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thestarlightpractice
3 weeks ago

Simple Ways to Practice Magick Everyday

Simple Ways To Practice Magick Everyday

Say a small prayer or do a short meditation before you get out of bed in the morning.

Write down dreams or visions you had.

Stir your first cup of coffee or tea counterclockwise to banish negativity and bad luck or clockwise to bring positive energy.

Draw daily tarot or oracle cards (you can also use a pendulum) for guidance.

Cleansing yourself and home using sound or smoke.

Ancestor or spirit offerings

Pick out your clothes, shoes, jewelry... ect with intention.

Write a sigil or petition paper and burn it.

Take a ritual shower. You can spice it up with candles, herbs, and crystals, or you can simply step under the water and imagine all the negativity and bad energy washing off you. You can also recite a chant.

Every time you look into the mirror, say an affirmation

Take a walk outside and ground yourself to Mother Earth.

Dance!! Dancing is an excellent way to rise the energy, and it helps with opening the sacral and solar plexus chakra and getting in touch with the inner child.

tip jar

thestarlightpractice
4 weeks ago

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐩 🍂

When you have a troubling thought that won’t leave you in peace, take a dried leaf. As you crush the leaf, imagine that it represents your problem, and then release it into the wind, letting it go.🕯🍂

thestarlightpractice
1 month ago

This is your friendly reminder that herbs aren't inherently safe.

Natural doesn't mean Safe.

Lightning is natural. Opium, therefore heroin and opiate drugs are derived from poppies. Cinnamon oil will burn your skin. Lilies are toxic to cats and will cause organ failure. Activated charcoal will neutralize your prescription medications and literally anything else in your system. St. John's Wort will destroy your serotonin production and mess with your happiness threshold if it DOESNT KILL YOU FIRST.

So anyway.

Do some damn good research every time you go to eat, breathe, bring around your pets, bathe in, or smoke something. Be safe please.

thestarlightpractice
1 month ago

 💫 Why Protection Magic Is Useful (even if you have no enemies)

Why Protection Magic Is Useful (even If You Have No Enemies)

A lot of witches will tell new witches (baby witches) that they should start by learning and using protection magic. However, I've started to see a lot of witches say that protection magic is not as important as other witches claim it to be. Saying that they don't have anyone coming after them or an enemy in real life to warrant a spell of protection.

I think this may also be due to how I've not personally come across anyone really explaining why a witch may want to use protection magic all the time.

Now, it is true that there's no need to be paranoid all the time and have protection up 24/7. But here's a list where you may use it, find it useful, or haven't thought protection magic could be included.

An actual person -- This one is obvious, you have an enemy in real life or on the internet and you need protection magic to protect you from their curses.

A malevolant spirit -- They can come from your windows, mirrors (including tv screens, computer screens, and other reflective surfaces maybe), they seep through floor cracks, hanging onto your coats from outside, etc. Just like how you'd use garden gloves to avoid dirt up your nails being trapped there. Protection magic is just like putting on those gloves.

An energy -- Say you have a neighbour who's arguing with someone. They're yelling and screaming and it can be heard through the apartment walls. That negative energy is seeping into your home and your energy. So it may be worth protecting your home and energy from that sour neighbour's energy. (ever been scolded by your mother and your mood is sour? it's kind of like the same here.)

Your own spell -- Now a self-love spell is probably not something you should protect yourself from. But let's say you're doing a curse. It would be a smart idea to make sure you're protected before beginning such a spell. Much like how you'd wear an apron to protect your clothes from stains when cooking food. You may not always spill your food when cooking, but damn it is it annoying when you do and the stain won't wash off. It's the same with a spell.

Unintentionally -- Sometimes things can happen that's out of our control and it's a good idea to be a little prepared. A black cat suddenly running across the street? Bad luck. Someone got jealous when you told them something good? Evil Eye. Think of it as going to the store with an extra bag for your groceries. You may not need it, but isn't it handy when you at one point do need it?

