People Say She's a Witch

Follow The Fool’s journey, so you can keep in mind the arcana’s meanings and remember their order altogether.

0 - The Fool

Imagine that he is a new student at a university. He is foolish at the beginning of his journey. Because in many ways, he is still clueless, no matter how smart he actually is.

1 - The Magician

The Fool uses magic to adapt to his new environment. The magic of the intellect to do well in his classes. And the magic of extroversion to make some new friends.

2 - The High Priestess

College is challenging. More than making friends and passing classes, you have to be on the right path. Like a priestess, The Fool consults his higher self to ensure just that.

3 - The Empress

Having passed his classes and made friends, as well as change his major from Engineering to Architecture, The Fool now feels abundant and secure, just like an empress.

4 - The Emperor

Eventually, he makes a name for himself. The Fool gains recognition. Like an emperor, he is acknowledged as the leader of some projects and an authority in certain subjects.

5 - The Hierophant

No longer a clueless freshman, The Fool is now someone that the confused, younger students approach for advice and guidance. Just as they would a hierophant.

6 - The Lovers

He has the grades, the friends, the belief in himself, the abundance and the authority. And still, The Fool feels lonely. Because he needs a lover to truly be happy.

7 - The Chariot

Having found a kind and caring partner to share his burdens, thoughts and emotions, The Fool can now move forward, on his chariot, to gain even more triumphs.

8 - Strength

Through his acquired knowledge and experiences, along with self-love and the constant support of his lover and friends, The Fool has grown to feel truly strong.

9 - The Hermit

A leader for many and a favorite of all, The Fool is very happy but gets tired too. Every now and then, he would spend some needed time alone, like a hermit would do.

10 - Wheel of Fortune

Life is like a wheel. Sometimes we are on top. Other times, we are not. Until now, The Fool has been consistently climbing up. But now, he is about to be knocked down.

11 - Justice

It seems The Fool’s mother is facing financial difficulties. She did not make the deadline for this semester’s rent at the dormitory. The rules of justice dictate that he gets kicked out of the campus.

12 - The Hanged Man

So now The Fool has to commute from home every day. His schedule is disturbed. His studies are affected. His social life is put on hold. Everything hangs in the balance.

13 - Death

The Fool decides to take a loan and find a job so he can help himself and his mother. His happy-go-lucky life has suffered a death, but as a responsible adult, he has been rebirthed.

14 - Temperance

With his newfound maturity, The Fool is now at peace. His burdensome duties have been tempered by his acceptance of reality and his willingness to overcome obstacles.

15 - The Devil

But too much of a good thing can be devilish. Having experienced the high of earning his own money, The Fool acquired another job. He is now working endless shifts.

16 - The Tower

But The Fool can only take so much. A dozen classes and a dozen shifts a week do not a healthy body make. And so it collapses. And his life falls apart like a burning tower.

17 - The Star

His friends all visit him, bringing fruits and telling jokes. His girlfriend cheers him up with his favorite Netflix shows. The Fool feels like a star and hopeful about tomorrow.

18 - The Moon

Life’s lessons are not lost on him. The Fool meditates, looking up at the moon, reflecting on where he went wrong… feeling his pain but telling himself he will move on.

19 - The Sun

By sunrise, his fever is gone and his muscles are no longer aching. The Fool is ecstatic that he can live his life again. He really missed how it felt to be healthy and well.

20 - Judgement

Having learned the importance of balance, The Fool sets out into the world again, armed with better judgment. He now knows his priorities and stands by them.

21 - The World

New Tarot Deck Tips

Consider Getting an Odd Deck Standard decks like the good old fashioned Rider Waite deck are great for those who just want to get started and have a lot of resources at hand. That's not everyone though, if you haven't already ordered the deck consider getting one that really fits your aesthetic or interests! You Don’t Need to Memorize Remember that you don’t need to memorize every card before you get a deck or start doing tarot. You can absolutely dive in. 

Cleanse It Not everyone believes a deck needs to be cleansed so this is very much personal advice here but in my experience cleansing can really help a deck cooperate and connect with you.

