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male witch, OSDD-1b, dunno what else to say. here to nerd about magic an’ chat with like-minded folk. current research projects: knot magic, pop culture magic, sigil work, numerology

[hexatoncheires]

hi you can call me 👾

this is where i hoard random witchcraft topics, drop the occasional pun, an' think about hexin' the shit outta people

i believe in the magical power of fuckin' people up for any reason at any time an' especially if they treat retail workers like shit

i do not practice Wicca

if you pay me money ($5 minimum) for the privilege i will let my tarot cards drag your ass. if you ask me for a free reading to "test drive" the idea i will curse the shit outta you

also i experimented with a lotta divination styles so feel free to ask about augury or mirrors or libanomancy or bibliomancy or whatever

[hexatoncheires]

i think if i had a god i'd make her outta stars an' bones.

i'd want a god like me, covered in grass stains an' tattoos, who i could call up like an auntie an' ask a quick bit of advice about weather magic. somebody old the way trees are old.

i'd want her to be wire bundles an' LEDs an' iridescent fish scales an' the scent of burnin' copper. that place where knittin' becomes the ability to run Doom. a logic gate made outta crabs. minecraft redstone. skyboxes. mushroom music.

[breelandwalker]

STFU Powder

Intent: To bind tongues, silence gossip, and get loud-mouthed jerks to SHUT THE FUCK UP.

Ingredients:

Slippery Elm

Deerstongue

Nettle

Sassafras

Bloodroot

Materials:

Mortar & Pestle (or spice grinder)

Funnel

Mesh Strainer

Collection Dish

Container

Grind each ingredient separately for several minutes to produce fine powder. Sieve the material through the mesh strainer into the collection dish; this removes the larger ungrindable pieces and gives you cleaner powdered herb. (Pro-Tip: Putting a funnel under the strainer helps reduce lost material.) Combine the component powders in the collection dish, mix well, and bottle immediately. Sprinkle where you know the target will be, particularly in meeting places where you know the target will be tempted to ramble on. Use in any spellwork meant to silence gossip, bind wagging tongues, keep secrets, discourage hateful words, and make people eat their words.

-later included in Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils, © 2017 by Bree NicGarran

Want more magical powders? Check out the masterpost here and visit my shop for spell kits, books, magical powders, and more!

(If you’re enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar, tune in to my monthly show Hex Positive on your favorite podcast app, or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. 😊)

[breelandwalker]

A little something for my witches who feel the need to slap some magical duct tape over people’s hateful traps this month. If you need to source powdered herbs online, I recommend Penn Herb or Starwest Botanicals.

Pairs well with the Strawberry Gossip-Stopper Curse.

[skaldish]

One of these days I'll explore runic divination more.

[skaldish]

Initially I didn't like them, but I think it's because I was trying to use Tarot-like mechanics with them. This structure was too rigid though because runic meanings operate differently from tarot meanings. With tarot, each card represents an allegory, but with runes, each rune meaning describes a phenomena which we then interpret allegorically.

Like it begets a whole different set of mechanics.

[hexatoncheires]

oh fuck i don' have a pinned post

[followingtheladyofthesacredflame]

“Come Home Safe” Spell Jar

Components

Small jar with cork

Black salt (protection)

Cloves (luck)

Rosemary (protection)

Black pepper (speedy work)

Paper with intentions

White candle (protection and attraction)

Brown yarn (bringing them home, comfort)

Process

Cleanse components.

Layer in salt then herbs.

Add paper with intentions.

Cork jar.

Wrap brown string around jar and add intentions with knotwork.

Seal jar with wax. Optionally burn candle down on top of it while adding energy.

Place jar near door or window lost person/pet is most likely to use/be near.

So our cat got out recently, and as we were out physically looking for her and doing all the necessary mundane steps, I made this to try and attract her home and keep her safe while she was out. I prayed to St. Anthony (patron of lost things) and St. Francis (patron of animals). I also made appeals to Cernunnos to protect her.

She came home within two days, and we managed to get her back inside, no worse for wear (our poor dog was, though - he tried to chase her and got a scratched ear for it).

