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Things to Research as a Beginner Witch

If you’ve just started walking the witch’s path, here are some gentle, grounding topics to explore for your grimoire or personal practice.

Witchcraft History & Origins

What is Witchcraft?

The Witch Trials & Historical Persecution of Witches

Famous Historical Witches & Wise Women

The Evolution of Witchcraft Through Cultures

Type of Witches

Witchcraft Beliefs & Philosophy

The Concept of Energy & Intention in Magick

As Above, So Below ~ Hermetic Principles Simplified

The Five Elements & How They Shape Magick

The Triple Goddess & Divine Masculine

Sacred Symbols & Their Meanings (Pentacle, Triskelion, Ankh, etc.)

The Power of Correspondences in Rituals

Nature & Earth Magic

Herbal Magic Basics

Common Magical Herbs & Their Uses

Crystal Meanings for Beginners

How to Cleanse & Charge Crystals

Working with the Elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Spirit)

Grounding & Centering Techniques

Nature Offerings & Gratitude Rituals

Tool & Altars

How to Create a Simple Altar

Using Candles in Spells

Understanding Colors in Candle Magic

Cleansing Tools (Smoke, Salt, Sound, Moonlight)

Safe Use of Incense & Herbs

Using a Pendulum

Moon Magick & Lunar Workings

Moon Phases & Their Magickal Meanings

Full Moon Rituals for Release & Healing

New Moon Manifestation Spells

Working with the Dark Moon for Shadow Healing

Moon Water: How to Make & Use It

Lunar Correspondences for Each Zodiac Sign

Lunar Journal

Divination & Inner Work

Tarot Basics

Oracle Cards vs. Tarot

Signs, Omens, and Synchronicities from the Universe

Pendulum Magick 101

Journaling for Intuition

Shadow Work for Beginners

Dream Interpretation

Happy Ostara and Nowruz - blessed be 🌿

Deities who showed interest:

The Morrigan

Loki

Aengus

Hestia

Brigid

Hera

Hermes

Demeter

To begin a connection with Morrigan, confidence is key. Celebrate your achievements and keep striving for more. If you sow the seeds, greatness will grow. Put yourself out there for new adventures, new lessons, new ideas, etc. It’s important that you step outside of the box you’re used to and that you’re going to proactively reach out to change things for the better. Be the change that you want to see and don’t wait for life to approach you first. Also, there is a level of respect expected from you here but also given. This will be a fair exchange of energy between you both.

The Morrigan warns that you mustn’t give up during trying times. It’s important for this connection to blossom, that you don’t hide from things but rather realise they are a way to learn, discover, and grow. Even within this connection, there may be times when you feel a little unsure or like you’re facing the unknown, but it’s crucial that you don’t let this scare you and embrace this instead. Do your best to balance said emotions and you’ll be fine. Introspection and a little bit of shadow-work is highly encouraged for you in moments like these.

From a connection with Morrigan, you will gain a lot of personal and overall happiness. There will be important life lessons that will come to you at specific times in your journey. You will be moving into a new positive chapter in your life. You’ll gain a sense of confidence that will help you with this. It may take you a good while to forge this connection, but it will be full of achievements. Overall, this would be a very fruitful and fulfilling connection that would suit you very well. I would highly recommend exploring this. To begin a connection with Loki, open yourself up to the more whimsical and fantastical side of life. Make sure to keep an eye out for any specific signs as there will most likely be a fair amount. Keep things light-hearted in general and focus on your happiness above all. Go for your goals and don’t let things hold you back. Accept the offers of the universe. You also must focus on bringing in and putting out positivity. There may also be some sort of choice to be made, and as long as you keep a clear head, trust yourself, and do what you believe is right, things will work out.

Loki warns that you need to start to take control of your life and your actions. Navigate your way throughout your dream life. Take control of your actions, feelings, and emotions. Find your drive and determination and push through. You are strong enough to get through the times you worry about. Loki is looking for you to really come into your independence. You must acknowledge your roll in your growing to continue your growth. Forge your own path and take it. You must trust that you are making the right decisions in life. Trust your instincts, your intuition, and yourself!

From a connection with Loki, there will be big and positive changes in your life. This connection is full of new beginnings and positive paths. You will have a lot of personal growth pursuing and working on this connection. It may be hard at times, but you will get through this for the better. Many positive things may be gained here. You won’t realise it all until you’re there, but there is quite a lot of positive growth here for you. There is a lot of clarity to be gained and adventures to be had.

