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Add some affirmations for specific self love building

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Absolutely love & needed this!!!

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💫 Happy Ostara fellow witches!! 💫

I am ready to be reborn into a new chapter in my life. Self love & care are my main focus. Positive change & forward movement are my goals. It's my turn to be my #1. So mote it be!

Blessed be 🦋🙏💙 💫

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🌱Ostara Tarot Spread (For Spring Growth)

After wanting to do a tarot spread for Ostara but not being able to find exactly what I wanted, I decided to make my own! Feel free to use if you like it.

I’ll include the information below for anyone who can’t see the images:

What do I need to nurture in my spiritual life?

What do I need to nurture in my mundane life?

What in my life has begun to grow all on its own?

What needs to be cleared out so I can continue to grow?

How is my environment affecting my growth?

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Ostara 💐

🍄 Also known as the spring equinox

🍄 Takes place around March 21st, but the exact date varies each year. It is the midway point between the winter and summer solstices

🍄 Herbs: mint, jasmine

🍄 Flowers: daffodil, lily, tulip, violet, lilac

🍄 Trees: willow, pine, olive, elder

🍄 Animals: chick, hare, robin, lamb, butterfly

🍄 Foods: eggs, chocolate, dairy, sunflower seeds, warm bread

🍄 Crystals: clear quartz, agate, rose quartz, aquamarine, amazonite

🍄 Colors: yellow, purple, green, pink, blue, white

🍄 Incense: rose, jasmine, strawberry, vanilla, cedarwood

🍄 Decorations: flowers, ribbon, baskets, pot of soil with a new seed

🍄 Deities: Persephone, Aphrodite, Eostre

🍄 Activities: Bake pastries/bread, plant seeds for a garden

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🌱🌼 It's coming!! Huge shifts & big changes happening for me at this time this year & I couldn't be more excited 🌼🌱

[breelandwalker]

2022 Witch's Calendar

For all my witches out there, here's a handy list of the 2022 dates for the major holidays, full and new moons, and special events. I've listed my sources at the bottom. Dates and times for all events are calculated for Eastern Standard Time, USA, Northern Hemisphere. Adjust for your location as needed. Enjoy!

WOTY Holidays and Solstices

February 1-2 - Imbolc

March 20 - Spring Equinox / Ostara

May 1 - Beltane

June 21 - Summer Solstice / Midsummer

August 1 - Lughnasadh

September 22 - Autumn Equinox / Mabon

October 31 - Samhain

December 21 - Winter Solstice / Yule

Full Moons

January 17 - Wolf Moon ♋️

February 16 - Snow Moon ♌️

March 18 - Worm Moon ♍️

April 16 - Pink Moon ♎️

May 16 - Flower Moon ♏️

June 14 - Strawberry Moon ♐️

July 13 - Thunder Moon (aka Buck Moon) ♑️

August 11 - Sturgeon Moon ♒️

September 10 - Harvest Moon ♓️

October 9 - Hunter's Moon (aka Blood Moon) ♈️

November 8 - Frost Moon ♉️

December 7 - Cold Moon ♊️

Fun Fact: The title of Harvest Moon is given to either the September or October full moon, whichever falls closest to the autumn equinox. In 2022, that month will be September.

New Moons

January 2 ♑️

February 1 ♒️

March 2 ♓️

April 1 ♈️

April 30 ♉️

May 30 ♊️

June 29 ♋️

July 28 ♌️

August 27 ♍️

September 25 ♎️

October 25 ♏️

November 23 ♐️

December 23 ♑️

Special Events

April 30 - Black Moon & Partial Solar Eclipse (10:42pm EST)

May 16 - Total Lunar Eclipe (12:11am EST, coinciding with zenith)

June 14 - Supermoon

July 13 - Supermoon

October 25 - Partial Solar Eclipe (11:01am EST)

November 8 - Total Lunar Eclipse (5:59am EST, coinciding with zenith)

SOURCES:

Inverse - Full Moon 2022 calendar: Dates, times, schedule, and names for the brightest nights all year

Astroseek - Full Moons 2022 & New Moons

The Pagan Grimoire - The Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar

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Using Herbs in Witchcraft

I've had a few people ask me to make a cohesive list of common uses of herbs, so here's the post responding to those asks. I know I have quite a few posts about herbs, but I don't think I've discussed things such as uses and how-tos, so this is a brief list of a few more common, easy uses.

Burning. This one is pretty self-explanatory. Burning herbs, or adding some to your smoke cleanse, is a beginner-friendly way to infuse your space with the effects of that herb. For example, adding a basil leaf to your smoke cleanse will help protect your space from outside influences. Be careful with this if you have pets or are sensitive to inhalants, and make sure to research if something is safe to burn.

Adding Whole. This includes things like ritual work, spell jars, etc. It's the practice of using the herb as it is, be it dried, fresh, store-bought, however you get it.

Passive Whole. Using whole herbs passively is usually quick and easy. This usually applies to things like lavender under your pillow for good dreams or carrying acorns for luck.

Scattering. Just as it sounds. Scattering herbs around your space can infuse it with the effects of said herbs, similar to smoke cleansing. This is a good alternative if you have pets or are sensitive to smoke. This includes hanging dried bay leaves for protection or scattering salt around your space for cleansing.

Consumables. Mostly used in kitchen magic, this is the practice of consuming herbs to benefit from their metaphysical properties. You can add cloves or nutmeg to a latte, lavender into your tea, etc. It can also apply to cooking every day meals, so there can always be a touch of magic in your kitchen.

I know it can be difficult keeping up with your practices when you're stressed, especially as the holidays come to a close and we're exhausted. I hope my blog has shown you a few easy things you can do to passively practice. As always, be safe, do your research, and Blessed Be :)

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『 Herbs for luck, fortune & prosperity 』

🌿 Basil: For luck in financial matters, basil is a go to herb for many. If you want to invite money and wealth into your life, place pots of basil near your door. By doing so you will bring luck and prosperity into your home. By caring for your basil plants you are also helping your fortune and success grow. Another common way to attract wealth using this lovely aromatic herb is to put a leaf in your wallet or purse.

🌿 Allspice: Similarly to basil, allspice (which is its own plant, and not a spice mix like I first thought) can be utlizied for luck, prosperity and you guessed it, attracting money. One great way to use Allspice to attract luck and money is to take 7 dried berries and put them in your pocket. They will bring you luck and prosperity for 7 days. Once the 7 days have passed, throw the berries into running water and wish for luck and abundance as the water runs over the berries.

🌿 Clover: One of those general luck herbs, clovers can be used to give you a lucky boost in almost any charm or spell. While four leaf clovers are a little dubious whether they exist, that doesn't mean the three leaf ones are useless!

🌿 Mint: Not only is it easy to grow and can be a delight to put in food for a fresh taste, but it can also bring luck in many areas. It can attract customers to your business and wealth in general, but also is regarded as an herb that'll provide luck for travels to prevent delays and help the journey be safer in general.

Remember that you can have personal correspondences about herbs too! If you don't associate mint with luck, then don't use it that way. If dandelions are an herb that speak to you in a luck based charm or working, that's fine, use that instead! Personal correspondences can be just as, if not more, powerful as the generally accepted ones. They can also differ by culture,