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Blood Magic (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 27)
Human blood is one of the most potent sources of magical power. It has strong associations with both life and death, and is a way to inject your own essence into a spell or ritual. Blood is considered sacred in some cultures and taboo in others. Of all the human effects used in magic, blood…
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Using Human Body Parts in Spells (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 26)
Many witches believe that the human body is sacred. Whether they’re pantheists, animists, or somewhere in between, most magical practitioners agree that there is some sort of divine or magical essence contained in all living things, including our bodies. But if that’s the case, why do so many witches hesitate to use parts of the…
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Practicing in Secret (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 25)
I love things that are traditionally “witchy.” I love dressing candles with herbs. I love setting things on fire. I love making poppets and charms. But not everyone is able to be so obvious in their craft. For various reasons, some witches choose to be secretive about their magical practice. Why Would You Want to…
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Kitchen Witchin’ (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 24)
Kitchen witchery evolved from the ancient concept of the hearth as the sacred center of the home. In the ancient world the hearth, the place where food was prepared and warmth was created, had great importance and was treated with reverence. Humans have always inherently understood that the kitchen is a special place where magic…
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Magical Journaling (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch.23)
When we think of a witch’s tools, we usually think of cauldrons, brooms, and jars filled with herbs. But for modern witches, one of the most powerful tools available is a blank journal. The journal can be an altar, a workspace, a diary, and a grimoire all in one. Creating a Magical Journaling Practice One…
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Building a Magical Home (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 22)
One of my favorite quotes about the magic of homemaking comes from Cory Hutcheson, host of the New World Witchery podcast. He says, “Home is a transformational act. It is the thing you do to turn a space into a space… that is full of ritual and significance and meaning. So there is sort of…
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Little Acts of Everyday Magic (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 21)
Many witches, regardless of skill level, struggle to feel magical in their everyday lives. If you’re only engaging with magic during your monthly full moon rituals, it can be hard to feel like a powerful witch on the other 30ish days of the month. The trick is to find small, everyday acts to make life…
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Banishing Nasty Spirits (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 19)
If you’ve been following this series of posts, you know why a witch might work with spirits, how to establish a relationship with a spirit, and how to communicate with spirits. What we haven’t yet discussed is how to get rid of spirits that are bothersome, annoying, or malevolent. I was planning to talk about…
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Communicating with Spirits (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 18)
On this blog, we’ve talked about why witches might want to work with spirits, types of spirits they might work with, and the proper etiquette for establishing a relationship with a spirit. What we haven’t yet talked about is one of the most important, but sometimes most frustrating, elements of spirit work: communication. There are…
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Working with Spirits (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 17)
In my last post, I talked about different types of spirits that witches may work with. Today, we’re going to discuss how to approach spirits and establish a working relationship. Keep in mind that these are general guidelines, and every spirit is different. I encourage you to do your own research beyond this post, especially…
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