Astral Travel

Astral Travel

This is the method I use for astral travelling, which was taught to me by a friend. Please keep in mind that this is only one of many methods, so if it doesn’t work for you, there are other methods to try! And, also keep in mind that it takes practice. I first tried astral travel as a fifteen-year-old, and after months worth of attempts I got frustrated and gave up and didn’t try again for like 10 years. But when I did try again, and had more patience, I found that I could finally do it! So be patient with yourself, try different techniques, and take breaks if need be.

To astral travel:

Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing and find a quiet and peaceful place to lay down. Begin by regulating your breathing. A good rule of thumb is to count to 5 on the inhale and again to exhale until it feels natural. Next, relax each muscle in your body one by one, starting at your feet and working your way up to the top of your head and then back down. Continue to breathe evenly. Let yourself begin to fall asleep, but wake yourself up when you’re still in the state between waking and sleeping. Do this 4 or 5 times. Repeat the process as needed.

You should begin to feel your energy body vibrating, usually experienced as a tingling sensation on the physical body or parts of it. At this point, you’re ready to step out of your body. You can project yourself into the room or travel within this realm by envisioning the place you wish to go. Make sure to have a place in mind, or you’ll end up somewhere random and possibly dangerous. You can picture a place you’ve been, a place you’ve seen, or an archetypal location, such as a meadow, log cabin, or mountain side. Alternatively, you can travel to another realm within this plane.

Whenever you travel, you need to have a tether to get back. You can envision a literal tether, cord, rope, or thread. Or use an anchoring object, such as a crystal. It is also highly recommended to keep some sort of protection on your physical body, and a good idea to have some for your energy body as well. This can be a staff or wand, athame, a sachet of herbs, a crystal, or other protective object. Guides, deities, and servitors can help to protect you as well, physically and energetically. To bring you protection with you into the astral, make sure it is in contact with your physical body. Envision it in your hand (or wherever you keep it); see it, feel it, know its presence.

You can also travel to another plane, but you’ll need to be already familiar with it or have a guide, otherwise you risk getting lost and encountering dangerous beings and situations if you just wonder about.

To travel to a past life, you’ll need to first travel to the Records Hall (in the Akashic records). Start outside in the forest surrounding it, walk up the stairs, and through the heavy, wooden front doors. A record-keeper will meet you inside, a being which may or may not be humanoid. Ask them for your book; remember to say please and thank you. Once the book is in front of you, you may ask for a specific past life, or simply flip to a random page. Once your page is chosen, they will leave. (You will not usually be permitted to see anyone else’s book; it’s best not to ask. NEVER attempt to steal anything here.)

Next, step into the past life memory through any door except the front door (because this will bring you back instead). Remember the path you take for an easier way back out. Once there, you will see the memory play out like a movie. You can watch as a third party, or you can go into your past self and experience it firsthand. You cannot change anything here though, as it’s only a memory. Know that not all memories are pleasant. After the memory has finished, follow the path back to the door into the Records Hall and enter. Go through the building and back out the front door to return home. If you don’t remember your path or can’t find it, use your tether or anchor to call yourself back.

If you do get lost and don’t have a tether or way back, you may end up falling ill, feeling drained, or bring back an astral attachment. The same if you go without protection. Be sure to shield yourself when traveling, and if you do bring something back, cleanse yourself and banish it. Astral travel takes a good deal of energy, even for those well-versed in it. It is advised to have a light snack prepared (preferably with a bit of carbs) and water available.

What is a Hedge Witch?

Defining, and essentially putting into a box, the Hedge Craft is almost paradoxical; we can’t be defined by looking at your paths or moral compasses. There is no one definition of a Hedge Witch, but they all share similarities. 

“Hedge witch” is a homage to the Old School witches who lived in between villages, or “over the hedge.” In modern phrases, it’s a witch who has one foot on the physical plane, and one in the spiritual. A Hedge Witch can focus on the healing properties of herbs and also practice astral projection or communicate with spirits. 

Hedge Witches are solitary and eclectic. They’ve taught themselves the Craft and stay away from Covens or practices that involve rules or traditions. Hedge Witches follow their own moral compasses, and help express it through their Craft. Shamans are common in the Hedge Witchcraft, it ties together the polar opposites of their craft. Many Hedge Witches are connected to nature, as well as practicing divination. 

Hedge witches also, generally, practice in their home. They use the items they have around, making their own recipes and spells.

In short, a Hedge Witch is individualistic.

If you’re having a hard time figuring out what path is best for you, I recommend trying this one out. Feel free to ask questions or add your own definition of being a Hedge Witch!

- Theo

my crystals

amethyst

spirituality

deepening meditation

enhancing creativity

high vibration

psychic abilities

success

psychic protection

relieve insomnia

smoky quartz

grounding

protecting

dispell

negative energy

protects against theft

protects home

onyx

grounding

seeing the future

psychic readings

strength

citrine

enhancing career

creativity

communication

manifesting abundance

sunstone

energy of the sun

wealth & success

prosperity

blue calcite

soothing wrought emotions

inner peace

clear communication

calming

helps with anxiety

releases negative energy

rose quartz

love

romance

healing

self love

ease stress

induce rest

put under pillow

tigers eye

luck

bravery

willpower

creative flow

good luck

great fortune

boost willpower & energy levels

family relations

selenite

connection to higher realms

improving telepathy

psychic insight

fertility

moon

commitment

communication

fluorite

protection

organization

making progress

physical & psychic protection

structure to daily life

aventurine

luck

abundance

growth

nature spirits

prosperity

good fortune

black tourmaline

protection against negative thoughts

grounding

motion sickness

cleanse emotions

carnelian

healing from abuse

trusting yourself

creativity

concentration

celestine

angelic realm

calming atmosphere

soothing troubled relationships

cleansing

hope

optimism

clear quartz

amplifying energy

enhancing intuition

psychic ability

magnifies other crystals

can be used in place of other crystals

ferruginous quartz

stabilizes the body

healing process

emotional stability

green jasper

grounding

strength

stamina

alleviate stress

stimulate mind

labradorite

protection

courage

realm traveling

memory

lapis lazuli

prophetic dreams

clairvoyance

inter dimensional communication

speak your truth

remove negative thoughts

malachite

purifying

protection

negative energy into positive

healing

boost immune system

red jasper

dream recall

nurturing ourselves

balance energy

aligns chakras

courage

sodalite

truth telling

intuition

true voice

public speaking

☁︎ 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 // 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬

a fun thing to add to your grimoire is your personal correspondences. this can be a section dedicated to the little things that are connected to you and you can use them when tailoring spells or rituals to yourself. think of this like any other correspondence page you would make for a subject (ex. the moon, colors, crystals, herbs, etc.) most of the things i have included down below either come from your birth date or personal preference. my list isn't exhaustive, it's merely a handful of possibilities. i prefer to have my personal correspondence page towards the front of my grimoire along with my beliefs and book blessings because it feels like it really personalizes the book. you can go a step further and include a picture of yourself (printed out or drawn) in this area.

ideas for what to include on a personal correspondence page:

birth chart

birthstone

birth flower

birth tarot cards

birth moon phase

life path numerology

name numerology

favorite herbs

favorite crystals

favorite colors

favorite seasons

favorite tools to use in your craft

favorite flowers

lucky numbers

angel numbers you constantly see

constellations you connect with

moon phases you connect with

elements you connect with