Celtic Pagan Witch

Celtic Creature 🌟 Welsh Witch 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Green 🌻 Kitchen 🥧 Urban Hearth 🏠 Death💀 Chaos 💥 Inspired by my ancestors, the nature around me and connecting with the universe inside and outside me 🌿 Libra Sun 🌞 Libra Moon 🌛 Libra Venus 💖 Follows from darcula-dreams 🖤 Trying hard to avoid the appropriation rampant in neo-paganism, please call me out where necessary! "Listen close to the chaos beneath your skin" 😈

[clairenobyl]

Mended.

[arcane-trail]

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[autumnswitchyinn]

Reasons why you should be using invasive plants in your spell-work

Helps improve the overall health of your local ecosystems and native wildlife.

Allows you to build a better relationship with the spirits of your area.

There is no such thing as overharvesting, so if you worry you’re the type when foraging for ingredients to go heavy handed; go to your invasives.

Inherently these plants when used in spell work will be fast-working, highly adaptive, and dominating.

You likely already have an invasive in your area that has the intentions you want to use in your next spell.

Allows you to not rely on massive monoculture farms that over-farm and hurt the environment.

Gives you the excuse to go outside and get moving which has been proven to have positive impacts on mental health.

Invasives aren’t hard to find. You can find them at the park, school campuses, any patch of grass along the road, etc.

The baneful possibilities are endless, like you can get so creative.

Depending on what exactly is your invasive and where you’re foraging from it’s free food.

Some Important Reminders

Research what are your natives and your invasives and learn to identify them, especially if they are similar to natives or have dangerous look-a-likes.

Read up on your area’s by-laws to ensure you are foraging invasives in a legal and safe way.

When harvesting invasives harvest carefully and be aware of how this specific invasive spreads, so when harvesting you’re not possibly helping it spread.

Don’t compost invasives.

Some invasives are poisonous or toxic, so research and be careful when handling. Please don’t consume or use in any workings that would require burning them or skin contact.

If looking for edible invasives or invasives you plan on using in salves or bath rituals, don’t harvest from polluted areas and ensure it is not toxic.

[lighthouseseanymph]

100% preech this. I wanna learn more about them so I can identify better the ones in my garden.

[ohmymoxie]

as a witch that really struggles with rampant diagnosed OCD and intrusive thought loops, i can tell you with absolute certainty that your brain might FEEL like an enemy of your practice, but it isn’t.

i know those spells interrupted by wobbly intentions and racing thoughts FEEL less potent, but they aren’t.

you hold concentrated power in yourself and are SO capable despite the neurodivergence, despite the self-doubt, despite the tired soul.

you are no less a witch.

[how-to-witchcraft]

Differences - Witchcraft vs Paganism

Both of these terms are umbrella terms, both are used in spiritual communities, but they are not the same thing. Many practitioners, especially new ones, and many outsiders use these terms interchangeably. They are not necessarily interchangeable.

Witchcraft is an umbrella term that can best be described as using magic to manipulate metaphysical or supernatural forces for a desired outcome. Witchcraft is an act; it's something that you do. There are many kinds of witchcraft, both the types of magic and how they work, and the types of specific witchcraft traditions. I have sections explaining both in this blog.

Paganism is best defined as any religion that is not one of the Abrahamic religions. This can be any religion outside of those, but is most commonly associated with religions that allow room for or encourage witchcraft. Many people forget that pagan religions can also include main religions in other areas that have nothing to do with witchcraft, such as Hindu, Shinto, and other such religions. Pagan religions are usually polytheistic, or having multiple deities, usually revere nature, and usually non dogmatic, encouraging thinking for yourself rather than following a staunch set of rules. Pagan religions also tend to not have a single holy text or doctrine.

You can practice witchcraft while being a pagan, or practice paganism while being a witch. Doing a spell doesn't make you a pagan. Worshipping ancient deities from non Abrahamic religions doesn't make you a witch. You can do witchcraft for your deities or your pagan religion, but you can't necessarily do paganism, rather you are a pagan or practice a pagan religion.

Some practitioners who claim the title of pagan, do so operating under the idea that pagan only means polytheistic non-Abrahamic religions, and that without the deities, you can't be pagan. This is inaccurate, you can very much be a non-theistic pagan, most who are work with the earth and sciences themselves, and for them, it's about the nature aspect. There are even some aspects of pagan that include S.A.S.S. pagans (Skeptical, Agnostic, Science-Seeking), and Atheopagan which completely disregards any deities or entities.

