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Faeries
How to tell if a faerie is near by:
Feeling a warm tingles across your skin.
Things go missing and then reappear somewhere else in your home.
You see things out of the corner of your eyes.
Finding yourself participating in child like activities like skipping or swinging on a swing set.
You come across random floral scented breezes.
You make a habit of bringing nature inside.
You find yourself admiring insects and when you find one in your home you set it free instead of squishing it.
You find yourself stumbling over faerie circles.
You are followed by a crow or raven.
You hear mysterious giggling.
You find large patches of four-leaf clovers.
Offerings for the fae:
Milk and Honey
Anything small and shiny
Rings
Beads
Rocks
Crystals
Cream
Sweets
Cakes and Cookies.
Clean water
Some Favorite Faerie Rocks:
Tigers eyes
Peridot
Jade
Volcanic Rock
Fluorite
Emerald
Plants that attract faeries:
Common yarrow
New York aster
Shasta daisy
Western giant hyssop or horsemint
French lavender
Rosemary
Thyme
Fountain butterfly bush
Orange-eye butterfly bush
Summer lilac
Shrubby cinquefoil
Common garden petunia
Verbenas
Pincushion flowers
Cosmos
Common zinnia
Foxgloves
Pansies
Clover
Toadstools
Bluebells
Rowan
Oak
Alder
Willow
Birch
Apple trees
Sources: earthenergyhealing.com, mysticfamiliar.com, and earthwitchery.com.
==Moonlight Mystics==
Day 215: Tincturing Workshop
I’m leading a tincturing workshop this Sunday, so I thought it might be nice to share the packet I’m going to be handing out. It includes some tips on alcohol and vinegar tincturing, as well as recipes and some local Ozark yarbs to work into your herbal preparations. Enjoy!
Recipe Sheet – Tincturing Workshop
Brandon Weston ozarkhealing.com facebook.com/MountainManHealing mountainmanhealing@gmail.com
Alcohol Tinctures
Fresh Herb:
Finely chop or grind clean herb to release juice and expose surface area.
Fill jar 2/3 to ¾ with herb. ~ OR ~ Fill jar ¼ to ½ with roots.
Pour alcohol over the herbs.
Jar should appear full of herb, but herb should move freely when shaken.
Dried Herb:
Use finely cut herbal material.
Fill jar ½ to ¾ with herb ~ OR ~ Fill jar ¼ to 1/3 with roots.
Pour alcohol over the herbs.
Roots will expand by ½ their size when reconstituted!
Alcohol Percentages*
40% – 50% (80-90 proof vodka)
“Standard” percentage range for tinctures.
Good for most dried herbs and fresh herbs that are not juicy.
Good for extraction of water soluble properties.
67.5% – 70% (½ 80 proof vodka + ½ 190 proof grain alcohol)
Extracts most volatile aromatic properties.
Good for fresh high-moisture herbs like lemon balm, berries, and aromatic roots.
The higher alcohol percentage will draw out more of the plant juices.
85% – 95% (190 proof grain alcohol)
Good for gums and resins.
Extracts aromatics and essential oils that are bound in the plant and do not dissipate easily.
The alcohol strength can produce a tincture that is not quite pleasant to take.
Often used for drop dosage medicines.
Will totally dehydrate herbs.
*information comes from the Mountain Rose Herbs blog
Macerating
Maceration is the process by which the active chemical compounds are leached into the solvent solution. This is usually done by shaking the jar that contains the alcohol or vinegar and the herbal plant matter.
Alcohol tinctures need to be left to macerate for at least 2-3 weeks depending upon the ABV. The higher the ABV the less maceration time is needed.
Vinegar tinctures need to be left to macerate for at least a month before straining and bottling.
Easy Alcohol Tincture Recipes
Sarsaparilla Tincture: Anti-Inflammatory, Tonic (do not take if you have kidney problems)
Sarsaparilla root
Vodka
Wild Cherry Tincture: Antispasmodic, expectorant, sedative
Wild cherry bark
Vodka
Herbal Bitters (simplified): Tonic, diaphoretic, colds, flu, febrifuge, chills (contains thujone, may cause drowsiness)
1 quart jar
¼ c. thyme
¼ c. oregano (or dittany)
¼ c. chopped fresh ginger
¼ c. hyssop
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp. cloves
Vodka
Stomach Bitters (simplified): Stomach issues, cramps, urinary issues, digestive issues
1 quart jar
4 tbsp dried dandelion root
2 tbsp fennel seed
2 tbsp fresh ginger
2 tbsp dried peppermint leaves (or mountain mint)
Vodka
Vinegar Tinctures
Measurements and instructions are the same as with the alcohol tinctures at the beginning of the packet. Remember: vinegar tinctures need to be left longer to macerate, at least a month.
Easy Vinegar Tincture Recipes
Fire Tonic: Colds, flu, chills, general tonic
1 32 oz. bottle apple cider vinegar. I like to use unfiltered, it seems to taste better and it’s easier on the stomach.
5-10 cloves of garlic, crushed
3-5 hot peppers, as hot as you can stand
1 3 inch knob of ginger, crushed
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
¼ c. chopped mullein
¼ c. chopped rosemary
¼ c. chopped thyme
¼ c. crushed star anise or green sweetgum balls (sources for shikimic acid which helps fight the flu virus)
Take all of this and combine it in large mason jar, all the herbs and vegetables are going to take up a lot of room. Let this stand in a dark place for about two months. Shake everyday. After it’s finished macerating strain off the liquid, add about a half cup honey, bottle.
Alternate Ozark yarbs to use: Dittany, Self-heal, Plantain, Horsemint
Vinegar Oxymels
Also called “sipping vinegars” these mixtures are basic vinegar tinctures sweetened and thickened with honey to make them more palatable.
Basic Oxymel:
1 part herb : 3 parts honey and apple cider vinegar
Quart mason jars: fill up ¼ jar with herb, ¼ with honey, then the rest with vinegar. Macerate for a few weeks.
Easy Oxymel Recipes
Colds and Immune System Oxymel:
1 part elderberries
1 part ginger root (dried)
Another for Colds with Cough Oxymel:
1 part Mullein
1 part Horehound
Stomach Complaints Oxymel:
2 parts ginger
1 part peppermint
1 part fennel seed
Sinus Congestion Oxymel:
2 parts garlic
1 part cayenne pepper
1 part thyme
1 part rosemary
Beginners Ozark Medicinal Plants
Caution should always be taken when looking for medicinal plants out in the wild. Do not consume or use any plant that you are unsure about. The internet is a wonderful resource for plant identification. Look up photos and identification information for plants from reputable sources before collecting any plant out in the wild. NOTE also that many Ozark medicinal plants are endangered and should not be harvested out in the wild.
