I came across witchcraft when I was looking for alternative methods to fight my depression. It has help. I feel very empowered.

I want to begin, but man, overcoming inherent shame and guilt from a religious upbringing is hard 😅

When I was a beginner witch in the 90's - not knowing any better - I did damn near everything Hearth here says *not* to do, and from my experience I can say with certainty how right she is. I made a lot of mistakes and conjured things I couldnt control and didnt know how to banish. I ended up hurting myself and others and caused a lot of trauma and made my life incredibly difficult for a long time as a result of my ignorance. As Hearth says, yes magic can be lovely and beautiful, but it can also be incredibly dangerous if you dont know what you're doing.

Hearth: Meditate. *Me, trying to meditate for the 20th time* My ADHD brain: haha *no.*

Hearth: Magic isn’t like what’s shown on TV, you can’t fly or point your finger at a pen and turn it into a broom. Me: Oh crap, how am I supposed to turn my haters into frogs now?

Baby Witch here still in the early months of research and meditation would love a video on Good books for beginners Also love your videos

To any beginner witches; find a way to focus that works best for you, it will be the foundation of all your work and how you align the energy in and around you. The natural state of energy is neutral. It's not "good" or "bad." I know you will hear A LOT about light and positive energy and may even be obsessed with "cleansing." It IS possible to cleans the things you need from something as well. The Abrahamic religions have brainwashed the majority of the population into thinking in polar opposites instead of letting something or someone just be and exist. There must always be a balance. There is NO shame in who or what we are. We could never do anything wrong enough to deserve an eternity of suffering and damnation.

I was told a good rule of thumb is to study for a year before you actually try to cast spells. I also recomend tai chi or qi gong. It helps with visualization, and meditation. Love your video's my witchy friend.

A lot of great, realistic tips, Hearth! I’d also like to say to beginner witches: think about why you want to be a witch. If you’ve felt the call toward something “bigger” or “different” than what you were taught or know, or if you’ve experienced things you can’t explain, or if you’re just looking for something spiritually, then definitely look into it. The more passion you have for this lifestyle, the easier it will be to stay with it. Also, as a point, don’t let what others say influence you lol Do what makes you happy, for sure, and makes you feel fulfilled.

Ive noticed in spell books, common herbal allergies are not mentioned. So if you are a beginner, using herbs without researching you can cause serious bodily harm outside of your spirit. This is not brought up enough.

I'm an old fart just starting down this path. I am subscribed to a few channels, but yours is way more informative, witchy and you stay ON POINT! Love your videos!! I've learned so much. And I can tell you know your chit. ;)

Hearth: “When our minds are crazy with thoughts it can be hard to focus on what we want.” Me, with ADHD: 😳 (Though I do love my meditation time. It can just be hard to get into for someone like me. But when I can 👌👌)

Girl, how do you not have more subs??? You have so much knowledge, are so inclusive and are one of the most articulate and well spoken KZfaqrs I’ve come across 😨 Love the information and content you put out, and It’s quite refreshing to see and hear from a witch who practices the craft traditionally and doesn’t rely on the instagram-ability and aesthetics of their craft, although there’s nothing wrong with that ☺️ As a non-Wiccan witch, it’s hard to sift through the sea of Wiccan content to find other practitioners of the craft. Thanks for doing what you do! ✨

I got loads of crystals (mostly because I’ve always been attracted to them, even before I knew about witchcraft) but now I’m learning how to use them. I’m glad I came across this video now otherwise I would’ve brought those tarot cards 😂♉️

I've been practicing for more than 15 years now and I wish I had known about this things back when I started. I can completely agree with all your tips. Great video!

The one dislike was from someone that wants to win the lottery XD

It's a lifestyle, and allows tons of self work, and meditative skills, you use witch craft as an aid in your spirituality in your life. It's an added skill and feature to add to your already established spiritual beliefs and rituals. If you are spiritual that is, not every witch combine their witchyness with their religion.

