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Many find it confusing when a difficult card falls in the advice position. Death is not asking you to die. But the Five of Cups wishes you would cry.

Death

Purge your soul of what no longer serves you. It will only be more painful if you wait for life to force you.

Three of Swords

Acknowledge your pain. The wound will fester if you keep denying its presence. Healing begins only with acceptance.

The Devil

Dive into it with all your might. Do not go gentle into that good night. It will all be worth the fall.

Five of Cups

Cry till the tears run dry. Till the darkness has gone, leaving only the light. Then turn around for a wondrous sight.

Two of Swords

You will never be completely certain. No one is in life. All you can do is follow your heart. It will lead you to what is right.

Five of Wands

There is a time for peace. But it is not today. You have to fight for your beliefs. Let nothing stand in your way.

Seven of Swords

Leave your morals at the door. This is no place for principles. What matters is survival. Time to think like a criminal.

Ten of Wands

You are walking through fire, and the pain is unbearable. But give it one more minute. The hurt will all be worth it.

Eight of Swords

You look at yourself and see a prisoner. And yet the ropes are loose and the lock is open. Stop acting the victim.

Five of Swords

So you lost. Cry for a while. Then dry your eyes and try again tomorrow. No need to drown in sorrow.

Nine of Swords

Turn your fear into fuel. Do not sit there waiting for destruction. Fight with all your might to escape annihilation.

Five of Pentacles

If you bother to look up, you will notice a shelter. Enough with the self-pity. Time to outsmart the weather.

Nine of Wands

As things stand, it is not safe for you to love. This is not the time to fall. Protect your heart, and build a wall.

Ten of Swords

Some pains demand to be felt. So feel them. Give them their deserved recognition. Then banish them to oblivion.

The Tower

Baby Witch Bootcamp began as a series of informational videos on my YouTube channel. This series is my attempt to meet a need for free, accessible, and well-researched information about witchcraft and other forms of magic. My background is in journalism, and this is the approach that I take with this series – I try to be as transparent as possible about where I get my information, which means including lots of quotes and sources. I also try to keep this series as objective as possible – my goal is not to convince you to practice witchcraft a certain way, but to provide you with the tools and resources you need to create a magical practice that fits your own beliefs, values, and spiritual needs.

Part 1: Basics of Magic and Energy

Chapter One: What Is Magic? Why Does It Work? [Video version on YouTube]

Chapter Two: Meditation for Witches [Video version on YouTube]

Chapter Three: How to Ground Yourself [Video version on YouTube]

Chapter Four: How to Find Good Witchcraft Books

Chapter Five: The Ethics of Witchcraft [Video version on YouTube]

Part 2: Spellcasting

Chapter Six: How to Cast Spells That Work [Video version on YouTube]

Chapter Seven: What Are Correspondences and How Do I Use Them in Spells?

Chapter Eight: Using the Elements in Your Spells

Chapter Nine: Magic Herbs You Can Find at the Grocery Store

Chapter Ten: Add Some Oomph to Your Spells with Magical Timing

Part 3: Divination and Psychic Abilities

Chapter Eleven: Tapping into Your Psychic Senses

Chapter Twelve: Divination Basics

Chapter Thirteen: So You Want to Learn Tarot

Chapter Fourteen: Psychic Protection

Chapter Fifteen: When NOT To Trust Your Intuition

Part 4: Engaging with the Spirit World

Chapter Sixteen: Intro to Spirit Work

Chapter Seventeen: Working with Spirits

Chapter Eighteen: Communicating with Spirits

Chapter Nineteen: Banishing Nasty Spirits

Chapter Twenty: Pathworking and Astral Travel

Part 5: Incorporating Witchcraft into Your Everyday Life

Chapter Twenty-One: Little Acts of Everyday Magic

Chapter Twenty-Two: Building a Magical Home

Chapter Twenty-Three: Magical Journaling

Chapter Twenty-Four: Kitchen Witchin’  

Chapter Twenty-Five: Practicing in Secret

Part 6: Controversial Magic

Chapter Twenty-Six: Using Human Body Parts in Spells

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Blood Magic

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Curses and Hexes

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Conjuring Dark Spirits

Chapter Thirty: Sex Magic

Part 7: Social Issues

Chapter Thirty-One: Cultural Appropriation

Chapter Thirty-Two: Magic vs Medicine?

Chapter Thirty-Three: Keeping Consumerism out of Your Craft

Chapter Thirty-Four: Earth-Friendly Witchcraft 

Chapter Thirty-Five: Witchcraft and Activism

Other Helpful Links for New Witches

Why the Law of Attraction Is an Unhealthy Mindset

How to Recognize a Cult or Cult-like Group

How To Find a Safe Witchy/Pagan Teacher or Group

These are things that I've started doing that have worked for me.

$ I know we all know that green = money. However, why not give that green candle some back up by using supporting colours.

* My favourites: gold for wealth and prosperity, brown to inspire financial stability, orange for good fortune and success

$ On the topic of candles, carve a sigil into the candle before burning it! It can be whatever you want. I honestly I usually just do something super basic incorporating the amount of money that I'm looking to get.

