The path to paradise begins in hell.
Dante Alighieri (via quotemadness)
It’s really common to find witchy mental illness/health related content that is catered towards specific illnesses (usually anxiety and depression). This is more catered to specific symptoms.
Witchcraft is to be used as a supplement to proper medical care, medication and therapy - not as a sole alternative!
Anger:
Amethyst anger release spell
Easy anger release spell
A quick way to cool anger
Anger dispersion magic tea
Anger reducing bath
Bath spell to release anger
“I channel my anger in a healthy, safe and productive manner” sigil
“My anger is under control” sigil
This masterpost
Anxiety:
Anti-anxiety shower spell
Soothing bath spell
Rainy day anxiety spell
I will be okay spell
Anti-anxiety spell jar
Anti-anxiety spell charm
Anti-anxiety tea
Brain Fog + Memory:
ADHD concentration spell bottle
Brainfog lifting
“Brainfog begone” sigil
Rosemary memory spell
Finding things/ memory spell
Memory and concentration spell
Memory enhancement sachet
Memory and awareness spell bottle
Depression:
Post-depressive-episode bath spell
Ease my depression spell bottle
“Last hope” spell for depression
Anti-depression tea
Gems for depression
Disassociation:
Spell for disassociation
Witch’s disassociation bracelet
“Anti-disassociation” sigil
“I am grounded and in control of my emotions + reactions” sigil
Fatigue:
Spell for energy
Energy gain spell
Energy jar
Energy bath
Crystals for fatigue
“No fatigue” sigil
“Energy” sigil
“I am energetic” sigil
“I have the energy to take a shower” sigil
Flashbacks/trauma
Spell to release emotional blockage
Piece by piece trauma healing spell
Healing from childhood trauma spell bottle
Spell bottle for reassurance
“My trauma does not hold me back” sigil
Insomnia + nightmares:
Restful sleep and sweet dreams sachet
Sleep crystal spell
Stuffed animal sleep spell
Sleep easy spell sachet
Sleepy witch tip
Nightmare ward charm
Nightmare repellent
Nightmare prevention - crystals and herbs
Dream witch nightmare tips
Intrusive thoughts:
OCD assistance bath
Spell to ward against intrusive thoughts
Spell to control intrusive thoughts
Banish intrusive thoughts incantation
Banishing unwanted thoughts spell
Intrusive thought banishing spell
“I am in control of my OCD” sigil
Panic attacks:
Panic attack relief pouch
Anti-panic attack spell earrings
Rose Quartz calming spell
“Ease my panic attacks” sigil
“I have less panic attacks” sigil
Paranoia:
Crystals for paranoia
“My paranoia does not control me” sigil
“I don’t let paranoid thoughts overcome me” sigil
“My paranoia does not affect me” sigil
Picking (hair, skin, etc.):
Ease skin picking spell
“I resist the urge to pick my skin” sigil
“I keep from picking” sigil
“My trichotillomania is under control” sigil
“I don’t pull out my hair or eyelashes” sigil
“I am in control and resist the desire to pick my hair” sigil
Mood Swings/Emotional Balance:
Increasing your emotional tolerance spell
Crystals for BPD
“I regulate my emotions well”
“I am happy and do not have mood swings” sigil
If anyone has content on a category I wasn’t able to include, or for a category that is lacking, feel free to send it my way and I’ll get a part two started for this post! Click [here] for the chronically ill symptoms masterpost.
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This is gonna be a long ass post. My apologies. Anyone is more than welcome to add to this list.
Blogs I recommend: X
Old Motherredcap’s Reading List
Advice for beginner witches
Things to consider
Defining “witchcraft”
Magic and witchcraft
Research for Newbie Witches
Websites for Herbal Properties and Useage
Different Types of Witchcraft
Secular Witchcraft
Cultural Appropriation
The G word
Dispelling Spells
Lavender’s Wishing Spell
Burning Bridges Spell
Chocolate Money Spell
Spell to Ease Jealousy
Emotional Cleansing Spell
Rainbow Protection Bottle
Wreaths for Protection and Happiness
Energy Bath
Motivation Chant
Pick me up Cleansing Jar
Protection Jar
Rosemary and Lavender Smokeless Cleansing
List of Cleansing Spells
50 Meditation Tips
An Earth Meditation
Benefits of Meditation
Breathe & Relax
Grounding, Centering, & Shielding
Grounding - Grounding Techniques - Ungrounded Symptoms
Grounding & Centering
Centering
Shielding: (1) (2)
Tips & Tricks for Frugal Witches
Moonstone Beginning’s Frugal Pagan Resource
A Witch in a Pinch (Blog)
Budget Witch (Blog)
Witchcraft on a Budget
Being a Witch on a Budget
Budget Witchcraft (Site)
Accumulating Witch Stuff on a Budget
Ways to Practice Witchcraft with Little or No Money
Chaos Magic in a Nutshell
What is Chaos Magick?
Chaos Magic- The Misunderstood Path
Chaos Magick (a multitude of articles pertaining to chaos magic)
Introduction to Chaos Magic
Chaos Magic Theory
Chaoism & Chaos Magic: A Personal View
Oven-Ready Chaos; Phil Hine
Liber Null & Psychonaut: An Introduction to Chaos Magic- Peter J. Carroll
A Beginner’s Guide to Sigil Craft
Ways to Use Sigils
Sigils Reboot: How To Get Big Magic From Little Squiggles
An Essay On Sigil Crafting
Practical Sigil Magic- Frater U. D.
Sigilmaking with Lee
Sigil Magic: Making a Magical Sigil
Sigils…
Sigil Daily: Creation & Activation
Magic/Sigil Circles
Chaos Magic: Basic Sigil Magic
Sigils
A Brief Overview of Sigil Magick
Sigils and Seals 101
Sigils
Sigil Crafting Method
Creating a Sigil
Sigil Masterpost (gif warning!)
