#sigil crafting

[coinandcandle]

Coin's Sigil Crafting Method

So first things first idk that I'm the first person to use this method but I haven't seen anyone else do it so I figured I'd post it since I found it fun to use.

This method is based on a few forms of creating sigils, drawing inspo from magic squares (specifically the Lo Shu square), planetary squares, and a chart based on an alphanumerical system of the English language. However, they tend to negate the “0” in these charts but I quite like the number “0” so I wanted to add it in. I made this chart for it:

I also decided that I didn’t want it to be on a magic square, not only because my numbers wouldn’t fit neatly in one but because I am not a square kinda guy, I love a round shape. What clicked to me was a pentagram (pentacle in this case), so after trial and error I made this graph:

Why a pentagram? Because pentagrams are an ancient symbol that has been used across different cultures for various reasons. Plus it's a staple symbol in the occult and magical community. It’s also said that the pentagram exhibits the Golden Ratio which probably explains why it's pleasing to look at, so that's neat. Moving on!

Using the common method of writing out a phrase, removing multiples, then turning the letters into numbers, removing those multiples, and finally ending up with a string of numbers, I can craft a sigil. For example:

Also we aren't gunna talk about my shitty handwriting!!!

You can add planetary symbols, alchemical symbols, or other things like runes in the center of the sigil (where the blank part of the pentagram is) if it fits your practice.

Feel free to use this method if it strikes your fancy or let me know if you have any tips on how you would innovate this method!

Here's the digital sigil for those who want it:

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[sigilstix]

I made a sigil for anyone who is trying to feel a little more empowered and in control over their lives, in whatever form you need that to take.

#witchcraft #witchblr #sigils #occult #witches #witch art #sigil crafting #sigil magic #magick #my sigils #witchcore

[grey-sorcery]

Suggested Reading

Threshold Theory Energy Work Fundamentals The Subtle Body Spell Design Spell Dictation Sigils: How-to Intro to Gnosis Anchors

What is a Spell Circle?

Spell circles, while they aren’t necessary, are a tool that is used as a focal point for a working. They are also very helpful in aiding in headspace via the implementation of aesthetics. Spell circles are technically hypersigils, or a complex sigil that is typically constructed of multiple sigils in tandem. They are typically constructed of three parts: Incantations, foundations, and root sigils. They are used in a ritual format, typically with each practitioner having a standardized approach to using them for spell work. 

How do they work?

A spell circle is similar to a sigil in the way that there is an incorporation of intention, energy, passion, and focus in their creation. Spell circles operate most effectively within the energetic model or something adjacent. The psychological model will be entirely ineffective; at least as I have prescribed their creation in this article. They often contain sigils as well as some other elements that serve to connect the circle to the overall working. These elements include incantations, words, phrases, symbology, geometric/organic designs, numerology, etc. 

Incantations, words, or phrases can be said out loud as part of the working (provided that doing so doesn’t break gnosis), or written out and burned into ash and incorporated into the working through that process. Though they can also be incorporated in other ways as well. As an example, you could write a song and record it and have the tablature or staff wrapped around the perimeter of the spell circle. You could then listen to the song while casting your spell using it as a centerpoint of your gnosis.

The other elements of a spell circle are used to enhance the threshold of the root sigil or purpose. Each additional element adds a node, or correspondence, to the threshold of the spell. Doing so helps refine the accuracy and potency of the working. 

Designing a Spell Circle

If you have experience working with sigils, then designing a spell circle can be pretty easy. I highly recommend using programs like procreate to make these, or drafting tools! Freehanding them can be quite difficult without any experience with technical drawing. I use my tablet to draw them digitally and then trace them onto a burnable substrate such as paper.

