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Divination with DnD Dice
There seemed to be enough interest in the DnD Dice Divination system that I decided to go ahead and write it up. I couldn’t fit it all on here though so I might be making more posts in the future about it. I’ve included the most important stuff here to get started.
I’ve included a zine to download and print off if you want to take it with you. I actually recommend the zine, it’s a better format than what tumblr would let me put together.
Please consider tipping me and definitely credit me where you can.
I know there are other systems out there and I don’t have a monopoly on dice divination but this guide did take a lot of time to put together and is built on my own collection of frameworks, meanings.
Dice sets can be picked up for cheaper than most basic tarot decks making the barrier to entry lower. My goal was to create a system that could get a similar level of complexity of information to tarot and oracle cards. I found in test readings, I could get roughly the same as I would get from a four card reading. So it’s a good start!
It’s my mission to make divination more accessible, tipping me helps me devote more time to this.
Zine: https://www.scribd.com/document/380692727/Divination-With-DnD-Dice
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Read description for printing directions or it might not come out right.
If you can’t print it off, the same information is included below the cut.
Hope someone finds this useful!
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Vetting Witchcraft Books: a Brief Guide
We all know by now that not all books on witchcraft are created equal. But when you're starting out, how do you sort the quality resources from the unreliable ones? Here are some of the strategies I personally find useful. Please feel free to add to these with your own methods!
If I'm vetting a book online
Look up a summary of the book and determine what category it falls under:
Is it covering the history of witchcraft, the writer's personal journey, information about a specific practice or tradition, a list of spells, an introduction to witchcraft, etc.
Is that topic relevant to what you're seeking right now? The witchcraft book sphere is positively littered with Witchcraft 101 style texts, which may be exactly what you are looking for! However, if you've been practising for a while now and already have several 101 style books, is another going to serve you? Will you get more instead out of a witchstory book or book on more advanced spellcraft?
Look up the author. They may not have any online presence, but if they do (a website, social media, etc), have a look.
If their book is about a specific practice or tradition, is that tradition open or closed? If it's a closed tradition, are they a member of it and are you?
Does their content tell you their clear stance on issues relevant to the community including closed practices, mental health and disability, racism and cultural appropriation? If you see red flags for this in their content, such as "taking your meds inhibits psychic ability" or other absolute bullshit, it's probable you'll see the same rhetoric in their book
In their posts, do they cite sources where relevant/possible? If they're willing to put in the extra little bit of effort to cite sources in online content, it's a positive sign they'll likely do the same in a book
Finally, you can check reviews, though reviews on online stores and places like Goodreads aren't likely to be especially comprehensive or useful. I get much more in depth insight from checking to see if anyone who does reviews as part of their content has covered it: they're more likely to give a detailed informative review. This is the least useful tool for me overall though
If I'm standing in a bookstore with the title in my hand
Take a look at the table of contents:
Are the topics listed here what I'm looking for?
Does it dedicate sections to anything that could be described as due diligence? Examples include fire safety, mundane action, ethics and justice, historical context, myth busting. Particularly relevant for Witchcraft 101 style books or books on a specific path or practice.
Check for a reference list at the back of the book:
If there isn't one at all, and the book is about witchcraft history, spellwork, a path or tradition, or an introduction to witchcraft, this is a bit concerning- I'm immediately wary.
If it's about someone's own journey, the presence of a reference list anyway is a bright green flag, though it's less necessary than all other topics.
What sources are included in the reference list? Are all the references just other witchcraft books? Ideally a reference list should contain yes, other books on witchcraft, but also other sources: look for historical primary sources, history books, academic journals, and non-fiction titles and textbooks from outside witchcraft
Check the index:
Does it include any topics addressing practical matters like fire safety, mundane action, etc. Not strictly necessary, but a green flag
Does it include references to items like mental health? If so, flip to that page and skim it to ensure the information is well-founded and safe (i.e. not discouraging discontinuation of meds, not perpetuating indigo child bullshit)
Does it include references to cultural appropriation? If so, find that page and give it a skim. This should give a clear picture of not only their views on this, but how knowledgeable/well-researched they are about the topic
Does it include something related to witch trials? Find that page and skim it. If they're perpetuating the burning times myth, it's a sign they have done vastly inadequate research when writing this book
For the final references section, to be clear the idea is not "it's a red flag if this isn't in the reference section," because that really depends on the subject of the book. I don't expect and wouldn't want every single book on witchcraft to painstakingly debunk the burning times myth. It's more "if it is listed in the references, that gives me a quick little section to skim that should give me insight into how well-researched, accurate and grounded this book is."
