How drawn are you to the ocean? Does the sound of the waves bring you to a place of peace and calm? When you take a dip in the water, do you feel energized and healed? If you have said yes to these questions, you may be a sea witch.
What is a Sea Witch?
A sea witch is a practicing witch that connects with the ocean and all of its inhabitants, as well as its elements and the phases of the moon. Now, some of you may be wondering what elements is there for a sea witch besides water? Believe it or not, all of the elements have an association with the ocean.
Water
There is no surprise how water is connected to the sea witch. Water is the primary source and tool used is sea witchcraft. An element of emotion, some days the waves may be calm and at peace, other days it may be rough and choppy. Like the waves of the sea, we too ebb and flow.
Earth
An energy used to center and ground oneself. Burying one’s feet in the sand (even while in the water), concentrating on that earth element to give you the ability to ground your body as the emotion of the waves and you flow in and out with each other.
Air
Nothing is better than feeling that cool breeze and feeling that sea mist caress your face. Taking in the ocean air, cleansing and purifying the soul. Clearing out negative emotions and thoughts and bringing in positive thoughts and emotions.
Fire
When you think of fire, the ocean is the last place you would think to find it. But when the sun is out shining bright, that fire is reflecting off of the water’s surface. The hot beach sand is warmed by the sun’s fiery glow. Fire is an energy of force. Something that the ocean has within itself. Taking in that energy to give strength and power.
A sea witch NOT living by the ocean
I’m sure most sea witches live by the ocean, or within a couple hours. But what if you don’t? It’s ok, if you do not live by the ocean but you are drawn to the sea witch life, all hope is not lost. Sure, things may be a little more challenging, but it is not impossible. There are still ways you can incorporate the ocean into your practices.
Believe it or not, you can order saltwater. Check around and see what you can find from an outside source to obtain saltwater for your practices.
An easier way to incorporate the sea in your practices is by using beach themed items (listed below). Using items that came from the source still hold the power of the sea. A power you can still tap into.
Another way, but not the cheapest way is to take a trip to the ocean. A sea witch will always have that draw to the ocean. Sometimes a well-planned trip is just what you need. Don’t forget to leave some room in your luggage to bring back all of those beach treasures you find.
Signs you may be a Sea Witch
There are many ways to determine is sea witchcraft is for you. Take a look at this list and see if any or all of these sign’s vibe with you.
- You have a strong and deep connection with the ocean
- The ocean is a way to heal and recharge you
- Are you a water sign? (not necessary to be a sea witch)
- Interested in oceanic folklore
- A love for sea creatures
- Enjoys beachcombing
- Finds peace and calm in the ocean
- Emotional
- A pull to working with water deities
- Enjoy the nautical aesthetic
Sea Witch Tools
Sea witch tools are easy to come by if you live near the ocean. Beachcombing is the best way to find what you need to do any sea witchcraft. If you are unsure what beachcombing is, it is how it sounds. Combing the beach and finding treasures. There is so much that can be found on the beaches that a sea witch can use in their everyday practice. Connect with these treasures and allow the energies within them to enhance your spell work.
- Ocean water
- Sand
- Seashells
- Seaglass
- Driftwood
- Starfish
- Sand dollars
- Waterlife remains (bones, eyes, teeth, scales, etc.)
- Seaweed/ water grasses
- Candles (blue of all shades, not found on the beach, but useful in sea witch practices)
- Rocks
- Crystals (aquamarine, pearl, lapis lazuli, not all found on the beach, but useful in sea witch practices)
- Coral
- Feathers
- Oyster pearls
- Washed up items (glass bottles, rope, netting, etc.)
When beachcombing, be sure to do so in an ethical way. Do not take more than you need, and do not go out of your way to harming any wildlife. If that wildlife has already expired and washed up, that’s one thing. But do not go out of your way to take life away for your own benefit (i.e. breaking off coral). Also, be mindful of your local laws. Some things are illegal to harvest and should remain on the beach.
Sea Witch Practices
There are many ways to practice as a sea witch. Some practices can be done without having to go to the ocean, but just by using materials gathered. A sea witch will have access to the ocean within their own home by the materials gathered from the source itself.
- Use shells in decor and practices
- Bottle saltwater
- Charge by making Solar Water or Moon Water
- Make your altar seaworthy
- Work with full moon and the tides
- Cleanse and purify yourself and tools with charged water
- Ritual baths (add in saltwater, a pinch of sand, or have beach objects around the tub)
- Divination/ scrying
- Swim/ water activities
- Work with water element
- Listen to recorded ocean sounds (perfect if you do not live near the ocean)
- Beachcombing
- Spell jars
- Clean up beaches
- Combine sea witch and your inner kitchen witch to make an amazing ocean themed meal
- Meditation (in the water, on the beach, at home holding a sea object, etc.)
- Leave an offering (ethically, do not litter or leave anything that may harm the water or wildlife)
- Work with ocean Gods/ Goddesses
- Study oceanic folklore and deities
- Craft a wand from driftwood
- Sea spells utilizing oceanic objects
- Have a pet crab
- Banishing magic
- Work with moon phases
- Craft runes out of beach stones
- Cast your circles with sand
- Ground yourself in the sand
- Embrace your inner mermaid with singing
- Use and work with ocean plants
- Have a saltwater fish tank
- Healing, prosperity, and purification spells
- Use saltwater to draw water sigils
- Charge tools/ crystals
- Decorate your home to feel closer to the ocean
- Spend a day at the beach
- Visit an aquarium (good substitute if you do not live near the ocean)
- Make jewelry out of shells
The ocean is a powerful source and the energy it holds is infinite as well as the witch who harnesses it. Embracing the power of this element can be healing and purifying to one’s body and mind. A means of escaping as well as finding oneself.