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[witchingandbitchin]

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[teeny-tiny-witch]

Wax Seal Charms

From simple love spells to glamours and hexes, wax seal charms are a powerful and versatile tool for any witch’s arsenal. Small, inconspicuous, and easy to hide, these simple charms are useful for nearly any type of magick.

First, you will need a smooth work surface (I used the bottom of a ceramic bowl). Fold a small envelope from a square of paper. You want the envelope to be the same size as or smaller than the wax seal to ensure complete wax coverage.

Next, write your intent (or draw a sigil) on the inside of the envelope. Keep it simple or write very small.

You can add a small pinch of herbs (or a taglock) if you like, but try not to use too much or the charm won’t flatten and may not seal correctly.

Once you’ve added your herbs, fold the envelope shut. You may need to squish it a little to keep it closed.

Pour your wax over the envelope, making sure to cover any open edges, and place your stamp in the molten wax. Apply light pressure for a few moments and then allow to cool.

Once completely cool, remove your stamp and peel the charm off your work surface.

And voila! A small, portable charm that can easily be slipped into a purse or wallet unnoticed.

[awitchandhersecrets]

A lovely way to use my wax seal!!

[hexandbalances]

What a novel idea.

[tarot-dreams]

[wickerrabbit]

[samoniosa]

[book-ofshadows]

Lughnasadh Recipe: Cinnamon Braid Bread [x]

Ingredients

2 ¼ cups flour

½ tsp salt

¾ cup lukewarm milk

1 tbsp sugar

15 g fresh yeast (1 envelope active dry yeast)

1/8 cup (30 g) melted butter

1 egg yolk

Filling

¼ cup (50 g) softened butter

4 or 5 tbsp sugar

3 tsp cinnamon

3 tsp grounded almonds or macadamias, optional

Directions

In a medium bowl stir yeast with sugar. Stir in the milk and then add the egg yolk and melted butter.

In a large bowl whisk together the flour and salt. Pour the milk mixture over the dry ingredients and start kneading it until it pulls away from the edges of the bowl. Give the dough the shape of a ball. Sprinkle oil onto a clean bowl, place the dough and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rest for about 1 hour at room temperature until doubled in size.

While the dough rises, whisk together the butter with sugar and cinnamon for the filling. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

On a floured surface, using a rolling pin roll the dough to a rectangle of about 18x12 inches.

Spoon the cinnamon filling over top (keep about 1 tbsp of the filling for the end), spreading evenly, leaving a clean ½-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle the nuts over the cinnamon filling.

Roll up the dough and using a sharp knife, cut the log in half length-wise stopping ½ inch from one end to keep it together.

Twist the two pieces, keeping the open layers exposed so the cut ends remain on top..Pinch the ends together and form a wreath.

Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the wreath with the left cinnamon filling.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. For the last 10 minutes you can reduce the oven temperature to 180 C (350 F).

[orriculum]

🌿Draught of Living Death Tea💀

a harry potter inspired potion for peaceful sleep without dreams

“The Draught of Living Death is a very powerful sleeping potion that can be made by adding powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood.”

💀 wormwood is a hallucinogen so we’re not doing that

🌿 create lavender infused milk/soymilk (may need to be overnight)

💀 steep/infuse one cup/bag earl grey (non-caffeinated)

🌿 lay an asphodel flower over the rim of the cup (not in it) during this

💀 stir the tea twice clockwise, add a raspberry

🌿 add 13 drops of lavender milk

💀 stir seven times anticlockwise, and clockwise once. 

🌿 serve before bed, replace ingredients if there is an allergy. 

[sugarandmoss]

Rainwater 

Rain from a lightening storm

this has the greatest energy

used in a bath to re-energize your being and aid in a ritual of clearing and cleansing your energies of negativity by soaking in it

used to clear and cleanse an object or area 

store in a white glass bottle

Rain from thunderstorms, tornadoes or hurricanes

Used to empower spells for moving things forward such as letting go of the past and moving forward in life

used to help move a project forward and get beyond current blocks in life

used to change a pattern or habit you don’t like

store in a blue glass bottle

Sun and Rain

Used to balance energies when feeling weighed down

helps gather your thoughts when they are flighty and scattered

store in a dark green bottle

Hail storm

collect in a metal bowl but dont let it sit in the bowl for more than 6 hours

allow the hail to melt before bottling it

store in a black or dark brown bottle

used to dispel psychic attacks or negative energies

best used for black magic to get rid of your enemies or negative forces that stand in your way

Spring Rain

used to empower new ventures such as new relationships, new business ventures, a new job

rain collected on the spring equinox or the first rain after the spring equinox is good for empowering spells for relationships

stored in a light green bottle

Summer Rain

used to encourage growth whether it be personal, spiritual growth or growth of a business venture or relationship

used to break bad habits

great to water indoor plants

rain collected on mid-summers eve and day is especially mystical

store in a sky blue bottle

Fall Rain

used for giving thanks and showing gratitude for the abundance the year has given you

store in an orange or fall colored bottle

Winter Rain

can be used for blessing a person, relationship, family or object

can be used to bless an event such as a birth, wedding or new business venture

to be able to survive the hardships of winter one is able to survive the hardships of life

