#thevirginwitch

[thevirginwitch]

Elder Futhark Rune Dice Divination Sets

Added something new to my Etsy this week! Introducing a set of four dice, featuring 24 of the Elder Futhark runes. Each set comes with a helpful pocket-sized guide to interpreting the runes!

[coinandcandle]

re: your post on familiars from, like, almost two years ago (lol)

do you have any resources for reaching out to familiars and/or discovering familiars, specifically though dream work? I have a feeling I've dreamt about familiars in the past (before becoming a witch) and I'm wanting to do some dreamwork to see if I can see them again or contact them in someway.

- @thevirginwitch (forever cursing tumblr for not letting me send asks from specific sideblogs, lol, therefore forcing me to ask anonymously 😔)

Hey friend! Sorry, I wanted to do this question justice so I waited til I was able to do more research!

(First, I assume you're talking about this post.)

Here's what I found:

Familiars vs Magickal Pets - Blog post by "Dead" on the Pagans And Witches Amino. -> There is a familiar calling ritual at the end of the post.

The Crooked Path by Kelvin has a section on Familiar spirits -> see Exercise 27: Meeting a Familiar Spirit

Cunningfolk and Familiar Spirits by Emma Wilby -> So far I haven't found a ritual or spell to conjure a familiar, but she goes into great detail about their history and has some really interesting tidbits!

Familiars in Witchcraft Supernatural Spirits and Guardians by Maja D'Aoust -> I have just started this one but it seems very interesting.

In my opinion, a familiar isn't a particular type of spirit, it is a title or role given to a spirit based on an understanding or contract between the spirit and the witch.

So, I would consider doing a guided meditation focused on meeting a spirit. Even if it doesn't say exactly "familiar" or "familiar spirit", just make sure you go into the meditation with the intention of meeting the spirit that you feel is contacting you. If you can do this meditation on your own, great! I struggle and need a guided meditation otherwise I get distracted and can't drop into the right space for it.

Also consider creating a sigil or doing a spell that allows well-meaning spirits to enter your dreams! They may not be able to get through any wards or protections your have, depending on what you've put around you.

[thevirginwitch]

i’m over 5'5 / i wear glasses or contacts / i have blonde hair / i often wear sweatshirts / i prefer loose clothing over tight clothes / i have one or two piercings / i have at least one tattoo / i have blue eyes / i have dyed or highlighted my hair / i have or have had braces / i have freckles / i paint my nails / i typically wear makeup / i don’t often smile / resting bitch face / i play sports / i play an instrument / i know more than one language / i can cook or bake / i like writing / i like to read / i can multitask / i’ve never dated anyone / i have a best friend i’ve known for over five years / i am an only child

tagging @coinandcandle @fernthewhimsical @teawitch @serpentandthreads !!

tag game 🤭

rules: color the sentence that's true about you

i’m over 5'5 / i wear glasses or contacts / i have blonde hair / i often wear sweatshirts / i prefer loose clothing over tight clothes / i have one or two piercings / i have at least one tattoo / i have blue eyes / i have dyed or highlighted my hair / i have or have had braces / i have freckles / i paint my nails / i typically wear makeup / i don’t often smile / resting bitch face / i play sports / i play an instrument / i know more than one language / i can cook or bake / i like writing / i like to read / i can multitask / i’ve never dated anyone / i have a best friend i’ve known for over five years / i am an only child

this is a whole lot of yellow lmfao

no pressure tags: @marthawrites @schniiipsel @aemonddtargaryen @aemondsbabe @adragonprinceswhore @arcielee @black-dread @lovelykhaleesiii @aemondsbabygirl @valeskafics @connorsui

[rosecoloredtarot]

Tagged by @friend-crow and @aesethewitch

are you named after someone? I don't think so. My real name is the same as my dad's middle name, but I'm pretty sure that is a happy accident

what sports have you played? 3 years of little league, 3 years of soccer. Mom was adamant that all of us play team sports growing up. I was the only one of my siblings who did not continue past the required time

do you use sarcasm? all. the. time. I was such a sarcastic ass growing up. Now, I know how to layer it with charm so people don't want to punch me as often

what is the first thing you notice about people? like randos walking down the street? cute butts

what’s your eyes color? Hazel

scary movies or happy endings ? scary, scary and more scary. I used to watch terrible Netflix horror movies to fall asleep. Very few scary movies actually scare me, but I do have a weakness when it comes to zombies. Something about them haunts my dreams.

