Golden Owlet

A personal blog and online grimoire for witchy and devotional needs. | Eclectic Polytheist | Is a Hermes Kid

[radiolightning]

In case anyone is having a bad night:

Here is the fudgiest brownie in a mug recipe I’ve found

Here are some fun sites

Here is a master post of Adventure Time episodes and comics

Here is a master post of movies including Disney and Studio Ghibli

Here is a master post of other master posts to TV shows and movies

*tucks you in with fuzzy blanket* *pats your head*

You’ll be okay, friend <3

[meanwolfs-remade-deactivated201]

i will reblog this everytime it shows up because any of my followers could have a bad night right now

[becausewhatiam-iswhatimnot]

All these links, besides the first, are broken. So here’s some more.

Here’s an emergency compliment

Here you can play 2048

Here’s a playlist of Bob ross

Here’s a website to watch movie’s and shows for free

Here’s a website to watch documentaries for free

Here you can to nothing for two minutes

Here you can break something. It’s good for anger

Here’s a button to press to make everything okay

Here’s a site to cut something up (TRIGGER WARNING)

Here’s a site that makes you a website depending on a song you choose

Here’s a gay comic. It’s adorable

Here you can spend Bill Gate’s money

Here you can draw your own island

Here you can learn about patterns website’s use

Here you can get your life stats

Here you can listen to the Tucker Zone (Headphones needed)

Here you can see how fast you’re moving

Here you can see the progress of time

Here you can see the future of the universe 

[becausewhatiam-iswhatimnot]

Want some more? 

Here’s the butterfly project

Here’s a snickerdoodle mug cake

Here’s a link to some free audiobooks

Here’s something to read when you feel like a burden

Here’s a secret

Here’s my playlist of some sea shanties 

Here’s another secret

Here’s a link to some cool websites 

Here’s a blog that gives you recipes for when you’re low on spoons

Here’s some Brony Headcanon’s

[becausewhatiam-iswhatimnot]

Some more? I’ve got plenty

Here’s 100,000 stars

Here you can control the weather (TW FLASHING IMAGES)

Here you can weave silk

Here you can make a castle of your own

Here you can make a kaleidoscope drawing

Here you can explore recursion

Here you can play a jelly block game

[becausewhatiam-iswhatimnot]

I’m back with some more! 

Here you can draw with pasta

Here you can draw logo’s from memory

Here you can play this is sand, here you draw cool sand designs

Here you can play The Organ Trail

Here’s a customizable white noise website

Here you can simulate gravity

Here you can create your own guardian of the galaxy

Here you can make your own galaxy

Here’s a website you can get some support at.

[becausewhatiam-iswhatimnot]

to find later

[addiewho]

Here you can split circles into smaller and smaller pieces (I found this really satisfying)

Here you can have images of people point to where your pointer is

Here you can paint someone’s nails

Here you can grow a garden across your screen (Audio included)

Here you can try out all kinds of mind illusions (Trigger Warning: Flashing Lights)

Here you can see how many miles you have scrolled

Here you can watch a website load forever, although you might be getting enough of this on Tumblr mobile

Here’s a rickroll

Here you can remind yourself that you’re awesome.

Here you can throw trash into a dustbin only for it to bounce right back out (Audio included)

Here you can make sand dunes using sand (Audio included)

And here you can generate more cool websites like these

[boy-in-the-stars]

pinning thissss

[fiddlepickdouglas]

And yet more!!!

Here you can listen to a gentle rainstorm

Here you can make snowflakes

Here is a Line Rider feature film with relaxing music

Here is the entire script to the Princess Bride (many don’t need it but it’s fun to read anyway)

Here is an abbreviated script for the entirety of Book 1 of A:TLA that I made out of anger at the film that definitely doesn’t exist

Here is a playlist of the top 10 most relaxing songs ranked according to science

Here’s a site where you can make a dude beatbox with fun animations

[nyxsomnia7]

I’m fully aware I will need this at some point.

[screeching-0wl]

A guide to worship of Hermes - cheat sheets

Hellenic cheat sheets

If you like my content consider supporting me on: https://ko-fi.com/screeching0wlet

[obscenegrimoire]

Hi, guys! I just began this online grimoire, and I figured I'd make my first post.

Let's talk about Servitors.

