Hallowing A Compass || Traditional Witchcraft

[@ScarletRavenswood]

Have you tried this technique or something similar? Do you find yourself more gravitated towards traditional witchcraft or wicca? Share your thoughts below. :)

[@Ladyrosethewitch]

I've used this technique few times,and that's what feels right. Unfortunately I don't get to perform this exactly everytime I'm doing a ritual cause of limited space. And I'm more of a traditional witch, that's the path that I feel I belong in

[@alanschaub147]

I prefer Traditional Witchcraft. I would like to see future videos on this subject, including the tools used such as The Stang. 🤘🏻

[@kaceyf7418]

I connect most with traditional witchcraft and norse paganism. I've never tried hallowing a compass but I really want to now. I just need to find a place and have a rite 🤔

[@blokeinconnu8490]

Splendid video! Real ace! Brilliant! Thanks! I do something very similar to what you describe, but not until I have either drawn three actual circles with marker pen (water-soluble liquid chalk) on the floor, if indoors, or formed three circles of liquids on the ground, if outdoors. In the latter alternative, the outermost circle is formed by milk, the middle circle by wine and the innermost circle by holy water. Physical circles stay true to Renaissance magic, while all those visualisations following the formation of the physical circles draw on the accumulated experiences achieved by 19th century Occultists. There is a place for both.

[@stephenelic6508]

You have a nice energy Keep up the good work 🌹

[@avb.3023]

I’d absolutely love to see more videos on traditional witchcraft. I’m far more drawn to it than Wicca. I found all of the tips people gave for casting a circle far too vague I really could use this kind of structure. Thank you for this video ❤️❤️❤️

[@sleepystrawberry8036]

Have you sacrificed the frog yet?

[@Curtis488]

You're an idiot

[@Alexander-wq7qo]

I'm going to let you know something that is going to make a lot of people upset. Most of what is labeled "Traditional" Witchcraft is actually still drawn from if not plagiarized from Wicca/ British Traditional Witchcraft(Not NeoWicca). The only difference is that a lot of "Traditional" Witchcraft books change the names around to appear darker, hardcore, and edgier.

[@QWERTYUIOP-wu6ht]

​@@Alexander-wq7qo Louder please! People needs to hear more of this.

[@samuelbrito571]

​@@Alexander-wq7qo And I'm not surprised by it, knowing the history of both and knowing that both originated in the same country.

[@Allanhorns]

I was trained in the Old Craft over 20 years ago. The images you use in the video still id by Gemma Gary, Cornish Witch and maid of Rose an Bucca. Hallowing or setting the Compass is different than casting a circle. You dont cast a compass, you lay it. And some compass breakdowns utilize four, six or even eight roads or ways. The wence ways as they are called, are the roads to the primal worlds in Other. Compasses give us directional cues for when we are treading and traveling to Other in rite and ritual. There's a lot to understand regarding this traditional mechanism. Nigel Pearson is a good guy too. Ive known him for years.

[@MerelnessFantasy]

Thank you so much for this video, I would love to see a video on other tools used in traditional witchcraft!

[@ScarletRavenswood]

Sure, I can definitely do that for a future video. :)

[@magickaldust1213]

I have been practicing witchcraft for 10 years now and I've never heard of this. Very cool!

[@bitsofskin2088]

Likewise. And my focus is on traditional. Its great to see these techniques.

[@ventusheart5733]

Its from Gemma Gary Tradition..... It's not universal 😉

[@LiveLaughLoveLightYagami]

I’m gonna ask my mama to get the Nigel Pearson book for Christmas

[@depressiespaghetti9979]

the elements of traditional witchcraft is a big part of cornish traditional witchcraft, im a cornish traditional and eclectic witch, its so great to see these elements represented in witchy educational videos

[@depressiespaghetti9979]

Hallowed be O' Compass Round

[@thenorthforcesource]

Yes ,yes and yes , finally knowledge that cuts to the chase. Thank you ⭐️

[@theatropawood]

Important note: If you are working with the fae...for the love of gods, do NOT thank them at the end of your interaction. Honestly, saying "thank you" just puts up a pretense that you now owe the god/spirit/fae/whateveryouareworkingwith something...so I really wouldn't recommend using it...in *any* case. Leaving a simple offering like milk, tobacco, crystals, etc. is usually enough to show gratitude.

