The Art of Veiling 

i used to be muslim, and i feel more comfortable covering my hair. i feel like i will get back lash for picking and choosing rules. but im glad i can continue to veil and have it be a part of my craft!

It’s actually not inappropriate for non-Muslims to veil using hijab-style headscarves, since that style predates Islam and is worn by Christians, Jews, and pagans in different parts of the world. No religion has a monopoly on any one style of headscarf or wrap. In fact, February 1st is World Hijab Day, and many Muslims and non-Muslims set up booths to help people try on hijab to normalize the practice.

It took me so long to understand why I kept getting migraines, and I only recently understood why. Veiling has helped so much

Hi, I'm now 54 and I have been a practicing Pagan since I was 16 and I usually cleanse my veils at the end of the day by hanging them in an open window so that the breeze can release the energy of the day from them. Great video and I love your crocheted veils too. Fip.

I had a lot of Muslim friends in my circles in college, and I've never met a Muslim woman who was offended by the idea of non-Muslims wearing a hijab (the specific cut of cloth intended for modesty) or trying it out for a non-religious reason. I often wore hijab when I went with them to Muslim spaces and just as a social thing to understand how they're viewed in the world. Islam is all about respect, non-judgement, and personal choices. What makes it hijab is not the cut of cloth itself but rather the intention it is worn for: obedience, modesty, and/or protection from the gaze of society - just like the tradition of veiling in Pagan and witchy tradition. So if you want to veil using a longer piece of fabric designed for use as a hijab, the general consensus (at least amongst hijabis and Muslim women as a whole that I've met in my experience!) is that you can go right ahead! It's widely considered appreciation, not appropriation.

im a really strong & sensitive empath . i often get headaches from taking on so much of people’s energy . i can’t control who’s emotions i take on & ive been working on it for so long & it seems that i can’t do it yet so i think i should have a tool to help me , like a veil . im constantly drain & tired & i sleep for 14 hours on weekends even tho i don’t do too much cus im a high school student . i rlly need a veil to help my empathic control issues . thank you for this video !!!!!!!! helps a lot

Hats *can* be worn in replacement of a scarf/bandana type of veil if it feels right for you. I do this with a loose beanie type of hat instead of a those because they tend to slip off my head more. As an empath and someone who has a lot of anxiety as well as suffers from migraines and too much stimulation around me, I can say first hand that this makes a huge difference! I can’t explain it, but even just wearing a pair of sunglasses on the top of my head or just a simple cloth headband (the thin/flat, but wide elastic kind meant for working out or wearing for when you’re washing your face to keep the hair out of your face) helps! I used to not be able to go out in public without forcing myself into tunnel vision due to social anxiety and suffer from migraines that would drag on for a week at a time. When doing what I mentioned instead, I feel a lot more focused, a lot more confident as well as not anywhere near as stressed out as without something on my head! I think this is why I practically live in oversized hoodie sweatshirts because I feel more comfortable with a hood on my head. The over size also makes me feel like I’m constantly being gently hugged in a way that calms me as well. I know that’s besides the head ceiling point, but up until I started doing more research into this, I never put all of these things together. Like I said, I can’t explain it why it makes a huge difference, but it does, especially for me. I almost feel like I’m a whole different person when I wear something on my head. It’s like wearing a cap to all my emotions that would otherwise just be let loose and feel all over the place. Looking back, it all clicks now, for me personally, as to why I was always wearing a hat when I was much younger growing up in a household that had higher stress levels than a typical childhood household and when my anxieties got worse along the way of not wearing anything at all on my head as I got older. I honestly feel as well that we need to stop saying don’t do this/that/that doesn’t work/isn’t allowed in terms of witchcraft or just doing what feels right to us in general. If it works/feels right, then just do it that way. It’s nice to bounce ideas off of each other to learn something new, but we truly limit ourselves when we say things like ‘that doesn’t count’ and can make some believe that they’re doing it ‘wrong’ even if there was such a thing. This is one of the reasons why I left my craft many years ago because I felt like it had to be done a certain way. After many years of finding my way back to it all, I have learned that there is no one way. There’s no wrong way. And that being different is ok especially if it works for you! Just go out there and do it that way! I wouldn’t ever tell anyone that they’re…in so many words, doing a personal spiritual practice wrong because it’s not up for me to decide what’s right/wrong for someone else especially coming from a place where we’re practicing something that already stems solely off of other practices that are made up from someone else further down the line somewhere in history. Hope none of that came off as harsh or rude, because that’s not my intention. I’m glad you’re spreading info about things like this, but we just need to keep an open mind about we share that info keeping in mind that we’re not all on the same path. Also, it’s important to also keep in mind for others out there to take what you want from these messages and leave the rest of it doesn’t work for you. Had someone told me years ago that veiling (or any other spiritual personal practice) is only done a certain way, it would have driven me further away from this path.