When wild-harvesting take only what you need at that time. DO NOT STOCKPILE! Chances are the plants will go bad before you can use them. A good rule of thumb for any plant is to count three plants then take one, that way there are plants left behind to go to seed. Leave the roots intact unless the root is being harvested, then try and leave a piece of the root or any seeds/berries behind in the soil.
Responsible harvesting means these medicinal plants will be around for many more generations.
I’m not including photos of plants on purpose! I want folks to go look up the plants and find as many identifying photos and identifying information as they can. Do the work! Google is an amazing resource for plant identification.
+ means the plant is not native but is common in the Ozarks
Black-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia hirta: Flowers, roots:
Root infusion used for dermatological needs. Used to wash snakebites. Decoction of whole plant taken to aid with heart disease. Decoction of root taken for colds and chills. Cold infusion of flowers taken for headache and as a febrifuge. Similar properties to other coneflowers (Purple coneflower, Missouri coneflower, etc.) Some say the active compounds are not water soluble. Better used as a tincture or extract.
*** Cautions: Asteraceae family ***
Cinquefoil, Five Finger Grass, Potentilla simplex: Leaves, root:
Leaves taken for colds and as a febrifuge. Root astringent, infusion taken for dysentery, diarrhea, and as a mouthwash for sores and thrush.
+Cleavers, Galium aparine: Leaves:
Strong infusion as laxative. Externally as a dermatological aid. Has been linked to aiding with lowering blood pressure.
*** Cautions: Laxative ***
Common Dittany, Cunila origanoides: Leaves, stems, flowers:
Related to Oregano and Marjoram and can be used in similar ways. As an infusion it’s good for colds and to help open up the sinuses. Boiled strong it helps the body sweat and can aid in lowering fevers. Infusion used to help aid a painful birth. Used as a stimulant and tonic. Contains trace amounts of thujone, an active chemical also found in wormwood, mugwort, and yarrow, and may cause drowsiness or headaches. Use only in small amounts and with caution.
*** Cautions: Contains trace amounts of thujone ***
Elderberry, Sambucus nigra or Sambucus canadensis: Berries, flowers, leaves, bark:
Berries used in formulas against chills and cold. Helps support the immune system. Infusion of berry used internally for rheumatism. Flower infusion used as a febrifuge and to sweat out a cold. Leaf infusion used to wash sores and prevent infection. Bark poultice used on sores, wounds, rashes, and other dermatological needs.
*** Cautions: Berries mildly toxic when unripe, foliage toxic in large quantities ***
Goldenrod, Solidago: Leaves, Flowers:
There are many different varieties of goldenrods, all of which have very similar medicinal uses. Topically the plant has traditionally been used in salves to help with sore muscles and arthritis. Internally it has traditionally been used as a diuretic to help bladder and kidney issues and to help break up “stones”. It is also a good diaphoretic that can help reduce a fever, and an astringent that can aid in remedying diarrhea. The flowers also make a wonderful yellow dye.
*** Cautions: Asteraceae family, may cause skin irritation ***
Horsemint, Monarda bradburiana: Leaves, flowers:
Infusion used for colds, chills, as a febrifuge, and for bowel complaints. Can be used externally in oils and salves for dermatological needs. Used in many of the same ways as Monarda fistulosa.
Jewelweed, Impatiens capensis: Leaves, stems, flowers:
Sap produced by the leaves and stems used for poison ivy, rashes, burns, and other dermatological needs. Cold infusion of leaves as a febrifuge. Infusion whole plant taken internally for stomach cramps.
*** Cautions: Seeds toxic ***
+Mullein, Verbascum thapsus: Leaves, flowers, root:
Leaves and flowers can be used to clear chest congestion (smoked or as an infusion), as an analgesic for rashes, aches and pains. Leaves can be wilted and used in poultices for swollen glands. Roots can be used in decoctions for gynecological issues.
+Plantain, Plantago major “Broadleaf Plantain” or Plantago lanceolata “Ribwort Plantain”: Leaves, roots, flowers:
Leaves used in poultices for bug bites, inflammations, rashes, cuts, bruises, stings, and other skin complaints. Whole plant infusions for colds, fever, upper respiratory complaints, rheumatism, hypertension, regulating blood sugar, bladder problems, kidney problems. Root used as a gentle expectorant and in helping sinus issues. “Snake Weed” because of the belief that the plant can help draw venom out of a snakebite. It was also thought that a person could carry the plant to help ward off snakes.
Self-Heal, All Heal, Prunella vulgaris: Leaves, flowers:
Infusion is an analgesic used to wash sores, wounds, and used in salves for many dermatological needs. Used to flavor other medicines. Infusion used as a febrifuge and against colds. Used for sore throats. Mild sedative. Helps with stomach and bowel complaints. Antidiarrheal. Respiratory aid.
Spicebush, Lindera benzoin: Leaves, Bark:
The red berries of the spicebush have long been used as a substitute for cinnamon or allspice in mountain recipes. The leaves can be made into a pleasant infusion for colds and headaches while the bark can be brewed strong for fevers and chills. The leaves can also be used topically for skin irritations, rashes, and bites.
Sumac, Rhus glabra “Smooth Sumac” or Rhus typhina “Staghorn Sumac”: Berries, Leaves, Bark:
The berries are used in a tasty beverage I’ve heard called “sumacade”. It’s lemony taste is quite pleasant, and the drink is high in vitamin C. The berries and bark are astringent and can be used as an effective gargle for a cough or mouth sores. A decoction of the bark can also be taken internally for diarrhea. In the Fall the red leaves can be dried and smoked to induce dreaming.
Sweet Everlasting, Rabbit Tobacco, Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium/Gnaphalium obtusifolium: Leaves, flowers:
Decoction whole plant used as a sedative and to aid sleeping. Analgesic for sores, pains, aches, wounds, and many other dermatological needs. Antirheumatic (internal). Decoction for colds and chills. Smoked and used in infusions to clear chest congestion. Chewed for sore mouth and throat. Used in sweat baths against many illnesses. NOTE harvest leaves in the Fall when they start to turn brown.
*** Cautions: Asteraceae family ***
Sweetgum tree, Liquidambar styraciflua: Leaves, bark, gum, balls:
Leaves can be used in poultices for several dermatological issues, cuts, and bruises. Gum and inner bark used for diarrhea and flux. Infusion of bark taken for “flooding” (gynecological). Infusion of bark given as a sedative. Sweetgum balls, when green in the Spring before seeds have formed can be soaked in alcohol then given for colds and the flu (antiviral, antibacterial due to contained shikimic acid).
