How to Make a Sigil || Witchcraft 101

Key wellness / self-care / productivity takeaways from the video (Sigil 101)

• Use intention to reduce mental “noise”

  • Start by defining what you want in one clear sentence—ideally focused on one specific thing rather than something broad.
  • Frame it in the present tense (e.g., “I am relaxed,” not “I will be…”).

• Shift from conscious thinking to subconscious processing

  • Convert the intention statement into a symbol so it can be “read” by the subconscious mind, not the conscious mind.
  • This is similar to tarot: imagery/symbolism helps bypass conscious, analytical reading.

• Give your mind a structured process (two-stage method)

  • Construction: create the sigil as a physical symbol.
  • Charging: add energy/meaning to “activate” the sigil.

• Use an intentional “activation” routine

  • For the shown method (a destructible sigil), the act of destruction (burning) is the charging step.
  • Optional centering before burning:
    • Place hands on the sigil
    • Imagine warm light flowing from your palms into it.

• Choose a charge method that matches your energy

  • Charging options mentioned:
    • Burning (for destructible sigils)
    • Dancing
    • Clapping
    • Chanting
  • Use the method that best fits your sigil type and personal style.

• Safety + mindfulness

  • Burn the sigil in a safe, quiet place with no distractions.
  • Example safety step: when partially burned, move it to a fireproof container (cauldron) to avoid accidents.

• Release and close the ritual

  • Once burned: dispose of ashes and consider the work complete.
  • Optional integration: write the ritual/process in your grimoire (if you keep one), then “let the magic do its thing.”

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Sigil types highlighted (planning / use)

• Destructible sigils: activated through destruction (e.g., burn paper; optionally carve on food and consume).
• Temporary sigils: fade over time (e.g., drawn on skin; carved into a candle that melts).
• Permanent sigils: meant to last long-term (e.g., ceramics; or hidden paper placement), sometimes needing recharging.

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Key steps for the simple destructible sigil shown (summary)

• Define your desire in one sentence, ideally:
  • Present tense (“I am…”)
  • Specific focus (not overly general)
• Write the intention on paper.
• Remove vowels and repeated letters.
• Rearrange letter parts into an abstract symbol.
  • Don’t overfocus on aesthetics—let your subconscious guide the pen/pencil.
• Charge via burning:
  • Optionally add a brief hand/visualization moment (warm light flowing).
• Burn carefully in a safe, distraction-free space.
• When finished, dispose of ashes and close the ritual.

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Presenters / sources

• Presenter: Scarlett (host/creator of the channel)
• Referenced source: Ray Sherwin (founder of chaos magic; quoted about confession of desire, symbol selection, materialization, and directing into the subconscious)