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Letters to the deceased

Write a letter to the spirit of the deceased person you want to send your message to, seal it and write the spirit's name on the front of it.

Then, placing it in a metal sink, using the flame of a match or candle, allow the letter to burn, as it does, project your emotions to it.

When the smoke dissipates, your message has been sent off to wherever the spirit is.

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I just wanted to share my puppy 💖 he is my son and he is a very good boy

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I just wanted to share my puppy 💖 he is my son and he is a very good boy

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Rune Casting

I recently got my Amethyst Runes and started getting more into it. It was pretty hard to find some good information online, so I thought I’d share with you guys what I found! I just write down what I have in my book of shadows, and this is just what I found, so there may be things that I wrote wrong or that doesn’t fit your believes. I request you look up on this subject yourself too, but this right here might give you a head start.

Runes are symbols which may be used in divination. They are very old and there are many theories as to how or when they originiated, but it’s well known that they were used in Europe.

The word itself comes from the old norse word “Run”, and the old german word “Runa”, which translates to “whisper” or “secret”. Runes are closely tied to Odin and according to ancient germanic people they were created by him.

The runic alphabets are called “Futhark”, after the first six runes, which are Fehu, Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz, Raido and Kenaz. While the elder furthark has 24 characters, just like our alphabet, there are also other versions of the Futhark which range from 16 to 33 characters.

Now to the Meanings!

I have to say, I had a really hard time looking up the meanings of every rune. While some runes have the same meaning everywhere, others seems to have a different meaning every time. I chose what was either mostly named or felt right for me. Feel free to share what you found out about them, or how you use them in the comments below!

Every rune is associated with a letter of our alphabet, so I decided to include them and write them right beside the name. I don’t have the sources to post pictures of every rune (nor the space), but you can easily look them up youself online and get in touch with them.

Fehu - F

“Fay-who”

The Cattle - Wealth, Prosperty, Financial Matters

Uruz - U

“Oo-rooze”

The Aurochs - Strength, Courage, Vitality, for that matter also Health and Recovery

Thurisaz - TH

“Thoo-re-saws”

The Thorn or The Hammer - Destruction, Anger, Violence, sometimes a Warning or Protection

Ansuz - A

“Awn-sooze”

The Deity or The Antenna - Wisdom, Communication, Thoughts, Words, Signals, Learning, but also Truth or a Leader

Raido - R

“Rye-tho”

The Wagon - Travels and Journeys, maybe even an inner journey

Kenaz - K

“Kee-naws”

The Torch - Light, Inspiration, Creativity and Knowledge, but for other also Hard Work

Gebo - G

“Gay-bo”

The Gift - A Gift or Generosity, but for another matter also Love, Marriage or Partnership, by seeing the love of another person as a gift

Wunjo - W

“Woon-yo”

Joy - Happiness, Harmony, Comfort, as well as Victory o Productivity

Hagalaz - H

“Haw-gaw-laws”

The Hail - Destruction, Force, Disruption, Chaos, Drama, Hazard, Fury, Anger, can be associated with The Tower from the Tarots Major Arcana

Nauthiz - N

“Now-teese”

Need - Constraint, Neccessities, Distress, Delay, Patience

Isa - I

“Ee-saw”

Ice - Stagnation, Standstill, Frozen, Stuck

Jera - J/Y

“Yare-awe”

Harvest - Rewards, Success, Accomplishments, also associated with Earth

Eihwaz - EI

“Eye-waws”

Yew - Either Reliability, Stability and Trustworthy, or Constricted, Protection, Pain, Perseverence (by looking at it like a bow). The meanings are pretty split with this one.

Perth - P

“Per-th”

The Cup - Destiny, Fate, Magic, Mystery, The Unknowable

Algiz - Z

“All-geese”

The Elk - Protection, Self Defense, Shield, Standing Up For Something

Sowelu - S

“Soe-wee-loo”

The Sun - Good Fortune, Power, Energy, Health

Teiwaz - T

“Tea-waws”

Týr - Victory, Justice, Honor, Higher Spiritual Power, or Focus and Responsibility

Berkana - B

“Bear-kaw-nah”

The Birch - Birth, Beginnings, Fertility, (Personal) Growth, Nurture, Family

Ehwaz - E

“Ay-waws”

