Look to the Star

This is a personal faith blog where I intend on jotting down thoughts, prayers, rituals, spells, recipes and anything else pertaining to my beliefs. I may get things wrong, I may be ignorant of traditional methods. I don't mean to offend anyone.

[witchkitch]

Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread

1 cup Flour (abundance, prosperity, grounding) ¼ cup Sugar (attraction) 1 stick of Butter (calming, strength, glamour, purification) ¼ teaspoon Salt (cleansing, protection, banishment) ¼ cup dried Cranberries (healing, protection, love, divination) ¼ cup Pistachios (curse breaking, influence, warding) ½ teaspoon Almond Extract (mental clarity, abundance, healing) 1 tablespoon Orange Juice (happiness, strength, abundance, attraction)

(vegetarian)🥄

[mysticmachmir]

Hi, I hope this is an acceptable question and if not feel free to ignore it. I saw your post about antisemitism in witchcraft and I'm so sorry that stuff is what Jewish people have to deal with. I'm a beginner level witch just learning at the moment, so that was a good post of things to be mindful of and avoid. About Lilith, I know her origins were Jewish but is the point that working with her something that should be off-limits to non-Jewish people to avoid cultural appropriation?

Yes. I know this sounds strange, but I’ll try and explain why.

Lilit is a Sumerian deity if I understand correctly. I have no qualms with people working with Lilit the Sumerian deity. I obviously am not Sumerian and I don’t know much about her tbh.

Lilith is a Jewish demon, or sheyd, that comes from Midrash. Midrash is biblical exegesis created by Jewish people. Jewish texts like this aren’t scriptures that Jews and other religions share, so when Christians decided in their demonology to include Lilith, it was totally removed from context and a bastardization - because we don’t have a Lucifer who’s a devil ruling hell, type thing. This is where most gentiles run into her. In the Jewish context, she’s a demon who eats children and yes, was the first wife of Adam if you believe in the Midrash to be true (because midrashim do contradict!). We as a people have made amulets and prayers to protect our children and families from her, clearly documented. Some Jewish feminists have reclaimed her narrative and changed it into something else and some Jewish practitioners working with her. That’s not on my business or opinion because they’re Jewish! And that’s our heritage and culture and traditions.

So when I see people say “I worship the goddess Lilith, first wife of Adam”. What that tells me is 1) you do not understand in that mythological context of Midrash, she’s not a goddess - at all. So you didn’t care to understand her background. 2) You didn’t realize Judaism is a closed practice and culture, or you’d realize Midrash is not for gentiles either. and 3) You don’t care about Jews because you see all monotheists as “some sort of xtian” which is so far from the truth. Jews are not Christians, we do not have that same baggage, and Judaism has been called a “heathen religion” just as much as pagans have.

I hope that makes sense.

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[idkinsertfanreferencehere]

Plus, Lilith as a demon is arguably best understood as a personification of SIDS and/or death in childbirth. Plus, from a Jewish standpoint, her supposed origin story doesn't stand up. There's no reason why, in the context of a Jewish marriage, a woman would not be allowed to ask for sex how she wanted it, such is, in fact, her right as a married woman.

[vampireapologist-archive-deacti]

My only advice for y'all about tarot is that the fool and death do not mean what u assume they mean and u should relax

[vampireapologist-archive-deacti]

Ppl will pull death and have a twenty minute panic attack then pull the tower and be like that doesn't bother me

[memory-is-treachery]

u heard him ladies

[sweetoothgirl]

Gluten-free Blueberry Pavlova & Blueberry Banana Ice-Cream

[aqua-anemoi]

I must admit, I love crystals, I don’t have much use for them in my practice but I think they’re pretty but I can’t look at or keep those crystals with the holes or gashes in them that are all crystalline on the inside of the ‘cut’. Something about the way that looks makes me feel physically ill and it sucks. 

[greekromangods]

The full moon during a “blood moon” eclipse beside a statue of the ancient Greek goddess Hera in central Athens on July 27, 2018.

Image: Aris Messinis / AFP

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[whitepeopletwitter]

[recreationalwitchcraft]

Recreational Witchcraft: Simple Salve Recipe

Beeswax salves are a great recipe to have in your repertoire because depending on the herbs included they can be used for many purposes. Healing balms can be made for cuts, scrapes, bites, and for topically treating pain like menstrual cramps or sore muscles. Moisturizing salves can be used on the lips, cuticles or to combat any dry winter skin.  As for magical applications, the list is a long one. Protection salves, flying ointments, and glamour salves are just some of the more common ways beeswax salves have been used as a simple method of transferring the power and magic of specific herbs to the body. The possibilities are quite endless. 

You will need:

A mason jar

1 cup of Olive oil

1 ounce of Beeswax 

Assorted herbs

Choose your herbs. Remember to choose your herbs with care. Herbs have specific medicinal and magical properties and some can cause allergic reactions. Use your better judgment.

