22 Broom Closet Witch Tips

In this post, you will find 22 broom closet witch tips and practical everyday hacks for the broom closeted practitioner.

 

What is a ‘broom closeted’ witch?

 

A broom-closeted witch is someone who is not open about their practice. They tend to practice in secret and have not yet ‘come out’ as a practitioner of witchcraft to those around them such as family members, colleagues and friends.

Of course, the reasons why a witch decides to reside in the broom closet vary from individual to individual. It may simply be a personal preference, for safety reasons, or perhaps they do not feel comfortable being open to others about their beliefs and practice yet.

For some, they might come from a religious or cultural background that does not accept witchcraft, or they might be a younger witch with strict parents. Whatever the reason, every practitioner deserves to feel safe and secure when practising their craft.

 

22 Broom closet witch tips

 

Here are ideas and tips for inspiration and guidance if you identify as a broom-closeted practitioner.

 

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Altar and sacred space ideas

 

 

1. Use a shelf or bookshelf

 

Create an altar using a shelf or a bookshelf. Add items that resonate with you and your practice. There are all kinds of items that you can keep on a shelf or bookshelf altar that blend in with the space around it.

Some examples include:

• Artwork such as a painting you associate with a deity, art you have created or even artwork to honour the elements, for example, a painting of the ocean.
• A candle.
• A plant.
• Decorative items that are special to you.
• Books you find inspiring.

 

You can also place a comfy reading chair by a bookshelf you use as your altar space to spend time there!

 

2. Utilise a coffee, nightstand or side table

 

Hide your altar in plain sight using a side table, nightstand or coffee table. You could add items that you would typically find on these surfaces.

Some examples include:

• An ornament that you feel called to.
• An ornament you associate with a deity.
• A flower bouquet.
• Items to represent the elements such as rocks, shells or candles.

 

 

3. Deskspace or dressing table

 

Other surfaces that are ideal to use when building an altar include a deskspace or your dressing table.

Here are some examples of items you could include:

• Artwork or quotes that you find empowering.
• A desk fan to represent the element of air.
• A scented candle that corresponds with an intention.
• Enchanted beauty products or jewellery.

 

4. Place items around a room

 

Instead of having one specific surface as your altar, you could place items you would usually have on an altar around a room and have the entire room, such as your bedroom or office space, as your altar/sacred space.

 

5. Garden space

 

Build an altar in your garden! Is there a part of your garden that calls to you?

If you are someone who loves to garden or if you identify as a green witch, you could turn a special spot in your garden into an altar or sacred space.

There are many beautiful items that you would typically find in a garden that could also be used as part of your outdoor sacred space!

Here are some examples:

• Of course, plants! (In section three, we discuss different ways that plants can be used for those in the broom closet.)
• A fountain or bird bath to represent the element of water.
• A wind chime or bells to represent the element of air.
• Ornaments that call to you or that you associate with a deity.
• Rocks.
• Solar lights.

 

6. Create a mini travel altar

 

 

Travel altars are great if you like to practice your craft outdoors and if you cannot or do not prefer to keep an altar inside your home.

You can use a small tin container, a box or a small bag to keep your items inside! They fit perfectly into handbags or backpacks too.

 

 

7. Create a cosy corner or meditative space

 

Build a cosy corner in your bedroom or another room in your home to use as a sacred space. Make it unique to you! You could also create a reading nook or a meditative space and utilise a bookshelf or place items around the area as mentioned previously.

 

RELATED: Meditation Room Ideas & Tips For Creating Your Own Sacred Sanctuary

 

Honouring deities or spirits

 

8. Meditation

 

Use meditation to honour and connect with deities or spirits that you work with. You just need yourself and a quiet spot where you will not be disturbed.

There are also guided meditations and musical tracks that you can listen to online that are designed to help you connect with and honour specific deities or spirits.

 

9. Incorporate colours

 

Honour deities by wearing colours associated with them! For example, clothing, jewellery or nail polish.

You can also add these colours to your home and throughout your altar space.

 

10. Jewellery

 

Wear jewellery to honour deities or spirits that you work with. For example, jewellery pieces involving symbols, crystals, colours or animals that are associated with a particular deity or spirit.