White-Leafed Mountain Mint, Pycnanthemum albescens: Leaves, Flowers, Stems:
As an infusion, can be used to help treat headaches, stomach complaints, and colds. Brewed strong it can help to reduce fevers.
Wild Bergamot, Beebalm, Monarda fistulosa: Leaves, flowers:
Infusion used for coughs, colds, and sore throats. Carminative for stomach complaints. Diaphoretic, febrifuge, and diuretic. Mild sedative. Abortifacient, so caution should be taken. Externally an analgesic used in poultices for pains, aches, cuts, and rashes.
Witch Hazel, Hamamelis vernalis (Ozark Witch Hazel) and American Witch Hazel, Hamamelis virginiana: Leaves, bark:
Leaves and bark astringent used externally as a skin toner and for many dermatological issues. Infusion taken for colds and as a febrifuge. Antirheumatic. Decoction of bark taken as an emetic.
*** Cautions: Bark emetic***
+Yarrow, Achillea millefolium: Flowers, leaves:
Leaves astringent, used in bowel complaints and with dermatological needs. Foliage infusion used for colds, as a febrifuge, upset stomach, and as a mild sedative. Leaves can be smoked to loosen phlegm and clear chest congestion.
*** Cautions: Asteraceae family ***
Grimoire Organization Ideas
What is a grimoire?
A grimoire can be defined as a book of magickal spells and invocations. (click here to read more)
What should I write my grimoire in/on?
A grimoire can be handwritten or typed, there is no wrong way to construct your grimoire. (i.e. my grimoire is typed in a OneNote document)
What can I put in my grimoire?
About the Author
favorites:
color, magickal tools, herbs, crystals
tarot birth card, astrology birth chart, personal beliefs, relationship with deities or other spiritual beings
Basics
intent
visualization
meditation
terminology
protection
shields & wards
circle casting and removing
cleansing & banishing
using various energies
enchanting items
clockwise vs. counterclockwise
other how-to’s
anointing items
dressing a candle
General Correspondences
days of the week, lunar phases, colors, incense, essential oils, elements
Correspondences Based On Intent
protection, healing, cleansing, banishing, luck, wealth, love, emotions, mental clarity, psychic awareness, cursing, etc.
Altar Ideas
Crystals
crystal grid designs, crystal correspondences & folklore, gem water/crystal elixir recipes, crystal care
Herbs, Spices, Plants, Flowers, & Trees
correspondences, edible vs. non-edible, botanicals with medicinal value, folklore, gardening
Divination
tarot, runes, pendulum, scrying, etc.
spreads
interpretations
Astrology
birth chart + traits, planetary correspondences, planetary hours, zodiac correspondences, moon/star/sun water
Sigils & Symbols
how to create, personal sigils, other symbols & talismans
Psychic Abilities
identification of personal abilities (clairvoyance, claircognizance, clairaudience, clairsentience, clairambience, etc.)
meditation techniques to strengthen abilities
personal experiences
Important Dates
sabbats, magickal anniversaries, astronomical & astrological phenomena (meteor showers, planetary alignments, etc.)
Recipes
food
potions (potions are edible liquids!!!)
beauty products
salt scrubs, sugar scrubs, lotions, lip balm
natural remedies
salves, ointments, balms, poultices
cleaning products
floor washes, window cleaner, wood cleaner, etc.
powders
Witchy Arts & Crafts
glitter jars, witch ladders, wand-making, crystal jewelry, etc.
Spells & Enchantments
sachets, spell jars/bottles, knot magick, candle spells, powder spells, curses (if you’re into that sorta thing)
Magickal Goals
Other ideas
Decorate your grimoire with pressed flowers, illustrations, cut-out photos, or collages
If you like the idea of handwriting in a book but cannot, check out this website: it allows you to download and print a template so you can write the alphabet in your own handwriting and upload it as a font
Stain your pages for a vintage look
Make flower ink to write with
Enchant your pen or keyboard before you begin constructing your grimoire for extra inspiration
Spray your grimoire with perfume
Add a sigil or symbol of protection to the inside cover of your grimoire
TAROT tips for Beginners 🌙
⭐︎ Cleanse your deck after you buy it!! This is so so important, because you want to start working with a new clean energy.
⭐︎ There are thousands of ways to cleanse your deck. Cleansing can be something super simple, as just knocking on your deck 3 times or placing a crystal on top of the deck! Just do what feels right.
⭐︎ Interview your deck! After you buy new cards, talk to them, ask them questions and figure out the decks personality. There are a lot of fun spreads for this.
⭐︎ Sleep with your deck. Another good way to bond with your deck is sleeping with it near you. Just put it under your pillow or somewhere close to you over night!
⭐︎ You don’t have to read reversals. It’s up to you if you decide to turn the card back around. Again, do what feels right!
⭐︎ Reversals don’t always equal opposites. If you decide to read reversals, remember that it can have completely different meaning then just being opposite of the upright position.
⭐︎ Start simple. Start out with something simple like past/present/future spread. It’s super easy and gives you clarity on any situation.
⭐︎ Spend time looking at the picture. When you pull a card, really spend time observing at all the different colors and symbols before you look up the meaning.
⭐︎ Jumping cards usually have something important to tell you. If you’re shuffling your deck and a card jumps out, look up what it means and what message it has for you!
⭐︎ Pull a daily card each morning. This is super fun and easy. You definitely don’t need to do this everyday, but it’s a good way to memorize the cards and their meanings.
and finally, practice, practice and practice! It’s going to take a while until you remember all the meanings, but just have fun and enjoy the process!🦋
✨get a personal reading from me here✨
Spell for success with finals🌿🌙
hi everyone, I just created this blog and i’m a baby witch looking to find a place in my community, so my ask box is always open! since it’s the waxing moon, there’s no better time for spells regarding accomplishments, creativity and strength. I thought i’d share my personal spell for success with finals for any fellow college students struggling at the moment.💫
materials:
· orange candle – used in spells for ambition, concentration, and intellectual success
· candle holder
· athame or carving tool
· oil to dress the candle
· sage for wisdom and to purify
· mullein (fire, saturn)* to instill courage
· rosemary (fire, sun)* for concentration
· rose petals for concentration and luck
· st. john’s wort (fire, sun)* for confidence
· lavender for clarity
· offering bowl
· bloodstone and amethyst for mental clarity and confidence
steps:
· cast a circle around your space however you wish
· burn sage, light altar candles and incense, etc.