I am an extremely sensitive witch, and I'm new to the practice. I tried veiling (using a bandana bc my family wouldn't say anything abt it) and I found that it increased a positive mood within myself greatly. I would like to veil more often, even on extremely sensitive or drained days using a long scarf, but I'm too scared of what people would say, and especially scared of me wearing one being cultural appropriation. The last thing I would want is to offend people. Does anyone have any advice on what I should do?

I have been looking everywhere for how to enchant/ charm a bandana and you're literally the only one that's given any kind of idea on how to do it. Thank you!

As an empath I can’t believe that I didn’t know about veiling till now 😳 I can’t wear a bandana at work would a headband work? Or is it not enough?

I would love to start doing this, however I’m wondering how my workplace would accept it, they’d probably see it as me wearing a hat 😩

I didn’t realize I was veiling for awhile, but I for sure knew I felt more comfortable under my scarf! It wasn’t until I started attending my temple that this practice really opened up to me in various forms. I’ve become a lot more aware and conscious of my hair and the energy it holds since having dread locks for a couple years too. I love learning more on this topic, especially from different perspectives! I was hoping you’d share more on yours, so thank you very much! I love what you said about untying the knots, I definitely leave mine in often. Blessings to you! 🧚🏻‍♀️🤍

Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!! 🪄 blessed be

I veil bc it makes me feel more comfortable and it makes me feel safe from negative energy

I’m a Hellenist and I have Greek heritage so wearing a veil is really something I wanna start doing it feels so wrong to walk outside without one

"how has your spring been" I've been able to find my crystals and bones when I travel! One of the reasons why I adore spring not only is it beautiful and everything is alive and blooming but yeah crystals and bones

I’ve always enjoyed ‘hiding’ myself in public, wearing hoodies even in the heat just to feel contained.. this is a summer option😍

was literally about to research more into veiling and here u are !! 8 minutes ago !! MUST be a sign 🧿💖 just got some bandanas !!

I have to be corny and say that they’re a-veil-able😂

So glad I found another pagan veiler! The knitted ones are so cute!

i thought i was the only one who shook their veil out at the end of the day!!! it just feels sooo good to shake it all out and start fresh the next day!

“Grab yourself a drink or a smoke” as a stoner I feel welcomed 💨

Thank you for this video. I'm veiling for the very first time today and I think I'm going to give it a try for the next while, play around with it and see what works best for me. I've always been a very highly sensitive person and I take on emotions so easily. This is an act of self-love/ self-care that I am doing to protect myself and my energy from outside influences. Thank you for sharing information on this topic for those who identify as pagan of any kind.

Blessed be Lady Aura. Love and light to you friend. Hope all is well with you. ✌️😃

AURA. Your makeup is so beautiful!!! Love your videos as always 💚

I just love your videos so much, you have such an inviting and loving energy, you always make me smile and feel super inspired

Great tips for cleansing the veil. I’ve been veiling for 1 1/2 years now but never thought to cleanse my veils before and after using them. I will start now though!

Ive been deciding if I want to try veiling outside the home to protect my energy and spiritual modesty but I haven’t tried yet. I think I will get myself a beautiful veil now and give it a try

i was obsessed with ur shelves in the background the whole video lol, i would love to see a shelf tour if u would lfeel comfortable to show it off :)

You pull off the veiling so beautifully ~ Makeup looks fire 🔥 Girlll this green is your color!! & your hair getting darker..looks so gorgeous!🤩especially w/ those greens..heheh. You’re such a vibe✨🪴🦋

I’m a clairsentient so this could be very helpful

It’s something I’ve been thinking about and drawn to for a while. I just bought headbands and silk scarves to start doing this. Thank you so much for this informative video! The first of many that I have watched that really explains why and how to go about it ❤️

I was curious about veiling, thank you for sharing your veiling practice, very helpful☺️

i started veiling without even knowing what veiling was, it was just for fashion. now that i learned more about it, it just feels odd going out in public without one. Although I do feel like hats are a form of veiling too !! thank you for this video, im in love w ur handmade veils !! do u ship internationally ?

