That's so wild of an experience. Does that happen to every practitioner at some point, or does it only happen on a case-by-case basis?
Im not sure actually. :/
In my old circle, our High Priestess used to speak of how as practitioners we grow into the Deities we need for certain points of our lives and that it is okay to switch patrons (albeit gracefully)
Just because Pluto attached himself to me doesnt mean I wont stop my worship of Frejya. It's just shifting.
In all– I supposed it could happen to everyone.
shrug
You may accidentally be doing it to yourself. Stress is a powerful thing, even for a practitioner, and that emotional turmoil could be blocking yourself from the energies of the universe. Think of it as your mind is trying to protect itself from further harsh stressors, but inadvertently blocking the good as well.
I would start with a simple chakra cleansing and maybe a tarot spread to see whats up.
Of course. Of course I am my own enemy. Damn.
I just did a Tarot spread and oh BOI is my energy all over the place. However, I did find out what's wrong: I've been limiting myself. I've had so many ideas recently, and I've been telling myself to resist, to not act upon them because Finals Week. I have to focus on Finals Week and nothing else, everything else gets pushed aside. And I guess it started to bottle up in my head and clog my mind.
Definitely going to do that simple chakra cleansing tonight.
So my incense arrived, now I’m waiting for the burner
Errrrrm Jasmine, Sandalwood, Rose, Osmanthus, Green Tea and Lavender. And it’s the cone ones that go on those waterfall burners
My sister bought some lavender plants because they repell mosquitoes
My mom is growing some lavender right now and I plan to steal copious amounts
Also I went to the Dollar Store yesterday and bought a white candle and a little wooden box (currently for eggshells but I might try to use it as a manifestation box) and I'm v happy
Almost got some incense but I only brought three dollars lmao
See this is why I’m thankful I have a job, I can just buy what I want without having to run it past my parents or even limiting myself to what I can get each time——hence the 320 cones of incense
@writers-blocked
Just thought I’d tag you so you know where this chat is :)
Hi, yeah, thanks! Um, hi, I'm like really new to a lot of witchcraft stuff and I'm not finding many sources but I wanna get into it for personal faith reasons and any advice would be lovely if you're open to providing it!
Uh, I'm…. a person. With an affinity for swamps.
I personally am up for giving advice, and if you look back through the chat you may find answers to some questions you might have
Same. Will happily explain anything.
Welcome, @writers-blocked. I'll try to help explain anything I can. I'm learning here with ya. I'm about 2 years in, and I still consider myself a baby witch.
So I've tried some spells and stuff, just with whatever I can find in my house mostly for healing and so on but like. I don't really…. feel the spells? I feel closer to when I just put random things in bottles or collect things I feel just have like. Meaning. Capital M Meaning. And none of it really conforms to any specific practices. Also while I believe in other gods I Do Not want to fuck with them out of fear I'll a, disappoint them somehow and b, just. I don't wanna make a huge commitment since I've heard serving a deity is a big commitment. I don't think I'm really anything and like. I'm worried I'm doing this all wrong.
About the spells: I've done spells friends have recommended to me or that I found either in books about the topic or online but I didn't find any reliable information and I'm only more confused tbh.
Well, first off, you don't have to do spells. You're still valid if right now you just want to collect resources. Maybe someday you'll be ready to connect with a deity and will do so. You're also new, so I don't think any gods will be disappointed that you're not reaching out or are making a few mistakes. Spells can also take quite a while to work.
I know but like. Nothing I do personally has anything even close to witchcraft except that it vaguely mimics certain practices. Like, I just. If I want something to happen or need some help or guidance or whatever. I'm like. Put the Things with the Meaning into a Bottle and then put Bottle in a place that feels Correct and see what happens and it usually works but it feels wrong I guess? And I don't think I'm even really practicing, I'm just doing dumb shit and hoping the flow of energy in the world takes a hint. I wanna know how to do this stuff for real and like. Ugh. I'm just. DJakfjfjajdjdjdjaksidjf.
Honestly? That's how most of us start out.
I recommend doing more research. A lot more than you think you will need to. Many things within the practice can get really scary really fast and the only way to protect yourself is with knowledge. You want to find the right path for you–not end up messing with things from a closed practice you know?
It's okay that nothing makes sense yet, but it will. You're still new.
Do research.
Tea. My grimoire is an absolute mess of research and notes. And I still use them all the time.
Hahah, I do so much research but I suck at taking notes so my BoS is completly blank and the actual cover is covered in paint and two birdy stickers
Hello, um, I have just started with witchcraft and find it very fascinating. Do you guys have any tips for a brand new witch?
Research.
Start a grimoire and write every single thing down.
Get some rainwater and on the next full moon, make some moonwater.
