✨ 101 - basics :

there are some accepted standard methods used widely in witchcraft,

• unpacking witchcraft - spell types 
• some basic terms to know
• methods for spells
• grounding, a quick how-to  
• when to cast a spell - by weekdays
• when to cast a spell - by time of day 
• how to cleanse
• how to charge
• nullifying spells  
• about jar spells 
• jars and mold 
• “beginner” spells  
• grounding masterpost 
• disposing of spell materials 
  

✨ 202 - your own path

your own path is where you diverge from the standard things you learn at first, and may require you to write your own spells or adjust others to your needs.

• how to write your own spells - resources 
• understanding herb associations with rosemary 
• how to substitute in a spell
• how to write curses 
• how to write glamours
• searching spells by ingredient 
• how to adjust a spell 
  

✨ tools:

• tools of witchcraft overview a witch’s wand 
• building a broom/besom 
• correspondence resource 
• on making moon water
• herbs for spells : grocery store vs. home grown vs. edible wilds 
• a witch’s book 
  

✨ you should know:

• “to be a witch” falsehoods 
• other witches and you
• witchcraft and the law 
• difference between a witch and a herbalist 
• self care for the witch
• low effort witchcraft
  
•  when your spell fails
• tarot and pendulums can get it wrong
  

Hey lovely witches! I wanted to share some of my PDF witchy books I have on my computer. I know it’s hard to find these books and not everyone has money to buy them or easy access. I hope I can help someone with this <3

Most of the books are on my google drive library, you can click on the link and then download if you’d like to.

• A Manual of Occultism, by Sepharial
• Mastering Witchcraft, by Paul Huson
• Natural Magic, by Pamela J.Ball
• Pagan Spells, Author Unknown
• Herbal Magick - Herbal enchantments, folclore and divination by Gerina Dunwich <3
• Spell Crafts - Creating magical objects, by, Scott Cunningham and David Harrington <3
• The Book of Power, by Idres Shah
• The Complete book of Incense, Oils ad Brews, by Scott Cunningham
• The Essential Skills of Magick - Benjamim Rowe
• The Ultimate Book of Spells - Pamela J. Ball *my favorite spellbook*
• 50 of The Most Powerful Spells, by unknown author
• Witchcraft Today, by Gerald Gardner
• The Gardnerian Book of Shadows
• The Basics of Magic, by K. Amber
• 8 Sabbaths of Witchcraft, by Mike Nichols
• Witchcraft Today, by Gerald Gardner
• Celtic Mythology and Religion, by Alexander Macbain
• The Art and meaning of Magic, By Israel Regardie
• An Introduction to the Study of Tarot, by Paul Foster Case
• The Alchemy of Abundance, by Lisa McSherry
• Encyclopedia of Acient Roman and Greek Mythology, by James Belton
• Asgard and the Gods, by M. W. MacDowall,
• The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Spells by, Michael Johnstone
• Witches’ Bible by, Janet and Stewart Farrar
• The Witch’s Master Grimoire, by Lady Sabrina
  
• The meaning of Witchcraft, by Gerald Gardner
• Aleister Crowley book collection (google drive)
• Lid Off the Cauldron, by Patricia Crowther
• A Grimoire for Modern Cunningfolk, by Peter Paddon
  
• The A to Z of Dream Interpretation, by Pamela J. Ball
• The Dream Oracle, by Pamela J. Ball
• The Great Book of Spells, by Pamela J. Ball <3
• The Techniques of Astral Projection, By Dr. Douglas M. Baker
  
• The Opening of the Third Eye, By Dr. Douglas M. Baker
• Historical Dictionary of Witchcraft, By Bailey Michael
• The Goddess is in Details, by Deborah Blake <3
• Circle, Coven and Grove, by Deborah Blake
• A Witch’s Dozen, by Deborah Blake <3
• Witchcraft on a Shoestring by Deborah Blake
• Egyptian Magic, By Ernest Budge
• Advanced Candle Magick, By Raymond Buckley
• Amulets and Magic, By Budge Walli
• Pen and Ink Witchcrafr , By Collin Calloway
• Basic Sigil Magic, By Philip Cooper
• The Occult Properties of Herbs , By W.B Crow
  
