💫Wxtchy Drew💫

• the teachers would be reprimanded for forcing a strict belief on students, if they ever did

• homework would be completely optional, and not several pages

• there would be lots of beautiful wilderness around the school

• there would also be a big terrarium full of exotic plants that didn’t grow naturally in the area

• a HUGE library full of books on witchcraft, but there’d also be a section for fiction and non-witchy stuff

And island with a very close coast to the sea for all of the sea witchery adventures.

Plenty of wildlife from everywhere.

A fresh water river and stream for collecting all of the fresh water goodies.

An oversized classroom kitchen complete with everything for a kitchen witch.

Unlimited supply of jars and bottles hand blown by the artistic with department.

I think it should be online or at least provide online classes, so…

- A digital library where we can read all kinds of books on witchcraft and scan in some of our own

- End of the year assignment where you write a spell, then we can compile all the spells into a spellbook (y’know like a yearbook but with spells)  

- Textbooks that explain everything from casting a circle to modern witchcraft to more traditional witchcraft 

What if we started on the textbook now? We could compile spells/tutorials made by witches online. Y’know what I’m getting into this…! Let’s try jotting down the table of contents as a plan. 

TOC 

Welcome to Witch Craft

A short history of witchcraft

The different kinds of Magick (Let’s be sure not to exclude the more traditional less-used forms of magick, like sex magick, etc.) 

The different kinds of witches (Solitary Witch, green witch, etc.) 

Witchcraft as a non-religious practice vs practicing witchcraft with religion (Maybe a finding your god/goddess thing?) 

Protection Witchcraft 

Why protective witchcraft is important

What is a circle, Why cast a circle

Circle casting (x, x, x) 

Cleansing 

Kinds of Witchcraft (just to define things, we can go into details later)

When/Why to cast spells and the kinds of spells that can be cast (Normal spells, spell jars, sigils, etc.)

Rituals 

Tarot (What it is/isn’t, just a preview of the cards with some synonyms as to what they mean) Online tarot deck

Scrying (what it is and listing some ways to do it) 

Runes (Futhark, not-futhark, their meanings, etc.) 

Spell Casting (this section will go into the how-to of things)

Intent -  Defining intent, explaining how to fill things with your intent and using it in witchcraft 

Sigils - Going deeper into their definition, explaining all the ways to make them, list out all the ways they can be used, all the ways to charge them, etc. 

Spell Jars - Defining correspondences, listing out where to find ingredients and focusing on the most easily found correspondences. 

Just regular old spells - 

Scrying - going into detail on the ways to do it, 

Other forms of Divination - How to read Tarot, runes, etc. I feel like these two are kind of self-explanatory 

That’s about all I can think of for a textbook but….

Other books - Correspondence Atlas (pointing out where to find corresponding items in nature), Correspondence Dictionary (Listing out every single item ever from A to Z and what it corresponds to pinecone.pub has already done this but they don’t have everything)

List of Majors/Minors - Divination, Spirit Work, Kitchen, Green (This could cover Fae as well),  Electic, Elemental, Sea, Scientific, Religious (Wiccan, Pagan, Druidism, and more, could also cover Electic witchcraft) 

Edit: I just thought maybe I should tag some witches in this who might be able to help? Heyy I hope you don’t mind me tagging you in this but, @spiritvexer @urbanspellcraft @orriculum @moonlightacademy @modernwitchesdaily what do you guys think of this idea and would it be okay if I included some of your tutorials, etc. in the textbook? You are some of the more knowledgeable witches I know. 

shower. not a bath, a shower. use water as hot or cold as u like. u dont even need to wash. just get in under the water and let it run over you for a while. sit on the floor if you gotta.

moisturize everything. use whatever lotion u like. unscented? dollar store lotion? fancy ass 48 hour lotion that makes u smell like a field of wildflowers? use whatever you want, and use it all over. 

put on clean, comfortable clothes. 

put on ur favorite underwear. cute black lacy panties? those ridiculous boxers u bought last christmas with candy cane hearts on the butt? put em on.

drink cold water. use ice. if u want, add some mint or lemon for an extra boost.

clean something. doesn’t have to be anything big. organize one drawer of ur desk. wash five dirty dishes. do a load of laundry. scrub the bathroom sink. 

blast music. listen to something upbeat and dancey and loud, something that’s got lots of energy. sing to it, dance to it, even if you suck at both.

make food. don’t just grab a granola bar to munch. take the time and make food. even if it’s ramen. add something special to it, like a hard boiled egg or some veggies. prepare food, it tastes way better, and you’ll feel like you accomplished something. 

