Witchy Stuff

Everything wicca.

[sapphic-nature-witch]

The rune alphabet is a a very accessible form of divination. You can write them out on stones, bone, paper, basically anything you have 24 of. Putting them in a sack or hat to draw out.

[ravemey]

Showing Daily Gratitude

A short guide to showing daily gratitude in your practice:

🌞 Waking: write down your dreams and thank your spirit animals for guiding you to see possible insight. If there were no dreams, thank any higher powers that allow you the rest and the energy that it had given you to start the day.

👗 Getting ready for the day: wear colors that reflect a color correspondence or your favorite color, thank the higher powers for the clothes and accessories that you have and the confidence it brings you every day.

🫧At work, school, or home: appreciate the friends, coworkers, and family that help you when you are down or are there to chat. Showing gratitude towards others is rewarding and showsyou care.

🥝 Mealtimes: thank your ancestors, spirits, or deities for the food that allows you to keep moving each day. For those who love to give back, allow a small portion of your meal as a gift to these gods/goddesses or spirits to share.

🧼 Self Care: appreciate your appearance and the features you were blessed with. Self gratitude is the best gratitude to give yourself to begin truly loving yourself.

🌙 Bedtime: cherish this time right before completely falling asleep, allow yourself to meditate and show gratitude for the day that you had and feel blessed to wake up for another day to cherish.

[babylonsmeadow]

me seeing an old tree :

* gentle pats * you've been here for quite awhile my old friend , that's truly admirable

[the-imperfect-pagan]

Witchcraft Questions (Part 1/?)

What’s the difference between a Wiccan, a witch, and a pagan? (I think I know this one, but I want to be sure!)

How do you cleanse something?

How do you purify something?

Are #2 and #3 the same?

How do you charge things?

What are sigils?

What are runes?

What is the importance of nature in witchcraft?

Do you need specific kinds of candles for rituals/spells?

What are the different kinds of witches? (I know many people don’t like labeling, but I find it easier to break down the different types of knowledge into different types of witches. 🤷‍♀️)

How do you tap into the energy of the universe?

Are there really different kinds of magic? (When I ask this, I mean mostly towards “black” and “white” magic; that seems kind of close minded as there’s always shades of gray in real life.)

What are the different styles of using magic? (I’ve already mentioned sigils, but what else are out there? Pendulums, astrology, potions, etc.)

What’s the difference between a pentacle and a pentagram?

What is the importance of the subjects of #14?

Are there any other witchcraft symbols I should know about?

Are there any strictly WITCHCRAFT holidays? (SECULAR witchcraft - not in relation to a religion like Wicca)

What is “casting a circle?”

What is grounding?

What is centering?

Are #19 and #20 actually the same thing?

What is a “witch name?”

What do different colors/plants/animals symbolize in most witchy circles?

Can the symbolism of #23change based on who you are, your culture, and how you practice? Or are all symbolizations pretty concrete?

What are taboo words or practices for witches?

What are some closed practices? (I figure this is different than taboo - taboo is frowned upon while I would consider cultural appropriation unacceptable.)

What are chakras?

Is the subject of #27 part of a closed practice? (I’ve heard it is…)

Are candles and incense interchangeable? (I’ve heard incense can be bad for you.)

What are auras?

Are there any must-have magical tools?

Are there any must-have books on witchcraft?

Are there any authors I should avoid completely on my witchcraft journey?

What is the difference between a Book of Shadows and a Grimoire? (If there even is one…)

What are some things you wish someone had told you when you were starting out as a baby witch?

Probably a lot more to come, but I think 35 questions is a good number to stop at for now, considering I’m sure no one will actually answer all of them! 😂

[spellgazed]

Recipe: Elemental Salts

These salts may be utilized to connect or implement each element onto your persona, space, or item. They can also be used to charge or cleanse tools if needed. I suggest preserving them in each corresponding corner of an altar, area, or place of residence. Feel free to skip over or substitute ingredients to better suit you.