• Shadow Work Guidebook, by Jessica Cross
• Gemstone Sorcery, By Gerina Dunwich <3
• Wicca A to Z By  Gerina Dunwich
• Every Witch Way By Ellen Dugan <3
• Power Of The Witch By Laurie Cabot <3
• The Spiral Dance By Starhawk <3
• Spiritual Power - Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee
• Book of Shadows By, Phyllis Curott:
  
• Witchcrafting By Phyllis Curott
• Spells for the Solitary Witch By Eileen Holland
• Wiccan Magick By Raven Grimassi
• The Witch’s Familiar By Raven Grimassi
• Magical Candle Crafting By Ember Grant
• Magical Powder Recipes By Lady Gianne
• Wicca For Beginners By Lisa Chamberlain

Scott Cunningham’s Books:

• Divination for Beginners
  
• Wicca in the Kitchen <3
• Book of Shadows
• Living Wicca
• Crystal Gem and Metal Magick <3
  
• Wicca
  
• Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
• Magical Household, Rituals and spells for the home <3
  

D.J Conway’s Books:

• Mystical Dragon
• Norse Magic
• Wicca, The Complete Craft
• Falcon, Feather and Valkyrie Sword
• Celtic Magic

Christopher Penczak’s Books

• Gay Witchcraft - Christopher Penczak
• The Living Temple of Witchcraft V. II- Christopher Penczak
• The Gates of Witchcraft
• The Living Temple of Witchcraft V.II 
• Mystic Foundation
• The Outer Temple Of Witchcraft
• The Inner Temple of Witchcraft
• The Witch’s Shield

Cassandra Eason’s Books:

• A Practical Guide of Witchcraft and Spells, 
• Fabulous Creatures, Mythical Monsters and Animal Power Symbols
• Candle Power
• The Art of Pendulum
• The Complete Guide to Psychic Development

Illes Judika’s Books:

• Magic When You Need It - 150 Spells
  
• Pure Magic
• The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft

Ellwood Taylor’s Books:

• Pop Culture Magic
  
• The Pop Culture Grimoire
• Multi-Media Magic
• Manifesting Prosperity

For those of you who wish to see my full library on the drive, feel free to send me a message and I will send you the link!

HAVE FUN!  :)

Psychic Exercises✨

things to do to increase psychic abilities. these are what i personally do as a claircognizant empath to enhance my knowledge of the world around me 🌻🌎💫

• pull a daily tarot card, rune, or other divination device
• sit down and paint something impressionistic. “but James!” you say, “I’m not an artist!!” well, bullshit. you don’t needa be artistic for this one, kiddos. i just use an index card and a small brush, then pick whatever colors im feeling that day. is it swirly? edgy? scattered? dark? light? interpret this, then reflect later to see if it was correct
• think of a person you’re gonna see in the upcoming day. what outfit are they wearing? is their hair different? is there something in their teeth? write these things down, then see later if they are correct
• meditate. yes yes i know, the dreaded tip. if you have adhd like me, or you just can’t sit still, do it while stretching, walking, cleaning, showering, or doing any monotonous work. even if it’s only for 3 minutes. just focus on what you hear, see, smell, feel, etc. it helps, trust me
• keep a dream journal (yea i know, another dreaded tip)
• write down every little thing that could maybe possibly be considered psychic. get a call from someone you were just thinking about? guessed what song would be next on shuffle? write it down
• speaking of song guessing on shuffle, do it!! it’s simple and fun, even if you don’t get it right every time
• spend more time with your divination tools, even if you aren’t actively using them. put them near your pillow (okay no lie this tip reeeeaaaallyyy helps), take them to work, put them next to your bath, whatever works for you
• raise your vibration. and i know this can mean a lot of things for different people, and it also sounds rly hippy, but listen. what i mean is, constantly check yourself- your surroundings, your random thoughts, your emotions, etc. set an alarm to remind you to be more aware, if you gotta. if you are aware of what’s going on externally and within, you will be more prone to noticing your psychic tendencies
• make your own sigils. this is one of the easiest form of magick, and can be done by anyone. make sigils for everything- “i am psychic,” “i am confident,” “i am suspected of secretly being Godzilla,” honestly everything. the point isn’t to make sigils that necessarily work, it’s just to sit down and put an intention into physical form. this is kinda like the painting one, except instead of thinking abt what could happen, you’re stating what will/is happening, which is important.
• place a piece of amethyst on your forehead for a few seconds every night while laying in bed. doesn’t have to be too long, just long enough to let your muscles relax and let out all the tension from the day

