The Best Tools for Witchcraft - Advanced and Baby witches alike!

[@rhondawaller4457]

I’m a beginner baby witch 😊. My fav things are, all my pendulums, I actually took to them very fast. I love my little copper bowl. Candles and I have tons of crystals! I have so much to learn !

[@lawriefoster5587]

Hello Rhonda...I do think one has an innate sense of being a Witch. The learning never ends. I am also one to watch for signs..the cawing of a crow, finding a feather or seeing something special out of your window. Blessings to you in your growth. Ginny is superb. From Philadelphia, Lawrie

[@beanfarmer369]

an underrated witchy tool is clay. Got a candle that doesn't fit any holder? You can make one in a few minutes. Also great for crafting specific charms or beads, or little boxes or spoons. You can even make poppets out of it.

[@GinnyMetheral]

Brilliant idea. thank you

[@jonathangauthier3549]

Hi Ginny, I love your videos and I'm answering your prompt: I've been a solitary eclectic witch for over 2 decades now. I'm a creative, kitchen, cottage, hedge riding... you name it, and I work mostly with ancestral guidance, fire, smoke and wood. As I carve my wands (mostly made of fallen evergreen branches), I squirrel away the shavings and resins to do my smoke cleansing rituals. My favorite is pine and it's the basis of ALL my fires, as it is known for its healing properties, and the wood shavings are often soaked with resinous saps (built in frankincense replacement). I usually sprinkle a little lavender (for relaxation), bay leaf (to banish evils and negativity), black pepper (protection), orange peel (for good fortune) and cinnamon (to expedite the spell). I'll get people to tell me their desires; design a spell for their needs; sometimes we write it down, and other times I get them to repeat an affirmation after me; then we light the shavings atop a resin-soaked bed of salt (in a glass pyrex dip bowl) and watch the fires destroy the negativity and carry our wishes to the heavens. I also will often burn my wands over the magically charged flames, if the situation is suitable (I.e.: divination wand over a divination spell, protection wand over protection spell, etc.)

[@terminox13]

My garden! My garden is my favourite tool! 🌹

[@SN-sz7kw]

Lovely, thank you. Many may know this, but “smudge” originates from the Middle English “smogen.” It’s a shared term. Burning herbs and the use of smoke is a universal, historical human practice, in Europe often referred to as “saining” - from the Scots. 😊

[@AfricanaChild]

Yes the word 'smudge' is a European word but that's because it's English. That doesn't mean that the act of smudging is originally a European thing. The video maker and most people need to remember that Europe is a baby in terms of civilization. It's the last civilization to have formed. The history of Europe is traditionally divided into four time periods: prehistoric Europe (prior to about 800 BC), classical antiquity (800 BC to AD 500), the Middle Ages (AD 500 to AD 1500), and the modern era (since AD 1500). Europe did not even get called EUROPE until 9 AC. And the oldest and first country was France. In this order, here is when Europe was 'born.' Top 10 Oldest Countries in Europe (all date CE) France (est. 843) AC Austria (est. 976) Hungary (est. 1001) Portugal (est. 1143) Andorra (est. 1278) Switzerland (est. 1291) Monaco (est. 1419) Sweden (est. 1523) Britain? Well, I didn't even look it up. Greece and Rome travelled to Ancient Egypt as they were the Mecca of civilization and advancement in religion, science, mathematics, philosophy. IN fact, Plato's works are said to have been copied from Egypt since he could not have possibly written all of those works. And he stole credit as has so much of Egypt has been stolen. Egypt wasn't indigenous but African and eventually conquered by whites and Arabs. And the Americas were conquered to with no regard of its inhabitants and their stuff was stolen. So European witches might have done it for 500 years but certainly that is not EQUAL to the indigenous people of the world.

[@justin_a_greenwitch]

Bells, sound, vibration and visualization are my favorite methods of cleansing. I find smoke clears out everything, the bad and the good. Out of 7 or so tarot decks, I've been working with the same Rider-Waite for 13 years. I ordered a copper bowl that sat in the cupboard for about a decade. Pyrex glass works best with me! Lovely video, as allways ❤

[@GinnyMetheral]

Love that! I especially like the fact that you brought a copper bowl that now sits in a cupboard - very me thing to do.