Practice!  it’s very boring but the number one tip I can give is to practice. Struggling with something? Ask the deck. Catch yourself wondering about something? Ask the deck. Bored? Look up some spreads and ask the deck. 

Journal Everything  I know this one is also boring and you probably don’t want to hear it but it really helps and it’s easier to get in the habit if you do it from the moment you get your hands on that deck. Write anything and everything. What you asked/the spread, the date, the deck used, meanings of the cards you feel apply, thoughts you had, cards that jumped out, patterns, everything! 

Look Back Once in a While If you decide to follow my advice and journal, look back on all those notes once in a while. That’s where the magic is. You’ll start to see patterns in how tarot functions and how your deck speaks to you. It will make you a lot better at tarot. 

Check Out the Fool’s Journey  The fool’s journey is a story that includes all the major arcana, some of their basic meanings and how they can interact. If you do want to go the memorization route I think the major arcana and this method in particular is a good way to go. The story can be found here and here.

More links!

[What to Record about a Tarot Reading] A post by me!

[Biddy Tarot] A library of tarot card meanings. 

cleansing spell

this one’s great to help realign yourself when you’re just feeling a bit off, or if you feel like you’ve picked up other people’s energy, etc

what you’ll need;

white candle (birthday, tea light, whatever!)

sugar

honey

rosemary

lemon

glass of drinking water

Aces

New beginnings are coming. New passion, new love, new career.

Twos

Dualities will matter. Mind and body. Past and future. Masculine and feminine.

Threes

Creation is guaranteed. The union of two always births a third.

Fours

Stability is promised. Four walls make a room. Four corners make a home.

Fives

Change will take place. It may be good. It may be not. But it will be major.

Sixes

Harmony will be achieved. Six is four, with an extra pinch of sweet.

Sevens

Action is required. Things are unbalanced and need to be set right.

Eights

Longevity is assured. Boundless love, lasting abundance, infinite happiness.

Nines

You are nearly there. The harvest is at hand you can almost taste it.

Tens

Follow The Fool’s journey, so you can keep in mind the arcana’s meanings and remember their order altogether.

0 - The Fool

Imagine that he is a new student at a university. He is foolish at the beginning of his journey. Because in many ways, he is still clueless, no matter how smart he actually is.

1 - The Magician

The Fool uses magic to adapt to his new environment. The magic of the intellect to do well in his classes. And the magic of extroversion to make some new friends.

2 - The High Priestess

College is challenging. More than making friends and passing classes, you have to be on the right path. Like a priestess, The Fool consults his higher self to ensure just that.

3 - The Empress

Having passed his classes and made friends, as well as change his major from Engineering to Architecture, The Fool now feels abundant and secure, just like an empress.

4 - The Emperor

Eventually, he makes a name for himself. The Fool gains recognition. Like an emperor, he is acknowledged as the leader of some projects and an authority in certain subjects.

5 - The Hierophant

No longer a clueless freshman, The Fool is now someone that the confused, younger students approach for advice and guidance. Just as they would a hierophant.

6 - The Lovers

He has the grades, the friends, the belief in himself, the abundance and the authority. And still, The Fool feels lonely. Because he needs a lover to truly be happy.

7 - The Chariot

Having found a kind and caring partner to share his burdens, thoughts and emotions, The Fool can now move forward, on his chariot, to gain even more triumphs.

8 - Strength

Through his acquired knowledge and experiences, along with self-love and the constant support of his lover and friends, The Fool has grown to feel truly strong.

9 - The Hermit

A leader for many and a favorite of all, The Fool is very happy but gets tired too. Every now and then, he would spend some needed time alone, like a hermit would do.

10 - Wheel of Fortune

Life is like a wheel. Sometimes we are on top. Other times, we are not. Until now, The Fool has been consistently climbing up. But now, he is about to be knocked down.

11 - Justice

It seems The Fool’s mother is facing financial difficulties. She did not make the deadline for this semester’s rent at the dormitory. The rules of justice dictate that he gets kicked out of the campus.

12 - The Hanged Man

So now The Fool has to commute from home every day. His schedule is disturbed. His studies are affected. His social life is put on hold. Everything hangs in the balance.

