When learning about witchcraft on Tumblr
Make sure you understand the basics of magick : Most of us, sharing our spells and rituals on Tumblr, do not include the basics of magick in every single post.Ā
Do your own research outside of Tumblr : If you find aĀ āwitch tipā and it doesnāt give much explanation on why youāre suppose to use a certain herb, crystal, moon phase, tool etc., then do your own research and find out why. A lot of times witches share spells and they donāt give a detailed description of everything you need because they assume you already know why you need these things or why theyāre being used in a particular spell or ritual.
Donāt assume magick is the only thing theyāre doing : When you see a spell to help someone find employment, donāt assume that a spell is all the witch is doing and donāt assume this spell is all you have to do. Most witches understand that magick works with the mundane. Much like if you see an anti depression spell (or tea or something along those lines) donāt assume they are advocating for replacing medicine with magick. Youāll usually find that theyāre suggesting using magick in conjunction with medicine.Ā
Ask for clarification if you need it : Most witches on Tumblr are kind and helpful. If you have a question about a spell, ritual, recipe or whatever donāt be shy about asking the witch who shared it forĀ clarification. Iāve found that witches on Tumblr are eagerĀ to help and donāt mind answering politely asked questions.
Take everything with a grain of salt : Sometimes things come of as preachy, gate keeping, authoritarianĀ etc. If someone isĀ āpreachingā to you or you feel like what theyāre saying isnāt sitting well with your beliefs, thatās okay. Donāt take everything as absolute and donāt let people bully you into thinking or believing a certain way. As nice as most of us witches on Tumblr are, thereās always a few rotten fruit laying around.Ā
Donāt be afraid to explore the community : Talk to different people. Ask 5 different witches the same question and if how much their answers vary. To truly get an understanding of just how uniqueĀ every witches path is.Ā
Just a few little tips for navigating the Tumblr witchcraft community. If you have anything to add to this list please do :) Remember to have fun too. Just because itās learning doesnāt mean it canāt be fun.Ā