Combine your chosen herbs and one cup of olive oil into a mason jar. Your herbs will steep in this mixture for one month so their properties can be better absorbed into the oil. 

After your herbs have steeped for a month, Melt down your beeswax into a liquid form, taking care not to burn it. You can do this on the stove but know that wax can be a hassle to clean from pots and pans (For this reason we have a specific pot for melting wax).

Combine your infused olive oil and melted beeswax. You may strain out the herbs from the mixture to get a cleaner look like the salve above but the step is optional. Stir the wax and oil to together well, and pour the liquid into a tin or other other container. Let the salve cool and harden. Your salve is ready to use!

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Protection & Warding ⚔

A guide on protecting yourself and your home. 

Note: this is a long post! 

Personal Protection

Wear an amulet on your person - can be made from man-made or natural materials so long as its intent is to protect

Keep a protective crystal in your pocket

Craft a small protective spell jar and keep on your person

Anoint yourself with a protective oil

Place an energetic shield around yourself 

Place a glamour on yourself to go unnoticed in the presence of harmful or negative energies

Carry a piece of iron on your person

Bathe with a wash made from protective herbs

Sleep with a sachet of herbs under your pillow or hanging above your bed to prevent nightmares

Prayers and offerings to your patron deity

Hang a protective amulet from the rearview mirror in your vehicle for safe travels

Home & Hearth Protection

Hang rose stems with thorns intact above the entrance of your home

Hang an upside down horseshoe above the entrance of your home (some lore states you should hang the horseshoe right-side-up)

Hang wind chimes or bells outside of your home

Create a “Witch Bottle” and bury in your front yard, or in a potted plant on your porch

Create a “Witch’s Ladder” or “Witch Ball” and hang it either inside or outside of your home

Hang imagery of protective symbols outside or around your home

Burn protective incense in your home

Create a room spray made from protective oils and spray around your home

Create a protective wash and use it to clean your windows, door frames, and tile/wooden floors 

Use the wash mentioned above to “paint” symbols of protection on the outside of your front door, on your porch, etc. 

Place a protective crystal at each corner inside your home

Place a small glass of salt at each corner inside your home

Hammer 3 iron nails into your front door

Create a protective powder and sprinkle around the perimeter of your home - alternately, sprinkle outside of your front and back door

Create a sachet filled with protective herbs and crystals - keep inside or outside of your home, in your vehicle, etc.

Hang mirrors inside of your home

Place a crystal grid at the center of your home using protective crystals

Call upon your patron deity to protect your home and those who reside in it

Protective Symbols & Items

Pentacle

Triquetra 

Witch’s Knot

Algiz (Elhaz) rune

Vegvisir

Helm of Awe

Mjolnir

Glyph of the Moon, Mars, or Saturn

Eye of Horus

Ankh

Crossed Swords

Iron nails

Railroad spikes

Thorns

War Water

Flying Devil Oil

Third & Fifth Pentacle of Saturn; Third & Sixth Pentacle of Jupiter; Sixth Pentacle of Mars; Second, Third, & Fifth Pentacle of the Moon

Crystals

Agate

Amethyst - protection against psychic attacks and while traveling

Angel Aura Quartz - spiritual protection

Apophyllite

Aqua Aura Quartz - protection against psychic attacks

Aquamarine - protection while traveling via water

Astrophyllite

Aventurine

Beryl - protection while traveling

Blue Goldstone

Bowenite

Bronzite

Bustamite

Catlinite - spiritual protection

Carnelian - protection from negative emotions

Celestite - emotional protection

Chalcopyrite

Chrysoberyl

Citrine - protection from nightmares

Clear Quartz

Diamond

Dravite

Eudialyte

Fire Agate

Fluorite - protection against psychic attacks

Galaxite

Garnet

Indicolite

Infinite Stone

Jade

Jasper

Jet

Lapis Lazuli

Lepidolite

Malachite - protection during pregnancy and childbirth

Moonstone - protection during pregnancy, childbirth, and while traveling via water

