Kirsten Fagin 2/19/19 Kirsten Fagin 2/19/19

I Put A Spell On You || Spell Casting Tips For The New Witch

by Kirsten Renee

What exactly is magick? Many people have different definitions as to what it is and how they use it. Fashion icon and witch Gaby Herstik describes Magick as “Action + Energy + Intention”. She goes on to explain her meaning by using "Happy Birthday” as a reference. Gaby’s definition is one of the infinite ways to describe your personal style of spell casting/magick. For me, I define magick as a “circuit board method" meaning I use spells/conjure/etc to be the conductor of my energetic intention. Magick is an artform and science, there’s many ways to get an outcome! The circuit board method is what I call simple magick, because it’s based off of science experiments I did in high school. When you think of conducting energy you need a few things to make it happen. Energy, Power, Watts and Joules are normally what you would see in a science equation. In terms of magick ( in my world!) to successfully conjure/cast a spell I need Energy, Purpose, Visualization and Skill.

Energy - in reference to personal and situational settings, where my head’s at?
Purpose - What is my objective for this spell?
Visualization - What process and outcome do I see for myself?
Skill - Do I need to tweak this spell to fit my skill set?

There’s literally a spell for anything and everything, want to get someone to stop talking to you a freezer spell works wonders! Some spells are simple and some can be a bit more intricate, no matter the steps the entire point is that your magick is focused + sure. Example, freezer spells can be used for many things, to banish people, freeze your assets, put a pause on a situationship, etc. Everyone has different techniques, but here’s how I like to do mine.

Have something to put your petition/written request on. Some people use jars, or other freezable bottles. If you don’t have that a plastic tupperware dish works just fine!
You’ll need something to represent what you’re putting a hold on. If it’s a person, a photo or just their name written down will do. If it’s money, you can write down an amount on the money and place it in the container.
Now for the liquid, depending on the spell you can use various liquids. Doing a love freezer spell, a little sugar water or rose water goes a long way. Want to get someone off your back, vinegar, salt water, or even your own pee (yes, you read that right) can do wonders.
Seal it! You can seal your freezer spell by using candle wax! Black for banishing or red/pink if you’re doing something involving love. Don’t have a candle, don’t worry you can also use aluminum foil (shiny side down) as a reflective/mirror tool.

Preparing yourself for spellwork can be simple or if you’re like me a whole ritual to do some magick! Having a ritual is important and sacred, because it’s how you connect yourself to whatever you work with. In my workings, it depends on what time of day, what day of the week and moon phase. I check all of these things before doing any spellwork, because that is when I am most comfortable doing it. Preparing yourself for any sort of magickal working should be when you are most comfortable! Don’t know where to start, here’s a few ideas of things you can do to create your own pre-spellwork ritual.

A ritual bath - Gather up bath salts, CBD bath oil, herbs, essential oils, etc. use ones that go with whatever intention you have set for yourself. A favorite of mine is Lavender, Rose, Chamomile, mint and epsom salt! Sometimes even just a nice soak with a bath bomb can do the trick as well. Washing away your worries and letting your body float into a meditative state is key!
Light candles! Candles are one of my favorite parts of any ritual. I usually get candles that correspond to what I’m doing. When I want to pick up my spirits and invoke more self love, pink and red candles are my favorite!
Pour yourself a glass of your favorite drink! If I’m doing a morning ritual, water or a nice protein packed smoothie! For evening, a nice glass of wine, water or my favorite pressed juice!
Some witches + magick folk like to wear specific clothing! Some wear all white, or all black. Others wear color coordinated clothing. I like to wear what makes me comfortable, usually a comfortable dress or favorite PJ’s!
Casting a circle! Circle casting is a way to hone in the magick in one space! Your circle is specifically your space to do your work. I like to pray, meditate, dance, sing, talk to Goddess, pull tarot, etc.
Set up your work space! Set an area where you can’t be disturbed, if you live with others I suggest placing a sign on your bedroom door. Prepare your alter, light your candles, prepare your herbs if you’re using them. Do what feels natural to you and don’t worry about messing up!

