WILD WITCH BLOG

Disclaimer: The following blog is not intended to provide medical advice or replace professional therapy. It is designed for surface-level Shadow Work focused on everyday personality traits and should not be used as a substitute for addressing underlying medical or mental health issues. For any concerns regarding your mental health or emotional well-being, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. Understanding the Darker Aspects of the Self in Folk Magic Within folk magic, where the ancient and the everyday meet, there lies a concept often misunderstood but undeniably powerful: the Shadow. This term, borrowed from psychology, refers to the darker, often...

The continued use of white sage in 2024 is a complex issue that requires us to balance our spiritual needs with our responsibility to respect other cultures and protect the environment. While white sage has been popularised as a tool for cleansing, its true significance goes far beyond what’s often portrayed in mainstream spiritual practices. By choosing to step away from the use of white sage and embracing alternatives, we can honour the cultures from which these practices originate and ensure that our spiritual journeys are both meaningful and respectful.

In doing so, we also contribute to the preservation of this sacred plant for future generations, ensuring that it remains a vital part of the spiritual practices of those who have honoured it for centuries

The difference between community and committee in online witchcraft spaces is more than just a matter of terminology—it’s a fundamental distinction that has profound implications for the health and vitality of the space. While community is about inclusivity, collaboration, support, and autonomy, the committee is about exclusivity, control, judgment, and suppression.

As members of the broader witchcraft community, it’s our responsibility to ensure that our spaces remain true to the values that make them vibrant, welcoming, and supportive. By consciously rejecting the committee mindset and embracing the principles of true community, we can create spaces where all practitioners are valued, where diverse voices are heard, and where the free exchange of knowledge and ideas can flourish.

Let us strive to build and maintain communities that reflect the best of what we can be—spaces of growth, learning, and mutual support, where the light of each practitioner can shine brightly, unimpeded by the shadow of control and judgment. In doing so, we reclaim not just our spaces, but the very essence of what it means to be part of a community in the truest sense of the word.

When we talk about animals in the context of witchcraft and magic, the terms "familiar" and "house pet" often come up. On the surface, they might seem similar—they both refer to animals, after all. But within the world of magic, they hold very different meanings and roles. Understanding these differences is important for anyone exploring witchcraft or curious about the spiritual significance some animals may hold. House Pets: Loyal Companions Let’s start with house pets. A house pet is an animal we keep for companionship and joy. The pet you purchased from the pet store or breeder. Think of your...

While we are on the subject of Breath being Life within witchcraft, lets talk about the hypocrisy of blowing out candles. In the modern witchcraft community, especially in online spaces like WitchTok, there seems to be an unending stream of "rules" and "proper" ways to practice magic. One such example is the belief that it’s disrespectful to blow out your candle flame. Ironically, the same witches who espouse this rule are often the ones who participate in the popular practice of blowing cinnamon into their front doors on the first of the month. This contradiction highlights a significant issue within...