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DEAR READER
shark vs the universe
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@herbal-dreams
Solstice Dates for 2021
Northern Hemisphere:
Vernal Equinox - March 20th
Summer Solstice - June 20th
Autumnal Equinox - September 22nd
Winter Solstice - December 21st
Southern Hemisphere:
Autumnal Equinox - March 20th
Winter Solstice - June 21st
Vernal Equinox - September 23rd
Summer Solstice - December 21st
(Dates calculated for Washington DC, USA, and Brisbane, Australia.)
Source: Time and Date
Botanicals for Cleansing 💧
Because sage isn’t the only thing you can use to cleanse your space.
Alkanet
Angelica
Anise
Arrow Root
Bay Laurel
Bay Leaf
Benzoin
Blessed Thistle (Holy Thistle)
Blue Cohosh
Birch
Black Pepper
Bloodroot
Broom
Camphor
Cayenne Pepper
Cedar
Chamomile
Club Moss
Coconut
Copal
Culver’s Root
Dandelion Leaf
Dragon’s Blood
Fennel
Fern
Frankincense
Fumitory (Earth Smoke)
Garlic
Ginger
Grapefruit
Guava
Horehound
Horseradish
Hyssop
Iris
Lavender
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lemon Verbena (Vervain)
Lime
Lovage
Marjoram
Melon
Mesquite
Mimosa
Oak
Palo Santo
Parsley
Peppermint
Pine
Red Willow Bark
Rosemary
Rue
Sage
Sagebrush
Sandalwood
Sea Salt
Snapdragon
Solomon’s Seal Root
Tangerine
Thyme
Turmeric
Vinegar
Wintergreen
Wood Aloe
Wood Betony
Yucca
🌸 Edible Flowers & Witchery 🌸
As a chef-in-training I love to use flowers in my cooking so why not witchcraft too! Flowers add a splash of colour, taste, and a little bit of whimsy. People have been using flowers in cooking all the way back to the Romans and ancient Greeks. Many cultures today still use them too; Indians use roses and Italians use artichoke flowers. The tastes also vary! Some add spice and others a sweetness.
Eating Flowers Safely
Eat flowers you know are definitely edible - if you’re uncertain look in a reference book.
Eat flowers you have grown your self or are consumption grade. Nurseries and florists commonly use pesticides on the flowers.
Do not use flowers you have found at a park or near the edge of a road as they may be contaminated by car pollution and pesticides.
Only eat the petals and remove the pistols and stamens before eating.
To keep the flowers fresh place them on a wet paper towel and keep them in the fridge for up to 10 days.
If your flowers wilt put in some ice water.
Flowers and Their Properties
Allium - Depends on which variety but means the same as the herb- All the flowers in the allium family (leeks, chives, garlic, garlic chives) are edible. Flavours go from leek to garlic. All parts of these plants are edible.
Angelica - Inspiration/protection - The colours of the flowers range from lavender all the way to a deep rose and have a licorice flavour.
Bachelor’s button - Love - Grassy flavour. Dont eat calyx as it is very bitter.
Basil - Success/banishing - Very similar in taste to the basil leaf but milder in taste.
Borage - Courage - flowers are a lovely blue colour and they taste like cucumber.
Calendula - Love/joy - They taste spicy and have a vibrant golden colour.
Carnations - depends on colour but usually healing - Petals taste sweet but the base is very bitter.
Chamomile - Peace - They have a sweet flavour much like the tea.
Chervil - Joy - The flowers are very delicate and have a slight anise flavour.
Chicory - Success - Slightly bitter and good for pickling.
Chrysanthemum - Relaxation - Come in a variety of colours and flavours which range from peppery to pungent. Use fresh.
Citrus - Depends which type of citrus but generally joy - Some of the flowers in the citrus family are edible (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, kumquat). They have a sweet flavour and have a very strong taste.
Clove - Protection/Manifestation - They are sweet with a touch of licorice.
Dill - Protection - The lovely yellow flowers taste like the leaves.
English daisy - Luck - They are very bitter.
Fennel - Confidence/Protection - Beautiful yellow flowers with a licorice taste much like the herb.
Fuchsia - Love - They have a lovely tangy taste.
Gladiolus - Strength/Beauty - Quite bland actually.
Hibiscus - Beauty - Tastes like the tea with an interesting tart cranberry flavour.
Hollyhock - Ambition - Bland but are very pretty.
Impatiens - Motherly love - Dont have much flavour but are nice for decoration.
Jasmine - Romance - Have a nice sweet taste so they’re nice in sweet dishes.
Lavender - Relaxation - They are sweet and spicy and are great for both sweet and savoury dishes.
Lemon verbena - Beauty - The small white flowers taste like lemon.
Lilac - Beauty - They have a strong citrus flavour.
Mint - Protection - They taste minty.
Nasturtium - Victory - Very popular in cusine. They have a sweet, floral flavour and are also spicy.
Oregano - Protection - Same taste as the leaves but more subtle.
Pansy - Joy - Bland.
