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🌄Sunrise Witchcraft🌄

☀️sunrise is the best time for: healing, positivity, happiness, anti-anxiety/depression, spirituality, self care/love, air magic, cleansing, soft energy/ positive energy amplifier, truth spells, protection, and peace

☀️sunrise associations: citrine, lemon, peaches, ginger, orange, morning dew, orange calcite, coffee, bergamot, lime, earl grey, mint, sage, cinnamon, grapefruit, morning glory, marigold, saffron, calendula, daylily, daisy, black tea, and frankincense

☀️tips and things to try:

🌞yoga (especially sun salutations!)

🌻sunbathe in the sunrise to cleanse and charge with positive energy

🌞if you can’t wake up before/during sunrise, just leave your window blinds open to help you wake up naturally and/or to charge in the sunlight while you’re sleeping

🌻this is a great time for tea and coffee magic

🌞this is a great time to charge stones, especially sun-sensitive stones. (Here’s a post on solar stones)

🌻listen to and charge with soft or acoustic music

🌞 spend some time outside, take some deep breaths of fresh air, enjoy the birds chirping, flowers, dew, fog, and the beautiful colors in the sky that sunrise brings

🌻charge some lemon juice in the sunrise for extra boost of cleansing, positivity, and happiness properties (to make it stronger you can infuse it with mint or grapefruit, which both have similar properties and correspond with sunrise)

🌞if you’re comfortable with it, leave an offering out for sunrise deities and dawn sprites & other sun fae

🌻sunrise is a spiritual time, it’s the perfect time for meditation, exploring spirituality, astral travel, etc.

🌞here’s my post on how to connect to the elements in the morning/dawn

☀️My sunrise recipes:

🍋Sunrise tea: (has cleansing, happiness, positivity, energy boost, and protection properties)

1 part grapefruit (be careful if you’re on medication) optional

1 part sage or basil (whichever you prefer, both work)

1 part lemon

1 part orange

1 part mint

1 part hibiscus

🍊Sunrise oil/diffuser blend: (helps you connect to the sunrise, and it’s energy. It has positivity, happiness, anti-depression/anxiety, glamour, cleansing, and love properties)

Bergamot

Grapefruit

Rosemary

Lime

🍑Dawn faeries/spirtes:

☀️What they’re like- human looking, lots of pinks (their skin as well as ‘clothes’), they love dancing during sunrise, waking up the animals and plants sweetly, happy attitude, gentle, they love dew, pink clouds, they have a soft yet sparkly pink glow (it feels warm but not hot), and can bring about peaceful and positive feelings

☀️Offerings- rose quartz!!!, grapefruit, pink chyroprase, pink roses, peaches, peach roses, peony, geranium, hibiscus, marigold

☀️Deities associated with sunrise- Eos, Aurora, Hemera, Alectrona, Neaera, Mitra, Saranyu

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Valerian

Valerian root is well known for its sedative properties and is often taken to promote good sleep. However, it can also ease tension, both physical and emotional. Too much can make you lethargic. It should not be used by kids under 12 years of age. Blue vervain

Another herb associated with easing sleep troubles and calming the nervous system is blue vervain. Research has shown that it can be effective against certain nervous conditions, but it should not used used for long periods of time. Catnip

If you have cats, try stealing their catnip. Cats rarely seem stressed or nervous, perhaps because the herb fights symptoms of anxiety. It can also reduce muscle tension while providing mild stimulation. If your troubles are making it difficult to fall asleep, try catnip in a tea before bedtime. It could also help if your lack of sleep is giving you headaches. Even people with severe anxiety may benefit. Chamomile

Many people reach for chamomile tea to relax. It helps soothe the stomach and decrease mild anxiety. It is one of the herbal remedies that can be given to children, though it is not recommended for prolonged use in anyone. Chamomile and catnip could both stimulate an appetite lost due to stress. In addition to a cup of tea, people can add chamomile to a warm bath for increased relaxation. Lemon balm

Anything with the name “balm” should be soothing, and lemon balm is no exception. Lemon balm acts on the nervous system to make you feel less nervous, anxious or upset. Generally taken in a tea, lemon balm may also reduce headaches. Let it steep up to 15 minutes and use it in a hot or iced tea. Kava

Kava is arguably the best herb for treating moderate to severe anxiety. Many studies have shown its effectiveness for anxiety and stress. Some herbal remedies ease the symptoms of anxiety, but kava might actually reduce anxious thoughts. There are some concerns about the safety of kava, so even though a cup of kava tea probably won’t hurt you, talk to a doctor anyway. Passionflower

People with moderate anxiety who want the benefits of kava without the possible risks can try passionflower tea. Passionflower might help with severe anxiety, but it is recommended for people with a mild to moderate condition. This herb is known to decrease muscle tension and calm nerves. It could also help with headaches and sleep difficulties. Hops

Although a main ingredient in beer, hops are also used in tea and may soothe nervousness and stress. It could also fight insomnia, indigestion and headaches. If your stress level has weakened your immune system and you end up with a fever, hops could also help that too. Green tea

Besides its high antioxidant content, green tea could help you relax because it contains theanine. Research shows that this amino acid promotes alpha waves in the brain, which are linked to relaxation. Green tea does have caffeine though, so if you’re looking to calm down, you may want to try the decaffeinated kind.

