I have seen that the Elements are usually considered in this grouping :

North - Earth

East - Air

South - Fire

West - Water

As I'm coming into my own, I tend to feel things differently. For me it's:

South - Earth

North - Air

West - Water

East - Fire

Does anyone's practice, path or tradition take a similarly different representation of the Elements?

Hi, I'm 21, and I never performed any kind of witchcraft even tho I was always so interested and it's definitely something I plan to do when I have more money to dedicate to it. Anyways, my best friend and I stopped talking like maybe 4 years ago quite suddenly, and I never stopped wishing she contacted me again (I didn't do it myself because I was quite pushy and manipulative at the time and I didn't wanna hurt her more, part of why we stopped talking). ANYWAYS cuz this is too much unneeded detail, she contacted me again and I'm just so freaking happy and wondering if this is due to manifesting, or if maybe some deity helped and if so, how do I know which and how do I say thanks? Thanks to anyone who'll reply

I’ve been reading tarot and coffee grounds (Turkish coffee) for 4 years. Whether it's my friends or total strangers, I know everything they ask, or I foresee a portion of what's going to happen. I’m not an extremely advanced fortune teller—I can predict up to 4 or 5 months into the future at most. I have never experienced a single spiritual event in my life, whether at night while going to sleep or in my daily routine. (I’m agnostic; no matter how much I want to, deep down I just can't believe in anything, even if I try to force myself.) I’ve also never done any spells or rituals because I know these things require belief, so I haven't even done a protection spell. That makes me the only fortune teller in my circle who has never had a spiritual experience, and I haven't come across anyone like me on the internet. In fact, I want to be a person of faith, and I know that enhancing my inner spirituality would do me good, but it's as if my mind is blocking it. There’s no logical explanation for it either; after all, I know things I shouldn't know just by looking at cards and coffee cups. If my energy aligns well with the person I'm reading for, I can even do clairvoyant readings. Is there any book or explanation you could recommend to me, or is there anyone else out there like me?

I’m very new and exploring green and candle magick. My dear friend is having her first baby so I created a candle magick spell for her and baby. 3 candles inscribed with names and words of intention plus herbs for protection, love, healing, womb health, peace (rose petals and yarrow for Libra baby girl), rose quartz and obsidian too. I’m happy with how it turned out 🤗 ✨

I have done a few manifestation jars before , but I'm now looking to focus some energy on a prospective adoption that has hit some obstacles and finally have our forever family. Any thoughts or specific suggestions for adoption and family?

So I've been practicing for about 6 years as an eclectic pagan (now narrowing my practice a little more Celtic) and I'm getting back to basics. I've heard several places that you should meditate on finding your "name" as a witch or magician to do your workings in which you are not intended to share with anyone. The problem is I am nonbinary and have changed my name several times. The name I have now I resonate with deeply and feel I received it through spiritual means and connections except almost everyone knows it. Its on all of my college transcripts and accessible to most people. I fear that this was my name and I unknowingly soiled it. Can I find a second name?

I know this isn't necessary for every practitioner but I am asking for those who are familiar with this, it seems like something I would want to pursue.

Thanks in advance!

Hola, que tal, lindo día? Seré directo, soy joven pero me interesa la brujería y no con alguna rama en particular, todas en general, ni tampoco acabo de terinar de ver un anime de brujería o algo asi, me gustaría que alguien me guiará desde cero hacia el mundo de la brujería y me dijera directamente que hacer, cualquiera que guste ayudar puede dejar comentarios hacer a de, sin nada más ke decir gracias:>

Do witches have a natural remedy to relieve symptoms of tinnitus, mostly the blocked nose and sinus issues, please? It's unbearable.

Hi, I'm fairly new to witchcraft, just learning energy manipulation, tarot, getting to know some herbs and reading books on protection Magick.

The thing is, even before getting serious about this, I could kinda sense energy, and especially when I did tarot readings. I always knew which card was the one I needed to take out, because I felt it. Even when doubting myself.

I had a really rough and long month, and at some point I started feeling disconnected. I was learning to sense the energy of trees I always see, but instead at some point I just started feeling nothing. As if something cut my energy.

And the other day, when I decided to resume my tarot practice, and take out the card of the day I didn't feel my deck.

I didn't feel the card that wanted to come out. Just nothing. And the card I took out didn't make any sense with everything that happened that day.

I usually don't look at the card right when I take it, and only look at it after the day passed. That way I can learn slowly the meaning of the cards, and analyze what happened. I don't want to be unconsciously trying to make it come true, yk. The cards always made sense. But this time it's not the case. And it's the first time I took out the card without sensing anything at all.

