#witch ideas

Of course, the usual, I am not saying these are the only things you can give as an offering, just some ideas if maybe you're just starting out, or if you're tired of the same old offering.

As always, feel free to leave suggestions! I don't work with every single deity, so there are some I know a significant amount more about worshipping (obviously). And read the whole post before commenting, please. (CW, discussion of blood and s/h)

General

Candles

Incense

Crystals

Images of the deity

Any and everything you associate with them

For love/beauty deities

Orgasms

Make up

Love letters

Pictures of your loved ones/you

Florals, flowers (fake are acceptable)

Menstrual blood (if you're comfortable doing so)*

A lock of your hair (from a haircut, or maybe whatever falls out)

Aphrodisiac foods (chocolate, strawberries, etc)

Wine/juice

For war deities

Knives

Vent letters

Harsh liquor (like everclear)

Peppers, hot spices

Blood (again, if you're comfortable doing so)*

Lighters/matches

For art/music/creative deities

Guitar (or violin or cello or whatever) strings (if you have them)/sheet music

Make a physical mixtape of their Playlist — using a CD, it's not hard it's just time-consuming, but I'll find a link to link if you need it

Art supplies - paints, paint brushes, canvases, colored pencils, crayons, coloring books, etc

Your artwork

Scratched cds or records that are unplayable

Art museum tickets/brochures/pamphlets

For wisdom deities

Old textbooks

Books in general

Old school notebooks/notes/workbooks

Pens and pencils

History museum tickets/pamphlets/brochures

For nature dieties

Flowers (fake or real)

Potting soil/soil from your garden/yard

Compost bin (if doable)

Pressed flowers

Leaves collected from plants in your area (flowers or trees)

Gardening books/books on identifying plants

Animal iconography

Found feathers/antlers/claws/teeth (emphasis on found, and make sure they're safe— some are illegal to have and some may carry diseases so be careful)

Maps of wildlife/topographical maps

For death deities

Pictures of the dead in your family

Graveyard dirt (respectfully sourced)

Coins

Family heirlooms

Ethically sourced animal bones (again, be safe, don't touch roadkill or anything similar if you don't know what you're doing.)

For home/hearth deities

Ash from your fireplace

Pictures of your family (found or biological)

Portion of a home-cooked meal

Cookbooks

Old housekeys that don't fit the locks anymore

For parental deities

Parenting books

Old family photo albums

Anything that gives you a sense of safety/nostalgia

For health deities

Old/empty medication bottles

Medication before you take it

Books on medicinal practices

For sea/ocean/water deities

A bottle of water

Seashells

Sand

Salt

For wind/sky/air deities

Air freshener

A fan

Pictures of the sunset/sunrise/stars that you've taken

For traveller deities

Old licenses

Worn out shoelaces

Pieces of old shoes (cleaned) (if you feel the need to)

Coins

Old ticket stubs

Travel maps

Brochures for tourist spots

For queer deities

Queer history books

Anything you associate with being queer

Pride inspired things (pronoun pins, pride flags, etc)

For inventive deities

Printouts of blueprints

Anything you create (sculptures, paintings, music, anything)

Metal puzzles

* about blood magic

I did a poll asking the community their thoughts on the use of blood in witchcraft, you can find that discussion here.

Witchcraft doesn’t always have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s writing a symbol on your sandwich with honey, or painting your nails a specific color to deflect negativity. Try these low key witchcraft ideas to add a little magical energy to your day-to-day.

Use music lyrics to invoke a certain feeling or vibe before you have to do something. (Confidence to take a test for instance)

Stir your tea or soups clockwise to add an increase of abundance of whatever you want. 

Paint your nails black to absorb negativity. (or wear black clothes)

Draw symbols (runes or sigils for people who do that) on your foggy mirror after a bath or shower for protection. 

Enchant your morning cup of coffee to what your intentions are for the day and drink up. 

Use your shower to wash away negativity from the night before. 

Practice visualization and see what you want to happen in your life in your mind. 

Sprinkle salt over your entrance for protection. (bonus if it’s black salt)

Enchant your mirrors by cleaning them and saying out loud that they will only reflect positivity. 

Look up your dream meanings. 

Make a pendulum with a necklace and a key. Ask yes/no questions. 

Collect witch supplies on walks. (Sticks, leaves, rocks, flowers...dead things)

Charge your witchcraft items with your intents. 

Say prayers to your ancestors. Or leave them out offerings of food or whatever they liked when they were alive. 

Practice your kitchen witch skills and make a hardy soup for abundance for the year ahead. Or a cake for prosperity and wealth. 

Use a random deck of  cards laying around the house for divination. (Clubs - Wands / Diamonds - Coins / Hearts - Cups / Spades - Swords)

Wear blue if you’re taking a test or going on a job interview to invoke calmness. 

Wear pink makeup to invoke self love. 

Enchant your jewelry to have specific meanings to you. A necklace for protection, a ring for clarity, a bracelet for confidence. 

Ostara is a celebration of the goddess Ēostre, the namesake of Easter. Ostara celebrates the transition from Winter to Spring. It is a time of renewal and creation. Here are some witchy ideas to celebrate the springtime:

Spring Cleaning: Around Ostara you will probably see a lot of people suggesting you cleanse spiritually but you can also cleanse physically! Clean and organize your space to prepare for the new season. Sweep around your home to chase out the bad energy and welcome in the spring. If cleaning all at once is a lot for you, just try to pick up a few things every day. If you do not know where to start cleaning, a good place is your altar!

Bathing: You can also physically cleanse your body. Use floral scented soaps or incense while bathing to get in the springtime spirit. You can also use a salt scrub to exfoliate your skin and scrub away negativity. This is not just limited to baths and showers! You can also clean yourself with a cloth or sponge. There were times in my life where this was all I could do to clean myself and that’s ok!

Spend Time in Nature: Go for a walk at the park, through the forest, in a garden. I suggest visiting your local nature reserves and botanical gardens. If you cannot leave your home, I suggest opening blinds and windows to let the spring air and sun into your space. You could also have someone bring you fresh flowers to experience the growing firsthand. 

Bring the Nature Indoors: Decorate your space with pastels, whites, and dark greens. Set out a vase with flowers. Burn incense. Use soaps and perfumes made from flowers and herbs. Drink floral teas. Think of the ways you can incorporate the natural world into your indoor space. If you take things from nature be sure to give thanks and leave offerings.

Garden: Research native plants in your region and plant them on your lawn or in your garden. If you do not have such spaces in your home, look for a community garden in your area. Plots are often free if you apply. If that’s not an option, grow plants on your balcony or in your windowsill. Succulents are very hardy and will grow indoors as long as they get enough sun!

Give Offerings: In my experience, the fae are very active in the springtime. Now is a good time to leave out sweets and honey for them. You can also give offerings to your deities, especially if they are associated with springtime. Some good offerings are baked breads or pies, candles or incense, or floral teas. 

Meditate: Find ways to connect spiritually to nature. If you can, meditate in nature or with your windows open. Meditation does not have to be particularly deep or involved. You can just take five minutes to breathe and thank nature. If traditional meditation does not work for you, try just going on a walk or listening to music. 

Decorate Eggs: Painting and dying eggs is a long time tradition of Ostara. If you are vegan, consider making eggs out of clay to paint instead. 

Source : Pinterest

They protect from monsters and bad energy

you generally have comfort items in them to boost your energy (spell components)

bring someone else into your protection circle for mutual comfort and safety

if you break the circle its more likely the unwanted things can get to you (e.g. monsters, bad thoughts, nightmares, etc)

My Altar 🥀🌙 💀

......................................