By Flickering Lights

1991, She/her, Pansexual, PTSD, Anxiety, Sun in Cancer, Sagittarius Moon, Pisces Ascendant, INTJ, Vegan, Wiccan, Witchcraft, The Elements.

[voiceofnature]

The Witch’s House in Beverly Hills, built in 1921. 

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💀 Curse Correspondences 💀

Crystals:

Agate - for use on a target who has entered a space uninvited, i.e. someone breaking into your home or vehicle

Alexandrite - causes obsession and delusions

Amethyst - causes sensitivity and self-destruction

Astrophyllite - causes those who have died at the hands of another to torment the target from the grave

Diamond - causes blindness, confusion, and disorientation

Diopside - lowers inhibitions and causes secrets to be revealed

Emerald - causes greed, selfishness, and isolation

Flint - causes conflicts

Garnet - leeches energy from a target

Kunzite - induces vulnerability 

Kyanite - used to infiltrate a target’s mind

Meteorite - used as a catalyst in baneful magick

Obsidian - used for general aggressive magick

Onyx - causes nightmares and mental torment, and is used to break up relationships

Opal - used to store negative energy, and then to be given to a target

Ruby - used to focus your intent on a target

Colors:

Black - law, justice, manifestation, sorrow

Red - force, energy, confrontation, jealousy, anger

Greenish Yellow - strife, discord, illness, conflict, jealousy, greed

Magenta - catalyst

Herbs:

Ague Weed - confusion 

Angelica Root - misery, strife, distress, discord

Asafoetida - drives enemies away

Bayberry - depression

Bindweed - binding

Blackberry Root - distress

Black Salt - misery, strife, distress, discord

Bladderwrack - illness

Bloodroot - substitute for blood

Blueberry - confusion, strife

Boneset - distress, confusion

Cayenne Pepper - anxiety

Chicory - discord

Chili Powder - discord, misery, strife

Cinquefoil - discomfort

Clove - stopping gossip

Cramp Bark - pain, illness

Dogbane - deception

Dragon’s Blood - destruction, strife, misery

Hemlock - discord, sadness

Henbane - illness, discord, melancholy

Jezebel Root - wickedness, ending relationships, punishing unfaithful lovers

Knot Weed - binding

Lemon - sourness, bitterness

Lemon Verbena - a boost of power, ending relationships

Lime - sourness, bitterness

Lobelia - discord

Mace - misery, strife

Mandrake - misery, strife

Mistletoe - isolation, confusion

Mullein - spirit work, nightmares

Mustard Seed - strife, discord

Myrrh - a boost of power

Nightshade (Belladonna) - discord, illness

Onion - strife

Patchouli - illness

Poke Root - confusion, discord

Poppy Seed - discord

Rue - misery

Safflower - destruction

Spanish Moss - bad luck

Slippery Elm - ending relationships

Stinging Nettle - jealousy, envy, discomfort

Sumac - bad luck

Tobacco - a substitute for any baneful herb

Tormentil - distress, harm, discord

Vetiver - silence

Wormwood (Absinthe) - misery, strife

Yew - spirit work

Yohimbe Bark - impotency

Planets:

Mars - power, force, energy, war, conflict, jealousy

Saturn - law, justice, chaos, revenge

Neptune - confusion, illusion, chaos

Pluto - death, mystery, crisis

Lunar Phases:

Waning - binding

Dark - destruction, banishing, justice

Black - power, manifestation

Taglocks:

DNA (saliva, nail clippings, hair, blood, etc.)

Drawings

Photos

The target’s name written on paper

The target’s signature

An item that belongs to the target

Other Ingredients:

Cigarette butts

Broken glass

Razorblades 

Vinegar

Lemon/lime juice

Alcohol

Bones

Needles

Nails

Thorns

Blood

Urine

Saliva

Shark teeth

Catfish spines

Murex seashells

Flying Devil Oil

Dead insects

Black sand

Charcoal

Disclaimer: I do not condone the unethical practice of collecting or harvesting animal parts, or forcefully obtaining certain biological taglocks. These are just ideas, and I am not responsible for anything you choose to do with them. 

