The other day, @wandsbrewsandbroomsticks posed a question on her blog. She asked, “Why isn’t there like a dating app or social app (besides Tumblr) for witches?” And that gave me a brilliant idea!
What if there was a way to pull up a map and see where other witches were in correlation to where I was? I have seen it done before, so I decided to go out and search!
Browse the map and see where witches are! Check out links to their blogs and see others who share your similar interests!
But how do I enter in my own information? That’s easy.
At the top, there is a section called Additions. Click there and then hit Add Marker. From there, fill out the following sections this way:
Under the Location Tab **ENTRY NAME: @yourtumblrname **LOCATION: your city **MARKER: pick a color
Under the Details Tab **DESCRIPTION: a brief description of what kind of witchcraft you practice and other details. **EMAIL AND PHONE: do not fill this section out. We don’t want you giving out personal information that can endanger you! **WEBSITE: your Tumblr url.
Under the Media Tab **UPLOAD: share a small picture of yourself or something that represents your blog!
There are rules to this though, witches! 1. Do not abuse the map. If you spam an area or harass someone, you will be removed from the map and IP banned from accessing it. 2. Do not be creepy. Some people may choose not to reply to any messages you send. Don’t continue to bother them. 3. Do not post lewd photos or NSFW content on the map. We have witches of all ages accessing this map and want it to be an open and safe community. 4. Do not edit or manipulate other markers. Like I mentioned before, I can track your IP and you don’t want a mama witch gettin’ mad at ya. 5. If you are under 18, please ask your guardians’ permission to put your information on the map.
SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FOLLOWERS! ADD YOURSELF AND MEET OTHER WITCHES IN YOUR AREA! HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE!
**If you need help with the map, just let me know.
- Open the window and let fresh air and sunlight flow through the room. Also keep the door open if you can.
- Since your bed is a huge part of the bedroom, strip your bedding and throw it in the wash.
- Quickly tidy up any clutter. This doesn’t need to be a huge job. Just tackle the main things like dirty laundry and dirty dishes.
- Light an incense and walk around the room with it. Hold the incense for a while in each corner, behind furniture, and around any new items you have brought into your room that need to be cleansed.
- Fill a spray bottle with water, salt, and your favourite essential oil (I recommend lavender for the bedroom) and spray it around your room in any spots you still feel negative energy.
- An alternative to spraying salt water is you can sprinkle salt around your room and then vacuum it up.
- Still feel negative energy? Walk around your room and clap! This works wonders.
- Once your bedding is clean and dry, make your bed with it.
You’re done! You will probably feel a lot better. You don’t have to do all of these things at once. If you don’t have much time or energy but need to cleanse, just try doing one of these things.
My witchy iOS apps.
Wow! I’ve never gotten more than MAYBE 15 notes in my many years on tumblr. Thanks, witch fam!
UPDATED*** Here are some app links for @valicorne and others who requested. They should all be free. Some of these are also in the Android Marketplace, and for those that aren’t, there are comparable ones.
And my mom has a baller sigil making app on Android I envy: Sigil Automatron. Anyone know of a comparable one for iOS? (I don’t want just a paint or photoshop-like app, but one specific To making sigils)
Not all the full names show in the screenshotted app view, which is why some of you struggled to find them. Sorry!):
1. Tarot Card Memorizer: Pretty self explantaory. This is a nice reference when you’re trying to learn card meanings.
2. Pendulum Charts Free - a plethora of charts. I like using that on my iPad, not super useful on a smaller screen, aka my iPhone. Can also use to reference for making your own charts on paper, or woodburning like I’m working on.
3. Golden Thread Tarot - Really nice free eversion of great physical deck. Nice for witches on the go, or witches on a budget.
4. Crystals And Gems - Handy reference guide for both physical and metaphysical attributes.
5. Mighty Timer - temperature, time, and amount of tea you need for the perfect cup. Great kitchen witch app, especially if you grow some of your own herbs for tea, like I do.
6. TimePassages - Free daily horoscopes, meanings, planetary bodies glossary and then some paid options for chart downloads.
7. Herbs Guide - Herbs for health and cooking. ***never take any information found on the Internet or via apps as medical advice. Seek professional medical help if you have an issues. This witch is very pro-science and modern medicine, despite making teas, tinctures, and herbal salves. Those are merely supplements to help relieve symptoms.
