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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?

5 Signs that a Spell Book is Authentic

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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All About Spells

Protection Spells

Instant Protection Spell

How to Use Tarot to Protect Someone

How to Enchant Your Tarot Decks

How to Keep a Secret Hidden

Talisman Against Curses

Amulet Against Human-Caused Harm

Spell to Keep Infants Safe

Amulet to Keep Children Safe

Spell to Forget a Nightmare

Spell to Prevent a Gun from Firing

Wish Spells

How to Make a Wish Come True

New Moon Desire Ritual

Spell to Embody Material Luck

Confidence Incantation

Incantation for Being Judged Favorably

Birthday Wishes Ritual

Supermoon Spell

Leap Day Spell

Rituals for Attracting Abundance

Beauty Enhancing Rituals

Spell to Enhance Your Gifts

Spell to Recover What Was Taken

Curses

About Curses

The True Nature of Curses

Payback Spell

How to Avenge Yourself with Tarot

The Perfect Spell Against Bullies

The Perfect Revenge Against Rapists

How to Enchant Your Grimoire

Breaking a Dead Person’s Curse

Spell to Weaken an Enemy

How to Curse a Nameless Stranger

How to Watch Your Enemy Suffer

How to Confirm a Supernatural Illness

How to Determine Who Cursed You

How to Find Out Why Someone Cursed You

Why Innocents Become Targets of Curses

Why Curses Get Delayed

The Definition of a Blanket Curse

Transcending Spells

How to Speak to Any Living Soul

How to Use Tarot to Control Another Soul

Traditional Halloween Ritual

Using Tarot to Speak to Someone’s Higher Self

How to Wander in a Different Realm

Spell to Make Someone Dream of You

Spell to Make Someone Speak the Truth

Talisman to Banish Fear and Negativity

Happiness Transference Spell

Spell to Relieve Another Person’s Pain

Spell to Keep a Person Inside the Room

Solar Eclipse Rebirth Ritual

How to Make a Spell Last Forever

The Truth About Healing Spells

Curses that Transcend Deaths

Love Spells

About Love Spells

Spell to See Your Future Husband

Spell to Summon Your Fated Half

Unbinding Spell

Ritual to Call Someone to You

Spell to Break Up a Couple

Spell to Make Someone Forget You

How to Break a Love Spell

Simple Spells

Banishing Spell

Problem Solving Spell

Pain Relieving Spell

Spell Prerequisites

Ensuring Safety

The Witching Hour

The Fee for Doing Magic

Before Casting a Curse

Avoiding Disturbances

Fulfilling the Required Emotion

A Spell’s Expiration Date

How to Consecrate Tools and Ingredients

Activating Amulets and Talismans

Spell Ingredients in Traditional Witchcraft

The Purpose of Voodoo Dolls

On Foreign Language Spells

Elements that Make a Spell Powerful

Why Blood Magic is Powerful

What Makes a Potion Magical

Tips

How to Clean Amulets and Talismans

How Spells Really Work 

Hair in Witchcraft

Spells vs. Medicines

Using Gold and Silver for Help

Casting Spells for Others

Why I Never Use Incense

The Truth About Familiars

Grimoire vs. Journal

Sample Grimoire Sections

5 Signs that a Spell Book is Authentic

Recommended Spell Book

My Top 5 Ancient Grimoires

Example of an Encrypted Grimoire

Magical Plants, Trees and Flowers

Your Name Day

Sigils in Traditional Witchcraft

What Witchcraft Looks Like for Me

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On Famous Ancient Grimoires

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On Taglocks

On Male Witches

On Being a Plutonian Witch

On Animals and Rituals

On Modern Witch Hunts

On Emoji Spells

All About Divination | All About Astrology

Astrology and Elemental Imbalance

Elemental imbalances occur when an individual has a limited element present in their birth chart and most often an excess of another. An unattended imbalance can cause stress of extremes of an element being projected by ones personality (Think of the knights in the Tarot).

Having 10 planets in the natal chart, including the rising sign, we naturally have a high chance of having an elemental imbalance in our birth chart and personality.

An imbalance of elements often looks like a minimum of 2 planets in an element, often seen as only having 2-0 planets missing from being familiar with that elements associations.

