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I was inspired by this post by @windvexer about gestational spells and decided to give it a go as usually I release my spells almost immediately after they've been crafted.

I had some spare (dried) eggshells from a previous working and thought that they'd work well as a container for the spell, especially since they are literally gestational containers that help create and protect life.

I gathered my ingredients and began the small ritual, finishing with sealing them in the eggshells. I poured a lot of my energy into it, cradled it gently and asked Mother Nature to share her nurturing energy too.

I will continue to pour more energy in and let the spell grow and evolve inside the shell for 7 days, when I will help release and birth the spell.

Will update as the process continues!!!

Why I Do Spellwork

I am not new to the world of magick and have been practicing spellcasting for nearly 6 years now, refining my skills in rituals and spellcasting. I never could be religious about my beliefs although I have tried in the past and found that I use magick best as a mental strategy to manage feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress.

Everyone is different when it comes to their reasons to begin their spiritual journey into witchcraft and although it sounds like a religion it can be as religious as it can be nonreligious. I tend to practice on the nonreligious side. Sure I like hearing the stories that come with deities, Gods, Goddesses, etc. I find them to be something quite interesting and all have morals. One could always learn from tales of old. Their symbolism means a lot to me when it comes to spell crafting and although I may not worship them, I see them as spiritual guides. 

I am no master at the craft, I am always learning more each day I study. Each day I learn something new about myself and what materials and symbols mean for my spells. I enjoy learning. I feel like the mind becomes more and more aware with the knowledge that fills it. 

I use my studies not only for me but I find it useful to help others who ask for it. I always focus on the positive outlook of spellwork, I work to achieve happiness, luck, protection, etc. If someone came to me for a protective spell or charm I would put my little heart and soul into it to help them. I sometimes think that I worry too much for others and I care too deeply (that’s usually what gets me hurt), but the feeling of helping others is too good for me to stop.

Overall, spellwork and rituals really help influence the energy around me. Whether it is to help my mental state or to help protect my home from negative forces. Spellworking is a gift and a spiritual guide to the unknown and to understand better yourself and the others around you.

I figured I should just share this to this blog instead of keeping things separate.

Obsidian

Obsidian is an igneous rock which means that it is made up of volcanic materials. It is formed when molten rock is immediately cooled to create a sort of black glass. Obsidian can come in many colors such as green, tan, and brown and rarely can be seen in the colors blue, red, orange, and yellow. It is technically found around the world but you can find it’s purest form in geologically volcanic areas where there has been recent volcanic activity. 

Fun Fact:

Looking as sharp as it may feel to the touch, obsidian has been sharpened to such a fine point that it has replaced steel surgical tools for the most precise surgeries in the medical field.

Magickal Properties and Uses:

Black obsidian

Protection, scrying, banishing grief, benevolence, healing

Green obsidian

Protection of income; open financial opportunities

Snowflake obsidian

Grounding, responsibility, purification, change, growth, deflecting negative energy and emotions

Obsidian can be used for divination, spellcasting, rituals and more. Here are some ideas:

Placing it in a charm bag with other magickal items. The effects can give you protection when roaming around in your everyday life or to help heal from depression and grief. 

Using it in your rituals. Just placing the rock on your altar can serve as a natural absorber of negative energy and to keep your circle pure. 

Use the rock while meditating. Having a polished obsidian rock in your hand while meditating can help with concentration and grounding when you really need it. Being one who has trouble focusing, I use the stone to focus on like how it feels in my hand, the cool touch, the warming of the stone from my body heat.

Sources: 

https://geology.com/rocks/obsidian.shtml

Grimoire for the Green Witch: A Complete Book of Shadows by Ann Moura, page 232

Spellwork Aftercare

Introduction:

Creating spells and rituals requires learning, connecting, and creating a sacred space to work. Spellwork may even be performed for days at a time and any practitioner knows that the energy used in these spellworkings can be draining and hard to gain back. Taking care of yourself during and after your practice is just as important as sleeping or taking a walk to de-stress. Here are some ways to replenish energy and rest yourself after using energy in your work.

1. Take A Bath

Draw a bath using your favorite scented Epsom salt for your water (my go to is usually lavender Dr. Teals). If you would like, you may add flower petals to the bath for added scent or for the correspondence of the flowers, typically chamomile, lavender, or even white rose petals work wonderfully for cleansing and relaxation. You can even bring your crystals to the bathroom, BUT, rule #1: always make sure you know what crystals can or cannot be added to water. I for one, never place my crystals in the water with me but I place them to the side or in an area free from getting splashed. The crystals will be able to connect with you even when they are not in the water or on your skin. While taking your bath meditate using a method that works well for you and focus on relaxing. Your energy will soon return quicker by the next morning.

2. Take A Nature Walk

I have mentioned this method before in the intro and I understand that it is not everyone's cup of tea but hear me out. Taking walks are scientifically proven ways to reduce stress, anxiety, depression and to stay healthy and happy. Whichever path you follow, nature is a large part in practice and connecting with nature is an amazing way to feel more energized before coming back to the altar. Going to your favourite woods, forest, or- if you live in a city like me- visit your local park. Take in the scenery, recognize what you are doing in the moment and feel the energy come back through the ground and dirt under your feet. Allow the sun and wind to cleanse you of your previous spellworking and allow more energy to flow through you for another day or night. Always remember to stay safe when going out, let people close to you know where you are going and remember to bring necessary supplies (this isn't the dark ages, bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent, etc.)

3. Rejuvenate Over Time

Although this seems like a less likely route to take, let me explain for those who love to chill or for the witches that are in the "broom closet" (dang I haven't used that term in a long time). I understand that some may not be able to take baths or visit a park or nature walk as easily as others and sometimes taking the longer path to regaining energy is the better option. I used to be in this predicament a while back and found that taking time in doing menial tasks, reading a book, trying new hobbies, or even taking an off day to watch a movie or TV show would be the best way to recover from any spellwork. Our bodies and minds need any type of rest to recover and to prevent burnout so don't ever beat yourself up for "being lazy" or "procrastinating too much." The more you resist resting the more stressed and uneasy you become. There needs to be a balance of work/school, spellwork, and play/downtime and it's not an easy task to manage but usually in most cases as time goes on you eventually create the perfect routine to follow. I need to stick to a routine, if I don't I lose track of everything; I start to forget important dates, I can leave my phone/wallet/keys at home when I go out, I just become a complete cluts when I don't stick to my routine. Routines can even include hygiene habits or sleep schedules. It's totally up to you how you want to make your resting period good enough to gather more energy for your spellworkings.

I hope this helps! It seems like very minimal and repeated information but this is just as important as learning new things in your path. I wish I knew how important resting was when I first started because I went way over my head quite a few times and felt absolutely drained to the point that I was stressed with my work and had pushed it to the side for quite a bit of time even though it's so important to me. It took me a while to figure it out.

Sending good energy and hope everyone is having a wonderful Ostara!