Simple Magick is written for education and for personal spiritual practice. We want you to enjoy the site, and to use it safely. Please read this page before you act on anything you find here.
Not medical or psychological advice
Nothing on this site is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness or condition. The writers are practitioners of the Craft. They are not doctors, pharmacists, herbalists, or therapists, and they do not present themselves as such.
A ritual, a spell, an herb, a crystal, or a meditation may be a comfort beside professional care. None of them is a replacement for it. If you have a concern about your physical or mental health, please see a qualified professional. Never delay seeking care, or stop a prescribed treatment, because of something that you have read here.
If you are in crisis or in danger, contact your local emergency services at once.
Herbs and plants
The properties given for herbs and plants on this site are traditional, symbolic, and magical associations. They are not statements about what a plant will do to your body.
- Many plants are harmful if they are eaten, burned, or applied to the skin, and some are deadly.
- Plants can interact with medicines and can be unsafe during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, and for people with certain conditions.
- Many plants and essential oils are toxic to pets.
- Never eat or drink any plant unless you are certain of its identity and its safety. When in doubt, do not.
Crystals
The meanings given for crystals are traditional and symbolic. There is no scientific evidence that crystals heal, and we make no such claim. Some minerals are toxic. Do not soak stones in water that you intend to drink.
Fire
Candles, incense, and burning herbs cause house fires every year. Never leave a flame unattended. Use stable, heatproof holders, keep flames away from anything that can burn, and keep them out of reach of children and animals. Follow the fire regulations where you live. A battery candle is always an acceptable substitute.
Inner work
Meditation, visualization, trance, scrying, and shadow work can bring up strong feelings. Go gently, keep sessions short, and stop if you feel distressed. These practices are not suitable for everyone, and they are not a substitute for professional support.
Divination
Tarot, runes, pendulums, and scrying are offered here as tools for reflection. They do not predict a fixed future, and they should never be the sole basis for a decision about your health, your money, your legal position, or your safety.
No promise of results
We describe what practitioners do and what they report. We do not promise that any spell, ritual, or practice will produce a particular outcome. Be cautious of anyone who does make such promises, and especially of anyone who asks for payment to cast a spell or to lift a curse.
History and belief
We do our best to present history accurately and to separate fact from tradition. Our understanding may be incomplete, and scholarship continues to develop. The religious and spiritual views expressed are those of the writers. They are offered for your consideration and not as doctrine.
Your own judgment
You know your own circumstances, health, and household better than we can. Please use your own judgment, adapt our suggestions to your situation, and take responsibility for what you choose to do. Our terms of use set out the formal position.