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Magickal Correspondences: September

Word Origin: September got its name from the Latin word “septem” meaning “seven”. This is because September is the seventh month of the old Roman calendar, and the first month of fall. Even with the addition of new months to the calendar, the name was never changed. Historical names for the month of September include the Irish name “Meán Fómhair” or “an t-Sultainn” (“fat time”), the Anglo-Saxon name “Haligmonath” (“holy month”), the Frankish name “Witumanoth” (“wood month”), and the Asatru name “Shedding”. Mythology: Pomona the Roman Goddess of fruit, fruit trees, and abundance is the Goddess most associated with this month. Pomona’s name comes from the root word “pomum”, which means “fruit”, and she was said to be a wood nymph. She is a Goddess that is associated with the harvest, and is therefore associated with the month of September, a harvest month. Her symbols include the apple and the cornucopia. Unlike other deities associated with months, she is a purely Roman deity, and does not have a Greek counterpart. One myth about Pomona portrays her as a virginal wood nymph. One day, she is visited by an old woman. Pomona asks her for advice about marriage, and the old woman tells her that Vertumnus would be a very good match for her. Pomona pursues and marries Vertumnus only to realize that the old woman was actually Vertumnus is disguise! They are said to be a very active couple, and their love creates the many apple trees. She isn’t the most prolific Goddess, and there isn’t much mythology on her. She is however a ubiquitous character in classical art. In the Harry Potter series, the herbology professor is named Pomona Sprout. Traditions and Folklore: the most important date in September for pagans and wiccans is Mabon, otherwise known as the Autumn Equinox. Like Ostara, this is the day where light and dark are equal. Unlike Ostara, this time the days will get shorter and shorter until the winter solstice at Yule when the God dies and is reborn again. Mabon is known as the pagan thanksgiving, and is a time to give thanks and celebrate the harvest. This is also the time of year when many thanksgiving traditions are celebrated, and it is believed that this was the month when the original American Thanksgiving took place. The date was changed to November by President Abraham Lincoln. Another holiday many think of during the month of September is Labor Day, which is a day that celebrates labor unions. Michaelmas is celebrated on September 29th, and a Celtic tradition that marks the end of the harvesting season. The Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on September 29th, and is one of their religion’s most holy days. Some folklore sayings that go with the month of September are: “Heavy September rains bring drought”, “September dries up ditches or breaks down bridges”, “September blow soft, till the fruit’s in the loft”, “Married in September’s golden glow, smooth and serene your life will go”, “If the storms of September clear off warm, the storms of the following winter will be warm”, “Fair on September 1st, fair for the month”. Moon: Barley Moon, Harvest Moon, Nut Moon, Wine Moon, Fruit Moon, Grain Moon Zodiac: Virgo, Libra Element: Earth, Air Gender: Feminine Sabbat: Mabon/Autumn Equinox (September 21-24) Deities: Ceres, Ch’ang-O, Demeter, Frejya, Isis, Nephthys, Persephone, Thor, Thoth, Pomona Animals: snake, jackal, ibis, sparrow Nature Spirits: trooping faeries Trees: hazel, larch, bay laurel Colors: brown, green, yellow-green, yellow Flowers/Herbs: copal, fennel, rye, wheat, valerian, skullcap, narcissus, lily, aster, morning glory, golden rod Crystals: carnelian, cat’s eye, iolite, lapis lazuli, peridot, sapphire, blue spinel, blue tourmaline, zircon, agate, moonstone, diamond, chrisolite, olivine, citrine Incense: storax, mastic, gardenia, bergamot Characteristics, Influences, and Energies: confidence, the home, manifestation, protection

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Magickal Correspondences: August

Word Origin: like July, the original name for the month of August was “Sextilis”, which translated to “sixth”. Originally, this month was 29 days, but changed to thirty with the Julius Calendar reform. When Augustus Caesar became the holy Roman Emperor, he took one day from February, and renamed the month “Augustus” in his honor. Instead of renaming September, he renamed August because it directly followed the month of July, which was named after Julius Caesar. Historical names for August include the Irish name “Lúnasa”, which is a version of Lughnasadh, named after the God Lugh. The Japanese name “hatsuki”, the Finnish name “elokuu” (“month of reaping”), the Anglo-Saxon name “Weodmonath” (“vegetation month”), the Frankish name “Aranmanoth” (“corn ears month”), and the Asatru name “Harvest”. Mythology: the month of August is sacred to the Goddess Hecate, the Greek Goddess of witchcraft, magic, the night, the moon, ghosts, and necromancy. She received her powers over heaven, earth, and sea from her parents the Titan Perses and the nymph Asteria. Hecate is associated with both good and evil, and was feared as well as worshipped by the ancient Greek people. Hecate witnessed the abduction of Persephone by Hades. Because of this knowledge, she went to Persephone’s mother Demeter, and helped search for her with a torch in hand. This myth lead to the creation of pillars called Hecataea, which stood at crossroads and doorways to keep away evil spirits. Traditions and Folklore: I have given a brief summary of the Goddess Hecate above, and now I will talk about the August rituals that are connected with her. Hecate is a Goddess that is also associated with the harvest, the first of which occurs in the month of August. In pagan thought, it is Hecate who has the power to bestow a bountiful first harvest, or destroy it. August 13th is named “Hecate’s Night” or “Night of Hecate as Goddess of Witches”. This night honors Hecate through ritual and worship. Speaking of the harvest, the major pagan and wiccan sabbat that occurs in the month of August is called Lammas or Lughnasadh, after the Celtic God Lugh. This is the first of the three harvest festivals, the other two being Mabon and Samhain. This was a time of thanksgiving a celebration in the old times, where everyone in the community got together to celebrate the harvest by feasting. There is a superstition surrounding Lammas, where farmers would let the first corn bread go stale and crumble it in the corners of the barn to make sure the harvest lasts through the winter and ensure a bountiful harvest. Moon: Sturgeon Moon, Barley Moon, Corn Moon, Herb Moon, Wort Moon, Wyrt Moon Zodiac: Leo, Virgo Element: Fire, Earth Gender: Masculine Sabbat: Lammas/Lughnasadh (August 1st) Deities: Ganesha, Thoth, Hathor, Diana, Hecate, Nemesis Animals: Lion, phoenix, sphinx, dragon, Crane, falcon, eagle Nature Spirits: dryads Trees: hazel, alder, cedar Colors: dark green, yellow, gold Flowers/Herbs: Chamomile, St. Johns wort, bay angelica, fennel, rue, orange, Sunflower, marigold, gladiolus Crystals: carnelian, emerald, jade, moonstone, peridot, sardonyx, topaz, tourmaline, cat’s eye, jasper, fire agate, diamond, sapphire Incense: Frankincense, heliotrope Characteristics, Influences, and Energies: animal magick, abundance, prophecy, prosperity, wisdom, harvest energy, appreciation, vitality, health, friendships

