I had a one-sided crush on a friend and bought him an expensive custom gift I can’t return. Over time, I moved on, but a tarot reading revealed he might have mental health struggles and once had feelings for me. Now, we barely talk, and he avoids meeting up. I want to cut ties but give him the gift first, so I’m looking for a powerful spell to ensure we meet and communicate peacefully.

Please give me ideas on wut type of spells is should do nd how can i make it powerful yet safe

someone close to me has been accused of hurting someone else close to me. i haven't been able to contact either party as the law is involved now. but as someone who usually always believes the victim off the bat...this situation has been rubbing me wrong the entire time. something isn't right about it. someone is lying..

i'm not saying Person A didn't hurt Person B but there are a lot of elements to the story that don't quite line up or make sense.

i don't want Person A to have to face l consequences if they are innocent

but i also don't know if they are guilty...

how do i make the truth come out?

i haven't done any spells on my own before (intentionally)

i'm still fairly new to the practice but i can't stand by and watch a possibly innocent person be hurt..

also i think there's another person that could be manipulating person B into saying what they're saying. but like i said, i cannot contact either party so idk what's really going on..

Hellooo, I'm writing this because I am very curious with the art of witch craft and the thought of perusing it, but I have absolutely no clue where to begin. I've tried doing my own research on platforms like TikTok and search engines, but most results are unhelpful or mean spirited toward those who don't know how to get their footing.

As to why I want to explore this craft-

all of my life, l've had flashes or glimpses (usually in dreams) where I see very short bursts, and they almost always happen during points of high emotion or stress.(think this is called pre-cognition?) For example, I had an extremelyyyy vivid vision/dream where i was in the car w/ my father driving down a road in my city, and a little while later I experienced it when my father was taking me to hang out with my best friend, I was very excited, and then I noticed that my dream was telling this would happen. There have been other cases, one being a dream I had around a month ago that was much more dramatic compared to my prior experiences, won't go too into detail, but it lasted around an hour, and I saw many converstations and events where I felt present, and after the dream my senses were sooo overwhelmed it took me 20 minutes to open my eyes let alone move normally. sorry for the rambling, but any help would be appreciated.

From the past few days , my mom has been feeling very low in life and weak, and i think it could be because shes an empath and absorbs alot of energy , is there a way for me to help her release any negative energy on her that isnt hers that is draining her? send help! thanks

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So my grandparents are getting pretty old, and they aren’t able to do as much for me financially. I’m a petsitter, freelance writer, and an aspiring airbnb host. Once they’re gone, I won’t have anyone left and I’m terrified of becoming homeless. I have a pretty good savings, but I’m terrified I’ll run through it just trying to live. I have a ton of good, entrepreneurial ideas, but I’m always worried about it not being enough. Any suggestions on spells that I can do to ensure my worst fears don’t come true?

I’ve been doing a lot of research on thought forms and poppets and stumbled upon servitors. I couldn’t find anything showing the differences between the three. Are there certain scenarios you would opt for one or the other?

Looking for any helpful witchy tips that help in conceiving. What has worked for people on here?

I see a lot of people bring up tarot cards or pendulums when talking about deity/spiritual communication. I have even come across the bone lady on tiktok and she really drove my interest in different communication methods.

I don't currently work with deities directly, but I do occasionally use names if they fit in the moment. I use baphomet as my mane imagery when I try to reach out, since I associate them with a general representation of balance, justice, and magic. Otherwise I just work with nature in general and will direct questions to my collection of bones.

I don't know much about tarot, but it seems a bit too vague for my tastes. Im a bit too Shakey to use a pendulum comfortably so I'm not too interested in that. Bone communication interests me, but I don't think it's something I'm quite ready for and I want to do a lot more research before I attempt to form a deeper connection with some bones.

The first things I can think of are a collection of cards with single words or phrases that I can pull from a deck for better communication, or even using little slips of paper with words and pulling them from a jar. Has anyone else that struggles with direct communication done this? Is there something similar that I can do without too much worry into updating my protection wards? I really just want to build a connection with a willing entity to help my through my harder days and to act as my guide. I know something is here but I feel like I just need a better way to communicate with it.

I'm an artist so I'd greatly enjoy making something special for communication, so if anyone has any ideas I'd love to hear them. The more creative the better!

Do love spells like the ones found on tik tok and other social media platforms actually work ? Also - would you advise against them?

Work to protect oneself against any backlash if one chose to place a hex on someone?

I wouldn't go there unless I really had to. Just trying to prepare.