· call upon your deities to aid you in intellectual success with your finals at this time of the waxing moon
· use your carving tool to engrave your candle with sigils, runes, words of your personal spell, etc. I carved mine with the Dagaz, Jera, and Swolio*(corresponding with fire and sun herbs) runes in addition to a pentagram to honor the Goddess
· anoint your candle with three drops of oil, and dress it while visualizing your intent
· fill your candle holder with mullein, rosemary, rose petals, st. john’s wort, and lavender and then fill your offering bowl with the same mixture
· place your candle in the holder and repeat your personal spell while lighting
· burn the herbal mixture in your offering bowl
· meditate in front of your altar with bloodstone on one knee or hand and amethyst on the other for as long as desired
· let the candle burn to near completion and bury with the herbs
that’s it! blessed be🌿🌙
Spirit Work: Discernment
When delving into spirit or deity work for the first time, it might feel overwhelming to a practitioner who is just starting out. Many people who get into spirit work usually have a prior gift of some capacity that allows them to dip their toes into the world of the unseen.
Regardless of how or why one has arrived at the steps of spirit work, there are many factors that are of absolute importance which make up the foundations of traversing through this practice safely. Of course, the most important is protection and prevention. However, another incredibly important aspect is discernment.
All too often new spirit workers will become enthralled with the prospect of making a connection with beings on different planes than our own, and a lot of times those practitioners fall into a trap of either being deceived by a being or even by falling into a state of hysteria where they feel anything and everything is a message or sign from a spirit or deity. Either outcome dampens the practice and sets you back in your work.
Where to Begin
The most important foundational point of spirit work is to look at yourself internally prior to jumping into the practice. If you have any natural gifts such as being clairaudient or clairvoyant and you’ve effectively used these gifts before, these will be natural tools that will aid you in discernment and confirmation. While these gifts will aid you, they are certainly not the only tools you should be using while making sure that what you are experiencing is in fact truly happening.
Even in the case of natural gifts, newer practitioners can fall into a false idea of security if a being pretends to be something they’re not, so other methods of discernment are wonderful to keep in mind while communicating with beings or looking for confirmation.
Aside from natural gifts, the most important part of discernment is logic. Use your rational mind and don’t see what you want to see. See what is truly there instead and make sure you’re aware of all possibilities regarding what you are communicating with.
The Usage of Divination
For the most part, most forms of divination are simply a tool to access our intuition. When you use a pendulum or lay out a tarot spread, the information you receive using these tools are typically born from a higher place of knowing within yourself. So in a way, that makes these methods biased when using them for yourself.
When we want an answer in a reading of any kind, we tend to seek the answer we are subconsciously thinking of. This can cause a reading to give a false positive. On the other side of the coin, we can also turn a reading negative by hoping a reading does not give us bad news. However, since that is the energy we’ve poured into it, that is what we get: a false negative.
The same theory can be applied when using methods of divination such as tarot cards or pendulums as tools of discernment and confirmation in spirit and deity work. If we think we are talking to a being or we think we are receiving a message from a being, we can skew the results of a reading by hoping for that confirmation that what we are thinking is indeed correct.
Let’s say you go further and make sure you detach your wish for a desired outcome regarding a reading. If you leave yourself open and do not safeguard against it, a being that is not the one you are wishing to be in contact with can falsify who they are and lie to you through your readings. Always shield your readings.
Magical Thinking
We’ve all seen posts like these. Someone sees crows or ravens slightly more often in their area than they’re used to seeing and assumes it is a sign from a deity, while completely ignoring the fact that it is that time of the year when these birds tend to gather in their area.
It is important to always remember the true key to discernment is logic. If something is incredibly peculiar or keeps repetitively happening so much that it is quite literally drowning you and has no logical backing, then yes: it may be a sign. However, if it is an occurrence that can be explained by mundane means such as ecological patterns, it is most likely not a sign.
The same can be said for occurrences such as dreams. When something is on our mind prior to falling asleep, whether it is on our mind constantly or for a moment that is significant enough to slip into our subconscious, we may find this same topic entering our dreams. That is not to say every dream where a being is connecting to us is not real, but it simply means you should use other methods of confirmation as well alongside of it.
Do not fall into the trap of magical thinking. You are doing yourself a disservice and cheapening the practice of spirit work for yourself. It is exciting to receive a sign from a being, but a leaf blowing in the wind isn’t always a sign. Be logical, look for the peculiar, and when you receive a real sign that a being is communicating with you, you will see the difference.
Familiarity
When you know a spirit, being, or deity you are interacting with is truthfully there and is who they say they are, you will begin to be able to feel a sense of familiarity with them. They will give off a certain energy signature when they are around and will have the same mannerisms when communicating with you. Some beings prefer to use imagery to contact you, seldom using any words. Others will say familiar phrases and speak in a certain manner that is individual to them.
You can use these attributes to your advantage, and when something feels off when attempting to communicate with a being, you can be aware and probe to see if what you are talking to is being honest.
Parting Thoughts
If a being is constantly telling you that you are the most wonderful thing on Earth and it is in a way that does not seem sincere, or if they are constantly telling you negative things about yourself, they are most likely a being who is attempting to manipulate you.
Beings that are attempting to deceive you may also tell you that you are the most powerful practitioner ever, and that you need them to fulfill your true potential in your craft. If there is a push for dependency, this being is most likely attempting to burrow their way into your energy and make you think you need them.
When wanting to get confirmation from a being, simply asking for signs is the best way. The most popular way of noticing something communicating with you is synchronicity. For example, you keep hearing and seeing the number 11 and it’s happening so often that it makes you notice it’s a pattern, this may be an attempt at communication. Make sure the occurrences are peculiar as I mentioned, or you will fall into magical thinking. Ask for specific signs, not for general ones.
Again, using your natural abilities as I mentioned above is a more clear and direct way to communicate with a being. You may also partake in journeying or guided meditations to communicate with a being to receive messages and confirmations. When using any methods at all, always make sure to protect yourself so that you may only interact with beings who mean you no harm.
In the case of deities, always do research prior to reaching out to them, especially if you’re reaching out to them to ask them to do something for you. That is like asking a person to run an errand for you without getting to know them: they’re not going to do it and will probably be offended you asked.
1- Hecate
1- Hecate
Greek Titan of Witches, Witchcraft, Sorcery, and Crossroads.
