Ultimate Grimoire Or Book Of Shadows Checklist✨📓✒️🔮

If you're part of a physical shifters group that allows any alterhuman in. Then get upset when physical shifters talk about physical shifting...

Maybe think that you're the problem and not the p-shifters.

Angrboda

Connecting with nature

Mindful walks Mindful walks isn't about just going for a walk or how often. It is about listening to nature, observe nature, stop, sit down, meditate, look at natures details in plants and rocks and landscape. The more you look the more you find. Nature is amazing that way.

Mindful shopping Yes, mindful shopping. Do you really need it? Is it organic? Is it a brand that tests on animals? Do the brand produce somewhat ethically? (I'm aware most brands are super unethical in all ways, but try find some you can afford that are the least harmful on nature)

Ground in nature Hug a tree, sit on a rock, feel the sun in your face, let the water wash over your feet or hands. Something about being in nature in general and interacting with nature feels refreshing and grounding. Ever tried to say hi to a tree? Hold one of it's branches and bow/curtsy to greet them? Give it a try if you haven't!

Research Research plants and insects around you, learn to identify them and which ones toxic. Research how to forage ethically and thank nature for every harvest.

Garden If you have a garden you can use that to know natures energies, plant some plants you like. Bonus point if they're bee-friendly! As humans it might be a normal thing to dislike insects, but it's so important for our nature. Set up insect hotels, insect friendly drinking station and other (cute) nature friendly decor!

Pick up trash Yes, it is a very boring job. But the nature needs us to do it, and we can't always think "someone else will do it". It's a PERFECT way to honor the nature. Be the one person that matters. Remember to always bring a trash bag and a couple of gloves for the job.

I run a Discord server! Join here if you're interested (Ages 15-30). You can find a bunch of resources in the server, and we're happy to help you by finding more.

is there anything that tends to trigger your shifts to happen or are they random? and what does it feel like for you when you physically shift?

(feel free to not answer if these questions are too personal, I'm just curious to hear what your experiences are like 🩵)

Aaaa yay my first ask on this account!!

It seems like my shifts (if you mean my p-shifts) are mostly random! My first time shifting was actually when I was sitting at my desk on my laptop, and I felt the sensation. I don't remember exactly what I was doing, but it definitely was absolutely out of nowhere.

My shifts feel like a very squelchy feeling. Imagine the sensation of worms in your hand, now imagine that internally all in your torso. It felt like my organs were rearranging. There was no external sensation. All I knew was that I was definitely shifting, and right afterward, I felt solidly like a red ruffed lemur. Funnily enough, before this shift, I was feeling very spacy and dazed, like I wasn't exactly completely there, but after the shift happened, things seemed to "solidify". It was very uncomfortable during this shift.

The second shift I had very recently a couple of days ago with the wolf, I'm unsure what to categorize that as, but it felt very much like a physical shift. I could feel my eyes and spine/tail especially. My lower back, near my tailbone, seemed to make way for what felt to be a tail. I was in the dark, so I couldn't see anything, but I could feel it. I was trying to sleep, but no position was comfortable.

The feeling lasted until the next day! I looked in the mirror to see if I had any physical changes, but I'm unsure if I saw anything unusual. I'm not sure what my body looked like beforehand, but I could genuinely feel this tail, and I could feel a change in my spine. It's gone away since then, but the shift wasn't as uncomfortable as the first one. I'm not exactly sure what triggered this, but right before lying down, I happened to look at the moon (which was not full by any means) and after a couple minutes, I started to feel my insides churn similarly to the first instance of me shifting, and then I felt my spine and tail rearrange. Nothing painful, only a little pain, but it was mostly uncomfortable.

Outside of these two instances, I don't p-shift very much! I usually experience phantom shifts, including full-body ones, mental shifts, aura shifts, among some others. Usually these are simply triggered by thinking of some of my -types, or just being in a situation where suddenly I feel like I have larger paws, have a long tail, or sharper teeth.

Thanks for the ask!! <333

Okay now that I got the bitchiness out of my system a bit, let's see if I can write a bit on """"rules"""" of witchcraft as I would like to see them.

Stop bitching about other people's practices and focus on your own. If you spent a lot of time worrying or raging about how other people practice, how will you ever grow your own? Focus on yourself and your own power and let other people do their thing.

Other people's practices are inspiration, not goals. On the flip side, if there is someone who you look up to, or someone's practice you love seeing, take it as inspiration for your own, but don't look it at as a goal to achieve. Firstly, what people share online is not the whole of their practice, and secondly you're not them and their path is not yours.

Be curious. Why are people harping on "black and white magic"? Why are Starseeds bad, but Alienkin and Starkin are fine? Why is cultural appropriation such a bad thing? (If you answered "because racism" on all three of these, have a cookie!) And not just curiosity about these concepts, but also about correspondences (Why are red roses a symbol for love?) or ingredients you have in your home (will this basil work as well as rosemary for this spell?) or other paths and techniques, or spirits, or -- you get the point. Once you know the "why" you can use your own discernment. Does this work for me? Do I agree with the why? Etc. etc.

