Shivian Balaris

WitchTip: some will ask a client to pay ‘what THEY felt the divination / spellwork was worth’ so that way it’s up to them to choose

WitchTip: charge what you feel is appropriate for your resources AND time for spellwork / readings you do; don’t undervalue your time

WitchTip: don’t feel you have to ‘give away’ magick for others for free, many (many) cultures are okay charging for spellwork / divination

WitchTip: even a simple pocket mirror can be used for magick if properly dressed, but (ideally) don’t use it as a ‘normal’ mirror as well

WitchTip: sometimes spirits might take your pets for a ride, learn simple techniques to banish them from your pets safely & humanely

WitchTip: just like rope, you can trap winds and storms in your hair (braids) and then unleash them later when needed for magick

WitchTip: if spirits / gods want something badly, tell them that they need to help you get the money to buy it, if they want it, they will

WitchTip: the genius of plants are powerful helpers or cruel foes, learn to respect and care for them and reap the rewards

WitchTip: pass around a plate at holiday family meals and have everyone give up some food they cherish most for the spirits / ancestors

WitchTip: offer to do meal blessings for the family; either pagan, or non-tradition-specific; you’d be amazed how empowering it can be

WitchTip: some battles aren’t worth fighting, even in witchcraft… learn when to walk away, dropping an arguement doesn’t mean you ‘lost’

WitchTip: don’t be blinded by greed; ask for what you need, or what you’d like, but winning-the-lotto-esque stuff is wasted energy

WitchTip: some ritual items might never see the light of day; keep them locked in a box and / or wrapped in opaque fabrics safely

WitchTip: get some friends who would be willing to swap divination with you; when reading for ourselves we often can ignore the messages

WitchTip: black isn’t necessarily a negative color; to many traditions it represents potentiality, the void of stars, or midnight