A Witch Reacts║Beginner Witch TikTok's

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After the last TikTok reaction, a lot of you wanted me to react to beginner witch TikTok's, so here we go...
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[@saku577]

"Your ancestors will never betray you and never lie to you" is a highly interesting take for someone like me who comes from a really toxic family whose toxicity goes back at least four generations.

[@stellaofsolaria1]

Yes oh my god. My family has a history of misogyny and suppressing women, it would honestly be my personal nightmare to interact with any of them.

[@giraffewhiskers2045]

I think my bloodline has witches but I need to do more research 😅

[@charlottecomeau1266]

YES like maam my living ancestors have betrayed me, including my father lmao tf

[@PageShearling]

I'm pretty sure my husband's family is cursed. No joke. My family is very large and I really only interact with a small portion of them. My great grandma died a year ago though and I really loved her. She had unexplored medium/psychic abilities as well.

[@mhhmh3693]

Same, most of them at least. But If I talk to my ancestors, I would talk with my great granfather. He was a kind soul and could perform magic from what I heard.

[@kittydynamyte]

Am I the only one nervous about jumping into spells without all the knowledge?! Who is going all in day one?

[@foxsisters6257]

exactly!!!

[@leannabell2756]

I waited and studied for a year and a half before attempting any spell work. And when I did cast spells, I started with protective magic like spell jars. I totally agree with learning as much as you can and building your foundation before jumping into spell work.

[@Fiona_Co]

Seriously! I’ve been studying witchcraft for years and just started doing spells a couple months ago because I just didn’t feel ready yet 😅

[@Dylorid]

I honestly did a spell before I should have back when I started and it didn't go as planned. Would not recommend.

[@moonymelli2383]

Me 🙃

[@annamarie5014]

I actually tell people you HAVE to pick out your own deck of tarot cards BECAUSE you have to connect to the deck.

[@kaotic_fabel]

Exactly! I was just at a store and there was a deck that just kept grabbing my attention. It just felt right.

[@glitterkitty1979]

I totally agree 👍

[@juliahenegar1044]

I totally agree. My deck screamed at me to buy it and I think that's a really important feeling to feel when buying something as personal as a tarot deck. A good solution for this is for example I'm buying my partners tarot deck for them because they aren't out of the broom closet. We had an important discussion on which deck called out to them the most, was this what they wanted, and is this the deck that's really calling you? If you are going to have someone buy a deck for you or you're going to buy one for someone else it's important to have that serious discussion about this topic. Sorry this was so wordy I'm just very passionate!

[@alessandrascottage]

my friend's aunt is a practicing witch, and she gave me my first tarot set because it's traditional. is that fine too?

[@haldouglas4773]

@@alessandrascottage why wouldn't it be fine?

[@Cujo_Red]

As witchcraft and wicca is growing in popularity, I found that people tend to romanticize it or make it "kitch" or trendy. It feels hollow. Does anyone else feel this way?

[@danielashe6071]

I noticed that most people seem like they only like it for aesthetic. No judgement but Me personally I just got involved in witchcraft and I’m genuinely interested in building my craft and interacting with other people within the community

[@kerrpoww]

I've only recently started practising witchcraft properly, however I've had a set of tarot cards since i was about 9 years old and have been interested in crystals and candles and tarot and everything since a very young age, and there are lots of things that have made me realise that so i'm pretty much a born witch (for example, i dream of things before they happen, animals are really drawn to me, and I've always had pretty amazing intuition!!) I didn't know witchcraft was even a thing until recently, which is partly to the recent surge in popularity and coverage in media. There are definitely pluses to witchcraft and Wicca growing in popularity but some people definitely use it for trends and to be aesthetic. For example, some of my friends have said that they really like the witch aesthetic but i don't think they realise that it's so much more than that!!

[@LucianCorrvinus]

Yes...there is much as to what one could term 'dabbling'. Which comes with misapprehensions, shallowly led popularity, consumerism, and even danger. In prior time 80% of our Collective was solitary, communication was sparse and even Covenboud usually had little contact beyond public celebrations or gatherings of actvistic intent. The usual was one store to supply most tools and books, along with supplies. That or old school mail order. So the Solotary had to hunt, and the Covenbound gathered. We found our own Ways. The recalatance to talk about our Practices with norms from fear and misunderstanding and just gosh darn privacy reinforced a serious and even Sacred mindset. The internet, social media, and the growing acceptance of our Faith and Craft in the normal world has stripped a bit of the vibration and feeling of Mystery and Sacred belief. I mean, there are some in the Witchtoc community who think they can Curse the Moon and Sun, to battle the Fea, to make the Gods walk away from Humanity. That's kinda....dumb, in my thinking. The thing we must do to work against this miscasting is clear. Just like our Lady here, the Elders, to me 1thats about at least ten years of Practice,must rise to any and all opportunity and as gently as possible correct and supply Wisdom as we are Called to do. Its an exciting time. The Goddess returns to Worshipers, and the Balance shifts seeking Equilibrium. Elder has become a role to take up, once more. It's as powerful an Age as it is fearfully fragile. Humanity stands on a brink with permutations beyond its ability to apprehend the full depth. The Chinese curse of hoping your enemy lives in interesting times is valid. Good Luck with Thine...may your Eternal Ones find you Worthy and in Joy...LC, SoH

[@ixabits]

Seriously! When I started my craft, it was around the time where a lot of people were finding witchcraft tiktoks and getting into witchcraft that way. It was becoming "trendy" to practice witchcraft, especially on TikTok. The 'witchy' aesthetic was so normalized on TikTok that everyone looked at me funny when I brought up how weird it was to make a serious craft into a simple Pinterest aesthetic.

[@luvahadowsdolls]

Yes. I feel that because its commodification is getting so widespread, it has the risk of being cheapened if it's over-sanitized for general consumption. It's not inherently bad if you like to buy a lot of witch-related stuff, but if too much of your time is spent thinking "buying this will make my craft automatically better and I absolutely have to buy a list of things right now" then you maybe need to pull back a bit. Spiritual growth, in my opinion, requires a lot of work. Enjoyment is very much a huge part of it, but growth also comes from challenging ourselves to explore other parts of ourselves and our path, not all of which comes easily.

[@snpauls]

Me first starting off: I NEED ALL THIS STUFF AND IT NEEDS TO BE NICE COMSUMERISMMMMMMMMM Now: I should make a wand. Let’s go outside and look for sticks. Ah yes this stick looks friendly let’s go home buddy.

[@nava73]

Lol

[@shannonlee4622]

Making or finding your own natural gear is so rewarding. I found a couple rocks that look like chairs so I set them by my garden for the Faeries.