13 - Death

The Fool decides to take a loan and find a job so he can help himself and his mother. His happy-go-lucky life has suffered a death, but as a responsible adult, he has been rebirthed.

14 - Temperance

With his newfound maturity, The Fool is now at peace. His burdensome duties have been tempered by his acceptance of reality and his willingness to overcome obstacles.

15 - The Devil

But too much of a good thing can be devilish. Having experienced the high of earning his own money, The Fool acquired another job. He is now working endless shifts.

16 - The Tower

But The Fool can only take so much. A dozen classes and a dozen shifts a week do not a healthy body make. And so it collapses. And his life falls apart like a burning tower.

17 - The Star

His friends all visit him, bringing fruits and telling jokes. His girlfriend cheers him up with his favorite Netflix shows. The Fool feels like a star and hopeful about tomorrow.

18 - The Moon

Life’s lessons are not lost on him. The Fool meditates, looking up at the moon, reflecting on where he went wrong… feeling his pain but telling himself he will move on.

19 - The Sun

By sunrise, his fever is gone and his muscles are no longer aching. The Fool is ecstatic that he can live his life again. He really missed how it felt to be healthy and well.

20 - Judgement

Having learned the importance of balance, The Fool sets out into the world again, armed with better judgment. He now knows his priorities and stands by them.

21 - The World

It’s that time of year - pumpkins are being sold in droves in all of our local supermarkets and are readily available for carving, decorating and of course, for eating!

But, once all is said and done, what can we use our pumpkins for besides the usual spooky Autumnal and Halloween based activities?

Pumpkin & Pumpkin Seeds:

Planet: Moon Element: Earth Astrological Sign: Virgo

General associations: Protection, healing, divination.

Pumpkins are indeed highly magickal and can be used in many, many magickal ways that may not actually spring to mind. As a vegetable of the harvest, they represent prosperity and abundance, as well as luck, for example! 

*Pumpkin seeds can be used in a smaller scale spells and workings that correspond with the same intent as the pumpkin itself.

A carved pumpkin (should you want to use to them as the original turnip Jack-o-lanterns were used) should have ghoulish, grinning faces to protect from the wandering spirits that may be surrounding you due to the liminality of Samhain.

A lit pumpkin’s glow and scent may draw positive spirits and energy to your home, if you place it outside, by the door,

Pumpkins are known to strengthen divining abilities, so if you wish to gain more insight into any readings you do during this period you may want to work with a pumpkin nearby, drink or eat something with pumpkin it in beforehand (and/or during) or have some seeds on your person - you can have them in a spell jar, your pocket or hell, even in your mouth!

Some Recipes for Pumpkin Inclusive Foods (Kitchen Witchcraft!) All of these recipes are external links.

Spice Pumpkin Bread

Perfect Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Pumpkin Soup

The dominant color in a tarot spread can tell you what lies ahead.

YELLOW

Seen in The Sun, the Four of Wands, the Nine of Cups and in the Suit of Pentacles’ Court Cards, yellow symbolizes joy at its best and purest. It predicts happiness that gives clarity and results in security.

RED

A red garment adorns The Magician, The Emperor, The Hierophant and Justice, along with several other figures. It foretells nothing but amazing things. Both passion and stability are bound to come quickly.

ORANGE

The Wheel of Fortune and the lion in Strength are orange, along with the main element in Suit of Wands. It foreshadows thrilling moments. Its tinge of yellow is for gladness. Its touch of red is for excitement.

BLUE

Worn by The High Priestess and the King and Queen of Swords, and dominating the cards that represent thought, blue symbolizes knowledge and intelligence. It is a prophecy of an upcoming epiphany.

GREEN

Surrounding The Hermit and the man in the Six of Wands, and worn by the Page of Pentacles and the man in the Seven of Wands, green portends a time of fertility. Growth in wisdom, strength or stability.

WHITE

The color of the hand in the Aces, and worn by the woman in the Two of Swords as well as adorning the head of The High Priestess, white promises new beginnings, if you listen what your heart is saying.

BLACK

A charm designed to help prevent nightmares, and to promote restful sleep. 

