Intention and intercession

Catholicism, biology, and witchcraft

[carorobb]

no found family ever hit as hard as the foxes when all nine of them slept together at Matt and Neil's room

[biolowitch]

The two best found family piles are the foxes in a foxpile and Rune's family sleeping on yoga mats in the ballroom after quarantine

[fairyjunk]

mary in the woods

[ivy-kissobryos]

“The method of ‘whispering’ the incantation or charm is reminiscent fo the practices we find in Russian folk magic. The whispering technique also has the advantage of accessing the charm in a more concrete and physical manner, where the breath uttering the spell can be blown in a specific direction. For example, the breath is commonly blown into a glass of water or alcohol, which is then drunk by the client or applied onto an object. The magical force is thus transferred from the mind and mouth of the magician into a specific target which is imbued with its healing or harming power.”

— Historiola: The Power of Narrative Charms by Carl Nordblom

[madisonsaferillustration]

Via Mountain Rose Herbs  2 cups dried elderberries 4 cups cold water 2-3 dried ginger root 1 cinnamon stick 1 cup honey 1 cup vodka or brandy 1.Combine berries and herbs with cold water in pot to boil 2.Reduce heat and allow to simmer. 3.Remove and allow to sit for one hour. 4. Strain berries with cheese cloth. 5.One liquid has cooled, stir in honey. 6.Add vodka or brandy if wanting to increase shelf life. 7.Bottle in a sterilized jar. Many parts of the elder (flower, bark, and berry) are used globally to help maintain healthy immune systems. Especially with the cold season upon us, this is an daily habit to help boost in times where immune may be low. There are many ways to take a daily dose of elderberry, but my favorite is through syrup (I often mix it with fire cider in the morning to balance out one another). The syrup can be taken by the spoonful, on pancakes or oatmeal, or diluted in water.

[the-witches-glossary]

The Wiccan’s Glossary

[whiteappalachianwitch]

Soften Your Enemies Spell

Sweeten That Soul Spell

Paper

Black pen

2 pink rose petals

Pinch of salt

Write your name and underneath your foes name. Place rose petals and salt in the middle of the paper, these things represent harmony and cleansing and will calm antagonism. Fold the paper until it won’t fold anymore. Place on the table and light a yellow candle next to it. Say “Angels bless this soul. Make our union pleasant. Calm their disposition. Evil thoughts be absent. So mote it be.” Leave the candle to burn out.

[whiteappalachianwitch]

[highgremlinofchaos-deactivated2]

Hey, Christian Witches,

If I were to write a book about Christian Witchcraft, would you be interested and if so what topics or things would you want to see discussed?

Let me know! I would love to have a conversation about it!

[mysteria-sancta]

I know I would! I’d especially love reading about what you bring to your craft from a Quaker perspective in particular.

[biolowitch]

One thing that’s important to me is history: the Christian women who were killed for their herbal and medicinal crafts, and the knowledge that was lost or driven into “evil” disrepute due to men of power trying to eliminate the threat of women with knowledge.

[recreationalwitchcraft]

DIY Gifts for Your Witchy Friends

You want to get your bffl the perfect magical gift, but you’re no basic witch: you can’t just buy any pack of incense and call it a day! For those of you that want to imbue a little magic into your festive gifting, here’s our list of DIY ideas for the holidays and all year round. 

1.     Perfume. Fragrance is always a great gift option, but why not make it more personal and blend the scent yourself? This is also a great option because it allows you to easily add some magic based on the ingredient correspondences. Try out one of these ideas and then charge your creation under the full moon! 

2.     Black Bath Bomb. We’ve all seen the hypnotizing black bath bomb that took over the internet, but what better way to add extra magical umph then to make it yourself? Give a go at either this recipe or this one for the perfect bath to banish negative energy. Add an essential oil of your choice for even more magic. 

3.     Incense Cones. Just because you’re not buying a pack of incense doesn’t mean you have to forgo the idea entirely. Making incense means more magic when burned then store-bought, and now you can customize it to your receiver’s needs. Use this recipe as a guide but use your own ground herbs to target what this witch needs more of in their life (hint: its probably cleansing!). 

4.     Salve or Balm. Every witch loves a gifted salve because it means they don’t have to make it. These make particularly great gifts for those friends who want something practical and useful in addition to being cute (looking at you, earth signs). A great compilation of recipes can be found here. 

5.     Gem Soap. It looks as pretty as a crystal, but has an everyday use, too! Make a big batch with this recipe to give to all the bath witches in your life and all the witches with the swoon-worthy gem collections. Hell, give them to all the witches in your life because they’re so absolutely adorable! 

6.     Bath Melts. Especially around the holidays, bath melts are great because they deliver much needed moisture to dry, irritated skin. This recipe, made with milk, honey, and almond oil, could easily be charged to attract prosperity and therefore makes a great gift for any struggling witches out there. 

7.     Smoke Cleansing Sticks. This one is for the purist friend who likes the traditional (they probably read all of Cunningham). Why reinvent the wheel when you can just give it a seasonal twist? Personal favorite of this list is the thyme and cinnamon bundle because it just screams holiday energy. 