[@cherryblossom9009]

idk, you seem like such a sweet soul 😭

[@skittstop5088]

I'm a female(non-binary) and throughout all my life I loved sticks. swords, wands, hiking sticks. Sticks are good

[@ezraylia897]

Been looking at sticks differently lately... Are you wand material? lol

[@astoria4774]

A funny story about tarot decks, my mom gifted me a deck and it would hide from me. I'd put it on the bookshelf in the same spot every single time and whenever I wanted to use it, I could never find it. One day, my mom found the deck behind her mirror with it's book (that had been missing for years and we had moved several times since it's been gone). I knew the deck was hers and not mine and set out to find my own. I immediately connected with the one I have now and I love it. It can be sassy at times or tell me things that are WAY in the future but I love the connection and relationship I have with it

[@kalenadams1918]

That's so funny, I had a similar thing happen with a deck of mine! I'd found this deck online that I wanted and asked for it for Christmas but when my mom bought it for me it wasn't quite what I thought it would be (You can't really tell much about a deck from an Amazon description) so I was honest and said it wasn't what I was hoping it would be and my mom said she thought it was really cool. Well the deck decided it liked her better and started disappearing from my room and ending up in my mom's office!

[@moneymagnet8709]

hehe aw thats so cute

[@cuppy3874]

It just didn't vibe and that okay, maybe it just wasn't meant for you 🤷 or it was saying "no you gotta go get a better deck, get one you resonate with" i haven't yet found a deck that's sassy with me and stuff but that sounds nice.

[@thewitchofshadowwood7755]

i find it funny how tarot decks are sassy XD

[@oxin1099]

I have a tarot deck but I'm not connected to it and I feel a little dissapointed to be honest

[@countrysidelimbgraphics]

"Just Because Something Is Natural Doesn't Mean It's Safe". I would buy this on a tshirt because more people need to understand this! Love your videos, they help me so much in studying the Craft, keep being your wonderful self.

[@jea7362]

Exactly! If you don't do your research Mother Nature can and will kick your ass.

[@mae_is_dum]

@@jea7362 hell yeah 🙎 !!!

[@midnightunicorn5139]

Yes 🙌🏻

[@neddea]

Just as a curious note, that's an actual falacy called "argumentum ad naturam" or "appeal to nature". I've seen it used so, so many times and, honestly, it's a dangerous way of thinking. So many natural things are extremely harmful to us, and so many artificial things are actually good. As always, research is everyone's best friend 🙌🏻

[@Helloknight]

LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK

[@Risofthegarden]

I like blowing out candles to almost “send out” my intention to the Divine through the smoke

[@inchw0rm]

that's how i feel too and i just dont have a way to snuff out candles lol

[@maeve3007]

Same here

[@rier8061]

I got my candle snuffer at the dollar tree for 1.25cad lol

[@washipuppy]

I remember hearing that the Greeks and Romans n particular believed prayers were carried to the gods in the smoke - either in their burned offerings or in the candles they burned while praying. Blowing out a candle to take a petition/wish to the divine has a pretty solid basis there. I think the practice later became part of both the catholic church AND the tradition of blowing out birthday candles to make a wish,but don't quote me on that XD

[@Dylorid]

I've always blown them out, I don't see how it's disrespectful 🤷‍♀️

[@jscorpio1987]

I've never heard of that tarot card myth. I've owned two decks of tarot cards over the past two decades and I bought both decks. Never had any problems with either one. Superstitions are like curses. They only affect you if you allow them to.

[@HunterLvyiXIII]

I had an ex tell me I *can't* yes, can't - buy my own decks, I basically just said not everyone follows that belief and they didn't bring it up again

[@nerdmaid1240]

J T so true. The opposite was the case for me, in fact. I have a deck I've tried to learn with for years but it never happened and frustrated me, making me think I was rubbish at tarot. At a local spiritual fair, I recently bought an oracle deck I fell in love with because the images appealed to me. First time I used them, I could read them. Then I realised, the tarot deck had been bought for me by my ex's mother and she is a very toxic person. I wasn't struggling with tarot, I was struggling with the energy of her spite and nastiness. I still have them because I love the deck, and hopefully will find a way to cleanse them of her.

[@aninterestingconcept5193]

@@nerdmaid1240 you can cleanse decks with cleansing sticks!! just let the smoke go over the deck the same way youd do with a crystal

[@AskALeoTarot]

Little thing to add with the "Tarot Decks Needs To Be Gifted" what if you are the only witch amongst your family and friends? They won't gift them so you have no other choice but to buy your own tarot deck.

[@iamdivinelyloved3569]

yeah I bought my own for this reason

[@wilderpeople845]

I brought my own too, I'm the only witch in my family (I think I'm not sure)

[@PokyLilWolfPup]

Girllll exactly ! That stupid shit makes me fume tbh. It’s fine if some people believe they have to be gifted their deck, but they shouldn’t be gatekeeping other peeps with the same belief. I was doing a reading for someone in a fb group I’m in a few days ago, and she wanted to introduce me to her other buddy that did cards. And immediately I yikes-ed tf out because she was all on the you have to be gifted your deck; because she learned it from someone who “knows her shit” 🤦‍♀️ so I politely told her I’d never even have started reading cards if I was still waiting for a deck as a gift lulz

[@Xxr57]

I said they were ancient playing cards😏 btw i cant buy my own tarot deck im too young to order one

[@lowwastehighmelanin]

I deadass have had mine taken and burned by family so that idea is silly

[@cl8759]

I think the item-focused aspect goes beyond social media. Living in a capitalist society, consumerism has been deeply ingrained (*cough* brainwashed) into most of us, and social media just instills this further - I definitely was drawn to spirituality and witchcraft from the aesthetic and it really gets in my way of the actual practice, when my ego just wants to achieve "the look"

[@emily.drawsalot]

super good point!

[@giuliana833]

I love everything about your comment!

[@kittengurl220]

I’m with you. We can call ourselves an ~aesthetic~ witch😂It’s difficult cause I spend a lot of money. But it’s like self care! You look around and feel content.

[@rach3092]

ooh yeah, capitalism makes it so everyone wants 'more more more' but like we don't always need those things

[@magpie16]

absolutely! we’re trained to believe that the answer to our problems is usually something we can buy or acquire.

[@theweatherwitch2492]

When I was a beginner, I just created my own spells, using herbal and colour properties, and the lunar cycle. This meant that I knew all the reasoning that was going into the spell, and that I only did things that I was comfortable with. This really helped me gain deeper meanings by myself, rather than just taking everything at face value.

[@AffirmationsWithAlex]

This is how I have been doing my practice as well. I pick up what I like and mesh them together and create my intention and rituals in a way that makes sense to me! 💕💕

[@lynnsiecooley1900]

I agree. I’m just starting & I’ve found it easier to just start with writing a few of my own simple spells which feel more meaningful & powerful & yes, with more focused purpose for me. Especially being a beginners whose not over here doing a bunch of big stuff with all the cool tools n such just yet.. It’s a good way to put my own personal touch & energy into what I am doing and I’ve been able to do this while starting simple. I don’t have many but again, having my own does help me when working to learn to focus my energy & cast, & I can work on that along with working on meditations & energy work..

