Have you ever wondered if witches do energy work? Are you curious about what types of energy work witches practice? Someone asked me recently why I was offering a class in Aura Cleansing at Ipso Facto next week. Truthfully, I have always been drawn to energy work, especially once I chose my path. I hope to answer some of the questions below that I've had over the years.

I think it's about time I addressed this. I hope this post will provide a beginner's guide to energy work for witches and those interested in exploring this form of Magick. Keep reading to learn more about how witches use energy work and the benefits it can offer. 

Let's start with answering the basic question for an understanding what we are working with, what is Energy Work? 

Energy work is any practice that involves manipulating, directing, or working with energy. Examples of energy work include reiki, aura cleansing, chakra balancing, crystal healing, and many other forms of Magickal practices. In some cases, energy work can be used to heal physical ailments or emotional issues. In others, it may be used to manifest desired outcomes or bring a sense of peace and balance into one’s life. 

When I studied both Reiki and Crystal Healing under master teachers, both of them referenced metaphysical concepts I was introduced to when studying the craft. I don't see all these things as separate, but instead intertwined and interconnected pieces of the whole big universal picture. 

How Do Witches Use Energy Work? 
Witches use energy work in many ways, mostly in the same way practitioners from other faiths do. For example, they may use reiki to send healing energies to someone who is ill or injured. They may also use aura cleansing to clear away negative energies from their environment or their own aura (or energetic field). Additionally, witches may use crystal healing for protection or manifestation purposes. Finally, chakra balancing can be used by witches to restore balance and harmony within their own bodies and lives. I use this on a daily basis, and sometimes I feel it's the reason I'm still kicking! Well, sort-of low kicks these days. Haha!

What are the Benefits of Energy Work for Witches? 
The benefits of energy work for witches are numerous. For starters, it can help them tap into their own inner power and gain a greater understanding of themselves on an energetic level. Additionally, it can help them develop stronger connections with their spirit guides and ancestors as well as strengthen their overall spiritual practice. Finally, using energy work can help them better manifest desired outcomes in both their personal lives and magical workings—making it a powerful tool indeed! 

How Do I Learn Energy Work? 
If you are interested in learning more about how witches use energy work, there are several resources available online that can help you get started. There are books written specifically on the subject as well as courses offered through various schools and organizations dedicated to teaching Magickal practices including energy work. Additionally, joining an online community such as Reddit’s Witchcraft sub-Reddit can provide valuable resources and support when learning how to do witchy things like using energy work!  If you are looking for a teacher, to have the guidance and support, especially from someone who understands this path, I do teach online courses. The next set of courses will begin in February, right around Imbolc.

Energy work is an important part of any witch’s practice—and learning how to do it properly takes time and practice (just like any other part of the craft). Still curious about how witches utilize this powerful form of Magick? Now that you know more about what it is and how they use it—you will be better prepared when pursuing your own journey into this realm! From reiki sessions to chakra balancing and aura cleansing—energy work can open up new doors of possibility within your spiritual practice—so why not give it a try today! You never know where it might take you!

Feel free to look around, this is a project that will officially start at Imbolc.
​If you have a specific question, just ask in the comments below!

Welcome and Blessed Be!