Mother of Pearl - protection for children

Nuumite

Obsidian

Onyx

Peridot

Pyrite

Rose Quartz - protection during pregnancy and childbirth

Ruby - protection of the home and hearth

Salt

Schorl

Shungite

Smithsonite

Smoky Quartz

Snowflake Obsidian

Sugilite

Tanzanite

Tiger’s Eye

Turquoise

Vauxite - protection from nightmares

Botanicals

Acacia, Aconite, Acorn (protection from lightning), African Violet, Ague, Alder (protection for the deceased), Alfalfa (protection from hunger and poverty), Alkanet (protection from snakebites and the fear of snakes), Aloe (protection from household accidents), Amaranth (protection from bullets), Amber, Angelica, Anise Seeds, Ash (protection from drowning and while traveling), Aspen (protection against thieves), Bamboo, Barley, Basil, Bay Laurel (protection from lightning), Bay Leaf (protection for your home and family, protection against baneful magick), Belladonna, Bergamot (protection from illness), Bilberry Bark, Birch (protection from lightning and infertility), Black Cohosh (protection from accidents and sudden death), Black Haw, Black Pepper, Blackberry, Bladderwrack (protection while traveling), Blessed Thistle, Bloodroot, Blue Violet, Blueberry, Boneset, Brimstone, Buckeye (protection against arthritis), Buckwheat, Cactus, Calamus, Calendula, Carnation, Caraway, Cascara Sagrada (protection against baneful magick), Catnip (protection while sleeping), Cedar (protection from lightning), Celandine, Chia, Chives, Chrysanthemum, Cilantro (protection for gardeners), Cinnamon, Cinquefoil (protection for loved ones on a journey), Clove (protection for babies), Clover, Coconut, Comfrey (protection while traveling), Coriander, Corn, Cotton, Cramp Bark, Cranberry, Cumin, Curry, Cypress, Daisy (protection for babies), Dandelion Root (protection while sleeping), Datura, Devil’s Bit, Devil’s Claw, Dill, Dogwood, Dragon’s Blood, Ebony, Elder (protection for the deceased), Elm (protection from lightning), Eucalyptus, False Unicorn Root (protection during pregnancy and childbirth), Fennel, Fern, Feverfew (protection against accidents and cold/flu), Figwort (protection for your home), Flaxseed (protection for your home, protection against baneful magick), Fleabane, Foxglove (protection for your home and garden), Frankincense, Gardenia, Garlic, Geranium, Ginger, Ginseng, Gorse (protection against baneful magick), Hawthorn (protection from lightning), Heather (protection against violent crimes), Heliotrope, Henna (protection from illness), Hickory, High John the Conqueror, Holly, Horseradish, Hyssop (protection for property against burglars and trespassers), Irish Moss (protection while traveling), Ivy, Juniper, Kava Kava, Lady Slipper (protection against baneful magick), Larch (protection against theft), Larkspur, Laurel, Lavender, Leek, Lemon, Lemon Verbena (protection of your home, protection from lightning and storms), Lettuce, Lime, Lotus, Lucky Hand Root (protection while traveling), Mandrake, Marigold (protection while sleeping), Marjoram, Marshmallow Root, Mimosa, Mint, Mistletoe (protection from lightning and fire), Mullein (protection from nightmares and baneful magick), Nutmeg, Oak Moss, Olive Leaf, Onion, Papyrus, Parsley (protection for your home), Peat Moss, Peony, Periwinkle (protection against snakes and poison), Pimpernel, Pine, Pineapple, Plantain (protection from snake bites and jealousy), Quince, Radish, Raspberry Leaf, Red Clover (protection for pets), Rhubarb, Rice, Rowan, Rue, Sage, Sandalwood, Saw Palmetto, Sea Salt, Sheep Sorrel (protection from heart disease), Slippery Elm, Snapdragon, Solomon’s Seal, Spanish Moss, Spearmint, St. John’s Wort (protection from baneful magick, lightning, and fire), Straw Flower, Sunflower, Tangerine, Thistle, Toadflax, Tonka Bean (protection from disease), True Unicorn Root (protection from baneful magick), Valerian, Venus Fly Trap, Violet, Willow, Witch Hazel, Wood Aloe, Wood Betony, Woodruff, Wormwood (protection against dangerous roads while traveling), Yerba Santa, Yew, Yucca (protection of your home)

Metals

Chromium

Lead

Iron

Nickel

Pewter

Steel

Titanium

Zinc

Lunar Phases

Waxing - to attract protective energy and positivity

Full - generalized protection 

Waning - to banish negativity, thus protecting the caster

Planets

Moon

Mars

Saturn

Days of the Week

Monday

Tuesday

Saturday

[thewitchystuff]

Snow Moon Chart ◞*✰

If you poke outside you might still see her!

Do you like this kind of info about the moon ?? .+ﾟ*。:ﾟ+

[kitchenwitchn]

PSA

You don’t need to feel obligated to believe in things that other witches seem to.

You don’t have to like or understand parts of witchcraft that other people have dedicated their lives to.

There are people who believe in spirits and not fairies, divination but not crystals, magic but not god-like dieties.

As long as you keep an open mind and respect people that believe in what you don’t, you are a witch and there is nothing wrong with you.

None of the beliefs you may come across are objectively more strange than any other religion, and you wouldn’t call them crazy.

THIS HAS BEEN A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT.

[donnaoria]

🛡 Belittlement Barrier Spell 🛡

We all have a person who is a dark light in our lives. This spell will empower and protect you when you have to be near them. 