Speaking of messing up, there’s literally no right way to do your magick, just a way that works for you! Even if you’ve never created your own spell and use one that someone else has given you, that’s fine! You can always add and rewrite things to premade rituals and spells. The gift of magick is that it is special to the individual. Think of spellwork as a take home project, it’s your idea, your execution and effort! When you’re working a spell, you can do a lot with that. Some spells require you to do the work and then leave it to do its thing. Some spells you can add to over time! For instance, I recently did a money jar spell and I got the base idea from Lisa Marie Basile’s book “Light Magic for Dark Times”. I’ve added my own flare to it of course, but here’s what I did.
You’ll need;
A mason jar
cinnamon, a whole bay leaf, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper.
Loose change/ dollars (you can also use shredded money!)
a petition/written affirmation
Pyrite
Every time I have loose change or dollars in my pocket I add it to the jar. Feeding it’s energy and my own monetary needs! Money jars are great for those of you who want to bring a little cushion to your finances. Here’s the thing, money is an energy source and you shouldn’t fear it or be uncomfortable with it. To be fully into your magick workings you must first believe that you are deserving of whatever intention you have set. Rejoice in your magick and your connection to the universe.
No matter what type of witch you are or spells you cast, remember that your magick lives within you! As above, so below. As within, so without!

Kirsten Fagin 1/12/18 Kirsten Fagin 1/12/18

#Tarotscopes Week of 1/12-1/19

by Kirsten Renee

New week, new mood? No, just me then. . . That's okay! As we wind down towards the end of Capricorn season (12/22 - 1/19) and quickly approach the greatest sign of all time Aquarius! The energy in the air is very raw and unique and it's a wise idea to tap into it. Four days until the New Moon in Capricorn, which is a good time to plan out this next month or so. Write down daily goals to help you reach your overall goal! Help yourself manifest what it is that you want out of 2018. What new heights are you wanting to reach? How can you help yourself reach those heights, and what is blocking you from reaching those heights? It's also a good time to set good habits and break the ones that aren't healthy. Let's get healthy in mind, body and spirit! Sign up for a new zumba class or start walking at a local park with friends. Either way, get active!

Let yourself hang back a bit, don't overdue it with the constant need to be right. This week try practicing taking a step back and letting yourself be the observer. Who knows, you might just find something that you've be missing out on. You might even remember a project that needs a little TLC from its creator too! Be kind to yourself, to this planet and to the people in your life. Often times the stress of our daily lives takes a toll on our relationships. Don't let it, allow yourself to love freely and receive the love that your family & friends are giving you!

Have a happy week, trust your gut & blessed be!

Capricorn

Participation + The Hanged Man

Sweet Capricorn now is not the time to isolate yourself. 2018 needs to be the year you put yourself out into the world. This week you should focus on checking the foundations of the relationships you share with others. Once you put yourself out into the universe, the universe will guide all of your hard work into the physical world. You just have to let yourself be seen.

Aquarius

Compromise + Queen of Wands

IT’S ALMOST OUR TIME MY FELLOW AQUARIAN’S!!!! The message for Aquarius this week is very simple. Have courage in what it is that you want, let that momentum drive you to doing you! You don’t have to detour yourself unless you choose to. Hold yourself accountable! Buy yourself a planner or download Google Calendar. Plan out your days and keep a hold of yourself, you’ve got this.

Pisces

Ripeness + The High Priestess

Time to cash in some checks Pisces, this week ahead for you is booked and hella busy. Which is a good thing, you deserve this boost. Not to mention your finances are going to be POPPIN! Just remember, take time to breathe because even a go getter like you can get overwhelmed.

Aries

The Source + Jack of Cups

You’ve been feeling some fantastic energy since the start of the new year. If you haven’t, now is a good time to see what blockages you have. January is bringing a special type of healing energy and it’d wise to connect to it. Aries, you are allowed to let yourself go on as many adventures as you want! As long as you remember to stay out of your own way, you’re going to go far.

Taurus

Healing + 7 of Cups

This week isn’t one that you need to do what you normally do. You’ve been known to take on more than you need to, and that isn’t always a good idea! You are the superhero sign, but even Wonder Woman takes a nap. When you take on too much you end up taking it out on the people who love you. Let yourself breathe, you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to. Tell people no, tell yourself no when you feel yourself doing a little too much.

Gemini

Adventure + 6 of Swords

Pack your bags Gemini! Seems like this week you’ll be taking a trip somewhere exciting + life changing. If you’re not leaving to go on an adventure, start planning one! When’s the last time you took a real vacation Gemini? You know how to balance work and play, but maybe it’s time to add self retreats into it. Start planning that dream trip of yours! It may just come sooner than you think!

Cancer

Conditioning + 8 of Wands

You’ve always been the one to protect those that you love. Now is the time to do just that. Be that lion in sheeps clothing, and calculate your moves. This week is going to be testing for you, and you can pass it simply because you are you. Protect yourself, protect those you love and protect the life that you built for yourself.