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Magickal Correspondences: July

Word Origin: the Romans originally named the month of July “Quintillis”, but later named it “Julius” after Julius Caesar, which is where we get the name “July”. Historical names for July include the Irish name “Iúil” or “an t-Iuchar” (“the border time”), the Anglo-Saxon name “Aeftera Litha” (“after Litha”) sometimes “Maedmonath” (“meadow month”), the Frankish name “Hewimanoth” (“hay month”), and the Asatru name “Haymoon”. Mythology: The original name for July, Quintillis, translated to “fifth”, and was the fifth month in the calendar set in place by Romulus. This calendar only had ten months and began with “Martius”, which was the original name for the month of March. There was a calendar reform after the original naming of the month, and Quintillis kept its name but became the seventh month in a twelve-month year. Then Julius Caesar instituted a new calendar called the Julian Calendar where past astrological mistakes were corrected. This reform lead to a period called the “Year of Confusion”, which was so named because of the confusion the calendar switch caused with the Roman people. After Julius Caesar’s death, the name Quintillis was changed to Julius in his honor, and the Julian Calendar remained the main calendar of the west for 1600 years. The month of July is sacred to Apet, Athena, Sothis, Spider Woman, and Rosea. Athena was the Greek Goddess of wisdom and war, and is corresponded with July because her birthday and the great festival in her honor called Panathenaea are celebrated in July. This festival occurred once every four years, likely in direct opposition to the Olympic Games. The festival included the presentation of a new robe to Athena, a large procession, and many animal sacrifices. Musical and poetic contests were also held where there were recitations of long, epic poems. Traditions and Folklore: There isn’t a Sabbat that occurs in the month of July, but there are a few important secular holidays. July 1st is Canada Day, and is a Canadian holiday that celebrates the creation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867. This was the union of three Canadian colonies. July 4th is the United States Independence Day. This celebrates the Declaration of Independence, which was signed and adopted in 1776. July 14th is Bastille Day and commemorates the start of the French Revolution with the storming of the Bastille. This is the month of the year when haying is at its height, and where crop circles begin to appear throughout the countryside. This is why the July full moon is often called the Hay Moon. This is also a time to destroy weeds before they go to seed, and when the bugs are at their worst. Sayings and folklore that are traditional for the month of July include “Ne’er trust a July sky”, “If ant hills are high in July, the coming winter will be hard”, “As July, so next January”, “No tempest, good July, Lest the corn look ruely”, and “Whatever July and August do not boil, September can not fry”. Moon: Hay Moon, Buck Moon, Blessing Moon, Horn Moon, Mead Moon, Summer Moon Zodiac: Cancer, Leo Element: Water, Fire Gender: Masculine Sabbat: N/A Deities: Khepera, Athene, Juno, Hel, Holda, Cerridwen, Nephthys, Venus Animals: crab, turtle, dolphin, whale, starling, ibis, swallow Nature Spirits: hobgoblins, faeries of harvested crops Trees: oak, acacia ash Colors: green, yellow, silver, blue-gray Flowers/Herbs: honeysuckle, agrimony, lemon balm, hyssop, lotus, water lily, jasmine, larkspur Crystals: carnelian, malachite, onyx, ruby, sapphire, spinel, red tourmaline, turquoise, pearl, moonstone, white agate Incense: orris, frankincense Characteristics, Influences, and Energies: dream work, light, magick, purpose, strength, relaxed energy, preparation, success, meditation

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Witch craft 101: Making throwing bones.

Alright alright alright my witches!! Todays post is a basic way to make throwing bones for a rune set!! Fair warning this does take a couple days so ya gotta have patience.

Okay first thing ya wanna do is get yo self some bones (I used chicken bones) , a spoon to scoop them out and a pot of water!!

Then next yer gonna set that shit on high and wait for it to boil. And once it starts boiling your gonna put all of your bones that you collected into the pot and let them boil for an hour or so. This helps loosen the remaining meat as well as get rid of lingering bacteria.

Next after there done boiling your going to take them out and your going to gently scrape the rest of the remaining meat of the bones. It usually helps to get the majority of the meat off beforehand though.

Once you've removed the rest of the meat your going to soak them in a bowl with warm water and Dawn soap. The Dawn soap acts as a degreasing agent so that it removes the rest of the grease. And your going to soak them over night.

After you've soaked them over night your going to rinse off the bones and pat them dry and then you going to get a huge ass bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Pour just enough to cover the bones. Your going to soak the bones for several hours to achieve the shade of white you want them to look like.

After your done soaking the bones your going to rinse them off and let them dry for about 2 days. Once they're completely dry you can design them using whatever you'd like ( I used sharpie) and you can seal them using a Matte or Gloss varnish.

Enjoy your new casting bones!!!!

