#warding magic

: Do you struggle with maintaining your practice? I know I sure do, especially in ways that aren't consuming my time and effort. I know other people struggle with this, so here's a list of simple, low-key and low-effort ways you can maintain your practice everyday!

Today is... Protection magic

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[Shield of positivity and protection] ~ Visualize a shield around you | This plays into energy manipulation, but a simple moment to visualize a protective shield around yourself ~ Wear colors associated with protection | Such as blue, white, black, gray, pretty much any color actually ~ Drink warm tea | Especially teas made with protection herbs or flavored with tastes you associate with protection ~ Counter-clockwise actions | Such as stirring your tea counter-clockwise, drawing circles with a counter-clockwise motion ~ Plant imagery and usage | Many plants are associated with protection, but some are white sage, rosemary, bay leaves, juniper, and black pepper ~ Animal imagery | Some UPG I have is owls, bulls, vultures, crows, fish, horses, peacocks and doves ~ Lights | Colored lights work too, such as LED, fake candles, nightlights, kitchen lights, bedroom lights, etc. ~ Drawing shapes | Any shape works, but shapes you associate with protection works best--or a shield ~ Thanking anyone who has protected you | It doesn't have to be to their face, and it can be mortals or entities ~ Creating a physical barrier | Not exactly physical--making a light, where the light reaches is your shield, or music, and where the sound touches is your ward ~ Listening to songs | Any songs work, but protection-associated songs work. Some UPG I have is 'We'll Be Fine', 'What It Sounds Like' and 'Gladiators' ~ Affirmations | As you exit your house or room, whisper 'I am protected', in the morning, whisper 'no hostility is welcome here'

[ ⊹ ࣪ ﹏𓊝﹏𓂁﹏⊹ ࣪ ˖ ]

The Moon a Sickle’s Blade

You can smell the damp earth

in the cool night air.

The sky is black, the moon a sickle’s blade.

Bramble and twigs claw at your skin

as you walk barefoot

on the blanketed forest floor

of dried leaves.

You hear its crackle as you get closer,

see its orange glow

through the silhouette of trees.

Hush now—

those worries in the back of your mind.

Discard your masks

before you enter the circle.

Let your veils and cloaks fall.

We do not hide what we are here, women.

Here you are as Mother Earth made you.

Here you are, sister.

Here you are, sovereign.

Feel the drum thrum through you.

Let yourself bend like a willow to its pulse.

Here, all bodies and spirits are welcome

to join the dance.

Let the voices of your ancestors

burn through you.

Cast the names of your enemies

into the fire.

You are safe here.

Their shadows cannot cross

the black salt ring.

Sing, and let the spirits hear you.

Cast the wax doll into the fire,

bound in black string,

nine times knotted.

Let the flames rise.

Let the owls cry.

Take your sister’s hand

and let your feet guide you

around the circle.

Stomp and shake.

Here, we do not punish rage.

Here, we do not shame grief.

Let it move through you as you dance.

Here you are seen.

Here you are vindicated.

Cry, and know that it is done.

Bless the fire with handfuls of earth

until it sleeps.

Toss the bones

and watch them fall crossed.

Lay down and know

your sisters in spirit keep watch.

Slip the black and purple stones

under your pillow to guard your dreams,

and know that when you wake,

A Prayer to Ares for Protection

Ares, Iron Willed Guardian,

Defender of the bold and steadfast,

I call to You now

Stand at my side as shield and flame.

Protect me from harm,

From violence spoken or silent,

From malice masked in smiles,

And from the subtle poisons of doubt and fear.

Let no curse find root in my spirit.

Let no shadow slip past Your watch.

Place Your shield between me and those who wish me ill

Seen or unseen, near or far.

Wrap my mind in clarity,

My heart in courage,

My path in purpose.

You who know both fury and discipline,

Teach me to be strong without cruelty,

To protect without falling to paranoia,

To trust in my own strength

As You stand with me.

Ares, Champion of those who walk with honor

Guard me.

Ground me.

Guide me.

tasks i did today

wrote devotionals to venus, hera, and apollo

cleansed warded and enchanted my mirror

cleansed and enchanted my journal

freshened my front door ward

had a journal chat with apollo

prayed to hera (i always pray to her first tbh..)

chatted briefly with hermes about helping us get the car we want. he wants a cloud in exhange?

expanded upon this digital grimoire

notes: i know venus is the romanization of aphrodite, however whenever she appears for me, she prefers to be called venus. she says she just thinks its prettier and more fitting for me specifically<3

i am finding so much comfort in laying my problems with the gods, its truly relieving to have a higher power and to feel less alone and so loved especially being gifted at multiple forms of clair-sents or whatever you'd call them. its comforting to call and actually have a response whenever im lonely, to feel their touches (it feels like phantom touches, sometimes more physical if im heavily sleepy) and to see them within my minds eye hovering around me and doting on me when im having a bad day.

There's a lot of different ways to do that. It really depends on what you are trying to specifically ward/protect your home from and what manner you wish to do it.

Some popular options for warding are:

1. Energy Warding: this is using your own energy via what is called Energy Work, to create barriers of your own energy as sort of like a walls or a bubble around your home or specific areas. Doing so often takes the practice of centering oneself and vivid visualization to help "set up" how you want the boundaries to be. This method can be tricky for beginners but there are several step by step guides you can easily find!

2. Crystal Warding: this is using crystals and gemstones that associate with warding and banishing around your home, often at main entrance points (windows, doors, chimneys) to keep negative energy or entities at bay. Crystals do need to be regularly recharged and cleansed to keep wards strong.

3. Salt Warding: this is popularly seen in the media and things such as movies and television with the salt circles or salting your windows. This is an old method for specifically keeping out entities and spirits. Please do not salt outside of your home because it can cause damage to the plants and natural soil - but inside you can choose to use it as long as no pets are at risk. It can be a bit of a messy method so some people opt to use jars or containers of salt placed near entry points instead of lines. 4. Moon Water Warding: The moon is often associated with both cleansing and warding so water infused with the moon's energy is often used as a method to keep away negativity and historically disease and illness. Often it is used either through the dabbing method (anointing entry points with the water), spray bottles or the droplet/flick method. Moon Water Warding needs to be done on the regular, best results is every few days in all areas that have a lot of traffic and entry points. It is the safest method to do outside of your home as well as around pets and young children. 5. Fire Warding: This is also called Ash Warding because instead of using literal fire all over your home you often burn protection sigils, herbs associated with protection and written prayers in a fire then use their ashes along entry areas of the home and scattered about the property. This method can be messy so I do not personally recommend using it inside the home, but it can be good for use outside of your home as long as you don't have shared entrances with other people's homes (ie: apartments) 6. Rosemary Warding: this is a common method that can be traced back centuries through different beliefs. It was used to ward the home from unwanted guests/visitors (including inhuman ones), keep away illnesses and to protect the family inside. Often it is done by making bundles of dried rosemary and hanging them on or above doorways. The rosemary bundles should be replaced weekly to biweekly, make sure they are predried before hanging them above your doors - you don't want rotting or moldy herbs hanging at your house!