Lazy Day Witchcraft

[@TheGreenWitch]

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[@SingSirenMae]

Purple mantra looks amazing-

[@SingSirenMae]

Favorites Chypre, Woody, Amber Floral

[@roxassora2706]

How can I use my perfume to add to a spell?

[@ViRoseLaBianca]

I love that you put an emphasis on not needing to practice every day. When I left my fundamentalist religion and began practicing witchcraft, it took a long time to reprogram the idea that not doing something every day (or the "right" way, or at the "right" time) made me a bad person or lazy practitioner. Removing that feeling of guilt from my practice is still a work in progress, but I'm finding so much more joy in it as a result.

[@spacebar9733]

i never even realized how religion instilled that mindset into us. i always feel terrible for not doing something every day.

[@0racle.sunrise3570]

Same, not sure if I'll be a permanent witch but I've been learning a lot & I'll never regret practicing witchcraft.

[@treeshanklondon]

As a recent ex-vangelical, I feel this deeply!!

[@ipercalisse579]

The damage fundamentalists can do....

[@jeanilong4916]

Yep. No one knows I'm even looking into this.

[@justin_a_greenwitch]

A daily 20 minute meditation, foraging a few times a week, crafting when I feel like it, and saving complicated spells and rituals for the full and dark moons keeps me ballenced.

[@veronicadavanzo2064]

I love to just read on lazy days. There’s always something you can learn that connects to your practice - herbalism, magic, tarot, gardening...and I have collected so many books I never run out of reading material.

[@samanthadelic]

Another great thing if the sun is shining outside closing your eyes and facing it and letting the light wash your problems away is super simple and can be done any point outside!! Even if people are around just let em stare lol or maybe you'll inspire them 😉 It also feels like chargin urself like a crystal

[@Kali_Yugahhhh]

💗🤭 i do this; instinctively 🫶☀️

[@rebbiejoanthony5362]

This was the exact right time for me to hear this. Because of the recent loss of my beloved cat, my little soul mate, I've been having a lot of lazy days. The first few days, I didn't set any expectations for myself; I only made space for crying, and allowing myself to wallow in the grief. Then I spent a week compiling a photo book and setting up a memorial. Now, I'm still tired, but I'm feeling that's it's time to start figuring out how to do normal life again. It was helpful to be reminded of these small steps I can take. Thank you. 💜

[@manda.watching.YouTube]

So sorry for your loss. Such a big wound. I wish lots of healing for you ❤

[@Kali_Yugahhhh]

Yeah, me too 💗

[@lilibetp]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@XNyxX]

A tea bath is something I've honestly never thought of, but will definitely be trying! I'm usually more of a shower person, but a fragrant tea bath just sounds too nice to pass up; life has currently been feeling like a little too much recently, so this video couldn't have been better timed. Thank you so much for your wonderful, helpful knowledge and relaxing presence; it brings a lot of peace and comfort for many of us in these trying times 💙

[@alyseandrews1066]

I sometimes use bath teas in the shower too. I've sewed a drawstring pouch out of a soft washcloth and I use it filled with oatmeal/ herbs/ epsom salts/ massage oil blends. My fave has been oatmeal, basil, wild mint, and dried orange peel. So nice for the skin and it smells lovely!🥰

[@labaccident2010]

Now i want to try one too. Perhaps a lavender mint tea bath.

[@KatelynJoe]

I love to not only cleanse a space physically and spiritually, but also as an art witch I also love to leave out some items intentionally as a ‘invitation’ to come back when I’m ready. 🧡✨

[@soestersmilet]

For me, a few minutes barefooted outside, looking at the moon, the sun, the stars or clouds is golden. Just a few moments to connect to the earth and focus on whatever the sky has to bring. 🌙

[@Difficultureshock]

Sick with the plague rn, and i was so upset I had no energy to follow through with my plans for the equinox. barely have any energy to do any of my usual practices. This video helped me feel better about not practicing this week and inspired me to incorporate small crafting I hadn't considered before. Thanks, Annie. 🧡

[@jam_jamster]

Another very simple thing I like to do is to greet the sun in the morning and set an intention/ ask for protection or guidance or whatever you feel you need on your lazy day. When it's a particularly sad lazy day, it's also nice to just spill out your troubles to the sun, either by talking to him directly or writing it down. But really, it is already nice to just say hello to the sun and the moon in the evening too. It always gives me a warm feeling of being seen and protected.

