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Some of my favorite spell jars

Eyes on You, Blackout, Negativity absorption jar

Here’s my Eyes on You and my Blackout spell jars before I dedicated them.

I also affixed a cheap chime candle holder on the top for ease of use. I just toss things in here and fire it up at will. Something needs my attention, throw it in the jar! need other people to watch someone so they don’t get away with shit? Throw it in the jar! Someone has a rad project that needs more support? Toss it in the jar! Someone needs some love and attention? toss it in the jar!

The blackout spell jar pretty much works in the opposite way. Its just spray painted black. Want someone to leave you alone? Place a representation of you OR them in the jar. Got some negative thought? place them in the jar! Got a secret that is hard to keep? Put it in the jar!

The last in my negativity absorbing jar. It’s filled with war water, ink, mirrors, and some other nasty stuff to absorb shit that flies my way.

#spell jar

tolkien-witch

“Courage is found in unlikely places”

Lord of the Rings inspired sigil

stormbornwitch

After many requests, I’ve made a rebloggable version of my ‘Weather Magic’ page. Here you will find heaps of resources to help you with weather/storm craft. If you’ve read some of my previous posts about weather magic you will notice some similarities - that is because this is a collection of every weather witching post that I’ve ever posted compiled into handy resources post.

Weather Magic

The term “weather magic” or “weather witching” has been used to mean anything from divination and forecasting of weather to actual control and manipulation of the weather itself. From calling up treacherous storms to destroy another’s crops or providing fair winds for those at sea, witches (and even those who do not consider themselves to be such) have always been involved with weather magic. When you consider that most forms of magic are based around an agricultural past, the ability to affect and predict the weather was considered an invaluable skill. After all, if your family’s livelihood depended on the success of your crops (or the ability to find water as it did in my family’s case), weather magic would be an extremely handy thing to know.

Why the url Storm Born Witch?

I am quite fortunate, as the gift for weather related magic comes easily to my family. For generations, the men in my family have been dowsers or water diviners. However, it wasn’t until after I displayed an aptitude to weather related magic that I was told about my family’s history with it. My grandfather was the last water diviner in the family and he died when I was very young so I was never taught how to divine for water. My grandmother was the one to teach me what little she knew about weather magic - the rest either occurred naturally or I picked up along the way.

Calling Up A Wind - Whistling Up A Wind

This is the most common form of weather magic and has been practiced for hundreds of years. Depending on the pitch and tone of the whistle a witch can create a gentle breeze or a sharp gust of wind. Traditionally, if the skill of whistling up a wind does not come naturally to you the option of making a ‘wind whistle’ out of willow or alder wood is available.

Here in Australia, whistling up a wind is probably the most common form of magic I do. I honestly do not go a day without whistling up a cool breeze. It’s bloody hot here and sometimes a cool breeze is just what you need.

Resources for Calling Winds:

How to Whistle Up a Wind by stormbornwitch

Other Methods of Calling Up a Wind by stormbornwitch

Traditional Sailor’s Wind Knots (Untie the Wind) by ioqayin

Storm Casting

Storm casting is the art of creating storms. There are many different methods to creating storms and bringing rain. The method used by my family is to fill a jug with water and while sitting outside (or facing a window) pour the water into a basin or bowl. Dip the tip of your pointer finger into the water and slowly make five clockwise circles in the water (if you have a pendant necklace this can be used instead - just above the water in the bowl). As you are making the circles call the wind to bring in a storm by blowing (or whistling a continuous low note - the sound of wind over the mouth of a glass bottle) over the water in the basin.

Resources for Storm Casting

My Method of Calling Storms by stormbornwitch

Traditional Methods of Calling Storms by stormbornwitch

Ways to Stop a Storm (Dispersing, Binding & Preventing)

There are multiple ways to stop a storm. The most common are dispersing or binding storms. However there are also ways to prevent storms from coming by directing them away from where you are. This is great if you’re holding an event outside and you need good weather.

