Hermes Astrology
The Psychic Witch
What if the core of witchcraft was not in the tools you use but in the
way you perceive? What if the candles, the herbs, the crystals, and
the incantations were merely aids—powerful aids, to be sure—but
secondary to something far more fundamental: your own mind,
your own awareness, your own ability to sense and shape the
energies of the universe?
This is the central insight of the psychic witch. A psychic witch is
someone who sees magic in everything. Where others see a wall,
they see a door. They understand that the universe is made of
energy, vibrating, shifting, and waiting to be shaped. They know
that spells don't begin with potions or candles or sigils. They begin
with intention. Every thought, every visualization, every focused
breath is an act of magic .
This introduction aims to provide a comprehensive and accessible
guide to understanding the psychic witch for the beginner. We will
explore what it means to be a psychic witch, the relationship
between psychic ability and magic, the core practices that develop
these skills, and how this path connects to the broader traditions of
witchcraft we have already explored.
1. What Is a Psychic Witch?
1.1 Core Definition
A psychic witch is a practitioner of witchcraft who places primary
emphasis on the development and use of psychic
abilities—clairvoyance, clairsentience, intuition, and extrasensory
perception—as the foundation of their magical practice. For the
psychic witch, magic and psychic ability are not separate skills but
two sides of the same coin .
Mat Auryn, author of the influential book Psychic Witch, expresses
this clearly: "Anyone can perform magick, and everyone is psychic.
Magick and psychic ability aren't supernatural but rather
completely natural" . This perspective demystifies both magic and
psychic phenomena, presenting them as natural human capacities
that can be developed through practice, much like athletic or
artistic abilities.
The psychic witch lives in a state of enchantment, seeing all things
as magical and understanding that the Universe is composed of
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endless possibilities and potential. The psychic witch sees a door
where others see a wall .
1.2 The Distinction Between Psychic Ability and Intuition
A useful distinction is often made between psychic ability and
intuition, though the terms are frequently used interchangeably in
popular discourse.
Intuition can be understood as the unconscious processing of
sensory information to arrive at a particular conclusion. It draws on
information your brain has already received through ordinary
channels, processing it below the level of conscious awareness
and presenting the result as a gut feeling or sudden knowing .
Psychic ability, by contrast, involves the processing of
extrasensory perception—information that does not rely on primary
sensory input about one's environment. It is a form of knowing that
comes from beyond the ordinary five senses .
In practice, these two capacities often blend together. The psychic
witch learns to distinguish between them through experience,
developing the discernment to know when a flash of insight comes
from subconscious pattern recognition and when it comes from
something more.
1.3 Can Anyone Be a Psychic Witch?
The short answer is yes. While some traditions speak of hereditary
witchcraft and the inheritance of psychic gifts, the consensus
among contemporary practitioners is that psychic ability and
magical power are not exclusive gifts granted to a chosen few.
They are our birthright as human beings .
Much like an athlete trains their body or an artist refines their craft,
psychic abilities and magic require dedication, practice, and an
open mind. The key is not in special bloodlines or secret initiation
but in learning to sense and manipulate energy effectively .
This democratization of psychic witchcraft is one of its most
appealing features. It offers a path accessible to anyone willing to
put in the work, regardless of background or lineage.
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2. The Relationship Between Psychic Ability and Magic
2.1 Two Sides of the Same Coin
Many witches struggle with psychic perception, casting spells
without truly feeling the energy shift. Likewise, many psychics can
read energy but struggle to shape it into manifestation. This is
because psychic perception and magic are not separate skills.
They are deeply interconnected .
By strengthening psychic awareness, a witch can enhance their
spellwork. By working with magic, a psychic can refine their ability
to interact with unseen forces. Developing both skills leads to a
deeper, more powerful practice—one where spells do not feel like
empty rituals but become active engagements with the universe
itself .
Psychic witchcraft is not about blind belief. It is about direct
experience. It is about learning to feel the energies you work with,
recognize the forces that surround you, and use them with
intention.
2.2 The Primacy of the Mind
The psychic witch understands that the most powerful tool in any
magical working is the mind itself. Strip away the incense, the
crystals, the meticulously anointed spell jars, and what remains?
You. Your mind, your willpower, your ability to tap into something
greater than yourself .
Even the most grounded green witch, with hands in the soil and
heart in the trees, is channeling energy through intuition,
meditation, and connection. Casting a spell is more than lighting a
candle and reciting words. It is a full-body experience. When you
visualize, when you concentrate, when you believe, you are
shifting energy. And that is psychic witchcraft .
