The world at large would like us to believe that consistency is the key to… well, everything. And in some cases they might be right! Showing up for work, brushing your teeth and maintaining relationships all require at least some level of regularity. But does being inconsistent make you a bad witch?

Many people feel that if they’re not practicing witchcraft every day that they’re being a “bad” witch (spoiler alert: there’s no such thing). We see people on social media who seem to do magic CONSTANTLY and we read recommendations on how to practice more regularly and we desperately look for ways to squeeze rituals into our hectic lives. We struggle to achieve this picture perfect version of witchcraft that matches the image that we’ve collaged together from a random assortment of bloggers, books and films.

Life gets crazy though. Many of us struggle with health concerns, our job(s), kids, our social lives, spouses and all of the other myriad demands that the world throws at us. Our lives are BUSY and it’s normal to get overwhelmed sometimes! Fitting witchcraft into your crazy life can feel like an impossible task.

I have a little secret for you though.

It’s OK to let things slide for a while!

Let that sink in. You have permission to take a break. The witchcraft police aren't going to come find you and revoke your Witch Card, you aren't going to forget everything you know about the craft. You don't have to force yourself to practice when you don't feel like it!

Too busy with toting kids to and from soccer practice to perform a spell today? It’s fine! Don’t have the energy to meditate? Skip it! Forgot the full moon was tonight? Who cares, it happens every month!

It’s ok to take days or weeks off. It’s ok to only practice the bare minimum “rush magic” if that’s all you can manage. It’s ok to prioritize yourself and give yourself a breather when you need one!

I know some people will scoff at my cavalier approach to the craft but witchcraft is supposed to enhance your life, not add to your list of stressful obligations!

Think about why you began practicing witchcraft in the first place. Many people found their way to the craft in order to claim their personal power, gain more control over the circumstances of their life or connect more deeply with themselves and the world around them.

Does stressing yourself out and mentally berating yourself for taking a break or forgetting something really help you toward that original purpose? I don’t think so!

Do you really feel like you can tap into your personal power or properly perform the steps of a complex spell when you’re stressed out and exhausted? Of course not! Even if you DID force yourself to perform that spell you’d probably be unhappy with the results which would just give you another reason to feel like a bad witch. Stop demanding so much of yourself!