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[lilianasgrimoire]

Witchcraft 101: An Introductory Post

What is Witchcraft?

Witchcraft is the practice of magick. It's a series of techniques one uses to harness and/or manipulate energies externally or internally to change one's surroundings of circumstances as well as themselves. This can be done through using herbs, stones, crystals, and other materials.

Witchcraft can, and is, performed in a plethora of ways. It can be done through meditation, spell work, rituals or even baking and cooking. Witchcraft is as unique as you are. To practice witchcraft you do not need a religion, however most people practice witchcraft to feel more connected to their chosen religion. Witchcraft is as unique as the individual demonstrating it.

What makes someone a witch?

A witch is a person who practices magick. Witches can come from any background, any age, race or gender and religion. The term 'witch' is a gender-neutral, universal name. A being who claims the title may do what they desire with the craft. There are many types of witches, all of which are nature based. Not all witches are interested in the same type practise, however. One may prefer the study and use of crystals, and another being drawn to divination or even one of the elements.

A witch is neither good or bad, as they are only human.

There aren't any rules to being a witch (unless your religion states otherwise). Whilst you don't have to be religious to be a witch, most witches who practise, are most commonly Wiccan.

What is Paganism?

Pagan is an umbrella term for the many non-Abrahamic religions. This included Hinduism, Wicca, Buddhism, Sikhism, etc. However, not a lot of people fall into a specific type of religion that comes under paganism but still believe in & worship more than one God/Goddess or Greater being such as the elements, for example. Many, if not most, witches, fall under the Wiccan religion.

Paganism, across all sub-genres, follow holidays/festivals, and in many religions, many they follow The Eight Sabbats, or Wheel of the Year. The Sabbats, depending on the religion, have slight variations in terms of rituals, timing and practicing of the holidays i.e. which God/Goddess is associated, traditional colours or foods. It also is up to the individual as to what they do and don't want to celebrate.

"All Wiccans are witches, but not all witches are wiccan. All Wiccans are Pagan, but not all Pagans are Witches."

Religion VS. Spirituality

Religion and spirituality are often meshed together and difficult to differentiate the two. Some people believe there is a blurred line between them, whereas another may believe they are two completely different topics.

So, how can we tell the two apart?

Religion is an institutionalised system of certain attitudes, practises and beliefs; often the service or worship of a greater being than ones self or the supernatural. A religion is often based upon life lessons and teachings of a historical or archetypal figure. Typically, there is a place of worship, such as churches, temples, mosques and cathedrals. Religion is a structured organised system that is heavily rule based with it's main focus on the faith of the religion (scriptures of being infallible and ultimate or truth. Acceptance and the surrender to the Divine are taught as the path to complete and ultimate salvation. Religion is one path for all to follow.

Spirituality is a connection that one has to something that is much larger than yourself. Spirituality is an aspect of humanity where an individual seeks and expresses meaning and purpose through the connection they experience to a moment. People who are spiritually awakened liv4e life in a reverent and sacred manner. Yoga, meditation and contemplation all help a person to start, progress and explore their journey. Many use these practices to reach out to their spirit guides, past lives and even advice from outside forces. Each journey is unique. Spirituality is often referred to as a "pathless path". Spirituality is about following your own path and learning, growing, loving and acceptance on a more personal level. Unlike religion, spiritualists do not follow a set of rules n regards to their inward journey but, faith is not dismissed and entirely acceptable to incorporate with spirituality.

[avalon-princesss]

Sea Witch Tealights

Etsy Shop 💙💙💙

[elizabugz]

[iridescent-witch-life]

Apothecarymagic

[crystalcircle]

[vorpalfae]

[cosmicfaeriewitch]

Some fave moments of October ~ 🧙‍♀️🖤🕯️🍂✨

[weebwitchcraft]

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[amentet-draws]

Drew this candle a while ago just to warm up.

Lammas blessings by the way. And happy harvest!

Some years ago some of my fellow online Wiccan buddies have come with an idea of making a candle chain for every sabbat, not just Imbolc. Each of us was keeping the flame for 24 hours (more or less, depended on our schedule and time zones), then passed it to another via phone call or message. I loved taking part in it. Especially when making phone calls! (I didn't have a smartphone yet when we've just started so messaging was harder than phoning).

Sadly that web coven is no more.

But therefore it's totally OK to post candle drawings for each Sabbat (until at last I come up with something new)

[rosethewitch]

Hi, how r u?

is there any spell which can revive friendship, start communication?

Thanks

I'm doing well!

Okay, well I'm only a baby witch but I cooked up a ritual you could try.

Light a small white candle

Write friends name on a piece of paper, with your intention

Example, "I welcome {name} back into my life, with peace and love, and open the barriers of communication."

Burn the paper to signify your intentions being sent out.

Optional, you might try lighting some incense and meditating with a crystal such as amethyst or rose quartz and visualize your intentions, personally to help with that I would listen to music that makes you think of your friend, or a song that is their favorite.

Keeping in mind this is only a spell, and while the intentions are good, you're gonna have to give it time and patience and work. After the spell maybe try reaching out gently to see if your friend is more comfortable with communicating with you. I hope this helps. 🥰

[powerpoison]

[maryhale1]

I love my perfect cup of tea ☕️🥰

In a cauldron of silver, moonlight's embrace,

Brew a potion with leaves, a magical grace.

Whisper the secrets of herbs in the steam,

Crafting a spell in the witch's tea dream.

Dragon's breath rises, a dance in the cup,

Enchanting aroma, each sip lifts you up.

Glimmering potions in the twilight's soft gleam,

Conjure the perfect cup for a witch's dream.

[iridescent-witch-life]

Cresentandcraft

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[vorpalfae]