Grimorie/ Book of shadows

Witchcraft for Beginners

TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

It's very important to do a lot of research on things you want to practice. Including the basic info. This section is for all of the tips and info for a beginner (or anyone at any level that may or may not know of) . It's all the info I can think of compiled into one section.

It can be overwhelming on what to research or where to start. So here is a list on where to start(you don't have to do all of them, it's just a list of ideas)

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LIST OF RESEARCH IDEAS

-History of witchcraft

-Types of spells and magic

-Preparing for spells and rituals(grounding, cleansing, casting a circle)

-Wicca VS. Witchcraft VS. Paganism

-Types of witches

-Elements

-Sabbats

-Pentagram VS. Pentacle

-Tarot, Oracle, Rune stones

-Sigils and runes

-Book of shadows VS. Grimoire

-Herbs, oils, incense

-Crystals

-Moon and sun stuff

-Candles

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SOME BASICS

How magic works: "magic is all about energy manipulation. a witch masters the art of pushing and pulling energy in order to be successful in their practice. by communicating with the universe using tools, ingredients, and intentions. A key component of witchcraft is recognizing that we share the world. We all have our own strengths, weaknesses, hopes, and dreams. It's essential to understand the functions of magic, it only works when you open your heart to the universe and allow yourself to connect with it. "

The difference between magic and magick: The word "magick" was created by Aleister Crowley, the founder and occultist of the Thelema religion. He added the "K" to distinguish his craft from illusionists and magicians since he did not perform "tricks"

The difference between rituals and spells: While a ritual can have a spell attached to it, rituals are usually events that celebrate, honor, or are performed as a rite of passage. Rituals are repeated annually, monthly, or lunarly and can be performed by an individual or in a group. A spell is about directing energy toward a specific goal, helping to manifest a specific outcome.

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WITCHCRAFT

Witchcraft is a practice, not a religion. Anyone with any beliefs may include any beliefs into their practice, or no religious beliefs at all. It's up to the person if they wish to worship a god. Most use it as a personal spiritual practice, That can include magic, spells and rituals, and a variety of beliefs. It's common for someone to be a part of wicca or paganism, as it is used in their practices and beliefs. Anyone can be a witch and use witchcraft.

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HISTORY OF PAGANISM SUMMARY

Paganism- (from classical Latin paganus, "rural", "rustic", later "civilian") is a term first used in the fourth century by early Christians for people in the roman empire who practiced Polytheism(is the belief in or worship of more than one god) , or ethic religions other than Judaism. Individuals fell into the pagan class either because they were increasingly rural , or because they were not soldiers of Christ. Paganism has broadly connoted the "religion of the peasantry ".

During and after the middle ages , the term paganism was applied to any non-Christian religion, and the term presumed a belief in "false gods". The origin of the application of the term "pagan" to polytheism is debated. In the 19th century, paganism was adopted as a self-descriptor by members of various artistic groups inspired by the ancient world. In the 20th century, it came to be applied as a self-descriptor by practitioners of modern paganism , modern Pagan movements and polytheistic reconstructionism. Modern pagan traditions often incorporate beliefs or practices, such as nature worship , that are different from those of the largest world religions.

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HISTORY OF WICCAN SUMMERY

The history of wicca documents the rise of the neopagan(Neopaganism, also known as modern paganism, is a broad term for a variety of new religious movements) religion of wicca. Wicca originated in the early 20th century, when it developed amongst secretive covens in England who were basing their religious beliefs and practices upon what they read of the historical witch cult in the works of such writers as Margaret Murray. It was subsequently founded in the 1950s by Gardner, who claimed to have been initiated into the Craft – as Wicca is often known – by the new forest coven in 1939. Gardner's form of Wicca, the Gardnerian tradition, was spread by both him and his followers like the High Priestesses ,doreen edith dominy valiente, patricia crowther and elanor bone. into other parts of the British Isles, and also into other, predominantly English-speaking, countries across the world.

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TYPES OF WITCHES

There are so many different types of magic spells and rituals. You don't have to learn everything most people witches don't. It's like going to school with majors, minors, and electives. For example, I like to learn a little of everything but I do have my favorites. My majors would be Lunar magic, kitchen magic and nature (herbs and crystals) minors in water and divination, and electives in candles.

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Green witch: nature based, earth oriented, herbalism

Kitchen witch: food crafting, crafty, hearth and home, protection

Sea witch: water based, beach dwellers, uses lunar magic, weather magic

Cosmic witch: astrology, zodiac, horoscopes, celestial energy

Fire witch: works with candles, flames, burning, focuses on the element of fire

Divination witch: tarot cards, palmistry, pendulum

Secular witch: practices witchcraft with out aid from gods

Eclectic witch: studies many forms of witch craft, folk magic, deities

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BASIC TOOLS

-Candles

-Crystals

-Herbs

-Water

-Smudge sticks

-Burning bowl or cauldron

-Essential oils

-Incense

-Alter

-Wand

-Blade or knife

-Pendulum

-Salt

-Notebook or bos

-Pen and paper

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(more coming soon)