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[@meltheteagobbo]

I love how every other practitioner I've seen is very very serious and adamant about being nothing but respectful and mature and formal with spirits, and that you cannot joke around with them, and Frankie is out here going up to their spirits like, "KNOCK KNOCK, Y'ALL GOOD? Y'ALL NEED ANYTHING? I NEED HELP WITH A SPELL, C'MON OVER." It's my absolute favorite thing and takes away some of my unease I get from being so strict and formal with how I talk and speak to spirits.

[@kenechiachusiogu]

their pronouns are they them :)

[@meltheteagobbo]

@@kenechiachusiogu Ah, I had forgotten! Apologies! Thank you for the reminder, I'll go ahead and edit my comment. 💜

[@rewfrog]

Your less ritualistic, more casual approach is similar to how I've been going about things, so that feels validating! I like when you mentioned some different ways of having a channel of communication open (screaming at the sky lol)

[@Nix.Lumina]

Now I will never not think about a frat house when thinking about spirit work pffttt But the metaphor was really good, I loved it!!! Finding easy and down-to-earth ways to explain the difficult topics is incredibly valuable

[@abbie7547]

Thissss

[@lilykatmoon4508]

When talking about closed practices, I think it’s also important to think about the history of the religion. Caribbean religions that developed out of being stolen, raped, mirdered, had their languages, cultural practices, and religions stripped away from them their enslavers, enslaved peoples created these things for themselves in protest for their treatment and to retain their power in what little ways they could. When people from a colonizers heritage try to assume they have the right to initiate themselves into Voodoo or other closed practices, they completely miss the point that those spirits probably do not want to work with white people, even if their direct ancestors didn’t own slaves. My ancestors didn’t but they benefited from the white supremacy that permeates American society. That trauma that these religions were created from cannot speak to us. Idk why it’s so hard to understand. We have no rights to assume those practices as ours. Any approval of a white person practicing closed religions should come within that religious community itself to whether they accept that person as an initiate.

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

This. Thank you so much for this comment!

[@Hellcat0009]

I had an experience recently that shook me, and when you mentioned St. Anthony I felt inclined to share it. I've been researching my paternal grandmother's Sicilian ancestry for a little over a month now and up until about a week ago we didn't know for certain who her father was or when he came here/where he came from because there are A LOT of people with his name. When I got back 65 results for his name on the Ellis Island website, I half jokingly said out loud, "This will take me weeks. Saints, please help me find this man." I'm not Catholic, and I was actually raised pagan and a witch by my grandmother on my maternal side of the family, but I've accepted the fact that Saints come with the territory of researching my ancestry. ANYWAYYS. I closed the window, forgot about great grandpa and went to do something else, when less than an hour later his identiy kind of just, dropped into my lap when I wasn't trying to figure it out. I didn't petition any of the Saints by name, but finding lost people is one of the things St. Anthony is known for so I'm definitely going to be lighting a candle for him now because the experience was just too coincidental and still has me shook.

[@sarahchristine6118]

Literally listening to your video on my way home and not 5 seconds after you talk about your fox skull, a large fox appears on the side of the road of my neighborhood. He looked right at me and I stopped just staring at him and he crossed the road looked back once and then went off into another yard towards the woods. I was so stunned. I never get to see foxes around here.

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

Thank you so much for sharing! Made my day.

[@robynkennedy7814]

I love how often Braiding Sweetgrass has come up in your videos. It has had a significant impact on my practice and I think it's great for witches of all stages 🌾💚

[@Fauna-gt5ii]

Could you do a ‘So you want to cross the hedge’ please? Thank you so much for your videos, they always make our day xx

[@Fauna-gt5ii]

@@Eve.v hey Eve, thanks so much, I hadn't considered Tumblr. The only reason i asked was bc Frankie's videos are always so comprehensive and the resources I've found so far were a bit difficult to follow but thank you for ur suggestions, ill defo look into that :)

[@Aada-m]

