Lindsay Squire - Earth Magick: Ground yourself with magick. Connect with the seasons in your life & in nature

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Casting a Circle & Ritual Basics

2.
The Four Elements

3.
The Four Seasons

4.
Mother Earths Magick

5.
Crystals

6.
Divination

7.
Empath Care

8.
Shadow Work

9.
Energy Balancing Techniques

T he woods and forests around my childhood home played a large part in shaping my Craft before I was even conscious of it.

From a young age, I felt a strong pull toward nature and the Earth, and I spent many a Sunday morning walking through the forests with my dad. I would always come back home with my pockets full of items Id found along the wayfeathers, leaves, and flowers to put in my press, a rock or two that I felt compelled to pick up and bring home with me, and seasonal goodies like conkers and chestnuts. Its funny to see how things havent really changedafter a walk in the forest, I still come home with all kinds of foraged natural gifts!

Magick is a wonderful form of nourishment that helps us to connect to the energies of the Earth around us, and can teach us how to connect with our own energies on a deeper level. As you discover more about the Craft, you discover so much about yourself. When I began my Witchcraft journey over a decade ago, I was practicing in secret, or in the broom closet.

While I was in the broom closet, my connection to the Earth was incredibly important. Simply walking through the forest near where I was living at the time or walking barefoot in the yard became deep and meaningful rituals.

I was unable to practice my Craft as I wanted to in many ways, but I was able to nurture my connection to the natural world and this strengthened my connection to the Earth. Its this connection and relationship that has helped to inspire this and my first book, Natural Magick. My hope is that together, these books will equip you not only with knowledge of the basic principles of Witchcraft, but will give you the confidence to incorporate them into your own practice, and use them to deepen your connection with the natural world.

Wherever you are on your own path, I hope this book helps you along.

I am truly honored that I am able to continue to walk with you on your path as you have walked with me on mine.

Your energy is the most important tool for growth

Everything is made of energy, from the ground beneath our feet to the rest of the natural world around us. We all have our own inner energy, which is essential to practicing Witchcraft. Learning how to control it allows us to have control of our mind, body, and spirit. Although it could take a while, learning to master this will help to transform your Witchcraft journey and help you grow on a personal level. All you need is your energy and a willingness to learn.

Caring for your energy is a vital part of Witchcraft

The book focuses on how connecting with the energies of the Earth can help us to better understand and connect with our own personal energy. Caring for our own energy is a vital part of Witchcraft, as it is our personal energy that drives our Craft and determines the effectiveness of our practice. Learning to care for your energy is a vital form of self-care, as your energy is the most important tool you need for growth and transformation on your Witchcraft journey.

Facing your light and dark energy will strengthen your practice

Confronting your shadows and the feelings and thoughts youve been trying to ignore can act as a springboard for getting to know and understand yourself on a deeper level. This is not only important for your personal growth and development, but it enriches your Witchcraft practice, too. While it doesnt promise to be an easy journey, it will be a very worthwhile one! Better understanding of your dark side will strengthen your sense of intuition. It will help you better identify who you are as a Witch and the path that feels right for you.

We all have our own unique seasons and energy

We all experience unique ebbs and flows of energy. Sometimes, our energy doesnt always sync with the seasons of the natural world, the cycles of the Moon, or the Sabbats. It doesnt mean that you dont have a good connection to the Moon or nature, or that you are any less of a Witch for feeling this wayall it shows is that we have our own energetic cycles, and this gives you an opportunity to connect with your own energy, and better understand what you need at that time.

You dont have to flourish all year round

The world is a busy place, and we can get swept along with it, where we are constantly expected to give our all 365 days a year. But like the natural world, its ok to pause to take a rest if your energy is low. We have four seasons so that nature is able to rest and restore herself after the life and growth of spring and summer. Following Mother Natures lead, taking regular time to rest so we can recharge and renew our energies is very healthy, not only for your body, but your mind and spirit too.

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CASTING A CIRCLE & RITUAL BASICS

When it comes to casting spells or performing a ritual, there are a few basics to think about before you begin. Practices such as casting a circle and calling the elements can help to concentrate the energy you raise with your magickal workings.

Its important to note that not all magickal traditions make use of a circle or call upon the elements. It can depend on which branch of witchcraft you follow. If you dont follow a particular tradition, its up to you to decide whether they feel right and appropriate to you. In this chapter, Ill share ways to cast a circle and call the elements, as well as the theories behind them, so you have enough information to decide whether these practices are ones you wish to adopt yourself.

Spell after-care is also very important, and looking after yourself and your energy is crucial. You can feel drained after a spell or ritual, so its good to know what to do to restore this energy and achieve a sense of equilibrium. Over time, youll begin to see which techniques work better and which dont. Its important to do what feels right to you and understand what recharges your energy.