Ingredients: 

Lemon Verbena (Vervain) - dreamless sleep, prevents nightmares

Rosemary - prevents nightmares, protection during sleep

Lavender - restful sleep

Black Tourmaline - induces sleep, prevents nightmares

Jasmine Essential Oil - restful sleep

Instructions: 

Add each ingredient to a jar of your choice - add herbs first, then the black tourmaline and jasmine oil 

Seal the jar

Set the jar in the starlight to charge - remove before sunrise

When charged, hang the jar above or next to your bed

Restful sleep & sweet dreams ⠀spell bottle or sachet

☽ Dreams be sweet⋆Dreams be kind ☼ ☼ Bring me rest ⋆ And peace of mind ☾

⠀☾ Herbs ☼ ↟ Lavender ↟ sleep, peace, dreams, relaxation, protection, happiness, healing, anti-stress & anxiety ↟ Rosemary ↟ sleep, peace, dreams, protection, healing, anti- stress, wards off bad dreams & negativity ↟ Sea salt ↟ protection, banishing, cleansing, purifying ↟ Hops flowers ↟ sleep, healing, anti-anxiety, stops restlessness ↟ Sugar ↟ for extra sweetness ↟ Jasmine ↟ calming, relaxation, prophetic dreams, love ↟ Chamomile ↟ sleep, peace, protection, healing, relaxation, anti-stress & anxiety, wards off bad dreams & nightmares ↟ Mugwort ↟ dreams, protection, healing, astral projection ↟ Willow leaves ↟ protection, peace, love, healing ↟ Thyme ↟ sleep, dreams, healing, protection, wards off bad dreams ↟ Peppermint ↟ sleep, dreams, healing, protection, happiness, anti-stress & anxiety, purification ↟ Valerian ↟ calming, protection, deep restful sleep ↟ Vervain ↟ peace, protection, wards off bad dreams & nightmares

⠀☼ Crystals☽ ↟ Amethyst ↟ peace, calming, relieves insomnia, wards off bad dreams & nightmares, prevents oversleeping, stabilizes physical, mental & emotional being ↟ Blue lace agate ↟ peace, calming, healing, calms the mind, reduces stress & anxiety ↟ Smoky Quartz ↟ protection, calming, relieves insomnia, wards off bad dreams, nightmares & negativity ↟ Fluorite ↟ peace, protection, protects against stress & negativity, stabilizes emotions, calms the mind ↟ Rose Quartz ↟ calming, peace, healing, calms emotions & rids of negativity, deep & restful sleep, relieves insomnia, relaxation, brings sweet dreams

1. Vision

focus clearly on what you want.

2. Ask

ask the universe - send it out to the universe.

3. Action

work towards your goals.

4. Trust The Process

in order to manifest - you have to believe it will.

5. Receive

acknowledge and accept what you receive.

6. Raise Those Vibes

you attract what you put out into the universe.

7. Let It Go

🌙 Thanks to the way the earth orbits the sun and the way the moon orbits the earth, our calendar year contains thirteen full moons and moon cycles, also called lunations. Here are some traditional correspondences from astrology and folklore.

January is known as the Cold Moon of the Wolf Moon. This is the time for new beginnings, for planning for and conceiving a child, and for making other goals for yourself, your working life, your health goals, and any other aspirations. You should look deep inside yourself and take this time during the Wolf Moon to think about and contemplate what is most important to you, and how you can have what is truly meaningful in your life. The Cold Moon is also when you should perform protection spells for yourself and your loved ones, and rituals of safekeeping for your home and the people and things you really care about.

February is the time of the Wild Moon or the Snow Moon. Now you can begin growing the seeds you planted in your soul during the last month’s Wolf Moon. The Wild Moon is an excellent time for purification rituals and for cleansing old “bad” energy out of your life,your home, your psyche, and your office. The Wild Moon can be a time for great healing,especially after a ceremony for energy cleansing. One of the best cleansing rites you can perform is one for true acceptance of yourself, letting go of all self-loathing, and saying goodbye to your inner critic. A ritual of self-love and recognition would be a wonderful observance of the Wild Moon of February.

