6 Alternative Altar Inspirations for Witches that are Bored of Altar Tables

No matter what path you follow as in witchcraft are, chances are you have some sort of sacred space. If you are a witch whose practice is part of your religious beliefs, this might be a place to communicate with your deities. If you work with spirits, this could be a place where honor your ancestors. Non-religious witches like myself often use altars as a space where they can connect with their magical and spiritual sides. Even though we all share this desire to have a place all our own dedicated to our craft. 

That doesn’t mean we all need the same type of space. Whether you are a new witch who can’t show off your craft publicly (we’ve all been there) or just a witch who isn’t really into the more standard altar table setup, there are plenty of options for customizing and creating an altar space that meets your needs.

Window Altars

One easy way to create an altar is to take up a windowsill. Depending on the arrangement of the room you’re using, your personal preference, and the space available, the size of this type of altar varies. 

This generally small altar space can be good for witches in the broom closet and green witches who like to keep their altars populated with plant friends. Because it is literally a window to the outside, these altars are also great places for charging things like crystals, spells, and water under the light of the moon. 

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Garden Altars

While pretty much any altar can include plants, there is something else to say for an altar that is almost completely plants. If you have some space indoors, why not design a witch’s garden that doubles as an altar space?

A small tray planted with succulents with offering bowls and candle dishes set into the soil and crystals scattered around can be a unique, and even moveable altar! You could also use potted plants so that you can change the arrangement or plants out whenever you need a refresh.

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Bath Altars

If you love bath magic as much as I do, you’re a water witch, or your bathroom is one of your most sacred places (self-care anyone?), a bath altar could be the perfect thing to give your craft a physical home.

We’ve all seen those pictures of wooden tray tables for baths surrounded by eucalyptus and candles. Add a statue of your deity (or a symbol of something important to your craft), some crystals (check how your crystals are affected by water and humidity first!), and some jars of your favorite things to mix into bath spells, and your bath altar is set.

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Travel Altars

If you tend to practice on a whim rather than waiting to be in a specific place or if you need to be able to stash your altar quickly, a travel altar is perfect. These altars can be fit into matchboxes, Altoids tins, jewelry boxes, and even hollowed out books! If you can carry it with you and find supplies small enough to fit, anything goes. (I’ve even seen locket altars!)

Some witches will create multiple travel altars for different purposes or focuses, but don’t feel like you need to collect them if that’s not your thing.

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Virtual Altars

Tech witches, I haven’t forgotten you. If you’ve been following me for a bit, then you might know that I threw out the idea a while ago about a altar lockscreen/wallpaper for your phone/tablet/etc. Now that I’ve talked to some tech witches, I know this is actually a pretty sound idea! 

Whether you commision an artist or design one yourself, a lock screen wallpaper for an electronic device (you could even go as big as a laptop with a touch screen!) could make the perfect altar for a tech witch. Even if you decide not to use it as a wallpaper, designing an image that serves as an altar and opening it in GIMP or Photoshop where you can create additional layers for placing other virtual elements could be useful.

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Paper Altars

(This incredible paper altar was created by Stella Witchcraft! Please click here to check out their full post and their blog!)

Similar to a virtual altar, a paper altar is a portable, customizable altar. Many witches choose to include paper altar setups in their grimoires, but there’s nothing stopping you from making larger paper altars with poster paper that can be rolled up and stored away.

If paper altars are attractive to you, don’t be deterred if you aren’t an artist! Minimalism in paper altars is perfectly fine. You can always outline your altar with symbols or even words alone. If you’re happy with it, it is perfect. You don’t have to meet any requirements for aesthetic or any other witch’s expectations.

There you have it! Of course, there are so many more types of altars, and even table altars can be created to fit your own personal needs. If you’re attracted to more than one of these, why not try combining the elements that call to you to make something entirely your own? The possibilities are endless.

Looking for more? Check these out: 6 More Alternative Altars for Bored Witches

Witchy Playlist Share

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1. Black Magic - Jaymes Young

2. Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac

3. Black Magic Woman - Santana

4. Palo Santo - Years & Years

5. Black Magic - Magic Wands

6. A Little Wicked - Valerie Broussard

7. Crystals - Magic Wands

8. I Put A Spell On You - Annie Lennox

9. Witchy Woman - Eagles

10. The Witch Queen of New Orleans - Redbone

11. Black Magic - Little Mix

12. Third Eye - Florence + The Machine

13. Karma - Years & Years

14. The Hanging Tree - Angus & Julia Stone

15. Sisters of the Moon - Fleetwood Mac

16. Moonrise - WILDWOOD

17. Wicked Ones - Dorothy

18. Trouble - Valerie Broussard

19. Astronomical - Svrcina

20. Monsters - Ruelle

21. Dark Side - Bishop Briggs

22. Dark Secret - Matthew Sweet

23. Dark Lady - Cher

24. Abracadabra - Steve Miller Band

25. After Midnight - Dorothy

26. Superstition - Stevie Wonder

27. Bottom of the River - Delta Rae

28. Love Potion No.9 - The Clovers

29. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police

30. Full Moon - The Black Ghost

31. Season Of The Witch - Alixandrea Corvyn

32. Magic Dance - David Bowie

33. Magic - Coldplay

34. Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader

35. Full Moon Tonight - Silvastone

36. Moondust - Jaymes Young

37. Raise Hell - Dorothy

38. I Did Something Bad - Taylor Swift

39. Seven Devils - Florence + The Machine

40. Control - Halsey

41. Look What You Made Me Do - Taylor Swift

42.  Dead of Night - Ruelle

43. Secrets and Lies - Ruelle

44. Bad Moon Rising - Rasputina

45. Under the Moon - Claptone

46. Intuition - Jewel

47. Visions - Maroon 5

48. Crystal Ball - Styx

49. Crystal Ball - Keane

50. Fortune Teller - Robert Plant

51. Fortune Teller - Maroon 5

52. Meet Me In The Woods - Lord Huron

53. Barton Hollow - The Civil Wars

54. The Age of Aquarius - Sons of Anarchy: VOL. 4

55. Dark Nights - Dorothy

56. Come Away to the Water - Maroon 5

57. Dangerous Type - Letters To Cleo

58. Dance Around The Fire - The Golden Filter

59. Strange Magic - Electric Light Orchestra

60. Witch’s Rune - S. J. Tucker

61. Way Down We Go - Kaleo

62. House of the Rising Sun - Lauren O’Connell

63. Voodoo Doll - 5 Seconds of Summer

64. Voodoo Doll - Clare Means

65. Black Magic Woman - VCTRY

66. Smoke And Mirrors - Gotye

67. Broken Bones - Kaleo

68. Supermoon - Neko Case

69. Lavender Moon - Haroula Rose

70. Howl - Florence + The Machine

71. Sanctified - The Veronicas

72. Witchy Woman - Kristin Chenoweth

73. Cosmic Love - Florence + The Machine

74. Bad Moon - Hollywood Undead

75. The Killing Moon - Space Gang

76. Devil’ s Resting Place - Laura Marling

77. Devil’s Spoke - Laura Marling

78. Season Of The Witch - Donovan

79. Supermassive Black Hole - Muse

80. Witch - the bird and the bee

81. You Can Do Magic - America

82. Stand By Him - Ghost

83. Moon And Moon - Bat For Lashes

Latin phrases to use as incantations.

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Six Books For The Activist Witch by Mat Auryn

Ways To Use Sigils Masterpost

Incorporating the elements

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How Each Zodiac Sign Deals With Sadness

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ARIES - THE LOOSE CANNON

When an Aries is sad, everyone knows it. They power up with rage then let it loose the first way they think of. They might want to break something, to tell someone off, or send a risky, impassioned text. They immediately take action and often leave destruction in their wake.

There is strength in all that energy because it cuts to the chase. An Aries should dance all night at a show or club where loud music is played. They might want to try a sport like kickboxing or go for a run, harnessing all that anger with their body. Even hiking to the top of a cliff and screaming into the wind will help purge their sorrow. If they take care to redirect their rage from making matters worse, the healing process for an Aries will be much faster.

TAURUS - THE LETHARGIC ESCAPIST

A Taurus disappears into a hole when they’re sad. Wanting to be alone with their demons, they isolate themselves and might gorge on junk food or numb themselves with their favorite vices. They tend to think the world is against them and reject helping hands.

Their escapism has a silver lining. A Taurus should give in to their need for alone time but make it exciting. A trip to their favorite museum, a day in the park with an uplifting book, or just sitting on the beach while watching the waves crash will add new insights to their isolation.

A Taurus has the power to understand the cause of their sadness much faster if they spend their alone time in a compelling way.

GEMINI - THE IMPLODING PHONY

It’s rare that a Gemini knows how to deal with sadness. So used to putting on a smile and making people laugh, they tend to reject the feeling altogether and disassociate completely. You wouldn’t know they’re sad except that they’re a lot quieter than usual. Once sharp and quick-witted, they’re slow and seem elsewhere in their head.

A Gemini’s racing mind has all the answers, if they find time to listen. With patience, they should write down all their feelings or listen to their favorite music, then allow themselves a good cry. If a Gemini gives themselves a period to reflect and release their feelings, the unsettling quality of their sadness will feel so much more bearable.

CANCER - THE CRY BABY

A Cancer is in the pits of despair when they’re sad and they don’t try to hide it. It’s as though they’re sick with sadness, capable of crying till their stomach hurts. Terrified of being forgotten or left out, they need attention from their loved ones, to be consoled and cradled.