Dispersing

This method involves spreading the storm out over a large area thereby minimising its effects. You can disperse a storm by calling winds to blow it away (or in a certain direction) or if you favour using weather maps you can draw the low pressure system moving away and gradually dissipating.

Binding (Storm Catching)

This method is also called ‘storm catching’ and involves catching a storm and binding it within an object (usually a bottle or knots) so it can be released gradually at a later date by pulling out the cork or undoing the braid/knots.

Resources for Binding Storms

How to bind a storm in your hair by stormbornwitch

How to bind the wind in rope by ioqayin

Storm catching or “reeling in a storm” is even more difficult than storm casting so it’s always wise to think before you cast. Too much energy put into a storm and it will go on for weeks (and cause some flooding - basement incident) or it will be extremely violent and knock down power lines and tree branches. Too little energy and all you will get is a 5 minute shower of rain.

Other ways to stop a storm (Cutting a Storm) by witchuptheroad

Preventing a Storm (Weather Maps)

However, if you wish to prevent a storm from forming, you’re going to have to pull out the weather maps. To make a weather map all you need to do is to print out a map of your local area or the area you’re trying to keep a storm away from.

Just use google maps and don’t make the area too big or you might seriously strain yourself magically. Then laminate the map - now you have your own ‘whiteboard’ to draw weather symbols on to generate certain types of localised weather.

To practice this kind of magic you really do need to know how weather systems work and how they’re likely to move; knowing a little bit about meteorology goes a long way.

Once you’re ready, find out what the weather is predicted to be and draw it on your map. Now draw the high/low pressure systems moving so that the area you’re trying to protect doesn’t get rain. This method can also be used to bring rain to a certain area.

List of Resources for Storm/Weather Witches

What is a Storm/Weather Witch by rainy-day-witchcraft – This post details what it means to be a witch that uses weather magic / storm craft in their practice; a good definition.

Tips for Starting Storm Craft by stormsorceress – This post gives some really great tips for those interested in starting storm craft; a really good beginner post.

The trouble with weather magic by skychild1989 – This post outlines some of the things you should think about before performing weather magic (i.e. think about the possible consequences of your actions and evaluate you capabilities before messing with things you don’t know that much about). This is a really good reminder.

The Difference between Storm Water and Rain Water by stormbornwitch – This post highlights the symbolic differences between storm water and rain water and also discusses the properties the water can take on when it is collected at certain times of the year (i.e. particular lunar phases/holidays/sabbats/esbats/solstices etc).

Storm Water by stormsorceress – This post is great and outlines the associations and uses of storm water in witchcraft.

Rain Water by stormsorceress – This post outlines the different types of rain water, their associations and uses in witchcraft.

Storm Water by fumbletongue – This post highlights and gives ideas for the many uses storm water can have in one’s craft; from protection to cursing.

Combining Knot Craft & Storm Craft by stormsorceress – This post gives some really great ideas for combining storm craft with knot craft.

How to Draw Energy from Storms by stormbornwitch – This post outlines how to draw energy from storms and how to direct it.

Storm Witch’s Power Bath by brynja-storm – This post gives the ingredients of a power bath which is designed to give you the energy of a storm; great for when you’re in need of a recharge or before you perform a big spell.

The Storm Witch’s Hurricane Curse by brynja-storm – This curse traps its target in an eternal storm with all the gale force winds, rain, lightning and debris associated with a hurricane.

The Tools of a Storm/Weather Witch by stormsorceress – This post outlines the tools of storm/weather witches in different regions (i.e. near the ocean, in a desert, forest, mountain ect).

Tips for Refining Weather Manipulation by stormbornwitch – This post gives some tips for witches who want to get better at weather magic and manipulating the weather.

A Light in the Storm by stormsorceress – This spell is meant to be used to aid in the healing of seasonal depression. Other uses of this spell include aiding in the healing of sadness, grief, and anxiety as well as providing a ‘guiding light’ to people you wish to protect while travelling.

