♨ Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE - Energy Work

I’m happy I am able to catch this one!! As part of my exercises from reading Psychic Witch, I’ve been working with energy to build my psychic powers.

The very first step is learning to focus on a single mental task. This is very important for meditation as well as being able to willingly enter into what the author refers to as the Alpha state in which we are must receptive to the subtle energies around us that fuel our psychic abilities. Having mediated for several years, this was relatively easy for me.

The next major step is learning to ground. You either stand firmly with feet hip width apart or sit cross legged. You focus on the energy flowing through your body then bring your awareness to the top of your head and start to scan down to your feet. As you scan down, your energy is moving down with you. As you tech your legs, you fell that your energetic roots start to enter the earth. Then, with a firm but relaxed will power, you extend your power down these roots into the earth. These roots travel through the earth to the core and the heart of the earth. Imagine that the heart is made of beautiful white light. Any energy that you can not handle is released through these roots. You are now grounded.

Where I am at now is practicing raising terrestrial energy and drawing down celestial energy. This will allow me to pull on external energy that is already at my disposal without depleting my own. Ultimately, the goal is to create a circuit with these two energies so that they are continually running through me and I will not have to directly pull on them.

For both, you start with grounding yourself. After, you bring your awareness back to your roots, down through the soil, through the earth to the Earth’s heart. You then begin to soak up this white light through your energetic roots. Think of it as a plant soaks up water through it’s roots. As it travels back through the earth and back to your body, all the Earth’s energy to travel through your whole body, energizing every cell.

I’ve been somewhat successful in raising terrestrial energy. It defiantly has a distinct feeling to it. For me, it feels like going out after a rain shower when it’s cooled the hot Texas summer down several degrees. The air is fresh and crisp, the oppressive heat is gone, and I’m full of joy. As I’m doing this, I get images of waking barefoot through a lush forest that smells like rain and lavender (two of my favorite smells). Everything is so green and active. This energy is a very “active” and “do” energy for me. When I’m channeling this energy, I get very excited to “do the thing” and embrace my full power.

Terrestrial energy is the hardest of the two for me to pull on though. Pulling down celestial energy is much easier for me. In a similar fashion, you start with grounding. You then bring awareness to the crown of your head and feel your energy extend upward towards the stars. Imagine that your energy is now the branches of the trees, reaching out to the sun, moon, and stars above. The Musica Universalis, or music of the spheres, is the pure celestial energy and the song of harmonic resonance. Takes moment to meditate and feel this energy. Then you begin to soak the energy up through the leaves of your branches, drawing out down through the branches to your body, filling every cell.

I can pull down celestial energy every time I try. I’m not sure if this has to do with my Patron Goddess Selene or not. I’ve always been fascinated by the night sky with all the stars and the moon so I think I’m just inclined to be able to channel this energy more efficiently. This energy is more peaceful and relaxing than terrestrial energy for me. I receive images of calm beach waves on a pure white beach. The water is a memorizing teal color and gives off scents of sea water and honey chamomile tea. When I’m channeling this energy I am very relaxed, calm, and I’m able to see things clearly.

I’ve yet to attempt the two together as I’m trying to be more reliable with drawing up the terrestrial energy first.

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Three cheers for delicious and :sparkles: magical :sparkles: coffee!

I love that you used the prompts as the challenge entry. These questions really tickle the brain :brain: and make me think, too! I loved reading your answers. :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

That sounds like a beautiful plan :pray: I hope it all works out well for you! :heart:

I’ve never had dandelion tea :thinking: is it any good?

It sounds like you’ve been busy!

Ohhh I remember doing those exercises! I even go back to the focus exercise, the very first one, when my mind is feeling scattered. For me, drawing down the celestial energy was simple enough but it always left me feeling like I had touched a wire and I was buzzing with energy. It’s wild that when I do that exercise I can literally feel the warmth and draw of the celestial energy. The terrestrial one is a bit more difficult for me when I’m meditating in my room because I’m on the second story. I kind of have to go through multiple layers to get down to the Earth and I feel more resistance, if that makes sense :laughing: That book definitely has some good exercises in it!

