Okay, so I’ve been seeing a lot of buzz about “different types of witchcraft” lately, and honestly, it got me curious. I’m a practical person, I like to do things, so I decided to dive in and see what this whole witchcraft thing is all about. Not in a spooky way, just… exploring. This is my journey, totally unfiltered.
First Steps: What Even Is Witchcraft?
I started with the obvious: Google. Lots of websites, lots of opinions. It felt overwhelming. So, I narrowed it down to a few basic categories that kept popping up:
- Green Witchcraft: All about nature, herbs, gardening. Seemed like a good starting point for me, since I already love being outdoors.
- Kitchen Witchcraft: Focusing on magic in cooking and the home. This sounded cozy and practical.
- Ceremonial Magic: This one felt a bit… intense. Lots of rituals, symbols, and specific tools. I decided to save this for later.
- Divination: Things like tarot cards, runes, scrying. I’ve always been fascinated by tarot, so I knew I’d try this.
My Green Witch Experiment
Since I love to garden and work with herbs, I began with Green Witchcraft.
I picked a simple project: growing a small herb garden specifically for “magical” purposes. Not that I knew what those purposes were yet!
I already had a basic herb collection from a friend, so I went to get some new pots and soil to get started.
I researched which herbs were associated with things like “protection,” “prosperity,” and “healing.” (Again, lots of different opinions online, so I just picked a few that resonated with me.) I ended up with:
- Rosemary (for remembrance and protection)
- Basil (for prosperity and love)
- Mint (for healing and communication)
- Lavender (for calm and peace)
I planted them carefully, focusing on my intentions for each herb. It felt… nice. Like I was connecting with the plants in a new way. I watered them regularly, talked to them (yes, I know how that sounds!), and just generally spent time observing them.
Kitchen Witchcraft: The Tea Test
Next, I tried a bit of Kitchen Witchcraft. I figured making tea was a simple, everyday activity I could infuse with a little intention. I used some of the mint I’d grown, focusing on the idea of “clear communication” while I steeped it.
Honestly, it just tasted like mint tea. But… I did feel a bit more focused and articulate afterwards. Could be placebo, could be the mint, could be a little bit of magic. Who knows?
Dipping My Toes into Divination
I’ve had a deck of tarot cards for years, but I’ve always been a bit intimidated by them. I decided to finally give them a real try. I found a simple three-card spread online (past, present, future) and did a reading for myself.
It was… surprisingly insightful. The cards didn’t tell me anything earth-shattering, but they did help me reflect on some things I’d been avoiding. It felt like a useful tool for self-reflection, more than anything “supernatural.”
Ceremonial Magic? Maybe Later…
I haven’t ventured into ceremonial magic yet. It still feels a bit too complicated and formal for me right now. Maybe someday, but for now, I’m happy with my plants, my tea, and my tarot cards.
The Takeaway (So Far)
My little witchcraft experiment is ongoing. It’s less about “spells” and more about intention, connection, and mindfulness. It’s about finding ways to bring a little bit of magic into everyday life, whether that’s through connecting with nature, focusing on my intentions while cooking, or using tools for self-reflection. It’s been a fun, surprisingly grounding experience,I may keep on this journey and share more with you all!
