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
- Old Motherredcap’s Reading List
- Advice for beginner witches
- Things to consider
- Defining “witchcraft”
- Magic and witchcraft
- Research for Newbie Witches
- Websites for Herbal Properties and Useage
- Different Types of Witchcraft
- Secular Witchcraft
- Cultural Appropriation
- The G word
Spells and charms for Beginners
- Dispelling Spells
- Lavender’s Wishing Spell
- Burning Bridges Spell
- Chocolate Money Spell
- Spell to Ease Jealousy
- Emotional Cleansing Spell
- Rainbow Protection Bottle
- Wreaths for Protection and Happiness
- Energy Bath
- Motivation Chant
- Pick me up Cleansing Jar
- Protection Jar
- Rosemary and Lavender Smokeless Cleansing
- List of Cleansing Spells
Meditation
- 50 Meditation Tips
- An Earth Meditation
- Benefits of Meditation
- Breathe & Relax
- Grounding, Centering, & Shielding
- Grounding - Grounding Techniques - Ungrounded Symptoms
- Grounding & Centering
- Centering
- Shielding: (1) (2)
Budgeted Witchcraft:
- Tips & Tricks for Frugal Witches
- Moonstone Beginning’s Frugal Pagan Resource
- A Witch in a Pinch (Blog)
- Budget Witch (Blog)
- Witchcraft on a Budget
- Being a Witch on a Budget
- Budget Witchcraft (Site)
- Accumulating Witch Stuff on a Budget
- Ways to Practice Witchcraft with Little or No Money
Chaos Magic:
- Chaos Magic in a Nutshell
- What is Chaos Magick?
- Chaos Magic- The Misunderstood Path
- Chaos Magick (a multitude of articles pertaining to chaos magic)
- Introduction to Chaos Magic
- Chaos Magic Theory
- Chaoism & Chaos Magic: A Personal View
- Oven-Ready Chaos; Phil Hine
- Liber Null & Psychonaut: An Introduction to Chaos Magic- Peter J. Carroll
Sigil Crafting:
- A Beginner’s Guide to Sigil Craft
- Ways to Use Sigils
- Sigils Reboot: How To Get Big Magic From Little Squiggles
- An Essay On Sigil Crafting
- Practical Sigil Magic- Frater U. D.
- Sigilmaking with Lee
- Sigil Magic: Making a Magical Sigil
- Sigils…
- Sigil Daily: Creation & Activation
- Magic/Sigil Circles
- Chaos Magic: Basic Sigil Magic
- Sigils
- A Brief Overview of Sigil Magick
- Sigils and Seals 101
- Sigils
- Sigil Crafting Method
- Creating a Sigil
- Sigil Masterpost (gif warning!)
- Sigils in Theory and Practice
- How Do You Make Sigils?
- On the Preparation and Usage of Sigils
- Sigil Magic
- Sigil 101
- Practical Sigil Magick
- The Sigil Bowl
- Sigil Basics
- What Are Sigils?