Final note: once again this is just a brief introduction to my method of vetting books. If this is useful to you, by all means feel free to use it. But it's not prescriptive and I'd love to hear your methods too!
i have a similar situation - i'm struggling to make my own correspondences, and i'm trying to draw from my pagan practices as well as my ancestral asian practice. i'm having a bit of difficulty with systematically going through a small dictionary, but maybe this can provide some ideas (and of course, if you have any critiques, i'm totally open to that as well!)
I usually just pick up any reference book and choose whatever I like the sound of and can get my hands on. I have a copy of The Encyclopedia of Natural Magic by J.M. Greer which I use a lot because it has minimal tangential waffle and is neatly laid out. I like Llewellyn's Charms, Spells and Formulas for the same reason.
For culturally relevant things, I like chinasage which has a symbol index of various flora and fauna. I'm not aware of similar resources for other parts of East Asia, apologies.
While I do think that different materials are endowed with particular virtues, I also think this is another area of magic where people get a little obsessed with categorisation.
It's not like Pokemon where lavender has +10 sleep magic points and chamomile has +12, or roses are exclusively for love and attraction and black pepper is only for cursing and banishing, and so on... It's a little more like cooking where there are many possibilities of creating a satisfying meal and yet it still depends on the individual tastes of who's partaking in it.
Cypress, yew and asphodel are strongly associated with the underworld; mugwort and wormwood are associated with night-time and dreams, but these plants will still die without the light of day. Sunflowers and oranges are very solar, but they still have roots that reach into the earth to anchor them. Chilli peppers are incredibly fiery, but they still die without water. Yarrow is for youth, love and beauty, except when you're allergic to it.
Every herb is a herb for protection, and wealth, and attraction, and fertility, and banishing – and so on, because every plant has its own strategy to survive, thrive and proliferate.
(And that's just plants, not even touching on the properties of minerals, animals, elements, colours and so on.)
They do have their specialisations, yes, and I wouldn't use mint to call on the element of fire, nor would I use coffee beans in a sleep spell... What I'm trying to say is: they're all multi-faceted, so set aside the reference books now and then, and just observe and make connections intuitively.
Reference books might tell you that basil or cinnamon or citrus (or whatever) have wealth-drawing properties.
But grass, plain old common grass, completely dominates the greenery of the earth. Crops like rice, wheat, barley and corn are staple foods that support the world's population. And dandelions, with their solar and ouranic qualities and how quickly they proliferate across an open field, are oft overlooked.
These never get listed in books, yet their literal and symbolic powers are undeniable.
Put these – grass seeds, rice grains and dandelion seeds – into a wealth working with a simple prayer. "Bless me with as much wealth as there are blades of grass on this earth, as there are grains of rice that sustain humanity, as there are dandelion seeds that fill the air in spring."
Correspondences are only part of what makes magic work. There's also your own ability and experience, the spirits you call and the relationship you have with them... I strongly favour the relationship part because reference books become less and less important, when you can just ask and the spirits will tell you what to use. Or even better when you don't have to do a spell at all, because you have spirits to take care of it in exchange for some cake.
It took me a long time to open myself up to receiving that kind of inspiration, but... honestly, don't overthink it. You know a lot of correspondences already because you interact with the world every day.
Good luck 🌿
30 Tried & Tested Tips for Becoming a Great Tarot Reader
Stop bullshitting people.
Aim for truthful readings.
Be confident when giving a reading.
Avoid blanking when reading.
Avoid the most common mistakes.
Always trust your cards.
Don’t make your cards hate you.
Create a bond with your decks.
Learn proper tarot etiquette.
Don’t believe in superstitions.
Don’t mistake honesty for hate.
Master the Celtic Cross.
Predict timing accurately.
Read reversals the right way.