[@laurenkuroda3088]

I always love the simple practice of grounding, connecting to the earth by walking barefoot in the grass

[@broomrider7]

Your hand knit sweater turned out gorgeous!!!! Fellow knitwitch here 😁

[@rewilding_rose]

I was admiring it as well! Does anyone know the pattern?

[@CameoFarmer]

I love doing tea mediation, focusing only on the sensations in my mouth while drinking a cup of tea. I also love lighting a candle and just sitting in front of it and watching the flame, very relaxing.

[@hollycartwright5473]

Things I do… Light a small bundle of rosemary in the middle of my home in a metal bowl. Open all the windows in the flat and let all the smoke push out the energy I no longer need in here. After I light a temple incense as my home is my temple ( Cheesy I know😅 ) I have lots of teas and infused honey ( very simple honey+ herb+time = yum) I sometimes make a pot full of tea, have a cup of it (different cups for different moods/ feelings) and pour the rest into my bath (over a civ… picking tiny bits of chamomile from the bath no more!!) drink the tea while in the bath. I don’t actually do this myself but my mum has a tiny foot spa… yeah you see where I’m going with this … tea!! I have written lists of why I feel down or stressed and then burnt the lists. More the visual of being done with that is helpful to me. I find putting on my shoes helps. Dunno if witchcraft or not but I get a spark of energy / motivation. Rotating my plants just on the sill making sure they have enough light. I do keep a lot of crystals in my room but sometimes I empty them into my altar in my living room and dump them in a pot of salt. It can be hard to tell if I’m overwhelmed or drained some days so clearing all the energy back to zero helps. Honestly sleep. Having a day where you just say out loud “ I am exhausted now and I will sleep but when I wake I will feel different” that one works a charm for me! I hope this gave people some tips and or ideas

[@MissMaryLu]

I enjoy cleansing my space with sound 🥰🥰🥰 a bell, humming, or my tin flute are some favorites.

[@topnftart]

For me one of the best lazy though nourishing practices is lighting up candles) It is very fast, though you can choose a color and set an intention so it does feel like a little ritual. And then watching candle burning and smelling the wax melting is inspiring and creates sanctuary atmosphere. It is absolutely great for me to fall asleep under a changing light of small candle. Makes me feel protected.

[@rewilding_rose]

This is a good one!

[@smurray7433]

Sometimes I just sit in my special space and draw in my Book of Shadows. I let my creativity flow with no expectations. Or I’ll read my herb and witchcraft books. 😊

[@Sempiternal.Traditions]

Bath time is the best time! The only time I, as a mother of a two year old, get a few minutes to center myself, focus intentions, banish stress, practice-my-practice, pray & petition without interruption. Epsom salts mixed with various herbs and essential oils are my go to! Love a bit of incense or a candle burning too.

[@frobishounen]

A thing I do almost every day: a short meditation. It helps me start my day and get out of the bed gently enough. That way I will also have done something even if the rest of the day ends up being incredibly lazy.

[@lisaalexander2011]

These all sound like very peaceful and soothing things, especially the tea bath..Thank you for the ideas. 🥰

[@rewilding_rose]

A lazy day practice for me is to pull a card from a favorite oracle deck and meditate or journal on the messages I've received. Another good one is taking a bath or even a shower and then doing a whole body oiling afterwards. Feels so luxurious. (St. John's Wort is my favorite, as well as chamomile & lavender, or hops.) Watering houseplants or doing some light tending in my small urban herb garden. Reading up on plant profiles, mythology, or seasonal practices.

[@VampireQueen70]

Such a lovely and helpful video! I have had a really tough week and needed a gently reminder that easy witchcraft is just as impactful. Have a magical day! ✨ 🍃

[@raininscotland]

For bath teas I like to brew them in a hug first while the bath is running, then pour the whole thing in. Adds potency, especially for things like a pain relief

[@shellyahlschlager_Love]

I do the same ❤️

[@rewilding_rose]

Same. Boiling water can help extract more constituents and makes clean up easy. 🌿

[@phoenixmode6909]

Good tip, thanks!

[@lanternheart]

I'm watching this belatedly, but I had a lazy day today and did some of this without even noticing! Another favorite of mine, though it can fall into "craft," is add a few chosen herbs to relax or soothe the day into a meal, even if all I've got the energy for is canned soup. Need a little boost of clarity? Add some dried rosemary from the cupboard, and let it simmer in for a few.

[@heatherlee111]

Great video. I'm a Reiki practioner but I have a normal 9 to 5 job and I do get tired and stressed. I do some of these very same things. Also do meditations and light many candles. They all help ground me on those hectic work days when I find it more difficult to connect with my spirituality.

