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Disclaimer: This series is based on my personal practice, shaped by experience, intuition, and what I’ve learned from others in the witchcraft community. Magic isn’t universal—what works for me might not work for everyone, and that’s okay. Witchcraft is flexible, evolving, and deeply personal.

Welcome back to Is It Witchcraft?, the series where I break down everyday things from my practice and talk about why they feel magical—and how I actually use them. Today’s object? Keys. Plural. Very plural.

🔐 Why Keys Feel Magical

Keys are more than metal and teeth. In spiritual and magical practice, they’re old symbols of power, protection, and passage. They show up in stories and rituals around the world and are especially resonant in witchcraft for a few key reasons:

• Hekate – Goddess of thresholds, choices, and the in-between. She holds the keys.

• Gatekeeping (in a sacred way) – You decide what opens, what closes, and what stays locked.

• Crossroads and change – Every key implies a door. And every door implies transformation.

Whether physical or symbolic, keys represent agency. When you hold one, it means you decide what happens next.

🔄 My Key Story

I didn’t just get one key and call it good. I started working with Hekate in fall 2023, and the key was one of the very first objects I brought into my practice. Since then, they’ve multiplied like—well—like magic.

I wear a key on a chain nearly every day. It’s my grounding spell. My reminder. My tether.

But on my altar? I have several keys—vintage, symbolic, gifted, found. Each one has a slightly different energy, a different history, a different emotional weight. They aren’t decorations. They’re companions.

I reach for different ones depending on what I’m doing—grief, protection, shadow work, reclaiming space, or simply sitting in the crossroads of “I don’t know yet, but I’m here.”

And recently, one more joined the collection.

🎤 A Concert Key, A Spell Unlocked

This one came from the For My Last Trick tour—Halsey’s recent show that cracked me open in ways I’m still unpacking. The merch table had this oversized skeleton key, about the size of my hand. It’s just a trinket, technically. A fandom souvenir.

But when I saw it, I didn’t hesitate. I bought it immediately.

Because for me, keys are signs. Symbols that say: you are where you’re supposed to be.

And that concert? That was a ritual.

It wasn’t just emotional—it was witchcraft. It ripped the cork out of something I’d sealed off. That performance hit the same notes as a spell: intention, energy, transformation. Watching her tell that story, with that fire, with that voice? I felt it in my body. It was magic. It was healing.

So yeah. That “souvenir” now sits on my altar as an offering. It holds everything that show helped me release, and everything it gave back.

🗝️ What Makes a Key “Witchy”?

It’s not the shape or the material. It’s the meaning.

A key can:

• Mark a moment of change

• Represent a promise

• Sit as a protector

• Remind you of who you’ve become

Your key might come from a thrift store, a necklace, a dream, or a concert merch table. It might be heavy with history—or brand new and still unfolding.

The power isn’t in the key. It’s in what it holds for you.

♿ Accessibility Note

You don’t need a physical key to do key magic.

• Draw one in your journal or grimoire

• Use a digital key, like a passcode, as an anchor or spell

• Visualize unlocking something within yourself

• Create a sigil that represents your own “threshold” energy

As always, your practice adapts to you. Not the other way around.

🧹 Summary

I have a lot of keys. Literal and symbolic. Some hang around my neck. Some sit quietly on my altar. One came from a moment I didn’t expect to change me—and did. All of them remind me that I get to decide when to open, when to close, and when to stand still.

That’s the kind of magic I live for.

🪞Reflection Questions

1. What “key moments” have shifted your path lately?

2. Is there an object in your life that holds way more meaning than it was designed for?

3. How do you know when it’s time to open a door—and when it’s not?

🕯️Affirmations

1. I hold the keys. I choose the threshold.

2. I trust the doors I’ve closed and the ones I’ve yet to open.

3. My path unfolds on my terms, one step—and one key—at a time.

Do you use keys in your practice? Do you have one that followed you home, like it knew it was meant for you?
Tag me, share your story, or drop it in the comments.
The witchcraft we carry is often already in our pockets.