2.3 The Nature of Reality as Energy
Science and mysticism, from the psychic witch's perspective, are
two sides of the same coin. Everything is energy: the phone in
your hand, the thoughts in your mind, the emotions that make your
skin tingle. What feels solid is just energy vibrating at different
frequencies .
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Magnetism, radio waves, and ultraviolet light exist whether or not
we can see them. Our five senses are just a fraction of what is
actually out there. The psychic witch tunes in beyond the ordinary,
picking up on subtle energies, unspoken messages, and the
invisible threads weaving the universe together .
This understanding aligns with both ancient Hermetic
teachings—particularly the Principle of Vibration—and modern
physics, creating a bridge between mystical and scientific
worldviews.
3. The Psychic Senses: The Clairs
Psychic witchcraft often involves the development of what are
known as the "clairs"—extrasensory abilities that allow the
practitioner to perceive information beyond the physical senses.
While there are many, the most commonly referenced are:
Clairvoyance or clear seeing is the ability to receive information
through visual images, symbols, or visions. This may manifest as
pictures in the mind's eye, dreams, or even visions perceived as if
with the physical eyes.
Clairaudience or clear hearing is the ability to receive information
through auditory means. This might include hearing words, music,
or sounds that have no physical source.
Clairsentience or clear feeling is the ability to sense energy,
emotions, or physical sensations from people, places, or spirits.
This is often experienced as a gut feeling or a sudden knowing in
the body.
Claircognizance or clear knowing is the ability to simply know
information without any sensory input. The information arrives fully
formed, as if downloaded directly into consciousness.
Clairalience or clear smelling is the ability to perceive scents that
have no physical source, often associated with the presence of a
spirit or a particular energy.
Clairgustance or clear tasting is the ability to taste substances
without putting anything in the mouth, also often associated with
spirit communication.
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Most psychic witches find that they have natural strengths in one
or two of these areas while needing to develop others. The goal is
not to master all of them but to understand one's own unique
psychic profile and work with it effectively.
4. The Science of Psychic Witchcraft
4.1 Brainwaves and Altered States
The psychic witch's work is intimately connected with brainwave
states. Human consciousness moves through different
frequencies, from the hyper-alert beta state to the deep sleep of
delta. But the magic happens between the lines .
The alpha state, ranging from seven and a half to thirteen hertz, is
the dreamy, relaxed state where intuition flows. This is where
psychic abilities awaken. Meditation, visualization, and spellwork
thrive here. The theta state, ranging from four to seven hertz, is the
deep, mystical space between waking and sleeping. This is where
big magic happens: visionary downloads, astral travel, and
powerful manifestations .
By learning to shift their brainwaves consciously, psychic witches
gain access to the unseen, sharpening their intuition and
amplifying their magic. The method is simple: close your eyes,
breathe deeply, and let your mind drift. That is all it takes to enter a
trance, a spell, a state of pure creation .
4.2 The Pineal Gland
Tucked inside the brain is a tiny, mysterious organ called the pineal
gland. Sometimes called the third eye, it is understood in psychic
witchcraft as a gateway to intuition, higher states of
consciousness, and psychic perception .
Melatonin, the hormone linked to sleep and dreaming, is produced
here. Psychic witches have long favored dim lighting, candlelit
rooms, and moonlit rituals, and there may be a physiological basis
for this preference. Low light increases melatonin, opening the
door to altered states of consciousness where magic thrives .
When you meditate, when you visualize, when you slip into a
trance, you are activating this powerhouse. And when your witch
eye is open, the universe whispers secrets only you can hear .
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4.3 Synchronicity and the Collective Unconscious
The concept of synchronicity, developed by psychologist Carl
Jung, is central to the psychic witch's understanding of how the
universe communicates. Jung defined synchronicity as an acausal
connection of two or more psycho-psychic phenomena, which
appear coincidental on the surface but are related by meaning .
Jung believed that behind all synchronicities, archetypal
constellations were the key. An archetype is a primordial psychic
image that serves as a model for a character, symbol, or role that
is inherently universal because it arises from within the collective
unconscious, which we are all tapped into. The collective
unconscious speaks through symbols that we have ascribed
meaning to throughout our existence as a human species .
For the psychic witch, there is no such thing as mere coincidence.