Protection magic doesn't have to be elaborate or grand or be convoluted. Protection magic is powerful but also extremely simple. All you need is a horseshoe above the door, a little talisman in your pocket, a sigil for your car, etc.

So don't dismiss the importance of protection magic. It may help to improve your spellwork and your energy.

thestarlightpractice
1 month ago

Don't buy Witch's ingredients, go on quests for them!

Don't Buy Witch's Ingredients, Go On Quests For Them!

- Black Salt: Keep salt in your ashtray and infuse it with whatever the house is smoking :)

- Cosmic Dust: Put a magnet in your rain gutter and it'll attract the tiny meteorites that fall on your roof. Takes time to collect.

- Bones: Find local hunter's drop sites for intact & well preserved bones during fall.

- Cats: Keep your bestie's claw shavings and whiskers!!

- Gems/Rocks: Search streams/wilderness in your area for pretty stones and polish them :)

- Local Herbs: Learn about your herbal neighbors and their uses. There's plenty of plant identifying apps and it's a great excuse to go outside and learn to forage for your own supplies.

- Bottles: You can literally get flat packs of mason jars for 10$. You don't need fancy witch bottles for everything babes. Most of the time I cut up an old shirt and make satchels instead, or bind ingredients in a large leaf.

Think about all the ingredients you see everyday. Crushed fall leaves or pine needles. Ocean/rain/river/snow water. Acorns, walnuts, pecans. Spit, hair, fingernails. Banana peels, apple seeds, and egg shells. You don't even need a garden, just the "weeds" growing outside your house right now. All of them have their season, purpose, and use. Make your ingredients personal to you, your area, and your experience. There's no "grocery list" for witchy shit and you never need to spend a penny when nature has everything you need right there!

*Graveyard Dirt has been removed from this list because proper conduct surrounding collecting that ingredient takes a lot to explain and I shouldn't encourage anyone to potentially do something misinformed and extremely disrespectful. It's an ingredient my family has used for years & that I personally find to be a rewarding field trip. Please look up warnings and respectful behavior surrounding sourcing your ingredients.

**Here is my informational post on research in Witchcraft. Do NOT stop your research short on one post or take any stranger online as an authority.

Don't Buy Witch's Ingredients, Go On Quests For Them!
thestarlightpractice
1 month ago

grimoire organization ideas 🔮

what is a grimoire?

a grimoire can be defined as a book of magical spells and invocations; sometimes used interchangeably with "book of shadows" but you can call it whatever you want.

what should i write my grimoire in / on?

a grimoire can be handwritten or typed, there is no wrong way to construct your grimoire. (for example, my grimoire is typed in a one note document but also stretched across many, many different notebooks and composition books)

what can i put in my grimoire?

about the author

favorites: color, magical tools, herbs, crystals

tarot birth card, astrology birth chart, personal beliefs, relationship with deities or other spiritual beings

basics 

intent

visualization

meditation

terminology

protection, cleansing, & banishing using various energies: shields & wards, circle casting / take down, protective amulets

enchanting items 

clockwise vs. counterclockwise 

other how-to’s, such as anointing items and dressing a candle

general correspondences

days of the week, lunar phases, colors, incense, essential oils, elements

correspondences based on intent 

protection, healing, cleansing, banishing, luck, wealth, love, emotions, mental clarity, psychic awareness, cursing, etc.

altar ideas

crystals

crystal grid designs, crystal correspondences & folklore, gem water / crystal elixir recipes, crystal care 

herbs, spices, plants, flowers, & trees

correspondences, edible vs. non-edible, botanicals with medicinal value, folklore, gardening 

divination

tarot, runes, pendulum, scrying, etc.

spreads

interpretations 

astrology

birth chart + traits, planetary correspondences, planetary hours, zodiac correspondences, moon / star / sun water

sigils & symbols

how to create, personal sigils, other symbols & talismans 

psychic abilities 

identification of personal abilities (clairvoyance, claircognizance, clairaudience, clairsentience, clairambience, etc.)