I accidentally started spirit work before I was a witch. I've always been able to see spirits but theres one that is really important to my life. He showed up when I was 5. He treated me like a little sister but my father never trusted him. Father can also see ghosts. Any time he caught me and Damian, the spirit, trying to talk to each other he'd force my sister to cleanse the house. I'd give damian gifts like frogs and books, and Damian would protect me from any evil he could. Anytime I was with friends hed watch from afar to make sure I wouldnt get hurt. When i was 12 i upset him. I started drinking and he hated it. He started getting violent with me and in a way tried to take over my body so I'd stop destroying myself. He was this way for a year and I quit drinking when I was 13. Our relationship went back to normal and even father started tolerating him. Damian would follow me to school and even some of my other friends would see him. He left earlier this year. 10 years with him by my side. I'm a baby witch still. I've been celebrating the holidays for a couple years but am only this year starting to get into practicing. Damian tought me a lot and now I can control when I see spirits because of him. I want to go into death craft because of him. I want to help others move on and get used to being dead. I miss him deeply but he was ready to move on and I know itd be wrong of me to stop him. Wherever he is now I hope hes happy and well. I hope he knows just how much I love and appreciate him. Having said all this I've also encountered some asshole spirits so be careful!!

[@theminimalwitch6375]

Hi Frankie! I just started to talk to St Jude today and your video is a good helper on how I want to structure all of this. Thank you for reminding us respect is the key to all the relationships, visible or not ❤️

[@minionswag69]

"you just gonna say hi" literally best advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! overthinking working with spirits way too much limits the whole experience, we all just have to feel comfortable and say... hii..

[@renwrites13]

I love how you recommended braiding sweetgrass! As an Indigenous witch, thank you. It got me in ma lil feels for a min xo

[@Lunavapor]

I have a crow skull. I nicknamed birby. Hoping to work with the spirit. Right now it chills on my wall in a little display box I made for it.

[@feralfoods]

for the ivy, it looks like it's getting too much light and soil/water ph should be around 6 for ivy. -thank you for the video and showing us your spirits, have a great day!

[@MonotheisticPagan]

I work primarily with ancestors and local humans passed away. I sense things in the place I am moving into but until I spend more time in there I am unsure of what currently resides. I also have non human spirits come to me at times with information but I do not actively seek to work with them. Great video. Hope you feel better.

[@stacyrosa6672]

I am currently working on connecting with a particular spirit. I've never seen you on my feed, but as I had just requested some assistance in connecting, when I opened KZbin, this video was first. I'm impressed!

[@alternativewitchyunicorn]

Can’t believe u used a frat boy metaphor for spirit worked 😂 I laughed so hard lol but makes sense tho lol

[@stevenkyle2313]

The witches book of spirits by Devin Hunter really was a game changer for me

[@VeronicaLeigh79]

Different types of ivy need different amounts of light. Just throwing that out there in case. Also, might need to check the ph of the soil. 💚

[@arianaink100]