8.     Reading Runes. While runes are typically inscribed with the Norse alphabet, why not give a version you know they don’t have with a moon phase update? Not only are they the cutest ever, but you can ascribe your own meanings! Note: the original link is under construction but general instruction can be found here.

9.     Body Butter. A charged body oil post bath magic can be heavenly but it sure is messy. Upgrade your fellow witch’s ritual experience by making them a fun whipped body butter instead. This recipe uses hibiscus tea, which would be perfect for attracting love, but switch in lavender tea for protection or ginger tea for confidence. 

[yourwitchmama]

[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 

[moonlightacademy]

Basics of Kitchen and Cottage Witchcraft

Kitchen witches believe that the kitchen is a sacred place where all of the magick happens. They focus on the use of edible ingredients and kitchen tools.  A cottage witch is a witch that brings magick into the house and are protectors of the hearth and home. They bring cheer and warmth to every room they enter. Their focuses are on the family, home, and daily needs. Both the cottage and Kitchen witch believe that by honoring the home it honors the Gods and Goddesses. They bring magick into everyday life and daily chores.

Ways a Kitchen and Cottage witch can bring magick into a home:

Create a kitchen altar

Stock your shelves with herbs and spices

Bring maximum feng-shui to your home

Keep the home physically and spiritually clean

Paint the house walls in colours that bring happiness, warmth, and coziness

When making a sandwich put mustard or mayo sigils on it

When making meals add herbs that correspond to your magickal needs

Decorate the home according to the sabbats

Brew some special teas

Make your own candles, salves, and tinctures.

Make offerings to Gods and Goddesses of hearth and home.  

Ask your deities to keep your house safe and healthy.

Create your own recipes and add your own touch of magick to them

Put intent into everything you cook and clean

Make an incantation or short song to sing while you stir.

Inscribe your wooden spoons with sigils  

Carve your wooden shelves with sigils - carve them at the bottom of the cupboard to remain discreet

Craft oils, incense, soaps, potions, and salves.

Make herbal remedies

Chant while cleaning or preparing a meal

Use numerology in their practices by the number of times they stir or the number of times they knead dough.

During the mead moon, brew mead with magickal intent.

Decorate the home with your own art or art done by your children, poems, knits, woodcraft’s, paintings, quilts, diy’s, or tapestries.

Enchant your crafts.

Use weather magick, candle magick, ribbon charms, and anything else used to add magick to your home.

Honour the ancestors.

Bless the home.

Start a garden and will it with organic and in season fruits and vegetables.

Charge herbal oils by moonlight or candlelight to heal, bless the home or to clean and protect the woodwork she polishes with it.

Scatter charm bags, witches ladders, chimes, and bells around the home.

Grow an indoor jungle

Learn herbal remedies to treat MINOR injuries

If you work with meat make sure to thank and honour the animal it came from.

Sing or play music to raise good vibrations

Bake and cut cookies in shapes to match your intentions

Provide someone in need with a free meal

Volunteer at a local soup kitchen to bring magick into it

What their altar may display:

Candles

Tools used for sacred use

Four elements

Statues of the honoured deities

A doll weaved of corn

A kitchen witch’s altar is often displayed in the corner of the kitchen and is not permanent

Food made by the witch left as an offering

Some beliefs followed:

Magick is not used to inflict pain on others or block anyone’s free will

Believe in living simple lives

Believe in using organic items, products that aren’t animal tested, recycling, and composting.

Creativity is a form of devotion

Keep peace in the household

May the home always contain good food, good talk, and good company

Welcome guests into the home with open arms

Cottage and Kitchen witch superstitions/wives tales:

Stir clockwise to bring good luck

Never stir with a knife as it is considered bad luck

Place a piece of amethyst near the stove top to make the food cooked there tastes better

If an apple bursts in the oven while baking it means good luck is on its way for the cook

Eggs that are cracked while they boil is a sign that visitors are on their way

Dropping silverware means that company is coming

Spilling water on the table cloth means that rain is on its way

Seeing a spider in the house is good luck, killing it is bad luck

Wild animal tracks in the snow encircling your house is a sign of good luck and protection

When your cupboard doors are left opens it means that people are gossiping about you

If a broom drops across the doorway it means that you will soon head off on a journey

If you spill salt throw it over your left shoulder to undo any bad luck

To keep evil spirits away chop an onion in half and place it on the window sill

Chosen tools:

Wooden spoons

Knife

Bowls

Cooking pot or cauldron

A ritual knife used to only cut spiritual ties

A Fire place

Broom

Mortar and pestle

Kettle

Jars and bottles

Sewing kit

Cook books

Spells are cast to bring:

Healing

Prosperity

Protection

Abundance

Happiness

Fertility

Harmony

Peace

Deities worked with:

Hestia

Frigga

Brighid

Demeter

May your house stay warm and full of magick!