$ BE SPECIFIC AND CLOSE LOOPHOLES. Check out the linked posts, seriously! They are very informative and stuff I wished I learned long ago. Specify the amount you need, when you need it, if you're looking for extra cash, wanting to win money you entered in, etc. Whatever it may be - be specific. Tell the universe (or whoever/whatever you work with) what you need!

$ Do your spell with your purse/wallet/debit card, etc on or around your work space! I almost always use candles for my spell, so I will leave my wallet with the candle while it finishes burning. Really emphasize where you need this money to go - to you, in your wallet!

$ If you created a sigil, also put this sigil in your wallet or purse. If you are making a spell jar, put the sigil into your spell jar or on it. I usually just write on the jar itself, but you can do whatever you want.

$ Add money to your spell jar if you're making one. It doesn't have to be much, I usually just throw in some pocket change. To emphasize that you want to see your money grow!

$ Also, don't be afraid to get creative with charging your sigils. I use the pocket change I put in my spell jar to charge it while I work on everything else. I simply draw out all the sigils I'll be using on some paper and place coins on top of them. Do this with intention.

$ If you make a spell jar, keep it with your wallet or keep it in your purse. When I am done the spell and the candles are burned down - I immediately transfer it to my purse and carry it with my everywhere until it's done. It's going to attract wealth to my purse.

$ Don't forget to cleanse your tools. Including all the stuff you use for the spell. If you use a jar, cleanse the jar inside and out and the lid.

$ Boost your money spell by doing it on a Thursday!

What’s an Aura?

Our aura possesses very sensitive information about who we truly are.

There is coded information about our past, our present and our future.

Our aura vibrates differently according to our current emotions.

Moreover, a strong aura can help us achieve miracles in magic.

The aura is a way of communicating with our environment. Therefore, when our aura is cleansed and strong we can benefit from healing sessions and nature’s magic.

In the same way, when our aura is strong, it can prevent attacks. Hence it can repel physical and emotional illness. (Of course, when facing medical problems we should ALWAYS consult first our doctors and/or psychologists.)

1. Smoke Cleasing

What is Smoke Cleansing?

Smoke cleansing is using smoke to cleanse an area of negative energies. For example, you can use the smoke of frankincense which elevates the spirit.

2. Wearing black

When you are under attack, you should wear black. If you are not sure – check here to see if you have to signs of psychic attack or negativity. Black colour provides shielding. It’s like an invisibility cloth which can actually give you some time when you are under attack. However, you should not wear black for a long time as black shields us from all types of energy both good and evil. Therefore, we should use this colour only to fight back and repel the attack. Then we get back to any colour we like. See here more about Colour Magic and what energy each colour vibrates.

3. Crystal Magic

Having a black tourmaline with you can help against psychic attacks. It’s quite affordable and you can wear it as a piece of jewellery or carry it with you.

Moreover, you can have a black obsidian with you. This particular stone can help you ground you energy and dispel negativity which is all over you.

4. Grounding

This simple technique can work miracles when our aura is under attack. Grounding is in fact ‘becoming one with Mother Earth’. Who can mess with our Great Mother? No one of course.

Hence, grounding every no and then can act as a powerful ‘medicine’ against psychic attacks. Moreover, by grounding we attune ourselves with the healing energies of Nature. This is really important, when already damage is done.

5. A small Charcoal

Charcoal can help us attune with the power of our Mother Earth. As written in the article of Magical Protection: ‘A small charcoal piece in your pocket (wrapped in a paper towel so that you don’t get messy) can protect you against evil eye, curses, negative spirits, and psychic attacks. Have three of them on a white plate under your bed while sleeping to get the same results. After every use, wash the charcoal pieces under cold running water.’

6. Holy Water

It’s affordable and one of the most powerful magical tools ever. Making holy water is really easy and you can do it whenever you can. Of course you can also get some from your church or the temple you feel more comfortable with.

The Holy Water dispels negativity, cleanses the aura, and nourishes our spirit. Learn more about how to make and use holy water here!

7. The Eye of Horus

One of the most powerful and ancient symbols. The Eye of Horus is actually our master tool against any dark magic. Horus is the personification of the winning of Good against all evil. The Eye of Horus is considered one of the most potent talismans against evil. It is believed to enhance our spiritual awareness and attune with the Divine Source. Get an ‘Eye of Horus’ here. You can actually charge the Eye of Horus for extra magical protection. It will help you shield your aura.

Chant 7 times these rephrased verses from the Book of the Dead:‘Let The Eye of Horus be my Protection,

Banish The Bullshitter Spell

what you need:

Black candle

Powder of dragon’s blood, sage, black salt, cayenne, myrrh

Charcoal tablet + fireproof dish

Paper cutout of person giving you bullshit with name on it

Carving tool

Banishing oil

what to do:

Light your charcoal tablet prior to spell

Carve candle with person’s name, may also include sigils/runes of your choosing

Anoint candle with banishing oil top to middle, and bottom to middle

Sprinkle powder on dressed candle and affirm:  I banish you, (name), from my life and the lives of my loved ones, in all directions of time. You no longer cause us any harm.

