A guide to Tech Witchcraft
Hello lovelies this has been something in which has been requested or talked about among my students on discord, so i wanted to make a guide covering all the information and decided to share it to the public of fellow witches , this is a brief introduction on tech witchcraft an the direction it is going now!
Technology and Witchcraft: A Guide to Techno Witchcraft
Introduction
With the day of age we now live, we go to a point where we are experiencing so much progression in the ways things are done, in our day to day life. Witchcraft is no expectation to this rule as witchcraft is constantly formatting and changing everyday through new age magic, While there is still much work to be done, There are some wonderful formulas in which you can use to boost your work through the power of electricity.
On top of the concepts of technology witches I will also be going over apps in which I enjoy and use, in which can help you with your witchy needs How does it work? Well, To start off I think we need to go back and look at what exactly magic is in the first place. Typically magic explains the manipulation and manifestation of energy through oneself and one's mind. It can be used to content with the conscious and subconscious mind.
It is idealistically all witchcraft leads to a goal typically under these things , however are also not limited to: 1) self improvement
2) to connect to the divine
3) to keep or follow a pre existing or new traditions/ lifestyle
4) Healing
5) Banishing
Now keeping this in mind , the tools of magic we use work because they are stored with intent and energy. All items are charged with energy from one self or divine energy as well. Any items we chose to work with will have energy and intent. Money does not really matter in the situation as long as you can get creative.
However this in mind there are correspondences with the elements In western culture the elements include: Air, Fire, Earth, Water and Spirit
In Eastern Culture the elements include : Wood, Iron, Fire, Earth and Water
Correspondence plays about 40 percent of the magic in the situation as long as something matches with an element or deity , and you can put energy and intent in it, it could potentially work.
We can see the light used in smartphones, computer screens, and so on and so forward the element of fire. In the early days of Greece when we looked at the elements: Light, Fire, Soul and Temperature were all considered things of fire, if something was warm ( such as the human body) it would be associated with fire.
For example:
Typically this is how one of the concepts of medicine started with human temperature, if a person was too hot , they needed water and earth to balance it out ( water and food) so using it in this retrospect works with the light being warm and as well as bright like a torch or flashlight. Often when a phone uses a lot of energy or a computer when gaming it also gets warm due to all the energy in which is needed.
Now in terms of Eastern Retrospect, the Metal element represents human advancements and Technology, the original concept was the “ Age of Iron” which was a time of building, machines etc. The Metal element shows the progression in humanity and the ability to create and go. In the Chinese Zodiac this is often empathized with the concept of the Metal Element being referred to as the “ Gold” element. Gold was typically something used in royal buildings and statues as well as Jade. In terms of eastern retrospect
Gods of the Technological World
Now, you may be thinking what kind of god would be willing to work with you through a screen? How is it possible to talk to a deity through screens?
There are gods in which are gods of human communication. Typically they are gods who are associated very closely with the throat chakra. The throat chakra represents the ability to communicate and as you know there are a million and one ways to communicate , one way humanity communications with clothes is through technology. If you're one of the first people reading this you may be reading this through a computer screen!
It is also worth mentioning even if you do not practice reiki, plenty of elements in western lore and gods focus on the energy of communication and
It is amazing to think about how men and woman have made it possible for this to happen.
Who are the gods of communication?
Mercury
(Mercury is a god in which I work with who represents Communication. The first time he talked to me was through a you tube video pop up in fact! , is was quite a experience )
Hermes
This is Mercury's Greek counterpart. Hermes is the god of: Communication, Medicine Transportation, Advancements and Commerce.
Papa Legba
He is a Caribbean God in Haitian Vodou which represents Communication Speech, and understanding
Al-Kutbay
A Nabataean god of Wisdom, Communication and Writing
Saraswati
The Hindu goddess of knowledge speech and creativity
Benzaiten (Benten)
The Japanese god who is the Counterpart of Saraswati, She represents the way the universe flows, water, advancements in society such as : Music , words, speech,knowledge etc
Nabu
A Babylonian god of wisdom and writing
Nidaba
A Sumerian goddess of communication writing, progression and learning
This is just to name a few of the major ones from different cultures. There are many many more They are all typically connected in some way with the throat chakra and throat energy systems that focus on communication and advancements that humans make on earth
With that being said technology has become a part of our day to day lives, one of our main forms of communication and such. Many gods adapt and change as we do, they are the ones who help steer the wheel in the way we go with technology and also more than enough use the energy in which cellphones and computers naturally generate to work with and manipulate if they need be.
The more and more we spend with items , our energy naturally ends up on the item, due to this we can fill items, apps etc with intent to help you manifest your energy and help you become the best you , now we can get into the question im sure you may have “how? “
First I will be going over some methods in which a closeted witch can use in replacement of items in which they may not be allowed to have at home due to the nervousness of being caught
Altars:
Pic Collage
Animals Crossing Towns and Houses
Playlist via Spottily, sound cloud or you tube
Draw Sigils Using IBS Paint / Procreate
ORAS Pokemon Secret Bases
A good way to manifest energy with pic collage and picture based altars are making them your wallpaper ! , and just spending time there meditating with your device and setting intention.
