Witchcraft is not considered a religion in itself, but rather a practice or belief system that can be found within various religions. The term "witchcraft" often refers to a pagan or neopagan practice that involves the use of magic and rituals to connect with nature, spirits, and deities. In modern times, witchcraft is most commonly associated with Wicca, a religion that emerged in the mid-20th century and is centered on the worship of a goddess and god. Wicca incorporates various elements from ancient pagan traditions, such as reverence for nature, the cycles of the seasons, and the use of ceremonial magic. However, witchcraft can also be found in other religions and cultural traditions. For example, in some African and Afro-Caribbean religions, practitioners known as "witchdoctors" or "medicine men" use rituals, herbs, and spells to heal, protect, or harm others.
Song Magic: How Music Can Help You Manifest Your Dreams
In this installment of Practical Magic, Lisa Stardust explains song magic, and how to use music to manifest your dreams. Always remember that magic is for believers, but this column can also simply serve as a guide to getting in touch with yourself — magically or not.
If you are anything like me, you’re constantly looking for ways to up your magic and to bring your dreams to fruition. Manifestation is a great way to do this — especially through sound, music, and songs.
How can music translate to magic? Well, there is something extremely mystical and enchanting about it. Mystic and tarot reader Gary D’Andre says that “music is so integral to helping us tap into a vibe that we want to feel course through our veins and body.” Gary has used music alongside manifestation for years, and says finding the right frequency to help your manifestations come to life takes time. Still, it always helps his desires come to the surface when he finds a song with the right energy.
First, let me explain what a songspell is: Instead of simply stating your intentions and incantations, you can add some umph to a spell by humming and singing your desires out loud. To really tap into song magic, you can even set the words to music and play it everyday as a personal reminder to stay on the magical path.
Tarot reader and author of The Cosmo Tarot: The Ultimate Deck and Guidebook, Sarah Potter says, “You can use songs to raise the vibration, thin the veil, and enhance your spellwork. What are you trying to manifest? Choose songs that echo this energy. You are sending out a message to the universe with this music and getting yourself into a magical mood as well.”
Not only can you use the song for spell work, but it’ll come in handy when manifesting any and all of your goals. You don’t have to use a vision board to make things happen (although they are swell). You can use the most organic instrument that one has to offer — our voices. And, with a little help of musical instruments, we can jam our way into a new mindset.
Before I explain how you can use music to tap into your inner magic, it’s important to note that you are the one in charge of creating this spell and intention. There is no right or wrong way to craft a songspell, so while I'll give tips on how to use music to manifest your desires, you're the one guiding the ship. Like other forms of magic, when mixing ingredients and setting intentions, the person who is using their energy to bring their desires to fruition is calling the shots. Below are the how to’s and tips from Alexa Dexa, a “crafter and caster of songspells."
Tune In To Your Intentions
The first step in manifestation is to set the right and proper intention. This requires deep thought and mediation to ensure that you’re calling in the right energy. For instance, instead of just calling in a relationship or love, it’s best to be as hyper specific as possible. Make a list about what you want and need from a partner. Make sure you’re mentioning the attributes that are important and deal breakers, instead of glossing over the details. Then, start humming them to yourself and create a tune.
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🎧 Taylor Swift’s new album ‘ Midnights (3 am Edition) ’: It feels fitting that I was still awake at midnight the night Taylor’s latest album, all about insomnia, came out. At 3 AM EST, she dropped seven additional songs (everything after “Mastermind”). The album is about everything that’s kept her up late at night: love (the album is full of references to Joe Alwyn, including a song she co-wrote with him), self-sabotage , revenge, and false friendships . I’ve been a devoted fan since the days I felt like “Fifteen” was speaking directly to me, but this album, and its accompanying “Anti-Hero” music video, has major ‘1989’ vibes and reminds me of Lorde’s album, ‘Solar Power’ (“Karma” in particular). Favorite songs include, “Lavender Haze,” “Maroon,” “Anti-Hero,” and “You’re On Your Own, Kid.” And, though it feels like poor timing… Carly Rae Jepson’s new album ‘ The Loneliest Time ’ also came out Friday and is, as the title suggests, all about her relationship with loneliness, written during pre-vaccine pandemic.
🎥 Bodies Bodies Bodies : I knew my best chance of making it through this movie, as with any scary movie, was to see it in theaters. Peer pressure is often the only power strong enough to keep me in my seat and outlast the scary parts. And it was scary, but mostly for Sarah DeLappe’s cutting dialogue. DeLappe, who I attended high school with, wrote the play, “ The Wolves ,” a Pulitzer Prize finalist comprised of conversations amongst a teen soccer team during warm ups. ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ applies her sharp dialogue to an Agatha Christie tale. A group of friends plays a Mafia-type game where one person “kills” people by tapping on their shoulder, that suddenly gets real when someone actually ends up dead.
For example, in some African and Afro-Caribbean religions, practitioners known as "witchdoctors" or "medicine men" use rituals, herbs, and spells to heal, protect, or harm others. It is important to note that witchcraft has often been misunderstood and demonized throughout history, leading to persecution and witch hunts in various parts of the world. In recent years, there has been a growing movement to reclaim and celebrate witchcraft as a valid spiritual path, emphasizing empowerment, personal transformation, and connection with the natural world.
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