Some Of My Scribbled Notes About Tarot And It's Correspondences To The Wheel Of The Year And Directions.

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

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 overall length will vary in each person.)

Learn basic magical theory. What is happening when you cast a spell? What is grounding? How do correspondences work? Why is X step or tool important? Learn about what it is you’re doing before diving into actual casting. Have a basic grip on how it works. 

Some form of divination, even if it’s something as simple as a pendulum. Other people won’t always be there to help you answer questions, validate your interpretation of something, or offer direction. Having some form of divination under your belt helps you avoid dependency on other people. You can more easily answer your own questions, check your own intuition, and take matters into your own hands.

Protection and Cleansing. No matter what path you go down or what type of magic you end up doing, these are two things that every magic worker needs to know how to do, and know how to do it well. They also tend to be fairly straightforward to learn. Cleanse your space, cleanse yourself, cleanse that object, cleanse your grandma. Then protect them. Learn how to set up wards and shields, which brings us to….

Basic energy work. You’ve probably already run into it a lot by this point and it’s fine if you’ve already picked up some things. But now is the time to really focus on it and get comfortable with it. Learn how to confidently sense what’s around you and interact with it, fix gaps in your wards and shields, project your intent into things, you get the idea. Energy work will always be there in a pinch and requires no materials besides your body, and is extremely versatile. Plus, most paths really require at least a base-level understanding of it these days. Can’t hurt.

Start honing your specific path. Here’s where the cookbooks, the old graveyards, the skulls on the shelf, the fairy figurines start really coming into play. If you have an idea of what sort of path you’d like to follow, start really getting into the meat of it! What does it look like? What are the first steps to that type of magic? If for now you’re still eclectic or aren’t sure, then just read what interests you or try more advanced general spells than you have so far.

Go back and do it all again. That’s right. You can also put time into your path or your regular research, but go back and pick up those old books from step one. Read the old articles. Return to the basics and see how your views have become more nuanced, or how you disagree. What details flew over your head the first time? Can you pick up a new form of divination or try something new with your main form? Could those wards and shields be stronger? You get the idea. Once you’ve revisited it, you should have a really solid foundation that will help you no matter what direction you take next!

Other stuff to study on the side: Local folklore, mythology, and types of spirits. You may not want to work with spirits, but sometimes spirits want to work with you! So it’s good to have an idea of what to do if they pop up.  What plants grow in your area? What‘s edible? What is used in healing?  What plants are NOT edible in your area? What’s poisonous?

If you think there’s another important step that you recommend that I didn’t include, feel free to add it! :)

Arctic Wolf by Jim Cumming

Altars on a budget

Free:

Stones

Leaves or branches

Sigils

Shells

Rain water or natural waters

Handmade items

Soil from different places

Wild flowers

Sand

Print pictures

Poetry or artwork (made by you)

Using what you have:

Jewelery

Spices (keep them in the jar so you can use them later).

Tea or food before you use it for yourself.

Houseplants

A favorite book

Decorations you have lying around.

Under $2:

Votive candles

Placemats for altar cloths

Bandanas for altar cloths

Incense

Sea salt

Glass candle holders

Pillar candles

Crystal chips/beads

Lace/colorful threads

Birthday candles

Postcards

Update!!

To everyone who has requested a reading, I'm in the middle of changing colleges and moving so I'm very busy and hectic right now. I haven't forgotten and I will get to them! Love and hugs xoxoxoxo

A change in magic

Hello. You might be surprised to see this. I’ve been away for some time. Since the last you heard from Greya, she and I had moved. Since then, we diverged to separate paths, not of force; but of choice. We both remain good friends, but have new lives and new loves. Scrolling through the shared files we had, I ran across this: the Tumblr. Giving it some thought, (and asking for her permission and blessing) I’m renaming, and redesigning the page. I hope you will join, or continue to join me, in this magical, wonderful, but sometimes scary adventure through life.

My name is Gregory, Greg if you'd prefer. I was raised Catholic, and continue to use my beliefs in my spells and readings. I stand by the idea of an open mind and a kind heart, and ‘positivity’ is my common word. I preform spells and read tarot with some accuracy, for I am studying on my own. Besides magic, I am a photographer, writer, and graphic designer. I am currently dating my girlfriend, and living in my apartment outside the city.

I hope to make this a community of positivity. Spell-casters of all creeds and cultures are welcome, even if you aren't a witch or are new to magic, welcome.

I’m confident, with all of you, we can make life a little easier for those that struggle. Magic be with you.

Daily Oracle Reading for 6-10-16 <3 Skull of Stars: Infinite Possibilities Just what I needed today, the skull of stars!! This skull is reminding us that even though we may feel small and powerless in this great big world, we are stronger than we ever could imagine. Often, I feel so bogged down with trying to figure out a career, I forget all about my dreams. This card is a message that you need to chase after those dreams! No matter how big they may be, you do have the power to make those dreams a reality. Halloween Oracle by Stacey Demarco (Blue Angel publishing) Card descriptions are based off of the manual, but in my own words and interpretations.

🔮🌿LAVENDER TEA BREAD🌿🔮

INGREDIENTS Lavender Cake: ¾ cup milk 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lavender 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt

Lavender Glaze: ½ cup milk 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds 1 cup confectioner’s sugar

PREPARATION Cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Combine the milk and lavender in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat to a simmer, then remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg until the mixture is light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk and lavender until just blended. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a wooden pick inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.

Lavender Glaze: Place the milk in a saucepan over medium heat. When it starts to boil, take the pan off the heat and add the dried lavender buds. Let the mixture steep for 5-8 minutes, then strain the milk Whisk it into the sugar, a tablespoon at a time, until you get a smooth and opaque glaze. Pour or spoon over the cooled loaf.

❤ Witchy Tip

Charge your lipstick under the moon amongst your crystals to make it witchstick.

DON’T SCROLL PAST THIS

for the last 2+ weeks, the Amazon has been catching fire. Yes, it’s the season where that’s normal but because of the sayings (aka incentive) of our new president, some farmers are taking advantage of that and intentionally setting the trees on fire. Yesterday, because of this, the sky of São Paulo looked like this. AT THREE IN THE AFTERNOON.

Hospitals of the northern states are filling up with people (especially children and seniors) claiming they can’t breathe properly. ALREADY ENDANGERED ANIMALS ARE DYING. THIS IS SERIOUS.

Germany and Norway, huge donators to the Amazon cause will stop sending money because they don’t see results (that can also be credited to our president, who has been tweeting angrily ever since - not because he cares about the environment, btw). That money gives this guy and his team equipment to save little guys like these:

THIS AFFECTS EVERYONE, NOT JUST BRAZILIANS. The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world, and it’s being destroyed. WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING.

If your country is holding elections, vote for someone who cares about this. Don’t let another Bolsonaro or another Trump have the power to do something and then do nothing. This is going to shape our future — if we have one.

PLEASE REBLOG, EVERYONE NEEDS TO SEE THIS!!

side note: not to sound bitter or ungrateful but also like what’s up with Europe… y’all exploited South America for centuries but just because you “aren’t seeing results” you stop helping altogether?? if you really wanted to help you wouldn’t stop because you think you aren’t helping lol