Choosing a Spell Technique ║Beginner Witchcraft 101

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Today we're talking about the different styles of witchcraft and why you may choose to carry out each of these popular varieties. These aren't the only ways to carry out witchcraft and there are many techniques that do not involve items at all. These are, however, very popular techniques that can be a powerful addition to magickal practice.
Chapters:
00:00: Intro
00:34: Poppets
03:11: Spell Bags
04:50: Spell Bowl
05:55: Bottles and Jars
08:19: Candle Magick
10:05: Sigils
10:48: Knot Magick
12:40: Verbal Charms
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[@sofiab2920]

I like to charge seeds with energy, then plant them. The plant literally manifesting that intention as it grows. I’m very much into green witchcraft and have found this technique to be successful almost every time 💚🌱

[@yeahno8516]

That's actually a really great idea! I'll try it someday

[@annettejohnson2942]

I really like this idea. I do not have much of a green thumb but I am gonna be in a position where I have to be in the broom closet. So I wanted to find some magickal techniques that I could do that could keep my practice under wraps but still effective, like knot magick, kitchen magick, and green witchcraft.

[@heedmydemands]

Wow I should try this

[@jacobo6652]

Imagine foresting companies doing this by replanting cut down trees 🌲

[@tcconnection]

How are you charging the seeds may I ask?

[@TheMoonKingdom]

Young witches sure are blessed to have videos like this to help them focus intention. When I was a kid, I was pretty much on my own, and had to practice on the sneak:)

[@annettejohnson2942]

Yeah sometimes my generation of witches focus and worry about things of no significance. Things like Light and Love witches vs Baneful witches. Our differences shouldn't be our weakness, it should be our common ground. But sometimes I feel like simple things get in the way of better things to focus our energies on.

[@backpackingcarlie1487]

I'm not ao young but I'm a baby witch and I 100% agree with you!

[@raemckay]

I recently learned about a tradition from my own ancestry; Ukrainian tradition has a complex folkloric poppit/sachet/knot-magic practice called the Motanka doll. They are figures, made from cloth, bound and wound with thread - never sewn or cut (so as not to stab the doll). One can bind different elements within them to bring about boons for the recipient (wheat or rice to ward off starvation, or coins to bring prosperity, or thorns for protection, etc...). Tradition requires them to remain faceless, lest the doll become intelligent and work for herself, rather than the household. There are different styles, depending on different regions, and they can be unbelievably beautiful. I encourage anyone who's interested to look them up. Very inspiring!

[@heedmydemands]

Yes it sounds really cool

[@KatyReminiec9399]

Is Ukrainian Magic similar to Russian ?

[@LordReginaldMeowmont]

I've actually heard of these dolls from a friend. It's an interesting tradition.

[@buxeyaaron]

I just love you channel. I've been pagan for 44 years and even now I learn new things from you. Keep up the amazing work 😊

[@therealspaghetti208]

Christ is King

[@riveramnell143]

I’ve been practicing 22 years, and I learn lots from her too. She’s great 👍

[@janegriggles4049]

I started with crystal magic but then really got into candle magic. Last year, though, talking with a witch mentor, I realized that I had been suppressing my strong connection to the Air element (long story) and challenged to incorporate it into my practice. I was sad to pull back from candles but then I realized that depending on how I snuff them out, there’s smoke that rises! So now, in my candle rituals, I use not just the flame or energy that I charge the candle with, but the last elemental energy is the smoke that swirls up when I snuff the candle out. I have found it to be very powerful to add Air in this way.

[@CommonSins]

Frequently, I like to incorporate music into my spell work. I’ve found that music helps, not only to amplify my work, but it helps in many other ways, such as remembering a chant or phrase, raising the vibrational energy of my ritual space, keeping my mind focused on the task at hand, and it even helps me “remote view”, if that happens to be needed in whatever work I’m doing. I also use music when charging ritual tools, stones, crystals, etc.

[@JudgeSarahHeidelIsARacist]

Thanks for the tip. I think that will also work for me.

[@greyhawk4898]

Magic is very connected to emotion, and for some people like you (an I) music stirs us an helps us focus. My Gram called people who cast in rhyme or song "singers". If one reads mythology you'll find many of the ancient "Wizards" use rhyme and song, so you are in good company 😉 Harmony

[@CommonSins]

@@greyhawk4898 Thank you👍

[@annettejohnson2942]

A little while ago, I wanted to categorize my music by intentions/energies. I thought it would be a cool idea. Personally it sounded like a win-win situation: 1) Once I find what I need my Spell for, I use the app i normally used and boom, everything is laid out instead of having to scroll for the perfect song, or remembering my intention, but not remembering the song name. 2) Sometimes, when im sad, mad, happy, glad, etc. I just want to hear music that makes me feel X5 more. So instead of looking through songs crying, I have a set list that I can play on repeat.

