thumper

i like to combine my wiccan path and my lifting for times where i feel like i need a lil extra support. i often like to cast this special spell just before i go lifting both for big and small hauls. for this i call on Tyche, the Greek Goddess of Luck, as I found it works very well when I ask for her help. this is really simple, always works, and only requires basic materials.

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1. remember that intention is key. keep your mind focused on the spell, and feel the actions rather than just doing them. take deep breaths, maybe meditate a bit, and always centre yourself before starting ⭐️

2. this spell is best cast around noon time like other protection spells are.

let’s get started ~ you will need:

- moon water

- your favourite crystal (for me tiger’s eye works so well)

- a black candle (blue, orange or white ones also works if you don’t have one)

- salt

- lavender essential oil

- incense, sage, or palo santo

1. (optional) light the incense / sage / palo santo and let the smoke cleanse any negative energies that might be present. only allow it to burn for 2-5 minutes ♥️

2. light the candle and hover your crystal over it to banish negative energies that it might have absorbed over time.

3. next dab some lavender essential oil & moon water onto the stone and let it absorb

4. then create a small circle of salt, and place the crystal in the middle.

5. lastly, close your eyes and chant the following words:

“elements of the day and the tranquility of the night. i summon thy to blend with strength of the sun and the power of the moon. i ask for Tyche’s touch to heal and protect. and allow the energies absorb within the (insert the name of your crystal). and now i call upon thee, to help protect me. so now, blessed it be.”

6. blow out the candle and now it’s done! everytime you go lifting you can either rub the stone onto your pulse points or carry it with you for extra support.

Never gotten caught with these bad boys

-Cup trick: where you take a not clear cup, like a coffee cup, and while walking around the store drop small items into your (clean and empty!) cup. 

-Elastic belt trick: take a piece of elastic from the sewing store (the good kind) and tie/sew it around your waist. Make sure it fits, but is not tight! Then, wear a semi-baggy jacket (It’s that time of year!) and when you conceal, do it on your person by sneaking this to fit snuggly into that elastic band

-The inflatable bag: Take a very large ziplock or two, depends on the bag size, and blow them and stick them in your bag to make it look full. Then, while in a blind spot, as you put things in slowly deflate the bag to make it look proportionally as full as it was when you left. 

-The Big Boots: take a large pair of non-sus knee high boots. make sure you can fit like, half your arm in the boot, because its so roomy. you know what I’m taking about. As you “shop”, drop things like jewelry, makeup, small packs of condoms, stickers, buttons, you know the drill. It may get uncomfortable in your shoe, but eh. Worth it, right?

Some (un)common knowledge:

-If you’re gonna lift clothes then for petes sake look at the price tag before you hold it up to your body or take it to the dressing rooms

-Don’t lift nail polish by putting up your sleeve it will fall out and break and BAM you’re caught

-Putting something between your thighs as a way of lifting is really hard because you have to walk out perfectly normal

-If you get shaky hands or get really nervous, pull out your phone and pretend to call/text someone to meet you at the store. This way, when you leave without buying anything, it looks like you went outside to find your friend

-Dont start pulling out your goods in the parking lot. Rookie mistake here. Wait until you get in your car with doors locked and windows rolled up. Even better, wait till you’re at home. 

-Scope the store out a couple of days before you lift

-Trust your gut

-Try to avoid backpacks; instead go for a purse type thing. Easier to slip things in

- Don’t try to avoid LP. Ask at them only one or two times, if you make eye contact with them, just smile and wave. If you think someone is watching you, go up to Lp and ask shit like “do u have wet n’ wild mascara? Is there any pink ribbon here? What foundation tone should i use?” Seem interested while they talk. But don’t get too friendly. 

-Be cautious and observant but not paranoid and jumpy

-if you get a bad vibe, leave with what you’ve already concealed. Not getting your hair dye is better then getting a fine.

-Lifting while wearing a skin tight sundress is hard mode. 

-Barcodes don’t set off alarms unless theres a RDIF under it so check!! 

-If you cant afford a hook or magnet, then use a seam ripper for what you can. If you don’t mind small holes in clothes, that is. 

quick lift from VS since is wasn’t that busy, didn’t wanna take any risks.