Leo

The Miser + 9 of Swords

Alright Leo, you’ve got some baggage that it’s time to get rid of. Whether it be emotional or physical it’s time to do a deep clean. This week I suggest you make time for whatever it is that keeps you up at night. You’ve got to make some decisions about the truth that you know is right versus the one that you tell people. The day to live your authentic life has arrived, don’t deny your spirit.

Virgo

Projections + 5 of Cups

Virgo be careful of what it is that you put out into this world. You know better than anyone what you’re capable of manifesting for yourself. This week focus on learning from your past mistakes, forgive yourself. Simply because you deserve forgiveness, but you have to be the one to say it. Move forward and don’t let whatever previous versions of yourself hold you back. Don’t sit in stagnant energy, because you know it’s no good for you.

Libra

celebration + The Chariot

It’s time to celebrate yourself Libra! You’ve been doing a good job at sticking to your plans that you’ve made for yourself. You’ve been doing well at whatever goals you’ve set out to do. Just remember that if you fall off the wagon, you don’t have to stay off of it. It’s time you break the habit of giving up on yourself. Be the warrior and cross that finish line in victory.

Scorpio

Receptivity + Ace of Wands

This week is all about trusting yourself and what you know to be true. Allow your intuition to be the source of your decision making this week Scorpio. Use it to make the right decisions for yourself. Remember slow and steady wins the race, don’t rush your process.

Sagittarius

Exhaustion + The Lovers

It’s time to focus on what relationships aren’t serving your spirit any justice. Who you associate with is a reflection of yourself. This also includes your part in relationships as well. Are you being the best partner/friend? Time to do a little soul searching because sometimes all a relationship needs is a check up.

Kirsten Fagin 5/21/17 Kirsten Fagin 5/21/17

How I Discovered My Magick.

I was always inspired by the witches in movies as a child, I wanted to be Ursula instead of Ariel & Practical Magic is the movie that I still watch at least three times a week. Sabrina The Teenaged Witch was my favorite comic book, I used to sketch out the covers in my own notebook. Always loving the broom in her hand and her fearlessness, Sabrina always knew to trust herself and let her magick flow. The Craft taught me to manifest my wildest dreams, and that everything comes with a consequence. Jayde from The Drama High series taught me to remember my ancestors, and to call on my spirit guides whenever I need a reminder of where I come from. These were the women and stories who I found pieces of myself within.

There was something special about certain moments in my life, looking back I can see why they were. I've always known that witchcraft and magick lived within me, but as most of us do I let what I was taught cloud who I am. Witchcraft isn't a hobby for me, it's the most exciting part of who I am. This path and this journey have led me to more questionable and mentally stimulating moments than ever. It's who I am because it's the only thing I've ever known, I say that knowing that who I am is magical in every way. I'm connected to animals in ways that most people aren't, I can tell what weather is coming by how the wind blows, I always have an answer for everything, and when I don't my silence is an answer in itself. Magick isn't something you can just buy in a shop, it lives deep within you, pumps through your being like a waterfall.

I remember writing my own spell once in high school, it didn't work because I forget the key ingredient... Believing in it. In High school I found myself being drawn to astrology and tarot cards. Although, the tarot was always at the back of mind, Miss Cleo (RIP) sparked interest me quite a few times with her infomercials. I was too afraid of what I had been conditioned to believe, so I hid from what I secretly wanted. I used to casually (all the fucking time) visit this online tarot game on the-n.com (that website needs to make a comeback). I was high key obsessed with it because it was always accurate, and I found that to be more than just a coincidence.

I bought my first physical deck last year, I remember the excitement I felt after I opened the box. It felt new, and spiritually lifting that's how I knew that reading the tarot was my key to God/dess and that I finally felt a piece of me lock in. Reading tarot cards has been emotionally freeing, I find an answer to things I didn't even know I was unintentionally asking for, and to things that I actively search for within. My gift for clarity has come full circle for me, and I've learned how to share my gifts with other people. Slowly I am coming into my purpose, and am using it to help those around me. Imagine climbing a large mountain, where you can see the peak in the distance. The path is made up of so many different terrains and you know that the only way to the top is to keep learning about yourself. That's what it's been like for me; the deeper I go within the higher I climb and the more clear my intuition becomes.

Falling in love with yourself is the true definition of falling head over heels in love. I realized that if I want something to happen I have to fully believe in that want. Allowing myself to get to know myself became a necessity for me. It hasn't been easy though, falling in love with myself has also come with some very triggering moments. Self care is more than just a bath bomb and yoga, it's facing those demons that you locked away once. Self care is looking at yourself in the mirror and truly seeing the person staring back at you. For me, that meant coming to terms with a lot of things.