[@slym0th]

how do you go about “making” your own spells? i want to do this because i can’t immediately grab all the ingredients listed in a spell and need to do with what i have

[@celestinalunar6902]

@@slym0th start off with knowing what your intention is for the spell, there are very days, moon phases that correlate, so you can figure out what is the best time to do the spell, use candles, herbs, oils, deities { if you wish} that correlate with the spell

[@sasielb8922]

I did a tarot reading in myself and they recommended that I try to learn through my brain, intuition, and feeling nature instead of always looking to others

[@stella-gracesaadien-raad518]

imo meditation is literally the best thing you can do to start off

[@Lucy-uh1fj]

When I replace or finnish a spell how do I get rid of the content of it, like do I just put it in the bin or do I have to put it in the ground? i have tried to do research but I cannot find a good source of info.

[@Vampire_Nightshade]

@@Lucy-uh1fj I think it's up to the spellwork. For example, when you're attracting something, you might want to bury the remains of a spell close to your home. When you're banishing something, it's good to bury it somewhere far from where you live. That's just what I've heard. But I think it depends on a lot of things, for example are the remains safe to bury in the soil, how you feel about just throwing the remains away, what kind of a spell you're doing. But I'm a beginner in witchcraft and spirituality in general, so please take my words with a pinch of salt

[@lovecraftscat5044]

I agree, but it’s not immediate gratification so it won’t go viral.

[@ilovetwilight65]

True but someone like me who has issues with meditation, its not easy 😅

[@KristenMSnyder]

@@Lucy-uh1fj If you do kitchen witchery, you often get rid of it by consuming it. :)

[@HunterLvyiXIII]

"If you don't know what you're doing when you're working with deities you can get yourself into...trouble." You can with your ancestors too. Some can be toxic, or even malevolent, there's a big margin of error when working with any higher power/ being not of this world. Find your footing, then reach up

[@alicine-sims8988]

Yeah, some peoples actual parents aren't even as reliable as he was making ancestors out to be.

[@magpie16]

this really concerns me because people often talk about working with your ancestors but how do you know whether or not you can trust them? I worry about this with any spirit or deity, surely they could be deceiving you?

[@theedgeofcorrie]

I have adopted not blowing out my candles because I have never snuffed them & enjoy it. However, I don't believe blowing out candles is disrespectful. In fact I believe it is actually respectful in some traditions & faiths. I think of blowing out your birthday candles... You are breathing out your wish (intention) into the universe after manifesting it... Food for thought.

[@thewitchofshadowwood7755]

i agree with that. but for my ancestors and guides i want to lick my fingers and put it out but im scared XD

[@pbjt2396]

Thank you for your comment. I agree! I have been blowing out 99.9% of my candles from day 1, and I have always remained respectful throughout my practice so I do not agree with that, but perhaps that is the belief of others which means it is true for them and not true for us. 😊 happy casting fellow witches and humans! 🍀

[@AllieJL]

@@pbjt2396 Which is the beautiful thing about witchcraft! We can each have our own beliefs and systems that fits what we are doing. Unless you are practicing Wicca which is essentially a religion, just do what you feel!

[@hannahgreen9998]

The “you have to be gifted a tarot deck” thing is so funny to me, because I live in the Bible Belt of Alabama. Like, if I had to wait for someone to buy me a deck, I would never have started tarot 😬

[@midnightunicorn5139]

Anytime a beginner asks where to look online for information about witchcraft I point them to your channel and tell them to avoid tiktok 😅

[@huimang94]

Lmao solid advice

[@Sacred_stargazer]

Thank you for that and for not being judgmental. It’s so hard to come into witchcraft without being told all the lies or being gatekept (is that a word? Lol)

[@KatyReminiec9399]

I'd also point them to the witch of Wanderlust , Chaotic Witch Aunt& The Ladygravedancer

[@xoxolovechristielynn]

When you spoke about the alarm bells going off because of the “all white and light magick” mention about that spellbook, I was internally screaming “YESSSSS!” “A witch who cannot hex, cannot heal. A witch who cannot curse, cannot cure.” ✨

[@lisarivers8582]

Plus there is no dark or light magick...magick just is.

[@AhNee]

To this, I would also add that many don't understand BALANCE. If you try to create too much "positive" energy, you cannot have it without negative, or you create a log jam, if you will, of negative, which IS going to burst at some time. My Indigenous ancestors always talked about balance, and recognizing you are part of nature, not above it, or controlling it.

[@Kayla.V]

Does wishing someone would stub their toe count? I do that often 😅

[@theravyshow2570]

depends on if you mean "cannot" as in unable to or "cannot" as in refuse to. Cannot as in unable, well ofcourse! it's simply about knowledge of what you're doing. I would not however assume that if someone was light centered or heavy that they were not powerful or knowledgeable.

[@Lillyjanelavender]

I think a good rule for me while practicing is to not do any spells that will manipulate others. I would never do any spell that affected someone unless they asked me to. Example: Let’s say I wanted a family member to stop stressing so much. I wouldn’t cast a spell to stop them, as maybe them stressing will have a positive effect in the end. However, I might cleanse and purify a room in my house so that they could have a safe space where they can clear their mind. I am not creating an effect, I am creating a situation where the desired effect COULD take place, but it is still the person’s choice.

[@lilykatmoon4508]

I taught high school for 16 years and I saw so many students who just want the answer and not how to get the answer for themselves. The instant gratification provided by social media has influenced this, I’m sure.

[@runway5338]

I can relate to this. I’ve been on both ends of the spectrum. One of the biggest issues I have w/ getting an instant answer is that it doesn’t give the person time to think for themselves. They haven’t been able to ponder, reflect of their own experiences and knowledge to be able to come their own conclusion. Which is so important in growing as a person and further expanding our minds. On the other hand, we shouldn’t drive ourselves crazy looking for our own answer. I guess the point I’m trying to make is that we need balance. From receiving an answer from others (especially right away), and going on our own journey to look for the answer ourselves. We can’t do everything ourselves, but we shouldn’t become lazy either w/ the help of others. Of course, there’s also the exception of objective truths w/i the secular world in which, unless *we’re scientists, we can just easily look up to learn. Edit: *

[@KatyReminiec9399]

Lilykat, that also comes in when the parents don't have "the time "to help their child with his or her homework...so the child will cheat..what are your thoughts on this subject?

[@tazziplissken]

For a travel alter, I like to suggest birthday candles. They come in every colour you can think of, are very budget friendly and fit in your pocket so are great for practising basically anywhere.

[@littlecheeseboy9658]

"Your ancestors will never betray you and never lie to you" my ancestor being a king who murder one son and blinded the other just to stay in power

[@Sparklingjm1]

Goddamn it uncle Andrew, always messing up my witchcraft!!

