Happy Freya’s Day, friends! We are well into the Season of the Witch so today, we are doing pick-a-card readings specifically focused on empowering you on your magical path. Each of the Your Path as a Witch Pick-a-Pile readings reveals where you are now, what your strength is as a witch and what step to take next to progress with your Craft.
- Jump to Your Path as a Witch Pick-a-Pile Reading 1
- Jump to Your Path as a Witch Pick-a-Pile Reading 2
- Jump to Your Path as a Witch Pick-a-Pile Reading 3
For all three readings, we are working with the Waite Smith Tarot deck. As always with general readings, take only what resonates.
7 Ways to Further Your Craft – Moving Beyond the Basics
1. Deepen Your Knowledge Base
Expand your understanding of witchcraft by delving into more advanced topics. Study different traditions, magical systems, and historical practices. Read scholarly works on the occult and witchcraft history. This will provide a stronger foundation for your practice and help you discover areas that resonate with you.
2. Develop a Consistent Personal Practice
Establish a regular routine of magical work. This could include daily meditation, energy work, or spell crafting. Consistency is key to developing your skills and intuition. Create a magical journal to track your progress and insights. Read this Substack article about how to implement witchy habits that promote a regular practice.
3. Explore Advanced Energy Work
Move beyond basic grounding and shielding techniques. Learn more complex energy manipulation methods like raising and directing energy for specific purposes. Practice advanced visualisation techniques and work on enhancing your psychic abilities.
4. Craft Your Own Spells and Rituals
Instead of relying solely on pre-written spells, start creating your own. This requires a deeper understanding of correspondences, timing, and magical theory. Do not be afraid to experiment with intuitively combining elements from different traditions to create a unique practice that resonates with you.
5. Work with Spirits and Entities
Begin exploring spirit work if you haven’t already. This could involve working with ancestors, nature spirits, or deities. Learn proper methods for communication, offering, and protection when dealing with spiritual entities. Check out Consorting with Spirits by Jason Miller to learn more.
6. Expand Your Divination Skills
If you’ve been focusing on one form of divination, branch out to others. For example, if you’re comfortable with tarot, try learning astrology or runes. Alternatively, deepen your knowledge of your preferred divination method by studying advanced techniques and interpretations.
7. Connect with the Wider Magical Community
Engage with other practitioners beyond online forums. Attend workshops, conferences, or local meetups. Joining a coven or study group can provide opportunities for shared rituals and knowledge exchange. However, be discerning in choosing your magical companions.
Remember, advancing in witchcraft is a personal journey. These steps are guidelines, and you should adapt them to fit your own path and interests. As you progress, always maintain a balance between learning from others and trusting your own intuition and experiences.
Pile 1
1. Where You Are Now – 2 of Wands
The 2 of Wands represents a crossroads in your magical journey. You’ve gained some experience and knowledge in witchcraft, but now you’re contemplating your next move. This card suggests you’re in a planning phase, considering how to expand your magical practice and make it more impactful. You may be feeling a pull between staying within your comfort zone and venturing into new magical territories.
2. Your True Magical Power – The Empress
The Empress card reveals that your true magical power lies in your connection to nature and your ability to nurture and create. This suggests that your strengths in witchcraft are closely tied to:
- Earth-based magic and working with natural elements
- Fertility and growth spells
- Nurturing and healing practices
- Abundance and manifestation work
The Empress also indicates a strong intuitive ability and a talent for sensing and working with natural energies, including all the Elements. You can likely master all of them but you may have a strong affinity with the Element of Water.
3. The Most Empowering Next Step – The Tower
The Tower card as your next step might seem intimidating, but it offers a powerful opportunity for transformation in your magical practice. This card suggests that the most empowering next step involves:
Breaking Down Old Structures: It’s time to challenge and dismantle any limiting beliefs or outdated practices in your craft.
Embracing Sudden Change: Be open to unexpected revelations or shifts in your magical path. These may come as sudden insights or through challenging experiences.
Building Anew: After the destruction comes the opportunity to rebuild your practice on a stronger, more authentic foundation.