make something. write a short story or a poem, draw a picture, color a picture, fold origami, crochet or knit, sculpt something out of clay, anything artistic. even if you don’t think you’re good at it.

go outside. take a walk. sit in the grass. look at the clouds. smell flowers. put your hands in the dirt and feel the soil against your skin.

call someone. call a loved one, a friend, a family member, call a chat service if you have no one else to call. talk to a stranger on the street. have a conversation and listen to someone’s voice. if you can’t, text or email or whatever, just have some social interaction with another person. even if you don’t say much, listen to them.

black tea: soothes sunburns [1] [2] and is antimicrobial [3] contains some essential polyphenols and tannin, reduces puffiness/inflammation [4] 

green tea: antioxidant and detoxifier [1] soothes rashes, increases healing rate, softens skin [2] heals sores and wounds, rejuvenates skin cells, improve psoriasis and dandruff [3] anti-aging, mood stabilizing [4]

apple cider vinegar: anti inflammatory and softens skin [1]

ground ginger: increases circulation, promotes sweating, opens pores, relieves pain [1]

lemon: antioxidant (brightens skin) [1] 

olive oil: moisturizes skin [1]

calendula flowers: soothes burns, inflammation, rashes, insect bites, skin disorders [1] useful for small children [2]

elder-flowers: anti-inflammatory and heals rashes cuts and wounds [1]

Himalayan salt: soothes insect bites, heals blisters, relieves arthritis pain [1] softens skin [2]

oatmeal: soothes, anti-inflammatory, calms angry skin [1]

rose petals: relax mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe headaches and stress [1] promote positive feelings [2]

valerian root: relax the mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe headaches and stress [1]

lavender: relax the mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe headaches and stress [1] [2]

mugwort: relax the mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe and headaches and stress [1]

chammomile: soothes nerves [1] good for dry skin [2]

passion flower: soothes nerves [1]

hops: soothes nerves [1]

rosemary: pain relief, soothes headaches and fatigue [1] relaxing, increases alertness and clarity of mind [2] soothes sore throat[3]

thyme: pain relief, soothes headaches and fatigue [1]

devils claw: eases joint pain [1]

juniperberries: soothes muscle aches [1]

peppermint: increase blood flow, relieve congestion [1]

eucalyptus: increase blood flow, relieve congestion [1] increases energy [2]

thyme: increase blood flow, relieve congestion [1]

jasmine: emollient and antiseptic, soothes skin [1] 

organic coconut flakes: nourish the skin [1]

sage: uplifting, good for oily skin and back acne [1] stimulating [2]

marjoram: decongestant, soothes muscle pain [1]

whole cow’s milk: hydrates and mildly exfoliates skin [1]

cow’s buttermilk: hydrates and thoroughly exfoliates skin [1]

Never turn around to check behind you. You’ll see nothing, but once you start doing it you won’t be able to stop, and an ominous feeling will follow you until you don’t lock your house’s door behind you. 

If you stand very still and listen you will hear the woods calling for you. Don’t answer. Never answer. 

You’ll hear things quietly following you, hidden in the trees by your sides. It’s okay, they’re just checking on you. 

Don’t be scared, but be really, really wary.

If you have a bad feeling about taking a certain path, don’t. You’ll avoid whatever is waiting for you at the end of it. 

You never know what may be buried under the soil you’re walking on. Remember that every time you take a step. Pray that whatever it is, it won’t wake up. 

Be careful not to step on any beetle, or you’ll never get rid of them. 

If you bring a knife with you, name it. Otherwise the blade will turn against you as soon as you try to use it. 

*drinks glass of wine elegantly*

My dear friend RusticSage on deviantArt has produced numerous sacred images for use in altars. They’re perfect to be printed out and used as icons in your sacred spaces! Here are but a few examples of them in use!

And many more! Icons made are for various Hellenistic beliefs (Such as Dodekatheism and Cultus Deorum), Kemeticism and Germanic Polytheism, all for free!

• keep track of your dreams. studying your dreams is a great way to dig deep into your subconscious. there are several books / online references that have detailed explanations of objects, imagery, or actions that may have appeared in your mind during slumber! 🌙

• write about the witch you wish to be. this doesn’t just apply tobbaby witches. there is room for growth at any stage of your practice! how do you see yourself in a few weeks? months? years? describe what you want to learn the most. are there things you wish to change? specific areas for extra growth? write about how you want your practice to be in the future. 🔮

• plan out your dream set-up. dreaming of supplies and gardens and herb collections is really such an exciting thing. don’t focus on the funds you need, or the funds you don’t have - just be honest, and lay out your wish list. this could include tools, plants, herbs, crystals, jars, cabinets, *anything* witchy that you find yourself lusting after. set a goal (but don’t stress yourself out! you don’t need a million supplies to practice witchcraft), and describe the things you would like the most // any altars you’d like to make // what objects you think would be most beneficial to your own unique craft. 🕯

I have posts for this~!

