heatherwitch:

Bones & Witchcraft

This post is 100% UPG (unverified personal gnosis), meaning that while other people may also do it – I came up with these methods myself and don’t claim that they are the only way to do it!

Spirit work:

• Animal bones are a great way to connect to the spirit of that animal.
• I typically do this by smoke cleansing the bone and myself, making the lighting dim and using my energy + intuition to connect me with the animal’s spirit/it’s past.

Holding energy:

• I’ve found that bones are great at holding energy in a way that is long-lasting and doesn’t need to be recharged often.
• It is powerful and transmits the energy with strength and subtlety.
• I use water or soil to aid me, and while holding the bones in my hands, fill them with energy.

Using the animal’s energy:

• Once I’ve established a bond with the animal’s spirit and feel comfortable with it, I will use the animal’s energy to aid me.
• Some examples…
• Deer bones for things like finding my way, moving quietly, awareness.
• Antlers or talons for strength, standing my ground, being intimidating.
• Bird bones for feeling free in my choices, seeing the bigger picture (more specific traits based on type of bird).
• This involves either holding them and absorbing the energy or carrying them with me in a little pouch or bottle.

Using as wards:

• Once I’m confident the bones are cleansed and able to hold energy, I perform a ritual to make them part of my wards.
• It usually involves some combo of sigils, smoke cleansing, herbs, and the elements.
• I then bury the bones or hang them in my room or the trees. (I make natural cordage if I hang them in the trees, when it breaks it shows I need to redo that part of my wards).

Connecting to their home:

• As a nature-loving chronically ill person, I often am trapped inside.
• I’ll use bones to transport me to where they laid before I found them or where their animal frequented usingvisualization.

Other ideas:

I do not do these, but they’re worth mentioning!

• “Throwing the bones” divination.
• Making a bone into a wand.
• Using as a sigil amplifier.
• Enchant them.
• Use to connect to deities.
• Utilize correspondences/energy for curses.

Quick note: Please ensure your bones are ethically sourced (don’t support people who get them using methods harmful to animals basically). ALL of mine are ones I found myself in the forest because that’s what feels best to me!