[@CommonSins]

@@annettejohnson2942 very nice technique ❤️

[@jennacox2177]

I adore knot magic, but I use it differently, so thank you for this explanation! I use it like a magnet, mostly I braid my hair and put in energy of what I'd like to attract.

[@vila777_]

i love to use spell jars to manifest things! they’re instantaneous for me if i set the intent that they are. i enjoy making something physically when casting, it makes me feel like i’m taking action towards something. i meditate with them to strengthen their energy regularly

[@LunarFoxfyre]

hey hey, yeah chaos magician here and I use a lot of techniques in my practice but mostly the knot and sigils I also use weave magic which is like knot magic just in the form of weaving. I also learn so much from you I am glad I found your channel when I did!

[@fragilemelodia]

Great and informative video! :) I have started my journey with candle magick and still use it, but as I am living in house that is like 50 % of wood I have naturaly shifted to other techniques. Turns out I love poppets and sachets the most. I can keep them close (I have one under my pillow right now). And when I was traveling to visit my friend and celebrate Beltain (that is how it is spelled in my language) I have prepared a few sachets...charged them, put them in my weekend bag without worry of making mess or taking too much space and burned them in celebration fire. Spell jars - yes. For my home blessing and protection. And if you are in Witch´s closet and want to protect yourself or your home, I highly recommend getting Aloe Vera plant (good for protection, hard to kill ;) ), write a petition about how any harmful things/curses etc are going to transform into energy that feeds the plant. And bury it in the pot. Mine is thriving! :D

[@WishfulThinkingArt]

Maybe I’ve commented this before, but I’ve always been drawn to candle magic, mainly because that’s how I was introduced to the craft as a teenager with the “Blue is for Nightmares” series. I like focusing on the flame and feeling the warmth and the physical energy that the flame represents. It also helps keep me grounded in a meditative state, especially if I do it in a dark bathroom. Since I’m a Pisces and am accordingly drawn to water, I like to combine lighting a candle with a meditative shower to help ground and manifest energy.

[@barbarabennett3787]

Thank you! Your videos are always so informative. While these techniques are not new to me, I do get stuck using the same ones over and over. I actually forgot about knot magic!

[@chasitylloyd1893]

Have to say that lighting is absolute perfection. Mystical, soft, flattering. Chefs kiss 😘🤌

[@sophiegrl5914]

Simmer pots. They are like bowls but with all elements working together. Water, fire, earth and you the scent released in the air. Personally I find them to be powerful but really harmonious ways of doing magic. Would not recommend any baneful magic as they work with the air around you which is not safe when doing something nasty. But curse breaking 🤌 something about it especially if you breathe it. Can also drink it for more targeted affects.

[@DeadInside-ew8qb]

Love doing this when making cider in the winter

[@riveramnell143]

Yes! I’m currently learning simmer pots right now, they’re great!

[@belladonna70]

i lost my precious yorkie terrier jodie, i made a poppet of her with fur clippings to stuff inside, for her to connect to ..if she wants to connect to me, i miss her soo much.

[@vila777_]

i’m so sorry for your loss. know that she loves you very much, from the physical plane or the astral one

[@annettejohnson2942]

Im sorry for your loss. I wanted to say that there is a way to use the animal's poppet like an energy satellite. Unless your pet has "moved on" it could be used like a beacon to signal your animal. Just a personal idea. You could ask your spiritual team if your pet is in the veil. If so, use the beacon and ask your pet to connect in ways it can. It may be touch, or sounds etc.

[@MessyMissyArts]

I like using incense in magic! I keep a stash on my desk of varying one, my go to's are cinnamon, dragon's blood and lavender. I tend to hold them and charge them/awaken them with intention. E.g. with cinnamon, I tend to use affirmation whilst holding it in my hand and ask that it provide me with abundance within my studies! But, that's just one example of usage, it's nice aswell as it works with the air element and I associate that with a "sharp mind" so, anything linked to me requiring a sharp mind, plus the herbal element in them giving them an extra punch! :D ~

[@alkiasdarkroom9269]

Hearth, thank you so much for posting such informative videos, i like using candle magic todo, there's something about watching them melting and gazing into the magical fire that soothes my soul, i also like working with sigils, spellcasting, crystals and herbs. Blessings 🔥

[@joxylop]

Maaan, I can't believe I forgot about the knot method. So good to remember. Thankies for another awesome video!

