The Path Of A Broom-Closeted Witch

Witchcraft is fascinating and mysterious. We witches enjoy practicing out craft with dedication and love. But, there are people who are going to still be opposing to witchcraft. Yet, that cannot stop the spirit of the witches, right?

Broom closeted witches are very common in the teenage community where the staunch ideals of their families prevent them from practicing the craft openly. And the pain of constantly trying to keep it all hidden is real...so real.

Here are some nice ways of practicing witchcraft smoothly yet with secrecy.

1. Moon Water

Moon water is such a big time essential in the craft and it is needed in so many things. Make your moon water by keeping a jar of water on the windowsill on a full moon night. Then keep the jar as a normal jar of water but put a tag like "medicated water" on it to make sure no one else tries to drink it up. 

2. Book of Shadows

You absolutely cannot keep an ancient and magickal looking thick book filled with signs, symbols and sigils! You have to get a normal notebook and personalize the iside of it. Keep the cover as ordinary as possible. As such get a diary that has a lock system. Keep it hidden if necessary, but then again, if someone finds it hidden then more suspicion shall be aroused. Just keep it stacked among other books in your room. 

You can also opt for a digital Book of Shadows and save your information and spells and stuff in your phone or personal laptop.

3. Crystals and Rune Stones

Probably a bit tricky, since if found, they can be directly traced back to witchy intentions! So, keep them hidden in plain sight. Bring the crystals to your parents and tell them that you got those beauties for their positive vibes. The motive is to  let them know beforehand so that they can't accuse you later.

Rune stones can be hidden in a small pouch and kept in ornaments' boxes, in jeans pockets kept folded in the closet, and other such terrific hiding places.

4. Cauldrons and Bells

Cauldrons cannot be kept as being something else! you simply cannot say that the cauldron which you have got is a flower vase...no one will believe! So, instead of cauldrons,get a fireproof bowl. Bells are more "bendable". You can always say that you got them from a vintage shop or an ethnic items shop since they look cool. But during rituals, you cannot ring them too loudly. Hence, a better option would be to get wind chimes that have small bells in them. Those bells do not make much sound and are perfect for rituals.

5. Other Small Witchy Stuff

Flowers,candles, incenses, twigs, pebbles and all are relatively easy to pass off. You can always say that you meditate with a nice incense and candles. Flowers are decoratives for your room and pebbles and twigs are cool and hence you picked them up.

6. Witchcraft Books

You have an array of witchy books and you surely need to hide them! Cover up the cover page with fancy papers and tag them differently with the name of normal story books or homework copy or something like that. Keep them among the other books in your room.

7. Spells and Rituals

This is the main part where the actual workings take place. How do you cast your spells and do your rituals without anyone knowing? Well, you can never have a permanent altar that looks obviously like an altar. Hence you have to make simple altars behind the closed door of your room. The altar should be simple so that you can easily put things away afterwards. 

You can make the altar on a low table or even a chair. The floor also is a nice option. Place your crystals, incense, flowers ad other things as neatly and compactly as possible. Chant your spells in a low voice.

If you are not allowed to close your door, tell your parents that you are having a spa night in the bathroom, hence you shall be late. Carry your things secretly in the bathroom and set up an altar. Baths can also be great rituals. Get creative!

💖 Blessed Be 💖

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Beginners' Witchcraft- Tips and Tricks Plus A Simple Ritual For Initiation

Witchcraft has been gaining more and more prominence in the recent days, and with no more witch trials hanging like axes upon our heads, we witches can now be more open and free about it.
But how do you start out? It all seems overwhelming, right? All the elaborate descriptions about tarots, crystals, herbs, incenses and all of that tend to confuse a baby witch. Well, I have got you covered. Of course, there is no right or wrong way in witchcraft, yet this is my persoal experience and views which I want to share.

