I know I don't blog as often as I'd truly like to. I have an Instagram I usually post daily. Anything from a cute meme to something helpful. I also share the occasional personal photos.
Every day at my house there's something witchy happening.
If you're interested, check out @witchy.woman.83 on Instagram.
I try to post a few in the morning then limit myself during the day. Sometimes I come across something that makes me laugh and I can't resist posting right away.
Have a beautiful day!
Most of us witches are on a budget. Anything from a limited income or having a family and our expenses and more important items come first.
If you're new and looking for a place to start your journey, where do you start?
I say start by reading. There are a ton of books available through your library, online and friends. If your library is missing the books you're after, check the online catalogue and go from there.
There are also tons of resources online to help you get started.
Don't buy books first hand. EBay and Amazon have great sales on used books and also secondhand shops.
Many items you can find online inexpensively or you can chose pay big bucks for basically the same items.
What do you need to get started in witchcraft? It really depends on your goals and starting point.
I'm a firm believer in only paying for the necessities. There are groups out there that you can pay to do their "witch course" that gives you an "in" to their coven. Any good coven will allow you to join for free. The ones you pay for is really just a scheme, in my opinion. Sure it's a fast track for information, but when you have 30-100+ people joining your coven at $500-800/each once a year, you have enough of an income for a years worth of a real job. It makes me angry... But to each witch their own.
One person's path is not the same as another. What you're willing to pay is up to you.
I've spent most of my money on books over the years, most of them 75% off. Then is my crystals. I have an enormous collection. I get tools from tag sales and clearance sections.
I personally refuse to allow my craft to bankrupt me.
There are a few places you can go to and join their "year and a day" workshop to join their coven or have the tools to go out on your own after the year. Those you'll find by going to a local metaphysical store. Look online for "witch shops" and I'm sure you'll find something near you. Talk to the owners and they'll help direct you where you need to go or what to do. They do cost money, but they give you tools and spell ingredients. You will likely have to purchase your perminate tools later, but they give you pages for your BOS. (Book of shadows)
There is a legal church that has a year and a day program. They send you a monthly package and it's 30-50/month I think... I don't recall... I did look into it and I'm willing to share their information. Look up "the awareness shop" in NY. Their website has all that information and it gets shipped to your door.
Let me repeat, you do not <I>have</I> to pay for a year and a day program to become a witch. You can study and dedicate yourself.
I was 13 years old when I started following my path. I spent 2 years learning and absorbing all the information I could. I decided my spiritual path when I was 15 and started on my "year and a day" path using only what I could get my hands on without any outside help.
My parents are both Christian. That's their spiritual path, this is mine.
By the time I was 16, I was officially a witch. I'm now in my mid 30s.
I live my journey daily. I meditate. I listen to my intuition. I have learned I come from a long line of witches that I never knew, until quite recently.
My whole point writing today, was to share the real cost of becoming a witch and practicing witchcraft.
Most spells can be done with very little. A piece of paper and a pen, a tea light candle, salt, or just yourself.
The most important thing you need is education before you start performing magic.
I recently received an email requesting information about a spell to freeze someone out of their life.
For this you can do a Freeze out spell.
There are complicated and simple versions of this across the internet.
You need
- a container you can put objects in with water to freeze
- an object representing the person you want out of your life. (For instance; a piece of paper with their name written, a photo of them, an object they touched)
You can add objects depending on your end goal. For my personal use, a small mason jar or sandwich bag make a great container. It's simple and causes no harm.
Place the paper with their name written into the baggie, fill with water. Visualize your intent, and say something to the effect of "(name of person) I banish you from my life. I banish you from causing harm to my family and my life."
Freeze the bag with the name inside for a long time. 1+ weeks maybe a month or more... How ever long it takes.
When you're spell is done, you can dispose of your spell in a few ways.
1- toss it in the trash and throw it away
2- let it thaw and flush the contents down the toilet (assuming it's just water and a tiny piece of paper)
3- bury the jar in your yard
I hope this helps
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