Been feeling stagnant for weeks lately in my practice after feeling like I hit a breakthrough with my general practice after my 1 year mark and like a few weeks. (I’ve been doing random stuff for years but it’s been a year with a diety/specific focuses, committed to studies more seriously then before.) suddenly I have a bunch of upset ghosts in my house because I’m not paying attention enough and now need to learn a whole new aspect of my craft. Might just be Samhain stuff and this full moon but it’s been crazy active lately. Feel like I’m getting clear signs and my workings are fine yet there’s a feeling I’m missing something and need to learn smt. (If a plant or protection plant dies sometimes it means you use the remains in a working either a hex or hex breaking. I sometime keep friend plants that always mimic the friendships with people and how they’re growing or how my energy or their energy is aligned or not some of those relations. The plants bloom for extended time in its season or blooms/forms new shoots randomly. and some of them die right before that friend decides to break off the friendship (or like they move/get arrested it depends lol) If the person never really was a friend the plant never grows right it always has issues or always struggles or does unusual things or grows misshapen leaves when that plant dies you really get rid of it and forget that person. If that person bothers you you can destroy that plant those connections and get rid of it in a peaceful way/protective/or banishing-hexing. Ivy likes shade, I put a thin shirt/curtain in front of mine most times. Also they don’t really love wet soil, they like to move through dry stuff or over brick because they’re not directly wet but they can grab the water. So the best way for me to take care of them is to make sure the temperature is pretty standard warm(spring like) and that they’re kinda abandoned - grow on trees so little actual water they want shade/height/space/and a trickle of water every now and then. Large terra-cotta pot for the plant size will encourage growth, put a stick in the back with a brick chunk propping it up. Wet the brick not the plant. Call it day and leave it alone it doesn’t want to be babied it wants to be slightly mischievous and they need to be left alone for that. The more I mess with ivys/ferns the worse they do they like stillness and gentle rustling, not to have eyes on them and checked every few days. It’s like throwing a potato in a cabinet to get roots you don’t want to overwork and you don’t need to

[@dancandocomalua9003]

Here in Brazil we work with spirits like Exus and Pombo giras from candomblé and umbanda. Umbanda is si beautiful.

[@maplegrove7]

I've had an ivy plant that lasted me for 3 years and the last 6 months leading to our move it died, like it knew we were moving...am planning on getting a new ivy pot plant next spring cause we're done of moving from state to state, FINALLY 😃. We had reasons for that., LOL. In your case, maybe the Ivy spirit may not be your jam.🤷‍♀️ Great video, I enjoyed it.

[@MsForeverFluffy]

I was just thinking about how i love Belladonna and have a framed picture of her in my room when you mentioned her :))

[@callicocat4684]

I saw the view number and it was 777 ✨✨ Love that

[@lindenlynx]

Great video, thank you! Loved the frat boy metaphor lol

[@NYCHFAN]

You are such a joy to listen to. My 89 year old mom and I get such a kick out of how you communicate. So fun! Love your videos and this one is no exception. Thank you for lifting my day and I hope you have a joy filled weekend. ❤

[@Merperson2222]

This video is probably where I agree the most with Frankie! Spoken and explained wonderfully!

[@ShadowTheNightblade2]

I've recently started working with an ancestor and this video was very helpful. I already have consorting with spirits ordered but i haden't heard of the other 2 so they are going to be my next book purchases. Thank you so much for your videos i find them very helpful as well as enjoyable.

[@delanybell5613]

My mom practices Mexican folk Catholicism and works a lot with archangel Michael but she’s more agnostic than believing in the traditional idea of God etc. it’s been interesting seeing her work with angels and saints but I haven’t been sure how to do spirit work in a way that resonates with me, since she didn’t raise me Catholic and I grew up Buddhist from my Dad.

[@Speckofdust17]

Awesome video!!! I have been very interested in spirit work! Could you talk more about home spirits?

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

I would love to!!

[@lyssabunni8991]

I think I want to legitimately work with spirits. I want to help people who are grieving the loss of pets especially. I've had a lot of death in my short life and I think that working with and speaking to Death is what I'm meant to do in life.

[@Insanetoenail]

Yelling in to the sky is just how it always has been to me😂😂😂 I always like “miss Mary? Little help pls? QwQ” (For context, I HAVE NO IDEA WHO SHE IS, I just call her Mary because she has the biggest high priestess vibe ever, and I name the lady on said card “MaryJoan Smith” so her name going to be Mary too. I mean she could have whacked me with spiritual sandal if she not cool with my silly stuff)

[@marlyd]

Work with animal spirits you see a lot: me starting to work with... Pigeons I guess?

