Previously, I covered this topic regarding how to achieve it in Meditation for Witches – Alpha Trigger. Since childhood, I have entered alpha state naturally, although I didn’t recognize it at first. For example, crossing my fingers (there’s a lot of lore about crossed fingers) would trigger a “shift.” Over time, I realized many others practiced similarly. Notably, authors like Laurie Cabot to Mat Auryn and others teach similar but different methods; however, the result remains the same.

Thus, this post explores alpha state in depth. Our brainwaves measure in cycles per second (cps) or hertz (Hz).

• Beta (24-14 cps) – This is our waking state, so it involves thinking, working, and logical reasoning.
• Alpha (14-07 cps) – This state fosters creativity, intuition, and psychic receptivity. As a result, magical workings thrive in this state.
• Theta (07-03 cps) – It withdraws focus from physical senses and bodily control, making deep meditation possible.
• Delta (03-0 cps) – This is deep sleep, the deepest trance, and the realm of astral travel.
• Gamma (30-80 cps) These brainwaves are the fasted. While it can happen in meditation, think of intense, urgent problem solving. A critical timed test perhaps. The brain is in highest gear at this time. 

Right now, you are likely in beta state because you are actively reading. As your brain activity slows, cycles decrease, and alpha state emerges. Consequently, this shift becomes crucial for psychic and magical work.

Each night, your brain automatically enters alpha brainwave as you fall asleep. Furthermore, relaxing for a few minutes with closed eyes also triggers this state. A brief power nap, in contrast, can achieve the same effect even more quickly.

Alpha Brainwave and Its Benefits

Alpha state provides multiple benefits because it improves mental, emotional, and physical health. For instance, it lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and enhances well-being. Unfortunately, many people don’t rest enough. However, spending time in alpha state gives three times the restorative power of sleep. Even taking just five to ten minutes during the day, in fact, refreshes the mind.

I frequently meditate before spell work since it enhances focus. In alpha state, I mentally review my intentions and visualize the results. Therefore, this practice strengthens magic and manifestation. Developing psychic abilities, likewise, improves spell work. Additionally, alpha state boosts memory, wisdom, and intuition.

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In alpha state, information retention significantly increases. Since everyone experiences alpha brainwave naturally during sleep, psychic messages often arrive in this state. However, many remain unaware when they enter alpha.

Alpha Brainwave, Dreams, The Mind’s Vision Board

Dreams can be prophetic, but they often reflect emotional processing. They help us sort through thoughts and feelings, yet they also reveal subconscious fears and hopes.

You may be familiar with vision boards, which help manifest goals. Similarly, the mind has its own version some call the mind screen. It fills with personal experiences, emotions, and subconscious patterns. Therefore, this deeply influences dream imagery. Unlike traditional vision boards, however, this one forms from lived experiences rather than future desires.

Each person interprets dreams uniquely. Since culture, spiritual beliefs, and personal experiences shape meanings, no two people will view a dream the same way. Recognizing this helps transform dreams into learning opportunities. With awareness in alpha brainwave, we can even alter nightmares, solve problems, and gain insight.

Questions in Alpha State

Dreams and deep meditation allow psychic connections to form. Because of this, alpha brainwave enables communication and understanding.

For example, imagine dreaming of a man burning items in a fire. He wears ceremonial clothing, and then he turns to stare at you. Based on your background, you may assume danger. However, by using alpha state, you can question the vision. You might learn he is a Santeria practitioner burning clothing to remove insects.

Some people unknowingly engage in dream walking, which means their psychic energies interact with others. Dreams, therefore, blend personal emotions with external influences. Spirits, astral projections, or visiting energies may appear, but alpha state allows control over the experience.

Understanding Dream Differences

Each person dreams uniquely. Since some hear sounds while others do not, no two dreams are identical. Some dream in color, while others see only black and white. I experience vivid dreams, yet I have learned to remain calm and observe. Once I stopped fearing them, in alpha brainwave I noticed prophetic details unfolding in real life.

One of the greatest benefits of alpha state is gaining insight into current situations. Because of this, I will explore dreams and déjà vu in a future article.

Preparing for Sleep and Meditation

Using a witch’s meditation before bed strengthens dream recall and control. Before sleeping, set an intention to remember your dreams. Additionally, affirm that you are an observer. Over time, this practice enhances awareness and retention.

Alpha State and Learning

Studying in alpha brainwave for long periods is challenging, yet short sessions work well. Since ten to fifteen minutes in this state significantly improves memory, I use it often. For example, if struggling to remember certain tarot meanings, I try a quick alpha session.

I enhance this process using color magic. Because yellow corresponds to intelligence, I burn a yellow candle atop a small mirror. It also helps with retention and recall. This amplifies focus, and as a result, it creates a high-quality study session.

Alpha on the Go

Witchcraft often requires flexibility. Since planetary hours and moon cycles hold power, many witches rely on them. However, sometimes quick action is necessary.

For instance, if I need someone to leave my store immediately, I induce alpha alpha brainwave state. I cross my fingers, trace circles clockwise, and visualize them exiting. As a result, they leave soon after.