This reading suggests that your path forward involves embracing your natural, nurturing magical abilities while being willing to dramatically transform your approach to witchcraft. The combination of the Empress and the Tower (Venus and Mars) indicates that you are in the process of balancing the divine feminine and masculine forces within yourself. The masculine energy needs to be strengthened as the divine feminine is your comfort zone.
Pile 2
1. Where You Are Now – Death
The Death card represents a profound transformation in your magical journey. You’re currently in a phase of significant endings and new beginnings. This doesn’t necessarily mean physical death, but rather the death of old ways, beliefs, or practices in your craft. You may be letting go of outdated ideas or approaches to witchcraft that no longer serve you, making space for new growth and evolution in your practice.
2. Your True Magical Power – Ace of Swords
The Ace of Swords reveals that your true magical power lies in your intellect, clarity of thought, and ability to cut through illusions. This suggests your strengths in witchcraft are closely tied to:
- Mental magic and spellwork
- Divination and scrying practices
- Banishing and protection spells
- Communication with spirits or entities
This card indicates a talent for perceiving truth and wielding the power of your mind in magical workings. Your ability to focus your will and intention is a key aspect of your magical prowess.
3. The Most Empowering Next Step – Queen of Swords
The Queen of Swords as your next step suggests that embracing her qualities will be most empowering for your magical path. This involves:
Cultivating Wisdom: Deepen your knowledge of witchcraft through study and practical experience. The Queen of Swords values truth and wisdom above all.
Developing Discernment: Sharpen your ability to distinguish truth from falsehood in your magical practice. Trust your intuition but also apply critical thinking and discernment.
Embracing Independence: Take charge of your magical path. The Queen of Swords is self-reliant and confident in her abilities.
Communicating Clearly: Enhance your ability to articulate your intentions in spellwork and rituals. Clear communication is key in magical practices. Train your voice to sound authoritative.
This reading suggests that your path forward involves embracing the transformative energy you’re currently experiencing, harnessing your innate mental and intuitive powers, and developing the wisdom and discernment of the Queen of Swords. By combining your sharp intellect with your magical abilities, you’ll be able to navigate your craft with confidence and clarity, cutting through any obstacles that may arise on your path.
Pile 3
1. Where You Are Now – 7 of Wands
The 7 of Wands represents a position of defence and challenge in your magical journey. You’re currently standing your ground, possibly facing opposition or scepticism from others about your craft. This card suggests that you’ve been working hard to establish your magical practice and beliefs, but you may feel the need to defend your choices or methods. It’s a position of courage and determination, indicating that you’re committed to your path despite any obstacles. Other practitioners may not understand what you or your magic are about because you are miles ahead of the rest of the field.
2. Your True Magical Power – King of Swords
The King of Swords reveals that your true magical power lies in your intellect, clarity of thought, and ability to make decisive actions. This suggests your strengths in witchcraft are closely tied to:
- Logical and analytical approaches to magic
- Strategic planning of rituals and spells
- Clear communication with spiritual entities
- Crafting powerful spells
- Ability to cut through illusions and see the truth
- Writing and teaching others the Craft
This card indicates that you have a natural talent for understanding complex magical systems and applying them effectively. Your power comes from your ability to remain objective and make well-informed decisions in your practice. You could have an affinity for Chaos Magic where you get to innovate and create your own magical worlds/structures.
3. The Most Empowering Next Step – Ace of Pentacles
The Ace of Pentacles as your next step suggests that the most empowering move for your magical path involves:
Grounding Your Practice: Focus on incorporating more earth-based elements into your craft. This could involve working with crystals, herbs, or nature spirits.
Manifesting Abundance: Use your magical skills to bring prosperity and abundance into your life. This could be financial, but also relates to health, resources, and opportunities.
Starting a New Venture: The Ace of Pentacles often signifies new beginnings, particularly in practical matters. Consider starting a new magical project or even a business related to your craft.
Investing in Your Craft: This card encourages you to invest time, energy, or resources into your magical practice. This could mean acquiring new tools, taking courses, or dedicating more time to your studies.
Your path forward involves standing firm in your current practices while leveraging your intellectual strengths in magic. The next empowering step is to ground these abilities in the physical world, focusing on practical applications of your craft that can bring tangible results. By combining your mental acuity with earthly, practical magic, you can create a solid foundation for growth and success in your witchcraft journey.
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