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Things to put in your book of shadows
Of course, only put in your book of shadows/grimoire what you want. If you don't want to put certain subjects in your book then that's fine. It's your book, utilize it how you want. This is just a masterlist of ideas that I've put together. Feel free to add anything else to the list that I may have missed, because there's absolutely no way I included everything.
And for the love of all the gods, if you come across a closed entity or practice, don't try to work with the entity or practice if you're not already part of that group or tradition. You can research it but don't practice it.
+ A blessing and/or protection
+ A table of contents
+ About you:
Your current path
Your personal beliefs
Your spiritual journey
Favorite crystals/herbs/animals
Natal chart
Craft name
How you got into the craft
Astrology signs
Birthday correspondences (birth tarot card, birth stone, etc)
Goals (if you have any)
Anything other relating to your personal practice
+ Safety
Fire safety
What NOT to burn
Plants and oils that can be toxic to your pets
What crystals shouldn't be in water, sunlight, etc
Things that shouldn't be put out in nature (salt, glass, etc)
Potion safety
How to incorporate blood safely
+ Core concepts:
Intention and how it works
Directing energy
Protection
Banishing
Cleansing
Charging
Shielding
Grounding and centering
Visualization
Consencration/Blessing
Warding
Enchanting
Manifestation
+ Correspondence
Personal correspondence
Crystals and rocks
Herbs and spices
Food and drink
Colors
Metals
Number
Tarot card
Elemental (fire, water, air, earth)
Trees and woods
Flowers
Days
Months
Moon phases
Zodiac
Planets
Incense
Teas
Essential oils
Directions (north, south, east, west)
Animals
Local plants, animals, etc
Dream symbology
+ Different practices
Practices that are closed to you (some examples below)
Voodoo and Hoodoo **Closed**
Santeria and Brujeria **Closed**
Shamanism and native american practices **Closed**
Wicca and wiccan paths
Satanism, both theistic and non-theistic paths
+ Different types/practices of magick
Pop culture magick
Technology magick
Chaos magick
Green witchcraft
Lunar magick
Sea witchcraft
Kitchen magick
Ceremonial magick
Hedge witchcraft
Death witchcraft
Grey witchcraft
Eclectic witchcraft
Norse witchcraft
Hellenic witchcraft
Animism
+ Deities
The deity/deities you worship
Different pantheons (the main five are Celtic, Roman, Greek, Egyptian and Norse, all open)
Deities and pantheons that are closed to you
Common offerings
Their epithets
Their mythology
Their family
Deity worship vs deity work
Prayers and how to make your own
Deity communication guide
Devotional acts
Ways to get closer to them
+ Other spiritual entities
Angels
Ancestor work
Spirit guides
The fae
Demons
Familiars
House spirits, animal spirits and plant spirits
Other various folklore entities
Spirit etiquette
Cemetery etiquette
Setting boundaries with the spirits
Communication guide and etiquette
Grounding, banishing, protection and cleansing, aka: "Spirit work safety guide"
How they appear to you
Common offerings
Circle casting
+ Divination
Tarot cards
Oracle cards
Tarot and oracle spreads
Pendulum
Numerology
Scrying
Palmistry/palm reading
Tasseography (Tea leaf reading)
Rune stones
Shufflemancy (Shuffling of a playlist)
Dice divination
Bibliomancy (Randomly picking a phrase from a book)
Carromancy (Melted wax)
Pyromancy (Reading flames)
Psychic abilities
Astrology
Aura reading
Divination via playing cards
Lenormand
Sacred geometry
Angel numbers
+ Other types of magick
Candle magick
Crystal magick
Herbalism/herbal magick
Glamour magick
Hexing
Jinxing
Cursing
Weather magick
Astral work
Shadow work
Energy work
Sigils
Art magick
Knot magick
Crystal grids
Color grids
Music magick
Charms, talismans and amulets
+ Spellwork
What makes a spell work
Basic spell structure
What NOT to do
Disposing of spell ingredients
Revitalizing long term spells
How to cast spells
What to put in spells (See correspondence)
Spell mediums- Jar spells, spoken spells, candle spells, sigils, etc
Spell timing
Setting up a ritual
Taglocks: What they are and how to use them
+ Holidays and Esbats
Yule
Imbolc
Ostara
Beltane
Litha
Lughnasadh/Lammas
Mabon
Samhain
The 12 full moons (Esbats)
How to celebrate
Deity specific holidays
+ Altars and tools
What they are
The different types and their uses (travel altar, working altar, deity altar, ancestor altar, etc)
What you can put on your altar
What you use your altars for
Common tools in witchcraft
How to use the tools
Food and drink
Common herbs in recipes
Sabbat recipes
Moon water: What it is and how to use it
Potion bases
Tea magick
How to get your herbs
Foraging
+ Mental health and self care
Bath magick
Affirmations
Burnout prevention
Aromatherapy
Stress management
Mental health coping mechanisms
+ History of witchcraft
+ Dream records
+ How to differentiate between the magickal and the mundane
+ Calendar of celestial events (Esbats, retrogrades, etc)
+ How to dry herbs and flowers
+ What chakras actually are and how they work within Hinduism
+ History and traditional uses of reiki
+ The witches' alphabet
+ The runic alphabet
+ Common witchcraft terms
+ Common symbols in witchcraft
+ Your own witch tips
+ Good witchcraft books and authors to avoid
+ Any online resources you utilize often
Which Witch? - Let's Talk Labels!
