thewaywardbruja

[thewaywardbruja]

~ What is a leader? ~

So I've been doing a bit of thinking and I have taken the Alphess tag back for myself, but this time, it is for entirely different motives and reasons.

Before, I chose the Alphess tag, for the reason to seem bigger and badder than I was. I wanted to appear stronger than I was. To show off, to be intimidating.

I was so broken back then, I was fighting so many demons. I'm still broken but I have healed and grown, so utterly much.

What does it mean to be a Alphess?

Its a question I have been asking myself for a while now.

See, I'm stepping into my power now, changing, growing and healing into who I am becoming, who the real me is. I'm finding myself, and where I stand in this world.

You see, the title of Alphess now? Its something that I take extremely seriously. I have my coven, and the two wolves that are my spirit guides.

I'm being called to be a leader, I can feel it in me. Being called to show those who are where I was, that healing and changing is possible.

The She-Wolf in me is alive and well, and the more I step into my power the more I feel this. She is re-awakening just like my clair-gifts and abilites.

I was always meant to be a leader, I just chose the wrong time. Back then wasnt my time.

Now, now it is.

Now I understand it in a way I never did before, and its so special to me.

And no one will steal this feeling from me. I have spent too long allowing others to steal things from me, time, feelings, days.

Its not going to happen anymore.

I have my "Pack" and I am so blessed to call them mine.

Now watch as I step into my power ~

#therian #white wolf #witchcraft #nature witch #she wolf #alphess #alpha female #leader #be prepared #witch

[thewaywardbruja]

~ Thoughts In My Head ~

So I've got a lot going on in my head, none of it is particularly good, but I just wanted to type it out here because I need to get it out somehow.

I'm struggling a bit, with my mental health, this week, is a hard week for me, and I just dont know how to express how I'm feeling aside from crying.

Friday, marks - One Year since my Grandma was taken from me, and I know its only Monday, but I'm already counting down the days, I'm dreading it. We're away thankfully, at a car show but it doesnt make it any easier. I'm really struggling with my grief, and trying to hold it together.

I've also come down with something / my body is fighting something off, and I am the most tired, and exhausted I have ever been in my life and hardly have the strength to do anything. I have to keep forcing myself to do stuff, and then just want to sleep afterwards, its doing my head in literally. I dont feel like myself and the brain fog is really starting to get to me.

Its so bad that I ran my car into a brick wall two days ago, and I would never do that normally. Work has been extremely difficult, and standing in one place, and doing the same thing over, and over is just really starting to grind away at me. I've been thinking, and looking for another job, something different, and there just isnt anything around where we live.

I'm currently waiting for the results of my Lvl 1 Math test, hoping beyond hope that I managed to pass, but I doubt I did, I struggled so much with it, and the first time wasnt much better.

So, that means I'll be in another Lvl 1 class, for another 12 weeks, and ugh. My English GCSE's are coming up rapidly as well and I have no idea how I'm going to do on those either. I just know if I fail that as well, then I dont know what I'll do but the prospect of me joining the police this year is slowly slipping out of my fingers.

I mean my Leave to Remain Visa getting approved was good news, but its just been so over-shadowed by the anniversary coming up and me being sick that I havent really had much time to let it sink in and celebrate.

I hope soon I will start to feel better, and things will turn around but I'm not holding out much hope.

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In other news, my witchcraft is taking off, I've had so many wonderful experiences - which have mostly been uploaded to my tiktok, that I am feeling so blessed and just wonderful about where my practice is taking me.

I found out that what was a Crow spirit, was actually Fenrir trying to communicate with me, and after using divination to talk to him, it felt wonderful to know that I now have two wolves at my side <3

I'm taking - this whole thing with Fenrir really slowly, and just letting it happen in its own time. He still makes me nervous. I asked him if we could have a spirit guide relationship - because I promised myself I would never bow down to no God again, ever - a long time ago. He said "Yes" <3 That made me feel a lot better as well.