[@lkisantos984]

want to like but it's on 69

[@aries_becky7099]

HAHAHA

[@KatyReminiec9399]

Sparkling, I would go further back in my heritage/ family line when looking for Ancestors to work with...But ask said Ancestor if He,or She was a Christian first...

[@SerenityVonSavage]

I bought an expensive (for me) deck that I saw one of my favourite KZbin witches using because it seemed perfect for me. I started to work with it until my cheap deck from Amazon arrived weeks later. Somehow I instantly bonded with the cheap deck and stopped using my fancy Victorian Anatomy Botanicals cards. Eventually I gifted the Anatomy Botanicals to a friend. She loves them.

[@brandyjean7015]

So happy to hear you say that half of the joy of witchcraft is in the learning. I've been studying, learning and practicing for over half a century now... and I'm still learning. Other practices, histories, cultures: I never want to quit. A local college professor, a friend thru beekeeping, actually sends questing students my way when they think of following the path. She's a gentle spirit, a Quaker, who knows I will listen, share books, answer questions. I encourage the pursuit of knowledge, and always practice safety 1st too!

[@linseyspolidoro5122]

It’s so funny that you said that about the 1001 spells book. It was one of the first spell books I got as an adult because my mom had a book that look really similar on her bookshelf when I was a kid and I thought it was the same one. I personally think it’s alright as a guide but I wouldn’t take it all at face value, it’s way too specific in its tools for my taste, I’m the queen of substitutions so telling me I need some super specific crystal isn’t gonna happen. But I’ve used it a great deal as a basis in making my own spells.

[@GroovyCoyotes]

@Daniel Fernandez homie you literally dont even know what they practice. every culture is different in correspondences, energies, and uses for things. There is pretty much always, ALWAYS a substitution for an item. Do ya research and yer fine.

[@iprobablydontlikeyou7416]

same here, i love the book and use it all the time- but it is wayyyy too specific.

[@lexwithbub]

I have the elemental encyclopaedia of 5000 spells, which I picked up secondhand with the elemental encyclopaedia of witchcraft. They are BEAUTIFUL... As encyclopaedias! As books to gather information about a certain topic, not to copy word for words and submit as your own work. In fact, I just bought the elemental encyclopaedia of fairies, also secondhand. 😊

[@jenicalockhart2056]

Where is that part at?

[@KatyReminiec9399]

Spell books should be in the reference section of a Witchy Library... and be used only when one is rewriting spells

[@TylerWilliams-sm4sy]

i always softly blow out my candles as it is just what I personally believe is respectful to the elements, having one element mingle with another, air with fire, is I believe more respectful than snuffing as it feels like I'm suffocating it. I also will blow it out sharply if I am doing any baneful magick or banishing because it feels fitting. this is just what I believe personally and I love and respect all other kinds of practice.

[@isadore7221]

This is exactly what I do. My thinking is that elements mingle and cancel out each other everywhere in nature. If you don't want to be disrespectful to the elements, using that logic, why light the candle in the first place? You would be cancelling earth (wax and wick) with fire. It just doesn't make much sense if you think more about it.

[@felixmustdie8534]

I always give an audible warning ("hey, I'm blowing this out now. I apologize and I will light you later) and then blow it out and watch the smoke

[@emissalty]

I just really dislike most of witch tok. There are a few ppl that actually know what they are talking about but the rest... No girl

[@crypticcorvid]

I've seen some tiktoks of people making spell jars, and half of the reasons for their ingredients were just "it looks nice," or "I'm not sure what it does but someone else did it." I never click on witchtok comps anymore, lol.

[@persephone3537]

@@crypticcorvid yess, people should stop making tik toks about spell jars just because of the aesthetic

[@lisarivers8582]

I have been practicing for 30 years. Yes I started in 1990. I’ve been in covens and practice alone etc. I want to say I am so happy to have come across your channel and to see a young person with some sound advice. It’s great because because it’s people like you they can relate to. Not saying they can’t look up to us older folk. But it’s lovely to see this. BB

[@phoebegraveyard7225]

@Lisa Rivers Remember when we were all told we had to read specific books, connect to deity in a specific way and follow prescribed rituals? Fun times but no more encompassing than the Abrahamic religions. I’ve learned so much more being a solitary witch than I did being in a coven.

[@Addielp]

@@phoebegraveyard7225 can I ask you where do you get your infomation/ studies? There’s so much false information these days that I would like to know a reputable source!

[@LilithZephirus]

One thing you said stayed with me for a while (the different colors in different countries) So I'm not a baby witch, nor I'm an experienced witch, but I started with "european" witchcraft, because of course witchcraft was badly seen by the Christians; I discovered that the women in my grandma's family were in fact witches (I knew my grandma was "special") but, they saved themselves by working as "curanderas" or healers, so I genuinely don't know how their practice looked like, I'm still trying to find info on that, but the erasing was almost complete and that makes me very sad.

[@TheAstroWitchLux]

That is indeed very sad, but it's great that you're trying to find out about it and keep their ways and traditions alive!

[@crypticcorvid]

If you haven't looked yet, there's an article on the Learn Religions website that talks about curanderas iirc.

[@nicolasiberry149]

Most accused witches were just ppl who had arguments with neighbours, or people were jealous. Most accusations were thrown out of court and healers were generally left alone (generally in the UK). It's sad your family weren't. Cunning folk were used by many, also by the church especially in the medieval times. I was lucky to do my thesis in witch tials in the UK and had access to court notes, it became a long term interest lol

[@CherryBerryFashion]

@@nicolasiberry149 that’s very cool, I would love to read it!

[@_de_reve]

curanderos & curanderas still exist in latin america today (specially in the andes cultures) i'd advice you to read about them in latin american studies books/papers.

[@LucianCorrvinus]

Sygils are always more powerful when constructed by the Witch. Your questioning the use of a generator is valid...

[@crystalbutterfly2758]

this may be me but i don’t use the generator because it just feels like i’m being lazy. i also enjoy the process of making sigils myself

[@hannahg5479]

When I started my practice a few years ago, I remember going out and spending a stupid amount of money on various crystals and candles and oils and... none of them ever resonated with me. I became much more inclined to things I just found in the woods. Now, as part of my practice, I don't purchase anything (at least, not with intent of using it in my practice). I only use elements that "come to me" or that I find. Herbs from my garden, small gifts from my friends, natural elements I come across in my walks in the forest (feathers, nuts, shells, etc.) I like the energy of *~things that put themselves in my path~*. This process works so much better for me than trying to buy "the right elements" to be the "right kind" of witch. Not to mention, its forced me to learn a lot about the native flora and fauna of my area, which is very grounding and pretty cool. I'm the most annoying person to go on a local hike with now.

[@dolphinman9896]

I do this too! The only things i buy now are herbs, candles and jars.

[@Ethereal_Moonlight]

Honestly witchcraft is so intriguing to me but I feel like I always get confused because there’s so much that goes into it and there’s so much information. Honestly I could ask 1 million questions about witchcraft.