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Magickal Correspondences: May

Word Origin: the term “May” is coined from the Greek Goddess Maia (“mother”), the most important of the seven Pleiades and the mother of Hermes. Her Roman equivalent is Maius, the Goddess of summer. Historical names for May include The Anglo-Saxon name “Thrimilcmonath” (“thrice-milk month”), the Frankish name “Winnemanoth” (“joy month”), the Astrau name “Merrymoon”, the Irish name “Bealtaine”, and the Japanese name “Satsuki”. Mythology: Maia was the eldest of the seven Pleiades, the daughters of the Titan Atlas and the Oceanid Pleione. Maia is the Goddess of springtime, increase, and warmth. The seven sisters are named Maia, Electra, Taygete, Celaeno, Alcyone, Sterope, and Merope. They are a group of seven stars, and legend says that after years of being pursued by Orion, Zeus turned them into stars to keep them safe. Orion was also turned into a constellation, and continues to pursue the seven sisters across the night sky. Maia, the eldest of the seven sisters, was known to be a shy Goddess, and mothered the Greek God of messengers Hermes, who she had by Zeus. Not much is known about how Maia was worshipped, but she was important enough to have a month named after her. What we do know if that she was one of the Goddesses whose worship was restricted to women, and she was one of the Goddesses known as “Bona Dea” or Good Goddess. It is even speculated that Maia was the original Goddess known as Bona Dea. Bona Dea’s name is so sacred that it was forbidden to be spoken aloud. Unfortunately, there is no written record of the rites of Maia, and what we know of her is based in the myths of other Goddesses and Gods. In the ancient Roman pantheon, Maius was the Goddess of growth, and her name literally translates to “growth”. This corresponds to the growth of flowers in May, which is one of Maius’ symbols. The Roman Goddess was originally separate from her Greek counterpoint, but has become synonymous with Maia. Traditions and Folklore: the most important date for pagans is may 1st known as Beltane, and in recent years has turned into the holiday May Day. This day is the official end of winter and a festival of welcoming spring. In many traditions, there is dancing around a May Pole and much music and games. In some parts of Britain, May 1st is also known as Garland Day, when school children gather greenery to make garlands. These garlands are displayed in hopes of receiving a few coins. There is another tradition on May 1st where young girls run outside in the morning to wash their faces with the fresh dew because it is said to have magick properties that remove pimples. May 1st also has a tradition known as “May Basket Day”, where people gather flowers and chocolates in Baskets and hang them on the doors of their friends and neighbors. May 29th is known as Oak Apple Day, where villagers wore oak leaves pinned to their clothes in remembrance of King Charles II’s return to London. Moon: Faerie Moon, Flower Moon, Goddess Moon, Hare Moon, Milk Moon Zodiac: Taurus, Gemini Element: Earth, Air Gender: Feminine Sabbat: Beltane (May 1st) Deities: Bast, Venus, Aphrodite, Maia, Diana, Artemis, Pan, the Horned God, Bona Dea Animals: cats, lynx, leopards, swallow, dove, swan Nature Spirits: faeries, elves Trees: hawthorn, oak Colors: pink, green, brown Flowers/Herbs: dittany of Crete, elder, mint, rose, mugwort, thyme, yarrow, lily of the valley, foxglove, rose, broom Crystals: agate, carnelian, emerald, garnet, rose quartz, tourmaline, tsavorite, malachite, amber, chrysoprase, beryl, sapphire Incense: rose, sandalwood Characteristics, Influences, and Energies: divination, enchantment, fertility, love, well-being, creative energy, propagation, intuition, contact with other beings

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Magickal Correspondences: June

Word Origin: the term “June” comes from the Roman Goddess Juno, and was originally named “Junonius”. Juno’s Greek counterpart is the Goddess Hera. Historical names for the month of June include the Irish name “Meitheamh” or “an t-Ogmios” (“young month”), the Anglo-Saxon name “Aerra Litha” (“before Litha”), the Frankish name “Brachmanoth” (“break month”), and the Asatru name “Fallow”. Mythology: June is the first month of Summer. Juno or Vesta is the Roman Goddess of women, money and wealth, childbirth, pregnancy, and marriages. She is Jupiter’s wife and queen of the Gods. She is also part of the Capitoline Triad, which is made up of Juno, Minerva, and Jupiter. June is a month that is not only sacred to Juno, but also to all deities that rule over love, passion, and beauty. Juno was all that embodies motherhood and the role of the wife. She was known by other names including “Lucino”, which means “meaning light”. This is because she helped bring children into the light when they are born. As a marriage Goddess, she was often called upon to settle disagreements between spouses. Her role as a maiden Goddess and a marriage Goddess make June a traditional month for marriage. As a money and wealth Goddess, she protected the finances of the Roman people. With Jupiter, Juno gives birth to the Roman deities Mars, Hebe, and Vulcan. It is ironic that Juno is the Goddess of marriage and her husband is Jupiter, because Juno is plagued throughout mythology by Jupiter’s numerous affairs. Juno however, stays very loyal to her husband. One of the myths about Juno surrounds her husband’s infidelity. Io was one of Jupiter’s numerous lovers, and Juno was very jealous of her beauty. She tasked a man named Argus Penoptes to watch over Io and make sure she didn’t see her husband Jupiter. Argus Penoptes had a hundred eyes all over his body, and when he slept he always kept a few open to watch Io. However, Jupiter duped Juno by sending Mercury to put all of Argus Penoptes’ eyes to sleep and kill him. In honor of her servant, Juno created the peacock, and put Argus Penoptes’ eyes on the bird’s tail. Therefore, the peacock is sacred to Juno and the month of June. Traditions and Folklore: the most important date for pagans and wiccans in June is the Summer Solstice, otherwise known as Litha. This takes place on the actual summer solstice every year, so the date varies. The Solstice marks the longest day of the year, when the Sun is at its strongest. This is one of the fire festivals, and is a celebration of light before the days begin to get shorter again and the God begins to die only to be reborn again at Yule. Some superstitions that surround the summer solstice include a rose picked on the solstice eve will be fresh until Yule, or if the rose petals are scattered one will find their true love the next day. Other traditions include raising large bonfires and watching the sun rise on the morning of the solstice. Moon: Dyad Moon, Mead Moon, Partner Moon, Rose Moon, Strawberry Moon, Hot Moon Zodiac: Gemini, Cancer Element: Air, Water Gender: feminine Sabbat: Litha/Summer Solstice (June 20-23) Deities: Aine of Knockaine, Isis, Neith, Green Man, Cerridwen, Bendis, Ishtar Animals: monkey, butterfly, frog, toad, wren, peacock Nature Spirits: sylphs, zephyrs Trees: oak Colors: orange, purple, red, golden-green Flowers/Herbs: skullcap, meadowsweet, vervain, tansy, dog grass, parsley, mosses, lavender, orchid, yarrow Crystals: pearl, agate, alexandrite, cat’s eye, chrysoberyl, emerald, garnet, moonstone, ruby, topaz, fluorite Incense: lily of the valley, lavender Characteristics, Influences, and Energies: abundance, love, marriage, prosperity, relationships, restful energy, protection, strength, prevention, decision-making, taking responsibility

