Magick. Intention. Brain Hacking

garden dirt. dollar store spells. old booksmell. queer in most ways. this is where I post my own witchy crafts and spells with few reblogs.

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Pop culture altar with the 4 elements represented in the tea light holder. Any Winehouse candle is repping for Hekate and the dove is for Apollo. We have the Millennium Falcon dragon's blood soap and a Snow White Disney print on small easel from the etsy shop, Once Upon a Chlkbrd. https://www.etsy.com/shop/OnceUponAChlkBrd?ref=hdr_shop_menu

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Reblog if your blog is safe for all members of the LGBTQ+ community

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Halloween New Moon Marigold Oil

Context: Marigolds are widespread in the southwest US and are common in Dia de Lios Muertos symbolism. It’s part of a whole family of flowers grown all over the world and used medicinally from Europe to Asia. Marigold oil is used topically for skin afflictions.

What I am making this for: I will use this for a bath oil or when anointing candles for shadow work or working with the end of a cycle. I want to bring together the concepts of Samhain, marigold as a flower of transformation, and the new moon being connected to Hekate.

Ingredients -Marigold blossoms -Oil -Bottle(s)

Seperate the petals from the seeds. Put petals in bottle, about half or so full, then slowly pour in oil to fully cover it and then some.

Charge outside during the new moon before Halloween then set in window sill for a month.

Note:

The green bottom pod of the bloom contains the seeds which are thin little stick things. I kept the seeds for next year (both pods and seeds).

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Hello! I'm a beginner looking for witchy friends, tips, and maybe witches in AZ? Could you maybe post this to your blog? I would love to meet new witchy friends!

Of course love! Here ya go.Other witchy fellass give this nice lady a warm witchy loving welcome~

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Spell for Forgiveness (Without Reconciliation)

This is to give the caster the release of forgiveness without having reconciliation or closure. This might be helpful for folks who maybe were very wronged by another, perhaps some trauma, and are carrying around that baggage. I created it impromptu when I finally could say the word forgive in terms of an abuser. Did they deserve forgiveness? Who know but I deserved release from the weight of it.

Ingredients -Black candle anointed with an oil of your choice -fire proof container -Pinon incense -time after the trauma or betrayal

Annoint and light the candle, light the Pinon incense, place both in container. Say something along the lines, ‘I forgive 'So-and-So’, I never want to see them but I let this burden go.’ Repeat I forgive at least 3 times.

(Meditating or journaling on this topic beforehand is recommended but optional.)

This is a spell to do after some processing and possibly shadow work.

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sonder n. the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries and **inherited craziness**—an epic story that continues invisibly around you like an anthill sprawling deep underground, with elaborate passageways to thousands of other lives that you’ll never know existed, in which you might appear only once, as an extra sipping coffee in the background, as a blur of traffic passing on the highway, as a lighted window at dusk. —– Imagine this sonder current of energy and think about how yours ripples and connects in this interconnected web. This is a interesting framework for visualizing when doing intention work/spells.

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Personal witchy first: I did 3 straight hours worth of tarot readings for awesome queer peeps and allies at a local CBO's Halloween party tonight. I have only done 2 readings for my BFF during my 5 months of personal tarot study. I have drawn for myself nearly everyday but it was illuminating to draw for so many different people (without consulting a book) and let my intuition tell a story for them. And I remembered so many card meanings!! It was flattering to still have a line even when the party was done and the center closed. I'm not putting out my tarot shingle anytime soon but I did a reading for someone who also does tarot and they were complimentary about my newbie efforts. Wooooot. Also check out my fortune teller costume.

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Wowlife Glass Bottles 50mm 2" 10ml 30pcs Message Bottles Spice Storage Glass with Vials Cork from Amazon. Review: they weren't bundled securely so one was broken in the bag. They must be pretty sturdy because only one broke.

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Witch Tip: Infuse your ceremonial oils the easy way. Take an old jar (in this case: an old Kroger sliced pimento jar), put some herbs in it (in this case: cleansing blend with yarrow, bay, sage, rosemary,etc.), and some olive oil (in this case: Kroger again). Put it on a windowsill that gets low to moderate sunlight for 2-4 weeks. Shake it on occasion. Succulent is optional.

Tl;dr: infusing oil is simple and can be done without fancy bottles or oils.

You don’t need no name brands, witch! #krogercraft

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My November Tarot daily draw spread in my journal.

