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ashabsynthe · 11 months

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Shadow Work Prompts

With my last post being about shadow work, I thought I’d give y’all some prompts to use.

How does the feeling of envy show up in your life?

What do you need more of in your life?

What do you love most about yourself?

If you could get rid of one bad memory, what would it be and why?

In what ways are you inauthentic?

What irrational fears do you have and how do they hold you back?

Do you hold grudges against others that could be let go? What's your motive for holding onto them?

What do you hate about others? Why? What might that say about yourself?

What do you need to stop running away from?

What do you need to let go of?

What should you attract into your life?

How do you feel about "love"?

Why do you think you don't deserve love?

What do you minimize about yourself? What do you flaunt?

How do you deal with criticism?

How do you perceive pain?

Why haven't you dealt with your past before?

What don't you like about your life? Why? How can you change it?

How often do you lie to yourself and what about?

What emotion(s) do you try to avoid? Why don't you want to feel those ways?

Write a letter to someone who hurt you and then burn it.

How does your inner child see you?

How are you deceiving yourself?

What does success mean to you? How are you standing in your own way?

What is going on in your life that you are actively ignoring?

What keeps you motivated?

What inspires you?

Who or what is making your life difficult? How can you deal with it constructively?

How have you been betrayed in your life? What did it teach you?

How has your voice been stifled in the past?

What areas of your life do you excel in?

What are the most important/integral things you have learned over the past few years?

In what ways are you too defensive? Why?

How are you pessimistic in your own life?

Why do you not trust others?

What hardships have you overcome? How has it changed you?

What are you doing to pursue your dreams?

What do you still need to forgive yourself for?

What did that relationship teach you? (you know the one... that one)

How can you maintain your individuality?

In what ways can you be more true to yourself?

In what ways are you lying to yourself? Why?

How can you lead with your heart in your life?

How have your dreams fallen short of reality?

What is your relationship with your mother like?

What is your relationship with your father like?

Write a letter to your inner child. Maybe apologize for what has happened to them and that you couldn't protect them, tell them how far you have come and how much you have done. Say whatever comes to mind.

How have you been a martyr/victim in your own life?

I’ll keep this post updated with more prompts when I find them

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maceofpentacles · 1 year

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shadow work prompts that have left me crying (i felt good after though)

- letter to a parent (hurts so good when you have mommy/daddy issues)

- letter to your younger self (bonus points for pre transition self if that applies to you)

- letter to your childhood pet/pets

- letter to your childhood best friend

- listing out your insecurities and then complimenting said insecurities

- listing everything you’re grateful for,, even if it’s just a few things

- letter to your ancestors or just all ancestors in general (i like doing it for all ancestors that way no one feels left out)

#personal stuff #shadow work #shadow work prompts #writing prompts #witchcraft #witch #witchblr #witch community

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femme-witching · 2 years

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Shadow Work Prompts

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Shadow work is the act of creating a connection with one’s subconscious mind, often through self reflection. This is a pivotal step that needs to be taken before a witch begins spellwork, because shadow work strengthens an individual’s sense of self- a crutial part of many witches’ craft.

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- write an apology letter to yourself

- why am I insecure?

- how can I be more trusting?

- how do I deal with failure?

- do I feel jealousy of certain people? why?

- how worthy do I honestly think I am?

- what from my childhood makes me angry?

- why do I reject help?

- why do I repress my emotions?

- why do I feel unappreciated?

- how do I feel about opening up to people?

- what is my deepest set emotional wound?

- how do I confront anxiety?

- how do I process sadness?

- who do I resent and why?

- what defense mechanisms do I tend to use?

- why am I a perfectionist?

- how can I be kinder to others?

- how have I behaved in the different stages of my life?

- what are my greatest regrets?

- what are my greatest fears?

- what themes in my life reoccurringly upset me?

- do I feel loved? why or why not?

- what do I value most in relationships?

- what do I value most in myself?

- what do I value most in my life?

- what are my expectations for myself? are they reasonable?

- what do I fear socially?

- in what ways do I doubt myself?

- why do I feel obligated to succeed?

- how do I define success?

- what does it mean to be a good person?

- what do I need to improve in myself?

- how do I deal with loneliness?

- what do I do that’s self destructive?

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#witchblr #baby witch #witchcraft #witch #shadow work #shadow work prompts

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tarotwithlove · 8 months

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PICK A CARD 🃏ೕ shadow work prompts

reminder that this is a general reading and messages found here may not apply to everyone. take what resonates, leave what doesn't, and don't force anything if it does not fit.

