Disclaimer: This is all based on my research, path, opinion & experiences! Intro: I really was holding out on doing this post because it’s such a big, important topic to cover and I really don’t want to mess it up or get anything wrong. This post needs to be done though, people have asked if I have such a post and an anon suggested it. So finally, here it is. - What Is Warding? Warding is a type of magick, it is the act of creating an energetic barrier around you, your home, an object, ect. They can be temporary or permanent, although typically they are cast with the long term in mind. They can banish or turn away whatever you choose. Warding is an excellent skill to have because it can keep you, and even others safe and with practice you can do it anytime with just about whatever you have on hand. When Should I Ward? Whenever you want an energetic barrier around you, most people consistently ward their home, themselves or their place of practice. Some people even ward their space every time they prepare for a spell. It should be done consistently in any area you want protected, but exactly where and how often is entirely up to the practitioner. What Should I Do Before? Cleanse, a ward is a barrier of energy and in the same way that it keeps things out it also keeps things in. You don’t want to trap anything inside of it. Cleanse yourself before you ward yourself. Cleanse your space before you ward your space! Tips Before You Ward- Phrasing Keep the phrasing in mind! You don’t want to keep anything out that you want in, or let something in that you want out. If you’re chanting or using sigils ect keep in mind exactly what you want to keep out both in your methods and in your mind. Covering everything Make sure to cover everything, a ward is useless if there’s a weakness in it or if the ceiling & floor aren’t probably covered. Be super thorough! Layering Your Wards One small little wimpy barrier? Ha, the spirits say as they scramble into your home to wreak havoc! You need to layer your wards, don’t just use one method one time, there’s no such thing as too much warding. What Are Some Ways That I Can Ward? Now we’ll get right down to the methods you can use to ward yourself and your space! Remember that warding is important and needs to be effective, don’t try anything that you don’t have experience with for warding. At first, focus on the stuff you know. If you like sigils, use sigils at first and slowly work your way into using other more complex methods or methods that solely rely on your abilities. Circle Casting You cast a circle by summoning the four elements to protect & energize what is in the circle. - Here’s my post about circles & how to cast them Chanting/Speaking Come up with a protective chant you can use to ward your space. This chant could be someone else’s or your own as long as you feel it’s effective. Speak it aloud and visualize a layer of energy protecting your space. Incense Burn a protective incense in the space you’d like to ward and visualize a barrier protecting your space. Athame Draw out the line of your ward with your athame, visualize the wall appearing, covering everything with a thick layer of energy. Spraying Spray a mix of blessed/magickal waters and or herbs with protective properties in the space you want to ward. Sigils Create a sigil using your favorite method with the intent to “ward” or “protect/protection.” Then charge and activate it as a layer of protection! Here’s my post on sigils if you’re interested in that: - Sigil Post Jar Spells You could mix up a jar spell for warding, set it in your house and forget it as a layer of warding. - My protective jar spell post Anointment Anoint the doorways of your space, you could also anoint the ceiling, floor, walls, corners, honestly go for it. Salt Sprinkle salt all around the edge of your home or space. Make sure to sprinkle salt on the INSIDE of your harm as salt can harm plants & wildlife if used outside. If you’d like to make a barrier on the outside of your home, you can use dried & crushed eggshells in place of salt. - Post on how to make eggshell powder here - Hag stones Hag stones are stones with holes in them that have been corroded into the stone because of rushing water. It is believed rushing water is protective & cleansing so if you wear a stone that sat in it long enough to have parts corroded away, that the stone will maintain and keep those properties with it. It’s a great way to personally ward yourself, and an excuse to go out in nature. They look like this!
Energy Manipulation If you’ve got a knack for manipulating energy, you can create a barrier through work and visualization that surrounds yourself or your space. This isn’t recommended for beginners though! Links: - Horse Warding Charm By @anothersusurrus - House Warding Spritz Mixture By @seleneblackwell Both of these are great if you’re looking for specific spells, types of magick, correspondences, sigils, ect! - Protection Magic Masterpost Part 1 By @auricwitch - Protection Magic Masterpost Part 2 By @auricwitch Personal Wards Also remember not just to ward your space but yourself, if you layer your home with wards, what happens when you leave? Exactly. Keep yourself safe too! Circle casting & hag stones are great methods I mentioned above that are good for personal warding. Can I Ward Specific Things And Not Others? Absolutely! I mentioned this in the phrasing section of this post, keep in mind exactly what you want to keep out when you’re warding. I like words like “negative” or “harmful” or “with ill intent” because they don’t necessarily keep out the Fae or positive/neutral spirits but it does keep out anything that wants to harm you in general. Just think about it ahead of time, find wording or a phrase you like and keep that in mind as you ward. What If I Live With People? If you’re out of the broom closet, explain to your family/roommates what you’re doing and why you’re doing it and make sure they’re cool with it and are aware of what’s going on. If you’re not out of the broom closet, you may have to resort to only warding yourself/your room, & that’s okay! I hope this helps someone or teaches them something new! Enjoy! Have a lovely day 💖
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2020 has not been the easiest of years for us. From wild bushfires and hurricanes, to a global pandemic and elections, this year has put a toll on all of us.