See you in the next one.

Decks Used: Celtic Tarot (1989 edition, long out of print)

This week’s pull leans into quiet power, emotional fullness, and the importance of collaboration. The energy centers on internal reckoning and external support, with signs that some cycles are closing — especially around emotional load and burnout. It's not about major life changes, but the kind of steady shift that builds momentum over time.

🌕 Overall Energy — Queen of Wands (Upright)
This card holds radiant, grounded confidence. The Queen of Wands doesn’t need to prove herself — she simply is. This week carries a sense of owning one’s power with warmth and self-assurance. It’s not about domination, but embodiment. There may be a call to stand fully in personal truth, lead with creativity, or show up more boldly in one’s everyday life.

🌘 Internal — Seven of Swords (Reversed)
This reversal often speaks to moments of reckoning — with the self or with a truth that can no longer be avoided. There may be a release of self-deception or outdated coping strategies. It's a time to question: what mental or emotional patterns are no longer serving? Honesty with oneself becomes the necessary first step.

🌗 External — Ten of Cups (Upright)
This week’s external energy is full of emotional richness. The Ten of Cups represents fulfillment, connection, and peace in relationships or community. It suggests that emotional support is available — even if it shows up quietly or in small ways. Collective joy or comfort may be closer than it appears.

🌑 Challenge — Ten of Wands (Reversed)
A clear signal of burnout or overwhelm. Reversed, this card can indicate resistance to letting go of responsibilities or pressure. The challenge lies in acknowledging that it’s time to put something down. Whether it’s a project, a role, or emotional weight — release is possible, but only through conscious choice.

🌒 Ally — Three of Pentacles (Upright)
Support this week shows up through teamwork, mutual respect, and shared effort. This is a reminder that collaboration — not isolation — is a strength. Whether through coworkers, chosen family, or online connections, progress comes from building together. Let others contribute.

🧹 Summary
This spread reflects a week of subtle but powerful shifts. There’s a strong thread of completion energy, especially around emotional and energetic cycles. The Queen of Wands anchors the week with steady self-trust, while the reversed Seven of Swords asks for internal honesty. External influences are supportive and emotionally rich, but the real challenge lies in whether we’re willing to release burdens we’ve carried for too long. Collaboration and shared energy offer grounding and progress.

🪞Reflection Questions

1. What truth have I been avoiding that’s ready to come to light?

2. Where can I release pressure and stop trying to carry everything alone?

3. Who around me is offering support — and am I letting it in?

🕯️Affirmations

1. I stand in quiet, grounded power.

2. I release what weighs me down.

3. I am allowed to be supported and seen.

Decks Used: Stardust Tarot Dice

This week’s energy is grounded, gritty, and full of momentum. Even though I’m a day late and rolling in with a headache, I felt pulled to do this reading—and the cards (well, dice!) did not hold back. We’re in the zone of effort, collaboration, and pushing through the fog. Let’s get into it.

🌕 Overall Energy — King of Wands
Leadership, boldness, motivation, and the fire to do the damn thing. This card crowns the week with that “take the mic and walk on stage” vibe. Whether it's a literal spotlight or your own inner fire demanding movement, this is a call to step into your role with confidence. Vision meets action.

🌘 Internal — 3 of Wands
Your spirit is ready to expand. This is a card of development and dreaming bigger, and internally, you’re leaning into possibility—partnership, growth, even physical or creative travel. You may not feel fully clear (hello, brain fog), but something in you knows it’s time to think bigger than just surviving.

🌗 External — Knight of Swords
The world around you is moving fast. People may be intense, ambitious, even pushy—or maybe you’re the one trying to charge ahead while everything else is still loading. This energy is sharp and determined, but it can tip into overwhelm fast if you don’t pace yourself.