Full Moon Rain

Used to honor the Goddess

a small glass can be added to a cleansing bath

add a couple of drops to your bath before an important event or ritual

used for a blessing during a full moon ritual

used for blessing a child or pet 

rain collected during the full moon according to that season will have the energies of that moon according to month and season

clean altar spaces and other things by putting an ounce of rain water into your cleaning products

also very good for divination

Waning Moon Rain

good for getting rid of things, banishings, and purging negative energies

used like a banishing oil

also can be added to your bath for relaxation, clarity or promoting self love

use to prepare for lunar rituals

anoint your money with it to increase your wealth 

anoint yourself to increase your psychic awareness

New Moon Rain

good for workings in which something needs to be brought in 

used when starting a new project

Waxing Moon Rain

used to bring in good energies and blessing

used at the start of a new project or a new beginning

Rain collected from trees or roses will have different energies depending on the type of tree or color of the rose you collect it from

Use 1 cup of rain water to 1 tub size of water

For rituals use 1oz of rain water in a glass bowl or cauldron, to add effects to the water pour over crystals energized with your intent

For a spell place all your spell items in your bowl or cauldron and add 1tablespoon of rainwater

For cleansing or anointing ritual take 1/2oz of rainwater into a glass bowl and as you recite your incantation dip your fingers or wand/athame into the water then mark your physical body, the mark can be any spiritual symbol that has meaning to you

To anoint a tool, pout 1oz of rainwater onto the tool as you state your incantation to empower the tool for its intended purpose.

@autumnwitchesx i hope this helps you some!!!

also the bottles you store in dont have to be a specific color unless you want them to be, im all for using what you have first and foremost 

[sarahseeandersen]

[thewitchystuff]

Mabon A super cute tutorial that will leave your home smelling deliciously and with the best autumn vibes! (ﾉ^ヮ^)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧

[thewitchystuff]

Wheel of the Year : LITHA

The Summer Solstice is the most powerful day of the year for the sun energies and as our first potion of the Wheel of the Year, “Litha Potion” is perfect to enjoy these hot days even if some of us aren’t that comfortable with heat.  Instructions:

Light the candle every time you make a step of the process to concentrate the fire energy into every ingredient.

Mix the almond gum powder with 2 cups of water in a container, cover it and let it set for 24 hours.

Put the lemon and mint in a large jar.

Pour over enough boiling water to cover the lemon.

Add enough honey  to make it sweet enough.

Let it cool.

Strain the liquid into a glass.

Get your almond gum and strain out the excess liquid.

Add this to a lemonade, and stir.

Refrigerate and add some crushed ice, and then its ready to be served!

[dumbbbunnnyy-deactivated2021021]

How to celebrate the New Moon 🌑

Channel lunar energy and store it in a crystal for later use

Make new moon water

Perform any spells for new beginnings, cleansing, renewal, rebirth, peace, love, and healing 

Leave offerings for the moon 

Cleanse any tools, crystals, or other witchy items 

Cleanse yourself in the bath or shower - visualize any negative energy being washed down the drain (using soaps, shower gels, or bath oils that consist of scents like citrus, lavender, lemongrass, or anything else you associate with cleansing)

Cleanse your home

Put up new wards or renew wards that are currently in place

Take a ritual bath using herbs and oils that represent the moon (jasmine, lemon, sandalwood, honeysuckle, for example)

Alternately, use herbs and oils that represent rebirth and renewal instead (cedar, grapefruit, lemon, lemongrass, lime, etc.)

Light incense that corresponds to the moon

Start a new creative project 

Seek out new friendships or relationships 

Put in applications for employment, college, etc.

Break old or bad habits 

Treat yourself

[halfling-with-too-many-dice-dea]

Not-so-friendly reminder for all witches

A lot of cheap crystals are mined by people who often can't even afford to feed themselves and their families and they have to work under horrible conditions. Furthermore, mining hurts the environment a great deal. I get that a lot of y'all love your crystals but please be aware of that and research where they're from and how they've been processed

[afro-lavenderwitch]

Black Girl Magick Hair Potion

This one is for my Afro witches rocking their natural hair! I made this serum to spray on my hair before bed. You’ll need:

-full moon water (or new moon water) -your choice of leave in conditioner (I use Shea Moisture JBCO leave in) -your choice of oil (I use jamaican black castor oil) -spray bottle -rose water (optional)

Instructions: Pour about one cup of moon water into the spray bottle. Squeeze about ¼ cup of leave in conditioner into the spray bottle. Add a few drops of your choice of oil. If you’re using JBCO, remember that a little goes a long way and you don’t need a lot. The same goes for most other oils as well. You can add a few drops of rose water as well. After everything is in the spray bottle, shake it up! While you’re shaking, think about the intent. Do you want your hair to be shiny? To get to a certain length? To be a little more healthier? You shaking the mixture is charging the hair potion with intent! 

When it’s all finished, spray away! I personally spray my hair with it before bed and then put my satin bonnet on. Keeps my hair nice and moisturized. 

I hope you enjoy!

[underworldariel-deactivated2021]

Tarot Idea: Shuffle your deck. Take the cards from the very top and very bottom. The bottom is buried pain, whilst the top is divine advice.

[daughter-of-maat]

Friendly reminder that being eclectic is not an excuse to appropriate from closed spiritual systems.

[wxeak-havoc]

100 Picspams Challenge//070

Greek Mythology//Selene & Helios