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[rottenpeachesx]

I lit this candle to provide some light while I slept after I concluded a candle spell. I lit it immediately after I removed the previous candle, identical in color and shape, that I used in a binding spell for heartbreak. It is sitting on my altar to Hekate. I dressed the first candle in vetiver oil and it burned cleanly down to the wick without any cleanup needed. This one I burned as a regular candle with a request for restful sleep.

I am at a loss for what this could mean, though I feel like it’s intended to be a strong sign of *something* and a lot of energy is behind it since it burned so quickly. Am I on the right track?

[Drippy candle](https://ibb.co/3f2gGHR)

[OneFuture4108]

Hi guys I have a question about witch bottle.  I’m preparing to make my first one and I need some guidance.  Can I make couple of them at a time ?  Can I make it for my fiancé ? And if so which part should I do which part should he be involved in  

Another question about contradiction of the intention.  I read that if you’re doing a banishing someone bottle you should bury it far from home or get rid of it  But also if it’s a protection bottle you should keep it close to home So my question is if it’s a protection bottle from the curse of this one person I wanna banish ( my fiancés ex who cursed him we believe ), which bottle should I make or should I do both and should bury it close or far from home. Thank you in advance 

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[blaiddwaed]

I everybody! I have a question about the definition of “craving for results”.

Here’s the thing, I casted an intranquil spirit spell almost two months ago. (Please, no moral, I really don’t care about it, neither I believe in backfire)
I’m quite good about it, and while I don’t have many ways to know if the target is showing any effect, I have to say that I have noticed that she is checking me out a little more on social media.
That said, when I casted the spell I took into account that my target is one of the most stubborn people I’ve ever met, so I assumed at least a four-month period for the spell to take effect, and maybe even more. (it’s not to rush, but just to mentally have some kind of timetable)

I didn’t do any other spell working since that one and sometimes I think of her, but often I find that I forgot that I’ve casted the spell (this also happened this morning).

In general I want results, but I’m ok with the facts that time is needed and I don’t want to rush anything.

What I want to ask is what you define for “craving”, to understand if I am doing it or not. And if I can improve my approach to this.
Thank you.

[BoopDoggo]

It’s not really a question, more like my thoughts about things. 

I’ve been interested in witchcraft for some time now, I like watching and reading about other peoples’ experiences. I haven’t really decided on anything for myself yet though. I don’t feel confident about anything that’d influence my “reality” too much tbh (sigils, spells – they can break important things and I wouldn’t be able to bear the consequences) but there will be a point in time when it’ll be incredibly useful so I’ll probably make an exception and risk it (looking for a job once I finish my portfolio I guess, although it’s coming along very slowly so I might need some “external” help with it too). But I’m postponing it until it’s needed.

I’ve read most of the commonly recommended literature, I’m not sure I vibe with all of that. I don’t doubt it aligns with many people but I feel like it’s not quite there for me so I assume I have to come up with the pieces of practice mostly from scratch.

I know it’s very chaotic, I just know that I want to have something to do with witchcraft but I’m not entirely sure how or why. I can feel it poking at my mind, encouraging me to not abandon it yet. I have a feeling that the primary desired thing would be connecting to the nature or spirits (it’s hard to do nature in the middle of a city though and seeing more can get quite heartbreaking because of how neglected it sometimes is, I’m picking up trash when I have the energy though and it seems to help a little) but I’m not entirely sure. I haven’t had much success with clairsense exercises, not to mention remembering dreams or lucid dreaming. 

I don’t know what degree of difficulties is normal, I feel like I’m very unlucky with it? I’m lost tbf, how to proceed?

[Totally_Not_Temp1234]

I want someone to forget something, but that seems like something that is only doable in Hollywood. One thing that does seem possible is to do a spell that prevents someone from accessing a memory about me. Is this possible? If so, how can I accomplish this? I already searched this sub and all I could find were people asking how to make others forget something with comments saying it is impossible. I am perfectly fine with you just helping me come up with one since that is in the rules.