This is simply a list of things that I do daily to keep myself in magical shape and keep me feeling witchy. From the time I wake up, to the time I go to bed, this is the routine I try hard to stick to. I figured maybe writing this could keep me motivated to stick to this schedule, and maybe inspire other practitioners as well!
Dream Journal: I have a dream journal that I keep by my bedside. In the morning, Â as soon as I wake up, I try to recall as much of my dreams as possible. Without trying to interpret anything, I write down everything I can possibly remember. Then, as I go through the day, I think about the symbolism and what it means to me, to see if I can find any messages.Â
Daily Devotion: Before getting ready for the day, I sit at my altar, lighting the center candle, and meditating until I feel calm and centered. I then speak my daily devotion, a chant I wrote to encompass my goals of inner peace and personal progress.Â
Tarot Reading: Depending on the day (whether or not I have to get up earlier because of my wonky work schedule) I do a one to three card tarot reading to give me insight about the day. This also helps me memorize the meanings of cards as I can think on the card symbols throughout the day.Â
Choose a Crystal: I sit with my crystals for a few moments, and see which one (or sometimes two) call to me that morning. I then charge and pocket them to let them assist me while Iâm out.
Oils!: I use oils for everything, and though I do tend to mix it up for baths and rituals, there are two that I use daily. Every morning I tab a bit of Lavender essential oil on a lava bead diffuser bracelet (sent to me by the wonderful @mumblesandthings!), and set its intent for calmness and peace throughout the day. I then dab myself with a bit of my own Flying Devil Oil, usually on the forehead and back of the neck for general protection, and on my feet for safe travel while Iâm driving from client to client.
Apartment Warding: I have a good set of wards around my place that I typically re-cast every month, but the one that I perform daily is a simple command when I lock my front door. A Cthulhu charm that hangs from the knocker, one that blends nicely with the doorâs brass, but has a very noticeable eye button in its center. The charm is enchanted to keep away invaders and negative entities, but I charge it daily with a simple verbal command to protect my place and scare away any baddies.Â
Driving Protection: I only started this recently, after having one too many mishaps with my car. While driving literally anywhere, I repeat my own chant for protection and shielding of my car, imagining a bright shield around it, protecting it from both accidents and, if Iâm honest, cops. I also keep a tigerâs eye and a malachite in my car with me for an extra bit of safety.
Aura Protection: When Iâm feeling unsafe or just generally down in the dumps, I shield myself using a technique in which I imagine my aura hardening and glowing as a protective, magical shield.Â
Meditation: Usually when I get home, I try to meditate on my bed for at least fifteen minutes. Depending on the day it ranges from a simple grounding and centering, to third eye exercises, to awareness and listening for messages from my Gods and spirit guides.Â
Spirit/Thoughtform Work: This is still something I am trying to get better at. I have a spirit companion vessel that I keep with me at all times. It hangs on a necklace that is simple enough to wear with any outfit. My companion pops in and out throughout the day, and I speak to her commonly when I feel her presence. I also work with my thoughtform who, though he is sentient, pops in to check on me often.Â
Nature Offering: This mostly consists of me feeding the birds by filling their feeder with food daily, and whispering a short prayer to the nature spirits that may be around my home.Â
Tea Spells!: I have tea daily. When I say âdailyâ I mean all the time, all day. If I know whatâs in my tea, and especially if Iâm making my own herbal tea, I enchant it with whatever intent I feel I may need the most that day. I mostly focus on this in the evening once Iâm home and calmed down from work.
Shower Magick: So, because Iâm a dog walker, I make a point to take my showers/baths in the evening when I can wash all the sweat/dog slobber off. When I shower, I like to do a simply daily cleanse that involves my own salt and herbal scrub. Scrubbing the mixture in and then imagining the water rinsing the negative energy from my body and aura and down the shower drain is incredibly refreshing and rejuvenating.Â
Offerings: This is more of a spiritual practice, and is one that Iâm still trying to remember to do more often, but as someone who works with Anubis and Bast, I try to make small offerings to them daily. Most of the time this is fresh water from my water filter, but I also like to throw in fruit and chocolate and other cute things I think they may like. Usually I do this an hour or so before bed.Â
Burn Cleansing/Protective Incense: This is the one thing I know I do daily because I enjoy it so much. I make my own blend of frankincense, sandalwood, and myrrh resins that I burn to keep the apartment cleansed and safe while Iâm home. It works wonders.Â
Random Practice Time!: On days when I do not have a lot of homework or am free from plans, I enjoy doing random activities that call to me. This ranges from divination with my tarot decks and rune sets, using my Ouija board, talking with my spirit companion or thoughtform, doing needed spells and rituals, making oils and incense, writing down long term notes in my grimoire, and reading any of the witchy books Iâm fighting to get through (college makes reading a chore).
Nightly Dream Journalling: Each night before I go to sleep, I write another entry in my dream journal. Most of the time it is a simple request to my guides, what helpful things I would like to dream about that night, and a written spell of protection from nightmares. Sometimes this does not work perfectly, but I will say that a few months ago I was suffering from awful nightmares. Since I have begun doing this, they have lessened incredibly, and my dreams have become more interesting and insightful.Â
Thatâs that! I do most of this on a daily basis, though Iâm still trying to work on remembering some of it. There are other things I do weekly, such as cleansing my apartment and doing full ritual worship, but these are the things I try to be more consistent with. Add your own if you like!
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