8. Dreamboard - my favorite digital dream journal
9. Runes - pocket advisor - Get one, two and three rune readings. Also helps you learn the meanings of elder futhark runes. 10. SkyView Free -This overlays constellations and other astronomical information when you open the app and point it at the night sky. Uses your camera and GPS to know what it’s looking at. Works inside, too. I impress the heck out of people when I whip this out at stargazing events.
11. Best Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Guide Pro - This app, containing six broad sections - guides, application, single oil, oil blends, aromatherapy and weight loss. Again, this is not to be used in place of proper nutrition and medical attention, and be very careful when using essential oils. All need to be diluted with carrier oils, and some are dangerous if you’re pregnant, etc.
12. Spellcaster - tarot cards, horoscope and pre-written spells. Not my favorite, but fun to flip through.
13. Celeste -LOOOVE. Celeste allows you to calculate a natal chart, which you can view on a zodiac wheel. You also get a description of all the planets in signs, not just the sun sign.
14. Star Chart - This is similar to skyview. I haven’t played with it too much so I can’t vouch for it quite yet. I think I prefer the skyview interface.
15. Free Candle - Different candle options, and you cna blow them out. Great for on the go candle magick/meditation, and for those who aren’t allowed to use candles in apartments/dorms/etc.
16. The Pocket Pagan - “This unique Pagan app includes a map of the USA and Canada filled with Pagan, occult and New Age stores, a handy correspondence guide for quick magickal look-ups, and a calendar that shows you the next full moon and Sabbat dates. Quick links can help you find the latest news, blogs and videos too. One little widget shows the real-time moon phase too.”
17. Moon - current moon phase - Love this. Very simple interface for when you JUST want basic full, new, waxing, waning moon info.
18. Herbs in Magick - The application contains information about more than 200 herbs and their magickal use. No internet connection
Some spacecraft and telescopes are equipped with sensors that allow them to record radio emissions from various celestial bodies. These recording can make for excellent background “music” for meditation or during rituals. I like to work with the planetary hours and playing the radio emissions from the planet I’m working with is a great way to draw in and harness it’s energy.
I’ve complied a list of some of these recordings. I’ve only included videos 30 minutes or longer so that you won’t have to restart them mid-ritual.
The Sun
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Martian sandstorm
Jupiter
Saturn
Saturn’s rings
Uranus
Neptune
Pluto
The Moon
Enceladus
Europa
Callisto
Ganymede
Cosmic background radiation
Short videos:
Pulsar
Quasar
I made a masterpost in April, and updated it again today… and then I realized it was in desperate need of organization. Instead of separating my resources from everyone else’s, because that honestly doesn’t do anything, this is a more organized version with mine mixed in, too. Let me know if you find any good resources you think I should add to this list!
Khaire, everyone!
Basic Supplies for Hellenic Polytheism - @breathing-in-gilded-dust
Building Your Worship - @pomegranateandivy
Sacredness of a Home - @baringtheaegis
Household Gods - @hearthfirehandworks
Getting Into Hellenismos (Dorms) - @baringtheaegis
Why You Should (Probably) Eat That Offering - @songbirdspells
Note on ‘Proper’ Offerings - @poemsandmyths
How to Pray to, Praise, and Worship the Theoi - @breathing-in-gilded-dust
Tips for Worshiping the Theoi When You Are Non-Verbal - @breathing-in-gilded-dust
(Modernized) Ancient Ouranic Offering Ritual - @breathing-in-gilded-dust
(Modernized) Nekromanteion Ritual - @breathing-in-gilded-dust
Why You Should (Probably) Eat That Offering - @songbirdspells
Note on ‘Proper’ Offerings - @poemsandmyths
Why Worship a God of War? - @honorthegods
Communication With the Theoi, and Why It’s Okay to Not Receive Signs/Messages - @pomegranateandivy
Offering DIY: How to Make Recycled Paper - @breathing-in-gilded-dust
Recipes for the main 13 (part one) // (part two) - @breathing-in-gilded-dust
Recipes for Other Theoi (part one) - @breathing-in-gilded-dust
My Personal Unique Epithets for the Theoi - @breathing-in-gilded-dust
My Personal Epithets for Persephone - @breathing-in-gilded-dust
