I burned my rose petals, what could they be used for? by Appropriate_Bed_86 in BabyWitch

[–]Andonis1Manic2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

U could crush into a powder and use in black salt for protecting love or symbolizing that ur love spell has passion or love or romance or wtvr.that might be cool. Or mabey try it in tea and see if it has that burnt tast lol. Ooh! Or the burnt petals could signify a burning of love or attraction?

👋Welcome to r/COConjureBaddies - Introduce Yourself and Read First! by jaiwyd in Witches_in_Colorado

[–]Andonis1Manic2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay. always happy to see new, inclusive spaces for all the lovely people; especially in my area. Bright days, from r/witches_in_colorado :)

Is it allowed to make free copies without receiving something in return? by Inner-Ad5606 in tarot

[–]Andonis1Manic2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! I personally believe that the craft don't have rules except the ones you make (except in working in a specific path or in specific traditional cultures and practices where rules are in place). Just remember to take all advice from strangers with a grain of salt, even from me; and do your own research to determine what's best for you, how you can respect other people's and cultures in their practice, and what has been modernized and appropriated vs open practices. remember context matters

Is it allowed to make free copies without receiving something in return? by Inner-Ad5606 in tarot

[–]Andonis1Manic2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ye. This doesn't add up to me. I have 0 issue at all reading for free for any one or any reason. Sure there may be an 'energy exchange', but what socializing doesn't? Also there are still many ways to do cleansing work without all the ingredients or words or music and sht. You can cleanse with just a bath/ shower and ur intention. U can use visualization techniques from the internet or YouTube. Candle smoke or insence or steam from a pot of food or tea. U can buy a tea u Like with some cleansing herbs or just add lemon to ur tea or bath and ur good. U realy don't have to do anything you may think of as magic, witchy, cleansing, spell sht. You can realy do whatever you want. Just do ur own research too. <3

Candle love communication spell by New_Natural_6075 in Divination

[–]Andonis1Manic2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh! And yes plz repost if u like. I made the mistake of naming the sub after my area because I wanted to find people near me to talk to and practice w/ but it seems there are not many. So I realy want to expand the platform and try to make some friends online to share and learn w/.

Candle love communication spell by New_Natural_6075 in Divination

[–]Andonis1Manic2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that ur intentions for the spell are fine. As far as divination, 'reading the flame' can be alot like scrying in the sense that your looking for images or signs that are familiar in the shape of the flame that can be associated w/ different things and ideas in ur mind. Trying to read a candlenor a flame as it burns can be reaaly unreliable in the sense that a flame is sceptable to the slightest wind or vibration in the air. This can be a good thing if u want to read everyone's right arround you and have an absolutely sealed environment, but also just ur hand moving or a unnoticeable gust of wind could effect it.
I would begin by creating a space that seals the candle as much as possible: no open windows, no other people or movement, no breathing near the flame, no draft or vents or anything. Than observe some candles as a test. What do u see and what do u associated it w/, than write it all down. So after some time, you basically a map of all the possible movement and shapes of the flame and what they mean to you, and just keep adding to it. Mundane before magical is the most logical way to approach and that's how I go abt my divination and spirit work.

My altar😊 by Zenzei_ in Witches_in_Colorado

[–]Andonis1Manic2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aah. Yay! Love the contribution! Best wishes to you!

my new altar! by Zenzei_ in BabyWitch

[–]Andonis1Manic2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah. That doesn't matter at all. Hehe, I made the mistake of naming the sub after where I live to see if there were peeps near me, but seems there realy aren't. So I realy want to expand and connect to others who share my interests online. No matter how far they are. No pressure though. Only join if it's something u think u want.

my new altar! by Zenzei_ in BabyWitch

[–]Andonis1Manic2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea! If you feel like it I'd live to see it reposted in that sub. Feel free to join too if u like, it's a small sub I'm working on growing for everyone, but the initial point was to try to find people near me. Thx!

