Mrs. C's Witchery

Just your average Buisness Witch

[hon3y-bunny]

Hi loves! My name is Della and I run Mrs. C's School of Witchery , a completely free online school for Witchcraft and Paganism.

Unlike a lot of spiritual organizations, we teach non-denominational magick mean both "Light" and "Taboo" as well as Theistic and Nontheistic. The vision in general was to create the most organized higher learning facility where practitioners could see all the traditions and types of Witchcraft they could choose to follow. What's even better? If the school does not provide curriculum on the topic you're looking for, let us know and the staff will happily lend a hand.

While we do have school wide rituals, we choose not to function as a Coven where all members follow the same faith. Everyone is welcome no matter their belief system.

I've currently got 2 other Witchy professors teaching alongside me as we attempt the great challenge of giving all who enter a chance at extra guidance in walking whatever path they choose. We're always looking to promote other Witches in the community or collaborate on work so please shoot me a message if you've got any questions or would like to work with us! 🖤

[romanceddawn]

[friend-crow]

I am slowly losing my mind over the shift towards video as the default media format.

I do not find this to be an efficient way to absorb information. I am bored and distracted by the time the largely unnecessary introduction is over. I can't use ctrl+f to find the specific information I'm looking for. If there are instructions to follow, I don't want to have to constantly pause and back up to the part I need.

At least give me a fucking transcript.

[letmefixthatforyou]

I can read faster than you can talk and these videos are wasting my time.

[friend-crow]

#Concerned at the possibility that people CAN'T read faster than someone can speak

Hey, dyslexia exists. Intellectual disabilities exist. Low literacy is extremely common in the US now due to some bad curriculum changes that were made. People who read slow for no other reason than that they just read kinda slow exist. These people are all valid.

When I made this post is was not because I read particularly fast -- it was because the ability to monetize videos by dragging out something that could have taken two minutes to explain, or else which would have been easier for somebody with MY disability to understand in a different format has made the internet a shittier place for many of us to look for information.

I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt that you really just haven't thought about the many reasons that a person might not read very fast, but some of the commentary on this thread since it breached containment feels kind of elitist and/or ableist to me, so I want to say for the record that it's not about being too smart for video. It's about capitalism ruining the internet.

[oncorhynchus-nerka]

VERY IMPORTANT a dam in the Netherlands, the weerdsluis lock, is directly on a migratory path for spawning fish. They have a worker stationed there to open the door for the fish, but they can take a while to open it. So to keep the fish from getting preyed on by birds they installed a doorbell. Only, the fish don't have hands to ring the doorbell. If you go to their website, they have a LIVE CAMERA AND A DOORBELL that YOU RING FOR THE FISH when they're waiting, and then the dam worker opens the door for them! I can't express how obsessed I am with this. look at this shit. oh my god.

Please check on the fish doorbell once in a while :)

[alex51324]

I just looked, and there are 170 other people on there, also checking to see if there are fish waiting.

Please remember, if ever you are tempted to make a sweeping statement about human nature, that on this night in March, 2024, while war rages, there are 171 of us looking to see if a fish needs us to ring a doorbell.

Plenty else is going on, but also that.

(PS, the site says that the busiest times for fish are sunrise and sunset, which for now are at about 6:30, AM and PM, local time. Local time in Utrecht is 1 hour ahead of GMT, 5 hours ahead of EST, if that helps. I'm going to try to remember to check back again around 2 AM my time, when it will be morning for the fish!)

[scooter-witch]

Hee - there were 954 viewers...waiting for a fish.

[themirroredmoon]

Wine in Witchcraft - Meanings and Associations

Wine is generally associated with Happiness, Success, Love, Relationships, and Offerings. However, specific types can be broken down further and have more associations.