The Horse - Transportation, Movement, Travel, maybe also Trust or Loyalty

Mannaz - M

“Mawn-naws”

The Self - Person, Human, Man, Identity, Culture, Individual

Laguz - L

“Law-goose”

The Water - Lake, Sea, Ocean, mostly the Flow, also Intuition, Proohetic Dreams and Feminity

Inguz - NG

“Een-goose”

Seed or The God, Ing - Common Sense, Internal Growth, Potential, Fertility, Success, Masculinity

Dagaz - D

“Thaw-gause”

The Day - Awareness, Breathrough, Transformation, Evolving, Growth, Changes

Othila - O

“Oa-thee-law”

Ancestral Property or Homeland - Property, Home, Family, Legacy, Possessions, Inheritance

The Blank Rune

No one really knows how or when it came into the set, but at somd point, the blank rune has been occasionally beed added and used in a reading. Using the blank rune or not is personal preference. It can be useless to you or help you, it’s your choice whether you keep it or not. If you do, it should be read and used based on intuition. Consider it’s placement and the relation and connection to other runes. Some runes sets doesn’t even include the blank rune.

It may represent Odin or Fate.

Please note that these are just the names of the runes that I prefer, there are a lot, lot, LOT more other pronounciations or names for each rune, but adding them in here too would be too much.

Runes also have reversed meanings, but that is sonething I haven’t got into by now. Just research for yourself a little bit, learn some more and stick to what feels right to you.

Now to casting them. There are many different ways to cast runes. You may simply pull runes out of a bag with your eyes closed, or you dump some or all of them on the ground. You can do simple Tarot Spreads with your runes or look up different ways to use them.

You can use the runes in magic as well! You may use fitting runes in a spell, or write with then in your book of shadows, or draw them on your altar, wand, etc. There are many things you can do with runes, just take your time and get closer with them!

I hope you liked this little lesson and that it may help you an your way.

Lot’s of love your way, Laura 💕

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Cute little spell jar for good vibes (self love and protection)

You will need:

-Jar

-Pink Himalayan salt (for self love)

-Aventurine (to bring luck and confidence in oneself)

-Peppermint (increases spiritual energy and protection)

-Cinnamon (draws out love and happiness)

-Thyme (Strength and courage)

-Rose petals (for self love)

- White (and/or red) candle

- Three tarot cards you associate with Strength and courage, self love, and luck. (I used strength, the Star, and wheel of fortune)

Light your candles. Lay out your tarot cards. (And various crystals you like and need the energy in this spell) Focus your energy into your intent for this spell. Meditate on your intent until you feel it’s enough. Begin to place your objects into the jar. Focus on your intent and energy while doing this. Follow your intuition on placement. Seal your jar with your candle wax. (this will probably be messy.)

Blessed be!

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rune reading made easy

Here’s why you should get your own rune set and how to use it. Yes, Minor Arcana can suffice just fine for very short term, practical predictions… But what about daily life in detail? Runes are the most accurate and quickest way to gain control of your everyday life right from the smallest things.

They can be drawn on their own or featured in Tarot readings and other divination forms: a single rune can clarify the meaning of a card more effectively than any other tool at your disposal.

The ancient who conceived futhark alphabets have assigned simple and concrete meanings to each figure: that’s why they’re easy to understand. By combining them together, one could be able to create more advanced phrases. Runes should be kept inside a dark/opaque bag or box that won’t allow anybody to see them from outside. Runic readings should take place in the morning, as they will warn you about what to watch during that specific day.

1. Shake the sachet and draw one rune at a time blindly.

2. Once you pick the runic symbol, read its straight-forward meaning and keep it in mind without trying to metaphorically interpret it.

3. If you want, you can carry the rune with you in a safe pocket or in your bag; it helps you stay aware and the rune stone/coin itself protects you in some way.

4. Keep in mind the meaning of the rune religiously: it is warning you about specific objects, events or people.

E.G. (happened to me last month lol):

I wake up in a super good mood, have breakfast and pick one rune from my sachet. This rune is raidō. I decide that “ok whatever lets just go out, take the family car and drive to this event, the sun is shining today”. I get out of the parking lot, all was fine, no crashes, no crazy noises… but after 6 minutes of driving my car had a flat tire. And I was shocked in the middle of nowhere waiting for help.

