ROSE-TINTED SUNNIES

the island of mermaids I

my manifesto

(can pertain to any high school witch for the most part)

How to get ingredients:

you may think herbs and ingredients are hard to find at first but you are totally wrong here’s some places to find them or schemes to get them.

1. be a tea junky (no one will suspect a thing) - especially loose leaf teas, it’s really easy to find chamomile, peppermint and lavender.

2. ravage through your seasonings in the middle of the night - some of the most commonly used ingredients are probably right in your kitchen like salt, cinnamon, and basil.

3. start a garden- this one isn’t as easy as the others or as accessible but it’s a great way to get something going.

(now we are getting into VERY intricate territory)

4. find someone who does have a garden - i don’t care who they are just ask if you could take some clippings and if you are polite they might say sure.

5. if you can find a witchy fellow from school and become friends - this could also be strictly a money made purchase from them but you could also become friends and regularly trade and gift each other stuff that relates to the craft.

How to find witchy friends:

if you are just starting your journey find a friend to do it with that knows just about as much as you, theirs no shame in it. for the people already somewhat experienced or knowledgeable here’s some tips:

1. draw sigils or pentacles on your hands - you can easily cover them up with a sweater or some long sleeve piece of clothing if needed. anybody close enough to you will get the idea you practice because of this.

2. do a spell - there’s really not many ways to find a witchy friend to practice with, so if you want to get one go manifest them.

3. having someone in mind - do you already think or know someone who does practice? go ask them and if they do, see if you can become friends or the other way around if that makes you more comfortable.

4. Online friends - i know it’s not exactly the same but you can still get knowledge from people about certain tips and tricks well being friends.

(just watch out for creeps online and don’t ignore red flags because you can always find another friend)

How or where to practice?

1. think about the elements - which ones you could you tune into the most to your ability physically, mentally and spiritually. if you live by a beach you may practice cleansing rituals in the water or if you live by a forest you could go grounding.

2. smoke - one of those things most broom closet witches have to worry about, how something smells or the limitations they have on burning stuff. for the smell (like burning paper) you could either use incense or candles to tone it down and don’t worry the fire element isn’t the only one you can use.

(when i first started I almost felt pressure to burn stuff)

3. something everybody is able to dig into - shadow work, i know sounds quite intimidating but shadow work is a great way to learn about yourself and the world around you. you don’t even need a pen and paper you can do it mentally if that’s what you need.

4. use color magick to your advantage - you can apply it to clothes, jewelry, artwork, makeup, and even how you decorate your room. this is a really down low sort of way to practice just make sure you’re mentally dissecting what you are doing and implanting intention seeds into each piece.