Their emotions are a beautiful thing, especially if they manifest them through something productive rather than wallow in it. A Cancer should create meaning during this time, whether that’s by pouring their heart into a new hobby or into being generous to their loved ones.

A Cancer feels so much. If they harness that sensitivity and nourish the world with it, their sadness will transform into something better.

LEO - THE TRAGIC CHARACTER

No sign is more theatrical about their sadness than Leo. Searching for purpose, they fester in their emotions till they’re on the verge of breaking down. They might construct a narrative to analyze what went wrong and why they’re the hero in the situation. Viewing sadness as a shade of their character, a Leo never wants to leave a part of themselves unaccounted for.

Their courage to face sadness head-on is an asset to a Leo, if they can stop worrying how people will judge them for it. They should find someone they trust enough to be fully honest with about the grittiness of their emotions and vent.

A Leo always strives to be a better person. If they remember to forgive themselves, they’ll glean so much insight from their sadness that they’ll be able to move on.

VIRGO - THE OBSESSIVE ENIGMA

A Virgo is obsessive and compulsive when thrown off track by sadness. Normally meticulous and organized, sadness is a mess they don’t know how to clean up. They’re easily consumed by over-analyzing situations and being too hard on themselves. They also can’t always find right words to explain it to others.

If they can give themselves a break, their introspection will provide a how-to guide for easing their pain. They should take their healing step-by-step, writing a to-do list of things that will center their spirit, and follow it at their own pace.

Virgos have all the practical power to conquer their sadness, if they can calm down enough to rebuild themselves piece by piece.

LIBRA - THE SELF-DESTRUCTOR

Balance is essential to a Libra and when sadness tips that balance, they fall over. They feel so lopsided that they stop caring about their favorite things, even severing ties with their passions completely. Their sadness is one of hopelessness and they’re prone to giving into it.

Ironically, a Libra is just as able to give in to hope. Libras can be easily swayed, and if they think just one positive thought, then another will follow. They should read self-help books, get in touch with a mentor who can inspire them to grow, or even challenge themselves with a new venture.

A Libra is a self-containing equalizer of emotions. If they trust in their ability to even out their sadness and reach out for help, they’ll bounce back in no time.

SCORPIO - THE VOLATILE MANIPULATOR

During times of sadness, Scorpio is a tornado of mood-swings. One minute, they’ll be past things. One minute later, they’re crying hot tears in a corner. Since they’re able to read people so well, they’ll be tempted to manipulate others to get what they want. However, this always ends up prolonging their sadness.

Their skills in manipulation wouldn’t exist without their profound level of empathy. And through empathy is how a Scorpio heals best. A Scorpio should spend time with animals, with children, or any of their loved ones and devote themselves to protecting them.

A Scorpio heals as much as they heal others. If they choose to use their compassionate talents to help those in need, they’ll bloom in the process.

SAGITTARIUS - THE DEJECTED PARTY ANIMAL

When a Sagittarius is sad, they overdose on happiness. They think that by distracting themselves with a busy schedule full of social activities, parties, and productivity that they can will the sadness away. When that inevitably doesn’t work, they start feeling lost, like they’re going nowhere, like their future is bleak.

Their ambition is the greatest blessing to a fiery Sagittarius, but only after they’ve taken time to feel their pain. Instead of immediately attempting to avoid it, they should spend time with their sadness before it becomes a confusing and convoluted mess later on. They should write in their journal, meditate, do some yoga, breathe in new air, and breathe out the old.

After a Sagittarius understands their sadness, they can spread their wings and fly into onward toward peace.

CAPRICORN - THE STAGNANT APATHETIC

The once headstrong and productive Capricorn comes to a standstill when they’re sad. They lose all motivation to keep up with their ventures and their hardworking qualities, along with their plans, fade away. They might even get cozy in their slump as they sorrowfully await inspiration to find their way back to them.

However, instead of waiting for it, a Capricorn should take steps to find it within themselves. No matter how hard it feels, they should get reacquainted with their long-lost passions, perhaps passions from childhood that they may have set aside for the priorities of adulthood.

As serious as a Capricorn may seem on the surface, they never sever their bond with their childhood self. It’s through their reconnection that they’ll remember happiness again.

AQUARIUS - THE WITHDRAWN STOIC

You know an Aquarius is sad when they disappear without a trace. Terrified of emotions, the very hint of sadness makes them run away, literally and figuratively. They retreat so far inwardly that they feel numb. In fact, their way of dealing with sadness make look to some like not dealing with it at all.

Still, there’s a deep well of emotion simmering at their core. If they’re able to so much as even touch it, the healing will begin. They should infuse their sadness with simple acts of creation, such as writing a poem, taking a dance class, or learning a new language.

If an Aquarius can fight through their impulse to turn themselves off completely, even the slightest expression of emotion can do the trick.