When I first began this project, I knew that I wanted to end with Hecate. She is simultaneously the final and the first, our alpha and omega of Witchcraft. She dominates popular witch lore, but you would never know it as she resides in the shadows, side plots, and brief mentions. Only when you seek her out does she reveal herself to you, lighting your path while casting shadows and ghosts. Many, if not all, modern Witches, Pagans, and Wiccans see Hecate as a Goddess of Witches, amongst other appropriate attributes, and continue her worship and reverence now several thousand years ongoing.
As is the case with most of Greek Mythology, Hecate has multiple origin myths and genealogies. This is most likely the result of her originating outside of the Greeks, and being adapted and merged with the existing pantheon. Most traditions have Hecate as the daughter of the Titans Perses, titan of destruction, and Asteria, titan of falling stars and nocturnal prophecy. Hecate was their only child, and was able to retain her powers post Zeus’ coup as she helped him fight the Giants. As child of Asteria, her grandmother was the Titan of the Moon, Phoebe, and her cousin was Olympian lunar all-star Artemis.
There are various stories in which Hecate plays a part. Her most notable and appropriate for this time of year, however, is her integral role in assisting Demeter’s search for her beloved daughter, Persephone. Upon Persephone’s decent into Hades, Hecate, through the light of her torches, helped Demeter discover her daughter in the underworld. As such, Hecate has become a chthonic Goddess, and Persephone’s yearly attendant and psychopomp to the underworld. Her position as gatekeeper and guide to Hades solidifies many of her numerous attributes.
Hecate is associated with ghosts, necromancy, and magic. She is identified with crossroads, torches, and dark hounds. She was a common household deity for the Athenian—her shrines placed in doorways and city gates to both protect from restless spirits and bestow blessings and safe passage. Her worship and cult was as extensive as her various attributes, with temples and shrines scattered across the Mediterranean. As a key figure in the Persephone saga, Hecate was integral in the ancient Eleusinian Mysteries, impacting secret societies and occult rituals to this day.
Out of all her characteristics, her association with the crossroads is perhaps the most pertinent to my series. Most often, we think of crossroads as the intersection of two roads, yielding four directions. This was not always the case, however, as it was more common to have a proverbial ‘fork in the road’, yielding three directions. This is the kind of crossroads in which Hecate resides. Her statues depict her in triplicity, forearms outstretched, holding torches, keys, serpents, daggers, etc. One face in each direction, Hecate is the arbiter of passages, and in this way is the consort of the God Hermes.
Hecate is one of the original Triple Goddesses of Witchcraft, if not the primordial one. Her triplicity has defined much of Modern Pagan theology, with her stance representing the three phases of the moon, Waxing, Full, and Waning (Maiden, Mother, Crone respectively). Her mythological genealogy as the granddaughter of Phoebe and cousin to Artemis has yielded Hecate as a Goddess of the Moon in her own right, most often known as the unseen phase of the moon, the New Moon (however she is just as often associated with all moon phases). In Greek/Roman Mythology, Hecate joins many lunar goddesses in addition to Phoebe and Artemis, including Selene and Diana. The five were often conflated, confused, and worshiped both in tandem and in conflict. This ever shifting, impossible to pin down, lunar association echos her transient nature of existing in the shadows.
Hecate is both mysterious and severe. Her face is hidden behind her torches, or on the dark side of the moon, however her presence is a constant. She is life, death, and rebirth. She is both light and dark magic. She was beloved in her association with rites of passage like childbirth, and feared in her role as Queen of Shades, present at the final rite of passage, death. Her nature has permeated my entire series in such a profound and indescribable way, I can only show you:
#93: Lilith— often worshiped by modern Pagans in tandem with Hecate #92: Circe: Daughter of Hecate #89, #54, #39: Bewitched: A common expression “For Hecate’s Sake!” Occurs throughout the show. #79: Aradia: Daughter of Lucifer and Diana. Often seen as the daughter of an amalgamated Diana-Hecate. #70: Medea: Priestess of Hecate #67: Charmed: The Halliwell Sisters: Appears in the episode “The Wedding from Hell” #56: Ceridwen: Often worshiped in tandem with Hecate as Dark Mothers by modern Pagans. . #52, #27: Practical Magic: The necromancy ritual the Owen’s Sisters perform, albeit pronounced incorrectly. “Black as night, erase death from our sight. White as light, Mighty Hecate make it right.” #10: Willow Rosenberg: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Mentioned in several episodes and referred to as “Queen and Protectress of Witches.” #7: American Horror Story: Coven: Supreme Fiona Goode invokes Hecate “Come to me Hecate, Mother of Angels, Cosmic World Soul.” #5: The Weird Sisters: Macbeth: Hecate is their master
This list is pretty fitting for a Goddess whose name etymologically may mean “she that operates from afar.” She is seldom a central figure or even visible, however witches from the Owens to the Goodes, from Willow Rosenberg to Endora, invoke her name and ask for her spirit, guidance, and presence. Hecate, in many ways, is both the first witch, and the last. She is our alpha and omega. She is the embodiment of power and strength. As a Goddess of Witchcraft, she does not merely exist in the margins of society like the rest of us—She is the margin itself.
Hail Hecate.
“Hecate, Cerridwen. Dark Mother take us in. Hecate, Cerridwen. Let us be reborn.”
Candle Colour Correspondences - Redo
Candle Magic & Candle Magic Omens
Crossroads
Crossroads symbolize the joining of paths the making of decisions. In almost every culture it is a sacred place where rituals are held, offerings are left, and items are disposed of.
Crossroads are sacred to Hecate, Triformis, and Diana. Hecates three ‘faces’ protect each of the different paths. Hecate sees past, present, and future. She rules all places where there are three or more crossroads. Altars are put at the crossroads to leave Hecate offerings and give devotion. The crossroads are also thought to be protected by Hermes and Diana.
Due to the hatred of witchcraft by the Christians, Witches and burglars alike were hung and buried at the crossroads. Making people believe they are haunted. It is also a place where people supposedly go to sell their soul to the devil.
Witches believe the crossroads to be a sacred place where rituals are done and dirt is collected. Spell remains are often buried at the crossroads. It is where interaction with spirits and other worldly forces are heightened. It is a place to contact and leave offerings for spirits. Samhain is celebrated at the crossroads.
In the Hoodoo religion, many of their rituals are done at the crossroads.This is also shown in European and African folklore.
In Africa almost every group has their own Deity that guards the crossroads.
Some cultures heal at the crossroads.
Faeries aare also found at the crossroads.
May the moon light your path!
==Moonlight Academy==
Appalachian Folklore, Wives Tales, and Superstitions
Brought to you mostly by my grandparents, but also by my family at large. These are all things I heard growing up in the northern region of Appalachia and wanted to share with y'all. The lore and sayings may vary based on location, family tradition, and other factors, but this is just what I’m sharing from my experiences!
