A Modern Book of Shadows

Welcome to the modern book of shadows! This is a blog for spells, rituals, tips, and anything wiccan/witchcraft related. I'm V, feel free to use this blog as reference or submit if you'd like! Ask and submission are open.

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[attichaos]

The Four Types of Hands

The Air Hand - Philosophical

→ chameleon personality

→ deep thinking 

→ methodical and tidy minds

→ research and detail oriented

→ spends time in reflection and deliberation

→ views communication as important

→ opinionated

→ calculating

Water Hand - Psychic

→ dreamy, mysterious, psychic

→ can be affected by phases of the moon

→ have good creative abilities

→ make wonderful friends and parents

→ can be incredibley romantic and vunerable

→ high standards for themselves and others

→ can be possessive, manipulative and revengful

→ rarely forget past hurts

Fire Hand - Artistic

→ good judge of character

→ live for the moment 

→ psychic abilities

→ enjoy action and exploring, enthsiastic

→ artistic and inventive

→ warm-hearted and loyal

→ relies on intuition

→ may move from project to project 

→ can be overbearing

→ can end up feeling lonely

The Earth Hand - Practical

→ dependable

→ stoic

→ hardworking

→ enjoys repetitiveness 

→ honest personality

→ enjoys the outdoors

→ may seek degrees of solitude

→ can be stubborn

→ may be shy

Mixed hands

→ Sometimes a hand may vary between shapes and lines, look to other factors + intuitution to help give readings

→ if the person is right handed, look to the left hand for the past character and the right for future development (reversed if left handed)

→ person can be multitalented

→ witty, quick thinking and astute

→ enjoy variation

→ can end up restless

→ can struggle to settle down in all aspects of life due to constant need for change

Merry meet,

Atti <3

[attichaos]

Moon Phases

There are 12 Full and New Moons a year (13 every now and then due to calendar synchronisation - called a Blue Moon) this means there is no need to rush intentions and manifestations, spend time practicing, learning and getting things wrong.

New Moon

→ setting intentions and plans

Waxing Crescent Moon

→ relaxing into and accepting intention

First Quarter Moon

→ take action and push forward

Waxing Gibbous Moon

→ observe, align and trust your intention will form

Full Moon

→ harvest intention, reap rewards or accept intention was not the best for this time, take in the new energy

Waning Gibbous Moon

→ turn inwards and reflect on your intention, or be grateful for the outcome

Last Quarter Moon

→ release old or harmful energy holding you back and give back from your abundance

Waning Crescent Moon

→ reflect with thanks, rest mind body and soul, take peace in the emptiness

Merry meet,

Atti <3

[enchanting-jewel]

Magical Months

January - safety, protection

February - forgiveness, healing

March - success, motivation

April - luck, oppertunity

May - growth, maturity

June - commitment, love

July - authority, self-control

August - accord, peace

September - spiritual growth

October - personal change

November - empathy

December - understanding

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remember that protection is the most important thing in witchcraft

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How To Dry Herbs

Work best for:

Air drying works best for low-moisture like marjoram, oregano, rosemary and dill.

What to do:

Trim fresh herbs at an angle to protect the rest of the plant. Put the bundle of herbs, stem-side up.

Hang or over a week, ideally in a cool, dark place.

Storage:

Herbs are best stored in airtight glass containers. They're uses range from cooking, tea, tincture, even decoration.

Drying:

Gather 5-10 branches together and tie with string or a rubber band. The smaller the bundle, the easier and faster they will dry.

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Witchcraft: Healing Herbs

Credit: Unknown

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Egg shells in witchcraft

Save your eggshells and make them into a powder. You can use them for protection, peace and cleansing!

Also, can be used to make Black Salt. Just add some incense ashes!

Just rinse them, allow them to dry, crush in your mortar and pestle and store them in a labeled bottle.

Powdered Eggshells can be used in your magical workings to cast circles or for protection.

To add some extra oomph, add a pinch of salt and dragon's blood resin in your protection blend.