And as always my ‘weather witching’ tag will have links to every single post that I’ve posted which has anything to do with weather magic.

- Marci

myesoterica

In my opinion deceased pets are absolutely part of the family and belong on ancestor altars

space-queen

witch tip

add iron nails to a jar; leave outside to rust during a thunderstorm; leave the nails in the jar with whatever storm water you've collected to use in spellwork

best used for offensive and defensive magic

glitterandwitchcraft

Some little things I've learned over a decade of witchcraft:

If you are feel called to work but are tired/drained, sit outside. Take in all the energies around you. Nature can help charge you

Every witch does a little bit of a bunch of types of magic but sticks mainly to one or two in general. You usually won't be eclectic forever. You'll find what magics work best with you.

Never be lazy or cut corners with spirits. Always be respectful and always tell them to leave when you're done

When you see a plant or ingredient with a long list of properties, there are different things at play. Season of collection, the part of the plant, the health of the plant, etc all play a role in impacting which properties it will carry.

Don't call on spirits unless you have confidence and control

Be careful with sea/water magic. Get into it gently and slowly until you have the energy figured out because it can get out of hand quickly.

Adding a little pinch of magic into your breakfast can make a major difference in your day.

Your personal emotions/feelings over something will impact a work

Planting some plants is good, not only to have a garden, but the dirt helps cleanse you too. Get all dirty and muddy. It's good for ya

Not all trees are nice

The more you listen to your intuition, the easier it will be to tell it apart from your anxieties and worries

Incense is very easy to make which is why it's usually cheap to buy. But you can find a million tutorials online on how to make your own personal incense which is great if you want a spell to take effect over a while but also want to infuse the fire energy in it.

The more you work with something the better feel you get for it. Cinnamon goes in almost everything i cook and most of my spells because me and cinnamon just get right along

Your path is yours and no one else's. It will look like yours and no one else's

witchboxco

2026 Witches' Calendar

January 3 ● Full Moon in Cancer (Wolf Moon) January 18 ● New Moon in Capricorn February 1 ● Imbolc February 1 ● Full Moon in Leo (Snow Moon) February 17 ● New Moon in Aquarius February 26 - March 20 ● Mercury Retrograde March 3 ● Full Moon in Virgo (Worm Moon) March 19 ● New Moon in Pisces March 20 ● Ostara April 2 ● Full Moon in Libra (Pink Moon) April 17 ● New Moon in Aries May 1 ● Beltane May 1 ● Full Moon in Scorpio (Flower Moon) May 16 ● New Moon in Taurus May 31 ● Full Moon in Sagittarius (Blue Moon) June 20-21 ● Litha June 15 ● New Moon in Gemini June 29 ● Full Moon in Capricorn (Strawberry Moon) June 29 - July 23 ● Mercury Retrograde July 14 ● New Moon in Cancer July 29 ● Full Moon in Aquarius (Buck Moon) August 1 ● Lammas August 12 ● New Moon in Leo August 28 ● Full Moon (Sturgeon Moon) September 11 ● New Moon in Virgo September 23 ● Mabon September 26 ● Full Moon in Aries(Harvest Moon) October 10 ● New Moon in Libra October 24 - November 13 ● Mercury in Retrograde October 26 ● Full Moon in Taurus (Hunter's Moon) October 31 ● Samhain November 9 ● New Moon in Scorpio November 24 ● Full Moon in Gemini (Beaver Moon) December 9 ● New Moon in Sagittarius December 21 ● Yule December 24 ● Full Moon in Cancer (Cold Moon)

quietjustice

one simple little folk charm I love that never fails me is turning the broom upside down to get rid of someone. if you have your own office where you work, this works great if you want to get a coworker/supervisor to leave you alone (or leave work early so you can do whatever).

for added specificity, whisper to the broom who you want it to send away. sweep three times out your door and/or in their direction, and make sure to thank it after and turn it bristles-down again.

breelandwalker

Psychic Parasite Pesticide Paper Charm

By request from one of my followers, here’s a nifty little charm for keeping psychically and emotionally draining people from sucking you dry. This is a variation on a simple binding spell and won’t cause harm to the target. It just smacks them on the nose and pushes them away whenever they try to take a bite of you, so to speak.