[fernthewhimsical]

Masterpost

I have written quite a bit about Rainbowmancy (rainbow magic) and wanted to share with y'all. But since it will never ever fit into one post, here is the masterpost which will link to the individual bits. Enjoy and if you have any questions, please feel free to comment or reach out 🌈🌿

What is Rainbowmancy? Different types of rainbows Rainbow symbolism Rainbow spirits How to make rainbows? Rainbow crystals and flowers Colour- and Art magic in Rainbowmancy Rainbow magic Rainbow divination Rainbow energy centers

Sources: Rainbows, Nature and Culture by Daniel MacCannell Pointing, Rainbows, and the Archaeology of Mind by Robert Blust Iris, Goddess of the Rainbow and Messenger of the Godds by Irisanya Moon Llewellyn’s Magical Almanac 2024, Rainbow Magic by Natalie Zaman Color Magick by Raymond Buckland Wikipedia - Rainbows Wikipedia - Rainbows in mythology Symbolsage Witchcraftedlife Rob Scholten Museum [Dutch] Flying the Hedge (on cultural appropriation)

[breelandwalker]

"Outta My Way" Powder

Intent: To remove difficult obstacles caused by other people.

Ingredients:

Sumac Berries (sub: Vetiver)

Galangal Root (sub: Cinnamon)

White Oak Bark

Sassafras

Black Sugar

Cloves

Materials:

Mortar & Pestle

Funnel

Mesh Strainer

Collection Dish

Container

IMPORTANT NOTE: There many species of Sumac growing in North America, and it’s important to know the difference if you go out to harvest your berries from the wild.

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) or Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra) are the ones you want. They have narrow leaves, upright cones of fuzzy red berries, and are relatively harmless. The fruit, which ripens from July through September (search in the fall for dried cones), is edible and can be used to make a pinkish, lemony-flavored drink, or ground to add spice to meat and vegetables.

Poison Sumac (Toxicodendron vernix) is a mimic and is not true sumac. It has white berries, wider leaves, and causes an itchy and highly uncomfortable rash, and should be scrupulously avoided. A general rule of thumb: if you see a plant whose leaves have an oily-looking sheen, DO NOT TOUCH IT. “Leaves that shine, no friend of mine.” Better safe than sorry.

If you cannot obtain wild sumac (or just don’t want to go tramping through the woods), the berries are available for purchase online, or you can substitute Vetiver.

Grind each ingredient separately for several minutes to produce fine powder. Sieve the material through the mesh strainer into the collection dish; this removes the larger ungrindable pieces and gives you cleaner powdered herb. (Pro-Tip: Putting a funnel under the strainer helps reduce lost material.) For the White Oak Bark, Sassafras, and Galangal Root, retain the leftover large pieces that don’t make it through the strainer. You can use this for loose incense or charm bags later. Remember, witchlings: waste not, want not! (If you don’t have Galangal Root handy, plain cinnamon will suffice.) Combine the component powders in the collection dish, mix well, and bottle immediately.

Sprinkle where you know the person who is the cause of your problem will be walking. Alternatively, you can write down a list of your grievances, the method by which you want to obstacle removed, and the ideal outcome, then add a few pinches of the powder and folder the paper into a tight packet (use tape on the edges). You can stick this in a jar or keep it tucked away or carry it in your pocket, whichever is more relevant to your situation.

For more magical powder and potion recipes, check out my book, Pestlework. 

If you’re enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. 😊

[breelandwalker]

Magical Powder Recipes

A collection of some of my original magical powder recipes. All-Purpose Cursing Powder Bree's Banishing Powder Clean House Powder Come Hithe

[breelandwalker]

How to Write Your Own Spells

There are lots of ways to create spells, from planning everything to the minutest detail ahead of time to absolutely flying by the seat of your pants in the moment. If you'd like to write your own spells, either for use in your craft or as a creative exercise, here are some suggested steps that I use in my own practice:

1) Determine the intent or goal of your spell. Decide, first and foremost, what you want the spell to do. Refine your goal if necessary and try not to be too nebulous. Your intent tells the spell what it's meant to do. A more focused goal may increase the chances of success.

2) Determine how you want the spell to manifest. Decide how the spell should work and what the result should look like. This is a good time to build in a sign of success, especially for spells that may not work in an obvious or visible way.

