Hello Diana, thank you for running this blog, it is a valuable resource to all of us! I saw that you recommended Witchcraft: A Handbook of Magic Spells and Potions by Anastasia Greywolf and I have found it to be a brilliant book. But so many other 'spell books', etc., are just rhymes with little thought put into them. Do you have any tips on discovering 'true' witchcraft sources?
1) It has Christian or Biblical elements.
As I have shared before, my ancestors were among many pagans who dressed up their incantations in Catholic disguise to avoid persecution and prying eyes. So if you see words that sound like a Christian prayer, names of saints, or verses from the Bible, then the spells are likely old and were used by earlier pagans — not invented by New Age Christians.
2) Google Translate cannot decipher all the words.
When a foreign spell can be translated to English perfectly, it may have been reverse-engineered. Which means someone wrote it in English then translated it to Latin or another old language to fake heritage. Witches used to tweak their grimoires, using the wrong vowel or symbol here and there, so as to encrypt their orisons. Real spells should be “imperfect” when translated. Which brings me to my third point:
3) Most of the orisons are not in English.
Not because “English is too mainstream”, but because pagans from other cultures all over the world were still creating and strengthening their spells by the time practicing witchcraft had become fatal in the English-speaking world. In other words, the growth of English-language spells was stunted and killed while everything else was still thriving. But feel free to perform modern English spells, if you are of the belief that such incantations are just as potent as the ancients.
4) Some details are quite disturbing.
In line with the above, remember that witches of the past did not live by today’s politically correct standards. Spell books that mention gutting animals or taking a drop of your neighbor’s blood while she’s asleep are most likely copied from authentic sources. Which is not to say that we should do such things now. But a spell that is all sugar, spice and everything nice is unlikely to have any old roots.
5) There are inconsistencies or gaps in the instructions.
Unlike in today’s tumblr posts and YouTube videos, where spell instructions are step-by-step, grimoires of the past were, again, encrypted. So that the authorities or anyone undeserving can try the spells but gain nothing from them. An initiated witch would have been taught how to recognize the “code names” and ignite all the necessary flames.
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hi, I was born under saturn and venus and I was wondering how I’d know if I am speaking to them. Thanks :)
In my family’s experience, it is never just a feeling. It is real and concrete. Neither circumstantial nor fleeting.
APOLLO
The God of Victory will give you a miraculous triumph at the last minute. Whether through a sports match, a final exam in school or a promotion at work… whatever was impossible will take a turn. And at the moment of your win, the Sun will shine on you. If it is raining, it will suddenly stop. If it is a bright day, it will turn gloomy, except right above you.
DIANA
The Goddess of Fertility will bathe you in silver. When you look in the mirror, you will see yourself wearing a silver necklace you cannot feel on your neck. You will hear people compliment a silver bracelet you cannot see yourself wearing. You will see photographs of you wearing a silver dress when in reality the fabric was black or red.
MERCURY
The God of Wit and Trickery will give you a tragedy. Something unexpected and shocking. But almost immediately, you will find that this disaster has led you to something better than you ever imagined. That is him whimsically turning your car around, showing you the right way to your destiny.
VENUS
The Goddess of Beauty will scar you. Something will wound you. An accident will make you bleed. And then the very next day, you will see no trace of it on your skin. It will miraculously heal. That is her letting you know that she can give and she can take away, now that you are hers.
MARS
The God of War will spill blood in your name to christen you. That boy in school who has been bullying you will find himself in a wheelchair. Some villainous adult you have been feeling threatened by could suddenly die. You will come across books and websites about making your dreams come true and being ambitious and true to you.
JUPITER
The God of Abundance will give you a windfall. Your parents could suddenly get promoted, benefitting you directly. A distant aunt you did not know you had could die, leaving you an enormous inheritance. You could win a raffle draw you would not even remember joining. He likes to throw a party for his new children.
SATURN
The God of Harvest will balance the scales for you so you can start again. Anyone who cheated to get ahead of you will suddenly fall. Someone you deem unethical or immoral could lose everything they have. He will not give you an advantage, but he will take away others’ head start so you can compete fairly again.
URANUS
The God of Chaos will give you endless waking visions. You will spend a whole afternoon in a chocolatier only to find out the next day that it never existed. You will have a long conversation with a man only for someone to approach you and say, “Why are you talking to yourself?” He will let you travel through the veil to different times and realities.
NEPTUNE
The God of the Hidden will whisper in your ear. He will tell you secrets about people, places and things. It is a test. If you use this knowledge to hurt the innocent, you will never hear from him again. But if you use it to destroy only the cruel and the deserving, he will keep talking.