My Personal Epithets for Haides - @breathing-in-gilded-dust
Epithets and Titles of Aphrodite - Theoi.com
Epithets and Titles of Apollon - Theoi.com
Epithets and Titles of Ares - Theoi.com
Epithets and Titles of Artemis - Theoi.com
Epithets and Titles of Asklepios - Theoi.com
Epithets and Titles of Athena - Theoi.com
Epithets and Titles of Demeter - Theoi.com
Epithets and Titles of Dionysos - Theoi.com
Epithets and Titles of Haides - Theoi.com
Epithets and Titles of Hekate - Theoi.com
Epithets and Titles of Hephaistos - Theoi.com
Epithets and Titles of Hera - Theoi.com
Epithets and Titles of Hermes - Theoi.com
Epithets and Titles of Hestia - Theoi.com
Epithets and Titles of Persephone (mainly worshiped alongside Demeter) - Theio.com
Epithets and Titles of Poseidon - Theoi.com
Epithets and Titles of Selene - Theoi.com
Epithets and Titles of Zeus - Theoi.com
The Debate on Daily Purification and the Difference Between Miasma and Lyma - @sisterofiris
A Follow Up on Pollution and Purification - @sisterofiris
How we Pick Up Lyma and a Note on Binding/Veiling - @sisterofiris
Hellenic Revivalist Calendar - @pomegranateandivy
Hellenic Polytheism Festivals and Information - @pomegranateandivy
Hellenion.org (Site for reconstruction of the Hellenic Polytheistic religion with festival calendars, ritual ideas, and more… highly recommended)
Link to their 2019 calendar page
Link to their festival directory
Elaion.org (Another group for Hellenic Polytheists with rituals, festival calendars, etc. Very wonderful as well)
Link to their 2019 calendar page
Link to their Resource Page
Hellenic Polytheism and Depression - @breathing-in-gilded-dust
The Pillars of Hellenismos - @honorthegods
Amaranta’s Guide to Basic Hair Binding and Veiling - @breathing-in-gilded-dust
Hellenic Veiling - @pomegranateandivy
Tons of Great Books for Hellenic Polytheists (with free PDFs) - @breathing-in-gilded-dust
Hellenic FAQ - @pomegranateandivy
Magic in Ancient Greece and Rome - @bayoread
Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies - @songbirdspells
Recommended Books About Hekate - @teawitch & @the-witching-tree
Information and Tips About Persephone’s Worship (And some for Aphrodite as well) - @honorthegods
Free Academic Resources Masterpost - @secondgenerationimmigrant
Site for Learning Ancient Languages - @witchofeindor
Information About Hekate - @baringtheaegis
Theoi.com (a site full of information about all of the gods and goddesses that we really know about. Good for basic information. Not the end-all-be-all, and as with any site, can sometimes be inaccurate, though usually great for beginner things, epithets, etc.)
The Monster Compilation of Free Online Resources for Classical Studies - @honorthegods
Ancient Greek Mountain Cultus - @sisterofiris
baringtheaegis.blogspot.com (This a wonderful, wonderful blog) - @baringtheaegis
Two Book Recommendations with Free PDFs - @nessotropheion
Great Sites for Research - @pomegranateandivy
The Greek Alphabet Oracle (similar to Nordic rune-casting) - Apollonius Sophistes
Sisterofiris’ Resources and Tags Page - @sisterofiris
How I Personally View the Idea of Destiny and Free Will as a Hellenic Polytheist - @breathing-in-gilded-dust
My Hymns, Prayers, and Poetry (WIP) - @breathing-in-gilded-dust
Prayers and Devotionals - @pomegranateandivy
@pomegranateandivy
@honorthegods
@sisterofiris
@songbirdspells
@baringtheaegis
@thepastelpriestess
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sigils and runes – what are they?
sigils – what are they and how to do them?
crystals – a list of pastel aesthetic stones!
spells – i have a hard time with words…
astrology – what’s ASC, lilith and node?
astrology – natal chart ? birth chart ??
spells – tips for crafting your own spells
spells – spells can be anything
crystals – charging methods
where to begin with your research 1
where to begin with your research 2
spells – really simple spell for rebirth
crystals – which stone for meditation?
crystals – your first crystal selection!
spells – glamour idea: piercings
spells – tattoos and witchcraft
divination – which medium to start with?
crystals – how to do easy crystal grids
what do to when you don’t like tea!
spells – what’s important when enchanting
how to incorporate magic subtly into school
divination – what the fuck is .. tarot ??
water magic – some thoughts on magical water
crystals – can i use regular stone pebbles?
spells – put a hiding glamour on your grimoire!