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It’s hard to describe, but I’d say it has an earthly taste to it. I can tell it’s something that’s not for everyone though.

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:infinite_roots:WWC- Energy Work Entry

I did an energy work sampler this week!

First off I used a lot of physical energy!

I worked with my crystals, holding them in my hand to see if I could feel a different vibration with different stones. I could! :smiley:

I received a lot of exciting energy from my baby sprouts popping up. I get so excited when they first appear. :heart: :herb:

I read about :woman_fairy:Fairy energy and decided that I am going to create a home for them over Beltane. I found a cool DIY video on youtube of a rock home :house:that’s sooo cute!

I have been drinking more tea :teapot: to recharge my energy. As far as the way cool energy stuff that some of you guys can do- I am not there yet! I will get it, I just need more practice :wink:
I read everyones posts and learned some new stuff. I really like what @marsha did, That is so cool that you know about all that. I checked out the links you posted, I found it very interesting :thinking: and bookmarked a page for more reading later. Thank you for sharing that :rose:
Oh yeah, I’m going to name my Fairy Home but not sure what it’s going to be yet.
Bless Be All
:butterfly:

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Good evening to all :hugs:
For my weekly entry, I studied up on the topic of Energy Cords.
This is something that I felt compelled to do for the “clearing of an Energy Cord” because I can’t cut this one.
It’s my mother. Our energies don’t mesh, and she is my most challenging relationship. We share a home now because she is in her elder years and needs financial assistance. ( as I’m writing this, I can hear her yammering on about something, and I probably need to commit to doing this clearing daily. Haha)
I often try to manage my emotions internally and externally with her, and this ritual was very simple yet effective. I put on some calming instrumental music in front of the fire and had my supplies laid out before me. I lit my candle and burned some lavender incense, sprinkled sea salt in a circle around me, and visualized my mother and me with a cord of light attached to our hearts. I chanted the mantra repeatedly, and it was lovely; I could feel the connection. I felt at peace with us. The candle burned out, and I cleansed the area with sage. I will be using this ritual often with her and me because I will never cut the cord. I can’t. I have to find peace within myself over this and will. So mote it be :heart:

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Hmm…probably not for me then :laughing:

How fun! :fairy: I hope you’ll share pictures when you’re done!

All the best blessings for you two! :sparkles: I think the way you handled this was very mature and clever! I love the idea of keeping the cords cleansed rather than cut. :clap: Great job!

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This week I decided to work with Energy Cords, Crystals, and Meditations. I feel I have a connection that I need to cut the cord from with someone I’ve felt that I need to let go. I felt this was an unnecessary tie holding me back from moving forward in life.

I’ve always felt a connection with vibes and energy off of others but thought I was just thinking negatively or judging. Once I got older and really understood what energy was, it started to click for me. I do have my own energy as I’ve been told when I walk into a room, I have such HUGE energy, that everyone knows the second I’m there. I can try to be as discreet as possible, but my energy is always felt. I carry myself as best as I can, I follow my intuition and gut feelings, and I read people and feel their vibes/energy. I can use my own energy, however; to control the situation I’m in if I feel theirs is off. I guess I sort of feed off of others energy and go from there with how I’m feeling. It’s usually well-known when I’m doing it, I’ve had so many of my friends and family tell me that I’m a very “high energy” type of person. I truly believe it as well!

I think energy from the dead or spirits can leak out into your life and drain / steal your energy. I’ve struggled with this because I believe a certain person close to me stays around to protect me and I can feel their energy around me. I know it well from when they were around, I can feel it when they’re near still. It can definitely affect my mood and thinking for the day.

I also believe that energy can be both good and bad. I’ve felt it in myself, and can tell the difference. I can really tell within others immediately what type of energy they’re giving off. I can be very persuasive with my thinking and speaking, sometimes changing their energy from bad to good. (Which makes me happy that I have the ability to control the situation sometimes, because who wants to be caught up in some bad energy with someone you’re around?)

