Hello, thanks for shopping for metaphysical goods with us online. I thought I would share a little of my own magical experience to help you out with your shopping. I am one of the owners of Coexist – The Alternative Path and the head of our coven. Shop here, or visit our brick-and-mortar metaphysical shop located in Hamilton, Ohio. Owned and operated by a family coven of witches. New to witchcraft and paganism? I have some suggestions down below.
Metaphysical, Pagan, Wiccan and Witchcraft Supplies.
What a journey, magically and spiritually! You will find my suggestions for making a magical start down below and several witchy tips. I do feel compelled to start with this bit if you'll humor me. Perhaps you are new to witchcraft, paganism or other spiritual practices. Maybe you are unsure what to choose or what you need. I can tell you that witchcraft and paganism are vast topics. Magic has been practiced for thousands of years by cultures around the world. All cultures have their witches.
Magic can empower, bring healing and lift you up. Contrary to Hollywood’s tales of witches and witchcraft, given time you will find we’re not like that all. In our physical store, I spend a great deal of time in the Tarot room, giving practical and spiritual advice. In the store, I often know the emotions and thoughts of friends and customers and offer magical and spiritual help. Part of our spiritual practice is supporting the the local homeless in a program we created to help them get treatment and second chance jobs. The sharing of food and giving back is a sacred, karmic work to us.
We often help someone with a spell or creating a magical construct to fix what is broken in their lives. We see people’s tears, anxieties, obstacles and fears. Through magical practice and spiritual guidance, we help them through it. We give out a lot of free hugs, that’s magical too. That part is precious to us, and spiritually gratifying. If you cannot get past stereotyping, hatred or racism, kindly keep your bigoted arse out of our store.
In short, we are witches, but we are also kind. Some folks are convinced we are worshipping their devil, which we find ridiculous. Alas, it is hard to fill a cup which is already full. We teach people how to live a life of personal power. How an empath can use their talent effectively to help others but psychically shield from taking emotional harm. We teach people how to augment with natural energies and not be subject to religious, emotional or psychological abuse. One magical thing I love is seeing our customers coming back stronger, happier and healthier.
Witchcraft for Beginners, Books and Divination
Two suggestions for you if you are new to magic and witchcraft: books and choosing a form of divination. There are many reputable occult books in both our online and physical store. Don’t fear the word “occult” either. It simply means related to the supernatural, mystical and magical beliefs. As witches, we don’t solve problems, we solve the energy and watch the problem work itself out. Creation manifestation or attract manifestation, we create the astral form and watch it take shape here. After all, As Above, So Below.
The first book I would like to point out is Mat Auryn’s Psychic Witch. This book is full of meditations and mental exercises. Training of the mind and psychic development is key to successful witchcraft, magical workings and divination. Training the mind speeds your psychic evolution. There is a powerful relationship between psychic abilities and magic.
I recommend divination because it will help open your psychic self. Divination is a journey of exploring not just what is hidden, but your psychic talents and intuition. Perhaps Tarot or throwing the bones. When I’m in the store reading for a client, I always through the bones first and then read Tarot. It is always interesting to see the repeating patterns and confirmations. Save working with Ouija until you feel grounded, well-educated and prepared. I love working with my various crystal balls and gazing balls. I also have probably way too many pendulums.
Many begin their divination journey with Tarot. I have used many in my life, including a Greek mythos deck. I love Greek mythos, the epic tales of gods and goddesses and the rich lessons they offer. The tarot deck I use currently and professionally is The Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan. Tarot from a witch's perspective and for witching folk.
When it comes to books on witchcraft or magical practice, start easy with what appeals to you. Maybe herb magic appeals to you along with essential oils. Speaking of herb magic, called wort-cunning back in the day, is hands down at the top of my magical list. I love the magic of herbs, they simply work. I also love herbal magic as it helps maintain my connection to nature. Our coven grows a lot of herbs, some of which we sell seasonally in our physical store. Ever thought of starting your own magical garden and enjoying a little green witchery?
I highly recommend Scott Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs.
Candle Magic, Books for Beginner to Advanced
Candle magic is a very practical and effective form of magic. While wort-cunning is perhaps the oldest form of sympathetic magic, candle magic is perhaps the second oldest. The exact origin of candles is not known, but we do know ancient Egypt and Crete used candles in magical, pagan spiritual rituals as early as 3,000 B.C.E. Tapers, chime candles, figurines – there are so many types of candles and ways to use them. My favorite candle type for spells is made of beeswax and soy works just fine too.
Two candle magic books immediately come to mind. First, Candle Magic for Beginners by Richard Webster. Second, Ray Buckland’s Advanced Candle Magic. Don’t let the word advanced scare you though, I recommend this candle magic book to many beginners.
Grimoires, Book of Shadows, Journals, let me take some confusion out of that for you. A grimoire is a reference book and can be any book of magic, rituals or occult practice. A grimoire can also be a book of shadows. A book of shadows is the book in which a witch scribes their spells and private magical practices. Journals are hand, our leather journals can be used to create a book of shadows or grimoire. Some use them for dream journals, or even just to pen their thoughts after meditation.
Creating an Altar, Supplies for Sacred Space
Sacred space is simply a space you make sacred. Creating a magical space can be made many ways, especially with regards to different magical cultures. A Santa Muerte altar is not going to look like a Norse altar to Odin or Greek altar to Hecate. Some who practice witchcraft, which is science and art, do not incorporate religion. An altar is highly personal but often keeps with traditions. I am what you would call eclectic in witchcraft and paganism. Never let anyone tell you your altar is wrong, simply make your altar right for you. Choose appropriate correspondences and learn how energy works.