any talent? I play piano, cook very well and can grow almost anything. I am also really good at doing math in my head. At my last job, I was the human calculator and spell check.

what are your hobbies? I play piano, cook very well and can grow almost anything. idk my hobbies are my talents

do you have any pets? Many! 2 dogs, 2 cats, a ball python and as of last week, 6 chickens

how tall are you? 5'7"? I think that's what it says on my license. Although I have been told I seem taller than I actually am.

dream job? I do not dream about labor. I dream about zombies.

Who should I inflict this upon? @nightshade-storms @jasper-the-menace @fernthewhimsical @thevirginwitch

[thevirginwitch]

sign language can and should be used as a method for spell casting. that is all

[rivarinas]

wild rosemary [bahulʹnyk]

⠀⠀⠀//: wild rosemary is a poisonous plant of the Far East and some regions of Siberia. its leaves and branches (and especially flowers, pollen and seeds) emit a sharp, specific intoxicating smell. in the old days, rural tavern-keepers often insisted wild rosemary in moonshine in order to stupefy the client and extract more money from him.

⠀⠀⠀Somewhere it was believed that with its help you can send madness, cause an evil spirit, somewhere it was considered one of the most effective love potions. in Carpathian legends, it is depicted as a strong love spell. in the Far East there is an ancient belief, remotely similar to the legend of the fern, that the wild rosemary is a magical bush that can talk, knows all the secrets, including where the treasures are buried.

⠀⠀⠀In the symbolic language of plants, rosemary flowers symbolize courage and disregard for death. for centuries it was believed that rosemary strengthens memory and clarity of mind, improves mood, protects against evil influences from outside and evil thoughts inside.

⠀⠀⠀Blooming, it paints all the hills in a bright, unnatural color - as if the dawn had spread over the mountains and glades.

[jasper-pagan-witch]

40 & 83 for the ask game!

(my witch sideblog: @thevirginwitch)

Hey there!

Witchcraft Asks

40. What is the first spell you ever preformed? Successful or not.

I cursed a bully of mine in 6th grade (so I was 11 years old) and he ended up with a broken leg because of an accident. He was a football player, which is how his leg got broken (some...how...). You draw your own conclusions.

83. Do you have a pre-ritual ritual? (I.e. Something you do before rituals to prepare yourself for them). If so what is it?

I don't. I tend to just do things randomly. Sometimes I'll vibe check my room with some cleansing air spray before casting a spell, though.

Thanks for sending these in!

~Jasper

[crimsonsongbird]

2 and 31 for the ask game! :)

(my witch sideblog: @thevirginwitch)

Hello, friend!

Witchcraft Asks:

2. Do you consider yourself Wiccan, Pagan, witch, or other?

I consider myself to be a Hellenic Polytheist/Pagan as well as a Spoonie Witch.

31. What is something you wish someone had told you when you first started?

That, outside of all the obvious appropriation, your craft is yours to create and mold for yourself. You can be eclectic, solitary, coven-based, or without any specific label. You do not have to follow "rules" that others have set (excluding appropriation because those are rules to be followed and respected). And that correspondences are subjective.

Thanks so much for sending these in!

~Crimson

[thevirginwitch]

Peace & Tranquility Candle Spell

My life has been in absolute fucking turmoil lately, so I busted out the ol' spell supplies and crafted a super simple, reliable candle spell.

Materials:

Blue candle (or candle in a "calming" color) & something to light it with

Salt

Chamomile (tip: if you can't find loose chamomile at your local grocery store, cutting open chamomile tea bags works just as well)

Lavender

Bay leaf and a marker or pen

Optional: a tool to carve your candle

Instructions:

Pour salt into a mound on a heat-safe tray or dish. Flatten the mound by shaking the tray/dish around a bit. You want a solid circle of salt.

Taking your finger, make a crossroads or X in the salt.

