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*breathes in*
HEDGE WITCHCRAFT IS NOT “GREEN” WITCHCRAFT.
It’s not about “caring for nature” or “herbal remedies.” It’s not “cottage” or “kitchen” witchery.
It does not mean a solitary witch, though many definitely are.
It’s about working with the Crossroads. The spirit realm. The Other.
If you do not work with spirits, the dead, the Fae, gods, etc., of any kind you are not a hedgewitch.
One caveat on the above...
All witches do care for nature, as they should.
HOWEVER, hedgewitches do so because we are animist. We feel the life and spirits in all living things that live in nature, around it, through it, in every tree, every rock. All have their own personalities.
Many make sure to build a relationship with a particular piece of land, getting to know its inhabitants both physically and spiritually, before doing any magical work with it.
Why is this important? Because it’s rude to bust into someone’s home and shit on their floor as in the case of breaking down/removing spells/burying them.
Personal experience/example? There are some preserves in my area that are protected by old native spirits that have instructed me not to do any tinkering with the existing magic of the place. I’m not to give offerings or leave anything unless it is something biodegradable that will not harm the environment, make the animals sick, etc. I’m able to give water. And there’s been some request for tobacco. But there’s not much else I can do there other than observe, speak/listen, etc.
15 minutes away? — Completely different scenario. This piece of land has been so hungry for a decent worker to meet them. This place is in my trancework, my dreams, the trees are all alive, they enjoy melding with my energy, they enjoy offerings. This is a place of ever changing and shifting energy. Sometimes it almost appears to shift between timelines. But - my familiarity with it is still growing. The relationship is a work in progress. They were shy at first, and would actively give off “haunted” feelings to people. But, finally having an invitation to continue to work with this spot is something of a relief.
These examples are also why it’s important to work with the individual spirits of stones and plants and not to take company line of what they supposedly mean/their attributes. Some for sure may have those attributes across the board, but others may not. Many are not one-size-fits-all. Many need to be coaxed out of their shell. Without that co-working relationship, your magic isn’t going to go very far.
Additional reading:
http://hearthandhedge.blogspot.com/2011/07/what-is-hedgecraft.html?m=1
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/matauryn/2017/11/09/book-recommendations-trad-craft-witches/
https://hedgeconfessions.com/category/animism-2/
🌙 Simple Everyday Things You Can Do For Protection Source | https://www.instagram.com/mariathearcane/?hl=en
What are some simple things that you do that you think would help another witch? 🌙 My list of daily or easy practices requires little to no prep-work •Use a protection plant ally like a witch’s burr, cloves, thorns, motherwort, black pepper, garlic, or onion. Close your eyes and place your plant ally in your hands. Ask the spirit of the plant if they will offer you protection to see you through the day. Carry it with you. •Alternatively, you can also use crystals. My go to combo is black tourmaline and red jasper! •Use a protection archetype tarot card like the Nine of Wands. Nine of Wands, for myself, symbolizes boundaries and protection when it comes to our growth/life path. Place it on your altar with intention since it is a portal to our intentions, our guides, and the liminal, or carry on your person. •Smoke cleanse the thresholds in your home, yourself, and your loved ones. I personally like rosemary and lavender for this purpose. •As you leave an offering for your guides/ancestors/deities during your daily conversation with them ask them for their help when it comes to protection. •Write the word protection or a symbol of protection on a black candle with intention and light.