White and I have been getting closer, and our bond has been getting stronger. After my amazing and wonderful reading I had the other day, I just feel so great, and liberated about everything I have been experiencing and feeling. <3

I cant wait to see what the future holds for me within Witchcraft. Its been so amazing, so far.

Friday marks one year since I found my path, and my practice and I wouldnt change it for anything <3 Its been such an amazing journey thus far <3 I have made so many amazing friends within the Witchcraft community as well, Jade, Sapphire, Josephine, ShyTyger (Char), Shay, Aphrodite, Jasmine, Naamah - just to name a few <3 You guys all rock and are so amazing, and I am so blessed to have you all in my life <3

So yeah. I dunno, just got a lot on my mind, and trying to make sense of all of it. I blame whatever is making my brain so foggy, its messing with my emotions and making me depressed as hell too. Yay Depression.

Hopefully things will start to get better, I'm trying to be an optimist about this... ( Bastille Joke... hah )

So yeah, I'll see you around <3

[thewaywardbruja]

My Reading Review: @/psychic_mommy.

So yesterday I got a psychic reading from Jasmine, and I flipped out and cried.

Today, I want to do an actual proper review because I feel bad that I didnt write a proper one 😂

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I won a raffle, which I have never done before - that felt awesome to begin with. She was hosting it, and I entered on a whim.

It didnt take long to recieve the reading either and after I read through it, I cried, yes. It just confirmed everything I was feeling about myself and my witchcraft.

She got to meet White, my spirit guide and that alone to me was amazing and described her exactly as I have been since I was 16. I couldnt believe it.

She also mentioned that White has known me since a past life and has come to this one to be with me and protect and guide me as a teacher. I'm in shock and awe!

She said some other things, that where spot on with things I was wondering, and curious about, without having to ask questions at all, confirming what I was feeling again.

She said that my spirit / soul is that of a wolf and that its there. Which confirmed my feelings I had about myself since I was 5 years old. That stunned me.

She told me to believe in myself and be confident, not to worry about what others are saying about me or doing. And thats exactly in line with what I am feeling too. I'm working very hard on that.

The most amazing thing was one of White's favorite soul cards also came up in the reading. That was just the topping on the cake for me. 🥰💚

All in all it was an amazing reading. And I would highly suggest getting one from her if you want to know the truth about yourself. I had never had one done before, and this was such an amazing and wonderful experience.

10/10 - Highly Recommend!

Amazing abilities, skills, and gifts and I hope one day I can be as amazing as her.

Thank you again Jasmine! 🐺💚

#tarot #white wolf #witchcraft #divination #nature witch #reading #raffle #gift #therian #light seers tarot #psychic #medium

[thewaywardbruja]

So excited! Just bought this. Its not going to be used and I'm going to cleanse the shit out of it, but its going on my wall behind my altar 🥰❤️ I'm so excited. They are super rare and I am so happy I got one! ❤️ #NemisisNow #LisaParker #SoulCard #AceOfPentacles ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CrIgLumoBuX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#nemisisnow #lisaparker #soulcard #aceofpentacles

[thewaywardbruja]

common outdoor items & their uses

a guide to common outdoor items and their magickal uses.

acorns- luck, protection, wisdom, power

walnuts- healing, protection, self care

pinecones- fertility, masculinity, growth, nature

pine needles- cleansing, healing, strength, banishment

pecans- employment, protection, success, abundance, prosperity

grass- growth, learning, healing, new beginning, grief, recovery

maple leaves- feminine, travel, change, decisions, healing

oak leaves- truth, justice, knowledge, steadfastness, protection, guidance

birch leaves- protection, cleansing, fertility, purification

dandelions- calling spirits, divination, healing

dandelion seeds- divination, wishes, manifestation, dreams, luck

dandelion leaves- defeating negativity, steadfastness, growth, purification

2 leaf clovers- love, luck, courage, cleansing

3 leaf clovers- protection, luck, fidelity, divination

4 leaf clovers- spirit work, luck, psychic ability, attraction

5+ leaf clovers- wealth, luck, attracting money, sanity

wild clover flowers- animal magick, blessings, breaking curses, luck, love

apple seeds- love, secrets, knowledge, gateways, divination, prosperity

tree bark- protection, binding, banishment, cleansing, purification

rocks- many rocks have crystals hidden inside, the most common is quartz types. if unsure, rockcs can represent strength, stability, protection and banishing. if you suspect its a crystal, look it up and discover the correspondences that matter to you!

will add more as i can, feel free to add your own!!