[@cintiapollock2486]

I also find glass works best for me it seems to call out to me and i am most comfortable with it in the form of cut glass scepters, jars, pendants an ornamental spoons that double as wands : )

[@AntoinetteTarot]

Black & silver sharpie. Candles - White tea lights , bay leaves, dried mint/rosemary/lavender. natural oils - lavender/cedar/sage/rose, clear quartz, Epsom salt. Tweezers. I think are the items I use the most, still to this day. Love the red apple on the table Ginny 🌻🍄✨️

[@erinolsen1288]

Thank you Ginny for all the wonderful content! It has been such a blessing in my life, in helping me become aware of my own orientation with magic. I use crystals that are imbued like personal talismans, tarot, special alter cloths that double as transportation bags, candles, smoke, and feathers.

[@GinnyMetheral]

You are so welcome! I also love a crystal or two and carry several about with me in my bag/car/home. In fact I was telling someone today that one of my favourite pastimes is window shopping for crystals.

[@adnamabaan4401]

I usually use smoke, my pendulums (this is what answers most things for me), and herbs that we grow. I love a good incense stick! Easy way to cleanse myself and anything else! I also have several pendulums, however I only buy pendulums that call to me as I walk by. The ones where I don't have to sinc them to me, they just always work amazingly right away. Those are my favorite! And, as an Eclectic Green Witch, I use a lot of herbs for various things.... herbs, sometimes a stick will call to me, or a rock, or part of a broken egg shell I find walking through the trees. Anything with yummy energy! Thank you so much ma'am! I shall pass this on!

[@MatthewsLivingAdventures]

I absolutely love doing spell bottles. I have never felt so much energy then when I do you spell bottle! Things seem to work out when I create them and use them. The other thing I really liked using is magpie Oracle throwing. In the past, I have felt lost and confused in life and have never received answers our guidance to things by following other religious practices. But as soon as I started throwing magpie Oracle, I have received so much guidance and have gained so much insight into my life and have always received the right answers. Every time I follow the guidance I receive from a throwing, everything turned out well or has helped me mentally prepare at least for the things to come. The times I don't follow the guidance received from a throwing, things don't go well and things fall apart.

[@commanderkitten9954]

I guess i count as a "baby witch" but...an older more confident one. I've only done a small handful of spells but they were all for protection and happiness that I crafted myself. The most important tools I use myself are CANDLES. I always have a "working candle" lit when I'm practicing magic. Blow it out with my own breath when the spell is complete. I also use them for color magic. Salt. From epsom for self love baths, pink salt and table salt to black salt for the best protection. Incense in a holder. I use the ashes to make my own black salt. I bought some. But like most things...homemade is best! I also love dried herbs and crystals. I live in an apartment so...starlight, Incense with a cracked window and a working candle are my essentials! Love your videos!

[@mikakestudios5891]

Cleaning my space feels like cleansing myself, so I have an attachment to my broom.

[@deedavies887]

I realised my path in the 90’s, and that it’s hereditary, back to my great grandma. I consider myself a solitary hedge/kitchen witch, I use a lot of herbs, resins and essential oils in my practice, as well as cords, pendulum, cards and runes. I married at Beltane, before I was ‘drawn’ back to my path (historically speaking). You can’t escape your destiny! My biggest tool however, is my gut instinct. I don’t use a wand, my finger works well enough for me. I do have a stang, from an old twisted willow we had in the garden before it died, which I take walking with me sometimes.

[@veevintage2619]

Small cauldron where I burn everything, mortar & pestle is pretty basic for me, a bowl, yes, which I use for smudging rituals and offerings (mine is brass so I understand your approach, brass is also highly conductive!), I have multiple oracles and cards, but I stay away from pendulums because I am still not in full control of my psychic skills and do not want to open doors I may not be able to close… but I’ll get there!! And yes, I love candle power, I have a main candle to guide sessions along, two medium sized candles for ritual (one black for protection and one purple to promote spiritual presence), and smaller ritual candles that vary in color depending on what I am trying to work on. I also LOVE working with smoke, I cleanse with palo santo AND sage, but also use NagChampa incense (my absolute favorite), and occasionally rosemary.

