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Update! 4.27.19
Since I haven't posted (or even been on tumblr) in so long, I think everyone deserves an update.
My boyfriend and I bought a house in Colorado and moved in together. Quite the change from Texas, and that's the main reason I haven't been active. The stress of moving, moving in with a SO for the first time, buying a house and moving to a different state all at once. I am happy with those decisions though, dont get me wrong. We also adopted a cat last November, His name is tiger. I got a job at a vet clinic that I loved but sadly lost due health/pay issues. We went back to Texas for a bit to visit family, who after 4 months of us being gone were very happy to see us. Once we visited for a good amount of time we came back home, and we had a puppy waiting for us! Our friends dog had a litter of puppies and we adopted one, her name is Lucky Lucy. And then shortly after getting Lucky, our same friends cat had kittens! So we took a little orange kitty, and his name is Milo. Our little family grew fast.
Medically speaking, I feel like I've gotten worse though. I'm happy with my life right now, but my body feels like it is deteriorating. Since coming home I've received a new diagnosis of POTS. We kinda all thought I had it but I had yet to see anyone. Soon after getting home I fractured my radial head (bone in the elbow) on my left arm somehow. All of the ortho doctors here dont feel "qualified" enough to see me, so they're sending me to a doctor in Denver. Mind you I live in Trinidad, so Denver is about 4 hours away. Oh well I guess. I mean what am I gonna do?
On the flip side I got a new PCP doctor, who surprisingly actually cares about me and is a good doctor. She does everything she can to help me, and because of her a lot is getting accomplished for me.
I'm set up to see a neurosurgeon, because I sadly found more holes in my skull. But I will get more info on that soon. I have an electrophysiology now, who is getting me a heart rate monitor, setting me up for genetic testing (to see if I have EDS too), scheduling me for a stress test and some other heart related tests.
I'm going to reapply for disability, which seems to be hurting my mental health. I guess I haven't really come to terms with being ill.
I think that brings us up to speed. I'm going to try and keep updating this blog, even if it is just for me.
jeans on. titties out. eating a mcmuffin, listening to fleetwood macâŠall, at the fine time, of 6:30 am
âšGentle Reminderâš
Itâs ok to take breaks from your craft! You do not need to constantly be practicing! You are not any less of a witch for taking time to recharge yourself!
so im layin there,,,,,,,,,,,,tits out for AphroditeâŠâŠ..
âIâm not superstitious. Iâm a witch. Witches arenât superstitious. We are what people are superstitious of.â
- Terry Pratchett - Wintersmith
in witchcraft you donât pick crystals, crystals pick you
In my experience, some signs that a crystal has chosen you include:
The crystal is noticeably warm when you pick it up
Your hand automatically drifts towards one particular crystal, even if it is not what you intended to choose
An intense feeling of MINE when you first touch a crystal
Prolonged thought about a specific crystal
Seeing colors or hearing sounds when first touching a crystal
The crystal is noticeably colder than room temperature upon first contact, then quickly becomes warmer than your body while in your hand
A reluctance to put a certain crystal back onto the shelf
Me flirting: Your aura is pretty.
The universe is on my side. âšđđż
Anatomy of a spell
When it comes down to spellcasting, Iâve seen a vast number of ways. There are as many types of witchcraft as there are witches, and there are twice as many ways to cast a spell as there are types of witchcraft. Which means a lot.Â
So when I wanted to write it down into my Book, I knew I had to find some common ground. I am not going to write a book on it, I just want a note in my journal! That is how I came down to the very basics behind building spells, the very fundaments, the bare bones. The anatomy of a spell.
It does not only help those who write their own spells, but also those who use shared spells - you will be able to know exactly what to expect, what you can alter, and most importantly, how to alter it so it meets your needs.
Because a spell is made out of three things: the what, the how and the who.
What you need to figure out before even starting to think about a spell is what you need it for. Just a âprosperity spellâ doesnât mean too much, does it? Yes, you can make general spells, but the more general it is, the more fuzzy the effect will be.
The what is the intent, and it will determine the ingredients. Thatâs where correspondences come in, because correspondences are like spirit pictograms, metaphysical sign language. By pulling out cinnamon, basil and pennies, youâre telling the world âIâm going to be talking about prosperity, wealth and success hereâ. Be mindful that many ingredients have a certain feel next to their correspondence. Both black pepper and eggshells are corresponding with protection, but black pepper is also used in banishings and energy spells - itâs more of a âIâm punching you so go awayâ protection, while eggshells are more like saying âstay awayâ. Keep in mind what exactly  you want the world to hear when you communicate in witch-speak.
Then you need to know how you want it to happen. What is it that needs to be done, what kind of spell itâs gonna be. âProsperity spellâ usually means âdragging in prosperityâ, but you could also drive prosperity away and the âwhatâ of the spell would still be prosperity.