[thewaywardbruja]

Living with a #NarcissisticParent was not easy, and some of the things that where said to me, as a daughter completely broke me. Things I didnt deserve. No parent should tell their child that. It hasnt left me, and I got away four years ago, and went no contact two years ago. Some things just stick with you. I can remember the exact moment as well, my parent - drunk and drugged, crying and jumping up and down like a toddler, screaming it at me in hope they would get a reaction. But I was just numb. I wouldnt wish it on my worst enemy.

#Healing #CPTSD #AnxietyDisorder #Depression #NatureWitch #NarcissiticAbuse #NarcissisticMother

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[thewaywardbruja]

common outdoor items & their uses

a guide to common outdoor items and their magickal uses.

acorns- luck, protection, wisdom, power

walnuts- healing, protection, self care

pinecones- fertility, masculinity, growth, nature

pine needles- cleansing, healing, strength, banishment

pecans- employment, protection, success, abundance, prosperity

grass- growth, learning, healing, new beginning, grief, recovery

maple leaves- feminine, travel, change, decisions, healing

oak leaves- truth, justice, knowledge, steadfastness, protection, guidance

birch leaves- protection, cleansing, fertility, purification

dandelions- calling spirits, divination, healing

dandelion seeds- divination, wishes, manifestation, dreams, luck

dandelion leaves- defeating negativity, steadfastness, growth, purification

2 leaf clovers- love, luck, courage, cleansing

3 leaf clovers- protection, luck, fidelity, divination

4 leaf clovers- spirit work, luck, psychic ability, attraction

5+ leaf clovers- wealth, luck, attracting money, sanity

wild clover flowers- animal magick, blessings, breaking curses, luck, love

apple seeds- love, secrets, knowledge, gateways, divination, prosperity

tree bark- protection, binding, banishment, cleansing, purification

rocks- many rocks have crystals hidden inside, the most common is quartz types. if unsure, rockcs can represent strength, stability, protection and banishing. if you suspect its a crystal, look it up and discover the correspondences that matter to you!

will add more as i can, feel free to add your own!!

[thewaywardbruja]

After you leave a toxic or abusive environment, a lot of normal things are going to feel weird, and just plainly awful at the beginning. Buying that thing you've always wanted can make you feel guilty for spending money on yourself. Resting can feel a lot more like being lazy. Safety and happiness can feel so temporary, almost like you are just waiting for life to get bad again.

It's normal, it's part of the process. You will get used to be at peace. To feel joy. To be safe. I know you will<3

[thewaywardbruja]

HOW TO ENCHANT

Enchantments are used widely by witches and practitioners in the community for many different reasons. It can be super helpful within your craft, as enchantments are basically portable spells that you wear or items around your home made magical for a specific purpose

Why: Enchanted items can act like a spell that you wear or carry. It can look like a simple necklace or a ring or earrings, a rock you found in the garden, pretty much anything you want. They help bring about a magical intention. (This can also be done with larger objects around the home, but i suggest the third or fourth method below for that) It itself becomes imbued with magic, your power, and intention to bring about your chosen action.

How: There are a few methods to choose from that are listed below. Some methods may not work well for most people so I made sure to include a handful of different methods to choose from.

The first method is putting herbs that match your intention into a bowl of water with a candle in the middle. Place your jewelry or item you wish to enchant in the water, and speak your intention over the bowl. Light the candle and let your small item sit for as long as you feel is necessary.

The second method is to use energy and your own intention to activate it. Just hold it in your hands and focus, meditate with it and put energy that matches your intention into the item you're holding. You can also use elemental energy for this as well. Visualize yourself holding a piece of earth to create a grounding effect. A ball of fire for passion or love or energy. Water for intuition, psychic abilities, peace, etc. Air for mental agility, communication, freedom, etc. This also works for larger items as well, just direct your energy instead of palming it.