Radish - Protection - Very peppery.
Rose - Love - Very floral in taste which gets stronger the darker the flower is.
Rosemary - Memory - Milder rosemary taste.
Sage - Clearing - Taste similar to leaves.
Sunflower - Happiness - Dont really have a taste.
Violets - Happiness/Love - Floral taste.
As I am a baby witch all the correspondences might be wrong so please tell me if you would change anything.
I use flowers in salads, on cakes, in cakes, and I sometimes pickle them too so the options are endless!
Incenses for Cleansing and Protection
There are many formulae for various incenses aimed at spiritual cleansing and protection.
Over the years I have grounded herbs, spices and resins and with honey made many various combinations of incenses.
Also, I like to keep it simple, and, frankly that is exactly what our elders, mothers and grandmothers did.
Garlic and onion skins
Take a handful of mixed garlic and onion skins, speak your charm and breathe into them, then burn them in censer passing through your home, paying special attention to the corners. Command in audible voice cleansing and removal of all negativity, seen and unseen while doing so.
Sage, Rosemary, Cedar
Mix equal parts of above herbal material. Proceed in same manner as above.
Cloves
If you suspect someone has overlooked ( gave evil eye) to someone from your household, burn on hot coal whole pieces of cloves, dedicating each peace for each person. If you hear popping sound, that person has been under influence of an evil eye and further action is required.
Fumigation with grounded cloves is very strong incense for protection, some even argue it is the best.
Coffee
Burning ground coffee is not just a great way to get rid of smell after frying fish, it is also a great incense for protection, especially in homes where someone has recently died, or in homes where there is a spirit of dead disturbance.
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Hello! I was wondering if you knew if hyacinth bulbs and roots can be used in flying ointments, or stuff like calla lily petals, larkspur blooms, snowdrop flowers, hydrangea flowers, non sambac Jasmine varieties, etc? I don't have anything traditional like belladonna or hellebore, but I'd like to make flying ointments and I was wondering if you knew If non traditional but toxic plants could be used as substitutes, or if it's just stuff like belladonna, datura, etc that can be used? Thank you
So give these two posts a look at the bottom. The first one clarifies what a Flying Ointment isn’t. I wouldn’t suggest using toxic ingredients you aren’t sure about. You need to research each of those ingredients individually. Formulating a Flying Ointment is both magic and science because if you do things wrong, there can be serious repercussions. When in doubt, less is more. When you don’t know, none is more.
Flying ointments have changed a fair amount from when they were first created because of science. We’ve taken out ingredients that, while powerful in their own right are too dangerous to put in an ointment. Wolfsbane was a common addition, it’s witchy, it’s powerful, has a rich history and connection to the land, and is so full of toxins it can kill within an hour. It was taken out.
The use of those “regular” Witching herbs is for a reason and that is the alkaloids (see the second post). Transdermal (through the skin) application prevents the body from absorbing the super dangerous chemicals. BUT THIS ISNT THE SAME FOR EVERY TOXIC PLANT. Just because it works for the nightshades doesn’t mean it would work with other toxic herbs and parts.
Additional research needs to be done on the parts of the plant you’re using. For example Datura.Whole thing is toxic, but each part has different concentrations.While you would think the root is the most toxic, it isn’t. Root and flower have the least amount of alkaloid toxins depending on the variety. Seeds and newly sprouted leaves have the highest concentrations.
The point of these ointments isn’t just putting poison on your skin, it’s these specific poisons that have predictable results. Some plants that are poisonous are just going to poison you.I can’t tell you if the examples you gave are viable options because my ointments are based on classical ingredients. So I researched those ingredients, their byproducts, interactions, chemicals, affects on neuropathways, side effects, toxicity levels, rate that body process them, if they are expelled from the body, or if they compound and a lot more…What you’re asking is not a classical flying ointment ingredient I’ve worked with so you’ve got some hard work ahead of you. If you plan on using those.
My advice, if you aren’t sure, don’t. Just buy an ointment from someone who knows what they’re doing, or practice making ritual salves like straight up mugwort or something like chamomile and rosemary. Don’t put yourself at risk because you want to do something others are doing.
https://barberwitch.tumblr.com/post/171203760856/hey-im-interested-in-making-my-own-flying
http://bringthegoodones.tumblr.com/post/170873115296/hello-just-curious-do-you-still-sell-your-flying
🦇Cheers, Barberwitch
Remember, not all poisons are equal. Not all poisons work the same. Not all poisons should be used.
I think it’s also important to highlight the fact that flying ointments work because of alkaloids that act as deliriants and hallucinogens, and not all alkaloids are made equal. Not to mention that hyacinth bulbs are irritant to the skin and can cause a lot of dermal problems.
witch isn't gendered and more men were killed in the real witch trials than women. kys. your gods are probably disgusted with you for excluding and hating witches who don't agree with you.
