NSFW - Not Safe for Witches; Staying Safe in Your Magick.

A lot of this may seem like common sense, but it needs to be repeated. Stay safe, friends.

Don’t leave candles burning unattended. Do you want to burn your house down? That’s how you burn your house down. Get a candle snuffer if you’re uncomfortable blowing out your candles or you can use LED candles instead.

If you get a strange reaction to your incense, oils, or herbs, please talk to your doctor. There’s a lot of stuff that you might not realize you’re allergic to. Some people refuse to admit when they have an adverse reaction to their supplies. Don’t be silly. You can swap out any of your supplies for something else that won’t affect your health.

Speaking of doctors, don't stop listening to your doctor. While natural herbs, meditation, and essential oils are great, please don't stop taking your medication because you think magick is going to cure you of all ailments.

If you practice blood magick, always sanitize your instruments and wounds, or wait to use the blood from accidental wounds. Study first aid until it’s as fluent as a strongly studied second language if you practice blood magick. Stay safe medically, the same goes for sex magick.

Are you foraging for things to use in your craft at a local park or beach? Buy a field guide from your local book shop or borrow one from your local library. It’ll help you discern what’s safe to touch, take, and use from what could potentially result in hives, illness, or worse. I have heard of other witches photocopying or drawing images of what they see to add to their Book of Shadows/Grimoire later on for reference. 

Don’t burn anything you have not fully researched. If you’re not sure if that leaf you found could cause your dog to have a seizure or cause you to go blind, find out what it is first. Research is a witch’s best friend.

Pet-safe your practice. If you have pets that may wander into your space, make sure that nothing you’re using can make them sick. This applies to small pets like hamsters and the like who may be restricted to cages and can’t be away from your space while you’re practicing as well. Some incense can be incredibly strong for animals. To add to this point, babies aren't pets but also baby-proof your practice as well.

Watch where you go. If you’re going to practice outside, make sure you’re not trespassing on anyone’s property. Safety includes keeping yourself safe from the law too.

Use common sense and intuition. If something doesn’t feel right, don’t do it. As witches, all of our magick is based off intuition and intention; so be careful.

Have some safety witch tips? Share below in the comments!