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100 Witchcraft Tips in 100 Days!

100 Witchcraft Tips Master Post

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Two Week Self-Improvement Challenge

Designed to jump start your curiosity and develop new skills!

Recycle an old spell jar and use the ingredients in a new spell with different intentions

Research ways your most commonly used herbs or crystals are used in other cultures or paths

Identify your three weakest skills for spell casting and make a plan for improving them this month

Practice conjuring and embodying an emotion you aren’t currently feeling. Think of applications for this skill

Try a new form of divination

Journal or reflect on your most successful magic. What made it work so well? Reflect on your least successful spells. Why did they fail?

Research a topic you have been interested in but haven’t pursued.

Try a new art medium

Write a spell using only tools, ingredients, and methods you have never used before

Through meditation/ visualization summon your future self. Identify your differences

Do a thorough cleanse of yourself, your living space, and your altar

Learn a new meditation

Recreate a spell or ritual you performed as a beginner

Have a discussion with a fellow witch on a topic you disagree on. Try to understand their perspective

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Magic is not done by someone or happening somewhere with someone. Magic is about tuning into a particular frequency. For that you have to let go of being serious with the world inside your head. Most of world is inside the head not in actual physical reality.

You want magic, tune in. That simple.

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Imbolc

Northern Hemisphere Dates: February 2nd

Southern Hemisphere Dates: August 1st

Similar Celebrations: Imbolc started as a celebration of the first milk from pregnant ewes in Ireland, Scotland, and other parts of Europe. This came from the notion that early peoples had to take care of their animals during the winter. In this way, our ancestors had different and much more reverent relationships with their animals. Sheep naturally breed in the autumn, and give birth around the time of Imbolc. This means that their milk is available now, and was a good marker of the coming of spring. Celts saw this time as a time for spring cleaning and honoring the Goddess Brigid, for whom this Sabbat is sacred. Later, Christians changed Brigid to a Christian Saint to better help pagans transition to Christianity, and kept many of her characteristics the same. The Roman festival “Februalia” was celebrated at this time as a great festival of purification. Februalia was soon replaced by the Christian Feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary. Another Roman tradition was “Lupercalia”, which was a purification as well as a sex festival. Ancient Egypt worshiped the Goddess Renenutet at this time, who was the Goddess of childbirth, much like Brigid. In Asia, we see the celebration of the Chinese New Year, which is a time of great mysticism where divination and the occult are very prevelant.

Purpose: In ancient times, winter was a very hard time of the year. There was no modern technology to help the family keep warm, and food supply wasn’t readily available. Because of this, Imbolc and the spring season was a very important time of the year because it meant the end of the hard winter months when life would become easier again. Naturally, fire was a big part of their celebrations because it was the bringer of warmth and life. With all this in mind, Imbolc is a time for new beginnings. It is a time to reflect on our own faults and a time to shed whatever is holding us back. We look back on old plans and change or replace them to suit our new needs. When we emerge from the cocoon of winter, we come out greatly changed.

Goddess and God: The Goddess transforms from Crone to Maiden, in the form of a young mother she tends to her growing child. The God is in the form of a child exploring the world.

Key Words: Activate/Awaken, Animals, Banishing, Beginnings, Change, Cleansing, Divination, Emergence from Sleep/Hibernation, Fertility, Healing, Hope, Illumination, Innocence, Inspiration, Light, Newness/Renewal, Patience, Pregnancy/Childbirth, Preparation, Prophecy, Prosperity, Purification, Sprouting Seeds, Transitions, Thrift, Transformation, Well-Being, Youth. These key words reflect the awakening of the people and the earth after the long, cold winter. New lives are brought into the world, the earth becomes abundant once more, and the days are getting longer.

Decorations: Corn Dollies are probably the best symbol for this Sabbat. At Lughnasadh, corn dollies are also made. The difference between the two is that the corn dollies at Lughnasadh represent the crone aspect of the Goddess, and the dollies at Imbolc represent her maiden aspect. Some traditions make the dollies at Lughnasadh and store them until Imbolc when they are brought out to represent the Goddess’ transformation. Brigid’s Cross is also a common decoration at this time because of her association with this Sabbat. Candles and candle making are also a common activity for this Sabbat due to the connection to Candlemas.