Having aspects from planets  that naturally contain the missing elemental energies prominent in the natal chart (example, if you lack air but have many mercury aspects), this can aid the elemental lack, though it will not necessarily bring the elements in ones personality into balance for the planet will still be in an excess sign (example mercury in pisces), and it will still act accordingly to the element it’s placed in.

Fire Signs: Aries/Leo/Sagittarius 

Air Signs: Gemini/Libra/Aquarius 

Earth Signs: Taurus/Virgo/Capricorn 

Water Signs: Cancer/Scorpio/Pisces

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Signs, symptoms and manifestations of having a limited element in the chart

Limited Fire:

Lacking passion and enthusiasm to do things

Having difficulty standing up for yourself

Tending to drift along with the flow of things which ends up being time consuming and making things progress slower than others

Feeling easily offended by harsh words or criticisms

Feeling uncomfortable around those who are quite flamboyant and expressive

Can’t stand noise of fast movement of things and people

Being highly introverted

Often feeling a lack of creativity

Lethargy and low energy often

Inertia and lack of motivation to take action

Feeling cold often

Often being too passive

Hypersensitivity to everything/everyone

Limited Air:

Leaping before thinking which ends up resulting in problems later on

Cognitive issues

Disconnected from others (either from self isolation of difficulty relating to people)

Limited socialising

Difficulty understanding other perspectives and ideas

Prefer expressing the self through non-verbal ways of communicating

Not a fan of social media and/or technology

Quiet (or very loud) speaking voice

Difficultly conveying thoughts and ideas cohesively

Tending to care more about ones own endeavours or how one self feels over another

Putting oneself down in analytical and ‘logical/rationalising’ areas of life (aka “Im dumb because i don’t know or understand this”)

Getting too emotionally involved with people, places and situations

Having a difficult time when it comes to standing back and rationally observe whats going on.

Limited Earth:

Having difficulty creating a practical plan and routine

Not caring too much about the material world and possessions

Having a difficult relationship with ones own body (can develop eating problems, wanting body modifications, excess dieting and bodybuilding)

A difficulty getting in touch with the body and its functions (can’t tell if hungry or full, if its hot or cold ect)

Having a difficulty staying grounded and often day dreaming

Giving things away to freely

Having a poor sense of taste, touch, sight, smell and hearing in one form or another

Difficulty creating the reality one wants

Not feeling connected to nature or animals

Getting too lost in thoughts, ideas and feelings and forgetting the reality of whats going on around you

Not caring about money or material possessions making the day-to-day life difficult

Not bothering keeping track of money and bills

Avoidance of hard work if possible

Easily physically fatigued

Limited Water:

Difficulty bearing with ones own emotional nature and that of others

Repressing emotions then realising them in private when they overflow

Becoming angry/agitated

Difficultly empathising with others

Not truly understanding what one is feeling

Expressing feelings inappropriately (getting angry over the little things/being calm when a tragedy occurs ect)

Rejecting ones own pain/refusing to feel it

Getting frustrated with those who are in an overly emotional state

Trying to rationalise and make feelings a practical and manageable thing

Thinking oneself out of feeling (excess air)

Expressing rage then calming down immediately after (excess fire)

Over spending (excess earth)

Difficultly in discriminating or recognising inutile hints and psychic messages

Avoiding closeness and touch of others

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Signs, symptoms and manifestations of having an excess element in the chart (3+ planets in element)

Excess Fire:

Feeling restless and having trouble sitting still/relaxing

Constantly thirsty/Drinking very little water

Feeling restless

Fluctuating Temper/Easily provoked

Loud and bold (at inappropriate times)

Over enthusiastic about ones own passion

Expression can overbear others at times

Can be desensitised to the feelings of others

Frustration when things are going ‘slow’

Leaping before looking

Excess air:

Talking too fast/Too loud/Too much

Not listening to others

Excess thinking to the point of blurring out reality

Dominant and sometimes intrusive thoughts

Fluctuating emotional stability

Difficulty relating to others on an emotional level

Detachment to people, places and things

Over intellectualising and over processing things

Consistent/loud mind chatter

Inability/Difficulty relaxing due to a need to move or fidget

Short attention span

Excess Earth:

Stubbornness

Low energy/Vitality

Slow process on tasks

Can lack drive and enthusiasm

Set in ones own ways

Emotionally distant by focusing only on what the 5 senses can provide

Focus on material gain and maintenance

Excluding family and relationships for work

Over/Under eating

Obsession with body (for good or bad)

