AveSatani

🔮Ave - 23 - ♊Cusp of Magick♋A Baby Witch's Grimoire in the making.🔮

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Meeting Your Home

When you meet someone new, the first thing we do is introduce ourselves. We tell them our name, maybe shake hands, and give them an idea of who we are either by how we present ourselves or what we say. If we spend enough time with them, we may open up further about our aspirations, inspirations, and more.

For those of us who believe in animism (the belief that all things, even unliving, have souls), it might seem a bit much to introduce ourselves to every soul we come across. In our homes, however, a place where we spend so much of our time and energy, taking the time to properly introduce yourself can create a lovely pathway for communication. It because easier thereafter to find powerful energy spots in the home, identify problem areas, and cleanse. Remember that your home has always participated in your life, albeit passively. It has housed you while you dreamed, while you worked, while you rested, and that is a powerful connection to have.

Here I will outline some easy steps to meeting your home and opening a line of communication with it. I have been hugely inspired by the work of Marie Kondo for this, and I highly recommend reading her books if you’re interested in learning more. While she isn’t a witch, her philosophy and workings are great for anyone interested in hearth witchery and I will be writing about her methods more in an upcoming post. She also has a new special on Netflix called Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, which I binge-watched and loved!

Step 1: Explore for the First Time (again)

This first step may seem like an odd one, especially for those of us that have lived in our homes for a long time. The purpose of this exploration is to really take in your environment and learn the depth of your living space. Open every cupboard, every closet, and try to lay your gaze upon every nook and cranny.

If your living space is currently cluttered or messy, this may be a difficult step especially for those of us with anxiety or depression. Remind yourself before you get started that this isn’t the time for negative self-talk or shaming. This is the time to assess the state of your home as it is now, and appreciate that no matter what state your home is in, your house continues to do its job. The roof and walls shelter you, the floors hold you up, and you are safe inside it. Your house knows you and understands you, and above all does not hold any kind of mess against you.

Take the time you need to explore your home and property if applicable, and then move on to the next step.

Step 2: Greet your Home

Find a moment of peace and quiet for this step. It only takes a few minutes, but just as you wouldn’t want to meet someone in a busy environment when there are many distractions, do the same for your home. If you live with family members or roommates that are less inclined to this sort of thing, you may want to wait to do this at night while they are sleeping.

Walk around until you have found a spot that feels right to you. Your home will already feel more familiar after your exploration, and you may already have a place that you’ve connected to. Newer practitioners or those of us who may not have honed our intuition yet may find it harder to figure out the right spot: don’t overthink it. Pick someplace cozy, familiar, comfortable. For some of us it will be a spot on the kitchen floor, others it might be our bedroom, etc.

Once you have chosen your spot, kneel on the floor. If you cannot comfortably kneel, sit on the floor or in a chair. You want to be touching the home either through the floor or a wall, so position yourself in a way that you can touch the home and still be comfortable.

Close your eyes, and greet your house. You can do this in your head, or out loud. Introduce yourself and thank it for everything it has done up until now. Communicate your wishes and your goals so it knows what you are working towards, and can help you in that direction. Try to hold a clear image in your mind of the life you would like to lead, what you want your home to look like, and the energy you want it to be filled with.

Step 3: Push Love

With your eyes still closed, focus on the feeling you have when you think about your hopes and desires for the life inside your home. Imagine the feeling moving outward from your chest and stomach, into your arms, and trickling into your palms. Your palms may start to feel warm, tingly, or weighted. Press them against the floor or the wall, and pour those feelings into the home. Take your time, and when you feel you are done thank your home and resume your day as normal.

Conclusion

Meeting your home can be a beautiful and rewarding experience for practitioners of all levels, especially if you perform any magical workings in your home. It takes only a few minutes of your time to establish a better grounds for communication and understanding that can help in every aspect of your home life.

In an upcoming post I will be showing you a tarot spread for an even more in-depth conversation with your home, as well as one for identifying problem areas. Until then, I would love to hear your personal experiences on meeting your home for the first time and how it went for you! What was your home’s personality, what did it convey? Were there any surprises? Let me know in the comments <}:-)

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always follow what raises your vibration. anything that sets your soul on fire, makes you excited and gives you those goosebumps is in alignment with your higher self. that is your destiny, everything else will fall into place after

[leodrune]

What’s the difference between stirring clockwise vs counterclockwise while preparing drinks with intention?

Stirring things clockwise is typically associated with moving things along, developing or culminating, the future, growth, and any intentions or goals that you want increased.

Stirring things counter-clockwise is typically associated with self-reflection, the past, banishing and protection, decreasing the power or energy of something, or reversing something.

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A simple emoji spell to blow away the negatives and to receive a warm sunny feeling instead.

Likes to charge.

Reblogs to cast.

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Cleansing & Charging Items

I believe that many of the methods used to cleanse items can also be used to charge them - the difference lies within your intention. 

To cleanse, visualize negative energy actually leaving the object. To charge, visualize the object being filled with the energy from your chosen source.

