life as i know it

im a kitchen / garden witch, an artist, wife, and mother. I i keep trying to do spacific blogging.... but I have to come to terms with myself there is no one thing I love I am a hot mess always. and I love it.

[discover-elizabeth]

[eddievanhammettmunson]

My sister and I whenever we’re in a bookstore lol.

[dumbbbunnnyy-deactivated2021021]

one of the best minimalistic witchy things you can do is clean your house.

seriously. light a candle and go to town. in the process of cleaning, you’re also metaphysically cleansing your space which opens doors to renew wards and put up additional barriers if necessary. 

you’ll feel much better afterwards, and remember to take breaks if you need to. 

[discover-elizabeth]

i do this all the time. always saying a clean house will help clean my soul may sound silly but i always feel better after.

[lunar-witches]

“Soft Skin, Soft Soul” Bath Ritual

So, you’ve had a long, stressful day?  You’ve just gotten home and all you want to do is wind down and relax?  Why not pamper yourself?  This silky, aromatic bubble bath will give you the recuperating, self care you desperately need just before you snuggle up in your bed for the evening!

Ingredients:

- 3 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil - 1 cup of lavender epsom salts - 1 cup of milk (any type you’d prefer) - 4 bags of chamomile tea - 5 drops of lavender essential oils - 1 handful of dried rose petals (optional)

Steps:

1)  Before you begin running your water, take a large bowl and set your tea bags in it.  Pour boiling water in the bowl, about halfway full, and let your tea bags steep.

2)  Begin to run your bath, setting the temperature as high as you can stand (while still maintaining your comfort), and begin adding your coconut oil, letting it dissolve into the water (holding it in your hands and letting the water run over it is best, as to avoid large clumps of oil)

3)  Add your epsom salts, using the same technique you used for the coconut oil.

4) Pour in your milk, drop in your essential oils, and your dried rose petals (if you so choose).

5)  Once your bath is nearly full, and your tea bags have had enough time to thoroughly steep, pour the tea into your bath water.

6)  Lastly, turning off the water, take your dominate hand, and swirl the water with the ingredients as you focus on cleansing yourself of the day’s negative energies, letting the bath become infused with your intent of relaxation, self-care, and calmness.

And now you’re ready to climb in and relax for the next 30 - 45 minutes!  Once you’re finished your skin will be softer, and so will your soul, and just in time for bed!

[crabanrhis-deactivated20190405]

the phases of the moon

a dark moon happens 2 days after a new moon, new moons occur once a month.

two full moons within one month is referred to as a blue moon

every calendar year has one blue moon. the next blue moon will occur in january 2018, while the next total lunar eclipse also occurs on january 31 2018.

with credit to: moon spells - diane ahlquist

[dumbbbunnnyy-deactivated2021021]

The thing about dark moons is not accurate tho…. dark moons occur before a new moon, as a dark moon is the phase where you cannot see the moon at all, and a new moon is where you can just start to see the sliver of illumination that leads up to a full moon.

[discover-elizabeth]

picked some lavender from my moms garden (im moving so i never plantrd any at my house)and made a few nice hanging bundles. sent one home with her once i was done they are so pretty

[maddybunny]

[misskayelizabeth]

got a few of these from a local dollar General they were pretty fun. we found a diamond the size of a grain of sea salt lol but the other pieces were great! amethyst quartz and lapis lazuli my daughter had a blast finding them.

[misskayelizabeth]

we have been working on our crystal collection <3 #crystals #crystalmagic #sopretty #tomanytotag

[misskayelizabeth]

decided to put my hens and chicks in a bird cage haha i brought all my plant babies in today im runni n out of room #succulents #plantbabies #birdcage #houseplants #greenthumb #gardenwitch #paintedplanters

[natural-magics]

Protection Blend

2 parts ginger

2 parts garlic

2 parts cinnamon

2 parts cloves

2 parts flaxseed

2 parts anise seed

1 part dill

1 part black pepper

Burn this around your home when you feel uneasy. You can also sprinkle this around the outside of your home or fill a pouch, sachet or vial with some. Be sure to open windows to air out your home before/after burning. Lavender would also be a nice addition.

Found in: Mrs. B’s Guide to Household Witchery by Kris Bradley.

[solar-witch]

“drown your anxiety” spell jar

             note: please do not use any form of witchcraft to substitute for                                                       professional medical help. 

                                              long post ahead!

                                                     NEEDED

a jar 

rain water from a thunderstorm (strength + cleansing)

(you can also draw a strength sigil inside the jar before charging it, pouring water into the jar will activate it.)

citrine (anti-anxiety)

rosemary (+confidence) or basil (+courage) (banishing)

a pen 

a piece of paper

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                                                      STEPS

1. if necessary, draw your strength sigil inside your jar.