[@rickyfusco424]

I’m a very recent witch (within the past few months) and something I always feel the need to keep on me is Selenite or a type of wooden beads. Selenite because it can clear the energy of other crystals and areas around it. Beads simply because I have grown accustomed to using them for protection. Thank you so much for your information and time!

[@kurtsteiner8384]

I use tarot and oracle cards, candles rope, incense, drinking horn, grave yard dirt, statues, skulls. And a few other things used in tradtional withcraft of the old pre christian celtic germanic docterines.

[@pamelajoy3495]

I adore my Tarot and Oracle cards, pendulums, insense, candles and crystals. Thank you, Ginny, hugs from Arizona, Pamela

[@justincollins1138]

I enjoy watching your channel. It's like meeting a friend for tea. As for my personal practice I use Eldar Fulthark Runes a lot. I also have a pair of chicken feet from an old rooster that a friend gave my husband and I for dinner, I use these whenever I'm doing energy work for either myself or a client. However I'm not limited to just the few items listed. For divination work I've used tea leaves, bones, even candle wax. Lots of my things in and around my home are for their magickal association, even my plants and dogs. I have made candles in honor of the Goddess Hecate and in them I use my dogs nail trimmings.. For me its all about what you have around you and using that vital essences for either your benefit or the benefit of someone else..

[@GabriellaBianca8]

Baby witch here! I love seeing that you also use your pendulum during divination readings! ❤

[@knotqueen2419]

Hello, Ginny and KZbin viewers. My favorite tools are homegrown and dried plant material.

[@kellystenwall7610]

Love the smoke cleansing

[@jordynrodden8436]

Omg I just found you and I love you! You are so charming and personable and I love how you make these concepts so accessible. Turns out I've been practicing witch craft for a long time and I didn't even know it! And it also turns out I'm not the only one. 😁

[@jordynrodden8436]

Yeah just realized that's a scam.

[@willowkestrel]

I really enjoyed this video! 😊 My favorite tool is my pyrite pendulum. My spirit guide speaks to me through it and gives spot on advice for my spell craft.

[@GinnyMetheral]

does your pyrite pendulum have any special skills?

[@willowkestrel]

@@GinnyMetheral working with my spirit guide ancestor through it has helped me to build confidence and hone my intuition as a witch. I am still in my first year in the craft. Earlier this week I was making a spell jar and had a ton of ingredients out. I remembered you said less is more effective when it comes to this. But I needed guidance to help me pare down the items. So I used my trusty pendulum and asked my spirit guide which items to include and which to leave out. I am pleased with how the jar turned out, and confident it will work for its intended purpose. Thank you for making these videos. I find them very helpful, informative and enjoyable!

[@Enlivenment]

I love smoke cleansing , but I also make my own Florida water for that purpose- I have a blackthorn wand I rarely go without, a brass pendulum and my trusty tarot, and my crystal Allies are always there in my work.

[@SparkiMcSparks]

Bringing us joy and wisdom again, eh? Love it!! Thank you for more amazing content!😊

[@irishcladdagh3]

If I could only have 2 items it would be a candle n incense and if only one then a candle...this was great thank you Ginny

[@brendaleevillarreal9851]

aww thank you. I love white sage. have it and incense. don't have a copper bowl but I do have a handmade bowl made by a friend. tarot cards and divination cards, have a pendulum love yours new one very pretty, candles well of course I have them. some I have made myself. I have a plate handmade for offers to ancestors or for putting crystals on and chalice for water spells.

[@brendaleevillarreal9851]

and..... caldron and broomstick I made..

[@GinnyMetheral]

Wonderful! love the handmade plate

[@shawnnewman2708]

Lovely video Ginny!!!! I have learned so much. My favourite tool is the wand I use. I found it in my backyard last year around this time actually!!! I carved it out and still use it in almost every spell.