Cleansing & Charging Methods:

Visualization - imagine a ball of energy forming around the item to either cleanse it or give it power (the color of the ball could correspond to your intent, i.e. white or blue for cleansing, red for power, etc.)

Earth - bury the object in soil or sand - a potted plant will also work

Water - submerge the item in running water 

Salt Water - anoint or submerge the item in a salt water solution 

Gem Water - anoint or submerge the item in a corresponding crystal elixir 

Herbal & Floral Water - anoint or submerge the item in a solution of corresponding herbs or flowers 

Sea Salt - sprinkle sea salt over/around the item or submerge it in a container of sea salt 

Essential & Infused Oils - anoint item with corresponding oil 

Smoke - pass the item through incense smoke 

Fire - pass the item through an open flame 

Storms - leave item outside during a thunderstorm

Wind & Breath - leave item outside when it’s windy or use your breath to essentially breathe your intent into the item

Crystals/Crystal Grid - surround the item with crystals of corresponding intent (can be arranged in a pattern to form a crystal grid and enhance energy) or simply pass the crystal over the item

Dried/Fresh Herbs & Flowers - sprinkle mixture over/around item or submerge the item in a mixture of herbs and/or flower petals 

Sound - use a bell, whistle, or something similar to clear the space and associated items of negativity; alternatively, you can place the item near a set of speakers to absorb the energy from music and other sounds 

Symbols of Power - craft and use symbols that correspond with your intent (you can set the item on top of the symbol, draw the symbol on the item, etc.)

Technology - set the item near your phone/tablet/etc while it’s charging 

Moonlight & Starlight - leave item in the path of these natural lights, either outside or in a windowsill overnight 

Sunlight - leave item in the path of sunlight for a few hours during the day (before sunset, of course), either outside or in a windowsill 

Divination - pair the item with a rune or tarot/oracle card that matches your intent in a small container 

Incantations - create an incantation that states your intent and speak it aloud while holding the item

Physical Energy - engage in physical activity of some sort (exercise, dancing, sex, etc.) and direct that energy into the item

Actual cleaning - physically and literally clean any items with an appropriate solution (soap, alcohol, etc.); the energy put into cleaning can also be used to charge the item

Caution: some items, especially crystals, are not suitable for exposure to sunlight, water, or salt. 

compiled from my personal grimoire - not for redistribution

edited on 10-6-2018

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English Bull Terriers - miniature and standard skulls

[theaetherwitch]

Basic Crystals for Every Witch 💎

This is by no means all encompassing, but as someone who specializes in crystals, I can say that these are the most basic stones that every witch will want in their supplies.

Clear Quartz🌟 - This crystal can be used for literally anything and is very easy to program with your intent. Stock up on this stone because it can be used in replacement of any crystal in a spell. It is also a great stone to use if you really want to give your will a big boost, because clear quartz amplifies everything. And the best part is if you’re worried about your local crystal shops sources, you can find this stone naturally in just about any creek bed that has gravel patches.

Rose Quartz💘 - The stone of love of yourself and others. This is another handy stone to have because not only can it help encourage self-esteem, but it can bring love your way. Familial, platonic, or romantic. It won’t discriminate based on what you want or need.

Amethyst🔮 - A great stone to use if you’re looking for inner peace in your life. This stone brings about a soothing environtment and helps to keep you calm and collected. And for any aspiring psychics out there, this is the perfect stone to start training your third eye. Good for any spell where raw spiritual energy is needed.

Smokey Quartz⛰ - A really good stone to keep you grounded and connected to the psyichal plane in times of high stress. It takes negative energy and cleanses it before releasing it back into the world. Placing it at the feet opens a protective circle.

Hematite⚔️ - A good stone to use if you have issues with anger. It can help promote level headed thinking, especially in times of stress. Also a very good protection stone, carrying it in your pocket creates a ward/barrier around yourself to keep out negativity.

Sunstone☀️ - A great stone for those struggling with depression, or having a lot of self worth issues (!!this does not replace a doctor and medicine!!)) Its the stone of the sun and brings with it happiness and joy.

Moonstone🌕 - A stone of great love and sympathy, is helps foster positive energies and emotions. Bringing you closer to your feminine side, this is the stone of the moon. Also another good stone for those aspirings psychics!

Labradorite✨ - My absolute favorite stone that’s great from beginners because it can help light your path in the craft. It can bring you inspiration and helps you think outside the box.

Sodalite📚 - The stone of logic and intuition. A very good piece to have for all the baby witches and students, because it can keep you focused when researching and studying. Can also aid in soothing a panick attack.

Turquoise💊 - This is a very good general healing stone, and good to have for my healers out there. (!!this does not replace a doctor or medicine!!)) It can also help bring friendship.

Pyrite⚡️ - Not only a good stone to use if you’re looking to bring wealth to yourself or home, but great if you’re feeling sluggish in the morning this stone can help give you a little energy to start the day.

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[viridian-witch]

practicing safe witchcraft ✨

safely practicing your craft is something i don’t see talked about in the community often enough, so i decided to compile a list of some basic safety precautions i think everyone needs to know!