The Pros and Cons
Pros
With being able to draw , and spend personal time and energy allowed for more customization than store bought items, you are putting together the item from scratch which is beneficial. I find video games and such are easier to get your energy over and even gives you more room for items : ex: getting actual gold bars in real life is thousands of dollars, for one offering to Pluto, however in animal crossing this becomes a reality.
Cons
It can be harder to get your energy on the items if you are new to energy manifestation as well as conducting energy, you are also not able to touch your items, or use them in more direct spells: ex: pouring candle wax on items is impossible , being able to carve sigils in your items is also impossible as well as of right now. However despite this there is in a way more customization, and not everyone uses their altar as a workspace, rather just a place of worship.
While not all gods are gods of communication, gods can still talk through technology however it could be difficult for them if there are not the right correspondences made in order to make communication.
Now there is an app coming soon called build an altar, and it could be a nice doorway for more customization but for now we do not have that option! the future looks bright however !
Even if you have a main altar at home, having a digital altar can be helpful on the go, if you're traveling and with friends or family!
Grimoires / Book of Shadows
There are few cons when looking at making a digital grimoire, if anything it can be a saving grace if your handwriting is awful or you prefer to do digital art. You can easily transport your digital grimoire on any device and you can also prevent page loss and also it is easier to edit. Some Apps for Grimoires Include :
Google Docs
Word Press
Notes App
Pro-create
Lunar Diary
Tumblr ( you can make private / public books to share)
Twitter ( you can also make private blogs as well
You can also put them on a USB when you're done to carry it around and share , and even divide information like it pro-tip: Draw Small Sigils with Sharpies for protection / binding spells
Cons
One thing to consider on this method is this method: some people feel as if using ink is better for sealing and writing spells as well, and it is more personal with adding energy/ easier to put in energy to your grimoire as well as making binding spells to protect your grimoire, however it all comes down to personal taste nor is it impossible to make a binding spell for your grimoire either.
Witch Apps
Even if technology is not your thing here are some helpful apps in which can help you with your journey
( TOOLS)
Labyrinthos
This is an app in which you can use for learning tarot, it does an extraordinary job with correspondence meetings and has small quizzes and is set up like a small academy in which to help you
Golden Thread Tarot
Golden thread Tarot Deck is a Tarot App in which you can do your daily tarot and do tarot readings and also has spreads and such you can use too. Golden Thread Tarot also sells their own decks which are pricey however extremely beautiful and worth the money if you want a physical deck
Seventh Sphere
A app by Tina Gong focusing on Lenormand Tarot Divination
Since Lenormand is a newer form of tarot, and harder form of tarot, it has some meanings in which you could read the cards/ base your interpretations about.
Co-star
While this app does not have all the information in a natal chart it is good to get a general look on your chart when looking at all of your planetary placings and have your chart on the go. There is also horoscopes and you can add and compare charts with your friends
My Moon Phases
This is a app used to track moon phases based on your location and shows percentages very good for using it if you want to know what types of moon magic you can use and how to celebrate and manifest accordingly
Wicca Calendar
This is a app in which has all the wiccan holidays together in a wheel along with dates and count out timer to keep the hype of the next holiday coming up
Stone
This is an App that helps you identify gemstones and rocks along with their properties and in information about them
Plant-Net
This is a app to help you identify plants just by taking a picture of them, and then it takes you directly to their Wikipedia page
Head Space
An app for guided meditations and allows you to keep track of your practices with logs and goals. It helps you manifest your energy with professionals hypnotherapists and helps teach lessons on how to meditate and mindfulness. While there is a paid membership it is most certainly worth it for those who love meditation
Calm
This is another guided meditation app in which i enjoy, it is cheaper and has more free features , it has nice calming music as well and is made to help rewind and relax
Down Dog
A free app for yoga with all different types of yoga in which can help heal and restore
Spell Work
Disclaimer
The biggest issue with being unable to do these is the manifestation of energy, it can take a longer period of time than in real life, until you figure out how to manifest through energy work through technology some things can not be touched the same way, but i truly believe the soul has no bounds. Gods have made this possible by adapting over millions of years
Virdi Keep a online garden and water and care for your plants
Candle Apps
Some candle apps let you make color correspondences as well
IBS Paint
Draw sigils, runes and alchemy symbols and keep them in folders or use them for your grimoire
Mighty Timer / Timer Time your teas to let them cool down/ Steep!
Breathing exercises for meditation
Here you can also find more on you tube as well! , One of my favorite hypnotherapist is Micheal Sealy
Another hypnotherapist i have tend to love recently is Liza and her work can be found here
Hypnosis and meditation are steps in the right direction for shadow work and becoming your higher self using guided meditations rather free or paid for can show a lot of progress and can be used to heal!
Pins Help manifest your goals by putting them collectively together in a vision board you can also use these for altars and such, making them your wallpaper or printing them out can help you manifest your greenery. consider meditating in front of your vision boards while working with intent for good results
There are so many more ways you can personalize your craft and be a tech witch, This is a wonderful place to start though and i hope you were able to take away from it
Thank you for checking out my guide and I hope it can teach you something ! :D
