How to Become a Witch

What defines a bathroom witch, and how can beginners safely perform banishing and manifestation baths or shower rituals? Let's break down the essentials of bathroom witchery, a practical, elemental branch of magic focused on cleansing, protection, banishing, and manifestation. Effective bath magic can happen in standard tubs, foot basins or buckets. Listeners learn the mechanics of water-based magic, including a 3-part salt-and-sugar shower scrub, a 3-night manifestation bath ritual, and the vital focus required to banish down the drain. The episode also covers essential safety warnings against using skin irritants, proper post-bath protocols, foggy mirror sigils, and four-element bath alignments. How do I perform a banishing bath, and why is focus so important?To perform a banishing bath, add Epsom salts to a clean tub and set your intention to release a specific person or situation. Soak, wash, and then stay in the tub as you pull the drain plug. State clearly what you are releasing (e.g., "I release Fulanito and ask that he be blocked spiritually, physically, and emotionally"). Crucially, watch the water drain completely down the pipe; your intense mental focus as the water disappears provides the core magical force of the banishment. What is the 3-night manifestation ritual for baths and showers?For manifestation or sweetening rituals, practice the bath or shower for 3 consecutive nights before midnight: Shower Scrub / Bath: Scrub with plain salt to clear away negative energy, then apply a sweet element (like plain sugar or a honey exfoliant) while stating what you are drawing in. Drying Off: Do not rub off with a towel; let the water air-dry or use a hairdryer to dry the remaining sweet flecks onto your skin. Ritual Clothing: Wear the exact same set of clean, designated "ritual" pajamas or T-shirt for all 3 nights without washing them until the 3-day ritual is complete. Gratitude Offering: Leave a thank-you offering (such as rum, garlic, tobacco, or a sweet treat) for your guides. What herbs and ingredients should I NEVER use in a magical bath?Never put cinnamon, hot honey, or chili peppers into a bath or shower. Accelerants like these cause severe skin burning and physical pain on sensitive areas. Additionally, do not pour banishing bath water into houseplants or outdoors near trees, as the concentrated salt and baneful intentions can harm plant life. Instead, safely pour banishing water down the sink or drain. Join Our Community!Are you exploring bath magic or looking for subscriber-exclusive episodes on darker spellcraft? Subscribe to the community, connect on TikTok and Instagram, or email your questions directly to [email protected]! Leave a rating on your favorite podcast app to stay connected with our coven. Let's connect!

What is a bedroom witch, and how can practitioners practically utilize bed, pillow, and rest magic without causing burnout? Let's explore the concept of a "bedroom witch" (or bed witch): a practitioner whose bed essentially functions as their primary altar for rest, dreamwork, and sex magic. The host breaks down the mechanics of "O magic" (orgasm magic), explaining how entering a deeply relaxed state allows practitioners to release intentions, manifest desires, or banish negative energy. To avoid magical exhaustion, witchcraft should only occupy roughly 10% of a practitioner's daily life. Listeners also learn practical bed magic techniques, including pillow programming, dream journals, energetic bedroom cleanses, and working under the bed safely. What is "O magic" (sex magic), and how do I practice it safely?"O magic" utilizes the heightened, relaxed state of an orgasm to manifest intentions or banish unwanted energies. Because your mind is at its most relaxed and unattached to the outcome during release, the energy generated is exceptionally powerful. Always ensure consent if working with a partner. Crucially, use O magic sparingly for special occasions rather than every time, so intimacy remains enjoyable rather than feeling like "work."How do I practice pillow magic and set intentions for my dreams?Pillow magic involves treating your pillow as a focal point for your intentions. You can write a specific goal or desire on a slip of paper, place a small herb sachet (using lavender or mugwort) under your pillow, or program an intention directly into your pillow before going to sleep. If you suffer from frequent nightmares or undecodable messages, try placing your pillow on your altar and drawing tarot cards to gain clarity on what is bothering you energetically. How can I energetically cleanse my bed and the space underneath it?To keep your bed's energy clean, wash your sheets frequently (especially after illness, menstruation, or an intimate guest) and keep the space under your bed clear. You can place a half-filled jar of water under the bed to absorb bad energy or set an egg underneath to check for spiritual disturbances. Avoid leaving stinky herbs or lit candles under your bed for safety and hygiene reasons. Join Our Community!Are you exploring dream magic, rest magic, or setting better boundaries in your practice? Subscribe to the show, connect on TikTok and Instagram, or send your questions to [email protected]! Leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Let's connect!

