Witch Study Tips

CORRESPONDENCES BY NEED (PART 2)

Justice: lapis lazuli, amethyst; High John; Apollo, Athena, Hecate, Isis, Tyr

Legal issues: High John, calendula; Ma’at

Love: amber, jade, lapis lazuli, moonstone, pearl, rose quartz; apple, basil, catnip, cinnamon, ginger, damiana, gardenia, jasmine, lavender, maple, rose, mint, strawberry, vanilla, vervain; Aphrodite, Isis, Venus

Luck: aventurine, jade, tiger’s eye; allspice, heather; Lakshmi, Ganesha

Lust: carnelian; allspice, damiana, clove, vanilla; Aphrodite, Venus, Eros, Pan

Mental activity: hematite, quartz, sodalite; bay, mint, rosemary, camphor; Apollo, Cerridwen, Hecate, Mercury, Lugh, Ganesha, Athena

Peace: amethyst, obsidian, malachite, sodalite, rose quartz; chamomile, rose, lavender

Prosperity: green agate, jade, pyrite, tiger’s eye; cinquefoil, clove, orange, nutmeg, cinnamon, nuts, clover; Lakshmi, Ganesha

Protection: carnelian, hematite, jade, jasper, onyx, obsidian, tiger’s eye; angelica, clove, salt, rosemary, sage, oak, ash, rowan, hawthorn, bay, frankincense, myrrh, lavender, mugwort, pepper, rose; Mars, Thor, Athena

Psychic abilities: amethyst, citrine, quartz; mugwort, eyebright, nutmeg; Apollo, Hecate, Odhinn

Purification: sandalwood, lotus, frankincense, cedar; Kuan Yin

Sleep: amethyst, citrine; chamomile, valerian, verbena, lavender, jasmine, hops

Stress management: amethyst, rose quartz, sodalite, jade; valerian, lavender, rose, chamomile, calendula, St. John’s Wort; Kuan Yin

Study: sodalite, fluorite, citrine; eyebright, mint, rosemary; Thoth, Ganesha, Sarasvati

Success: carnelian; cinnamon, High John, orange, clover, bay; Apollo, Diana

Transformation: Cerridwen, Persephone

Wisdom: amethyst, jade, sodalite; rowan, hazel, sage; Athena, Thoth, Odhinn

(from "Spellcrafting")

My Hellenic Polytheism Recommended Reading List

Ancient Greek Religion by Jon D. Mikalson

Greek Religion by Walter Burkert

Understanding Greek Religion by Jennifer Larson

Ancient Greek Cults: A Guide by Jennifer Larson

A Companion to Greek Religion by Daniel Ogden

Coping with the Gods by H. S. Versnel

The Gods of Ancient Greece by Jan N. Bremmer and Andrew Erskine

The Story of Myth by Sarah Iles Johnston

Greek Mythology: An Introduction by Fritz Graf

Mythology by Edith Hamilton

Mythos by Stephen Fry

Artemis by Stephanie Budin

Hymns by Callimachus

Homer:

Iliad

Odyssey

Homeric Hymns

Hesiod:

Theogony

Works and Days

Hi! I don’t know who this’ll reach, but I’m just trying to dive back into dark/light academia and all to escape from reality in these trying times

Enjoy these doodles I did during class :))

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easy witchy tips i have learnt through my craft

writing a protective sigil inside your door to avoid bad energies to enter your room

making sigils by yourself works better because you pour your intention into it and can be a great way to manifest

white candles can replace any candle when doing candle magick

clear quartz can replace any crystal

when drinking your daily coffee/tea, stir clockwise to manifest something and anti-clockwise to let go of something. repeat your affirmations as you stir

salt baths absorb bad energies so having a salt bath once in a while helps with having your energies balanced

write an affirmation in a bay leaf and burn it to manifest it

always keep iron on you for protection

work with the moon phases and transits to make your spells more powerful

keep a sigil in your phone case for protection/manifestation

after giving an offering to a deity, return it to the earth

drink mugwort tea for lucid dreaming/astral projection (don’t drink it if you are pregnant!!)