PISCES - THE DRAMATIC SELF-CRITIC

When a Pisces is sad, they combine it with every terrible thing that’s ever happened to them until they’re inconsolable. Struggling perpetually with guilt, they blame themselves for their sadness and anxiously do all the wrong things as a result. For Pisces, it’s not one moment of sadness. It’s all the sadness that has ever existed.

Before they lose their minds over-thinking their emotions, they should find a way to lose themselves in something beautiful. Ever the most spiritual of signs, it doesn’t take a lot to affect them. They should watch their favorite movie, redesign their bedroom, or devote themselves to a meaningful project.

Pisces is easily permeated by the world. If they can focus their attention on the most delightful aspects of it, they’ll slip into happiness again before they know it.

Basic traits of signs

Moon Sign Secrets

Aries: They can burn down a room in seconds and burn out just as fast. Emotions set the flames, impulses boil them with gasoline. Everything they feel is out there for everyone to see. This vulnerability makes them feel weak and open, so they wear a suit of armor. The warrior cries out and the flames engulf all who cross their path.

Taurus: They hold onto precious memories and valuable hearts, even when they have been stripped away from their grasp. Their weaknesses lie in their favorite people, their most beloved places, and their sentimental belongings. Take away what they find comfort in and their lungs collapse. They will scurry away in fear and hide within themselves - forever burdened with the images they have collected.

Gemini: Their words scatter around and in their mind, you can see the puzzle pieces forming but never meeting. They often keep themselves up at night trying to solve their own riddles with no conclusion. Restlessness sets in and confuses them so much more. They must distract themselves from their own equations. It’s the only way they can find peace.

Cancer: More than anything, they adore their hearth and home. They find comfort in warm hugs, familiar laughter, and the smell of home-cooked meals. They are compassionate and bright, but their world can often feel so cold. They look to their family and their loved ones for warmth from their heart’s vulnerable beats. 

Leo: They beckon to hear roars and cheers, chants of their name, rounds of applause for their gifted voice. The praise they desire is often met with silence or disdain. Confidence and power are so often looked down upon.. The anger and confusion unleashes and the growl of a lion emerges from their lungs. They will not be unheard. They will not be another face in the crowd. You will listen. Virgo: Words form like poems and their postures create the image of a fair maiden. You must comprehend their meanings and their gestures for they will never truly express what lies within. A sullen, sophisticated voice mumbles softly from their throat with screams that lie underneath. Everything they feel and everything they experience is hardly ever admitted. But if you listen closely, you’ll hear it all. Libra: Harmony and serenity cannot be found inside themselves, so they search for these qualities in others. Little do they know they are the calm found in the storm of others. They are the rays of light after being lost in the dark for so long. They are the granules of sugar that make life so sweet. If only they knew they are the definitions of peace and love. Scorpio: They hide behind smirks and sadistic jokes, behind piercing eyes and sultry voices, behind powerful stares and intimidating gestures.. Their soul is old and wise, pained and ever-changing. They can turn water into wine, they can form life out of death, they can cause rain where the sun burns, and they are the magnet felt in a crowded room. Sagittarius: They are always searching and roaming just to feel something new, something forbidden.. They are the last of the wild stallions, the new age philosophers. They have answers to questions that seem too complex to be solved. A fire burns inside their heart, feeling everything or nothing is how they find relief. This is why they run so often. They are not running away from others, they are running away from themselves. Capricorn: A brick tower surrounds their deepest emotions and no one dares to climb it. Those that do are met with cynical tears and sullen chants. Their refusal to leave their protective barrier is often contradicted. They crave what every heart cries out for, but they are afraid because their hearts do not beat the same. Aquarius: No one knows what harbors their chest, whether it be a human heart or the heart of the universe itself. All that is known is that it is closely guarded, always on the move. They give away sprinkles at a time that look much like cloud kisses but sometimes you can hear their thunder rumble and their bolts flash, lighting up the sky. Pisces: They are creatures of fantasy worlds, gazing up at the atmosphere, making wishes on every star that twinkles. They idealize their world as though they are making shapes out of each cloud in the sky, only to find that the shapes are not as they once appeared. Tears shatter to the ground like glass when they are faced with realities, but they soon turn into confetti and their illusions take over once more.

If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my- 

Aries: ability to make last-minute plans when a sudden urge to go out pops up, and my lack of patience for people who can’t decide where to go

Taurus: secret sensitivity under a tough layer of unflappability, and inability to focus on anything else when i’m in a bad mood 

Gemini: habit of distracting myself with random things that catch my eye, but demanding your attention nonetheless

Cancer: unexpected lashing out when i’m tired or stress, then 1 hour later, my constant apologies to know if we’re still okay 

Leo: need for our relationship to be a whirlwind romance full of sweeping moments, love confessions and emotional rollercoasters

Virgo: need to be alone after minor work failures and also an intense desire for you to distract me from the pressing daily issues that haunt me

