Soft Spirituality

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Affirmations – Positive statements used to shift mindset, attract desired energy, and reinforce intentions in spiritual and personal growth practices.

Ancestor Work – A practice of connecting with and honoring one’s ancestors through rituals, offerings, meditation, and remembrance.

Aries – The first sign of the zodiac, ruled by Mars, associated with courage, passion, and leadership.

Astrological Seasons – The time periods when the Sun moves through each of the twelve zodiac signs, influencing energy and personal growth.

B

Banishing – A ritual or spell used to remove negative energy, habits, or influences from one’s life or space.

Beltane – A Sabbat celebrated on May 1st, marking fertility, passion, and the peak of spring.

Book of Shadows – A personal spiritual journal used to record spells, rituals, correspondences, and other magical knowledge.

Blue Moon – A rare second Full Moon within a calendar month, often associated with heightened energy and magical potency.

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Cancer – The fourth sign of the zodiac, ruled by the Moon, associated with emotions, intuition, and nurturing energy.

Candle Magic – A form of spellwork using candles to manifest intentions, often incorporating color correspondences and anointing with oils or herbs.

Capricorn – The tenth sign of the zodiac, ruled by Saturn, associated with discipline, ambition, and structure.

Correspondences – The symbolic connections between objects, elements, colors, and planetary influences used in magical work.

Crystals – Natural stones believed to hold specific energetic properties for healing, protection, manifestation, and spiritual growth.

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Divination – The practice of seeking insight or guidance from spiritual sources through tarot, oracle cards, pendulums, scrying, astrology, and other methods.

Deity Work – A spiritual practice of honoring, working with, or forming relationships with gods, goddesses, and other divine entities.

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Elemental Magic – A practice working with the four elements—Earth, Air, Fire, and Water—to harness their unique energies in spellwork and rituals.

Energy Cleansing – The process of removing stagnant or negative energy from oneself, objects, or spaces through methods like smoke cleansing, sound healing, or salt rituals.

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Full Moon – A time of heightened energy, manifestation, and release.

Familiar – A spirit ally, often in animal form, that assists a witch in their magical or spiritual practices.

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Gemini – The third sign of the zodiac, ruled by Mercury, associated with communication, curiosity, and adaptability.

Grimoire – A personal book of magical knowledge, spells, correspondences, and spiritual practices.

Grounding – A technique used to stabilize energy, often by connecting with the Earth through visualization, movement, or nature immersion.

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Hearth Magic – A practice focused on infusing everyday life, home, and kitchen activities with spiritual intention and ritual.

Herbal Magic – The use of plants, flowers, and herbs in spiritual and magical practices for healing, protection, and manifestation.

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Imbolc – A Sabbat in the Wheel of the Year, celebrated on February 1st or 2nd, marking the return of light and the first signs of spring.

Intention Setting – The practice of clearly defining desires and goals to direct spiritual energy toward manifestation.

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Journal Prompts – Thoughtful questions or themes used to guide self-reflection and spiritual exploration in a journal.

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Lammas (Lughnasadh) – A Sabbat celebrated on August 1st, marking the first harvest and gratitude for abundance.

Last Quarter Moon – A period of letting go, clearing out, and surrendering.

Leo – The fifth sign of the zodiac, ruled by the Sun, associated with confidence, creativity, and warmth.

Libra – The seventh sign of the zodiac, ruled by Venus, associated with balance, relationships, and beauty.

Litha – The Summer Solstice, a Sabbat celebrating the height of the Sun’s power, abundance, and fertility.

Lunar Magic – A practice of aligning rituals and spells with the Moon’s phases to enhance their effectiveness.

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Mabon – The Autumn Equinox, a Sabbat celebrating balance, harvest, and gratitude.

Manifestation – The process of bringing desires into reality through focused intention, visualization, and energetic alignment.

Meditation – A practice of mindfulness, breathwork, and visualization used for relaxation, spiritual connection, and inner clarity.

Mundane Magic – The belief that magic can be found in everyday life, such as simple rituals, daily routines, and small spiritual practices.

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New Moon – A time of new beginnings, setting intentions, and fresh starts.

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Oracle Cards – A divination tool similar to tarot, featuring intuitive messages and imagery for guidance and insight.

Ostara – The Spring Equinox, a Sabbat celebrating renewal, balance, and fertility.

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Pendulum Divination – A method of receiving yes/no answers from spiritual energy by using a weighted object on a string or chain.

Pisces – The twelfth sign of the zodiac, ruled by Neptune, associated with intuition, dreams, and spirituality.

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Ritual – A structured spiritual practice performed with specific intention, such as honoring the seasons, manifesting goals, or connecting with the divine.

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Samhain – A Sabbat celebrated on October 31st, marking the thinning of the veil between worlds and honoring ancestors.

Scorpio – The eighth sign of the zodiac, ruled by Pluto and Mars, associated with transformation, intensity, and mystery.

Shadow Work – A practice of exploring and integrating one’s unconscious or repressed emotions, fears, and patterns for personal growth.

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Tarot – A divination system using a deck of 78 cards with archetypal imagery to gain insight into situations, emotions, and guidance.

Taurus – The second sign of the zodiac, ruled by Venus, associated with stability, sensuality, and perseverance.

Triple Goddess – A deity archetype representing the Maiden, Mother, and Crone aspects of feminine energy and the lunar cycle.

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Waning Crescent – A time for rest, introspection, and preparation for the next cycle.

Waning Gibbous – A phase for gratitude, reflection, and sharing wisdom.

Waxing Crescent – A phase for growth, manifestation, and action.

Waxing Gibbous – A period for refining goals and making adjustments.

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Yule – The Winter Solstice, a Sabbat celebrating the rebirth of the Sun, renewal, and the return of light during the darkest time of the year.