I could answer many of those questions listed for the week, but I decided to respond to the few I felt the most connected with and could explain the best into words. Sometimes, I can’t change another person’s energy. I can’t change the connection they have towards me or that I’ve even attained from them towards themselves. I felt a cord cutting ritual would be what’s best. I love to meditate with candles, it’s absolutely the most calming and relaxing way I’ve ever meditated in my life. It’s hard to cut ties with someone when the connection between you has been this way for so long. I knew it was time and I had to make the choice whether or not this was the correct way to do so. I’ve already completed a bad luck go away spell, and my results have been showing and days are getting better.

I decided to do an Energy Meditation. I am a full believer in my energy being good, not bad. The better it is, the better my life will be. I decided to meditate on a positive future and continue to have a positive vibe. It made me think of the person I need to cut ties with, and it’s not for a bad reason. It’s beneficial for my future and my son’s. This tie has caused me to be up and down and my emotions all over the place. NOT their fault, completely mine because I invested so much time and energy into this person, I just could not let it go. Moving on isn’t always a bad thing, and now I understand why.

I loved working with Energy this week. Thankfully, this is something I really understood for the most part and enjoyed knowing mostly of what I was doing. Thanks again for another great weekly challenge! :smile:

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This challenge is now CLOSED :exclamation:

Can you feel it in the air? :laughing: The forum has been charged with energy over the past week- thank you so much to everyone who jumped in and explore magickal energy for the challenge! :raised_hands: :zap:

A Props and Presents post will soon appear with shout-outs and prize details for everyone who submitted an entry. Please keep an eye on the main page of the forums.

Note : This post will remain open for continued discussion for a few more days, but no additional prizes will be given after today.

Blessed be! :hotsprings::sparkles:

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@Phoenix_Fire I’m glad you like the energy ball idea too! It was one of my favorite moves in Tai Chi, and has been really helping for visualizing and channeling energy flow :blush: And I love your exploration of the 8 areas of well-being, it’s neat to see them organized and broken down like that- makes it easier to focus on one at a time! :raised_hands: It sounds like you are having a very tough time at work and that your health is not in a good place- are you able to see a doctor at all? Please get the rest you need and take good care of yourself! :heart:

@Amethyst You’re very welcome! I hope if you give the energy ball work a try that it is helpful for you- they make it look very elegant in Tai Chi, but it can be a lot of fun too! :grin:

@JollyStar Beautiful work with your magic armor spell, Amber! It sounds like the spell left you feeling good- that’s a big sign of success, great work! :star2:

@CelestiaMoon It is indeed a massive subject to dive into, which is both intimidating and exciting at the same time :laughing: Thanks for sharing your thoughts about energy and I wish you all the best with any studies you pursue into energy healing! :sparkles:

@Martje I love how you created your own ritual and incorporated the symbol that came to you while meditating. The combination of symbolism with movement and meditation sounds really neat- and it looks like it was a big success for you! I think your work is a lovely personal exploration of strength and energy in your Craft and that is exactly what the challenge is all about. Thanks so much for sharing, and wishing you the best with the rest of the 21 days! Enjoy your blessing oil and Florida water as well! :heart:

@Susurrus Wow, Siofra- you have come such a long way on your journey of energy and crystal healing, it is really inspiring to see how much your skills and abilities have flourished. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and exercises- wishing you all the best with your continued energy and crystal studies! :gem:

@LadyFireCancer Sorry to hear about the struggles with your husband, but good for you for jumping in to explore the bonds and cleanse away any negativity! I hope your cleansing research, egg cleanse, and curse breaker went well and that they invite in fresh new positive energy for you both :revolving_hearts:

@Eliza_01 The method of measuring energy with a dowsing scale and pendulum sounds really interesting- thank you for sharing it, Eliza! It’s also interesting to see how the four categories of Chi energy are categorized. Sometimes what is a mystery today is common knowledge tomorrow- keep up with your studies and let your passion for learning burn brightly! I wish you all the best with your quest for knowledge :books::blush:

@MeganB Sometimes old books have forgotten gems of wisdom, but there’s a lot of outdated stuff to sort through to find them- I had been reading some public domain books for the book club a while back and, while interesting, there were parts that were a chore to get through :sweat_smile: It sounds like this guide has lots of interesting content though- thanks you for sharing the Tower of Light, and how you made it work for you! :candle::shield:

@Ostara I’m with you, Ostara- disinfecting the bad energy is just as important as disinfecting any bacteria! Wishing you all the best with your cleansing and purification work at your courthouse, I hope it goes well and that it makes your workday much easier to get through :blush:

@mary25 A home is very important place- good for you for honing in and focusing on the space around you, it sounds like you’ve made your dwelling a really loving place to be :heart::house: You have some great names picked out (and I love Rosita for your car! :oncoming_automobile:) and I am sure that you will find the perfect match for your home :blush: Living in apartments and staying with family means I don’t have a permanent dwelling as of yet, but when the time is right and I’ve got a place I will definitely consider doing a naming ceremony- I love the idea!

@Marsha I would love to hear more of the story of your journey through healing and the energy techniques you’ve explored with your teachers if you’re ever up for sharing it, Marsha! :blush: For now, the knowledge about the Schumann Resonance is a very lovely gift- I hadn’t heard of it before and it was delight to learn about- thank you so much for sharing! :sparkling_heart:

@AileyGrey I hope through the challenge entries and resources shared you’ve been able to find the reading materials you were hoping for- energy work is such a vast subject, there is so much explore! :blush: And I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been feeling under the weather- sometimes the changing seasons are such a big shift in energy that it can leave us feeling pretty weathered. The coffee spell consecration is a lovely one- good for you for jumping in and giving it a try! A little bit of magick makes every cup all the more tasty if you asked me- there’s something nice about a blessed brew! :coffee:

@Robin77 I am so glad you enjoyed the prompts, Robin- thank you very much for your thoughtful responses to the questions! I learn a lot and am always inspired by seeing how others approach questions like this- I’ve found they help me forumualte and put my own ideas into words. Really great work with them, and on your energy cleanse bath as well- it sounds like it was a very lovely experience! :bathtub: :sparkles:

@Kasandra Ohhh a dandelion tea meditation is so lovely- a such a great one for spring! :tea: You’re right that they are absolutely loaded with benefits, and I always found it neat that they are one of the few plants where the entire plant can be used in medicine- they really pack a powerful medicinal punch! :blush: I love your weeding chant- may all that holds you back be weeded out and cleansed- great work!

@Flowing It sounds like you’ve been enjoying your studies- the Law of Mentalism sounds interesting! It is curious to explore the bonds and resonances between the mind and the Universe, and find where the two intersect and correspond. Thank you for sharing! :relaxed:

@Amaris_Bane These are all wonderful exercises for building up and strengthen psychic powers- thank you so much for sharing them! I particularly like the exercise for the body scan, I’ve found scans to be great for increasing focusing and grounding, they are great to do before and/or after a meditation :person_in_lotus_position: I’m cheering you on in your studies- it sounds like you are doing amazing work with energy! Thanks so much for sharing :heart:

@Sarafeena_Sage Great work with your energy sampler- I think exploring how magickal energy can be found in various aspects of magick is a fantastic idea! It sounds like you found an abundance of bright and supportive energy in all the things around you :blush: Wishing you all the best with your fairy house- have fun building it! :fairy: I’m sure you will find the perfect name. Good luck and blessed be! :sparkles:

@Mistella There are indeed some cords that, although they channel stress and negativity at times, are important enough that we cannot cut them. I think a cleanse is great way to approach this bond with your mother, and I give you props for how much heart and care you put into the ritual :heart: Beautiful work, Mistella- thanks for sharing!

@Janae_Rochele It sounds like energy work and sensing have been big parts of your practice- you’ve got a natural talent when it comes to energy! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the journaling prompts, I appreciate that you took the time to explore the ones that called to you. People approach the questions in different ways, but I always learn a lot and feel like my mind is opened by seeing them from various perspecitives- beautiful work with how you approached them! You’re very welcome about the challenge, thanks so much for joining in :raised_hands: :two_hearts:


The Props and Presents post for this challenge is now live in the forum and everyone who shared an entry has been sent a little badge to honor their exploration of the theme :trophy::blush:

Thanks again so much to everyone for joining in- it seems that energy work is a very popular area of magick! I suppose that makes sense as it is a foundational part of the Craft! :woman_mage: :sparkles:

May energy always flow your way and may you be blessed by good vibes- many blessings, Energy Channelers! :raised_hands: :hotsprings:

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Love this thanks for posting it. What app is that you are using? It seems to be on the desktop am i right?