Hello all.

I havee been advised to discuss a recent dream I had due to some concerns about the removal of wards from my living space (my own wards are up but due to magical conflict an associate is invovled in there are some worries on that front) possibly leaving me open to psychic/magical interference. I always feel a little awkward discussing my dreams, but have been advised to seek further insight just to be on the safe side.

The dream began in my childhood home with my current romantic partner. Shortly into it my house was assailed by eight vampires (he of course vanished, leaving me to fight alone). Usually in dreams I lose physical conflicts but in this one I was able to defeat the vampires by wielding an array of lawn furniture to pin them long enough to condemn them to the earth by invoking the Archangel Michael.

Oddly enough the fight began at night but the sun rose partway through, the final attacker being buried just as the sun finished rising. The vampires weren't harmed at all by the sunlight, nor did it make them easier to fight. But through the whole combat they were very easy to defeat, being downed with one hit and electing to attack one at a time instead of rushing me as a swarm. Now, my understanding of how my own brain works with dreams is that it goes off memories. The combat makes sense as I'd recently participated in a combat-focused LARP in which vampires were the primary enemy, so most likely it was trying to file that memory while also tangling with the sudden new relationship. I also lived in that house for twenty five years before moving out two years ago so that's where the house itself came from.

My research into dream analysis indicates that vampires are a symbol of toxic/draining relationship or possibly indication of being under psychic attack, my use of magic may indicate a sense of awe or wonder and power over others that surprises myself, but I'm also reading that using witchcraft in a dream may indicate negative or deceptive manipulation of others. The fact I'm invoking an Archangel may also indicate a feeling of safety, power and healing. Burying the vampires could also indicate that I'm trying to move on from failures or mistakes involving toxic connections, or alternatively that I'm trying to hide my own toxic behaviours. The sunrise could indicate a new beginning, an end to a fear or tension over a new start or phase of life I'm not ready for (possibly the relationship, possibly going back to a job that nearly killed me, possibly the impending birth of my sister's child, possibly the near-imminent death of a friend). Alternatively the sunrise could also represent a fresh start, new insights or the shedding of old darkness. When taking the fact the dream began in a night setting indicates a sense of vulnerability, confusion or a situation having taken a turn for the worse. But the presence of the sunrise could indicate that I'm moving past this and into a more positive and empowered mindset.

Additionally the choice of weapon might have some significance. To begin with I was wielding a wooden rod, rods are said to represent maintaining control and stability but can also indicate an inflexible focus on keeping this control. At one point I lost this rod and ended up toppling a table-mounted umbrella on one attacker, umbrellas may indicate an attempt to stay positive during a rough period of life or to shield oneself form negative emotions and weather the trials of life.

The dream taking place in my childhood home may also indicate parts of my inner self that are waiting to be awoken (this one I'm a bit dubious on as that symbol is usually linked to damaged or abandoned versions of the home, not fully functional ones). Finally the green of the garden may indicate a need to think on oneself and the dark blue of the sky may indicate a need to face some harsh truths.

So the dream may have been an indicator that I'm starting to change and move beyond some negative relationships, feeling empowered and positive but also wary of these changes, and I may need to take a deeper look at this new relationship.

With all that in mind my questions are as follows.
Does any of this have any magical related bearing I need to think of or is it non-magical in nature?
Am I interpreting these signs correctly or am I twisting them to serve a narrative I prefer or off on a tangent?
Does the fact I was invoking the archangel Michael, an entity I often work with in my warding practices, have any signifcance or is it more simply that my mind chose that as the most potent protection against vampiric threats?

Hello~

I'll move into a house I've bought with my bf in February. It's about 100 years old and has a big backyard with a lake shared with neighbors. I have been very drawn to the "vibe" or spirit of the house I suppose. Honestly since there's been some renovations that feels too modern it's like.. I am suppose to correct it and honor the history or spirit of the house. Am I making any sense?

But how can I make the best transition?
How should I be greeting the new home? I've read something about bringing in bread too?
Writing sigils or signs on the wall before painting?
Cleansing but when the slate is clean how do you put in good energy after?
Any tips for the garden? I've been thinking about having windchimes and possibly a guardian statue of some sorts.

How do I say goodbye to my old place in a good way?
It's rented so can't do much permanent.

For some context: I'm new and barely started, but I want to start practicing. I will be in the broom closet, as my bf thinks superstition is silly. He shakes his head and made comments when I've been looking at astrology, but last time I said, "if I was a devothed christian you wouldn't react like that would you?" It seemed to click a bit in his head.

