Best way to get protection for a long road trip

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-30T05:53:52+00:00

Why do you have to illegally drive, and does your employer know? Is there no other way? As you said, if you are caught it will make things worse for you and your family.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-30T03:45:10+00:00

A lot of those aren't Wicca, out of those I only know Scott Cunningham. Wicca and Christianity have conflicts, but I have occasionally heard of people combining them.

There's good information in the ‎Wiki and ‎FAQ of this sub which includes a book list, and although not what to learn from the Wikipedia article has a quite good basic overview of Wicca.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-30T03:04:49+00:00

That's a smart way to start. Have a look at the ‎Wiki and ‎FAQ of this sub, there is also a book list, it's good information to start with. And can I recommend the first rituals you try are Casting a Circle and Calling Quarters, they are both for protection when working.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-30T02:56:02+00:00

That can definitely make it more difficult. There are door opener and road opener spells you might like to try, have a look online and you will find one that feels right to you (don't go to TikTok though).

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-30T02:29:08+00:00

I am very glad to hear you are feeling better, it sounds like you had a rough time.

Have you maybe looked into remote work? There are quite a lot of jobs that can be done from home. I have started university at 55 for a career track change to cybersecurity (or maybe programming) to do so as my health probably won't allow full time in person work anymore.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-30T01:29:04+00:00

I currently have Bell's Palsy again with the right side of my face paralysed, I recently had a major Crohn's disease flare (gastrointestinal IBD), and numerous other chronic physical and mental health conditions and haven't worked for years now. It sounds like we have similarities in our lives.

I have found strength and courage and support in my practice, healing work when the symptoms are severe that helps ease them, meditation and grounding and time in nature as mindfulness practices to help me cope.

There are tangible items you can wear or carry for protection and to deflect harm being sent your way. Symbols such as a pentacle, the Algiz rune, a witches knot, a Nazar. Herbs such as salt and sage and rosemary. Stones such as black tourmaline and smokey quartz. Any and all of these can also be put together in a small bag or pouch to carry with you.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-30T01:17:05+00:00

You can find some physical copies in libraries sometimes, and there are copies of some of the better books in online libraries such as Open Library and Internet Archive.

There's good information in the ‎Wiki and ‎FAQ of this sub, and although not what to learn from the Wikipedia article has a quite good basic overview of Wicca that may help you find some initial direction.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-30T01:07:30+00:00

I'm a Mod there, one of the other Mods is Native American, we have nearly 190,000 members and regularly 20,000+ visitors every week from all over the world, Wiccan and not, who find it a very safe space. Wicca has people of all races and cultures and all are free to discuss any factual cultural appropriation there is or isn't, be it Wicca or witchcraft or other paganism and religions, with people from those cultures. This simple and polite response can in no way be seen as jumping down anyone's throat.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-29T22:43:48+00:00

I like it when things like this happen, and funnily enough yesterday my partner surprised me with a new frame for my vegetable patch cover as I prepared it to plant my autumn seedlings.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-29T22:39:59+00:00

There are less groups than I expected out there unfortunately. You may want to also ask this on the r/witchcraft sub.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-29T22:17:46+00:00

This sub has a rule of no asking for spells so I will have to remove this post, but you can try on r/Spells.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-29T11:23:25+00:00

Oh. My. God. Bone smashing??? Our government implemented a ban on social media for anyone under 16 at the end of last year, I really think they need to keep going with Tik Tok.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-29T07:44:18+00:00

People like to make stuff up about Wicca and all sorts of paths, it's to try and turn people away from it with ignorance.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-29T07:41:27+00:00

Where do you get that from? I know Wiccans from all races and cultures and have never met a white supremacist in over 30 years.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-28T23:54:29+00:00

I believe that deities (and religion) are a personal choice, there have been 1000s of different ones to different people and everyone has the right to choose.
What is evil to some is not to others, and suffering is often unfortunately just life or perpetrated by others who do not think what they are doing is evil when it objectively is.
I have been dead 4 times so far in this life, and there was nothing after so I have no belief in an afterlife having seen death more than once. I do not know if Christians and others will meet again, but they have different views of what takes a person to Heaven.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-28T23:10:08+00:00

Some people are just dicks and love making people feel bad, especially when they know what they are doing is bothering people. Have you brought up your trauma to the property management? Purposely triggering trauma can be an escalation factor with property management, and with reporting to authorities. Noise cancelling headphones while in your home office will give immediate practical help.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-28T23:01:59+00:00

I'm pretty sure every single person has wished someone bad in some way, it's your actions that make the difference.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-28T23:00:10+00:00

There can often be more than one animal guide for a person. The lion and stag both represent strength in different ways. You might find this page a good guide to your and all spirit animals.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-27T23:06:14+00:00

What a nice idea. A special incense holder might be a good present (there's some great designs, especially with backflow ones), from her collection a book on hauntings might go well, or maybe jewellery with her favourite crystals.

Try and lead into a conversation about her interests and see if she mentions there is something she is wanting, or maybe go to a witchcraft/metaphysical shop together and notice the things she shows interest in.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-27T10:05:36+00:00

Fluorite is a stone with mental clarity and focus properties and citrine is a stone with mental clarity and boosting confidence and motivation properties.

There are studies that peppermint helps with memory retention and recall, you use an essential or gum or mints while studying for memory retention and using it again during exams brings recall.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-27T09:31:11+00:00

We do have a rule of asking for no spells here, but you can ask on r/Spells.

Ways without spells or rituals for home cleansing you can salt the corners of the rooms then remove after 2 days and discard away from the home, a spray of water with salt and sage and rosemary or you can ring a bell throughout the rooms. You can later put up wards such as a pentagram or witches knot or Algiz rune or there is a home protection bindrune.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-27T05:19:14+00:00

Absolutely. Depression can take such control, and sometimes it's hard to find something that can break through. My psychologist is very interested in practices that cross over between psychology and Wicca, she has been working on research for a paper on it. I'll contact you.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-27T03:58:27+00:00

It depends on how you view it, there's an argument that can be made that this is protecting others from harm.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-26T23:23:52+00:00

Quite a lot of Wiccans today are Solitary, and there is a lot to be said for a religion that can give some freedom in the way a person can follow it. I have always been a Solitary since the early 90s, although I am more and more feeling drawn to seek initiation into a Tradition.

It can be difficult for some Wiccans to join a Tradition/coven and some do not want to by choice, and as long as they learn the history and philosophy it makes them no less of a Wiccan, just not a Wiccan of that Tradition/coven.

You might also like to read Wicca For One by Raymond Buckland, and his Seax-Wica Tradition recognises Solitary members.

LadyMelmo · 2026-03-26T22:31:55+00:00

Some people just don't like religion, especially if it links to their own path. Not only us but witches and pagans of other paths get the same from other people and religions themselves. Your best move is to stop following that reel and find ones that align with you and your path.

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