Be respectful -. To other people, to other practices and cultures, to spirits and deities. Find out their customs and cultures if you can, and act accordingly. Did you know that not saying "thank you" to the Fair Folk is only a custom in Irish and Scottish folk tales? Yeah, exactly.

-But don't be terrified. You're a witch/wizard/warlock/unicorn/whatever dammit! Act like one! Witchcraft is about empowerment, so be fucking empowered! An anarchy saying is "no gods, no kings, no masters". As a polytheist witch who works with the Fair Folk for me it's more "lots of Gods, some Kings, no masters!" I meet them with respect, but on equal footing. I experiment because if I screw up, well, I'll have learned something, and I've learned a lot about getting myself out of weird stuff.

Have fun. For fuck's sake, your practice is supposed to bring you joy. If it doesn't bring you joy or make you feel fizzy with inspiration and energy, try something else. If you need to, toss the whole thing out and start over. Trust me, it helps.

the "therians/nonhumans know they're bodily humans" crowd is gonna be real surprised when they meet someone who claims to be a nonhuman in all ways including physically, or when they're shown physical proof of shapeshifting or other forms of physical nonhumanity lmao

Devotee vs Worshipper vs Deity Work

Hello, I am a Devotee of Inanna, a worshipper of the Mesopotamian Pantheon, and am working with Lady Ereshkigal.

This is my opinion on the differences between the three, but ultimately, it is up to the practitioner how they wish to describe their relationship with their deities.

The point of this post is not to tell anyone what they can or cannot do, it is to give newcomers a general idea of the differences between these titles.

I am not going to talk about Godspousal as I know the barest of minimums about this relationship, it is 100% valid, and I respect this relationship, but I am not going to discuss something I know nothing about, that's how misinformation spreads. If you are Godspoused feel free to share your definition in the reblogs/replies and I will add them with credit!

Devotee

You are devoted to this deity. You perform acts of devotion to them daily (or near daily). Think of this similar (not exact) to having a life partner/significant other(s). You can have more than one, and you can be a Devotee and still worship/work with others. As a devotee of Inanna, I talk to her daily, give offerings, and do devotional acts as often as I can.

Worshipper

You honor this deity/group of deities frequently. Not necessarily every day, but frequently. This is more of a friend relationship, you see each other often, but talk frequently, but they're not your spouse. As a worshipper of the Mesopotamian pantheon (and the Forgotten) I leave offerings on a regular basis and say prayers to them about once a week.

Deity Work

This deity is helping you in your practice. They are providing you guidance in an area of your life. This is your teacher/mentor relationship. As someone working with Lady Ereshkigal, she is aiding me on my journey to reconnect with my ancestors and helping me with the transitional periods I'm currently going through. I give her offerings often to thank her for her help, and I talk to her daily, but not nearly as much as I talk to Inanna.

Thank you. Again, this is my definition and understanding of these relationships. By no means is this to say that if your relationship is defined differently that it is invalid, but when I was first seeing these terms I was very confused.

I hope this helps anyone out there who was also confused.

Hello again! I was the one who previously asked if it’s possible to be both a vampire and a were. I know some legitimate vampires actually believe in turning humans. I share this belief but I do not think it’s possible to become a were through biting or other methods.

With this said, how does one awaken into their vampirism? I believe I may have had an awakening at one point but I’m unsure.

Thank you!!

hi again!

because I'm not a vampire, I'm not sure I can offer much advice or help on awakening. what I can say though is I've noticed that folks with vampiric tendencies have expressed cravings (for blood or energy) or maybe they have dreams regarding this side of them (especially those who suppress being a vampire), but i want to clarify that just because you have dreams about something, it doesn't necessarily mean it will happen or you are that thing and this goes for everything in life, but dreams can tell us a lot if you remember them! i don't think it's a bad thing to pay attention to your dreams but take them with a grain of salt.

the overall advice i give to people is to meditate (if you can), self reflect, pay attention to your instincts/cravings, etc. really look inwards into yourself, because no one else can tell you what you are or what you aren't except for yourself ^_^

just a PSA to ALWAYS RESEARCH HERBS/PLANTS BEFORE PUTTING THEM IN YOUR BODY

did you know that st john's wort can induce serotonin syndrome? which is life threatening (and very painful!!) btw

did you know that red raspberry leaf can worsen hormonal imbalances and irregular menstrual cycles?

did you know that ginger (yes!! that ginger!! the one that's in every other tea recipe out there!!) can thin your blood? which can be life threatening for people with certain conditions

and there's so much more this community as a whole should be aware of, especially when considering herbs to consume or apply to the skin

the resource i use most often is just this wikipedia article, although you should do individual research just to double check

i don't make this post to try to induce widespread fear of herbal remedies/a good ol herbal tea now and then, im just saying that not everything natural is good for you, and sometimes modern medicine is right. always consider consulting a physician before self-medicating or trying potentially harmful substances

a reminder that the trees you grew up with have not forgotten you and the way your feet padded along the ground.

the breeze that sweeps through the foliage once swept through your hair and between your fingers.

the moon has not forgotten you, in fact she still watches over you during the night.