[@LinWaltzer]

yea, your frat boy metaphor worked very well,,, it made so much sense to me 😂

[@ragdollrose2687]

You know what, as a woman, the analogy about college guys makes it very clear

[@0nLy.R0nY]

Omgg i was binge watching your videos and i accidentally refreshed and omggg im earlyy

[@nunya5230]

Frat boys are a good metaphor for spirit work lmao

[@eloiseholmes4643]

This is a really helpful and informative video! Ivy, being a symbol of infinity, love, achievement, protection, and friendship, does need humidity. I usually see it growing up things (Idk what type of Ivy you’re using) so you could, perhaps, give it something to climb up? Idk, but I hope that it gets better soon! Your channel is awesome and has lots of very informative videos, thank you for what you do, I hope you have a nice day! 🙂

[@obsidianathame8783]

That metaphor was everything lol

[@CCoffnist]

12:38 As someone who briefly worked with some nearby wind spirits I would "yell into the sky" all the time. Although it was more talking then yelling, I'm not sure how they would feel about being yelled at.

[@jessiefrances]

Great episode really like this series thank you Frankie 💖

[@cheshira2646]

Saw this video and was filled with joy because Yes! I DO want to start spirit work! It literally occurred to me yesterday that I should probably start spirit work! XD great timing

[@SimplyRochelleParanormal]

The first 2 bks U recommend I have the Jason Miller one coming and the second 1 I definitely want! Lol I have The Sorcerer's secrets : Statagies in Practical Magic 💜 I love his way of explaining in detail, is it ME or does he seem to mention Crowley a bit?? I am planning on reading The salmon's key's series for reference. And I have The exercists handbook, I can't remember the author rite now but it's by a female, it is exactly what It says it is!! VERY informative on alot of different types of spirit work, but mainly demonic. THIS is the know how and natural ability that brought me where I am now in my craft. This is the part of the gift I definitely passed to my Ali, only her abilities differ frm mine in the sense she's stronger with her Seer abilities and how she can be effected in the dream realm. SHE started a dead bug collection when she was 3, that she still has an adds to it as well as a skull/bone collection LMAOOOO girl I dealt with SOOO MUCH judgement from other Mom's it wasn't funny!! BUT NEVER ONCE did I discourage anything she did like THAT!! How cld I when I'm the SAME just different types of collection's!!! 😂😂💪💪💯💯 OTHER MOM'S: OMGGG U ENCOURAGE THAT TYPE OF BEHAVIOR??!! ME: ..... WHY NOT??!! *THE MOM STANDING THERE WITH MY EVIL EYE BRACELET, LUCKY RABBITS FOOT IN MY POCKET AND 4 LUCKY STONES IN MY BOOB'S!! * OH!! I allowed her FIRST tattoo @16 and I have known she was Bi since she was 15 when she came out!! Lol NoPe not a popular Mom with any of the Mama's clubs Lol Great video for our Frankie Friday girl friend!! I have truly learned ALOT of things watching Ur channel along with a few more in the what we here call our RELIABLE Witchy friends and resources!! Olivia The Witch of Wonderlust , The Green Witch Annie, and The Witch's cookery Bex !! U ladies and ur videos with SUCH helpful info for the one's that really are JUST learning!! Have U announced Ur nxt workshop yet? With the hurricane and being sick afff I have missed some things lately!! U looked beautiful as always so I hope Ur feeling better now!! For me with Chrons and it's autoimmune effects on my body it's a b!tch to kick thing's @ time's 💯💯 Have a GREAT wkend girl friend I hope ALL Ur workings work in good favor and Ur not exposed to any germ's any more!! Much love frm the Southern Witches of Florida 💜🌴🌴💜

[@briancowart8152]

It might be to cold for the ivy so move it away from the window a little

[@OddSocksQueen]

I just generally separate off a bit of my meal, or pour a bit off my beer or wine, (especially if it’s something I particularly enjoy) always before I partake myself and then leave it out as an offering for overnight. I’m never particularly formal, just do a “it’s there if you want it, I recommend it”. Because we have a cat now though, I don’t leave food out much anymore.

