Please Steal My ‘Habits Of A Part-Time Witch’ Guide:
I write stories about witches because they have always stood at the edge of the ordinary. They live in the overlap between logic and instinct, between the tasks that fill a day and the quiet pull of something older. I never set out to become one, but I have learned that anyone can borrow a few of their habits.
Writing fantasy taught me that witchcraft, at its core, is attention. It means noticing patterns, honoring cycles, and acting with intention. When I started paying attention in my own life—how I brewed tea, arranged my desk, or marked the moon’s changes—small rituals began to form. They grounded me more than any elaborate ceremony could.
This guide grew from those moments between deadlines and laundry, when I wanted to feel connected to something larger without escaping the real world. A part-time witch moves through both. She writes spells in her planner, blesses her inbox with patience, and calls her intuition back from wherever she left it last. She believes that tending to the smallest details of her day can shift the texture of her life.
Magic lives in what we repeat. These habits are for the hours when you feel too busy for ceremony and too human for perfection, but still crave meaning.
Upon popular request, I have created a FREE condensed version of this blog article for you to print out and place on your desk as daily reminder:
Morning Magic
A witch begins her day by choosing how to meet the world. Before messages arrive and clocks dictate the rhythm, she claims a few moments for awareness. Early hours sharpen intuition. Whether she writes, stretches, or drinks tea, the act matters less than the intention behind it.
The first breath after waking can be a spell. Lighting a candle before work or speaking gratitude aloud resets the tone of the day. Many witches keep a small notebook near the bed to capture dreams and impressions before they dissolve. Morning pages, popularized by Julia Cameron, serve the same purpose. They let intuition speak without interruption.
Part-Time Witch Pocket Guide:
- Wakes with purpose and greets the light consciously
- Guards morning time from digital noise
- Writes or draws to clear the mind
- Drinks something warm with awareness
- Notes dreams, moods, or symbols
- Creates small rituals that mark the shift into action
Body as Temple
Every spell begins with energy, and energy lives in the body. Movement clears channels that stagnation closes. A part-time witch pays attention to her rhythms rather than forcing uniform routines. Some days she walks briskly, other days she rests. Both serve the same goal: balance.
Physical care anchors spiritual growth. Grounding, the practice of standing barefoot on earth or grass, supports both nervous system and focus. Baths with herbs or salt, gentle stretching, and mindful eating return awareness to the physical self. Treating the body as sacred turns maintenance into ritual.
Part-Time Witch Pocket Guide:
- Moves in alignment with her energy and cycle
- Practices grounding through direct contact with earth
- Uses bathing or stretching as cleansing acts
- Eats slowly and with gratitude
- Honors fatigue without guilt
- Treats physical needs as sacred obligations
Mindset and Inner Work
A witch’s power grows from discernment. She questions what she has been taught to believe and measures it against her own experience. This habit cultivates sovereignty of thought. The more she listens inwardly, the less she depends on external validation.
Inner work includes shadow integration, the process of acknowledging the traits or memories we would rather deny. Instead of suppressing them, the witch studies their message. Each discomfort becomes a teacher. Meditation, journaling, or quiet walks can help translate emotion into insight.
Part-Time Witch Pocket Guide:
- Challenges unhelpful conditioning
- Reflects on recurring thoughts or emotions
- Practices forgiveness toward self and others
- Seeks truth rather than approval
- Uses silence as medicine for clarity
- Honors the balance between light and shadow
Living by the Moon
The moon offers a map for rhythm. Witches have followed its phases for millennia because they mirror the natural cycle of creation: growth, fullness, release, and renewal. Tracking the moon does not require astrology knowledge. Observation alone connects you to the flow.
During the new moon, she sets quiet intentions. The waxing moon brings planning and momentum. The full moon calls for reflection, celebration, or release. The waning moon invites rest and decluttering. Aligning daily choices with these phases creates structure without rigidity.
Part-Time Witch Pocket Guide:
- Observes lunar phases and records mood changes
- Sets new intentions at the dark moon
- Reviews progress at the full moon
- Cleanses or simplifies during the waning phase
- Rests and resets before the next cycle
- Treats the moon as companion and teacher
Home as Sanctuary
A witch shapes energy through space. Her home reflects her inner landscape. Clutter drains focus, while meaningful order supports peace. She builds an environment that feels protective yet alive.
A small altar or shelf can hold tokens of inspiration: a candle, a stone, a photo, a bowl of salt. Cleaning becomes an act of renewal when done with intention. Opening windows, burning herbs, or ringing a bell marks the shift from one phase of energy to another.
Part-Time Witch Pocket Guide:
- Keeps one corner dedicated to reflection or ritual
- Refreshes the home with light, scent, or sound
- Chooses objects consciously
- Balances beauty and function
- Cleans to reset emotional energy
- Treats domestic routines as cycles of renewal
Creative Rituals
Creativity and witchcraft share a source: imagination shaped by attention. When a witch writes, paints, or cooks, she channels thought into form. The practice teaches patience and focus, two essential elements of magic.
Keeping a creative practice does not mean pursuing art professionally. It means maintaining an outlet where intuition leads. Sketching leaves, sewing by hand, or arranging flowers can serve as meditation. Every creation carries the maker’s energy into the world.
