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November Witchcraft
Episode 15
Ivy, Winter Witchcraft & The Discipline Spell
In this month’s November Witchcraft episode, we wander into the winding, enchanted world of ivy — a plant steeped in folklore, protection magic, and ancient symbolism. We explore its historical associations, its role as a guardian of thresholds and the many ways witches can weave ivy into their craft with intention and safety.From there, we move into the heart of herbal magic, looking at how to use herb blends in spellwork, ritual, energy cleansing, and winter-focused practices.
Next we descend into the witch’s winter arc, exploring why the darker months naturally call us into commitment, devotion and inner alchemy. We discuss the role of discipline as a spell, and how neuroplasticity supports your magical practice. We take a closer look at the anterior mid-cingulate cortex — a brain region connected to motivation, persistence, emotional regulation and the ability to choose discomfort for long-term transformation — revealing how science supports what witches have always known -
Winter is for recalibration, rewiring, and rising.
We finish the episode with a Ritual for Sacred Discipline, crafted to help you anchor devotion, strengthen your energetic sovereignty, and align your daily life with the witch you are becoming.
In This Episode We Explore -
Ivy in Witchcraft
- Ivy’s folklore across Ireland, Britain, and classical mythology
- Its symbolism as a protector, a guardian of thresholds, and a guide to hidden realms
- Why ivy was associated with divine ecstasy, wildness, caves, doorways, and the Otherworld
- How to safely and respectfully use ivy in modern witchcraft
- Energetic workings you can pair with ivy (protection, binding, devotion, portal magic)
Different ways of working With herb blends
The Witch’s Winter Arc
- Understanding winter as a magical recalibration season
- Why November–February is the perfect window for discipline, devotion, and deep inner change
- How nature’s descent mirrors your own energetic turning within
- The connection between cyclical witchcraft and long-term goal alchemy
Witchcraft, Neuroplasticity & Discipline
- How your brain rewires itself through repetition, intention and emotional charge
- Why scrolling, overstimulation and fatigue sabotage magical momentum
- The unexpected role of the anterior mid-cingulate cortex -
- motivation
- task persistence
- emotional self-regulation
- choosing discomfort to reach your desires
- How witches can harness this part of the brain like a magical muscle
- Reframing discipline as a frequency of self-love and energetic sovereignty
Ritual for Sacred Discipline
A grounding, witchy practice designed to help you -- Declare what you are devoted to this winter
- Anchor your discipline as a magical frequency
- Activate the neural pathways that support consistency
- Align your daily actions with your future self
- Step into the winter arc with power, clarity, and inner fire
YouTube video referenced - https://youtu.be/84dYijIpWjQ?si=cHj1wqGV-HIdJ0ci
Hallowed Harvest Witch Box - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4382208970/hallowed-harvest-a-samhain-witch-box
Hallowed Harvest Zine -
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