Oh man. When I first started, I made that mistake of buying all the stuff listed in the books or what people said that I needed. I wasted so much money. When I was new this path, it would have been great to have this video, but that was before KZfaq. I enjoy watching your videos. So much great information. :)

Hearth: Dont buy anything Me: *looks at Amazon orders of books herbs crystals cards and greenhousery* Me: ...well shit

Local libraries are a great resource. Plus many if them can borrow from other libraries in your area. It's incredible to borrow a before you buy too!

I came to witchcraft because I was trying to fix my mental health. I helped me, but not fully. But I’m much happier than I have ever been before

Sigils are a really good spell to start. Thats what I did.

Me: *daydreaming Hearth: “...love potion” Me: LoVE pOtIoN?!!!

As a beginner witch with a low budget. Only things I've bought are Crystal's and stones and tarot cards and a kitchen witch book. I use them frequently. I am learning to be a kitchen/cottage witch myself(that's my focus)

I love candle magick also...great video dear one. As always you hit it on the nail. Great personality.

Me: *does a wish spell to get a living wage instead of minimum wage at my job* Universe: Here's a virus that will highly impact your tourism job! :)

Thank you this video was very informative. I’m a beginner witch myself and it is really tricky. My parents and me are Christians but I’m also a witch but it’s a secret

I was the kid making potions and writing wishes. In highschool I was so interested but very nervous to dive in since I come from a Christian home. About 5 years ago give or take I started reading books I made a mini alter and it just never felt right. I didn’t feel like a proper Christian anymore but I also didn’t feel like a Wiccan. I felt more connected into the nature, the earth, the energy in the air around me. I fell out of it until recently and I have no clue how I found these videos but knowing I can be a witch and not into Wicca has like opened my eyes. I don’t know which path I’m going to take but I finally feel like I found the thing I have been looking for my whole life. Now a couple years shy of 30 I’m officially a baby witch just trying to learn. Thank you !!

After a year I’m finally picking myself up after a breakup and I’m so happy I found witchcraft. I feel like I’m a late starter being in my mid twenties but I feel so empowered and generally better in myself

I just realised that I practiced feeling energies and things like that for such a long time without knowing. Mabey it's because I'm very sensitive when it comes to feeling others emotions, which is not always as cool aus it sounds, because I tend to be affected by them very easily. I also always collected nature things as a kid like spacific stones, sticks and seashells. Yesterday I went out collecting stones to make my own runestones and suprisingly I was still drawn to the same kind of stone. Also I know that my grandfather used to do magic because I got handed down his spiritdice (didn't know what it was back then). My mum also used to practice magic but for some reason stopped and threw out all magical things in our house. Includeing the dice. So I'm basicly a broomcoleseted witch in a family of witches.😑

I have been a witch for 20 years now and I still find it very useful to go and listen to the advice of other witches. Even if it is beginner advice... in fact especially if it is for beginners because it brings me back to the basics and helps me remember to be realistic about my own practice and go back to the basics to get in touch with those basics and often with myself. I am really enjoying your videos specifically though. Thank you.

The fact that anyone downvotes her videos is just wild to me.. Hearth is amazing!

Don't summon anything before learning banishment seems obvious, but it's still good to hear someone saying it

The first time I did magic-- and Effected real change in reality; visually, psychologically, with unintended confirmation the next day. Very clear results. I used nothing but my concentration, while incorporating and amalgamating what I'd learned; and what I knew intrinsically. I'd had magic (good & bad) done to me before-- but this was the first time I attempted magic (out of desperation), and it was definitely successful. Hearth Witch does a good job x

cannot agree more with “you might not know where in your practice you are in a year, or two years” because i definitely didn’t so i’ve been a witch for two years now, and if i reflect on what i thought back then, i’d have to agree with you If someone had told me two years ago that I will be most interested in shadow work, tarot, astral projection, I would’ve told the person that they’re funny, but wrong. I just wanna sit my past self down and have a nice little time for bonding.

