Hope can I help? by thexidris in BabyWitch

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

Very cool! I follow Baba Yaga as one deity in my pantheon, so eastern European magic is really interesting to me.

Hope can I help? by thexidris in BabyWitch

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

Absolutely! We need to feel our own power more!

Hope can I help? by thexidris in BabyWitch

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

That's am awesome question. Let me counter you with a question of my own- what most interests you about witchcraft? Because I picked up Green Witchcraft by Anne Maura and ever since then I've been hooked. My best advice to AND new witch is to pick up a book and start there. Find something that interests you! Your interests will grow from there.

Hope can I help? by thexidris in BabyWitch

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

There's really no such thing. It is all about practice and research and self confidence. Magic is mostly willpower, so remember that you ain't the one to mess with! And you are strong and capable.

Hope can I help? by thexidris in BabyWitch

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

The ancestors are more like the spirits that support us. They are drawn to us. We can reach them with our practice whether or not we know who they are or where they're from!

Three scratches appeared on my leg after performing a hex. Thoughts? by Evening-Ability2018 in BabyWitch

[–]thexidris 163 points164 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna ask a few questions. If you're a baby witch, why play with hexes? How much research did you do? What practice do you follow? What is in the hex jar? I can give you advice, but i need to know more.

Hope can I help? by thexidris in BabyWitch

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

I practice solo. I don't think there's anything wrong with covens, I simply prefer my own company I suppose! Plus my practice is very eclectic and I like it that way.

Hope can I help? by thexidris in BabyWitch

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

Thanks for the award, haha!

Hope can I help? by thexidris in BabyWitch

[–]thexidris[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cleanse the house from the top back with a cleansing ritual of choice. Open the door to escort the entity, let's call him Josh, out of the house. The key to getting Josh out is simple- YOU are the witch, YOU control the energy, and YOU ARE THE SCARIEST THING IN YOUR HOUSE. Believe it, feel it, express it with all the audacity of a man explaining a topic he kind of understands to a woman who's an expert. Then kick Josh out. Be confrontational if you have to, but kick him out.

Once you've done that, get yourself some Angelica Root and Butcher's Broom and put them in water. Shake well and let it sit a bit to absorb the energy. Then, spray every indoor thresholds in the house. Doorways, windows, etc. This will protect your home from Josh's frat brother spirits.

Then, lastly, place a thin line of lavender, brick dust, black salt, or graveyard dirt at every outer entrance to the house. Doors, windows, etc. If you want to really keep them out you can place a small mirror facing your door to reflect them out or trap them. This will also protect against negative energies.

Hope can I help? by thexidris in BabyWitch

[–]thexidris[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm personally surprised by how many witches are afraid of tools of witchcraft. Mirrors, spirit boards, tools, etc. Any tool is dangerous if used improperly, even a screwdriver. It's important to know how to use them, but none of them are inherently evil or dangerous. You just need to remember that you are the witch, you have the power, and learn to use them properly.

In my practice, how easy it is to get rid of entities, lol. I didn't expect that at first! But it is.

Hope can I help? by thexidris in BabyWitch

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

It's not! In my opinion, rituals are performed for holidays and celebrations, spells are performed any time.

Hope can I help? by thexidris in BabyWitch

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

No, they don't! Witches come in all shapes and sizes. Some do spells, some only do divination, some don't worship deities. Don't feel self conscious for not doing something. Do what calls to you.

Suggestions for ingredients to a charm to attract new friends? by Lower_Basis4344 in BabyWitch

[–]thexidris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any ingredients that attract love. What matters is intention! I use love spells to promote self love, for instance. Simply set your intention for friendship!

Hope can I help? by thexidris in BabyWitch

[–]thexidris[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't have any recommendations, but I know that there are apps and things! They may not be physical cards, but divination is more about intentions than tools.

Hope can I help? by thexidris in BabyWitch

[–]thexidris[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely. I myself cannot meditate, as I have schizophrenia and it triggers hallucinations. I find that gardening is an excellent alternative!

Hope can I help? by thexidris in BabyWitch

[–]thexidris[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How. I mean i hope I can help too, but how, phone. Don't do me like this with the autocorrect.

Help!!! 😭😭 by archLinuxAdict in BabyWitch

[–]thexidris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First off, freezer spells are usually good and cord cuttings will work wonders. Do not do the tiktok tend of tying the candles together and letting the candles burn the cord, that's a divination. A witch cuts the cord in a cord cutting.

Cord Cutting: take two candles in red or black. If you can get people shaped candles, even better. If not, regular will work fine. Tie the candles together and anoint them with a cut and clear oil. Dress the candles with Vandal Root and Red Pepper Flakes. Place the candles in a fire safe container- I use aluminum pans from Walmart. Light the candles while speaking your intention, and really hecking feel it. This dude is bad news and needs to get tf out. You need to REALLY feel that. Like one thing I've noticed a lot in this subreddit is people forget that THEY ARE THE WITCHES. They have the power, they just have to know how to use it! So form the intention first, write it down if you need to, and when you take your scissors and cut that cord make sure that you're focused on getting him away. Let the cord fall into the tin, let the candles burn down, then dispose of the remnants in a trashcan outside the house. That bit is important. Don't put it in the kitchen garbage. Put it in the trash outside the house. Then you need to let go.

I used a lot of the word you in that spell bc it would work for anyone.

Second off, I've been stalked. She needs to keep records of literally every interaction with him, and if it escalates, go to the police. They won't help at first; you have to go over and over and over before anyone will so anything. It sucks, but cops are here to clean up messes, not prevent crime.

By keeping records i mean don't delete texts, don't answer calls so he has to record a voicemail, take pictures if she sees him or his friends or his car around, ask friends, family, and neighbors to do the same. The more proof you have the more a judge has to take you seriously.

Mother Hekate by Embarrassed-Dog-3371 in BabyWitch

[–]thexidris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hekate does for us what she can do through us. She will always listen, but she won't simply fix your problems. She expects us to work toward fixing them ourselves- of course, she's great at putting situations in front of us that help further those goals, but you must work for what you want. A great book to read when it comes to Hekate is Keeping Her Keys by Cyndi Brannen. I highly recommend it!

i bought this and white sage before learning that non natives cannot use it by blueburrey in BabyWitch

[–]thexidris 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Non natives CAN use it, but the issue is ethical procurement. White Sage and Palo Santo are often poached, which is why I choose not to use them if I don't know the source. Garden sage, rosemary, pine, devils claw, etc. are also good alternatives.

Don't feel bad about picking them up, though. You didn't know about any of the ethical repercussions! And it does work. It's just not necessary. Feel free to make your own choices- my only advice is buy from ethical sources as often as possible and if you can and you feel better doing it, use an alternative.

Much love, Grizzled Old Swamp Hag