meditation techniques to strengthen abilities 

personal experiences

important dates

sabbats, wheel of the year, magical anniversaries, astronomical & astrological phenomena (meteor showers, planetary alignments, etc.)

recipes

food

potions (potions are edible and consumable liquids!!!)

beauty products: salt scrubs, sugar scrubs, lotions, lip balm

natural remedies: salves, ointments, balms, poultices 

cleaning products: floor washes, window cleaner, wood cleaner, etc.

powders

witchy crafts

glitter jars, witch ladders, wand-making, crystal jewelry, etc. 

spells & enchantments

sachets, spell jars / bottles, knot magic, candle spells, powder spells, curses, protective magic, etc.

magical goals

Grimoire Organization Ideas

good luck! ✨

© 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟺 𝙰𝙳-𝙲𝙰𝙴𝙻𝙴𝚂𝚃𝙸𝙰

thestarlightpractice
1 month ago

Digital Notion Grimiore/Book of Shadows Template

A digital grimoire/book of shadows is a must-have for modern witches - and Notion is the PERFECT platform to organize it. My Notion Grimoire/Book of Shadows Template features tons of pages, sub-pages, linked properties, and TONS more to keep you organized and help you in your witchcraft journey. <3

Available in both light mode and dark mode!

Digital Notion Grimiore/Book Of Shadows Template
Digital Notion Grimiore/Book Of Shadows Template

Digital Notion Grimiore/Book Of Shadows Template
Digital Notion Grimiore/Book Of Shadows Template
thestarlightpractice
1 month ago

How to Enchant Items 🔮

To enchant an item is to infuse it with magickal energy. This energy can come from a variety of sources, including celestial bodies, elements, crystals, herbs, or even yourself. 

Some individuals use the words “enchant” and “charm” synonymously as a way to describe the process of infusing something with energy, but for the sake of this post and due to my own beliefs, you enchant something and it then becomes a charm. Alternately, a charm can be something with its own innate energy, like a crystal or herbal amulet. 

Enchanting items to turn them into magickal objects involves more than just intent - you must learn to channel and manipulate energy, and direct it into that item for enchanting to be successful. 

Although, the process of enchanting is extremely versatile and there are many ways to do it.

Here are a few ideas on how to enchant items, in no particular order:

Surround the item with crystals of corresponding intent

Surround the item with herbs of corresponding intent 

Place the item in a jar filled with herbs that represent your intent

Place the item in front of a candle and meditate on your intent 

Anoint the item with an oil, charged water, or crystal elixir of corresponding intent 

Hold the item in your hand(s) and visualize it filling with the appropriate energy 

Hold the item in your hand(s) and speak or sing your intent aloud

Craft a symbol to keep near the item in an envelope or sachet

Sew, stitch, or carve a symbol into the item  

Write your intention on paper and keep in an envelope with the item 

Pair the item with a corresponding runestone or tarot / oracle card in an envelope 

Take the item and put it in a box with other items that represent your intent such as crystals, herbs, talismans, amulets, etc. 

Bury the item in soil with herbs and/or crystals that match your intent (please don’t put salt on your lawn though, unless you want dead grass)

Pass the item through incense smoke that matches your intent 

Pro Tip: Time your enchantments with the appropriate planetary hour, day of the week, time of day, or lunar phase to increase your chances of creating a successful charm.

How To Enchant Items

© 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟺 𝙰𝙳-𝙲𝙰𝙴𝙻𝙴𝚂𝚃𝙸𝙰

thestarlightpractice
2 months ago

Hellenism Books I have compiled

ahhh so public library for beginners and closet pagans

drive.google.com

Also anyone who wants to find an epub file or send one here and DM me :D

thestarlightpractice
3 months ago

Numerology in magic

Numerology in magic is the practice of assigning mystical significance to numbers. It involves interpreting the inherent vibrations and energies associated with numbers to gain insights into one's life, destiny, and spiritual path. Practitioners may use a person's birthdate, name, or other significant numbers to uncover hidden meanings and connections. Numerology is often integrated into various magical and occult traditions as a tool for divination and personal growth. Keep in mind that beliefs in numerology can vary widely, and it's considered a form of esoteric knowledge rather than a scientifically proven practice.