[@artbookgaming]

I'm not huge on plants, I only have two air plants, but I got the urge to tell you to go check on the roots. Consider a bigger pot if there's tangling or treating the roots with baking soda in water sprayed on the roots for fungal issues or let the roots hang out of the soil in water to help with air circulation for a bit. If you haven't yet. Idk, I get the feeling your plant caught the common cold and isn't doing too well with it.

[@MyrnNecromanson]

Love the st Anthony love here so much

[@allipatrick3333]

How do you post about the things I just started studying, it’s so funny. Thank you!

[@Darling_Decay]

I’m ready to into spirit work. I would like to start with a hare spirit as I feel a connection with them, a pull towards them, it’s weird however strong. I have a crystal rabbit to represent them as well as a crow when I start working with a crow spirit. I gave an offering of a leaf with a drop of honey and rosemary on it in exchange to see if a animal spirit would like to work with me. We’ll see what happens!

[@honeyangel7]

I had a weird connection with Joan d'arc. I remember randomly thinking of her and immediately I look her up and they're having a festival in her honor, her history. I didn't know they did that but I find it do weird I had randomly thought of her on this specific day I didn't know existed. Idk how to spend time with spirits but I can try. I'm also fascinated by angels and saints. I'm just unsure how to go into it but also talk to my tarot like it's a living person because the responses are just hilarious

[@madisonleigh2116]

Hi frankie! I love all your videos! I was wondering if you could do a “so you wanna read tarot” or “so you want to read signs” 😅 😊 of course everyone’s interpretations are different ❤ just some guidance?

[@Lilly.C2001]

My ivy just randomly started being not so hot. It was perfectly fine until October and its progressively getting worse. Im hoping its just a fall thing like ferns

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

Right????

[@Lilly.C2001]

@@ChaoticWitchAunt interestingly my fern seems fine other than a bit dehydrated which im working on

[@kthearcher3357]

I am not great with ivy either.....i get a potted one and eventually I kill it OR maybe they just suck up all my negativity then die... I still have 2 bits of the 1 from some triage 😊

[@aldakendall4921]

michelle belanger and t. Thorn Coyle have some great books on the topic as well as KZbin videos.

[@pastichehaus]

I came across a broach today, it’s a white hand holding the letter “F”. I don’t know anyone in my life with the letter f in their name. I don’t know why I have it. Then, I came here and KZbin showed me you. Coincidence? Probably. If not, I have no idea what it means or what the universe or spirits are trying to tell me. Lol 😂❤ I love witches and witchy things. I would attempt to get into it, but I worry because I’m Catholic. Anyways, love your content. ❤

[@itzakpoelzig330]

I just found a beautiful little gold charm in the shape of the letter E. I figure an important E person will show up eventually?

[@FloraFaelina]

Can u do guide on working with Fair Folk pls!!!

[@FastRunner00]

Do you have any tips for determining what spirits to work with? How to tell when you're being called one way or another, resources about spirits and their.. spheres of influence I guess to decide which to work with? I do not have a very strong intuition though I've been practicing for a while, so those sorts of resources are very helpful for me since I can't really "get a vibe"

[@MaridithSmith]

Maybe it is a weather thing in Colorado right now. Mine also just died out of no where last week

[@StephF88]

Nah. I have both saved and killed plants, they don't just die out of nowhere.

[@oblinv6661]

Loved this video!! Have a question that i'm having trouble finding the answer to- how to ask spirits what theyd want as an offering? Id appreciate it if they could tell me exactly what they'd like in return. Is it possible to ask & have them answer through divination? If so which one, since i worry tarot isn't specific enough?

[@tofu_lo]

early hype 🎉

[@ZainabKhan-cm6zq]

How we can learn astrology?? Thank you!!

[@theminimalwitch6375]

Hi! You can start by learning the planets and their meanings, then learn the houses and their meanings, and of course the sign and their meanings :)

[@wanderinghedge]

@@theminimalwitch6375 The first question you need to actually answer is whether you want to learn modern or classical astrology. I understand, most people don't know there's two groups of astrology, modern and classical. Look to the Astrology Podcast here on KZbin, ran by one of the foremost astrologers in the world, Chris Brennen, for some books on astrology. Just go to his channel and search for his top five book recommendations. He will run you through each one so you know what you're getting before purchasing any ones that you choose to get.

