Death is just a doorway

death witch • cosmic witch dabbler • cat owner • foodie • polyam

[cosmicli]

I've created a petition to Facebook to allow multiple relationships to be added. Non-monogamous relationships deserve more diversity on social media, and Facebook is one of the biggest platforms in the world. Please share and sign the petition!

Sign the Petition

Non-Monogamous representation on Facebook

[cosmicli]

Just in case you need to know where I stand.

[death-witch-envy]

Offerings for the Dead

Most people are reblogging an ask I answered long ago about offerings to give to the dead. It’s long overdue, but I’ve finally typed it up into an actual cohesive post.

~ Herbs ~ 

Lavender, for peace in passing on

Thyme, to give peace to those who have died from violence

Apple, a common Irish symbol for the dead, which I often give to my ancestors 

Pomegranates, myth of Persephone and all that

Rosemary, for remembrance

Myrrh, commonly used in necromancy, also used to give off good vibes

Chervil, often used in rituals for the dead

Mugwort, usually used to aid divination and communication with the dead. I also give it as an offering

Bay, same as mugwort (my mentality is that these herbs will help “send” the offerings to the dead)

Lemonbalm, for peace and healing

Wormwood, to strengthen the communication with the dead, as well as healing and revenge

Frankincense, a traditional herb (usually incense) to honor the dead

~ Flowers ~ 

Calendula, for blessings and eternal love

Rose petals (or the flower) for love and healing

Marigolds, perfect for ancestor worship (as well as spirit work salves and tea)

Lilies, for a sense of security and togetherness; ideal for children

Orchids, for balanced emotions and adoration; ideal for former lovers

Daisies, also ideal for former lovers and lost family members

Tulips, to spread happiness

Dandelions, ideal for connecting with certain spirits (especially when drunk as a tea)

~ Liquids ~

Water, a traditional offering for the dead, often left out for passing spirits

Wine or other alcohol

Juice, namely pomegranate or beet

Oils, such as olive oil, pomegranate oil, coconut, almond, vinegar

~ Other ~

Stones or crystals

Coins

Tobacco (I also know some people who use cigarette smoke or ashes)

Grains, traditionally brown bread

Meat

Candles, namely dark colored or earth-toned

Cleaning up graveyards, placing offerings on graves and speaking to them also makes a great offering

Song and music

Anything personal to the person you’re sending the offering to

~ What to do with the Offerings ~

Burn herbs or flowers (safely) with a written message to “send” the offering to the soul

Leave coins, flowers or herbs on the grave

Pour liquid into the earth, or leave them out in a bowl

Leave offerings out as a “standing offering” for the dead who pass through (idea from @arachnospooky)

This is SO overdue I’m so sorry but I hope it helps!! 

[chthonicwitchcraft]

hades devotion 💀🦉💰

Hades is my patron and I've seen these posts floating around. But I had to be extra and make a list that is so long that you might not make it to the end. Everyone's worship is different but this is a list I often draw from when I want to connect with Hades. I will regularly be adding things to this so feel free to visit again!

- cemetery walks

- cemetery cleaning: pick up litter, clear off headstones, remove dead flowers

- ancestor communication: talk to a deceased family member or write them a letter

- work on a budget

- start a piggy bank or jar for a reward or goal

- put money in savings

- make a charitable donation or volunteer (soup kitchen, animal shelter, etc.)

- donate pet food or supplies to a shelter in honor of a deceased pet

- drink dark beverages such as coffee, red wine, hot chocolate, or grape juice

- wear jewelry, especially silver and gold

- eat dark chocolate to reward yourself on a difficult day

- drink mint tea or mint lemonade

- tend to an herb garden (grow mint!)

- suck on a peppermint to help you study or to briefly energize you

- walk a dog from a shelter or play with a friend's dog

- work on a small business plan if applicable

- invest in the stock market

- interact politely with spirits

- watch crime/forensic shows

- seek out bones, shed antlers, and fungi during nature walks

- look at fossils as a local museum

- collect pieces of pyrite and mica (shiny rocks!)