Synchronicity is the language through which the universe, the
spirits, the ancestors, and the higher self communicate. By paying
attention to synchronistic events and interpreting them as one
would interpret dream symbolism, the psychic witch opens
channels of communication between different planes of existence .
5. Core Practices for Developing Psychic Witchcraft
5.1 Meditation as Foundation
Meditation is not about silencing the mind. It is about learning to
focus it. Mat Auryn offers a simple exercise: try counting backward
from one hundred to zero, keeping your mind locked on each
number. When you can do this three times without distraction, you
will have developed a powerhouse focus for spellwork .
Regular meditation practice builds the mental discipline necessary
for both psychic perception and magical work. It quiets the noise of
ordinary consciousness, allowing subtle impressions to rise to
awareness.
5.2 Visualization Practice
Children are naturally psychic because they believe in the
impossible. To develop visualization skills, the psychic witch learns
to engage the imagination fully. See, feel, taste, and touch your
desires in your mind's eye before casting them into the universe .
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Visualization is not about creating perfect mental images. It is
about engaging all the senses in the inner world, building a vivid
experience that carries emotional charge and intention.
5.3 Mirror Meditation
Dimming the lights and meditating creates the perfect environment
for entering an altered state of consciousness. Reduced lighting
lowers external stimulation, making it easier to shift awareness
inward and heighten extrasensory perception .
Mirror meditation enhances this process. Gazing at your reflection
in dim light can reveal subtle distortions, as your mind projects
shifting energies onto the image before you. This practice can help
unlock deeper intuition, spirit communication, and even past-life
insights, as the boundary between physical and spiritual
perception begins to blur .
5.4 Automatic Writing
Automatic writing is a psychic practice where you allow your hand
to move freely across paper without conscious control, letting
messages flow from your subconscious, spirit guides, or higher
self .
By entering a light trance through deep breathing or meditation,
your mind relaxes and intuition takes over. As words, symbols, or
phrases emerge, you may receive insights, guidance, or even spirit
communication. The act of surrendering to the process deepens
the altered state, making it a powerful tool for divination and
unlocking hidden wisdom .
5.5 Sensory Deprivation
Sensory deprivation is the practice of reducing external
stimuli—sight, sound, and touch—to heighten inner awareness
and enter an altered state. This deepens psychic abilities by
quieting the conscious mind and enhancing intuitive perception .
Simple methods include sitting or lying in a completely dark, quiet
room using an eye mask and earplugs, lying in a warm bath with
Epsom salts to simulate weightlessness, or simply sitting
motionless in a comfortable position while focusing on slow,
rhythmic breathing .
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Practicing sensory deprivation regularly can enhance clairvoyance,
astral projection, and spiritual communication.
5.6 Ecstatic Dancing
Ecstatic dancing is a freeform, trance-inducing movement practice
that helps psychic witches raise energy, unlock intuition, and
connect with spiritual forces .
To practice, create a sacred space with dim lighting and incense,
set an intention, and play rhythmic music like drumming or
chanting. Move freely, letting your body respond intuitively without
structured steps. Sway, shake, spin, or jump as the energy flows.
As movement intensifies, conscious thoughts fade, leading to deep
trance states, visions, or intuitive insights .
6. Psychic Witchcraft and Other Witch Types
6.1 Overlap and Identity
There is significant crossover between different types of witches.
While you may identify with a particular type—such as a psychic
witch—your practice and abilities will likely overlap with those of
other witchcraft traditions .
Psychic witches are especially intertwined with cosmic witches, as
both often work with energy, intuition, and spiritual realms. Cosmic
witches may focus heavily on astrology, planetary movements, and
universal forces, while psychic witches use their intuition to access
information from higher dimensions, often working with spirits, the
subconscious, and extrasensory perception .
6.2 The Value of Labels
Labels can be important for understanding and developing specific
talents, but it is essential to remember that these categories are
fluid. You may be a psychic witch, but due to your affinity for
divination, you might also resonate with other types .
The label is a tool, not a cage. It helps you find community, focus
your studies, and understand your strengths. But it should never
limit your exploration of the vast landscape of witchcraft.
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7. For the Beginner: Approaching Psychic Witchcraft
7.1 Start Where You Are
You do not need to be born under a blood moon with a lineage of
sorcerers to be a psychic witch. You already are one. But like any
skill, your magic strengthens with practice .