Libra: ability to spend a discretionary fund on vanity products and clothing within 30 minutes as a distraction from personal, deep-rooted issues

Scorpio: “you’ll never see me cry” mentality coupled with an expectation that you, too, would kill for our love, like I would

Sagittarius: reluctance to rely on you for anything and extreme discomfort when talking about deeper emotions

Capricorn: carefully planned scheduled and working routine that i will not abandon for an hour of spontaneous romance 

Aquarius: extremely friendly approach to romance because of my fear of opening up on a deeper level

Pisces: need to fully experience every human emotion ever and fluctuating emotional states depending on who’s around me 

Mercury: The Messenger of Gods

The ruler of Gemini and Virgo, Mercury expresses the nervous energy of both these signs when it comes to communicating. Gemini and Virgo are known to be high alert because it is in their nature to be curious and analytical. In this placement we learn of our intellect, awareness, rationality, and ability to talk to others in any environment. It is said that the Mercury sign is what we encounter first when meeting people since the act of communicating is how we get to know each other, whether it is via email, over the phone, or face to face. If you have Mercury in Virgo or Gemini you may be a smooth talker since words easily come out and you know how to avoid awkward silences. If you are not the greatest talker, learning about your Mercury placement can help you discover why. Where a Mercury in Gemini’s words may be more mainstream but charming, a Mercury in Virgo is a mother with wise words you shouldn’t ignore. Mercury lacks emotion because we are not here to talk about our feelings, we are here to LEARN and seek knowledge through communicating with others. Always looking for opportunities to act, Mercury represents inspiration and how we process our thoughts. If we think, we will do. In this placement we get in touch with our unconscious mind, where we talk to ourselves because no one else understands. Careers that spark the interest of a person with high Mercury influences are that of a detective, spies, or other seekers of knowledge. In a negative aspect, Mercury influence can be used to manipulate people through intellect. Overall, in this placement we learn how we ultimately express ourselves through communication in whatever forms we may give or receive it. Whether your hate or love books, the act of writing, studying, and seeking knowledge are all shown through Mercury.

Mercury in Aries: The mind of this Aries is restless and full of nervous energy. You may jump to conclusions and would rather act on an impulse than sit around and wait. Quick thinking, you don’t have much patience to study since learning comes better for you when it’s done through action. You may come off crude and aggressive without meaning to since the childlike spirit of Aries does not stop to think about how others may be affected. It’s not that you don’t care, it’s that it never even came to mind that someone could disagree with you. Very opinionated you don’t like being told what to do and will do whatever it takes to win an argument with anyone, even those you love most. Opinions, whether asked for or not, will be said. With an innocent charm you have the enthusiasm to learn new things and can think quick on your feet. Your best qualities are that you are very motivating, inspiring. and will have people following you since you’re a natural leader and know how to make things sound exciting.  

Mercury in Taurus: The words of this Taurus are as anyone would imagine: careful, practical, and stubborn. You have a pleasant voice that is authoritative and hard to ignore. Careful in decision making, you like to take your time before acting on anything. Others might see this as lazy but there is a lot of thinking going on up there. Those who stick around long enough will learn that you see things through to the end even if it took you forever to start. For the most part, any conversation with you is productive and straight to the point. Since you’re quite confident of your values you see yourself as strong minded while others see this as close mindedness. Taurus is the opposite of flexible so it may be hard to see eye to eye with people who don’t agree with you, but in order to grow we must accept different ways of thinking and communicating. You prefer to learn in a hands-on manner rather than reading or trying to analyze.  A lover of nature, when approaching the world you engage it using all five senses, by observing color, smell, and touch. Because of this you have well defined taste and great common sense.

Mercury in Gemini: The smoothest talker of the bunch, your intellect, wit, and charm are your best qualities when speaking. You are able to talk to just about anyone without a problem. Because you are easy going and open minded, you are quite social and there is never an awkward silence when you’re around. Conversations with you are stimulating and engaging considering that you show much interest in what people have to say and have interesting stories to share. Your approach to learning, however, can be a bit superficial since you don’t often delve deeply into topics because too many things interest you at a time. For this reason, there is a nervous energy about you, like a restless mind that is always racing. You can be quite deceptive in your nature because you are able to spot people’s weaknesses and play around with them for your own pleasure. People barely notice that you are toying with them because your flirty charm is too irresistible and for the most part you don’t mean to hurt anyone’s feelings. The right people that get along with you are usually fast paced, quick witted, and humorous cause someone’s gotta keep up with the twins.