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I make spell jars, and I make a lot of them. So, naturally my most asked question is “Where to you buy those tiny jars??”. I buy them at Dollarama, but it is a Canadian chain. So I have made a list (with links) of places you can buy tiny jars online for everyone who doesn’t have access to these! I will add more if I find more! These are all US based, as far as I know. Probably also available in Canada also. I can work on a UK version also, but most of my requests come from the US!

These are all in USD!

Amazon–

24 count, 1 ½ inch tall bottles for $6.99 50 count, extra mini tiny jars (they are so small omg) for $7.99 30 count, 2 inch tall bottles for $17.99 12 count, vintage milk bottle style, 4 inches tall for $17.99 9 count, various sized jars for $8.49 10 count, 1 inch jars with eyepin in cork for necklaces for $4.48 15 count, 3 inch, vial style jars for $8.99 5 count, 1 inch, star shaped jars for $2.89 5 count, 1 inch, heart shaped jars for $2.89

Walmart–

18 count, 3.5 inch jars for $11.97 4 count, various sized jars for $3.56

Hobby Lobby–

4 count, 3 inch jars for $2.99 tiny, black (not clear) 3 count jars with eyepin for $5.99 2 inch, square jar for $1.99 2 inch, round jar for $1.99 2 ¾ inch, triangle jar for $2.67

Hobby Lobby has a whole “Fairytale” line that is aesthetically pleasing as far as witchy things go, also! 

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Now you know what all my Xmas list is getting.... spell jars and necklaces!!

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Crystal arrangement for your bedside. I choose: - healing/bodily stones like bloodstone, carnelian, etc., -divination like moonstone and amathyst, -and more.

I choose properties that I want in my sleep and morning. I also have a bear figurine which is a sentimental gift, but I like the power and mothering nature of she bears.

What kind of crystals do you use for a bedside arrangement?

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Check out the yellow and red pepper plant that I just transplanted. I grew it from tossing the seed filled pepper tops into a pot with dirt and a clear quartz crystal. I found the crystal when I was midwifing the pepper out of it pot. It is now buried next to the plant.

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A few recommended witchcraft books

The Basics

Mastering Witchcraft by Paul Huson

This book is super popular. It is ceremonial in nature - don’t worry about needing to make Huson’s many ‘required’ items - but it has some really good stuff, especially the introduction and the Witch’s Pyramid. 

Pure Magic by Judika Illes

This is the lady who wrote the Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells. Her book is good, leaning more towards New Age than Mr. Huson. I found the book to be generally well-rounded. It does cover a lot of basics, including plenty of rituals and spells.

The Sorcerer’s Secrets by Jason Miller

I have personally learned more from this book than any other. Instead of relying on spells, Mr. Miller teaches you the actual techniques of improving your magical skills. He also gives a reasonable explanation for how magic works and the ways you can practically apply skills to get what you want.

The Complete Guide to Psychic Development by Cassandra Eason

Mrs. Eason is the “if six candles are good, twelve is better!” type. I don’t agree with her that imagining a pink fluffy cloud (and I do not mock; this is literal) will remove all dangers. This book is perhaps best mixed with a more traditional one, such as Mastering Witchcraft. But if psychic stuff is for you, this book may be a great help.

Beyond the Basics

The Witch’s Familiar by Raven Grimassi

A surprisingly complete system of calling, working with, controlling, and dismissing familiars. If you have no idea where to start, and you prefer a slightly more ceremonial take on things, this is the book for you. It also holds value for those interested in spirit work.

Financial Sorcery by Jason Miller

You guys already know I have a thing for Mr. Miller, and I offer no apologies. He knows his stuff and he’s a good writer. Read this book if you want to make money with your magic in a way that actually works. 

Seven Spheres by Rufus Opus

Not witchcraft - Hermetics. But it is a fantastic book, good for those who are looking for ‘the next step’ and are ready for spirit work and conjuration. I really learned a lot by reading this book, even if his tone is somewhat bro-ish at times. 

Protection & Healing

Protection & Reversal Magick: Beyond 101 by Jason Miller

This was the first witchcraft book I ever bought! Gosh do I love it. Mr. Miller speaks in a straight-forward tone about certain dangers, and fills a book with different methods on how to fight, defend, and heal yourself after the battle. To those interested in Hekate, there are a couple original Hekatean rituals in this book. I highly recommend.