RED WINE (In General) Element: Earth Season: Winter Associations: Love, Warmth, Contemplation, Happiness, Success, Money, Passion, Health, Lust

[Cabernet Sauvignon] Tastes Like: Full-bodied, dark fruit flavors of blackcurrant (cassis), black cherry, blackberry with notes of green bell pepper, spice, tobacco, wood, and vanilla Element: Earth Associations: Grounding, Protection, Banishing, Strength, Energy, Lust, Fertility, Ancestors, Written Magic (Sigils)

[Merlot] Tastes Like: Soft/round, dark fruit flavors of black cherry, blackberry, plum, and raspberry layered with herbal notes and undertones of vanilla and mocha Element: Water, Fire Associations: Unity, Love, Passion, Self-Care, Protection, Healing, Prosperity, Sexuality, Sea Witchcraft, Water Magic

[Pinot Noir] Tastes Like: Delicate and fresh, complex flavors that include cherry, raspberry, mushroom and forest floor, plus vanilla and baking spice when aged in French oak Element: Earth, Air Associations:  Prosperity, Protection, Wealth, Success, Beauty, Passion, Glamours

[Shiraz] Tastes Like: Hearty, spicy, black pepper, black currant, clove, blackberry, plum, leather, tar Element: Fire, Earth Associations: Wealth, Banishing, Divination, Tech Witchcraft, Comfort, Mystery, Secrets, Endings

[Zinfandel] Tastes Like: Rich, zesty, raspberry, raisin, black cherry, blackberry, pepper Element: Earth Associations: Growth, Wealth, Plant Magic, Vigor, Stamina, Happiness, Love, Healing, Versatility 

WHITE WINE (In General) Element: Air Season: Summer Associations: Joy, Happiness, Love, Relationships, Friendships, Endings, Success, Energy, Purification

[Chardonnay] Tastes Like: Wider-bodied, light, velvety, apricot, mango, green apple, citrus, melon, vanilla Element: Water Associations: Peace, Emotions, Safety, Success, Happiness, Balance, Polarity, Purification, Mental Power/Abilities

[Moscato] Tastes Like: Sweet, acidic, fruity, grapefruit, musk, citrus, apricot, rose, caramel Element: Air Associations: Love, Mystery, Lust, Relationships, Fertility, Purity, Cleansing, Healing, Love Magic

[Pinot Grigio] Tastes Like: Crisp, dry, fruity, peach, pear, acidic Element: Air Associations: Rebirth, Endings, New Beginnings, Happiness, Reality, Creativity, Longevity, Divination (especially open-ended, like tarot)

[Riesling] Tastes Like: Steely, crisp, fresh, slightly sweet, pear, apple, peach, petrol, honey Element: Fire, Water Associations:  Energy, Movement, Growth, Rebirth, Love, Friendship, Attraction, Activity/Movement (dance, preparation, cleansing, etc)

[Sauvignon Blanc] Tastes Like: Herbal, grass, bell pepper, green apple, lime, gooseberry, jalapeno, melon, mango, black currant, passionfruit, peach Element: Air, Earth Associations: Love, Peace, Friendship, Companionship, Arts, Healing, Happiness, Joy, Spirit Work

ROSÉ WINE (In General) Element: Air Season: Spring Associations: Beginnings, Happiness, Excitement, friendship, New Romance, Love, passion, Playfulness, Relaxation, Luck

SPARKLING WINE Element: Fire Season: Summer Associations: Success, Completion, Celebration, Wealth, Opportunity, Setting Things in Motion, prosperity, space Witchcraft, Weather Magic, Adding a “Spark”

[lockettopia]

Heracles 8: Hesiod’s Shield of Heracles

         This archaic era (7-6th centuries B.C.E.) epic poem is attributed to Hesiod.

The Poem begins Heracles and his nephew and charioteer, Iolus, facing off against Ares and his son, Cycnus near the grove of Apollo, who appears and stirs Heracles to battle.

         The second section of the poem describes the sacred shield, wrought with many fine details. The surface is described as golden; shimmering with enamel, white ivory, and electrum (gold alloyed with silver). In the center is the daunting face of fear with fiery eyes and white teeth, and Strife hovering above. Further dark deities are portrayed: like fate; who drags a dead man as she gnashes her teeth. 12 heads of frightful, spotted snakes, scenes of conflict between bloody lions and boars, and a battle between mortals and centaurs. It describes the golden horses of Ares, and the god himself, red with blood in his chariot, and flanked by fear and flight. Next is a safe harbor with silver dolphins devouring fish as a fisherman watches on. Next Perseus, floats on winged feet, wearing the invisibility cap of Hades, with Medusas head in his satchel, and he  flees form pursuit by the gorgon sisters. It describes a terrible scene of men at war under bronze towers, with mothers tearing at their cheeks and fathers holding up their hands to the heavens in despair as the fates feed on the blood of newly dead warriors.  In contrast, the next section describes seven golden gates and festive dances with newlyweds and youthful choruses.

