines) grow into wholeass humans.

[thecupidwitch]

Herb's Properties

Basil:  money, luck, prosperity, happiness

Bay Leaf: energy, cleansing, can be charged with almost any intention

Camomile: Caring, kindness, luck, growth, self-love growth, confidence, avoiding negativity, happiness

Cinnamon: passion, quick success, fire magick

Chia seeds: Growth, health, kindness, Property

Chilli flakes:  Pride, confidence, power, strength, Passion

Cumin: Courage, bravery, protection, loyalty

Dandelion: wishes, charisma, success, good luck

Dill: sexual love, luck, protection

Eucalyptus: cleansing, healing, purifying, relaxing, comfort

Fennel:  hate, anger

Flax seeds: Prosperity, growth, new beginnings

Ginger: fiery passion, success, and personal power

Jasmine: love, dreams, sensuality, luxury and kindness

Lavender: love and attraction, purification, relaxation, restful sleep

Nutmeg: luck, Health, Fidelity, Love, Prosperity, comfort, loyalty

Oregano:  comfort, love, warmth

Paprika:  Pride, confidence, power, strength

Parsley: Cleansing. purification

Peppermint: healing, purification, love and energy, cleansing, prosperity

Poppy seeds: protection, intuition, self-assurance, hexing and cursing

Rose: love, beauty, harmony, romance, attraction

Rosemary: cleansing, purification, wisdom, protection

Sesame seeds: Prosperity, growth, health, nurturing

Spearmint: love, cleansing, renewal, blessing

Sunflower seeds: happiness, growth, joy

Thyme: beauty, strength, courage

Turmeric: confidence, creativity, energy

Vanilla: love and sexuality

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[lucifersgurl444]

✨Tarot tips for beginners✨ pt 1

Wands/Fire- Imagination, creativity, intuition

Pentacles/Earth- Finance, work, material things

Cups/Water- Love, Relationships, Emotions

Swords/Air- Thoughts,Ideas, Attitudes

Aces-Potential

Twos-Wisdom

Threes-Belief

Fours-Commpasion

Fives-Rules and law

Sixes-Harmony

Sevens-Victory

Eight-Intellect

Nine-Emotions

Tens-Manifestation

Keep a tarot journal

Don’t try to remember every single card

Try to stick to the same deck in the beginning to build a strong connection

Allow your intuition to come through

Don’t second guess yourself always go with your gut

[apiswitchcraft]

tarot spells

MANIFESTATION SPELL

Materials:

-the magician

-strength

-the chariot

-wheel of fortune

-temperance

-a blue candle

-a purple candle

Instructions:

1) arrange the cards in this orientation

2) put the blue candle on the left and purple candle on the right

3) light both candles, starting on the left

4) look at the magician card and imagine yourself as him. think of all the things you have, and what you don't. remember that you have limitless potential

5) look at the chariot card and imagine yourself as the rider. know that you will make any number of choices that may help or hinder you--make peace with this

6) look at strength, and imagine yourself as the person overcoming all their obstacles (the lion)

7) look at the wheel of fortune and know that your luck will ebb and flow, will increase and decrease, know this and accept it

8) look at temperance and let it remind you that your path is open ahead of you, you are being looked after

9) after you have reached the end of the arch, imagine your goal in your head, as clearly as possible. you can say/think an incantation or prayer, but i find it's usually not necessary. here's an example you can use:

"Look after me, aid my meditation

I use the cards to guide my intention

Guide me, know me, show me the way

So I may not waver or stray"

MOTIVATION SPELL

Materials:

-four of swords, reversed

-four of wands

-four of cups

-citrine

Instructions:

1) put the four of swords, reversed in its place. what burdens are you carrying?

2) put the four of cups in its place. have you become apathetic? overly sensitive?

3) move the four of cups to reversed position, where do you need to do more introspection?

4) put the four of wands in its place. is it time for a break? a vacation?

5) hold the citrine and say an invocation or prayer, if you'd like. if you need an idea, here's an example:

"Give me the strength

give me the force

to take what I need

for life and for spirit"

FINDING HAPPINESS SPELL

Materials:

-ten of cups

-ten of swords, reversed

-judgement

Instructions:

1) place the ten of swords, reversed in its place, imagine this difficult period being over

2) place judgement in it's place, imagine your energy and joy being revived

3) place ten of cups in its place, imagine yourself with your most loved people, overjoyed

4) you can say an incantation/prayer here or don't, either way is fine, but here's an example if you'd like:

"I know myself to be glad

I know myself to belong

I know myself to be loved

I know that my health

will be revived"

[enchantedwitchling]

Unlocking the Mysteries: Divination for Beginner Witches🔮✨🖤

(GIF not mine!!)

Divination is the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown through various methods. It’s a way of connecting with your inner wisdom, the universe, or spiritual forces to gain insight and guidance. While some see it as predicting the future, many view it as a tool for introspection and understanding the present.

Why Do We Practice Divination?