In numerology, each number is believed to have its own unique vibration and symbolism.

Here's a brief overview of the meanings associated with the single-digit numbers in numerology:

1: Independence, leadership, new beginnings.

2: Cooperation, balance, harmony.

3: Creativity, communication, expression.

4: Stability, structure, practicality.

5: Change, versatility, freedom.

6: Harmony, nurturing, responsibility.

7: Introspection, spirituality, inner wisdom.

8: Ambition, power, material success.

9: Completion, compassion, humanitarianism.

Numerologists also consider master numbers (11, 22, 33) as powerful and spiritually significant. These numbers are not reduced to a single digit and are believed to carry enhanced spiritual vibrations.

Practitioners may analyze and interpret these numbers in various combinations, such as through the analysis of birth charts or names, to gain insights into personal traits, life events, and spiritual paths. Numerology is a tool used in divination, personal development, and magical practices to explore the mystical connections between numbers and the universe.

thestarlightpractice
3 months ago

Animism - A Breakdown and Brief History

Inspired by a question from an anonymous user on Tumblr, I’d like to make a post discussing animism! I heavily identify with this manner of belief and thinking, so I’d love to share it with you all :)

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Keep reading

thestarlightpractice
3 months ago

“Where is your church?”

Where Is Your Church?

Where Is Your Church?

“All around us…”

thestarlightpractice
3 months ago

Exploring nature with a new perspective. Everything around you sings. The sky, bright blue and full of puffy clouds, bids you good day… the sun and moon are having a dinner date above you. They gaze down upon you lovingly like parents to a child. The ducks chitchat in the pond below you. The water bubbles next to you like nature’s engine chugging along... the trees, bare branched and budding, are stretching their arms and beginning to awaken from their long overwinter slumber. They gift you with a bit of their spirit. You feel like singing. Maybe you do. Nature is beautiful. Life is beautiful.

thestarlightpractice
3 months ago
thestarlightpractice - amie
thestarlightpractice
3 months ago

When I was young I knew the trees had souls, each plant felt different, and every animal held a lesson to teach.

When did I forget this? How did I grow up and lose touch with this understanding?

Now I'm back, relearning the lessons I was already taught when I was young.

thestarlightpractice
3 months ago

Cultural Appropriation

There is a large problem with cultural appropriation in the Witch community as a whole. The following is a guideline to what terms to not use, terms that have appropriate alternatives, and cultures that are closed to anyone outside of them, items used by those cultures, as well as paths and cultures that are completely open.

Please note that discussion of these cultures and religion is fine. For instance, if you feel called to a deity that is in a closed culture/practice, politely decline them or approach someone who works with them with respect and discuss it. You should be free to discuss these feelings without being attacked for them.

We must be cautious to not use wrong words to not harm cultures that may not be able to withstand the shock of the Western World massively distorting their philosophy/way of life/religion/belief. You can use smoke to cleanse your space, but call it “smoke cleansing” - you shouldn’t use the word “smudging” because it refers to a specific Native American ritual. You won’t be using a word that does not mean what you think it means, and you’re using a more precise word that will allow you to discuss the subject with other people in a respectful manner.

TL;DR: THE POINT IS AWARENESS AND RESPECT!!!

Terms you should NEVER use:

G*psy (slur)

Practices and terms not to appropriate; culturally open alternative practices:

Spirit/Power animal, Spirit guide; Spirit companion (Native American)

Smudging; Smoke Cleansing (Native American)

Golem; Guardian, Construct (Judaic)

Chakras; Energy Points (Hinduism, Buddhism)

Karma; Cosmic Forces (Hinduism, Buddhism)

Guru; Spiritual Leader (Sikhism, Hinduism)

Tulpa; Cogniform (Buddhism)

Mantra; Chant (Hinduism, Buddhism)

Closed Cultures and Religions:

Native American

Native African

Saami

Sikhism

Hoodoo

Voodoo (dependent on group)

Haitian Vodou

Polynesian religions, including Hawaiian

Rastafarianism

Armenian polytheism

Slavic polytheism

Indigenous religions, including Mayan, Aztec, and Incan

Diasporic systems, including African, Sámi, and Romani

Partially Open and Initiation-based Religions:

Wicca (Gardenian, Alexandrian, Corilean)

Santería

Hinduism

Judaism

Kemetic Orthodox

Buddhism

Shinto

Items and Symbols used by Closed Cultures and Religions:

Dream catchers; buy only from Natives

Religious or cultural head-coverings, head-wraps, tichel, etc; they should be worn with respect and called by the correct terms

Bindi

Natha

Om (ॐ) and other spiritual symbols used by the Dharmic Religions (Hinduism, Sikhism, etc)

Mudras

Dreadlocks are both secular and religious; unless you are from one of the groups they are a part of, don’t get them

Open Cultures/Paths:

Paganism, as an umbrella term:

Hellenic

Kemetic

Etruscan

Minoan

Roman

Mesopotamian (including Babylonian)

Celtic polytheism (including Gaulish, Irish, Scottish, German, Iberian, Lusitanian)

Finnish polytheism

Heathenism, as an umbrella term:

Asatruar

Vanatruar

Rokkatruar

Lokean

Reconstructionist

Northern Tradition

Norse Tradition

The Elder Troth

Folkish

Universalist

Neo-Druidism

Neo-Wicca

You can appreciate the aesthetic of other cultures, but you have to remember that there is more to each one than that. Appropriation is not diversity. 

Many thanks to those who have helped me in compiling this information over the past year. 

thestarlightpractice
3 months ago
Good Evening! Are You Ready To Infuse A Dash Of Magic Into Your Daily Culinary Adventures? Welcome To

Good Evening! 🌙✨ Are you ready to infuse a dash of magic into your daily culinary adventures? Welcome to the whimsical world of Kitchen Witchery—a delightful blend of spell work, herbalism, and culinary enchantment! 🌿🧙‍♀️✨

🍲 Basic Ingredients for Your Magical Pantry:

Herbs: Rosemary for protection, basil for love, and mint for healing. Experiment with your favorites!

Spices: Cinnamon for prosperity, ginger for energy, and nutmeg for luck. Let your taste buds guide your magical choices!

Crystals: Place a few on your kitchen windowsill for added energy. Clear quartz, amethyst, and rose quartz are popular choices.

🌈 Setting Up Your Kitchen Altar:

Choose a Sacred Space: Designate a corner of your kitchen for magical workings. A windowsill, shelf, or small table works wonders!

Magical Tools: Incorporate a cauldron, candles, and small bowls for herbs and crystals. Personalize it with items close to your heart.

🕯️ Candle Magic in the Kitchen:

Color Magic: Choose candle colors aligning with your intentions. Green for abundance, white for purification, and red for passion.

Enchant While Cooking: Stir your intentions into soups, sauces, and stews. Feel the magic in every motion!

🍵 Brewing Magical Teas:

Create Tea Blends: Mix herbs like chamomile, lavender, and mint for relaxation or energy. Sip with intention and let the magic steep into your soul.

🌕 Harvesting Moon Energies:

Full Moon Feasts: Plan magical meals during the full moon for amplifying energy. Charge crystals and herbs under the moonlight for added potency.

📚 Witchy Wisdom:

Start a Grimoire: Record your magical experiences, recipes, and discoveries. It’s your personal book of kitchen enchantments!

Experiment & Trust Intuition: There are no strict rules in kitchen witchery. Trust your instincts, and let your intuition guide your magical creations.

🌻 Infusing Love into Every Bite:

Cook Mindfully: Turn cooking into a meditation. Infuse your dishes with gratitude, love, and positive energy.

Share the Magic: Share your enchanted meals with loved ones. The joy of kitchen witchery multiplies when shared!