The rune was basically trying to tell me “hey yo, check your tires before you jump in the car ‘cause yesterday somebody slashed them or maybe a family member accidentally drove onto something pointy and hard”.

I call dad to seek some kind of comfort and he goes “yes, I was expecting that to happen…” and explains how something may have pierced the left tire on the rear (the one gone flat, I got chills) on the way back home from the countryside.

In this case, I should’ve checked the state of the car beforehand and/or ask a family member if all was ok with the car. A simple thing, which I just overlooked despite a super specific raidō showing up in my quick 1-rune morning reading.

That’s only a small example of how runes can prevent you from getting into trouble on a daily basis.

So lovelies, please give em a try if you feel weak or lost in general. These beautiful symbols will guide you through. ♡

ᚠ fehu - wealth, cattle ᚢ ūruz - auroch, wild animal ᚦ þurisaz - the god Thor, giant ᚨ ansuz - The god Odin, ancestors, insight ᚱ raidō - ride, journey, cartwheel, wheel ᚲ kaunaz - fire, ulcer, torch ᚷ gebō - gift, interaction ᚹ wunjō - joy, pleasure ᚺ hagalaz - hail stone, precipitation ᚾ naudiz - need, necessity ᛁ īsaz - ice, cold, blocks ᛃ jēra - year, season, harvest ᛇ eiwaz - yew, tree ᛈ peorþ - dice cup, mystery ᛉalgiz - elk, protection, shielding ᛊ sōwilō - Sun ᛏ tīwaz - the god Tyr, creator, male things ᛒ berkana - birth, mother, beginning, female things ᛖ ehwaz - horse, transportation ᛗ mannaz - man, human being ᛚ laguz - water, lake ᛜ ᛝ ingwaz - the god Yngvi, young person, fertility ᛟ ōþila - home, heritage, estate, possession ᛞ dagaz - day, daylight Hope this post was helpful and inspiring for you!

Stay tuned for more… Loads of love,

xx @msmoonfire

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A norse runework starter pack!

Because runework is basically at the core of my craft, I use it all the time and I’m already more than familiar with it. Runework is super easy to incorporate into everyday life and it’s got a wide range of use so I truly recommend. It feels safe and reliable, and I don’t need to put a lot of time or focus on them. Now let’s get down to business to defeat the Huns.

Their story real quick:

So in His endless search for knowledge, Odin the Allfather hung Himself and was pierced by His own spear in order to be alone with Himself. He accepted no bread and no mead until He found the truth He’d been looking for. And He did: through the darkness of His own mind, Odin saw the runes and reached for them. It was told they were so powerful He could bring a man back from the dead using them.

The basics:

The runic alphabet, otherwise called Futhark. Because I’m a history nerd I try to use the “elder futhark” as much as possible, though there’s a new one going around that’s really popular too.

The more complicated stuff:

Vegvisir (you’ll often find it depicted inside a rune circle like the second pic, especially on jewelry and pendants): Vegvisir is first and foremost a compass, and its name translated from Icelandic quite literally means “that which shows the way”. Historians speculate that its shape might be derived from old sailing wayfinders in Scandinavia, thus its association with the compass. It’s supposed to guide one’s way through the storm, according to a line in the Huld manuscript. (x, y)

Aegishjalmur (Helm of Awe): Protection, protection, protection! That’s what it’s about. All of its branches are considered to be “guarding” the center, thus making it a major protection rune. Once you get the gist of it, it’s super easy to draw and useful. If you’re a fan of dragons like me, perhaps you know Fafnir’s invicibility was drawn from this rune, as stated in the Fáfnismál: The Helm of Awe | I wore before the sons of men | In defense of my treasure; | Amongst all, I alone was strong, | I thought to myself, | For I found no power a match for my own. (x, y)

Aight quick presentation for other complex runes:

Now; How do I use runes? Where do I put them?

Draw them anywhere and everywere. I wouldn’t recommend painting a ten-feet inguz on the closest police station but there’s still tons of places where runes can be useful. I draw them inside my wrists and close to pulse points, as way of “pumping” them into my system, so to speak. I write them down to focus my intent during rituals, choosing the one/s I need most atm. In a similar way, I envision them during meditation to clarify my intent. I also use them to decorate altars or devotional art. If you’re a norse pagan like me, maybe look up what runes your main deities are associated with! Quick rundown:

Odin is usually othala or ansuz

I often see Freyja associated with fehu, but that’s also the case for most of the Aesir

Tyr with teiwaz

Thor with thurisaz or uruz; etc…

What about bind runes?