Gain Clarity: Divination helps clarify confusing or difficult situations, providing insights that may not be immediately obvious.

Make Decisions: It can assist in making informed decisions by highlighting potential outcomes and factors to consider.

Connect Spiritually: It fosters a deeper connection with your intuition, spiritual guides, or higher self.

Self-Discovery: Divination often reveals inner thoughts and feelings, aiding in personal growth and self-awareness.

Prepare for the Future: While it doesn’t predict the future in absolute terms, divination can highlight trends and energies that might influence future events.

Popular Methods of Divination

Tarot Cards

What It Is: A deck of 78 cards, each with symbolic imagery and meanings, used to gain insights into various aspects of life.

How to Use: Shuffle the deck while focusing on your question, then draw cards and interpret their meanings based on their positions and your intuition.

Oracle Cards

What It Is: Similar to tarot, but typically with fewer cards and more flexible themes, often focusing on specific guidance or affirmations.

How to Use: Shuffle and draw cards as with tarot, focusing on the guidance you seek. The meanings are usually simpler and more direct.

Pendulum Dowsing

What It Is: A weighted object, often a crystal, suspended from a chain or string, used to answer yes/no questions based on its movements.

How to Use: Hold the pendulum steady and ask a question. Observe the direction it swings (e.g., clockwise for yes, counterclockwise for no).

Runes

What It Is: Small stones or pieces of wood inscribed with ancient symbols, each representing different energies or concepts.

How to Use: Draw runes from a bag while focusing on your question, then interpret their meanings and how they relate to your query.

Scrying

What It Is: Gazing into a reflective surface like a crystal ball, mirror, or bowl of water to receive visions or impressions.

How to Use: Sit quietly and gaze into the surface, letting your mind relax and observe any images, shapes, or messages that appear.

Tea Leaf Reading (Tasseography)

What It Is: Interpreting the patterns left by tea leaves in a cup to gain insights.

How to Use: Drink a cup of loose-leaf tea, leaving a small amount of liquid and leaves. Swirl the cup, then look at the patterns formed by the leaves and interpret their meanings.

How to Carry Out Divination Safely

1. Create a sacred space

Prepare Your Area: Ensure your divination space is quiet, clean, and free from distractions. Light a candle or some incense to set a calming atmosphere.

Protective Circle: Consider casting a protective circle or saying a protective prayer to safeguard your energy.

2. Set a Clear Intention

Focus Your Mind: Be clear about what you want to know or explore. State your intention or question aloud or silently before you begin.

3. Ground and Center Yourself

Stay Balanced: Take a few deep breaths, visualize roots growing from your feet into the earth, and feel grounded and centered.

4. Respect the Process

Be Open and Respectful: Approach divination with an open mind and respect for the process. Avoid trying to force specific answers.

5. Interpreting Responsibly

Use Intuition and Logic: Interpret messages using both your intuition and logical thinking. Remember that divination often highlights potentialities, not certainties.

Avoid Scary Predictions: Refrain from making alarming or ominous predictions. Divination should empower and guide, not frighten.

6. Conclude and Close the Session

Thank and Release: Once finished, thank any spiritual guides or energies you’ve called upon. Gently say, “Thank you for your guidance. This session is now closed.”

Put Away Tools: Store your divination tools in a safe and respectful place, and cleanse them occasionally to remove residual energy.

7. Ground Again

Rebalance Your Energy: After the session, ground yourself again by eating a small snack or holding a grounding stone like hematite.

8. Journal Your Insights

Record Your Experience: Write down your question, the divination method used, and the insights gained. This helps track patterns and deepen your understanding over time.

Final Thoughts

Divination is a wonderful practice that can enrich your witchcraft journey and provide valuable insights into your life and the world around you. As you explore different methods, you’ll discover what resonates with you the most and develop your unique approach to seeking wisdom and guidance.

Happy divining! 🌙✨🔮

[coven-of-genesis]

Tarot Tip

Find your nearest deck of cards and count to card number 13 - this card tells you exactly what you need to know right now

[thewitchywitch]

[iwitch-plus]

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Please interact if you post:

• Witchy aesthetic photos

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• Herbalism/Botany

• Divination of any kind

• Shadow work

• Love/Glamour magic

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• Honestly, anything witchy!! Just needing more active blogs to follow.

Give a follow back if you like a mix of all of those things :) My blog is a little more about my personal growth/stories/spells/readings, but I’m mostly just reblogging others.

[sunnieart7]

Charmed Tarot Cards

pt.6

[divine-crows]

10 Ideas for When You Want to Practice Divination but 'Don't Have a Good Reason to'

Sometimes you just get an urge to do some tarot, or the urge to mess with runes, but there's nothing you really want or need out of it. So I came up with some ideas that scratch the divination magic itch!

To note: for most of these prompts I will be referring to "cards" since I prefer cartomancy the most, however most of these ideas can be adapted into other forms of divination.

1. Artwork

I love drawing a random tarot card and making a quick and easy collage. Or sometimes I let the cards pick a prompt for me!