Gather

🛡 Parsley, Sage, and Basil for protection

🛡 White Candle for peace

🛡 Garnet for Charisma

🛡 Small bottle/jar

🛡 Bowl

Process

🛡 Take your Parsley, Sage, and Basil and place it in a bowl with a piece of garnet.

🛡 Leave bowl and contents overnight to charge.

🛡 Remove garnet and fill jar or bottle with Parsley, Sage, and Basil.

optional: for extra focus, write the name of the person you want to repel on a piece of paper and place it into the bottle as well.

🛡 Close the jar or bottle and light the candle. Wave the jar or bottle through the smoke from the candle.

🛡 Use melted wax from the candle to seal your jar or bottle.

Moving Forward

Together the Parsley, Sage, and Basil create an aura over the user. The addition of garnet helps keep you charismatic when you have to be around this person. The white seal concentrates the power to the holder and provides peace. 

Keep your spell bottle on you when ever you are near the person you want protection from. Keep it in a purse, pocket, back pack, or whatever you feel comfortable with.

repeat the spell whenever you need an extra burst of protection.

[tyme2explore]

Could one jar work for multiple person’s or would it be best to make multiple jars?

[donnaoria]

I haven’t tried this for multiple people.

I’d suggest writing down the names of the people you want to avoid and add them to the jar for extra umpf.

[weavethewild-deactivated2022060]

protection pennies 

I have been using protection pennies in my space warding for years now, and I find them to be a really useful aspect to my home wards. They are very simple and one dimensional, so they work best layered with other warding or protection practises. However, I do find them to be useful as a physical representation of protection.

ingredients: 

shiny and clean pennies, one for each threshold that you wish to protect

salt, you can also use green or black salt

conker shells, or something else that is symbolic of protection

a black permanent marker 

warding & protection sigils 

method:

Take your pennies and wipe them over so that the surface is clean. Then, use your black marker to draw warding and protection sigils on the tail side of them. 

Once the ink has dried on these, place them in or on something that you associate with a protective home. I used halves of a spiky conker shell, which there are lots of during this time of year. You could also use snail shells or sea shells, just make sure you are obtaining these ethically. 

Cover your pennies with salt, you can make black salt for this step. This is where conker shells come in handy as they act as little bowls for the salt and the pennies. 

Leave to charge for a little while, preferably under a dark or waning moon. Once they are charged, place the pennies above doorways, entrances and windows in your home. Ensure that your space is already cleansed before you place them.

Recharge periodically, either under the moon, with salt or with quartz crystals. 

[lt-cmdr]

You will be safe, secure and warm tonight.

🤗🧡🔥🕯️⚔️🗝️🔒🗝️⚔️🕯️🔥🧡🤗

[heatherwitch]

Bedridden witch: Kitchen edition

Kitchen witchin’ without the kitchen!

With help from: @magical-girl-ilex and @spooniewitches!

Set up:

A tray of some sort - something to create a solid surface over your bed.

Cookbooks and herb books tucked somewhere nearby. 

A crate of spices and herbs.

Shelves that can store ingredients that are within reach of the bed/above the bed.

Get a mini crock pot and set it up near your bed.

Hang bundles of herbs to dry from the walls and ceiling. 

Keep simple, easy to open snacks nearby - saltines have salt, right? Cleansing!

A pitcher/container of water.

Herbs planted along the bedroom windowsill.

A portable kettle that is safe to use within reaching distance of the bed.

Rags or towels for spills.

Room decorations that make you feel extra cozy!

Things to do:

Make infused honey.

Draw sigils on the bottom of your plate/tray/mug before consuming things.

Create tea blends and keep them in jars for the next time you want tea.

When you eat or drink, feel it’s energy working to heal you. 

Make a spell bottle - include your favorite spices!

Make a pinterest board of all the foods/recipes you want to try/make.

Make tinctures!

Plan menus for hypothetical meals - sabbats anyone?

Burn candles that remind you of cozy smells coming from the kitchen.

Create correspondences for the BRAT/Y diet.

Look up recipes!

Make cold infusions (basically tea, but with cold water and a longer waiting period).

Process herbs; grind them, separate the leaves from the stems, get them ready to dry. 

Infuse water with things like: Lemon for energy, strawberries for love, cucumber for patience, etc.

Connect with deities of home/hearth/baking/food/etc.

Etch sigils into food before you eat it.

Make herb packets and mixtures, that way you can just pop it in when you have enough energy to cook!

Two words: Tea Magic. 

Utilize color correspondences of candy if that’s all you can get down. (Yellow = energy, red = self love, green = vitality).

Place herbs in different places depending on their correspondences, so they can work a little magic. 

Other bedridden witchcraft posts:

Nature edition

Worship edition

Divination edition

Stale Energy edition

Elements edition

Pastel edition

All other posts linked here