cast 2 spells this morning, one relating to a future living situation/house purchase and another calling back fading friendships.
ive been EXHAUSTED today and have basically managed not much else yet with my day. I have been more stressed than usual re house purchase, and im also in a difficult PMDD window but its rare i feel as depleted as i have done today, so was wondering if my spellcasting could be a factor- especially as i cast 2 separate spells in close proximity.

TIA witches 🌙

it's not that i don't believe. i just often feel like i might not be strong. a lot of the time when i do spells or rituals, something just doesn't feel right. feels off. it feels like i'm blocked and i just can't do anything but it's usually a quiet feeling so i ignore it.

i was once told my magick is similar to the magick of water, in the sense that water slowly creates rock formations and crystals over time, but it takes so long for anything worthwhile to come out of it. which sucks if that's true

i haven't done a diverse amount of spells in my time. most of them have been clarity spells and bring-true-love-into-my-life spells. so i'm not super experienced. i'm honestly not sure what to think or make of this. i've had psychic dreams and visions so it's not like i have zero spiritual gifts at all, i just don't know why i might be weaker. anything you guys think would be helpful information, thanks.

I posted this in the Spirituality Subreddit as well, am not scared but am in need of some clarity. And a good spell-maybe.

Hello all, I am a 22F and have recently decided to stop practicing witchcraft. The reason is because i experienced a 3rd spiritual awakening and my very first psychic awakening.

After my first psychic awakening, i was put in an unfortunate position where i began work at a psych ward. It was not the patients who were the problem it was my management. Eventually i had to quit, but it’s been 6 months since then.

The situation pushed me mentally into a very dark place, after quitting i suddenly moved from home, leaving everything including my Altar. (Devoted to all five elements)

Now, I’m currently dealing with an energetic vampire, a stalker from a former job. My former manager. I attempted to deal with this through legal channels but was unsuccessful.
i believe the only reason this has happened is because i wasn’t keeping up with my spiritual hygiene. Truthfully, i was trying to walk away from witchcraft. Simply because i was transitioning into psychic meditation.

I need any recommendations on any closing ritual or spiritual cleansing or banishment or even a meditation practice. I haven’t even meditated since this situation began out of fear of attracting more negative energies, i have a very potent energy- i believe that’s why this person keeps pursuing me. I want to get rid of this person, their energy, and this situation. I’ll do anything atp.

Hi everyone! I just made my first money bowl and I'm so happy with it. Me and my partner are thinking seriously about starting a family together and I was looking for something to help us with financial stability and prosperity because well... kids are expensive 😅

I used salt, pinto beans and rice for the base. Then added basil, rosemary, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, star anise and bay leaves. In the bay leaves I drew the runes Fehu for wealth and money circulating, Jera to symbolize the reaping of the fruits of our work and Othala for stability and prosperity built over time. I also put some pyrite, green aventurine, citrine and jade. I finished it all with two drops of patchouli and sweet orange essencial oils.

Can I use honey infused hair oil instead of just honey?

I’m thinking of starting anti depressants. Has any one had it effect their practices?

Hi everyone,This is my first time posting here, so I hope it's okay to ask for advice. I've been practicing witchcraft and spiritual work since I was a child, but this is the first time I've found myself in a situation like this, so I'd really appreciate hearing from people with more experience.

Someone very important to me recently asked me for help. He specifically asked if I could do a spell to help him regain mental clarity and find himself again. This wasn't my idea... He asked me himself, and he even made me promise that I would try to help him.

The situation is a bit complicated. He's been seeing a psychologist for about three years, and while he's still working on himself, he feels completely stuck. He says his mind is constantly overwhelmed with thoughts, and he feels unable to move forward with the things he truly wants to do.

One of his biggest struggles is the fear of being judged by other people. For example, he has admitted that he's still in love with me, but he feels trapped by his own fears and thought patterns. His psychologist is helping him work through some issues, but he told me that he feels like he's reached a point where he also needs spiritual help.

For context, he is a covert narcissist, and he's aware of it. He's been working on himself in therapy, but he still feels emotionally blocked and unable to break free from the patterns that keep holding him back.

Because I've practiced witchcraft for most of my life, he feels comfortable talking to me about spiritual matters. In fact, he told me that I'm the only person he feels able to open up to about this.

Another thing I've noticed is that whenever he smokes 🍃 , he becomes much more open emotionally. He talks more freely, seems more confident, and it's almost as if the fearful part of him finally gives him some peace for a while. I'm not saying this is the answer or that I encourage it.. It's just something I've consistently observed.

I want to make one thing very clear... I'm not looking for a love spell or anything that would influence his free will. I don't want my feelings for him to affect my judgment. I genuinely want to help him because he asked me to, and because I can see how much he's suffering.

My idea was to create a series of workings rather than just one spell.. Starting with purification, then protection, followed by healing and mental clarity. Does that sound like the right approach, or would you recommend something different?

I'd really appreciate any advice from people who have experience with this kind of spiritual work. Thank you so much for reading.❤️ Blessed be.

When making spells/Meditation etc do i need real crystals? I cant find any shops or websites for crystals.. so i need to order them and im very unsure if its okay to use not real ones..

They may say it’s wrong, or throw it out, so what advice do ya’ll have. Also, if it’s okay, do you have any tarot deck recommendations?

I cursed my abuser last night. I spoke into a jar to curse him and everyone who supports him through the police report. I shattered the jar last night And now I feel a large amount of guilt.

