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Dec 23 to Jan 01: Apple Tree

Jan 02 to Jan 11: Fir Tree

Jan 12 to Jan 24: Elm Tree

Jan 25 to Feb 03: Cypress Tree

Feb 04 to Feb 08: Poplar Tree

Feb 09 to Feb 18: Cedar Tree

Feb 19 to Feb 28: Pine Tree

Feb 29: Poplar Tree

Mar 01 to Mar 10: Weeping Willow Tree

Mar 11 to Mar 20: Lime Tree

Mar 21: Oak Tree

Mar 22 to Mar 31: Hazelnut Tree

Apr 01 to Apr 10: Rowan Tree

Apr 11 to Apr 20: Maple Tree

Apr 21 to Apr 30: Walnut Tree

May 01 to May 14:Poplar Tree

May 15 to May 24: Chestnut Tree

May 25 to Jun 03: Ash Tree

Jun 04 to Jun 13: Hornbeam Tree

Jun 14 to Jun 23: Fig Tree

Jun 24: Birch Tree

Jun 25 to Jul 04: Apple Tree

Jul 05 to Jul 14: Fir Tree

Jul 15 to Jul 25: Elm Tree

Jul 26 to Aug 04: Cypress Tree

Aug 05 to Aug 13: Poplar Tree

Aug 14 to Aug 23: Cedar Tree

Aug 24 to Sep 02: Pine Tree

Sep 03 to Sep 12: Weeping Willow Tree

Sep 13 to Sep 22: Lime Tree

Sep 23: Olive Tree

Sep 24 to Oct 03: Hazelnut Tree

Oct 04 to Oct 13: Rowan Tree

Oct 14 to Oct 23: Maple Tree

Oct 24 to Nov 11: Walnut Tree

Nov 12 to Nov 21: Chestnut Tree

Nov 22 to Dec 01: Ash Tree

Dec 02 to Dec 11: Hornbeam Tree

Dec 12 to Dec 21: Fig Tree

Dec 22: Beech Tree

Apple Tree Love Of slight build, lots of charm, appeal, attraction, pleasant aura, flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, scientific talents, lives for today, a carefree philosopher with imagination.

Ash Tree Ambition Uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be egotistic, very reliable and trustworthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over the heart, but takes partnership very seriously.

Beech Tree Creative Has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.)

Birch Tree Inspiration Vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.

Cedar Tree Confidence Of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, determined, impatient, likes to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.

Chestnut Tree Honesty Of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, well-developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but irritates easily and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self confidence, acts sometimes superior, feels not understood loves only once, has difficulties in finding a partner.

Cypress Tree Faithfulness Strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give, content, optimistic, craves money and acknowledgment, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered, unruly, pedantic, and careless.

Elm Tree Noble-mindedness Pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical.

Fig Tree Sensibility Very strong, a bit self-willed, independent, does not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a bit of a social butterfly, good sense of humor, likes idleness and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence.

Fir Tree Mysterious Extraordinary taste, dignity, sophisticated, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to them, rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious, discontented lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable.

Hazelnut Tree Extraordinary Charming, undemanding, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody, and capricious lover, honest, and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgment.

Hornbeam Tree Good Taste Of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgement in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.

Lime Tree Doubt Accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates fighting, stress, and labor, dislikes laziness and idleness, soft and relenting, makes sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous but loyal.

Maple Tree Independence of Mind No ordinary person, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.

Oak Tree Brave Robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.

Olive Tree Wisdom Loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.

Pine Tree Particular Loves agreeable company, very robust, knows how to make life comfortable, very active, natural, good companion, but seldom friendly, falls easily in love but its passion burns out quickly, gives up easily, everything disappointments until it finds its ideal, trustworthy, practical.

Poplar Tree Uncertainty Looks very decorative, not very self-confident, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.

Rowan Tree Sensitivity Full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.

Walnut Tree Passion Unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise.

I’ll be honest. As soon as someone says “Antheia, think of a bright light between your hands,” I’m out. While visualization works very well for me when I’m grounding, meditating, or shielding,  I find it hinders rather than helps when I get to actual spellcraft and more complicated energy work. While visualization is a skill that is very useful and good to practice, here’s a few solutions.