🌑 Challenge — 8 of Pentacles
Mastery isn’t glamorous. The work you're doing—or want to be doing—takes time, repetition, and often, boredom. This card asks: can you keep showing up for the long game, even when the excitement fades? That’s where real magic builds.

🌒 Ally — Page of Pentacles
An opportunity may come through someone loyal, grounded, or young in spirit. This card is a soft voice saying, “You’re doing better than you think. Let’s take the next small step.” Stay open to beginner’s energy—curiosity, learning, and little wins.

🧹 Summary
Work. But not just any work—aligned, sustained, vision-fueled effort. This week is asking a lot: confidence, clarity, discipline, and patience. There’s a tug-of-war between wanting to leap and knowing you need to build. The good news? You’re not alone in this. The Page of Pentacles brings support, and the King of Wands reminds you—you are the visionary. Even if you’re tired, even if the coffee hasn’t hit yet, you’re already in motion.

🪞Reflection Questions

1. Where am I ready to level up, and what consistent effort will get me there?

2. How do I respond when things take longer than I want them to?

3. Who shows up when I stop pretending I’ve got it all handled?

🕯️Affirmations

1. I trust the slow growth as much as the bold leaps.

2. I am allowed to be powerful, even when I’m tired.

3. The right people will recognize my work—because I do.

Welcome to the first post in my new series Is It Witchcraft? where I take everyday things from my practice and break down why they’re considered witchy, magical, or spiritual—and what I actually use them for. Today, we’re starting with one of the most iconic tools in the witch’s toolkit: candles.

Disclaimer: This series is based on my personal practice, shaped by experience, intuition, and what I’ve learned from others in the witchcraft community. Magic isn’t universal—what works for me might not work for everyone, and that’s okay. Witchcraft is flexible, evolving, and deeply personal.

🕯️ Types of Candles

There’s more to candles than just color—shape, size, and function matter too.

• Chime candles – Small and skinny, these burn quickly and are perfect for short spells or quick bursts of intention. I keep mine stored in a little chest.

• Pillar candles – Thick and slow-burning. These are best for longer rituals or when I want something sturdy and grounding on my altar.

• Taper candles – Tall and elegant, often used in formal or ceremonial settings.

• Tea lights – Tiny and great for limited space or simple rituals.

• Jar candles – Self-contained and great for long burns. I don’t use these often, but they’re great if you want something lower maintenance.

• Shaped candles – Some are made in the form of people, body parts, or deities. These are often used in sympathetic magic, deity work, or to direct energy toward a specific kind of spell or intention. Shape can be just as meaningful as color or scent.

🔹 My Candle Story

I didn’t use candles before I started practicing witchcraft. Fire always made me anxious—probably because I’ve always lived in apartments and was taught to be extra cautious. I don’t remember the exact first time I lit one with intention, but I know I’ve used them in rituals ever since.

Candles have become a grounding tool for me. I light them when I’m overwhelmed, when I need to breathe, when I’m pulling tarot, or when I’m doing a quiet moon ritual out on the balcony. Sometimes I just sit and watch the smoke after blowing one out—talk to it, stare into it, feel the shift. I use a lot of black candles. I don’t always plan to—but I always come back to them. That energy just feels like mine.

🌈 Candle Color Meanings

Each color brings its own energy. Here's how I use the full rainbow:

• 🔴 Red – Passion, action, vitality, lust, courage, root chakra.

• 🟠 Orange – Confidence, joy, attraction, celebration, motivation.

• 🟡 Yellow – Clarity, intellect, focus, communication, solar power.

• 🟢 Green – Abundance, growth, healing, prosperity, nature.

• 🔵 Blue – Calm, dreams, intuition, emotional truth, water work.

• 🟣 Purple – Psychic energy, power, transformation, ancestors.

• ⚪ White – Cleansing, spirit, truth, moon energy, universal substitute.

• ⚫ Black – Protection, banishing, shadow work, endings and rebirth.

Color magic is symbolic. You don’t need a perfect match—but if you have it, use it.

