Witchcraft – Amethyst’s Archive

fair-is-foul: “Witchcraft is not neoPagan goddess worship, it is not secular weather worship, it is not tree-hugging, and it is not New Age fuckery. Witchcraft is not safe. Witchcraft is not good and kind. Witchcraft is the domain of the trickster, the outcast, the wanderer, and the crooked. It belongs to those who know everyContinue reading

Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started Practicing

pastellewitchcraft: Chakras are part of closed practices. Find a different theory on energy centres and how they work. I have my own here but there are many more that exist. Do your research. Question everything. Don’t follow Tumblr posts blindly. Do your research, make sure that research is credible. Some authors out there are shittyContinue reading “Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started Practicing”

Opinion – Witchcraft and Hekate are Political, get over yourself

rosesforhekate101: Opinion – Witchcraft and Hekate are Political, get over yourself I am not a fan of Pathos, for a number of reasons, but there are a couple of half decent and intelligent writers hosted there and Scarlet Magdalene is one of them. Scarlet recently posted something she has received a lot of flack for whichContinue reading “Opinion – Witchcraft and Hekate are Political, get over yourself”

deerhoofandrabbitsfoot: Witchcraft is a Skill From the perspective of a Traditional Witch, witchcraft is not necessarily a religion. (This can break down into a conversation about what is and is not considered a religion, but let’s not go there.) Witchcraft is a craft. It’s right there in the name. Weaving, woodworking, witchcraft – all skillsContinue reading

spiritscraft: We need to change the narrative about boundaries in witchcraft-you may need to push your comfort zone, it is really a thing you may need to do. That being said you still can decide that something is more than just uncomfortable, it is not right for you. Seek the difference. It is part ofContinue reading

In regards to research:

havencraft: growing-yet-into-magic: Don’t accept witchcraft books for history. Read history texts. Don’t accept witchcraft books for mental processes. Read psychology and biological texts. Don’t accept witchcraft books for mythology. Don’t accept witchcraft books for religion. Read original texts and papers written researchers credited in their fields. Use witchcraft books for witchcraft, and witchcraft alone. ThatContinue reading “In regards to research:”

I was wondering if I could ask for your thoughts on the importance of secrecy in witchcraft. I see you talk about initiation a lot and how ppl (especially on here) will outright refuse to believe that all things aren’t open for them to prode at or that a secret is more than “barred knowledge” but something that has to be found not given. I’d love to hear more if you ever have the time and energy

: Witchcraft has always been a secret art (which, ironically, is no secret). This is for a vast number of reasons. For one, if anyone finds out about your work, they have an advantage over you. If another witch knows, they can undo it. If a non-magical person knows, they can rat you out. For another point, it’sContinue reading “I was wondering if I could ask for your thoughts on the importance of secrecy in witchcraft. I see you talk about initiation a lot and how ppl (especially on here) will outright refuse to believe that all things aren’t open for them to prode at or that a secret is more than “barred knowledge” but something that has to be found not given. I’d love to hear more if you ever have the time and energy”

Only 15 away from my next follower milestone!

Excitement! I’m considering offering free one (1) card tarot readings for awhile one day once I reach my goal of 2,000 followers! Let’s see if I can reach it by the time I get back from vacation on September 2nd! Please reblog if you like or direct some people my way! Maybe send an askContinue reading “Only 15 away from my next follower milestone!”

My Peaceful Passing ritual is one of my least favorite things to perform, but at the same time there’s something beautiful about asking the Gods/Universe to lend a hand in someone’s passing to make certain they are peaceful and cared for on their way to the afterlife. The need for such a ritual is neverContinue reading

i’m not sure if you can answer this question (not a card reading) but can i be a witch if i’m an atheist?

arcreads: I think so. :O Yes, you can. Witchcraft is a practice and can be paired with most religions or not. It truly all depends upon the individual preference. You can also be religious and not combine the two at all, like myself. 😊