Brujas of the Embers

We honor our ancestors. We believe in ourselves. We are the descendants of the witches they couldn't burn. This blog is Hoodoo/Witchcraft based. We are two brujas on a journey :P

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Continuation of the last post from the Expo. There was a performer that was hammering a nail in her nose. This was so much fun. I didn't get to watch the whole thing because my partner and the people I was with was grossed out lol

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Continuation of the last post from the Expo. There was a performer that was hammering a nail in her nose. This was so much fun. I didn't get to watch the whole thing because my partner and the people I was with was grossed out lol

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I recently went to the Oddities And Curiosities Expo in VA! Yall it was ah-mazing!!! I want to share some of the experiences with yall. Sorry we haven't been posting. Life has been crazy but we still care about this blog and teaching/sharing spiritual info. Here is the videos and pictures❤️

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Libra Full Moon - Saturday 12th April 2025

Under this radiant Libra Full Moon on Saturday 12th April 2025, the cosmos is inviting you to a celestial reset - perhaps think of it as a gentle nudge to tidy up both your emotional wardrobe and your relationships. This Full Moon centres on balance and fairness, urging you to have an honest discussion with yourself and those around you. It’s the universe’s way of saying, “Let’s sort out the old baggage and make room for new, shiny energies.”

This Full Moon is all about readjusting. If you’ve felt that your partnerships or personal values are a bit cloudy, now’s the time to address these imbalances with a mix of grace and a touch of humour. If the situation presents itself, engage in those sometimes awkward but necessary heart-to-hearts. It’s the perfect moment to forgive, forget, and clear the clutter from past misunderstandings. People will feel more lighthearted during this full moon, ready to take accountability and come to fair understanding. 

This Full Moon also encourages a splash of creative expression. Perhaps update your style, refresh your living space, or simply rediscover what truly lights you up inside. It’s about aligning your external world with your vibrant inner self. Consider it an opportunity to reframe how you interact with the world - diplomacy and empathy are your best accessories right now. This Full Moon can also teach us about the blessings around setting healthier boundaries with ourselves and others, and focusing on what we genuinely enjoy in a relationship. 

What lights you up when you are with others? Is it certain traits? Feelings? This is a good time for setting up those clear definitions so that your future relationships are more fulfilling and align with your core values. 

How this Full Moon will affect your Ascendant sign:

♈ Aries Rising – 7th House Partnerships come into focus. A key relationship may shift. Speak your truth with grace.♉ Taurus Rising – 6th House Health, habits, and work rhythms peak. Release what drains you. Restore daily balance.♊ Gemini Rising – 5th House Love, creativity, or children take centre stage. Let go of fear and express your what is in your soul - it is okay. ♋ Cancer Rising – 4th House Home or family matters reach an ending - ground yourself with what makes you feel safe. ♌ Leo Rising – 3rd House Conversations bring clarity. Expect news or emotional shifts around siblings or neighbours.♍ Virgo Rising – 2nd House Money or self-worth issues come to light. Choosing yourself and being selfish will feel easier during this full moon. ♎ Libra Rising – 1st House It’s all about you. Step into your authenticity. Release outdated versions of self.♏ Scorpio Rising – 12th House Inner healing and closure. Trust your intuition and rest. Dreams carry messages. Keep a dream diary near you. ♐ Sagittarius Rising – 11th House A shift in friendships or goals. Define what you don't like in these areas and let go of what no longer aligns with your future visions. ♑ Capricorn Rising – 10th House Career or public image culminates. Your work is seen - lead with honestly, fairness and integrity.♒ Aquarius Rising – 9th House A new outlook is forming - follow this if you feel it is the right outlook. Study, travel, or spiritual growth may shift your beliefs.♓ Pisces Rising – 8th House Deep emotions, finances, or intimacy surface. Transformation begins with your truth.

Define your life. Visit imagineastrology.co.uk for tailored insights and to book a personal reading.