and thas it! feel free to add more if you can think of something i didn’t put

-James Elliot

Hello, witches! Since I’m always harping on about learning your history and checking your sources, I thought I’d help folks get a head start by compiling some source material.

To that end, I’ve started a Dropbox folder with a stash of historical texts on witchcraft, magic, and related topics. Nearly everything I’ve managed to find so far is public domain (thank you Project Gutenberg), with the exception of a very thorough herbal grimoire I found online some years ago and a book of witchcraft from the 1970s that appears to be out of print.

I will be continuing in this vein with future texts that I find. Everything will be public domain or cited to the source that it came from, in PDF format. I will NOT be including PDFs of any book currently in circulation with a copyright linked to a living author or estate. The point of this folder is that everything in it should be free for sharing and open use as research materials.

Below is the initial list of titles. I tried to include as many as I could find, with a focus on some oft-cited classics. I will be adding new texts as I find them.

• A Collection of Rare and Curious Tracts on Witchcraft and the Second Sight, by David Webster (1820)
• A History of Witchcraft in England from 1558 to 1718, by Wallace Notestein (1909)
• British Goblins, Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions, by Wirt Sikes (1880)
• Curiosities of Superstition, by W. H. Davenport Adams (1882)
• Daemonologie, by King James I/VI (1597)
• Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry, Edited and Selected by W. B. Yeats (1888)
• Irish Witchcraft and Demonology, by St. John Drelincourt Seymour (1913)
• La Sorcière, or The Witch of the Middle Ages, by Jules Michelet (1863)
• Lives of the Necromancers, by William Godwin (1834)
• Magic and Fetishism, by Alfred C. Haddon (1906)
• Magic and Witchcraft, by Anonymous (1852)
• Modern Magic, by M. Schele de Vere (1873)
• Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics, by Richard Folkard (1884)
• Practical Psychomancy and Crystal Gazing, by William Walker Atkinson (1908)
• The Devil in Britain and America, by John Ashton (1896)
• The Discoverie of Witchcraft, by Reginald Scot (1594, 1886 reprint)
• The Extremely Large Herbal Grimoire (date unknown, internet publication)
• The Golden Bough : A Study of Magic and Religion, by Sir James George Frazer (1890)
• The Illustrated Key to the Tarot, by L.W. de Laurence (1918)
• The Magic of the Horse-shoe, by Robert Means Lawrence (1898)
• The Mysteries of All Nations, by James Grant (1880)
• The Mystery and Romance of Alchemy and Pharmacy, by Charles John Samuel Thompson (1897)
• The Superstitions of Witchcraft, by Howard Williams (1865)
• The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut by John M. Taylor (1908)
• The Wonders of the Invisible World, by Cotton Mather and A Farther Account of the Tryals of the New-England Witches, by Increase Mather (1693, 1862 reprint)
• Witch Stories, by E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn) Linton (1861)
• Witch, Warlock, And Magician, by W. H. Davenport Adams (1889)
• Witchcraft & Second Sight in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland, by John Gregorson Campbell (1902)
• Witches’ Potions & Spells, ed. by Kathryn Paulsen (1971)

Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that these texts are (with few exceptions) more than a century old, and may contain depictions, references, or language that are outdated and inappropriate. The point of including these documents is to provide access to historical texts for research and reference. Inclusion in the collection does not equal unconditional agreement with or wholesale approval of the contents.