[@GinnyMetheral]

Traditional witchcraft also called the hallowing the compass, casting a circle - different areas used different terms

[@cameronmstahl]

More on traditional witchcraft for sure!

[@blackrainbow6126]

So so helpful as I learn how to play a Hedge Witch on my Role Play server.

[@WitchNTheWorking]

Very thorough, love this tutorial. I have been Wiccan for 30 years, so I gravitate more towards Wicca. Very cool info about your version of Witchcraft!!

[@hedgewitch59]

Nigel is a brilliant guy. His shop is amazing. If you're even in Ipswich, UK, drop in and see him. He's a mind of information.

[@amlacy9127]

I love your videos on traditional witchcraft!

[@lobe3949]

Hi, I definitely enjoyed this wonderful video. I would definitely want to see a video on creating a Stang. I'm a newcomer and my family in South America Bolivia knew my grandmother was a witch and also a midwife in her small city in her country. But unfortunately never got to meet her she passed away before I was born so never got passed down the traditions with what I'm trying to discover now. I was told she would read with a candle flames and also have visions etc. It's really hard to find any books on how to read with candle flames or on Bolivian witch traditions. I would like to know if you could recommend any books or maybe a mentor? I would appreciate it.❤

[@ScarletRavenswood]

There's a lot of great info about candle magic and scrying with candle flame that you can find online. Unfortunately, I don't know of any books focusing on Bolivian witch traditions. But if I find something I'll definitely let you know. :)

[@lobe3949]

@@ScarletRavenswood Thank you, so much I appreciate it.💖

[@lobe3949]

@thewanderandhiscomp Thank you, I appreciate it.Will look into it. 💖

[@Gabriel-xi9xi]

Ahhh I just finished ready Gemma Gary's book on traditional Cornish witchcraft,glad you could help explain it more

[@tiffanyrichards5087]

Still in my first year of practicing/learning and I hadn't heard of this. Thanks for sharing!

[@ScarletRavenswood]

Glad you liked the video. :)

[@AlwaysAndForever7]

Thank you for sharing this! I find it so much harder to find info on traditional witchcraft! While I’m willing to learn about Wicca, I am more interested in learning the traditions and history of witchcraft, so I appreciate you sharing your knowledge :)

[@oldmanofthemountains3388]

This is wild! That's how I developed my ritual space for Druidry, but did so without any background knowledge! Basically, all participants walk widdershins around the outside of the space 3 times before entering the circle, then we all walk deosil three times upon exiting.

[@ellamayo9045]

I was actually just about to ask whether to walk deosil or widdershins, glad I found this comment! ^^

[@ChildofWaves]

Please please please, more videos on traditional witchcraft ❤️

[@kaceyf7418]

I'd love for you to talk about the nithstang!

[@peterjterry3913]

Wow, great information. Thank you. I would prefer to learn more of traditional witchcraft. I started my practice January 2020.

[@ravenakashi]

Please do make a video on the tools of traditional witchcraft!!

[@redstar7292]

Well ok - if you want to practice your own folk magic with these props...Shani Oates is probably the greatest authority on this type of witchcraft. I would recommend reading her books & researching about her if you are really interested.

[@dans3.macabre]

Thank you for the representation! I don't often see Traditional Witchcraft in the community!

[@certs743]

This definitely is more my style these days. I stated out with wicca and casting circles, calling the quarters and the whole nine. Then several years ago I read Scottish Witchraft by Ray Buckland which although it was presented very much through Buckland's wiccan viewpoint it described a system with ritual tools being everyday practical items and much more simplified rituals. That led me down the rabbit hole to traditional witchcraft and hedge witchery.

[@aaronwhited1768]

Awesome video, and would definitely love to see more on the tools often used in traditional witchcraft.