[@briarrosecottage8115]

I find sometimes practicing every day isn't practical. On those days I try to keep magic in my thoughts. The cup of tea is an amazing way to slow things down and refocus. I like to light a candle and ring my wooden bell for gratitude. I have a turtle Beanie Baby that I use as a good fortune horcrux. I borrowed that from the Harry Potter movies, but instead of the dark intent of those objects, Oogway, is a container for positive energy. He draws good fortune to my home. I smile when I see him in his bowl and get reminded every day how fortunate I am. Helps offset my depression some.

[@SimpleMandy]

Loved this list! Many things I do are opening my window covering first thing in the morning to greet the sun, I will have gratitude coffee (in my favorite mug) and I have recently started doing simply meditations and affirmations using the Aura app. By the way, thank you for recommending that in a previous video as it has been a game changer for me.

[@rubyroseplantpalace1053]

I am new to your channel and new to being witchy. I love your energy! I have been sick, so I welcomed this video!

[@mariettacopper1602]

Thank you for sharing this video! You have inspired me, to try making a lavender bundle. My last couple of lazy days consisted of cleansing with Palo Santo or Sweet Grass, making a grounding tea, finding a beautiful birch branch in the forest and intuitive painting.

[@johnadamski4012]

🌲🍀🐾💚the colors GREEN & especially LODEN GREEN become more "Surreal" when worn by a "TRUE" Green World Witch 🧝‍♀️Goddess. Your "MAGICK" is Strong, Annabel💚🐾🍀🌲.

[@lindseyfeldman5789]

Hi! Thanks for these. I simmer caledula flowers and lavendar (all dried) in a large pot on the stove after boiling, for about 20 minutes, then strain through a mesh strainer into another pot. Then I pour the resulting tea into the bathtub to be relaxing and help with psoriasis treatment (this is for my husband as I am not a bath type person and he is). He loves it.

[@erinwilliams2881]

I haven't even watched all of this yet, and I absolutely love it! Hope you have a good day!

[@elizagrey7243]

Thank you Annie for this. I have the apples for your apple pie recipe waiting for me to turn them into pie. I can't express how much I appreciate you sharing your life and your craft with us. I've made a few of your recipes/spells and I'm always blown away. Thank you from North Carolina. ❤️

[@niknoks6387]

We have come to the beach for the week, I can’t wait to get the sand between my toes and watch the dog run around, he loves the beach.

[@marie-noelvoyer2837]

My every day ritual is my morning tea. I don't premix my blends, I like to mix them on the spot because I find it soothing.

[@cherieheyn6553]

This is the perfect rainy day for this video. I am currently trying to relax more, so thank you for this. Looking forward to crafting this winter and incorporating drawstrings into many things .❣💚

[@jst8392]

Your existence is an absolute blessing. Thank you for being you !

[@majozajo]

Your videos always have this really cozy, magical and soothing vibe going on and that's something I aspire in life.

[@cleverchaleigh]

Ya know I keep getting the feeling if I don't practice every single day, & especially when their is lunar activity. I feel like a bad witch, who missed out on an opportunity to make an impact on my life. It's really been driving me nuts. I'm filled with a lot of anxiety over it. I don't know what to do. I hope I get the opportunity soon to do lazy day witchcraft. Cause something has to give! Thanks for the Video. Blessed Be.

[@Shortman5241]

Last night my little sibling messed up the energy in my room that I worked towards all day and I barely slept last night. Thank you for giving a few tips for a low energy day like this.

[@rosemaryhill5710]

You look great in that lovely sweater that you knitted for yourself without having a pattern……..you are so wonderfully talented 🌲💐🍁

[@gypsywolf2061]

When I have my morning tea or bath at night, I like to write down 5-10 things I’m grateful for. It’s super quick and helps those good vibes flowing, even if ur it was a terrible day. Another one that might seem silly is to put on one of my really good pieces of jewelry for for the day and still dress in cozy clothes. Lastly, I love using a spray mist I’ve made right b4 bed on my linens to ensure a peaceful sleep.

[@magnusbruxo.794]

I hope you had a wonderful Mabon. Thanks for sharing these practices.

