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Witchcraft 101: What Is the Difference Between Grounding and Centering ?

What Is the Difference Between Grounding and Centering ?

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Trying to learn witchcraft and wiccan traditions on one’s own can get really complicated: there is just too much information out there, and not all of it is useful. A particularly difficult topic for new witches tends to be grounding and centering. This two terms are often used intercheangeably, but they mean different things and they are to be used at different times. In this article, we are going to explain the difference in a clear and concise manner. Centering and grounding are both related to energy work: they are both ways to steady your energy.

Grounding is a much more powerful practice: when you are feeling depressed, anxious, lost or stressed you might feel like you have lost your connection to yourself and to the Universe. That is when you should do some grounding: this practice allows you to tap into the energy of the Universe and draw power from it without exhausting your own resources. There are numerous ways to ground yourself: meditation is a very powerful one. Sit upright on the floor, with your palms touching the ground, and envision all the parts that touch the floor growing roots. Envision yourself as a tree, drawing energy through your roots, your head sprouting branches and leaves. Keep visualizing until you feel calm, at peace and connected to the Universe. This is only one way to ground: there are many others and all involve some kind of connection with nature. Some people prefer envisioning a flowing river washing over them, some like to walk barefoot on the grass, some prefer lighting a candle and concentrating on the fire.

Centering is a much softer experience that involves concentrating your own energy. Whenever you are feeling jittery, slightly drained or not effective enough you should ground; and it is a good practice to always ground before a spell. To properly center, you will have to locate where your center is: usually it is somewhere between the breasts and the midriff, close to your heart. If you are unsure of where your center is, picture something you love very dearly and meditate on it. It can be your pet, your best friend or your parents. The area where you feel that powerful fuzzy feeling of deep love and satisfaction is where your center is. To center yourself, sit in a comfortable position and concentrate on that deep, loving feeling and in your center. You will know you are properly centered when you feel happy, safe and at peace. You can also center through any activity that makes you feel happy, safe and relaxed: petting an animal, taking a nice bath, dancing, singing… anything that makes you feel at peace, alive and whole !

"I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination encircles the world"

— Albert Einstein

☆15 Things That Give INFJs A Natural High...

Thunderstorms & windy/breezy nights.

Long showers after extroverting all day.

Meeting someone who is refreshingly honest.

Laughing over theoretical & terribly tragic stories/jokes that would never be funny in reality (Dark Humor).

Epiphanies, unconscious realizations & discovering undiscovered dimensions of our multifaceted personality.

Checking off items on our 'To Do List'.

Someone validating our otherwise invisible intuition.

Effectively helping the once helpless by identifying and educating the root cause of their problems.

Releasing pent up emotions of sadness, anger or frustration that we've procrastinated for a tad bit too long.

Long drives/walks in nature.

Encountering a dog, cat or any living thing that isn't human.

Meaningful conversations & being understood.

Sunsets & the arrival of darkness.

Cancelled plans (Before we've gotten ready to go out).

Wild & adventurous sex with someone we trust.

Small Things To Contact Spirits About

…If you want to flex your communication muscles but don’t want to be cutting deals or making things complicated for now. Just little things to try.

Let me hear a love story

Show me a song from your people

Tell me something you did today that you are proud of

Let me draw a portrait of you

Tell me a little about your culture

Ask me any questions you may have about human culture (and I will answer them, if I can.)

Look at this song/story/poem I wrote, tell me what you think.

Tell me my local reputation, if I have one.

Tell me your story (and if desired, I will record it and pass it on for more to see.)

Share a joke.

Let me admire your beauty/grace/powerful appearance/plumage/scales/wings/great personality

Tell me about your friends

What is your one big token of advice?

Teach me how to make my home more welcoming for you (while still being safe for me.)

How to Close a Reading, as My Grandma Taught Me

“Interpreting the last card does not mean you are done. You have ten more things to do before the reading is through.”

1. Count the major arcana.

The more there are, the stronger the reading’s predictions will impact the querent’s life. If there are none or just one, almost none of it will matter in the long run.

2. Note the sequence of the major arcana.

If the querent is asking about someone, and the major arcana are between 0 and 16, that person is not meant to stay in their life. If the question is about a dream or an opportunity, and the cards fall between 17 and 21, it will manifest completely.

3. Count the cards from each suit.

The presence of all suits predicts a balanced outcome. More Wands means strong passion. More Swords means anxiety or manipulation. More Cups means the heart is running the show. More Pentacles means wealth is about to diminish or grow.

4. Mind the aces and the tens.

Two or more aces means the situation is only just beginning. Two or more tens means it is now coming to a good or bad ending.

5. Note the multiples between two and nine.

Twos mean clever thinking is of paramount importance. Threes speak of infidelity or the need for cooperation. Fours guarantee stability, just as sixes do harmony. Fives and sevens spell difficult challenges, but eights and nines promise that the labor is almost over.

6. Regard the ruling colors.

A dominant black predicts burdens and hindrances. Red and yellow combined ensure passion, clarity and manifestation. Blue and white together advise that the solution can be found through spirituality and intuition.

