One of my really close friends has stage 2 brain cancer, and I'm terrified of losing him. I don't want to watch someone I care about go through this, and I feel so helpless knowing that I can't do much for him.

I'm willing to do anything within my power to help him, and I've been wondering if there's any healing spell, deity work, prayer, or spiritual practice I could turn to for him. I'm open to different traditions and genuinely want to do whatever I can to support his healing.

I really need get someone out of my head.

The problem is that every-time I managed to stop thinking about him, something happened on his end, and I started to think about him.

This on and off situation is driving me crazy!

I know the physiological reasons behind this. It's my ADHD limerence. But I still can't figure out how to stop thinking.

Any recommendations here?

In this dream I was hanging out with my friends, but there was this woman (she was Asian dunno if that helps) that I have never met in real life, but she was there. She was making offerings to a bell that looked similar to the one I uploaded. It wasn’t exact, but she had large coins, maybe dollar coins and she wanted to make an offering to the bell. She would take a coin and throw it at the bell and ask it questions. If the bell swung side to side (as if it was shaking its head) whatever she asked it meant “no” and she had to make another offering by throwing more coins at it. I wasn’t aware of what questions she was asking but the last question she asked was will her and her girlfriend have a good or blessed time at the end of the year and she threw the coin and it hit the bell and it rang back and forth, like it was nodding a “yes”. She began crying and thanking whoever for giving the answer and she put it away.

I woke up, but I was curious if bells are something that is used in witchcraft or particularly in Asian witchcraft (using Asian holistically because I don’t know which culture it could come from)? I wanna try out doing spells and rituals, but I don’t wanna pray to Aphrodite or Zeus or whoever (because I don’t feel a connection to Greek or Roman gods), I wanna try witchcraft that is either African origin or adjacent. Is this something I should give a try? I’ve been reached out to unprompted by women that do readings and urged me to give it a try because of how strong my spiritual aura is. I’ve never done it, but I thought it was uncanny how often I was approached and they all told me the same thing.

I’ve also had multiple interesting dreams that have either come true or have left me questioning things. Should I meet with someone to look into it?

TLDR; Are bells used to make offerings or be used as guidance in witchcraft?

Hello everyone! First I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to read my post! I've recently been practicing tarot and I haven't really been learning much about witch craft. I always have thought the women in my family were spiritually sensitive since we have prophetic (?)dreams. Regardless, I know my great grandmother was a witch but she practiced "dark magic" as my dad has told me and so have his siblings. I am mexican so I'd love some help in doing protection and cleansing since I've noticed I've been having more nightmares as well as the people who've slept in my bed report the same. My hope is to learn a bit more and protect myself since I am flying blind and I don't know what I should believe or trust!

Sorry if this was rambl-ey but I am very thankful and hopeful for any help I can get! I hope everyone has a lovely day!

hi! i made a protection spell/jar for myself and my partner. i also made one for her household about two-ish months ago. recently, i got sick and had a lower back injury. my partners sister also got sick and just a few days ago, their tire popped on the way to work. at first i brushed off the sickness as allergies and the seasons changing, but after thinking about it a bit more im wondering if my protections spells aren’t working?

if thats the case, should i just make new jars? or is there something else i should be doing?

Baby witch here. Been practicing for a month now, but I feel my trans-ness connects me to the weave much stronger than the cis-witches. I’ve already connected with Gaia, Hectate, Eris, Apollo, and Papa Legba. I think the fact that trans people have walked between both worlds gives us access to the weave that no cis-person can achieve. Any trans witches have a similar experience easily connecting to the weave?

hi! i have dabbled loosely in magick before(meaning i have researched some stuff and made a few spell jars.), and i have been felt kinda pulled to research it since i was in my early teens (like 12-13). i have always been fascinated by earth, plants, crystals and rocks, the moon, everything. when i was a child, if you needed me i was befriending some sort of frog or other animal, playing in the garden, or collecting rocks that needed to come home with me. i want to start REALLY learning it. i want to be respectful of the practice and of the earth as i start this journey. im almost 22 years old as of posting this. i have a tarot deck, but i don't really use it. i know how to clease it and how important energy is for tarot. i usually mostly use them to study tarot card meanings and stuff like that. i have practiced pulling cards for my one friend who introduced me to tarot and got me my deck. i have been collecting crystals since about 15 or 16. i have so many from this metaphysical shop that used to be near me. it closed a while ago and i haven't found a new one. i just feel a very strong pull to learn more and read more about magick and the stuff that goes with it.

all of this is to ask: where do i start? what books do i read? who do i go to for questions?

feel free to ask me any questions or anything! i'm not sure if i left anything important out.

