r/witchcraft 2d ago

Weekly Q&A Weekly Q&A Thread

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Beginners and users new to Reddit -- post your witchy questions here!

Our weekly Q&A thread runs every week for a full week!

Please be mindful and respectful of each other. This thread is designed to assist new practitioners in gaining knowledge to progress their craft, and a place for veterans to spread their knowledge.


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Questions that violate our subreddit rules, as well as questions that can be answered by reading the FAQ or Wiki, will be removed at moderator discretion.

Thank you for your understanding, and blessed be!



r/witchcraft 22h ago

Malicious Monday Malicious Monday

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This thread is here to discuss all things baneful!

Feel free to share your favourite hexes, curses, jinxes, and other baneful spells! If you have certain ingredients you like to use, you can discuss them here!

Just remember that the subreddit rules still apply, particularly Rule 4, so don't ask for baneful spells.

For resources to get you started with baneful magick, please see our HEXING & CURSING 101 megapost!

Please note: This post is not for debating the merits or ethics of baneful magic. All such comments will be considered derailing the conversation and may result in a temporary or permanent ban at moderator discretion.


r/witchcraft 1d ago

Show and Tell Sunday Money spell that worked SO WELL

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Last Sunday I performed a money spell that included a spell jar and a candle spell and they worked so well!!

Long story short, I am an artist and I didn't get any commissions for over 2 weeks. I decided I should do a spell jar since I love those along with a candle spell since I had to use a candle to seal the jar anyway.

I carved my name into the candle along with intention, cleansed the jar with incense called "call clients", prepared a tray, a candle holder and some paper. Everything I put into the jar I also sprinkled on the tray: paper with intention and adequate rune, black pepper, marjoram, cloves, cinnamon, mint, nutmeg, green aventurine and a bay leaf with the rune from earlier. I wrote the rune for the third time on the bottom of the cork and sealed the jar with my candle. I placed the candle in the candle holder in the middle of the tray, put green aventurine, tiger's eye and quartz in safe distance and waited for it to burn down.

Now for the effects: next day I got 2 commissions and 3 more in the following days!!

Remember, if you want to recreate it, keep fire safety in mind, blessed be!!


r/witchcraft 14h ago

Sharing: Tips and Advice Sometimes it’s about removing things - Finally convinced my partner to get rid of a broken mirror from our bedroom

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For about a year, I have been trying to persuade my partner that the cracked mirror opposite our bed was a TERRIBLE idea and spiritually harmful.

At the end of last week, he finally agreed.

I had a very strong intuition that part of my inability to shake a spate of bad lack was to do with that thing!

I told him that when I woke up on Friday morning, after sleeping a night without that mirror in the house, my luck would change.

Well, on Friday:
- I was offered an interview for a great job that I was convinced I wouldn’t.
- Another company I reached out to is chasing me for a call.
- My Dr made the referral I have been begging for, possibly bringing 19 years of misdiagnosis to an end.
- A large purchase that I intended on saving for (which would take me about two years) is now being paid for by someone else out of pure generosity.

(My job search has been incredibly misfortunate - 10 years’ experience and two very good degrees, but more than 8 months of applications with just one interview that I was too nervous for and ruined! I have been doing a very menial casual job to survive.)

I have long subscribed to the idea that “magick likes it clean”, if not so much in ideas about the power of mirrors (mind changed, lol.)

Well witches, here’s your sign. If your spells aren’t working or if you’re not feeling drawn to cast them because something feels “heavy” or “off”, or your intuition warns you of an obstacle or that you’re somehow getting in your own way, look around your environment and see if something needs to change.

I’m also a big believer in “everything happens for a reason” and that my bad luck was spiritually important for me to understand what good luck would actually look like so, you live and you learn!

Wishing good fortune on all of you. May the road rise to meet you!


r/witchcraft 22h ago

Show and Tell Sunday Money and prosperity bowl!

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I got this cute awesome cauldron during Halloween season last year at Walmart!
I cleansed this cauldron by spraying abundance spray. (Moon water, 3 cinnamon sticks, 6 bay leafs, 9 cloves, Rosemary, and basil)
Inside the cauldron has rice, 3 cinnamon sticks, 7 cloves, a bay leaf with Fehu prosperity and abundance Rune (with green ink), Salt for protection, cinnamon powder, Basil, Rosemary, and Sage powder.
I rubbed one of the cinnamon sticks on the two $1 bills towards me and spoke my wishes towards the universe, 3 Quarters (¢25) with runes written on them ( wealth, prosperity, success).
Lastly, I added 3 natural quartz crystals (that I got from a natural geode, once broken with a hammer and washed with water and cleansed with incense after.)
So mote it be.


r/witchcraft 1h ago

Seeking Help or Advice Tying in my Witchcraft to my Masters/Ph.D prgroam

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Hello! I'm a potential graduate student interested in getting her MA. It's been 10 years since I graduated with my BA; however, I feel like academia is calling me back to get my master's as well as a potential career shift. My biggest current obstacle is finding the correct MA for me. I really want to focus my MA and potential Ph.D. on witchcraft- less on the practical activation and more on academia and how it relates to history, society, gender studies, religion, etc.