Are you a green witch? Perhaps you’re a crystal witch or a sea witch? Maybe you're a kitchen witch? Let’s talk about these labels, what they are, and if you need them!
First and foremost let's discuss:
Do I need a label?
Nope! While you’re more than welcome to use one--many even--they aren’t required!
I won’t give you an exhaustive list of witch types, as you’ll learn there are as many labels as there are witches. Instead, I want to give you an idea about how these labels come to be and how you can decide on them if you’d like.
Labels for witches come from a variety of paces but a label almost always denotes a certain specification of their craft.
The tools they prefer (crystals, tarot, herbs, runes etc)
The biome or domestic area they thrive most in (sea, forest, swamp, mountains, urban, suburban, garden, kitchen etc)
The path they choose to follow (traditional, pop-culture, hedge, folk, poison, ceremonial, etc)
Their involvement with other witches (solitary, coven, hereditary, etc)
The type of magic they prefer (glamour, curse, healing, etc)
An over-arching concept or theme (death witch, love witch, divination witch, cosmic witch, etc)
Some labels are more specific than others and some can even encompass other labels!
For example: a green witch could be a witch who deals with all of nature whereas a plant witch would focus on just plants and a garden witch would focus on garden-specific plants.
You’ll also hear the term eclectic witch. What this label means is someone who uses a little bit of everything, or doesn't follow one specific path.
Unfortunately, there are those who use this label as a shield to hide their appropriation, assuming they can take what they want from any culture, closed or open, without doing proper research or initiation.
That said, many of those who use this term are not like that! They are simply witches who are just as likely to do magic in the forest as they are in the city, or to use tarot as much as they use pendulums, or perhaps they use herbs as much as they do crystals!
Not every witch needs a label, some don't ever use them, or they may use them only when chatting with others about their preferences in magic. Labels may even come and go as you move forward on your path. Choose whichever labels work for you, even if that means no labels!
Witch Tip! (Important!)
Sometimes the “right spell casting conditions” just can’t happen:
Want to cast outside but its just too windy? Want to play a certain song to set the mood but the wi-fi isn’t working? Need to look at the moon but its overcast?
Paper ripping, jars breaking, candle not lighting etc - Don’t take this as a sign that you shouldn’t continue or that things will not work! (not everything is a sign, sometimes shit just happens!!)
Take a deep breath. Adapt and adjust! You got this!
Hello, I'm a baby witch and I know nothing. A lot of signs have been appearing in one muttled mass. I need some help from my fellow witches/(whatever you want to be referred to as(Idk sorry)). I don't know what I'm doing and I don't know anyone who believes in something similar to what I do and I don't know how things work, there isn't exactly a guide book on worship for witches in my area. Sorry I'm rambling. ADD. Anxiety.
Wanted to put the japanese mythology as well as polynesian but had trouble with the tags.
So...
I’m a beginner witch, and I was just wondering...do candles have to be scented and is there a specific brand to use?
Beginner Witch's Guide: Crystals
Today's witchy lesson is on crystals! Specifically, crystal shapes and their meanings, types of crystals and their meanings, and what you can use crystals for in your practice!
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Basic Crystals and Their Meanings:
Clear Quartz -> Clear quartz is known for its ability to amplify intention and magnify the energy of other stones around it
Selenite -> Selenite is good for cleansing and purifying the area and objects around it
Amethyst -> Amethyst provides a peaceful and relaxing energy
Carnelian -> Carnelian is known for boosting creative energy and allowing for better creative flow
Rose Quartz -> Rose quartz is known for supporting and amplifying love of all kinds (self love, romantic love, platonic love, etc.)
Pyrite -> Pyrite (also known as 'Fool's Gold') is known for drawing in success and fortune
Obsidian -> Obsidian sucks in negative energy from the surrounding space providing protection from unwanted energies and negativity
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Crystal Shapes and Meanings:
Cube -> Cube shaped crystals are often tied to grounding and would be good to use during meditation or meditative spellwork.
Sphere -> Sphere shaped crystals are thought to be more balanced with the energy they emit, splitting it evenly in all directions. They are good to use in grounding work (like meditation) or for protective spells/energy.
Pyramids -> Pyramid shaped crystals are most commonly associated with the idea of communing with celestial bodies or with the universe. Pyramid shaped crystals would be beneficial to use in deity worship or working with deities for spellwork.