[@xxsun_dancexxformation2741]

Traditional Witchcraft is helping me a lot with planning rituals and manifesting ideas and timing. I can see how the art is Cunning people who sees people like conjurers often time likes to ask them for favors.

[@Ladyrosethewitch]

I really appreciate the knowledge you share with us,no matter how much we know or how long we've been in this path,we can always learn more,or hear about other aspects of it.and also,I would love to see more videos of you about traditional witchcraft.

[@damattice23]

I made a stang for Samhain last year and am quite in love with it and the carving I put on it. Love the idea of using it in a traditional way.

[@junebrown8207]

Dear Scarlet, I would like to see more videos on Traditional Witchcraft as this subject seems to be few and far between. I would also like to see a video or group of videos on the Tools of Traditional Witchcraft. Please do this for me and for others. Yours Sincerely. June Brown.

[@Maya-zh8bk]

As a new subscriber, I've struggled to find a non wiccan video, there are so many out there. So I would definitely vote for more informative videos ( like this ) on traditional witchcraft and demonology. Black magic gets side linned too, because most assume it's to do with devil worship . There are zero helpful videos on necromancy, whatever happened to a subjective view and tips on how to do things with care and good intent. There are so many newbie's out there trying all kinds, if we could just make it safer by coming out of the closet, on these topics ?!

[@DarkSaber-1111]

Necromancy shouldn't be publicly available so easily. There is a lot of risk if you do something wrong when working with the dead or cemetery wortk. If someone is called to practice it then the spirit calling them down that road will guide them as needed. Sometimes people manifest what they want too. Seek and ye shall find.

[@natachaguyot]

It’d be awesome if you made more videos in traditional witchcraft!

[@eileen4528]

I'm researching various sacred spaces and shrines throughout history and contexts. This is such an informative video, I'm familiar with paganism and witchcraft but I had not heard of this! Thank you for sharing, I'll definitely check out that book x.

[@Thewitchescookery]

That really was interesting to watch :) Even though I dont ususally cast a circle or do anything special before practicing magick (as mine is such a mundane from of magick) but it is always nice to learn new things!

[@kurtsteiner8384]

I prefer traditional witchcraft. Perhaps a comparison with shamanism and witchcraft may be usefull.

[@nenamariecrossan227]

There is a thing with shoes to keep a man coming back or something like that

[@johnpool5629]

I would love to see you do a video on magic wand.

[@alanschaub147]

I am still hoping that you do a video on the ritual tools of traditional witchcraft! 😊

[@kurtsteiner8384]

As a traditional wizard, i would be interested in traditioal witchcraft. I am uk based and work within a coven mostly. Been at this practice a few years and red cord initiated.

[@SimplyWitch]

As usual, great content! Thanks for sharing

[@mrkultra1655]

Thanks

[@michelaviles9889]

Amazing video. I gravitate more towards Wicca but I believe it’s important to possess knowledge on different paths and different practices to become a well rounded practitioner. So it’d be amazing it you kept making videos about both 💕✨

[@JK-jl1bf]

Interested to learn more about The Stang.

[@amberm.769]

Would love to learn more about the Stang and other tools. Also can you mix different parts of Wicca and traditional together?

[@twillieblossom9358]

Oh, I love this!! I've always felt strong connection to the compass directions (including NW NE SW SE), and especially with the northwest. However, I only really learned about modern paganism a few years ago, so a big part of my Pagan journey has been figuring out how I may fit personal rituals I created over the years with traditional ones. Needless to say, whenever the compass is mentioned in stuff like this, I get interested! Thank you for explaining this process! Some of it has similarities with how I already communicate with the direction spirits (specifically the trance part), so it seems like something good to try out to enhance those connections! Thanks as well for the book recommendation; the way you described traditional witchcraft sounds like it could be a good fit for what I do, I'll have to check that out!

[@Purpleaggie05]

More witchcraft videos, please. Although, I enjoy your videos either way! 💜🔮💜

[@Marie_Lestrange]

Please teach us how to make a flying ointment

[@redstar7292]

Well they're illegal & poisonous substances. And dangerous to take you could end up in hospital even if you knew what to pick.. You could try a mugwort based incense.