Today's teatime affirmation, featuring honey turmeric chai and the When My Soul Whispered deck

"The more I know, the more I realize I have so much left to learn."

Morning tea affirmation with the When My Soul Whispered oracle deck, and enjoying the gentle nudge from a nice cup of mint green tea

"Each and every facet of me, even the not-so-shiny ones, bear witness to thr person I am today."

Happiness Tea Spell

One of my favorite tea recipes that I like incorporating into my day whenever I need that extra little boost.

1 part lemon balm

1/2 part lavender

1/2 part rose petals

Blend and prepare your tea, steeping for 4-6 minutes. While steeping, breathe in the warmth and say "A cup of tea, a simple request. Fill my day with what I love best. With joy in my soul and hope in my heart, I thank the gods [universe, whatever feels right to you] for this new spark."

If you want to add a little extra layer to this spell, I like lighting a yellow candle during the process, as well as placing a citrine by my cup while the tea is steeping so I can infuse the brew with its energy.

To the one follower who is waiting patiently for my flint knapping post I will get on it soon 🖤

For now a recipe for good luck loose leaf tea:

2-3 apples (I make this when I'm making apple pie)

Cinnamon sticks

Some ground ginger (optional)

A bit of sugar

Black loose leaf tea (I use supermarket plain loose leaf tea as the base for this recipe, the nicer stuff does taste better but you're going to flavour it anyway so it doesn't really matter)

Preheat the oven to about 180c fan

1. Peel the apples in small-ish pieces, the apple peel is the star of the show here. Coat it with sugar and ground ginger if using, then place on a lined baking tray

2. Cover the peel with tea leaves and broken up pieces of cinnamon sticks (1-2 sticks, depending on how cinnamony you like it). This is where you say your good luck charm.

3. Wack it in the oven for at least half an hour, taking it out to mix and turn over the peel. You want the peel to be dehydrated but not burnt (browned is fine), the tea leaves should help soak up some of the liquid.

4. Take the tea out to cool down, and once cooled add to a sterilised jar or paper bag, whatever you store your tea in. Make sure to seal it to keep the flavour stronger!

1 table spoon makes a decent cuppa, 2-3 if you're making a pot. Mixing in some honey can be nice, but it tastes better without milk in my opinion.

Attraction Tea (to aid in love magic)

This is a tea I would make to enhance any love magic I performed. Hell, you can even set your intention to be all about self-love too. It's versatile enough.

I don't have proportions because this was a fave during my more chaotic and less organized days of practice, but I prefer it with more emphasis on the rose, and then using the rest to your preference.

Rose petals

Cinnamon

Ginger

A little honey as desired

Mix your ingredients(except for honey!) together and put in a tea infuser, bag, etc. Prepare your tea. As it steeps, breathe in it's steam and hold your intention in your mind as you exhale.

This can be done on its own or in conjunction with a more elaborate working. If, while enjoying this by itself, you want to add a little atmosphere, light pink candles and incorporate rose quartz for a softer vibe, or opt for red candles and carnelian for something a little more passionate.

Kitchen Witch Tea Spell- Find Yourself

For those days when you feel stuck and like you don't even know who you are anymore, this tea ritual might come in handy. It isn't a great big cure-all that will fix everything, but it definitely helps me to not feel like I'm floating away.

Tea Ingredients

1 part lemon balm (tranquility)

1/2 part rose (love)

1/4 part lemongrass (remove blocks)

1/4 nettle leaf (courage, healing)

Prepare tea to your liking. I prefer adding a little honey to sweeten the mood. Light two candles, one black to banish the negativity that clouds you, one white for cleansing your energy.

Sit quietly, channeling your intention into the tea. Say:

"My energy wanes, but now it grows,

I search my heart by candle's glow.

Chaos and clutter, I dismiss from here

I call myself home and banish doubt and fear."

Drink your tea. Take the time to do whatever spiritual work calls to you as the candles burn. I prefer working with Hestia, as domestic work feels very grounding. But you do whatever feels right for you.

When you're ready, say a little word of gratitude to the universe and carry on.

