Tag: anon

Hey, I have a question, new witch here, I just cast a spell on people who had caused me harm specifically with the intent to NOT cause them harm or ill intent, but for them to think it over and see the error of their ways, but like, not in a way that causes them any bad or negative energy. I talked to another witchy friend, and they said it was a curse. I absolutely would break it if it is, but I’m still not sure?

Hi, this is the curse anon from before, just wanted to let you know that I broke the curse, my anxiety and guilt were just too much and I wanted to err on the side of caution. Still would love your opinion, though, just didn’t want you to worry!

Oh hon, I’m sorry I didn’t get a chance to answer this sooner and possibly ease your mind. 

The problem is, most people’s idea of a curse is that it’s something terrible that severely hurts people and destroys their lives. Like yes, curses  can be like that. But curses can also be powerful tools to make someone a little uncomfortable and realize the error in their ways, like you said!

Cursing isn’t inherently bad and I think it gets an undeserved reputation… I would’ve recommended that if you were completely guilty at the thought of cursing someone, even if it wasn’t with poor intentions and wouldn’t backlash poorly at them, to remove it. Otherwise, I would’ve (highly) recommended giving it time and seeing if it helped them become a better person! If it was going poorly for some reason, you can always remove things like that with minimal damage later 🙂

I just saw the post about not having a spirit animal because someone’s white. My college anthropologist professor has a spirit animal or claims to have one because they went and spent time on a reservation and they offered them and didn’t see anything wrong with letting white people obtain a spirit animal. What’s so wrong with properly taking the steps to obtain one? The ritual to find yours that is. I can understand the “lol this silly meme cat is my spirit animal” and how that isn’t proper.

I’m the same anon asking about the spirit animal. My moms dad family was Native American. Am I wrong for wanting to learn more about their culture and my family? I sometimes feel outed by others because I look white and I know I have privilege. But the way my mother explained it was that they had a difficult time because of how they looked and were kinda shamed for looking the way they did and I just really wish I could learn more. Would that be culture appropriation?

At risk of sounding harsh: I don’t understand why you’re asking me? I try my best to make it very clear that I do not have any close ties to closed cultures/practices and that I will not speak on cultural appropriation when I am not fully informed on it and will be talking over people from said culture/practice.

I know it’s easier to ask a blog you know, but instead of floundering my way through an answer I only have half a grasp on, I’d highly recommend asking someone who actually has experience on the topic. 

Let me break down a couple points of your ask for you:

  • Just because your professor spent a lot of time with them and that group in particular said it was okay with them for white people to have spirit animals doesn’t mean they speak for the majority of Indigenous people.
  • From my (very very limited) understanding, you need more than just blood ties to get a spirit animal. It involves spending time with/the support of your tribe. 
  • It’s not wrong for you to want to learn about part of your culture, but sometimes you can’t do certain things correctly without being taught by people who have experience with those things.  

Here’s a post on Totems/Spirit Animals that may be a bit helpful

My go-to blog to tag for questions relating to spirit animals has been deactived, @witches-ofcolor do you know anyone who would be willing to speak more on this? 

Hello! I hope this is not disrespectful in any way but I was wondering…. when people worship that aren’t directly from their culture, are they appropriating a culture or appreciating it? I see a lot of people from the US who worship Greek or Norse gods and I’ve been curious about this! Do you have any thoughts on it?

Since the Greek and Norse pantheons are open, it is not appropriation. Really, it’s just whether or not you’re welcome to share in cultural aspects/practices/religions and in addition to that, if you do the proper research in it. 

Just a reminder that I do not typically answer asks on cultural appropriation because I am a white American who doesn’t have the full knowledge/understanding to speak on the matter 🙂

hi! im a closet witch and i wanted to smoke cleanse my room, is it still effective if i dont cleanse the whole house?

It means your room is cleansed, but not the whole house 🙂

As a spoonie witch, that’s typically how a I roll. My bedroom is frequently cleansed and warded and all that jazz, especially since it’s where I spend the majority of my time. My home is obviously warded, and I do cleanse it when needed!

If you want to do the house, just wait till others aren’t home and if you’re worried about the smoke use a different method. I like making an herbal spray with a couple of pinches of salt 🙂

Hi Mouse! Sorry if used been asked this before, but do you know anything about smoking bay leaves? I’ve done research on line but I keep finding contradictory information. I read that is helps reduce anxiety and dulls pain slightly and that’s what I’m hoping to get out of it. But I’ve found information contradicting that as well. I’d hoped to use it in my practice but… yeah Love you btw

Do you mean burning bay leaves? If you do mean smoking, I’m not the best person to ask because I don’t (usually) smoke anything! As to burning, they definitely seem to be soothing!

There are some interaction warnings that I’m aware of (mainly eating/using orally for medical reasons, but likely apply to smoking as well):

  • It may mess with blood sugar levels.
  • It shouldn’t be taken with pain meds (Narcotics) b/c it can mess with how effective they are.
  • It shouldn’t be taken with any sedatives or anticonvulsants. 
  • Also be cautious if you are on any blood-thinners (warfarin, clopidogrel, ibuprofen) as it may increase the risk of bleeding. 
  • Herb interactions (helpful sites)

Also @thewitchofthenorse do you have anything to add, especially about smoking bay leaves?