[@juliereminiec4937]

5th generation Psychic... Nice to meet you,GInny

[@bearvinyl950]

Love my joss sticks and Smudge sticks. I have often set my fire alarm off 😂😂😂

[@valcor69]

Yippee! A new video and I'm first to watch it again.... Ginny! - have you any advice for chronic insomnia?! Karen x

[@GinnyMetheral]

watch my videos?? Might help!!

[@valcor69]

@@GinnyMetheral Yes, I think I need to do a spell for it ~ working my way through your videos

[@DawnMK2023]

Thank you! Someone that explains the herbs of the Earth don't bring to a religion or a practice. And thank you you for all the knowledge you share.

[@sandyblack9698]

Great content ginny. Candles are great my favourite. Blessings from Devon 🌛🌕🌜💜

[@lyndagolding6301]

I really enjoyed this video Ginny. I use tarot cards, I have several crystals, white sage for smoke, also incense, I also have a bowl I use for scrying and lots of candles. I also have a small 12 inch chimney that I use for burning anything that needs to be burned.

[@kiradeki3561]

Um...Ginny? Younger witch here, but that deep blue pendulum...does it have little shiny flakes in it? Little sparkles in the stone? If so, it's actually Blue Goldstone, my personal favorite stone, and the first one I learned to use and recognize. It's always a synthetic stone, as it's an amalgamate stone made from mixing bits of copper (or cobalt, for blue goldstone) into silica glass, and then melting it into a shape. Other metals can be mixed in instead, resulting in different colored sparkles in the stones. The color of the stone itself comes from the color of the glass silicate, but brown (also called red) or blue are usually the most common. A lot of people says it's a stone of desires, ambitions, and ingenuity. Some people even say the philosopher's stone was likely meant to be some form of goldstone.

[@greenearthwitch8196]

Loved this one Ginny!!! I would say my essentials are my bell (that you encouraged me to get, yes its become that important to my craft already!) my wand and my crystals

[@jacparry566]

My favourite tool is my wooden pendulum made by hubby. I use it to do healing commands on friends and family. I never start work without a good smoke cleansing. I'm just beginning to learn Tarot so I'm sure that will become a tool too. Love your work Ginny!

[@bridgetsieger2261]

I use stones…..I find them, sometimes I will buy a fancy one. I’ve loved rocks since a child. I have cards but they scared me because they were correct in telling me a hard fact. 😪. which means they worked so why did I run away? Smoke…daily smudging/smoke clearing ..for a myriad of reasons. It is just sanitary. My opinion. Candles, oils and herbs. I make oils. Candles too….I like to infuse a candle with certain herbs. I love bay leaf…..rose and cloves before I knew what they meant. Those are my best herb pals. I like the idea of work with what you have. I lost my pendulum but, perhaps I may buy another. Your space is delightful. I’m still figuring it all out. I’m learning to trust my instincts. One hard lesson…… don’t tell people. That is hard as it is exciting and the changes are real. I want to share. But I won’t.

[@cathyprice3573]

Essential oils I keep with me for me or others if needed patouli oil for grounding myself is refreshing. Frankenstein for connections to spirits. Many others enhance the blessings of the day. Love my tools and my crystals.happy march

[@samanthahunter4176]

My favorite tools are my besom and old style cast iron cauldron

[@magnusgrey1987]

Thanks for this Ginny. Very intersting, My most used and important tool are my Rune Stones. I use them to contact my Diety when i need yeas or no advice.

[@1ericedwards]

Hello Ginny 🙂 My partner and I just found your channel today and are enjoying your videos. We think your dark blue stone pendulum at 8:08 may be dumortierite. Thank you and take care.😊

[@maevelarsen9788]

I tend to stick to runestones for my divinations. My spirit guide prefers them to the cards I also use. She will respond to either, but she finds the stones "easier" (her words).