By definition and according to historical speculation, bind runes are futhark runes which were merged into a single glyph (sometimes by carving them all on a single straight line, like oghams). They were super rare back in the viking age but they’ve become popular in the last few years.

People create them according to their needs. This aspect makes bind runes extremely versatile and personal because you can set really specific intents for them. They’re not exactly like sigils, though: when it comes to sigils, feeling and instinct usually guide people’s creation process. As for futhark bind runes, they’re made using existing glyphs from this specific alphabet. Here’s a bunch of bind runes that have been going around, just to give you guys a few ideas of what they can look like:

OKAYYY that’s all for me, time to sleep

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“dream job” emoji spell for good luck in job interviews, job searches, and manifesting a job opportunity that satisfies your soul

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Job jar

I made this jar the day I was going out to introduce myself and apply for jobs. I got a call from one of the places an hour after to come in two days later to which I was hired on the spot and started two days later at above minimum wage. I feel like it did it's job very well so I thought I might share it with you guys.

What you need:

Pennies

Mint

Sand dollar

Small jar

Hot wax

Special rocks

Instructions:

First place pennies in the jar. I added 13 because it's my lucky number and I feel it's a powerful number.

Second add your mint leaves. I did it because I feel like the freshness of mint would signify a new start.

Thirdly I add some of my favorite rocks. Honestly I have tons of rocks in my room. Sometimes I will walk around and if one of the rocks stands out to me I pick it up and take it home. I added 2 of these.

Fourth I added my sand dollar. This one had broken into pieces and was easy to fit into the jar. If you want to you can use a bigger jar.

After everything was out into the jar I held it in both of my hands and talked to the gods and asked them to help me succeed in finding a job.

Finally I took the sealed jar and dipped the top in my wax melter. I then kept it in my room in a place where I could see it.

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“I get the job that I want and I raise the bar for myself.”

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Momma Bree- do you have any spells at hand that attract a better job? The one I’m at is currently Awful and it’s mostly my fault but I want something less stressful and something that pays at least a little better. Spells, powders, jars, anything you can throw at me would be appreciated, I’ll happily try it all while scrolling Indeed and refining my resume!

I've got a few things in my pocket for employment. Let's see....

-Print out your updated resume or job application and fold it up with some pinches of Basil, Orange Peel, Hawthorn, Meadowsweet, and Thyme. Seal the packet with your favorite sigil for success and a dripping of green or gold wax. You can stamp it if you wish for a decorative flourish. Keep the packet on your altar or take it with you when you go to the interview.

-Carry a bag of clover, violets, and dried orange peel in your pocket when you go to an interview or store it with your resume.

-Putting an open bottle of sesame seeds in your home draws opportunity and money. (Change the seeds monthly.)

-Put a sachet of meadowsweet and bergamot (orange mint) in your wallet or briefcase to bring success in business and financial ventures.

-Allegedly, putting a pinch of basil in the heel of your shoe before an interview will help you make a good impression and increase your chances of being hired.

And on a more practical note, when making that first impression, give ‘em a firm handshake, look them in the eye, and smile. This inspires confidence.

Hope this helps!

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Smoke Cleansing

verb

To purify people, objects, and/or places.

*note: some information included in this post is from personal experience*

~ What is Smoke Cleansing?

Smoke Cleansing is the action of burning herbs to rid of negative energy or bring in good energy to a home, person, or object.

~ Why do You Smoke Cleanse?

The most common reason people smoke cleanse is to banish negative energy and evil spirits. You can also smoke cleanse to bring in good energy and enhance psychic abilities.

~ Tools and Why They Are Used

Abalone Shell: This shell is believed to be an element of water, which balances the other elements of fire, air, and earth, which is why it is usually used to collect the ash of the smudge stick or to just simply hold it.

Feather: Traditionally used because birds represents the breath of life as well as a way of connecting with Mother Earth and the Heavens. Turkey feathers are the most commonly used.

White Sage: Traditionally used to banish negative energy.

Sweet Grass: Traditionally used to bring in good energy and to call to the ancestors.