What is a hearth witch, and how can homebody practitioners protect their space and connect with their house spirits? Explore the cozy yet powerful practice of hearth witchery. While kitchen magic is a subset of hearth magic, hearth witchery encompasses the entire home, focusing on turning a house into a sacred, protective sanctuary through cleansing, home management, and energetic boundaries. I encourage beginner witches to explore different witchy identities (like blending hearth, bath, and dream magic) without feeling restricted to one label or crossing into closed practices. The episode highlights key hearth practices, such as working with house spirits, cleansing thresholds (doors and windows), using plant magic like thorns and fennel, and maintaining strict energetic boundaries with guests. What is the difference between a kitchen witch and a hearth witch?Kitchen witchery centers specifically on food, cooking, brews, and culinary spellcraft. Hearth witchery is broader and encompasses the entire living space, focusing on home protection, energetic resets, room-by-room cleansing, threshold security, and honoring house spirits. How do I identify, honor, and connect with my house spirit?House spirits are localized energies tied to the land and the home itself. Find a quiet, permanent spot in your home (such as a hallway closet or dedicated corner) and leave regular offerings of water and a candle, at least on the 1st of the month, to establish a relationship and show respect to the spirit managing your space. How can I protect and cleanse the thresholds of my home?Doorways and windows are sacred entry points that require regular physical and energetic cleansing. You can sound-cleanse thresholds with a bell (moving clockwise to invite good energy, counterclockwise to banish), blow cinnamon through doorways, or line windowsills with salt, fennel seeds, pine needles, or biodegradable rose thorns to ward off unwanted energies. Always ensure windows and doors are locked safely overnight. Join Our Community!Want to learn more about home protection, threshold magic, or finding your witchy identity? Subscribe to the podcast, find moi on TikTok and Instagram, or email your questions directly to [email protected]! Leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Let's connect!

What defines a kitchen witch, and how can beginners practically infuse magic into everyday food and cooking rituals? Kitchen witchery is a practical, grounding form of magic oriented around the elements of Fire and Earth. The discussion outlines how beginners can start exploring food-based magic without taking on rigid identities, since practitioners can freely evolve or combine paths over time. I explain foundational kitchen magic techniques, including "first bite, last bite" deity or ancestor offerings, directional stirring for intention setting (clockwise to bring in, counterclockwise to banish), and simple tea rituals. The episode also covers safety best practices for simmer pots and candles, emphasizing crock pot "cauldrons" and strict fire safety over viral social media trends. What is "first bite, last bite" magic, and how do I offer food to deities or ancestors?"First bite, last bite" magic is a traditional offering practice where you set aside either the very first or absolute best final bite of a meal on your altar for your ancestors or deities. If you share bites with pets, it does not diminish the ritual since pets are part of nature and family, though altar offerings should be handled respectfully. After you feel intuitive permission, you can dispose of or share the offering to avoid pests. How do stirring directions and everyday drinks work in kitchen spellcraft?When preparing soups, sauces, or beverages, stir clockwise to attract positive intentions (such as love, healing, or peace) and counterclockwise to release or banish unwanted energy. If you cannot cook a full meal, making a simple cup of tea infused with corresponding herbs, such as mint for intuition, or chamomile and lavender for peace, is an accessible way to practice kitchen magic. What is a safe way to make a simmer pot or use candles in the kitchen?Use a slow cooker or crock pot on a low setting as a safe alternative to a stove pot or cauldron, especially if you need to leave the room. A basic protection or clearing simmer pot recipe includes salt, sugar, cinnamon, and an open safety pin at the bottom. When using candles, avoid coating them in thick layers of dried herbs, which can create dangerous flare-ups and false "signs" from poor fire safety. Join Our Community!Are you drawn to kitchen magic or curious about exploring other witchy paths? Subscribe to the show, connect with us on TikTok and Instagram, or send your kitchen witch questions directly to [email protected]! Leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform to join the growing community. Let's connect!