I think one of if not the most important thing is: Do what brings you peace, joy, and fulfillment. There a lot of information on what to do, where to look, who to listen to out there. It can be overwhelming at times. And when things like self-doubt and procrastination kick in, one might feel lost. I find asking myself "WHY am I doing this? Does it make me happy or still make me happy?" helps me pace myself, listen to my heart, and stay centered :)

Nice video ! If i would include my own tips to yours, it would be to overcome the doghma around duality. It is not about good versus evil, but rather is more like how polarity on a magnet worth. The way i came to understand it, is as follow; nothing can exist without an opposite, see that in plants, they use both sun from above and water from below to sustain them. For a set temperature to be felt, there need to exist both hot and cold. For animals to reproduces, there need to be both male and female ( one of the reasons i found out why male are seen as positive and female as negative, well, look at the genitals, at first sight, one is an addition, the other is a substraction ). You can do something perceived as very evil for someone, but would actually be good for someone else. What churchianity has truly done with duality, is believing so much in goodness, they became so selfrighteous, that they subsequently starting trusting evil....

I tried for so long to box myself in as “cosmic witch” because I see auras and I felt like my practice was disconnected and disjointed. I finally stopped pushing it and let myself research and explore and found through practicing in a way that brought me joy that I’m actually a kitchen witch! Just like you said, one day I looked up and realized I was always practicing in my kitchen and that was where I felt safe and my magic was changing my relationship with food and I was like oooohhh 🤣❤️

I love the way you explain things. I've struggled to find ways to explain some of this to my 7-year-old and, while I realize that's not your demographic, you explain it in a way he can understand. It's easier to explain it to my husband whose also Pagan but doesn't practice witchcraft. Our son wants to be a Pagan and practice witchcraft.

Thank you....great tips!! Witch of wanderlust recommended you! Any titles of books on audible you could reccomend??? Subscribed too!🤗

It's so cool seeing your subscribers count shooting up all the time ☺

Omg I love your videos ! You're very knowledgeable . I too prefer candle magick .. You should teach a KZfaq class or something! Thank you for your videos

Until now I thought Wicca and witchcraft was the same. I’m just beginning and your videos have been great. Thank you

Your hair is magical 🤩🌸

I'm a mature beginner and found these tips amazing, a lot of things I didn't realise, I have lots of crystals and tarot cards, have done for a long time now, ive always been interested in this subject just never came to a head till now! :) Im still a bit confused as to wether you choose Wicca or Pagan, think I need to look up the differences ....tfs...new subscriber ♥

Your litterally my favorite witchy KZfaq page I've binge watched your videos the past few weeks I love them 😁

A most excellent video with GREAT advice! I am so glad to see this content posted here!

Thank you for being so clear about all of this info! You help me so much!

Love the honesty and awesome information.

Thank u SO much for this one, and actually every other video you've made!

I love what you had to say in this video! It has really helped me understand that going at my own pace is exactly what I need to do. Thanks so much!

Even tho I’ve been practicing for a while I love your videos! I still learn things all the time! Love ya girl!

I'm a year and a bit into my practice and I 100% agree with all these tips. Thank you so much for putting all this together!

I've started with learning tarot and using this as a springboard to learn about other aspects of witchcraft and paganism. Some of the advanced books on tarot show how to incorporate tarot into magic rituals

This is awesome! Very grounding and, yes, it relieved a lot of stress. Blessings to you!

This is extremely helpful! I have been doing alot of study and allowing the practice to guide me in my pathway so it's amazing to know this is a good direction to take.

I am so happy that I found your channel and this video. It means a lot that you take your time to educate and spread your love for magick.

Thank you, Hearth. You have been a big help in my life and I will continue to learn from you. ❤️

This is the most useful video on the topic I've watched by far

This is the second video of yours I have seen now and I love the way your simpley but thoroughly explain things making it a lot easier to understand then a lot of things I've read. Thank you, I'm definitely going to subscribe,

Thank you so much for this, it's incredibly helpful, and I already learnt something new from this video, grateful for it, thank you again🌙

Love your videos. Always so informative and sincere. I've been learning so much from watching as I embark on my own personal journey.

