Sunday Witchcraft- Bath Spell For Creativity

Sunday Witchcraft- Bath Spell for Creativity

I am once again finding myself missing having a proper bathtub in the apartment. Showers are nice and all, but baths have their own sort of magic in and of themselves. But for those who can enjoy ritual baths, I present you this: a bath spell to enhance your creativity.

I love doing this working on Sundays because it's a way to honor Apollo, but you can do it whatever day fits your need and invoke any deities (or none at all, if that's how you roll).

First and foremost, draw a bath as hot as you like it. To the water add salt (for cleansing negative energy), lemongrass (to remove obstacles), orange slices (to inspire joy in all that you do), lavender (to ease anxiety that comes with creative endeavors), and rose petals (to open your heart).

While the bath is running, prepare a cup of tea. I prefer something mint for this, as it helps clear my mind, and a minty green tea is ideal for the added boost to focus.

Light orange candles to promote creativity (if you want to design a sigil for creativity, carve it into the candle before lighting it). If you're working with the energy of the sun or with a sun deity, light a yellow one as well.

Relax in the tub. Drink your tea. For the first few minutes, don't do anything except allow yourself to unwind and relax. Breathe. Taking the time to focus on yourself is so important, and the creative juices won't start flowing if you're too tense.

Focus on what you want to accomplish, your chosen medium of expression, anything specific you're working on, etc

When you're ready, say aloud, "Open heart and open mind, I ask the guidance of the divine. Let the energy flow so that I may create." If you're invoking a deity and wish to follow this with a prayer to that deity, this is the perfect time to do so.

Remain there as long as you need. Do anything that helps stimulate your creativity.

Thank the deities, spirits, universe, etc, and end the ritual once you're ready by simply getting out of the bath and carrying on with your day and pursuing your chosen creative endeavor.

When i moved into my new place there was mint planted directly into the flower bed which had grown out of control as it is an invasive plant. I spent about 5 hours digging it out and repotting it. there was more than i could pot so i froze and dried some too!!

the dried mint was the first thing i have added to my little apothecary and i’m very happy with it.

i gifted 3 pots to family and have kept the rest!

Named after the Water Nymph, Minthe which was super exciting when i moved in as i felt much closer to my Gods almost like a sign!!

Magical properties of mint:

communication and power to your own voice

wealth

love

luck

cleansing and protection

Medicinal Properties of Mint:

anti-inflammatory

helps with digestive health

soothes common cold symptoms

reduces allergy symptoms

boosts immune system

helps improve brain function

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Why water is not a "lazy" offering

Water was a requested topic and there was plenty of ways to tackle the topic. I’ve chosen this angle of approach because I know I’ve seen some people struggle with the idea. So let’s talk about it and give some context: if you’ve grown up with the luxury of always having had access to clean water, it’s something you take for granted. I urge you to think of the last time the water was shut off in your house for any reason and how it impacted your comfort.  

Water in Ancient Greek life The Ancient Greeks did not have running water directly in their homes. In Athens, the first hydraulic project is dated between 546 and 527 BC. The city was supplied in water: they had functional lavatories, functional aqueducs and water pumps but those were public commodities, not private ones. In fact, Plutarch tells us that Solon, an Athenian statesman between the 7th and 6th century BC, encouraged individuals to build their own wells if they lived in an area that was not sufficiently supplied and had the right to ask their neighbor for about 40 liters of water a day and make provisions in case of need (Plutarch, Solon, 23).  Water safety was a legitimate concern, as it depended on the clemency of weather and could be jeopardized in emergency situations like wars.

The philosophy of water by Thales of Miletus (626/3-548/5 BC) Without going into the details of Thales’ thought, he theorized the idea that water was the fundation of matter and thus, is the first principle. It is through Aristotle that we know of this hypothesis. While a lot of the theory is scientifically wrong, I think the theory serves its role in showing us how much water mattered as a substance essential to life.

On a religious level Spring water is potable. It is its greatest difference with sea water, which while abundant, is not drinkable. Poseidon, as the master of seas and Zeus as the bringer of rains play an essential part in the natural cycle of water. Lack of water has catastrophic consequences on living things, and the Ancients knew that they relied on Zeus’ rains for their crops to grow, for their springs to be filled, for their cattle to feed and drink.

So when the Ancient brought water to the altar as an offering, they brought something precious. They sacrificed a substance that they relied on for their own survival. They knew that water supplies were not infinite and that the rains bestowed by Zeus allowed for their well to stay full.

Considering water as a “lazy” offering is just the epitome of privilege. The privilege of not having to worry about your access to water, the privilege of not having to wonder if the water coming from your tap is clean or not. All while forgetting that access to potable water is still a problem today for many. If what you see when you think of offering water is the easiness of turning on your tap and tossing a glass on your altar, then you’ve forgotten what your offering means.

Sources: Terje Tvedt, Terje Oestigaard, A History of Water: Water and Urbanization, 2014

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Unsolicited Witch Tip #18

Eat chocolate-covered strawberries while focusing on your intentions to invite love into your life.