Part-Time Witch Pocket Guide:
- Creates regularly in any form that feels alive
- Works from intuition, not perfectionism
- Keeps a journal for ideas and symbols
- Experiments with natural or found materials
- Honors creative rest as part of the cycle
- Treats making as spellwork through intention
Connection with Nature
Nature mirrors every truth of witchcraft. Seasons reveal that all things rise, rest, and return. Spending time outdoors restores this understanding. Even short moments count: watering plants, walking during lunch, or sitting under a tree.
Learning the names of local plants or birds builds relationship. Each observation strengthens memory and empathy. A witch pays attention to weather patterns, soil, and sky because they speak the same language she does.
Part-Time Witch Pocket Guide:
- Spends time outdoors daily
- Learns seasonal patterns and local species
- Keeps a small garden or window plants
- Collects natural materials respectfully
- Offers gratitude to the land
- Recognizes her dependence on the ecosystem
Community and Boundaries
Witches thrive in community but guard solitude carefully. Connection provides reflection, yet too much noise drowns intuition. The part-time witch learns to alternate between gathering and retreat.
Circles of trust grow through mutual respect, not hierarchy. Sharing knowledge, listening deeply, and celebrating others’ successes create stability. Healthy boundaries protect energy from depletion. Saying no becomes an act of loyalty to purpose.
Part-Time Witch Pocket Guide:
- Builds supportive connections
- Shares wisdom without authority
- Listens with attention
- Maintains privacy when needed
- Communicates limits clearly
- Balances community with solitude
Rituals for Work and Focus
The modern witch often works in ordinary spaces, but intention transforms any task. Beginning the workday with a simple ritual—lighting a candle, choosing a scent, or setting a short affirmation—signals the mind to focus.
Attention is energy. Every email sent with care, every conversation held with awareness, strengthens integrity. When fatigue rises, a pause for breath or water clears stagnation. The witch remembers that productivity without presence depletes rather than creates.
Part-Time Witch Pocket Guide:
- Starts the day with clear intention
- Creates ritual cues for focus
- Keeps workspace minimal and meaningful
- Balances giving and receiving effort
- Honors rest as part of the work cycle
- Ends each day with gratitude for what was completed
Daily Magic
Magic hides in repetition. A witch finds meaning in how she pours water, chooses clothes, or speaks to herself. Each gesture shapes the atmosphere around her.
Simple daily rituals remind her that energy follows attention. Blessing food, offering thanks before sleep, or writing one sentence of reflection keeps the connection alive. Over time, these acts build quiet strength.
Part-Time Witch Pocket Guide:
- Treats routine tasks as sacred opportunities
- Blesses meals or drinks before consumption
- Records synchronicities or insights
- Expresses gratitude daily
- Pauses before transitions to reset energy
- Recognizes patterns as personal messages
Rest and Renewal
A witch rests as deliberately as she acts. Rest is not escape but alignment. Fatigue signals the need for stillness. Sleep, meditation, or time offline restores the mind’s clarity and the body’s rhythm. Seasonal rest mirrors nature. Winter calls for introspection. Summer invites expansion. Learning to move with these tides prevents burnout. The witch views rest as participation in life’s pulse, not withdrawal from it.
Part-Time Witch Pocket Guide:
- Listens to signs of exhaustion
- Creates technology-free evenings
- Honors weekly and seasonal rest cycles
- Uses baths, naps, or quiet reading as reset tools
- Sleeps in darkness and wakes with natural light when possible
- Releases guilt linked to stillness
Study and Reflection
Knowledge supports intuition. A witch reads widely, questions sources, and observes outcomes. Study connects her craft to history, culture, and ethics. Reflection ensures her practice remains conscious and evolving. Learning about herbs, myths, or symbols provides structure for intuitive growth. Keeping notes of what works and what does not transforms experience into wisdom.
Part-Time Witch Pocket Guide:
- Reads and researches topics of personal interest
- Tests knowledge through practice
- Reflects monthly on growth and direction
- Respects traditions without imitation
- Shares findings with generosity
- Remains a student regardless of skill
Gratitude and Growth
Gratitude completes every cycle. It shifts attention from lack to sufficiency. The witch acknowledges progress without rushing the next goal. Growth happens through steady repetition, not sudden change. She measures success by presence, not by perfection. Each mistake adds information. Each effort refines understanding. Through continuous practice, she becomes more aligned with her own rhythm and less dependent on external timing.
Part-Time Witch Pocket Guide:
- Ends the day with one note of gratitude
- Recognizes small progress
- Learns from discomfort without self-blame
- Accepts impermanence as natural law
- Balances humility and confidence
- Moves forward with quiet consistency
What I’ve learnt on my own journey is that the part-time witch weaves meaning into ordinary time. Her magic comes from awareness, not performance. She practices magic while cooking dinner, sending emails, or resting in silence. By tending to her habits, she turns life itself into an altar. I hope this list of habits inspires you and sparks your own imagination. Feel free to copy and share it everywhere.
Do something witchy this week!
Love,
G*
Hi ♥️, I’m Gisele Stein, author of feel-good novels with a little magic and places like characters, which i craft from my cosy cabin on Wadandi Boodja in Western Australia. Have a look at my books here. I’m also podcasting as The Earthy Writer, to document my rewilding year: Every new moon, I set a new rewilding intention for the month, and every full moon I share my learnings with you…