Updated: 3-9-2017

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Note to my ex.

Today my professor told me every cell in our entire body is destroyed and replaced every seven years. How comforting it is to know that one day I will have a body that you will have never touched.

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This just made me feel so warm.

[iamfrenchfrie]

thank you.

[bronze-for-birdy]

Important especially for victims of abuse, remember your body is yours and it heals in more ways than you realize.

[punkpoemprose]

Okay, so I just want to say that this isn’t necessarily true. Most of your cells have died and regrown several times in seven years, but some haven’t, and some have died and won’t return. The seven year cell renewal is a myth perpetuated by popsci in magazines everywhere.

That being said, anywhere they may have touched you, your skin, your hair, your nails and so on, was changing the moment they departed your life, even before that. Your skin became skin they’ve never touched within 27 days. Your hair grows (on average) six inches per year, so depending on how long yours is, you were rid of their touch there within a few years tops. Your nails will completely regrow within six months tops. You were a body they never touched within three or four years. You will be a body they never touched within three or four years.

You have been rewriting your body, you are your own, you are constantly changing, and you are the only one who owns your body 100% of the time.

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I’m here for correcting science myths in supportive ways.

[benepla-deactivated20180521]

male entitlement in academic spaces is so boring. can’t tell you how many times i’ve been in a class and a girl gives a short, insightful analysis, and then a dude raises his hand and says “jumping off of that…” then says literally the same thing she said but longer and worse.

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I hate to be that guy, but it doesn’t just happen to women. The assholes who do that will do that to anyone who’s analysis isn’t sufficiently complex and long winded for them. 

Been done to me by people of both genders. 

Also I have been guilty of doing this, so I apologize. Because I was overly excited and just couldn’t wait to talk…. yeah. 

(Nothing is ever clear cut eh….) 

[benepla-deactivated20180521]

dude.

[221cbakerstreet]

this is art

[weavemama]

IF YOU ARE READING THIS, CHANCES ARE YOU GO ON THE INTERNET EVERYDAY. THE FCC IS NOW PLANNING ON REPEALING NET NEUTRALITY. THIS MEANS THAT POPULAR WEBSITES WILL RUN SLOWLY UNTIL YOU PAY AN EXTRA FEE. WE WOULD NO LONGER HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF USING WEBSITES AND RESEARCHING FOR FREE. 

TEXT ‘RESIST’ AT 50409 AND TELL YOUR SENATORS THAT NET NEUTRALITY NEEDS TO STAY.

[systlin]

Seriously. Resistbot is great. Text it. It lets you write a letter it then faxes to the offices of your congresspeople and senators. If you keep getting told that ‘messages are full’ when you try to call on the phone, try Resistbot. 

Also, if you have anxiety about speaking to people on the phone, Resistbot requires no human interaction. You write a letter via text, resistbot does the rest. 

[weavemama]

I just did mine!!! It took less than 3 minutes. seriously guys, taking 3-5 minutes out of your day to contact your senator or congressman for FREE can help save the internet.

[systlin]

It’s so easy, you guys, seriously. 

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do you have something like a list of the books/resources to learn about all the witchcraft's traditions, symbols and connotations?

General Witchcraft Masterpost

Here are some resources of my own that you may wish to explore:

Auras.

Meditating With Crystals.

Consecrating Amulets.

Astral Projection Masterpost. 

Mixing Potions. 

Telepathy Exercise.

Seeing Past Lives. 

Entering Other’s Dreams. 

Cleansing Tips. 

Candles Masterpost. 

Magickal Correspondences (Days). 

Dream Symbolism.

Past Life Dream Signs. 

Working with elements and circle casting: 

Fire Element. 