Treat rogue cards the right way.
Never pull clarifiers.
Never assign a yes or no value to cards.
Learn how to read feelings, thoughts & intentions.
Learn how to read physical appearance.
Learn tarot's astrological associations.
Know the cards’ literal meanings.
Know the meanings of tarot’s colors.
Know the meanings of tarot’s numbers.
Read one spread in many ways.
Deal cards the traditional way.
Have your own reading ritual.
Properly close every tarot reading.
Gauge yourself.
Master tarot.
Be the best reader you can be.
Different types of water and their magickal uses:
Sea water: good for curse/hex breaking, cleansing, healing, banishing and protection spells.
Dew water: beauty, love and fertility spells, as well as delicate magick. Also Good for Fae work.
Storm water: is great for spells and rituals that has to do with emotional strength, confidence, charge, motivation and force. It’s known for strengthening spells. Also good for curses.
Snow water: Spells and rituals that focus on purity, endings and change, as well as slow working spells.
River water: Good for creating changes, moving on and letting go of negativity, warding and focusing energy.
Rain water: Very multi-purpose, but specifically great for growth and rebirth spells. Great for spells that you want to keep gaining power over time.
Spring water: Growth, holy water, cleansing, protection, prosperity
Moon water: Depending on the moon phase it was created in, it can have different properties.
Sun Water: protection, healing, clairvoyance, courage, strength, prosperity, luck, self-love, cleansing and creativity.
Swamp Water: Used for banishing and binding.
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The Only Tarot Spreads You Will Ever Need in Your Life
Learn these, and forget everything else.
1. The Celtic Cross Tarot Spread
Gives you a comprehensive answer to any question
2. The Soulmate Conversation
Tells you everything about your soulmate
3. The Three Wishes Tarot Spread
Tells you which of your wishes will come true
4. The Two Paths Tarot Spread
Guides you towards making the right decision
5. The True God Shuffle
Reveals which higher power you are connected to
6. The What If Tarot Spread
Shows you alternate realities
7. The True Colors Tarot Spread
Shows you a person's true colors
8. The General Prediction Shuffle
Tells you about your life in general
9. The Life Purpose Draw
Reveals your life purpose in this incarnation
10. The Major Arcana Grand Tableau
Shows you the full year ahead
11. Your True Passion Tarot Spread
Reveals your true passion and how to live it
12. The Life Advice Shuffle
Gives you advice about life's many departments
13. The Sex Life Draw
Reveals your sex life with a current or future partner
14. The Past Life Tarot Spread
Reveals the truth about your past life
15. Allies & Enemies Tarot Spread
Reveals who your allies and enemies are
16. Your Future Children Shuffle
Tells you about any future children of yours
17. Sports Match Prediction Method
Lets you win meaningful bets
18. Age at Death Prediction Method
Tells you how long you will live
19. The High Priestess Tarot Spread
Answers any question about the future
20. The Time Prediction Method
Reveals the timing of any event
Deciding that I don’t need to stick to my ~niche~ has been soooo freeing. Here, join me in all the “hobbies” I’ve collected over the years 🥰💜
BEKKATHYST 2024 Giveaway!
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Hello lovely Tumblr folk! It’s that time again- I have a giveaway for you all. 💜
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This giveaway will have two winners.
What the first winner receives:
All the pictured crystals, plus a $100 gift card that can be used for our online store or our Tumblr sales. Pictured crystals: rose quartz wand, blue calcite elephant, azurite/malachite, druzy cutbase, amethyst sphere, Himalayan quartz, girasol rose quartz palm stone, amethyst star and moon, labradorite pebble, prehnite, hematoid quartz, sunstone/moonstone, scenic quartz, flower agate heart, black quartz, selenite from Spain, moss agate sphere. Also included is a spirit quartz and alder cone copper necklace, handmade by me!
What the second winner receives:
A $50 gift card that can be used for our online store or Tumblr sales!
Rules:
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At the end, each entry will be assigned a number and the winner will be chosen by a random number generator.
The giveaway ends on July 1st, 2024.
The winners will be messaged and must respond with their full name and address within 24 hours, or a new winner will be chosen.
Please respect me and my rules, and have fun!
