Bedridden Witch – Elements Edition

As someone who both practices witchcraft and is chronically ill, I find it important to be able to practice my craft even when I’m physically restricted, such as being bedridden. I hope this list inspires you to practice the craft in a way that fits your lifestyle ❤

Earth:

• Keep jars of dirt from special places.
  
• Grow cacti or succulents.
  
• Make a mini sand garden.
  
• Hang macrame with crystals or stones.
  
• Keep a bouquet of flowers.
  
• Hang herbs from your walls/ceiling.
  
• Get a little plant starter kit, keep seedlings by your window.
  
• Keep some books on plants and geology around.
  
• Watch nature documentaries.
  
• Keep pebbles and crystals under your pillow.
  
• Make a miniature garden/landscape using fake or real plants!
  
• Reach down and feel the energy of the earth below you. Sometimes this is easier on the floor. 
  
• Burn candles that smell like the earth/forest/your favorite place.
  
• Drink herbal tea.

Water:

• Get a mini waterfall or fountain.
• Keep plants that grow in water.
• Get a water essential oil diffuser.
• Make a spray from infused water.
• Open windows when it rains.
• Set up a bird fountain outside.
• Fully savor your next glass of water.
• Keep blues and sea green colors around.
• Watch videos or documentaries on aquatic/marine life.
• Watch the raindrops or condensation on your window.
• Keep a bowl of water around. 
• Listen to water/rain ambiance.
• Burn candles that smell like the ocean or the rain.
• Use a washcloth to wipe down your face/body.
• Keep jars of water from your favorite places.

Air:

• Open your window.
  
• Use room spray/mist.
  
• Burn candles that smell like the wind.
  
• Hang wind chimes.
  
• Listen to air/wind ambiance.
  
• Get a small fan for some air flow.
  
• Burn incense and watch the smoke move through the air.
  
• Use your breath.
  
• Hang feathers in your room.
  
• Hang scarves and cloths around your room, watch the breeze sway them around.
  
• Get some air plants.
  
• Use an app that lets you see the sky/night sky.
  
• Watch the clouds from your window.
  
• Meditate, allow your senses to explore the air around you.

Fire:

• Burn candles/incense.
  
• Hang red or orange curtains.
  
• Get a Himalayan salt lamp.
  
• Use a wax melter.
  
• Get an electric candle.
  
• Use a heating pad or electric blanket.
  
• Listen to fire ambiance. 
  
• Use the heat of your body.
  
• Watch videos of fire.
  
• Keep a lighter nearby when you need a little flame. 
  
• Place a little tealight in a fireproof vessel near your bed.
  
• Feel the warmth and strength of the sun.
  
• Build up energy with your hands, imagine it’s fire.
  
• Drink tea with warming spices (cinnamon, cloves, etc.)