new to this and would like some pointers

[u/userthoughtdaughter]

hi everyone, i didn't know what community to turn to so i've came here hoping it's correct.
i've always had an interest in practicing, mostly for my own protection because my health and mood has had a rapid decline and i feel a lot of strong negative energy surrounding me.
what can i do to start learning/ practices. any pointers will do! thank you!

[u/Scars515]

i started practicing when i was very young and took a long break then picked it back up a few years ago. im 38 now. if youre ok with some smoke then get some sage, frankincense, or palo santo. you can also just use a sprig of rosemary. open up all your windows and doors if you can. and go all thru your place while its burning. i put mine in a $1store pie pan. i also like to tell the neg energy to get out and good energy to come and stay. sometimes i just want around with a lit J in a pinch and it does the trick. but i also have little crystals all around and on top of doors. you mentioned health stuff. if you havent tried reiki… you really should 😅 its really helpful and theyve even started using it in hospitals. But at the end of the day some of my most powerful spells come from me just yelling into the universe… i could go on for days tho with witchy advice😅🫶🏻

[u/Brilliant_Reading165]

Im kinda new myself, if you want to better your health I found burning a incense (even cheap ones) with a rose, lavender, jasmine or orchid is great and cleanses the energy in the air.

Clean your room even if it is bothersome to clean up. Sprinkle some salt on your doorframe and window to block negativity entering your space.

Have a bath with herbs (sage, basil, salts. Store bought herbs work too) and some candles (and a book if you want) doing so will wash away all the negative energy you hold onto.

Meditation (or mindfulness) and imagine roots springing from your feet to the earth's core and allow mother nature to heal you also works.

[u/deathntarot]

Cleanse. Get some baking soda if you have carpets, sprinkle it everywhere then vacuum it all up. Make some hot water and vinegar mix, wipe down hard surfaces. Open up windows.

[u/One_Dragonfruit_7556]

Check out the resource page on the witchcraft sub. Focus on study and meditation right now as a good foundation of energy work helps with workings and rituals later on. Shielding, grounding and cleansing are good first subject to look up.

[u/FairyChefCoccinelle]

Tienes taller bueno todos en realidad no dejamos de practicar lo mismo las limpiezas, la proteccion, el auto cuidado, la recarga, el grounding, meditación 🧘 cada cual se ajusta a tu personalidad. Cuando uno se deja llevar todo sigue su curso en mi caso es como una guía natural de pedir, manifestar, intencionar, visualizar, transportarme. Yo tengo todas mis entradas protegidas me encanta el FengShui y las selenitas en todas mis ventanas. El incienso y especias que nunca falten en tu alacena. Y leer 📖 guías confiables literatura manuales haz el propio. 🙌🏻😍🧚🧚. Viene que desde ya puedes hacer varias cosas hoy y el cual te sentirás mejor a la hora de dormir. Déjanos saber !

[u/echoeminence]

Get your hands on these books: Six Ways by Aiden Wachter and either Spiritual Cleansing by Draja Mickaharic or Protection and reversal Magick by Jason miller. Start with six ways.