2. Make your own oracle cards/make your own form of divination

You can create your own themes, give the cards a specific use, or even just make some cards meant for witchy decoration-- do whatever you please! Likewise, you can also create your own divination system using items, symbolism, or "runic" imagery.

3. "Hang out" with your preferred divination device

I like to sit with my cards and admire the artwork, or sometimes I'll watch a movie while randomly shuffling them. It helps me feel connected to them!

4. Conduct an "interview"

Since my preferred method of divination is my tarot cards, I'll typically ask them to give me a reversed card for 'no' and a right-side-up card for 'yes'. I'll then proceed to ask it whatever questions pop into my mind. Sometimes I'll even ask it questions about myself. You can definitely adapt this idea into other forms of divination and give it a try!

Pick a card and then pick a song you feel fits the vibe of the card the most. Keep doing this until you have a full fledged playlist!

5. Make a divination-led playlist!

6. Learn a new form of divination

To name a few for inspiration: Aeromancy, Bibliomancy, Carromancy, Curiomancy, Cubomancy, Dowsing, Dream Interpretation, Scrying, Palmistry.

Please note that some forms of divination may be closely tied to closed practices and cultures and should be treated with respect.

7. Create "companion" cards for your tarot deck OR "companion runes" for rune casting!

This one coincides with idea #2 but it's a concept I love. The idea is you add new symbolic cards/runes based on preference, personal ideas, etc. It's a great way to make your deck feel even more personal to you! You could even find preexisting runes/cards and add those in if you're unsure about creating your own.

8. Make your own divination spreads

Even if you won't nessicarily use them in the moment, or even if you have a lot of spreads saved-- you can still have fun coming up with your own and writing them down to test out in the future! Think about hobbies, interests, or themes you like to inspire you.

9. Multi divination tool readings

Sometimes its fun to figure out how you can use multiple forms of divination. Write down some ideas in your grimoire on how you can possibly incorporate multiple methods so you can test it out in the future!

10. Try to predict your dreams

This one may not be a big favorite for everyone (especially considering you can argue that you'll subconsciously make your dream turn out a certain way because of your reading), but it was a fun activity i used to do when I was a beginner and needed an excuse to practice my skills! I usually would just ask a baseline question like "what will my dream look like overall?" And then from there I would ask more questions to get an idea of what it would look like.

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I hope my list of ideas were helpful for anyone in a divination slump! I understand they may not be helpful for everyone so feel free to make your own posts with your own ideas! Likewise feel free to comment any other ideas.

[lunarstarlightsage]

[thecupidwitch]

Common Witchy Terms

Athame

A ceremonial knife, typically black handled with a double-edged blade. You use it to inscribe your candles or to cast a circle around the altar before commencing a spell.

Altar

A place where you do rituals or spells. It is often a special table or shelf where your ritual tools are kept.

Amulet

Is an object that is carried or worn on a person or placed in a location in order to draw specific energy or luck toward that person or location.

Book of Shadow

A Book of Shadows is a Witch's journal. It contains notes on experiments, information they picked up along the way, spells, recipes, correspondences, chants, traditions and more.

Coven

A coven is a community of witches who gather regularly for religious and/or social occasion.

Divination

Divination is the metaphysical work of finding the truth of an issue by using symbols and objects to interpret messages from the the collective unconscious or from communication with spirit beings.

Evoke

To call or summon a spirit or entity or deity.

Familiar

A familiar is a magic-user's spiritual helper manifest in animal form.

Grimoire

Is a magical manual or a magician's instruction book. It is much more formal than a Book of Shadows.

Hex

It refer to an unfriendly spell meant to bring about mischief.

Invoke

to summon or draw a spirit being into your own body. This is usually done to encourage communication between the spirit world and the material world.

Sachet

A small bag of herbs, crystals, or other objects that is meant to bring about a desired effect; essentially acts as a charm.

Ward

A protective barrier may be maintained by a spell, a talisman, a symbol or some other physical or energy object.

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[lucifersgurl444]

Grimoire Ideas✨ pt 1

Candle colors and meanings

Moon phases and their meanings

Different deities

Herbs and their uses

Crystals, their uses and meanings

Sigil dictionary

Tarot meanings

Divination types

How to scry

Elemental correspondences

Day correspondences

Magickal tools and uses

Grounding

Banishing

Cleansing

Alter set up

Auras

Energy work

Types of witches

Astrology

Runes

[weebwitchcraft]

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[elhoopacabra]

I know it's been a minute, but here is a page about the pips in the tarot deck and their general meanings

[thevirginwitch]

Notion Grimoire Template (available in dark & light mode!)

I spent the better part of a year perfecting and finalizing my own personal Notion Grimoire, and thought it would be a great resource for new & experienced witches alike!

This template is chock-full of databases and templates to put in your own information - and I have also added a few pages that are already filled out!

You can purchase this template from my Etsy in light or dark mode, and you can use the code "IGOTCHU" for 20% off!