[@charlottefrnklin]

watch the warrior witch channel they know a lot abt astrology

[@teddybearsinthebox9318]

It’s the witch of aunts

[@MangoSmoothie001]

Can I ask where your black sweater is from? I love it

[@pumpkinsproutarts]

I have a skull I got from a dead bullfinch I found. I looked up bullfinch meanings and found out about a Japanese deity named Tenjin. He's the patron of knowledge and scholars, which is up my alley as an air sign and someone who works with Athena. Does anyone have any experience working with the bullfinch or Tenjin?

[@zarkthemuffin]

Honestly a great metaphor lmfao

[@aldakendall4921]

The frat house is completely accurate

[@ms.misery7885]

Can u talk to things like, shells and pine cones through tarot?? Bc ngl, I'm trying to figure out if they want to be in my room or not😭😭I have 3 feathers, a pinecone, and a bunch of shells😭😭

[@kukumuniu5658]

No, I don't want to, on the contrary, I would like no ghost of former people to have access to me or influence me Only nature spirits,other non-human life forms and dieties. How to do this, how to cut yourself off from human spirits?

[@SuperGaarafangirl]

What should one do if an unfamiliar spirit comes and talks to you? Every October I have a spirit that enters my room (yes I have protections up) and verbally talks to me to try and get my attention. I've never reacted to it and just wait till it leaves....

[@leolapennington264]

It depends on if you want to talk to them or not. Listen to your gut, if you get that solid pit in your stomach or immediate threat response, then put up more protections and banish that mofo. Conversely, if you don't feel any threat or bad vibes from the spirit, then ask them to talk to you in a warded space you feel safe in, at a time you can dedicate to speaking with them.

[@yeahno8516]

I've been wanting to start spirit work for a while now. Ty

[@kyliehammett4479]

This doesn’t have anything to do with the video but a few years ago there was a plane crash near my house (before we moved in) and do you think a spirit of someone who died could be Chillin at my house because ever since I moved in I have felt a presence

[@AlexiaJiyane]

How do I get the powers I need to go true everything how do I learn please help I would like to

[@Alex-ej2oo]

are you able to set up alters for pets who have passed away too? i've been wanting to do so because of noticed his presence but im not sure how to go about it.

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

I love this idea! I have no idea about the best way to do it. I would say follow your intuition.

[@lennytherat]

Completely unrelated but like 98% of the time when my plants are mysteriously dying it is either the soil is not draining enough or the plant is rootbound!!

[@lennytherat]

ooo or if you see only leaves on the top / only leaves on the bottom doing funky stuff it could be a lack of nutrients and you could try fertilizing? although id check out those roots first.

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

OUUUU THANK YOU

[@tsitratoh]

early!

[@SimplyRochelleParanormal]

Frankie this may be a little dumb Lol BUT I ask cuz IDK, BUT have U ever worked with a Witches rosery ever??

[@mister_slay]

If I wanted to work with an animal spirit and I include the remains of that animal, am I connecting with that specific animal or am i connecting with all animals that share that spirit? Like if I try to build a relationship with a deer spirit and I put a deer skull on my altar, am I connecting with that specific deer or am I connecting with all deer?

[@A.nameless.monster]

Haaah and I asked the universe that I want to go ahead and communicate with spirits but idk how

[@sunny_6664]

What if someone stole your spirit, what you would do?

[@ileanaduenas7566]

so as someone who was raised catholic but no longer affiliates with that religion, would i still be able to work with those saints?

