Eclectic Witch
An individual approach that picks and chooses from many different traditions and creates a personalized form of witchcraft that meets their individual needs and abilities. They do not follow a particular religion or tradition, but study and learn from many different systems and use what works best for them. Many Eclectic Witches refer to themselves as Solitary Practioners, Sorcerors, Hedge Witches, Green, White, and Grey Witches. Some consider themselves Wicca, as long as the Rede is adhered to, the Earth and the Universe revered. One main complaint made against the Eclectic Witch is that they are not true Wiccans because they build a taylor-made religion or tradition for themselves from the ground up rather than following an established or correct form of Wicca. Their minds remain open and are receptive to knowledge, ideas, beliefs and methods that others practice. They adapt well to different situations and create their own paths by what they believe to be true and right at that time in their life (simply put – they don’t follow rules). They like to explore and make their own mistakes and take from experiences in turn creating their own rules and traditions. It’s why you can bring 2 Eclectic Witches into a room yet they are totally different in the way they practise, live, and believe as they are all different in some way.
I am an Eclectic Witch. I have always been, it´s clearly my thing. But because I am also Wiccan, I kind of make my own rules. I don´t like people to say what I need to do so I decide it myself. And I am that kind of person who likes little bit this and that so.. this fit me. So maybe I make this post about in general witchy things because being eclectic means you are basically little bit of every witch type.
Side note: I am more of a pagan witch now a days, I believe in Finnish old faith/belief. I made this post like a year ago, oh how things have changed in that time. I still like a lot of things, but I have been more focused on northern beliefs, specially in Finnish. So.. still kinda eclectic.
- Are you an Eclectic Witch? You are a little bit of everything. This also means that you have a hard time making up your mind on some matters because you find interest in everything. You tend to fall hard in love. You probably could be/study anything!
Little witchy things to do
- Go look through thrift stores for old candles and objects that seem powerful.
- Give back to the environment. Recycle! Reuse! And care for nature.
- Pick flowers and make them into chains for protection. Give them to your friends, or pets.
- Add essential oils and petals to your bath.
- Add a little honey or vanilla to what you’re baking for a boost of happiness.
- Make a spell in the form of a friendship bracelet.
- Make herb oils with coconut oil.
- Care for yourself and do what works for you.
-Working in glamours with your morning makeup
-Watering your plants with growth spells
-Making healing soup spells when you’re sick
-Sewing protective sigils into your clothing
-Making herbal teas based on magical correspondences
-Painting your nails with colors to match your intent
-Using shower scrubs to scrub away negativity
-Chanting your favorite song lyrics as spells
-Tying knot magic into your shoelaces
-Writing sigils on your skin with concealer
-Wake up and let light in. Say a simple thank you to the God of sun. Here is a simple thank you prayer: here
-Mediate for 10 minutes
-Have some tea. There’s many benefits from all sorts of tea.
You can also do a simple tea spell. Sleep Inducing Tea , Dream Tea, Anti Anxiety Spell , Emotional Pain Spell, Headache Tea Spell...
-Drink a cup of moon water, or charged crystal water! (Make sure the crystal you use is safe to drink)
-Wear a stone/crystal, or hold it, keep it in your car, your pocket, your purse, etc.
-Spray yourself with Lavender Moon Water
-Turn your shower or face cleansing into a cleansing ritual!
-Add herbs to your eggs! Look up the different magickal properties of the spices you want to use!
-Say thanks before you eat! Here are some I use: Here and Here
-Check the moon phases. You can do a quick Google search or you can just download one of the many moon phase apps!
-Create a seasonal altar. Add leafs, pine cones etc
-Do daily tarot card readings for yourself or others you know.
-Start using a dream journal. As soon as you wake up write down everything you can remember.
-Add something to your Book of Shadows.
-Join witchcraft and pagan groups on Facebook.
-Reduce your use of plastic. Invest in some reusable bags. Or make some yourself!
-Take shorter showers and turn your water off when washing your face and brushing your teeth.
-Put out jars or even a bigger bucket (clean of course) outside to collect rain water.
