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Are you someone who feels the need to hide thier practise of magick? Whether it’s from parents, partners, or friends, keeping your passion hidden can be a challenge. But fear not! We’ve got you covered with eight clever ways to keep your magick hidden from judgy eyes.
Despite now running a magick school ourselves (even if secretly), we know the importance of maintaining privacy in your practise. Let’s explore these eight innovative strategies that will allow you to keep your magick a secret while still fully embracing your craft.
1. Card Reading: A Subtle Divination Method
Before delving into tarot cards, consider starting with a standard 52 playing card deck. By utilising the overlapping correspondences between playing cards and tarot, you can read the former as if you’re engaged in a “made-up” card game. Hearts can represent Cups, Clubs can be seen as Wands, Spades can symbolise Swords, and Diamonds can embody Pentacles.
Additionally, the numerology principles used in tarot can easily be applied to playing cards. By establishing a consistent way of reading the cards, you can seamlessly practise divination with a 52-card deck. This approach also proves useful for other cartomancy systems like Lenormand. To discreetly familiarise yourself with Lenormand cut out 36 pieces of paper and write the keywords on one side. This simple technique allows you to explore Lenormand covertly, as a piece of paper with the word “House” holds no apparent connection to cartomancy.
2. Divination: Uncover Answers through Everyday Objects
Divining answers to simple questions doesn’t always require specialised tools. Instead, you can use household objects to establish your own divination rules. For “Yes or No” enquiries, a dice or a coin flip can determine the answer. Who hasn’t resorted to such methods in decision-making?
Any dark reflective surface can double as a scrying mirror, whether it is a blackened piece of glass or just a TV turned off, perhaps you could gaze into a bathroom mirror with the door locked? This private space allows you to stare into your own reflection without interruption.
Whatever your reflective surface of choice, simply ask your question silently and enter a meditative state as you gaze into the reflective surface, allowing the answer to reveal itself. It’s all very innocent to be staring into space.
3. Meditation and Visualisation: Finding Inner Peace in Bed
While meditation is not in itself inherently “woo,” it often attracts comments that label it as such. To avoid these stereotypes, incorporate meditation into your bedtime routine. Utilise the moments between going to bed and falling asleep to train yourself to “quiet the mind” and focus on counting your breaths.
If you have a roommate or perhaps if you require darkness for better relaxation, consider using an eye mask or meditating in the dark. By practising meditation and visualisation discreetly in the comfort of your bed, you can achieve inner peace without drawing unwanted attention.
4. Creative Candle Usage: Evoking Magick with Colours
Candles play a significant role in many magickal practises, primarily due to the symbolism associated with their colours. However, if the use of actual candles raises suspicion, several alternatives can help you achieve the same effect. One option is to use a virtual candle during guided meditation or magickal rituals. You can use our free downloadable videos or find a guided meditation video you like that features a candle of the desired colour, mute the audio, and place the virtual candle on your altar.
This simple workaround allows you to immerse yourself in the magickal ambiance without any visible candles. Alternatively, incorporate colour into your practise using various materials. Coloured cardstock from a craft shop, painted rocks, coloured gels to shine a torch through, or coloured light bulbs in a lamp can all bathe your space in the desired hue. By creatively using colour, you can infuse your magickal intentions into your surroundings, even without traditional candles.
5. Space Cleansing: Alternative Methods to Smoke Cleansing
While smoke cleansing may not align with everyone’s beliefs, there are numerous alternatives you can employ when keeping magick on the down low. One simple option involves creating a salt solution by adding a few pinches of salt to a small bowl of water. Dip your fingertips into the solution and gently waft them around the space, dispersing tiny droplets as you move. This method provides a subtle yet effective way to cleanse without soaking the area. Another alternative is a sonic cleanse, which involves using a bell to cleanse the room with sound waves. As you walk around, ring or tap the bell to fill the space with cleansing vibrations.
If you prefer a more hands on literal approach to cleansing, grab an actual broom or a vacuum cleaner and physically clean your space. Couple this with keeping the intention clear in your head, then this action can serve as a symbolic ritual as well as it looking like you’re just doing some chores.
6. Casting Spells: Symbolism and Creative Ingredient Choices
When it comes to casting spells discreetly, the incantation itself is easily done silently in your mind. However, the use of ingredients like herbs or crystals can prove challenging for those who enjoy the ritualising aspect of magick.
Remember, it’s essential to avoid overthinking this. You do not have to copy anyone else’s methodology. Focus on correspondences and work with what you have available and that resonate with your beliefs. Start by exploring the use of colours in your spells and gradually incorporate herbs. Supermarkets often stock a variety of herbs that can be easily disguised as cooking ingredients. Additionally, consider utilising the abundance of herbal teas available on the market. These teas can be seamlessly integrated into your practise as they appear no different from any other kitchen staple.
Don’t limit yourself to traditional spell components; anything can be used symbolically if it holds personal meaning for you. Whether it’s a paper doll, a drawing of yourself, written words on paper, fabric scraps, coloured ribbons, eggshells, or sea shells. Shells and rocks are easily disguised in the bathroom as just nice decorative trinkets. If it carries symbolic significance, bring it into your practise and keep it safe for future spellwork.
7. Rituals: Quiet Symbolic Actions Speak Volumes
Performing rituals discreetly can be challenging, especially when they traditionally involve elaborate ceremonies with robes and chanting. However, rituals don’t always require grandiose gestures. In fact, they can be as simple as quiet, symbolic actions. Consider burying something to symbolise ‘releasing’ in a spell or binding a situation.
Alternatively, you can wrap an item to represent containment or burn it to symbolise transformation. The key is to find actions that hold symbolic meaning for you and effectively convey your intentions. Remember, rituals are deeply personal and don’t need to conform to any external expectations. Embrace quiet and sedate symbolism that resonates with your practise, allowing your rituals to speak volumes without drawing unnecessary attention.
8. Magickal Tools: Concealing the Power Within
Magickal tools such as pendants, pentagrams, Books of Shadows, and magick wands are often cherished by practitioners. However, hiding these tools can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are creative solutions to keep your magickal items discreet. A magick pendant, for example, can take the form of any necklace, ring, or earring of your choosing. Simply imbue the piece with intent, “charm” or “consecrate” it for its specific purpose, and it becomes your magickal pendant.
Another option is to apply symbols directly onto your body using chalk, oil, or saltwater, effectively boosting your personal power. Your Book of Shadows can be any book that holds significance for you, whether it’s a physical notebook, an online blog, or even a notepad filled with symbols. Writing in a coded language or using symbols ensures that the true nature of your Book of Shadows remains hidden. When it comes to a magick wand, any object you deem worthy can become your tool. A seemingly ordinary stick displayed by the fireplace or any inconspicuous item can hold immense magickal power for you.
Strategies For Practising Magick in Secret
We understand the challenges of practising in secret and before you feel ready to emerge and embrace your practise openly, these eight innovative methods will help you keep your magick concealed from prying eyes and judgmental opinions. Remember, the key to maintaining secrecy in your practise is to be resourceful, creative, and adaptable.
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