Thatâs where you choose how youâre going to speak about things, because just as a question mark at the end of a sentence and intonation can make or break communication (âYouâre sure.â vs âYouâre sure?â) , so can the way you deal with a spell. Hereâs some witchy punctation Iâve gathered so far:
candles-> invoking, releasing (activating/setting free), banishing
jars-> containing/restraining, prolonging and keeping, attracting continuoesly (better for things that run out and you need to replenish them)
charms/enchantments-> invoking, conjuring, keeping (better as gifts, because portable)
sigils-> marking as/with, attracting, invoking
knots-> binding and uncrossing, attracting and keeping (better for things that are stable and donât need ârechargingâ)
potions/oils-> (type of charm, really)Â invoking, conjuring, keeping
Then there is the who, meaning the target. usually spells are either general in target (to whoever stumbles upon the spell), personal, or targeted - thatâs where taglocks like poppets, photos or belongings.Â
So, back to the example I made. After re-inspecting, itâs not a âprosperity spellâ that I need, itâs a âspell to attract money to my home". You choose a jar spell, because you need to attract and keep attracting, because money runs out, and gather the proper ingredients: pennies, green aventurine and some cedar. The spell will be in your home, so no need for a taglock. But how do you put it together now?
Actions that make a spell out of all the parts are also important, because theyâre the tonation of the witch speak, and they go hand-in-hand with the type of the spell.
To ADD what you speak of-> carve, bathe in, mix, rub, fill
To REMOVE-> cut, rip, burn, throw away, sweep
To KEEP-> bury, hide, seal, burn (activate), use as intended
So since I want to âADD AND KEEPâ money in my house, I can mix the ingredients, fill the jar with the ingredients, and then seal it and hide in a cabinet. Or I could anoint a candle with cedar oil (rub) and carve a prosperity sigil on it, then burn it to activate the intention, then bury the remains in my yard (keep). Or maybe I could make a potion out of the ingredients (mix), and then drink it (use as intended).Â
Doesnât this make spell-writing hella easier? Because for me, getting a crash-course in witch-speak explained a couple things.Â
Updated list of all my plants
Ruby (my giant ivy)
Amy (aloe Vera)
Lucy (cutting from Ruby)
Coralline (succulent)
Stevie (aloe)
Christine (succulent)
Melissa (succulent)
Lisa (succulent)
Minnie (Cati)
Rory (fern)
Clara (peace lily)
Marissa (flower)
Olivia (purple orchid)
Serina (snake plant)
Pru (succulent)
Colly (creeping fern)
Anne (angel plant)
Lola (angel plant)
Page (split Leaf Philodendron)
Harrison (fiddle Leaf Fig Tree)
Ariel (air plant)
Gwen (zz plant)
Piper (prayer plant)
Marilyn (silver pothos)
Delilah (succulent)
Penny (succulent)
Jasmine (cacti)
Roxanne (cylman)
Molly (philodendron)
Jane (aloe)
Sally (ivy)
Natasha (Christmas cactus)
Elizabeth (Boston fern)
Jessica (foxtail fern)
Nellie (green wandering)
Jellybean (rabbits foot fern)
Valerie (pothos)
Melody (air plant)
Clair (flower)
Marigold (peacock plant)
Janis (shiny pothos)
Scarlett (rubber plant)
Suzie (white orchid)
Carrie (tiny sanseveria)
Megan (ruby cutting)
Baby succulent
Violet (ficus)
Amber (succulent)
Spell: Good Vibes
âïžthis is a spell to make you feel happier and block out negativity in your lifeâïž
youâll need:
đ»a yellow or white candle.
đ»a song you associate with happiness.
đ»two pieces of paper.
đ»a sharpie.
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what to do:
đ»light your candle and start playing your song on loop.
đ»while humming along to your happy song, on one piece of paper start writing down things that have been making you feel not your best lately.
đ»burn that piece of paper (carefully)
đ»write down things that make you feel happy on the other piece of paper.
đ»blow out the candle and leave the paper in front of a window or somewhere sunny where it can be charged by the sun.
đ»carry the paper around with you in your pocket or in your backpack/purse.
đi hope you liked this! this is my first actual spell that i wrote myself and iâm fairly proud actually!đ
May you wake replenished and with more spoons.
Magickal Times â
Monday
Ruled by the moon.
Good day for divination, intuition or healing magick.
Tuesday
Ruled by Mars.
Best for active, goal setting magick.
Wednesday
Ruled by Mercury.
Communication, intellectual magick.
Thursday
Ruled by Jupiter.
Justice, protection, travel magick.
Friday
Ruled by Venus.
Love, family/friends, healing emotions.
Saturday
Ruled by Saturn.
Planning, preparation, contracts or career magick.
Sunday
Ruled by the Sun.
Health, prosperity, well being, success magick.
Spells of the Hour
AM - new day, banish shadows.
AM - rid negativity.
AM - determination.
AM - improve luck, victory.
AM - encourage growth.
AM - tenacity, perseverance.
AM - hope, insight, prospective.
AM - conscious change.
AM - assist others.
AM - improve convictions.
AM - transformation.
PM - health, success (suns full energy).
PM - self image, security.
PM - relationships, love, equality.
PM - balancing mind, body and spirit.
PM - harmony of elements.
PM - insight of self.
PM - safety, protection.
PM - diversity, heal differences.
PM - leadership, guidance.
PM - comprehension.
PM - improve clear thoughts.