[@RawVeganForever]

I use tarot/oracles, pendulums, crystals, energy, imagination, journaling/writing. I’d LOVE to us candles & incense, but not allowed in my building where I live😢

[@Mariethecon]

I love your green eye makeup!! It’s so subtle and pretty!

[@maguritegeist6231]

I was wondering if you are doing any Yule decorating? Would you share this with us??

[@bridgetanne8242]

I had a little copper cauldron. It got lost during a move. 😢

[@kathleenernst6554]

I do love my candles

[@fernrmmeador4026]

Love you great to see ya

[@michellewilliams9975]

I make my own candles and each is set to a particular intention. to activate the candle one must verbally accept its intent.

[@carolynsager6069]

How do you do Ms Ginny. Can you tell me, what do you think of the golden dawn group. Do you think their magick is very strong or do you think they are just another group? Thanks. Can I use battery candles apartment building does not allow real candles? I think there will be a lot I have to do outside when it is nice. I live 100 miles south of Lake Michigan in the U.S.

[@ΧλόηΑναστασιάδου]

My beloved Ginny, could you please tell me your opinion about the use of consentration crystals in magic?

[@Renee-Suzanne]

Paper and ink

[@GinnyMetheral]

of course! I forgot the pen and paper, which is also something that I use all the time when writing my BOS.... an almost daily practice for me,.

[@emilyweaver625]

Pendulums sound interesting, but how are they different from using a ouija board? I did mess with a ouija board once as a teenager and it frightened me pretty good! They do seem similar in the way they are used... I'm still new to all of this so I don't know very much of anything.

[@emilyweaver625]

Or maybe I'm confused about how pendulums are used.

[@joannadavis3520]

In place of candles, what would you use if you lived an apartment that doesn’t allow open flame?

[@GinnyMetheral]

I would use electric candles - surprisingly good as it is the light you are after

[@maikeadam5354]

Also if you want a particular smell or essence you can also use and electric wax warmer.

[@teebee9735]

I'd move. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Electricity can be just as bad as candles. We just had one of our favorite businesses in the area burn down from an electric fire. In lieu of moving maybe go to a park where they have barbecue grills and light your candles there. But seriously, I'd move.

[@kjmav10135]

Can’t use smoke, as my lungs can’t handle it. But the others are wonderful.

[@davidspeight8790]

I have never liked the inane term Baby witch.

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

Its insulting. Apprentice is better.

[@NancyBeaulieu]

I agree with you on all of the tools you mentioned, and I actually own all of them, including a copper tray. It is not quite a bowl but a tray, and it is from Sweden and was passed down to me so it is special. I would like to add: Journal 📓 & pen 🖊️ for daily goals, manifestations, and gratitude. Crystals (to enhance energy) Essential Oils (for mood and healing) Book of shadows (to store your knowledge) Singing bowl (put a good frequency into a space)

[@summerlynnrenee]

Ginney, I have a question for you, though it doesn't pertain to this video exactly.. I've always had a fear towards demons, or any type of malevolent entity really.. I experience this fear weekly, and this fear seems to have a control over me. I want to break this, I don't want to be so fearful all the time. I figured if I learn more about them, and how to protect myself maybe I won't be so scared. So my question for you Ginney is, being that you're a demonologist, where do you reseve the knowledge about this topic? Because I've been struggling with this.. the information you have learned about demonology, has it came from a Christian standpoint by chance? Because that's the only thing I've been able to find.. Thank you for your time with reading this and replying. - SummerLynn

[@teebee9735]

I'm no demonologist but I Can tell you this - the more you fear something, the more you attract it. Figure out Why you are having this fear and you will have 90% Conquered it. I wish you the best.

[@summerlynnrenee]

@Tee Bee I know I feel the same way, that's why I'm thinking if I learn more about and understand it from a different perspective, maybe it'll help. It is a good idea to look into why I feel this way like you say, I'm lost even with that. Thank you

[@Anja_ShadowStryder]

The words smudge and smudging are not Native American in origin, therefore the words are not appropriated either. The word is Germanic/English in origin.

