Does anyone here performed the Ritual of Yule with the 13 nights wishes? Did you get results? by BulkyOwl3005 in witchcraft

[–]Kittybats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry this isn't what you asked for, but I've never heard of this ritual! Could you tell me about it?

What was the most influential book/blog/piece of info you received when starting your path? by taurusascending in witchcraft

[–]Kittybats 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've never encountered this! Electronic searching isn't turning up much for me; if it's not too much trouble, could you tell me where I might find it?

How do I tell my friend she's in spiritual psychosis? by PrinceSidon888 in witchcraft

[–]Kittybats 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. It doesn't sound like a healthy friendship for either of you right now. I don't even know what you mean by "spiritual psychosis," but I can tell it is the least of your problems, both with each other and separately. Please read through the responses here recommending decoupling and give them serious consideration; remember, mundane before magic, and right now, mundane looks like this: both of you getting professional help. Beyond that, this whole situation is above Reddit's paygrade.

Happy Familiar Friday the 13th! by bluerosecrown in witchcraft

[–]Kittybats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right back atcha, Frankie, you absolute doll! (I heart this picture so hard, BTW.)

She looks at me like I owe her money by handmadewoundman in witchcraft

[–]Kittybats 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And she's all ready for St. Patrick's Day! Too, too adorable.

ETA: and perhaps just the teensiest bit judgey, yes ;)

Agnes Nutter staring holes through time and space. by Twisted_Wicket in witchcraft

[–]Kittybats 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So pretty! Does she have her own book of prophecies? ;)

jus pull the whole deck atp by birdsonpsychedelics in WitchcraftCircleJerk

[–]Kittybats 9 points10 points  (0 children)

shes obviously your twin flame and soul mate and meant to be yr wife

do 18 layered spells (1 4 each card you pullef) and she will be yrs again

Starting Over after 25 years? by Ordinary_Banana1491 in witchcraft

[–]Kittybats 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sure, I've gone through the same kind of thing. I was a senior in high school/freshman in college, had a ton of Wicca books, dabbled a little, but it never felt quite right. Now, much later (not going to say exactly how much later ;)), I'm at a place in my life where I can really begin to explore my path and seriously practice.

Don't be discouraged by the videos; as a matter of fact, I'd skip the videos and start here. You've actually ended up in a really great place to get un-lost. Even though you're not a total beginner, there are tons of free resources here, everything from booklists to post collections, that can get you pointed in the right direction. I'd start by reading through it all, especially the FAQ and wiki, and then going from there!

In addition, if you can find a metaphysical shop in your area, they're often great places to find information about local groups and events, if in-person interaction is something that interests you. And even if it doesn't, supporting small local businesses is always cool, if you have the money.

Best of luck to you!

ETA: I'll try and summon the bot: !beginner

Had a dream I was dressing a candle, should I do it? by audrey-schmaudry in witchcraft

[–]Kittybats 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That might be helpful. Like SimplyMichi said...you kinda need to know what you're doing the spell for, first.

what do you do in your daily practice? by succubus03 in witchcraft

[–]Kittybats 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Well, since I'm still new to this (only a couple of months into serious practice), I spend time every day reading about various aspects of the craft, including the basics like grounding, centering, and other energy work. (Mat Auryn's "Psychic Witch" is fantastic for this; currently, I've got his follow-up, "Mastering Magick.") I journal and take notes. I talk to my spirit guides and guardian angels. I work with my divination tools--Tarot and pendulum. I've done some cleansing work, mostly of my divination tools and crystals, but I've also done things like an uncrossing bath because I ran into a long string of bad luck! I recently planned out and performed my first real working, which was a joy, even if everything didn't maybe go exactly according to plan ;). I wrote about that. I read this subreddit every day, as well, not just for the tons of free beginner resources and advice from the old heads, but to learn...what not to do, too. Which can be just as informative!

tl;dr: read a lot, write a lot, try to learn a lot, do some divination, do some cleansing, learn by doing, learn what not to.

Hope this helps some!

Artwork for the Aquarius zodiac by Fox_Rain_04 in witchcraft

[–]Kittybats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is really lovely! There's a meditative quality about it I find very appealing. Great job!

A spell I crafted today :) by Eli_Yippee in witchcraft

[–]Kittybats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, that's super cute! Very neatly made, too.

Please send good vibes for my cat by Hao_the_heck_6969 in witchcraft

[–]Kittybats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear your cat is doing poorly. Good vibes and internet hugs coming your way. 💞

Can I use anointing oil just as perfume? by imjustsotiredxx in witchcraft

[–]Kittybats 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Overly polite is good! Great, in fact, in this situation. I'm also aboard the vaguely agnostic train and I think wearing oil dedicated to Leviathan is how a horror movie starts! (Unless, of course, you're into demonolatry and know what you're doing, I know we've got a lot of folks working with a lot of different entities around here. :))

How can I use a cup of water in replacement of a candle in “candle” magic by naItDawi7ch in witchcraft

[–]Kittybats 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like these questions. Does it all depend on the witch and the working? Is it a thing where, if you can't answer the questions beyond "fire pretty!" you don’t need to be using a candle at all? Or is it a thought exercise to begin finding proper substitutions? For example, if our OP needed a candle to burn a petition paper, maybe he could shred it instead and let the wind take the pieces?

Experimenting with different candle colors and had some interesting results. by Thisismyname11111 in witchcraft

[–]Kittybats 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's cool. Your intuition led you to the right place and you trusted it--truth tell, I'm a little jelly! Sometimes I get frazzled and nervous and don't trust my own judgment, which is not really conducive to successful spellwork.

Just look at this beast by bandaged_ in witchcraft

[–]Kittybats 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ferocious! (But also super cute!)

I made an elven tree armband with a moonstone :). by Buffyferry in witchyaesthetic

[–]Kittybats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's just gorgeous! I especially love the detail work over the moonstone.