• Give the first pinch of a freshly baked loaf of bread to the Good Men to keep them happy. • Deaths and births always come in threes. • Spin around in a circle three times before you walk in the front door to confuse any spirits that are following you. • Don’t throw your hair out! If a bird builds a nest with it, you’ll have migraines. • “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky at morning, sailor’s warning.” • If the leaves on trees are flipped over with their backsides showing, rain’s coming. • If you hear a dog howl at night, death is coming. • If you’re giving someone a wallet or purse as a present, put money in it to ensure they’ll never financially struggle. • Spirits can’t cross running water. • Cats and dogs won’t enter a room where spirits are present. • Carry an acorn in your pocket for good luck, a penny for prosperity, and a nail for protection. • If you’re having nightmares, put a Bible under your pillow. They’ll go away. • Take a spoonful of honey to keep your words sweet. • Keeping a pot of coffee on ensures a happy home. • It’s bad luck to walk over a grave. • A horseshoe hung above a door ensures good luck. • A horseshoe in the bedroom staves away nightmares. • If your right hand itches, you’ll soon be receiving money. If the left itches, you’ll be paying it. • Wishing on a star works. “Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight.” • When you have a random shiver, someone just walked over your grave. • If smoke from a fire rises, expect clear skies. If it rolls along the ground, expect storms. • Rosemary near the door provides protection. Lavender provides peace. • “A ring around the sun or moon, rain or snow is coming soon.” • Wind chimes and bells keep spirits away. • Seeing a cardinal means unexpected company. • For that matter, so does dropping silverware. • Rubbing a bit of potato on a wart helps it to go away. • If the soles of your feet itch, you will soon walk on strange grounds. • Black eyed peas, greens, and/or pork and sauerkraut should be eaten on New Year’s Day to welcome good luck and good fortune. • Driving a nail into a bedframe or crib will drive away curses. • If your ears are burning, someone’s talking about you. • If you dream of fish, you are or will soon be pregnant. • Listen to the wisdom of children, they see and know more than we think. • To dream of death means birth, to dream of birth means death. • To cure a headache, crush some mint leaves in your hands, cup them over your mouth and nose, and breathe in a few times. It should help. • Placing a fern or ivy on the front porch protects against curses. • In a vegetable garden, never plant the same plants in the same spot two years in a row. Rotate where they are, and you’ll save your soil. (Note: this is a real thing called crop rotation, and is actually kind of important) • A black bird (Raven or crow, doesn’t matter) on the roof or a windowsill is an omen for death. To avoid it, you have to scare it away without using your voice before it caws. • Say a prayer when you pass a coal mine for the lost souls still in the mine. • Thank the land and the Lord with every successful hunt or harvest you have, for nothing is guaranteed.
These are a few of the folklores, wives’ tales, superstitions, and sayings that I’ve heard growing up (and still living in) in Appalachia! I encourage other Appalachian witches, cunning folk, and general inhabitants of the Appalachian region (and just the mountain range at large) to share whatever bits you’ve heard over the years! I just wanted to share a bit with y'all to give you an insight into some Appalachian lore, my own practice, and maybe give you some things to research and incorporate into your own practice! 🌿✨
Herbs for School, Studying, & Education
The following herbs are for all those students out there!! The following will help repel insanity, increase concentration, and promote success. Please do not digest any herbs before doing your research, some of these are poisonous.
Acorns ~ Strength, courage, wisdom, luck
Almonds ~ Wisdom, happiness, prosperity
Balsam ~ Eases worry & mental stress, emotional balance
Bamboo ~ luck & wishes
Basil ~ Dispels confusion, fears & weaknesses, promotes success
Bay Leaf (laurel) ~ success, luck, victory
Benzoin ~ Concentration, soothing, relieves stress & anxiety, success in intellectual matters
Bergamot ~ Success, memory, eases depression, promotes protection
Black Cohosh ~ courage & strength
Calamus root ~ Gain control over a situation
Caraway ~ mental powers, memory
Carnation ~ strength, achieving balance
Cedar ~ strength, confidence
Celery seed ~ concentration, mental powers
Chamomile ~ reduces stress, promotes success
Cinnamon ~ Success, power
Cinquefoil (Five Finger Grass) ~ Stimulates memory & confidence
Clover ~ Success, luck, courage, edurance
Cloves ~ mental clarity
Cowslip ~ concentration, focus
Dill ~ Mental strength, concentration
Elder ~ Wisdom, inner-knowledge
Eyebright ~ memory, improves rationality, positivity
Fern ~ Mental clarity, dispelling negativity, concentration
Eyebright ~ mental clarity
Fenugreek ~ Focus, mental clarity, mental powers
Ginger ~ Success, power
Ginseng ~ Wishing root, concentration & mental alertness
Grape ~ Mental powers
Hazel ~ Wisdom
Hellebore ~ Helps increase intelligence
High John the Conqueror ~ Success, luck, courage, & happiness
Honeysuckle ~ success, confidence
Horehound ~ Concentration, eases anxiety, mental power
Lavender ~ eases the mind, relieves depression & anxiety
Lilac ~ wisdom, memory, luck
Lily of the Valley ~ Happiness, mental powers
Lemon Balm ~ Helps with anxiety & other emotional disorders, success
Mace ~ promotes self-discipline, focus, concentration
Marigold ~ Helps one focus on what truly is needed
Marjoram ~ wards off depression
Milk Thistle ~ Strength, perseverance, wisdom
Motherwort ~ success, confidence, strength
Mustard seed ~ courage, endurance, success
Mullein ~ courage, promotes protection
Nettle ~ dispels fears & darkness, strengthening the will
Oak ~ strength, knowledge, courage
Onion ~ stability and endurance
Orchid ~ Focus, Concentration, helps with memory
Oregano ~ strength, vitality, joy
Pecan ~ promotes success, helps obtain career goals
Pennyroyal ~ promotes peace, strength, & endurance
Periwinkle ~ power, strength, wisdom, promotes protection
Pine ~ strength, grounding, growth, repels negative energy
Poke ~ Courage
Rosemary ~ memory, clear thinking, concentration, repels negativity
Rowan ~ Power, success
Rue ~ mental powers, protection
Sage ~ Wisdom, mental powers, removes negative energy
Sandalwood ~ Facilitates concentration, dispels negativity
Spearmint ~ enhances mental clarity, memory, dispels negativity
St. John’s Wort ~ success, courage, eases depression & anxiety
Strawberries ~ increases favorable circumstances, success, good fortune
Sunflower ~ endurance, promotes positivity, wisdom
Tonka bean ~ Luck, promotes the accomplishments of goals
Vanilla ~ helps restore lost energy
Vetivert ~ endurance, helps overcome obstacles
Wahoo ~ Success, courage
Walnut ~ wisdom, mental powers, repels negative energy
Winter’s Bark ~ success
Willow ~ Wisdom, calming
Yarrow ~ Courage, confidence
A Whopping List of 160 Grimoire Prompts and Ideas
Alrighty, everybody, I’ve been working all day trying to compile this list together and it came out to be a staggering 160 prompts and ideas for your grimoire! Some of these are pretty vague and others are quite specific, but this is only to help you guys more with filling up your grimoires! So buckle up and get ready to go!
