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The soles of your feet are screaming as you pound through the haunted hedge maze. Heavy footfalls trail behind you, growing closer… ever closer… A twisted branch snags your laces, but you push through and throw yourself down a sharp left. You’re almost there… The shadows close in, whispering their welcome as they creep around you, slowly barring you in for eternity— AND THEN YOU SEE IT !! The light at the end of the metaphorical tunnel, your only hope !!
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You flop down, scrambling to light your incense, grab your jar and—
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Wait… what’s the next step again ??
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BOOM, DEAD !! Now you’ll never manifest that down payment for a car ☹️…
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But what if you could ? Without all the muss and fuss, without all the hesitation and doubt ?
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What if there was someone, ANYONE, who made a guide for a beginner witchling such as yourself ?! Well this is your lucky night, because this Witch’s Brew Wednesday I’ve put together just that !
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Welcome, my Shroober♥️, to A WITCHLING’S GUIDE TO THEIR FIRST 5 SPELLS !! Mwah-ha-haaaaa (*cue maniacal laughter, lightning, and a strong breeze stage left*) ⚡🐍🪄🔮🌜
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::Oi, it’s GROVE::
& as you MIGHT have noticed, I’m a witch (and a rather experienced one at that😋). And being that as it is, I’d simply LOVE to help out any willing witchlings (ha, try saying that five times fast) who want to explore the depths of their magical abilities, OR just use me as a resource on their journey.
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“Both. Both is good.” Little childhood reference there for you😋
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ANYWHO, let’s dip our claws into the shallow end to start with, shall we ?
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INTENTION
First things first, you gotta know what you want. What do you want to do ? What opportunity do you want to open up right now ? What does your dream life look like ?
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And GET SPECIFIC !! Especially now, because your thoughts are your most powerful tools that fuel your magic, so they’ve got to be on point. Think small ! Like let’s say you want to get into Columbia University (definitely not speaking from my own perspective or anything👀). Just having the intention of “I want to go to Columbia University” isn’t enough.
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First off, change that “I want to go to” to “I go to” because all of your intentions should be present-tense. Secondly, like I said before, get specific ! We’ve established that you go to Columbia, so what’s it like ? What does your dorm smell like in the morning ? Do you grab coffee before class ? How long is the walk back from the library at 2am ? Just some things to keep in mind.
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So! Let’s get cracking, shall we ??
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- PROTECTION SPELL
(dun ! dun ! duuuuuun !!)
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First things first, protection is one of the most, dare I say THE MOST important spell in a witch’s arsenal !! It should also be the first step when performing any other spell, so listen well ! There are many ways to achieve proper protection, so here’s some basic elements/herbs and their general purposes (and my personal experience with each).
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PEPPER:
Aahhh, powdered pepper spray, the best way to banish ALL negative energy😩. I’m getting teary just thinking about it… Oh, wait, that’s the pepper in my eyes !! lol.
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SALT:
You’ve seen Hocus Pocus, you know how this goes. So while I consider pepper to specialize in banishing bad energy, salt I use to protect good energy and keep all the vibes inside that make me go “🤤” when I step into my room.
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RUBBED SAGE:
Okie, PRO TIP:: remember that white sage is a closed practice, so I recommend using rubbed sage from the seasoning aisle. Works just the same, trust me. Sage specializes in protection and banishment, so use it as you will.
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GARLIC SALT/POWDER:
Garlic is like banishment 101 (think vampires, lol). I don’t have fresh garlic on hand, like.. EVER, so I use garlic salt or powder (whatever is on hand) because it’s garlic all the same.
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MINT:
I like mint because it reminds me of Lord Hades, and he’s great protection ! But in a general sense, mint protects sacred spaces, so I often use it to protect my room specifically. Even more specifically, my bed, because insomnia has me by the neck like a ragdoll most nights, and protecting the energy around my bed helps me sleep deeper and better.
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BAY LEAVES:
Now, I don’t personally use bay leaves for protection, as I find them better suited for wishing spells (*wishing spell mentioned!!*), but they are known to ward off negative energy AND protect energy.
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RED CHILI PEPPERS:
I actually use these a lot in protection spells, as they give that extra kick to my spell that I feel protects my home and energy that much better ! I usually imagine it having the same effect on negative spirits as holding mint toothpaste in your mouth lol.
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VINEGAR:
Have you ever chugged straight vinegar ?? Please say no😅… But anyways, same effect as the previous, except X 5000 !!!1!!! This adds to the defensive element of my spells, and maybe a little offensive, too😋✨.