What makes herbal research and privacy essential for modern witches, and how can practitioners use herbs safely in spellwork? I couldn't wait to sit down with guest Beans the Witch, a TikTok creator, tarot reader, and herbal enthusiast who shares her mid-journey perspective on witchcraft. Beans discusses her path starting with shadow work and ancestor veneration, as well as her current exploration of Hoodoo fundamentals. Our conversation highlights why Hoodoo remains a protected, closed practice rooted in ancestral resilience, why research is vital before using herbs, magic or physically and why candle fire safety is essential. Additionally, Beans shares her unique tarot technique of cleansing decks through movement and much more. Why is deep research so important when working with herbs in witchcraft?Research helps you connect with an herb's historical meaning, magical associations, and physical safety guidelines. Understanding an herb's history, such as how cloves were once used as currency or how jasmine represented royalty, gives your spellwork deeper power. Furthermore, research prevents dangerous physical accidents, such as ingesting toxic plants (like mugwort without proper preparation) or applying skin-irritating herbs (like cinnamon) directly to baths or skin. How can I safely use herbs with candles without causing fire hazards?Avoid piling dried herbs directly onto candle wax or around the wick, as this creates oversized, uncontrollable flames that can shatter glass plates or cause accidental fires. Instead, place dried herbs in a circle around the outside of the candle base or burn them separately to ensure fire safety and allow for cleaner candle wax or flame divination. Why shouldn't I post photos of my primary altar, my bed, or my pet's eyes online?In traditional and folk practices, displaying your bed, working altar, or pets' eyes exposes your personal space to energetic drain, unwanted surveillance, or malicious magical targeting from bad actors. Keeping your main working space private protects your home base, while using a temporary or secondary altar for public videos keeps your core practice safe. Join Our Community!Looking to learn more herbal properties, get a grounded tarot reading, or connect with fellow practitioners? Follow Beans the Witch on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube at @beansthewitch, or check out her podcast Spill of the Beans! You can also email me at [email protected] and leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast app to stay connected. Let's connect!

How can beginner witches use insect magic, grounding spells, and October witchcraft to deepen their magical practice? October is literally crawling with magic.In this episode, I explore one of the most overlooked tools in beginner witchcraft: insects. Ants, bees, cicadas, moths, scarab beetles, cockroaches, fireflies, dragonflies, and all those creepy-crawly creatures we tend to ignore can carry powerful symbolism into your spellwork.And no, you do not need to hurt anything. In fact, please don't.We’re exploring how insects can help new witches tap into grounding magic, protection, transformation, resilience, communication, ancestral work, shadow work, and even a little fame magic. October is also the perfect time to grab those fake spiders, beetles, and creepy Halloween decorations and turn them into inexpensive magical tools.You'll learn how to work with the energy of different insects, incorporate insect symbolism into your altar or magical space, pair insects with the elements, and create grounding anchors for deeper spiritual practices. Before you start wandering toward the veil, we want to make sure you know how to find your way back home.You don't need everything on this list. Use what you already have or what naturally finds its way to you.Fake spiders, beetles, bees, moths, or other Halloween insectsInsect jewelry, artwork, photographs, or printed imagesFound stones or crystalsCandlesSalt or Epsom salt for groundingA ribbon or cordAn insect symbol that represents the energy you want to invokeNaturally found insect remains, if that is part of your practice; never kill an insect for spellworkWhat is insect magic in witchcraft?Insect magic uses the symbolism, behaviors, and energetic associations of insects in spellwork. For example, ants can represent discipline and community, bees can symbolize sweetness and authority, cicadas can represent finding your voice, and cockroaches can symbolize survival and resilience.How can beginner witches use insects without harming them?You don't need a real insect at all. Use fake Halloween insects, jewelry, drawings, photographs, decorations, or other symbols. You can also respectfully use something you find naturally, such as an abandoned spiderweb or an insect that has already died.Why is grounding important for beginner witches?Grounding can help you feel connected to the present moment before and after spiritual practices. In this episode, we explore insect symbolism as one creative grounding tool, particularly when experimenting with practices such as lucid dreaming, astral projection, or spirit communication.Ready to get a little creepy with your craft?Like and follow How to Become a Witch so you don't miss the next episode, and leave a review if we have become part of your witchy journey; it helps more new witches find the podcast.And if you want even more magic, join the community for just $2.99 a month for subscriber content and more ways to deepen your practice.Now go play with some bugs.

Who is Santa Muerte, and how can new practitioners respectfully navigate devotion to this Mexican folk saint without disrespecting traditions or causing spiritual imbalance? Join me in warmly welcoming guest Tio Brujo, a Mexican-American, Native American practitioner who has practiced brujería for 25 years and honored Santa Muerte for a decade. Tio Brujo shares his personal story of connecting with Santa Muerte as a source of protection and higher power during his recovery from addiction. Our conversation explores the history of Santa Muerte as an embodiment of balance, blending Aztec roots with rogue Folk Catholicism. Together, we break down the critical differences between casual veneration and lifelong devotion, explain how to offer petitions and keep promises, discuss the role of elders in folk practices, and detail how to uphold cultural respect when working with aspects of death. Is Santa Muerte an open practice, and do I need to be Mexican to work with her?Yes, Santa Muerte is an open practice that does not require bloodline restrictions or formal initiation. However, because she represents the Mexican version and cultural understanding of death, practitioners should approach her with extreme respect, learn her traditional history, and honor her traditions rather than trying to alter her practice. What is the difference between venerating Santa Muerte and being a devotee?Venerating Santa Muerte is like getting to know a friend; it involves building a relationship slowly through offerings, light petitions, and requests without making heavy commitments. Devotion is a deep, binding lifelong commitment (like family) where you follow daily prayers, pray her specific rosary, maintain her altar, and honor all promises made to her. How do offerings, petitions, and balance work on a Santa Muerte altar?Offerings are physical acts or items given to say thank you (such as fresh water, food, liquor, coffee, flowers, or moving/cleaning her altar). Petitions are written requests placed under specific symbols on her statue (like placing a petition under her globe for wisdom or under her scythe to sever something). Devotees must maintain balance by keeping promises and staying patient, trusting that Santa Muerte handles grievances in her own time. Join Our Community!Want to learn more about folk practices, reconnect with your spiritual roots, or ask questions for upcoming episodes? Connect with Tio Brujo on TikTok and Instagram at @TioBruj0. You can also email the show at [email protected], find us on TikTok, and leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform to join our magical community! Let's connect!