Correspondence Chart:

Trees: Blackthorn, Cedar, Rowan, Sycamore

Herbs & Spices: Grain, Reed, Angelica, Basil, Blackberry/Bramble, Crocus, Daffodil

Stones & Metals: Amethyst, Turquoise, Antimony, Brass, Gold

Scents: Cedar, Peppermint, Styrax, Basil, Cinnamon

Animal Totems: Badger, Groundhog, Deer, Sheep (Ewe, Lamb), Dragon, Robin, Swan, Cow

Deities: Arianrhod, Artio, Athena, Brigid, Denu, Gaia, Inanna, Juno, Selene, Vesta, Bragi, Cupid, Dian Checht, Dumuzi, Eros

Planet: the Moon

Element: Fire

Moon Phase: Waxing Moon

Season: Winter

Zodiac: Aquarius (NH), Leo (SH)

Colors: Light Green, Pink, White, Yellow

Works Cited:

Sandra Kynes (2013), The Complete Book of Correspondences, Llewellyn, e-book, page 379

Scott Cuningham (1996), Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, Llewellyn, print

Carl Neal (2015), Imbolc: Rituals, Recipes, and Lore for Brigid’s Day, Llewellyn, print

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Magickal Correspondences: February

Word Origin: the term “February” could have come from a few different places. One being the God Februus, who was later connected to the Roman God Pluto. Another possible source is the Roman Goddess Februa, who was the mother of the Roman God Mars. Februa was the Roman Goddess of passion. She might also have been one of the aspects of the Goddess Juno, where she is known as Juno Februtis. Historical names for the month of February include the Irish name “Feabhra” or “Gearran” (“The Gelding” or “The Horse”), the Anglo-Saxon name “Solmonath” (“Sun Month”), and the Asatru name “Horning”. Mythology: Februus was the Roman God of purification, and his name literally means “the purifier”. He was also worshiped by the Etruscans, and was also the God of money and wealth, which is why he is often associated with the Roman God Pluto. Februus’ holy month was the month of February, which is where the month’s name originates. This was a time of the spring purification festival (spring cleaning if you will), which took place on the 15th. Februa or Juno Februtis was one of the aspects of the Goddess Juno, and ruled over fertility and purification much like Februus. She is connected with the Roman purification festivals in the month of February as well. February was considered to be the end of the old year in Roman tradition, so the purification festivals were meant to cleanse them from the old year and look forward to the new year. Traditions and Folklore: There are many traditions held in the month of February. One of the more familiar ones is the American holiday Valentine’s Day, a day to celebrate romance. There are many fun tales associated with St. Valentine’s day. The first man an unmarried woman saw on Valentine’s Day was supposed to be her husband. If a girl wrote the names of all her suitors on pieces of paper and put them in water, the first name to rise to the surface as supposed to be her husband. If an unmarried woman saw a robin on Valentine’s Day it was said she was supposed to marry a sailor, if it was a sparrow she would be happily married to a poor man, and if it was a goldfinch she would marry a rich man. The 2nd of February is the Christian holiday Candlemas. This festival marks the middle of winter, which is halfway between the winter and spring solstices. Many people think that Christmas lasts 40 days up until Candlemas. There is a very cute story about the flower snowdrop as associated with the month of February. Legend has it that Adam and Eve were visited by an angel in the month of February after being cast from the Garden of Eden. It was snowy outside, and they had just about lost all hope. The Angel visited to tell them not to give up, and transformed the snowflakes into snowdrops, making them a symbol of hope. Shrove Tuesday marks the halfway to Easter. There is also the extra day at the end of February that happens every 4 years called the Leap Day. Moon: Chaste Moon, Quickening Moon, Storm Moon, Wild Moon, Wolf Moon Zodiac: Aquarius, Pisces Element: Air, Water Gender: Neutral Sabbat: Imbolc (February 1st or 2nd) Deities: Brigid, Juno, Kuan Yin, Diana, Demeter, Persephone, Aphrodite Animals: otter, unicorn, eagle, chickadee Nature Spirits: house faeries (both of the home and house plants) Trees: rowan, laurel, cedar Colors: light blue, violet, black, red Flowers/Herbs: balm of Gilead, hyssop, myrrh, sage, spikenard, primrose Crystals: amethyst, jasper, rock crystal, moonstone, obsidian, onyx, topaz, red zircon, pearl Incense: wisteria, heliotrope Characteristics, Influences, and Energies: spellwork on purification, growth, healing, energy working towards the surface, self-love, accepting responsibility, self-forgiveness, making future plans, astral realm, banishing, beginning, empowerment, fertility

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Magickal Correspondences: January

Word Origin: the term “January” is coined after the Roman God Janus. Historical names for the month of January include the original Roman name “Ianuarius”, the Saxon name “Wulf-Monath” (“Wolf Month”), Charlamagne’s name “Wintarmanoth” (“Winter/Cold Month”), the ancient Japanese name “Mutsuki”, and the Finnish name “Tammikuu” (“Month of the Oak”). Mythology: The month of January was named after the Roman God Janus. Janus was a two-faced God of doorways, beginnings and endings, and transitions. This is why January was the first month of the year! He is depicted as a two-faced God because one face is looking to the past, and one face is looking to the future, and occasionally he is depicted as having four faces. It is said that the Roman God Saturn came to the city ruled by Janus on a ship after being shut out of Olympus by Jupiter. When he was received warmly by the king, Saturn bestowed upon Janus the ability to see into the future and into the past. Unlike many Roman Gods and Goddesses, Janus does not have a Greek equivalent, though his worship dates back to before the Roman Empire was formed. One myth says that Janus was a king who brought mankind from barbarity to civility. These two sides of the coin are another reason Janus has two faces. The Romans highly coveted Janus because he was the God of doorways, and through him, all the other deities could be reached. Before any rite,Janus was given gifts and libations. There were also many arches built in Rome in honor of Janus, as they were symbolic of him and thought to bring luck and prosperity. There are some who believe that January is named after Juno instead of Janus. Juno is also a Roman two-faced Goddess, who looks backwards and forwards. This is why January is a good month to look back on the year and learn from mistakes, and look forward to what is to come in the new year. Traditions and Folklore: As Americans, we associate the month of January with New Year’s, and is the first month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. This celebration is counted down the night before with festivities and fireworks. In Scotland they celebrate the festival of Hogmanay on this day. In ancient times, there was a tradition called “The Door Custom” or “First Footing”, and was supposed to bring luck into the New Year. At midnight on January 1st, people would wait inside their doors for a person bearing coal, bread, money, and greenery (all symbols of good luck). The visitor would then take a bit of ash from the fireplace to signify the departure of the old year. January 1st was also a very superstitious day in Medieval times regarding prosperity for the new year. A flat cake was placed on the heads of horned cows in every farm. The farmers would then sing and dance next to the cow until the cake was thrown off onto the ground. If the cake fell behind the cow it signified bad luck and if it fell in front of the cow it signified good luck. January 2nd in Saxon belief was the unluckiest day of the year, and any person born on that day would die a horrible death. On January 20th there is a tradition called “St. Agnes’ Eve” where all the unmarried girls would perform rituals to find husbands. Moon: Wolf Moon, Cold Moon, Ice Moon, Winter Moon Zodiac: Capricorn, Aquarius Element: Earth, Air Gender: Masculine Sabbat: N/A Deities: Janus, Freyja, Inanna, Sarasvati, Hera, Ch’ang-O, Sinn, Pax, Venus Animals: fox, coyotes, pheasant, blue jay Nature Spirits: gnomes, brownies Trees: birch Colors: white, grey, blue-violet, indigo, purple, black Flowers/Herbs: galanthus, cottage pink dianthus, carnation, marjoram, holy thistle, nuts, cones, snowdrop, crocus, patchouli, peppermint, lavender, pine Crystals: garnet, onyx, jet, chrysoprase, moonstone, rose quartz, ruby, red tourmaline, emerald, sapphire Incense: musk, mimosa Characteristics, Influences, and Energies: spellwork dealing with beginnings, protection, reversal spells, below the surface issues, conserving energy, working on personal problems, healing, strength