The third is to write a petition down on paper, what you want the enchantment to be, any limits you want it to have, anything you want it to achieve, and even how you wish it to recharge and cleanse itself if you desire it. Fold the paper a couple times (works best if its longer than it is wide), Burn the paper and bathe the piece of jewelry or the item in the smoke. Put out the smoldering paper in some water or snuff it out. it doesn't have to burn to completion.

You can also dip the item in oils that match your intention, or anoint larger objects with the oil of your choice.

There's no special trick to it and every witch does it differently. Do whatever method works best for you in your practice.

[thewaywardbruja]

Ideas on how to capture/store Solar Energy and why I like them:

☼ Sun water

This one is pretty basic and reliable, because it’s basic. Take a jar, fill it with clean water, leave in direct sunlight for however long you feel is right, and seal it after. The energy collected is direct but dispersed, so I personally wouldn’t recommend it for aggressive spells or strong, impulse-based magic. Works with protection, grounding, cleansing, and meditative magic though.

☼ Suncatchers

An easy way to get “lighter” Solar energy than with the water, since it’s stored in a transparent crystal and not in a dense, moving body of water. Very passive in nature, so won’t do well if used to be dragged out and forced in an aggressive spell. Has a cumulative effect, can work for protective spells, warding, keeping the space clean and light-filled.

☼ Mirrors/system of mirrors

This one is a bit more action-driven, because it requires light to be directed, moved, and interacted with to collect. I personally recommend using this one for at-the-moment spells when Solar power needs to be directed in a pointed way. Works for “aggressive” action spells, cleansing, fuelling hexes, and general spellwork.

! Warning: Mirrors can be a fire hazard in warmer seasons, because they direct heat as well. Do not leave these unsupervised.

☼ Reflective stones/transparent stones

Works very similar to suncatchers, but, depending on the stone’s properties, can alternate Solar energy’s impulse in whatever way you want it to be alternated. The list is pretty much endless, base it off your own correspondences. Can be used for storing Solar power on your altar or other place of energy focus, fuelling spells, personal grounding, and other “passive” magic work.

☼ Phosphorescent materials

Be careful not to get any toxic ones, but keeping a statuette made of material that collects Solar heat and glows in the dark after might be nice for those who want to use the “nightly” aspect of Solar power. Kind of similar to using moonlight, but without any association with Lunar entities. Might be used to work with the Cthonic power of the Sun, personal warding if you do any nightly rituals and need protection, or to fuel spells.

☼ Prisms

Similarly to mirrors, this one collects and redirects Solar energy. If you need to fuel a spell, directly affect someone/something with a beam of good old sunlight (and whatever it carries in your case), or actively banish an entity, this can be nice assistance.

☼ Circles made of metal (gold, bronze, heat-keeping materials)

Circular shapes are a traditional Solar symbol in many cultures, and collecting heat of the Sun within those might be helpful in magic. Leave one in direct sunlight until it’s warm enough (do not burn yourself) and use it later. Can be helpful in offering to Solar entities, warding (circle is a protective shape), or fuelling protective spells.

☼ Tanning/sunbasking

Lastly, you are your most powerful magical tool. If your health allows you to, safely tan up when you naturally can, or just bask in the Light. Collect the heat with your very skin, use it in your magic as your body naturally - slowly - cools down. Can be helpful in doing Tarot or similar work, casting spells, and generally connecting to Solar entities. Invite yourself in Their field of power.

P. S. These are tips from my experience. Do not treat it as a universal guide.

[thewaywardbruja]

It took me so damn long to learn this, but after being abused my entire life and trying to prove my worth over and over to my #NarcissisticParent, I realized that I dont have to prove it to anyone.

I am not afraid to walk away.

If you're not treated right, your first response should not be "let me prove how valuable I actually am, they just don't see it yet". That mindset is toxic and you're going about it the wrong way. Instead, your response should be "they don't see my value, that's on them. Clearly, we don't resonate. I have nothing to prove. Time to replace them with something/someone who does". Your response should be walking away from anything that is not nourishing your spirit.