1. The Basic Understanding

Read books to have a clear yet personalized view of Witchcraft and energy manipulation. But when you are just starting out, do not go for complex ritual manuscripts and advanced books. Go for beginner guides.
My faves are Modern Witchcraft and Magic for Beginners by Lisa Chamberlain, Wicca For Beginners by Edith Yates and Witchcraft for Beginners by Leandra Witchwood.
Of course there are many, many more and these are just my own faves.

2. Spend Time In Nature

I cannot stress more on this! Nature plays such a big part in Witchcraft...be be moon magick, candle magick, herbal magick or crystal magick, everything is a part of Nature and increasing your time spent in Nature corresponds to increasing your powers.
Do morning meditations in gardens or woods, walk barefoot on grass, sit beside a river and feel its energies or at least keep plants on your windowsill.

3. Start Your Book Of Shadows

It is so very necessary to have a Book of Shadows! It acts like your personal journal and your psychic companion. Obviously it does not have to be super elaborate. You can just buy a thick notebook and design it according to your liking. Draw athames, pentacles and other sigils to make it more special.
Write in it as often as you can and keep a record of your progress in the craft. Even the most little spell needs to be written down.

4. Meditation and Visualization Are Key

The most powerful witches would say that perfect visualization can create miracles. And they are so damn right! Meditate everyday, even if it is for 10 minutes and practice visualizing. Visualize anything you want, be it a simple scene like you are going to the market or playing the piano. Just stay in practice so that your spells are more powerful.

5. Drink Herbal Enchanted Tea Daily

This was taught to me by one of my mentors. Brew your favorite magickal herbs and draw a sigil of growth on the cup. Visualize your powers growing and your journey moving smoothly forward. Then drink it slowly, savoring the taste. This detoxifies your mind and body and makes you more open to the psychic world.

6. Buy Basic Crystals and Charge Them

No darling, no need to buy 60 pieces of expensive crystals right in the beginning. Get the basic ones like Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz, Citrine, Amethyst, Green Jade, Black Obsidian and Black Tourmaline. Of course you can get other ones too, but this is how I got started.
Charge your crystals and meditate with them regularly. Learn their properties and start doing simple and small spell works with them.

7. Do Moon Meditations 

The forces of the moon play a massive role in Witchcraft. It is very essential to be in tune with the moon. Mediate under the moon and stare at her, feeling her powers. I have found this to be so effective and relaxing that I still do it, especially on Full Moons.

8. Learn The Uses of Herbs

You do not need to become a walking botanical garden to use the magickal powers of herbs. Just learn the properties and uses of the ones available to you and use them in simple spells. You will get plenty of herb correspondences online.

9. Candles Are Crucial

Last, but surely not the least, candles! The element of fire is probably the most important element in witchcraft. Make candles your besties. Learn color correspondences and meditate with candles as often as possible.

A Small Initiation Ritual

This ritual is to officially introduce and initiate yourself into the mystical world of witchcraft. It is very personal in nature and this ritual is mainly a skeletal design where you can add or remove steps and items to suit your preference.

Needed:
Moon Water (plenty of recipes/tutorials online!)
Bell
Sage
White Candles and Black Candles
Clear Quartz
Rose Quartz
Sandalwood incense

Steps:
1. Bless the area of initiation with salt water and sage.
2. Keep burning sage, but be safe
3. Surround the space with white and black candles. White purifies and black destroys negative energies.
4. Keep the crystals near. They will give the energies of love and blessings.
5. Burn the incense
6. Pour moon water in a jar and keep it in the circle beside you. Chant, "This water be blessed with love and light, Be banished doubts and fright, Lead me through this beautiful journey, All goes well and blessed be."
7. Lie down comfortably and close your eyes. Visualize good and powerful energies seeping into your body. Stay in that stay in that state for as long as you want.
8. Then ring the bell three times and chant, "This initiation is done, So mote it be."


I hope to have helped the beginner witches out there.
Blessed Be,
Sonya 




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