[@charleyhanna]

what if i just want to be friends with the animals and have their energy around me

[@gemwilliams7352]

i have a question when you say you work with spesific herbs and animals does that mean you work with one individual spirt e.g rosemary or does rosemary only have one spirt not multiple. If you know what i mean

[@andriyrio]

I want to work with spirits bc I found a deer skull :P

[@kathryngruenke5170]

Your ivy plant… check for mites

[@ZainabKhan-cm6zq]

How we can learn tarot?? Thank u.

[@theminimalwitch6375]

You can learn the major arcanas as a good start. You’ll find a lot of websites talking about it :)

[@mollyburns6280]

What are the types of entities that people can work with? I’ve heard of deities, and the christian god but what else is there?

[@MasonTheAceman]

Hello! I need knowledge and/or advice. In the house I'm currently living in, I've learned that there is a house spirit, and since iv learned that, I've grown a pretty good relationship with him. I'm moving soon, and I want to continue interacting with him, but I don't know if I can when I move. Please someone tell me if I can or I have to say goodbye

[@BroodingStoriesAfter_Nightfall]

18:39 Seriously and they have the audacity to say why the entity or another entity showed up and fucked their shit up. Like one you didn't do the ritual right, two didn't even say their name right, three didn't even have the right scents, food and other offerings precisely for this entity, you didn't have respect for the entity, you didn't have the right type of land or the right substitute for the environment in which to evoke the entity, YES YOU WILL BE POSSESED BY THE ENTITY depending on the ritual. They will kill you and won't think twice about it and get this your misfortune can spread onto others so don't do it example generational curse type stuff.

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

And this is why we don't work with spirits from closed practices! I said this in another comment, but half the time there are *such* specific ways to approach these spirits that those non-initiated or outside of the culture/tradition DO NOT KNOW. If you care about connecting with the entity so much, go through the proper routes!!!

[@BroodingStoriesAfter_Nightfall]

@@ChaoticWitchAunt Thank you so much I know a lot of creators from closed practices usually having to do with Hoodoo and Voodoo. They are allowed to share a small portion of information that can be given out to the public. I help to inform people with the knowledge I've learned from them along with some of my own experiences with different information on entities that can be shared but with caution. Like what not to do and the effects of not listening to the warnings.

[@michael_abare_93]

are spirit guides/spirit animals closed practice/cultural appropriation? I've looked online and found mixed answers. Thank you in advance

[@mei4069]

Hi, im new to working with spirits and i havent interacted with any yet so just wondering, how would you go about interacting with sirens? Ive always been drawn to them and theyve talked to me in dreams before but idk how i would go about talking to one- any tips???

[@Threeleaves_artwork]

I don't understand how people keep their ivy alive, every single one I had got spider mites and died lol

[@spookypotatolady9097]

How did you come to the conclusion that spirits are real things that can be spoken to and interacted with? Genuine question, not meaning to mock.

[@cayliebates829]

I'm confused, did u just say that belladonna was not poisonous? I might have heard wrong but just curious if thats what you said

[@theminimalwitch6375]

They said flower essence of belladonna is the only way to address belladonna that is not poisonous (8:03). Buuuuut take care and do your researches! We never know :)

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

The flower essence of belladonna is the only form of belladonna that is *not* poisonous when prepared properly and carefully. I recommend Bane Folk’s, who works with poisonous plants.

[@cayliebates829]

@@ChaoticWitchAunt got it thank you. I didn't know there were different forms, so I learned something today thank you

[@vivianm3549]

So I'm really confused. I want to Work with elementals, Nature spirits and so on. Elements are Part of Wicca. I'm Not Wicca. So, is it closed and i'm Not allowed to Work with Elements?

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

The idea of Elements is present in multiple practices, spiritualities, and beliefs across the globe, not just including Wicca. The elements have been around as long as humans have, including differing beliefs about the elements in different Ancient religions and even medical approaches. So no, the elements in itself are not just Wiccan.

[@dogemanthing]

Why recommend a book you haven't read?