[@dougarnold7955]

Thanks.

[@kurtsteiner8384]

Scarlt nigel pearson s books are good. But east anglican based. Copass points are different from circle casting of tbe eliments. I have had contact with nigel he is helpful to people. I am in a traditional coven in sussex southern england

[@redneckrebel6246]

I wonder if the flat earth and the circle have any common ground? Composes are circular right? Norse Pagan tree of life. When with Odin always come back to flat earth or medgar. Love how nature and witchcraft tie together. I'm not a witch but very interesting. You make great video.

[@Deer_watcher777]

Can I do this inside my home?

[@Iwan_Cigfran]

I am very interested in the Traditional Witchcraft videos, more than Wicca. I have a question about the Stang. I don't have one yet. How would I hallow the compass without a Stang?

[@TroublesMoon]

3rd generation here. Never viewed a compass as creating sacred space as all of nature is sacred. Compass round is a space to invite spirits or casting a spotlight on your working.

[@CherylandJoe.-TheFam]

Would like more on traditional witchcraft. Please and could you please help me. I really want to be a traditional witch not wicca or modern. Can you tell me the difference between traditional and modern witchcraft please Blessed be Cheryl (Aura Starlight)

[@ScarletRavenswood]

Sure! Here's a video where I discuss the differences between trad. witchcraft and wicca: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4mwk4OuiJWgkNU In the video I include some book recommendations.

[@anastasiarodrigues2506]

I've only been a witch for about a year and a half and you videos are absolutely wonderful! just wondering, as someone who practices wicca and has only ever used the circle-creating technique during rituals, am I allowed to use this technique if I wanted instead? (Even though it's apart of traditional witchcraft)

[@the.dance.of.crippling.shadows]

Can you do both?

[@Morganahoornweg]

My dear Scarlet. There are a few very important remarks I want to make. 1. Laying the compass, as it is called in Cornish Traditional Witchcraft, is done withershins (against the clock) 2. The four elements are in other wind directions: East is Fire, North is Air, West is water (as in Wicca), South is Earth. 3. There is no worship of gods, but Bucca Dhu is the god of witchcraft and it takes much courage and preparation for an encounter, which is not without concequences 4. TW is a Craft which takes a lot of knowledge, which is inherrited. Our traditions are secret and never to be shared out in the open, so they're not found in books. It takes an oath of secrecy that is never to be broken 5. You just can't join a circle 6. We are are, in most cases, solitary 7. There is no black or white witchcraft in TW 8. The Stang is placed at the point conform the ebat (the eight main feasts) 9. Not everything you'll find in the books (from Troy Books UK) is self-explanatory

[@lisavancuren3243]

Which are the links for the chant(s)?

[@bigcsbigbrother3685]

Do you have videos on Ouija boards and seances?

[@ypsithepanda]

Ok, I started learning about witchcraft as itself and all by myself, but it´s really hard, cause english is not my native language and when its about spelling, I´m really struggling because lack of informations in my language is the biggest problem for my personal grow. What about the chants? Can I make em on my own? shorter? what should I put into the chant, what should I avoid puting into that?

[@ScarletRavenswood]

You can definitely make your own chants, in fact they will probably be more powerful if you write them yourself. For what to include, focus on stating your intention clearly and you can also call upon any spirit/element/deity for assistance if you'd like.

