Offerings Forthe Dead

Offerings for the Dead

Most people are reblogging an ask I answered long ago about offerings to give to the dead. It’s long overdue, but I’ve finally typed it up into an actual cohesive post.

~ Herbs ~ 

Lavender, for peace in passing on

Thyme, to give peace to those who have died from violence

Apple, a common Irish symbol for the dead, which I often give to my ancestors 

Pomegranates, myth of Persephone and all that

Rosemary, for remembrance

Myrrh, commonly used in necromancy, also used to give off good vibes

Chervil, often used in rituals for the dead

Mugwort, usually used to aid divination and communication with the dead. I also give it as an offering

Bay, same as mugwort (my mentality is that these herbs will help “send” the offerings to the dead)

Lemonbalm, for peace and healing

Wormwood, to strengthen the communication with the dead, as well as healing and revenge

Frankincense, a traditional herb (usually incense) to honor the dead

~ Flowers ~ 

Calendula, for blessings and eternal love

Rose petals (or the flower) for love and healing

Marigolds, perfect for ancestor worship (as well as spirit work salves and tea)

Lilies, for a sense of security and togetherness; ideal for children

Orchids, for balanced emotions and adoration; ideal for former lovers

Daisies, also ideal for former lovers and lost family members

Tulips, to spread happiness

Dandelions, ideal for connecting with certain spirits (especially when drunk as a tea)

~ Liquids ~

Water, a traditional offering for the dead, often left out for passing spirits

Wine or other alcohol

Juice, namely pomegranate or beet

Oils, such as olive oil, pomegranate oil, coconut, almond, vinegar

~ Other ~

Stones or crystals

Coins

Tobacco (I also know some people who use cigarette smoke or ashes)

Grains, traditionally brown bread

Meat

Candles, namely dark colored or earth-toned

Cleaning up graveyards, placing offerings on graves and speaking to them also makes a great offering

Song and music

Anything personal to the person you’re sending the offering to

~ What to do with the Offerings ~

Burn herbs or flowers (safely) with a written message to “send” the offering to the soul

Leave coins, flowers or herbs on the grave

Pour liquid into the earth, or leave them out in a bowl

Leave offerings out as a “standing offering” for the dead who pass through (idea from @arachnospooky)

This is SO overdue I’m so sorry but I hope it helps!! 

✨🎃 simple samhain spell 🎃✨

a simple samhain spell to release old habits and negative energy ✨

what you’ll need:

🎃 paper strips / pen | to write down old habits and negative thoughts

🎃 firesafe dish | to dispose of paper

🎃 black candle | banishing

🎃 salt | cleansing

🎃 cinnamon | strength

🎃 star anise | healing

🎃 nutmeg | protection

🎃 cardamom | clarity

✨ cinnamon, anise, nutmeg, and cardamom can be replaced with storebought pumpkin spice as an alternative

steps:

🎃 write down all of the habits and negative thought patterns you want to release from your life on paper strips

🎃 light your black candle, and sprinkle your salt and herbs into the flame

🎃 use your candle to light your strips of paper one by one before placing them in a firesafe dish and scattering the ashes outside

happy halloween and blessed samhain!

Harvest Bread Recipe (for College Students!)

If you’re like me and love harvest season (especially the Harvest Festival!), but are student with limited resources as far as cooking goes, you’ll be looking for a simple bread recipe that could be baked in a dorm.

I’m not sure about ya’ll universities, but mine allows me to have a crockpot/slow cooker in the dorm as well as a microwave. So here is a recipe for harvest bread that is perfect for dorm cooking!

Ingredients

3 cups flour

¾ teaspoon yeast

1 ¼ teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups warm water 

olive oil

Supplies

Large bowl

parchment paper

slow cooker/crockpot

Steps to Make Dough

Add flour, yeast and salt to your bowl

Stir it all thoroughly

Add your water to the mixture 

Stir until dough forms

Lightly oil the outside of the dough ball

cover bowl with plastic wrap

Let rise for 6-8 hours is a warm dark space

fold dough in on itself on an oiled counter top

Let rise for another hour

Steps to Bake Loaf

Set your slow cooker to it’s highest setting

Place shaped loaf on top of parchment paper in slow cooker

Cover with lid

Check loaf after 1 hour, since baking time varies if it is not cooked after 1 hour, check every 15-30 minutes until done.

Let cool and Enjoy!

Thanks for reading! hope you guys have as fun of a harvest season as I do!

Always Look Into The Mundane Before Stating You Have A Spirit Around

Seriously. I’ve seen a post like this before, but it needs to be said again.

Weird Smells? Go get your house inspected. You may have mold or a gas leak in your home.

Cold Spots? Again. Get your home checked out.

Creaking when no one is home? Your house/building is probably shifting. Get it inspected just to be safe.

Sibling or Child saying weird shit? They probably have an imaginary friend or are having fun. If it still freaks you out go to a mental health professional to rule out anything that could be causing them to say creepy-ass things. Better safe than sorry.

Hearing thumps? Check to see if any trees or bushes are hitting your house. Then check to make sure an animal you aren’t aware of isn’t making the noises. If you can’t find a cause, get it checked out by a professional.

Scratching in the walls? It could be a rodent. Get it checked out.

If you have checked all mundane reasons for what is being experienced by you or a relative/friend, then go onto spiritual reasons. You can always cleanse before you get things checked out there’s no harm in that. But to assume it’s always a spirit is dangerous. You could put people at risk especially if it’s rodents, a creaking house, or a gas leak. 

Because if it is those reasons then you can easily get it taken care of, but if you actively ignore it because you believe it’s a spirit then it’s all on you, not anyone else. 

Spirituality should not replace mundane reasons. Please consider the mundane in your practices.

A tarot spread to help you explore, develop, and celebrate your magic this October.

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