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#gothic #aesthetic #vampire #dark #grave #silenthill

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How to Dehydrate Herbs

This is my first post on my newly-minted digital grimoire, so I thought I'd start out with info I already know. Here's a short little guide on how to dehydrate herbs and other materials at home in your oven (if you have one). I usually dehydrate fresh materials instead of hanging them as firstly: I have a cat who will find a way to reach anything I hang up to dry, and secondly: there are some materials I don't feel comfortable leaving out in open air as they will likely rot. Also, it just saves on drying time.

Steps:

1. Grab whatever you want to dehydrate whether it be fruits, peels, herbs, veg, or (my favourite) eggshells.

Important Note: DO NOT EVER put plants which are known to be toxic or whose origins are unclear in your oven. It's never worth it.

2. Place your items on a sheet pan with parchment paper underneath (there may be lingering oils on the pan, but if you are okay with that feel free to skip the parchment).

3. If your oven is fancy and you have a dehydration setting, great! Use the recommended temperature. If not, set your oven between 160-190*. I usually set it lower, but if you're short on time it will work higher.

4. This is the most crucial step: keep your oven door slightly ajar in order to let moisture escape. However, very importantly DO NOT EVER LEAVE YOUR OPEN OVEN UNATTENDED (or your closed one, for that matter), especially if you have an older oven. Basic fire safety applies here.

5. The process usually takes around 2 hours if you are dehydrating thinner plants, but may take up to 3-4 if you are dehydrating something thicker like citrus peels or fruit slices. Either way, be prepared to wait a bit. You will know they are done when you can easily crush them if plants or they are breakably-solid if peels. With eggshells they will be brittle anyways, but it's nice to dehydrate them to more easily grind into a powder and also to kill any lingering bacteria.

6. Store herbs as you usually would in a container away from sunlight. Enjoy!

Sources:

Printer's Ornament (Chiswick Press, 192)

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2025 Witches' Calendar

January 13 ● Full Moon in Cancer (Wolf Moon) January 29 ● New Moon in Aquarius February 2 ● Imbolc February 12 ● Full Moon in Leo (Snow Moon) February 27 ● New Moon in Pisces March 14 ● Full Moon in Virgo (Worm Moon) March 15-April 7 ● Mercury Retrograde March 20 ● Ostara March 29 ● New Moon in Aries April 12 ● Full Moon in Libra (Pink Moon) April 27 ● New Moon in Taurus May 1 ● Beltane May 12 ● Full Moon in Scorpio (Flower Moon) May 26 ● New Moon in Gemini June 11 ● Full Moon in Sagittarius (Strawberry Moon) June 20 ● Litha June 25 ● New Moon in Cancer July 10 ● Full Moon in Capricorn (Buck Moon) July 18-August 11 ● Mercury Retrograde July 24 ● New Moon in Leo August 1 ● Lammas August 9 ● Full Moon in Aquarius (Corn Moon) August 23 ● New Moon in Leo September 7 ● Full Moon in Pisces (Harvest Moon) September 21 ● New Moon in Virgo September 22 ● Mabon October 6 ● Full Moon in Aries (Hunter's Moon) October 21 ● New Moon in Libra October 31 ● Samhain November 5 ● Full Moon in Taurus (Beaver Moon) November 9-November 29 ● Mercury in Retrograde November 20 ● New Moon in Scorpio December 4 ● Full Moon in Gemini (Cold Moon) December 19 ● New Moon in Sagittarius December 21 ● Yule

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Magical Properties of Vegetables

Alfalfa sprouts: prosperity

Asparagus: lust, grounding

Artichoke: lust, protection, personal growth

Beans: grounding, love, lust, prosperity, protection

Beet: beauty, love, passion

Broccoli: strength, leadership, protection

Brussels Sprouts: protection, luck, rebirth, stability, courage

Cabbage: fertility, health, longevity, love, money, protection

Carrot: banish, clarity, fertility, illusions, health

Cauliflower: protection

Celery: grounding, lust, mental powers, peace, psychic powers

Corn: spirituality, protection, abundance

Cucumber: purity, fertility, healing

Eggplant: wealth, prosperity

Endive: love, lust, physical strength

Horseradish: Exorcism, purification, banishing, empowering, warding

Lettuce: stamina, sleep, rest

Leek: love, physical strength, protection

Mushroom: psychic awareness, physical strength, hidden truths, courage, healing, health