[@avakiffy5227]

I’m pretty sure the small altar wasn’t for travel, I think it’s for when you need a small hidden one like from your parents or something.

[@Kyphia7]

"Ancestors will never lie to you" *remembers when my mom lied to me for 8 years about Santa." Alright buddy, whatever you say... xD

[@nairbvel]

"Just because something is natural, people assume it is safe." Think poison ivy, hemlock, stinging nettles... I honestly thought you'd find much worse than you did -- but the whole idea of short-form vs. long-form content is a major factor that often gets overlooked. My problem with TikTok is that it's *so* rushed by its very nature that it's like trying to carry on a conversation about metaphysics 10-12 words at a time, whereas KZbin videos like yours are more akin to a couple of old friends sitting in comfy chairs with mugs of hot tea for the evening, or maybe even attending a really interesting lecture hosted in a hall with plush seats and on-demand food service. :-)

[@haldouglas4773]

(stinging nettles are edible and a good food source since they grow so wildly, actually)

[@perfectionmadeflesh]

Agreed. Nightshade berries and snake venom are also "natural" but have the potential to kill.

[@Antisocial_Cryptid13]

Don't forget mushrooms. If you're foraging, a lot of them you have to look at very closely and it's best to have a book or something with information on which are safe to eat and which ones are not. Same with berries.

[@katyerin]

I always thought green was the color of prosperity because it came from a time when your wealth was the crops in your garden, so it was tied to growth! This was so interesting, thanks so much for sharing this stuff!

[@KatyReminiec9399]

Could Green also be used in spellwork as one of the color s for calming down ?

[@sugamin8716]

As a beginner witch I did my first spell here a few months ago by mistake😳 I have this candle big candle that I burn as an illuminator. I have very bad paranoia, and it affects me every day. So I burned this candle for a while and meditated while it was burning when I just looked into the little flame and thought it was very calming and that night I slept so well, somehow I got my intent in the candle and now I burn the candle every other day to help with my paranoia. It rly helps tho now I can sleep peacefully😊 English is not my first language sorry😅

[@CherryBerryFashion]

Army and spell caster? Well hello family ✨!

[@YourWaywardDestiny]

In addition to asking "why" also ask "do *I* need to?" This isn't to try to find shortcuts, but if even you know "ah, yes, that's why people burn sage" down to the letter, if you're just wasting your energy on something you never required or connected with, you're just doing yourself a disservice. That may seem obvious once you have an established craft, but beginners aren't so certain. Some people just absorb the first few things that they see and go hard with it before ultimately becoming frustrated and abandoning it because it feels as wasteful as it is. People will do this with Tarot, candle work, astrology and/or moon phases, herbs, candle work, crystals, and grimoires/book of shadows. By all means, research a topic and dabble in it, but CHECK WITH YOURSELF FIRST BEFORE GETTING TOO INVESTED. Make sure you're happy and interested in a topic BEFORE you swim too far out. Just because Sally the Elder Witch of the Coven who is on KZbin is making sour jars, doesn't mean that's what witchcraft is for you, you know?

[@RottenBegotten]

You're always so pretty! But, Witchcraft not being Religion is so true! People always think you can't be a witch if you're a Catholic or CHristian. Witchcraft is a practice. Paganism is the religion.

[@Koinoexiste]

every day goddess hearth is more gorgeous :0

[@Zara-tj6so]

Ur pfp is so cute 😭

[@smollpotato6791]

that's nice :3

[@jennytimelord9689]

Yes, I'm in love!

[@theunknown_known9435]

Until last month I never actually knew that witchcraft was a thing and I am interested because ever since I was 4/5 years old I LOVE rock/crystals occasionally plants and herbs, so this seems like a reasonable way of using what I love Also for those who know more info on witchcraft please reply I wanna learn more and it really will help me out!!!Beside that EVERYONE READING THIS ARE BEAUTIFUL/HANDSOME/UNIC!!

[@Kenny-jo9qi]

I know this was ten months ago but I wanna reply so you know you can ask me questions if you want. Been practicing for 2-3 years but by no means would I consider myself an experienced and wise witch lmao; I can still maybe answer some of your questions though!

[@ezraylia897]

"Never stop asking why." Well, I have ADHD, I need to know the 'why' behind everything, so I think I've gotten a good start :D

[@theravyshow2570]

knowing and understanding so your belief is stronger....is a huge part of magick.

[@Amyduckie]

It’s so interesting how you say “when you know, you know” about spell work. I’ve been reading and researching for months now. I’m slowly finding my feet and just enjoying learning. The other day, I knew I was ready for my first spell and it went great (very small healing spell because I just needed some energy and to feel a little better). I’m so thankful I’m so cautious by nature because I haven’t felt as much pull to jump in because I like to know things before I get started.

[@carter3774]

When i made my first sigil i tried using a witch's wheel, but it just didnt feel right to me, I didn't feel like it represented my intention at all, I didn't feel connected to it or anything. Now when I make my sigils I really prioritize that it feels right and I feel my intention is represented

[@creature_skin]

On the topic of not needing fancy etsy tools for magic: I had this crazy experience during the full moon after Yule where I tangibly experienced energy and aura manipulation and astral projection, to the point where I literally created a window into the place where our ancestors exist and had to stop suddenly so I wouldn't vomit. I just used my own body and instincts, like my hands were tingling so hard from it. I even experimented with a wand and an athame but found that for me they were too set in the physical world, so they had a hard time interacting with the energy and everything on the other side. If there's one thing I wish every witch knew it's that magic is pouring out of everything and into everything constantly, like wind or a river, and you can focus it in subtle ways with tools etc but at the end of the day you have everything you will ever need with you always, and no pretty tool will give you more power than what's already inside and around you 🌻

[@creature_skin]

Ps sorry for being long but it felt like an important thing to bring to this kinda space 🙃💕 blessed be x

[@lapalomamusic]

Love this! Thank you for sharing and it is so true that we are radiating magic within us all the time which means that this is the most accessible tool as witches or magical practitioners- we can always just use what we have which ourselves! We are way more powerful than we give ourselves credit for so much to the point where we think an object has more power within it than we do.

[@KatyReminiec9399]

I used a table knife to cut a pentagram in the air a long time ago ( and it passed my test ) So if you don't have a Athame...substitute a table knife for it

[@isadore7221]

Everyone gets behind a certain thing on tiktok when it's trendy regardless of how true it is. This really bugs me because if you see multiple people doing something, you'll think that's right when it's just lots of people who are following a trend.

[@kittengurl220]

I don’t know if it’s just me but I don’t like the term “baby witch.” It sounds kinda demeaning. Maybe novice or beginner witch is a little better. Of course if you like the term go for it, I don’t wanna tell people what to call themselves. But when I first started out I personally am glad that term wasn’t around yet.