         The third section relates Athena speaking “winged-words” to Heracles, advising him to kill Cycnus but not rob him of his armor, and to strike Ares in his uncovered flesh below his shield. After the Chariots clash, Heracles kills Cycnus with a spear thrust into his neck. Ares springs at Heracles, ingoring Athena’s warning, but Heracles pierces Ares thigh, sending him fleeing back to Olympus.

[cajunwitch101]

[kimchicuddles]

Appreciating oceans and droplets… TikvaWolf.com

[luminarycanary]

Thinking about how one of the most important aspects of Hekate is feeding the poor, but for 99% of witchblr it’s “how aesthetically goth can you make your altar?”

[luminarycanary]

While I’m at it, I’d like to point out that no, that’s not UPG. It’s historically attested. One of the most sacred days on the calendar is Hekate’s Deipnon, which means literally “Hekates Evening Meal”, in which it was custom for the rich to put food on a crossroads altar to Hekate, and not look back. Whether the poor, an animal, or a hungry spirit ate it, didn’t matter. It was a charity act that was so important, no other holiday could fall on this night, the other holiday would be done early or postponed til after the Noumenia (THE most holy day on the calendar, but that’s another days topic).

So yea, if you worship Hekate for anything besides wanting to use her for a spooky aesthetic, charity is kinda a big deal to her.

[luminarycanary]

Charity and Hospitality are two of the most important lessons of Hellenized religion; it doesn’t matter if you worship 1 god or 100 gods. If you cannot be kind, gracious, and hospitable, please take a moment to reflect on how you can remedy this for your sake. The world can be such a better place with a little more graciousness from every hand, and more love in every heart. Peace be upon you all. 

[devils-queen]

✞ 666 ✞

[luminarycanary]

I hate how so many people seem to think Zeus is mean or cruel, when historically, Zeus is the keeper of one of THE most important parts of Hellenized religion: Xenia.

Xenia is the sacred rite of hospitality; both to the hosts, AND the guests. It was (and is) an ethical and religious obligation to be a good host and a good guest.

The host was expected to give good gifts and expect nothing in return, done simply because kindness and hospitality were expected.

The guest was expected not to abuse this; to not overstay, to not ask for anything too extreme, and to be gracious and kind.

Zeus is the god of hospitality, and therefore must be all these things; kind, quick to give, gracious. A good host and a good guest.

[luminarycanary]

Since there seems to be a misunderstanding of what Xenia is or is not, I think it’s time to bring this one back. Being cruel, bigoted, wicked, harmful, or otherwise disrespectful EITHER as the host or the guest in a physical OR virtual space is not honoring the sacred hospitality of Zeus. You know better than to be unkind; and I hope that we all can learn to be more friendly to each other in this coming year. 

[maceofpentacles]

i am begging some of yall to learn what "syncretism" is. this constant argument over whether christmas is a christian or pagan holiday is very redundant after the 30th post. things can coexist and blend together over time. it's not always an "us vs. them" argument.

[user29292929292929]

it’s less about whether our holidays and traditions as pagans being ‘stolen’ from us, and more about most of us having deeply ingrained religious trauma. On the whole, the vast majority of the christian community does not know or care that the traditions were once ours, belonging to our ancestors who were on the whole forcibly converted to christianity.

I’ve seen such vitriol from christians toward pagans/witches for being evil then turn around and pretend that their holidays/folklore are completely original and the ‘right’ religion. It’s completely okay for religions to have borrowed elements, but there needs to be a respect for where they came from originally. The mythology of a virgin giving birth to a god/savior predates christianity by centuries, but most refuse to acknowledge this and instead believe that jesus was an actual person who was actually born of a virgin and actually did everything in the bible.