(Btw since this post is SOOOO long it’ll be hidden :’) )
Weiterlesen
The History & Creation of Witch Bottles
Witchcraft and the history thereof echoes the needs of humanity, and for humans and most other species the most primal instinct we have is that of survival. Thus, it should be of no surprise that some of the oldest and most enduring magic is apotropaic magic. That is, magic intended to ward off or deflect evil, especially someone else’s evil magic. Modern circles may also call this abjuration magic.
To this day, one of the most common requests I get is to create a witch bottle, either to protect a home from malicious magic, or to break a curse. The witch bottle became widespread in Tudor England, and especially prevalent in the Elizabethan era. The original witch bottles of this time are usually ceramic, and usually called Bellarmine, after an Inquisitor named Robert Bellarmire, who is now a saint in the Catholic church, some even bore his likeness.
At it’s core, a witch bottle is the refinement of a practise which has been going on longer than we know. People have been walling up, burying or concealing objects meant to ward evil from their homes for millennia. While it has fallen out of favour or been actively sanitised in modern times, I find a traditional witch bottle to be much stronger, thus that is the recipe I am sharing.
Witch Bottle: 1 Ceramic or glass bottle or jar, with lid or stopper A combination of nails, pins, needles, and sharp bits of metal from around the property. 1 pnh. of earth from the property 1 tsp. of sulfur or rue 1 tbsp. salt If the bottle is being made to break an active curse, urine from the afflicted to the bottle If the bottle is being made to protect a home, then several drops of blood from the head of house, or the oldest inhabitant Begin preparing the bottle by ensuring that it is clean and dry. Add the sulfur or rue first, followed by the salt. The assortment of metal comes next. I like to enchant each piece with protective rhymes as I add it to the bottle, but this is time consuming, and many prefer to skip this step. Ensure that the bottle is at least half-full with your chosen pieces. Next, add whatever bodily ingredients you are utilizing, ensure to be as clean as possible. Seal the bottle well. To break a active curse: Bury the bottle on the far east of the property and leave it for at least one full sunset and sunrise, or carefully throw it into a safe fire. To protect a home: You may bury the bottle on one of the boundaries of the property (east preferred) as deep as you can, while marking the spot so you do not lose it, place it in the foundation of a home, or under the hearthstones. Apartment dwellers can also take the somewhat less optimal option of burying their bottle in a potted plant, but be aware that the spell will not hold of residences are changed and a new bottle will have to be crafted.
Tea Recipes
I’m sorry I took a little while to finish these, but here you go! Tea recipes from my grimoire ❤ I usually prefer winging it on my recipes rather than following a strict set of instructions, so most of these don’t have exact measurements. Sorry if that bothers anyone!
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Faerie Tea
- 1 tsp rosemary
- ½ thyme
- 1 large strawberry, crushed
- handful of rose petals
- a pinch of sugar (or 2)
steep 5-10 minutes
Self Love Tea
- handful of rose petals
- 1 tsp orange extract or peel
- 1 cup black tea
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- dried orange slices
- cinnamon
- cardamom
steep 3-5 minutes
Tea for Headaches
- 1 tsp lavender
- 1 tsp chamomile
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp mint
Tea for Open Mindedness
- a lemon
- a few sage leaves
- celery (maybe half a stick? I haven’t tried this one yet)
- a few dandelion flowers
mash up in mortar and pestle, squeeze lemon juice on top. should be well-mixed paste. strain into teacup, add boiling water
Psychic Tea
- rose petals
- thyme
- cinnamon sticks
- clove
Love and Happiness Tea
- honey
- ginger slices
- lemon juice/pulp
- cardamom
Dispel Depression Tea
- rose petals
- lavender
- tea of your choosing, I usually do green cuz it’s my favorite
can also be a jar spell!
Lavender Chai
- 2 cups vanilla soy milk
- chamomile
- lavender
- honey
- vanilla extract
- nutmeg
heat (not boil) soy in sauce pan. make chamomile/lavender tea. add honey and vanilla to soy, whisk. mix in tea. steep 10 minutes, pour tea, add nutmeg and lavender buds
Essay Supertea
- rosemary
- mint
- allspice
- cinnamon
Lavender Blues
- lavender
- rosemary
- lemon balm leaves
- mint
New Moon Tea
- lavender
- raspberry leaves
- chamomile
Sinus Reliever
- honey
- apple cider vinegar
- crushed garlic clove
- lemon juice
- cayenne pepper
- turmeric
(I know it doesn’t sound good, but it’ll sure clear your head)
Sore Throat
- honey
- apple cider vinegar
- cinnamon
- lemon juice
(you can add it to regular tea if you don’t wanna drink it by itself)
Orange Tea
- orange peel
- tea leaves of your choice
- anise
- cardamom
Summer Tea
- chamomile
- rose petals
- honey
- orange
Clairvoyant Dreams
- rose petals
- lavender
- honey
Fruit Tea
- cinnamon
- cloves
- sugar
- tea of your choice
- pineapple juice
- lemon juuice
- orange juice
Sicky Tea
- green tea
- cayenne pepper
- apple cider vinegar
- ginger
- honey
Summer Solstice Tea
- rose petals
- spearmint
- lemon grass
- lemon balm
Protection and Healing
- allspice
- black pepper
- cardamom
- cinnamon
- cloves
- lavender
- vanilla
Lavender Moon Tea
- lavender
- green tea
- honey
- milk
Floral Honey Tea
- dandelion
- rose
- jasmine
- violet
- marigold
Wassail
- water
- apple cider
- cranberry
- cinnamon
- allspice
- ginger
- apple slices
- orange slices
- cardamom
3 AM Dream Tea
- rosemary
- ginger
- anise
- lemon
- mint
Good Dreams Tea
- rosemary
- thyme
- rose
- cinnamon
- cardamom
- orange peel
“Leave Me Alone” Tea
(for when you don’t want too much social interaction, yaknow?)