3) Determine what or whom the spell will affect. If the spell is to have a target, be it a person or a place or an animal or an object, decide what that should be and how they or it will be represented in the casting.

4) Determine how long the spell is meant to work. If your spell is timebound or has a deadline, decide what that will be. If the spell is meant to work long-term, you may want to check in and refresh it from time to time. (Not every spell will be timebound. Many spells will simply expire when they have fulfilled their purpose or if they are blocked or circumstances are not favorable.)

5) Determine the timing of the spell, if applicable. Not everyone uses celestial or astrological timing for their spells, but if you do, look into the prevailing conditions and decide on an advantageous time for your casting. (Please note that magical timing can only enhance your spell and casting something on the "wrong" day will not necessarily cause it to fail.)

6) Determine what methods and materials you want to use to cast the spell. Decide how you're going to go about performing the casting, whether you're doing a ritual or making a charm or just using energy. If you're going to need a ritual space or physical components, plan that out and make sure it fits with what you want to do.

7) Determine the words, if any, which will empower the spell. If you want to include a prayer or a petition or a song or an incantation with your spell, decide what that should be. This is not strictly necessary and the words need not be spoken aloud. (Rhyming incantations are not required, but if you prefer them that way, you can certainly do so.)

8) Prepare the materials for casting the spell. Get all your necessaries together ahead of time. Make sure you have everything you need, that tools and components are in good and useable condition, prepare your workspace, and make sure everything is within easy reach so you don't have to stop and search for things in the middle of your casting. (And for goodness sake, if you're working with open flame, observe fire safety and tie your hair and sleeves back.)

9) Finalize details and perform the casting. When you're ready to begin, try to eliminate as many possibilities for distraction or interruption as possible. Go over your spell and components one more time, then proceed with casting the spell.

10) Record the particulars for future reference and to determine how well the spell worked. Make a record of the spell, including your goal, how it should manifest, the words and components used, the date of the casting, the casting method and procedure, and how the casting went. If there are any additional details or observations that seem important, include those as well. This will serve as a useful learning tool in the future and will allow you to check your work if the results make themselves known.

It's useful to write spells from time to time if the inspiration strikes you, in order to better understand how they fit together and how they work. Plus it's a fun and creative journaling exercise and recording the spells you cast a great way to measure your progress later on.

For additional tips on writing your own spells and helpful tricks for using timing and available materials to your advantage, check out my podcast, Hex Positive, Eps. 006-007, "Come In For A Spell, pt 1 & 2."

(And if you’re enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. 😊)

Happy Witching! 🔮✨

[breelandwalker]

A brief masterpost of some of my advice posts for beginner witches and the episodes of my podcast dealing with the same. (There is UPG here,

[thewitchintherivervalley]

hey hi hello can you reblog this if you’re a trans-inclusive witchcraft or paganism blog i am fighting for my LIFE out here

[violetwitchcraft-deactivated202]

Because we all act like a dick sometimes.

Tagged with the necessary tags for those who don’t like seeing this kind of thing.

[the-college-of-whispers]

What the Fuck Happened to Jyggalag: A History of the Prince of Order

In-Game Lore

Stern Jyggalag sets order on its path

~Skald Skullsplitter in Darkest Divinities

Before some clown decided to start recording history, Jyggalag ruled over a realm of perfect order across the seas of Oblivion, aided by his librarian and later overall-chamberlain Dyus of Mytheria. This realm of perfect order and intense power Jyggalag held was generally considered a bad thing among the other Daedric Princes. They made him turn into Sheogorath and his realm into the Shivering Isles, but at the end of every Era he would turn back into Jyggalag and retake the Shivering Isles. At the end of this Greymarch, he turned back into Sheogorath, starting the cycle over again.

In 3E 433 (during the Shivering Isles DLC of Oblivion), someone popped open a doorway to the Shivering Isles in Niben Bay. Someone (the Champion of Cyrodiil) got the idea to go check on that. Sheogorath called dibs on them and made them his new mortal Champion because he could tell a new Greymarch was about to begin because Knights of Order (soulless servitors of Jyggalag) appeared in the Isles and weird obelisks started popping up. As it turns out, Sheogorath had a new and fun idea to break the cycle that Sheogorath-Jyggalag had been trapped in - the Champion would mantle the powers of Sheogorath, in the hopes that it would free Jyggalag to just be himself.