Materials:

Small piece of paper & writing implement

Salt & pepper

White candle

Wax paper

Fireproof surface

Write the person’s name on the paper (their full name, if you know it), then cross it out with lines or X’s. You can also write over it with a sigil, if you prefer. (See simple sigil tutorial and example of simple sigil here.)

Sprinkle a little tiny bit of salt and pepper onto the paper and roll or fold it up tightly. Secure it with a small amount of tape, if necessary, so that nothing spills out.

Put the wax paper down on the fireproof surface and place the bundle on it. Light the candle and slowly drip the wax onto the bundle, saying whatever words you feel will keep this person from harming you.

Here’s a charm I’ve used in the past:

Lock the door and hide the key You have no power over me By the power of this charm You cannot do me any harm

Flip the bundle and make sure you cover the bottom too. Once the bundle is completely encased in wax, tuck it away somewhere secret where it won’t be disturbed, but it won’t be accidentally moved or thrown away either. I keep mine in a box in my sock drawer.

Should the target leave your life forever, or if you ever decide to break the charm for any reason, simply burn the paper bundle and bury the ashes or cast them into running water.

greedilycraftytrickster-deactiv

🌿Minimizing Waste as a Hearth Witch🌿

Minimizing waste saves money and the environment. With a little creativity, there are many ways you can create opportunities to reduce waste and maximize the supplies you have.

🍄 Keep your jars. If you buy something that comes in a useful container and can be reused - then reuse it. In my experience, the best reuse for plastic containers is to freeze food. Also, small bottles like Advil bottles, are EXCELLENT spell jars. However, for all types, you can use them to store food, organize drawers and closets, store spell ingredients, or even make decorations. The possibilities are nearly endless!

🍄Keep all your fruit, vegetable, and herb scraps. With some scraps and water, you can make a lovely broth. Alternatively, you can use them to make a simmer pot for a spell or simply for the scent.

🍄If you eat meat, keep the bones. Again, a great broth ingredient!

🍄Avoid paper towels whenever possible. These are super wasteful and expensive. Whenever possible, I opt to use a towel or cloth. You can recycle old textiles for rags. However, if you're feeling ambitious you can knit or crochet towels and cloths; this is a great way to use up that scrap yarn you probably have laying around! You may even choose to add a bit of knot magic to these pieces.

🍄Thrift and upcycle. This is a bit of an obvious one; but really. It's a great way to have lovely belongings while reducing waste overall and saving money. With a bit of love, many things can be new.

🍄Almost every dish can be salvaged. It happens. We mess up. But, before you throw it away, do some research on how to salvage it. Odds are, you will be able to do it!

🍄Don't throw away fruits or vegetables that are overripe or wilting. Within reason, of course, many of these fruits and vegetables can be frozen for soups, casseroles, sauces, and smoothies!

🍄Buy a reusable coffee filter and tea basket for loose tea. Really, this is a given if you are a tea or coffee lover. Disposable ones are so wasteful and the reusable ones will pay for themselves in no time.

🍄Compost if you can. Compost dirt is amazing for growing ingredients for dishes and spells. While you're at it, save your eggshells, as well.

🍄Mend your clothes, blankets, and even shoes. A little bit of love can go a long way, including increasing the life of your favorite items. You can also add flair by learning how to darn and apply patches.

🍄Learn how to remove stains from fabric. In the same vein as mending, learning how to remove stains increases the life of your clothes. Different stains require different methods of removal, but usually, it is not impossible. Failing this, learn how to dye your clothes to revamp them.

🍄Use alternative cosmetics. This is a really big topic and I will create a post about this later. But, consider doing research. There are lots of things that can be made or substituted; notably face masks, hair masks, and using coconut oil as a make-up remover.