Overworking ones self

Slacking and lazing around excessively

Excess Water:

Fearful and oversensitivity

Focusing too much on feeling to the point of creating a foggy reality

Not seeing reality for what it is

Living in a world of daydream

Feelings hurt easily

Fluctuating emotional state that can be difficult to control

Lacking drive to take action

Avoidance of everyday tasks if possible (chores/jobs/managing money)

Excess desire to connect with the higher realms and detach from the body

Physical weakness/lethargy  

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How to balance your elements

When we are unbalanced, we either draw others to use (or us to them) to act as an external reflection of the things we lack within ourselves, however, its possible to engage in other activities that can help bring our elemental lack into appropriate balance that can allow for self-healing and improved wellness.

At times due to elemental imbalances in out chart, we may be drawn to another who has excess of the element we lack (even signs) as to experiences a sense of ‘ying and yang’ by interacting with another. You may find you personally may greatly clash with another, yet you are reluctant to part because they seem to ‘fulfil’ you in a way you can’t explain.

For the element you lack the most in your chart, see the table below to find out ways you can help bring the lacking element in your personality.

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“Those poor boys”

“She deserves to be punished too.”

“I’m not saying I support rape, but-”

“Sorry to say - she deserved it.”

“She put herself in harm’s way”

“But if she was fingered, then that’s not rape.”

“She ruined their lives.”

Apollo/Apollon

Small devotional acts.

Spend a moment enjoying the sun

Always carry a couple band-aids with you

Listen to music that reminds you of him

Support LGBT groups or go to Pride

Take an archery class

Wear sunscreen!

Always open the curtains to let the sun in

Wear colors that remind you of him

Be the reason someone smiles

Sing! Or hum!

Spend time cooking a good breakfast

Give money to any street artists or musicians you pass

Explore different music genres

Write poetry

Donate to a medical charity

Enjoy the first rush of caffeine in the morning

Wear more glitter

Learn to play an instrument

Attend a small concert (or a big one)

Find perfume or oils that smell like a sunny day

Practice divination 

Get up early to watch the sunrise

Take a first aid class

Blast the radio

Use a picture of the sun for your screensaver

Read a poetry book

Donate blood

Incorporate more lights into your room/home

Self care! Be healthy!

PRACTICE LOVING YOURSELF

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Hiya! I've been seeing a lot of 11:11, 11:33, 11:44 and 11:55 along with a lot of 22:22 and 22:44 ever since this really big turning point in my life. Do you know what that means?

Anytime you see number patterns like these, know that the Universe is winking at you and letting you know that you’re flowing with life. Numbers reflect the planetary influences in our lives.

Numbers, Planets, and their Meanings

In general, odd numbers are active and dissonant while evens are receptive and in balance. 1s are about expression and identity -- the sun. 2s are about connection through expression and are represented by the moon. 3s represent action, change, and reflect the energy of Mars. 4s are about family, home, and self as we materialize the energy of Mars. 5s represent Jupiterian fulfillment and the abundance that wants to come in if we are willing to grow (not always a pleasant process). 6s appear in our life when material joy has been attained. It represents the highest earth-bound joy we can receive and is represented by Venus. 7s represent the first spiritually-aligned numbers. It is the highest point before descent down the Maya pyramid of life to the last 13th step. It is both destructive and creative. 7 is where we meet the results of our karmic deeds, and so it is represented by Saturn. 7 represents the veil between the spiritual and material world and appears when outer and inner worlds are not in alignment. 8s represent our drive towards the creative and material stability of the north node, Rahu, but like the infinity of the 8 itself, it is a process that is always in motion looking for equilibrium. 9s represent the south node, Ketu, in their inner-harmony and spiritual consciousness and represents completion. These are the forces of the planets making themselves known on Earth.

In addition, the planets rule numbers, so numbers are always in relationship to one another. The sun and moon (1 & 2) rule themselves, but Mars (3) rules the number 9. So those with life path 9, or strong affinity with the ideals of 9, are ruled by Mars as well. Mercury (4) rules the Jupiterian growth of the number 5. Jupiter (5) rules Mars. Venus (6), like the sun and moon, rules itself. Saturn (7) rules the progress of the 8. The north node (8) rules Mercury, the materialization of consciousness. The south node (9) rules the deeds of Saturn. 