Incantation(s)

An incantation is a phrase that is said that astutely states the intent of the spell. It is important to have this memorized, if you use them. Without having them memorized, using them will pull you out of gnosis by disturbing your focus. Incantations are like the thread that binds the spell circle to the rest of the working, especially if you use other tools, sigils, etc. When I construct my spell circles, I use the pronunciation of my sigils as the incantation, which are all aspects of a conlang that I developed. This can be seen as a sigil chain. So long as the incantation is written somewhere on or near the circle, then it is capable of being connected to the burning of those sigils via the incantation. I find that having the incantation encircle the root sigil is the most aesthetically pleasing for me. 

Root Sigil

This is a sigil that is at the core of the circle. It should represent the base goal of the spell. This sigil is connected to the rest of the circle via the Foundation(s). Like all sigils, it is important that it is drawn while channeling its meaning through your mental state, emotions, and subtle body to be most effective.To create them, I will draw the enclosing circle first before drawing a grid within it. This grid is then used to ensure that the root sigil is centered and scaled appropriately. The sigil is always the first part that I draw. Here are a few examples of sigils I have used for spell circles:

Foundation(s)

Foundations are simple designs that each have their own correspondences. Some foundations use numerology to derive their meaning, others are given their meanings based on how they interact with the root. The foundation(s) used should also align with the purpose of the spell; but more specifically, to describe the means of manifestation of the spell to some degree. They can also be used to expand the context of the root sigil, ex. Whether it is intended to be a blessing or curse. I am always sure that when I draw them in the grid, that they appear to be a part of the sigil, yet also behind it by having the lines stop and continue any shapes that are a part of the sigil, like circles, triangles, and squares. Here are a few foundations that I use:

Associative Symbology

These symbols are things I don't really implement in spell circles myself, but include things such as astrological symbols, alchemical symbols, magical alphabets, color, and imagery. These symbols are typically incorporated in equal distribution around the circle in radial fashion, but can also be used in other configurations. The number of symbols can be implemented with numerology in mind as well. Colored line-work can also be used to further the correspondences. Imagery such as pictographs can also be used, following similar implementation as other symbols. 

Applications

Spell Circles can be used for all sorts of workings, typically in a ritualistic fashion. However, they may also be used as passive sigils, meaning that they are placed and affect a specified space gradually over time. If they are used in this fashion, they will need to be revisited and charged periodically. When using a spell circle in a ritual, place them underneath the central spell elements such as cauldrons, candles, bowls, etc. Please use discernment. Fire safety is of the utmost importance. Once the spell is in motion, use the incantation that connects the circle to the working. I highly recommend rehearsing your incantation until it is memorized so that your spell’s effectiveness isn’t hindered. I highly recommend placing a spell anchor onto your spell circle as well so that there is a direct medium holding it. This way the spell can be recharged, broken, or altered as necessary.

Ritual Closing & Disposal

As part of closing any working, it is important to close off all energy that is connected to the working other than the anchor. Part of this is disposing of the spell circle in a responsible manner. This can be through responsibly burning it and burning the ashes, burying the spell circle itself (Provided it is on a biodegradable medium), soaking it in water to dissolve the ink and then cleansing the medium, or if it is drawn on a dry-erase board you can just erase it and cleanse it. When burying the ashes of your working, try to use your discretion as to which direction it is buried relative to your sleeping place or place of casting. 

Identifying a Spell Circle

A few popular designs for spell circles have been misidentified in the past, specifically those of John Dee, who was a prolific cryptographer. These designs have a lot of the hallmarks of spell circles; however, they are enclosed with 72 latin letters, which don’t have any magical or mystical correspondences, but are very common in encryption wheels, and then are encoded through biblical reference. The influence his work had was very substantial in the development of spell circles and their design. While his encryption circles can be used for magic, like any other design drawn through intention, passion, and gnosis, it is obvious that it was not intended as such given the historical context of his life. 

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[elvenfoe]

i am worthy

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[emillysstudio]

My new 'Book of Lilith'. This has been an enormous undertaking, nearly a year to complete.

#booksbooksbooks #leatherbound #bookbinding #handmade #leather journal #hand crafted #notebook #journal #spellbook #wiccan #occult #travel journal #grimoire #sigil magic #sigils #silver #gilding #finishing #silk headbands #decorative cover

[witchyphilosophe]

Made a new Sigil, per a request from a local metaphysical shop that sells my Sigil buttons. (Find me over on ig as @ButtonWitch)

Feel free to repost with credit, or use. Just don’t sell, thanks!

#Sigil #sigils #Sigil craft #witchblr #witches of tumblr #witchcraft #witch #florida witch #florida witchcraft

[friend-crow]

Paper Bead Magic

So a week or so ago I got the idea of making paper beads and hiding sigils inside them. I figured I could combine sigil and knot magic to accomplish various things.

Listen, I'm not a photographer, and I'm using a free phone that came with a prepaid plan, which really doesn't help.

It's easy enough to find tutorials online for paper beads, so I'm not going to make one, though I will put some tips I figured out under the cut at the end. I thought I'd mostly talk a bit about how you might use them.

This craft was largely inspired by the various uses of the many different types of prayer beads (I believe this is the umbrella term, but correct me if I'm wrong), but there are plenty of other things you could do with them.

Make them with sigils that correspond to your purpose and string them together with related knot spells, then:

hang the beads around your door(s), or wear them for protection

incorporate them into a pre-bed meditative ritual, then hang them over your bed before you go to sleep to help with lucid dreaming, remembering dreams, spirit communication, etc.

use them for trance work (repetition can be a great way to achieve a trance state)

make devotional jewelry for whatever deities you work with

use them like worry beads, for relaxation or to ease the urge to do addictive behaviors

Things I learned through trial and error:

To get nice round beads I found that I needed pretty thick paper (I ended up painting bristol board with watercolors and metallic paint)

If you do use something as thick as bristol board, you will end up with white edges showing (assuming the paper is white), so consider painting them if that bothers you

Tutorials I read suggested sealing them with mod podge or similar glue. I ended up using glazing medium for extra shine, and because I already had some

This took much, MUCH longer than estimated in the tutorials -- be patient!

#paper beads #sigil magic #knot magic #witch crafts #witchblr #devotional jewelry

[queen-scribbles]

Rass Ordo, Space Pirate

I said I was gonna do it. :3

Rass Ordo-themed travel mug, bc they have one with a handle now. The larger aurebesh says Space Pirate, smaller at the bottom says Rass Ordo(handwrote that after I picked it up bc my black writer bottle was being spattery and I didn't wanna mess it up), complete with mud splashes, "scratches", and the Clan Ordo sigil*.

#queen does crafts #closing out the year with my boy <3 #rass ordo #*clan ordo sigil according to a mando rp site BUT they had correct ones for a couple clans i knew prior so i'm trusting them #and it's TOO LATE NOW if i'm wrong xD #that wound up kinda streaky bc of how i had to paint it but oh well

[collectorofallthingssentimental]

just remember i practice black magic proudly.

#black magic #hexes #curses #spellwork #craft #eclectic witch #karma #return to sender #sigil magic

[witch--tips]

🤖 WITCH TIP 🤖

For more specific communication via divination, you can use random generators online. I’ve linked a random item generator here which I used earlier today to ask my deity something He’d like as an offering from me today, and it worked out wonderfully

#He said a ‘sticky note’ #which is actually so perfect. i use sticky notes ALL the time in my craft & therefore as a pagan #i was actually planning on giving Him a sticky note actually which SOUNDS WEIRD but listen #tiny piece of paper. great for sigils or small petitions OR (how i used it today) for drawings #i traced an ancient bust of His and put it on His altar :))) #witch tips #divination #pagan #deity work #closeted witch #secret witch #closet witch #tech witch #tech magic #baby witch #beginner witch #tech witchcraft #pagan witch

[wolfcharms]

Simple Curse to Spot Who Means You Harm

Inspired by and incorporates an old Irish curse 

"May those who love us, love us, And those who don't, May [God] turn their hearts And if not their hearts, may [he] turn their ankles so we'll know them by their limping"

Inventory: - salt - lemon juice - black pepper - red pepper - 2 paper - red marker - black string - tinted, dark bottle - sigil form of the curse

To Do:

Draw curse sigil on paper with red marker. Recite curse throughout spell, inserting the name of your own god if wanted. Fold sigil up tight as it will go, then unfold once into a bowl/crevice shape. Place paper into a bowl of salt. Sprinkle black and red pepper into paper. Burn sigil paper down to ash, still reciting curse. Once paper is burned, pour salt and every single piece of the paper into bottle. Prepare second piece of paper by lightly soaking in lemon juice until slightly moldable. Form paper into a cap for the bottle and tie down paper with string. Place in a hidden, dark place in a room that people pass through often. Turn in a counterclockwise circle once a week. 

Cleanse your work area thoroughly after you’ve hidden the bottle. 

#witchblr #curses #curse #witchcraft #sigils #curse sigil #spells #bottle spell #jar spell #sigil craft

[thesorceresstemple]

#folk art #pagan art #pagan creation #sigil #pagan cross #folk witchcraft #folk witch #witch crafts #nature witch #pagan witch #magic artifact #sorceress

[elvenfoe]

all my needs and desires are met before i even ask

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[thevixenwitch]

Hit up the B&N hardback sale for a few books to get in my study rotation for next year, going off of reviews on Goodreads seemed to keep me informed enough. I was gifted Neil Gaimen's Norse Mythology, a book called Weed Witch, and a book of Celtic Myths, but was able to pick up another book I was really interested in!

I got a variety but this one has such a fantastic vibe and wonderful reviews! I feel nostalgic for the height of Witchblr when sigils were everywhere, and as a Genderqueer person, whether intentional or not, I love that the cover is my pride flag lol

#sigil craft by lia taylor #sigil craft #sigil #sigils #pagan #paganism #witchcraft #witch #magic #witchy #witchblr #books

[foxens-den-of-divination]

Pay what you can divination! (PWYC)

I will accept PWYC for the listed spreads below. Please read through all of them and the rules at the bottom of the post before DMing. As with all of my other readings, payment is required up front.

Options:

No relationship, third-party, medical, time sensitive, or legal questions.

2 Card General Reading (Regularly $4)

3 Card General Reading (Regularly $6)

4 Card General Reading (Regularly $8)

Relationship, Third-party Question Options

5 Card General Relationship Reading (Regularly $10)

Deity/Spirit Communication Readings

3 Card Deity/Spirit Communication (Regularly $10)

Decks to choose from: Angelarium, Primrose and Prose, Mystic Cats Tarot, Skyrim, Woodland Wardens.

Non Divination Pay What You Can Options

Hand Drawn/Digitally generated Sigils (Regularly $3, I will accept half the price)

Spells (Regularly $5+. I will NOT cast spells. Price must stay within $5-$10.)

Rules for PWYC

Choose a Reading and Deck before DMing me (if no deck is chosen, then I will pick one).

Regular prices are listed next to the readings, but we will discuss how much you are able to pay. I will accept at least half of the listed price. (So the two cards would be $2, the 5 card would be $5, and so on).

PayPal is the only option at the moment. (I will update this when Venmo and Cashapp become options).

As with all of my readings, Feedback is REQUIRED. If you do not leave feedback a day and a half after the reading was done, you will be added to my Divination Grey List.

If you choose a sigil, I will accept half off the regular price ($2.50).

If you choose a spell, I will accept anything between $5-$10.

#witchblr #witch business #witch community #divination #foxens den of divination and magical services #sigils #spell craft #pay what you can #pay what you can Foxen addition

[ultraviolencegaming]

Immortals of Aveum – Official Reveal Trailer

#immortals of aveum #mygifs #fps #magic #ascendant studios #uvg #gaming #spell craft #sigils