Druids Travel Altar Or PocketAltar

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Druid’s Travel Altar or Pocket Altar

Creating a little pocket or travel altar for your nature spirituality practice is a great way to be able to “carry” your practice with you,

Druid’s Travel Altar or Pocket Altar

Creating a little pocket or travel altar for your nature spirituality practice is a great way to be able to "carry" your practice with you, particularly when you are hiking, traveling, or simply out and about.  I've made a number of pocket altars over the years, and I get questions about how to make them, so I wanted to share here in today's post.  This is a fun spiritual craft project that you can do that also helps you understand what is important about your work.

Read the full article on The Druid's Garden and check out Dana O'Driscoll's book, Sacred Actions: Living the Wheel of the Year Through Earth-Centered Sustainable Practices.

crystals i use (and why) ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☁︎

rose quartz

unconditional love, emotional healing, compassion, beauty, self-love, peace, abundance,

adventurine

prosperity, well-being, good luck, diffuses negative emotions, optimism, leadership,

peridot

abundance, insight, beauty, harmony, good health, restful sleep, calms anger by giving renewal to all things, reduces anxiety,

amethyst

cleansing, enhances spiritual insight/awareness, balance, higher wisdom, purification, serenity, understanding, trust and grace, relief from nightmares and insomnia,

tiger’s eye

fortune, wealth, success, attracts good luck, clarity, self-confidence, inner strength, promotes vitality,

lepidolite

emotional balance, stress relief, spiritual growth, promotes tranquility, soothing, promotes harmony in both your inner being and your external world,

howlite

calming, compromise, restful sleep, soothing, healing, patience and perspective, aids in tempering emotions,

dalmatian stone

loyalty, strengthens family bonds and long-term friendships, connection with animals, grounding energy, calming influence on children and animals, can reawaken a sense of fun and humour when worn,

Domino Divination

If you are like me and love the feel of runes but don’t have your own set, dominoes can be the next best thing!

How to Put all the dominoes in a bag or flip them all over onto their fronts and mix them up. For a brief reading draw out three dominoes and turn them over. For a reading on the whole year draw out one dominoes and add up all the dots. Superstition says to never do a reading in a Monday or a Friday

Meanings Blank The blank refers to trouble ahead. If it can go wrong, it probably will. Plans will be delayed, arguments will surface and disagreements will ensure. However, drawing the blank domino doesn’t mean you’re set for a life of doom and gloom. it is a warning which will prepare you to be on your guard  0:1 Drawing a blank and the number one warns that an old enemy is about and forewarns you to watch out for someone who might suddenly come back into your life. They might be all sweetness and light to start with, but watch out because this person is not what he/she first seems  0:2 Drawing a blank with the number two is telling you to watch what you spend at the moment. you may think you have more in the bank than you actually do, or an unexpected bill might land on the doorstep, so keep a little back just in case 0:3 The blank and a three tells of trouble in love. someone you care deeply about could be deceiving you or not telling you the whole truth, so it’s time to sit them down and have a heart to heart with them 0:4 Drawing a blank and a four domino signals that there could be some money problems ahead of you. Double check contracts before signing anything and make sure you dont leave your purse or bag lying around unattended anywhere. now would be a good time to go through your finances 0:5 Is your marriage in trouble? it could be if you draw a domino with a blank and a five on it. make some time to talk to your partner if you feel that things are not what they were. if you’re not married this domino tells of a lack of communication between two people  0:6 Drawing a blank and a number six tells you that someone is talking about you. you may discover that someone you once thought was your friend is far from it and is only pretending to be your friend in order to get information out of you 1:1 This tile tells of a happy reunion ahead. someone you haven’t seen for ages is about to pop up in your life and you will look back on happy memories together. this also signals a happy time for friendship, so get on the phone and get in touch with old friends 1:2 This domino signals that you will soon receive a visit from an old friend. you may no have seen each other for some time, but that wont be a problem when you get together again because it will be just like old times 1:3 This tile signifies success in a business or a successful trip ahead of you. if you’re thinking of starting a business or looking for a new job then this domino is giving you the green light to go ahead and do it. you cant fail! 1:4 This domino is warning you to watch your pennies right now and dont take on any new debts at the moment. if you have your heart set on something, ask yourself i you are prepared to wait and save up for it. getting into debt is easy, getting out of debt is harder 1:5 This tile shows the start of a love affair. watch out for someone who tries to catch your eye at a party or other social event. Cupid is firing his arrow in your direction right now and you will be very lucky in love 1:6 The one and the six domino tells of a very happy marriage ahead for you, so if you are about to get married, then this is telling you that he is The One and that you will be very happy. If you are not currently in  relationship , you will be soon. 2:2 The wishing domino! the two twos signal a wish comes true for you very soon. whatever you want can e yours if you remain positive and believe that it is yours. think about what you desire the most and then make a wish.    2:3 expect an unexpected windfall soon. the two and three domino tells of money coming in, so you ca splash out a bit and buy yourself something nice. Now is the time to buy a lottery ticket or enter a competition because you might just win 2:4 This tile signifies deception or theft, so be on the look out for someone trying to pull the wool over your eyes. check references of people offering to do work for you and make sure you keep an eye on your purse or bag   2:5 The two and five domino is telling you to watch out for someone who is out to cause trouble. This could be a friend or someone you barely know. keep your opinions to yourself at the moment because someone will try to twist your words and make you out to be the bad guy 2:6 Drawing a two and six til tells you that you will have good luck in business. if you are thinking of starting a business or are already in business for yourself then lady luck is shining on you now. network as much as possible because this will give you the opportunity to make new contacts  3:3 the double three domino is a sign that a windfall is on its way to you. this could be in the form of a financial win, an unexpected inheritance or winning a competition. take chances now. you will find that it will be in your favor if you do 3:4 This domino shows that you will be happy in love. if you are in a relationship then it can only get better. if you are single then look out because someone i about to fall head over heals in love with you. your love life is blossoming now 3:5 This tile tells you that you will soon have visitors from abroad. an unexpected phone call, letter, or email with an announcement ill confirm details and you will soon be making up the guest bed. expect a time of fun catching up with an old friend 3:6 The three and six domino signal an unexpected gift coming to you. keep an eye out for the postman because this is a time for surprises coming your way. if you are thinking of signing a contract then this is the time to do it 4:4 A double four domino signals that a party or celebration is ahead for you, so get your best party frock and dancing shoes out and wait for the invitation to arrive. A double four can also signal a birth announcement  4:5 this tile is telling you that a happy surprise is ahead for you. Pay rises, unexpected presents or gifts or just some happy news are all highlighted now and you will be feeling very happy and fulfilled 4:6 This domino signifies a happy marriage with children. if you are married then you can expect it to be a very happy one surrounded by happy children. If your are free and single then you wont be for long. Expect to find your soul mate very soon 5:5 A change in fortune 5:6 a new house 6:6  Happiness ahead, say goodbye to any worries Single tile draw 