Mercury in Cancer: The best listener of the zodiac, this Cancer is all ears when having a conversation. They do not listen to reply but rather listen to understand. Because of this you come across as empathetic, sensitive, and moody in nature. When it comes to your turn to speak, you only do unless absolutely necessary since you feel it is too much energy to explain your soul to someone. The downside to this is that you may get lost in the thoughts of others and forget where your intentions lie so be weary to not lose your sense of self. Family and close friends understand that you like to take your time when it comes to thinking and speaking so you may stick to having the same people around you for your whole life. Being a homebody makes you happy since it is at home where you gain your strength. You don’t do well with impatient types but have quick opinions that may come across offensive to others. Ironically, you don’t take criticism too well and easily get your feelings hurt. For a planetary placement that represents logic and rationality, this Cancer makes most of their decisions based on their feelings and intuition.

Mercury in Leo: Self expression is key with this Leo. Most of the time you want your voice to be heard and known, but want to use it for the better. You carry yourself with a know-it-all personality, yet use your charm and warmth to convince people that you are right. Learning how to be creative with your thoughts is important because you are prideful and idealistic in your ways that people will just find you too stubborn. Because of this, finding an outlet of this expression will allow you to be yourself rather than be confined to the criticisms of others, or at least that’s how you see it. Dramatic in nature, you can do well in performing arts, teaching, and leading political roles. Making friends comes naturally to you since you know how to work a stage and make people love you. Try not to get too caught up in the approval of others otherwise you will always be unhappy when you don’t get the praise you’re looking for. Overall, you are passionate and draw in people to reach their fullest potential with your ability to entertain and charm.

Mercury in Virgo: Like Gemini, you have the gift of communication. When you combine that gift with a structurally ordered mind, you are rewarded with a a person who is able to build languages. Highly competent, you express this in whatever field you choose to pursue. You have a knack for figuring out puzzles but oddly enough care more about the puzzle pieces than the final work. This makes you vulnerable to the smaller details in life that no one worries about and causes you to lose sight of the big picture. Having a clear head has its perks, making you cool, calm, and collected, which helps in times of crisis. People easily trust your word since you have the most rational answer. Feelings are detached from thought so you think the most logically. It is hard for you to get along with types of people that don’t understand your way of thinking. The most practical of the zodiac, you handle day to day businesses where you find yourself happy in routine and staying up to date with life.

Mercury in Libra: The most indecisive of the bunch, you tend to get caught up in trying to see both sides of the spectrum. There is a positive quality to this since you are able to put yourself in other’s shoes and be understanding. People take advantage, however, because you’re willing to surrender just so that peace is restored. A natural communicator, you have the smoothest charm when it comes to talking. Your words are flirty and fun, making you extremely likable. Networking and socializing come easy to you so you know a lot of people. Most of these relationships may be superficial since you don’t really take the time to actually get to know someone. People may get thrown off by this because your encounters with them seem significant, but to you it’s just another person that has crossed your path. Your presence is a breath of fresh air, helping people come back to surface and create harmony. Sometimes you avoid conflict too much that you act as if nothing is wrong, causing things to pile up and create bigger messes. The best thing for you is to learn to take things more seriously and decide on what you should do for yourself and not others.

Mercury in Scorpio: This placement brings forth the highest emotional intelligence a person could possibly have, like all Water signs. Your level of thinking goes deeper than others and are able to spot a liar or bad vibe from a mile away. You pretty much know what people are hiding but act like you haven’t a clue. This causes you to have somewhat psychic abilities, almost as if you have the power to read minds. Drawn to mysteries, you like to unravel conspiracy theories and explore the darkest depths of evil topics. Not one to bullshit, you tell it like it is and are direct with your responses. Your exterior is cold and you don’t give too much away about yourself but you thrive when people express their vulnerabilities around you. Most people tend to avoid their fears while you use them to gain wisdom and courage. You can be too opinionated and set in your ways that you only speak of a subject if it’s of interest to you or if you’re guaranteed to win the argument. Having a sharp tongue makes people either hate you or love you, but you don’t mind because you’d rather only be surrounded by the people you feel that you can possess. 

Mercury in Sagittarius: Get ready for a mental adventure. The mind of this placement is philosophical, thirsty for knowledge, and always ready for a political debate. You believe that creativity is important and anything in the way of it should be challenged. The pursuit of higher education demonstrates how you always want to keep learning and will never settle with what you know. Because of this you carry yourself and your values with a holier than thou expression that others may find annoying. You can be overbearing with your words but you have good intentions and do not mean any harm. Looking at the big pictures comes easily to you but this also means that you jump to conclusions far too quickly and ignore small details. Pretty impatient you don’t do well with people who beat around the bush or play games because you’re super direct, blunt, and honest. However, your sunny personality is admirable and makes you an enthusiastic person to be around. In sum, you want the freedom to explore and enjoy subjects like philosophy, psychology, religion, and foreign cultures. 