[@kiram.3619]

Novice witch sounds amazing to me. I never really questioned the baby witch, but now that you said novice, that just resonates. Thank you :)

[@witchfromthenorth5294]

Or just ” witch” - We are all learning

[@CyberRabid.]

Don't be such a "Karen."

[@fairyduckling]

I don't mind it. It's kind of like "baby gay" for someone who just came out or something like that, it just means you're new to something and are learning/taking baby steps.

[@KatyReminiec9399]

Novice also has a connection with the Catholic church...Convents

[@ahigginbotham27]

I so agree with you about the 1001 spells. I’ve known since I was little I was drawn to things my family didn’t understand. Around middle school I realized it was witchcraft. I didn’t buy books until much later. I remember first time I went into the bookstore and looking at them all. I remember seeing that book and just the word “no” popping into my head. It wasn’t until sometime later I just looked inside it and was grateful I listened to my intuition that day.

[@liamvautier944]

I love how much you remark that everyone should ask the "why" of everything, because, as a very curious person, i always felt chained to stop asking myself the why of things, but now that i'm (in a less shy and fearsome way) into witchcraft, i feel like i need to stop putting up excuses and do what i always knew what to do at my best: ASK MYSELF WHY LIKE I'M 5 Y.O. AGAIN, HECK YESSSSSS

[@relativerust]

i like to collect things from nature or things that mean something and put them in a glass dish or jar. i put the glass willed with things in my window sill and leave it there. I don't consider it a technical alter, but it just creates a wonderful environment for me. i always save my avocado seeds for meditation and keep them in my dish.

[@taylormcgarvey7428]

I really appreciate this video. The community has gotten a little toxic. Theres a lot of gate keeping. People don't understand cultures or respect them. I kinda stopped seeking out information on Tiktok when I started noticing all the arguing in the comments... gave me judgy religious vibes.

[@VonSolo5]

Interesting… I didn’t realize people wouldn’t want to hand pick and purchase a tarot deck. I dabbled with tarot years ago. Wasn’t very impressed with my results. Went to a music festival and met an amazing artist who made her own tarot decks. Felt her amazing energy right away. Really connected with her in those few minutes. Bought her tarot deck, used it, and it is so powerful I am a little bit afraid to use it, and only use it if it’s very important. Connection is the source of magic. ✨ great video! Thank you ✨💖

[@kiikat]

Totally agree, what you're saying makes sense. The spell isn't where the magic comes from; it's your intention / the energy you're putting into it / your connection to it through your study and emotional ties to it that makes it work

[@TheOriginalAeversa]

As a crystal witch I felt I knew most of the “to dos” and “not to dos” and definitely don’t put crystals that can fade in direct sunlight. But I learned the hard way that even a very strong lamp can make your crystals fade!!! I have many curios with my many crystals and at the top is usually a light/lamp to light up and show off your crystals. I had a gorgeous piece of Flourite that happened to be really close to that light and sadly it faded and got super foggy 😭

[@alejandrorodriguez6918]

When I first started I did a rain spell. I didn’t know what I was doing and I ended up flooding the first floor of my school.

[@elisabeth3053]

Omg 😲

[@Ziaberry]

I'm so sorry but I just imagine you showing up to the flood while people are running around freaking out and you're just standing there like "whoopsie"

[@kikithewitch3666]

Ooohh, you effed uuupp

[@kalenadams1918]

😂 I'm sorry, I don't mean to laugh, that just sounds like half the spells I did in my first year! Tried to ward the garden against pests and ended up with an infestation in the house, tried to encourage abundance in the kitchen and made every vegetable in the fridge start sprouting overnight, tried to put a privacy spell on my treehouse and my mom fell off the ladder coming to get me for dinner. When you're young, eager and uninformed it's really easy to make to some pretty spectacular mistakes 😐

[@KatyReminiec9399]

Alejandro, I casted a spell that was used on a film, and learned that it's a Summoning a Wind spell...I was outside when the spell was cast

[@TheSanarossOne]

Don't you hate it when you are vibing and Uncle Andrew just.... comes back to mess it up? Ugh, I swear Uncle Andrew is the worst hahaha! Loved the video btw.

[@iprobablydontlikeyou7416]

fuckin uncle andrew man.

[@cafekkoXoX]

I wish somebody would have told me back in the days to not start with spellwork... If the spell doesn't work you might throw in the towel. But the opposite is true as well. My first spell worked a "bit too well" and I got scared and didn't do witchcraft for years after that.

[@edenpffen]

i started today and i did a healing spell for myself and i regret it kind of bc everyone says not to :( but it said for beginners in the title

[@cafekkoXoX]

@@edenpffen you don't have to feel bad about it :) especially because it is a spell that only affects yourself. In my experience self-healing can't do much damage, but it depends on what exactly you did I guess^^

[@AllieJL]

Honestly this happened to me with Tarot! I was pulling a daily card in the beginning just to get familiar with the cards.. I pulled a card that I really didn't think fit. I put it back in the deck and reshuffled with my eyes closed and pulled another card... It was the same exact card. It honestly freaked me out and the same thing happened 2 days later😳 Another day in the same week my only plans for the day was to get everything done I needed to early so I could spend the rest of the day in the sun. It was supposed to be a beautiful day and I'm a sun lover. What card do I pull that morning? Yep, the Sun Card. Freaked me out. So glad I pushed through!

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

Part of the reason (I think) that witchcraft and wicca gets conflated is because Christians used to/still sometimes, think they witchcraft was "satanic" and in the late 90s - early 2000's, witches sought protection for their beliefs and practices (or just protection from legal persecution like losing custody, workplace discrimination, etc) under "religious freedom" laws. Wicca became a protected religion, was put in the U.S. military codes, etc... I think, in those instances "wicca" was used synonymously as the protected religion of witchcraft." Idk if it's changed since then, but "wicca" at one time was the only officially recognized and protected pagan or witchcraft religion (in the U.S.) so likely a lot of people called themselves "solitary eclectic wiccans" when they probably would have more accurately called themselves something else. But if you said you were a druid, you didn't get the same kind of protection.