Begin with the basics. Establish a meditation practice. Pay
attention to your dreams. Notice the synchronicities that appear in
your daily life. Keep a journal of psychic impressions and check
them against outcomes.
7.2 Trust Your Experience
Psychic witchcraft is about direct experience, not blind belief.
When you have an intuitive hit, acknowledge it. When you feel
energy shift, work with it. When synchronicity patterns emerge,
explore their meaning.
The more you trust your experiences, the more they will develop.
Doubt and self-criticism are the enemies of psychic development.
Approach your practice with curiosity and openness, not judgment.
7.3 Study and Practice
While psychic ability is natural, it also requires cultivation. Read
books by experienced practitioners like Mat Auryn. Take classes if
they are available. Find community with like-minded seekers.
But remember that study is not a substitute for practice. The real
learning happens when you close the books, light the candle, and
do the work.
7.4 Integrate with Your Existing Path
If you already practice a form of witchcraft, psychic development
will enhance it. If you are coming from a psychic background
without witchcraft, the magical framework will give you tools for
shaping and directing the energies you perceive.
Psychic witchcraft is not a separate path but a dimension of
practice that can enrich any magical tradition.
8. Psychic Witchcraft and the Spectrum of Consciousness
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As we have explored throughout this series, psychic witchcraft
connects with many of the themes we have examined.
From Hermeticism, it draws on the Principle of Mentalism—the
understanding that the universe is mental—and the Principle of
Correspondence, which underlies the practice of reading signs and
omens .
From the pineal gland and third eye awakening, it shares the
understanding of this organ as a gateway to higher perception and
the practices that activate it .
From shamanism, it shares techniques for entering altered states,
journeying, and communicating with spirits.
From hoodoo rootwork, it shares the understanding that intention
is primary and that physical materials serve as focuses for that
intention.
From magic intuition and practical intuition, it shares the
emphasis on developing inner knowing and applying it in daily life.
Psychic witchcraft is distinct in its emphasis on the primacy of
perception. For the psychic witch, all magic flows from awareness.
The clearer your perception, the more powerful your magic.
9. A Closer Look: Mat Auryn and Psychic Witch
No introduction to psychic witchcraft would be complete without
acknowledging the work of Mat Auryn, whose 2020 book Psychic
Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick & Manifestation
has become a foundational text for contemporary practitioners.
Auryn is a witch, professional psychic, and occult teacher who has
studied under prominent figures including Christopher Penczak,
Laurie Cabot, and Devin Hunter. He is an initiate of multiple
witchcraft traditions and a High Priest in the Sacred Fires Tradition
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His book, designed for witches interested in psychic development
to bolster their magical perception and ability to move energy,
offers over ninety exercises for unlocking psychic abilities. It can
also be used by Druids, ceremonial magicians, or anyone trying to
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open up more psychically, as well as by psychics looking to control
their gift and use it to improve their lives .
The book's structure moves from foundational practices through
increasingly sophisticated techniques:
●​ The Power and the Sight
●​ Meditation and Relaxation
●​ Tuning In
●​ Extrasensory Perception
●​ Purification and Shielding
●​ The Triple Souls of the Witch
●​ The Lower Self and the Shadow
●​ The Higher Self and True Will
●​ Flames of the Witch's Souls
●​ Between the Worlds
●​ The Elemental Forces
●​ Terrestrial Energy
●​ Celestial Energies
●​ Multidimensional Manifestation
●​ Psychic Spells and Magick Tricks
Auryn's work has been widely praised for its clarity, depth, and
accessibility, and it serves as an excellent starting point for anyone
serious about developing as a psychic witch.
Conclusion: The Witch Who Sees
The psychic witch is, at heart, a witch who sees. Sees beyond the
surface of things. Sees the energy that animates all existence.
Sees the connections that bind the universe together. Sees the
messages hidden in coincidence, in dreams, in the subtle shifts of
perception.
This path is not about acquiring special powers that others lack. It
is about awakening capacities that all humans possess but few
develop. It is about learning to listen to the whispers of the
universe, to feel the flow of energy, to know without knowing how
you know.
For the beginner, the journey begins with a single step: the
decision to pay attention. To notice the synchronicities. To trust the
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gut feelings. To sit in meditation and listen. To light a candle and
see what emerges in the flame.
As Mat Auryn writes, "Anyone can perform magick, and everyone
is psychic." The question is not whether you have these abilities
but whether you will develop them.
The psychic witch answers yes.
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