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Authorβs Note: The content of this blog reflects my personal experiences and perspectives on magic. Witchcraft is a deeply individual practice, and my approach may not align with everyoneβs beliefs or traditions. I encourage readers to explore, question, and adapt what resonates with them. Nothing shared here is meant to serve as absolute truth or professional advice. Trust your intuition, do your own research, and walk your own path.
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The Compass Round: Forged Rings as a Tool in my Magical Practice
Inspired by a dream and shaped by necessity, my magic rings are more than just toolsβthey are portals, focal points, and protective boundaries in my craft. Inspired by the Witches' Compass of Traditional Magic, these iron and copper rings enhance my workings, allowing me to reach beyond the physical and into the unseen. Through trial, fire, and intuition, I forged a practice that balances tradition with personal revelation, crafting rings that are both practical and deeply magical.
The Grimoire That Almost Was: How Iβm Finally Filling Its Pages
I have been practicing magic for 25 years, yet my grimoire remains empty. Not because I lack spells, rituals, or knowledgeβbut because perfectionism keeps me from writing them down. What if my handwriting is messy? What if I discover a better method later? What if I get something wrong? But magic isnβt static, and neither should my grimoire be. Itβs time to stop waiting for perfection and start treating it like what it truly isβa living record of my craft, more like a family recipe box than a sacred, untouchable tome. Itβs time to finally put pen to paper.
Rekindling the Old Fire: Returning to the Materials of My Magical Predecessors
Magic is not just about what we doβitβs also about what we do it with. A year ago, I began rewilding my witchcraft, shifting away from mass-produced supplies and returning to historically appropriate materials and crafting methods. This meant trading store-bought candles for hand-dipped beeswax, synthetic cords for hand-spun thread, and glass bowls for earthenware and wood. In doing so, I found a deeper connection to my magical ancestors, a richer engagement with my craft, and a renewed sense of authenticity in my spellwork.
The Hopping Pot: How my Brewing Pot Enhanced my Magical Practice
Iβve always loved cauldrons, but when it came to making magical brews, I found myself stuck. My kettles were claimed for mundane use, and my food-safe cauldrons didnβt handle water well. Thatβs when I introduced a brewing pot into my practiceβa ceramic-coated cast iron pot that lets me gently heat oils, waters, and herbs right on my altar. This small change transformed my magic, allowing me to create intentional brews, deepen my connection to my tools, and stay immersed in ritual from start to finish. If youβve ever struggled to incorporate brewing into your craft, this might be the missing piece.