**Based on a concept discussed in one of my counseling courses, where each slice of the wheel represents a section of your life and how well you feel like you’re doing in that area**
The idea behind this spread is to pull one card for each area of wellness to give you an idea of how you can improve that area of wellness. Under each section of wellness I’ve included just a few topics that might relate to that section. You can ask about a specific topic or just the overall area of wellness for each card.
1. Spiritual Wellness
-Connection to nature
-Belief in the divine
-Connection to a community
-Sense of self or sense of purpose
-Meaning in life
2. Financial Wellness
-Abundance and income
-Stability
-Paid vs. Unpaid work
-Productivity and work ethic
3. Physical Wellness
-Sleep
-Diet and exercise
-Medical appointments
-Medication/ vitamins
4. Emotional Wellness
-Awareness and acceptance of emotions
-Mindfulness
-Ability to Identify and express emotions
-Emotional stability/ regulation
-Use of positive coping strategies
5. Social Wellness
-Healthy and positive interactions
-Communication
-Sense of community
-Hobbies
-Social connections to family, friends, pets etc.
6. Intellectual Wellness
-Stimulating activities
-Challenges and engagement
-Productivity
-Continued learning
7. Environmental Wellness and Safety
-Do you feel safe in your immediate environment?
8. Overall Wellness
-What do you need to know to raise your wellness overall?
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone has a special time with family and friends! I have here a gift for y’all that my dad has made for me every year:) I drink it on all the fall holidays and it’s a great addition to family feasts!
Ingredients
Apple Cider or Apple Juice
Cinnamon Stick
Cloves
Directions
Put the apple cider/apple juice in a mug.
Put a pinch of cloves in and a stick of cinnamon.
Heat in the microwave for a minute. Then stir clockwise and heat for another 30 seconds!
After everything is done think of your love for one person or a group and put that love into you mug.
I’m sorry I don’t know the recipe for a kettle, but it’s still a nice treat for the holidays! Even if you don’t celebrate Thanksgiving there is always a time to remember the good in our lives and be thankful for everything we have.
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.)
It can be easy to feel super overwhelmed when you’re first starting off. This post is for very new witches who have limited knowledge and would like a broad overview! These are my opinions, feel free to disagree but be polite about it.
This post is a little different than the other ones, it’s all about casting spells!
Grounding and cleansing yourself:
It often is harder to focus on a spell if you are stuck in your own thoughts or have the energies from the day on you. I’ll often start with cleansing myself, by burning a sage or cedar herb bundle, and then sit and take some focused breaths and becoming present in my body.
Casting a circle:
Many witches cast circles as a way to protect themselves from outside energies or unwanted spirits while they’re performing magic. You can use the elements, a salt circle, invoking a deity, etc. Click the links to learn more! [X] [X] It is recommend you stay in the circle until you finish the spell and close the circle.
Drawing energy from something:
(So you don’t draw all the energy from yourself, which can be draining). Energy can be drawn from the elements, from crystals, deities, and many other things. This can be done by visualization and energy work or by asking.
Casting the spell:
This is when you use your ingredients and the guidelines of the spell. It is best to be completely focused so try to avoid having distractions (like your phone) and have everything you need ready to go.
Closing any loopholes:
Often, this is not included in the written spell so this is up to you. I usually write a list of loopholes I want to close before starting this process, so it’s handy when I’m finished with the spell! If it’s a spell you want to come to light in a certain way or by a certain time, this is when you clarify that. This post has more info [X]
Completing the spell and dispelling any energies:
Once you have finished with the loopholes, finishing the spell can be as simple as “this spell is now complete”. I recommend dispelling any energies you called on and returning them to where they belong. If you didn’t cast a circle, now is the time to rid of anything you may have attracted by performing your spell.
Closing the circle:
Closing a circle is fairly simple! All you have to do is the reverse of how you cast it. (If it was with smoke for example, you would then undo the circle by burning the bundle in the opposite direction).
Cleansing and grounding:
Cleansing here is optional, depends on the spell, how you’re feeling, and if you want to do it. Grounding is highly recommended. This can come in many forms. I often use water, putting drops on the key points of my face (forehead, eyelids, cheeks, nose, lips and chin) and sit while taking focused breaths.
Other considerations:
Consent: If you are casting a spell on a specific person and they do not know or they have not given you permission, you do not have their consent. Spells cast to bring a general thing (to attract love instead of to make a specific person fall in love with you), with permission, or on yourself don’t need consent/already have it!
Ingredients: Ingredients are often an important part of the spell and are included for a reason. They either represent a part of the spell, what the spell is trying to accomplish or are something you can draw energy from.
Alternative ingredients: If you can’t get your hands on a certain ingredient, you can almost always use a substitute ingredient. Just use correspondences and trust your gut while searching for the perfect substitute. General rule: Clear quartz = any crystal, Rosemary = any herb, Rose = any flower.
Belief: If you don’t believe the spell is going to work – it probably won’t. To combat this, take the time to find a spell you really believe will work and write a list of ways you might expect it to present in your life.
Intention: Similar to belief. I’ve performed magic only using a pen, paper, and my powerful intentions. The more powerfully you want something and bring it into your life, the more likely it is to appear. Intent is the end goal, why you’re casting the spell.
Deities: I do not use deities in my spellwork (or witchcraft at all). There is a huge amount of respect and connection-building that is required before asking a deity to help with your spell. I tend to avoid spells where a listed ingredient is a deity. (If you do have a connection with a deity, by all means ask them to help you out if that feels right to you!)
Energy: It is common to feel drained after casting a spell. Grounding yourself, casting a circle and drawing energy from other things all help with this, but allow yourself some time to recover. [X]
I’d like to note that a part of my post turned out very similar to @lunaesteria‘s post, which you can find here. It was not intentional but I feel it’s important to acknowledge! Some things are also phrased differently there so I’d recommend reading both.
Heatherwitch 