Mercury in Capricorn: With a sensual, earthy mind you appreciate communication that is filled with purpose and structure. You don’t like to waste time so you only put with people that serve something for you in the grand scheme of things. Making plans is an investment for you so people must plan ahead of time if they ever want to see you. Practical in all aspects, you are quite skeptical to any information being given to you unless people are able to provide all the cold hard facts. In your friend group you are the realist/pessimist that tells people like it is and why an idea would fail. Because of this, you don’t take leaps of faith because you’d rather see the net before you make the jump. Showing enthusiasm does not come easy since you appear to be more moody and sulky, but it’s only because the reality of life is constantly weighing you down. Cheer up, buttercup, things really aren’t as bad as you make them out to be. Surround yourself with friends and give yourself the credit that you deserve. Being critical and analytical is important but it’s okay to sometimes make life choices without dwelling too hard. 

Mercury in Aquarius: The devil’s advocate, sometimes you argue just to be different. Your thinking is definitely out of this world, almost alien like and attracts the rebellious types that you love. A social commentator, you may find yourself being vocal in social justice and humanitarian issues. It’s hard for people to keep up with you because your mindset is lightyears ahead, but you are willing to take the time to share your knowledge. You are quite stubborn with your ideas that you come off as a know it all and usually don’t see anything wrong with what you say. Be careful with this because you will turn people off and push them away. A crazy genius, you are experimental and innovative and have an interest in communicating with the newest technologies. It’s easy for you to constantly be coming up with new ideas so your thoughts are always changing. You love intellectual debates and stir up the pot just for fun even if you don’t care about the subject that much. Concepts and ideas are more intriguing to you than actual people so you may appear aloof to your loved ones since you’re too busy planning the next revolution. 

Mercury in Pisces: The mind here is the ultimate psychic sponge. Feelings of psychic abilities are present because you are able to pick up subtle perceptions that others do not see. You see life through a dreamy, imaginative lens that you may find yourself daydreaming at odd times of the day.  Something about you has you linked to people you’ve met throughout your life even after years of not seeing them. You are accepting and too trusting of people that you can easily be manipulated so be careful by not letting everyone in. Distinguishing truth from illusion is something you have to work on since logical and rational thinking does not come easy. You bring light to the unsaid and are able to inspire others by showcasing your creative abilities since art does not speak but allows you to imagine. In social situations you have a gentle touch and often are the bridge between people. Escapism is something you may suffer by abusing drugs or finding other ways to check yourself out of the real world. You’re most happy when you are able to express exactly what you are thinking since your mind often wanders to the darkest depths of the ocean. 

The signs as of lately

Aries: sadness is something you are not accustomed to. Its been clouding your vision and you’re struggling hard to find a bright enough light to lift the fog. You’re searching for that fire within you. You’ve always counted on it to get you through. It’s not gone, it hasn’t abandoned you. It’s just soft enough to guide you through this. Reminding you that it’s ok to feel heart ache and that there is still beauty here. Take this stillness as a blessing. The fog will lift.

Taurus: grounded and tall. You’ve come through hell and back with flowers of peace in your hands. The marks of ash are still on your body but you hold these bright flowers effortlessly. You feel the weight of the past year roll off your back as you look out into endless mountains. You feel as powerful as those high peaks. It’s time to create, its time to be part of the divine.

Gemini: this is for you. You may not see it but you create waves in people. Heaviness may be constant visitor. And I know there’s a strange comfort to it. Trust when you feel it lifted and chase after it with all that you’ve got. You’re going to do great things. Anyone who sees you knows that.

Cancer: god sees your softness. There’s not much to say. You feel with every fiber in your body. I know you’ve grown up scared. I know you hold so much sadness. But I see your softness. I know you only mean well.

Leo: persistence is your greatest gift. I know you’re exhausted by the constant demands of this earth. Your eyes show it with each line. You’re constantly tired. However it’s your strength and will that keeps you moving. You are loved beyond anything you could comprehend. This is worth it. I promise you.

Virgo: vulnerability and truth. Growing up you have learned to stay quite and polite. You’ve learned that emotions cause more harm than good. You’ve gravitated towards anything that offers great logic. However now is the time to leave that behind. It’s done its job. It’s time to sit with your emotions and to listen to your inner truth. Vulnerability will be your greatest strength.

Libra: we are so proud of you. You have covered treacherous waters. Your lungs are sore from coughing up the waters that weighed you down. You can catch your breath and look onward. You now have the power of the ocean within your blood. Carry on and do great things. We’re all counting on you.

Scorpio: let it dissolve. Let it sit on you tongue and truly taste it. Patience and kindness is what you most need. That may not make the most sense at this point because all you’ve been doing lately is waiting. You’ve been searching for answers and searching for kindness. Those have always been with in you. Listen to your divine self. Let go of the fear that has been paralyzing you. Find your breath and step into this new chapter with everything you’ve got. Golden days are ahead.

Sagittarius: these are things you have not experienced. Loneliness feels like a guest who’s over stayed their welcome. I know you’re running from it. I know you’ve always been running. Always been looking for the better thing. This is the universe reminding you to find peace within your self.