[@julieannelovesbooks]

About putting crystals in your baths : I just put my crystals at the four corners of my bath together with the candles and plants I want to use to make a ‘net’ of energy so to speak. I love putting moon water and a couple drops of essential oil in my bath, but I don’t need the crystals to be in the water to give energy to the bath. Makes sense? I hope it does. As for blowing out candles : it really depends on what you’re using the candle for. Last week my cousin had an interview for a job so I made a spell to wish her well and to send her positive energy to help her during her interview. I didn’t blow it out, but I let the wind blow out the candle. She lives on a different continent so to me and my intuition it felt right to let the wind take the energy with it to her. When I do things with candles for myself I usually don’t blow them out because I want the energy to stay here in my house, whereas that energy was meant for her so I asked the element of air to send it to her. Okay, last edit I promise : I really don’t understand the whole rage behind buying things that are already finished products. Why would you want to buy a wand when you can go out into the woods, do research about the trees in your area and the correspondences. Pick out what kind of tree you would like to make your wand out of and go out to find a stick on the ground from that tree. I don’t like it when people break sticks off of trees, the earth didn’t give that to you, you can’t just take and take and take. So look on the ground for things the tree gifted. Maybe you find certain nuts on the ground depending on the tree. Maybe there are leaves that call out to you. Maybe there is a patch of wild flowers, and ask the earth if you can take a couple. Then go home and build yourself a wand. Spend time with the wood and shape it in the way you like, carve a rune into it for example. You can press the leaves to conserve them and laminate them to make little hangers you can hang off the handle. You can use the shell of the nuts to make a handle out of them by breaking them into small pieces and gluing them on. Or you could just use the bare stick. Maybe you already have a crystal that you think would be perfect for guiding energy out of your body into the wood to make a point out of, them glue the crystal onto the handle where it touches your palm. There are so many ways to get creative with the process and it’s so much more rewarding and spiritual than just buying something online. You made a wand which you already have an energetic connection to. You can’t be certain that when your pre made wand comes in the mail that you will have the same kind of connection to it. Just saying. Use nature’s gifts.

[@MaridithSmith]

I totally agree with the tarot card myth. The deck I read best with I picked out myself

[@TheAstroWitchLux]

Yep, I use the Game of Thrones deck I bought myself, and it works well for me.

[@tuesday1672]

Same. I have an oracle deck, and a tarot deck. I got the tarot deck first, but I found it at a Costco, and just got it because I wanted a deck. It doesn’t work well for me, meanwhile I got my oracle deck on Amazon. I looked through, looking for oracle decks, and I found mine, and I was very drawn to it. It’s the moonology deck, and I absolutely love it.

[@RelaxingMusic-iy3nl]

I was very drawn to “witchy” things as a child, and that finally started to culminate around middle school. I have no idea where I got this from, by the way! At the age of 8 I would work a lot with plants and my own energy. Unfortunately as I got older my parents became more strict. I started to view witchcraft as something rebellious and dark. I started putting more effort to academics and sports and put little effort into any magical practices. I am no longer as religious, and I’m trying to challenge my inner notion that I was somehow “disturbed” when I was younger. Now I’m in college and I’m dating a Wiccan. She’s reminded me a lot of the world that I haven’t been a part of in a while. She’s been practicing for a while and knows so much more than me! I’m excited to learn more about witchcraft through more academic sources.

[@a_wyrd_witch]

Hearth! Your HAIR ❤ Also haven't watched it yet but its probably going to be good ❤

[@trishw3512]

when i was younger and didnt even know about witchcraft, i used to use an altoid tin to carry things that held significance to me. now i realize that it was sort of a travel altar in a way :)

[@Raych-]

I think the 1001 spells book has a Harry Potter esk title. Maybe that’s why it’s so popular.

[@bloodyrose3275]

Thank you for addressing fire safety! I have even seen g so much stuff on social media where I am just unnerved by the amount of people who just light a candle and take no precautions. Or if they tell you to leave the candle sitting for hours. Its a little crazy

[@NihongoJohnny]

I was literally just in the middle of watching one of your videos as this came out! I am obsessed with your channel now haha!

[@fhfbjvgcfxfjxjf563]

U should make a podcast 🖤🌙 I 100% would listen, I love ur voice! And u have taught me sm! :)

[@TheBilayer]

Witchcrafts is not always spell. Intuition is important. If you think that the item you’re creating is not going to work then I will say stop whatever you are doing cause the energy that you’re creating is not in sync with you. My parents told me not to summon deity cause we don’t know if we are strong enough to control the situation. Some deity will piss off if you don’t fulfill their needs an that will be trouble.

[@TheBilayer]

I practice by mediates and drawing .(something like tattoo art)

[@sorjajam8852]

this whole time i was thinking “what a coincidence all the tiktoks used the same audio” dude i forgot copyright existed LMFAO

[@oscillatingossifyingocelot3930]

A week ago, hubby and I were in a local shop buying crystals. Shop was pretty much cleaned out of Moldavite and Malachite because of TikTok. Apparently Moldavite is what's hot right now, and people are being told Malachite is an appropriate substitute. So, thanks to people jumping all over what's getting thrown around on social media without actually looking into it, those of us who are wanting to work with these crystals can't find them.

[@landanheath]

Quick tip: don't treat spells like recipes, you don't have to follow instructions perfectly, you are simply willing a thing to happen with your energy. Also, ceremonial magick can be fun but please be careful especially if your working with the ars goetia.

[@margaretvalentine5957]

Omg love your makeup! The touch of green on your eyes comes and goes like flickering in & out of focus..... so pretty. Thanks for the inspiration!! Maybe I will try that look.

[@persephone2450]

45:50 - Myth : You can not buy your own tarot cards! Me : Made tarot cards using my previous job's business cards 😂 PS: I get accurate AF readings!!❤ It's all about the intention my lovelies!❤

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

Oh dang I got a bunch of old cards I coukd totally make a mini deck.

[@sydneyhodel]

I like to paint and I always thought it would be cool to paint my own deck

[@aeris.arcana]

Ancestors tips: - ancestors are not all spirit guides! - If you want to work with ancestor guides, call out and see who comes to you. - Reaching out to a specific ancestor does not always insure you are truly getting the help you desire. Not every soul is in a position in their development where they can guide you well. - I began working with an ancestor spirit guide from the side of the family of someone who abused me as a child. This was a hard choice but she called to me and wanted to help work through our families karma. Ancestor guides can be amazing when helping with this type of karma release. - Trust your gut - often times ancestor guides are far older than relatives from your memorable history - know where they wish to help you and where you can open your heart to your own history.

[@smolshay]

Me; never making moonwater because I'm terrible at waking up on time, and would accidentally leave it in the sun.

[@tsulehisanvhisystem9352]

I'm the same way so I set mine out as soon as the sun goes down and bring it in again before going to bed. I do this 3 nights in a row the night before of then after the full moon. For me that's enough for the month. But you do you.

[@miriamwilson3561]

I can’t make sun water because I work swing shift so I can’t put it inside before nightfall so I’m with you on that.

[@mindycoleman1745]

I so do not want my ass handed to me. Thank you for this video. It is priceless for those who are trying to find where they fit in 💜💜💜

[@FFVison]

I love that "ask why" one. If you don't know why you are doing something that requires a level of your intention, but you are just copying someone else's work, is it your intention or the other person's that is driving your magic? It's a bit like learning to paint by following someone else's painting. Without knowing why you are using the strokes that you do, you will only know how to paint that one picture that was used in your instruction and it doesn't help you with learning the broader technique. Your portion of this video where you were reacting to the witch's bottle reminded me of a personal anecdote. My girlfriend and I were at her house fairly late into the night and we were sitting on her back porch. We were drawing tarot cards for a little guidance, but we had lit a small black candle to ward off any negative energy. The candle was in a short glass (possibly crystal) candle holder. While we were drawing cards, we heard a very loud bang. The top of the candle holder split and broke in half. We kind of stopped drawing tarot and looking into the occult for a while. She has since moved out of that house.