Tower/Point -> Tower and point shaped crystals are known to amplify intention and point it in a certain direction. In my opinion, they are the most universally helpful shape and so can be used for a variety of spells.
Palm Stones -> Palm Stones are flat disks of stone that can be placed in one's palm and are often used to provide soothing energy. When placed in the palm they can be rubbed to provide therapeutic relief in moments of anxiety.
Cluster -> A cluster is a mix between a sphere and a point. The energy is emitted in all directions, but not evenly. They are most beneficial for spells and powers you want amplified, but don't need to be even or concentrated in one particular area.
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General Crystal Tips:
When purchasing crystals, make sure the ones you are buying are coming from reputable, ethical sources and are actual crystals!
Before letting any crystal come in contact with the sun or with water, make sure it is safe to do. Some crystals are known to leech harmful chemicals or elements into water when submerged while some will just erode away in minutes. Some crystals can also fade if left in direct sunlight for a long time (amethyst is one of these so keep that in mind!)
If you do not like working with crystals, think something works better for you than crystals, or simply are just not interested in working with crystals, they are not necessary for the craft! Crystals (like any other witchy tool) are optional but can not only provide useful energies or attributes, but also just look super cool and are great to put on altars or in spaces around your home!
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Well, that's all for my beginners guide to crystals! There are so many more crystals out there with their own unique shapes, attributes and energies that I suggest going and doing more research as you start to collect crystals! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out, I love talking to people and love making new friends <3
Valete my friends! :3
Unpopular Opinion Time
The doodle you make or the picrew you use, the poorly executed poetry or basic bare bones prayer will ALWAYS be better than AI generated offerings.
I am sick of having my feed flooded with practitioners, pagans and other polytheists using AI. Specifically deities like Brigid should never be offered AI in my opinion, it’s essentially a slap in the face.
AI generated spells aren’t shit, it’s what a computer assumes will work based off of what it can gather from internet trends and research. MAKE IT YOURSELF, ask a human for help anything but AI.
There is no place for Artificial Intelligence in these spaces.
had already sent this to a mutual of mine but i thought this might be helpful for anyone else who may need it
it’s a tarot spread on how to know what deities are trying to reach out with you and why, works like a charm i swear
have a good night everyone!
-star <3
Little Ways to Worship
In our current day and age, it can be hard to find time and/or energy to devote to the deities you worship or look upon for guidance. So here are some small ways to worship in your day-to-day that don't take too much effort!
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1.) Carry around crystals, stones, or other objects you think your deity would like --> An example from my pracitce is carrying around rose quartz (a crystal known for its love related properties, such as increasing one's self confidence, attracting love and compassion, and healing relationships) for Aphrodite, a goddess associated with love, both from other people and towards yourself
2.) Incorporate worship into day-to-day activties --> An example from my practice is one again tied to rose quartz and Aphrodite. I love placing rose quartz crystals in my shower while I bathe to infuse the shower and steam with self-love while showing myself care and compassion as I bathe. (NOTE: Be careful with putting crystals or stones into water! Some cannot touch water as they will either dissolve or leech harmful chemicals or elements into the water they touch. Make sure to do your research and make sure your crystals are water safe!)
3.) Research your deities! Read their stories! Research the religions and peoples that originally worshipped them! --> This might be easier for some (for example I read a lot of Greek myths and legends as I'm a classics major and that's like, more than half of my degree) but it can still be as simple as purchasing a book of myths or watching YouTube videos about them! (If you want a good channel for hellenic deities and their myths, check out OverlySarcasticProductions! They do a wonderful job speaking about and animating the stories and both creators are LGBTQ+ and have a very inclusive community!)
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Well, there's my list of simple ways to worship your deities in day-to-day life! I hope something from this post was helpful or interesting and if you want more informaiton, more ideas, or just want to chat, feel free to message me! I always love making new online friends!
Valete, friends! <3
APHRODITE
ROMAN NAME: Venus
🤍Goddess of Love, Beauty, Desire, & Fertility🤍
🎨COLOURS: Red, Pink, Seafoam green, Aqua
🌊ELEMENT: Water
🗓DAY OF THE WEEK: Friday
🌱PLANTS+ TREES: The rose, the myrtle (flower & tree), the honeysuckle, the apple tree, the lime tree
💎STONES & GEMS: Diamond, Rose Quartz, Pearl, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Garnet
💨INSENCE: Rose, Frankincense, Myrrh, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cypress, Jasmine, Ginger
🐚SYMBOLS: Hearts, Seashells, Mirror, Girdles, Dolphins, Doves, Swans, Sparrows, Bees, Sea Foam, Pomegranates, Apples, Strawberries, Oranges, Pears
🕊OFFERINGS: Roses, Myrtles, Apples, Pomegranates, Honey, Wine, Chocolates, Cookies or cakes made to look like one of Her symbols (i.e. hearts), Strawberries, Oranges, Pears, Perfume, Bath Salts, Bath oils, Bubble bath soap, Scented lotions or fancy soaps
ART BY mioree-art on DeviantArt
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"SAH-WEN"??? (Samhain)
It's that time of year again! It's October, the leaves are turning colors, the pumpkin spice craze is back. Yes, Samhain!
