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THIS BLOG IS NO LONGER ACTIVE. PLEASE FOLLOW @grey-sorcery

#sigil #sigilwork #sigils #update

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Howdy everyone. I am collapsing this account because I have remade my old witchcraft blog, where I’ll be posting more informational content.

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-TVA. AKA- The Grey Sorcerer

#witchcraft #sigilwork #void magic #energy work #baby witch #grey magic #GreySorcery

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3 Tips for Neurodivergent Witches

My craft changed significantly following my ADHD diagnosis almost 4 years ago. I was suddenly given this new frame of reference that helped me understand that I wasn't struggling because I was wrong/bad/lazy, but because I wasn't using the right tool set. With this new awareness, I was able to adjust my practice in order to best fit my brain, rather than exhaust myself trying to do things the way you're "supposed to".

Important Note: I'm ADHD, specifically the combination inattentive/hyperactive presentation. But I do experience a lot of the symptoms that fall under the overlap between ADHD & autism. That's why this is deliberately called 'Neurodivergent Witch Tips' and not simply 'ADHD Witch Tips'.

Tip #1: Use Medication as an Anchor Point

It's difficult for ND brains to maintain consistent routines, but daily medication can be a great way to establish a daily habit within your practice. It's much easier to form a new habit by linking it to one that already exists.

So when you take your meds- pull a tarot card, pray, practice grounding, make a libation or other offering, set your intention for the day, etc. Start small, don't try to do an entire ritual every time you take your meds. Once that habit is strong, you can add more onto it.

I also intentionally leave my medication on my altar. Apollo is a God of healing and medicine; by taking my medication at His altar, it's my way of showing devotion by taking care of myself in the best way possible. Our deities want us to thrive and our mental health is part of that.

Tip #2: Integrate Hyper-fixations & Special Interests

ND brains don't really have a meh setting. We're either fully invested or not interested. As a result, we can pick up new skills and knowledge fairly quickly. We have a wide range of interests and tend to know a good amount about a lot of different things.

And witches are curious by nature. We're always studying, always developing ourselves and our craft. So what aspects of that hyper-fixation could you use in your practice?

"Kate, are you seriously suggesting I try to integrate Minecraft or insects or cross-stitch or true crime into witchcraft?"

Hell yeah! I love playing Dungeons & Dragons- so why can't I do luck spells on my dice or draw protection sigils on my character sheets or create spells to amplify my creativity and storytelling? Why not? Imagine how much more powerful your magic will be when you're working with things that are truly meaningful to you.

(Side note- for my neurotypical witches, ask your ND friend to tell you about their special interests. Listen and ask questions. Getting to talk freely about something that we're excited about without worrying if we're being annoying or "too much" is an absolute gift.)

Tip #3: Design Your Practice to be ND-friendly

One of my favorite Youtubers has a running theme of how to make our lives and homes ADHD friendly, which you can watch here. And this idea of building our craft around our brain makes a huge impact by removing the limits of 'how' we can practice.

Break spells or rituals into more manageable parts if you're worried about maintaining focus for that length of time. Include your fidgets or sensory aids in your ritual materials. They are just as sacred- using what you need will not negatively impact the spell.

If you struggle to regularly maintain wards or protections, try using protection sigils with masking tape or sticky notes. I really like using these for sigils in general because I can move them easily and stick them anywhere I need. And if they no longer stick, that's a good sign that they need to be redone.

This can take a lot of trial and error to find what really works for you, but it is worth it. Please don't get discouraged or frustrated with yourself.

Almost everything in our world is built in a way that actively goes against how our brains are structured. Your spiritual practice should be something you don't have to fight with your brain to participate in. It should remove stress, not increase it.

These adjustments don't make you a lesser witch, it doesn't make your magic less effective. On the contrary, using your strengths and making the best choices for you is an incredibly powerful mindset for a witch.

I hope this helps! If any other neurodivergent witches have tips, please share through reblogging or send me a message because I'd love to hear them and maybe try them for myself.

Brightest of blessings!- Kate

#not mine

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Do you, or have you ever, done magic that involves bathes/bathing?

Oh yes! My personal favorite cleansing spell is a bathing one.

I start by drawing Sigils on my body using charcoal for cleansing. And then use sanctified oils and sanctified water. I put the oil onto my head and let it run and then I bathe while energetically moving out all the shit I don’t want. And then when I’m done I pour the sanctified water over my head.

#ask #cleansing #spiritual cleansing #witchcraft

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Witchtip:

Disinformation in witchcraft can only happen when someone claims something is true within the context of a pre-existing practice; when in fact, it isn’t true within that practice.

Claiming that it’s okay to preform closed practices without going through the proper channels? Disinformation.

Claiming that red corresponds to caterpillars or sadness is not.

Claiming that Wiccan or Trad Craft ceremonies are opened by drawing a pentagram and spinning around in circles? Disinformation.

Magic is very broad and personal. The only set in stone information exists in the traditions created by groups of people where certain process are agreed upon to be done a specific way.

#witch tips #witchcraft

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The Reliquary of Unique Magics & Their Inventors

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The Reliquary is an 18+ community built by and for practitioners that are constructing their own crafts. Regardless of cultural or traditional magical backgrounds you will be welcome here. This is a queer-built space and is predominately queer. While we, as a server, are constantly developing new practices and aspects to our crafts we also strive to be culturally and ethically conscious.

We strive to maintain a community of active, friendly, helpful, and creative people; to do this, our entry requirements are steep to dissuade trolls and bigots.