[@robertrdbrooks7658]

Scarlet: Everything was Awesome! I really like your videos & I really like this video. I'm always learning & studying. Liminal Space ... Thank You. That would define "A world between the world's, a place between time and space ... Scarlet I love definitions without definitions my mind can't grasp concepts. So, Thank You, any definitions help much. Also: What are "Spirits of the Land?" or "Land Spirits?" Is that Genius Loci? Sorry I'm just big on definitions. For example books I've read and you (that's why I'm here to learn and Thank You) would explain how and why as you do. My Parents taught me magic intuitively looked at me and yes it clicked intuitively but why what is it? What are my Parents teaching me? ... After further study (and remember ... we didn't have Google back in the day) and years of frustration. Oh ... This is "Sympathetic Magic" my Parents taught me "Sympathetic Magic" intuitively. And that was just one school of magic they taught me. Everything my Parents taught me was all jumbled up with no definitions. Thank You Scarlet for the definitions, explanations, instructions. ★ I try to stay with Traditional Witchcraft vs Wicca because (and I have a good respect for Gerald Gardner and his ground breaking pioneering of Witchcraft) Gerald Gardner added some things that in my opinion shouldn't have be added. I think because of all Gerald Gardner's work was so new, hardly ever done before and trial and error. That even Gerald Gardner tried to weed out these things that shouldn't have been there. As for Wicca? There are a small number of things I've adopted. The teachings of the New Forest Coven? Now that I'd love to study. Awesome! Video Scarlet. Thank You.

[@shaunanewport9045]

Can't find the chant 😔

[@jamestravis2045]

Is this the same as laying a compass?

[@ScarletRavenswood]

Yep, it's the same. :)

[@farooh20]

Can we make the circle with salt?

[@jessiharm528]

You can do it however you want, this is just a technique that you use specifically in a newer type of witchcraft that is actually a break off of Wicca. “Traditional Witchcraft” isn’t used in the terms of these are more traditional techniques it’s actually it’s on sects of witchcraft it’s very new. When you talk about just using salts that could be a way that you cast a circle with Jess she said is used by people who practice Wicca but I’ve seen people who don’t have a religious affiliation associated with the witchcraft that also cast circles so you just have to decide what is a circle to you and why do you want to use it and how you choose to use it. I know some people who do not cast a circle at all the cleanse their designated space which might be a room or their alter and then they work from there

[@redstar7292]

Not outside salt isn't good for the ground.

[@alanschaub147]

Where are these chants that you mention? I do not see them in the description box.

[@ScarletRavenswood]

They are in the google doc that is linked in the description box. :)

[@allneonlike5543]

The Stang also represents The Devil ! The Witchfather. King of the Sabbats Hail Old one!

[@crowgoblin]

Great video, but don’t agree with the lines drawing back into the body, the power and compass aren’t drawn in but released out. You also mention nothing of the practice of stiring the cauldron once the compass is drawn, or treading the mill. These are all essential parts of the compass.

[@redstar7292]

Also make sure to research and path work & get know and establish a relationship with the God's & Goddesses they followed first. Before you start casting a compass. Be sure you know what your calling up.

[@farooh20]

Can I just draw a stang?

[@KlarraDaniele]

❤️

[@caytlinparker6371]

I am Wiccan but I think I do like a lot of elements of tradiotional witchraft too

[@themindfulmage4614]

Enjoying your video! Keep up the great work. If you have a moment you could take a look at my account ☺️🌸

[@xcryptgames4410]

I don't strongly believe in Nofap, but I Believe in Celibacy and to a minor extent Chastity.

[@adyingdream4585]

Too complex and complicated. For some reasons, traditional witches say that is easy and easier than wiccan rituals, man I don't think so lol. I find it much more complex. I also don't like everything is linked to spirits! Too much contact with spirits, just let them in peace...I dont find it healthy to be contacting them constantly...

[@stevenangel8768]

Real magic not Wicca

[@nooooo49]