To begin a connection with Hermes, work on building yourself up as a strong figure for both yourself and others. Treat yourself with the respect that you deserve. Be ready to be inspired with this connection. Rise up and work on becoming who you want to be. Introspection will be your best friend for this. Also, stay optimistic, don’t brush yourself off or deny your power. You need to work on finding yourself, your place in this world, your impact on others, and your overall journey. There is a determined and passionate light within you; you just need to grab it and let that light shine.

Hermes warns that you must work on your stability in your personal life. Particularly when it comes to your finances. Remember to be sensible and dedicated to your home. However, make sure that your material life is as giving as your emotional life. You want to strive for success both financially and personally. Balance is suggested and a strong focus is needed. Take pride in making your home a safe, comfortable, well-kept place for both you and others in your life. You are a nurturing soul, and you shouldn’t forget that. Don’t allow yourself to be swayed by things that are fleeting.

From a connection with Hermes, it seems as though you will be getting a lot of insight as to what your future could look like. This connection will help you explore your opportunities in courageous and exciting ways. There will also be new possibilities shown to you because of this connection. You will also gain a sense of confidence within both yourself as a person and also regarding your path in life. It will help you turn your optimistic ideas into your reality. There’s a lot to be explored and experienced here.

To begin a connection with Hera, you need to open yourself up more. Chase what you want and don’t let anything stop you in your path. You need to put in some effort into starting a new beginning of sorts. Step outside of your comfort zone and be the seeker in life instead of waiting for life events to simply happen. You need to take the reins here. It will be rather simple to begin this connection; you just need to be truly free and absorb the signs of the universe. There is also quite a degree of expected loyalty within this relationship.

Hera warns not to succumb to nihilistic thinking. It’s important that you allow yourself to feel all of your emotions, both positive and negative, but you mustn’t let them consume you. Things may hurt, but trust that those wounds will heal and you will come back stronger at the end of it. Keep a positive attitude in general and wear your heart on your sleeve. Don’t withdraw within yourself because of negativity. Face it and work through it. Let the rain wash away your tears and cleanse your soul. Always look for that light at the end of the tunnel because it is definitely there. Meditation is recommended to help with this.

From a connection with Hera you may be in a state of personal success. However, it does look like this connection will take a big portion of your spiritual energy, so I urge you to use that carefully as to not burn yourself out. However, if you manage it right, this connection will be a positive one that is full of emotion and guidance. You will end up a long way from where you started and you will be able to celebrate your victories, both small and big. There is a lot of strong energy here and you could really benefit from all of it. With Hera, you will get through those speed-bumps in life with strength, determination, and overall guidance.

just popping a little post here to introduce myself and my journey

I first started practicing this year, so I'm still just a baby really, but I've been building my grimoire and my book of shadows (posts to come!)

I also draw tarot and practice divination where I can, trying to get in touch with my guide deeper

Divination through candles and flames is probably one of the easiest forms of divination in my experience. This is a form of divination that some people do without knowing, which I find really fascinating.

As always, everyone has different opinions and perspectives on what particular things mean, you are allowed to disagree, but this is based on my experience. ANYWAY here is what all the pretty flames mean

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Tall Strong Flame

You've been heard by the divine and they're going to grant you what you want. It's a big ol' green light pretty much. In regards to questions, it means yes

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Smaller Flame

Yikes, it's probably not meant to happen. This is usually a sign of "no".

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Flame That Leans Right

What you want isn't meant to come just yet, but it will soon. "In the future" is a basic meaning of the candle flame

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Flame That Leans Left

You guessed it, this one references the past! It's also a potential sign that you are going through a cycle and have done this before

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Flame That Leans Away From You

TAKE ACTION HOMIE. The ball is in your court, you have to physically do this thing.

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Flame That Leans Towards You

You know the answer already.

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Strong Flickering Flame

Yeah, what you want will come, but it definitely won't come easy. Get your big witch hat on, because some trials and conflict may be coming your way

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Crackling/Popping Flame

YOU'RE NOT LISTENING your guides gave you the answer, or you know the answer, listen a little closer

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I hope this gave everyone a good idea of what candle flames mean. If you feel it means something different, it probably does for you, but this takes experimentation and practice.

I am making a Patreon to offer paid access to more exclusive information and I can't wait to share it with you all. Make sure to support my Etsy and other links in the meantime!

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