The black mirror is used very much like a crystal ball. You can purchase, or make your own if you prefer! Black paint on the back of a piece of glass is all this takes. Use an old photo frame, paint the back of the glass and return to the frame, etc. Gaze into the mirror, trying to find its center, and keeping your sight clear. When you begin to see grey or white clouds, whisper your query, and se...
It is recommended that you never allow a mirror to face or reflect a doorway or window.If yours does, move it if possible.If you cannot move it, use a sator square or similar protective talisman.Mirrors are doorways and should not be taken lightly in a witch’s room.
A meditation to help you reduce anxiety. First, I’d like to invite you to gently close your eyes and take a nice, slow, deep breath in, deeper than you’ve taken all day so far. And as you exhale, concentrate on the sound of my voice, allowing it to ground you into the present moment, and giving yourself permission right now to focus on you, making yourself your first priority. There is nowhere els...
Preparing for ritual and magical work involves accessing a beneficial altered state of mind that allows for both openness and focus. Many traditions practice specific meditation and visualization techniques to strengthen this ability and call on it when needed. You can find information on meditation in Witchcraft or many other spiritual traditions. Seek out different kinds of meditation instructio...
1. Go to the still point. This means relaxing, closing your eyes, taking several deep breaths, and letting nothing fill your mind. Be at peace. In your mind, surround yourself with white light. 2. Next, be grateful for something-anything. Say out loud what you are thankful for. These things do not have to be in line with your intent. By being thankful, you will lift your spirits. 3. Align yourself...
Visualization is critical to any magickal practice. It is the art of seeing with your mind’s eye, the results you wish to manifest when your work is completed. So how do we achieve that? With practice and focus. The previous exercises were meant to teach you how to quiet your mind and pull your energy back unto yourself while drawing from the balancing and stabilizing energies of the earth itself....
The next important step is to learn to Ground and Center. What does that mean exactly? Well during the course of our day-to-day, our energy scatters to the four winds as we try to grapple with the hectic business of our lives. We multi-task more than ever these days and as a result, our energies get fractured. Grounding and centering helps to pull your energies back to yourself and connect with th...
Three of the most important basic practices of Witchcraft include Grounding, Centering and Meditation. I’m going to address each one separately but the combined practice of these is going to be invaluable to you as a practicing Witch. Part One: First, we want to look at Meditation. There are many different ways in which one can meditate. There is trance, relaxation, controlled movement (such as Yo...
Attitude is everything. While there are many meditative strategies, what makes the difference in terms of spiritual awakening is your quality of earnestness or sincerity. Rather than adding another “should” to your list, choose to practice because you care about connecting with your innate capacity for love, clarity and inner peace. Let this sincerity be the atmosphere that nurtures whatever form ...