Beginners Tag – Amethyst’s Archive

vampireapologist: On that same note, since it’s the season, and witchcraft has become so big in pop culture these days, I hate to be Like this, but after browsing the “pagan/esoteric” section in a big-name bookstore last week, I feel the need to warn y’all that the MAJORITY of these books are full of bad information,Continue reading

Kicking Them Out – An Intro to Banishings, Cleaning House, and Astral Relationship Intervention

merkavahpartyvan: I like teaching people how to welcome new entities into their life. How to work with demons with respect, and to learn things during the process that can enrich your life. This isn’t one of those articles. Because the thing is, you can’t have a happy, enriching life with anyone while you’ve got aContinue reading “Kicking Them Out – An Intro to Banishings, Cleaning House, and Astral Relationship Intervention”

Common Fears and Misconceptions in Witchcraft

thespiralpath: Contents Ouija/Spirit Boards Black vs White Magic Voodoo Blood Magic Sacrifices Animal Sacrifices Ritual Sex Necromancy Blessed Be/The Threefold Law/An’ It Harm None You Shouldn’t Use Magic for Personal Gain Witches Curse and Hex People Summoning Spirits Covens Ouija/Spirit Boards/Talking Boards Ever use a pendulum? Same exact concept is being used with aContinue reading “Common Fears and Misconceptions in Witchcraft”

Important Reminder that you probably already have your own personal correspondences to things!!

madamehearthwitch: elysianaphrodite: You don’t have to write out a long list to be able to say you have your own correspondences to certain objects or colors, etc. For example, remember in kindergarten/preschool when you’d use traffic lights to show your level of understanding for a topic? You probably began associating the colors to that! GreenContinue reading “Important Reminder that you probably already have your own personal correspondences to things!!”

Doing Your Own Research

will-o-the-witch: Or, more appropriately titled: Doing Your Own Research, Without Just Looking Up Someone Else’s Correspondence Lists. Because while those lists are very handy to get started or have a shorthand reference, it gives us memorization, stopping just short of real understanding. What’s more, most correspondence lists won’t have your local (overlooked) plant life, orContinue reading “Doing Your Own Research”

THE NEWBIE WITCH – WHAT OTHERS OFTEN DON’T TELL YOU ABOUT BEGINNING THE PRACTICE

neveira-the-witch: You will find lots of articles on tumblr for newbie witches but I realized when I started practicing that a lot of things were missing and I was kind of ashamed to ask because I felt stupid. This post is for people who have just started practicing or are planning to. If you haveContinue reading “THE NEWBIE WITCH – WHAT OTHERS OFTEN DON’T TELL YOU ABOUT BEGINNING THE PRACTICE”

“I’m a baby witch! What do I start learning?”

will-o-the-witch: Here’s a quick-and-dirty list of things that I think sets up a good foundation for someone moving forward with magic work and why. They’re also in order of what I think is best approached first. (For a time reference, I recommend the whole thing taking at LEAST a year, but individual steps and overallContinue reading ““I’m a baby witch! What do I start learning?””

mothmaam: i can’t find the post so i’m gonna say it again dear young witches, those who are 13-15 or even younger. do not take offense if an older witch won’t teach you. they’re legally not allowed to without your parent’s/guardian’s permission because you’re a minor and if your parent/guardian doesn’t like you doing witchcraftContinue reading

“Where do I start?”

cosmic-witch: The question I receive the most in regards to witchcraft is, “Where do I start?” so I decided to make a quick guide on the most helpful areas to me as a beginner. Visualization – Learn to use and work with your imagination. Visualization is used in pretty much every aspect of witchcraft. Intent –Continue reading ““Where do I start?””

Richtor’s Advice for Witchlings, Part 01

magic-for-the-masses: I’ve decided to rewrite and update the list of things I think it’s good for a new witch to know and have. It got so long, however, that it now needs to be divided up into multiple posts to make it easy on the dashboard! This post is still just advice, my opinion andContinue reading “Richtor’s Advice for Witchlings, Part 01”