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Thank you I believe it did…sending big hugs to you :heart:

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It worked for me! I’m sure I don’t look as elegant doing this from my chair but it worked! Now I’ve just got to learn to channel that energy and thanks to this challenge I’ve gotten some great ideas! Thank you all!

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I know I am too late for this challenge. I had done my entry but between packing for vacation, traveling, having an emergency on vacation, and having to come home yesterday afternoon and ended up crashing earlier and sleeping for 20 hours. I never got around to posting.

But I will now. My original plan was to answer the questions about energy work and then do a Energy Clearing ritual to sort a few things out but wasn’t able to post or complete the ritual by the deadline.

I posting my ruminations on the questions anyway and will do the ritual tonight.

  • Depending on the situation, circumstances or ritual, I used solely my own energy, or I drew additional energy from my surroundings for support.
  • Yes, It is possible to steal/drain energy from others. While I personally would never steal energy from others, I for certain have felt the effects of my energy being pulled from me.
  • I am not sure if magikal energy and life energy are the same. I feel like while they are likely different things, they are closely connected.
  • At first my inclination was to say that yes energy can be good or bad but rethinking it, I believe energy is neutral. The use or intent can be good or bad.
  • The idea that energy is a force, like “chi” fits better for me.
  • I think that everything has an energy or vibration. Some may be dimmer, fainter than others.
  • I don’t have an answer to where energy comes from or originated, I do not believe that it can be destroyed. It can be converted, repurposed, directed, recycled, diminished or amplified… but it is always there.
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Here is the link: https://www.disclosurenews.it/schumann-resonance-today-update/

It’s also available as an app for Apple and Android. Just search on Schumann Resonance

I prefer the app, seems to be more information there.

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Congrats on your successful spellwork! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: Big hugs to you too :people_hugging: :two_hearts:

Hooray! :partying_face: Congrats to you, Amethyst- you are quite the gifted Energy Channeler :heart::blush: I’m happy you were able to get some ideas- wishing you all the best with your continued energy work! :fireworks:

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your entry despite the circumstances, Kat- I’m sorry to hear there was an emergency and that you had to come home early from your vacation. I pray that you and your loved ones are all safe, and that the situation has resolved! :pray::heart:

Beautiful work with the question prompts! :clap: Seeing how others approach and work through the questions about energy work is always insightful and inspirational- I appreciate you taking the time to explore them, and I hope that putting your answers into words helped you develop how you use energy in your Craft :sparkles: Great job and I wish you all the best with your ritual too!

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Thank you very much :blush:

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the secret for dandelion tea is lemon and sugar. :white_flower:
GArnet

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One of the things that I am learning (and find absolutely delightful) is that even the most “mundane” of things can be magickal if you your intentions are set for it to be. I have always found life to be pretty magical, I find joy in so many little things… but as my mindfulness grows and I am learning to set intentions and clearly focus my energy on what I want to achieve, I see just how magickal the world really is and how there is energy acting and reacting in everything we do! Drinking a magickal coffee each day and focusing on how you’ll use that energy certainly sets the tone for success, doesn’t it!

I was recently reading about a kitchen witch and her thoughts on energy from food… how everything we eat and drink is bestowing it’s own energy on us… the sun and rain and goodness of the earth… and now I have become more mindful about what goes in my mouth and how I send that energy back into the universe. It’s refreshing!

I’m loving the challenges and I am learning so much! Thanks for all your encouragement!

:heart::woman_mage: :heart:

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Hear, hear! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: You worded this really well- I absolutely agree about the magick and energy being all around, just waited to be recognized. Discovering it is a huge eye-opener and unlocks so many possibilities, as well as newfound appreciation for the abundance around us :heart:

I am really happy that you are enjoying the challenges- it means a lot to me if they are helpful for you! :raised_hands: :two_hearts:

Lots of love and blessed be! :sparkles:

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