Book Recommendations:
I have a book list of witchcraft books I do own (which is now updated too!), but I also have a ton of books from the library I have reviewed as well! There are many I have posted, but not all of them are actually books I would recommend to others, so let me compile the books I would actually like to get the word out about here:
Books I genuinely like:
Grovedaughter Witchery, which I liked so much that I bought it and then gave away and then bought again
Crystal Ball Reading for beginners by Alexandra Chauran
Glamour Magic by Deborah Castellano
Her Hidden Children, Chas S. Clifton
HausMagick by Erica Feldman
Traditional Wicca, Thorn Mooney (Which I don’t think I wrote a review for)
Of Witchcraft and Whimsy, which I also liked so much that I gave it to a circle-sister as a gift
The Magickal Family, Monica Crosson
Things Your Elders Never Told You, Katherine Clark
The Study of Witchcraft by Deborah Lipp
The Witch’s Book of Shadows by Jason Mankey
Tea Leaf Reading for Beginners by Caroline Dow
Garden Witchery by Ellen Dugan
A History of Witchcraft: Heretics, Sorcerers, and Pagans by Russell and Alexander
Anathema! By Marc Drogin
The Way of the Oracle by Diana L. Paxson
The Crocheting Witch by R.J. Montgomery
And for the Kemetic Polytheists out there, Nefer and Dancing for Hathor :)
Books I recommend for historical/context value, but don’t personally enjoy:
Doreen Valiente’s Collection
The Triumph of the Moon, Ronald Hutton
Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches
American Witches by Herbert J Davis. (This one is expensive. File an ILL if you want to read it.)
How do I judge books?
I have the full post linked above, but tldr, I look for things that provide helpful, accurate information, are able to convey their point in the midst of and enjoyable experience, and aren’t racist, transphobic, or ableist. Like the Beschdel test, I am surprised how many books just don’t pass.
This is not the full extent of all the books I have reviewed or that I like, but I don’t have an easily distinguishable tag, so here’s the down low. Take it and run.
Blessings!
Witchcraft Books by Bree NicGarran
Grovedaughter Witchery: Practical Spellcraft
For the witch whose town is devoid of occult shops and covens, learning the craft can be a daunting task indeed. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways for a budding practitioner to make a start.
Stroll down the forest path with Bree NicGarran, author of The Sisters Grimmoire, and discover the surprising ways you can practice your craft with commonplace items from the supermarket and the craft store. Build a travel kit for on-the-go magic. Create your own spells from scratch with a step-by-step guide. Learn how to make your own witch webs and magical powders. Uncover the secrets of walnut charms and witchballs and much, much more. Every page carries tricks of the trade and homegrown charms from the files of the Grovedaughter herself.
From besoms to banishings to a bit of good advice, Grovedaughter Witchery is the ideal book for any witch with an inclination toward a practical, no-frills approach to witchcraft.
The Sisters Grimmoire: Spells & Charms For Your Happily Ever After
Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, Who’s the cleverest witch of them all?
With the spells in this book, it just might be you!
Inspired by the well-known works of The Brothers Grimm, this volume boasts over sixty original spells lovingly crafted from favorite fairy tales, along with helpful spellcrafting instructions and several indices to aid you in your journey. All of this is wrapped up with useful chapter forewords discussing the various themes within the tales, some insight into the creative process, and a bit of discussion on ethics and the usage of magic.
Whether you’re ready to yell “All Heads Off But Mine,” looking to turn your luck around with some Buried Coins, or just wanting to show the world What Big Teeth you have, there is sure to be a spell within these pages that is exactly what you’ve been looking for.
After all, who couldn’t use a bit of Happily Ever After?
Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils
From the author of Grovedaughter Witchery comes a volume of potions and powders for all occasions, suitable to enhance the craft of any practitioner.
Old standards like Banishing Powder and Blessing Oil meet new classics like Dream Dust and Stargazer Wishing Oil. Need to rid your house of a troublesome spirit? Try a sprinkle of Ghost-Be-Gone Powder. Looking for a way to get your zest back after spellwork? Brim With Vim Vitality Oil might be just the thing. Over 200 original formulae await you within these pages, along with helpful hints, safety tips, and detailed instructions for creating your own magical powders and oils.