2. write your name on your piece of paper. while still holding onto it, focus on your feelings of anxiety/uncertainty/fear; allow yourself to think of everything you’re worried about. let these tense energies flow through your fingers and onto the paper. 

3. place the paper inside the jar. 

4. place your stone in the jar, covering your name.

5. place your herbs in the jar, however much you want.

6. completely immerse everything you’ve put in the jar in water. 

afterward, leave on your altar. empty the jar when you no longer feel its effects.

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although I did not include words in this spell, feel free to add them in if you feel it’s appropriate. 

[discover-elizabeth]

needed this today <3

[discover-elizabeth]

feel like a crabby old lady toady. just yelled out my front door at kids waking past for pulling vines off of my moon flowers. not even for the flowers they were just being destructive. smh maybe i should spell my plants to poke nasty little children that yank at their vines. (i have a 5 year old and she knows better these kid were older and should have known better) my poor plants

[moonlightacademy]

Faerie Garden

Plants to grow in your faerie Garden:

Bluebells: Faeries get called to their midnight dances by the ringing of bluebells. Bluebells represent kindness. They symbolize consecrated faery magick grounds. A potent plant for faerie magick.

Buttercup: These flowers help faeries to bring compassion to humans. Buttercups bring healing energy and understanding. 

Carnation: Faeries have a strong love of these. They can strengthen the aura and ones love life.

Clover: Attract Fae.

Cowslips: These are loved and protected by faeries. The flowers are adorred by faeries. 

Daisy: Symbolizes happiness. Useful for attracting faeries. 

Foxglove: A flower associated with faeries and mentioned in faerie folklore. Flowers attract faerie energy.(Very poisonous!)

Fern: Provides the Fae with shelter.

Holly: Holly berries are a favorite food for fairies. 

Lavender: Is used in Elf magick.

Lilac: Its scent attracts the fae.

Morning Glories: Keeps malevolent faeries at bay. 

Mushrooms and Toadstools: Loved by Fae. Circles of mushrooms are considered dangerous.

Pansy: Said to attract faeries.

Rose: Rose bushes are a wonderful way to attract fairies to your garden.  The petals  can be used fairy magic and are especially useful for love spells.

Rosemary: Useful for keeping malicious fairies away, but when burned as incense, it will attract the fae.

Tulips: Adored by faeries.

Violets: Used to attract faeries and in faerie magick.

Make sure to add wildflowers and flowers native to your area!

Things to add:

Bird houses, hummingbird feeders, bird feeders, and bird baths.

Bee homes, bee waterers, bee baths.

Fountain or fish pond

Wind chimes and bells

A place for offerings

Mirrors

Shiny stones

Faerie homes (Make sure they are made of natural materials only!)

Glass/mirrored globes

Stained glass

Leave out offerings 

Shiny beads

For the Anon who requested this :)

==Moonlight==

[selench]

[sylvaetria]

Hi! I'm very new to witch craft and I was wondering if you have any good tips? I'm sort of a secret person and I don't really want anyone to know, so if you have any good tips or anything please let me know. Thank you so much!

I am working on a post of tips for new witches. If you want things geared towards practicing discreetly:

[Acquiring Discreet Supplies]

[Altar Ideas for Secret Witches]

[Apps for Witches Masterpost Pt 1]

Big Broom Closet Post: [Part 1]; [Part 2]

[Broom Closet Solutions]

[Broom Closet Witchery]

[Covert Witchcraft 101]

[Discreet Witch Craft]

[Enchantments for the Subtle Witch]

[How to Hide Your Witchy Ways]

[Jar Alternatives]

[Little Things For Witches Who Keep Quiet About Their Craft]

[Master List of Low-Key Spells]

[Master Post for Secret Witches]

[100 Tips for the Secret Witch]

[A Secret Witches Guide to Concealing Your Craft]

[Subtle Magical Practice]

[Thriving in the Broom Closet]

[Tips and Tricks for Secret Witches]

[Tips for a Beginner Witch Who Needs to be Discreet]

[Tips for Discreet College Witches]

[Tips for Discreet Witchcraft]

[Tips for Life in the Broom Closet]

[Tips for the Secret Witch]

[Tips for Witches Keeping Their Practice Secret]

[Witch Tip: Cleansing with No Supplies]

[Witchy iOS Apps]

[Witchy Uses for Your Phone for the Frugal or Secret Witch]

I can’t hold enough of you in my hands.

[discover-elizabeth]

Franz Kafka, Letters to Milena (via books-n-quotes)