- Making Outdoor Sigils
- Online Sigil Generator
- Sigilisation
- Sigil Magic
- Sigil Making Process, by Rook
- Sigil Making Process, by Richtor
Sigil Charging:
- My Super-Physically-Mentally Intense Method of Charging Sigils…
- How to Charge Sigils
- Firing Off Sigils
- A Personal Method of Charging Sigils
- How to Charge a Sigil Playing Video Games
- Charging Your Sigils- A Brief Explanation
- Charging and Firing Sigils
- How to Use Sigils
The Fae Resources
Books
- The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries – W.Y. Evans-Wentz
- The Secret Commonwealth: Of Elves, Fauns, and Fairies – Robert Kirk
- Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry – Yeats
- Treasury of Irish Myth, Legend, and Folklore – Yeats
- The Fairies in Tradition and Literature – Katherine Briggs
- An Encyclopedia of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, & Other Supernatural Creatures – Katherine Briggs
- The Vanishing People: Fairy Lore and Legends – Katherine Briggs
- The Sidhe: Wisdom from the Celtic Otherworld – John Matthews
- Through the Faerie Glass-Kenny Klein
Websites
- The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries (Sacred Texts)
- The Secret Commonwealth: Of Elves, Fauns, and Fairies (Sacred Texts)
- Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland – Lady Wilde
- Puck – That shrewd and knavish sprite called Robin Goodfellow
- The Fairy Family: A Series of Ballads & Metrical Tales Illustrating the Fairy Mythology of Europe
- The Fairy Mythology: Illustrative of the Romance and Superstition of Various Countries
- “The Fairy Doctor” – Lady Wilde
- Sacred Text: Fairy Mythology Index
Divination
Tarot
- All About Tarot
- All About Tarot Readings
- Many Different Uses For The Tarot
- Tarot Deck Outline
- Choosing The Tarot Deck That Is Right For You
- What To Look For In A Tarot Deck
- Choosing A Tarot Deck Just For Reading Others
- Connecting With Your Tarot Deck
- Top 3 Beginner Tarot Books
- When To Cleanse Your Tarot Deck
- How To Cleanse Your Tarot Deck
- Recharging Your Tarot Cards
- Cleansing Your Tarot Reading Space
- Purifying Your Tarot Cards
- Three Ways To Shuffle Your Tarot Deck
- Six Ways To Choose A Tarot Card
- How To Clear Your Tarot Deck
- How To Store And Care For Your Tarot Cards
- Minor Arcana Keyword Chart
- Tarot: Quick and Dirty Keyword Sheets
- Tarot Cheat Sheets
- Tarot Reversal Keyword Sheet
- Major Arcana Meanings
- Court Card Interpretations
- The Major Arcana
- Court Cards In Tarot
- The Tarot Suits
- Tarot Suit Info Cards
- Topics You Can Use In Your Own Custom Tarot Spreads
- Great Topics To Ask The Tarot With Only 1-3 Cards
- Four Decks To Help You Create Your Own Tarot Spreads
- How To Design A Tarot Spread For A Client
- Classic Tarot Spread Positions
- Interview Your New Tarot Deck
- Effective Tarot Questions
- How To Create Your Own Spreads
- Tips When Reading Tarot For Others
- New And Old Tarot Traditions
- Four Myths About Fortune Telling
- Fortune Teller Isn’t A Bad Word
- Quirky Tarot Habits
- Six Types Of Tarot Readers
- 4 Easy Steps to Learn Tarot
- How To Read Tarot Cards
- Why “Free” Tarot Readings Are Not Ever Really Free
- How To Interpret Reversed Tarot Cards
- What To Do With Jumper Cards
- Tarot Exhaustion
- Tarot Relaxation And Grounding Exercise
- Four Tips On Reading “Negative” Tarot Cards
- How To Deal With “Going Blank” During A Tarot Reading
- Tips When Reading Tarot At A Special Event
- Ideologies That Hold You Back As A Tarot Reader
- Six Mistakes To Avoid When Reading Tarot For Yourself
- How To Obtain The Clients Energy During a Tarot Reading Without Them Touching Your Cards
- Reading Tarot With Confidence
Scrying
Lithomancy
Runes
Glamours
Blood Magic
- Ethics and Safety
- PSA to Blood Witches
- Blood Magic 101
- Starting Blood Magic
- When you’re no longer a beginner
- Blood Christening
- How Not to Use Blood Magic
- Sexual Sangomancy and Blood Bonding; Pros, Cons, and Safety
- Blood and Bone Magick
- Use of Blood in Folklore and Magic
Potions
- Quick Guide to Potions and Lotions
- Herbal Brews Introduction
- Herbal How To: Infusion
- Herbal How To: Tinctures and Extracts
- Minerals that are NOT Suitable for Adding to Water
- Magical Properties of Herbs, Roots, Flowers, Barks, and Resins
- Herbs to Avoid During Pregnancy
- Poisonous Herbs: Hazards
- List of Poisonous Herbs (Magical Uses and Safety Warnings)
Familiars
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.