Collected for the first time in a single volume, these recipes are the product of twelve years of experience and much experimentation. While magic is never a guarantor of success, the potions within these pages just might give your spells the edge you need.
Visit my Amazon Author Page for listings and book reviews! You can also visit my Wordpress shop to order books and other witchy goodies directly from me. (All orders billed through Paypal. Nominal shipping charges will apply.)
Make sure you check out my podcast, Hex Positive, on your favorite podcatcher app! (Part of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.)
If you own a shop and would like to carry my titles, please contact me at BreeNicGarran@gmail.com for wholesale information.
Witchcraft Book Recommendation Lists
(From an answer to an inquiry in the witchcraft tags. Decided to repost for anyone else who might need it.)
Here’s the post I made with recommendations for green witchcraft and plant magic. The list includes magical resources and accompanying practical texts on botany, herbology, and medicinal plants.
Here’s the post I made with recommendations for general witchcraft study, including practical sources on the history of modern witchcraft. (In particular, I recommend Margot Adler’s “Drawing Down The Moon” and Ronald Hutton’s “The Triumph of the Moon” for information about the modern movement.)
Here’s a recent photo of my personal library, if you’re looking for a general list of titles to check out.
Here’s the post I made with a list of JSTOR articles I’ve found that relate to witchcraft, witch trials, folk magic, occult beliefs, superstition, and the history surrounding all of them. It’s not exhaustive, but it’s pretty comprehensive.
And here are a couple of masterlists of podcast episodes that deal with witchcraft, witch trials, the history of witchcraft-related beliefs, and resources for fact-checking and debunking misconceptions and misinformation commonly found in witchcraft spaces.
(Also I have published a few books on practical secular witchcraft, if you’re interested….)
You can also find additional recommendations in the "book recs" and "witchy books" tags on my blog.
Hope this helps!
🕯Witch tip🔮
These crystals are ideal for dream related witchcraft: herkimer diamond, amethyst, kyanite, barite, chrysocolla, jade, dioptase, malachite & blue apatite. These powerful crystals enhance dream recall, lucid dreaming, and can help you extract wisdom and understanding from your dreams.
lil bonus tip: for stubborn insomnia, place amethyst & lavender (oil or sprigs) under your pillow in a pouch.
This is by no means a comprehensive list, but a few ideas. my witch tips🔮🕯
hello hello, I am simultaneously making pasta and decorating our tree sooo, what's your favorite thing to simmer for scent during the holidays?
Oranges + Cinnamon + Rosemary. Trust me. It'll give your home the right vibes for this season.
🌿 Here's a list of nice advice for medicinal teas users (with links to medical resources provided):
Lemon balm has a sedative and calming effect.
Yarrow might help with stomach cramps.
Mint leaves are good for your digestive health.
Chrysanthemum tea is used to lower blood pressure.
Chamomile is a known sleep-inducer.
Elderberry flowers are good for cold and flu.
Nettle leaf tea is a great source of calcium.
Ginger tea calms down nausea and relaxes muscles.
Sage is rich in minerals and vitamin K.
To make simple tea, wash your herbs, pat them dry, put them in a strainer, place it in a cup, and pour over hot water; give it 3-5 minutes, stir. Drink with honey or sugar if you'd like.
P. S. I am not a licensed medical professional. Herbal remedies are not replacement for medicine. Please, mindfully check if you are allergic to any of the aforementioned herbs. Do not use my dividers.
Magical Powder Recipes
A collection of some of my original magical powder recipes.
All-Purpose Cursing Powder
Bree's Banishing Powder
Clean House Powder
Dream Dust
“Eye of Sauron” Revelation Powder
Heal Thy Heart Powder
Hexbreaker Powder
Inspiration Salt
Lucky Day Powder
“Outta My Way” Powder
Peacekeeper Powder
Persuasion Powder
STFU Powder
Traveler’s Luck Powder
Truthfinder Powder
For those of you who may not be able to find herbs locally, here are some online suppliers who consistently have affordable and high-quality products.
Penn Herb Co. - Bulk herbs, spices, and botanicals - including over 400 wildcrafted herbs, gathered from the United States and worldwide. Single ounce packages are available. Excellent source for powders.