Onion: warding, protection, health, banishing, virility, fertility, energy, psychic power

Pea: love, prosperity

Pepper green: growth, prosperity

Pepper red: energy, strength, vitality

Pepper yellow: empowered creativity

Potatoes: Protection, compassion, potency, wishing

Pumpkin: healing, money, prosperity, abundance, divination

Radish: lust, protection

Rhubarb: fertility, love, protection

Spinach: fortitude, physical strength, general physical health, prosperity, money

Sweet Potato: love, lust

Squash: spirituality

Tomatoes: protection, warding, health, money, luck, love

Turnip: warding, banishing

Zucchini: spirituality, protection, prosperity, lust, abundance

*source: Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen*

*source2: Scott Cunningham Encyclopedia Of Magical Herbs*

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Crystal DONTS

Crystals that are damaged/Dissolve/Chemical Reaction by Water

Angelite

Azurite

Boji Stones/Shaman Stones/Moqui Marbles

Calcite

Celestine

Halite

Hematite

Jet

Lapis

Malachite

Moonstone

Pyrite

Selenite

Unakite

Mica

Fluorite

Turquoise

Damaged/Fade/Cracked by Sun/UV

Amethyst

Aquamarine

Aventurine

Calcite

Celestine

Citrine

Fluorite

Jade

Jet

Kunzite

Lapis

Malachite

Rose Quartz

Sapphire

Sodalite

Topaz

Tourmaline

Amber

Beryl

Chrysoprase

Opal

Smokey Quartz

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Guide to Drying Herbs

Drying herbs is a simple practice, and there are several methods to choose from depending on the type of herb and your desire use. Here's how I dry my herbs:

1. Drying on Newspaper

This method works well for larger leaves and herbs that don’t need to be hung.

Lay the herbs flat on a clean sheet of newspaper in a single layer.

Place the newspaper in a dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight.

Turn the herbs occasionally to ensure even drying.

Once the herbs are dry and crisp to the touch, they’re ready for storage.

2. Hanging Herbs Upside Down

Perfect for longer herbs, like rosemary, lavender or thyme, that can be tied together.

Gather small bunches of herbs and secure them with a cord or string.

Wrap the herbs loosely in a breathable cloth, like cheesecloth or muslin. This helps them air freely while catching any small leaves or flowers that may shed during the drying process.

Hang the bunches upside down in a cool, dry place with good airflow. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can degrade the color and potency.

Once the herbs are completely dry (they should crumble easily), remove the leaves or store them as they are.

I do this with fresh lavender that I put in my closet as shown in the picture.

3. Pressing Herbs

This method is ideal for preserving delicate leaves or flowers for decorative purposes or rituals.

Place the herbs between sheets of paper (such as parchment or regular printer paper).

Insert the paper into a thick book, ensuring the herbs are spread flat and evenly.

Place additional books or a weight on top to press them.

Leave them for 1–2 weeks, checking occasionally for dryness.

4. Drying Small Petals

For small, delicate petals or flowers, a rule bag works wonders.

Place the petals or flowers in a breathable rule bag (such as a mesh or cotton drawstring bag).

Hang the bag in a dry, ventilated area.

Shake the bag gently every few days to prevent clumping and to ensure even drying.

General Tips for Best Results

Use Breathable Cloths: Wrapping your herbs or laying them on a breathable cloth allows air to circulate freely, preventing mold while catching any small leaves or flowers that shed during the drying process.

Timing: Dry herbs as soon as possible after harvesting to retain their potency and fragrance.

Environment: Choose a dry, cool, and ventilated area to prevent mold or mildew.

Labeling: If drying multiple herbs, label them to avoid confusion.

Storage: Once dried, store your herbs in airtight containers away from sunlight and moisture.

