WHAT IS a Witch? and WHAT Kind Are You?

WHAT IS a witch? AND WHAT kind are you?

WITCHCRAFT 101 MUMBLES FREEBIES

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© 2018 Maggie Haseman | www.mumblesandthings.com MUMBLES FREEBIES Journal Writing Prompt WRITE YOUR OWN DEFINITION OF WITCHCRAFT Explore how you came up with this deﬁnition. Terminology is important because it helps you communicate your different approaches to another. When witches understand where another is coming from, you can learn from your differences.

Interests Concerns

Think about your interests and where your focus is already. Think about where you live and what materials will be available to you easily.

Motivations Location

Personality MUMBLES FREEBIES Journal Writing Prompt WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE POP CULTURE WITCHES AND WHY? There are many witches (and wizards) on TV and in movies or music. If you need inspiration look at Harry Potter, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, the Charmed Sisters, Samantha from Bewitched, Willow on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Practical Magic.

Witch Type Description Celtic Magical practice that is based from the Celtic culture, including its’ mythology, deities, old ways, and (occasionally) language / symbols. May also describe those who only worship Celtic gods Christian Witchcraft that is performed to honor / or is performed in conjunction with the Christian God as the primary and only deity Eclectic An individual’s practice that has bits and pieces pulled from different magickal and/or spiritual practices, respectfully Hellenic A form of non-witchcraft practice in which the practicer follows Greek ideals/ culture and honors the Greek pantheon Hereditary/Blood Including oneself in the practice of witchcraft on the grounds of having been born into a family who also practices. Knowledge and practice may also be passed down through generations, and honor old ways of magick Laveyan Satanic Witchcraft worked with the idea that satan is a concept, rather than a real person or entity (loosely put; it’s a very detailed concept). Also known as Satanic witches (Atheist) who ﬁt the secular description. Science A form of magick in which both metaphysical ideas and scientiﬁc facts/theories are mixed in together by the individual practicer Secular/Atheist Non-religious / Not connecting with deity(s) Solitary Practicing by ones’ self; not included in a group Theistic Satanic Witchcraft that is often centered around honoring and/or working with satan in spellwork and prayer Traditional One who practices witchcraft by honoring and using old and ‘traditional’ ways of magick; this type of witch might be one to practice modern methods of magick, but they might also stick to traditional concepts or techniques Wiccan A modern religion and belief system based on the reconstruction of pre-Christian traditions originating in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

1 Types of Witchcraft - Each term’s explanation is the basic description of that type of witchcraft/magic; each individual witch might be a certain type but deﬁne it differently based on the type of witchcraft they practice.

Witchcraft Type Description Air Specifically centered on the element of Air; working with wind, using air-related tools (such as the wand), creating and using symbols associated with air Animal (A variant of Green) Magic that is strongly tied to the animal kingdom, which includes a deep appreciation for all animals, and most often: usage of animal materials in spellwork. An animal witch will most likely be one who loves animals, a person who animals are immediently “drawn” to, and those who appreciate the natural world. Some animal witches might also use bones, wings, feathers, fur, skin, scales, (etc). from deceased animals in their magick, if they choose to do so. Art/Craft Witchcraft that can be worked through arts and crafts, simply put! One may embue macgick in creative activities such as painting, drawing, building, cutting, creating, etc. Asatru Literally “Faith in the [Old] Gods” it is a more specific branch of Heathenry that worships the major Nordic pantheon, minus Loki, Fenrir, or other “adversary” gods. Astronomy/Space (A wider variant of lunar) Those who practice magick and correlate their beliefs in conjunction with the planets and stars! These witches may focus their magick with the properties of each planet, regularly read a horoscope or study astrology, and have a love of the stars and the night. Bone Witches who commonly collect, clean, and use animal bones in their magickal practice, and for things like altar decoration or magick-infused charms/jewelry. Materials used by those who identify as Bone witches are usually collected peacefully or after the being has passed on naturally! Chaos/Chaotic A type of magick utilizing new, non-traditional, and unorthodox methods. It is a new and highly individualistic practice, while still drawing from other common forms of magick. Cottage / Hearth (A slight variation from kitchen) Magic that is weaved, worked, or embued into mundane tasks around the house or for loved ones. Cottage/Hearth magick may be worked into daily tasks such as cleaning, cooking, or any hobbies Crystal Magic that is worked commonly with stones and crystals, such as during spellwork or for crystal healing techniques. This may also include chakra balance, crystal meditation… anything that uses crystals, really! A crystal witch may also have an extensive knowledge of stones, including how to identify them and using their properties. Death/Necromancy A practice that may combine Bone, Animal, Spirit work, occasionally also Blood. Using spirits to empower one self, hoarding bones, using graveyards, graves, the spirits of them, as well as the dirt (or even plants) that are found in them. May also honor the dead and/or gods who work with the dead. Desert Using and utilizing the desert environment. Lots of work with hardier plants such as Cacti or Tumbleweeds. Use of the moon, desert earth, fire, rare water (especially rainwater), wind, local plants and herbs, as well as animals/creatures of the desert such as snakes, spiders, scorpions, and so on.

1 Witchcraft Type Description Draconian Refers to type of magick for those who call upon or work with dragons and dragon imagery in their practice; whether it be through astral matters or in spells and rituals Dream (A possible variation of Hedge) Mindful and internal magickal practice mainly based from interpreting dreams and/or engaging in lucid dreaming. Those who intensify as this may “de-code” symbols and messages in the dream world similar to how one would use a divination technique. Earth Specifically centered on the element of Earth; grounding exercises, rock/soil collecting, strong appreciation of the natural world, creating and using symbols associated with earth Elemental Magic that is worked by honoring/acknowledging the 4 or all 5 elements: Water, Earth, Air, Fire, and Spirit. Commonly an Elementalist will dedicate different areas of their altars to each element, call upon them during spells and rituals, and use symbols to represent each Embroidery / One who embues magick into household “stitching” or “string” hobbies such as Sewing / Knit embroidery, sewing, knitting, stringing, and knotting ~ Basically, one who identifies with using knot or chord magick in many different skills Energy Those who prefer to do magick through energy exercises and manipulation rather than with many physical tools or materials; using the enhanced power of the mind and the body’s natural energies to bring about a magickal result or feeling. (Also may include aura work) Faery/Fey Magic for those who communicate and work with the fey during spells and rituals. Usually, those who work with the fey may also leave offerings regularly, as thanks for the assistance of a faery in their spellwork. Fire Specifically centered on the element of Fire; Using anything fire-related (bonfires, candles, burning objects) in most spellwork, creating and using symbols associated with fire Flora Much like a Green or Garden witch, those who work majorily with floral materials and flowers in their practice and in their spellwork! Their grimoire may be heavily associated with flowers rather than herbs, and likewise, one might use flower properties in spell or craft work. Garden While having a garden and/or working in any type of garden; magick that is mostly (if not all) herbal and botanical-related! Garden witches take pride and find it calming or invigorating to work the earth, harvest that which they have planted, and are closely related to Green type Gaulish A practice that involves worshipping Gaulish gods Gray A neutral witch, who practices magick that neither benefits or harms others. Gray magick may also both harm and benefit at the same time, balancing and neutralizing. Green Utilizing greenery/plants/herbs/flowers in herbal and natural magick, such as creating blends of different plants or using primarily herbs in spellwork Heathenry a practice in which the individual follows, works with, and/or worships the Norse deities

2 Witchcraft Type Description Hedge Also known as an astral title, a type of magick that is oriented around more spiritual work; astral travel/projection, lucid dreaming, spirit-work, healing, and out-of-body experiences are all practices included in this magick Kemetic Worshipping and working with Egyptian deities Kitchen Magic that is worked specifically through “kitchen craft” such as herbal mixtures, brewing, baking, and cooking, and honors many aspects of the natural world: including herbs, crystals, fey, and the elements Literary Those who practice magick through books and literature; a literary witch may do thing such as using book divination, often study witchcraft/magick even after the “beginner” phase of learning, etc. Also a term used to describe witches in stories, books, or movies. Lokean Someone who works with/worships Loki and/or any of his relations (Hel, Jormugandr, Sigyn, Angrboda, etc) ; does not exclude other deities. Lunar One who works magick with / honors the moon and it’s energy and phases. This type of witch is also one to favor casting magick during the night hours rather than during the day Music Magic that is worked with music, musical chimes, or rhythm! Humming/singing, clapping, singing chants during spells, playing instruments (even simple ones, like the triangle or bells), or even just simply playing music during spellwork, magick, or during energy exercises are a few common things a music witch might fancy Odinism A faith that works mostly with Odin, Thor, Freyjr, Freyja, Frigga, and Heimdall. Paper Magic that is worked with, essentially, paper! Burning paper written with sigils, chants, symbols or spells, creating magickal offerings, items, or sachels from paper, etc. Poison Path Working with plants, herbs, other items that may be poisonous, deadly, cause hallucinogenic effects, or affect the mind or body in some way (sometimes aphrodisiacs are included) Pop Culture Uses pop culture as a main focus or inspiration for the craft. Using lyrics or movie lines in spells, worshipping and honoring pop culture icons or idols, use of fandom, and more. It is a very wide practice. Examples may include drawing from Harry Potter spells or using invented sigils from shows like Supernatural. Sanguine Meaning “blood” or “blood red color” in Latin, a type of magick that deals with blood or other life giving fluid; life blood can also be represented through things such as water, or nutrients. A term for those who work with blood and life- oriented magick! Sea A type of magick derived from materials and abstract ideas involving the ocean and oceanic world. Sea/Ocean magick can be worked using seashells and bones, sea weed, beach sand, driftwood, ocean water, etc. and a sea witch might draw their energy from that of the sea! Seasonal Witches who utilize and draw energy from the specific times of year for their magick, sort of how a person might have a strong love or connection to a certain time of year! This can also be spread out into Winter, Autumn, Spring and Summer witches

3 Witchcraft Type Description Sigil A witchcraft working majorly with sigils, and the intent that can be put into them to active their power Spirit Working A practice in which the person will perform spellwork in conjunction with or with the help of any manner of spirit. This includes Ouija, (sometimes) demon spirits, spiritual contact, etc. Storm/Weather Magic that is worked by combining one’s energy with the energy of the weather, and most commonly rain. Weather witches will do things like collect rain/snow water, absorb the energy of a lightning storm, “whistle up” or manipulate wind, predict the weather, etc. Swamp/Bog Heavy use of water and moisture, rich we soil/mud, sometimes incorporates the use of bones, animals, and insects, especially the local plants of the Swamp Tea Those who drink tea, make tea, use tea-leaf divination, or enjoy blending herbal remedies! A variant of Kitchen/Cottage witch Tech Magic that is skillfully worked through technology! A tech witch will most likely have at least a few magickal apps on their phone, digital sigils, or an online/digital BoS and/or Grimoire Urban Primative/City For those who live or prefer the urban/city lifestyle; magick that can be worked without the seemingly “traditional” ways of witchcraft Water Speciﬁcally centered on the element of Water; water scrying, collecting sea/ storm/snow/river/spring water, swimming/bath spells and other water-related actives, creating and using symbols associated with water