Unsolicited Witch Tip 21

Unsolicited Witch Tip 21

A subtle way to practice color magic is by matching your ink to your intention while writing out goals. Green for prosperity, pink for romance, etc.

A Guide To Birth Flowers

Based on the month of birth

JANUARY: CARNATION / SNOWDROP

FEBRUARY: VIOLET / IRIS / PRIMROSE

MARCH: DAFFODIL JUNE ROSE / HONEYSUCKLE

APRIL: DAISY / SWEET PEA

MAY: LILY OF THE VALLEY

JUNE: ROSE / HONEYSUCKLE

JULY: WATER LILY / LARKSPUR

AUGUST: POPPY / GLADIOLUS

SEPTEMBER: ASTER

OCTOBER: MARIGOLD

NOVEMBER: CHRYSANTHEMUM

DECEMBER: HOLLY / NARCISSUS

Tuesday Magic: Protection Oil

To harness the protective energy of of Mars, why not infuse an herb-infused oil?

Ingredients

Bay Leaf

Nettle

Cinnamon

Cloves

Black pepper

Olive Oil

Lemon essential oil (optional)

Instructions

Add the first 5 ingredients to a jar. I don't measure how much I use and tend to let intuition guide me. As a personal rule, I try not to fill more than half of the jar with the dry ingredients.

Add your carrier oil. Make sure you cover all the dry ingredients and then some.

Since I usually use protection magic in unison with banishing and cleansing, I like adding 3-5 drops of lemon essential oils for the purifying nature.

Close your jar and store in a cool place without direct sunlight for about 2 weeks, shaking it every few days.

If you want to add a little extra oomph to your work, you can add on a few extra steps. Maybe light a black candle as you focus your intention. Draw protective runes and sigils on the jar. Place protective crystals like black tourmaline on the lid.

To Ground Scattered Energy

I'm a very restless person thanks to my particular flavor of neurodivergence. This spell isn't a miracle fix-all thing, but I've found that it helps me whenever my brain is particularly scattered.

Fill a small jar with soil.

Call on the energy of the earth. "Solid one who brings balance and stability, I ask that you bless this soil. I thank you for your gift, for your reminder that I am here. May my energy take root so that I may feel grounded and more centered. By my will, so it shall be."

Keep the jar close by whenever possible to help keep your nervous energy at bay.

100 Witchcraft Tips in 100 Days!

Day 3 - How to Turn Herbs into Loose Incense

Turning your herbs into a blend of loose incense is a wonderful way to connect with the energies in your plants. It not only can be used to make your home or living space smell nice, but can also be used for a variety of practices. Whether it's for smoke divination, cleansing, or spells there's a blend for every intention.

Gathering Ingredients

There are 3 types of ingredients used for loose incense; herbs, resins, and wood shavings. Herbs are the most versatile of the bunch. There are a plethora of different herbs each with their own correspondences. Some notable basic herbs that every witch should have laying around somewhere include basil, bay leaves, chives, cilantro, dill, oregano, mint, parsley, rosemary, and thyme. Resins are your tree saps, these include frankincense, myrrh, pine sap, and dragon's blood. Wood shavings are self explanatory, they're pieces of bark and wood from trees. Make sure before proceeding that you know the herbs, resins, and wood shavings are safe to burn. Some herbs, resins, and wood shavings can be toxic to humans and pets.

Preparation & Blending

To prepare your herbs to be blended into your loose incense you want to make sure they're 100% dried to ensure they don't grow mold and they burn well. You can dry your fresh herbs by hanging them upside down in a well ventilated room. Once the herbs are dried, use a mortar and pestle to grind dried herbs and resins into either a fine powder or coarse blend, depending on your preference. As you grind these herbs focus on what they do and how they contribute to your intention and blend them together. You may need to adjust the ratios depending on the strength of each ingredient, but you'll figure that out as you learn more.

Binding & Burning

Binding is an optional step when making loose incense, however, adding a small amount of powdered charcoal or gum arabic can help make your blend burn more evenly. When you're not actively burning your loose incense make sure to store it in an airtight container so it doesn't loose it's potency. There are multiple methods to burn loose incense, however, I like to create sigil shaped incense trails. There are multiple ways to make incense trails. One of such ways is to spoon the powder into a mold placed on a bed of ash, this method originates from China. The method I use includes pouring it out in the general shape of the sigil, then I pat it down with my fingers and fix any errors I may have made when compacting it. Once you've made your trail you simply light one end and let it burn.

Simple Blends by Intention

Protection Blend - Used for cleansing your space and creating a protective barrier against negativity

Rosemary (Protection, Purification) - Potent protector, often used to clear negative energy and set boundaries.

Bay Leaves (Protection, Strength) - Used in this blend to amplify the shielding energy.

Cedar (Grounding, Protection) - Provides grounding and strengthens the protection created by the rosemary and bay leaves.

Frankincense Resin (Spiritual Protection, Purification) - Used for protection and connection with your higher self.

Abundance and Prosperity Blend - Used to attract wealth and prosperity

Basil (Wealth, Abundance) - Used to draw wealth and secure success.

Cinnamon (Success, Prosperity) - Typically considered fast acting and bringing rapid results.

Mint (Financial Gain, Luck) - Commonly used to bring luck in financial matters.

Clove (Attraction, Manifestation) - Used to strengthen manifestation, helping to focus your intent on drawing in wealth and success.

Peace and Relaxation Blend - Used for meditation, relaxation, or healing after emotional stress

Chamomile (Calm, Relaxation, Healing) - Used to bring gentle healing, diffusing tension, and creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Lavender (Peace, Calming Energy) - Promotes peace, calm, and sleep.

Lemon Balm (Emotional Healing, Calm) - Aids in emotional healing and brings a gentle clarity to situations.

Mugwort (Dreamwork, Relaxation) - Used for enhancing intuition and calming the mind.

Spiritual Growth and Intuition Incense - Used for rituals focusing on spiritual growth, meditation, or divination

Sage (Cleansing, Spiritual Clarity) - Powerful cleansing herb that helps clear the mind and create a space for spiritual work. Please use common sage and not white sage.

Mugwort (Intuition, Psychic Development) - Enhances psychic abilities and helps to deepen your intuition.

Frankincense Resin (Spiritual Connection, Purification) - Aids in connecting with your higher self.

Cedar (Grounding, Spiritual Protection) - Provides grounding energy, ensuring that you will stay rooted and protected during rituals.

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