🔥 Safety First, Always

I only light candles when I can actively supervise them. If they’re on my altar, it’s either for a brief moment during ritual or while I’m present and the space is clear of anything flammable. I take fire safety seriously, especially with pets in the home and the reality of distractions. Fire is sacred—but it’s also dangerous if not respected.

🪫 No Flame? No Problem.

Battery-powered candles count. They’re safe, reusable, and still hold energy—especially if you set your intention clearly. Whether it’s for dorm life, mobility needs, sensory issues, or just general peace of mind, flameless options are 100% valid. Magic adapts to you.

Got thoughts? Have a candle color you swear by? Drop it in the comments or tag me—this series is gonna be an evolving mix of tradition, experience, and “does this count as witchcraft?” chaos.

See you in the next one.

Decks Used:
🖤 The Witches Tarot
🌑 Three Black Moons Shadow Deck

This week is about recovery. Emotionally, physically, spiritually—we’re crawling out of something big. It’s not bad, it’s just real. There’s grief here. There’s overwhelm. But also grounding, comfort, and the chance to define our truth moving forward.

🌕 Overall Energy — Two of Coins (Reversed)
We’re out of rhythm. The crash after the high. It’s not a failure, it’s just imbalance. This week asks us to slow down and pick up the pieces. There’s no prize for powering through chaos.

🌘 Internal — Ace of Cups (Reversed)
Your heart’s feeling heavy. There’s emotional static in the air—maybe loss, maybe creative burnout. Whatever it is, it needs space. Don’t pretend everything’s fine. It’s okay to feel hollow sometimes.

🌗 External — King of Cups
Outside energy is calm and capable. Someone around you (or a routine you trust) is holding steady. Tap into it. Let emotional wisdom and external order anchor you while your insides catch up.

🌑 Challenge — Five of Cups
Grief. Disappointment. Something hurts, and you can’t bypass it. The real challenge is making time to feel it in a world that pushes you to move on too fast.

🌒 Ally — Queen of Coins
Creature comforts, earthy grounding, and practical care are your allies this week. Cook something warm. Wear soft clothes. Pet your cat. Text your person. Anchor in your body and home.

🧹 Summary
This week is tender. Something’s shifted, something’s gone, and the energy is wobbling. That doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re in motion. Let the grief exist. Let comfort meet you where you are. The week isn’t about fixing everything—it’s about honoring the transformation in progress.

Extra Shadow Card Work — Sword + Scythe
💬 Sword: Your voice is sharp for a reason. This is your reminder to define your truth clearly and without apology. Not everyone needs access to your deeper convictions.
⚔️ Scythe: Loss cuts deep—but it also opens portals. You’re not who you were, and that’s not a bad thing. You can walk forward with clarity and compassion… or get stuck fighting what’s already gone. Either way, the door has opened.

🪞Reflection Questions

1. What grief am I avoiding or rushing past?

2. Where can I create emotional safety for myself this week?

3. What truths do I need to say out loud—even if only to myself?

🕯️Affirmations

1. I am allowed to feel what I feel.

2. My truth is mine to define and protect.

3. I move at the pace of healing, not urgency.

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Deck used: The Witches Tarot

This spread has a lot of power and focus. Nothing chaotic, but definitely intense. It’s the kind of energy that asks you to pay attention to where you’re putting your effort—and whether that effort is actually going anywhere. This week feels like it’s about being intentional, not reactive. So let’s go through it.

🌕 Overall Energy — Five of Swords

This card usually gets framed as a warning—dishonesty, unnecessary conflict, someone trying to win at any cost. But that’s not what I’m feeling from it right now.

This version of the Five of Swords feels more like focused ambition. It’s not about being ruthless. It’s about being clear about what matters, and not wasting energy on what doesn’t. Some things are worth standing your ground for. You don’t have to fight—but if you do, make sure it’s for the right reasons.

🌘 Internal — The Emperor

This one feels steady. The Emperor is structure, yes, but it’s also self-respect. Knowing what you stand on and building from there.