Previous partner was a good partner, we split amicably. I'm currently dating again (still not exclusive with anyone) but I'm a little unsure about the energy the necklace could have. Any guidance or experiences?

*Not sure about the flair I chose, if you have a better sugestion please let me know!

I made up a return to sender spell for someone who has been causing me immense stress and harm. The person was rushed into hospital last night, 4 days after the spell.

One part of me thinks they aren't related, another isn't so sure. Can anyone shed some light? I didn't (and don't) wish any harm I just wanted their toxicity out of my life.

Edit: I'm not a newbie witch, just trying something new, I'm aware this is the roots of all magical practice, I'm just trying to see what others who practice like this observe in their craft/ any differences they experience

I've recently begun to practice magic without any religion attached to it and that does not rely on assistance or power from spirits like your ancestors or a deity. This form of magic relies mainly on the practitioner for power but you can still use all of your tools and materials.

Plant allies and stone allies still can be used for requesting their magical assistance, it's just about not relying on a deity or spirits for power so that you can build your own magical muscles. I've chosen to walk this path to strengthen my own magic so that when I do choose to work with my ancestors, etc, I have the confidence to stand on my own and not just rely on a source outside of me.

I've noticed my magic has definitely gotten stronger, and my faith in myself grows more and more. I was wondering to anyone else who has walked this path... what are your thoughts? How has this affected you in your craft? Have you noticed any difference in your results or the magic you do?

I know as a kid my grandma (my dad's mother and last surviving grandparent) told me that we had a ancestor that was a Mandan Chiefs daughter that was kidnapped by Souix and sold to a Frenchman in the state I reside in. Since I've started looking into craft I've been getting signs and couldn't figure out from what and why. It's hard to not include the whole backstory to explain but both my dad and I as well as my sister have always had horrible luck in life. Along with a plethora of health problems I have been suffering several health problems and struggling with my mental health with consistent abuse from multiple jobs and haunted by abuse from a past emotional and sexual abusive relationship. Yesterday I asked my sister about our Native American great+++ Grandma and she sent me a actual article of her story! When I started reading it a bird flew and hit the window I was facing so hard it sounded like it was going to break the glass and it lost a bunch of down feathers but flew off. I did a tarot reading on the feathers. It was confusing so I sent it to a friend. They explained it and it was definitely addressing the struggles of my past. This wasn't the only recent sign. They also told me to look into talking to a nearby Native American tribe about my grandmother. Ever since I became interested in witchcraft I have been very curious about their ways and usually get emotional when I think of what they must have gone through.

Does anyone have experience or knowledge of connection between witchcraft and what their religion or beliefs are? I really don't know much of it but I have a feeling I should start to.

Both my mother and sister suffers with BPD. Both love eachother, but have severed their relationship due to a past argument. As someone who has a rich history of practicing spell work and mental health assistance, i can’t help but combine my efforts to not necessarily intervene in the outcome of their relationship, but instead to offer enlightenment regarding empathy, introspection, and love from a distance via spells. I do not have any interest in being explained the 3 fold law- this is something I do not practice as well as many other spellworkers

My two choices currently off the top of my head is to perform a candle based anointing reconciliation spell rooted in the emphasis of compromise, mental health assistance, and forgiveness (not forgetfulness). Additionally, im interested in a freezer jar to assist in the behaviors exhibited in my sister suffering w/ BPD. Gouging food, lashing out on people, hate for herself, and lack of regulation or conscious effort to improve. My sister is so deeply hurt from our childhood and blurry perceptions of our mother. she cannot idealize that she is worth something. I know my bounds, I know I cannot interfere with destiny as a simple human. On this same note, my gut is always true to me. God has not gifted me with the curse of empathetic introspection for it to be wasted. I have no family in life other than them. No extended family, cousins, aunts, etc.

• they love eachother, but are so deeply hurt by one another for how things have panned out.

If you were to conduct a spell, which kinds would you recommend to implement my intentions?

My apologies first if this a common question I'm new to the community I tried to read as much as can for the guidance to avoid common things.

I'm curious about the use of chili in witchcraft. I read that is used to repel things in general but I have also seen it online in different spells, to attract love, prosperity and speed up things. This got me confused. Is it used for repel purposes only or it doesn't really matter as long is your intention on it?

I read the FAQ, subreddit rules, and the wiki, so I don't think this question is against the rules, but if it is, I'll take it down.