I love veiling! Spring is going great so far for me just launched my shop rooted serenity and have almost sold out of my herbal balm on the first day! I'm so psyched about it ✨

loved the vid and love veiling. recently fell out of touch with my spirituality but i’m excited to get back into it. i think it’ll do wonders for my mental health

i’m gonna start veiling when i go to school tomorrow!!! it’s picture day,,,,

I cover my head when I practice witchcraft but as an empath I fell like I should wear my scarf more often.

Thank you for this video! It has really helped me, I am just starting veiling as a way to personally protect myself against negativity and things trying to harm me, this has really helped.

Just found your channel. Subscribed.

I just began veiling as I got back into my path because it's both a constant remjnder of my craft and my power as well as a daily ritual and because my crown Chakra and hair are sacred to me and I want to protect them. I hope to use them as I get deeper into myself again.

I just found your channel, I found this video very helpful! Taking a look at all of your other content. You do a very good job at explaining, I find that a lot of people can tend to make things too complicated. Thank you!

Your voice is so comforting dude

This video was extremely informative and helpful. Thank you. 🖤

Hello! I actually just started veiling, I came across your video and I thank you! Helped me so much!

Veiling was one of the first things that I did as part of my craft bc at the time I was living with my parents who are avid Mormons and witchcraft is a definite no-no lmao but honestly now I feel naked without it XD

Love love love your content! 🤍

When u said brag a drink or shhmoke I was turning off my blunt for the morning but was like ok miss girl I'ma light it again😳😂❤️

i’m so excited tomorrow i’m veiling for the first time!! :)

I'm just getting into the idea of veiling... I think I want to do it. And while I'm doing my proper research on it I just get so emotional..? Like each time I start thinking of it I get all these feelings, I have a lot of bad stuff I guess I've been holding onto... every once in a while I cleanse a small space in my house and just sit in that space and I start getting all these emotions but I dont understand why

This was such a helpful video, tysm! 💗

this is my first video watching of yours and i can just tell you’re such a sweet soul. you did such a great job explaining in this video! 🥰

Thank you very much for this video! I am discovering my religion and I wanted to veil as part of my spiritual practice. I am also very inclined and drawn to paganism. This video was very thorough! xx

this has helped so much thank you

thanks for this video! i remembered you talking about veiling some months ago, so I did my research and started implementing it into my routine when i wanted to protect my energy, especially at work

Sending Love and Light From South Australia )O( I veil often, and it was delightful to watch your video and subscribe. Blessed Be, free xxx

just started veiling and researching as much as I can about it. I've found veiling helps me feel safe, protected, and less open to the negative energies around me. I don't know if it's weird but energy is always poring in and out through my head and I can never keep it closed. A veil has actually helped keep that protected so much.

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I don't have any crystals yet. Can I use herbs that benefit my intention? Like lavender or salt for ptotection?

Can a handmade yarn scarf work as a veil?

Hi love please let me know what shadow you are wearing it is gorgeous..and thank you for sharing.

Just like veiling, how do I understand what to pick and choose for my personal craft? Do you have tips on how to figure things out? Thank you x

What type of incense do you use for the cleansing? Can japanese incense be used to cleanse as well?

Your veil is absolutely gorgeous! I've been looking into veiling. I'm pagan and I turned 18 in april. Not long after turning 18 I started to think about finding a way of expressing my adulthood/maturity. I've been wanting to veil but I dont know where to start. Thanks for making this video!

As someone that is afab and genderfluid, I was wondering if there was a way that I could veil in a more masculine way because when I am having a more masculine way, because the way that you are wearing in the video kind of makes me dysphoric, I do like that way, but I would like it in a way that is still tied up but not covered. Thank you!

Mind my asking what your eyeshadow is? Light green is best on me shadow wise.