Sigils in Theory and Practice
How Do You Make Sigils?
On the Preparation and Usage of Sigils
Sigil Magic
Sigil 101
Practical Sigil Magick
The Sigil Bowl
Sigil Basics
What Are Sigils?
Making Outdoor Sigils
Online Sigil Generator
Sigilisation
Sigil Magic
Sigil Making Process, by Rook
Sigil Making Process, by Richtor
My Super-Physically-Mentally Intense Method of Charging Sigils…
How to Charge Sigils
Firing Off Sigils
A Personal Method of Charging Sigils
How to Charge a Sigil Playing Video Games
Charging Your Sigils- A Brief Explanation
Charging and Firing Sigils
How to Use Sigils
Books
The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries – W.Y. Evans-Wentz
The Secret Commonwealth: Of Elves, Fauns, and Fairies – Robert Kirk
Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry – Yeats
Treasury of Irish Myth, Legend, and Folklore – Yeats
The Fairies in Tradition and Literature – Katherine Briggs
An Encyclopedia of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, & Other Supernatural Creatures – Katherine Briggs
The Vanishing People: Fairy Lore and Legends – Katherine Briggs
The Sidhe: Wisdom from the Celtic Otherworld – John Matthews
Through the Faerie Glass-Kenny Klein
Websites
The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries (Sacred Texts)
The Secret Commonwealth: Of Elves, Fauns, and Fairies (Sacred Texts)
Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland – Lady Wilde
Puck – That shrewd and knavish sprite called Robin Goodfellow
The Fairy Family: A Series of Ballads & Metrical Tales Illustrating the Fairy Mythology of Europe
The Fairy Mythology: Illustrative of the Romance and Superstition of Various Countries
“The Fairy Doctor” – Lady Wilde
Sacred Text: Fairy Mythology Index
Tarot
All About Tarot
All About Tarot Readings
Many Different Uses For The Tarot
Tarot Deck Outline
Choosing The Tarot Deck That Is Right For You
What To Look For In A Tarot Deck
Choosing A Tarot Deck Just For Reading Others
Connecting With Your Tarot Deck
Top 3 Beginner Tarot Books
When To Cleanse Your Tarot Deck
How To Cleanse Your Tarot Deck
Recharging Your Tarot Cards
Cleansing Your Tarot Reading Space
Purifying Your Tarot Cards
Three Ways To Shuffle Your Tarot Deck
Six Ways To Choose A Tarot Card
How To Clear Your Tarot Deck
How To Store And Care For Your Tarot Cards
Minor Arcana Keyword Chart
Tarot: Quick and Dirty Keyword Sheets
Tarot Cheat Sheets
Tarot Reversal Keyword Sheet
Major Arcana Meanings
Court Card Interpretations
The Major Arcana
Court Cards In Tarot
The Tarot Suits
Tarot Suit Info Cards
Topics You Can Use In Your Own Custom Tarot Spreads
Great Topics To Ask The Tarot With Only 1-3 Cards
Four Decks To Help You Create Your Own Tarot Spreads
How To Design A Tarot Spread For A Client
Classic Tarot Spread Positions
Interview Your New Tarot Deck
Effective Tarot Questions
How To Create Your Own Spreads
Tips When Reading Tarot For Others
New And Old Tarot Traditions
Four Myths About Fortune Telling
Fortune Teller Isn’t A Bad Word
Quirky Tarot Habits
Six Types Of Tarot Readers
4 Easy Steps to Learn Tarot
How To Read Tarot Cards
Why “Free” Tarot Readings Are Not Ever Really Free
How To Interpret Reversed Tarot Cards
What To Do With Jumper Cards
Tarot Exhaustion
Tarot Relaxation And Grounding Exercise
Four Tips On Reading “Negative” Tarot Cards
How To Deal With “Going Blank” During A Tarot Reading
Tips When Reading Tarot At A Special Event
Ideologies That Hold You Back As A Tarot Reader
Six Mistakes To Avoid When Reading Tarot For Yourself
How To Obtain The Clients Energy During a Tarot Reading Without Them Touching Your Cards
Reading Tarot With Confidence
Scrying
How to
Lithomancy
How to
Runes
Interpretations
Glamoured Shower Disks
Goddess Glamour Bath
Witch of the Waste’s Glamour Enchanted Jewelry Spell
Ethics and Safety
PSA to Blood Witches
Blood Magic 101
Starting Blood Magic
When you’re no longer a beginner
Blood Christening
How Not to Use Blood Magic
Sexual Sangomancy and Blood Bonding; Pros, Cons, and Safety
Blood and Bone Magick
Use of Blood in Folklore and Magic
Quick Guide to Potions and Lotions
Herbal Brews Introduction
Herbal How To: Infusion
Herbal How To: Tinctures and Extracts
Minerals that are NOT Suitable for Adding to Water
Magical Properties of Herbs, Roots, Flowers, Barks, and Resins
Herbs to Avoid During Pregnancy
Poisonous Herbs: Hazards
List of Poisonous Herbs (Magical Uses and Safety Warnings)
What are they?
Is this my familiar?
The Familiar Self
Familiars and Gender
The Three Kinds of Familiars
Plants as Familiars
Working with Plants as Familiars
“Those poor boys”
“She deserves to be punished too.”
“I’m not saying I support rape, but-”
“Sorry to say - she deserved it.”
“She put herself in harm’s way”
“But if she was fingered, then that’s not rape.”
“She ruined their lives.”
The Lord’s people may suffer a lot, but he will always bring them safely through.
Psalms 34:19 (via findingjesuseverywhere)