Take everything with a grain of salt and remember to do your due diligence!

Happy Witching!   -Bree

Additional texts added 12/31/20:

• A Compleat History of Magick, Sorcery, and Witchcraft, by Anonymous (1715)
• A True and Faithful Relation of What Passed for Many Yeers Between Dr. John Dee and some Spirits, by John Dee (1659)
• Crystal Gazing, by Northcote W. Thomas
• Malleus Maleficarum, or Hammer of the Witches, trans. Montague Summers (1486, 1928 translation)
• Occult Science in Medicine, by Franz Hartmann (1893)
• The Book of Ceremonial Magic, by A.E. Waite (1913)
• The Complete Herbal, by Nicholas Culpeper (1652, 1850 reprint)
• The Devils of Loudun, by Edmund Goldsmid (1887)
• The History of Witchcraft and Demonology, by Montague Summers (1926)
• The Old English Herbals, by Eleanour Sinclair Rohde (1922)

Additional texts added 01/20/2021:

• Devil-Worship in France, by A.E. Waite (1896)
• Magic and Husbandry: The Folk-Lore of Agriculture, by Lewis Dayton Burdick (1905)
• Norse Stories Retold from the Eddas, by Hamilton Wright Mabie (1902)
• The Book of Black Magic, by A.E. Waite (1910)
• The Book of Were-Wolves, by Sabine Baring-Gould (1865)
• The Encyclopaedia of Gardening, by T.W. Sanders (1822)
• The Folk-Lore of Plants, by T.F. Thiselton-Dyer (1889, facsimile copy)
• The Greater Key of Solomon, Vol. I & II, trans. S. Liddell MacGregor Mathers (1999 from the 1916 deLaurence edition)
• The Handbook of Palmistry, by Rosa Baughan (1885, facsimile from the Bodleian Library)
• The Prose Edda, intro and notes by Rasmus B. Anderson (1897)
• The Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage, Books 1-3, trans. S. Liddell MacGregor Mathers (1998 from the 1900 Watkins edition)
• The Vampire, His Kith and Kin, by Montague Summers (1928)

Additional texts added 01/31/2021:

• A Manual of Cartomancy and Occult Divination, by Grand Orient (1909, facsimile)
• A Manual of Occultism, by Sepharial (1914)
• An Encyclopaedia of Occultism, by Lewis Spence (1920)
• Demonology And Devil-Lore, Volumes 1 & 2, by Moncure Daniel Conway (1879)
• Demons and Tongues, by Alma White (1910)
• Fortunes and Dreams, by Astra Cielo (1917)
• General Book of the Tarot, by A.E. Thierens (1930)
• Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft, by Sir Walter Scott (1884)
• Magic and Religion, by Andrew Lang (1901)
• Magic and Mystery, A Popular History, by Alfred Thompson (1894)
• Magic, Black and White, Charms and Counter Charms, by T. Witton Davies (1910)
• Numbers, Their Occult Powers and Mystical Virtues, by William Wynn Westcott (1911)
• Occultism and Common Sense, by Beckles Wilson (1908)
• Practical Astrology, by Edgar De Valcourt-Vermont (1901, facsimile from The Library of Brigham Young University)
• Psychic Self-Defense, by Dion Fortune (1930) 
• Superstitions of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, by John Gregorson Campbell (1900)
• Telling Fortunes by Tea Leaves, by Cicely Kent (1922)
• The Black Pullet, by Anonymous (18th Century)
• The Curious Lore of Precious Stones, By George Frederick Kunz (1913)
• The Golden Wheel Dream-book and Fortune-Teller, by Felix Fontaine (1862)
• The History of Magic, by Eliphas Levi, trans. by A.E. Waite (1922)
• The Lesser Key of Solomon, trans. by S. L. McGregor Matthews (1904)
• The Leyden Papyrus, trans. by F.L. Griffith and Herbert Thompson (1904)
• The Mysteries of Astrology and the Wonders of Magic, by Charles W. Roback (1854, facsimile)
• The Place of Magic in the Intellectual History of Europe, by Lynn Thorndike (1905, facsimile)
• The Secret Book of the Black Arts, by Unknown (1878, facsimile)
• The Symbolism of the Tarot, trans. by P.D. Ouspensky (1913)
• The Witches’ Dream Book and Fortune Teller, by A.H. Noe (1885)
• The Witches’ Pharmacopoeia, by Robert Fletcher (1896)
• Witchcraft and Superstitious Record in the South-Western District of Scotland, by J. Maxwell Wood (1911)