Hello!! I always thought that veiling was to protect your Crown Chakra. Can I also use it to protect my crown chakra?

So, when you cleanse the veils with incense, does the scent of the incense matter or make any difference or can you use any kind?

I wanna veil cause I'm an empath and I've been getting alot of headaches lately so I need to start protecting myself but my school doesn't accept it cause it's "gang like behavior" (my school is very ghetto)

If you do veil, do you have to wear one every day?

do i have to cleanse my veils? i live with my parents and im not allowed to have candles or any type of smoke, so smoke cleansing isnt an option. the only thing i can think of is selenite, would that work too?

I use my headgear

Wondering if someone can clarify, what is the difference between wearing a hat to veil (like a ball cap) vs the bandana Aura is wearing? Wondering because I thought it had to do with covering all of the hair, but the one Aura is wearing isn't covering much at all

Do you have a pattern for the crochet vails you make as I would love to be able to make my own and add my own magic into them please and thank you

I love your eyeshadow it's so pigmented what is it

This was a really great video since I just have started with witchcraft and I feel that this is pretty easy, one thing I was wondering was I dont have any incensen so I there any other way I can cleanse it or charge it with my intention without using incensen?? (Sorry for my bad spelling) Great video btw ❤

I’ve been curious about starting veiling. I was wondering if you have to veil in every situation. Sometimes I feel like my energy is being taken by others around me. It makes me feel overwhelmed, and drained. But other people I’m with they don’t drain my energy, they boost it. Do you have to veil all the time, or could it work with veiling in select situations? Also… your bandannas are gorgeous! That green one is stunning!!

Should you veil all the time or just for doing rituals?

What kind of head covering you wear on your head?

I saw a thing one time saying that you could veil by braiding a piece of your hair with intention, is that true or is that’s called something else?

Is there a way for me to veil without wearing a headpiece. I have been getting into an argument with the principal at my school for over a week now. I tried saying that it was for a religious purpose but they don't believe me even after I've sent articles

I am not able to smoke cleanse is there another way to cleanse it??

Do we have to always wear them? Like everyday?

Is there a smoke-free routine/cleansing method? I have a four-legged, small-lunged friend

Hijab style veils are open and not closed practice. Some muslims ask that if you are wearing hijab style veils, that you be dressed modestly, but you don't have to be donning hijab style veils out of modesty to wear it. There are many videos out there on headcovering and cultural appropriation if you want to learn more.

Do you still have the store? I tried to check it out but it didn’t work.

I’d like to start wearing a silk scarf (9:10 in the vid) but I’m afraid of what my family would say about it :(

What about wide headbands 🤔

Love this and the purpose of veiling. Can you veil if you just like the look?☺️

Hi is your shop no longer available? :) I was looking to order some veils from you!

I love your veils but my hair isn't long enough, might get one for my sister tho

if you chose to vail do you have to every day?

How about... wearing a hoodie? Does that help?

Does the bandanna have to be silk?

what’s your zodiac sign?

Please tell me your shop will be up soon

Are cloth bandannas okay?

Hi..you are beautiful

its funny that folks now put the term "veiling" to describe just covering your head. I understand that sometimes it is intentionally done for spiritual purposes.. but I have been a Pagan for over 30 years.. and it wasn't a "thing" that folks did. Yet I found out about the use of head scarves in Tantric and other yogic practices to "contain the energy" from your crown chakra. That made sense and I have desired to cover my head more and more but it does feel Socially "weird" (espcially to wear to work) and with current PC environmennt and accusations of "cultural appropriation" it makes it awkward. Although it shouldn't be. No one should be able to dictate to any other why they choose to wear a scarf upon their head.. If it is for spiritual OR even modesty reasons.. Or even wearing one cause you are having a bad hair day!". I will admit, that this past year My hair has become unruly and I am tired of managing it.. I do feel more comforted when I put a scarf on. I Feel the energetic calming and I am more focused.. so I am going to find some nice ones to wear that HOPEFULLY no one will say "why are you wearing that???" ... (that can be exhausting to answer to societal conventions.. If it looks NICE and not ratty.. or it looks "professional" (rather than wearing just a bandana within the office enviornment" WHO CARES!!! Peace

I disagree that a veil can't be a hat or headband.