- create a "treasure chest" or a "box of riches" filled with treasures that have little monetary value but a lot of emotional value (not all riches are gold!)

- make a list of things you treasure

- write a list of reasons why you are rich! and not financially (;

- wear dark or muted colors like black, maroon, gray

- wear metallics like gold and silver

- collect coins or crystals

- use a charcoal or black bathbomb

- charcoal face mask (a soothing one!)

- black, gold and/or silver makeup

- carry obsidian or smoky quartz in your pocket

- use dark stones for divination

- research death and mourning rituals in other cultures and religions

- snack on fermented or pickled food or dip your french fries in vinegar instead of ketchup

- eat bitter foods (if you like them!)

- if it's snowy or snowing where you are: make a snowman, go for a walk in the snow, meditate in the snow, draw sigils or make sculptures from the snow

- watch a horror movie or show

- create a poison garden filled with posionous/inedible plants or herbs

- create a garden with dark plants and flowers

- tell ghost stories

- read ghost stories

- burn black, red, good, or silver candles

- start a planner

- organize your planner

- track daily devotional acts, water intake, etc.

- watch a documentary about owls, vultures or snakes

- research the life cycle

- research fungi (they eat dead things!)

- donate to vulture conservation

- offering bottle - fill a bottle with things like dried mint, obsidian, smoky quartz, coffee beans, snake shed, etc.

- create a virtual altar on Tumblr, Pinterest, or another app

- visit a family member's grave

- learn about your ancestry

[death-witch-envy]

On Worshipping Hades

There are a ton of posts out there for signs and symbols, offerings and all that. Regardless, I’m making this post because Hades is the God I receive the most asks about, and this post was highly requested.

The Basics

Offerings:

Coins & other money (traditionally gold or brass, but all money works)

Stones, especially dark, jagged stones

Alcohol, especially wine

Honey

Milk or Water

Tobacco

Herbs: cypress, mint, myrrh, patchouli, bay, pumpkin, yew, wormwood, cinnamon, lavender, willow, oak

Flowers: marigold, dandelion, rose, lily, daisies, rowan, poppy, daffodils, calendulas 

Oils, especially olive oils and vinegars

Salts and spices

Shells or bones of the earth

Teas, especially blacks and oolongs

Breads or cakes

Fruits, such as apples and pomegranates

Meat (especially lamb)

Incenses: frankincense, myrrh, wormwood, sandalwood, cinnamon, rose, pomegranate

Candles: black, grey or silver

Symbols:

Dogs (Cerberus, specifically), black lambs, serpents and screech owls

Precious jewels, money, metals

Cypress, white asphodel, mint, narcissus

Drinking horn

Sceptre

Key

Helm of darkness

Black, grey, silver, gold

Nighttime

Autumn and Winter

Cemeteries, crossroads, forests, caves and mines

Ideas for the Altar:

Black mirror

Black cloth

Dark stones, such as hematite, onyx, obsidian, jet and the like

Shells

Dirt from outside, or graveyard dirt

Black, grey or silver candles

Flowers (dried works well too)

Bones (ethically sourced)

Representations of any of His symbols, listed above

Money, especially rare coins

Silver, or other precious metals

Family heirlooms

Active Practice

Worship Etiquette:

As with all chthonic deities, offerings are usually poured down. Offerings that float up (such as incense) are less common, but can be used.

Food offerings are usually buried instead of eaten. However, if need be, you may eat them.

Offerings are often buried, poured down the drain, or into the trash. This is done to ‘complete’ the offering.

This is very traditional, but I want to include it for extra information. In a temple with a roof, offerings would often be left by His feet all day and then during at night. Also, since the Mycenaean period, priests of Άδης would rhythmically pound their hands on the ground whilst praying to Him. I will sometimes tap (not pound) my head to the floor while praying in honor of this tradition.

As always, be polite. Hades will forgive any mistakes with a forgiveness offerings and continued respect.