So first... yes it's pronounced Sah-wen, but I can't help but say it in my head as Sam-hayne, sue me.
What is Samhain?
Samhain is one of four ancient Fire Festivals that many witches, druids, and pagans alike celebrate. Samhain is on October 31st and November 1st in between the fall equinox and the winter solstice. It marks the end of harvest season and the beginning of winter. This is also the ancient Celts' New Year day. It is also a time to celebrate the dead or ancestors. They believed that the veil between worlds was thinnest on this day.
Where Did Samhain Originate?
Ancient Celts were the folks who are first recorded to celebrate Samhain, hence it's name being an old Gaelic name. However, Celtic revivalists and other pagans have helped the holiday gain more popularity over the years.
What are Some Samhain Traditions?
The oldest traditions of Samhain involve putting out the hearth's fire in their homes, harvesting crops, and lighting a community bonfire. They did this by using a wheel that which would then cause friction and spark a fire. This wheel represented the sun and was used along with prayers. They would offer sacrifices of cattle and when the festival was over, take a flame form the community fire home with them to relight their own hearth.
More modern tradition include:
Bonfires
Creating Alters for the dead or for associated deities
Creating Feasts
Making Pastries
Communing with Spirits
and more!
Can I Celebrate Samhain?
Despite what some people (though very few) will tell you, anyone of any origin can celebrate Samhain! Just be sure to educate yourself and don't disrespect the ancient tradition or deities involved in this sacred holiday.
Associations:
(These are not Traditional associations, they are modern pagan associations)
Revision!!! : Cailleach, the divine hag (literally means old woman or hag) and goddess of winter is very important during this time since she is in charge of the weather from Samhain to Beltane. I encourage you to look deeper into her as she is very interesting! You can read more about her here and I will make a whole post about her eventually!
Deities: The Morrigan is one of the main deities associated with this day, however, over the years as paganism has become a melting pot of pantheons, people have also considered other gods to be associated with the holiday such as: Pomona, Cernunnos, Anubis, Odin, Osiris, and Hecate to name a few.
Colors: Red, yellow, orange, most warm colors, black
Herbs: Mugwort, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, sandalwood, and dragon's blood.
Stones and Metals: Onyx, obsidian, tiger's eye, smoky quartz, ruby, copper, brass, Jet, black stones in general, darker red stones, etc.
Of course this is a list of the most common associations. If you have an item or god that you associate with the holiday you are more than welcome to celebrate with them! I am not one to gatekeep a holiday. :)
Let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns!
"SAH-WEN"??? (Samhain)
It's that time of year again! It's October, the leaves are turning colors, the pumpkin spice craze is back. Yes, Samhain!
So first... yes it's pronounced Sah-wen, but I can't help but say it in my head as Sam-hayne, sue me.
What is Samhain?
Samhain is one of four ancient Fire Festivals that many witches, druids, and pagans alike celebrate. Samhain is on October 31st and November 1st in between the fall equinox and the winter solstice. It marks the end of harvest season and the beginning of winter. This is also the ancient Celts' New Year day. It is also a time to celebrate the dead or ancestors. They believed that the veil between worlds was thinnest on this day.
Where Did Samhain Originate?
Ancient Celts were the folks who are first recorded to celebrate Samhain, hence it's name being an old Gaelic name. However, Celtic revivalists and other pagans have helped the holiday gain more popularity over the years.
What are Some Samhain Traditions?
The oldest traditions of Samhain involve putting out the hearth's fire in their homes, harvesting crops, and lighting a community bonfire. They did this by using a wheel that which would then cause friction and spark a fire. This wheel represented the sun and was used along with prayers. They would offer sacrifices of cattle and when the festival was over, take a flame form the community fire home with them to relight their own hearth.
More modern tradition include:
Bonfires
Creating Alters for the dead or for associated deities
Creating Feasts
Making Pastries
Communing with Spirits
and more!
Can I Celebrate Samhain?
Despite what some people (though very few) will tell you, anyone of any origin can celebrate Samhain! Just be sure to educate yourself and don't disrespect the ancient tradition or deities involved in this sacred holiday.
Associations:
(These are not Traditional associations, they are modern pagan associations)
Revision!!! : Cailleach, the divine hag (literally means old woman or hag) and goddess of winter is very important during this time since she is in charge of the weather from Samhain to Beltane. I encourage you to look deeper into her as she is very interesting! You can read more about her here and I will make a whole post about her eventually!
Deities: The Morrigan is one of the main deities associated with this day, however, over the years as paganism has become a melting pot of pantheons, people have also considered other gods to be associated with the holiday such as: Pomona, Cernunnos, Anubis, Odin, Osiris, and Hecate to name a few.