Capricorn: lack of stability. This is your greatest fear. You’re so accustomed to these strict guidelines that rule your life. However you’ve been building these with materials that are going to break easily. This is something you turn your head away from. You’re not ready to sit with your old wounds. To be broken is a way of growth. Let it fall.

Aquarius: cutting off your leaves. You feel this will give you a fresh start. However you’re confusing your leaves with your roots leaving you uprooted. You confuse this with joy. Child you have to stop playing hide and seek. It’s time to sit and sort through all that you’ve been avoiding. It’s time to come home.

Pisces: searching for heaven. You keep pricking yourself on rose thrones. I’m not sure why you’re confused with the blood dripping off your fingers. Nothing has been making much sense to you lately. Come lay down and rest. The answers will not show them self to you right now. All you can do is rest. Change is on the horizon. Have faith.

the signs as rupi kaur poems

aries

taurus

gemini

cancer

leo

virgo

libra

scorpio

sagittarius

capricorn

aquarius

pisces

credit to rupi kaur, sourced from @rupikaurpoems​

lots of love, honey.

how to be a functional witch:

- remember magic and science can coexist , don’t blow off a doctor’s appointment for a healing spell.

- don’t act higher and mightier than non-witch freinds

- don’t like drink water that’s been sitting there a while (sun water, moon water, rainwater, etc) without boiling it first to rid diseases. don’t drink lake, pond, or sea water at all.

- respect others in their chosen paths. yes, even that one.

- please be kind to the environment. when leaving offerings, try not to leave things that will take a long time to degrade. don’t use plastic bags, jars, glitter, etc.. she’ll be hurt.

- factcheck. factcheck. factcheck! I’ve heard stories about lotions and tea made with highly acidic or heck even poisonous tea.

- you come first. if you don’t have the energy to do ritual, don’t do it! don’t neglect necessary things in favour of witchin’. drink water, get sun, eat fruit, sleep, shower.

- try to practice little magic wherever you can. say soft incantations on the way to school, meditate on the bus, add herbs or to your tea to make spells or rituals in a cup, draw sigils on the backs of your hands.

- PLS…..don’t burn things while you sleep….candles, incense….don’t do it.

these are so important !!

Witchy Vocabulary

🍵tasseomancy - a divination or fortune-telling method that interprets patterns in tea leaves, coffee grounds, or wine sediments.

🔥pyromancy - the art of divination by means of fire

🌙divination - the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means

🎨aura - a subtle luminescence that surrounds all objects hinting at the energy contained within

🌬smoke cleansing - using sage, cedar, lavender, etc to cleanse areas and/or items

☠️curse - a general term for negative energy attached to an individual, item or location that causes misfortune to surround the target

🕸necromancy - a practice of magick involving communication with the deceased for the purpose of divination

☯️seeker - a student of magick who has not yet settled on a specific path or established a magickal identity but is open to exploration and eager to absorb information

✨astral projection - a term used in esotericism to describe a willful out-of-body experience, a form of telepathy, that assumes the existence of a soul or consciousness called an “astral body” that is separate from the physical body and capable of travelling outside it throughout the universe

📖grimoire - your book of spells, correspondences, beliefs, rituals, and anything else suited to your craft (Book of Shadows)

🔮scrying - the practice of looking into a suitable medium in the hope of detecting significant messages or visions

🦉familiar - a magic-user’s spiritual helper manifested in animal form (can be real or spiritual)

☁️aeromancy - a form of divination using the element of Air by observing the sky, particularly meteorological and cosmological events, including the movements of clouds, winds and sometimes comets, the appearance of rainbows and other phenomena such as auroras

🎃coven - a tight-knit, usually small community of Witches, Wiccans or Vampires who gather regularly for religious and/or social occasion

⭐️astrology - the art and science of predicting certain events and patterns based on the observation of planetary movements and relationships and the study of how these movements and relationships affect terrestrial world events and the health, moods, relationships and personalities of individuals

🌞equinox - the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator

🕯ceromancy - a method of divination using a candle

🌔dowsing - a type of divination specifically for the location of objects, most notably water or treasure of some sort, but any item can be the subject of dowsing

🌎grounding - the process of connecting with and becoming aware of our physical body and its connection with the Earth

🌕lithomancy - a form of divinatory arts in which stones are used to see the past, clarify the present, or predict the future

🧠meditation - a method of stilling the mind, either by emptying it of thought or by focusing on one thing in order to reach a state of relaxation or an altered state of consciousness

🌑occultism - the study of the occult, of the hidden and most secret nature of the Universe and of the individual things within it

🍷ritual - a series of actions performed in a pre-defined order, usually involving religious observances, spirituality or magical activity

🌀sigil - a symbol that is drawn for a specific magical purpose; to represent the intent of the drawer or to represent a specific entity

🎍talisman - an object worn, carried or placed in a location with the intention of warding off negative energy, evil spirits, disease or bad luck

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