A great first step in witchcraft for beginners is research. Invest in a few books on witchcraft for beginners. These resources can offer historical context, spell guides, and philosophical insights. You’ll find information on ancient pagan witchcraft practices, as well as modern adaptations. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the plethora of information out there?…
“What is witchcraft?” You might have preconceived ideas about what witchcraft is, thanks to Hollywood’s portrayal of it, but today, I hope to help you navigate through these misconceptions and discover what witchcraft truly entails. The word witchcraft often suggests bubbling cauldrons and flying broomsticks, but its origins and practice go much deeper. Witchcraft is…
The way that I practice witchcraft, visualization is a core skill. Visualization is the act of seeing something in your mind in order to actualize it in the real world. The more realistically you can see, hear, taste, smell, and touch the goal you are trying to reach, the easier it will be to actualize…
New pagans, especially solitaries, may have some doubt if they are channeling energies properly, or even at all. It can help to learn how you sense energies. The following exercise can help you learn to feel the energies around you. To sense energy for the first time: Hold your hands several inches apart, palm facing…
Grounding is the act of connecting your energies to the energy of the Earth. The Earth is a powerful energy neutralizer, taking in negative energy and converting it to neutral energy. Due to this, grounding can help balance your energies, whether you have too much energy or too little. Grounding can help you correct and…
Centering is about finding your energetic center. This varies from person to person. I may be in your solar plexus chakra, heart chakra, brow (“third eye”) chakra, or sacral chakra. For some reason, perhaps because my first lessons on energy work came from martial arts, I have always felt my energy center was my sacral…
A circle is a special space that is created for ritual and magical use. A circle is cast in an existing sacred space. A circle has three purposes: creating a space between the worlds, defending against distractions, and protecting from negative energies. Creating a space between worlds is important for rituals in which you are…