Fire:

15 teaspoons of Salt 4 teaspoons of Paprika 2 teaspoons of Chilli Pepper 2 teaspoons of Tumeric 2 teaspoons of Black Pepper 4 teaspoons of Cayenne 2 teaspoons of Cumin

Earth:

15 teaspoons of Salt 4 teaspoons of Coffee 2 teaspoons of Oregano 2 teaspoons of Basil 2 teaspoons of Myrrh 4 teaspoons of Rosemary 2 teaspoons of Mugwort

Air:

15 teaspoons of Salt 4 teaspoons of Lavender 2 teaspoons of Myrrh 2 teaspoons of Rose 2 teaspoons of Rosemary 4 teaspoons of Eucalyptus 2 teaspoons of Russian Sage

Water:

15 teaspoons of Sea Salt 4 teaspoons of Roses 2 teaspoons of Lavender 2 teaspoons of Meadowsweet 2 teaspoons of Eucalyptus 4 teaspoons of Blue Lotus 2 teaspoons of Yarrow

[httpcottagewitch]

I am 🧘🏼‍♀️

[hot-girl-midsommar]

bindrunes!! 

[stargazing-enby]

If someone could carefully pick me up, put me in a jar with some breathing holes on the lid, and let me loose in the forest I would greatly appreciate it

[jupitersmusings]

good things will happen 🧿

things that are meant to be will fall into place 🧿

[overlord-fire-bubble]

THIS ONE FUCKING WORKS. REBLOG IT.

[imlej-deactivated20201207]

Good things are happening 🧿

Things that are meant to be are falling into place 🧿

[allie-lyre]

*Slams reblog button*

[viwy-deactivated20220410]

manifestation bitches

[witchcraftandcream]

fucking manifest that shit

[themoonwithstardust-deactivated]

Is there any other witches who celebrate both yule and Christmas? I'm the only witch in my family so I celebrate both because it makes things less complicated. I do things for yule and then celebrate christmas on christmas day. Just wanna know if anyone else does something like this.

[3igilsand3pells]

I think someone was trying to summon fae

[thequeenrexx]

Colorful, witchy aesthetics for spooky season 🎃🔮

[artisticlog-deactivated20231213]

How do you stay grounded? ✨🥰

[bewitched-moonlight]

✨ Daily rituals using the 4 elements ✨

🌪️ AIR 🌪️

→ Wear yellow colors to honor this element

→ Practice your spells at dawn to draw energy from air

→ Places associated with this element: airports, libraries, high-rise buildings, high mountains, schools, plains

→ Daily rituals:

Listen to music that makes you feel awake and energized

Open your windows and let fresh air cleanse your room

Burn incense and observe the smoke filling your space

Pick a perfume that gives you confidence

Observe birds and collect their feathers for your altar

Close your eyes and listen to birds chirping sounds

–

💧 WATER 💧️

→ Wear blue colors to honor this element

→ Practice your spells at dusk to draw energy from water

→ Places associated with this element: bathrooms, rivers, lakes, sea, swimming pools, beaches, wells, fountains

→ Daily rituals:

Listen to music that makes you feel soft and creative

Infuse your water with seasonal herbs or fruits

Draw sigils on your face when applying moisturizer

Take a ritual bath during the full moon

Focus on cleansing and healing thoughts in the shower

Close your eyes and listen to sounds of waves and the sea

–

🔥 FIRE 🔥️

→ Wear red colors to honor this element

→ Practice your spells at noon to draw energy from fire

→ Places associated with this element: bedrooms, kitchen, fireplaces, deserts, oven, saunas, volcanos, terraces, bars

→ Daily rituals:

Listen to music that makes you feel wild and strong

Turn on candles to draw energy from the flames

Move your body to feel its warmth and strength

Draw sigils when warming up your food

Meditate in the sun (or under a sun lamp if it’s not sunny)

Close your eyes and listen to sounds of crackling fire

–

🌱 EARTH 🌱

→ Wear brown or green colors to honor this element

→ Practice your spells at night to draw energy from earth

→ Places associated with this element: caves, fields, forests, gardens, farmers’ markets, parks, greenhouses

→ Daily rituals:

Listen to music that makes you feel grounded and wise

Walk barefood on the ground and press your palms on trees

Whisper secrets to your houseplants and take care of them

Use specific herbs to cure a cold or stomach ache

Buy yourself flowers or a new houseplant

Close your eyes and listen to forest sounds

[bewitched-moonlight]

🌗 Last Quarter Moon Magic 🌗

The moon has moved another quarter of the way around Earth, making it half-lit by sunshine and half-immersed in its own shadow. It will appear at its highest in the sky around dawn, and will set around midday. 