Colors: Red, yellow, orange, most warm colors, black
Herbs: Mugwort, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, sandalwood, and dragon's blood.
Stones and Metals: Onyx, obsidian, tiger's eye, smoky quartz, ruby, copper, brass, Jet, black stones in general, darker red stones, etc.
Of course this is a list of the most common associations. If you have an item or god that you associate with the holiday you are more than welcome to celebrate with them! I am not one to gatekeep a holiday. :)
Let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns!
Hi, I'm a 'beginner' witch and pagan just looking for some advice. I say beginner because orthough I have been slowly researching and engaging with my practice for years because of other life events I have never really gotten too involved.
But now that my life had calmed down a bit more I was looking or working with/worshiping both Demeter and aphrodite. I have made alters and cast spells in the name of both goddess for years but have never truly worshipped them. I'm a classics student so know the mythology surrounding them both already but was just wondering if anyone had any advice on what is should do next?
one thing about being a witch and having psychosis is that i get jealous when people say they talked to the gods they worship
i know i could never do that bc ill always think its a hallucination 😭 so i just worship🙏
Aight now this is useful
Crafting Potions and Elixirs
Potions:
the word potion itself refers to a magickal liquid or substance that is intoxicating and can lead towards positive, negative, or transformative effects based on purpose and ingredients.
Elixirs:
curative concoctions in which the effects might shift or benefit selective biological properties to the drinking. They may contain alcohol to have a proper digestive breakdown.
Infusions:
An infusion is characterized by being a plant or biological extract in water to be drunk. Effects are based on which ingredients are chosen.
Tinctures:
To define a tincture would be a plant extract including alcohol that can either be made into a drink or something to be applied to the skin such as lotion.
Lotions or Salves:
the simple difference between between lotions and salves is that lotions are an oil or thicker cream and salves are more creamy or gelatin. Both are to be applied to the skin.
many of these can be referred to as the other, but from an alchemical standpoint it is very important to discuss the specifications based on what you intend to craft.
This is so important!! I was so scared to do anything when I started my craft just because everything that I saw was people warning me for the bad things that could happen. Tbh just treat things with respect and you'll probably be fine
One of the things that really gets me when it comes to online witchcraft and magic spaces is how hard people push the narrative that beginner magic is dangerous. It really isn't. No demon is going to show up and suck out your soul because you accidentally summoned it. No deity is going to go out of their way to harm you. Most spirits can be dealt with using a basic banishing spell. It is extremely uncommon for witches to hex each other, but you wouldn't guess it from the fear mongering that goes around about it.
What IS important for beginner witches is learning mundane skills like discernment and critical thinking. Because when you're just getting started, the most dangerous thing you are going to encounter is other practitioners preying on newbies. Know how to spot grooming. Know how to spot cult-like behavior. Know how to read books critically. Know how to spot bullshit when you see it.
Have fun with beginner magic. Get messy. Make mistakes. Fuck around and find out. There's no need to be afraid of it. No one ever cultivated a craft or skill by being too afraid to DO.
Keeping Yourself Protected
Ways to provide protection from spiritual and physical beings:
Make a witches bottle: They provide you with protection against curses, hexes, and spells sent your way as well as to protect your property and possessions.
Salt circle: A salt circle provides the person inside with protection from negative entities and demons. Line your window sills and door way entrances with salt to create an impenetrable barrier.
Iron: Repels evil.Three iron nails driven into a doorway or window sill will block negativity from entering your home. Note: Iron repels Fae!
Plants: Some plants have protective properties.
Ask your deity for protection
Mint leaves in your shoes protects you from curses
Put pepper in protection sachets to protect against magickal attacks.
Burn bay leaves to reverse curses
Scrawl your home and clothes with protective sigils
Quartz Crystals: Provides protection.
Visualization
Paint your front porch blue to ward off ghosts:They fear water so this may confuse them.
Hang an upside down horse shoe above your door: to ward off evil spirits.
Hang wind chimes around your home: To scare off bad spirits
Nazar or evil eye: Protects your home from bad luck.
Rowan: Two branches from rowan trees bound together with red thread in the shape of a cross. It provides protection when hung above doorways, according to celtic traditions.
Arrowheads: Placed above your door will help keep burglars and unwanted guests out.
Cinnamon Sticks: Tied over the door will protect your home.
Rosemary wreath: A wreath of rosemary bound with green thread can provide your home with protection. Add other plants that correspond with protection as well.
Ivy: Grown up your house provides protection,
Mistletoe: Hung in the house protects it from thunder and lightning.
Acorn: According to Norse mythology, placing an acorn on the window sill protects the home from being struck by lightning.
Pine branch: Where it for protection.
Create your own protection amulet
Place mirrors around your home to deflect the evil eye
Sources: Charissascaulderon.com, scribol.com
Stay safe and have a Happy New Year!
