Every evening I’ve been sending my wishes out into the universe. All this ritual entails for me is some reflective time, a wad of good paper (powder pink Basildon Bond, if you don’t mind), a pen, candles and something to burn them in – in my case, my tiny cast iron cauldron.
I write my wishes onto a scrap of paper, fold them neatly and burn them in the cauldron while envisaging them all coming true. It’s such a calming meditation and gazing into those flames, which can rise pretty high given half a change, gives me strength. I don’t speak out loud so much, I’m quite an internal witch but I think that’s okay. It’s the intent that matters, and the conviction.
My wishes aren’t just for me, they’re for everyone I know, to keep them safe and happy. Especially now. Sometimes when I go to bed late, I consider ditching this practice, ‘just for one night’ but I haven’t yet, for the last two weeks. It’s part of bedtime for me now, as crucial as brushing my teeth.
Mittens the cat is also attracted to the flames so I’m trying to include him in my ritual. Don’t worry, he’s always safely far away and my altar is set quite high up. But he likes to watch and I often talk him through the magic. He’s hard to read but I think he enjoys being my apprentice. We’ll make a familiar of him yet, albeit an indifferent one.
I had no idea if any of my wishing was being done right but I found this article about a very similar ritual and now I’m going to do this too because it’s better.
You essentially write down all your wishes and you burn them every night. There are no hard or fast rules, you just do what feels right.
I’ve written mine down and so far I have 25 (hence this post title). This number will grow I’m sure. I’ve been burning spell candles too for happiness, luck, success and prosperity (white, green, yellow and purple respectively).
It’s really not taught to us anywhere that we can ask for things from the universe but we can. Same with trust, we need to trust what it has in store for us, I do believe that. I forget this a lot when I allow myself to become weighed down. There’s nothing wrong with putting your faith in the laws of attraction.
It’s also so comforting to have somewhere to direct my anxiety. I love my altar and adding bit by bit to my stash of crystals and magical tools. Having my own tiny space to practice and just be is so grounding. I’m so happy I found Wicca.
I’m new to Wicca and Paganism even though I’ve been interested for over a decade. I’m just not organized enough to read up on it as much as I’d like; but it has definitely helped my mental health. I started Sage cleansing before bed. Thinking of the things I’m thankful for. I love that a lot of the things we do is based on our intent. As long as we feel what we’re doing/expressing ourselves/releasing our own bad vibes feels right.
If you have any tips for a newbie, please send them my way!
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This is so great! I’ve been practicing for about a year but I’m also a newbie really. I bought some sage for when we moved to the new house but I’ve yet to burn it. I think it might be time! I completely get what you’re saying about time, I have dozens of books I need to work my way through and never seem to get around to them. I’m also really glad to hear it’s helping your mental health too. It’s important. Thanks for commenting, stay in touch – I’d like to know about the witchy stuff you’re doing too – and yes, if anything interesting/helpful pops up, I’ll be sure to share x
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YES! BURN THE SAGE! I didn’t believe my cousin when he said it helped him sleep but it does! It was such a game changer for me!
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I’m going to bloody burn the sage! I didn’t know it was good for sleeping but that definitely appeals. Thanks so much for sharing x
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Let me know how it goes!!!
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I was looking through your site and had to click on this because I signed up for some courses in Wicca.
I hope you still are doing this. It sounds like a wonderful thing to do❣❣
PS: Happy thanksgiving 🦃🦃
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Happy Thanksgiving to you, I hope you had a good time. So interested in your Wicca journey! I am definitely still practicing and learning, I still call myself a beginner and probably will be for a long while but it has brought me so much comfort, especially over the last few months. I also did a couple of courses and now the real work starts! I’m started with candle magic and crystals but want to do it all. Good luck with your journey, I hope it brings you all the best things xoxo
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