If you can get over ✨*The Wall*✨, we’d love to have you.

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What we want to see:

-out of the box thinking and genuine creativity

-friendly and open communication

-an eagerness to help others, despite the potential differences in your crafts.

-the ability to recognize cultural appropriation. ╰──────◈──────╯

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What we offer:

-A queer space that’s cishet friendly

-An anti-bigot/racist/homophobic/sexist space.

-a community of mostly leftists (not democrats)

-cooperation and collaboration

-seasonal competitions that are built to aid in the development of each persons craft.

-Server public resources, which includes grimoires and information from participating members.

-movie nights (periodically)

-other group activities such as designing a script for the server etc.

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YOU’RE INVITED!

#witchcord #witch community #witchcraft discord #ecclectic witch #no minors

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1000% this. I actually run a Discord server built entirely around this premise.

Join The Reliquary of Unique Magics & Their Inventors! (18+)

This server is dedicated to forming a community for those practitioners whose practices don’t really align with any one tradition. Those witches who are making their own path. The practitioners that are constantly ostracized from the witch community for not being traditional enough.

This is a place for those witches who are tired of using the term “eclectic” to describe their magic for fear of being barraged with questions about their traditions.

What we want to see:

-out of the box thinking and genuine creativity

-friendly and open communication

-an eagerness to help others, despite the potential differences in your crafts.

-the ability to recognize cultural appropriation.

PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK AND READ THE RULES THOROUGHLY

My dear, listen to me.

Your witchcraft will never be like another witch's craft.

You are a unique being, a unique person with unique life expereinces.

Your path will be different, because you are different, and that is okay.

#witchcord #witchcraft #ecclectic witch

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Sigil Type: Active/Passive

Method: Hydroglyph

Meaning: “Influence healthy and natural feeling communication”

Planetary Correspondences: Sun /Moon/Mercury

Directional Correspondences: South/East

Color Correspondences: Yellow/Green

Numerology: 2/6/9

As commissioned by a follower who wishes to remain anonymous.

#sigil #sigilwork #active #passive #mercury #south #east #moon #sun

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Discounted Cartomancy Readings!

I recently developed a new divination tool based on the Lenormand system. The readings from these cards are short and sweet but are typically quite elegant and poised.

I’m offering six card readings for $2 for the next three days for anyone who follows me! DM me for the payment link!

#witchcraft #divination services #lenormand #cartomancy #online discounts

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I provide a number of divination services! I will be adding more as demand increases.

Here’s a link

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And here is a link to my Astral Projection Guide!

Sigil Type: Active/Instant

Method: Boolean

Meaning: Assistance with Astral Projection

Planetary Correspondences: Moon/Saturn

Directional Correspondences: North/South

Color Correspondences: Blue/White

Numerology: 1/3/7

Request a Sigil here

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Basic Astral Projection

Astral projection isn’t necessary to practice witchcraft or occult arts, but it is an extremely beneficial skill to possess. In this revisited guide, I’ll cover the most simplistic approach to learning how to astral project.

Keep reading

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Cyclical Light

I’ll definitely be adding this one to the merch line up ASAP due to the popular response from my Patrons!

Check out this link to check out my other social media, request Sigils, get a divination reading, and view other services.

#quetzalcoatl #tezcatlipoca #espiritualismo #Curanderismo #witchcraft #digital art #digital artist #digitaldesign #witch art

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I’m glad that I’m not alone in the matter. ٩(ŏ﹏ŏ、)۶

If you cannot understand my rules, do not ask for my service.

If you cannot understand my rules, do not ask for my service. Just be thankful I dont ask for 3 kinds of emoji, a favorite song, and the name of a dead pharaoh to be included in your asks as a Requirement.

#like for real #why tf have I not thought about making Sigils for that?!? Like Frfr that’s like my thing

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THIS

Please put at least a little critical thought into your requests. Think: does my request effect the will of others? Does my request follow the path of least resistance?

Have faith that sigilcrafters know what they’re doing.

may I have a sigil to hang out with my partner in person for a long time? as in hours and days. (not sure if this is something I can ask for)

I can, but probably not in the way you think.

See, the issue here is both You and Your Partner do not have Free Time to hang. So the issue here is neither You nor Them, but the Free Time, which is taken up by Other Commitments like work, etc etc.

So the Sigil I can make for you, is for both of you to Manage Your Time Effectively.

like:

I Manage My Responsibilities Proficiently

I Allocate My Time Effectively

So, as you can see, in no shape or form will the sigil affect Your Partner directly, making them spend time with you, or for them to manage their responsibilities+work+time better to spend more time with you.

The sigil targets You, and if you want, you can give it to them. But under no capacity can the sigil actually make the two of you spend time together, not unless the two of you work hard for it.

I will put this up on the blog in a day or so~

(if this is NOT what you want, I suggest using the Online Sigil Generator/Maker you can find on google)

#big mood

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Hello. This also applies to my services. Very well put. Also, please stop asking me to help you grow larger genitalia...

If you cannot understand my rules, do not ask for my service.

If you cannot understand my rules, do not ask for my service. Just be thankful I dont ask for 3 kinds of emoji, a favorite song, and the name of a dead pharaoh to be included in your asks as a Requirement.

#big mood

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It’s often the lack of something or the silence that makes the fathomable much more beautiful.

Check the link in my bio for my Patreon, merch, Sigil requests, and other services’