Air Element. 

Earth Element. 

Water Element. 

Circle Casting (Draconic). 

Elements (Draconic). 

Spells and other magick:

The Lion Heart Charm. 

Talking to Animals. 

Creating Servitors. 

Wolf Guardian Protection Powder. 

Magick Inks. 

Beauty Bath Glamour. 

Banishing Cream. 

Good Fortune Charms. 

Faerie Sight. 

Attraction Spell. 

Romance Spells. 

Venus Sensual Lover Potion. 

Return a Lover Spell. 

Protect a Pet Spell. 

Love Potion. 

Charms Against Evil. 

Talismans. 

Charms & Talismans II. 

Angels: 

Enochian Alphabet. 

Archangel Samael. 

Archangel Gabriel. 

Contacting Angels. 

Faeries:

Faerie Masterpost (and Mermaids). 

Here are some general history and witchcraft books I recommend:

The Witch: A History of Fear, from Ancient Times to the Present - Ronald Hutton. 

In the Devil’s Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692 - Mary Beth Norton. 

The Oxford Illustrated History of Witchcraft and Magic - Owen Davies. 

The Modern Witchcraft Spell Book: Your Complete Guide to Crafting and Casting Spells - Skye Alexander Alexander. 

Wicca Herbal Magic: A Beginner’s Guide to Practicing Wiccan Herbal Magic, with Simple Herb Spells - Lisa Chamberlain. 

The Witch’s Journal: Charms, Spells, Potions and Enchantments - Selene Silverwind. 

A Witches’ Bible: The Complete Witches’ Handbook - Janet & Stewart Farrar. 

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🌿🌹herbs for your menstral cycle🌹🌿

🍃 Red Raspberry Leaf: -reduces premenstral tension -reduces painful bleeding

🍃Red Clover Blossom: -balances hormones -PMS relief -helps correct irregular periods -rids the body of toxins/cleanses blood *blood thinning properties- do NOT use if your periods are heavy*

🍃Nettle Leaf: -packed with vitamins & minerals (including protein) -restores healthy adrenal function (balances hormones) -eases cramp discomfort *diuretic- this will make you pee*

🍃Lemon Balm: -calms nervous system -helps your body rest and repair

🍃Rosemary: -improves circulation -helps relieve spasms & pain

🍃Ginger: -helps relieve cramps -aids in digestion

hopefully this helps you 🌚

[elasianwitch]

Cinnamon can induce your period or shorten it if it falls on a date that is inconvenient to your schedule such as vacation or a pool party. Put powdered cinnamon in a clean coffee filter and brew it as if it were coffee grounds, sweeten with honey as it has similar properties. Can also work as a plan B before your first missed period if you suspect yourself to be pregnant.

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^^^ thank you! if anyone else knows any, feel free to add- we could all benefit :)

[heatherwitch]

Note: Red Clover, Raspberry leaves and Nettle all change hormone levels or create hormone-like chemicals. This is part of why they help ease cramps. BUT if you have health problems, specifically cancer or hormone level issues, please consult a doctor before using these herbs. Especially if you are on medications that alter hormone levels (like myself).

All of these herbs are great and I love them but if you have health issues you have to be hyper vigilant when it comes to herbal remedies

[gaiaxterrestria-deactivated2017]

🌿🌹herbs for your menstral cycle🌹🌿

🍃 Red Raspberry Leaf: -reduces premenstral tension -reduces painful bleeding

🍃Red Clover Blossom: -balances hormones -PMS relief -helps correct irregular periods -rids the body of toxins/cleanses blood *blood thinning properties- do NOT use if your periods are heavy*

🍃Nettle Leaf: -packed with vitamins & minerals (including protein) -restores healthy adrenal function (balances hormones) -eases cramp discomfort *diuretic- this will make you pee*

🍃Lemon Balm: -calms nervous system -helps your body rest and repair

🍃Rosemary: -improves circulation -helps relieve spasms & pain

🍃Ginger: -helps relieve cramps -aids in digestion

hopefully this helps you 🌚

[elasianwitch]

Cinnamon can induce your period or shorten it if it falls on a date that is inconvenient to your schedule such as vacation or a pool party. Put powdered cinnamon in a clean coffee filter and brew it as if it were coffee grounds, sweeten with honey as it has similar properties. Can also work as a plan B before your first missed period if you suspect yourself to be pregnant.