Ideas for Active Worship:

Saving money, and spending it wisely

Cleaning litter from cemeteries, and tending to old graves

Offerings to the dead, as well as money to the spirits of the dead to let them pass on, and donating the physical change

Collecting crystals and stones

Making an altar to tend dead spirits

Studying other cultures’ burial methods and cemetery rites

Donating to burial, mortuary or funeral services

If you communicate to spirits, treat them kindly and help them move on

Ancestral worship

Praying

Devotional poems and artwork

Dedicating items to Him, such as jewelry, a wand, or a specific bone

Working with death energy and dying plants during autumn and winter

Caring for dogs kindly

Reflecting on your thoughts and emotions on death 

Helping others who have experienced loss

Frequently Asked or Requested Information

Hades can help with:

Fears about death or dying

Suicidal tendencies

Chronic illness

Money and business

Creativity

Moving on 

Releasing regrets, guilt, and past relationships

Seasonal worship and practice

Earth magic and herb work

Recovery from trauma

Spirit work, namely spirits of the dead

You DO NOT need to:

Be a spirit worker or death worker in order to work with Him

Swear an oath with Him, unless you’re 110% sure to commit

Be a devotee in order to worship Him

Only worship Him

Speak super formally to Him

Be someone you’re not in order to worship Him

You DO need to:

Honor Him

Be respectful

????

PROFIT

More Questions I’ve Answered

What are more DO’s and DON’T’s?

How do I know it’s Hades and not someone else?

I want to devote! How can I?

What if I can’t give extravagant offerings?

I can’t bury His food offerings

I feel like He’s not listening

I think I’ve fallen in love with Hades

Easy ways to start worshipping

I’m closeted, and want to devote

More tips for closeted worship

What are some modern things Hades would like?

How does Hades feel about cursing?

I was taught to fear Hades … 

What do I even say to Him?

Do you have any tips or advice for someone wanting to become more involved with death magic and Hades?

Are there any Gods Hades wouldn’t want to be worshipped alongside?

How do you pray to Him through journal?

Advice on devoteeing

For more information on worshipping Hades–espeically devoteeism and oaths–you can check out this zine I published about Him, Pleading to Hades.

[death-witch-envy]

On Worshipping Hades

There are a ton of posts out there for signs and symbols, offerings and all that. Regardless, I’m making this post because Hades is the God I receive the most asks about, and this post was highly requested.

The Basics

Offerings:

Coins & other money (traditionally gold or brass, but all money works)

Stones, especially dark, jagged stones

Alcohol, especially wine

Honey

Milk or Water

Tobacco

Herbs: cypress, mint, myrrh, patchouli, bay, pumpkin, yew, wormwood, cinnamon, lavender, willow, oak

Flowers: marigold, dandelion, rose, lily, daisies, rowan, poppy, daffodils, calendulas 

Oils, especially olive oils and vinegars

Salts and spices

Shells or bones of the earth

Teas, especially blacks and oolongs

Breads or cakes

Fruits, such as apples and pomegranates

Meat (especially lamb)

Incenses: frankincense, myrrh, wormwood, sandalwood, cinnamon, rose, pomegranate

Candles: black, grey or silver

Symbols:

Dogs (Cerberus, specifically), black lambs, serpents and screech owls

Precious jewels, money, metals

Cypress, white asphodel, mint, narcissus

Drinking horn

Sceptre

Key

Helm of darkness

Black, grey, silver, gold

Nighttime

Autumn and Winter

Cemeteries, crossroads, forests, caves and mines

Ideas for the Altar:

Black mirror

Black cloth

Dark stones, such as hematite, onyx, obsidian, jet and the like

Shells

Dirt from outside, or graveyard dirt

Black, grey or silver candles

Flowers (dried works well too)

Bones (ethically sourced)

Representations of any of His symbols, listed above

Money, especially rare coins

Silver, or other precious metals

Family heirlooms

Active Practice

Worship Etiquette:

As with all chthonic deities, offerings are usually poured down. Offerings that float up (such as incense) are less common, but can be used.

Food offerings are usually buried instead of eaten. However, if need be, you may eat them.

Offerings are often buried, poured down the drain, or into the trash. This is done to ‘complete’ the offering.