[@Lalalasparklesunshine]

I like to layer astrological timing. Usually with Jason Miller’s e-book planetary Magic. You can utilize the astrological day and hour for certain outcomes and I use the spells to charge candles, bags, etc. bc I’m not very talented at writing spells myself. Also I like to do an offering for spirits in align with my work to help bring extra energy to whatever I’m working on. Magical baths and foot baths are great as well!

[@nibiare]

I've often used candle & sachet methods in the past but am currently researching yarncrafts such as crochet and macrame. After watching your video, I think I'll start seeing about knotwork and how I might use it as inspiration for my own workings.

[@riveramnell143]

As usual, a very helpful video! I learned to spell bottles initially, and poppets as well, now I’m trying out candle magick and am loving it (despite the fact that being a water sign using fire magick feels a little unintuitive at times, I’m learning!). Knot magick sounds awesome and when I finally get my alter set up, I want to have a bowl out all the time. I like to mix it up when it comes to spell work.

[@mrkultra1655]

Thanks Hearth, you’re one of the very few channels I watch that I let all the ads play. I know every little bit helps 😍

[@DebbieL72]

I am new to my practice and am learning so much from your videos! Thank you!

[@wumblebumblebee]

Great vid thank you hearth! Excellent to have a nice quick basic explanation to help me choose a best method 🙏

[@rachdoesmagic]

Love it! Such a professional and informative video! I can’t wait for your book to be out ❤

[@revaslatts4301]

❤❤As someone who's interested in becoming a witch, this is very intriguing

[@julievanarends3702]

Thank you for the great information, as always! I feel the most drawn to candle magic and spell jars. I have done some poppet magic but I struggle with really feeling the poppets.

[@DarklyYours]

Nice summery. You explain magical practice the way I like to, in a simple no nonsense way.

[@janeromeeks8862]

I just want to say thank you for this video. I found it very illuminating and I enjoyed very much.❤

[@CommonSins]

Thank you for still another informative video🖤🤍

[@ellah6941]

I am definitely going to try out some knot magic! It sounds like such a useful and interesting way of magic!

[@BiornBear]

Nice!! Thank you, that help’s. You do great work keep it up, you help me a lot.

[@oneineuniceson9148]

Thank you so much girl, i really appreciate this i am a complete beginner and you made this so simple. ❤

[@kaiduran528]

Just here to say thanks for helping me to have a marvelous, magical day! ✨

[@kawaiihakuchouuwu1841]

Thank you fie making this video, it's very helpful and I learned lots of new information from you :3

[@FollowerofDuck]

super informative, cant wait to get started!

[@NYCHFAN]

I've used almost all these methods, but I mostly do candle magic. I usually have a pouch of something on me or in my pocket. 😊

[@mrswiggles2012]

I love candle magick. I have candles everywhere. thank you, enjoy your videos very much.

[@yochi7751]

You are so amazing! Thank you for all that you do!

[@moiluminals]

I like to enter a deep meditation and focus on a certain energetic state, then numbers appear to me and I write those numbers on my wrist when I need that energy

[@RaineInChaos]

Thanks, this was really helpful!

[@amberraynepeltier9386]

ahhhh! so excited for a new Hearth video 🖤

[@BethRitterGuth]

Thank you! This was really helpful for someone not in the tradition.

[@satori2890]

A very excellent lesson on all of the basics

[@celestebmoon7777]

Great list. I had to subscribe. I recommend pictures or videos showing examples of what you ate speaking of. Thanks! ❤

[@hadarovadia3869]

This is so helpful. Thank you!

[@artawhirler]

I always love your videos! Thanks!

[@DElge-pm3gx]

i like you videos alot. thanks for sharing the knowledge. very lovley and easy to follow

[@Thesigilhex]

For me I translate my spells backwards and it works every single time specially when I repeat them over and over. I use herbs and stuff like that and I tell them what I want them to do and if course I speak it backwards.

[@lenninmontiel4539]

This video makes more sense to me cause doing research and wasting money on herbs and other materials just made me exhausted.

[@annettejohnson2942]

Yeah, techniques are ore main stream and common. There are some spells that are not so known, then baby witches can get confused because the resources are not based off of research but off of what someone watches on tiktok or facebook.