PM - coping with change.
PM - healing, self development (moons full energy).
My Divination Cleansing Methods
I am often asked about the cleansing methods I use before and after client reading sessions. While this is not an exhaustive list by any means, I have decided to share with you my favorite methods of cleansing. I must be honest, I do not always ritualized my cleansing. There are times when I go with what I am intuitively feeling and call it good but other times I am pulled to do something more elaborate. I encourage you to experiment safely and find what works best for you. In the effort for full disclosure I have not included the divinatory cleansing methods from my spiritual elders, or any of the sacred cleansing ritualized practices and services passed down from those channels.Â
Note: Some of the methods I use for cleansing are Afrolatinx in nature while others are more of a modern approach. Please be mindful and respectful of these practices, their origin, and spiritual uses.
Long Distance Readings:
These are the readings I do through video conference, phone, private video delivery and e-mail.
Before A Reading: Â
Self Cleansing: I like to fumigate my body with a blend of frankincense and myrrh incense. Itâs amazing at removing negative energies, attachments, entities etc. I then like to wash my hands with lemon verbena soap and sea salt. I then spray Florida water on my body, mark my head. chest and feet with cascarilla and cover my head with a white head-wrap. Â
Space Cleansing: I like to cleanse my space with loud clapping, Maracas, and burning palo santo. I keep a bowl of water on my table to help filter out energies and a white lit candle to pull energy from and illuminate my guides and ancestors.
Deck Cleansing: Before a reading, I put my working deck in a bowl offered to my ancestors to bless and cleanse. I shuffle and allow them to spiritually shuffle the deck.
After A Reading:
Self Cleansing: I like to end a reading with some nice peppermint tea. It helps me cleanse my spirit and uplifts my mood as sometimes readings can be draining. If I have the time, I try to take a shower right after my client readings are over. This helps me let go of any and all excess energy from the reading.
Space Cleansing: After a reading session, I say a light prayer, open the windows and release the energy. I often light an additional candle as an offering to my ancestors and their wisdom and spray some colonia natural for an additional cleansing measure. Â
Deck Cleansing: After readings I put my working deck back in my ancestral space to be cleansed with an offering of coffee to be charged for twenty-four hours.
In Person Reading Method:
These are readings I do face to face with a client in a public setting.
For in person reading methods where I am meeting a client face to face, I strive to meet at a scent free zone as well as let all clients know of my scent free preference. I also encourage my clients to also participate in this prior to and during our time together. We live in a world where not everyone is comfortable or able to smell or be around certain scents from fragrance oils, scented lotions, perfumes, colognes or essential oil blends because of things such an scent sensitives, allergies, or other health concerns. I make sure that I as well as my client are safe in all aspects of their reading experience as best as I possibly can. There are some times when I cannot control the scent signature of a meeting area such as reading in a coffee shop or local bar but the client is made aware ahead of time of the reading space and I always do my best to provide any additional accommodations if and when they request it before the meeting. Â
Before A Reading:
Body Hydration And Release: I like to drink a full cup of water before a reading to hydrate my body and wake myself up. This also serves as a way to cleanse myself. I also make sure to do a small meditation and release anything that may not serve me or my clients highest good.Â
Protective Means: I like to keep on my person a protective eye amulet that my mother hand made for me and blessed for protection and to cleanse any wayward energies that I may come across.Â
Hand Washing: I like to wash my hands with fragrance free anti bacterial soap and coarse sea salt. Â Not only is this for hygiene purposes but this also helps purify my hands as well as remove any dirt and oils from them.
Crystal Cleansing: I like to keep a small selenite crystal on my person. I also ask my clients before hand if they have a cleansing crystal they prefer for the reading and bring that to set on the reading space.
Deck Cleansing: I like to keep a clear quartz and amethyst with my deck to cleanse the energies while on the go.
Space Cleansing: I carry a small spritz bottle filled with blessed water, and a few pieces of crystal quartz. I usually spray down the table and my chair and ask the client if it is okay if I do the same to their chair, being respectful of their choices and beliefs.
After In Person Readings:
When I go home, I take a cleansing bath* to remove any residual energies and refresh my spirit.
*I usually have this bath set up the night before to use the following day after reading marathons. Please make sure the ingredients provided in this post are safe for you to use.
Cleansing Bath Recipe
To a tub or a gallon of water mix Equal parts of
Coarse Sea Salt
Sliced lemons with peels intact
Baking soda
Cascarilla
Florida Water
Pray or affirm to be cleansed with this mixture. Submerge yourself from the neck down seven times.
Post Notes: Please do not remove the captions. Title: My Divination Cleansing Methods Copyright:  © Ivan Ambrose 2018 Deck: Rider Waite Smith Disclaimer: This post in no way, shape, or form intended to tell you how you should approach cleansing or if you should even incorporate cleansing into your practice. The intention of this post is to share some things I do. What I find useful may not be useful or of interest to you and vice versa. I encourage you to do what you are comfortable with and to tailor any advice provided henceforth to your specific needs and individual situation. As always check the full disclaimer at the link below. Navigation: TOC | FAQ | Contact | Disclaimer