I see this positively—it’s strength without needing to prove anything. You already have what you need to make this week work. Lean into the systems and routines that support you. Trust the foundation you’ve already built.

🌗 External — The Crone (unique card)

The Crone doesn’t shout. She watches. She knows.

This card in the external position makes me think there’s something happening around you that could teach you something—if you’re paying attention. Could be a conversation, could be a pattern you’re just now noticing. Stay curious. Let the world show you what it knows.

🌑 Challenge — Four of Coins

With all this ambition and power showing up, this one makes sense.

The Four of Coins is about frugality, but not just with money. It’s about energy, time, trust—whatever you’re trying to manage. Holding back might feel safe right now, but ask yourself: am I doing this because it’s wise, or because I’m afraid to let go?

This card isn’t a judgment. It’s just a reminder to check your grip.

🌒 Ally — The Tower (Reversed)

I had to think about this one for a bit. Reversed Tower as an ally? That’s unusual.

But honestly? I think this is a reminder that not all transformation has to be explosive. Sometimes you don’t need to burn it all down. Sometimes the change is already happening quietly, in the background.

If you’re staying in place this week, that might actually be a good thing. Not every shift needs to be dramatic to be real.

🧹 Summary

This week is about power, direction, and restraint. You’re not being asked to hustle harder or burn yourself out. You’re being asked to get clear on what’s actually worth your energy—and to protect it without shutting everything down.

You don’t need to do everything. You just need to move with purpose.

🪞Reflection Questions

• What am I spending (energy, time, trust) without realizing it?

• Where am I holding back—and is that helping or hurting?

• What would it mean to stay right here and still grow?

🕯️Affirmations

I don’t owe anyone my energy or my silence.
I can be strong and still take my time.
Not everything needs to change. Some things need to hold.

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This week’s reading feels like a breaking point and a turning point. Some things are ending whether we’re ready or not—and others are beginning beneath the surface, even if we can’t see them clearly yet. There’s tension here, yes, but also potential. Let’s walk through it together:

Overall Energy — Seven of Coins
The Seven of Coins is that moment where you stop, take a breath, and look around. Is all this work paying off? Are you heading where you meant to go? It’s a card of quiet progress—but also of honest reflection. You’ve planted something. Now it’s time to ask if you’re still aligned with what’s growing.

Internal — Death
Change is already happening inside you. Whether you asked for it or not, something’s shifting. Death isn’t about destruction—it’s about release. You’re making space, consciously or not, for a new version of yourself to take root. Let it. Even if it’s uncomfortable. Especially if it’s uncomfortable.

External — Ten of Swords
Something outside of you is ending—and not gently. This card is the final straw, the breaking point, the “I can’t keep doing this” moment. But it’s also liberation. The situation may hurt, but it’s no longer sustainable. Let it die with dignity. You don’t need to carry it forward.

Challenge — Five of Wands
Everything feels loud this week. Conflict might pop up in conversations, group dynamics, or even inside your own head. The challenge isn’t to win the fight—it’s to decide whether the fight is even worth your energy. Be picky about what you engage with. Chaos loves attention. Don’t feed it.

Ally — Five of Swords
Sometimes your ally is the part of you that refuses to keep the peace just to stay likable. The Five of Swords reminds you: not all bridges are worth preserving. Walk away when you need to. Speak the truth even if your voice shakes. Self-preservation is sacred, not selfish.

Summary
This spread says: not everything can come with you. Something needs to end so something else can grow—and part of that process might be messy. But mess isn’t failure. It’s evidence that you’re alive, moving, transforming. Let yourself be honest about what’s done, what’s changing, and what’s truly worth fighting for.

Reflection Questions

• What have I outgrown—even if I haven’t admitted it yet?

• Where am I spending energy out of habit instead of alignment?

• What would change if I stopped trying to keep the peace?

Affirmations

• I release what no longer serves me, even when it’s hard.