[thewaywardbruja]

common outdoor items & their uses

a guide to common outdoor items and their magickal uses.

acorns- luck, protection, wisdom, power

walnuts- healing, protection, self care

pinecones- fertility, masculinity, growth, nature

pine needles- cleansing, healing, strength, banishment

pecans- employment, protection, success, abundance, prosperity

grass- growth, learning, healing, new beginning, grief, recovery

maple leaves- feminine, travel, change, decisions, healing

oak leaves- truth, justice, knowledge, steadfastness, protection, guidance

birch leaves- protection, cleansing, fertility, purification

dandelions- calling spirits, divination, healing

dandelion seeds- divination, wishes, manifestation, dreams, luck

dandelion leaves- defeating negativity, steadfastness, growth, purification

2 leaf clovers- love, luck, courage, cleansing

3 leaf clovers- protection, luck, fidelity, divination

4 leaf clovers- spirit work, luck, psychic ability, attraction

5+ leaf clovers- wealth, luck, attracting money, sanity

wild clover flowers- animal magick, blessings, breaking curses, luck, love

apple seeds- love, secrets, knowledge, gateways, divination, prosperity

tree bark- protection, binding, banishment, cleansing, purification

rocks- many rocks have crystals hidden inside, the most common is quartz types. if unsure, rockcs can represent strength, stability, protection and banishing. if you suspect its a crystal, look it up and discover the correspondences that matter to you!

will add more as i can, feel free to add your own!!

[thewaywardbruja]

What happened at the doctor? ( A Vent )

Okay, so basically, I had a doctors appointment yesterday, that I had no idea why I was there, little did I know it was to see another liver doctor.

Fine.

So I went, drove for 30 minutes around the parking lot trying to find a space. ( The hospital and parking lot are both shit )

So I was already in a fowl mood when I walked in. Tried to push that aside, got checked in, sat and waited, playing Pokemon Go to calm my nerves.

Got called in, and started sharing my medical history with my doctor, he listened and asked questions all fine and well.

And then he looked over my last blood draw which was in March and couldnt quite figure out why I hadnt had my blood drawn since then.

So then he looked at my blood results from the last three draws and told me that I am on the wrong prescription yet again for my liver. That shocked me.

I asked him a few questions and he explained to me how the pills actually work.

So, the liver pill I am on is called Urso, it basically makes it easier for the bile to travel through my liver since the disease causes your liver to swell pretty badly.

( From the NHS Website: )

Bile is a liquid produced inside the liver that's used to help digest fats and remove waste products from the body. It passes out of the liver through small tubes called bile ducts.

In PBC, the immune system (the body's natural defence against infection and illness) mistakenly attacks the bile ducts.

It's not clear why this happens, but it's thought to be caused by a combination of subtle differences in how the immune system works.

The bile ducts become damaged and injured, causing bile to build up in the liver. This further damages the liver and may lead to scarring.

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PBC is a progressive condition, which means the damage to the liver can steadily get worse over time.

The rate at which PBC progresses varies between individuals. Sometimes, it can take decades.

Without treatment, the liver can become so badly damaged that it no longer works properly. This is known as liver failure and can be fatal.

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So basically, what the doctor explained to me. Is that I need a higher dose of the liver pills, fine. But he also said that he wasnt sure it was going to help. He said we can try it, but the way my blood was reading, the previous doctor should have known I needed a higher dose.

He said and I quote "There are people who go on living with the disease for many years with no symptoms and no problems... and then there is you, and something needs to be done."

The pills are not a cure, there is no cure for the disease. They just, prolong the inevitable - as he said.

So, he said that if the blood comes back elevated, after today ( which I'm sure its going to ) that we are going to raise my dose from 1000mg a day, to 1500mg a day.

If that doesnt work ( again we arent sure ) - then hes going to try the other pill thats available.

If that doesnt work, then I have to go to Liverpool ( Irony ) and do pill trials until they find one that does.

And if that doesnt work, theres nothing to be done except a liver transplant.