[@martianram]

I was just having doubts ab this yday omgggg ur magical thank u

[@Cernunnos_83]

A wonderful Video! Thank you, Hearth! 🌛🌕🌜

[@happyhedgewytch4573]

Great vid!

[@HeribertoRangelM]

Thank you hearth, great information😀

[@Uniquely_Mario]

You explained this very perfectly ❤❤❤❤. I use my aura for personal use (invocation of empowerment of my aura and saying my intention). On others, I evoke magic from the environment so it won’t connect to my energies. This is how black magic goes wrong. People invoke instead of evoking. Detaching from the spell not affecting the caster. Also, retrograde planets, void course moons, moon phases, days and hours of practicing magic determines if the spell is going to work, or backfire. The spell has to be spoken in present tense, and be very specific because energy works how it wants unless you are detailed to the T. I was taught the old ways date back 400 years ago. Shadow work and knowing every part of self will connect witches even on higher levels of spirituality.

[@MoonWitch77]

I tend to lean towards Candle 🕯️ Magick. But I Iove to try new/many methods !

[@kurtsteiner8384]

A monkeys fist is a a good bit of rope work to know along with basic knots and splices. Good video

[@The_witchy_witch]

Im a new witch and this helps me a lot ty!

[@jenniferjohanns5156]

My daughter lives in another state. She would like me to do a anti anxiety spell bag. New to the craft. Most spells I say "I Am" etc. What do you use when it's for someone else?

[@waywardh9528]

Maybe just substitute in "she is" ?

[@jenniferjohanns5156]

@@waywardh9528 thank you! I have asked others, in different groups. No answer! Starting for well not so smart. I thought it was a legit question. So thank you for replying 💜💫

[@forzahellas81]

Or just use her name instead...much powerfull and focused, when using spells be as much specific as you can. If you are able to visualize with your third eye(your mind basically) do it, in this case maybe you can visualize her in an anxious situation for her (visualize her calm for example) to focus your intention...hope my english is understandable not my first language

[@Rmystixmarshall]

just learnt about knot magic. thanks

[@justinecosper3791]

I learn alot from watching your channel.I would love to work with stones and crystals. Can you recommend books or anything for a beginner?

[@thomaskane2383]

Appreciate your content!

[@mariachijazmin3970]

Omg yes so many decisions… but I find the simplest is the best.

[@aseeyahrhinesmith1413]

Great informative video. Thank you. 😊❤😮

[@hailijane]

When are you going to write a book?! You are so full of information ♡ i aspire to be similar to you one day

[@katherinevidmar7307]

Love your stuff

[@juniperstarotandmagic]

Thank You 🙏 Very informative Blessed Be 💙🙏

[@jamesaydelotte8666]

Selling the wind to sailors- poetry

[@urgirlie22]

shiiiii thank you !!!!!! omg this helped so much , i always think i do i do my own spell how do i know what to use which way to go..... like how do i know what bone fruit nails ect. ,how many days to light candle? how big should candle be? , stuff like that ....

[@TrainWreck000]

In regards to the number of techniques you incorporate into your spell having a difference on strength and outcome…is crazy true. Prayer and meditation are super effective…its why so many religions incorporate that into their practice: But consider that one twig in the arsenal, and it’s easy to break. However, it you add numerology, candles, and crystals it’s going to be stronger…more intense…visualize each technique as a single twig which wraps around the vine; the more there are…the stronger it will be. So…focus your intent…visualize the end product as if it already exists…and study other techniques which you might use. Moreover, there may be more than one way to make a pancake…but some pancakes are better than others….just the way it is. Your thoughts…

[@backpackingcarlie1487]

I mostly do candles but I love jars and I want to get into knots!

[@asolceress]

me personally i tend to have different technques depending on what im working on. i find that earth based materials (herbs and crystals and soil) and using any container for that is a really potent way to manifest something that you want but i rarely have the result when using candle magick. however, candle magick for me is really good at banishing (banishing bad habits or cutting people off) anything to do with cutting ties. i used poppets for baneful magick and glamour magick (especially with confidence bc i struggle with that before). for protection magick, three techniques mentioned above r good to used hehe those r just the things that i've noticed so far in my practice

[@shaunnicholson-ul9xt]

I have been a pagan for 34 years I had a lot of help from pagan dawn a good mag and from the book an abc of witchcraft past and present I found. The book fascinating for the beginner and I'm always want ,a good guide tall pagan ways ps I am a solitary pagan blessed be have a great summer and keep safe

[@serenitysnow8625]

Great video.