A sweet girl like you, why wouldn't she even destroy herself, with the demons? Worshiping other than God is the worship Satan بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful وَاذْكُرْ فِي الْكِتَابِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ ۚ إِنَّهُ كَانَ صِدِّيقًا نَبِيًّا (Also mention in the Book (the story of) Abraham: He was a man of Truth, a prophet.  Chapter 19 Mary سورة مريم - Maryam: Verse 42 إِذْ قَالَ لِأَبِيهِ يَا أَبَتِ لِمَ تَعْبُدُ مَا لَا يَسْمَعُ وَلَا يُبْصِرُ وَلَا يُغْنِي عَنْكَ شَيْئًا Behold, he said to his father: "O my father! why worship that which heareth not and seeth not, and can profit thee nothing?  Chapter 19 Mary سورة مريم - Maryam: Verse 43 يَا أَبَتِ إِنِّي قَدْ جَاءَنِي مِنَ الْعِلْمِ مَا لَمْ يَأْتِكَ فَاتَّبِعْنِي أَهْدِكَ صِرَاطًا سَوِيًّا "O my father! to me hath come knowledge which hath not reached thee: so follow me: I will guide thee to a way that is even and straight.  Chapter 19 Mary سورة مريم - Maryam: Verse 44 يَا أَبَتِ لَا تَعْبُدِ الشَّيْطَانَ ۖ إِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ كَانَ لِلرَّحْمَٰنِ عَصِيًّا "O my father! serve not Satan: for Satan is a rebel against (Allah) Most Gracious.  Chapter 19 Mary سورة مريم - Maryam: Verse 45 يَا أَبَتِ إِنِّي أَخَافُ أَنْ يَمَسَّكَ عَذَابٌ مِنَ الرَّحْمَٰنِ فَتَكُونَ لِلشَّيْطَانِ وَلِيًّا "O my father! I fear lest a Penalty afflict thee from (Allah) Most Gracious, so that thou become to Satan a friend."  Chapter 19 Mary سورة مريم - Maryam: Verse 46 قَالَ أَرَاغِبٌ أَنْتَ عَنْ آلِهَتِي يَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ ۖ لَئِنْ لَمْ تَنْتَهِ لَأَرْجُمَنَّكَ ۖ وَاهْجُرْنِي مَلِيًّا (The father) replied: "Dost thou hate my gods, O Abraham? If thou forbear not, I will indeed stone thee: Now get away from me for a good long while!"  Chapter 19 Mary سورة مريم - Maryam: Verse 47 قَالَ سَلَامٌ عَلَيْكَ ۖ سَأَسْتَغْفِرُ لَكَ رَبِّي ۖ إِنَّهُ كَانَ بِي حَفِيًّا Abraham said: "Peace be on thee: I will pray to my Lord for thy forgiveness: for He is to me Most Gracious.  Chapter 19 Mary سورة مريم - Maryam: Verse 48 وَأَعْتَزِلُكُمْ وَمَا تَدْعُونَ مِنْ دُونِ اللَّهِ وَأَدْعُو رَبِّي عَسَىٰ أَلَّا أَكُونَ بِدُعَاءِ رَبِّي شَقِيًّا "And I will turn away from you (all) and from those whom ye invoke besides Allah: I will call on my Lord: perhaps, by my prayer to my Lord, I shall be not unblest."  Chapter 19 Mary سورة مريم - Maryam: Verse 49 فَلَمَّا اعْتَزَلَهُمْ وَمَا يَعْبُدُونَ مِنْ دُونِ اللَّهِ وَهَبْنَا لَهُ إِسْحَاقَ وَيَعْقُوبَ ۖ وَكُلًّا جَعَلْنَا نَبِيًّا When he had turned away from them and from those whom they worshipped besides Allah, We bestowed on him Isaac and Jacob, and each one of them We made a prophet.  Chapter 19 Mary سورة مريم - Maryam: Verse 50 وَوَهَبْنَا لَهُمْ مِنْ رَحْمَتِنَا وَجَعَلْنَا لَهُمْ لِسَانَ صِدْقٍ عَلِيًّا And We bestowed of Our Mercy on them, and We granted them lofty honour on the tongue of truth.  Do you think that this magic, sorcery and demons will help you on the Day of Judgment forunt of allah ، God who created is the one who created demons and human to worship him not harm pepole سورة الذاريات وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنْسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ ﴿٥٦﴾ Surah adh-Dhariyat 56. I did not create jinn and humans except to worship Me. These are demons who will harm you, and you know that these are liars. And the covenant between a sorcerer and Satan is disobedience watch this link kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooWohmRsZdSlsJI

[@fraziersweigert7637]

Witchcraft is not a religion fyi