🌿 Nature’s Bounty:

Grow Your Own: Cultivate a small herb garden or keep potted plants in your kitchen. Nothing beats the magic of using homegrown herbs!

Remember, dear beginner kitchen witch, your journey is as unique as the flavors you create. Embrace the magic in simplicity, trust your instincts, and let the cauldron of your heart stir up spells of nourishment and enchantment! 🌈🌟💖 ✨🌿🔮

thestarlightpractice
3 months ago

Witches, listen to me.

It's more than ok to take a break.

It's necessary even.

I haven't done witchcraft since February, and you know what? I'm not worried. It'll be here, like it always is, when I'm all rested up and ready to jump in again.

Life happens to us all.

You don't have to practice constantly, and you're still a witch.

thestarlightpractice
3 months ago

10 Simple Ways to Worship Mother Nature

These could apply to any earthly god or goddess really, so feel free to borrow any ideas that speak to you! And please tell me about how you worship your deity, I'd love to know 💚🪲

Going for daily, mindful walks. Sometimes I'll listen to music, other times I'll just listen to the world around me.

Wear a lot of greens and browns, as well as recycled and more sustainable fabrics (a lot of my clothes are also thrifted, and I try to avoid overconsumption)

Decorate my space with earthy colours, posters and pieces of the earth - I have crystals, bones, pressed flowers and even rocks and twigs in my room

Learn about nature and the world around me - I am a zoology student so my academic career is also a devotion to Mother Nature but I also learn about what animals I can see locally, I study when and where flowers bloom and how to tell when rain is coming etc

Reconnect with my more primal side - a significant part of my work with Mother Nature is reognising and accepting that humans are animals, and we behave as such; we cannot allow ourselves to become seperate from wilderness. To me, this involves connecting with my intuition and gut feelings, recognising my emotions and desires and working with them

Making and wearing daisy chains or flower crowns

Creating art inspired by the world around me and myself

Caring for animals (that includes other humans) when I can and it's safe: from helping a snail move across the path, to making sure a dying bird can rest peacefully, to giving food and money to the homeless

Loving myself, though it isn't always easy

Spending time outside with my hands in the dirt or streams, speaking with the trees and birds and listening to their replies

thestarlightpractice
3 months ago

One thing I’ve really found peace in is that the Gods are just as much modern as they are ancient

They understand that worship in modern times is 9 times out of 10 a solitary practice. In Ancient Hellenic/Greek times, which is the tradition I follow, worship was communal and festivals were entire city events. The Gods get that, they’ve adapted to the times as they’ve needed.

The Gods played an entirely different role in Roman times as they did in the Hellenistic times and the Classical era before that

We have to let the Gods adapt as they let us adapt to the current day—they want to work with us and that doesn’t mean you have to get every detail ‘right’ or do anything at all according to what’s deemed as right based on the books and literature we have

I believe this applies to every God regardless of pantheon or tradition—our Gods are modern Gods, they get it, start with where you are,

How do you connect with the Gods: only source of running water is the sink? There you go you have running water to cleanse in. Don’t have access or the money to use wine for libations? use water or juice. Feeling drawn to forms of witchcraft? Tarot is a perfectly reasonable form of divination to connect with the Gods, praying over a sigil and offering to a God over it is a great way to charge the sigil, and so much more. Don’t have garden to get first fruits from to offer? Pick a fruit or veggie from your shopping trip that you think looks particularly nice and offer that.

Ultimately do things that you find meaningful throughout your day that let you connect with your Gods and let those things change and adapt over time.

We are fluid people and so are the Gods

*this is coming from a hellenic pagan/polytheist perspective can be applied to any practice with the Gods

thestarlightpractice
4 months ago

THE GODS ARE NOT ANGRY AT YOU!!! YOU ARE ALLOWED TO FUMBLE! IT TAKES WAY MORE THAN SPILLED OILS OR ACCIDENTALLY EATEN OFFERINGS TO ANGER THEM!!