before you put a crystal under water or in the sun, research about it

keep a dream journal. it helps for lucid dreaming.

put an amethyst under your pillow to sleep better and to recall your dreams

charge your tarot/oracle cards by putting a crystal on top of them while you are not usinf them

mix moon or sun water with your cosmetics for a quick beauty spell

try to do an activity to connect yourself with each element everyday. (ex: a bath for water, walking barefoot for earth, lighting a candle for fire, singing for air)

make an habit of meditating everyday

Everyday Magic for the Cosmic Witch

Here are some cosmic and celestial things you can work into your everyday life to make it a little more magical. You do not need to be a cosmic witch to practice these!

Wear clothing and accessories with symbols of space and the stars. Allow your appearance to remind yourself and everyone of your connection to the cosmos. 

Use a galaxy bath bomb. There are many shops online that sell glittery bath bombs that make your tub look like the night sky. 

Decorate your room with fairy lights. Let the small dots of light remind you of the stars even when you are indoors. 

Check your horoscope every day. Turn to the stars for guidance. 

Put your bed near a window so at night you can gaze at the stars and the moon. 

Notice when the moon is out during the day and remember that she is surrounded by stars even if you cannot see them. 

Wear blue goldstone jewelry or keep a blue goldstone in your pocket to remind you of the stars. 

Decorate your altar with stars. You can use beads or charms or little bottles of glitter.

Study the constellations during the day and see if you can find them at night. Keep up to date on what constellations are visible at the current time of year. 

Keep notes on the moon phases and how they affect your day. You might notice you have more energy on full moons or you feel more anxious when it is waning. See how you are connected with the moon. 

Make moon water nightly and drink it in the morning to prepare yourself for the day. 

Buy moon shaped crystals and use them for your altar or for meditation.

Meditate with selenite to connect to the moon and access your higher self.  

Use labradorite for warding and protection. It is a crystal that can harness the energy of the moon to protect you and your home. 

To purify things using lunar energy, use opal. Place an opal next to your water at night to make it moon water. Opalite is a cheaper alternative but know that it is a manmade stone. 

Why are ‘witch tips’ always like “use quartz as a substitute for any crystal!” and not the good stuff like “River spirits are almost always looking to fuck shit up, so if you rile em up and then feed them a name, they’ll lay someone tf out.”

sunset on the water, natures shadows, & mystical days in the sun

How do I know which deity I’m talking to, or if it’s just my own inner voice?

Silas’s guide to Deity Communication 101:

Okay, so the absolute first step is to get to know yourself. You need to be able to identify what it feels like to be alone in your head/body, in order to identify when something else is there with you. So step away from your altar, don’t call upon any deities, and just spend a few days alone. Things to pay attention to:

what does your inner voice sound like? does it change or is it always the same?

do you think in a monologue, or have conversations with yourself? do you play different voices?

have some imaginary conversations, with your mom or best friend or a celebrity even. what does that feel like, sound like, etc?

how often do you hear your own voice? are you monologuing constantly? do you have to convert your thoughts into words?

is it usually quiet in your head, or pretty loud with lots happening? what do each feel like to you?

how often do you visualize? what does that look like? do you pick what you’re seeing or does it pop up randomly?

Talk to yourself out loud. does your inner voice respond?

Talk to someone else out loud. what happens in your head during that conversation?

Really pay attention to these things and getting a solid grasp on how your own brain works and responds to all sorts of situations.

Ready to move on? Now you can start learning to identify your deities. Depending on how your brain works and how your relationship with each specific deity works, communication could look any number of ways. Be open to learning what that is, rather than trying to force a certain communication style!