Starwest Botanicals - Bulk herbs, spices, oils, and teas. Good amount of organic and Fair Trade products, as well as supplies for holistic medicine and tea-making.
Mountain Rose Herbs - Bulk herbs, spices, and sundries. Also carries organic products and essential oils, and has link to schools that offer courses in herbalism and herbology.
Bulk Apothecary - Bulk herbs, spices, and oils, in addition to materials for the home production of soap, candles, wine, and beer.
For more recipes to fill out your potion kit, you can check out Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils. (Available on Amazon and in my shop!)
If you're enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. 😊
“Holding The Moon” Knights Ferry, California by Eric Hock
The Nanowrimo 2021 Master Spell list
Cause I never do shit on time.
Self Love Jar Spell
Web of Dreams Spell
The accidentally make yourself a lucky talisman spell
Happy Journey Spell
Golden Moon Opportunity Spell
9 Flowers Bath Spell
Art in Spells Technique discussion
That Potion Spell
Dream Message Spell
Those Dragon Transformation Spells
That Dress Spell that was honestly amazing
That I'll Fuck All Yall Up spell
Make the Party more fun Spell
Letting Go Spell
Plant Based Banishment via Poke Root Spell (warning poisonous)
Pass the Test Perfume Spell
Protect Thine Ears Spell
Break all that shit Spell
Self Employment Spell
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Psychic Energy Replenishment Spell
Housewarming Spell
That whole Phone Spell conversation
No I'm seriously not done with the Phone Spell Conversation
Enchant your shower head I swear
Living Boundary: Poison Garden Spell
The House that Guilt Built Spell
That Jellyfish Dream spell
THAT FUCKING KIRBY SPELL I LOVE MY HEART
Ghosts are afraid of beans spell
Here ya go, if you needed to see different kinds of spells here's some.
It's been a busy vending season! I finally got a chance to update the website with these new buttons, zines, books, and organizers!
Portland Button Works & Spiral House Shop September 22, 2023! - New in Stock for Autumn!
BUTTONS
ACABradabra
Stealing From Witches Is Bad For Your Health
Easily Distracted by Plants
Easily Distracted by Cats
ZINES
Ritual (from the folks at Weird Walk comes a fanzine about The Wicker Man)
Frogs Teeth Field Guide Issues 1, 2, 3
Myth & Lore Issues 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6
SLINGSHOT ORGANIZERS
Small pocket sized
Small spiral bound
Large spiral bound
BOOKS
Sigil Magic: For Writers and Other Creatives by T. Throrn Coyle
Magical House Protection : The Archeology of Counter-Witchcraft by Brian Hoggard
Witch Bottles: History, Culture. Magic by Daniel Harms
Occult Botany: Sédir's Concise Guide to Magical Plants by Paul Sédir
The Treadwell's Book of Plant Magic by Christina Oakley Harrington
One Time Around The Wheel by Same Croke
Black Dog Folklore by Mark Normal
The Cornish Traditional Year by Simon Reed
From Granite to Sea: The Folklore of Bodmin Moor and East Cornwall by Alex Langstone
The Kitchen Witch: Your Complete Guide to Creating a Magical Kitchen with Natural Ingredients, Sacred Rituals, and Spellwork
In the Shadows of 13 Moons: Magical Empowerment through the Dar Lunar Mysteries by Kimberly Sherman-Cook
Mountain Magic: Explore the Secrets of Old Time Witchcraft by Rebecca Beyer
Witchy Assignments Masterpost
A list of all of the witchy assignments I've created!
Witchy Assignment #1 Diy Deity Deep Dive
Witchy Assignment #2 Misc
Witchy Assignment #3 Native Plant Research
Witchy Assignment #4 Pick a Topic
Witchy Assignment #5 Sigils
Witchy Assignment #6 (Deleted???)
Witchy Assignment #7 Witchy Book Report
Witchy Assignment #8 Reflection
Witchy Assignment #9 Spell Powders
updated as I create more!
JESUS TEA
So it’s Flu Season again, and this recipe for Tea To Fix What Ails You was given to me by a Christian friend, and I’ve taken to calling it JESUS TEA due to it’s miraculous properties. Even though it, technically, contains no tea. This tea is as caffinie-free as anything processed in a US plant can get, but be sure to check the provenance and all ingredients in case of allergies.
You will Need:
A Bigass Pot, becuase this is something you make in large quantities
working stovetop
those lil cloth sachets you use for wassail/empty teabags/those lil reuseable loose-leaf tea steepers.
Recipe:
about a quart of water
1 cup apple cider
about half a lemon’s worth of juice
a shitwhack of honey- try to get as local as possible and generally the less-processed the better if you want to build a resistance to local allergens. If you have allergy concerns or don’t like the taste of honey, go ahead and use more processed stuff/another sweetener instead.
three tablespoons/three bags chamomile tea
three tablespoons/three bags rooibos tea
teaspoon crushed cloves
1 cinnamon stick (more if you like it spicier)
¼ tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp cayenne or white pepper
Bring water to a simmer in the pot. Add the chamomile, rooibos and spices to steep about 4-5 minutes or longer if you like tea-flavored tar which given you have the flu you probably do. Add Cider, Lemon Juice and Honey until dissolved. Drink all of this in the course of an hour to stay hydrated, make more pots as needed or until you pass out.
FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS: gargle warm salt water first for as long as you can, it’ll break up the mucus in your throat and soothe the soreness.
Hello! We're happy to announce that after many weeks, our own , 18+ discord server has finally launched! Born out of dissatisfaction with other witchy servers, we're bringing you the most flexible and relaxed witchy server up to date! In our server, you'll come to find:
• spaces to discuss nsfw, taboo topics
• spaces to ask for advice and talk about things that are important to you
• free services offered by other community members
• communal grimoire full of knowledge shared by witches from all around the world
• fun, engaging witchy games and projects
And most importantly, a community of open minded adults who share your passion for witchcraft♥️
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Research and Witchcraft Masterpost
Here are all the research posts I have made (that I can find) for longterm posterity.
The Big Fat Library post
Advice on approaching Folk Magics
How I read and review witchcraft books
Current list of book recommendations (with a focus on the context of the Witchcraft community)
Contents of my personal library, in case you want to ask me anything about any of the books I own or want pictures of anything in them
My advice for new witches for approaching the craft
Doreen Valiente’s books and a brief description of the Olde Religion
A faintly outdated recommendation for newbies to witchcraft
Recommendations for the second steps into witchcraft
“Google Is Free” but also here’s some real advice on how to use it to get resources
And, of course, the best advice I ever gave:
Get a library card. Books are expensive, research is time consuming, and libraries get your out of the house and books in your hand. If you are in or an alumni of a university, take advantage of their collection and read those rare, old books. Public libraries do not compare when it comes to the age game.
Good luck, best wishes, and happy reading!
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The Ultimate Beginner Money Jar
Tough times lead to magical measures. Here's the recipe to my ultimate money jar that's beginner-friendly.
What you will need
A medium jar with a lid
A green candle
A pen
A bay leaf
A star anise pod
A dollar bill/paper cash
Twine
1 tbs basil
1 tbs cardamom
1 tbs cinnamon
1 tbs ground cloves
1 tbs nutmeg
1 tbs rice
1 tbs sea salt
(Optional: Citrine, Tiger's Eyes, or Clear Quartz piece)
What you will do
Cleanse your jar and money with your preferred method, then write "financial gain" onto your bay leaf.
Add in your salt, basil, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and rice in that order.
Place your bill flat against the counter and place the bay leaf on top. Roll the bill tightly and tie shut with twine, adding multiple knots. The more knots, the stronger the effect.
Add it into your jar and cap the entire affair, sealing it with green wax.
(If you have a crystal, press it on top of the wax while it's still hot and let it seal on.)
How to make the most out of it
Magic won't fix all of your problems. If you work, keep working: this just might help you get a bonus, raise, or large tip from a nice customer.
If you don't work or if you're on disability/waiting for disability, seek out ways to try and make a little cash under the table. This just may help you find something for an extra bit of gasoline or pet food. Keep in mind that spell jars are only as powerful as the intentions set behind them!
Blessed be y'all, and good luck out there <3
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