[@marthaherrera2271]

I love your content it made me actually accept that I was a witch from long ago and your channel is a cozy place I look forward to! Love you Annabel

[@astrogirl698]

Love your videos just starting my journey as my intuitiveness is borderline psychic and my mother and her mother had gifts. I spent $200 on books yesterday😅. I love green witchcraft also fae magic but mostly natural, super interested in folk lore, crystals, candles, green/earth craft. I’m an Aquarius have always loved the beach lived near it for a while but lately the last year I feel as though nature is calling me to spend time with her, going hiking, going to the ocean. I’m in Sydney Australia so lucky to have plenty of beautiful national parks and beaches close by. I just feel a strong urge to be in nature a lot. Also I see Angel numbers multiple times for a while a day sometimes more than 7, mostly 111,1111,444,333,222

[@rustybolts8953]

Very relaxing talk. I am trying to calm down today. With a few whiskys but not too many. All the best to you and thank you.

[@bleu.honey88]

I love your videos. They are so soothing and calming. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@stephaniesideways2269]

Your videos are just so calming!

[@lawrenberghanson4401]

Meditation with bird sounds or nature sounds and music-making are good ones too. If you have an instrument just play without any sheet music.

[@kaikaikuma]

Thank you so much, Annie! I love this video, its really helpful. I think my lazy day practice is to take care of my plants (I have about 150 plants and most of them are herbs.) I love spending time with them.

[@yvonneloveland4214]

Blessings... The talks here to me are blessings in themselves ☺️

[@The_artistic_yogi]

Lovely tips! Mine are very similar... Although this one you didn't mention: enjoy a ceremonial cacao with shamanic music and Dona card reading or a meditative shamanic journey! 🙏🧡

[@carolp5993]

My lazy day is Meditation or nurturing my house plants! Thank you Annie for sharing I love this. I also love that you shared that you use cedar for cleansing. I thought it was sage and I had heard that it’s best to avoid using white sage as it is crucial to the indigenous people. Getting myself some cedar to burn! Anyway you can share your pinecone syrup recipe? I’d love to try it

[@allipatrick3333]

Good morning! Your videos always make my day better, so thanks for existing:)

[@MeaningSeekerPod]

Somehow missed this video. Good, relaxing, true feeling content as ever. 👏

[@cheshira2646]

I think my favorite “lazy day” practices are lighting a candle, doing some quick yoga, or drawing sigils on paper and slipping them into things. Or just tracing a sigil onto my forehead with water. Sigils are great- anyway thank you for the video!

[@seekingvision]

I’m just starting to add herbal teas more directly into my practice by creating/selecting ones that match the intentions of my spell-work & rituals to stimulate my taste sense. I really appreciate all that you share here, thank you

[@kurtsteiner8384]

I dont do things every day, but do drink tea being in the uk. I do traditional witchcraft not wiccan. I may do tarot cards, burn a candle in the evening. Do a spell casting or burn some sage or other incense either a cone or stick.

[@denisefallin8042]

Happy late Mabon! Thankful for your videos

[@NerdMom84]

I love these tips! Sometimes I feel overwhelmed but it really doesn’t have to be complicated ❤

[@koralyonk8859]

Another beautiful, helpful video! Thank you for what you do 💕

[@AngiDas]

Stumbled across your channel and I am grateful. I needed this video.

[@alidavideo]

Thank you for your beautiful content. It inspires me when I’m overly distracted by other things in my life.

[@witchofnewDawn]

I lot of time I will just do quick divination with my tarot runes or pendulum. I also watch witchcraft videos to learn more about my craft on lazy days.

[@zachandjenn222]

I really needed this message today. I just found your page. Thanks so much for sharing your practice 💖✨

[@novemberchild3002]

These also sound really good for witches who are parents and want to quickly do something witchy in between the chaos 😅

[@eden-artemis4392]

I love to light a candle that had scents/ingredients that correlate with something I feel I’m lacking or would like more of and mediating or just some mindful walking/pacing

[@christineb886]

Thank you for this beautiful video. So inspiring with so many lovely ideas.

[@NYKIRA]

Yes tea, that is my personal go to ❣

[@Risofthegarden]

I’ve been kind of living out of a suitcase the past few months and I really hope to try some of these, as my practice is suffering a lot from the lack of stability!!!

[@dwynn57]

I like the idea of a tea bath! I always use essential oils that I just put right in the bath! I tend toward citrusy scents but I imagine that having chamomile and lavender would be wonderful! I love cedarwood too! I only have white sage at the moment for cleansing, I would like to branch out and find different ones to use. never thought of cedar tho. we live in a cedar forest! thanks so much for sharing! love the ideas! xoxo

[@nebula7471]

i'm not sure what it is exactly but i absolutely adore your energy in this video

[@GramaSagefeather]

Your sweater looks great. Nice vid💚

[@zuzankaaurinko8008]

I never understood why I needed to go to nature so much, especially when I was exhausted as a person....I can be in nature and in the woods for hours

[@EmilyBlueJaye]

Greatly appreciate these ideas. Just perfect for me today!