Wicca and Neopaganism is actually a major contributor to why the two terms are conflated so much. Neopaganism as a whole kind of took witchcraft and Wicca in as staples of the neopagan movement when Wicca became quite popular in the 70s and skyrocketed in the 90s and early 2000s. Because of this, a lot of media did what media does best; researched it a little bit, didn't quite hit the nail on the head, conflated the two, and popularized it quite substantially. Because the media was using the terms interchangeably, the people who were drawn to Witchcraft and paganism because of the media started using the terms interchangeably thinking it was accurate. And now with the internet and ease of access to widespread misinformation, it's boomed.

The widespread misuse of these two terms and using them interchangeably within the communities that they are a part of has led to such an immense amount of overlap that both communities have begun the discussion about whether or not language is simply changing with the times and it should be accepted and we move forward from there, or it should remain separate and true to their original definitions. As of right now, to my knowledge, the overwhelming majority on both sides seems to be preferring keeping it separate, but the conversation has begun and that in and of itself shows a changing of the times.

[will-o-the-witch]

When to Consult Divination

You're stuck in the decision-making process and want help thinking through it from a different angle.

You need to sort out your thoughts. Divination is good for breaking out of a circular thought process and approaching it in a different way.

You want something to focus and reflect on for the coming day/month/chapter in your life.

You need a second opinion on something spiritual.

You want something to aid your planning process by suggesting steps and strategies

You want advice for how to tackle a situation.

When NOT to Consult Divination

You're fishing for a specific answer and just want something to validate you. Your bias WILL get in the way of the truth.

You want very specific details about a future that hasn't happened yet. (What will my husband be like? When will I meet him? How many kids will I have?)

You want to know what someone is thinking/feeling/hiding. Literally just communicate with them.

Asking if you should break up with someone. It's like Googling "am I gay quiz." If you're at this point you already know the answer.

[cozy-nook]

10-07-2026

Look at this mesmerizing sunflower! 😍

[buriedpentacles]

When I say "connect with nature" I don't just mean the aesthetic forests with deer and beautiful flowers.

I mean the weeds growing through concrete, the fungus that grows on the rotten shed, the nettles that always seem to return and the scary, spindly cellar spider in the corner of the bathroom.

Nature is not always pretty or magical - the pigeons and seagulls you swat at are nature too, the wasps and flies that hover by your meals are animals too, store-bought strawberries and the leaves that fall from your neighbour's tree are not all that different from the Giant Sequoias and it's seeds.

If you want to connect and understand nature, I mean *really* connect to it, in it's entirety, you have to seek out and learn about the ugly, scary and mundane things as well. You don't have to like it, just don't forget that it's there.

[coven-of-genesis]

Witch Bottles: Your Low-Key Magical Security System 🧿✨

Witch bottles have been used for centuries to ward off evil, bad luck, and hexes. They’re simple to make, powerful, and easily hidden. Here’s the modern rundown:

What You’ll Need:

• A small jar or bottle (glass works best)

• Pins, nails, or broken glass (to “pierce” negative energy)

• Salt (protection + purification)

• Vinegar, wine, or urine (yes, traditional witch bottles often included this!)

• Herbs: rosemary, black pepper, bay leaf, nettle (warding)

• Personal taglock (hair, nail, thread, etc.)

• Seal it with wax or tightly close the lid

How It Works:

The sharp items “trap” harmful intentions. The liquid drowns them. The taglock connects the spell to you.

Bury it near your front door, property line, or keep it hidden in your home (especially if protection is for emotional/spiritual matters).

These bottles are protective, not offensive. Think magical home security quietly working in the background.

Do not open old bottles. If you break or open one, dispose of it carefully it’s like breaking a magical barrier.

[honeysuckle-hymns]

Pyromorphite photo dump from the Rice Museum 🫶

[witchothebogfolk]

Cooooool!

[mfhunter]

Vladimir chebakov Art

[joelpersels]

[vespertinals]

King of the High Sun, Sentinel of the Longest Day—

Stag adorned in fresh Elderflowers for Midsummer celebrations.