This would ultimately be true - the new Sheogorath would take the throne and Jyggalag would have his forces attack Sheogorath's Palace, ultimately culminating in an anime-esque duel between the two where the Champion would fight until Jyggalag yielded and congratulated the Champion on breaking the cycle.

Jyggalag then fucked off into Oblivion somewhere for reasons unknown. His ever-exhausted librarian Dyus figured that he would either be seeking revenge or pursue loftier goals, even potentially never returning to the Shivering Isles.

Strangely, some time in the Fourth Era, Sheogorath was said to have been driven even more mad by his memories of being Jyggalag, implying that either the Shivering Isles DLC didn't happen in the overall lore, or that mantling a role also included getting all the memories. Talym Rend, a Dunmer, was able to defeat Sheogorath at his own madness game by making the Madgod relive these memories.

And then we get to the events of Skyrim in 4E 201, when the mage Thoron got the Sword of Jyggalag and started a ritual to tear the veil between Tamriel and the Shivering Isles to ultimately destroy the Isles in a manner similar to the Greymarches. The Last Dragonborn put an end to the ritual by killing Thoron and taking the sword themself.

Overall, it's warned that Jyggalag will one day reassume his role with unknown ramifications for the complicated balance of power within Oblivion.

As mentioned in the Thoron paragraph, Jyggalag has just one Daedric Artifact - the Sword of Jyggalag. It was also said that replicas of the sword have been in existence since around 2E 582. His sword has been all over the place - the throne room of Sheogorath's Palace after he yielded to the Champion/New Sheogorath, in Talym Rend's possession before he decided to cause problems on purpose, in the possession of the mage Thoron before he got bodied by the Last Dragonborn, and possibly even in the possession of the Golden Saint Staada. It's a giant fuck-you claymore that's perfectly symmetrical and made of a weird silver crystalline material. It has an enchantment that allows those that gaze upon its edge to see the past, present, and future flow as one.

Pop Culture Witchcraft

Because Jyggalag is overall less-covered than every other Daedric Prince and intrinsically tied to Sheogorath, TES pagans and witches have had to build things from the ground up to figure out how and what to use to worship Jyggalag.

Altar ideas, offerings, and symbols can include:

books (especially nonfiction, scientific research)

candles (silver, white)

clear quartz

crystals in geometric shapes

cycle of rebirth

detective equipment

glass objects

hourglass

knight figurine (grey)

obelisks

organized space overall

planets (Earth, Jupiter, Mercury, Pluto, Saturn)

selenite

sword

traditional kinds of incense

water

wheel

white flowers (and wreaths including them)

Devotional activities can include:

cleaning and cleansing

embracing your strengths

linear ritual/spell working

participating in activism

putting things in order for future events

reflecting on past events

Summoning days may include:

28 Sun's Dusk (November 28th)

31 Evening Star (December 31st)

Sources

Jyggalag's lore page on the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages: https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Jyggalag

Jyggalag's page on the Elder Scrolls Wiki: https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Jyggalag

"Darkest Divinities" by Skald Skullsplitter on the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages: https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Darkest_Divinities

"Jyggalag - Daedric Prince of Logical Order" by @wickedenbywitch-moved on Tumblr: https://the-college-of-whispers.tumblr.com/post/668609374379507712/the-lore-jyggalag-is-the-daedric-prince-of

@shadow-path on Tumblr on what Jyggalag's summoning day may be: https://the-college-of-whispers.tumblr.com/post/661517412085219328/shadow-path-i-cant-help-but-wonder-what

"Altar Ideas/Offerings for Daedric Princes" by @shadowedpath on Tumblr: https://the-college-of-whispers.tumblr.com/post/661506022668697601/altar-ideasofferings-for-daedric-princes

"Astronomy" by @the-college-of-whispers on Tumblr: https://the-college-of-whispers.tumblr.com/post/663310441320153088/astronomy

"Daedric Princes: Part 2 of 2" by @the-gray-fox on Tumblr: https://the-college-of-whispers.tumblr.com/post/661415471325855744/daedric-princes-part-2-of-2

Intense Jyggalag lore analysis by @spectralfeathers on Tumblr: https://the-college-of-whispers.tumblr.com/post/661585285574967296/orderwithoutmercy-thesheogorath

[breelandwalker]

What's a poppet?