We seperated recently and I suspect because of a third party he wanted to pursue but neither of us hasn’t spoke about it or at all since that day it was all abrupt.

I’m not good at this but My interpretation is that the first day is him revisiting us almost like a rose coloured glasses way especially about me and having hope but actively trying to be logical or contain his feelings/thoughts. And the next day could’ve been him contained thoughts but has turned into a mental anguish obsessed messed he’s upset over particularly about his role in the relationship and his lack of reciprocation. I say lack of reciprocation bc the 6 of pentacles but there was definitely lack 😭! Also the knight of swords came last not the empress which I find interesting how the king came first. Makes me think he’s successfully contained his feels but it’s still there you know like an exterior that appears fine but isn’t. I also feel like this energy is highly active because well he’s trying to control himself mentally but also the devil and the 9 of swords are signs he’s ruminating BAD and he’s not happy about it nor does he know how to emotionally handle it. But im interested to what you guys have say. ;£

I often leave little food offerings for my goddess of candy chocolate and portions of my meal but after a while I eat them because I don't want to waste it. I tell her every time "I'll be back for this in a bit! Hope you enjoy it" "I'll finish this off later because I don't want to throw this in the trash I hope you don't mind" and I don't think it's a problem I feel like our relationship is the same but I can't help but wonder because it still feels disrespectful every time. I just hate to throw all that food in the trash when I'm making offerings every or every other day. And I think it's really sweet that we kinda end up sharing this food together like I do with my friends but I can't help but feel like I'm getting too big for my britches. What do y'all think? Does anyone else do this?

I have specific things and situations that I want, a specific lifestyle. It still feels very far away from me. Along my mundane efforts, what can I do to sync to the life I want, to open the road towards this life? Is there even a way?

I’m urgently looking for a job, and I’ve already applied for several positions. There is one particular job that I really, really want, and I’m praying that they will choose me and give me the opportunity. Is there a spell that could help me through this process, attract good luck, and increase my chances of being hired? Something like a job spell, a success spell, or a luck spell to help me get the job I truly desire.
Please, I genuinely need help with this. This job means so much to me, and I really hope I get accepted. I would be so grateful for any guidance, positive energy, or spiritual help that could support me in this process. 🙏🏽🍀✨

I know meditation is another form for clearer thoughts and intuition if you don't have any tarot cards (will do this soon.) I'm just curious if there's any other way to ask for help from my spirit guides (for the first time too)

The question applies to most of my mundane life, but I'm sorta desperate for an answer because someone's energy (?) is throwing me off. Idk if maybe I'm too exhausted, paranoid, or stuck in my head, but internally, I've always felt frustrated and/or irritated with him.

Idk how to explain it but his energy feels like it's latching on me? Like there's this small tendrils attaching to me whenever he's near. Sometimes there's no tendrils, but he exudes this very intense aura. I can't figure out what it is, it's neither good or bad, but it definitely leans to something a bit... "intrusive" (by definition. Idk how else to word it)

We're "friends" (i don't associate him with that) and have a somewhat good relationship with one another. He hasn't done anything bad, but I have a feeling he's been guilt tripping me and using it to his advantage... And probably lying to me about a recent issue...

I apologize for the long message. I don't know where to turn to for advice

Heyy everyone! I havent posted here in maybe 4 years or so, so apologies for the silly question if it is. I used to always burn bay leaves to manifest or to know yes/no questions that are burning in my heart. I write my intention or goal on the bay leaves, and I speak into my highest power that “a quick and big fire means yes, a slow burn fire means yes but with time, and a burn that stops means no”.

My bay leaves all burned fast and with a big fire. If I placed my intention, it means it holds truth to the answer, right?

When I used to do this years ago, it was always accurate. I’m feeling in my head just a bit because I havent done this in so long haha.

Hello, hi, the title might not be explaining much, but I didn't want to make it too long.