Start out by just trying to get time with your deity:

pray or talk to them, out loud or in your head!

spend time at your altar, gather things that remind you of them or that are associated with them.

write them letters

meditate while focusing on them & your connection to them

Hold crystals you associate with them, light them a candle, so a spell for them with herbs they like, etc

give an offering, invite them to join you for a meal

read their stories and myths, get to know them, learn how their worshipers usually get in touch with them

go out in nature, find a spot that reminds you of them. Could be a tree, a body of water, a clearing in the woods, a patch of wildflowers or mushrooms, a big rock, etc. Make that your place, meditate there and invite them to join you.

use tarot, a pendulum, etc. (pay attention to the energy you feel, if the same cards come up frequently, etc.)

Look for art, music, etc that reminds you of them. or make some!

Now WHILE you are doing all of the above, pay very close attention: does it ever feel different than when you’re alone? what does it feel like? Pay attention to all your senses!

How does it sound in your head? is it louder or quieter? does your inner voice respond the same as usual? does it take on a different tone or pace sometimes? do you hear a different voice altogether?

do certain things pop into your head, like you don’t hear a voice but knowledge or answers are just kinda… air-dropped to your brain?

How do you feel emotionally? is there a sense of calm/peace? is there a rush of excitement? does your energy feel different?

what do you see visually? is anything different about your visualizations? do you picture certain animals, imagery of your deity or things associated with them (plants, the sun/moon, water, etc)?

do you taste or smell anything specific?

do you have any bodily sensations, like butterflies in your stomach, a tingle down your spine, hair standing on end, goosebumps, a warm feeling in your chest, a sudden burst of energy, or a suddenly so calm you’re almost sleepy?

does music play in your head?

do you recognize an energy or “vibe” when you’re interacting with them? what does it feel like?

Be patient with yourself, it may take time to really tune into these things and feel the connection. But eventually you might see a pattern of how you feel when you interact with your deity. I recommend trying to start with just one, and really master how it feels when you’re together.

Once you know what they sounds like or feel like to you, it will be easier to tell when they’re around or communicating with you. You’ll learn to recognize them even when you’re not at your “spot” or specifically praying to them.

CORRESPONDENCES BY NEED (PART 1)

Action: jasper, carnelian; cinnamon, clove, allspice, ginger

Anger management: amethyst, sodalite; catnip, vervain, lavender, chamomile

Animals: turquoise, pearl; catnip, chickweed; Bast, Diana, Artemis, Cernunnos, Herne, Rhiannon

Beauty: amber, opal, rose quartz; rose, elderflower; Aphrodite

Career: aventurine, jade; basil, bayberry; Athena, Jupiter

Children: moonstone, malachite, turquoise, coral; catnip, chamomile, lavender; Brighid, Demeter, Hera, Horus

Communication: lapis lazuli; Brighid, Mercury, Sarasvati

Courage: agate, amethyst, bloodstone, carnelian, hematite, jasper, tiger’s eye; ginger, bay, thyme; Mars, Artemis, Athena

Creativity: amber, citrine, lapis lazuli, carnelian; vervain, vanilla; Apollo, Athena, Brighid, Odhinn

Defense (see also Protection): hematite, obsidian, onyx; Brighid

Depression management: rose quartz, sodalite; catnip, rose, St. John’s Wort

Family: malachite, moonstone; Demeter, Horus, Frigga Fertility: malachite, moonstone; motherwort, nuts, seeds; Hera, Inanna, Demeter, Isis

Happiness: aquamarine, garnet; rose, lemon, orange; Amaterasu, Bast

Health and Healing: amber, green agate, aventurine, bloodstone, hematite, carnelian, lapis lazuli, jasper, citrine; apple, bay, cinnamon, comfrey, feverfew, eucalyptus, echinacea, ginger, garlic, hyssop, mint, rosemary, thyme, willow; Apollo, Mercury, Brighid, Hygeia, Isis, Sulis

Hearth and Home: fire, earth; Hestia, Brighid, Vesta, Frigga

(from "Spellcrafting")