r/BabyWitch

Hi everyone! I have seen so many ways to charm my own name (I think that’s what you call it) where you charm your name and any time it’s said even negative or positive - it’s transmuted to abundance for me. I kid you not I cannot find any of the posts or anything that showed how to do it and I’m wondering if you all would share how you do it? Thanks in advance!

WOC I would especially appreciate your insight.

My (white) parents gifted me a witch bottle tree for my birthday, which was very sweet in intention. But I understand that this practice was adopted by Southern US and Appalachian folk from enslaved African, specifically Kongolese, peoples.

From a baby witch with good intentions wanting to be respectful, should I use this bottle tree? Or return it in favor of another “yard ward” that is closer to my ancestry?

TIA & blessed be ✨

My family is Catholic, I was too until recently. I gained an interest in witchcraft and after moving out a few months ago away from my family I indulged in my craft and made the intense decision i no longer am christain or catholic or believe in that stuff. I struggle with the thought of hell in the back of my mind still, despite trying to be firm in my own decision to leave the church the idea that what if I die and eternally suffer because of my decision??

my question is, if any other witches who have left the church, what did you do to get rid of this guilt and fear? I feel like its holding me back from my craft and from fully being able to enjoy learning and practicing witchcraft?

I (after not attending for months) ended up having to go to an Easter mass, im planning on doing a cleansing bath to kind of wash away any lingering energies I don't want around. but after the mass, i was reminded by my dad that my family prays for me daily, and I know it comes from a good place of heart, but is this sending bad energy my way as well?

Guys, I will copy my previous post because I'm really desperate already and will appreciate any help or ideas what I can do.

In the moment, I'm still waiting for answer for my ex boss and need to do something...

I did a road opening and a job spell jar last week (last week of February). That was my first time, and I’m not sure if I did everything right, but it felt right to me - i do my best any. I think both stuff worked, because the next day I contacted my ex boss to ask for a recommendation, and she said she would try to find a position for me at her new company. (She is there for a couple months now)

I really want to get this job. Really. I sent my CV to her a few days ago, and today she text me that she propose me to the HR and maybe she will get a answer after her vacation- maybe end of march.

The problem is that she would need to ask HR to make a compromise for me - allow me to work remotely and also make an exception about my education. BUT, I do have experience in the same position at another company. (Ours previous employer)

What can I do right now to help the situation? Or I just need to believe and wait the universe do her job xD

Or maybe that is not the right road? I just feel so lost right now.

English is my second language and I'm really sorryif there are any mistakes.

hello all,

im currently living in a household where the other member (brother) actively tells me and my cat arent welcomed, unwanted, and to leave. he tries to control everything and will throw a tantrum if he doesnt get his way, he has horrid anger issues, and he told me that he hates me. no matter what our dad tells him, he doesnt care and does so anyways.

because of that, i do not feel safe not welcomed in the house anymore but cant afford to move out yet, so, i want to put protection in my room. wether its spells, wards, talisman, idc. i just need something where i feel safer in my own room. the negative energy is so bad. i literally rushed into making my altar at my dads because i need a safe space and ive been feeling a call back to my witchcraft ways.

what spells do you do/have you done to protect your space? talisman? please i need something, anything.

tengo una duda sobre las veladoras, las que son de vidrio y son largas. cuando se ocupan en rituales como por ejemplo una veladora de "ven a mi" estás se pueden apagar y volver a encender? ya que eh escuchado que estás veladoras tardan días en consumirse

Rant and genuine confusion.

Tell me why I have been working on Magick for a few years for career progression and I still seem stuck in my career and how much I make. Then, someone who to my knowledge doesn’t do Magick has just surpassed my earnings in a heartbeat. Was everything that I have been doing useless? So frustrating. I use mainly a set of books from a popular group of authors but a few things have happened. Each time I get a job it is absolutely stressful. I am still working but it’s almost like I don’t want to do Magick for jobs because not only am I stuck for long periods without the progress I am looking for but when I do level up on the job it is super stressful for one reason or many. What am I missing? What other approaches can I take?

I'm just starting out practicing and really want to learn more about the foundations of witchcraft and practicing, things that came before the very modern approaches that seem to revolve far more around intentionality than anything. I was hoping people might have some recommendations for good and credible sources to start learning about history and foundation that they themselves enjoy having as a reference or think would be good for someone just starting out? I've obviously done some research and googling of my own but wanted to see if there was anyone willing to give me first hand opinions/recommendations on this.

So I’m what I think of as a “practical witch” but that feels demeaning and icky I just don’t know how else to call it. So here’s a summary of how I practice I guess.

I have an alter to Loki and Persephone because their stories and history are seriously interesting and resonate with me personally. It has alters I burn incense on it everything but I treat it more like spicy psychology than a religious practice I guess. It’s where I remember the dead or think about how I want things to change while burning nice smelling things and has my cool collection of things.

I practice herb workings making my own teas and candles but it’s more in a medical herbology sense. Like cinnamon in teas and incense for vitality and strength but when I’m planning out recipes my first thought is benefits. Cinnamon is a great antioxidant and anti inflammatory that tastes and smells amazing.

I do other things like tarot and rune reading but again it first thought after I’m done is “oh what I’m taking away from that was unconscious reflection using outside medium for self reflection on…”

What would ya’ll call this kind of practice and thinking?

Sometimes, I feel like after I do a spell or a gratitude exercise, things get weirdly more stressful or a situation pops up that gives me mild anxiety.

Example: Pink moon just happened, I do a gratitude exercise, helped my friends make their own wards for their rooms, and then did a private spell on my own to get rid of limiting beliefs.

Three days later: my Verizon bill is all jacked up, there’s a third line I never authorized on my account, and now I’m spending hours on the phone with customer service and spending $75 to get it half resolved (still working it out).

I know this is a small example that could be written off as “life happens” but it just feels like EVERY TIME. Every time I try to do something with good intention and meaning, it feels like I’m pulled back energetically a bit. I’m really trying to clear my head and do this practice from the bottom of my heart, especially when spells are involved.

I just feel so stuck. I love this world and these practices, I just don’t always feel like they love me back, you know?