==Moonlight Academy==
Color Magick
Ways you can use Color Magick
When choosing your outfit for the day
When picking out a candle for your spell and ritual
Candle Magick
Painting or Drawing
To add intention to your writing
Black
Symbolizes:
Grounding
Protection
Safety
Death
Underworld
Restriction
Night
Magickal Uses:
Reversing
Uncrossing
Unhexing
Banishing
Black Magick Repelling
Banishing negative energy
Releasing
Defense
Scrying
Hexing
Cursing
Protection
Wards off negativity
Spirit Contact
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
Death
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Saturn
Week Day correspondence: Tuesday + Saturday
Direction: North
Brown
Symbolizes:
Earth
Concentration
Construction
Stability
Animal
Magickal Uses:
House Blessing
Animal Magick
Pet Magick
Earth Magick
To influence Friendships
Element: Earth
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Scorpio
Capricorn
Direction: North
Copper
Symbolizes:
Money
Fertility
Magickal Uses:
Business and financial success
Money Drawing
Fertility
Career Growth
Gold
Symbolizes:
Fortune
Abundance
Prosperity
Positivity
Luxury
Health
Justice
Magickal Uses
Luck
Wealth
Good Health
Healing Spells
Solar Magick
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Sun
Week Day correspondence: Sunday
Direction: South
Grey
Symbolizes:
Loneliness
Lore
Knowledge
Wisdom
Transformation
Magickal Uses
Removes negative influences
Increases Knowledge
Inspires Transformation
Communication with the faerie realm
Vision Quests
Planet: Moon
Direction: West
White
Symbolizes:
Purity
Unity
Cleansing
Peace
Balance
Spirituality
Innocence
Truth
Divinity
Love
Calm
Unbiased Opinion
Forgiveness
Acceptance
Magickal Uses:
Eliminates negative energy
Creates inner peace
Uncrossing
Consecration
Moon Magick
Protection
Cleanses
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Fool
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Moon
Pisces
Associated Chakra: Crown
Week Day correspondence: Monday
Direction: East
Silver
Symbolizes:
Stability
Intuition
Dreams
Communication
Magickal Uses:
Moon Magick
Astral Energy
Telepathy
Clairvoyance
Psychic Awareness
Meditation
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Moon
Week Day correspondence: Monday
Direction: East
Green
Symbolizes:
Prosperity
Money
Abundance
Healing
Growth
Luck
Faeries
Hope
Rebirth
Youth
Intuition
Nature
Magickal Uses:
Money Spells
Herbal Magick
Garden Magick
Luck drawing
Faerie magick
Plant magick
Money drawing
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Empress
The Lovers
The Hermit
Justice
Death
Element: Earth
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Venus
Mercury
Aquarius
Cancer
Associated Chakra: Heart
Week Day correspondence: Thursday
Direction: North
Blue
Symbolizes:
Communication
Focus
Forgiveness
Truth
Patience
Harmony
Wisdom
Thoughtfulness
Youthfulness
Creativity
Healing
Organization
Peace
Justice
Tranquility
Magickal uses:
Removing Bad Vibrations
Astral projection
Water element
Emotional Work
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The High Priestess
The Emperor
The Hanged Man
Death
Temperance
Element: Water
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Jupiter
Moon
Virgo
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Associated Chakra: Throat
Week Day correspondence: Thursday
Direction: West
Purple
Symbolizes:
Wisdom
Power
Wealth
Prophecy
Magickal Uses:
Contact with spirits
Good fortune
Prophetic visions
Meditation
Divination
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Heirophant
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Mercury
Saturn
Capricorn
Jupiter
Gemini
Sagittarius
Associated Chakra: Brow
Week Day correspondence: Wednesday + Thursday
Direction: East
Pink
Symbolizes:
Love
Compassion
Friendship
Romance
Intimacy
Emotions
Self Love
Calming
Harmony
New Beginnings
Honor
Magical Uses:
Brings forth new beginnings
Attracts romance
Attracts new friendship
Encourages self love
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Empress
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Venus influencing Mars
Week Day correspondence: Friday
Direction: South
Red
Symbolizes:
Passion
Anger
War
Strength
Conflict
Fire element
Healing
Inspiration
Bravery
Courage
Strength
Ambition
Leadership
Confrontation
Combat
Mercy
Magickal Uses:
Helps find love
Fire Element Work
Purification
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Emperor
The Tower
Judgement
Element: Fire
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Aries
Scorpio
Mars influencing Saturn
Associated Chakra: Root
Week Day correspondence: Tuesday
Direction: South
Orange
Symbolizes:
Creativity
Intellect
Justice
Kindness
Harvest
Strength
Joy
Ambition
Pride
Courage
Prosperity
Attraction
Kinship
Spirit
Abundance
Magickal Uses:
Business success
Spirit communication
Relieves Depression
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Lovers
The Wheel of Fortune
The Sun
Element: Fire
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Sun
Leo
Sagittarius
Associated Chakra: Sacral
Week Day correspondence: Tuesday + Wednesday
Direction: South
Yellow
Symbolizes:
Happiness
Success
Learning
Memory
Concentration
Inspiration
Imagination
Charm
Confidence
Air element
Will
Trust
Creativity
Communication
Summer
Improves balance
Friendship
Self-Esteem
Vitality
Beauty
Power
Learning
Magickal Uses:
Sun Magick
Increases productivity
Heightens Self-Esteem
Psychic Endeavors
Correspondences to the Major Arcana:
The Fool
The Magician
Strength
The Sun
Element: Air
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Mercury
Taurus
Libra
Associated Chakra: Solar-Plexus
Week Day correspondence: Sunday
Direction: East
Sources: Witchipedia.com, spiritenterprise.com
May the Moon Light your path!
