Smol Trans Witch

site, August 1 is the first

day of Halloween.

you don’t need a full altar. you don’t need to do daily rituals. you don’t need to have memorised correspondences, or even fully know what path you’re walking yet. witchcraft is not about productivity. it’s not a race to be powerful. it’s not about who knows the most, or whose practice is the most aesthetic.

updated version

i most often see the word “potion” used as a blanket term for any liquid mixture that you enchant with magic, but it's a tiny bit deeper than that.

✦ potions

a potion is broadly defined as a mixture of liquids with magical, healing, or poisonous properties [source] and is meant to be ingested - essentially, a potion is a liquid spell you're supposed to drink in order to feel the effects of said spell. in fact, the word "potion" is derived from the middle english pocioun, from anglo-french poisun, pocioun (drink, potion,) from Latin potion-, potio, from potare (to drink) [source].

you can essentially enchant any beverage to be a potion, and create your own potions using edible ingredients. wanna make a strawberry banana smoothie with the intent of having a super good day? bam, potion.

but, please keep in mind that even if something is edible, that doesn't mean it's safe. do your research and don't ingest harmful substances!

✦ charged water

charged waters are infused with the energy of an external source - the moon, your favorite herbs and crystals, and elemental energy, for example. charged waters can be edible (potions) or inedible, which entirely depends on your intent. no really, i mean it. if you want to use this water strictly for spellwork, anointing items, adding to spell jars, etc., then you can add whatever the heck you want to it - crystals, oils, herbs, you name it.

but if you want to drink it or turn it into a potion of some sort, please for the love of the cosmos do NOT add a bunch of oils and trinkets and accessories to your DRINKING water.

essential oils are not for human consumption!!! and - you shouldn't be drinking something you just put a bunch of rocks in!!!!

✦ tips

regardless of what you plan to do with your magically enchanted water, leaving it out at room temperature is a potential breeding ground for bacteria so plan to refrigerate it or store it in a cool, dark place and dispose of it within a couple of weeks.

✦ final notes

anything you plan on drinking: use edible ingredients only, and store accordingly. do not add random nonsense to water you plan on drinking.

as always, do your own research and use your best judgement to discern what is safe and what is not.

A timeless form of divination that connects us to the wisdom of the Norse and Germanic ancestors, rune casting is more than just a method of prediction—it’s a spiritual dialogue with the universe.

A Bit of History

The runes come from the Elder Futhark, an ancient alphabet used by Germanic peoples between the 2nd and 8th centuries CE. Each rune wasn’t just a letter—it was a symbol of power, carrying spiritual and magical significance. They were carved on stones, tools, weapons, and amulets, and used in both writing and sacred rituals. The word rune itself means “secret” or “mystery.”

While most commonly associated with Norse mythology, rune magic was practiced across much of Northern Europe. The runes were said to have been discovered by the god Odin, who sacrificed himself by hanging from Yggdrasil, the World Tree, for nine nights to gain their wisdom.

How to Cast Runes

Rune casting is an intuitive and sacred act. Here’s a simple way to begin:

Invoke your Higher Power: Gods, Ancestors, Higher Self, etc...

Formulate your question: Focus your energy and intention. You may want to say it aloud or whisper it to your runes.

Cast the runes: Gently draw or toss 1, 3, or more runes depending on your spread. Cast them onto a surface.

Interpret the message: Pay attention to the position (upright or reversed if you use reversals), the shape they fall in, and your intuitive reaction to each symbol. Interpret each rune alone, and then together, to get your answer.

The Meanings of the Runes (Elder Futhark)

Here’s a brief overview of some of the 24 runes:

ᚠ Fehu – Wealth, prosperity, abundance

ᚢ Uruz – Strength, endurance, primal energy

ᚦ Thurisaz – Protection, conflict, reactive force

ᚨ Ansuz – Communication, divine inspiration

ᚱ Raidho – Journey, rhythm, spiritual movement

ᚲ Kenaz – Knowledge, creativity, inner fire

ᚷ Gebo – Gift, partnership, generosity

ᚹ Wunjo – Joy, harmony, happiness

ᚺ Hagalaz – Disruption, chaos, necessary change

ᚾ Nauthiz – Need, patience, resistance

ᛁ Isa – Stillness, introspection, ice

ᛃ Jera – Harvest, cycles, rewards from effort

ᛇ Eiwaz – Death and rebirth, transformation

ᛈ Perthro – Mystery, fate, hidden things

ᛉ Algiz – Protection, higher self, divine connection

ᛋ Sowilo – Success, hope, solar energy

ᛏ Tiwaz – Justice, bravery, self-sacrifice

ᛒ Berkano – Fertility, growth, nurturing

ᛖ Ehwaz – Movement, trust, cooperation

ᛗ Mannaz – Humanity, the self, relationships

ᛚ Laguz – Emotions, intuition, water

ᛜ Ingwaz – Inner growth, gestation, peace

ᛞ Dagaz – Breakthrough, transformation, day

ᛟ Othala – Heritage, ancestral wisdom, home

A Living Practice

Rune casting is a deeply personal form of divination. With time, you’ll find your own way of interpreting the symbols and hearing their whispers. Let them become companions on your path—guardians of ancient truth, echoing in the present.

They say luck favors the brave… but in old-world magic, luck is a spirit - wild, wandering, and a little mischievous. Here’s what centuries of lore and witchcraft say about courting the favor of Lady Luck herself. 🕊️✨

Luck as a Spirit or Force

In many cultures, luck is more than chance. It’s alive. It moves like wind — unseen, but it stirs everything it touches.

• The Romans called her Fortuna, spinning her wheel of fate.

• The Irish spoke of luck carried by the fae, hidden in mists and mushrooms.

• Hoodoo practitioners work with mojo bags and ritual oils to draw luck as if it were a friend being summoned to visit.

Signs Luck is Coming Your Way

Some traditions say luck leaves omens before it arrives:

• Hearing a bell with no visible source

• A black cat crossing your path from right to left

• You dream of gold, fish, or open doors

• A feather appears in your path unexpectedly

Ritual to Call in a “Luck Shift”

(Do this during a waxing moon)

You’ll need:

– Green thread

– A small pouch

– Basil, cinnamon, orange peel, and a shiny coin

Tie the herbs and coin in the pouch while chanting:

“Fortune flow, to me be kind,

By thread and charm, our paths entwined.”

Sleep with it under your pillow for 3 nights. Then carry it in your pocket when you seek good outcomes (job interviews, games of chance, important meetings).

Luck Tip from Old Country Witches:

Never say “I’m unlucky.” You risk offending the spirits of luck. Instead say,

“My fortune is still finding me.”

Did You Know?

Carrying an odd number of coins is luckier than an even number in many old traditions. That’s why lucky coins, dice, or charms often come in 3s or 7s.

🌟 Luck isn’t just coincidence. It’s energy that listens when you speak to it with reverence.

Speak kindly to your future - it might just listen.