[gaiaxterrestria-deactivated2017]

^^^ thank you! if anyone else knows any, feel free to add- we could all benefit :)

[heatherwitch]

Note: Red Clover, Raspberry leaves and Nettle all change hormone levels or create hormone-like chemicals. This is part of why they help ease cramps. BUT if you have health problems, specifically cancer or hormone level issues, please consult a doctor before using these herbs. Especially if you are on medications that alter hormone levels (like myself).

All of these herbs are great and I love them but if you have health issues you have to be hyper vigilant when it comes to herbal remedies

[wildewitchery]

Plants that aid with sleep and breathing problems.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera emits oxygen at night, this helps you combat insomnia and improves your overall sleep quality. It is a low maintenance plant that doesn’t need much watering or direct sunlight . It also reproduces easily.

Lavender

Lavender is a plant well known for inducing sleep and to reduce anxiety, the aroma given off by the lavender slows down your heart rate and reduces anxiety levels. Keep the plant in sunlight and water often.

Jasmine

The smell of jasmine has been shown to improve the quality of sleep and increase alertness and productivity. studies have shown that I reduces anxiety levels, leading to a great quality of sleep. Jasmine needs a good amount of sunlight as well as a little shade, the soil also needs to be damp at all times.

English Ivy

It may be beneficial  for those who sufferer from a respiratory problems such as asthma, studies show that English ivy can reduce air moulds to 94% in 12 hours. Keep in a well lit area and keep the soil damp at all times.

Snake plant  

Snake plants emit oxygen during the night, whilst taking in the carbon dioxide from the air inside your home. It also filters out any nasty house hold toxins from the air. This plant doesn’t need much attention as it only needs to be watered every 2-3 weeks and can be placed in any form of light sunlight.

All photos are copyright free, all credit go to the owners of the images. all information sourced from various websites and again all credit geos to the owners of the information.

~Quinn

Fun facts with Quinn! (This is so I don’t have to repeat myself on a regular basis) Everybody should have learnt this in secondary school/ high-school. As we all know all plants take in the the air we breath, removing the CO2 and releasing Oxygen. DURING THE NIGHT PLANTS STOP THIS PROCESS they only take in the air we breathe, this happens because they don’t have the necessary energy to complete photosynthesis. As you can see in the above post I have listed a few plants that can produce oxygen during the night. Please if you don’t believe me go and look for yourself it takes two seconds to look it up on the internet. Also there are no links for this information because I am no longer in college I do not see the need to write a bibliography for a tumblr post if you really care that much about where the information is sourced go and look for it yourself. Sorry for the shittyness but it is starting to grind my gears. With all my love tumblr ~Quinn!

[death-witch-envy]

Morning Routine for a Busy Witch

A lot of people have asked me for tips on how to incorporate witchcraft into daily life. How you incorporate it depends on your schedule, your habits, and your tools on hand. However, I’ll list my ideal morning routine in order to give you some ideas. 

After I wake up, I add some cinnamon to the coffee grounds before brewing*. Cinnamon increases luck and energy, so I like starting off my day with that little boost.

*The reason I add cinnamon to the grounds and not the finished coffee is because powdered cinnamon can’t actually dissolve; it’ll just sink or sit at the top. By adding cinnamon to the grounds, you’re able to infuse the cinnamon into the flavor and charge the spell. .

If you don’t drink coffee, you may want to brew some tea. 