So no, I don’t really give a shit if a christian celebrates christmas or easter. I’ll be here, peacefully celebrating yule and ostara and beltane. But if a christian wants to come for me for celebrating that (which christians are wont to do), I will absolutely put them in their place. I refuse to take any more bullshit or oppression from a religious group that systematically colonized, forcibly converted, and killed in the name of their rip-off religion.

But I bet it’s nice up there on your no-nuance high horse!

[the-cobalt-athenaeum-deactivate]

Uncrossing Spell

An crossing is if someone has hexed or jinxed you or your property. This is usually going to be something found on your property to bring you misfortune but a crossing spell can be cast even if you're miles away from someone. Uncrossing is getting rid of that hex or jinx, cleansing yourself of it. This can be done with an uncrossing bath (with herbs for exorcism/banishing), carrying uncrossing powder for protection, or my favorite, an uncrossing jar.

Uncrossing Jar Recipe (this is my personal recipe but you can add and remove things as you see fit)

1 jar with sealable lid (like a mason jar)

coffee grounds (for speed/strength, energy)

eggshells (protection)

cinnamon (strength, protection, banishing, cleansing, purification)

red pepper (protection, misery, strength)

angelica root (exorcism)

Rue (exorcism, protection, cleansing)

Fiery Wall of Protection Oil

Uncrossing Oil

(Recipes for the oils i used will be below the spell)

Stick all your ingredients in a jar, and seal it tight. When you're feeling shitty, shake it. I will even put the lid on my forehead so I look like a unicorn and let it soak out all the negativity in my body. It works; you will look silly but It works. (be sure to only use dry ingredients, any water in the jar will produce mold and make it spoil)

You can store it in a window so the sunlight/moonlight can cleanse and charge it. Keeping it near a window can also act as a form of preventative magic to capture negativity as/if it is sent to you.

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Uncrossing Oil Recipe

- carrier oil of your choice - hyssop (cleansing, exorcism) - angelica root (exorcism) - frankincense (protection, cleansing, purification, exorcism) - salt (protection) - black pepper (exorcism) - cayenne pepper (efficacy, exorcism) - rue (exorcism, cleansing) - garlic (exorcism) - a section of broken chain (ex: from a key chain or necklace) (can be used to symbolize breaking someone's magical hold on you)

Fiery Wall of Protection Oil Recipe - Carrier oil - frankincense Essential Oil (EO) - bay leaf - cayenne - cinnamon - nutmeg - black salt - cloves - garlic

[rosemary-snorter]

WITCH'S 2023 CALENDAR

if i miss anything or get anything wrong, don't be afraid to correct me!

i live in the Northern Hemisphere, so some of these dates are based on that

sorry for the long post!!!

RETROGRADES OF 2023:

MERCURY RETROGRADE:

December 29, 2022 - January 18, 2023

April 21, 2023 - May 14, 2023

August 23, 2023 - September 15, 2023

December 13, 2023 - January 1, 2024

VENUS RETROGRADE:

July 22, 2023 - September 3, 2023

MARS RETROGRADE:

October 30, 2022 - January 12, 2023

JUPITER RETROGRADE:

September 4, 2023 - December 30, 2023

SATURN RETROGRADE:

June 17, 2023 - November 4, 2023

URANUS RETROGRADE:

August 24, 2022 - January 22, 2023

August 28, 2023 - January 27, 2024

NEPTUNE RETROGRADE:

June 30, 2023 - December 6, 2023

PLUTO RETROGRADE:

May 1, 2023 - October 10, 2023

FULL MOONS OF 2023:

WOLF MOON:

Friday, Jan 6

SNOW MOON:

Sunday, Feb 5

WORM MOON:

Tuesday, Mar 7

PINK MOON:

Thursday, April 6

FLOWER MOON:

Friday, May 5

STRAWBERRY MOON:

Sunday, Jun 4

BUCK MOON:

Monday, Jul 3

STURGEON MOON:

Tuesday, Aug 1

BLUE MOON:

Thursday, Aug 31

HARVEST MOON:

Friday, Sept 29

HUNTER'S MOON:

Saturday, Oct 28

BEAVER MOON:

Monday, Nov 27

COLD MOON:

Wednesday, Dec 27

NEW MOONS OF 2023:

Saturday, Jan 21

Monday, Feb 20

Tuesday, Mar 21

Thursday, Apr 20

Friday, May 19

Sunday, Jun 18

Monday, Jul 17

Wednesday, Aug 16

Friday, Sept 15

Saturday, Oct 14

Monday, Nov 13

Tuesday, December 12

FIRST QUARTER MOONS OF 2023:

Saturday, Jan 28

Monday, Feb 27

Wednesday, Mar 29

Thursday, Apr 27

Saturday, May 27

Monday, Jun 26

Tuesday, Jul 25

Thursday, Aug 24

Friday, Sep 22

Sunday, Oct 22

Monday, Nov 22

Tuesday, Dec 19

LAST QUARTER MOONS OF 2023:

Sunday, Jan 15

Monday, Feb 13

Wednesday, Mar 15

Thursday, Apr 13

Friday, May 12

Saturday, Jun 10

Monday, Jul 10

Tuesday, Aug 8

Wednesday, Sep 6

Friday, Oct 8

Sunday, Nov 5

Tuesday, December 5

HOLIDAYS OF 2023:

Samhain (All Hallow's Eve, Autumn-Winter Cross Quarter Days): Oct 31 - Nov 1

Yule (Winter Solstice): Dec 21 2023 - Jan 1 2024

Imbolc (Ground Hog's Day): Feb 1 - 2

Ostara (Spring Equinox): Mar 20

Beltane (Mayday): May 1

Litha (Summer Solstice): Jun 20

Lammas and Lughnasadh: Aug 1

Mabon (Autumnal Equinox): Sep 21 - Sep 29

*stupid little footnotes: i'm trying out some colors. idk. i think it's cool. more organized. lmk if you guys like or dislike it

[skaldish]

There are certain things deities will never do and would be wildly inappropriate for them to try.

As a rule of thumb, deities will never do the following:

Dictate who you can/can't be friends with

Dictate which deities you're allowed/not allowed to venerate

Dictate who you can/can't be romantically involved with

Dictate your course in life

Threaten to leave if you can't/don't fulfill their requests

Ask you to stop taking your medications

Require you to observe a daily practice

Require you to spend tons of money on their behalf

Rush you into an oath, marriage, or some other binding contract

Prohibit you from doing certain activities

Withhold their affections if you do something they don't like

Shame you

Court minors (not in this day and age. Deities answer to the sensibilities of our time and society.)

If you see a deity act in any of these ways, you might be dealing with an impostor spirit or a mental sock-puppet, rather than the actual deity.

Impostors are petty spirits who disguise themselves as deities to mooch off undeserved worship.

Mental sock puppets are personal thoughts and insecurities projected onto an imaginary being.

And in instances where a deity is doing something you don't think is appropriate, you're always free to set boundaries. Gods don't get to act with impunity simply because they're gods.

[the-cobalt-athenaeum-deactivate]

Witches Gunpowder

(to boost any spell's speed and efficiency)

Salt cayenne paprika chili powder black salt coffee grounds clove powder dragons blood

Your end result powder should be dark in color.

Use this for when you need to give extra speed, oomph, or power to a spell, but be careful, a little goes a long way. Add too much to a spell and it can prematurely burn out (like a caffeine crash) or just become erratic and not do what it's intended (like overdosing on caffeine).

TL;DR - don't overdose your spell on caffeine.

[libraford]

Another day another problem posted to the pagan group that really should have been directed towards a medical professional.

[libraford]

"I started drinking medicinal teas."

What medicinal teas? Who makes them? What is in them? For what symptoms and what are the desired effects?

"And after my third cup this evening-"

Is that the recommended dosage?

"-two bags each-"

DOSAGE?????

"I felt dizzy and anxious. Is this normal with medical tea?"

DOCTOR.

SEE A DOCTOR.

[witchwhy]

For real though, medicinal herbs are MEDICINE and should be treated with the same reverence as Tylenol, ibuprofen, and perception drugs.

Dosage matters.

There can/will be side effects.

You can poison yourself if you take too much.

It can interfere with other drugs you’re taking.

Take this Shit seriously people. It’s not something to dabble in without forethought.