Altars, sacred space and ritual tools are central and focal for magical, spiritual and ritual work. Craft your sacred space with our collection of altar supplies. From mystical altar cloths and altar tiles of pentacles, triple moon symbols or triquetras to deity statues, and chalices. Choose from elements and ritual tools to personalize your altar and sacred space.
Essential Oils for Magical Aromatherapy
I love white sage oil to keep a space cleansed, especially when hosting. To honor my goddess, I use an oil called night queen. Use lavender essential oil to alleviate feelings of anxiety. Try your hand at crafting your own unique blend of essential oils. I often blend various oils together for purpose. Use essential oils to dress your spell candles too, before powdering with ground magical herbs. You can purchase bulk essential oils on this website too.
I have used amber oil for decades to take bad dreams from adults and night terrors for children. I use lavender essential oil for peace and easing anxieties. I love dragon’s blood for raising power and potency during ritual. I adore a blend of orange and vanilla essential oils for peaceful, glad energies. Trust me, between the energy and the scent, it’s hard to feel like a crabby bitch.
Incense for magical and spiritual use.
Incense, a blend of resins and botanicals, has a rich history in magic, rituals, and spirituality. From ancient times, its aromatic smoke was believed to carry prayers to the divine. In magic, I choose specific incense blends for their properties to enhance spell work or meditation. Resins like frankincense and myrrh, ancient treasures, purify and elevate spiritual vibrations. Incense connects magical and spiritual practitioners with age-old traditions.
I am often using incense, grabbing a stick of dragon's blood to cleanse spell powder or oil bottles. I like to use Myrrh resin smoke to charge and cleanse my athame. I use star anise to enhance psychic ability and to ward off negative energies, misfortune and evil.
Incense powders, crafted from potent herbs, ground to fine textures, infuse spaces with transformative energies. These powders align with intentions, whether for protection, prosperity, or divination. As incense smoke rises, it becomes a visual prayer, a fragrant dance bridging contemporary and ancient practices. From ancient temples to modern altars, incense remains a testament to the enduring link between earthly and divine realms.
Metaphysical Jewelry, Armor and Enhancement
Metaphysical jewelry has been worn by spiritual and magical people for thousands of years. Egyptians used jewelry for spiritual and symbolic purposes and held a place in ritual and their cultural magic. In Egypt, scarab beetles were worn as protective amulets, symbolizing resurrection and transformation. I wear my magical jewelry for specific purposes when out in public or in ritual. I feel kind of naked without my jewelry sometimes.
Romans and Greeks used jewelry pieces such as amulets, pendants, bracelets and rings to ward off evil or bring good luck. For example, a snake symbol was used to signify health, fertility and immortality. Emeralds were used to bring or protect health and boost intelligence. In ancient Rome, rings adorned with engraved gemstones were believed to possess mystical properties.
Throughout ancient civilizations, jewelry served as talismans, amulets, and symbols of divine protection.
Today, metaphysical jewelry channels the energy of ancient wisdom. Pendants, engraved with symbols like the Tree of Life or the Eye of Horus, carry profound meanings. Amulets, such as the Hamsa hand or pentacle, are worn for protection. Bracelets, strung with crystals like amethyst or moonstone enhance spiritual energies. Earrings, fashioned with sacred geometry, connect the wearer to the cosmic order.
These pieces aren't just accessories; they're conduits for intention and energy. Wearing metaphysical jewelry aligns the wearer with their spiritual path, carrying the wisdom of centuries in every bead and charm. As ancient beliefs interweave with modern aesthetics, metaphysical jewelry becomes a tangible link to the mystical, adorning the seeker with both beauty and the resonance of ancient spiritual traditions.
Crystal Healing and Empowerment.
Crystals, with their kaleidoscope of colors and energies, have adorned civilizations throughout history, revered for their healing, protective, and empowering properties. Native Americans, for instance, utilized various crystals in spiritual rituals, believing stones like lapis lazuli held sacred energies. In ancient texts, Hermes Trismegistus' Emerald Tablet extolled the mystical virtues of crystals.
I wear indigo gabbro, also called merlinite, to wield energy with precision, stay grounded but open to truths. Merlinite helps one adapt well to life's changes. I wear prasiolite, also known as green amethyst, to transmute negative energies into positive ones. I wear it to inspire creativity, for success and abundance. I could swear it helps me respond with kindness when I see through people's bullshit.
I wear a mix of black tourmaline and terrahertz in bracelet form. Black tourmaline, also known as the witch's stone, is wildly protective and has a "return to sender" effect. It also shields from negative influences and psychic attacks. Terrahertz is awesome for self-employed people, or those juggling multiple jobs or work and school. Terrahertz keeps you focused and from feeling overwhelmed.
My crystal collection is slowly taking over my house. Yes, I have crystals in every corner and taking over my dining table now. I select what I need, charge and use them to augment a meditation or for personal energy work. I use various crystals to invoke wisdom too. I often use crystals in spells and sometimes for energy grids.
Amber, valued for mental prowess, and jet or amethyst, believed to enhance psychic powers, have graced practitioners across cultures. Lepidolite, known for alleviating depression, serves as a luminous beacon of hope.
Pagan gods and goddesses, such as Isis, are often associated with specific crystals, deepening their significance. Yellow aventurine, linked to self-consciousness, is cherished for instilling confidence. Crystals like obsidian aid in overcoming challenges like addiction, while soothing stones like amethyst and rose quartz provide solace for anxiety and abuse survivors.