Popular subject these days…

Poppets are small humanoid figures which are commonly used for sympathetic magic; that is, any magic that involves altering or working upon one object which is meant to represent or be directly linked to a person or object, whether by naming or inclusion of source material, such as hair. The most common uses for sympathetic magic are healing, binding, and cursing.

I posted a bit about clay poppets not too long ago. You can make poppets out of just about anything. Common materials include:

Cloth

Clay or mud

Dolls

Straw

Potatoes

Tuberous roots (i.e. mandrake, whole ginger root)

Cloth poppets can be stuffed with wool or straw or herbs, as available materials and intent require. Clay and root or vegetable poppets are used when carving is needed, or when sewing skills are lacking. There’s also a school of thought that advocates using fashion dolls, dressed and decorated to represent the target, as poppets. (See: “Utterly Wicked” by Dorothy Morrison)

[hexatoncheires]

I use origami poppets since I'm still figuring out the whole sewing thing. For specific people, folding one out of a printed picture of them seems effective enough, plus some extra flair depending on the needs of the spell.

[natural-magics]

Hey there. I think I'm being stalked by someone (an ex is what I'm thinking but there's no concrete evidence, just a gut feeling) and I was wondering if you have any spells to protect against this? I'm not sure what it would fall under. Thanks for your time!

Banishing Powder

Bury and Banish

Banishment Spell

Banishment Talisman 

Touch-Me-Not Binding Spell

Get the Fuck Away Powder

Stay the Fuck Away Spell

Black Salt (Drive Away Salt)

Purple Candle Banishing Spell

Spell Jar to Stop a Trouble Maker

Leave me the Fuck Alone Spell

Enchanted Mirror: To Send Away Your Enemies

Rotten Apple Banishing Spell

Pigeon’s Spell to Banish an Unwanted Lover

[witchfit]

Resources for spell writing and casting methods

A Guide to Spell Writing by intrepidcrow-girl

Candle Color Meanings from natural-magics

Cannabis Witchcraft by intrepidcrow-girl

Creating a Sigil by intrepidcrow-girl

Cursing Stones from hellboundwitch

Enchanting and Charming Items by cindernook

How I Do Crystal Grids by gardenofthequeen

How to Make a Curse Vessel by intrepidcrow-girl

Important Factors to Consider when Writing a Spell by thiscrookedcrown

Knotwork Guide by nyphele

Magic/Sigil Circles by gardenofthequeen

Quick Curses by intrepidcrow-girl

Tips on Charm/Item Placement in Spellwork from natural-magics

Watercolor Binding Technique by naturalenchantments

Web Weaving How-to by fractalcaster

Witches, Jars, and Burrying ‘em by thiscrookedcrown

Witches’ Ladders by intrepidcrow-girl

[asksecularwitch]

*ahem* Carrot Curse?

Bree, you got deets?

[breelandwalker]

You want a curse to stop a future rapist in his goddamn tracks?

I gotcha, boo.

[asksecularwitch]

I’m tempted to throw a GTFO of the office and out of the life of this person. But I have a feeling the things in place to keep him there are stronger.

[breelandwalker]

So break his bits so that he can’t use them irresponsibly.

Also, if you want a good binding Do Not Do The Thing curse, try this one.

[violetwitchcraft-deactivated202]

Hi! Is there a spell to get toxic people out of your life? Thanks! :)

Hello! I can certainly gather a few. :)

Get The Fuck Out Banishing Spell

Banish A Toxic Person

Cut It Out, Cut Them Off

Banish Person Spell

Another Banish Person Spell

Basic Binding Spell

Burning Bridges Spell

Removing Toxic Friends

Get Away From Me Banishing Spell Bottle

Rotten Apple Banishing Spell

Simple Banishing Spell

[breelandwalker]

Here, have some more! :)

Onion Banishing Spell

Toxic Person Removal Spells

Psychic Parasite Pesticide Paper Charm