[@GinnyMetheral]

really? I never knew that - thank you

[@musicfeedsyoursoul8070]

I know you’re not from the US so you might don’t know, but here it’s pretty offensive to use the word “smudge”. Smudging is a closed practice and a smudging ceremony is different from how you would use smoke to cleanse, so even if you completely ignore the cultural appropriation, it’s still an inaccurate way to describe your smoke cleanses. Native people in north america were prohibited *by law* from practicing their spiritualities for a very long time, and so many Native children have died horrifically in residential schools that forced them to abandon their culture and spiritual practices, so for non Native people to now use the term “smudging” (or worse, “smudge” with white sage) is highly offensive. I don’t mean this comment with any anger or hatred, and again, I know you’re in the UK so you may not have known the deeper context. But I implore you, now that you have been told, to please refrain from using the terms “smudge” or “smudging” when you speak about smoke cleansing

[@titmouse31]

Good lord 🥴 people gotta find something wrong with everything. US citizen here and I can attest that it's not offensive to everyone. Wanting to respectfully practice a custom from another culture is anything but appropriation and saying it is is like a toddler throwing a fit because someone else wants to play with their toy. No one alive today had anything to do with the laws against natives in the past, therefore we should hold no guilt for it and feel like we are somehow being offensive for resonating with a practice we feel drawn to.

[@stitchwitch-c1q]

John Trotter Brockett's A Glossary of North Country Words, in Use; with their Etymology and Affinity to other Languages; and Occasional Notices of Local Customs and Popular Superstitions offers an etymology from German: Smudge, v. to burn without a flame, or any appearance of fire except smoke.-Smudge, or Smush, s. a sulphureous smell occasioned by smoke and dust-close, suffocating air. Germ. schmutz, smut, dirt. ❤❤❤❤

[@musicfeedsyoursoul8070]

@@titmouse31 there’s a difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. Getting involved and working to support the community, making friends within that Indigenous community, and being invited by an elder to participate and learn certain spiritual customs is cultural appreciation. Buying White Sage from a random metaphysical shop and calling it smudging is cultural appropriation. No one alive today had anything to do with slavery, but you can’t deny the fact that the existence of slavery in America still has an impact on American culture and society today. It’s the same concept. I’m not holding you personally responsible, nor do I think you should feel guilty, but you can’t deny that historical treatment of Indigenous people still impacts Indigenous people today. What does it hurt to just be respectful? Ginny herself said she was appropriating the term smudging, and since ‘smudging’ doesn’t even accurately describe the type of smoke cleansing witches practice, what’s the harm in being respectful and not using that term? PS, It’s fine if you resonate with Sage, but there are over a 700 varieties of Sage-we’re being asked to refrain from using only 1 type of Sage that also happens to be endangered. Common Garden Sage aka Culinary Sage is not only cheaper and more accessible, but it has the exact same metaphysical cleansing properties as White Sage.

[@musicfeedsyoursoul8070]

@@stitchwitch-c1q “smudging” is the English phrase that has been assigned to that Indigenous practice. I could dress up as a flapper for Halloween and wear a dress that jingles when I walk; however a “Jingle Dress” is an Indigenous garment used by dancers. “Wales” isn’t the country’s native name and the word “wales” can also mean the textured ridges of corduroy fabric, but if I say “Wales,” you’re going to think of the country, not fabric. Words take on different meanings beyond their dictionary definitions

[@titmouse31]

@@musicfeedsyoursoul8070 Well dang, by your logic everyone who wants to practice buddhism has to move to China and become a monk. This argument is funny because I don't even use the term smudging. I just have a problem with people up on their high horse trying to tell people they are being disrespectful for calling smoke cleansing "smudging" just because that's what they are used to hearing it called. Like that's really what someone is worried about? Ps- I dont use white sage. I grow my own garden sage along with every other herb I use.

[@musasiziannet6015]

Isaiah55:6&7,"Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts.Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon."Repent, receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior today.This is God's invitation for redemption, Jesus loves you so much and he is the only WAY to eternity.God bless you

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

Yay, Christianity is paganism 🗿!