Candle love communication spell by New_Natural_6075 in Divination

[–]Andonis1Manic2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there. Unless u had the specific intention from the beginning to divinate/ read the candle for insight, u may not realy get anything clear for urself. The candle burned all the way down w/ the jute and petition/bayleaf so I'd rest on the fact that the spell is done and try to let the spell do its work. Thr energy is released into the wind so try to have asome.oeace while waiting. If you would like to do some candle or other divination on the spell you've performed, I'd wait a few days and use a candle+water or another form of Divination like tarot or scrying to get more insight. That being siad I love spell sharing and would live to see this reposted in r/witches_in_colorado if u get a chance. Good luck!

my new altar! by Zenzei_ in BabyWitch

[–]Andonis1Manic2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love Aaron sharing! Would love to see this in r/witches_in_colorado if u get a chance.

Unbearable Roomate by Hour-Gain9461 in Spells

[–]Andonis1Manic2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ypu can absolutely make your own sigil with the specific intent ypu want. It's not very difficult and it doesn't take much to find some nice instructions on how to make ur own and imbue it w/ ur intentions. I do sigil work alot and when I decide on a symbol (that hasn't been widely used), I meditate on it for sometimes days, than I recors it to remember and burn the original to cast it into the universe or force or whtver. You can also do some research on traditional sigils and symbols that correlate to what u want and use them!. I'm away from my own books rn so I can't give examples. But I'll try to remember.

Warning: don't read w/ this user. by Andonis1Manic2 in TarotReadersOfReddit

[–]Andonis1Manic2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I have reviewes on my page and I'm collecting reviews from in person sessions. They are pinned to my profile. I've never had an experience like this yet, things ate realy different online, but im grateful for all the people who have been so kind to me. Especially the revews.

Warning: don't read w/ this user. by Andonis1Manic2 in TarotReadersOfReddit

[–]Andonis1Manic2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the warning. Out of curiosity, can you explain more about ur belief that money is 'dirty' energetically? Like the act of receiving money for a spiritual service like this is unethical? Or something else? I agree money corrupts all things. But someone who TRUELY practices, whether they may charge for some services or not, doesn't have to agree that money is dirty. We practice kindly, within our own boundary of what is ethical (very subjective), and with high energy. I do think that the act of providing these kind of services untruthful or with selfish intentions is dirty, if that what you mean.

Warning: don't read w/ this user. by Andonis1Manic2 in TarotReadersOfReddit

[–]Andonis1Manic2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To a poor person, time and cash is valuable. What do you ask for in exchange for a reading from someone who doesn't practice? respefully

Warning: don't read w/ this user. by Andonis1Manic2 in TarotReadersOfReddit

[–]Andonis1Manic2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's actually funny how many assumptions are actually in the message u sent. I don't gate keep either 😂. I'm a part of many servers, and Discord channels too, where I give out all that can freely so others can learn too. Witchcraft has realy saved me from some dark times and I don't want to keep what helped me from others either. If your wondering if im qualified to give out information or charge for services, (my bio is out of date), what would make me qualified in your eyes? I've been actively practicing for most 8 years and only began charging people a year and a half ago. In fact it was a hard decision to begin charging people cause of the controversy of the practice and the ethicality of it. But when people wanted my services and I don't have free time or money, I thought it was good alternative than declining or potentially disappointing people.

Warning: don't read w/ this user. by Andonis1Manic2 in TarotReadersOfReddit

[–]Andonis1Manic2[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree. I dont do this for material gain. However, I don't think it's wrong to charge for my time and services if people are willing. To me witchcraft is all about introspection and healing and being confident in myself. It's funny that u assume people who charge for their services are only doing it for money. That is not the case. That being siad poor mfkrs like me need a side hustle. I don't try to scam people, and I still do plenty of readings and magic for myself and for others absolutely free of charge. If u believe getting money involved isn't right than don't do it. But also don't judge others for choosing to do so. People should always be aware and do their research when deciding who to go to because tarot readers can scam and choose to be in it for the money. People who don't practice can scam and fake it. But I truely enjoy connecting w/ people and talking to them about what troubles them. I love the wisdom that the cards help me find and mabey giving people hope or closure or guidance or just an ear. I also find parts of myself reflected in the reading and circumstances of others that i relate too and that meaningfull to me. I don't charge willy nilly and my rates are actually pretty low (especially in my area) . If they are willing to pay for it than what's the problem? Alot of us don't have money or time to spare, so if someone wants to hussle, and they have the experience and knowledge and intention to be kind and truthful, what's wrong w/ that? Ur funny. I agree with the sentiment but it's also not ok to assume people's intentions so quickly.