🍄Localize your practice. Use natural herbs and ingredients found in your local environment. Create your own correspondence if needed.

🍄Collect rainwater. Unfortunately, it is no longer a great idea to drink rainwater - but use it to water plants and clean your floors. Rainwater is also a powerful spell ingredient for spells that don't require drinking or putting on your skin.

🍄Only buy what you need. This time of year more than ever it is VERY tempting to buy up cheap Halloween-themed goods. But, consider an item's long-term usefulness, if it will create clutter and disorder in your home in the future, and if there are alternatives.

🍄Buy a cheap food dehydrator. These are perfect for making tea and drying out herbs, flowers, and other ingredients for spells and cooking.

🍄Consider alternatives in cooking and spells. There is always an alternative, you may not have to buy something new.

🍄Meals and beverages as spells. As a full-blown kitchen, I believe spells eaten and drank are extremely powerful. It also saves on ingredients.

breelandwalker

Some Additional Tips:

🌿Ovens can be used as dehydrators on a very low setting. Make sure you look up the proper time and temperature for the material you're working with, use the proper trays, and exercise all caution for fire safety and handling hot objects. (Also, in a pinch, leaving a cardboard tray of herbs in the backseat of one's car on a hot day will dry them out quickly.)

🌿If you're able to purchase meat or fresh vegetables in bulk, use freezer bags or freezer-safe containers to save extra portions for later. This is also an option for fruits and veggies which are starting to wilt. (Some may need to be blanched before freezing.) You can also do this with leftovers or meal prep, or if you happen to find a good cut of something on sale. Just be sure to label and date the containers.

🌿If you're looking to grow food to reduce your grocery bill, save the seeds from your produce for future planting. Some vegetables will also sprout new plants if the core or root is placed in water, and plenty of produce plants and herbs grow well indoors if given a windowsill or grow light and the occasional bit of fertilizer.

🌿For stains on fabric, some liquid dish soap and room-temperature water and a bit of gentle rubbing will remove or at least break up many stains. Using this as a pre-treatment before washing makes stain removal much easier. (Always check the how-to-wash tag and look up safe stain removal methods first to avoid damage.)

🌿For furniture, scuffs or scratches on wood can be covered by wood finish markers and sagging couch cushions can usually be revived by augmenting or replacing the foam inside. Holes can be patched and worn/faded fabric can be hidden by a slipcover for a quick refresh. (They're easier to wash too. And if you can't afford a slipcover, much can be done with a twin-size fitted sheet.)

🌿Assemble a repair kit for your home. A sewing kit, a set of basic tools, duct tape, super glue, hemostat forceps, and a little tub of drywall patch compound will save you a LOT of headaches and repair bills. (And in that same vein, look up simple repair methods when something breaks or stops working. You'd be surprised how many things can be fixed without calling a repair company.)

seraphickalmagick

This is a charging board!

It is a simple way to charge up and cleanse your crystals without having to focus on visualisation. Simply put your crystal in the center of a piece of paper, and write around it two categories of words: the things you want to fill your crystal with, and the things you want out of them. Then draw arrows pointing into the crystal for the positives, and away from it for the negatives.

This is a visual way to charge/cleanse without having to maintain focus. I’m certain it could work for any object you want to use, not just crystals!

hillbillyoracle

hi just wondering if you have any resources you could share to learn about the non-western-bastardized forms of meditation? :+)

The r/streamentry sidebar is a good place to start.

Even if stream entry isn't your goal, their recommend practice development will help you achieve full and well rounded meditation.

I haven't read all the books they've recommended but I've yet to read one that wasn't firmly rooted in Buddhist principles of meditation (rather than Western mindfulness exercises).

It's worth noting that there are other non-Buddhist mediation practice out there. Taoist and Hindu schools come to mind. But I can't speak to those. Maybe someone has resources for those styles they'd recommend.