WOW this helped me so much, i would have never thought about some of this stuff and without it i probably would’ve made some huge mistakes! i’m in the researching stages and i can’t thank you enough!!

you videos are so helpful! i am just beginning my journey in witchcraft and i am watching all of your videos... theyre making me so excited!!!

All amazing tips Hearth! so good to be reminded of all of it as well. I feel that the simplest of practices such as visualisation and grounding are so important and actually such potent exercises to work on. I think it helps with mental health so much as well as confidence and self-love and being able to stand in your power. I would just say if anyone is reading the comments to not be discouraged by anyone who tells you that you're 'not a witch' or 'it's silly' or 'sinful' or that 'you're not doing it right' because you forge your own path and anyone who tries to tell you any of those things, it's simply a reflection of where they are on their path and their shadows - whether they be spiritual or not - and allow it and let it wash over you but just know that doesn't have to be the truth for you! You make your own craft! Much love to all 💖 Xxx

Thank you Hearth for this brilliant video. It is going to be such a valuable resource for so many. I have the greatest respect for you & your channel. You are a blessing to us all

The best video I've ever seen for beginners! Thank you💕

This has been my favorite video thus far! I am new to practicing and this was really refreshing and a true eye opener! Thank you for making these videos , Hearth Witch, and Blessed Be!

I love you hearth! Sooo helpful to my spiritual journey I’ve sent your videos to some of my friends who also are interested and they say they love it too I’m so grateful for your videos

Hearth, first of all, the information in this video is so important...thank you. I think we all cam fall into those traps that you mentioned. Basics are the key!!! You are a wonderful gift to all. Thank you again.❤

Thank you so much Hearth for this video. I am starting again on this path and have a lot to learn. I’m so glad I found your channel because you’re real. You’re so down to earth and make it so easy and enjoyable to learn this craft. I hope you are around for a very long time with your channel because I’m excited to learn everything I can from you and the resources you give us to expand our knowledge. Thank you

You are one of the most helpful witches out there I swear

Thank you for making this video! I am just beginning to research and I'm pulling from a lot of sources but your channel is one of my favorites :) very easy to follow and useful!!

It’s funny and awesome that I am now in this witchy journey. I bought myself a bunch of crystals for birthday, not for any other reason than I love looking at them. I collected them as a kid and loved looking for cool rocks and stones. Then all of a sudden I started coming across lots of witch related content and it was like the universe telling me you need to explore this. I’ve always been interested since I was kid, but I always steered away cause in the 90s I only knew about Wicca and wasn’t interested in a religion. I am now in my 30s discovering that’s not the only way and all the “pretend” magic and spells I made up as a kid was just witchcraft calling me and I’m finally listening. I love you’re videos. They are extremely helpful and educational. 🖤🖤🖤

Binge watching your videos and taking lots of notes. Thank you for being so informative

Thank you for all the information!!! You are SO smart and helpful, my new fave channel for sure

I really enjoy your videos! I love that your realistic and really informative.

one of the best beginner videos i've seen! explains a lot of concepts that inhibit you as a beginner

You are the most realistic and educational witch youtuber I have come across to date! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and experience!

This is not overwhelming at all, thank you for the advice it helped alot!

what a wonderful video! i love this and thank u so much! i'm an absolute beginner and this is one of the ONLY videos that has clarified things for me and helped guide me with where to begin

Thank you! This is one of the best videos for people starting out I've seen on KZfaq. As a long term practitioner, it is lovely to see a younger person so direct and on point about the practice. Excellent work. Many blessings to you.

This is the best list of tips I've heard so far. Thank you.

