Not All Witches Are Bad!
Become your best self this October... accompanied with the perfect soundtrack.
I recently learned I may have been a witch in my past life... which explains a lot. Apparently if you have brown, patchy birth marks and an affixiation for fire, there's a chance you may have been burned at the stake in a past life. At least that's what TikTok told me.
I don't necessarily trust my sources on TikTok, but deep down, I know I have witch blood in me. I'm wayyyy too drawn to the elements, the changes of the seasons, and the phases of the moon to not have witchy ancestors. Slowly over the years, I've been intuitively inclined to learn how to read tarot cards and astrological birth charts. I also keep crystals on me, and I never miss a full moon ritual. I drink moon water and do manifestations (a form of spells) daily. Oh, and Halloween has always been my favourite time of year, so yeah, I suppose you could say I'm just a tad witchy.
People tend to think of witchcraft as something sinister, but I use it to connect with my inner consciousness and expand my sense of self. I am gentle with the Earth and respect the process of constant rebirth. Through this introspection, I see the cycles in my own life and understand how to stop them, and how to grow out of them instead. I use witchcraft to keep me progressing in a manner of love.
As we watch the leaves fall every October, we are reminded it is necessary to let go of things that are no longer giving us life. Like the change of the seasons, we must shed our old selves; dying in order to be reborn. It is a natural journey that comes with life. You can either embrace the change, or get caught up in the cycle by resisting it. I choose to embrace it.
One of my favourite ways to embrace change is by participating in a full moon releasing ritual. On the night of the full moon, write everything you want to release from your life down on a piece of paper. This can be anything you want, from debt, to draining relationships, fear, lack mindset, stagnancy, to health issues or sickness. Then read it out loud and envision all your problems slipping away from your life. Then destroy your list by either setting it on fire (safely!!), ripping it up and throwing it in the garbage, or flushing it down the toilet. Mentally picture your list of things leaving your life and never coming back. Say goodbye to the things holding you back, take a few deep breaths or do a meditation, and be grateful for everything in your life because it got you to where you are now in the present moment.
The next full moon is October 20, and you already know I'm going to be setting my own personal list of fears on fire, having a bubble bath with herbs and candles, charging my crystals, and making moon water. A solo night of reflection and progression.
For Halloween, however, I'm planning on having my friends come over for an evening of making potions (or cocktails... same thing, right?), tarot card readings, spells, releasing rituals, and handing out candy to trick-or-treaters.
In both cases of celebration, I've found the perfect playlist to accompany my evening:
The playlist halloween vibes by Spotify user chrisjb888 has nearly 430 songs so there's a little bit of everything for everyone. From Travis Scott, to The Doors, Alice Cooper, Miley Cyrus, and Shakira, this playlist is guaranteed to set the spooky vibe.
Some of my favourite songs on the list include Season of the Witch by Lana Del Ray, below. I particuarly love this edit I found on YouTube because the aestetic is just *chef's kiss* and I'll likely have it playing on a loop on my TV while I have my friends over.
When I think of a classic Halloween party, this song has to be on the soundtrack. The slowed and reverb edit of Blue Monday by New Order is the perfect grungy, synth music to accompany your night. The original song itself is amazing, yet this edit is somehow everything...
Another hit on the playlist is Chill Bill by Rob $tone ft. J.Davis and Spooks. It's a widely loved party song and it also features the creepy whistling that comes from the same sample used in the infamous hallway scene in season one American Horror Story played by Evan Peters. A Halloween cult classic... but make it lit.
The playlist also features two versions of I Put a Spell On Youβone by Annie Lennox and the other by Screamin' Jay Hawkins. I particularly love the 1956 version by Jay Hawkins, especially this performance I found on YouTube that shows his true range, talent, and madness. He's hardcore, a true genius. Watch it for yourself:
Have you ever played the song Psycho Killer by the Talking Heads at a party? I have, and I promise you it gets people moving. It's another one of my favourites included on this playlist, which honestly is so great I might just have to listen to it year-round.
Hit shuffle and take the stress off finding the perfect Halloween playlist because this one is it, I assure you. Plus, it's nearly 24 hours long, so you can keep the spooky vibes going all month long.
Whatever you get up to on Halloween, whether it's partying in your costume, staying at home to do witchy sh*t, or trick-or-treating and collecting some candy yourself, I hope you have fun and stay safe.
Happy listening and happy Halloween! π π» π π
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About the Creator
Jesse Bixby
Freelance writer in Vancouver, BC.
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