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GROUP ONE

how could you be more patient with yourself?

are you allowing yourself to learn and grow?

what does happiness and success mean to you – and how may this definition of happiness and success be hindering you?

why do you take on more responsibility than you can handle?

how can you recognise when too much is too much?

how may you be tying your self worth to your success or fame?

what kind of recognition would be most meaningful?

what or who is controlling you? how?

how may you be letting fear keep you from living the life you want most?

how may your thoughts and desires be working against you?

what do you really need to be happy?

GROUP TWO

how can you be more resilient and self-disciplined?

how may your self-indulgences be a hindrance?

what are you ignoring about yourself?

what actions and behaviours may be keeping you from moving on or feeling satisfied with your life?

why do you do choose to do everything by yourself, even when you can’t?

how can you do more with less effort?

how can you look at your problems from a different angle?

how may you be running away from your feelings?

how may you be making a mountain out of a molehill?

how do you cope? how may your coping mechanisms be causing more harm than good?

why are you not allowing yourself to move on?

how could you be less defensive when faced with outside guidance?

GROUP THREE

how may you be disrespecting your own limits and boundaries?

how often do you allow yourself to start over or start something new? why or why not?

how may you be ignoring your intuition?

what needs to be said that you aren’t saying?

how could you be more honest with your partner?

how could you be more honest about what you want in love?

how could you celebrate yourself and your life more?

what would your life look like if you started to look more on the bright side?

how might a change of perspective help?

how has loss helped shape you into the person you’re becoming?

what attitudes and behaviours need to be changed in order for you to succeed?

how could you be a better friend, family member, or part of the community?︎

GROUP FOUR

how may your views about collaboration or teamwork be holding you back?

in what aspects of your life may you be allowing people to walk all over you?

how could spiritual guidance help you at this time of your life?

how can you use change as a form of motivation?

what chapter of your life may be holding you back?

where may goodbyes be needed?

how and in what areas of your life may you underestimating yourself?

how may you be letting fantasy control you?

why do you detach when fantasy starts to become a reality?

what is your worst quality? why do you think of it as such?

why do you keep yourself from forming meaningful connections with others?

#**#tarot #shadow work #pac #pick a card #pick an image #pick a pile #pick a picture #tarotonline #tarotcommunity #tarotcreator #tarotblr #shadow work prompts #channelled message #channeled message #divination

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earthlightwitch · 2 years

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30 days of shadow work challenge

hey everyone! i’ve found myself in a bit of a journalling/shadow work rut and thought i would give myself a little challenge to do for the next 30 days. i know that this is pretty common for a lot of people, so i thought i would share my challenge with you so we can keep each other accountable and do some reflective work 🤍 obviously you don’t have to do all 30 days, and this can purely be a prompt list if you need it! you can join in whenever you like 🤍

what is something you wish you could be doing right now? what’s stopping you?

if you could receive the truthful answer any question of your choice, what would you ask? why? what response would you hope for?

if you could change anything about your childhood, what would it be?

name 3 of your least favourite things about yourself. then challenge them - why do you think that way? what could you do to change?

what relationships in your life bring you joy and which ones don’t?

how could you show yourself love in your love language?

when was the last time you felt at peace?

write a letter to someone who hurt you - no matter how long ago. write everything you wish you could say to them, every emotion that comes up. burn, tear apart or flush away the letter

how would you treat yourself if you were a young child? how could you make them feel loved? see where you could incorporate that into your life

what triggers your temper most? why does it make you angry/frustrated/sad?

if you had everything you ever wanted, what would your life look like?

what emotions or feelings do you avoid? why?

what are your core values? do they align with the life you’re living right now?

what do you hate about yourself and why do you hate it? did someone tell you you should?

what negative patterns keep repeating in your life?

when you lash out, what part of you wants to be protected?

what is something you fear others knowing about you? why do you fear it?

in what ways do you consciously or unconsciously punish myself?

what is a grudge/instance that you are holding onto that no longer serves you? why are you holding on to it? how can you let it go?

what are your pet peeves? where do you think they come from?

when was the last time you felt wronged by someone?

when are you the hardest on yourself? why? can you find a way to be kinder to yourself?

how do you respond to situations that make you angry?

what are you the most proud of in your life?

in what ways are you hypocritical?

when am i my truest, most authentic self?

what advice would you give to yourself 5 years ago?

what boundaries do i need to set and reinforce in my life?

what things make you feel the most alive and present?

list 10 things you like about yourself. get specific! list more if you can 🤍

#witch #shadow work #witches of the world #magick #witchcraft #shadow work prompts #journaling #journal #journal prompts #taurus witch #ideas #writing

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thedarkmaidenn · 9 months

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The Zodiac Seasons and their Elements. What to focus on, what tools to use and what spells to conduct.