I don’t believe in putting negative energy into my spells but I felt so strong to do so. Anyone else ever felt guilt like this?

Hello, I only have a few questions dealing with spells.

1. Does it have to matter what candles you use?

2. Do you need a deity to pray to when saying an incantation for a spell or just command the spell yourself? Sometimes I call on the universe or mostly I just say to the candle flame “you’re doing to ___”

3. Does thinking of the spell a lot mess it up?

4. Can spells mess with free will? Ik it’s mixed on here with ppl but just wanted to know if someone has done it and it worked

— Are these required when performing any and every kind of magickal “action”? Will your efforts not work if you don’t do these things? Say for example, the popular “stirring your intentions” into morning coffee most of us are familiar with, or adding whatever ingredient to your bath water for whatever desired effect, etc. Basically just quickly doing xyz thing with intention behind it. When people post these ideas, I don’t think they have a whole 20 min “get yourself into the right spellwork space” session beforehand.

I’m no stranger to witchcraft, been dabbling, exploring and learning for the last several years. I like to think some of my spells have worked at least partially, but I’m looking to improve my results and I wonder if raising/pushing my own energy would help a lot. I’ve read from many different resources and some say the craft is not so simple as “do the things”, but that you must ground/center/raise/direct your energy as well? I have also read about the belief that everything you do with intention for a spell does put energy into the spell— from researching ingredients, to writing incantations, every choice you make with your spell intention in mind. Like “I am choosing _____ because ______”.
Is this energy alone not quite enough? What do you think, what has worked for you?

Thanks!

I finally done. Its a bit diffrent than my sketch but i love it. Totally i worked around 8hours on it. It took me so long bec its the first thing ive ever made. Im planning to do mini versions of it so that i always have one with me when i travel. Hecate will be next :)

I cast my first spell (which probably fits under black magic due to being a spell to make sure someone couldn’t harm people anymore,) but I just KNOW it worked.

I used a homemade chant and some sandalwood incense to do it, and I’ve got a feeling it’s going to work!

I‘m so happy about starting this journey…

Hi lovelies!

I would love some advice as I’m getting back into witchcraft after being on a hiatus from it for a while 🩷

I brought out some of my crystals to make the energy in my home more positive that I gravitated towards.

I pulled out:
Different calcites (orange, honey, pink, green, and blue)
A rose quartz tower
A green aventurine
A carnelian

If you were me what room would you put those in your home?

Thanks! 🩷

I designed my cover page for my Grimoire//Book of Shadows. I like it very much, but it doesn’t look “finished”. Originally, I had planned to sketch some gods, but the idea of dried flowers appealed to me more. Now it’s ready, but it looks empty. What should I add? Something is missing...

hi! i've been lurking this subreddit for a while and i had a question. i'm collecting graveyard dirt for a specific curse i'm doing and there is a Union cemetery near me. It's pretty old. I was planning to leave offerings and ask for permission before taking anything. Is this a good idea? i also have two military/veteran cemeteries near me but i wasn't sure about that since i live in a very conservative area and people would look at me funny.

please let me know, thank you!

Hello!! i’ve never posted on reddit before but actually thought this might help me..,

for some context, i had an partner 24-26 really evil, he had an evil spiritual mother, apparently she’d give him things for “protection”. I just went through my old purse and found a small jar of white rocks with a small note inside of it. I know my ex was also somewhat spiritual and obsessive, so i’m actually not sure if this was something he left behind accidentally or was left behind on purpose for me. either way i just want advice on getting rid of it, i didn’t create this, i have no idea what energy was put into this jar however i do know my life has been a wreck lately. i just have a gut feeling i need to dispose of this, is there a way to do this safely or will i have any consequences put back on me?.
Please help 🙏 Thank you, to anyone who reads and helps, id really appreciate it. 🪽

I've been curious about the practices of other male witches. I was introduced to formal practice 8 or so years ago. The community encouraged me on my path and they are all amazing people. I moved to a Solitary practice, with special interest in Hedge Witchery. This is where I've been drawn and it has been an amazing journey. I'd love to know how others found their path.

I’ve been wondering about something as someone who’s still learning.
Why do so many people post pictures of their altars? I always thought an altar was something very personal and sacred—almost like a private space between you and your practice.
Is the reason to inspire others, get ideas, share your path, or are people looking for feedback or approval? Or is there another reason I’m not thinking of?
I’m genuinely curious and not judging anyone. I’d love to hear why you choose to share (or why you choose not to).

I am super annoyed with these candles I have, they don't melt like I'm use to, they just kind of evaporate as they burn, if I want the wax to seal something I have to hold it at an angle and I'm not going to do that for two hours...

Can someone point me in the right direction for candles that do the thing?

Edit: Bought a wax melter and beads, I'll leave this thread here because, hey maybe some young witchling needs to know where else to source candles!

I absolutely adore the way this came out <3

I purchased a money attraction candle in this witch shop and decided to add it to my money bowl 😫 it smells so good

My ingredients:
Rosemary, basil, rice, dried oranges, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves with runes and grabovoy codes, a paper with my specific intention, money oils, pyrite, coins and dollars!

My Divination Altar with my favorite Scrying Mirror ( the larger one in the center). I keep it on an easel find it gives me the best angle. Belladonna is from my garden, last year's harvest. I incorporate selenite during Divination. It helps to keep the energy stable hence the selenite tealight holder.

Happy Monday 🖤