Additional texts added 05/03/2021:

• Aradia Or the Gospel of the Witches, by Charles G. Leland (1899) [Please note that this title has been updated since publication and newer editions are available in print.]
• Clairvoyance and Occult Powers, by William Walker Atkinson (1914)
• Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland, by Thomas Crofton Croker (1827)
• Historic Ghosts and Ghost Hunters, by H. Addington Bruce (1909)
• Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds, by Charles MacKay (1841)
• Practical Occultism, by J.J. Morse (1888)
• Signs, Omens and Superstitions, by Astra Cielo (1918)
• The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries, by W.Y. Evans-Wentz (1911)
• The Fairy Mythology, by Thomas Keightley (1870)
• The Gardnerian Book of Shadows, by Gerald B. Gardner (1949-1961)
• The Human Aura, by William Walker Atkinson (1912)
• The Origins of Popular Superstitions and Customs, by T. Sharper Knowlson (1910)
• The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns and Fairies, by Robert Kirk (written 1691, pub. in print 1893)

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Divination: Effective Questions

Moving forward

1. What is holding me back?
2. What can I learn from the past?
3. What am I ignoring?
4. What is my biggest block at the moment?
5. How can I overcome x?
6. What do I need to know/see/understand right now?
7. What do I need to focus on?
8. What do I need more of in my life?
9. What do I need less of in my life?
10. What is the next step I should take to make my desire a reality?

Personal

1. What is trying to come forth in my life?
2. How can I be more powerful and effective in my life?
3. What is my greatest source of strength?
4. How can I improve my ability to x?
5. What talent do I have that I need to use more?
6. What characteristics do I need to fully embrace?
7. What skills and talents will best serve me?
8. What spiritual lesson am I trying to master right now?
9. How does my current path align with my spiritual purpose?
10. What message do my patron deity/spirit guide/angel have for me?

Love

1. What is blocking my self-love flow?
2. What should I let go to increase my self-love?
3. What’s my major self-love challenge?
4. How can I increase my ability to give love?
5. How can I increase my ability to receive love?
6. How can I improve my relationship with x?
7. What do I need to know about my relationship with x?
8. Are our paths compatible?
9. What should I do to attract my partner?
10. Is there anything in the past that’s stopping me from meeting my partner?

NOTE: Nothing is set in stone! Divination is for advice.

These are great questions to ask during a tarot/oracle reading!

Listen. Do it for the aesthetic. If you want to fill an entire 20 dollar sketchbook with anatomy drawings fucling do it. If you wanna get lost in the woods and come stumbling home with a bag of dried mushrooms and bones you go goblin dude. You aren't alive to go to work and hurt!! You're alive because bumblebees bump into little flowers and dandelions only open up in the sun! You're alive because cats purr when you pet them and coffee keeps you up all night!! Do everything for the aesthetic!!

Mentally ill witchcraft: For your symptoms

It’s really common to find witchy mental illness/health related content that is catered towards specific illnesses (usually anxiety and depression). This is more catered to specific symptoms.

Witchcraft is to be used as a supplement to proper medical care, medication and therapy - not as a sole alternative!