7. Count the court cards.

Nine times out of ten, court cards are people, not influences. They are doing the manipulation or they need to be manipulated.

8. Notice the suits of the courts.

Wands and Swords are friendly. So are Cups and Pentacles. Any other combination spells rivalry and obstacles.

9. Watch where the cards are facing.

“Is the woman in The World looking at The Tower? A tragedy has to occur before success can take over. Is the King of Cups facing away from his Queen? Their relationship is suffering. His love for her has begun fading.”

10. Look at the bottom of the deck.

If the outcome is good, embodying this energy will make it even better. If the outcome is bad, this is the hidden connection that needs to be severed.

Small List of the Different Types of Witches

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Eclectic: A witch that takes from multiple OPEN paths to make their own, unique path.

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Green Witch: A witch that works with plants and nature. Commonly paired with Cottage magic, Kitchen Magic and Hearth Magic

Includes: Garden, Flora, Earth, Animal, Fauna and sometimes Fae Witches.

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Cottage Witch: A witch that uses magic to better their home and house.

Includes: Music, Art, Paper, Knitting, Embroidery

Hearth Witch: Uses magic in their house and mundane activities like knitting or cleaning.

Kitchen Witch: Uses magic in cooking to bring subtle charms to their loved ones.

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Solidary Witches: Typically work by themselves in their craft.

Coven Witches: Works with a coven or group of like minded witches.

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Satanic Witches: Witches that follow a Satanic path.

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Hereditary Witches: Witches who’s family has been involved with magic for generation.

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Traditional: A witch that follows the ancient or traditional paths of witchcraft.

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Christian Witch: Witch that follows Christian ideals or practices. Works with a Monotheistic god and angels

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Voodoo Witch: This is a closed practice. A religions that follows Voodoo ideals and practices, and works with Voodoo Deities.

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Hellenistic Witch: A witch that works with the Greek pantheon

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Roman Witch: A witch that works with the Roman Pantheon

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Heathen Witch: A witch that works with the Ancient Norse pantheon and Viking Traditions.

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* Germanic Witch is the same, but follows the Germanic Pantheon and sometimes the Norse Pantheon.

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Celtic Witch: Follows the Celtic Pantheon.

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Science Witch: Relies very heavily of scientific proof in their practice.

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Hedge Witch: Also known as a spirit witch, they “walk” the hedge between the living and the dead. Related to Death Magic and possibly Dream Witches.

Dream Witch: Uses lucid dreaming to communicate with other entities or even spirits.

Death Witch: One who works with death and the aspect of death.

Bone Witch: One who uses bones in their practice RESPECTFULLY.

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Sea Witch: Witches that use the ocean and ocean aspects in their practice.

Water Witch: One who uses any type of water or water aspects in their Practice. This also goes for bog, swamp, lake, river, pond, rain, etc Witches.

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Divination Witch: A witch who’s practice focus’ primarily on the different types of divination.

Includes: Tea, Pendulum, Tarot, Oracle, Scry,

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Includes: Fire, Air, Water, Earth, and Spirit witches.

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Fae: Works with the fae. This is a more advanced path and requires a lot of research before beginning it.

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Draconic: Witches that work with dragons and dragon guides.

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Seasonal: Witches that work with or in particular seasons.

Includes: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Witches.

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Chaos: Witches that work with chaotic elements.

Includes: Sigil witches.

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Blood Witches: Witches that use their own blood (or fluids) in spells to make them stronger. THIS IS DANGEROUS IF NOT DONE PROPERLY. PLEASE LEAVE THIS PRACTICE TO THE ADULTS.

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Right Hand: Witches that follow the right hand are typically healers and protection witches.

Middle: A mix of healer/protection, and hexes/curses

Left Hand: Most made of witches that will hex and curse, feeling little to no remorse about it.

* All paths are valid and equal. Don’t feel bad for following the left hand path.

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Lunar: Witches that work directly with the moon

Astrology: Witches that work with many, if not all, of the aspects of astrology.

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Energy: Works with peoples energy and energy points. Can learn to manipulate their own energy and push it into their practice.

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Crystal: Uses crystals in their work. 

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I AM FREE TO BE WHOEVER I WANT

i allow myself to endlessly create whatever it is i want. i hold no judgments over my self, i let my past self go to fully focus on the now— whatever so i desire i can be. the world is mine, there is no one stopping me from becoming who i want to be. there is no obstacle to face. everything is so easy for me. why should i struggle in a world where i have the paintbrush that can paint anything i want? why should i allow self-destructive habits to grow when i can put a stop to it and engage in habits that will help me evolve?

ASKING FOR YOUR OPINION

guys let me know if I should do other reality shifting related pick a card readings like my 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 one !!

Or should I do something loa/void state related? I know there are many in the Loa community who struggle from time to time, so I thought some tarot advice would be nice idk

Feel free to send me your ideas 🫂✨

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Loa (law of assumption) talks about being able to manifest your desires in the 3D and the void state is one of the methods where u can manifest anything you want overnight or some use it to shift to their desired realities (u can find lot's of useful information on tumblr regarding Loa and void state)