- clove
- anise
- ginger
- black pepper
- coriander
Calm Reflection Tea
- rose
- honey
- sage
- chamomile
- rosemary
As I word this line by line
Bring me safety and peace of mind
Bind the harm that would be done
Bind me harm from anyone
I am the universe and the universe is me
As I will it so mote it be
🔮Witchy Tips🔮
✨Make runes by drawing on pennies in sharpie and sealing it with clear nailpolish, glaze, or hairspray
✨Make tarot cards by using playing cards
✨Make a palmistry hand by buy a cheap hand ring holder or a mannequin hand and paint it
✨When doing bath rituals, use coffee filters to place herbs in for an easy clean up
✨If you own a cat, look around and collect their whiskers! They can be used in spells and naturally shed off cats! *don’t clip or ‘trim’ your kitty’s whiskers plz!
✨Too low on energy to do kitchen witchcraft? That’s okay, before heating up a premade meal, take a look at the ingredients and see what corresponds with an intention you want to put in your meal
✨Thai takeouts usually have nice containers to store things!
✨Can’t have an open flame or maybe you’re afraid to catch things on fire? Buy fake candles and change the light bulb depending on the spell you’re doing! Or there are ones that coke with a remote where you can change the color automatically
✨When doing a spell, sit somewhere where the area will help give energy to the spell. Doing a sleep spell? Do the spell on your bed. A growth spell? Sit in the grass!
✨If you are constantly going through candles, take the opportunity to clean out the candle jar and use it for storing herbs and things
✨If you can’t burn sage to cleanse, you can make a simple cleansing spray with 4 oz of witch hazel, 6 drops of lavender essential oil and 6 drops of sweet orange essential oil. Add ingredients to a small spray bottle and shake shake shake before spraying
✨Make your own candles with crayons or light a crayon on fire
✨Instead of spending $$ on a crystal ball, use fire or water to scry
✨Spells may not always take affect right away, have patience!
✨Anything can be used in spells, its your personal correspondences and your intention
✨You don’t have to meditate, but if you’d like to, start small! Don’t try to meditate for an hour right away, start with 3 minutes and work your way up to 10 and so on
✨You don’t have to worship a god or goddess!
✨Familiars aren’t mandatory for spell work, don’t feel like you have to have one. Sometimes it takes time to develop a familiar
✨Sleep with your tarot under your bed so you get better readings with your deck
✨Talking or singing to your plants help them grow!
✨If you want your Grimoire/BoS to be artsy but you can’t draw, press plants in between the pages or use stickers that match the theme on each page
SAMHAIN MASTERPOST
When is Samhain? October 31st to November 1st. It is the halfway point between the Autumn equinox and Winter solstice!
What is Samhain? A sabbat marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of the darker half of the year. It is also a time to pay respects to and remember the dead. It is also sometimes called the “Witches New Year.”
Activities to celebrate Samhain may include, but are certainly not limited to:
Taking a nature walk to enjoy the last bits of the harvest season before the cold sets in.
Decorating your home with seasonal decor and autumnal colors (foods of harvest like corn, acorns, pumpkins etc. make good decor)
Set up an altar to honor your ancestors
Prepare a nice dinner and set places for those who have passed
Tell stories about those who have passed with shared loved ones
Visit the cemetery for your own loved ones and for those who do not have anyone left who remember them
Hold a seance
Any type of divination/divinatory guidance
Join the community! No need to celebrate the entirety of the holiday with others as Samhain is probably the most private of all the Sabbats, but hosting or attending a ritual or feast can’t hurt anything.
Foods/Herbs/Spices associated with Samhain:
allspice berries
broom
catnip
mountain ash berries
mugwort
mullein
oak leaves
rosemary
sage
pine cones
straw
corn
turnips
apples
gourds
nuts
mulled Wines
beef
pork
poultry.
I hope you all have an amazing Samhain, and I also hope you are just as excited as I am for the new season!
❣ Beauty Magick ❣
What Is Beauty Magick?
Beauty magick is the entwinment of beauty rituals with magick practices, such as sigil use, color correspondences, essential oils use, and bath magick.
Is Beauty Magick Only For Specific Witches?
Nope! Beauty Magick can be practiced in addition to other types of witchcraft and it can be practiced by anyone.
Makeup Beauty Magick
Anna Sui Foundation Tip
Eyeliner Magick
Eye Shadow Magick
Lipstick Magick by @outcast-witch
Skin Care Beauty Magick
Skin Care Magick
Hair Beauty Magick
Hair Magick
Hair Magick by @bloomingcharm
“My Hair Will Grow” Sigil by @w-itchling
Nail Magick
Celestial Nail Polish Magic by @orriculum
Wealth Nail Polish Witchy Tip by @witcheskeepbitchin
Nail Shape Correspondences
Prosperity Spell
Prosperity is not simply the attraction of wealth or the accumulation of fortune. Prosperity is the increase of inner resources: character, vitality, charisma, determination. Prosperity is a spell provided by the universe, by the Divine, that gives you the spiritual ingredients to be successful. It is the knowledge that you deserve wonderful things and you possess the power to attain them. Here is a spell to open your potential for prosperity.
You will need: 1. Peppermint oil 2. A green candle (in a safe candle holder) 3. A tiger’s eye stone (you can substitute with a quartz crystal) Preparation
If it is part of your practice, cast a circle. As you sit with your ingredients before you, centre yourself. Ground yourself in the present moment by focusing on your breath, the sensations of your body, and your connection to the earth.
Casting
To begin, dress the candle with the peppermint oil. This is done by placing three drops on the center of the candle’s shaft and then spreading that oil out to the ends and around the candle. Then place the candle in the candle holder and light it. Focus your intent. Pay attention to the colour of the candle, the flicker of its flame, and smell of the peppermint. Consider the idea of inner prosperity. What does it mean to you? What inner resources can you draw on and which do you want to develop? Visualise these strengths growing within you like a sprouting seed.
When you feel confident in yourself and your strength, rub a single drop of the peppermint oil onto the tiger’s eye stone. Hold it in your hand and repeat aloud and with intent:
Strength from within Stone symmetry Bring to the fore Prosperity
Feel the connection between you and the stone, knowing that when you see it, you see your strengths and your successes. Extinguish the candle. Carry the stone in your purse or pocket.
Notes
Peppermint: associated with Venus and the element of air, a healing herb, the scent stimulates the mind and creativity Green candle: associated with Jupiter, Mars, and Venus and the element of earth, it is grounding and draws prosperity and luck Tiger’s eye: associated with insight and clear thinking