It’s a lot, so here’s a table to help you keep it straight:

1 = sun and rules 1 2 = moon and rules 2 3 = Mars and rules 9 4 = Mercury and rules 5 5 = Jupiter and rules 3 6 = Venus and rules 6 7 = Saturn and rules 8 8 = Rahu (NN) and rules 4 9 = Ketu (SN) and rules 7 

Knowing these relationships can help you understand planetary influences in your daily life without knowing exact transits or personal aspects. 

Using modern rulers as well, 7 rules Neptune, 8 rules Uranus, and 9 rules Pluto. 

Is there anything about familiar or the personnal daemon in your tradition ? Sorry if it's too personnal i study agrippa's "witchcraft" he often speak about this being a old believe in greek tradition.. iloveyousomuch

There is a story my mother used to tell me about demons.

It starts like Rapunzel’s.

There was a man who wandered into a vegetable field. It was so vast that he did not think it stealing to take a couple of crops. He believed the farmer would not miss them.

And for a second he thought he was right. He bumped into the farmer, who told him, “You can keep them. But next time, ask for permission.”

The man thanked him and walked straight home. The trip took him less than half an hour. But when he arrived, he was welcomed with tears of shock, relief and joy alike.

It appears he had been gone for weeks.

It was a demon’s field he came upon. And demons do not like thieves.

If the old gods are queens, demons are ladies-in-waiting.

They are not divine, and their powers are limited, but they are immortal, and can help or ruin humans. They are spirits.

The Abrahamic religions, because of their strict belief in one god, had to demean their power, by adding evil to their description, so people will look down on them. So their god will have fewer competition.

My family has always had a strong relationship with demons. We do not worship them, but we respect them. And in spells like this one, it is they who respond, not our divine father or mother.

We believe them to be old ones. They live in forests. Forests that are now filled with houses. And that is why every house has one or more demons. Not because they need humans to thrive, but because we took over their home, and they had to learn to live with us.

They can grant and take away whatever good or bad thing you can think of. But since they are not gods, it will always have a limit.

For this reason, some witching families are afraid to work with them, thinking them to be whimsical and untrustworthy. The truth is, even though they wish to keep helping their humans, their capacity to give simply runs out.

So one should be careful what to request of them. Ask for money to buy shoes, not a car. Ask them to make you look your best for a special occasion, not to change the color of your eyes. Ask for the attention of someone you admire, not for marriage to that person. Blessings of a fleeting nature. That is what they are good at.

In exchange, one must treat them like the wisest of pets. Offer them food and water. Give them their own space. And if they like you, they will show themselves. The ones in my childhood home look like elves.

Hello Diana, could you give me some advice to stop being afraid, what happens is that I want to invoke my ancestors or guides but I get scared, thank you

How to Fight Your Fear of the Occult

If you do not consider yourself a witch, then I do not know how to help you. Because I have witnessed countless non-witches be outrageously brave, and still get possessed, haunted or attacked by supernatural beings.

But if you think of yourself as a witch, then all you have to do is truly learn what that word means.

A witch is a mortal touched by magic.

Unlike the other humans in your midst, you can do incredible things. See beyond what the human eye can see... Hear unspoken words, feel unexpressed emotions, taste what isn’t there, sense what hasn’t happened yet... Bend the laws of nature and defy those of gravity.

One way or another, being a witch makes you special.

For this reason, you are a citizen of many realms. This physical one we live in is just one of them. The worlds of entities, immortals, ghosts, the undead, unborn souls… you belong to all of them.

Things that go bump in the night are just your fellow citizens inviting you to visit. These beings can help you hone your powers. If you are kind to them, they will grant you favors. Cinderella herself will be jealous of your own godmothers.

But being a witch is a two-way street. The powers that be granted you blessings so that you can share them with those in need.

Sometimes, the ghost who you think wants to kill you, only wants to tell you who killed them. So that there can be some closure for their grieving parents.

Which is why as a witch, it is best not to ignore any call. Heeding it can either grant you treasure, or allow you to give some to another.

So whenever you pass by a dark hallway and you find yourself feeling afraid… pause. Take a deep breath, and out loud, declare yourself:

“My name is Jane, and I am a witch. I straddle this world and the ones beneath and above it. I am not afraid of the occult. I thrive in it.”

This will tell your subconscious not to quiver, because you are at one with the mysteries of the Universe.