I could really use some guidance and advice. To keep it short, has anyone here ever experienced a "crisis of faith" for lack of better words? Has there ever been a time when you put your all/everything you had into your practice but something happened to make you question or doubt? If so, how did you find your way back?

Witchcraft has helped me so much, in so many different ways, that I don't want to give it up, but right now (for multiple reasons I don't want to get into) I'm struggling to believe. In magic, and myself. I'm tackling the mundane side: I'm seeing a licensed counselor, journaling, I've sought medical advice/tests to rule out physical issues, etc. Everything on the physical side appears to be fine. But how do you recover when your spiritual side is in turmoil, and therapy and journaling isn't enough?

I just moved states and found a store to check out, but I was curious how I can tell if they are legit or purely for aesthetics. Thank you!

So I, like many people these days, am going through some financial troubles with the cost of living crisis and am struggling with shopping as a hobby. Getting into witchcraft as a practice can be good for low buys since it's encouraged me to get back to nature and make things myself, for example instead of buying herb bundles for burning I've been making my own lavender bundles from my backyard. Another example is essential oils, now that I have a few in my collection I don't feel the need to buy bath bombs or bath oils since I can make scented bath oils myself from home easily. However I find that my 'pleasure' spending has just shifted to other things I don't need like collecting crystals, excessive uber eats, and other non essentials that I honestly can't afford right now.

I wanted to get some advice from people here about how one might use witchcraft/spirituality in reducing their excessive consumption. I know a few spiritual traditions put emphasis on eliminating worldly possessions so if anyone has good book recommendations on this topic it would be very much appreciated. I like my things, I don't want to live a ultra minimalist life or anything like that, I just need help with the feeling inside me that tells me to constantly be browsing online shopping and is always desperate for new shiny things.

I can't find anything on Google on doing this ritualistically. I'd like to do it using magick.

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I've always understood the best personal links to be something that you could give to a bloodhound to track someone down with - something physical like hair or clothes. However, I have a target who I just rarely come into physical contact with. Photos, yes, voice, yes. I feel like I should be able to use the voice recording in the work I'm planning but can't quite think how, except to have it playing along in the background to irritate me even more (yes it's a curse). If anyone has any better ideas, I'd appreciate it! Voices are so unique and a lot easier to get hold of than hair.

No complaints, really. I’m new to the neighborhood and my roommate says he hasn’t had these crickets in the house before. No unusual weather or anything.

Just thought it was cute!

The new year is coming and I'm looking to purchase gifts for my witch friends. I'm really bad in deciding what is a good gift in general, but because my friends are witches I really want to support their craft. Please suggest me what would be a useful gift for a witch Thank you very much!

Hi y’all!

My partner has been experiencing some pretty significant thinning/hairloss for the last couple years and intervention has not seemed to help. I know that his ex was also a witch and I’m wondering if she may have hexed him (they broke up on bad terms) and that’s why mundane treatments haven’t seemed to help him and have in some cases made things worse. This is obviously a last resort thought but it’s a feeling that’s been nagging at me for a while.

We’re continuing to pursue mundane treatments but I would like to incorporate a cleanse to remove any potential lingering energies and do a hair growth spell. I haven’t been able to find a lot of information on spells that help with hair loss regrowth - does anyone have suggestions? Also, I need advice on curse/hex removal/reversal!

My partner is currently out of town so please keep in mind distance is also a factor. Thanks in advance!!

I’ve seen many a TikTok of people using the gimmicky Ghost Tube/ghost hunting apps. I think it would be fun and silly to try, but I’m worried about negative energies or spirits feeling invited to my space. How can I stop this from happening? Has it happened to you?

I’ve already put the spell together and am just spending my time energizing it until I will burn it. Basically, it’s a paper doll spell for the type of partner I want to attract and they’re now under my pillow. When I rest my head on the pillow, I try to imagine the kind of person I want to date until I fall asleep. I’ve put more into it than that, but that’s the gist.

I prepared this on the new moon and was going to burn it and release the ashes on the full moon, but now I’m wondering if I shouldn’t wait until solstice. I feel that the moon phases are important, but I have a feeling solstice will be even more significant and plus it will be three weeks after I prepared it and three has always been my number. That said, I usually do a spell to cleans myself and attract good things on solstice and I don’t know if doing two things on the same day would be counterproductive.

What do you think? Should I wait for solstice? I can’t seem to find anything about solstice and love spells. I know both new moons and full moons can be helpful in different ways for love spells though.