What is a "Servitor"? A Servitor, in terms of spell work/witchcraft is a servant that was created by you. Think of it as similar to a computer program, or as a type of spirit. It's apart of you, as it's created by your mind. It's your intentions, your needs that it's serving. You're the one that brought it to life, and you're the one that keeps it alive. It relies on your energy to thrive, and function at it's fullest capabilities. Their sole purpose is to fulfill the goal that you give it, whatever it may be. I, personally, use mine for protection and revenge. You may also create them with the goal of bringing you good luck, or to bring you good health. If there's something you want attracted to your life, there's a Servitor you can make.

How would you create a Servitor?

I would like to stress, you are binding yourself to a spirit you created. This includes a contract, that you will need to be as specific as possible in. If there's something too broad for interpretation, there's an opportunity for a misunderstanding. You will also be creating and charging a sigil for this entity. I will be giving the basics, as well as adding parts that I've found helped with the creation. I will make sure to note that they are my add-ons.

What you need:

• Item of choice

• Lined paper(s)/pen or pencil - especially ones of the color that matches the intent.

• Four white candles

• Optional: Crystals, herbs, or anything you would like to use for a boost.

Before you begin anything, you need to find an item you want to use as a sort of "home" for this creation. It needs something to latch onto. As long as it's something you interact with frequently, it can be something you take everywhere, or keep at home. This can mean crystals, jewelery, I like to use stuffed animals since I cuddle them, toys if you would like to protect your children, etc. You must have it be something you frequently interact with, otherwise it will not stay "alive".

Once you have the item, and it's goal in mind, take some time, get creative and find a name for the entity. Once you have, drink a tea of choice, listen to appropriate music, this is the time to be creative and to develop the entity and contract. Take time to imagine how the entire will appear, what it's energy will feel like. Picture it standing beside you as you begin to write the contract. Be as specific as you can, include it's goals, the expectations, and rules. Describe it's appearance, and energy in the contract. Include how you plan to feed it, and keep it "alive". They need to be fed energy of sorts, or else they will "die". Include any details you feel necessary, don't leave anything out. Include a phrase to bring it's attention. At the very end, remember to include a killswitch phrase. This is only to be used when you no longer want the entity "alive" anymore. This happens if things as simple as it has completed the goal, or as complicated as something went wrong/it backfired has happened.

Optional: You may also provide the Servitor a rune, a planet, or any moon cycle correspondents that helps provide them with a boost of energy.

You will need to now create a sigil based on the name of the entity. If you need help with creating a sigil, I will happily provide sources! I like to place their sigil on the contract, and I also like to find a way to attach the sigil to the item. I also burn their sigil as I do the ritual, along with having a seperate paper with their sigil written on it for documentation. This is my way to keep a form of their presence attached to necessary parts. As I mentioned, I use stuffed animals, so I would support going as far as making two copies of the contract and sigil. One for keepsake, and sew the other inside of the item, if possible.

Once you have completed those steps, cleanse your workspace. You may do this however you wish, that process varies from everyone. Next, take the four white candles you have. Place one in each direction (North, East, South, West) as far apart as necessary. Place the item you're attaching it to, in the middle of the candles. Light them clockwise, as you set the mood/intention. Sit down next to the candles, and relax. Close your eyes, meditate as you imagine what the Servitor looks like. Focus on it, until you can feel it's presence surrounding you. I often attempt to touch the Servitor in the image. Once you've made that connection, slowly open your eyes and calmly state it's name. Begin reading off the contract out loud, as clearly as you can. Once you have finished, sign off and take in it's energy around you.

Put out the candles however you wish, put your items away, and place the Servitor where you wish!

If you ever feel like the Servitor has grown too weak, you may repeat this process, but use the already created contract and entity in mind. Think of it as a regroup.

I hope this has captured the attention of any curious person. Anyone needing to know if you can do this as a beginner: If you feel comfortable doing so, then go for it. Any questions and concerns are welcomed! Give me opinions on my first post!

[mundanecha0s]

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* 　𝔸 𝔹𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣'𝕤 𝔾𝕦𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕄𝕠𝕠𝕟 ℙ𝕙𝕒𝕤𝕖𝕤　 *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

so you're a bit confused about the different phases of the moon or how and what they do or you're just too lazy to actively hunt down the info and put it in your grimoire. No worries, your witch dad is here to help you :)

New Moon:

new moon, happens every month, start of a new lunar cycle.

cannot be seen, sun behind moon-lighting side faced away from the earth.

best for: new beginnings, setting intentions for the month, best place to make plans and decide what to do.

Waxing Moon:

seen as crescent in the sky, illuminated on right-hand side as sun slowly starts to move from behind the moon. first sign that energy is building and in a few days the moon will be at full power

best for: working on self-confidence/compassion/self-assurance. put plans into place to reach goals. build yourself up

First Quarter:

can see a clear half-moon in the sky. at half power. sun is side by side with moon

best for: reflection, taking a pause, revel in what you have been working on and celebrate achievements. think about how u want to celebrate full moon, get ready for serious action.

Waxing Gibbous:

slither of dark moon left unseen. one step away from full power

best for: one phase away from full, hone in on intentions/goals/actions.

make sure you are paying attention to details and staying mindful of what is externally and internally happening

Full Moon:

Big boy moon. Full power. can tap into her energy to help gain insight or to 💫manifest💫. most powerful time of the moon

best for: manifestations, adding more power to your intentions. good for rituals/spells. great time for releasing or banishing rituals, manifestations spells and meditation. good for charging and cleansing. Moon water

Waning Gibbous:

winding down of moons power. sun is moving away and taking its light with it.

best for: turn inwards and evaluate what has happened over last few days. think about full moon ritual/meditation and readjust your intentions goals for the rest of the month

Third Quater:

illuminated on the left side. back to half power and is fading.

best for: let go of what is holding you back, let go of any negativity in your life. Examples: self-limiting beliefs, people who aren’t great for you or your life, fear and basically anything that isn’t serving you or letting you progress in your life. Cleanse yourself and home.

Waning Moon:

power of moon is nearly over. small crescent left in night’s sky. nearly time for new moon and new beginnings.

best for: take a deep breath and surrender to whatever happened and what is beyond your power. don't beat yourself up if you didn't complete any of your goals. dust yourself off and pick yourself up and get ready for a new cycle. Remember to be kind and compassionate to yourself.

[maxs-grimoire]

Your deities love you.

Haven’t tidied their altars in forever? They understand.

Don’t have the motivation to give them offerings? They get it.

You haven’t left bed for a long time? They still care about you.

Aren’t devoting time to them lately? They don’t mind

Forgot an offering? That’s alright. They forgive you.

Fucked something up? They’re not going to ditch you for your mistakes.

Decide to take a break from deity work? Totally cool, they’ll still be here for you.

Your deities understand your struggles. Even your mental health related issues. They get it, and they love you regardless. Just do your best for them, and they’ll appreciate it. 

[libbee]

Safety first: protection against manipulators.

Inner planets in 8th house/12th house/generational planets (Jupiter, Saturn in 8th house)

Sunday evening. You sit along with your friends and family for a nice relaxing hangout. Tea, snacks, gifts, laughter, full of energy. People sharing their stories and experiences. All well, few hours later, party over. You are still in the warmth of energy, joyed by the event, feeling good to be alive. Then.. something clicks. You are confused. This couple said things that dont sit right with you. What is it? You know in your head that this person was lying, the manipulation was so subtle that you only see it now, they were grooming the crowd to give them what they want. Welcome to the dark side of human psychology.

Intentional or unintentional, it does not matter, but you were manipulated and that is real. Some people go through life carefree and unbothered. Others know a little more. Every conversation we have with others is either an influence or a manipulation. Parent influences child. Teacher infleunces student. Spouse influences partner. Customer influences seller. Every person influences others, but when this influence is loaded with malicious, selfish and one sided exploitation, then you know you are being manipulated. When you give more than you get, are being misled and misinformed and being used as a social toy then you know you are being manipulated. Most disturbing manipulation happens from those who are closest to us, that is family, siblings and partner etc. When someone lies to you, they paint a picture in your head that does not exist. The lies distort your perception and affect your decisions, presuppositions about the world and opinions.

Why do some people never identify liars and manipulators? Because these people know what they want from others, are dominating Alpha type, extremely charming and love bombing, speak over others and assert their opinions on others. All of us have emotional needs and vulnerability, most necessary is the need for social acceptance and participation. We crave to belong to someone and some group. A lot of people never identify liars and manipulators because they are not so emotionally sensitive and enlightened. As unfortunate as it is, the world is after all not a bubble of well meaning and fair deal people.

Once you identify manipulative people, you also understand how futile it is to confront them. These people live in a different reality. They go to any lengths to manipulate people's perceptions because it benefits them. They are crazy making tricksters. Can you ever be "friends" with a trickster? No, in the end you lose more than you gain. Here is something you can learn from:

Here is quotes from the video: "The victims of people such as con men and snake oil salesmen, are those who are unconscious of trickster – they have been tricked by their own naivety, greed or self-deception. We have to be a little tricky, to guard against being tricked."

"We can deceive others or be deceived, but we can never deceive ourselves. Trickster forces us to look at ourselves in the mirror, and to the persona that we are putting on to impress others, to the detriment of our instinctual needs, our creativity and playfulness that is so vital to give us the energy that we need in our daily life."

Once you understand that the manipulators outside are a mirror to your internal trickster, it is time to change your beliefs about yourself and transform a little. This is why the 8th housers, scorpion, 12th housers are the ones to identify manipulation because their natural ability is to transform. Someone who has inner planets in 1st/2nd/3rd houses in air/fire signs simply would not have the ability to transform - but they can be a trickster if they are unevolved. Sadly, a lot of air/fire people stay unevolved because their natural ability is not to do self reflection. Water house/sign natives can learn from these natives, because it is said that the people who hurt you the most are your spiritual teachers.

“The so-called civilised man has forgotten the trickster. He remembers him only figuratively and metaphorically, when, irritated by his own ineptitude, he speaks of fate playing tricks on him or of things being bewitched. He never suspects that his own hidden and apparently harmless shadow has qualities whose dangerousness exceeds his wildest dreams.” - Carl Jung, C.W. Vol. 9.1: On The Psychology of the Trickster Figure.

In the so called transformation of 8th housers and scorpion lies the enlightenment and coming to the consciousness. It is to shed the ignorance of unconscious and primitive way of life. It is to dissolve your previously held ego and step into a new way of life. It is to get in touch with your spirits and the soul that is you. To change your habits and interests. One example, to stop listening to music and songs rather meditate, watch your impulse and emotions, create music rather than consume. This is a new way of life. One that will both change your interpersonal relations and your own inner life.

[aspelladay]

Poke

(Phytolacca decandra, P. americana) Poisonous.

Folk Names: Coakum, Cocan, Crowberry, Garget, Inkberry, Pigeon Berry, Pocan, Pokeberry Root, Poke Root, Polk Root, Scoke, Virginian Poke. Gender: Masculine. Planet: Mars. Element: Fire. Powers: Courage, Hex-Breaking.

Magical Uses: Poke is used at the new Moon to break hexes and curses. Make an infusion and sprinkle around the home. Add a bit to the bath water as well. (Note: Do not drink!) When carried, poke gives courage. To find a lost object, mix poke with hydrangea, violet, and galangal. Sprinkle this around the area where the article was last seen. The berries are crushed and the resulting juice is used as a magical ink.

(from Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham)

[aspelladay]

Holy Thistle

(Centaurea benedicta, Cnicus benedictus, Carbenia bendicta) Do not take if pregnant.

Folk Name: Blessed Thistle. Gender: Masculine. Planet: Mars. Element: Fire. Powers: Purification, Hex-Breaking.

Magical Uses: Wear the holy thistle to protect yourself from evil, and add to purificatory baths. Holy thistle is also used in hex-breaking spells.

(from Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham)

[crazycatsiren]

The biggest WTF you've read about witchcraft anywhere online. Go!

I'll start. Some article from somewhere written by someone I don't even remember: To become a witch, another witch must initiate you. If you haven't been officially/formally initiated, then you're a sorcerer, not a witch.

[windvexer]

Wow, that is ridiculous.

Mine is that you have to learn meditation *before* you can practice witchcraft.

Like, be adept at meditation and have an ongoing meditation regimen before you can even begin to learn witchcraft.

[jasper-pagan-witch]

I've seen a lot but I have a headache so I'm just gonna say the whole "all goddesses are just aspects of this One Goddess of night and darkness and fertility and all gods are just aspects of this One God of sun and light and also fertility" and go on with my day.

[hellenicowlette]

Dear God I have so many XD. But the ones that stick out to me were

"You are not a witch if you got no water placements in your birthchart." and "You need to be of druidic lineage to be considered a green witch".

[missouri-witchcraft]

Hawthorn Correspondences & Associations

The crataegus, or hawthorn (or quickthorn, thornapple, May-tree, whitethorn, or hawberry), is the Missouri State Floral Emblem.

Yes, our state flower is an entire category of tree. You can direct any complaints about that to Missouri Governor Arthur M Hyde, who signed it into law back in 1923. Or don't, because he died in 1947.

There are 75+ hawthorns that grow in Missouri. Some of the more common ones found here include:

crataegus calpodendron (late/urn-tree hawthorn)

crataegus coccinioides (kentucky hawthorn, large-flowered cockspurthorn)

crataegus collina (dotted hawthorn) [so closely related to the crataegus punctata that they're considered the same species by some]

crataegus crus-galli (cockspur hawthorn, cockspur thorn)

crataegus engelmannii (barberry/barberry-leaved hawthorn)

crataegus intricata (copenhagen/thicket hawthorn, lange's thorn)

crataegus marshallii (parsley hawthorn, parsley haw)

crataegus mollis (downy/red hawthorn)

crataegus phaenopyrum (washington hawthorn, washington thorn)

crataegus pruinosa (frosted hawthorn)

crataegus succulenta (fleshy/succulent hawthorn, round-fruited cockspurthorn)

crataegus spathulata (littlehip hawthorn)

crataegus uniflora (dwarf/one-flower hawthorn)

crataegus viridis (green hawthorn, southern thorn)

No, I really don't have a good explanation for you as to why so many tree names include the word "cock". No, I can't explain to you the history and background of the word "cockspurthorn". All I can do is wish you the best if you choose to find these answers yourself.

ASSOCIATIONS

Animals

blackbird

cow

cuckoo

hedgehog

heron (black-crowned night)

martin (purple)

owl

wolf

Comets & Planets

Mars

Pluto

Deities & Figures

Belenus (Celtic)

Brigid (Irish)

Cardea (Roman)

the Dagda (Irish)

Danu (Irish)

Flora (Roman)

Frigg (Norse)

Hera (Greek)

Olwen (Welsh)

Prometheus (Greek)

Thor (Norse)

Zeus (Greek)

Elements

air [especially wood]

fire

Entities

ancestors

fae

nature spirits

pixies

witches

Genders

masculinity [especially wood]

nonbinary genders

trans femininity

trans masculinity

Holidays

Beltane

Walpurgis Night

Zodiac Signs

Aquarius

Aries

Gemini

Taurus

CORRESPONDENCES

afterlives/otherworlds

anxiety/panic attacks

astral travel

blessing

business success

career

celibacy/chastity

change

charms [wood]

cleansing

cleansing negativity

compassion

concealment [wood]

consecration

counterspells

cow health

creativity [especially wood]

cycles of life

defense [especially wood]

detecting magic

embracing what is

emotional support

emotions

employment

enchantment

energy

fae communication

family

fertility [especially berries]

fishing

forgiveness

funerary practices

good luck with fishing

growth

guarding

happiness [especially berries]

harmony

harnessing lightning [wood]

healing the heart

health

home

hope

invisibility [wood]

life

love

luck

lust

marriage

money

mourning

opening the heart

overcoming challenges/obstacles

peace

power [wood]

prosperity

protection [especially wood]

protection from baneful magic

protection from evil spirits

protection from ghosts

protection from lightning

protection from sexual harassment [leaves]

protection from vampires

protection from witches

protection of home

protection of self

purification

rebirth

removing negative energy

renewal

self-development [wood]

sending

sex

sexuality

strength [wood]

success

transition

union

warding

warding off negativity

warding off witches

wealth

wildness

wisdom

wishes

work

[the-domestic-witch-deactivated2]

GRIMOIRE IDEAS

💖 BEGINNING/PERSONAL

🔮Personal Birth Chart

🔮 Personal Star Sign Overview

🔮Personal Practise

🔮Goals

🔮Dream diary

🔮Personal Numerology

🔮Sacred Days you Participate In

🔮Familiars

🔮Personal Patronus Animal

🔮Deities - what deities you follow, how you honor them etc.

🔮Altar Layout

🔮 Protective Sigil (to keep your grimoire out of sight of prying eyes)

💫CORE CONCEPTS

🔮Meditation

🔮Intent

🔮Visualisation

🔮Manifestation

🔮Cleansing

🔮Charging

🔮Grounding and Centering

🔮Protection

🔮Banishment

🔮Warding

🔮 Magickal Tools - list and uses (wands, sigils, etc)

🔮SPELLBOOK

🌱NATURAL/PLANTS/HERBOLOGY

🔮 Aromatherapy

🔮Herb index + correspondences

🔮Drying herbs and Flowers

🔮Flower correspondences

🔮Essential Oils - uses, safety.

🔮Tea Uses and Correspondences

🔮Natural Remedies - recipes for salves, tinctures, etc.

🔮 Gardening

🔮Plants Index, Correspondences and Care

🌌ASTRONOMY

🔮Planetary correspondences

🔮Planetary/Stargazing Events

🔮Constellations

🌙 MOON MAGICK

🔮Moon phases and guide

🔮Gardening by the phases of the moon

🔮Moon rituals

🔮Charging through the Moon

💞 CRYSTALS

🔮How Crystals Work - Energy etc.

🔮Crystal Index and Uses/Correspondences

🔮Crystal Cleansing Methods

🔮Charging Crystals

🔮Crystal Safety + Maintenance. How NOT to charge and cleanse some crystals.

🌻DIVINATION

🔮 Tarot Cheat Sheet

🔮Palm Reading

🔮Numerology

🔮Pendulum Reading

🔮Tasseography (Tea Leaf Reading)

🔮 Scrying

🔮Rune Stones

🔮 Dream Divination

🔮Dowsing (with sticks, etc)

👑 BEAUTY/SELF CARE

🔮Bath Magic

🔮Sleep Rituals/Magick

🔮Glamour Magick

🔮Natural Beauty/Pamper Recipes - face masks, body scrubs, hair masks, bath bombs etc.

🔮Self Care/Pamper Checklist

🔮Stress Management Methods

🔮 Mental Health Coping Methods (if applicable)

🏡 MAGICKAL HOUSEKEEPING

🔮Kitchen Witchery - Recipe Book

🔮Natural Cleaning Product Recipes

🔮Cleansing Rooms and Spaces

🔮Cleaning Checklist

🌹MISC

🔮The Five Elements

🔮Reiki

🔮Chakras

🔮Auras

🔮Candle Magick

🔮Colors and Correspondences

🔮 Superstitions

🔮Wheel of The Year + Rituals (If followed).

🔮Mythology/Legends and Religious Teachings

🔮Faeries

🔮Knot Magick

🔮Angels

[lurelurk]

If a single person’s perspective, opinions, and ideas of something are the sole thing keeping you from doing something I think you should reflect on why you’re giving a stranger on the internet that power.  Just because someone doesn’t agree with you, or what you’re doing, or doesn’t think it’s is practical doesn’t mean you cannot do it.  Trying to pass the blame onto them just  highlights that you lack dedication and self-confidence. 

No one is keeping you from your craft but yourself. 

[maceofpentacles]

personal notes on working with different deities:

just as a disclaimer: a lot of these experiences happened outside of tumblr so just because i don’t post about these deities/have them listed in my bio or anything like that doesn’t mean i don’t respect them or reach out to them from time to time!! my relationship with deities will always be different than yours. respect is key.

thoth: egyptian god of wisdom, magic, and the moon

- the first deity i ever felt super called to

- very comforting energy, not too intimidating to communicate with

- genuinely wants what’s best for you

- so so helpful when it comes to personal growth and academic growth

- i tend to reach out to him when i feel lost in school work, he makes studying feel easy

- has helped me hone in on my intuition in divination readings

ares: greek god of war and courage

- dad,, he is very much a dad

- his guidance has made my confidence level do a complete 180° to be honest

- you don’t like confrontation? you let people walk all over you? yeah, not anymore bestie

- he’s also helped me make important decisions when i felt really lost

- has helped a lot with gender dysphoria to be honest

cernunnos: celtic/gaulish god of nature and fertility

- very calming presence,, feels very ancient and wise

- helpful with building one’s inner strength and value

- will make you listen to your instincts i’m so serious

- he makes me go outside when i’m feeling bad because fresh air always helps tbh

janus: roman god of beginnings and transitions

- started working with him quite recently but he’s helped me calm down about life and major events

- feels like a presence that’s kind of always there even when you don’t fully feel it

isis: egyptian goddess of healing and magic

- very motherly presence

- done some gnarly trauma healing with her help

- she’s helped me trust my own judgement and my own authority

- pushed me to not be so eager to please everyone around me

hecate: greek goddess of magic and witchcraft

- i’ve worked with her on some trauma stuff in the past

- i also call upon her for help in any baneful workings i do (not very often but still)

loki: norse god mischief

- has helped me with balancing work and play

- i usually turn to loki when i’m feeling bored with my practice/craft and he helps me change things up a bit

aphrodite: greek goddess of love and beauty

- i’ve done a few self love workings with her and they’ve helped me feel more confident about myself

- makes me appreciate the beauty of people

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People will be like "nah I don't believe in witches and magic and all that woowoo stuff" and then keep a polite distance after finding out I'm a witch.

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Happy new year! I pray to Stolas and hope 2021 will be a better year. May his wisdom bring us all good fortune!

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Herbs from My Garden - Mugwort

Scientific Name: Artemisia vulgaris

Element: Water

Planet: The Moon

Toxic to Dogs?: Yes

Toxic to Cats: Yes

Introduction:

While the word mugwort refers to most species belonging to the genus Artemisia, this post is specifically referring to Artemisia vulgaris, better known as Common Mugwort. Mugwort is native to Europe and Eastern Asia, and is widespread through North America and Canada. Mugwort needs full sun, at least 6 hours a day. It should be watered about once a week. This is a resilient plant that grows quickly and aggressively. I once all but killed one of mine with transplant shock, and it grew back with a vengeance.

Mugwort's generic name is from that of Artemis, Greek Goddess of the Hunt, the wilderness, and childbirth (to name a few). Before the discovery of hops, this plant was used by Europeans to add flavor to beer and keep it fresh. It has also been rumored to repel moths.

Correspondences:

Mugwort is a very popular herb among practitioners. Some associations include astral travel, sleep, dreams, divination, and fertility. It can be used for tea, ritual baths, and incense, just to name a few. Many people use it to aid with lucid dreaming. I associate it with the moon due to it's ties to Artemis and childbirth, and the element water, because of its connection to the moon.

Mugwort Divination Bath Tea

Before beginning, know that mugwort is not safe to use while pregnant, so if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are lactating, play it safe and do not use this herb or recipe.

This bath tea is a blend of mugwort, jasmine, and lavender. Add it to your bath in preparation for divination, spirit work, astral travel, and dreamwalking. The mugwort is meant to help amplify spiritual awareness, while the purpose of the lavender is to put you in a calm headspace and add protection. I chose to add jasmine to the blend because of its association with both spiritual ascension and serenity.

Ingredients:

1 cup of dried mugwort (divination, dreaming, astral awareness)

1 tablespoon of dried lavender (peace, protection)

1 tablespoon dried jasmine blossoms, or jasmine tea (spirituality, intuition, tranquility)

1 pinch of salt (for cleansing and protection)

Instructions:

Pour all ingredients into your mortar, starting with the mugwort, then lavender, then jasmine, then salt.

Lightly grind or stir (if you don't have a mortar and pestle, use a bowl and spoon). This is a great time to enchant, charge, or bless your bath tea, whatever it is you do.

Transfer the mixture to a jar for storage. When ready to use, add a few spoonfuls to a large teabag (or if you're chaotic like me, just throw it into your bath water).

Proceed with your bath and clean the tub/throw away tea bag when finished. If you have pets or children, clean the tub immediately, especially if a tea bag was not used.

References:

Origins and General Information

Folklore

Note on toxicity to cats and dogs: I could not find any reliable sources for this plant's toxicity to pets, as it seems to be debated. Please treat this plant as if it is toxic to pets. Mugwort has properties that make it mildly poisonous in general, so never use it around your animals, especially when burning.

While I have been trying to be more thorough in my posts, please note that these correspondences are personal me and are not objective. Plant associations depend on personal practice and culture. Always practice critical thinking when learning about witchcraft (and everything, really).

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COSMIC WITCHCRAFT

Cosmic witches and Cosmic witchery is witchcraft (or witches) that employs the use of the heavenly bodies, stars, moon, and astrology as well as their specific movements within their craft. Much of the time this can be seen as doing rituals or spells on certain days where the planets are in certain signs or when the moon is in a certain phase.

Cosmic witches will often be drawn to the stars, planetary movements, the moon, and astrology and find a way to utilize this within their craft.

How to Employ Cosmic Witchcraft

Most witches already practice some aspects of cosmic witchcraft. Many witches follow moon cycles. Often witches use astrological energies to enhance their spell casting. Becoming a cosmic witch (sometimes called a star witch) means that you are intentionally devoting time to work with the energies of the celestial bodies and the deities associated with them to increase your knowledge in this area.

Devote some time to the celestial body that speaks to you. Take the time to observe it in the sky if possible. Study and research it. Learn to have a personal relationship with the energy that you associate with each celestial body.