Black tea (like most chais, earl grey and breakfast teas) aid alertness and energy, their caffeine helping to dispel negative premonitions of the day. 

Green tea (like jasmine, senchas, and matcha) can help detoxify your energy and clear your conscious mind. 

White and herbal teas help with clarity, serenity and wisdom (though this largely depends on the ingredients in the tea).

If you don’t want coffee or tea, drink some lemon water. The water will hydrate you, and the lemon will cleanse your energy and invigorate you.

For an easy boost, place a crystal next to your coffee pot, tea pot or cup to charge the drink.

Clear quartz boosts clarity.

Rose quartz increases chance of love and attractiveness.

Obsidian, bloodstone and onyx stabilize and ground you.

Opal and lapis intensify awareness and spiritual powers.

Tiger’s eye increases courage.

I won’t list all crystals here because that would take forever, but those are a couple ideas. 

While the drinks are brewing/charging, I take some time to ground. I like to do yoga, but some people will meditate during this time, or practice energy techniques. You only have to do this for as long as the drink is charging (so like literally five minutes, trust me it makes a difference). 

If you eat breakfast, give a piece of your breakfast as an offering. If you don’t, give some of the drink you made as an offering. I’m the kind of person who works with multiple deities and spirits at a time, so I like to give an offering to one of them and then rotate. This helps mindset and motivation, because if you have low spoons or a down day, at least you’ve completed something.

While you’re getting dressed/doing makeup, light a candle. I like to start my day off with a little light; it acts as a positive omen and can wake you up more.

Candle color ideas: white (purity and beginnings); red (courage and strength); green (healing, luck and prosperity); blue (calming and spiritual awareness); purple (psychic powers and control); yellow (positivity and attractiveness); pink (beauty, serenity and positivity); orange (stimulation and energy).

Scent ideas for the candle: floral (healing and cheeriness); citrus (purity, energy, and focus); sweet (happiness, kindness and patience); spicy (passion, motivation and magic); subtle (grounding and calm).

Do your makeup in the morning? I recommend placing some sea glass or rose quartz next to your makeup supplies as you use them. It’s a simple tactic that’ll really up your look for the day.

This morning routine takes about twenty minutes, and includes six witchcraft spells. That’s a lot of productivity that’ll help wake you up and motivate you for the day!

Other ideas that I don’t personally do, but others do:

Turn your morning shower into a cleansing ritual not that i don’t take showers, I just don’t take them in the morning. 

Color-coordinate your outfit for your day’s intent.

or your makeup/accessories

Make some fruit-infused water to carry with you throughout the day for an energy boost.

Carry an appropriate crystal in your pocket to help calm, stabilize or motivate you.

Add an herb to your eggs (or other breakfast food) that’ll help your intent for the day

Say a prayer while you’re still in bed, before you get up in the morning. That’ll count as a simple offering.

Feel free to add some more ideas, especially for the late-sleepers and spoonie witches out there! Have a beautiful morning (ᗒᗨᗕ) /

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Honoring the Elements: Altar Guide 🕯✨

Setting up an altar dedicated to the elements is simple and effective! And what better way to show thanks for their presence in our lives than through your own personal shrine? The elements are a part of our everyday living, and assist heavily in our paths. Here are some simple additions you can incorporate into your own altar: 

Earth: flowers, bones, sticks, herbs, leaves, crystals/stones of your choice 🌍 

Air: incense sticks or cones, feathers, a wand, sage or palo santo 🌬 

Fire: red, orange, or yellow candles (or any color!), a salt lamp or candle holder 🔥 

Water: a chalice, bottle, or bowl of fresh water (or water collected from a lake/river/pond/ocean), shells, sea salt, something representative of the moon (to honor the tides) 💧

Spirit: a pentagram (drawn, molded, sewn, etc, or perhaps you have one that you’ve purchased), any object that is close to your heart and representative of you 🔮

(and don’t forget about figurines, small framed photos, or written notes of your choosing. personal touch is everything)!