Bless y'all <3

thestarlightpractice
4 months ago

A masterpost digital grimoire a list of all the educational content on deities, witchcraft, and familiars I've posted!

As a key: if the post is about Loki, it is marked in green, if the post is about Aphrodite, it is marked in pink, if it is about Ares, it is marked in red, if it is about Apollo, it is marked in orange. If it is a post about familiars, it is purple. If it is general witchcraft, deities, spellwork, or religion, or advice, it is marked in blue. If it is marked with a ❗, it is a longer and more educational-based post.

This will be updates each time I post!

DEITY POSTS

Devotional day to Aphrodite

Aphrodite's beauty

Shattered and put back together - a devotional story from Aphrodite❗

Aphrodite's altar

Aphrodite's beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Loki as a god of storytellers

Loki UPG quote about storytelling

Loki and his glowsticks (UPG)

Loki's altar shot glass and a chaotic job change

Personal associations with Loki (ask)

Interpreting Loki as a nature deity❗

Loki and Sigyn: Lessons on Chaos, Laughter, and Loyalty from the Norse Gods (quotes)

Loki's a little bit like moldavite

Loki's altar

Ares moodboard and aesthetic

To find peace in a war deity ❗

Ares is a woman respector send post

Ares as a protector of women and god of strength

Ares and how his energy feels

Ares altar

Ares is a proud dad, I guess?

A prayer to Apollo❗

Apollo werewolf cult curiosity

Deity appreciation post

My god squad's energies and how I see them as a poet

Blending/combining different branches of polytheism

Devotee and Deity Trend

My participation in devotee and deity

Deity interactions in my practice

How my relationships with my deities feels ❗

Worship the gods you are drawn to!

My God Squad + Familiar Moodboards

SPIRIT WORK, RELIGION, GENERAL WITCHCRAFT

What is spiritual psychosis, and how do you recognize the signs in pagan spaces?❗

The danger of Divine Masculinity and Femininity in pagan spaces

What is a spirit worker?❗

A unique perspective on godspousing and the afterlife ❗

The Divine Aurora Borealis

Mundane enchantment ideas

Becoming open and loud about being a pagan & witch is scary. But what makes that any different than a Christian being open and loud about their faith? ❗

Custom tincture and balm making/herbalism

Colored flame candles

Healing from spiritual psychosis—a survivor's journey from delusion and depression, to happiness and purpose as a practicing pagan. ❗

Familiar Spirits in Eclectic Paganism and Witchcraft ❗

Life as a wolf spirit worker

Familiar appreciation post

How I work with my familiars❗

Familiar spirit readings (OPEN)

Reasons I think every witch/pagan should have a familiar spirit

Resources and readings for research on familiars & familiar spirits

Can we tell I never shut my mouth?

thestarlightpractice
4 months ago

modern paganism is reblogging a post about a deity that you don’t worship or work with bc u still think they’re hella cool and deserve the attention

thestarlightpractice
4 months ago

Rituals vs. Spell work: Understanding the Difference

When delving into the mystical realms of magick, it’s essential to grasp the distinctions between rituals and spell work. Let me illuminate these concepts:

Magical Practices (Spell work):

Definition: These are simple workings—everyday magics that don’t necessarily involve elaborate rituals.

Duration: They can take seconds to a couple of hours.

Intent: They have an intention, an end goal, and a magical act.

Examples: Taking a magical bath, divination (like tarot), reciting a spell, meditating, or lighting a candle.

Ritualistic Level: Not very ritualistic; no casting of circles or complex spells.

Rituals:

Definition: More elaborate magical works with structure and specific components.

Duration: Longer than practices due to their complexity.

Purpose: Assist in walking between worlds, raising significant energy.

Components: Often involve casting a circle, calling quarters/elements, and invoking spirits or deities.

Examples: Full moon rituals, spell bottles, transformative magics, protection spells.

Spells:

Definition: Spells consist of words or phrases with a specific intention.

Components: Usually involve words (or emojis) and focus on a desired outcome.

Purpose: To signify, relate, or talk—directing energy toward a goal.