==Moonlight Academy==

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[toverijenspokerij]

Catholic folk magic tip #6

Some will be practical, some will be magical.  - Research novena’s of your saint(s). So when you work with a saint/work with several saints, it would do you good to understand them through their life. What they stood for. Literally, getting to know someone. And it can be- especially when you’re new to it -uncertain where to start/how to make contact. Novenas can help here. Not only can you see the practical way of petitioning, how their patronage is effective, but it can also give you an idea how to put together a personalized prayer. Perhaps even on how to decorate their shrine.  - And it would be good to collect the novena’s in a book. So you don’t have to search endlessly for them. (just saying!) - Signing the cross over virtually anything; from blessing, to charms, to spell-work, to candles, is never a bad idea. - When buying candles/tea-lights (especially those) pay attention to how long they +/- burn. It usually says it on the box/bag they come in. I like to use the longer burning ones for novena’s, or spell-work that requires a steady source. The shorter ones are good for the same thing, but only shorter of course. It just comes down to preference. - Folklore from your own culture, family and region is usually the best way to work magic. You know it, it knows you, and voila, you are good to go! - Prayer is always an acceptable offering when it comes to ancestors.  - If you can’t over-power someone/something, you need to be smart. And the smart thing is to wait, and observe.  - If you want to clean your windows, and give them some extra cleanliness at the same time, add some holy water to it. This with a blessing for whatever you want it to do. Especially windows where a lot of strangers/passers-by walk by, could benefit from this.  You can find the previous Catholic folk magic tip *here* That’s me for now. Hope you are all well.  - Toverij & Spokerij

[thecreatinewitch]

Some of my favorite Bible verses for Protection

“He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee. In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword. And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and thou shalt visit thy habitation, and shalt not sin.” -‭‭Job‬ ‭5:19-20, 24‬ ‭(general protection)

“And it came to pass, when the ark set forward, that Moses said, Rise up, Lord, and let thine enemies be scattered; and let them that hate thee flee before thee.” -Numbers‬ ‭10:35‬ ‭(protection while traveling)

“The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.” -Psalms‬ ‭18:2‬ ‭(protect home esp. from burglars)

“He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.” -Psalms‬ ‭18:48‬ ‭(protection from violence)

“Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah. Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.” -‭‭Psalms‬ ‭54:1-5‬ ‭(protection and reversals)

“Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.” -‭‭Psalms‬ ‭61:1-4‬ ‭(home protection)

“There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah. Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.” -Psalms‬ ‭76:3-4‬ ‭(protection esp. against magic attack)

“The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.” -Psalms‬ ‭121:5-8‬ ‭(protection esp. while traveling)

“Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped. Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” -Psalms‬ ‭124:6-8‬ ‭(protection against entrapment)

“Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.” -Psalms‬ ‭127:3-5‬ ‭(protection for children in mojo bags)

There are more but these are my favorite. If you’d like to know ways you can use these in your practice let me know! Feel free to reblog with your favorite verses to use.

[adapembroke]

Can we have a more nuanced conversation about essential oils, please?

I know I’m asking for the moon here, but hear me out.

“Essential oils” is a very broad category. Some essential oils are pretty harmless, and others have to be used very carefully or they will do things like burn your lungs–as I discovered last spring when I put two drops of oregano essential oil instead of one in the steam bowl my doctor prescribed for a sinus infection. 

It is tumblr gospel that you should not eat essential oils, but there have been clinical research studies done on the efficacy of lavender essential oil for the treatment of anxiety. When prescribed by a qualified healthcare provider, certain lavender essential oil capsules have been shown to be as effective at treating generalized anxiety disorder as benzodiazepine (eg. Xanax) without being addictive. 

Because of the lack of side-effects, some integrative doctors are very quick to prescribe lavender essential oil capsules. (I know of three doctors who do this.) I was under a lot of stress a few months ago, and my doctor prescribed me lavender to help me deal with it and avoid falling into chronic anxiety, and it helped a lot. I had already been diffusing lavender essential oil and using it in my DIY bath products, and it wasn’t at all the same as the capsules my doctor gave me. 

Now, let’s imagine for a minute that someone has been prescribed lavender by their doctor for anxiety or stress. Then they go on tumblr, and they read that you should never ever ever eat essential oils because you will DIE. That…is pretty stressful.  

Essential oils can be fun to play with if you know what you’re doing, but they are also medicine: Talk to a qualified medical professional who is up on the latest research and knows how to use essential oils safely before you listen to people on tumblr including me thank you. 

[biolowitch]

Bath ritual to stave off seasonal depression

Bayleaves - ruled by Fire and the Sun, imparts protection and healing.

Rosemary - literally ditto, I’m stacking these bad boys.

Mint - imparts strength, is a traditional flavoring of Winter Solstice sweets and is tied to celebration and happiness during the dark winter months.

Dried herbs work as well, but I happen to have fresh plants in my outdoor herb garden that just won’t quit, even in this weather, which I feel imparts an additional benefit of endurance. I ground these together with epsom salts and steeped it into moonwater before mixing with my bath.