#closetwitch

13 tips and advice to starting your path in the craft ;3

Pick the one thing you like about the craft, the thing that fascinates you the most about witchcraft, and then start there.

Once you do that, eventually youll see how everything comes into play and interconnects with learning about the rest of the craft.

It may seem overwhleming but once you realize that you dont NEED all these crazy tools to cast, everything becomes clearer.

Casting is as easy as visualizing the outcome you want, saying a prayer/chant/incantation, or even tie knots on a cord.

Start with basic spells, rituals, and workings so that you grow your power, and learn basic correspondences to help you start.

Your power, scource of magick, or energy, comes directy from your SPIRIT, your lifeforce, your energy within you, use it wisely.

You may get so excited that youll want to cast like crazy and end up burning yourself out like a child discovering video games.

Remember to only cast when you need to, not whenever you want to or feel like it, youll run out of energy and will need to recharge.

Always remember to do your research about everything you learn, the more you learn about the craft, the more powerful you grow. Knowledge is power and the power of knowledge is limitless.

Never take more than what is needed, ie casting an insane amount of wealth spells. If you tip the scales, you will reap its consequence.

Do not cast love spells, nor break up spells, you do not toy with peoples lives, nor do you influence their fate for any reason.

Do not curse, hex, or jinx UNLESS THE TARGET IS DESERVING OF IT, do not cast them as a joke for the consequences of such are much more disasterous than toying with peoples lives.

With all that said, remember that the craft is a practice, not a religion like wicca, religion has nothing to do with the craft unless you personally tie into the craft, its a spritual practice that was used by our ancestors way before the church existed.

Hi guys, it’s Mai, and I happen to have a special post today!

Today we will be learning why deck interviews are important- for tarot and oracle cards. You see, every deck is different. Even tarot decks. Even mass produced decks! Each deck has its own individual personality, and I don’t think a lot of people realize this.

Each time I get a new deck of any divination card, I conduct a simple deck interview:

(Thank you @dailygrimoire for your wonderful spread; they also have a great post on bonding with your decks!)

As you interpret the cards, write it down, like you’re writing a paper for work or school. You’ll find it’s easier to understand when it’s not “reversed magician, upright 3 of swords?? What????”

Remember, each deck is different. My Silmarilion Oracle deck is a very pessimistic deck, but it gives you straight facts. My demonic arcana deck (by @crimson-chains and @kaizuart ) is very eager to please, but might try too hard sometimes.

(But seriously go look at the art for the demonic arcana deck it’s gorgeous)

Being a closet witch should not mean we feel less witchy than others. I live in a space with very little privacy, closed minds, and repressive individuals. When I see elaborate, massive altars or read articles describing how they must look, a part of me experiences shame. Purely Ego, I know, but there it is.

This is what I can do- a temporary, minimalistic altar while practicing yoga or meditation. At times the negative self talk opens up, only to have Brighid laugh and remind me that it is the intention that matters and not to be so hard on myself.

So, to fellow humans with no altars or tiny ones, to the hidden witches or new, what you are, do, and have is enough. All you need is your energy and intention 🔥