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- TEA SPELL
Tbh, this spell can be done with any drink, but it’s more common with tea or coffee or smthg. It’s very simple !! So basically, let’s say you just brewed up some tea, right ? Now grab a spoon, and stir clockwise to bring something to you/manifest something in your life OR stir counterclockwise to banish something from your life.
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Simple, right ?! And you don’t even need a long list of herbs ! Now go do it !
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- WISHING SPELL
Bay leaves. That’s the explanation, just bay leaves. Write what you want on them and burn them OR (my personal favorite) rip it into pieces while focusing on your intention (and there’s no fire involved). You can add other herbs to a jar, like cinnamon, that attract abundance, but all you really need is a bay leaf.
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- MONEY SPELL
Oh yeah, so bay leaf + cinnamon + green candle = moolah💸!! This may seem a little underwhelming, but intention is everything. Especially when it comes to important things like money, oversimplifying instead of overthinking is the best bet. Though, if I’m being honest, I add AT LEAST enough green wax until the ENTIRE JAR is covered bc I don’t need any doubts from the Universe about my money !!
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- SELF LOVE SPELL
Yayyy !! The best spell (in my humble opinion) 🩷 !! I’m not going to lie, I feel like some of you scrolled down specifically to this spell 👀… and there’s no shade in that !! But if you came here to learn how to put a love spell on someone else, unfortunately I have no experience in that particular arena, but I’m sure it works the same.
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Basically, I gather all my feel-good herbs (such as a bay leaf, cinnamon, pepper, salt, SUGARRRR, mint), a tiny jar, and a big ol’ pink candle !! Pepper may not seem like a feel-good herb to you, but it puts my mind at ease knowing I’ve protected my peace from those praying on my downfall (AKA my intrusive thoughts lol).
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Cinnamon brings abundance, mint protects my peace, sugar adds a little sweetness to my life 💞, salt adds even MORE protection, and I always put my desires in specific writing when it comes to love spells. Now don’t be alarmed, it’s nothing SUPER special, just really intentional important words like “I’m so tea” & “I see my worth around every corner” or stuff like that you know ? Don’t think you have to write a whole essay 😅, just be in the moment and FOCUS on what you’re thinking and feeling.
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Since this is a love spell, I suggest looking in the mirror and complimenting yourself, it honestly really helps put you in the mindset that you love and appreciate yourself. Again, it doesn’t have to be grand ! Especially as someone who struggles with self love, just appreciating the little things in my life like how I’m a fast reader or how my glasses look so good on my face is enough.
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Now go spread love, my Shroober♥️ !!
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DIFFERENT WAYS TO DO SPELLS
So now that you know the different types of spells, let’s dive into the NEED TO KNOW on the HOW TO DO when it comes to executing a spell.
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JARS:
Cleanse with incense, pile in your ingredients, and seal with candle wax.
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WARDS:
Typically used for protection spells. Wards last for a set amount of time (mine typically last a month) and then need to be redone. Energy needs a reboost every now and again. Old energy can’t protect you forever.
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SIGIL:
Simple symbols you create (or you can use others’, but I prefer to make my own). Easy to learn and easy to replicate. Can put these literally ANYWHERE.
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CANDLES:
Light a candle and whisper your intentions. Watch it play out !
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OIL:
Imbue with herbs of your choice, and spread where you please. Can be for hair, your body, etc. Typically used for beauty spells.
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SCRIPTING:
If you’re a writer (like yours truly), this is your go-to. Write everything you want with ALL the details ! Look at it everyday and imagine it manifesting in your reality.
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VISUALIZATION:
A HUGE component in my personal practice ! Imagine what you want in your mind’s eye. See it ! Feel it ! Smell it ! Use ALL 5 SENSES !!
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GRAIN OF SALT ADVICE
Now while I know it’s tempting to follow every resource and spell recipe to a T as a beginner, please remember that this is YOUR practice, not mine. I can tell you all day and night what works for me, but my spiritual practice is not your own. So please, set your intentions, cast some spells, and EXPERIMENT!! EXPERIMENT !! EXPERIMENT !!
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::Oi, it’s GROVE::
& despite my signature chaos, I’ve successfully stumbled and bewitched our way through yet another blog. Starting your journey on the path of witch can often feel like stumbling through a haunted hedge maze (with all its twists, turns, and unspoken rules that should very much be spoken), so where do witchlings fit in ?
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Right here, that’s where. And you know why ?? Because your magic is like ivy—beautiful, persistent, and WILD !!
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Never be afraid to shake things up Shroobers♥️,,,
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Sincerely,
The GRove MAster™
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;:GROVE OUT:;
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