This is very traditional, but I want to include it for extra information. In a temple with a roof, offerings would often be left by His feet all day and then during at night. Also, since the Mycenaean period, priests of Άδης would rhythmically pound their hands on the ground whilst praying to Him. I will sometimes tap (not pound) my head to the floor while praying in honor of this tradition.

As always, be polite. Hades will forgive any mistakes with a forgiveness offerings and continued respect.

Ideas for Active Worship:

Saving money, and spending it wisely

Cleaning litter from cemeteries, and tending to old graves

Offerings to the dead, as well as money to the spirits of the dead to let them pass on, and donating the physical change

Collecting crystals and stones

Making an altar to tend dead spirits

Studying other cultures’ burial methods and cemetery rites

Donating to burial, mortuary or funeral services

If you communicate to spirits, treat them kindly and help them move on

Ancestral worship

Praying

Devotional poems and artwork

Dedicating items to Him, such as jewelry, a wand, or a specific bone

Working with death energy and dying plants during autumn and winter

Caring for dogs kindly

Reflecting on your thoughts and emotions on death 

Helping others who have experienced loss

Frequently Asked or Requested Information

Hades can help with:

Fears about death or dying

Suicidal tendencies

Chronic illness

Money and business

Creativity

Moving on 

Releasing regrets, guilt, and past relationships

Seasonal worship and practice

Earth magic and herb work

Recovery from trauma

Spirit work, namely spirits of the dead

You DO NOT need to:

Be a spirit worker or death worker in order to work with Him

Swear an oath with Him, unless you’re 110% sure to commit

Be a devotee in order to worship Him

Only worship Him

Speak super formally to Him

Be someone you’re not in order to worship Him

You DO need to:

Honor Him

Be respectful

????

PROFIT

More Questions I’ve Answered

What are more DO’s and DON’T’s?

How do I know it’s Hades and not someone else?

I want to devote! How can I?

What if I can’t give extravagant offerings?

I can’t bury His food offerings

I feel like He’s not listening

I think I’ve fallen in love with Hades

Easy ways to start worshipping

I’m closeted, and want to devote

More tips for closeted worship

What are some modern things Hades would like?

How does Hades feel about cursing?

I was taught to fear Hades … 

What do I even say to Him?

Do you have any tips or advice for someone wanting to become more involved with death magic and Hades?

Are there any Gods Hades wouldn’t want to be worshipped alongside?

How do you pray to Him through journal?

Advice on devoteeing

For more information on worshipping Hades–espeically devoteeism and oaths–you can check out this zine I published about Him, Pleading to Hades.

[whitepeopletwitter]

[cosmicli]

I'm in the mood for spooks. What's your favorite cryptid, ghost story, urban legend? Do you have a personal story?

[greelin]

$50,000 immediately dropped into my bank account wouldn't improve EVERYTHING but boy it sure would be a grand, sexy little start to a good, happy life path, don't you think

[meilintheempressofdreams]

Reblog for unexpected $$$ dropping into your Bank account.

[minuty]

“I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?”

—

[cosmicli]

I'm thinking about lighting a candle or a few, and some incense and take a little bit of time to think about and maybe pray for those who have died in this pandemic. I'm trying to think of some kind of small ritual to pay my respects or something. I just feel like they need something, and my gods should also be thanked for the huge work load they're taking in right now. If you have ideas feel free to reblog with an addition or leave a comment!

[myreticentvale-deactivated20231]

Keep the flame going for those we have lost to suicide. 

[maddisonkennedy-deactivated2017]

Couldn’t scroll

[thy-devil-princess-deactivated2]

I don’t give a fuck if this doesn’t suit your ‘theme’ have a heart and reblog.

[deadlydop]

Doppelganger’s Masterlist

Hey guys! I have spent literally almost all afternoon composing a masterlist! This masterlist contains subjects I find important to a chthonic witch myself (earth and spirit), and a little extra stuff I also study.

Updated on 8.30.19

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

💀Death Magic💀

Offering Tea For Spirits

Banishment Wash

Essential Oils in Death Magic

Basic Offering Ideas For Spirits

Warding 101

Basic Understanding of Conjuring Spiritual Entities

Samhain Spirit Summoning

Controlled General Summoning Spell 

House Rules

Grief Vessel

To Receive a Message From a Loved One

Death Meditation

Honoring the Dead

Vulture Culture

Etiquette for the Dead

Graveyard Superstitions

Building a Magical Nexus

Blood Magic 101

Blood Salt

Wells

Bone Correspondences

Death Omens in Polish Folklore

“Malignant Spirits Begone” Sigil

Important Spirit Work Shit

“I am protected from spirits with bad intentions” Sigil

Skulls in Death Witchcraft

Water in Necromancy

Uses for Graveyard Dirt

Offerings for the Dead

Safe Crossings Spell

Spirit Work Incense

Storing Death Energy

Death Energy Shield

Simple Spirit Work

Graveyard Tip

Crystals in Death Magic

Unusual Death Witchcraft

Getting to Know a Cemetery

Death Witch Self Care Tips

“Farewell and Last Words” Spell

“Throw Away the Key”- a Spell to Banish Grief

Spell For Passing and Mourning

The Elements Within Death Work

Spirit Work Red Flags

Basic How to Banish

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

🕷Devotion🕷

Why learning Hellenic Polytheism (or really any other pagan current) on Tumblr aint a good idea

Chthonic Worship Etiquette

Persephone Devotional Acts

Persephone Altar Ideas

Nyx Offering Suggestions

Who is Hecate

Hades Devotional Activities

Persephone Devotional Activities

72 Adorations to Persephone

80 Adorations to Hades

Hymn to Persephone

Prayer to Hades and Persephone

Chthonic Devotionals

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

🌿Green Magic🌿

Actions of an Herbalist

Green Magic for the Home

Baneful Herbs

Herb and Plant Listing by Purpose

Big Witchy Guide on Herbs and Flowers

What’s Wrong With Your Plants?

Plant Care 101

Magical Folk Names for Herbs

Edible Flowers and their Properties

Herbal Amulets

Plant Chant

Fruit Magic

Herbs You Can Grow Indoors

Remember to Love Your Houseplants!

Cacti and Succulent Correspondences

Everyday Plant Magic

Dirt Correspondences

Lullaby to Aid a Dying Plant

Succulent Magic

Don’t Forget!

Fern and Succulent Care Guide

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

🔮Tarot🔮

Playing Cards as Tarot

Tips, Tricks, and Shit to Remember

Court Cards and Who They Represent

What NOT to Ask

“WTF is going on?” Spread

Tips for More Effective Tarot Reading

Major Arcana Numerology

Beginner Tarot Tips

Huge Tarot Masterpost

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

🌠Cosmic Deathcraft 🌠

Plutonian Magic

Plutonian Death Magic

Plutonian Moon Magic

Death Magic Constellations

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

👻Folk Magic👻

Appalachian Folklore, Wives Tales, and Superstitions

Appalachian Folk Beliefs

Southern Folk Magic

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

🦌Slavic Witchcraft🦌 

Slavic Polytheism and Magic Notes[Intro and basics]

Slavic Polytheism and magic notes [Spellwork]

Evil Eye

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[cosmicli]

Just a thought... but herb salts for ritual baths can be used as body scrubs with a little oil added. I don't know how I've never put this together.

[catchymemes]

Anti anxiety.

[wind-the-music-box]

I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THAT CAT ONE FOREVER

[felixthethief]

So mesmerized

[cartoongamingmasterreborn]

The cat

[hannahkishi]

Hey my followers with anxiety here’s some things that might help.

[your-local-bnha-writer]

this for my followers with anxiety 🥺 i hope this helps

[deadbiwrites]

I did the breathing exercises and immediately got a smudge lightheaded before feeling 1000x better.

Didn’t even realize I was anxious

🤷‍♀️

[cosmicli]

If you're a death witch and/or you follow Hades, Thanatos or Hecate, leave some kind of note so I can follow you.

[double-galaxy]

I need more Hades worshipers/devotees to follow!

Please reblog if you are one!