Moonlight Academy
Color Magick
Ways you can use Color Magick
When choosing your outfit for the day
When picking out a candle for your spell and ritual
Candle Magick
Painting or Drawing
To add intention to your writing
Black
Symbolizes:
Grounding
Protection
Safety
Death
Underworld
Restriction
Night
Magickal Uses:
Reversing
Uncrossing
Unhexing
Banishing
Black Magick Repelling
Banishing negative energy
Releasing
Defense
Scrying
Hexing
Cursing
Protection
Wards off negativity
Spirit Contact
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
Death
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Saturn
Week Day correspondence: Tuesday + Saturday
Direction: North
Brown
Symbolizes:
Earth
Concentration
Construction
Stability
Animal
Magickal Uses:
House Blessing
Animal Magick
Pet Magick
Earth Magick
To influence Friendships
Element: Earth
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Scorpio
Capricorn
Direction: North
Copper
Symbolizes:
Money
Fertility
Magickal Uses:
Business and financial success
Money Drawing
Fertility
Career Growth
Gold
Symbolizes:
Fortune
Abundance
Prosperity
Positivity
Luxury
Health
Justice
Magickal Uses
Luck
Wealth
Good Health
Healing Spells
Solar Magick
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Sun
Week Day correspondence: Sunday
Direction: South
Grey
Symbolizes:
Loneliness
Lore
Knowledge
Wisdom
Transformation
Magickal Uses
Removes negative influences
Increases Knowledge
Inspires Transformation
Communication with the faerie realm
Vision Quests
Planet: Moon
Direction: West
White
Symbolizes:
Purity
Unity
Cleansing
Peace
Balance
Spirituality
Innocence
Truth
Divinity
Love
Calm
Unbiased Opinion
Forgiveness
Acceptance
Magickal Uses:
Eliminates negative energy
Creates inner peace
Uncrossing
Consecration
Moon Magick
Protection
Cleanses
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Fool
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Moon
Pisces
Associated Chakra: Crown
Week Day correspondence: Monday
Direction: East
Silver
Symbolizes:
Stability
Intuition
Dreams
Communication
Magickal Uses:
Moon Magick
Astral Energy
Telepathy
Clairvoyance
Psychic Awareness
Meditation
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Moon
Week Day correspondence: Monday
Direction: East
Green
Symbolizes:
Prosperity
Money
Abundance
Healing
Growth
Luck
Faeries
Hope
Rebirth
Youth
Intuition
Nature
Magickal Uses:
Money Spells
Herbal Magick
Garden Magick
Luck drawing
Faerie magick
Plant magick
Money drawing
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Empress
The Lovers
The Hermit
Justice
Death
Element: Earth
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Venus
Mercury
Aquarius
Cancer
Associated Chakra: Heart
Week Day correspondence: Thursday
Direction: North
Blue
Symbolizes:
Communication
Focus
Forgiveness
Truth
Patience
Harmony
Wisdom
Thoughtfulness
Youthfulness
Creativity
Healing
Organization
Peace
Justice
Tranquility
Magickal uses:
Removing Bad Vibrations
Astral projection
Water element
Emotional Work
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The High Priestess
The Emperor
The Hanged Man
Death
Temperance
Element: Water
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Jupiter
Moon
Virgo
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Associated Chakra: Throat
Week Day correspondence: Thursday
Direction: West
Purple
Symbolizes:
Wisdom
Power
Wealth
Prophecy
Magickal Uses:
Contact with spirits
Good fortune
Prophetic visions
Meditation
Divination
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Heirophant
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Mercury
Saturn
Capricorn
Jupiter
Gemini
Sagittarius
Associated Chakra: Brow
Week Day correspondence: Wednesday + Thursday
Direction: East
Pink
Symbolizes:
Love
Compassion
Friendship
Romance
Intimacy
Emotions
Self Love
Calming
Harmony
New Beginnings
Honor
Magical Uses:
Brings forth new beginnings
Attracts romance
Attracts new friendship
Encourages self love
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Empress
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Venus influencing Mars
Week Day correspondence: Friday
Direction: South
Red
Symbolizes:
Passion
Anger
War
Strength
Conflict
Fire element
Healing
Inspiration
Bravery
Courage
Strength
Ambition
Leadership
Confrontation
Combat
Mercy
Magickal Uses:
Helps find love
Fire Element Work
Purification
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Emperor
The Tower
Judgement
Element: Fire
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Aries
Scorpio
Mars influencing Saturn
Associated Chakra: Root
Week Day correspondence: Tuesday
Direction: South
Orange
Symbolizes:
Creativity
Intellect
Justice
Kindness
Harvest
Strength
Joy
Ambition
Pride
Courage
Prosperity
Attraction
Kinship
Spirit
Abundance
Magickal Uses:
Business success
Spirit communication
Relieves Depression
Correspondence to the Major Arcana:
The Lovers
The Wheel of Fortune
The Sun
Element: Fire
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Sun
Leo
Sagittarius
Associated Chakra: Sacral
Week Day correspondence: Tuesday + Wednesday
Direction: South
Yellow
Symbolizes:
Happiness
Success
Learning
Memory
Concentration
Inspiration
Imagination
Charm
Confidence
Air element
Will
Trust
Creativity
Communication
Summer
Improves balance
Friendship
Self-Esteem
Vitality
Beauty
Power
Learning
Magickal Uses:
Sun Magick
Increases productivity
Heightens Self-Esteem
Psychic Endeavors
Correspondences to the Major Arcana:
The Fool
The Magician
Strength
The Sun
Element: Air
Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:
Mercury
Taurus
Libra
Associated Chakra: Solar-Plexus
Week Day correspondence: Sunday
Direction: East
Sources: Witchipedia.com, spiritenterprise.com
May the Moon Light your path!
Moonlight Academy
Salt & Witchcraft
Salt is a go to ingredient that witches seem to use abundantly.
Salt and it’s historical uses
In Germany, Normandy, and Scotland salt was sprinkled around a butter churn to keep witches from souring the butter or hurting the cow whose milk was used to make the butter.
An Irish folk remedy called upon the use of salt as well as the reciting of the lords prayer to get cure ‘faerie-struck’ children. Similar to the way the Bavarian and Ukrainian people used to figure out if a child had been bewitched.
Egyptian Caravans that were preparing to cross the desert would perform a ritual that involved burning salt on hot coals in order to prevent evil spirits nothing the travelers as well as to ensure a safe passage.
Provided protection from witches, witchcraft, demons, and the evil eye.
Salt and it’s uses in Witchcraft
Salt in general is used in ritual purification, magickal protections, and blessings.
Some witches place salt in the four corners of the room before casting.
Used in purification spells.
Used to symbolize earth, one of the elements, on your altar or when you are casting. Sea salt may be used as the element water due to the fact that it came from the sea.
Used in the Witches Bottle
Can be used as an offering to the Gods.
Some people associate it with wealth, prosperity, and good luck.
Is an ingredient used often and abundantly in Kitchen Magick.
Creates a magickal, protective barrier.
Cleanses
Throw salt to ward off malevolent spirits and energies.
Repels many types of evil.
Absorbs psychic energies.
Place in your bath to cleanse and rid negativity. (Epsom Salt)
Salt and it’s superstitions
If someone spills the salt at dinner, it means a violent family quarrel is on the way.
It’s considered bad luck to lend salt to someone, because that can lead to a feud between the borrower and the lender. A good way to avoid this problem is if you get a cup of salt from someone, pay it back with sugar or molasses instead. Interestingly, in parts of northern England and Scotland it is also seen as bad luck to lend salt, mostly because the person borrowing it can use it as a magical link to curse you.
Salt can also be used to detect the presence of witches: in the Ozarks, it is believed that witches don’t eat much salt, so if someone complains about food being too salty, she might be regarded with suspicion. There is also a tale that bewitched cattle will not touch salt.
If you spill salt you must through it over your shoulder to bring you good luck and to keep evil at bay.
Types of salt and there properties
Himalayan Salt: Is commonly used for protection, especially around the home and against malevolent spirits. Also used to purify and to get rid of any negative energies. Used in spells to release from attachment. It has gentle, but strong grounding and centering energies. Brings prosperity and abundance into a home. Promotes love, happiness, and friendship.
Black Salt: Is used mainly for protection. Absorbs and contains any negativity. Can be used for hexing too. It drives away evil and protects your home and belongings. Use it to create boundaries with your enemies. Wardings, undoings, uncrossings, binding work, journeying to the afterlife, honoring the crone, and many other workings use black salt. Black salt can also be used to return curses and negative energies back to it’s caster. Working with the dark moon.
Sea Salt: Sacred to water deities and used often in Sea Witchcraft. Make herbal salt scrubs. Used to consecrate. Commonly used to make magick circles. Used for protection as well. Can be used in curses. It is associated with purity, protection, purification, and blessings.
References: Paganwiccan.about.com
What is the most common way you incorporate salt into your craft?
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