Anger:

• Amethyst anger release spell
• Easy anger release spell
• A quick way to cool anger
• Anger dispersion magic tea
• Anger reducing bath
• Bath spell to release anger
• “I channel my anger in a healthy, safe and productive manner” sigil
• “My anger is under control” sigil
• This masterpost

Anxiety:

• Anti-anxiety shower spell
• Soothing bath spell
• Rainy day anxiety spell
• I will be okay spell
• Anti-anxiety spell jar
• Anti-anxiety spell charm
• Anti-anxiety tea

Brain Fog + Memory:

• ADHD concentration spell bottle
• Brainfog lifting
• “Brainfog begone” sigil
• Rosemary memory spell
• Finding things/ memory spell
• Memory and concentration spell
• Memory and awareness spell bottle 

Depression:

• Post depressive episode bath spell
• “Last hope” spell for depression
• Anti-depression tea
• Gems for depression

Dissociation: 

• Spell for dissociation 
• Witch’s dissociation bracelet 
• “I am protected from dissociating” sigil
• “No dissociation” sigil
• “I am grounded and in control of my emotions + reactions” sigil

Flashbacks/trauma

• Spell to release emotional blockage
• Piece by piece trauma healing spell
• Healing from childhood trauma spell bottle
• Spell bottle for reassurance 
• “My trauma does not hold me back” sigil

Insomnia + nightmares:

• Restful sleep and sweet dreams sachet
• Sleep crystal spell
• Stuffed animal sleep spell
• Sleepy witch tip
• Nightmare repellent
• Nightmare prevention - crystals and herbs
• Dream witch nightmare tips

Intrusive thoughts:

• Spell to help against intrusive thoughts preventing sleep
• OCD assistance bath
• Spell to banish intrusive thoughts
• Spell to control intrusive thoughts
• Banish intrusive thoughts incantation
• Intrusive thought banishing spell
• “I am in control of my OCD” sigil 

Panic attacks:

• Panic attack relief pouch
• Anti-panic attack spell earrings
• Rose quartz calming spell
• “Ease my panic attacks” sigil
• “I have less panic attacks” sigil

Paranoia:

• Crystals for paranoia
• “My paranoia does not control me” sigil
• “I don’t let paranoid thoughts overcome me” sigil
• “My paranoia does not affect me” sigil

Picking (hair, skin, etc.):

• Ease skin picking spell
• “I resist the urge to pick my skin” sigil
• “I keep from picking” sigil
• “My trichotillomania is under control” sigil
• “I don’t pull out my hair or eyelashes” sigil
• “I am in control and resist the desire to pick my hair” sigil

Mood Swings/Emotional Balance: 

• Crystals for BPD
• “I regulate my emotions well”
• “I am happy and do not have mood swings” sigil

If anyone has content on a category I wasn’t able to include, or for a category that is lacking, feel free to send it my way and I’ll get a part two started for this post! Click [here] for the chronically ill symptoms masterpost. 

Links updated May of 2020. Please inform me of broken links via askbox!

Reblog if it’s okay to befriend you, ask questions, ask for advice, rant, vent, let something off your chest, or just have a nice chat.

Being a good person is a choice. Don’t let people fool you into believing that truly good people never have bad thoughts, are never tempted by the easier path, by the low road, never mess up or act out selfishly. Never believe a person can be good without making a conscious effort.

Every single time you do something good, you’ve made a decision to make the world a little brighter.

Goodness is not an inherent trait, it is a choice. Keep making it! I see you, I’m proud of you, and I’m rooting for you!

- There’s no complete good person or a complete bad person. There are good actions and bad actions. Instead of keeping score or getting invested in the idea of being a ‘good person’, accept that trying stuff and making mistakes is inevitable. You can not do the necessary learning if any suggestion that you did a bad thing leads to a full blown identity crisis. Just be willing to undo any harm done by bad actions and try to make your next action a good action.

- Learn the difference between actions with good intentions and actions with good impact & also definitely learn the difference between actions with ‘good’ aesthetics and actions with good impact. Good actions aren’t always nice, kind, polite actions. Often, the nice, kind, polite action is the one where injustice is allowed to continue (which is bad). A lot of good actions require being confrontational, unkind, rude. A lot of the times, doing good actions means being seen by some as a very bad person. Be prepared to be seen that way. Learn to live with that.

- Not all actions have a clear fixed outcome. Sometimes you’ll have to choose which action is the right one based on incomplete information and hope you picked the good action. And you might be wrong and have to deal with the harm you caused. This is normal and inevitable. 

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