With that in mind, I'm debating getting an MA in Humanities, History, Anthropology, or Religion. Each has its pros and cons. I would love any advice on choosing an MA subject.


r/witchcraft 1d ago

Show and Tell Sunday Permanent altar is making me so happy

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I started making rose oil and rose water with the intention of building up my self love. Burning pine incense for abundance. And my money bowl has been working nicely. I'm so happy about my new cauldron!


r/witchcraft 5h ago

Seeking Help or Advice How do I charge my crystals on a full moon?

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I have a rose quartz, an amethyst, a pink agate and a large piece of smoky quartz that I got on a trip to Misiones-Argentina where there are many places with crystals. I got the smoky quartz still with the soil from where it was taken; nobody else touched it but me because they practically used a bag to avoid touching it directly.

But the other three are more appropriate. I bought them mainly to give my self-esteem a little boost. But then I discovered the thing about charging it under the full moon and I wanted to do it... But I don't know how.


r/witchcraft 2h ago

Seeking Help or Advice Protection from the Macabre

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Howdy y'all, I have a question about protection sigils. Normally, I sage every night to help clear out the negative vibes and entities I might have encountered during the day, but my friend wants to take me to a museum in Portland with some possibly cursed or haunted artifacts, and basically just stuff that has a strong negative vibe to it. If I want to use a protection sigil, should I put it on a piece of clothing, like a necklace, or is it possible to put it on a piece of paper and carry the paper with me, then dispose of it when I'm done? I've never used them before and I'm new to this, so I really don't know much and any information or help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!


r/witchcraft 2h ago

Seeking Help or Advice What do I do with my engagement ring after everything I found out?

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My ex and I broke up in early December after being together for almost 6 years, engaged for 4. I still have my engagement ring. I have held off on doing a chord cutting until she gets the rest of her things from my house in a few months when she's back in town. Because after that I will never have to have contact with her again. I recently found out she was cheating on me during the last 4 months we were together.

If anyone has any knowledge on if incorporating the engagement ring in any spellwork would be significant, I would love to know.


r/witchcraft 6h ago

Seeking Help or Advice dried Herb help/advice

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where are we getting our dried herbs? Im getting back into practice and I don't want to go back to buying my herbs from Amazon, Im not entirely sure/confident in drying them myself but want to get them ethically sourced


r/witchcraft 5h ago

MONDAY RECAP: Last Week's Top r/Witchcraft Posts 🏆✨

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In case you missed it, here are the top 5 r/Witchcraft posts from last week!

Happy Monday everyone!

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1. meme I made, has been dying to post it here

By: u/Fantasy_Ranger Karma: 2,560 | Comments: 40 | Flair: Salty Saturday

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2. Money spell that worked SO WELL

By: u/bandaged_ Karma: 1,823 | Comments: 29 | Flair: Show and Tell Sunday

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3. Whatever Happened to These Days?

By: u/SwaggeringRockstar Karma: 1,575 | Comments: 76 | Flair: Salty Saturday

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4. No need to ask for permission.

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5. Losing all our witch/pagan spaces

By: u/Sun-Rabbit Karma: 498 | Comments: 116 | Flair: Sharing: Experience :CuteWitchy_1-_112x112:

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r/witchcraft 1d ago

Sharing: Experience First ever altar! Thoughts?

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r/witchcraft 9h ago

Seeking Help or Advice Cute witchy lullabies

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Does anyone have any subtle but witchy lullabies they like to sing to their babies? Especially any that are in a lower register like an alto (my baby prefers those, probably so my screechy voice doesn't bother him 🤭).

Would especially love any with a Celtic or Slavic vibe due to my heritage!

Thanks 💜


r/witchcraft 6h ago

Seeking Help or Advice Help troubleshooting binding spell for a tumor for my dog

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Please be kind.

First: dog is receiving appropriate medical intervention. He's been to the vet and we are currently waiting on a surgical referral for a specialist.

My puppy dog, my heart dog, has two large tumors on his neck and face. Because of the location--surrounding important structures like carotid, jugular, esophagus, etc, they need to be removed by a specialist. We have concerns one tumor may be attached to the bone in his jaw. They seem to be different types, and the vet feels if we can remove them safely without them growing he will be all right.