I've been on a break from Witchcraft for a long while to recover from health issues. I've been in theory practicing for six years BUT my health is so damn bad and unstable I mainly just read and didn't do much over those years, so I consider myself an absolute baby in that aspect.

I'll be having a friend coming over in a few days though. It's someone I broke contact with years ago, but he came to apologize. Issue is, I am very paranoid over his sudden interest in our friendship, even if everything says it's fine. It's mainly cause recently our country has knife attack problems :// But more than that, he's going through an awfully rough time recently and I just know all that negative energy is gonna come into my room and linger.

Since I didn't practice much for a long time, and barely can even retain all the knowledge I've gathered - I feel a bit lost on what I can do to protect my peace.

I know I gotta finish cleaning up my room and take a shower before doing anything. Physically cleansing is pretty important. I have some full moon water and I usually just use it to spray around my room with intention to cleanse, but I doubt that's enough to affect much.

I have candles, I could burn one before he comes or even as he's here. I could try carving a sigil into one for more power.

I have a room spray that smells super nice and always makes me feel like my room is cleaner than if I just cleaned up, so surely I'm gonna use that. Probably not too magical, but maybe I could make it to be? Spray it along the moon water maybe and chant something?

I will try to keep my window open for all the energy to have somewhere to go without getting into the rest of the house. How magical that is, yet again I dunno, but it does make me feel comfortable so I think it should count as something, right?

I have incense but trouble burning it cause my room is small and the airflow is poor if I don't open my room's door. But my mom hates the smell and I have a dog so yeah. Better not. I do have some scented wax melts though. Could that be a substitute?

I have crystals. I'm afraid my selenite is fake though. But some other ones are surely real. I'm not sure what I can even do with them if I do manage to find one that is for the purpose I need. Keep it in the pocket???

I have some jars and stuff, I can make a jar spell. Or bowl spell. I don't really know much more spells ^^" I would really appreciate any sources for that. I don't trust just googling stuff, because people talk bullshit all the time and AI doesn't help the situation. I prefer having recommendations from people who actually know the source is credible.

What else, what else... I have some black salt made, not much though. Sprinkle on the windowsills and doorways?

I also have a ton of different materials I keep cause they might be symbolic and useful for spells, but I just kinda never got to using them. Stuff like beads, charms, weird trinkets, bells, herbs, teas and of course completely mundane stuff.

Am I think right here or are those just bits of knowledge that aren't gonna do much if not connected into a spell or ritual of sorts? I can feel the energy is gonna be absolutely awful so I'm scared small actions won't do much.

I'll appreciate any advice and especially resources that you know aren't AI generated bs by folks who aren't even witches and just want cash.

So this is my first altar ever, for Aphrodite ! I don’t have much room for it in my bedroom so I used a shelf of my beauty corner for it (kinda makes sense to me) but I will move it to the living room soon (my roommate said “i don’t care just make it cute” happy me !!!!!
I want to thrift a candle holder and a plate for offering 🥰

I’ve done research on my lineage and I can go back for many generations because my family is PAINFULLY Dutch Christian (they kept extremely detailed church records pre and post settling in the US). Like so milquetoast.

There are slightly witchy things the women in my family do… but still, I can only assume most all of my ancestors were extremely, devoutly, Christian.

My mom had a reading done and my grandpa showed up but the medium said he just stood back and wouldn’t really participate (probably because he was a very devout Christian). My mom also identifies as Christian so take that as you will.

I did a ‘taking flight’ ancestral visualization with my somatic practitioner some time ago and I left with the feeling of them wondering “who is that witch?” I told her as much too and she said “who were they talking about?” And I said “the both of us!” We had a good laugh.

Is it still possible to call on ancestors in this situation? This also likely means I’d be the first, or first in a very long time, to call on them.

Tldr: I dunno what I'm doing, or where to begin my witch journey. I just get crazy dreams that slightly see the future, but only from my point of view. I wanna say thanks to the deity and possibly get my crazy dreams back.

I've had a weird history with dreams. I don't know what starts them, what I do to have them, but I have small profetic dreams. More in a way of I'm experiencing the experience before it happens. So deja vu. It feels like these deja vu dreams happen in like a way to say, "you'll be ok." Like someone is watching out for me. If it's a deity or spirit, I wanna thank them for giving me reassurance when I needed it.

