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Intro to Spirit Work (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 16)
Throughout history those who practice magic have had a close connection to the spirit world, from fairy doctors who were said to learn their craft from the fae, to ceremonial magicians invoking angels and demons, to witches working with familiar spirits. To practice magic is to open yourself to this connection and to become aware…
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When NOT to Trust Your Intuition (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 15)
“Trust your intuition” is a phrase we commonly see thrown around in witchy spaces, and in many cases it’s good advice. Part of practicing witchcraft (especially if your craft has a focus on divination or psychic abilities) is learning to trust in your intuitive promptings. In a lot of cases, going with your gut feeling…
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Psychic Protection (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 14)
Once you begin actively trying to develop your psychic abilities, you may notice that you are more sensitive to the energy around you. You may find yourself receiving unwanted psychic messages at work, in class, or at the grocery store. This isn’t necessarily bad, but it can be very draining. For this reason, it’s a…
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So You Want to Learn Tarot (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 13)
Tarot is one of the most popular forms of divination, and my personal favorite tool to use when I’m seeking answers. I talked about tarot a bit in my last post, but I feel like it deserves further discussion here since a lot of new witches are intimidated by it. Before we get into what…
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Tapping Into Your Psychic Senses (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 11)
Every single person on the planet has psychic abilities, but most people never realize that they’re using them. As Tess Whitehurst says in her book You Are Magical, “There is almost certainly something you assume that everyone can perceive that is actually a perception that is relatively unique to you.” For example: you may be…
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Add Some Oomph to Your Spells with Magical Timing (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 10)
Like herbs, oils, and crystals, you don’t need to work with magical timing for your spell to be successful. You can cast a spell at any time, no matter your intention, and get your desired results. However, working with the energy of the sun, moon, and days of the week can add an extra power…
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10 Magic Herbs You Can Find at the Grocery Store (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 9)
When you’re first getting started with witchcraft or another magical practice, it can be easy to get caught up in all of the material stuff involved. Witchy hashtags on social media are filled with pictures of huge sparkly crystals, gorgeous handmade ritual tools, and beautifully elaborate altars. Many spells in books or online call for…
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Using the Elements in Your Spells (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 8)
In my last post, we talked about correspondences and how they can add power to your spells. As a witch, one form of correspondences that you will probably work with a lot is the four elements. These four (or five, depending on who you ask) elements are the building blocks of the natural world, and…
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What Are Correspondences and How Do I Use Them in Spells? (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 7)
In my last post, we talked about casting spells. In that post, I said that the only things you need to cast an effective spell are your will, your intention, focused energy, and a ritual action. But if that’s the case, why do witches include so much stuff in their spells? Why include herbs, oils,…
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How To Cast Real Spells That Work (Baby Witch Bootcamp Ch. 6)
In her book Wicca for Beginners Thea Sabin says, “When you do a spell, you are telling the universe that you intend to bring about a certain change and you are putting the energy in motion to achieve that end.” A spell is sort of an energetic shove to get things moving in the way…
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