Incorrect, more women died during the witch trials and more women are killed for witchcraft today than men too. I have no gods.
where's your proof? lmao
“Sweet, Sweet Dreams”
A recipe for better sleep and vivid dreams
Needed
Crushed bay leave
Crushed mint leaves
Honey
Vanilla extract
Cinnamon
Milk (optional)
Preparation
Literally make tea with the mint and bay(to taste) as you would with any tea
Enscribe a dream sigil using the honey in your mug
Add the cinnamon and vanilla to taste
Add the milk to the tea for help falling asleep
Take before falling asleep. This is a really simple spell recipe for kitchen witches.
Have a great day, babes
MUGWORT
ARTEMISIA VULGARIS
FOLK NAMES:
Artemis Herb, Artemesia of Pontos, Felon herb, Naughty Man, Old Man, St. John’s Plant, Sailor’s Tobacco
GENDER: Feminine
ELEMENT: Earth
PLANET: VENUS
DEITIES: Artemis, Diana
Fun Fact: The name, Artemisia, refers to the goddess Artemis
POWERS: Divination, Intuition, Women’s Mysteries, Strength, Psychic Powers, Protection, Prophetic Dreams, Healing, Astral Projection
MAGICKAL USES:
HEALING
Works well against fevers and sickness
Carry it around to prevent back pain
Promotes the appetite
Used in the bath for gout, rheumatism and tired legs
PROTECTIVE PROPERTIES
Place it under the doorstep to keep away unwanted visitors
Put into the shoe for protection and to prevent fatigue on long journeys
Place dabs of essential oil around your doors and windows to help protect your house and property
PSYCHIC POWERS
Mugwort tea will induce clairvoyance
Place mugwort under your pillow to prevent psychic attacks in your sleep
Placed next to the bed aids in achieving astral projection
Use to ward off nightmares
An excellent Dream Pillow can be made by combining Mugwort, Lavender, and Chamomile
Cleanse mirrors and crystal balls to aid in psychic readings
Overactive dreams can be balanced with a ritual bath of mugwort
OTHER
Plant in the yard to attract fairies
Carry it around to increase lust and fertility
BLENDS WELL WITH:
Lemon Balm for psychic development, Burned with Sandalwood or Wormwood during scrying rituals, Lavender for calm dreaming
SUBSTITUTIONS: Wormwood, Sage, Tobacco
PRECAUTIONS:
Pregnant women should not take mugwort internally, as it can lead to miscarriage.
Excessive doses can lead to symptoms of poisoning!!!!!!!
DISCLAIMER
ALWAYS DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH BEFORE YOU INHALE OR INGEST OR APPLY ANYTHING TO YOUR SKIN
FURTHER READING: Links are provided for each book so you gather more research before use
☽ Cunningham, Scott. Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs. Llewellyn Publications, 2013.
☽ Lust, John B. The Herb Book. Dover Publications, Inc., 2014.
☽ Michaud, Debbie. The Healing Traditions & Spiritual Practices of Wicca. Keats Pub., 2000.
☽ Pursell, J. J., and Shawn Linehan. The Herbal Apothecary: 100 Medicinal Herbs and How to Use Them. Timber Press, 2015.
☽ Wigington, Patti. Wicca Practical Magic: the Guide to Get Started with Magical Herbs, Oils, and Crystals. Althea Press, 2017.
hanging plant knowledge for later
If you’re lgbtq+ and a witch plz reblog this so I can follow ya
12/14/2016
Update from my plants at grandma’s house. Have a few lemon saplings and a ton of jade leaves from pruning this fall.
My thanksgiving cactus has weird coloring so not sure if the lighting is good but it’s growing a new leaf segment.
Hey, how do I propagate that corpuscularia lehmanii? Do I just cut a piece off and let it caluse or-?
Garde-les en vie!
30/11/2017
11/01/2018
🌼Flower Correspondences🌸
these are based off of what i’ve learned as a witch from other witches and books and some are what I believe to be true
🌸 Sunflower- Positivity, Happiness, Radiance, Health
🌼 Tulip- Beauty, Grounding, Love, Healing
🌸 Primrose- Healing and Light
🌼 Lily- Beauty, Assistance, Protection, Cleansing, Success
🌸 Lavender- Cleansing, Protection, Harmony, Healing, Relationship Strengthening
🌼 Daisy- Health, Purity, Positivity
🌸 Carnation- Healing, Purification, Beauty
🌼 Iris- Wisdom, Healing, Strength
🌸 Lilac- Spiritual Assistance, Wisdom, Luck
🌼 Poppy- Love, Cleansing, Protection
🌸 Rose- Love, Friendship, Happiness, Protection, Purification, Healing
🌼 Dandelion- Cleansing, Healing
🌸 Daffodil- Love, Luck, Fertility
🌼 Violet- Peace, Protection, Luck, Restful Sleep
🌸 Fern- Confidence, Love, Growth, Strength
🌼 Hibiscus- Beauty, Love, Light
🌸 Marigold- Passion, Joy, Happiness, Radiance always remember to be mindful of potential interactions that herbs and other things can have with medications+other various stuff