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The Evil Eye: What is it? How Can I protect Myself? Personal Life Update & Experience With The Evil Eye.

I’d like to start off this blog post with an apology, I completely forgot about yesterday’s blog post. This was because I had a family emergency in which I’ll explain further down the post. Feel free to skip the personal life update as it can be put simply: family dog crossed the rainbow bridge unexpectedly last weekend and I’m grieving.

Have you ever met someone that doesn’t like you? Perhaps they envy you or wish you nothing but the worst for you. Or maybe you’ve done this yourself wishing that one shitty co-worker would step on legos bare foot or get their soaks drenched and possibly wished that their pillow is always warm. The Evil Eye, Nazar, or in Latinx/Hispanic cultures may call it Mal De Ojos and in Italy they refer to it as Malocchico. With the uprise of spirituality, the evil eye has been noticed and mentioned more and more. So before we dive right into this grab your favorite drink and snack, your fur baby, and get cozy cause we’re gonna talk about The Evil Eye.

What is The Evil Eye?

The Evil Eye is a hex, curse, jinx or simply bad energy/harmful wishes, thoughts and desires that is casted upon the u aware victim by giving the victim a ‘evil’ glare. This glare is spiteful. Envious. Enraged. Hateful. Mean. You name it there is ill will intertwined with it. However, nowadays you will see beads, bracelets, necklaces, amulets, mini tress, rings, car accessories and more with the blue amulet that looks like this 🧿. You can find this amulet in different colors, styles, and in different shops like Etsy, Amazon, Earth Bound Trading Co. (I think). And any spiritual and metaphysical shop. Some people have even tattooed this symbol onto their bodies with reports of it later fading away as time went on. The goal of this amulet is to protect you and shield you from the negative energy being sent your way. It is also known to have a return to sender effect and send that nasty energy back to the source.

This amulet is said to have its origins traced back to the country of Turkey and a couple middle eastern countries. In some cultures it’s an incantation while in others it’s a physical symbol.

How Do I Protect Myself?

So The Evil Eye can be either intentionally or be mistakenly done without the caster’s knowledge. In order to protect yourself, you should understand what the colors mean that way you can protect yourself accordingly to your specific situation.

Dark Blue: protects your fate/karma, communication and how to circumnavigate chaos

Light Blue: Basic protection, opening your mind up, peace

Black: I hear black can also transmute the negative energy and turn it into positive energy for the wearer (if this is true share you stories), power and prosperity

Brown: Earthly connections

Orange: creativity and happiness (could possibly help with your inner child work)

Dark Green: life balance and happiness

Light Green: Success, health and power

Violet: protects your love life, boosts intuition and communication

Red: protects you from anxiety and fear, boosts energy, confidence

Pink: (I hear it can protect your love life too and if it’s true please share your stories), helps keep you calm, save friendships, happiness

Purple: takes obstacles away, life balance

Yellow: protects health, protects you from burning out

Grey:soothes intense energies, protects against sorrow, makes one feel secure

White: Purifies, removal of obstacles

Now that you know what color you need, you can wear it, or keep one on your keys, keep one in the car or hand some up in your home. Be sure to cleanse it though because you do not know the person who handled it before and what kind of energy they got. You can draw it too on a canvas but as always be sure to cleanse your tools before doing any sort of witchy project! Also if it breaks or explodes, get a new one ASAP. DO NOT FIX IT. if it breaks it has served its purpose.

Personal Life Update

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ TW: MENTION OF ANIMAL DEATH, ANIMAL SURGERY, ANIMAL BASED INFECTION, GREIF

So, one of my family dogs died last week Saturday. I was at work when I got the call from my step mom telling me the dog is extremely sick with a uterine infection and that she is going to need surgery. The surgery was high risk, but it was a risk my family was willing to take to try and save her. The doctor took labs and x-rays and saw that her reproductive organs haven’t ruptured and the surgery would need to happen that night. My family opted to put her through surgery to try and save her. How ever by the time the doctor got in, it was far too late. Not only was it ruptured, she had gone septic. Her whole body was infected. Her survival rate went from a 50% to 0%, her quality of life would be extremely poor.