[@AeontheAlien]

A favourite way to do spell jars is to have one pouch with different herbs and a spell jar on me, just have to keep the energy positive during🖤

[@DaveMathison503]

I solely use candle magic as I'm an Astrological fire element, (Leo). Example, just this morning first thing after feeding the cats I lit my 2 Hecate alter candles with no intention but to honor Hecate and an hour later I get communication from a dearest friend from England, as I'm in America. Coincidence....not hardly.🌠

[@annettejohnson2942]

Question: As far as knot magick, what if you want the knot to purposely hold the energy that you put into it? Like if I want to use knot magick to crochet/knit a scarf or a sweater, could I spell most of the knots and then whoever wears whatever it is I made, will "absorb" its properties. I think I will use knot magick in other ways but I want to make a grounding/protective scarf/sweater/blanket

[@melvayaredaguilar]

i’m going to to what i want in the end of the day, or at least i’ll try

[@limecandy7099]

Thank you so much for this video!! 🤎🤎

[@kimanderson7227]

Please dont twist the top off of your bottle. The bottles are individually made blown glass, sealed with wax. You're supposed to run the bottle under warm water to soften the seal around the dabber.

[@potteringaroundhogwarts8925]

Could you do a video about spell bags. I really like working with this’ll else but I’m new to it

[@KatyReminiec9399]

Verbal charms / spells is a part of Zagovory ( Russian Witchcraft)

[@TheBeaver06]

Very very helpful thank you xxb🙏☘️🧙🏻

[@charlymicky1722]

Could you elaborate about knot magick where knots are neither released nor disposed of to trap something? Like if you knit/sew/crochet/... something to wear/display more like a spell bag? Thanks for this interesting video!

[@kelpiemad100]

So very interesting thank you. Is there a whole house and garden invisibility spell so noise can be not noticed. Like if people live near a railway they get so used to it you don’t hear it anymore.

[@tux_duh]

Another point on knot magic should have been braiding! You can braid intentions into your hair for protection or anything you need!

[@mangledfoxy2052]

Oh really? This is actually really helpful to me as a closeted witch, so thank you for this

[@KatyReminiec9399]

I always use verbal charms...( because of where I'm living)..Zagovory is a verbal form of practicing Russian folk magick I also use gester magic in my practice ,for the same reason

[@steviodaw]

Hi HearthWitch, I previously did a protection spell bottle/jar, I can truly say since doing it my luck has changed and what used to be bad energy surrounding my life has virtually gone and I have had alot of positive energy, new job for the NHS which I love, great new friends etc.. However I recently Inspected the jar where it is situated in the dark and out of sight and I noticed the contents can no longer be seen as the liquid has turned black!! There is much research on how to create a protection spell jar, but I am having difficulty finding any information or research on what to do next or at this point with the jar, except bury the whole jar as it is sealed, but other references state only bury if environmentally friendly, have you any suggestions to help with this dilemma? Elven Quartz Keeper....aka Steve

[@harleyquinzel3143]

Hello quick question burning items is ok since I can not throw them down a stream or burry them where I live..burning is the only technique I have where I live..does certain spells go out into the universe even though it is burned..hope this makes sense

[@dr.taurot]

Hey, Hearth! Can you make a video about witchcraft and pets? My dog is a very active girl and I don’t know if whenever I cast a circle her presence disturbes the circle or if her presence will alter the spell casting results… I live in a very small apartment and don’t know what to do or if she is gonna change the effects of my work. I can’t lock her down bc she will never stop barking. :(

[@ostrodorous1492]

Oo, I just love your earrings. :)

[@skittlehappymatt]

Yay I’m first! Not that it means anything lol but I can’t wait to watch what you have to say 😊✨🔥

[@clyde968]

Are there any good spells on helping people with addiction?

[@amethystoracle1111]

I'm a new witch. I was wondering when it comes to verbal charms is there a number of times you're supposed to say it or can you say it as many times as you want? Also are verbal charms just another word for incantations? When i looked it up on google it came up as incantation as well. Thank you.

[@YADominicHernandez]

Knotz should be utilized to pay painful attention in during witchcraft spells

[@marythompson7910]

How do u give.candle energy and take it back

[@KatyReminiec9399]

Would Dragons be considered as correspondences for the element of fire ?

[@warlockinnature3476]

Can a poppet be re used on someone else or a different spell?

[@karolynahhowell2875]

What does Bain magic mean?

[@YADominicHernandez]

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