Another example is securing the perfect seat. Because I visualize an ideal spot near the door or a window before arriving, I usually find one. Similarly, I ask the Greenman for a pause in the rain so my dogs can go outside when I get home.

Even something as simple as finding a parking spot becomes effortless with practice. Since alpha state aligns with universal energy, it helps direct outcomes effectively.

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You’ll need a calm space, so fire up a little sage and banish negativity. Light a candle for some ambience. Put your phone on mute or off. My point is we don’t just flop down and Zen-out. Learn more about Alpha Brainwave before trying this meditation.

Relax before attempting to meditate so you will feel relaxed when you do. When I guide and hold a group meditation, it always starts sitting with quiet conversation. I also tend to have the lights down lower and give my dogs time to assume their nap positions. Think of two types of meditation too, active and passive. Active mediation is like going for a walk in the woods. While you move your body, your mind is focused elsewhere. Or doing something second nature with the hands like crafting while we think. It can also be sitting quietly watching the birds while you focus on something.

Passive meditation is sitting very still, not moving with slow breathing and heartrate. This is more of a totally inward exercise. There’s also the matter of ambient noise or silence. Around here, I can hear cars, but it’s actually faint. There is always the ticking of one of my clocks and most times I certainly hear birds. But it’s all constant and fairly quiet. I expect your environment is probably similar.

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Meditation for Witches to Achieve Alpha State

This meditation for witches teaches you how to induce a state of alpha brainwave. This is the state where the most effective witchcraft takes place. Many slip into this state of brainwave without realizing it. Like when you go to bed, the room is dark, you lay there breathing. Your breath slows down, so does your heartrate, the mind is calmer. Your awareness shifts. It’s like you are still aware of everything, but your energy and focus are within you.

Now, if you’re engaging in electronics for gossip and drama right up until bedtime, this is not likely to happen.

There are five types of brainwaves we are concerned with:

Delta –The slowest brain waves, usually associated with deep sleep. They can also occur during intense meditation or severe brain injury.

Theta – Slower than alpha waves, theta waves are associated with the subconscious mind and deep meditation. Yes, with this meditation Theta is achievable.

Alpha – The first conscious brain wave, alpha waves are associated with a relaxed and focused state. They are linked to pleasant feelings and are helpful for learning and coordination. This is a deep feeling state, but “active” enough to process inwardly and outwardly. Again, this is where the most active witchcraft happens.

Beta – Associated with alertness, logic, and critical reasoning, beta waves are necessary for proper functioning throughout the day. You’re mostly likely in Beta now. We spend most of our waking hours in Beta.

Gamma – The fastest brain waves, gamma waves are associated with problem-solving and information processing. We access this state intermittently as needed to process complicated or urgent things. I achieve this state when I’m seriously studying something.

Meditation for Witches and M.I.T.

Now I am eager to tell you about MIT studies and this meditation for witches, what’s the connection? I love to read their public studies and experiments.

They held an experiment like decades ago, and invited people who had all been blind since birth. They have these balls, each one the same size, weight and texture. Each ball, however, was a different color; red, green, blue, etc. Each of the individuals was asked sit and when ready touch a ball with the index finger. They were then asked to talk about what came to mind.

Interestingly, when touching green they spoke about growth, health, money, prosperity. When asked about what came to mind touching the blue ball, they spoke about emotions. They spoke about water and moods and dreams but also the sky. The red one brought to mind anger, love, motivation and creativity among other things. Tell me that isn’t weirdly wonderful, right?

The point is in witchcraft, that’s what those colors basically correspond to. We use correspondences in candle magic too for instance. Purple for justice or psychic development, green for money, travel, luck, success, healing etc. We use yellow for socializing, anxieties and to increase retention and recall when studying. Doesn’t that just bake your noodle? And remember, they were born blind and have never seen colors to make those associations.

There are hundreds of meridians in the human body. They’re like physical but also energy points, sort of like nerve centers in a way. But the meridian in your index fingertip is “sight” and the meridian in your middle fingertip is “recall”.

A Witch’s Meditation – Fingers Crossed

This brings me to part of the actual meditation. Crossing recall (middle fingertip) over sight (index fingertip) and creating a psychological trigger. The trigger is meant to induce a state of alpha brainwave.

I have been crossing my fingers all my life, even when I was a child. Yeah, I was that weird creepy kid that stuff happened around. I was always an outsider. But that’s not my point. Whenever I was stressed and needed calm or felt threatened or afraid. Whenever I longed or wished for something. Yep, crossed my fingers. This witch’s meditation will increase you.

There is a ton of lore out there about crossed fingers. I think perhaps the information I’ve given you so far plays a big part in it.

Chakra Energies and Colors in Meditation

I promise we’ll get to the actual meditation soon, hang in there. So, from the root chakra to the crown chakra, we’re going to see those colors. Here is a brief explanation of them, but you’re not required to know all of this by heart for the mediation.

Root Chakra (Muladhara): Located at the base of the spine, associated with stability and survival.

Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana): Situated below the navel, related to creativity, emotions, and relationships.

Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura): Found in the upper abdomen, linked to confidence, self-esteem, and personal power.

Heart Chakra (Anahata): Centered in the chest, representing love, compassion, and connection.

Throat Chakra (Vishuddha): Located in the throat area, associated with communication and self-expression.

Third Eye Chakra (Ajna): Situated between the eyebrows, related to intuition, insight, and spiritual awareness.

Crown Chakra (Sahasrara): At the top of the head, connection to higher consciousness and enlightenment.

In this meditation we’re going to do a color or crystal countdown or up depending on how you view it.

The root chakra is the lowest, physically speaking, base of spine. It helps to have a chakra bracelet or something with the chakra colors on it in order. This will help you visualize and learn the order and colors. You’re going to visualize each color. This is been done in so many ways. You can see the number in the color; Red Seven, for instance, Orange Six etc. picture the number in the color, or the word in the color. Another idea, see the beach, the water turns red, then the plants and sand, the sky and clouds … then orange, then yellow, then green and so on.

Indigo Two, Welcome to Alpha

You want to first spend a good couple of minutes in each color, become that color. I often see the carpet, the walls, furniture, clothes and even the very air. Don’t rush it. Plan on about 15 minutes for this meditation overall.

But think 7 red, six orange, 5 yellow, 4 green, 3 blue sky, 2 Indigo, 1 silver, crystalline and gold colors, this is the crown chakra.

But for Alpha, we stop at two, indigo. Indigo is a deep blue with a touch of purple. Most of your chakra products will have something purple, like amethyst. This is because it corresponds with the mind’s eye, psychic talents and intuition, but yes, indigo.

In this meditation, it is easy to start feeling like you are falling asleep. A half an hour in a state of alpha is about equivalent to about three hours of stage one sleep. It’s not a deep, restorative sleep, but sometimes it helps when you’re tired.

Should you start feeling like a coma is coming on, count yourself up to one. Don’t visualize the silver, gold and crystal colors though. Instead, think of a very pale lavender, like an off-white with a blush of lavender. An orchid petal if you will. This will bring you up just a notch so you can continue. It helps to have a chakra item to help remember and visualize the colors. We have a lot of of Charka and Reiki products if you need. Just remember, not purple – indigo, not gold, silver and crystal – orchid, this for the sake of the meditation.

Now for the Meditation

Cleanse your space, know your ambient noises. Be relaxed while you cleanse and look forward to meditation.

Sit comfortably, no need for yoga positions here. Don’t cross the arms or legs, let the arms rest at your sides palms down.

Take several energetic breaths. We’re not talking about inducing hyperventilation here. Just some extra effort beyond normal breathing. Breathe in deeply through the nose and out through the mouth. It should be just energetic enough to be above normal, get the heart rate up a little. Now let it slow down naturally and start relaxing.

Feel your heartrate and breathing slow down naturally. When you are ready, begin the color countdown, stop at “two-indigo”. Here and there, intrusive thoughts, patterns, noises, symbols can happen. Don’t fight it, instead simply acknowledge it and give it a gentle push out. I do that upon exhale. If you fight it, you create more noise on the screen of the mind. Try this; palm facing you, use your dominant hand like an eraser. Go slow and wipe back and forth and down. Most of you will see the energy of your own hand when you do this, how cool, right?

After you spend a couple minutes in indigo, draw energy, channel it. See it flowing in you and out of you in the chest area.

Now, say aloud (or in your mind) as you perform the motions “whenever I cross recall over sight, my brainwaves change to alpha, this is my instant trigger for alpha. This is Fixed (or So Mote it Be).” While you are saying this, bring your dominant hand up over your heart area. Cross recall over sight (cross the fingers). Now return your hand to it’s original position.

Now you meditate on whatever you want. I always suggest visualization exercises.

Other Benefits of Your Instant Trigger.

When you are done, slowly open your eyes. Don’t get up right away, you could get dizzy and fall. Notice colors are enhanced, and so is your sense of smell and hearing. You will naturally come back to beta. Some will see general energy of all things, like white noise on a TV, but nearly completely transparent overlaid on everything. Notice some objects the pattern is more easily seen, sometimes denser, sometimes looser. See the world with witch’s eyes for the first time, awake. Keep repeating this meditation and reinforcing the practice it will over time heighten your senses, physically and psychically.

Sometimes a witch has got to do what a witch has go to do. No time to call corners or cast spells. Cross fingers, go alpha and manifest in the moment. You can also use it to calm the heck down too. I also often do this before reading for tarot clients. As a matter of habit, I do this before calling corners or casting circle. Especially, I even do it intermittently during long rituals or complex spell work.

I will cross my fingers and visualize open parking spots or short lines prior to arrival. I cross fingers when I talk to the Greenman and ask him for a break in the rain so my dogs can potty. My step daughter once sassed me back bad, so with open palm on the receptive hand and crossed fingers above it with the dominant hand, I made clockwise circles at her and cursed her with flatulence. If you know her, ask her if you don’t believe me.

This is the meditation exercise that is precursory to all the other stuff I or my coven peeps meditate on. Now, keep reinforcing this trigger.

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