I refuse to go into the gore parts of it because it’s just too graphic to share with all of you and it’s haunting to still think about. This grief based scar is still fresh in my mind. I was extremely devastated by the details and once I got home from work she had been euthanized humanely. Now this infection happens suddenly, especially in intact female dogs who are not spayed and haven’t had puppies. Some breeds are more likely to get this infection than other breeds. Now, the dog did not show signs of discomfort, pain or suffering prior to the emergency vet visit, not until the very end as she stopped eating and walking suddenly. This infection happens quickly, so quickly in fact that the best way to avoid this is to spay your dog as soon as they’re eligible. I cannot begin to describe how sudden this all was. This past week feels so unreal, after work that night I screamed in my car before I drove home. I cried all night, I couldn’t eat, my boyfriend ended up driving me to Jack in The Box to get us comfort food that way I can eat. I cried talking to him over the phone keeping him updated about it too while he was working. I called off of work that same night. The dog that passed was never fixed due to the vet costs.

I want you guys to take this story to heart, not in a mean vengeful way, but as a PSA and cautionary tale. For the love of the gods, please, fix your dogs. Cats. whatever animal you have whether it’s a boy or girl. Neuter and spay them if you have no intention to breed them. Please look into local resources that can help get your dogs fixed at a reasonable cost, ask for that extra $50. Skip that Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks. You don’t need that new eyeshadow palette from Ulta. My family is very responsible with the animals, I want to emphasize that, because even the most responsible pet owners still can experience unexpected tragedies. Even if they’re prepared for the worst.

Personal Experience With The Evil Eye

So, now my experience is low key silly, but to make a long story short, before I got with my partner, I met this other guy who, I didn’t realize at the time was a complete pile of shit. I put workings on us to have him dump his GF and to get with me.(see where this is going?) Well, hail Loki those workings didn’t get too far as I met my boyfriend and got with him. Other time, I reversed some of the workings expect for the break up and domination ones (I was more focused of getting this pile of shit who I refer to as Dollar Tree Danny Zuko out of my energy.) I also need to mention that it is confirmed he treats his GF like crap too, hence why I didn’t reverse some of the workings. When I reversed the binding work, the next day I got a reading detailing what may happen as the working progresses. Not even half an hour later, my evil eye bracelet, exploded. I was putting on a shirt, it didn’t snag on a string or anything. I put on one of my Steven Rhodes shirts and it exploded all over my bedroom. Luckily I had a couple more evil eye jewelry as back ups in case of the event it would happen again.

I also like to mention that Loki does NOT like Dollar Tree Danny Zuko. Here is how they describe him:

References

There’s been so much love for evil eyes lately, I wanted to put together a little go-to guide on the meanings behind each color. T

The first in our guest blog series for Mediterranean lifestyle and jewellery brand Made in the Med.

The other day, I passed by a little shop located on Magazine Street called Nola Hut. I stopped right at the front because the window captiva

Epilogue

There you have it, a long boi post to try and make up for Friday’s forgotten post. I do apologize for the personal life update. But Grieving the loss of a pet is one of the most difficult things to experience. My family’s other dog is grieving as well, my sister pampered her today with a bath and quality time as they both mourn (they’re soul mates ISTG). For more information on The Evil Eye, there is a book on Amazon that goes more in depth about this topic. If you would like to go on a head and read it, cool, unless you wanna wait for me to review it, because I got bills coming up and I’m on call for work right now so I’m doing everything I can not to spend unless there is a sale for E-books. I look forward to posting on time next week. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope I get to see y’all next week! Until next time I’ll catch y’all on the flip side! Here is the Amazon link:

The Evil Eye: The History, Mystery, and Magic of the Quiet Curse https://a.co/d/8evW9iS

Amazon.com

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a must master skill in witchcraft

summary: intro -> types + scnearios -> how to cast -> disclaimers + final thoughts

(se você fala portugues BR, sinta-se livre para enviar DM ou pedir tradução de um post. boa parte vai estar em inglês, para facilitar minha vida e atingir mais pessoas.)

-`🕯 INTRO 🕯´--------

Energetic shields are just as the name says; they are meant to protect someone or something, but from an energetic/spiritual point of view. In order to cast them, third-party help, such as herbs, talismans, charms, deities, and other spirits, is optional, yet very handy.

-`🕯 TYPES + SCENARIOS 🕯´--------

1 Non-filtered shield: is the type of shield that allows no good or bad can to come in. However, if you are not careful with your intentions, it might result in not letting energy and spiritual beings out either. This one is best to do if you truly wish to be unbothered or even trap something within a residence, or you even (sus), for example. So, whether you are doing it solo or in teamwork (herbs, crystals, rocks, or spirits), you need to clarify your intention much better when it comes to the shield letting things out but not in, or if it won't allow either in or out. 2 Filtered shield: this one basically, as the name says, filters what types of energy or spiritual beings you want around the shielded target. You can make this very specific or broader; it's really up to you to decide what you want in and what you want out. P.S.: You can layer shields, just don't do it too much.

-`🕯 HOW TO CAST 🕯´--------

(read the whole thing before you do it)

Before you cast, it's best not to be overly tired, to cleanse the materials if any are used, energize the materials and yourself, cleanse yourself energetically and physically, meditate a bit before doing it, and to cleanse the space if you are shielding a space. Of course, this is all ideal, and you don't need to check off everything all the time, but make sure to at least do the cleansing and even banishing if necessary.

For this tutorial, I'll be teaching you how to cast a shield using your energy, mainly and the help of your guides, and using a talisman/charm when self-shielding.