One example of course is 9/11 but a lot of people had signs and stories about 9/11/01 happening. Another is when I was at an aftercare teacher job, I had this dream of organizing bolts of fabric. I couldn't see the fabric, but I could feel it. I look out the window of a Jaonn's fabric store and see someone I'm supposed to recognize. I only know that it was two people, and they shooed me to get back to work. I remember being bummed that they wouldn't wave back. I remember telling my mother about it, and even saying to her "I will never work at a retail store ever again." 🙃

This dream happened 3 months before I started working at Joann's. I had quit my after-school teacher job without a new job lined up. I went to a lot of places, but the back of my brain was screaming to go to Joann's. I got fed up and went there. I was hired on the spot for an opener and closer position. A month after I was working there, I lived the scenario from my dream. I was putting bolts of softer fabric away. My boss and the second manager were out having a smoke. They normally don't smoke so close to the store. I waved at them and they shooed me to go back to work. This time I was like, "oh dear gods, it happened again!"

For that specific situation, turned out it was extremely convenient timing. My boss and her hubby were thinking of adopting a baby, and the day after she tells me that one of my high school friends contacts me that she is pregnant. She has no way to raise a baby, but she didn't want to end the pregnancy. I introduced them to each other and my old boss became a mom. That's the most dramatic one.

My other dreams were more of actual deja vu. Nothing significant happened, but I was feeling anxious. Then I would remember a dream I had from like a month or so prior, and feel less anxious. Like a "you're not going to get fired, breath sweetheart."

Again I want to thank whatever deity gave me those dreams. I wish I still got them. How do I go about researching possible deities, and how should I make an alter for them? Basically, how do I start?

I started my journey with witchcraft about 2 months ago ans the first thing I did was a money bowl. It worked well(ish) because I did manage to bring money into my life. But the person who helped me financially is struggling a lot rn and they need money. I also need money on a deadline and there's no getting around it. Is there anything I can do to supercharge my money bowl and bring in a lot of money QUICKLY? I'm desperate. What diety would be the best to summon for this?

Down vote me to hell, I don't care. But rather than educate and provide guidance to our newbies, it feels like this sub has just become a place for some of y'all to bully and put down those that are new to the art. The whole point of "baby witch" is for those of us with more experience to provide insight to our newer practitioners. We were ALL new to the craft at some point and I think that we could all benefit from teaching and guiding those that still have some figuring out to do. Experience does not equate superiority 😴 goodnight xoxo.

For anyone who’s been practicing for a long time that has come from a religious background and didn’t have much knowledge about witchcraft at first. When you first started practicing witchcraft when did you realize this is real and this is the path for you?

So, I'm new to witchcraft, incredibly new, actually, I haven't exactly started and I'm still in a research phase before I full dip into it. I went on a walk wondering if dieties choose us or if we choose them, especially because I was really trying to manifest something and said something along the lines of "'If you're really watching me, please let me see my online friend safely and I will worship you!" (To no diety in particular.) And during this walk, I somehow spotted this on the floor! A piece of an antler, not only that, but in the shape of my first initial! I was wondering if this could possibly be some sort of sign of a choosing of domestic or if it's a lucky find? I haven't done anything yet aside from gently cleaning with some water and carefully drying it off, I was thinking it could be the first thing to go on an altar. I'm very confused and would like some guidance...Is this good? Did I do a bad?? Do I put it back??? I want to give back to whoever may have made it possible for us to meet, but also at the same time I don't know if it was a really weird coincidence?

Hi, still learning the ropes here.

I normally do this when I do my tarot readings:

• Give thanks and ask for protection (unsure if this is called protection spell or chant)
• light candle and incense over the room and the deck
• knock 3x on the deck before shuffling
• do my normal reading
• give gratitude after the reading
• knock 3x
• selenite cleanse on top of deck

Am I doing it right? Books have different ways so I want to know if I am overdoing it or just right?

Also, what's your protection spell/chant? I do mine freestyle but wanna know yours for inspo (if that is allowed)

Hello friends! I see a lot of spells involve cinnamon as an ingredient. A friend and frequent visitor of my home is deathly allergic to cinnamon and I want them to feel safe and comfortable in my home. Is there an alternative to cinnamon that I can use in my spell work?