Kitchen Witch Recipe: Lavender-Infused Honey

This is a yummy little recipe that incorporates two of my favorite things: lavender and honey (as the title of this post suggests).

From a culinary viewpoint: it's so good drizzled over yogurt or freshly baked bread. Add it to your tea for a soothing sweetener (I'm especially fond of adding it to bedtime teas).

From a witchy viewpoint: Both lavender and honey are associated with love magic. Honey always felt more of a warmer sort of love energy, whereas lavender is a calmer love. Together, they're a bit like a warm, magical hug: soothing, secure, peaceful, and happy.

Ingredients

Raw honey

Food-grade lavender dried lavender buds

Instructions

Prepare your jar and lid.

Your ratio should be 1 part lavender to 4 parts, so fill your container about 1/4 of the way with lavender buds.

Fill the jar with honey. Use a spoon to give it a good swirl and incorporate the lavender.

Tighten your lid and leave the jar in a cool, dark place for about Teo weeks.

Once the time is up, strain your honey through a fine mesh strainer. Return the filtered honey to your jar and enjoy

Kitchen Witch Recipe: Illness Protection Tea

This is a tea that I like during the fall and winter months because of the warmth, but it's also a helpful little potion for wellness.

Ingredients

Ginger tea for healing

Cinnamon sticks for cleansing

Lemon slices for purification

Cloves for protection

Honey for comfort and warmth

Instructions

Simply brew your tea. While it's steeping, add in the cinnamon, lemon and cloves (I didn't include quantities because the flavor profile comes down to preference). Before drinking, add a little honey and stir either clockwise to invite healing energies in or counterclockwise to banish illness.

As you stir, you may want to call upon any deities associated with healing. I usually invoke Apollo for this. If you don't work with deities, simply channeling your intention and working with the healing energies is also a good option.

A little tarot with a late morning tea, and I'm feeling beyond inspired and certain. I've been debating going back to school to become a nutritionist or dietician. It's been heavy on my mind. And then this card pops up

The Page of Wands appears to remind us that our long-term goals will require a lot of dedication and work, but that the dedication pays off. It encourages us to find our inner compass and let that guide us.

So... cheers. Seems like this is a green light from the universe.

October daily drawing prompts

Witch-sona

Necromancer witch

Ghost witch

Pumpkin witch

Tea witch

Technology witch

Chemistry Witch

Rock witch

Electric witch

Music witch

Gemstone witch

Book witch

Vampire witch

Star witch

Art witch

Queen/princess witch

Animal witch

Fairy witch

Moon witch

Rose/tulip/plumeria witch

Rainbow witch

Mushroom witch

Plant witch

Flower witch

Storm witch

Ocean witch

Rain witch

Snow witch

Space witch

Candle witch

Any witch not listed/ bonus/ you choose

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Tea Extravaganza

I have been remiss people! I haven’t talked about tea, we need tea. Everyone needs tea, the whole world needs tea!

1. The Misadventure Tea! & 2. The Calming Tea!

Both of the tea recipes below work for each other, so don’t worry about which one you like better.

After every misadventure, you’ve cooled down a bit. You’ve removed any parasites, you’ve cleansed, bandaged up your worst wounds, reset your wards, and you’re chilling in your workshop sorting through your magnificent finds.

First though, it pays to use a little tea recipe given to me a while ago which I always have my students drink, either an astral or a real world version, after each crazy escapade. It cleans the gunk off, and it restores a little energy.

The Recipe (per cup)

-Teaspoon of Diced Ginger, or 1/4th Teaspoon of Dried Ginger -One Cardamom Pods (two if dried) -A Little Bit of Cinnamon (Optional)

Put the ginger and cinnamon in a cup, add hot water, then add the cardamom pods and you’re good to go!

The Recipe (per pot/cup)

Simply put, a really good Lapsang Souchong or a nice smokey oolong can absolutely make your day a lot nicer, it always works for me, and I personally down it by the gallon after adventures.

3. The Sleeping Tea!

Sleeping teas! A lot of people, luckily not including me unless you count when there were partying idiots under my balcony for five weeks which is when I developed this tea, do.

The Recipe (per pot)

-Two Tablespoons of Rose Petals -Two Teaspoons of Passionflower

This one won’t taste as nice as the calming tea, but the passionflower works as an ingredient in it.

4. The Thunderstorm Tea!

This is a weird name for a tea I brewed by using my intuition, I wanted something special when I woke up in the middle of the night during a storm, and I actually stayed up a while longer afterwards, love storms at night.

The Recipe (per cup)

-Juice of One Lemon -Little Bit of Sugar -Mint -Rose Petals

That’s all for now folks!

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