✨ Focus: self-care, forgiveness, letting go, releasing, breaking bad habits

🔮 Mantra: “Today, I abandon my old habits and start new, positive ones”

🕯️ Self-care prompts and rituals:

Write down everything you love about yourself.

Give a try to colouring books for adults.

Declutter your home of anything that is weighing you down.

Cook a healthy and nutritive meal.

Meditate on what you have learned in your recent projects.

Work on banishing a bad habit that has been limiting you.

Visit the library or a bookstore and spend time reading a new book.

Listen to a podcast about a topic that you don't know much about.

Declutter your closet by throwing out (or donating) clothes.

Take a break from social media by deleting or deactivating it.

Make yourself breakfast early one morning and enjoy it in bed.

Sweep the floor and visualize removing all negativity out of the room.

[whiteassenby]

What should you put in your bath?

black tea: soothes sunburns [1] [2] and is antimicrobial [3] contains some essential polyphenols and tannin, reduces puffiness/inflammation [4] 

green tea: antioxidant and detoxifier [1] soothes rashes, increases healing rate, softens skin [2] heals sores and wounds, rejuvenates skin cells, improve psoriasis and dandruff [3] anti-aging, mood stabilizing [4]

apple cider vinegar: anti inflammatory and softens skin [1]

ground ginger: increases circulation, promotes sweating, opens pores, relieves pain [1]

lemon: antioxidant (brightens skin) [1] 

olive oil: moisturizes skin [1]

calendula flowers: soothes burns, inflammation, rashes, insect bites, skin disorders [1] useful for small children [2]

elder-flowers: anti-inflammatory and heals rashes cuts and wounds [1]

Himalayan salt: soothes insect bites, heals blisters, relieves arthritis pain [1] softens skin [2]

oatmeal: soothes, anti-inflammatory, calms angry skin [1]

rose petals: relax mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe headaches and stress [1] promote positive feelings [2]

valerian root: relax the mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe headaches and stress [1]

lavender: relax the mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe headaches and stress [1] [2]

mugwort: relax the mind, relieve sleepiness, soothe and headaches and stress [1]

chammomile: soothes nerves [1] good for dry skin [2]

passion flower: soothes nerves [1]

hops: soothes nerves [1]

rosemary: pain relief, soothes headaches and fatigue [1] relaxing, increases alertness and clarity of mind [2] soothes sore throat[3]

thyme: pain relief, soothes headaches and fatigue [1]

devils claw: eases joint pain [1]

juniperberries: soothes muscle aches [1]

peppermint: increase blood flow, relieve congestion [1]

eucalyptus: increase blood flow, relieve congestion [1] increases energy [2]

thyme: increase blood flow, relieve congestion [1]

jasmine: emollient and antiseptic, soothes skin [1] 

organic coconut flakes: nourish the skin [1]

sage: uplifting, good for oily skin and back acne [1] stimulating [2]

marjoram: decongestant, soothes muscle pain [1]

whole cow’s milk: hydrates and mildly exfoliates skin [1]

cow’s buttermilk: hydrates and thoroughly exfoliates skin [1]

goat’s milk: thoroughly hydrates and exfoliates skin, provides nutrients [1]

[herbwicc]

Lemon Syrup

Lemons- happiness, vitality, friendship, rejuvenation, clarity, cleansing, healing, protection, solar energy.

Sugar- sweetness in life, happiness, attraction.

You'll need enough lemons to make 1/2 cup of squeezed lemon juice. For me, that was 3 lemons.

Before juicing them, separate the zest (the bright yellow part of the peel, not the white pith underneath, which will make your syrup bitter).

Then juice the lemons, and add to a pot with 3/4 to 1 cup of white sugar.

Let it boil, and once it does, reduce the boil to a simmer for 10 minutes. If you think the syrup is not thick enough, add more sugar.

Add the zest and turn off the heat entirely. Once it has cooled, strain it to remove all the zest and any pulp. Don't leave the zest in the syrup, even if it looks aesthetically appealing, because it'll turn bitter.

Keep it covered and chilled and it can keep up to a year. You can add it to teas, cocktails, use it for lemonade, drizzle it on pastries, etc.