[Book of Shadows]

[Grimoire/Book of Shadows Ideas] (tw: gif)

[Grimoire Organization]

[Grimoire Organization Ideas]

[Grimoire Prompts] (tw: gif)

[How to Make a Witchy Planner]

[Ideas for Your Grimoire]

[Ideas for Your Grimoire or Book of Shadows]

[Journaling Styles as Books of Shadows]

[Organizing Your Grimoire (Tips from a Neat Freak Virgo)]

Richtor’s Grimoire Tips: 

[Part 01 - Introduction]

[Part 02 - Styles of Grimoires]

[Part 03 - What Should I Write?]

[Part 04 - Organization]

[Part 05 - Decoration]

[Thoughts on Keeping a Magical Book or ‘Book of Shadows’]

[What to Put in Your Book of Shadows?]

Witch Tip - Book of Shadows / Grimoire:

[Part 01]

[Part 02]

The World of Grimoires:

[Part 01 - Why Keep a Grimoire?]

[Part 02 - Choose Your Weapons]

[Part 03 - Grimoire Styles]

Long story short: what do you want to put into it? 

It is your book, to do with as you will. Put in whatever you think you will want / need to know, that reflects your style of practicing, etc. 

In a tl;dr version of all those links, and a modified version of [this post], here’s some ideas on things you can put into a grimoire (based mostly around informational purposes). 

This list is not complete / extensive / ; moreso, it has a lot of different suggestions to give you some ideas of things you can put in. 

about you as a witch

these could be in the format of journal pages

what you want out of witchcraft, information about your natal / birth chart if you like astrology, any notes of things you do day to day, etc.

terminology of terms within witchcraft and magic

spell timing, such as Sabbats and esbats, moon phases, days of the week, time of the day, etc.

correspondences for herbs, essential oils, crystals / minerals, colors, the four elements, planetary associations, etc.

substitutions for particular items like herbs, crystals, etc.

any safety precautions for working with certain herbs, crystals, etc.

information on how to determine personal correspondences and associations

magical / non-magical materials that can be used in spells

information on the “basics” of witchcraft

what intent means, and how to work with it

what it means to visualize, and alternatives if you can’t

what meditation can do for magic, and how to do it

what channeling energy means, and how to do it

what it means to charge / enchant objects, and methods to do it

setting up an altar / magical work space, and how to do it

information on any religions you work within

example: for Wicca, you may wish to write out the Wiccan Rede, how to cast a circle, how to call the four corners / elements / guardians of the watchtowers, how to set up an altar, etc.

information on any deities you work with / wish to work with

offering ideas for any deities you work with

invocations for any deities you work with

rituals / dedications / prayers to any deities you work with

information on any spirits you work with / wish to work with

offering ideas for any spirits you work with (i.e. the fae, elemental spirits like sylphs and salamanders, etc.)

information on the history of witchcraft

information on familiars and working with animals in magic

information on varieties of magic

examples: energy work, candle magic, crystal magic / crystal grids, sachet magic, knot magic, kitchen magic / tea magic, bath magic, traditional magic, urban / modern magic, chaos magic, pop culture magic, green magic, hedgework, spirit work, shadow work, blood magic, sex magic, necromancy / death magic, etc.

MAGIC NO LONGER LOOKS LIKE A WORD TO ME

any safety precautions for working with certain varieties of magic

any divination methods you wish to try

examples: definitions of the tarot cards, tarot spreads, cartomancy interpretations, definitions of runes, reading tea leaves (tasseomancy) / coffee grounds, tips on pendulum reading, etc.

spells that you write yourself, or sigils you create yourself

any notes and observations you made when testing that spell / using it

spells or sigils from external sources that you may want to use and/or reference

specific categories of spells

examples: protection, cleansing / purification, banishing, binding, healing, new beginnings / moving on, happiness, self love, relationships, friendships, glamours, confidence, strength, energy, luck, money / wealth, school, employment, sleep, dreams / nightmares, divination, magic amplification, etc.

recipes for potions, powders, oils, tinctures, etc.

chants and incantations

blessings

curses

information on any magical groups or covens you participate in

coven rules and guidelines, members lists and contact information, etc.

“I am unhindered by my past”

Boom, the Sigil Witch is back.

Fog cascading into the valley.