[@Granolaeccentric]

What are spirits in a closed religion or whatever she said? Does that mean don’t talk to any spirits of humans? Or is there something I’m unaware of

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

Spirits of a closed religion references spirits that are part of closed or initiatory traditions, religions and practices. Some of these are spirits like Coyote, which is sacred to a few Indigenous tribes and does not have folklore in Europe or outside of Indigenous stories. Another example are the Lwa, part of Vodou, which you have to be initiated into to practice and commune with those spirits. This could also mean sacred plant spirits.

[@Granolaeccentric]

@@ChaoticWitchAunt omg hi , big fan 🙊 so no talking to coyote spirits in general?

[@wanderinghedge]

@@Granolaeccentric Technically it would be disrespectful to do so if you had not joined an indigenous native american tribe and learned from them about their practices for it. No, not even in general. This is why you never find any of that stuff in books because indigenous peoples are to be respected no matter how much you think you can just go ahead and do it yourself without having first learned from them. If you want to do that you had better learn from them directly and that way you never disrespect the indigenous peoples. It's kind of like the dream catcher which originates from an indigenous tribe of the american continent. Some tycoon went in and seen it and from there we know what happened. As another example, in fact, did you know that all across the U.S. it's actually illegal to collect bald eagle feathers if you are not native american and/or did not receive it directly from one of the indigenous tribes? Even if the feather lands in your yard it's still illegal to collect it. Don't even touch it and leave it lay where it does because you could face some serious prison time and some hefty fines if you do collect it even if you didn't know any better. That's the reason for all of the ethical laws in the states about what you can and cannot collect, the indigenous tribes of North America, and also why you never find any of the native american practices in books because its illegal to share through any source except through them directly. These kind of laws are put in place not to prevent you from learning these practices, or to prevent you from getting a hold of specific resources, but instead to protect the indigenous peoples of america and so you have you to go through them in full due respect owed to them to learn their practices and to get a hold of those resources. For a lack of better terms, this is one area in our European descent lives, that we cannot be introvert solitaries. If you want to be respectful and not potentially get into any kind of trouble you'll have muster up the courage to go out there just like many have done before you actually being social face-to-face and learn from them directly. They are more than willing to teach you and gladly welcome it. Just have to go out there and do it with them and that's the first sign of respect. And if you do find their practices in a book make sure it's first through a reputable source.

[@A.nameless.monster]

Also.. I have a question can you learn to see spirits or is that a gift that you either have or not- Another question I have.. I want to learn from someone something about life and death I don't know from who though.. Angels? Demons? My spirit guides?

[@ChaoticWitchAunt]

Great question - re: seeing spirits, I often find that "seeing" is more like "feeling". I can sense/feel the presence of spirits, but I rarely ever *see* them in full body, corporeal form. I would also recommend the Witch's Guide to the Paranormal for this! J Allen Cross explains a lot about mediumship basics, the clair senses, and getting in touch with that sense. And learning about life and death is a broad topic, but explore the avenues that feel right to you.

[@A.nameless.monster]

@@ChaoticWitchAunt Thank you ☺️

[@amandadiamond7147]

Sounds kind of like a nieghborly sort of quid pro quo.

[@xara07gr]

Watching this on 666 likes 👌🏼

[@Tip_Tupper]

For the Ivy It very well could be a humidity issue like you had mentioned, however, it's also very likely that it either needs more sun or a larger pot. If you've been watering it irregularly then the issue could be root rot, which kills plants really easily since it's not super detectable to the untrained eye. The solution to that would be to repot it, then lightly water it with a 1-3 mix of water and hydrogen peroxide; this has saved many plants for me! If none of these problems are what's happening then the plant has done its work in the spell you used it for. If you need a new ivy plant then I'd say wait a little bit before getting another. It lets you regroup from owning the plant and also helps the air settle for the new plant to come in. Though I've found that plants aren't that picky about it, I'd suggest still doing it as a precaution. Loved the video, by the way, very good book recommendations. Also if you could, tell your fox familiar that my fox spirit, Lester, says hi!