• I do not owe anyone my silence or my suffering.

• I am allowed to change. I am allowed to begin again.

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This week’s reading feels like walking through fog with a lantern. There’s healing here, but it’s quiet. Gentle. Not loud and dramatic, not urgent and burning—just persistent and steady. Let’s walk through it together:

Overall Energy — The Star
Hope doesn’t have to scream to be real. The Star is that soft pull forward, a reminder that even if you’ve been gutted or scattered, you’re still meant to shine. This week carries quiet optimism, the kind that doesn’t demand perfection—just presence.

Internal — Temperance
Your inner world is stirring with the need for balance, but it’s not about doing less—it’s about blending the pieces of you that feel at odds. Patience is required, especially with yourself. The discomfort you feel might just be alchemy in progress.

External — Strength
The world may test your resolve, but Strength says you already have what it takes. Not brute force—this is heart-led endurance. Whether you’re dealing with conflict, overwhelm, or just the pressure to hold it all together, remember: compassion is a power move.

Challenge — The Hermit
You may feel the urge to pull away, to isolate or disappear into your own little void. Solitude can be sacred—but check whether you're using it to escape. The challenge this week is discernment: Are you retreating for insight, or to avoid something uncomfortable?

Ally — Four of Swords
Rest is not laziness, it’s strategy. Your greatest ally this week is stillness. Recovery. Giving yourself a damn break. Even just a few moments of intentional rest could shift everything. Let silence work on your behalf.

Summary

This spread says: healing is happening, but it’s not a spectacle. It’s in the in-between moments—when you’re sipping tea, when you choose not to fight, when you take a breath before reacting. Let softness win this week. You’ll be surprised what grows from it.

Reflection Questions

• Where am I trying to force clarity instead of allowing it to emerge?

• What does true rest look like for me—and why do I keep avoiding it?

• Am I isolating for wisdom, or to avoid feeling vulnerable?

Affirmations

• I don’t need to earn peace—I am allowed to rest without guilt.

• My strength is steady, compassionate, and rooted in truth.

• I trust the healing process, even when I can’t see the full picture.

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Each reading includes five card positions: the overall energy guiding the week, your internal landscape, the external influences around you, a challenge to be aware of, and an ally offering support. At the end, you’ll find a Reflection & Takeaways section with three key reminders and three questions to help you integrate the week’s message.

Overall Energy – Page of Cups
This week invites emotional openness and curiosity. The Page of Cups encourages you to explore new feelings and let creative sparks guide your actions. Stay soft-hearted and receptive—ideas may come through dreams, intuition, or quiet moments of reflection.

Internal Landscape – The Hanged Man
Inside, there’s a call for stillness and a shift in perspective. The Hanged Man suggests a need to pause, surrender control, and trust the wisdom that comes from letting go. Transformation often requires patience and the courage to see things differently.

External Influences – 3 of Swords
There may be grief, separation, or the sting of betrayal present in your environment. The 3 of Swords asks for honest acknowledgment of emotional pain. Whether it’s a recent disappointment or an old wound resurfacing, facing it with compassion is the first step toward healing.

Challenge – Page of Wands
Your challenge this week is to stay bold in your curiosity. The Page of Wands encourages free-spirited exploration and a willingness to try something new—but this may feel daunting if you’re still processing pain or navigating uncertainty. Lean into the discovery process, even if it’s messy.

Ally – The Lovers
Support arrives through meaningful connection and intentional choices. The Lovers card reminds you that you don’t have to face challenges alone. Whether it’s a relationship, a creative passion, or a decision aligned with your values, something—or someone—is helping you come home to yourself.

Reflections & Take Aways

Three things to remember this week:

• Let your feelings guide you, not control you.

• Stillness is a valid and powerful step forward.

• You don’t have to explore or heal alone.

Three questions to reflect on:

• What new emotional truth is trying to surface for me?

• Where am I being asked to pause instead of push?

• Who or what helps me feel aligned when things get hard?

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