[breelandwalker]

Strawberry Moon - June 29 2026

Grab your baskets and your moon jars, witches - it’s time for the Strawberry Moon!

🍓 Strawberry Moon 

The Strawberry Moon is the name given to the full moon which occurs in the month of June in the Northern Hemisphere. The name is taken from the ripening of those little red heart-shaped berries we find in so many summertime treats. Strawberries are typically ready to harvest beginning around the summer solstice, though this will vary depending on variety, planting times, and local weather. (Sadly, much like April's Pink Moon, the Strawberry Moon does not turn red or pink to match the berries.)

Other European names for this moon include Honey Moon, Rose Moon, and Mead Moon. North American Indigenous names for the June moon include Blooming Moon (Anishinaabe), Green Corn Moon (Cherokee), and Hatching Moon (Cree).

This year’s Strawberry Moon will reach peak illumination at 7:56 EDT on June 29th.

🍓 What Does It Mean For Witches? 

Full moons are excellent times for bringing wishes to fulfillment and plans to fruition, all the more so under one named after a popular berry. This is an optimal time to make things happen!

Your intuition may be stronger than usual during this time, so pay attention to those little inklings and gut feelings that won’t be ignored. They might be telling you something important. Dreams may also be more vivid, though not necessarily more accurate or revealing.

This is a time to explore things that catch your attention or pique your curiosity, and to let yourself be open to new ideas and new opportunities.

🍓 What Witchy Things Can We Do? 

With a the moon ripening in the sky and the summer solstice nearly upon us, it’s time to prepare for a full bloom. Here’s hoping you’ve been nurturing those plans and seeds of growth you planted in the spring, because they’re about to start flowering and the way is clear to sow the next stage of your plans. What they will be and what new prospects the summer will bring is entirely up to you.

The full moon is always a good time to look ahead to the future. Think on the plans you have in process and let yourself dream of how things might turn out. If you’re inclined to journaling, make a note of how things are going so far and how you hope they’ll turn out. Pick your favorite divination method and do a reading for the month ahead. (Make sure you write that down too so you can check back later!)

This is a great time to go berry-picking or flower-gathering, so check your area for pick-your-own farms or farmer’s markets with local produce. Have a picnic with friends or just enjoy a quiet afternoon with your own thoughts and a few favorite treats. Make a jar of sun tea or a sweet and summery berry salad. If you’re partial to strawberries, indulge that sweet tooth!

Strawberries are also excellent ingredient in spells for love, beauty, fertility, and emotional healing. Create a charm for self-love or perhaps to attract a summer romance. Enchant your favorite makeup or skin care products with a glamour of confidence. Just as expectant mothers once carried strawberry leaves as a folk remedy for pregnancy pains, you can carry a clutch of them in your pocket to help heal a broken heart or assuage the pain of grief. A packet of strawberry leaves is also a potent good-luck charm. Snack on strawberries to bring fertile abundance into your life, whether you’re looking for creativity or opportunity or perhaps hoping to grow your family this year.

Charge your crystals and spell jars and moon water under the light of Strawberry Moon to catch the energy of blooming flowers, ripening fruit, wishes coming true, and carefully-laid plans realized. (If you’re planning to use it for any consumables, please make sure you’re using fresh, potable drinking water rather than rain or runoff.)

Spend a little time reflecting on how your year has gone thus far. Try to focus on the things that have improved and how you’ve grown as a person and in your life journey. Reflect on your accomplishments and what you plan to do next. Take a moment to be unashamedly proud of yourself for everything you’ve done and for making it this far despite everything life throws at you.

Happy Strawberry Moon, witches! 🌕🍓

SOURCES AND FURTHER READING

2026 Witches’ Calendar

Bree’s Lunar Calendar Series

Bree’s Secular Celebrations Series

June 2026 Strawberry Moon, The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

June’s Strawberry Full Moon 2026: Magic, Chaos, and Romanticizing Life, The Peculiar Brunette.

Everyday Moon Magic: Spells & Rituals for Abundant Living, Dorothy Morrison.

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[gothredy]

[messiah10chi]

Mashed up some roses with salt and rain water and then added a bit of vodka for preservation to make a rose potion! Fantastic for spells involving any type of love, sex, and can even make a great offering to deities that are associated with roses!

Edit: probably shouldn’t drink this!

[pmamtraveller]

lunar corona, colorful rings around the moon.