∆ do not leave candles or incense burning unattended

this is something that i’ve made the mistake of doing on more than one occasion. leaving anything burning outside of your attention is incredibly dangerous, and you can risk setting items in the surrounding area on fire. if a spell requires you to let a candle burn itself out, i would recommend using a tealight or even a birthday candle– something small enough to melt down quickly in one sitting.

∆ research properties of crystals and herbs

something that has gained popularity in recent times on witchblr is ‘crystal-infused water’ or ‘crystal elixirs’. while it isn’t really my thing, i thought i would stress how dangerous this can be if you do not do proper research for those who are interested in this practice. many crystals and stones are actually water-soluble, meaning they will dissolve in water and release minerals or elements that are toxic if ingested. as a rule of thumb, crystals that end in -ite are typically water-soluble, but there are others such as turquoise, gypsum, lapis lazuli, tiger eye, cinnabar, and countless more crystals that can cause some serious harm. stay on the safe side and do your research. the same goes for plants and herbs. foxglove, nightshade belladonna, lily of the valley, poinsettia, and mistletoe can all be dangerous with skin contact or ingestion. some herbs are more dangerous in pregnancy, and some are more dangerous to animals. i said it before, and can’t stress it anymore: do your research!

∆ don’t use salt outdoors

this is something people are more aware of within the community, but i think it’s still important to stress, as it is in regard to the safety of the environment. salt is generally pretty terrible for plants and soil. excess salt will kill off plants and cause soil erosion, which can permanently destroy that area of land. however, there are so many alternatives! if you do a bit of digging around, you can find plenty of different options. my personal go-to is eggshells. :)

∆ be careful with essential oils

i think essential oils are fantastic, however there are many ways you could accidentally harm yourself or others through misuse. never ingest essential oils. that’s just a very, very bad idea. you can risk serious damage to your internal organs, which, in general, is not very pleasant. some oils are okay for occasional use on skin, however it is super important that you dilute them with a carrier oil. it is near impossible to dilute essential oils in water due to the very different densities. along with this, for the love of all things good, do NOT use essential oil on your pets. they are not built like humans. what may be okay for us can be potentially harmful to them. even diffusers can cause harm to your pets, so please research what oils are toxic for animals. your furry friends will thank you.

∆ do not abandon actual medical help in favor of herbal remedies

if you are ill in any way, whether it be physically or mentally, please, please, PLEASE get medical attention. it does not make you a bad witch, it does not reduce any kind of magical ability, it will only help you. if you do want to supplement medical treatment with magical remedies, that’s fine, just be sure to research and make sure there will be not conflicts between the medical treatment and whatever remedy you plan to use. in the same vein, i have seen some cross-over between the witchcraft community and the anti-vax community. please, if you are physically able to, vaccinate yourself, your kids, and your loved ones. vaccinations are the safest way to protect against so many illnesses, and those who are immunocompromised/immunodeficient, elderly, and newborns all rely on herd immunity to stay healthy.

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[thegemgoddess]

Keep in mind that some crystals don’t like sun or water :)

[tarot-bot]

Color symbolism in Tarot

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Color Symbolism in Tarot

Red: vitality, strength, power, determination, passion, desire

Brown: stability, wholesomeness, earthiness

Orange: enthusiasm, encouragement, success

Gold: prestige, illumination, prosperity, consciousness

Yellow: joy, intellect, enlightenment (dull = sickness, jealousy)

Green: growth, harmony, freshness, fertility, hope, inexperience

Teal: inner nature, spiritual grounding, emotional balance

Blue: trust, loyalty, truth, knowledge, spirituality, serenity

Purple: wisdom, luxury, nobility, dignity, creativity

White: light, the unconscious, new beginning, wholeness

Black: the unknown, inner fears, unexpressed potential

Grey: neutrality, impartiality, apathy, indifference

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Sigil of the year. It’s 2019. Get what you want.

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Reconnecting with Spirits

It may not seem so, but it is actually common to sometimes end up losing contact with a spirit for some amount of time. While not every spirit may wish to reconcile or reconnect, here are a simple few steps to reach out to the spirit and help show that you would like to work with them again.

Call Them

The first step to reconnecting with a spirit is to reach out to them. Say something along the lines of “[Spirit’s Name], I would like to talk to you,” while focusing on them. Give them time to respond, and if they do decide to talk to you, let them know that you want to start working with them again. 

Set Up Offerings

Just like when you haven’t seen a friend for a while, you may want to give them some form of gift (or an offering). It could be something physical, like a food offering or an object that you think they’d like, or it could simply be planning an activity to do together.

Spend Time Together

While this may be a little obvious, it still is important to set aside time to spend with the spirit and to put in the effort to reconnect. How you spend that time is up to you, but I would recommend doing some sort of activity that requires the both of you to interact (such as playing through a game together). 

Contact Them Regularly

Speaking from experience, it can be very easy to attempt to reconnect with a spirit and not follow through. Make sure to reach out to them periodically and talk to them! 

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Golden Cluster of Chalcopyrite Crystals with Amethyst Accents

Size: 5.3 cm by 6.6 cm by 5.5 cm

Locality:  Herdorf, Siegerland, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany