The Green Spirit Network

a place for green witches.

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My sister’s terrarium garden is one of the loveliest things I’ve ever seen.

Photos by Heidi.

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red clover story 🌷

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Anti Anxiety Spell Charm

I specifically made this “Anti Anxiety” spell charm so that I could carry it with me while Driving (Driving/Highway Anxiety) It fits perfectly around my rear view mirror. It is my hope that you guys can make one too, and that it helps you in the ways it helped me.

Needed:

A sachet, Cloth bag, or Jar to hold your herbs

Lavender Buds

Eucalyptus Leaves

Spearmint Leaves

One small piece of Selenite* (Or a pinch of course Sea Salt) to keep it cleansed, charged, and ready to go

Whether you chose to use a Bag, Sachet or Jar fill it up with your herbs. Hold the container in your hands, And feel your energy pass through, and activate the herbs, releasing their power. After this, Seal, or tie it tightly so you don’t lose any of your goodness. It is ready to be hung, carried, or given to someone as a talisman for Peace, Stability, and Anti Anxiety.

To Use: Just carry it with you. Use it for its aromatherapy qualities. When you’re feeling extra anxious, Hold it in your hands and “dust yourself” with it. Visualize any extra negative energy leaving your space.

*If you didn’t use selenite in your bag, Periodically allow your charm to sit under one full moon to keep it charged, and cleansed.

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5 Ways to Practice Witchcraft With Little or No Money

Take a walk in the woods. Use all your senses and try to spot plants or animals you might usually miss. Find something small, like an acorn, a leaf, or a rock, and bring it home to put on your altar.

Put your hands in the dirt. Gardening is an easy way to get in touch with our witchy natures. If you can’t have a garden, try planting a few little herbs, or a flowering plant or two inside.

Go out in the rain. As you get wet, feel the water in the droplets connecting you to oceans and faraway continents.

Commune with an animal. Animals connect us to the wild side of life, no matter how tame they may appear. If you don’t have a pet of your own, try going to zoo or a friend’s house.

Send good energy to someone who needs it. Our energy and positive thoughts are powerful things— share them with someone who needs a little boost.

—Witchcraft On A Shoestring, Deborah Blake

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hi i just started following your blog i'm new to witchery really and i'm very interested how herbs and plants work could you point me in the right direction for good books on the subject thank you

Hello~ Sagefae here. I have some helpful links over on my main blog here. But these should be of help: 

Green Witchcraft

More Green Witchcraft

Green Witchcraft Part 1-5

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untitled by Saria Dy on Flickr.

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Tiger Lily by Baka John on Flickr.

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Herbal Sleep & Dream Pillows

Combine any of the following herbs into a lovely sleep sachet, or sew them into a pillow for yourself, or as gifts for others.

PS: Trying sewing sigils into your dream pillows for extra help.

Catnip: Relaxing, helps bring deep sleep.

Chamomile: Calming, relaxing, and said to keep bad dreams away.

Hops: Relaxing and brings peacefulness.

Lavender: Soothing, relaxing and eases headaches.

Lemon Balm: Relieves stress, anxious and nervous feelings, insomnia, stress, and headaches.

Rose petals: Brings warmth and love.

Rosemary: Traditionally used to bring deep sleep and keep away bad dreams.

Sweet Marjoram: Calms restlessness and nervousness.

Catnip: Relaxing, helps bring deep sleep.

Chamomile: Calming, relaxing, and said to keep bad dreams away.

Cloves: Brings warmth and an exotic feeling to dreams, add only 2-4 per pillow.

Hops: Relaxing and brings peacefulness.

Lavender: Soothing, relaxing and eases headaches.

Lemon Verbena: Uplifting, used to add “lightness” to dream blends.

Mugwort: Greatly enhances lucid dreaming and helps with remembering of dreams.

Peppermint or Spearmint: Enhances clarity and vividness in dreams.

Rose petals: Brings warmth and love, may be used to evoke romantic dreams.

Rosemary: Traditionally used to bring deep sleep and keep away bad dreams.

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The Green Spirit Network is a place for green witches!

To apply to be a part of the network- One must be a green witch!

Send mail to either myself or Emma and answer the following questions:

How do you integrate/incorporate your green witch practice into your daily life?

How do you think/feel/act on your green witch instinct?

What does green witchcraft mean to you, what is the essence of it, and how do you practice it?

Favorite green witchcraft book and why.

How long have you been practicing?

Any other information. (Such as if you are a druid, wiccan, ect)

Link to the site is here, but it’s still getting work done! If you wish to learn more about green witchcraft, feel free to follow and ask questions! Posts will be made about green witchcraft! 

photo by sagefae

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Any stones or spells that will help me while I prepare for finals? ^^

Memory: Albite, Cinnabar, Herderite, Red Jasper, Lazulite, Clear Quartz, Sphene, DatoliteMental Ability: Albite, Cinnabar, Datolite, Blue Sapphire,Titanium Quartz, UlexiteMental Focus: Ametrine, Lazulite. Libyan Gold TektiteProcrastination: Amblygonite, Ametrine, Honey Calcite, Spirit QuartzPattern Recognition: SodalitePositive Outlook: Apache Tears, Blue Calcite, Strontianite Perseverance: Adamite, Black Obsidian, Snowflake Obsidian, Onyx, ZincitePersistance: Moss Agate, Honey Calcite, Pyrite, Scapolite, VanadiniteIntellectual Power: Honey Calcite, CinnabarInspiration: Muscovite, Rutile, Spinel, Tangerine Quartz, Vivianite

Wishing you the best of luck, sweet one! A candle is lit for you :) x

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ingredients for test batch; Deep Healing Balm ♡

(from left to right) organic: beeswax, homegrown sage, wild-harvested yarrow leaves, olive oil, wild-harvested labrador tea leaves, calendula flowers from my garden, wild-harvested devils club, lavender flowers from the garden, wild-harvested juniper berries, homegrown catnip, hairy arnica flowers, homegrown sprig of rosemary

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Spring Crocus by fearghal breathnach on Flickr.

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Sprites

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Herb of the Week-Bearbind/Bindweed

COMMON NAMES

Bearbind Hedge Bind Weed Old Man’s Nightcap

Bindweed

Bearbind (botanical name Convolvulus sepium) is a perennially growing herb-like plant having climbing and spiraling stems that bear alternative leaves. This plant produces white or light pink blooms with white streaks and shaped like trumpets. The flowers appear during the period of July and September and similar to all the other species of this genus, develop while there is sunlight and stay closed when the weather conditions are gloomy. However, unlike the blooms of the Field Convolvulus, bearbind flowers do not close when it is raining. The seeds of this herb are like capsules. Bearbind has a chunky tubercle root that forms at the base of the stem and goes to sleep during the fall to remain underground all through the winter months.

The scientific name of bearbind is derived from the Latin terms ‘convolvere’, which when translated into English denotes ‘to entwine’, and ‘sepes’ meaning ‘a hedge’. In fact, the botanical name of bearbind suggests the manner in which this plant, also known as hedge bindweed, grows. Wherever this herb grows, such as in thickets or hedges, it has the aptitude to twine itself with its spirals and generally it counters clockwise in a roundabout fashion on any neighboring plant or a fence for support.

In the form of a therapeutic herb, bearbind or bindweed has been held in high esteem for the potent purgative of its leaves, roots and stems of the herb. In addition, in folk medicine, this herb was also used to cure jaundice.

Bearbind or bindweed is a close relative of the common morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea) and is among the most widespread weeds found in North America. At the same time, it is also among the most attractive weeds in the region. However, gardeners are not in favour of bearbind, as it strangulates the plants growing in its neighbourhood, while the plant massive root system causes soil depletion.

It may be noted that bearbind is simply a member of a vast plant family, which also comprises sea bindweed, field bindweed, Syrian bindweed (also called scammony) and jalap bindweed (found in Mexico as well as South America). To some extent, these plants posses a similar cathartic attributes and they also possess other properties, which are common to all. All plants in this family produce beautiful flowers resembling the shape of a trumpet and whose hue varies from white in the case of bearbind, red-stripped rose in the instance of sea bindweed, and sulphur-yellow of scammony. In addition, there is another common aspect of the flowers of these plants - they all remain closed on gloomy days when there is no sunshine or sunlight.

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untitled on Flickr.

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heather by Liis Klammer on Flickr.

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Can I practice witchcraft without worshiping or serving any deities?

yes. witchcraft is a secular (non-religious) practice that does not have to involve deities in any way.

gentle reminder: this sort of stuff is covered in my FAQ, please read it before sending in questions. thank you <3