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Witchy 101: About Time
“Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor.” — Hesiod There are many dates and times throughout the year that are significant to practicing witches and wizards, and learning to work with these times to capture the magic and energy for wonderful new experiences can be an exciting part…
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Witchy 101: Grounding and Centering
“The healer you have been looking for is your own courage to know and love yourself completely.” Yung Pueblo Think of a time your emotions have been running high. Good or bad, they’re just high. How would you describe your energy level? Buzzing? Overflowing? How did it impact your behavior? Was it hard to focus…
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Witchy 101: Meditation and Visualization
“The shape of things is first discovered in the mind” Back in the 90s (that was what, 6 years ago?) my first Taekwondo Sensei spent a lot of time with my class on meditation and visualization. The teaching stuck, and the “dim candle in a dark room” method was my mindfulness rock for years. Even…
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Witchy 101: Energy
“Where focus goes, energy flows. And where energy flows, whatever you’re focusing on grows” – Tony Robbins Can I just say I love the rhyming and rhythm of this quote? And it’s so true! To be able to work with the energy of the universe, you need to be able to work with the energy…
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Witchy 101: Attunement
“Feel the fires of Balthazar!” – GuildWars2 Before we can work with the energy of the world, we must attune to it. How best to attune varies from person to person, but a good place to start is with each of the Elements. Take some time to connect with each element individually. Visit them, get…
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Witchy 101: Intent
“Intent matters in all matters of import. When intent is assumed, magic is spoiled. When intent is attuned, magic is unlocked.” – A Witch Named Z Intent is in my opinion the most important aspect of magic, of life even, it’s even more important than the elements. If you’ve read through other sections of my…
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Witchy 101: Elements
“In my kitchen filled with care I welcome water, earth, fire and Air” The elements are the very essence of life, the essence of magic, and therefor are the perfect place to start. The five elements of Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit provide all the necessary context to begin your magical journey, and are…
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Witchy 101: Basics
“The expert in anything was once a beginner” – Helen Hayes Before you can learn the finer parts of anything, you need to first learn and appreciate the very basic. Magic is no different. In my opinion it’s easiest to get started with witchcraft by simply following calls and learning as you go, however if…
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Witchy 101: Introduction
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves” –Philippians 2:3: Wait, a bible verse? On a witchy site?? Don’t leave just yet- please hear me out as I share a little about my worldview on faith and magic As part of my quest…
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Witchy 101: Acknowledgements
‘Without knowledge action is useless and knowledge without action is futile.’ – Abu Bakr I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the knowledge and kindness that helped shape my own magical journey. First and foremost, go to your local bookstore and buy Wiccapedia: A Modern-Day White Witch’s Guide if you don’t already own…
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