color magic – different candle color hues .. ?
cleansing – low effort techniques
crystals – do cracks lessen their powers?
energy work – why grounding is important
grimoire – some pointers on usability
grimoire – some more pointers
grimoire – a lil guide by me, an adhd kid
astrology – what are the houses ???
divination – how to create your own tarot deck
spells – the difference: curses, hexes and jinxes
spells – what’s a binding spell ..?
spells – dumb question: can i hex myself ?!
energy work – overcoming an abusive mentor
spirit work – a few words on the Fae
spells – can i use a different language?
altars – what is possible ..?
does a witch have to like being outside in nature?
a few words on omens and signs
grimoire – what’s a book of shadows?
voodoo and cultural appropriation
what do i need to do for being a witch ???
how do i start being a witch ???
how to be part of the witchy community !
how to start being a witch, an example
spells – a ritual for getting rid of fear in the dark
divination – can i have more than one tarot deck?
can i be more than one type of witch?
divination – what’s the difference: tarot + oracle cards
divination – the difference: tarot + oracle cards
cleansing – cleaning and cleansing your apartment
energy work – enchanting an item with energy
altars – what’s that and why ??
crystals – stones for protecting your energy
herbs – what to do with them anyway ..?!
crystals – do i need to activate my crystal …?
grimoire – do i have to be artsy to have a grimoire?
how to explain witchcraft to your parents ..
crystals – stuff to know when purchasing stones
spells – some thoughts on the elements
crystals – healing your third eye chakra
spells – do i need a magical wand ?
water magic – storm water vs. rain water
spells – a few words on the beautiful rose
herbs – how to dry flowers and herbs
herbs – a few words on st. john’s wort
spells – can i make my own correspondences?
crystals and herbs for mental health and stomach
crystals – a few words on quality and prices
am i too young for beginning my studies?
how to be a cute magical girl witch
herbs – what can i gather outside in nature?
sigils – gym witch: does sweat work for charging?
don’t let anyone tell you who you are
some important tips and tricks
energy work – is feeling others pain possible?
divination – how to trust in yourself more
familiars – my cat did a thing: is it magic ?
familiars – some thoughts on magical pets
synchronicity – why you see your birthday on the clock
angel signs – asking for guidance
angel signs – the complete guide
don’t fear to begin.. all you can do is start
some witchy thoughts on the cold season
crystals – how to get rid of dirt on tumbled stones
smells and scents in witchcraft
witchy holidays – samhain and beltane
crystals and herbs for more energy and balance
energy work – my third eye hurts!
crystals – all about rose quartz
divination – my pendulum isn’t working well
crystals – an overview of some crystals
divination – which crystal for a pendulum?
uhh.. lucid dreaming vs. astral travel ???
some thoughts on dream walking
divination – how to attune your pendulum!
spells – how to enchant without many tools
crystals – for sex, libido and intimacy
do it yourself – all that glitters is gold box
do it yourself – pocket sigil wax seals // updated on dec 9th 2018
altars – how to create a pocket altar
divination – some tarot decks for beginners
sigils – my sigils don’t really work
spells – some important views on witchcraft
meditation – i get sick while meditation!
deities – i feel my offering is not good enough?
divination – can i buy decks online?
energy work – cleansing yourself is important
herbs – some herbs for motivation and willpower
deities – i think a deity is reaching out to me?
divination – the strongest card in a tarot deck?
crystals – i’m a secret witch and i want crystals
astrology – some thoughts on what astrology does
herbs – a pointer for growing your own stuff
astral travel – some pointers to get started
meditation – it helps with focus and memory
astrology – how to easily read your natal chart
spells – when it comes to replacing ingredients
sigils – how i create digitalized sigil artwork
i want to start witchcraft but i don’t know where
divination – noony’s favourite tarot decks
divination – can i only use the major arcana?
crystals – can i buy crystal jewelry online?
spells – is it morally okay to enchant gifts?
deities – how do i know that a deity reaches out?
personal growth – how to not be angry at people
moon phases - everything about the dark moon
personal growth – how to attract positivity and goodness
divination – can i use a spread multiple times?
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// updated on jan 16th 2019
* Learn the arrangement of the Seven Planets (also called the Chaldean): Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon.
* If you have a Android powered smart phone, download the Planetary Times app to help you become more familiar with the planetary times as well as what each planet represents.
* Try to create the sigil during the matching planetary hour to increase its magical properties and power.