Now, with your eyes closed or open, you can start to visualize the shield forming as you make your intentions clear. If you are using a charm/talisman, visualize the shield coming from the talisman and shielding you (make sure to have energized the talisman, charm or crystal or honestly whatever the fuck item you chose to use). As you do this, as I've said, you need to gather up all the energy you can so your intention is clear. So, invoke feelings of protection and speak in your head or out loud about what you want to keep in and what you want to keep out, since words have power. Also, I personally recommend reaching out to your guides. You can call upon them like this: " Those who watch over me, those who look after me I call upon you May you strengthen the shield I place around <my house, me, said person> May you help this shield keep away <whatever it is you want to keep away> May you help this shield let in <whatever it is you want to let in> Thank you " You don't need to full-on say this, but it is better, it's more "ideal". Of course, in some immediate situations, you can also quickly gather emotions and energy, visualize the shield being cast, and strengthen them as time ticks, and just call for help intended for your guides. Here are some images to help you when visualizing the shield:

I personally am not a big fan of speaking, either in my head or out loud, whenever I'm performing. I'm often more inclined to just transmit my energy in a more abstract sense and just "view" what I want. On the other hand, think of words mostly as seals, as in, you're using them to seal off the intention. However, this doesn't work much if you are pairing up with another conscious being, such as a spirit or a deity; thus, make sure to speak in your mind to them what you want.

Either way, for better understanding: 1. Intent is your goal 2. Visualization is a visual version of your goal for a better understanding of what that goal is 3. Energization is gathering energy and sending it on its way to make your intent be achieved (it's the gas to make the car move, basically, and that's the magic).

This can, of course, be broken down many times; it really is up to what you prefer and feels more comfortable.

-`🕯 DISCLAIMERS + FINAL THOUGHTS 🕯´--------

When casting anything, well, when doing anything, you must know that you are limited. So, in the case of casting shields, their effectiveness is highly linked to how powerful you are. Still, yes, I do believe that if you receive help from your spiritual team and use third-party help in general, the shields will be stronger. Yet, at the end of the day, they are linked to your power. You are the source of your magic, so you must not get lazy and half ass things (at least not all the time lol).

And when I mention effectiveness, I'm referring to: - how fast can you cast them - how durable they are - how competent they are

With that in mind, I also want to add that if you are a beginner, you're kinda going on this blindly. So, don't shy away from asking your guides for help and re-doing the shield either weekly (minimum) or every two weeks. I also don't recommend beginners reaching for spirits they do not know. "Oh, but Viki, I don't know my spiritual team!" Well, you might not, but they are sure as hell ain't gonna harm you. Thus, they are the first go-to group you should be reaching out to whenever you need assistance. Because that's their job, helping you.

Also, how often you need to rebuild these shields it's very up to how much of a target of negative stuff you are as well. If you are someone who's practicing like everyday always up to some witchy shit, yeah, you're gonna be a target more often than not, even if it's just from neutral beings. And remember, these shields are not only for you. I have my beloved ones living with me, so I'm very careful with what I choose to do in the house since they can be hurt too by negative beings or energy.

Anyway, that's pretty much the basics of shielding plus some insights! Other witches have their own variations, but the essence remains. This post is very much based on my experience, tutorials I have read/watched in books, articles, and videos from other witches. Feel free to leave any questions or suggestions below, or even share your experiences. Just be respectful.

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Introduction to Shielding

If you haven’t already, check out my lessons on visualisation for the basic knowledge you’ll need to begin practicing shielding.

So what is shielding?

Shielding is a manipulation of energy, used to create a barrier between yourself and unwanted, usually negative or malicious energies. It’s a basic aspect of spellwork that everyone, beginner or experienced, should use to keep themselves safe.

What can I use shielding for?

Some beginner-level uses for shielding are drawing a circle, or casting a spell. A more experienced individual might use shielding in astral travel or spirit work, where there are a lot more malicious energies involved. Personally, I use shielding as often as possible, for instance when I do tarot readings, spells, spirit work, shadow work, and especially cursing. It gives that extra guarantee that you won't flood your personal space with unwanted energies.

Other uses include shielding against real-life dangers, to a certain degree. I often shield when I am walking through town at night for extra protection. But please remember to take other measures too! Call someone, pretend to be on the phone, plan your route, and even carry pepper spray if it's legal where you are.

An easy shielding method:

The easiest way to explain this is to think of your energy as a physical manifestation. Think how power attacks are shown in anime or cartoons - a streak of colour or light, or an element. Make it personable to you: fire signs (Leo/Aries/Sagittarius) might visualise fire, or a red energy or light etc.

Firstly, some people prefer to cleanse before shielding. I don't think its all that necessary but the choice is yours.

Begin by easing yourself into meditation. Get comfortable, and use whichever technique works for you. I have various methods for this in my visualisation lessons if you are struggling.

Attempt to visualise the energies surrounding you in your mind. It might be a swirling colour of light, almost like a cloud of dust. It could be flames, it could be water. Maybe try to see it held within your hand.

Now, attempt to shape this energy around your entire body. You might want to start with a bubble or a cube surrounding you. Feel this shape surrounding and protecting you. Visualise negative and unwanted energies being held back by it.

You can also layer shields, so if you are working with a particularly malicious energy you might want to have multiple shapes surrounding you, all within each other. You can also work with deities or spirits to ask them to shield you too.

Shielding Incantation

When I am shielding, I recite a spell as well as using visualisation techniques.

The shield of protection, I carry it strong, No ill wishes or trouble shall come along, You cannot harm me, or weaken my soul, My light is my weapon, and peace is my goal.

Try it out for yourself and let me know in the comments how it went! Thank you as always for reading. Please message for requests.

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You deserve to be more baneful than you're currently being. Here's my favorite ways that you can do that that take little to no time or energy

Keep a talisman in your car to keep police away from you, and to keep away dangerous drivers

Enchant a book to jinx people when you write their name in it. Like a death note but a "mild inconvenience" note instead

Make your plushies into baneful wards. Someone tries to fuck with you? They're gonna eat all your good luck and give it to me!

Write someone's name on a chicken bone and break it to symbolize breaking their protections down

Tell the nature spirits what they did and give an offering. The forest will no longer hear their cries, and the rivers will not help them

Make a poppet out of dough and cook it so the skin blisters and burns

Write their name on toilet paper before you use it

Milk in your fridge goes bad? Write their name on some paper and let it sit in the milk for a day or two before you dispose of it

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