Yerba Santa: This herb is usually burned to enhance psychic abilities.

Palo Santo: Can be burned to banish negative energy, and also instills a feeling of love.

Lavender: Traditionally used to invite spirits.

Cedar: Burned to promote a calm and comforting environment, and to purify and protect.

Juniper: Burned to cleanse an area, promote clarity, increase focus, and center someone.

Pine: Burned to cleanse and renew, and promotes strength.

~ How To Smoke Cleanse Yourself and Others

Have an invocation and all tools ready to go! Invocations vary depending on what smudge stick you are using. Personally, I like to use White Sage for when I’m smoke cleansing myself and others, but you can use any smudge stick you’d like.

Stand with the burning smudge stick you’d wish to use and an Abalone shell or fireproof bowl layered with sand sitting on a surface arms-length from you. Move the smudge stick in a counter clockwise motion around you to banish negative energy. Start at the head, the neck, arms, torso, and so forth. Say the invocation you’d wish to use during this time. Example for banishing negative energy:

“Into this smoke, I release all energies that do not serve me, all negativity that surrounds me, and all fears that limit me. So mote it be.”

If you are Smoke cleansing someone else, move the smudge stick in a counter clockwise motion around them, and use “you” instead of “me” and etc. in the invocation.

~ How To Smoke Cleanse Your Home

First things firsts, crack open at least one window in your home so the energy has a way of escaping or entering (depending on if you’re banishing energy or bringing in energy). Have all doors to rooms you’d wish to smoke cleanse open and ready to enter, including closets, garages, basements, and attics. You can also use invocations (optional, see tips). Light the smudge stick and have an Abalone shell or bowl with sand layering the bottom ready to hold the stick and ash. If you wish to use a feather, get that at this time as well. Start at your front door. Walk slowly, really let the smoke marinate in the areas you are focusing on. Outline doors, windows, and entrances with the smoke.

Banishing Negative Energy

Traditionally, White Sage is used for this. If you wish to rid of negative energy, walk counter-clockwise from your front door. This motion symbolizes banishment. Make sure to smoke cleanse the corners of your home, this is a common place negative energy will collect and/or linger.

Bringing in Good Energy

Traditionally, Sweet Grass is used for this. If you wish to bring in good energy, walk clockwise. This motion symbolizes such.

Using a Feather

Traditionally, people use a real turkey feather. When using a feather, make sure to wave the smoke in the direction that you wish to banish energy or bring it in. You don’t need to worry about clockwise or counter clockwise motions if using this method.

Not Using a Feather

If you are ridding of negative energy, wave the smudge stick in a counter-clockwise motion. This motion symbolizes banishment. If you are bringing in good energy, wave it in a clockwise motion, this motion symbolizes such.

~ How to Smoke Cleanse Objects

Usually, people like to smoke cleanse objects they will have on their altar, or any divination or sacred tools like athames, wands, crystals, crystal balls, etc. You can really smoke cleanse anything you’d like to! Just remember to cleanse the object first. Have an invocation ready to go (optional, see tips). Personally, I only banish negative energy from objects. I don’t bring in good energy, mainly because I believe the object is now at it’s balanced and true form after being rid of bad energy. You can definitely bring in good energy into objects if you prefer!

For smaller, more handheld objects, pass the object through the smoke several times slowly. For bigger objects, move the smudge stick around the object several times slowly. While doing this, if you wish to use an invocation, you can. You can say it out loud or internally.

Tips

Do NOT leave burning smudge sticks unattended. If you don’t have an Abalone shell to hold the smudge stick or the ash, use a fireproof bowl with some sand layering the bottom.

When smoke cleansing your home, try not to take steps backwards. Some believe that if you do so, you’ll reverse the effects.

Collect your ash! It can be used for spells for protection.

Have an invocation (a saying, or chant) ready to go while smoke cleansing your home and objects. You can make your own or use others you find. You can say these internally or out loud. I personally made my own short and simple invocations, I’ll use them for example:

Banishment:

“Negative energy, I banish thee. You mustn’t stay, you must leave.”

Bringing in Energy:

“Positive energy, I invite thee. You’re welcomed in my home, belongings, and in me.”

Different invocations will be used when burning different smudge sticks.

*If there is anything we missed, you’d like to add, or something is wrong, just let us know!*

xx ~ @chlovoyant