Observing and celebrating the solstices and equinoxes and other seasonal festivals is a beautiful way to practice cosmic witchcraft. This keeps you in touch with the specific energy and effect that the cosmos has on daily life. Begin reading ephemerides or planners to get started.

There is great beauty in the phases of the moon, and these phases have plenty to teach a cosmic witch. Learn how each phase of the moon can affect your spell work. Plan your spells to work with the energy of the moon and see your results increase dramatically. Download a moon app or put up a calendar that observes the moon cycles.

Creating your own birth chart will give you a chance to learn how each celestial body affects you. It will also help you to see the practical implications of “As above, So below.” Begin with locating your sun, moon, and ascendant, then inner planets before diving into outer planets, asteroids, houses, elements, and more.

Being a witch of any type or kind will always have you learning more, both internally and about the world around you. To learn more about cosmic witchcraft, start with doing some reading on the topic. Then when you are feeling comfortable, jump right into an area that interests you. Remember that the journey is magical, and your journey is shaped most of all, by you.

Astrological Moon Phases

The moon moves into a new sign about every two days, so you can plan your workings around what sign the moon will be in when you execute your workings.

Moon in Aries is the best time to work magick involving leadership, authority, rebirth, spiritual conversion, or willpower. Healing rituals for ailments of the face, head, or brain are also done during this period of time.

Moon in Taurus is the best time to work magick for love, real estate, material acquisitions, and money. Healing rituals for ailments of the throat, neck, and ears are also done during this period of time.

Moon in Gemini is the best time to work magick for good communication, change of residence, writing, public relations, and travel. Healing rituals for ailments of the shoulders, arms, hands, or lungs are also done during this period of time.

Moon in Cancer is the best time to work magick for home and domestic life. Healing rituals for ailments of the chest or stomach are also done during this period of time.

Moon in Leo is the best time to work magick involving authority, power over others, courage, fertility, or childbirth. Healing rituals for ailments of the upper back, spine, or heart are also done during this period of time.

Moon in Virgo is the best time to work magick involving employment, intellectual matters, health, and dietary concerns. Healing rituals for ailments of the intestines or nervous system are also done during this period of time.

Moon in Libra is the best time to work magick involving artistic work, justice, court cases, partnerships and unions, mental stimulation, and karmic, spiritual, or emotional balance. Healing rituals for ailments of the lower back or kidneys are also done during this period of time.

Moon in Scorpio is the best time to work magick involving sexual matters, power, psychic growth, secrets, and fundamental transformations. Healing rituals for ailments of the reproductive organs are also done during this period of time.

Moon in Sagittarius is the best time to work magick for publications, legal matters, travel, and truth. Healing rituals for ailments of the liver, thighs, or hips are also done at this time.

Moon in Capricorn is the best time to work magick for organization, ambition, recognition, career, and political matters. Healing rituals for the knees, bones, teeth, and skin are also done at this time.

Moon in Aquarius is the best time to work magick involving science, freedom, creative expression, problem-solving, extrasensory abilities, friendship, and the breaking of bad habits or unhealthy addictions. Healing rituals for ailments of the calves, ankles, or blood are also done at this time.

Moon in Pisces is the best time to work magick involving dreamwork, clairvoyance, telepathy, music, and the creative arts. Healing rituals for ailments of the feet or lymph glands are also done at this time.

You don't have to just work with the moon though, you can also work with the alignment of other planets or celestial bodies.

Check out these links for cosmic events and to see where the planets are right now. You can also create a chart to see transits and how the planets are interacting on any given date with Astro Seek and formulate a spell around planetary motions, transits, aspects, etc.

How do I integrate cosmic witchcraft with some of my more “traditional” witchcraft practices?

Work with crystals, herbs, candles, and intents based on their planetary/constellation correspondences. If none of the correspondences you come across ring true with you, figure out what you personally associate with a celestial body. You are in charge of your magic and following through on your personal associations will help make your spells more powerful.

Get familiar with the current planetary placements. You don’t have to utilize astrology, but knowing which planet is where in the sky will help you plan your spells. Is Mercury in retrograde? That means it will appear here in the sky at this time. Is Neptune at opposition? Great, it’ll be easy to see when you go stargazing!

Use planetary Sigils to invoke their attributes and power.

For more information on Astrology, cosmic witchcraft, and any other witchy topics, check out the Cobalt Athenaeum Discord server!