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angelwurdz · 1 year

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🌱 Shadow

work

prompts 🌱

What is shadow work?

🌱 Shadow work is deep diving into your heart, mind and soul. It’s a meditation on what really bothers you, pains you and matters to you. Shadow work can be really uncomfortable as you have to be transparent and honest to yourself. You have to face your shadow self and some parts you have hidden even from yourself. At the end it helps you reach acceptance, and processing traumas, unhealed emotional wounds and understanding yourself and your surroundings better.🌱

These are some shadow work prompts I worked with so far, I will add more with time. I hope it will be helpful.

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1- when, where, how and with who do you feel most like your authentic self ?

2- is your perception of yourself and your surroundings filtered by your traumas?

3- are there any parts of yourself you don’t show to anyone? What are they and why

4- what are aspects of yourself you project onto others?

5- what traits get under your skin? Do you possess any of those qualities?

6- how’s your relationships with your parents and how does it affect your relationships ?

7- what is an emotion/feeling you constantly avoid? Do you suppress it? If yes, why.

8- how did your parent show love and what is your love language ?

9- do you have strong boundaries? How do you usually react when someone crosses them?

10- who hurt you the most and can you forgive them?

11- what toxic traits you have learnt from your parents?

12- what’s the best way someone can describe you and is that the best picture you have of yourself?

13- are you honest with yourself about who you are?

14- describe your first heartbreak. Does it still affect you?

15- do you tend to fall for self-destructive behaviors or self-harm activities?

16- when you meet someone what are the first qualities you tend to notice? Are they physical or mental and why are they important to you

17- is there a pattern in your relationships and do you tend to attract the same people ?

18- what are the common themes, symbols , emotions in your dreams ? What could they mean?

19- are there any generational curses/traumas in your family ?

20- what are the things you need to forgive yourself for?

21- did your caretakers teach you about self-care and self-love or was it self-learnt ?

22- do your goals and achievements bring real satisfaction and joy to you or you are doing them for other people and external validation ?

23- what are you afraid someone would judge you for?

24- do you hold any resentment against your parents? What are they and why can’t you let it go

25- what do you think your friends think and feel about you?

26- how do you handle criticism?

27- what is something you are jealous of?

28- what positive or negative patterns keep repeating?

29- think of people who have done you wrong, is there a possibility you were responsible too?

30- did you ever intentionally manipulate someone? If so, why?

31- what are your values and morals?

32- did you ever judge someone for things you did or do ?

33-What really matters to you?

34- what mistakes do you keep repeating?

35- are you living on autopilot mode ? What was the last time you did something for the first time?

36- do you think you are similar/different to other people? Why?

37- what makes you , you ?

38- do you follow your intuition and do you make the difference between intuition and anxiety?

39- are there any unfair or tyrannical rules in your family? Do you challenge them or surrender to them?

40- how do you feel about being vulnerable and showing your weak side to someone?

41- do you find difficulties forming long lasting friendships? If so, why?

42- do you stuff down your feelings until you blow up or you communicate them?

43- who were the adults surrounding you when you were a child? How did they make you feel?

44- did you hurt someone unintentionally and how did you deal with it? Do you carry any shame or regret?

45- do you have any repressed anger inside? Where does it stem from?

46- how do you feel about other people’s success?

47- were you allowed to express negative emotions and opinions when you were a child?

48- how do you feel about your achievements? Do you still feel not enough after doing something great? If so, why

49- how do you deal with conflicts, arguments and how do they make you feel?

50- who would you be if all the wounds and pain didn’t happen?

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laidee-flegman · 6 months

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Shadow Work prompts for early childhood

Exploring your early childhood and connecting with your inner child can be a powerful aspect of shadow work. Here are 30 prompts to help you delve a little deeper

What are your earliest memories from childhood, and how do they make you feel?

Reflect on your relationship with your parents or caregivers during your early years. How has it influenced your adult life?

Explore the concept of attachment and your attachment style. How has it affected your relationships?

What were the primary messages you received about yourself and your worth as a child?

Write a letter to your inner child, offering love, support, and understanding.

Describe a specific moment from your childhood when you felt happy and carefree.

Think about a moment from your childhood when you felt scared or vulnerable. How does that memory affect you today?

How did you cope with stress or difficult emotions as a child, and are those coping mechanisms still present in your life?

Reflect on any significant losses or changes you experienced as a child and how they impacted you.

What were your favorite activities or hobbies as a child, and do you still engage in them?

Explore any unfulfilled dreams or ambitions from your early years and how they relate to your current goals.

Write about any patterns or behaviors that you observed in your family during your childhood.

Consider the role of your inner critic. What negative self-talk or beliefs developed during your early years?

Reflect on your early friendships. How did they shape your understanding of connection and trust?

Explore your understanding of love and affection as a child. How has it evolved in your adult relationships?

What were the rules and expectations in your family during your childhood, and how do they affect you now?

How do you deal with your inner child's needs and emotions when they arise in your adult life?

Describe a moment from your childhood when you felt a strong sense of self-esteem or confidence.

Think about the ways you were praised or criticized as a child. How do those experiences impact your self-esteem?

Reflect on any role models or significant people from your childhood who influenced your development.

Explore your earliest experiences of shame or guilt and how they continue to affect you.

Write a dialogue between your present self and your inner child. What would your inner child say to you?

Consider the concept of playfulness and joy. How can you incorporate more of this into your life?

Reflect on your relationship with authority figures in your early years and how it relates to your adult experiences.

Describe a childhood dream or fantasy. Does it hold any significance or wisdom for you today?

Explore your relationship with trust. How do you decide who to trust, and does it stem from your childhood experiences?

What were the unspoken or hidden aspects of your family dynamics during your childhood?

Write about any unfinished emotional business from your early years that you'd like to address.

Consider any unresolved anger or resentment from your childhood. How does it affect your current relationships?

Reflect on the concept of self-care for your inner child. What activities or practices can nurture your inner child's well-being?

#journal prompts #journaling #journal #journals #writing prompt #shadow work prompts #shadow work #mindfulness #self awareness

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thewitchywitch · 4 months

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10 Shadow Work Prompts

This set of prompts are all in the form of questions. You may not resonate with all of these, but that's okay—everyone is on their own path of healing.

You can answer these prompts in your head, journal and write out all your answers, make art to represent how these prompts make you feel, or anything else you feel comfortable with that works for you.

When was the first time you apologized to keep the peace? Why?

Who told you that you weren't enough? Why did you believe them?

Why did you give that person so many chances? Was it worth it?

Why do you keep blaming yourself for what happened? If someone else were in your shoes, would you still blame them?

If you could speak to yourself from 5 years ago, what would you say?

Do you believe in "white lies"? Why or why not?

Why do you always stop yourself in the middle of talking about your hobbies or interests?

If you used to be a giving person, what happened to change that? If you still are, why?

What is the first thing that you think about when you think of "anger"? Vent about it, let it all out.

What is your relationship with shadow work? Do you think this helps? Why or why not?

#witch #witchcraft #witches #witchblr #witches on tumblr #witches of tumblr #tumblr witches #witch community #shadow work #shadow work prompts #witchywitchesshit

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psychopomp-recital · 11 months

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What to ask yourself and consider before committing to the path of a Death Worker. Take some time and consider your answers and write them down.

What does death mean to you?

• take a second to think about your personal beliefs on what death is, and what it means to die.

How do you handle transitions?

• do you resist or embrace transitions and change?

How would you react to having spirits and other entities such as deities in your space?

• do you have the skills to handle constant activity in your space?

• do you know how to keep out specific entities, do you know how to banish them?

How comfortable are you with interacting with the grieving?

• do you have the capacity to care about the living wounded by death?

Why are you choosing this path?

• wanting to genuinely help?

• just the aesthetic?

• revenge/spite?

Do you believe you have the coping skills to handle the more gruesome deaths?

• even if you can’t physically see them you will end up hearing details and accounts

How have you been affected personally by death?

• have you died?

• has someone close to you passed?

The list isn’t perfect or everything you should work on! It’s a great inner work practice.

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the-witch-without-wisdom · 1 year

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Shadow Work Prompts From Loki: Scribble, as fast as possible and in your worst handwriting, about some trauma or concern that makes you feel a strong emotion (specifically anger or fear.) Do not reread it (though ideally it’d be too messy to reread) but burn it if you can, and if you can’t just rip it up into tiny shreds and throw it away.

#loki #loki deity work #loki deity #loki god of mischief #norse deities #norse loki #norse god loki #shadow work prompts #shadow work #journaling prompt #journal #journaling #deity work

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spunch3000 · 1 year

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shadow work/self reflection prompts inspired by melodrama by lorde

#melodrama #lorde #shadow work #shadow work prompts #self reflection #journaling #journal prompts #vinyl #writing #writing prompt

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maceofpentacles · 1 year

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reminder to those who do shadow work:

shadow work is not a replacement for therapy. if you feel like you need therapy or already go to therapy, don’t rely purely on shadow work alone!! shadow work is a wonderful tool to help assist in therapy, but if therapy is not easily accessible to you, that’s a different story.

#witchcraft #witch #witchblr #witch community #shadow work #shadow work prompts

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esmerraine · 1 year

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