Truth telling comes with a price, and often that price can be heavy and feel like a weight is constantly sitting on your chest. Digging in deeper is the key to understanding yourself and the world you live in (we don't all live in the same dimensions). The farther I go into my own journey the more I experience. I've found myself traveling the galaxies randomly, and my dreams are clearer than they have ever been. Diving deeper into a higher conscience projects you into a completely different living experience.

I see the world and what it truly is instead of what I was told it looks like, learning about the universe and it's many dimensions has brought a significant amount of joy. Although, there are parts that have been frightening; like the one time I had a very interactive dream and was floating through the galaxies. It was beautifully terrifying because it was very, very real and I had never experienced something so bigger than myself before.

YOU HAVE TO GET UNCOMFORTABLE TO GET COMFORTABLE.

I've found that on this journey of witchcraft it isn't always about rituals and spells. It's about learning to listen to your soul and using that voice to influence the world you live in. Creating the life that you KNOW is meant for you is difficult sometimes. However when you've got the universe and spirit on your side, what can go wrong? Trust is the biggest thing; trust that your divine plan is specifically yours, trust that your magick is powerful, trust that your spirit guides & guardian angels have your back in everything that you do.

Also, magick isn't something to play with. The same way it can create something beautiful, it can also do some serious damage if you're not careful. I'm not saying you can't hex someone or whatever, that's your business. Just be mindful that EVERYTHING we do will find it's way back to us. So if you're out here putting serious hexes on people for fun, that energy will find it's way right back into your own life and be worse than when you sent it out. Now, if someone is bugging you handle them accordingly, like remove them from your space all together.

Kirsten Fagin 1/27/17 Kirsten Fagin 1/27/17

New Moon in Aquarius.

by Kirsten F.

Tomorrow's new moon in Aquarius is welcomed with open arms, and it's still Aquarius season so I'm feeling all of the love right now. New moon's have become one of my favorite times, it's when I shut myself off and check in mentally. Of course everyone uses their time differently, but I will say that allowing yourself to be grounded is a necessity. Turn off your phone, take yourself out to eat, run a hot bath, read a book, write, etc... Do whatever your spirit is wanting to do, listen to yourself and trust that whatever you conjure up know that it is destined to be yours if you want it to be.

Use this time to ask yourself the truth. What is it that you want out of this life? What are you doing to be present in your manifestations? What messages are your spirit guides giving you? What part of your self needs some extra attention? These are the questions that you should be asking yourself right now. Utilize the energy that the moon's blessing us with this weekend, there's no better time than the present to live the life you're meant for.

I wrote out my favorite new moon ritual below! Feel free to use it or tweak it to your liking, as always everyone's magick is different so use what you read as study guides!

Kirsten's Guide to The New Moon

1. Turn Off Social Media

It's been one hell of a week, and it's okay to check out of it all. Detach yourself from the world's issues and allow your mind to declutter. Go out into the world, hang out with your girls or your family. Go for a walk, and just sit in nature for a while. Give in to the beauty of the world we live in and appreciate her for all that she's blessed us with.

2. Take A Bath

(or shower!) with your favorite scents that make you feel centered and to add a little boost of energy. Use the crystal(s) that coincide with your personal manifestations, allow yourself to submerge in your own world. Get your favorite bath bomb, essential oils (peppermint oil is my jam right now), and your crystals and sit in the tub! Read a book, drink a glass of wine (or juice), and let your body speak to you!

3 . Do A Self Reading

I like to do a self reading during the new and full moon phases, I tend to find hidden messages from my spirit guides and those messages help me process my current phase better. Whatever your personal form of spiritual connection is. Use this time of self reflection to get to know your own guides better.

4. Take A Walk

There's nothing like going for a stroll in your favorite park, or going for a hike with friends! Being out in nature is the perfect way to find comfort in yourself, be inspired by the breeze, trees, green grass, or whatever is around you. Allow yourself to check out mentally and just flow with the vibes of nature!

5. Meditate

I light my candles, and cleanse my space with sage! I do this once a week any way, but since it is my daily ritual I always make sure to incorporate it into my new moon ritual as well. I also like to stretch during this time! Yoga, or just simple stretches always help me find my center! Also lighting a energizing incense scent can really add extra comfort to your meditation space.

6. Write Your New Moon Intentions.

This is a time for allowing yourself to dream and manifest your wildest dreams. Write down these intentions, write everything that you want to bring into your life. Whether that be love, financial stability, or even if you just want to be more organized. No matter what your intentions are they are yours, and once you write them down you are solidifying them. So be mindful about what you ask the universe to provide you with.