Do something physical. When you’re putting up your shields, lift your hands with your shield. When you’re cleansing yourself or something, rub it down as though you were washing mud and grime off of yourself/the object. Imagine the heat of your skin is the energy that you’re putting into something. While you might feel a little silly at first, I’ve found that doing something along with your energy work can be really helpful in putting you into the right mindset. In terms of spell craft, sometimes making something that you can hold physically will help, as well.

Command it. You will do as you please. Saying it out loud can also be helpful if you’re having trouble visualizing. “I’m raising my shields/My shields are up.” “The energy will…” “My intent is…” Simple commands can be very effective, just don’t get too caught up in having good grammar or anything. Sometimes one word works. Sometimes you might want to dictate what you feel or what you want to happen.

Do some breathing exercises. These are not for everybody, but again, something physical for you to do. A very simple exercise is to imagine your shields swelling big big bigger when you inhale, and then coming in tight around you, right against your skin, when you exhale. Works with energy, works with some spells, helps with meditation and grounding.

Close your eyes. Sometimes, especially when you’re a beginner and can’t see what you’re doing, just closing your eyes can make a difference. By taking away that sense, you sharpen your other senses a little more, and it gets a lot easier to practice. When I’m in a very high or low part of my mood disorder, I have a lot of trouble concentrating on magic and on energy. I find that closing my eyes can help me by disconnecting me a little from what I’m seeing and I can pay more attention to what I’m actually doing.

*Disclaimer: You do not need to label yourself as a “type” of witch. If you don’t identify with any of these or don’t want to use any of these labels that does not make you any less of a witch.

Baby/Beginner Witch: Just started practicing witchcraft.

Bone Witch: Works with and specializes in bones.

Ceremonial Witch: Does their witchcraft through set ceremonies. Uses structured rituals for their magic.

Christian Witch: A witch that practices Christianity.

Closet Witch: A witch practicing in secret (said to be in “the broom closet”).

Cosmic Witch: A witch that works with celestial bodies (stars, planets, astrology). They often time spells based on the position of the planets and use astrology for divination.

Cottage Witch: A witch whose practice involves a lot of work around the house such as spells in cooking, cleaning, a home garden, or home protection.

Coven Witch: A witch that works in a coven and might cast group spells with them.

Crystal Witch: A witch that specializes in crystals.

Death Witch: Works with the dead (ancestors/spirits).

Divination Witch: A witch that specializes in divination (Ex: tarot, pendulum, scrying, charm casting, runes, tasseography)

Eclectic Witch: A witch that does not fit into one of these categories. They use things from multiple paths in their practice (ex: a witch that works with the dead but also loves the sea and astral projection).

Elemental Witch: A witch that works with the elements (fire, air, earth, water, and spirit (sometimes only the first four and sometimes even more than these).

Green Witch: Works with plants, nature, gardens, and herbs. They include a lot of herbs and natural things in their spells, often keep gardens or plants if they can, and always respect nature.

Hearth Witch: A witch that works in the home, often practicing home magick, or doing spells at their home’s hearth. Similar to the cottage or kitchen witch.

Hedge Witch: Uses herbalism, home magick, and meditation as the focuses of their practice. Astral projects or meditates deeply to see over the “hedge” into the astral. They usually work alone.

Hereditary Witch: They come from a family of witches and were raised with their practice.

Kitchen Witch: A witch that practices their magic in the kitchen, often in the form of foods and drinks. They cast spells through what they make in the kitchen.

Lunar Witch: Works with the power of the moon.

Pagan Witch: A witch that practices paganism.

Pop Culture Witch: A witch that incorporates pop culture in their practice. Ex: using Pokémon inspired spells or using movie quotes or popular songs as incantations.

Religious Witch: A witch that practices a religion and incorporates it into their craft.

Sea Witch: A witch that works with the sea or sea deities. Might live near the water but they don’t have to.

Secular Witch: A witch that does not practice a religion.

Solar Witch: Works with the power of the sun.

Solitary Witch: A witch that practices alone. They do not practice in a coven.

Spoonie Witch: A witch that practices low-energy witchcraft due to a chronic illness, mental illness, disability, etc.

Storm/Weather Witch: A witch that works with weather and storms, often timing spells to correspond with the weather and using rain or snow waters in spells.

Swamp Witch: A witch that works with a swamp and the nature in it. Often lives near a swamp.

Tech Witch: Does a lot of their spell work with or on technology. May have an online altar, or keep sigils behind their phone case, etc.

Mary and Jesus by Bernadette Carstensen

St. Mary’s Basilica, Poland (1347)

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