[@mirandasmith5237]

I need to buy some tea that will help with anxiety and stress relief. Plus with the chilly weather imma gonna make some soups. Just help relax and feel happy and healthy.

[@alex__andra]

Such a sweet video

[@Za_okolicey]

Thanks). So many wonderful tips and in such a difficult time for me)). Tea bathroom with pleasure I will try)☺🍃

[@Myriako]

Thank you for this video! 😀🌹

[@yvonneerhard2140]

Thank you for the inspiration ♥️

[@DivinelyLoved]

💓💓💓 may the gods bless you🙌🙌🙌

[@TheEmpressgoth]

I Prefer birch and pine scents and I enjoyed the video.

[@steveclue2181]

Many blessings witches ....

[@tanyawigham1670]

Love this. Thankyou.

[@nooralmalaka.k.amonasarrai5995]

😊 thank you 🙏

[@missmariel1479]

Could you perhaps make a video on how you make those syrups? :0 (If you don't already have it planned that is XD) You always inspire me to practice more and try out new things! It's often times hard for me to get the time and energy together to do much of everything but whenever I watch a video of yours I immediately want to drop what I'm doing and go forage for some wild herbs to craft things with

[@angiemosley4708]

i make tea bags from cone coffee filters i use a smaller size for tea and bigger size for baths

[@reneegutierrez9736]

Ty your voice is so calming LoL but I learned a lot ty

[@SocksnGreys]

I call these "recovery" days, not "lazy" days. It's less pejorative and well, we've all had quite enough pejorative language in our lives.

[@mauriciorinaldi1052]

Lovely Video! 🥰🥰

[@MatthewsLivingAdventures]

I wonder what some alternatives to drinking tea or using tea in a bath would be. My stomach has begun to protest against me drinking tea (even the ones I usually drink, or new ones I want to try). I also don't have a tub, so a tea bath isn't an option. I guess I'll just have to experiment with different practices and figure out something that will work for me.

[@C0TTAGEC0RE]

you could always infuse water with particular herbs and drink it like that, or infusing oil with them to use on your skin or hair. some flowers (like dandelions for example) and herbs can be turned into wine too

[@megans1994]

I hope you’ve been feeling better, but some other options could be making the tea and smelling the steam, a simmer pot (they can be added to a cleansing spray or added to your compost, garden, or plant pots), or use herbs in shower melts. My siblings don’t like baths so I’m planning to make some herbal shower melts for them. I’ve never done it before, so I’m just going to google a recipe and hope for the best 😅

[@charletgarcia6385]

Where do you like to purchase organic dried herbs online? I'm legaly blind and cannot drive so I have to shop online for most things.

[@vilaitong8968]

Thank you for share more magic herbalism very interesting

[@tjgnkc]

Any tips or thoughts on getting back to witchcraft after a 6 month break? Thanks for your time and for sharing.

[@FirestyledSamaurai]

Ooo! I so want this subscription!

[@ringbearer713]

Hey Annabel, I hope you are recovering and feeling well. I had practiced my first smudging today and I was surprised at what an emotional and physical response I had to it. I actually hadn't completed it yet before I has such a visceral response. I suppose what I am trying to figure out is whether that's normal. I can't help but wonder if I even did it correctly, I researched how to do it properly to avoid issues but I'm still unsure. I would love any input from anybody who is willing, I am a new witch and happy to learn something new. I hope everyone has been experiencing a beautiful and inspiring Autumn. 🍁🍂🍁🍂

[@hungarianwitchofwhitelight3104]

Hey anne can you make a tea for anti-depression or to help depression but also purify your self as well

[@FirestyledSamaurai]

I love this! ❤️

[@SamuraiKohana9]

I have benn struggling to find time and effort to do some witchcraft lately because we are moving house soon and im super unhappy about that, and I’ve had so, so much high school stuff to do. In the end, I realised that, as you said, stepping back is a good idea. This video really helped me because it gave me an idea of little things to do to keep my stress down and let me get back into witchcraft! By the way, i said im moving house, and i just wanted to ask you what i should do when i move. I feel like the land still needs me here, and my parents are pulling me away from all the peaceful forest spirits and the woods. I know you’ve moved house a lot, so any tips?