Sprinkle some powder on charcoal and hold the candle above the smoke, affirm the above again

Light the candle

Sprinkle more powder on charcoal and hold the paper cutout above the smoke, then light cutout on fire and affirm the above one more time

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Hey everyone! This is my list of resources I have made over the course of the existence of this blog, pertaining specifically to death witchcraft and spirit work. (EDIT: I also added divination because it is such a vital part of my own practice) I hope it helps some of you, and provides a resource for you to use! I’ve also thrown in my death work stuff as well. These posts are all mine, coming from separate blogs at times ( @shipping-the-gods , @the-daily-diviner, and @tarnished-headstone (@witchthatiam/@lonesome-bones are the names of this blog from a while ago)); none of these blogs are active. The only blogs I am active on are @shroud-of-roses and @breathing-in-gilded-dust (dodekatheism blog). 

Please note you can do these three practices individually, I just choose to put them together for my own personal practice! Pick what you like and use it if you desire.  

Thanks, 

Olivia 

Resources, Essays, and Tips:

Dead Spiders and Other Tiny Corpses

Connecting With Human Spirits When You Don’t Have Access to a Graveyard

How to Deal With Angry Spirits and Banish Them if You Need To 

Ways to Get to Know Death and Its History

Symbolism for Death Witches and Spirit Workers

What to Do When Your House Rules Have Been Violated

Spirit Worker Tip 

Fun/Unique Spirit Vessel Ideas

Spirit Summoning Bath Spell 

Forgotten Dead Funeral 

Death Witch Decor and Crafts

Selfcare for Death Witches

Tips for Setting Up a Shrine/Altar for Spirit Work 

Vessels for Death Energy

How to Call Non-Human Spirits

Sweet Passing Potion

Sweet Passing Potion (Pet Edition)

How I Bind Spirits to Vessels 

How I Cleanse Spirit Vessels for Their Future Inhabitants 

Building Spirit Vessels 

Death Witchery in the Dead of Winter

Basic Offering Ideas for Spirits 

Fearing Death - A Guide for Aspiring Death Workers and Witches

Death Witch Rituals - My Basic List (AKA What do death witches do?)

Creating and Enchanting Wards

Warding While Watched - A Secret Witch’s Guide 

Funeral Bouquets and Correspondences 

Dying Does Not Always Inhibit Your Power

Ancestral Recipes

The Butterfly’s Place in Death Witchery

General Tips for Beginner Death Witches

My Methods and Tips for Astral Travel 

Advice on Understanding Cultural Appropriation 

Collecting Bones Ethically and Legally

Greeting the (Human) Dead - Bronwyn’s Guide

Spirit Work Terminology

Death Witches Digging in the Dirt: Flowers and Funerals

The Elements of Death Witchery/Work

Ancestral Devotional 

Spells & Rituals:

“Here Lies the Ashes of My Past” Ritual

Essence of Death Potion (to overcome your fear of death)

Passing on Spell for Deceased Spirits 

“Lull Me to Sleep” Ritual for A Passing Person

Divination: 

Divining the Future With the Dead

Herbs for Divination 

My Tips for Learning Card Meanings for Divination 

How to Make a Divination Cloth 

How to Cleanse Your Divination Tools 

Teas to Drink Before Doing Divination 

How to Record Your Divination Sessions 

Mirror Gazing to See Your True Self 

Beginner Tips for the New Scryer

Divination Chants

How to Wax Scry 

How to Do a Nephelomancy Reading (Cloud Scrying)

How to Do a Stichomancy Reading

How to Use a Pendulum 

How to Smoke Scry 

How to Deal With Negative Readings You’ve Done for Someone Else

How to Design and Create Your Own Cartomancy System

Blessing Water for Your Divination Tools 

DIY Scrying Mirror

How to Scry 

Meditation to Reveal Psychic Abilities

Halloween Divination Ritual

DIY Scrying Mirrors - The Frugal/Secret Way

Curio Casting - How I Do It 

My Cartomancy System 

Scrying With Spirits: Bronwyn’s Complete Guide

Free Curio Casting Board Set

Pendulum Map DIY

How to Make a Cartomancy Spread

My Symbols and Artwork for Death Witches/Workers

The Gatekeeper 

Ally of the Dead

Metamorphosis Through Death

Other Recommended Resources:

The Order of the Good Death (not witchcraft, but death work is essential to my own practice)

@death-witch-envy (tumblr death witch blog, who I love dearly. Yunan has a few witchy zines, too!)

@darkfyretheumbrawitchreturns (He is an umbra witch, and, again, a good friend of mine)

@nightmarist (has many wonderful resources on shadow work and the like)

Master-List of Death Witches, Spirit Workers, and Necromancers on Tumblr  

Some fun things:

Death Witch Aks

Your Official Death Witch ™ Name   

Audience of Bones - My 13 Card Oracle Deck

My Small Oracle Deck - The Things I’ve Seen in Holloway

Dark Workings - A Youtube Playlist for Your Rituals 

Encouragement from One Witch to Another

Another Encouragement (about defining your path)

One More Thing:

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A few ideas to add to your nightly routine to make it feel just that much more ✧magickal✧

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