Psychic Self-Defense by Dion Fortune

An old, albeit still well-written handbook. Her accounts of psychic attack are fascinating and her solutions are practical and useful.

Spiritual Cleansing by Draja Mickaharic

This book is extremely practical and lays out several methods of cleansing for each problem addressed. Mr. Mickaharic loudly advocates against changing or substituting his spells, and basically says if you can’t do it the way he presents it in the book, don’t do it at all. So if you are the sort of practitioner who can’t get a hold of a pint of beer or seven walnuts to pop in the bathtub, this book is not for you. However, I was very pleased with the book and saw new content I had never seen before.

Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, and References

Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham

Yes, it’s getting on in years now. If it were a human it would have bought it’s first home and have two kids at this point. But it’s survived this long because it’s a solid reference for plants. When you get your hands on a new plant and don’t know what in the dickens you can use it for, Mr. Cunningham will give you a good overview. When planning a spell and you need to know what plants follow your correspondences, his tables in the back will list plants in accordance with your intent.

Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham

What can I say. It’s like the plant book, but for crystams, gems, and metals.

The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall

This is the only book I’ll recommend that I haven’t *gasp* read personally. I’ve heard really good things about it. It is a big book of crystals. I just don’t care enough about crystals to get it, but if you care about crystals, then this is the book for you, I’ve heard.

(Elemental) Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes

Correct me if I’m wrong on this one, but the ‘elemental’ encyclopedia is the same as the regular, non-elemental edition. What I find to be of real value in this book is not the spells themselves, but the extensive forward which has a lot of magical knowledge. You can also pick up great tidbits by browsing the book. The formulary in the back has recipes for all kinds of oils, powders, and potions. It’s a good book, I highly recommend.

The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes

I’ll tell you what, Mrs. Illes sure does love her elemental encyclopedias. This is a solid book, covering a vast range of topics such as animals, holy days, and tools. I find the ‘animals’ section to be particularly useful.

Fabulous Creatures, Mythical Monsters, and Animal Power Symbols by Cassandra Eason

The book is full of what the title says. A good resource for mythical and regular animals. 

Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes

The most sellable property of this book is that it lists many spirits by name. If you come across a certain name and want to know if it is connected to anybody, Mrs. Illes has the book for you. I find general entries such as “Ghost” or “mermaid” to be frustratingly sparse, but if you want to know who ‘Atargatis’ is, forget about it.

A Dictionary of Angels by Gustav Davidson

Want to know about angels and fallen angels? This is the book for you. Detailed. Thorough. No complaints.

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Infused Water Magic

perhaps it’s a bit too warm for coffee potions, or hot chocolate magic, or even tea spells, but you still want to work a little magic into your day. infused waters! here’s just a couple of suggestions with fruit and even herbs, and their correspondences.

for all recipes, chop, cube, or slice all fresh ingredients. let them sit in a bottle of cool water for a few hours. the longer it waits, the more flavor infuses. afterwards, you can eat the fruit or infuse it again!

Honeydew Melon and Raspberry   🍈 🍇

for fertility, love, beauty, protection, abundance, and lunar magic

Strawberry, Lime, and Cucumber  🍓 🍊  🍠

for love, chastity, fertility, healing, fortune, peace and protection.

Raspberry, Rose Petal, and Vanilla  🍇  🌹  🍃

for love, protection, divination, healing, psychic abilities. happiness, and lust.

Citrus and Cucumber 🍊  🍠

for purification, protection, beauty, divination, purification, and wealth.

Rosemary and Grapefruit 🍃 🍈

for exorcism, healing, love, lust, protection, purification, spirituality and energy

Watermelon and Mint  🍉  🍃

for purification, new beginnings, exorcism, healing, protection, and wealth.

Strawberry, Lemon, and Basil  🍓 🍊  🍃

for courage, exorcism, protection, friendship, purification and love.

Orange and Blueberry  🍊  🍇

for protection, beauty, divination, fortune, love, purification, and wealth

[gingerdesertwitch]

Don't be fooled by social media, new witches, your altar/work space doesn't have to be perfect. This is my workspace (my altar is on the next level of this cabinet) after creating a incense blend and cleansing a few tools. Don't be afraid to practice your craft just because it doesn't match up with the aesthetics on your dash.

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Purple Witch aesthetic