Pour chamomile and lavender into the X - representing "making way" for peace and tranquility in your life.

Optional: You may carve your candle with calming sigils or runes, if you wish, and annoint it with anti-anxiety/calming oil as well.

Place your candle in the center of your salt.

Light your candle, and feel peaceful waves wash over you. Focus on the intention of carving a path for yourself to feel at peace.

You may now write an intention on your bay leaf. It could be something like "I find time to relax", "Peace will make its way to me", etc. Anything will work!

Carefully burn your bay leaf in the candle of your flame. I personally like to use a pair of tongs/tweezers to hold the bay leaf above the candle so I don't burn myself.

Allow the candle to burn out, and feel the stress wash away from your body.

As always, if you want to check out my longer/more in-depth contact, subscribe to my Substack! I also sell some fun, magical items on Etsy. <3

[thevirginwitch]

Reblogging to add: PLEASE RESEARCH WHAT YOU CAN/CAN'T LEAVE OUT IN NATURE. Even something as simple (and very common in spell jars) as salt can be catastrophic to soil and plant life, so please be careful with what you "return to nature"!

How Do I Disassemble A Spell Jar?

I’ve seen way too many posts about how to make one, but never any about how to take one apart.

If you buried your spell jar (or otherwise placed it somewhere not in your general vicinity), retrieve it first.

There are a few ways to go about disassembling a spell jar.

Throwing Everything Away

Returning It to Nature

Burning It

Putting It Into Another Container for Safekeeping

Retrieving the Reusable Ingredients (crystals, shells, etc.) and Getting Rid of the Rest

Throwing Everything Away

As simple as it sounds. I would recommend breaking the seal (melting it or even just stabbing it) before getting rid of it, to break the spell itself. Keep the jar and wash it or throw it away with the rest of it. Throw the contents into the trash (or a dumpster, if you don’t want it near you).

Returning It to Nature

Also very simple. Can only be used with natural ingredients. Do not dump in rivers. Retrieve any non-organic materials (crystals, shells, poppets, etc.) to either reuse or get rid of separately. Be sure it doesn’t include things that can harm the local wildlife.

Burning It

Empty the contents of the jar into a different, fire-safe bowl or plate. Then, burn it. Simple as that. Lighters or matches, it doesn’t matter. Be sure that you and any pets or family can inhale the fumes from it. This is usually used with spells that have little amounts of ingredients. Be sure to research fire safety and safety when it comes to burning herbs and other ingredients.

Putting It Into Another Container for Safekeeping

Transferring the contents into a different container. Usually done when you want to reuse the jar or size down the original jar. Break the seal, pour it into your other container, seal that, and you’re done. Super easy. Can also be used when putting a spell into a ‘dormant’ state.

Retrieving the Reusable Ingredients and Getting Rid of the Rest

What I see the most in the witch community. Reusable ingredients include crystals, shells, rocks, bones, and anything else that can be used again. Doing this is a bit harder when the jar has liquid. Break the seal and place the contents of the jar into another container. Then, pick out all of the reusable items, the ones that you want to keep. Wash them and dispose of the contents of the jar through one of the methods above.

Notes

When disassembling a spell jar, it’s always good to declare the intentions of the jar done (or dormant). If the spell could have negative consequences on your or someone else’s life, be sure to neutralize the energy you have put into the spell. Cast a counter-spell or just neutralize the spell. Please tell me if I missed anything!

[rivarinas]

[a candle]

when a candle flares up, does she know what awaits her? when wax is poured into a candle, is it afraid of disappearing? when bees bring wax to their hives - do they know what awaits it? do they weep, mourning in advance for their creation?

Is the smoke afraid before flying through the air and disappearing forever?

[thevirginwitch]

Evil Eye Pouches

I've got some handmade evil eye pouches for sale over on my Etsy! They're currently available in purple and blue, but hope to add more colors soon. These are about 6"x7" in size and are perfect for tarot decks, crystals, and anything else that might need a bit of extra protection. Made with 100% acrylic yarn!

[rivarinas]

[a feat]

a person stands in front of the altar, addressing the gods with the words “I will die for You”, and this is a feat.

a person with mental problems and suicidal tendencies stands in front of a crucifix, turning to the gods with the words “I will live for You”, and this is a feat.

