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13:17 4 October 201578936
Could you give me some tips to get started?

This is gonna be a long ass post. My apologies. Anyone is more than welcome to add to this list.

Blogs I recommend: X

 Beginner Witchcraft

Spells and charms for Beginners

Meditation

Budgeted Witchcraft:

Chaos Magic:

Sigil Crafting:

Sigil Charging:

The Fae Resources

Books

Websites

Divination

Tarot

Scrying

Lithomancy

Runes

Glamours

Blood Magic

Potions

Familiars

gardenofthequeen:

breelandwalker:

This should cover most of the questions people may have. Enjoy!

Awesome list!

on another note…

I would suggest crossing out Kenny Klein’s book. He was arrested and convicted for keeping child pornography. I haven’t read his book in a long time, but some pointed out troubling themes in his books.

  
13:16 4 October 20156611

Witchcraft On A Budget

wood-fires:

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Candles

Melt Micheal’s Ashland® Basic Elements™ Tea Lights, 50 Pack ($2.99) with Dollar Tree Crayons ($1.00) to create your own unique rainbow of colors. However, in my experience, Dollar Tree brand crayons are more pastel / muted versions of the colors. For more exact primaries use Micheal’s Crayola Crayons ($0.59 - $4.99).

Once your candles are set, pop them out of the metal container and place in glass candle holder for safe wax-pouring in spell work.

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Candle Holders / Wax Burners

Shop around at your local Dollar Tree to take your pick of their fair selection of wax burners ($1.00) and candle stick holders ($1.00). If you’re wanting to pour your candle wax onto vials or parchment, I recommend going with a stemless glass candle holder as glass has minimal heat-transfer.

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Melting Wax and Incense 

The Dollar Tree and Micheal’s both have a number of scents that you can pick up in both melting wax and cone incense forms. Dollar Tree price, $1.00 each; Micheal’s price, $2.99 each. Keep in mind that Dollar Tree wax only comes with 4 cubes, while Micheal’s wax comes with 6 cubes.

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Crystals

Check out Etsy and Ebay for great crystal deals! Most are priced between $0.50 - $3.00 depending on the size, and on Ebay it’s always possible to find great stones that come with Free Shipping! Take heed, though, while Ebay may be cheaper, you’re going to have to wait. My Ebay purchases usually take a month or more to arrive and more often than not do not come with tracking. It may be worth it to pay the $2.00 - $4.00 shipping charges on Etsy to get your package in a week or two with tracking.

Also, many Etsy shops give shipping deals if you buy more than one item from them. Find a stone deal you like then browse that seller’s shop for the other stones you’re looking for!

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Vials and Bottles

Large bottles from Micheal’s are $1.49 each, a pack of small vials cost $6.99. Micheal’s also sells cork packs from $1.99-$4.99.

You can also find amazing vial deals on Ebay. I just bought a pack of 20 with corks for less than $8.00, but I’ve seen packs as low as $4.00.

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Altar Decorations

The Dollar Tree has an amazing assortment of baskets, flowers, leaves, and fake fruit, all $1.00 each!

The Dollar Tree also has a number of cheap frames that range in size, so you can easily print out pictures of your deity or any animal you choose and frame them without the cost.

  
13:16 4 October 2015967
what do you think the main herbs and stones a witch should have? I figured I gotta collect some, but I'm just not sure where to start.

this really depends on how an individual practices, but this is generally what I recommend.

crystals and stones:

  • clear quartz (versatile, amplifier)
  • rose quartz
  • fluorite
  • citrine
  • amethyst
  • hematite
  • calcite (excellent energy amplifier)
  • tiger’s eye
  • carnelian 
  • sodalite or lapis lazuli
  • blue lace agate
  • moonstone
  • green aventurine

herbs and spices:

  • rosemary*
  • lavender
  • sage**
  • mint
  • bay leaf
  • lemon balm
  • basil or alfalfa
  • cinnamon or allspice
  • rose petals and rose buds
  • frankincense
  • jasmine
  • chamomile
  • marjoram
  • yarrow
  • sandalwood

common substitutions:

  • frankincense for any other gum resin
  • roses for any other flower
  • rosemary for any other herb
  • tobacco for any poisonous herb

*I always make sure to have rosemary and lavender on hand because they’re very versatile herbs with many uses and properties.

**white sage is wonderful, but it’s also over-harvested. clary sage is a nice alternative. 

  
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