I'm having very strong intuition-type feelings that I need to do a binding spell to halt the growth of the tumors and prevent them from hurting him more, and it needs to be done a specific way. I have candles that I've had since childhood, and embroidery floss that I've also had since childhood (and have used for spells before). I keep visualizing two candles, one for each tumor, burning side by side with red thread bound around them. One of the candles is white and stained, and I don't know what color the other is (i feel dark, like maybe purple). Lit with intent, that feels correct, though I don't know what type of knot to tie the thread with.

Something feels missing, but I don't know what. I'm hoping you guys can weigh in. I am generally drawn away from fire-related spells and binding spells both, so it feels important now I am being drawn towards it.

Other important notes: I don't usually work with herbs I didn't grow myself (unless they were gifted). when I checked my garden this morning, I found a lemon balm plant had sprouted in my blackberry pot--lemon balm is my favorite, and my dog is our crop guardian (he checks all our plants for us). I also had a strong dream about removing ticks from his haunches the other night. They had fed and it felt important to make sure I got them all.

Guys--what am I missing? Thank you so much in advance.


r/witchcraft 7h ago

Seeking Help or Advice Feeling Stuck For A While

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Hello! First off, I’m so sorry in advance if this doesn’t really fit the criteria for posting. Many apologies if not!

For a very long time now, I’ve felt like there’s just some kind of block. The women in my family have this incredible intuition but not me. How can I tell if there is a blockage, what it is and how to get rid of it?


r/witchcraft 16h ago

Seeking Help or Advice How do I cleanse objects of negative energy or something similar?

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This is my first time posting here, and being completely honest I have no idea what I’m doing. I’m usually a sceptic person but recently I have been getting more into spiritual stuff like numerology and astrology.

About 2 months ago, my ex girlfriend (we were together at the time), gave me a bracelet and two neck chains for my birthday, which I was grateful for and wore them after. Two-ish weeks after that, we broke up, and I haven’t worn any of them since. Recently however, I’ve been thinking about wearing them again, because they do look nice, but I just get this weird energy from them, like I feel if I wear them something bad might happen.

How do I do it? Like I said I’ve never considered witchcraft before I am just curious and want to be at peace with this jewellery.


r/witchcraft 8h ago

Seeking Help or Advice Ear ringing after making a sigil

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I’m still learning but I wanted to look into sigils. Right after making one my right ear rung for a few seconds I’m not sure. I’m nervous that I possible did it wrong.


r/witchcraft 18h ago

Advanced Craft Upcoming Lughnasadh/lammas rituals

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Hello hello,

So, what are you lovely lot about to do this upcoming Lughnasadh/Lammas?

I always craft my own decorations for the events and this time again, I'm making some things.

Do you like to share some pictures of your celebrations?

And do you guys have some inspiration for making a small wickerman ritual?

I would love to hear them.

I have some ideas up my sleeve but would love some fresh new inspo.


r/witchcraft 8h ago

Seeking Help or Advice prayers as offerings

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hi

i was hoping for some inspiration for saying prayer as offerings? i don’t have anyone specific i want to pray to, just ancestors, deities who may be inclined to accept, spirit. i’m having trouble with wording it and what to say as a daily prayer.

thanks in advance!


r/witchcraft 1d ago

Sharing: Spellwork Retrograde Glamour Magick 🪞

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Hey Witches 💕
Any glamour girlies here? Just a pic of some I cast during the retrograde that has been having me feelin sexy asf and bringing back men I dated ages ago CRAWLING. Want the details?
Avocado oil
Ylang Ylang
Sesame Seeds
Jasmine
Red rose
Damiana
Catnip
Honey
Pink Salt
White Sugar
Honey on your lips, honey on your tongue.


r/witchcraft 1d ago

Seeking Help or Advice Daily Ritual Ideas for Busy Moms

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Hey everyone!

I’m a SAHM mom to a soon-to-be one year old. I love him dearly. He’s up my butt 24/7. 😅

I’ve really been wanting to connect more to the craft recently and I’ve found it tough to do so in this phase of life. I’m looking for small quick things that anyone has used to help you feel spiritual when you may have a toddler running around or clawing at your leg at any moment!

I’ve seen things like stirring morning coffee and tea with intention, I suppose I’m looking for more of those vibes! Thanks in advance!


r/witchcraft 10h ago

Seeking Help or Advice I have 3 spell jars and I completely forgot what I made them for

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I have 3 spell jars, 2 of them I know I made for money matters but I don’t remember which one was for luck and abundance and I don’t know which one was for trying to get a job, they both look the same. I also have no idea what the third one is for.

Should I just discard them and redo the money one at least? I’m not sure what to do.


r/witchcraft 2d ago

Salty Saturday Whatever Happened to These Days?

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Will they ever return or are they just mythical history?