How do I get back to feeling the energies? I know that a lot of people will answer that meditation is key, but Its kinda weird to meditate when feeling absolutely nothing where a month ago there was something. I don't know how to explain it...

Hello ❤️ looking for some firsthand experiences or guidance from people who have explored witchcraft as part of their healing journey, particularly those who have experienced childhood trauma, CPTSD, or are neurodivergent.

I recently discovered that I’m on the autism spectrum. I also have CPTSD stemming from childhood trauma, including SA.

My dad is autistic and has paranoid schizophrenia, and I strongly suspect my mom is also autistic, although she’s never been diagnosed. She does have bipolar disorder.

My childhood was essentially one long period of survival mode. My parents divorced when I was 11, and around that time, my dad became involved with drugs. He eventually ended up in prison for operating a major drug ring.

I never knew what was true, what was false, right or wrong, etc. (My dad would make me walk around the house wearing night-vision goggles because he believed people were watching us.) I remember being the only person who believed him/ the onlyperson who stood by him.

Later on in life, I spent much trying to take care of him. I paid his rent and groceries, visited him during his deepest depressions, and tried to help him through everything. He was also a severe hoarder, to the point of collecting containers of urine.

Fast-forward to now: he sold the house and land I had inherited about 15 years earlier, moved to the Philippines, started a new family, and essentially disappeared from my life. He has children and grandchildren there, and I haven’t heard from him since. He hasn’t worked in roughly 20 years, we came from a family that once had considerableeeeeeee wealth. (I have never seen any of this money and never will, which I truly am fine with - I have been hyper independent and have made a good living for myself)

I’m sharing these details because I feel like I’ve spent my entire life trying to survive, understand other people, and hold everything together, and I’m only now beginning to understand what all of that has done to me.

I struggle in relationships, have always been fiercely independent, and carry what I can only describe as both mommy and daddy issues. I’ve spent years in therapy and explored medication, tai chi, breathwork, religion, spirituality, and so many other avenues of healing.

I feel completely broken, like I’ve tried everything and still can’t seem to get to the root of what I’m carrying.

For some reason, I feel deeply drawn to witchcraft, particularly as a potential path toward healing. I’ve never really allowed myself to sit with my own energy or explore that side of myself because, when I do, the sensations and emotions become overwhelming. I end up getting scared and shutting it all down.

I often feel an intense physical awareness of what’s happening inside my body, almost like I can feel everything moving through me, although it only happens at certain times. When it does, it can be a lot to handle.

I also feel genuinely, deeply drawn to witchcraft and the people in this community.
And I think part of that longing comes from loneliness, too. I don’t have much of a support system. I don’t really have friends or family I can lean on, and I find myself wanting to connect with people who might understand these experiences without immediately dismissing them.
So I guess my questions are:
Has anyone here explored witchcraft as part of healing from CPTSD or childhood trauma?
If you’re autistic or otherwise neurodivergent, has that influenced how you experience spirituality, energy, or witchcraft?
Where would you recommend starting if you’re interested in witchcraft primarily as a path toward self-understanding, grounding, and healing?
Are there particular practices, books, or traditions that are trauma-informed and emphasize safety, boundaries, and going slowly?

I’m very new to this, and I honestly don’t know where to begin.

Ive decided to curse a gentleman. The how and why is not apparently relevant. Anyway, I have everything I need, but the astrologer in me wonders if I should really make go all out by electing my curse.

Do you? What do you look for in a curse election?

Happy Halloween/Samhain my friends! 🥰 I decided to do something different this year since I had a blue hued pumpkin and wanted to make it special. Turning it into a little witches castle felt perfect for the holiday! 🖤 ft. My boyfriends traditional jack o lantern 🎃

About 2 weeks ago I did a sweetening spell Jar, it seems to be working but just today I took it off the shelf to hold and set some intentions, overall just putting my energy on said jar. Next thing I know I had pushed the cork into the jar as the slightest bit of honey had seeped out the top. I tried fishing it out with tweezers but ended up pushing it further, I added some more sugar set some intentions and sealed it properly with wax. the only candle I had was black, does this change anything?

So I have OCD, and whenever i’m trying to think of positive things and positive energy, I end up thinking about the worst possible outcomes, and I feel like i’m calling in negative energy. I just want advice to make sure i’m bringing in positive energy and not the negativity I think of.