So I'm three steps away from my entire world being flipped upside down yet again. Because of this disease.

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On the other side of it, we now know why I am extremely tired, and unmotivated all the time, as one of the major symptoms is extreme lethargy and fatigue. And theres nothing they can do for that either.

And why my sex drive is non-existant. So that made me feel better.

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So yeah, feelings?

Frustrated, upset and just like I didnt realize that my liver was that bad off.

Husband and I have decided to completely use this as a kick in the ass and get healthy once and for all. I havent been eating that bad lately, if at all sometimes so, that wont be too difficult for me.

But yeah, the news broke me.

#Primary biliary cholangitis #primary biliary cirrhosis #liver disease #liver cirrhosis #urso #struggle #depressed #sad #frustrated

[thewaywardbruja]

February 1st 2022:

( I'm sharing this because I feel like its still super important and a wonderful memory that I have )

Sunday was an amazing day for me. I still am in awe and just feeling really blessed and supported about it.

We went to our local car meet up, and it was HUGE this time. At least 10 Million Pounds in cars was in the parking lot easy.

And there where three police cars. I was in heaven, my Husband was in heaven, and it was just an amazing thing to see. I was a bit excited and nervous, but my Husband egged me on to go talk to one of the police officers.

My nerves and excitement got the better of me, and I walked over and said "Hello, I just uh- want to tell you thank you for your service and that I uh, am hoping to be a police officer soon" and he smiled and was like "Thank you so much, and thats awesome!"

We talked for a bit, and he gave me some hints and clues and told me about the program I wanted to join, and it was just so nice to hang with him for a few minutes.

Then I worked up the courage and walked over and I sat in their new Kia that they where showing off. Just sitting in the police car, the smell, the sights it just brought something in me to life. It felt amazing.

Then we went and walked over to the BMW X5 which is my favorite of all the police cars. And I waked over and peeked my head in, and asked if I could sit down. The officer standing outside said yes. I sat down, not realizing there was another police officer in the passenger seat.

I noticed his gun first, and then when he spoke I smiled and said "Oh youre armed police" and he smiled and said "And youre not british." it was hilarious, we laughed. We talked for a while, probably 20 minutes, just back and forth about how I wanted to be a police officer, how its so different in america and just shot shit at the wall, it felt amazing, and so heartwarming. I loved being in that car.

I got out of the X5 and found my husband talking to the police officer's partner that I was talking to. He was so down to earth and cool as well, we talked about police shows, america and guns, and just hung out for a long time. It made my heart warm.

They gave me so much hope, and told me over and over to go for it, and that I could do it, and that theres nothing holding me back from becoming a police officer. I just needed to hear it from them I think.

It was such a wonderful experiance. ❤

It also showed me how kind, and down to earth the police are here, in the UK and I just, have a lot more respect for them too.

#police #i support the police #thin blue line #nature witch #protect and serve #United Kingdom

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“Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn’t you - all of the expectations, all of the beliefs - and becoming who you are.”

— Rachel Naomi Remen, Healing and the Mind

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All About: House Spirits

Well, it's about time I brought them up once again, in their own post. This guide may be on the lengthy side, but it's here to explain what they are and how to begin working with them.

What the hell is a house spirit?

House spirits come from all different cultures and folklore. Known as, you guessed it, guardians of the home. They protect the house itself, the land around it (they get along with the land spirit(s) most of the time), and they also protect the family if treated right. A home certainly doesn't feel like one without these presiding spirits helping. In fact it gives the home a life of it's own.

What do they look like? Are there types?

Across many cultures, there are these spirits and the folklore varies for each. In my tribe, we consider them to usually be little dwarves or goblins that must be appeased, otherwise they will cause bad luck or even resort to curses. Regular offerings are required. Then there are the land spirits, which is a whole other topic. If given regular offerings and respect, we believe that they will not only generate good luck and events for us, but protect us and help with our daily lives. For the witches of the tribe, they will often assist in rituals and spells. That all being said, this has carried over into my personal beliefs. Many cultures describe house spirits assisting with the same things and if they are displeased, bad occurrences following. As far as looks go, it depends on the folklore surrounding your area and your cultural background(s). You may believe in one or two types or an entire spectrum of house spirits from the realm of the fair folk. You could have one house spirit or twelve. It's entirely up to your home. In some cultures, there are door spirits (yes, that guard the doors) and ones that work in the kitchen, among others for different functions of the home.