 

 

11. Artwork

 

Add artwork to your space or altar that you associate with deities or spirits that you work with. You can also create your own for an extra personal touch!

If you wish to opt for a subtle style of artwork, paintings or posters that include colours and symbolism associated with a deity could be a good option for you.

Another suggestion is to search online for artwork inspired by deities or spirits that you want to display artwork in honour of.

 

12. Ornaments

 

Place ornaments around your space or altar. Just like with paintings or posters, utilise colours and symbolism associated with deities or spirits that you work with if you prefer a subtle art piece.

 

Everyday hacks

 

13. Glamour magick

 

Enchant beauty products and other items for glamour magick purposes. Use items you already have or create your own (for example, oils and soaps) and keep them amongst similar products you own.

Wear makeup and nail polish that corresponds with your intentions! For example, wearing black nail polish for protection or red for courage.

Braiding intentions into hair braids is also a subtle yet powerful way of using glamour magick in your day-to-day life.

 

RELATED: Witchy Hair Growth Oil Recipe For Spiritual Cleansing & Protection

 

14. Energy cleansing

 

If you cannot use cleansing methods such as burning herbs or incense sticks to cleanse your environment and yourself, there are many subtle alternatives!

Some examples include:

• Visualization techniques.
• Salt baths.
• Making water sprays with salt or essential oils.
• Frequency music.
• Guided meditations.
• Essential oil diffusers (You can add moon water in place of regular water or mix the two waters before adding your essential oil.)
• Adding essential oil to your bath (Remember to use a carrier oil!)

 

Reminder: If you have pets and are planning on using essential oils around your home, remember to check if they are pet-friendly!

 

15. Plants

 

Plants can be used in many subtle ways in witchcraft!

Here are some examples:

• Having plants around your property for specific purposes such as placing rosemary by your front door for protection.
• Giving offerings of flowers to deities or spirits that you work with (Such as a bouquet or a potted plant.)
• Growing your own herbs and keeping them in commonly placed areas such as your kitchen windowsill or garden area.
• Having a plant on your altar to represent the element of earth.
• Hanging dried flowers or herbs in your space for your desired purposes.

 

16. Make moon water on your windowsill

 

Instead of making moon water outside, place it on your windowsill. Use bottled water or reuse a clean soda bottle filled with water to blend your moon water in with your surroundings!

 

17. Stir intentions into drinks

 

For a simple everyday hack, stir your intentions into your drink. This is a great subtle broom closet witch tip for your morning coffee or herbal tea!

Stir clockwise to attract. Stir anti-clockwise to banish.

 

18. Use playing cards

 

Playing cards can be used as a tarot deck! Keep a deck of cards on your altar or in your sacred space and nobody would second guess it.

 

19. Candles

 

Use regular candles from the store for spells. You can use scented candles that align with your intentions too. Tea lights or regular candle sticks are also great to use for those in the broom closet.

A handy tip for tea lights is to carve a sigil into the base of it! Simply pop out the candle, carve your sigil into the base and place it back into the container before lighting.

If you cannot light candles, you can purchase battery-operated alternatives.

 

20. Connect with the elements

 

Activities performed to connect with the elements can be easily disguised as regular everyday activities.

Here are some simple examples:

• For connecting with the element of fire – workout, meditate with a candle, sit by your fireplace or a firepit.
• For connecting with the element of air – take a walk on a breezy day, sit by a fan or practice breathwork.
• For connecting with the element of earth – take care of your plants, ground barefoot outside, take a walk in nature, sit by a tree or sunbathe on some grass.
• For connecting with the element of water – take a bath or shower, swim or take a walk on a rainy day or when it is snowy.

 

21. Wear your pendulum

 

Most pendulums can be disguised as necklaces! You can also use a necklace or a ring attached to some string as a pendulum.

Alternatively, you can keep it in a jewellery box.

 

22. Use water to draw sigils

 

Use water or moon water to draw sigils so that they cannot be seen by others. This can also be done using infused waters that align with the purpose of the sigil.

 

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