(I am looking for OCD therapy too)

Hai haiii!! I did my first lemon hex and had a question for the aftermath.

Ive seen that most people after their hex is concluded or the candles have burned down that they will take the lemon and burry it.

Is burying it the only way to disguard of it?

I ask this because I live in a condo area and I dont think I can dig holes in the front lawn area.

BUT I do live right next to a lake. Would it be okaie for me to throw the lemon into the lake instead or is it only supposed to go in the ground? Or can I just throw it in the trash.

THANK U!!💖💖

Okay - feel free to call me a dummy - but I really struggle with the protection aspect of craft. When I first started witchcraft (in 2021) I jumped straight into two spells (which worked powerfully) without using protection. Over the years I’ve fell in and out of craft, and I’m back in again for what feels like for-good. However, whenever I try to learn or read about protection magick I become very stumped. Firstly, because I cast spells in the past without, I wonder what the protections I start now might lock in for me. Secondly, I’m aware that in that case i should cleanse, but everything I read about focuses heavily on visualisation to aid both acts.
I can’t’ visualise! I don’t have a minds eye. I don’t see a thing up there, except black. So when I try casting cleansing or protections, I really struggle and end up feeling like they aren’t working or are rendered useless by my imagination.
Also, I have no idea what to incant. Please can a kind witch give me the rundown of protection and cleansing for dummies, so that I don’t feel so stumped?
Thanks so much :)

Why do I feel like my manifestation is not working anymore? Before when I manifest something it immediately came true. Like it worked specifically the way I asked the universe. My wallet, even when I dont have money my bills are always paid. Yes, I stressed out about it but it seems like the universe always make ways.

Now, I don't know what went wrong. I feel like im losing my focused and belief that my spells would work especially about money or career. I try to ground myself and remove my negative thoughts but rn im feeling like on edge because of too many responsibilities.

Any answers for this or suggestions that I can do?

hi! is there any books or really anything where i can learn more? i love learning about witchcraft but i just feel like i haven’t learned enough!

I really love to play with depth and hights. I'm a fan of using natural materials only. In my perspective the more effort you do, the more you get in return. Sacrificing time, energy and valueble resources give it its power.

I've studied spatial design and know how to make exhibition stands. I treat my altar as if it is an exhibition stand or display in a shop.

The construction is almost done, but the wooden shelf starts to bend a lot because of the weight. Today im going to put wooden beams underneath to make it level again and way stronger

Hello! <3 I'm a young baby witch (19 years old) and I'm trying to learn slowly so please don't be harsh.

I'm having some problems with everything regarding casting spells on others. Such as regret spell, domination spell and so on...

I just find the idea of manipulating someone this way to be really sick (except if we are talking about someone bad or survival needs).

I'm even getting really scared of having someone casting those kind of spells on me. I think I even started getting a tad paranoid, not trusting people and always taking a step back before following my emotions. I don't really know what to do. I thought about doing more protection spells for myself but I really want to become untouchable.

Can someone give me advises, please?

And I would like to know if you have any opinions on spells casting and morality, I want to understand.

Anyway, thank you 🤍.

A little glimpse into one of my recent workings. 🖤
This ritual was focused on healing emotional wounds, strengthening an existing bond, encouraging healthier communication, and nurturing love through reconciliation and growth.
Sometimes love magick isn’t about bringing someone new into your life, but tending to the love that’s already there.
Just wanted to share a little moment from my practice. 🕯️🥀

Hello witches!

This is my first time doing a transmutation spell and I was very excited for it. As you can see, my intention was to transform gossip, bad intentions, ill-doing to my name to positive things that I wanted.

1st photo is the beginning of the spell and second photo is after 10-15 minutes, negative energy channeller candle light got smaller? And i tried sprinkling crushed clover on it and tried to make way from the sides of the candle so light could get brighter. I was afraid flame was going to die so I intervened a little.

Do you guys think that it is a problem or like it distrupted the spell? And also why do you think flame got smaller?

Thx for those who will answer

My mom and cousin went trought my book of shadows without my permition reminder this was the SECOND time . Yes they are witches too but its unfair and they tell me what to do and not do i just want privaci and do what i want. Also my mom just took my whole altar for apollo Down just because She asked her pendulum if its good for me and it said no. She couldnt even work with IT a month back and i asked her that what deities Can i work with and i told her names ... Anubis Santa muerte loki.... She agreed to loki but than She started screaming at me for why i want to work with gods of the underworld and the death Also i work with Hekate and thats okay for her so i dont understand what do you think about this ? Have something like that happened to you ?