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“See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”

[salazar-slanderin]

By far the coolest HP merch I’ve seen in a long time

[ludic-apricity]

Found this online.

Questions to ask your tarot deck! Will definitely be trying these.

What do I need to know/see/understand right now?

What do I need to focus on right now?

What message do my spirit guides/angels have for me?

How can I have more fun in life?

What’s the best way for me to make a positive difference in the world?

What will help me feel more at peace?

How can I express myself creatively this week?

What talent do I have that I need to use more?

What part of myself am I ignoring/denying right now?

What do I need more of in my life?

What do I need less of in my life?

How can I feel more connected to others?

Who in my life do I need to reach out to right now?

What is influencing me the most right now?

What spiritual lesson am I trying to master right now?

How can I be more powerful and effective in my life right now?

What is my biggest block at the moment?

What characteristics do I need to fully embrace?

What area of my life needs the most attention right now?

How can I feel more free?

[solitarygoddess-deactivated2022]

Always looking for posts like these. 💫🌙⚡️✨🔮🌈🍄thanks!

[salazar-slanderin]

If you see this

Please reblog to show @staff we do not appreciate the “best of Tumblr” feature.

Activity on all my blogs are down, and I can’t imagine what OC/art blogs who use this media platform to help support themselves are dealing with.

Activity for many blogs is near stagnant whereas before this update we had moderate to high levels of activity. Stop letting staff tell you what you’d like to see, if you didn’t appreciate the stuff a blog put out you could just unfollow them yourself. Tumblr is essentially assuming they know what you’d like to see over preferences you’ve already chosen for yourself.

I can reblog and post instructions about how to turn it off and why every day but the truth is some people won’t notice, you won’t see it because my stuff will be pushed to the bottom, or some people just don’t want to spend the three seconds it takes to do it.

This. Feature. Is. Killing. Blogs. Get rid of it please.

And please Ask/Pm larger blogs to create and reblog posts like this; the more people joining in the more likely staff will be to listen.

[the-ram-fire]

MIRROR SCRYING FOR PAST LIVES

make sure you won’t be disturbed

turn off all electronics that might produce light in your room

light a candle and place it at one side of the mirror

the candle light should hit only one side of your face

get into a relaxed position as you would when you’re about to enter a trance

empty your head 

focus on one part of your face, the eyes seem to do the trick best

chant “oracle of lunar light send me the second sight, show me a past life”

note: this spell is not mine

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Indoor plants for the space-conscious witch

Let’s face it, some of us witches just don’t have the time/space for having a fully flourishing witchy garden, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t utilise the full benefits of nature’s plants in our own spaces! Here is a list of house friendly plants that can enhance your personal space in various ways:

Geranium: These plants can provide luck and good fortune in various different ways, depending on the colour of your flower. Choose red geraniums for vitality and invigoration, pink for love, or white for fertility.

Rose: These flowers are notorious for their properties of love and friendship, and it is possible to grow miniature roses inside, or perhaps choose another Venus-ruled plant such as the maidenhair fern for the same benefits.

Impatiens: This plant, ruled by Mercury and often known as ‘busy lizzie’, does exactly what you would think it would; encourages movement and travel in your life.

Aspidistra: Ruled by Saturn, this plant encourages tranquility and homeliness, calming fears and dispelling nightmares. Another plant which achieves the same nightmare-warding effects is the cyclamen, often used throughout history to protect against evil spirits.

Thistle: A vase of thistles is thought to restore strength and vitality to those who are feeling down or depressed and have been used to ward off thieves.

Yellow plants: Arrange two yellow or orange plants, full of the Sun’s vibrant energy in front of two mirrors so they reflect the energy into your room, dispelling evil and encouraging good. This simple flower magic can be performed with any planetary influences depending on your intention.

Sources: Natural Magic by Doreen Valiente