[thevirginwitch]

I've been researching "alternatives" to ancestor veneration recently, and this is an awesome idea for those of us who have shitty ancestors we'd rather not work with, or for those of us who were ostracized by our own families. Venerating ourselves can absolutely scratch that "itch" for those who still want to participate in a form of ancestor veneration.

Part of making your own altar could of course involve anything you'd use on a "normal" altar. Add anything you'd like - your favorite crystals, artwork you've made or are a fan of, your favorite herbs, etc. Keeping sentimental items like stuffed animals, figures, trinkets, and other items would boost the power of your altar. For me, my personal altar consists of a few items I inherited from my mother, along with my favorite crystals and trinkets. I also keep my favorite tarot deck on my altar when I am not actively using it.

You could also try making your own candles - whether they're real or LED candles - and decorating them how you see fit, and lighting it on your personal altar whenever you need an energy boost. You could even have different candles for different purposes that you can light whenever needed - for example, a candle for money, a candle for happiness, a candle for good health - whatever you feel is important enough to keep on your personal altar.

Adding images, figurines, or items that remind you of your "best" self, or things that comfort you when you are going through rough times is another option. For example, adding sigils or affirmations, inspiring quotes, and even soothing sensory toys.

Keeping a journal alongside your altar would be greatly beneficial as well - write out shadow work prompts, journal normally, sketch, meditate and write out your thoughts - it will become a catalog of, well, YOU! And it will be something great to look back on and observe your growth as a person.

There really aren't any rules to making an altar for yourself - but thought I'd share some of these ideas for those who might be interested!

So I understand why we have alters/shrines for deities, and I have two separate ones for Hekate and Loki.

But how about also having an alter/shrine to ourselves? Worship ourselves like we would the gods? We are spiritual beings, and I think we deserve our own worship as spiritual beings but also as self care and self-love to ourselves. (Especially if we struggle with that!)

I heard about someone saying to image your a demon in a humans body that you have to look after but what if we made a shrine/alter for ourselves and treat ourselves with that respect and devotion we show to a deity?

I'm thinking of trying it and seeing how it goes.

[witchings-ofkoi]

Toadstool's Grimoire; Page Eight

Witchcraft blogs!

some witchy blogs i like or that give out advice that i though i would share. if theres any witch blogs you feel should get a shout out, feel free to let me know!

if any one wants to be removed, i can do so ^^

in no specific order

@crazycatsiren - frequently posts things witchcraft related, honestly i love seeing this blog on my dash <3

@smoke-and-hearth - occasional posts <3

@pagan-witch-culture-is - hehe shameless self promo /hj

@strawberrycauldrons

@poisonnxkki

@thevirginwitch

@lunardana

@blog-of-a-chaotic-witch

@pure-arcane

@lilliebeths-grimoire

@the-clumsywitchkitchen

@attichaos

@mariathearcane

@moonlit-witches

@yourlocalsigilwitch

@ofthecunningflame

@phae-undergrove

@jasper-pagan-witch

@grey-sorcery (please read the pinned post!)

@maleficientthewitch

@the-clumsywitch

@serpentandthreads

@sapphic-nature-witch

@the-witchyforest

there are a lot of witch blogs out there, im happy to give a shout out to more again on another grimoire page someday!

im also working on a page listing channels on youtube so if you have any to recommend please let me know!

[thevirginwitch]

Chaos Magic 101 Presentation: Wednesday, April 9th at 6:30pm CT!

My Choas Magic 101 Presentation/course is finally complete, and I will be presenting it over on The Edge of the Forest Discord server (18+ ONLY) on Wednesday, April 9th at 6:30pm CT!

If you are interested in chaos magic, or are looking to expand your knowledge on the subject, I highly encourage you to pop in!! I will be going over:

core principles of chaos magic

history, development, and key figures of chaos magic

and applications of chaos magic (even if you don't consider yourself a "chaos magician")!

I've put a lot of work into this one, so I hope to see y'all there! I'm also actively working on getting this presentation written up in a more digestible format for my Substack, and also exploring the option of turning this into a course over on Udemy. I will keep y'all posted!