1 Misfortune 2 Meeting someone new 3 Expect the unexpected 4 A new job where you will be the leader 5 Domestic problems ahead 6 Double check when thinking of investing your money 7 A visitor will have a big impact on you 8 Dont take the blame for someone else’s mistake 9 A change in fortune for the better 10 You will reach you goals this year 11 A new friendship  12 A new hobby gives you hope and love

magick spiced hot cocoa

during the colder months, a cup of hot cocoa can bring wonderful warmth and coziness. you can add a few spices to bring magick into the mug that inspires happiness, healing, and self-love. you will need:

☾ ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (self love and grounding)

☾ ½ cup granulated sugar (granting wishes)

☾ 1/3 cup hot water

☾ ¼ tsp salt

☾ 4 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)

☾ 1 tsp vanilla extract (love, restoring lost energy)

☾ 1 tsp fresh orange zest (abundance and happiness)

☾ a pinch of ground nutmeg (attracting prosperity)

☾ a pinch of allspice (warmth and healing)

combine the cocoa, sugar, salt, nutmeg and allspice with the water in a pot over medium heat. stir constantly until the mixture boils; continue stirring constantly for 1 more minute.

stir in the milk and continue to heat the mixture, without letting it boil. remove from heat and add vanilla and orange zest. serve immediately.

Herbal Tea Magic 🍃✨

there are plenty of ways to work to work a little magic into your day without doing a full on ritual, and your daily (hourly?) tea is one of them! here’s just a couple of suggestions with herbal correspondences.

mint -  for exorcism, healing, love, lust, protection, and wealth

peppermint -  for healing, love, psychic abilities, and purification.

spearmint -  for healing and love.

ginger -  for beauty, love, power, success, and wealth.

fennel -  for healing, protection, and purification.

licorice -  for fidelity, love, and lust.

cinnamon -  for divination, fortune, healing, power, prosperity, protection, psychic abilities, spirituality, wealth, and wisdom.

nettle - for exorcism, healing, lust, and protection.

vanilla -  for happiness, love, and lust.

anise - for, lust, protection, sleep, blessings, youth. 

lemon balm -  for healing, compassion, endings, fertility, happiness, healing, love, mental, psychic, success,and youth.

rosemary -  for exorcism, healing, love, lust, protection, and purification.

sage -  for protection, cleansing, and wisdom.

thyme -  for courage, healing, love, psychic abilities, and purification.

there are various blends or herbals teas, as well as with fruits and flowers, though often herbs can be steeped by themselves. what is known as chai tea, is traditional black tea mixed with cardamom, cinnamon and black pepper. 

floral tea magic ✨  fruit tea magic ✨  general tea magic

Swear to gods this was my Grimoire when I was a kid. This was legitimately the BEST BOOK for me as a child. i used to tote this thing all around with me i took it to school and did astrology readings for my classmates. This book had Lore on things like fairies and poltergeists, Astrology, the Elder Futhark runes (I still to this day write in them thanks to this book) Spells, DIY crafts (make your own robes, to spell ingredients like making dragon scales from pine cones or narwhal breath from bubble wrap) witchy stories. Legit the best thing ever. 10/10 do highly recommend for witches with kids as a great way to start them into it if they want to learn and have fun too.