March is the Crow Moon or the Seed Moon. It is a time to balance your life energies. After the cleansing and goal-setting of the past two moons, now you can begin to activate your plans. This March Full Moon is also an excellent time to concentrate on prosperity. The Crow Moon is an ideal time for an abundance ceremony.

April is the Hare Moon or the Pink Moon. It is one of the most creative times of the year. This is the moon when you can act on what you have been dreaming of during the earlier moons. You can begin to manifest your deepest desires, both in terms of your aspirations and your amorous side, since the Hare Moon is made for love spells and other rites of romance. Pursue your passions with confidence and optimism.

May is the Merry Moon or the Flower Moon. It is known as the “green month” in terms of green magic and the season where “little folk” or fairies will appear. Nature has now burst into a glorious full spring. In May, your inner wisdom is at its height. Now is the time to connect with nature and explore our beautiful and sacred planet. Rites of spring are a wonderful way to commune with your spirit.

June is the Mead Moon or the Strawberry Moon, also called the Lover’s Moon. Now we can taste the sweetness of life and celebrate our strength and fruitfulness. It is a time of security and protection. Assess the results of all that you have planned and planted in the past months.

July is the Thunder Moon or the Blessing Moon. It is a time for divining meaning and focusing on spirituality. Now we can expand our consciousness and listen to the messages of our dreams. The Thunder Moon is when we receive the blessings  of the rain and feel the charged energy of the thunderstorms. The Thunder Moon is an auspicious time for a dream ritual or a divinatory rite.

August is known as the Corn Moon or the Red Moon. This time of year is bursting with health,vitality,and ardor. This is an optimal time to gather friends and family together and celebrate the brightest side of life. Feasting,dancing, and delight are the order of the day.

September is the Harvest Moon or the Singing Moon. Now we see completion of plans and ideas and the harvesting of our crops. Now we reap what we have sown earlier in the year- our thoughts,actions,words,and projects. The Singing Moon is a wonderful time to organize our lives and let go of anything that is no longer working. If something is worn out,broken,or simply does not suit your life anymore, including emotions,patterns,beliefs,and even people, this is the perfect time to let go. Declutter and simplify your life.

October is the Hunter’s Moon or the Falling Leaf Moon. Great transitions are taking place all around you now, and change is also taking place within. Take time to observe and feel these transformations in your life and in the world around you. Notice how the temperature changes,how the trees shed their brightly colored leaves,how the geese and other birds fly south. The Hunter’s Moon should honor the very human need for physical nourishment, warmth, and rest. Seek inner peace now after the hurly-burly of summer. This is the season for relaxation and release. It is a karmic time, during which you can seek karmic completion. You should acknowledge the changing of the seasons with ceremony.

November is the Beaver Moon or the Mourning Moon. At this time you should get in touch with your spirit through introspection.Many countries observe November 1 as Ancestor’s Day and remember the dead through ritual and feasting. 

December is the Winter Moon or the Long Nights Moon. This is when we experience a metaphorical death and rebirth. We can alsolight the flame of our hearts and souls through journeys of the spirit.

The “Extra” or Thirteenth Full Moon of the year is the Blue Moon in the expression “once in a blue moon”,which refers to rare and special occasions. It is on that rare occasion when two full moons occur in one calendar month. The Blue Moon is to be used wisely. Take this opportunity to look at your long-term plans and goals and to give thanks for what you have, for the people in your life, and for your good health,children,a job you enjoy,good friends, a comfortable home, and opportunities.

The Blue Moon is also a time for prophecy. Each Blue Moon ritual you create should contain an aspect expressing thanks to the Gods and Goddesses and to Mother Nature, who gave you life.

so, i’m getting into witchcraft again after being sort of on again/off again with it for the last few years, and i’m really hoping to stick with it this time. basically, i’m still very much in the beginning steps of my journey and have really enjoyed the witchy community on tumblr in the meantime. so, i figured i would make a blog to keep all the helpful resources i find on here in one place. also, hopefully, talk to some like minded people. So, i’m looking for active blogs that post any of the following kinds of things:

witchcraft (whether that be secular, wiccan, pagan, etc!!!)

kitchen witchery

the moon and sun

art magick

sigils

crystals

the sabots & esbats

astrology

beginner resources of any kind!!