Can you safely use artificial intelligence in your personal magic practice without risking dangerous misinformation or cultural disrespect? In this episode of How to Become a Witch, the host explores the controversial intersection of artificial intelligence and modern witchcraft. While AI tools can hallucinate false information, such as dangerous herb mix-ups or inappropriate pulls from closed cultural practices, they can still serve as useful tools when treated with discernment. The host shares practical ways to integrate AI ethically, such as uploading personal voice notes into tools like NotebookLM to organize a digital grimoire, analyze spellcraft patterns, and draft study guides. Ultimately, AI should act as an organizational assistant rather than a source of truth, reminding practitioners that true intuitive magic and community learning cannot be replaced by an algorithm. Why shouldn't I use ChatGPT to generate spells or magical advice?AI models frequently hallucinate incorrect information, harvest unverified posts from forums, and lack cultural context. Asking AI for spellwork can mistakenly pull from closed practices or suggest unsafe herb uses, ignoring necessary spiritual exchange, consent, and safety standards. How can I safely use AI tools to enhance my witchy practice?Use AI as an organizational tool, not a spiritual authority. You can record your own thoughts, channeled ideas, or ritual results via voice notes and upload them to platforms like NotebookLM to build a searchable digital grimoire, recognize spellwork patterns, or generate personal study audio. Can using AI affect my reputation or spiritual development?Relying on AI for writing or spellcraft can hurt your credibility because machine-generated content lacks authentic human voice and insight. Over-relying on AI can also disconnect you from your internal intuition, preventing you from developing true discernment and direct experience. Join Our Community!Have questions about organizing your grimoire or navigating modern witchcraft tools? Connect on TikTok and Instagram, or email your questions directly to [email protected]! Don't forget to leave a rating and follow the podcast to join the growing community of magical practitioners.

How do you handle difficult people using magic without incurring spiritual debt, and what are the essential boundaries every beginner witch should know? In this listener QA episode of How to Become a Witch, I break down crucial guidelines for beginner witches navigating modern witchcraft. The discussion clarifies the key distinctions between open and closed practices, explains why smoke cleansing differs from traditional Native American smudging, and shows how to safely practice herbal magic using cedar, mugwort, lavender, and cloves. The host addresses how to ethically deal with high-conflict or vulnerable individuals through constructive binding rituals—binding people to good health, peace of mind, or support rather than punching down. Finally, the host explains why non-Wiccan practitioners or those living in warm climates like Miami might choose not to observe the traditional Wheel of the Year. What is the difference between smoke cleansing and smudging?Smudging is a sacred, closed practice belonging to Native American traditions. Smoke cleansing is an open practice that anyone can perform using non-restricted herb bundles (like mugwort, cedar, or lavender), room sprays, or essential oil diffusers to clear energy safely.How can I protect myself from someone who is bothering me without taking on bad karma or spiritual debt?Instead of hexing or "punching down" on vulnerable or struggling individuals, bind them to positive outcomes like good health, peace of mind, or external support. Carve their full name and birthday into a candle, state your intention while wearing protective gloves, burn the candle, and leave a respectful offering to your guides or ancestors.Do all witches need to follow the Wheel of the Year and its Sabbats?No. Following the Wheel of the Year is common in Wicca, but witchcraft is a personal path. Practitioners who do not identify as Wiccan or who live in regions without distinct seasonal changes often choose not to observe every Sabbat.Join the Community!Want your questions answered on a future episode or looking to dive deeper into revenge series spells and practitioner tips? Connect on TikTok, email your listener questions to [email protected], and leave a rating or follow on your favorite podcast platform to join the magical community!

Spoiler Alert: I think Florida water should be a closed tool. Tune into this episode to learn why. You'll also learn why deity work is a bigger commitment than most beginner witches realize.