* Decide which planet best matches your sigil intention. Some examples for planetary associations and intentions are:
Saturn: Constrain or prevent someone from doing harm
Jupiter: Draw wealth and prosperity
Mars: Evoke strength and courage to face an intimidating situation
Sun: Improve health
Venus: Attract a lover, friendship, love
Mercury: Instill mental clarity and balance
Moon: Increase psychic ability
* Use a pen with the matching corresponding planetary colored ink:
Saturn: Black
Jupiter: Purple or Blue
Mars: Red
Sun: Gold
Venus: Green
Mercury: Grey (Pencil Color)
Moon: Silver
* Burn appropriate planetary incense while creating your sigil:
Saturn: Roots such as Costus or Mandrake (WARNING: Mandrake can be toxic)
Jupiter: Fruits and Spices such as Nutmeg, Cloves, Orange Peels
Mars: Woods such as Cypress, Balsam, Sulfur, Dragon’s Blood
Sun: Resinous Gums such as Mastic, Storax, Copal, or Amber
Venus: Flowers such as Roses or Saffron
Mercury: Rinds and Sweet Seeds such as Cinnamon or Cassia
Moon: Leaves such as Myrtle or Laurel
* Condense the intention/desire of your sigil into 1 or 2 words. *If creating a sigil to affect a particular person, write the person’s first and last name.
* Use the following conversion chart to match letters to numbers: 1:A, 2:B, 3:C, 4:D, 5:E, 6:F, 7:G, 8:H, 9:I, 10:J, 20:K, 30:L, 40:M, 50:N, 60:O, 70:P, 80:Q, 90:R 100:S, 200:T, 300:U, 400:V, 500:W, 600:X, 700:Y, 800:Z, 900:&
An example would be HEALTH>>> H=8, E=5, A=1, L=30, T= 200, H=8
* If you are using a number that is too high to fit into a designated square, divide the number by 10 or 100 until it can fit.
* Use the following planetary number squares to help create your sigil.
Sun: 4 9 2 3 5 7 8 1 6 Jupiter: 4 14 15 1 9 7 6 12 5 11 10 8 16 2 3 13
Mars: 11 24 7 20 3 4 12 25 8 16 17 5 13 21 9 10 18 1 14 22 23 6 19 2 15 Sun: 6 32 3 34 35 1 7 11 27 28 8 30 19 14 16 15 23 24 18 20 22 21 17 13 25 29 10 9 26 12 36 5 33 4 2 31
Venus: 22 47 16 41 10 35 4 5 23 48 17 42 11 29 30 6 24 49 18 36 12 13 31 7 25 43 19 37 38 14 32 1 26 44 20
Mercury: 8 58 59 5 4 62 63 1 49 15 14 52 53 11 10 56 41 23 22 44 48 19 18 45 32 34 38 29 25 35 39 38 40 26 27 37 36 30 31 33 17 47 46 20 21 43 42 24 9 55 54 12 13 51 50 16 64 2 3 61 60 6 7 57
Moon: 37 78 29 70 21 62 13 54 5 6 38 79 30 71 22 63 14 46 47 7 39 80 31 72 23 55 15 16 48 8 40 81 32 64 24 56 57 17 49 9 41 73 33 65 25 26 58 18 50 1 42 74 34 66 67 27 59 10 51 2 43 75 35 36 68 19 60 11 52 3 44 76 77 28 69 20 61 12 53 4 45
* When making a sigil, you can use a light table or piece of white cardboard to help you see and trace the design.
* Begin the sigil by denoting you first letter by making a small circle on the top sheet of paper over the first letter’s corresponding number. * Use straight lines to connect each successive letter/number until you’ve spelled out the entire word.
* You can draw either angles or curves when you change directions during the process.
* Signify repeating letters or numbers with a half circle.
* End each sigil with a small, anchoring square or transverse line on the last letter/number.
* You can add 2 sequential letters’ numbers together to obtain a third number. Example: In H E A L T H. A= 1 + L= 30 equals 31. The same concept can be applied to reduced numbers as well. T= 200= 20 plus H= 8 equals 28.
* One your sigil is created, you can play around with this shape and position to heighten its power and symbolism.
* When you finally get a sigil looking the way you intended, you can close the sigil with 2 concentric circles to turn it into a magical seal.
Source: The Goodly Spellbook: Olde Spells for Modern Problems by Dixie Deerman and Steven Rasmussen