Okay so, I live in an apartment building. Can I still work with them?

Yes. When I used to live in apartments, I found it was an either/or situation regarding how many were there. Some buildings have only a few that roam around, sometimes only one that protects the entire building, or there may be multiple hanging out in one apartment. Most complexes have multiple however. And then for the lucky buildings that have one for each apartment...those are nice. I've included a short offering ritual at the end of this post, which you can use to ask questions about whatever you wish to know, including how many there are in the building.

What kind of offerings do they like?

Milk, honey, bread, and herbs are a safe bet. They especially like bread baked by you, as they see it as a labor of love and that your energy is in there. Taking time to tend to the garden and taking care of your property & home in general are things they like to see. Don't leave the house a huge mess, as many prefer a tidy atmosphere. Not an offering per say, but important to mention nonetheless.

What should I put on their altar?

I keep my altar for them in the kitchen, as it is in a place that is undisturbed and can't be torn up by my land shark (aka, my dog). I also feel that most of the house spirits I have worked with in my life enjoy hanging out in this area of the home. They seem to like assisting in kitchen magic and cooking in general and the warmth of the stove. You may also want to include a small area near the front door if you believe that there are separate spirits for there. I'd recommend a shelf, as it won't take up as much space in the entryway.

Okay, back on track. Plants (if the space gets enough light), a cauldron, candles, offering bowls, a chalice, glass, or mug of some sort. A special spoon to stir the drinks or potions with. Decorative pieces from nature. Things you craft by hand.

How can I begin working with them?

Anytime, in reality. However, you do have to develop an actual relationship with them. This can take time and the more you speak to them, give offerings, and invite them in as you cook or clean, the more they will be willing to help with your spellwork, wards, and healing. Try the introduction ritual I've included. See what happens. Document it. Try again another time the following week. And just...keep going. Make sure that they know you haven't forgotten about them by leaving a small nightly glass of milk out before you head to bed. It doesn't have to be filled to the rim (hey, cost of living is ridiculous right now). It can be a splash with a squirt of honey added. Or a sprinkle of herbs on their bowl. Or maybe a small helping of what you whipped up for dinner. Point is to show them that you acknowledge and respect their presence. That will be the biggest component. Do the ritual once a week until you start seeing signs of contact. Once you do, make your own ritual with them. Incorporate them into your daily life. Ask them to help with blessing your cooking. Ask them to make sure your wards are in tact. Ask the door spirit to purify the energy of anyone that walks in & make bad people resist coming by. Start seeing if they'd like to sit in on a ritual, if you feel comfortable with that idea. Ask for a blessing when you clean the house & to assist you in removing all the bad energy.

Brief introductory ritual

To introduce yourself to your house spirits, I recommend sitting in your kitchen. If you consider your hearth to be the living room, you can choose to do it there. Make sure to bring offerings with that you feel will be applicable. Freshly baked bread (from your own hands) and some milk with honey stirred in would make a wonderful first treat. I usually introduce myself in a new home by bringing these treats to the location of choice, and start by speaking my intention aloud which goes something like:

"Spirits of the home,

Guardians and Protectors of this dwelling,

Please come sit with me and enjoy these offerings.

I wish to have a working relationship where we can honor, respect, and help each other."

I usually spend about ten-twenty minutes meditating after this is spoken aloud. Sometimes you will feel a strong presence. This is the time I take to set up my kitchen altar as well. If there is a place that I am able to create a mini-altar by the front door, I do so there for the door spirits. The land spirits get their own little thing out in the backyard. I've found in the many places I've lived, they almost always work together and some house spirits spend quite some time out there too!

From here on out, you'll develop your relationship with regular offerings and take it from there!

[thewaywardbruja]

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