[@IIIGioGioStarIII]

I've been practicing on and off for 10 years and honestly, never got into the hype of spell work the way most people are when they get into it. I was always more into the protection spells and rituals.

[@oakland7561]

Yeah, I’m just starting out and I mostly use my magick for myself at the moment, I don’t understand the hype of a lot of spells and I only really use them so far if my cards advise me to or if I think it’ll be helpful. Traditional spell work feels too professional, almost, it makes me nervous. That might change though as I get more confidence in my energy lol

[@lilandraneramani1]

There was this store (that is not there anymore) that sold tarot cards etc. I was instantly drawn straight into this store and went directly to this one deck of oracle cards. keep in mind, I've always liked the name Seraphina and have tried to find information about seraphims, my favorite stone is a seraphinite. I open the box of cards up and the very first card in the deck is an angel called "Seraphina". i instantly took that as a sign. Didn't look at anything else in the store, just went directly to the counter and bought the deck. I have since lost this deck of cards and wish to find them since I moved house. I re-bought the deck but it just doesn't have the same feeling as the original one.

[@fairday8587]

Heh... I couldn't help but notice how much "ask the whys" sounds like "ask the wise" ha ha ha.... of course one of my heroes was Socrates who, upon being named by the Oracle at Delphi as the wisest man, realized he didn't know anything and spent the rest of his life asking the whys ha ha ha.

[@sylviaoosthuizen8475]

Learning to cast a circle properly is very important. My first circle left me sleeping for two days because I didn't do it properly.

[@kimberleyjanemcnab5343]

Having a foundation in the knowledge of spells is SO true. As my granny used to say “if you canny hex you canny heal!”

[@ElfinMadness]

I’m 70 years old and have always been a witch. My tools are in my head. I work with herbs, animals, music, art, planets, light, shade, shadows, and energy is what I assign it according to elementals. Sometimes I give attention to color but my personal practice is simple and always benefic.

[@marierose8580]

this video is 53 minutes but it feels like 10!!! i love this series of yours, such great content

[@michael_abare_93]

34:30 Sigil generator uses both planetary grids and the letter wheel from your sigil video. The bad thing is that the lines aren't varied when repeating a number or letter. The line lands on the same spot in each box every time, so you lose lines and points that way. The good thing is that it lets you repeat, not repeat, leave in, or take out vowels. You can also choose to show the grids, or not, and change the colors.

[@hayleysmith2729]

Don’t know how I’d get through this journey without your channel! You make things soo much clearer! Thank you hearth!

[@oddeyes9413]

I have the 1001 spell book. Its fine enough, but I do vet the information and try to make my own tweaks to it for what I'm looking for. I also note that quartz is a good substitute for most crystal requirements for spells. Also, my patron deity - Hecate - kind of hunted me down while I was ignoring all of her signs and eventually vetted that it was her and was like *"Well, okay then, I'm all ears."* I have a few deities, but I chose to work with them ultimately. I also typically bathe after my spells and rituals. I'm an Eclectic Witch (Cosmic, Green, and Kitchen magic) and I will also cook a good meal after most spells. It really helps to replenish my energy and mindset.

[@UnknownUser-cg4tg]

Gays and straights fighting: Christians and wiccas fighting: *me, a random bisexual who worships both God and Hekate and just wants peace for once 🥲*

[@ayybibi]

me too bae

[@BeverleyButterfly]

My mom loves listening to your videos, I often watch and she is just in the room but she has learned so much not to be afraid and to understand what I’m doing and what I believe in because of you so thank you xx

[@jacquipatricia1045]

I use c@nn@bis in my witchcraft, and it's my #1 use of my moon water. Because using a water pipe includes air (breath), fire (lighter/match), earth (I will add herbs to my MJ as well, like roses or lavendar), and water. When I'm doing certain spells, meditations or rituals - this is one of my favorite grounding techniques, smoking it after casting my circle, focusing on my intention. I love to use Moon Water or Sun Water in my water pipe when i do this because I feel that when it matches those intentions or i'm drawing on the sun or moon for my practice, it ties it all in very nicely and adds wonderful energy.

[@emmacavalier]

Ive been subconsciously doing witchcraft for a while now. Ive been naturally drawn to this style of living and i didnt know i had to be a bit more careful. Ive been so chill and nonchalant about it 😅

[@renscott6276]

Thank you so much for ALL of this. I very much appreciate encouraging people to wait until they feel comfortable with deities and spells. I was so worried that I wasn't witch enough because I have not chosen a deity or started spells, but you've given me encouragement to stay on My path and go at My pace. Thank you so Much!!

[@Wanezza07]

I love this! I am working on a book for beginners in witchcraft, and this is a good reminder that you don't need to start with a lot of stuff. I started with a pen and a blank book. I wrote down anything that I came over that I thought was interesting in the craft. And I went from there. I have now practice for over 15 years. I know the struggles of being a beginner. And with the book I want to give a simple way to start of in :)

[@Dedeiden251]

I’m not a witch, but I do love history and when she said that you should call upon an ancestor that lived about 100-200 years ago to help you with your spell….I just about spit my coffee out. Unless you want to spontaneously combust in flames, I highly suggest (just to play it safe) that you call upon a spirit that lived 2000+ years ago!!!

[@FlowersOfIcetor]

You’d be surprised, late Victorians might think it’s fun!

[@karenolson511]

Hi Hearth, you have been so helpful and I got to the point of wanting to subscribing to your KZbin page. I love love the fact that you give your point of view as an opinion and telling us to ask why. Learning the why is not only helpful in witchcraft but in everyday life.

[@xerca6168]

I didnt know sage was native to my childhood home. I used to play with it and use it to make flower bouquets lol. I didnt know that's what I was using, but that explains why I've always felt like it was special when I used it. I cant wait to grow some to use around my house again :)

[@naomithompson8418]

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[@IvanVA738]

The energy coming from your background is just- mmm **chef's kiss**

[@localequestrian9040]

She made a great point- when I first ventured into the world of witchcraft I was all caught up in the religious part of it, because I am a Christian. And what I do is already against my religion (I’m a psychic medium/ empath). And once I got that fear out of the way I was able to peacefully and calmly continue my craft! 😌

[@sockpup_pet248]

As a baby witch (personally ), the way I learned to find if I need something or sense energy is holding it in my hands and if I feel my heart sink then I need it . Such as lighting a candle for Health or so on and so forth .

[@starsearchreject]

I bought the 1001 book recently - like, a few days ago (not because of tiktok), but I got it for "reference". I generally craft my own spells, but it's nice to go to a book once and a while for a little inspiration, or to jog your memory, etc.

[@KatyReminiec9399]

The spell books that I own are strictly for Reference purpises only