PLUTO
The God of the Underworld will physically visit you. You will wake up in the middle of the night to find a tall, hooded figure standing a few feet away. You will feel sleepy. When you wake up again, you will see him sitting on your bed, silently watching you. The next time you open your eyes, you will see his face inches away from yours. He will not be smiling, but it will feel so comforting.
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Dearest Lady Diana, I noticed you always mention amulets and talismans together, when the less experienced writers here just use these two words interchangeably like synonyms. Can I please know the difference between the two? Thank you!
An amulet is a shield. A talisman is a sword.
The first will protect you from harm. The second will do that and more, such as send malice back to its source, or collect its energy to be harnessed later on in a curse. It can even heal invisible wounds.
Except when a talisman is labelled a protective talisman. In that case, it really is just a synonym for “amulet”.
But this is not to belittle amulets. A man who took a gunshot to the chest would tell you how his life was saved by a bulletproof vest. Same with an amulet. It can shield you from bullets, curses, diseases.
Amulets are also safer for beginners. Because while amulets are programmed to serve their purpose, talismans have a mind of their own. If they do not think the wearer worthy of their power, they could refuse to work, or they could wreak havoc altogether.
Here are some, if you think yourself ready to try them:
Amulet Against Human-Caused Harm
Amulet to Keep Children Safe
Talisman Against Curses
Talisman to Banish Fear and Negativity
They need awakening and care, if you wish them to do their share:
Activating Amulets and Talismans
How to Clean Amulets and Talismans
Hello, dear Diana! Do you know what it means when you ask explicity about a woman and a male court card pops up? Thank you so much. Reading your blog has made me a better tarot reader.
The Court Cards and Gender
The Kings in Real Life
The Queens in Real Life
The Knights in Fiction
The Queen of Cups in Fiction
The Real Deal with Tarot’s Pages
How the Men in Tarot Will Treat You
Kings’ and Queens’ Physical Attractiveness
The Court Cards as Thoughts and Intentions
When the Court Cards Refer to You
Moon, Mars, Saturn, Ceres, 5th house cusp, or 6th house cusp may apply.
The majority of these things may work for everybody but I’m listing them as most effective for specific signs based on their rulerships & such.
ARIES: physical activity / physical exertion through sports, fitness, or sex; thrill & excitement, adrenaline; creativity; dynamic motion (not necessarily of the body, sometimes even driving in a car suffices); decisive action & choice.
TAURUS: relaxation, luxury, indulgence, physical pleasure, sensory stimulation; creativity, art in general, working with the hands; nature, animals; making or listening to music, singing; physical comfort and affection; sleep.
GEMINI: speech, conversation, jokes & humor; variety, distractions, multi-tasking, activating & challenging many parts of the brain/mind at once; absorbing new information, methods, technique, trivia, and so on; background noise.
CANCER: emotional expression (crying, yelling, venting, etc).; nurturing / taking care of others OR being nurtured / taken care of; cuddling, physical affection, cradling / being cradled; sleeping; soft, safe, and comfortable atmospheres.
LEO: no-pressure performance; self-expression in any form (fashion, speech / conversation, creativity & art, etc); praise & encouragement (given or received); self-esteem exercises; positive energizing interpersonal connection.
VIRGO: problem-solving, puzzle-solving, rationalizing, analyzing; cleaning, organizing, doing chores, practicing good hygiene; self-care, nurturing the physical body, making healthy decisions; relaxation, breathing exercises.
LIBRA: expressing their thoughts; beautification (of self or surroundings); partnership, teamwork, receiving or giving advice, harmonious cooperation; diplomatic debates, peaceful social interaction, pleasant conversations.
SCORPIO: intimacy, sex / sexual release, safe emotional bonding; much alone time, privacy, peace & quiet; expressing their emotions somehow, sometimes vicariously; actively debilitating and/or healing the source of their stress.
SAGITTARIUS: getting away from the source of stress in big or little ways (vacation or even just taking a walk); finding meaning in the situation / their feelings, philosophizing; humor, release through laughter, playful banter.
CAPRICORN: dealing with & reducing the source of stress directly; support, encouragement, warmth & attention, being reminded of their worth; concrete rewards; planning, having solid goals & safety nets, priorities; delegating tasks.
AQUARIUS: community, teamwork, widespread cooperation, a large support system, sharing their circumstance with others somehow; knowing their place & value; having an important purpose & a clear vision; understanding, awareness.
PISCES: removing themselves from reality to recharge through dreams, fantasy, art, or substances; creativity, imagination; emotional expression, often through creativity; crystal healing, meditation, chakra readjustment; sleeping.
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