#attune

Divination is a practical tool that many--if not all--witches and magical people. There are several purposes and benefits we can obtain from divination, such as guidance, general insight, healing from our past, and planning for our future. Typical tools for divination are runes, tarot, and scrying.

As an easily-distracted person, it is necessary for me to have a proper routine and structure for all of my magical practices, large or small. Typically, the first step in ritual is meditation; but before I can meditate, the tone of the room must be set. The best thing about witchcraft is that it is a tailored experience for each individual, which means all aspects of the craft are customized to your own personality, craft, and goals.

I have composed a simplistic yet thorough structure for my spiritual works ranging from tarot readings, divination, meditation, and rituals. This structure is as follows:

physically cleaning/organizing the room

energetically cleansing the room with incense

gathering materials

self-cleanse

meditation

(when in ritual) casting the circle, ritual, closing the circle

self-cleanse

The element I am going to focus on in this post is the significance of meditation music in my magical practices. Due to my inability to focus well and maintain the "right" level of focus, I listen to music to help ground me in the present moment. Doing so allows me to prepare and participate in meditation with a clear mind and intention.

There are a handful of songs that I use regularly. During the inception of my Pagan path, I would typically choose a Laura Sullivan song to align with--typically off of Mystical America or Pianoscapes for the Trails of North America. Sullivan has created numerous works--many of which have won awards and special recognition--that attune with natural elements, thus, creating a deeper connection for the listener. This is especially useful for witches, as we call upon the Earth's natural forces to aid our magical works.

Many of Sullivan's works are in reverence of nature with seemingly Pagan undertones. (I tried digging around her website and social media but couldn't find direct statements regarding her spirituality. I think it's safe to say that she at least has a love of the natural world and takes inspiration from love, life, and her spirituality.) While I could not find information regarding her own spiritual path, there are Pagan and other spiritual elements from other cultures within her album artworks. For example, on the cover art of Pianoscapes for the Trails of North America features a unique collage of forest paths found in North America. Mystical America, contains a three triskeles and female figure with a divine aura.

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For the last year or so, my go-to meditation music is (judge me--I dare you 😂) is a Sith Meditation. It suits my recent spells and rituals--the deep hum of its haunting tones allows me to focus my mind with intent and harness a darker, more profound level of attunement with deities and overall goal/purpose.

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Obviously, all songs are linked above and I encourage everyone to check out these song suggestions out, as they have helped elevate my spiritual life and may benefits yours!

Do you utilize music in your spiritual practices and preparations? What are your go-to songs?

Works Cited

Myers Music. “Sith Meditation - A Dark Atmospheric Ambient Journey - Deep and Mysterious Sith Ambient Music.” YouTube, YouTube, 22 Dec. 2022, www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ4e4XVQQcY&t=7771s.

Sullivan, Laura. “Mystical America | Full Album.” YouTube, YouTube, 11 Feb. 2015, www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHpA5fvl_ds&list=PLdVwgFMqKpSfhdCUEJ6p9qWr3maAuEUuA.

Sullivan, Laura. “Pianoscapes for the Trails of North America | Full Album.” YouTube, YouTube, 5 Nov. 2014, www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZvoO4IKak&list=PLaUK8mH0KhtFqG4q5RJAoWdQjahLfMfQ7.

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(i feel bad for not updating the blog. i'll try to get on it more often.)

here's a rough draft of a new item i'm working on:

the bane plague

the bane plague is a thin wooden wand about half a meter long. it's black with some red streaks going up and down the length of it. the wand has 3 charges. (only available to warlocks, druids, and sorcerers. they must attune to the item before being able to use it.)

infestation (1 charge)

poison spray (1 charge)

insect plague (3 charges)

you also have the ability to cast bane once per long rest, without expending a spell slot

The bolstered, drumming beat of the earth beneath her feet. The playful, whirling dance of the air weaving in her hair. The cooled, soothing ripple of the water against her fingers. The confident, rich spark of the fire engulfing her body. Kini had always been sensitive to the world around her. She couldn't remember exactly when she started to realize certain places had their own aura. Their own whispers. Their own heartbeats. The Seeker had been so isolated growing up, perhaps that was the reason she sought something to feel when she was alone. Or maybe she had been born with a sliver of a gift to recognize the world around her? No. That was a silly, arrogant thought for one like her to have and she couldn't bring herself to take it seriously. It made her ears flatten against her head, her tail still and her stomach twist into knots. A'kini Khotan had been born worthless and had only grown into something that could be useful. She had to be thankful for her tribe's efforts, even if it was for A'khato's sake and not her own. It was the same as now- her efforts were for his and not herself. Even so though, she had to admit that she treasured her experiences out in this vast new world. Her brother was kind enough to let her go off on her own most of the time and while she couldn’t allow herself to travel too far from him, it was still a grand adventure. Once and awhile she discovered a new spot. Sometimes it would still be hot from the afternoon's sun and it reminded her to take risks. Another place would be towering high so that she could hear the songs of the breeze that tickled her to smile. A pure, chilly pool would give her respite from the heat and comfort her aches with a flowing hug. Other times it was simply a quiet, sturdy spot against stone that would steel her resolve. 

Was it a weakness to depend on the world around her so much? She knew the answer in her mind and in the echo of her brother’s voice. Yet in her heart? Kini would keep that secret as close to her as the jingling bell she wore. 

Or maybe that was simply arguing semantics and his mother had just wished him quiet.

Thanalan had posed the most problem for him in his travels. A dry, scrubby, region it wasn't without life, just.. not the kind of life he was used to. One thing it did have in abundance was earth. Rocks jutted from the sparse landscape like monuments with towns and waystops built up around them.

It had taken time to find his center, between the heat and the lack of shade. This wasn't his Twelveswood. Even in the years after the Calamity, which saw the Black Shroud thinned until it lost much of its name sake darkness, there was still enough canopy to shade the eyes of nocturnal keepers. Not here. He'd had to learn to make do with the lack of peripheral vision a hood afforded just to see by day and waiting until dusk to actually chance to move about. His night vision made up for his handicap during sunup, and the cooler temperatures at night were tempered by the stillness that settled over the landscape when dark came.

It was easier to listen in the dark. Daylight loving creatures and men slept. The world wound down until only the scant night stalkers prowled and the land itself hummed.