I'm so glad I found this, even if it was after almost 15 years of floundering about. I didn't know how to cull the frankly terrifyingly massive amount of information that's out there. I kinda gave up after not knowing how to start, with no one to learn from. I still thought about it & pondered my spirituality & what it could all mean for myself, but had no way to apply any of that. Now I have the emotional & intellectual literacy to begin learning how to put all those years of introspection into praxis. I'm very excited to start learning now that I know where to begin & a clearer idea of how this works. It also feels nice to find out I've been on the right track in my theories about it how it works with your Self. Fantastic video, can't wait to learn more!

I agree with Miss Diana below; your videos have absolutely been my go-to for my beginner practice. I have subscribed to a few as well, but I always shift to your channel because of how tremendously informative and thorough you are, and you encourage self-education/research! I've found that it actually makes this that much more exciting and fun and interactive!! Whenever I watch your videos I actually have a notebook and pens ready to go (I guess that can be my Book of Shadows, huh? lol) Thank you so much for your videos and especially this one too, very much. I keep getting so excited to do more, but as you said, the basics are the most important. I'm still working on Visualization but I'm being sure to be patient of my development! Thank you so much!!!! Much love and sunshines ✨✨✨✨✨

Great tips. Your comments on the witch type identities are on point.

I’m older and just finding witchcraft, but have been of a metaphysical bent for many years. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. Your videos are so helpful.

This really cleared my misconceptions about how to begin my journey in witchcraft.. Thank you so much for a very clear and informative video.. Love lots

So happy to have found your channel ❤ I'm very new to this and appreciate having the opportunity to be so well informed. I can tell that your channel will be my go-to.

Hearth, I really enjoy your videos. You are very knowledgeable, non judgmental. Also I love when you say “ you do you.” I’ve been a witch for a long time just started doing more with it the last several months.

Thank you for posting this video, it is super helpful! I would call myself a beginner witch and I was looking into trying to perform a curse breaking spell for several reasons but I am definitely going to hold off on it now for a while and do some more studying and simple energy and grounding practicing before jumping right in. I also wanted to comment bc I have spent a lot of time watching law of attraction videos on youtube, much like how I have recently fell in love with your channel and been watching all of your videos, I have done the same with a few law of attraction, spiritual workers in particular. I have to say, there are SO many similarities between witch craft, and law of attraction practitioners!! As far as intent, scripting, following your instincts and being more intuitive, working with crystals and candles, I'm sure I could make a whole list about it if I took the time to do so. It's very interesting to me! Just felt the need to mention that lol 😊

Hi Hearth, I just wanted to say that your videos are amazing! I am new to witchcraft and only started 3 months ago, although I've always been obsessed with witches. I have been given information and spells from witches with generations of witches and although I appreciate that, I feel like I have really connected to you. You explain things in a way that really makes me understand and retain information and I am so grateful I found you! I am slowly working my way through your videos and have subscribed of course and I find myself watching your videos, even if it is not a subject I am particularly interested in yet. Anyway thank you so much for being you. Xx

I recently found your channel and am impressed and intrigued. You are knowlegable and giving but you know how to teach without doing the work for those seeking insight. Such an amazing job! I am so glad that you take so much time to put all of these videos together, thank you! You are giving back to the craft, even an old witch like me is getting a lot out of it, so again, Thank You!

What a fantastic introduction to witchcraft for beginners, which I am. Your tips are tremendously helpful and have clarified a lot for me as well as helping me figure out how to begin my journey. Thank you so much!

*your videos are so very helpful for us beginners. Thank you for your guidance and sharing your knowledge ❤*

I honestly wish I had seen this video five years ago, thank you so much for all the education you're providing

I could listen to you all day your amazing, I've learnt so much from you just by watching this video I wish you could be my teacher 😊💕. Thank you so much love Sharon.

Watched your video for the second time to take notes!😀 Thank you for being so thorough! You rock Hearth!

Fantastic tips, advice and how to have a good mindset. Honestly you have the best videos. I came to wicca and witchcraft to deal with my mental health and I am loving everything that I learn. Helps with my grief I have been dealing with after the suicidal loss of my brother. Thank you Hearth. X

This is all wonderful information!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!