But we want to look at the positives that happened in the LGBTQ+ community in 2020 to remind us all that there has been light in all of this darkness and that we should look forward to the wins which will greet us in 2021.
January
Northern Ireland legalised same-sex marriage
Utah bans LGBTQ conversion therapy for children
New Hampshire allows a third gender option on driving licenses
February
Croatia makes fostering children legal for same-sex couples
Switzerland votes to ban homophobic discrimination
March
Virginia bans conversion therapy for children
Gay panic defence removed as a defence for committing a crime
April
Same-sex marriage legalised in Sark, UK
May
Germany bans conversion therapy for children and adults who were pressured into receiving it
Albania bans conversion therapy
Zambian President pardons 3000 people who were jailed for being homosexual
Costa Rica legalises same-sex marriage
June
The US Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ+ people are entitled to protection from discrimination based on their sexual orientation and gender identity
July
Montenegro voted to legalise same-sex civil partnerships
Gabon decriminalizes homosexuality
Sudan abolishes death penalty for homosexuality
Scotland becomes first country to teach LGBTQ+ history as part of their curriculum
Mexico City bans conversion therapy
August
South African marriage officials cannot legally reject same-sex couples
In Australia, Queensland has banned conversion therapy
September
Inheritance laws in Hong Kong now fully cover LGBTQ+ people
English schools now teach LGBTQ+ inclusive lessons
October
In Mexico, the state of Mexico has banned conversion therapy
Pope Francis shows support for LGBTQ+ acceptance and civil unions
Canada reintroduces bill banning LGBT conversion therapy
November
Nevada to protect same-sex marriage in state constitution
Sarah McBride became the first transgender state senator
Italy’s lower house of parliament approves bill protecting LGBT+ community
In Canada, Yukon has banned conversion therapy
December
In Mexico, Tlaxcala legalised Same-Sex Marriage
The UK lifted restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men
Uruguay has also lifted restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men
Bolivia holds its first same-sex civil union
The LGBTQ+ community has made a lot of progress in 2020 and that will only continue into 2021! As a community, let’s push forward and make the next year an amazing one! Stay proud! ⚔️🏳️🌈
What I would put in a grimore
I would start with:
1. *Herbs*,how I should use them,their meaning,how I should take care of them
2.*Divination* , I think every with was a way of using tarot cards so I would write my way and I would perfectionate it until is complete my way
3.*Candles* In my opinion candles are a huge help ,any magic you do it makes it easier (or so is for me)
4.*Meeting/Sensing* I would write any meetings I would have with spirits,faes etc. So I can avoid or not that place .
5.*Oils* I know they might be in the category of herbs, but for me oils are really important. First I can take them everywhere,I can hide them if I need too and aren’t that suspicious in case I need to keep my craft a secret for my safety. Also they ease our work , just like candles but in others ways .
6.*All my dreams* no matter they are nightmares or sweet dreams, I strongly believe that dreams are a way of divination and shouldn’t be ignored.
7.*BOOKS* Any book I’ve read or I should read about witchcraft . Not all information is useful but it will keep you in the witchy atmosphere.
8.*Believes* the way I see magic,how I should practice my craft, any information that was passed to you from a credible witch (No matter you are hereditary or not,write every piece of information ,you don’t know when you’ll need it )
Well I’m not the biggest fan of the next things I think someone could write,but I’m not alone in this world:
9.*Sigils*
10.*Runes*
11.*Astrology*
12.*Moon phases* ( I don’t know if this is useful for someone or that is world known ,but my family taught me the most important full moon is in August, for the biggest spells)
13.*Astronomy*
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Hi I hope you are doing well. Can I have a reading on my writing please? I’m an aspiring writer and in a process of writing a blog. I often feel incompetent and have difficulty to express myself. Thank you! M, Leo
Hi M !
Comet here ! I've responded in private!
Have a nice day/night!
it's okay to eat.
it's okay to eat if you've already eaten today.
it's okay to eat if you haven't excerised today.
it's okay to eat if you don't feel like you've "earned" it.
it's okay to eat whatever you want. food has no inherent morality attached to it. eat a cookie, a salad, some noodles - whatever you want. we're trained to see food as the enemy, but it should be so much more! food keeps us alive, and allows us to do every wonderful thing we do every day. food should be your friend. you don't have to earn any type of food, or any at all. food is a necessity.
it's okay to eat. period.
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