-Do some witchy crafts! Make a pentacle or pentagram out of twigs and string. Make some scented pine cones. Make candles. Make a wand. Go out to the beach and collect stones or shells or even ocean water. There’s TONS of crafts I could come up with.
-Talk to your deity(s), ask them questions, meditate and charge and cleanse yourself and your pendulum or whatever tool your using to speak to them.
Make sure to cleanse and charge before connecting with your deity(s)
Ways to get Closer to Your Craft
-Open your curtains in the morning and look outside.
-Always try to stay grounded. Observe life around you.
-Make a list of the correspondences of certain soaps or other products that you have. Use a product with intent.
-Draw sigils.
-Chant in your head.
-Walk, sit, or lie down outside. Watch the plants dance in the wind and listen to your surroundings.
-Carry crystals or objects that mean a certain thing to you.
-Take time for yourself.
-Smile at strangers and visualize sending positive energy their way.
-Listen to music that represents your intent.
-Pick your outfits using colour magic.
-Light a candle.
-Do something for your community. By putting good things out, the universe will repay you.
-Try interpreting a tarot card for each day.
-Be creative. Find the magic in every day objects.
-Practice energy work.
-Meditate.
-Schedule days to go to the library and research plants, herbs, your religion, etc.
-Say thank you more often. Even when no one is there.
-Try to grow some plants.
-Have tea more often.
-Go outside! Connect to nature. Go barefoot. Dance in the rain. Anything. Just go out.
-When hiking pick up things that call to you.
-Pick up trash. Give back to the planet.
-Take care and time for yourself.
-Be patient.
Witchery Tips
Ways to get Closer to Your Craft
-Open your curtains in the morning and look outside.
-Always try to stay grounded. Observe life around you.
-Make a list of the correspondences of certain soaps or other products that you have. Use a product with intent.
-Draw sigils.
-Chant in your head.
-Walk, sit, or lie down outside. Watch the plants dance in the wind and listen to your surroundings.
-Carry crystals or objects that mean a certain thing to you.
-Take time for yourself.
-Smile at strangers and visualize sending positive energy their way.
-Listen to music that represents your intent.
-Pick your outfits using colour magic.
-Light a candle.
-Do something for your community. By putting good things out, the universe will repay you.
-Try interpreting a tarot card for each day.
-Be creative. Find the magic in every day objects.
-Practice energy work.
-Meditate.
-Schedule days to go to the library and research plants, herbs, your religion, etc.
-Say thank you more often. Even when no one is there.
-Try to grow some plants.
-Have tea more often.
-Go outside! Connect to nature. Go barefoot. Dance in the rain. Anything. Just go out.
-When hiking pick up things that call to you.
-Pick up trash. Give back to the planet.
-Take care and time for yourself.
-Be patient.
Witchery Tips
-A quartz stone near the oven makes your food taste better.
-Get a lunar calendar to stay up-to-date with moon cycles.
-A full moon increases extrasensory perception and so is the perfect time for psychic spells, rituals or potions.
-Aphrodisiacs should always be prepared during the waxing moon.
-Trust your instincts.
-Always make your intent clear during a spell.
-Sage can smell like weed sometimes, be careful of that.
-Peach and avocado pits ward off negativity.
-Place rosehips in your wallet to attract prosperity.
-Use honey to sweeten the outcomes of your spells.
-Self-care is witchcraft. Baths are literal and metaphorical cleansing rituals. Drawing are like complex sigils to clear your mind and calm you down.
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For E there were also these 2 types, but I think that they are well explained in these already, but I still wanted to mention them, although I am not going to make different post about them.
Embroidery / Sewing / Knit - One who embues magick into household “stitching” or “string” hobbies such as embroidery, sewing, knitting, stringing, and knotting ~ Basically, one who identifies with using knot or chord magick in many different skills.
Energy - Those who prefer to do magick through energy exercises and manipulation rather than with many physical tools or materials; using the enhanced power of the mind and the body’s natural energies to bring about a magickal result or feeling. (Also may include aura work)
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