Using Dried Herbs

Always check if the plant is safe for use before collecting it. Do not make tea or touch anything with unknown properties. Always clean your plants before drying.

Once your herbs are dried, you can use them for teas, rituals, incense, or other magical and practical purposes. Always remember to respect and honor the plants you've harvested by using them mindfully.

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Manifesting <3

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⋆｡˚𖦹 🌕 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬𝐞 𓆝⋆｡˚𖦹

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The Full Moon In Pisces and Lunar Eclipse, occuring on September 17th 2024, will bring very intense emotions connecting us deeply to the water energy. You may feel an intense need to close one chapter and begin a new one, with raw, vulnerable emotions rising to the surface. You can expect heightened Neptunian energy, bringing deep emotional waves under the influence of a full moon in a water sign.

A strong connection to feminine energy may occur, urging you to spend time alone for reflection and emotional release. The combination of Pisces and Virgo energy fuels creativity that might inspire you to work on something artistic or start a new project. It’s a great time to turn those ideas into action. This is a highly spiritual time, connecting you to other realms and tuning you into the call of the water element.

This energy will also bring your toxic patterns to light, giving you the chance to recognize and release them. Remember to go with the flow and let this lunar energy guide you to be your true self, reacting to situations as your heart directs, even if it stirs up a little chaos.

──˚𓆛────˚𓆛────˚𓆛────˚𓆛──

𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨:

𖦹 Shadow work

𖦹 Get some rest, try to sleep

𖦹 Allow yourself to cry. It’s healthy and can be healing.

𖦹 Connect with the water element

𖦹 Watch your fav movies

𖦹 Focus on your heart chakra

𖦹 Connect with your feminine energy

𖦹 Take a bath with flower-scented essential oils

𖦹 Do generous acts for others

𖦹 Let yourself react from the heart without holding back

𖦹 Practice dreamwork

𖦹 Meditate

𖦹 Light some candles, and you can carve Neptune and Pisces symbols on them

𖦹 Drink plenty of water or herbal teas

𖦹 Use your imagination to manifest

𖦹 Dance or sing under the moonlight

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✨Foundations of Witchcraft: Energy✨

Energy is the foundation of witchcraft and magick. To be able to effectively create and perform spells and rituals, one must know how to effectively use and control energy. That's because without energy and intention, it would no longer be a spell and instead it would just be a candle and some herbs sprinkled around. Not to mention, everything in this world needs energy.

Energy is the product of the interaction of things in existence. It also follows a few basic principles:

1) Energy can not be created or destroyed.

2) Energy always takes the path of least resistance.

3) Energy flows where your attention goes.

4) Energy can transform.

For me, I often imagine energy as a stream of water. Similar to water water, it can also transform depending on the intention. It can be a battery pack, a tool, or even a weapon.

Examples:

1) Use to charge spells + crystals

2) Energy work and healing

3) Cleanse & clear your space with energy

Energy is the basis of how to do spells because energy is what is used to power up a spell. People tend to forget how important energy is and the connection it has to everything. You can even use energy to cast a spell even without any tools. It is the genuine foundation, along with belief, intention, and faith, of witchcraft. You can also improve the efficiency of a spell by improving your energy control.

So, in conclusion, energy acts like water but can be used in many different ways. Whether it is a battery pack, a sword, or a bouncy ball, the most important thing is to first get acquainted with your own energy and what energy is.

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Just some basics <3

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🌊Ocean jar spell🌊

Recently due to quarantine, I haven't been able to visit the beach. I have a general longing for the sea but these days it makes me so sad that I'm not able to visit at all. So I made a small simple jar spell to keep the ocean with me!

🌊Ingredients

🐚beach sand

🐚water(any water is fine but salt water, storm water, or moon water works best)

🐚seashells/seaglass

🐚sea salt

🐚blue wax

🌊Steps

🐚cast your circle, ground yourself, center, etc whatever you do to prepare for magick work

🐚cleanse the ingredients you are using for the spell

🐚sprinkle in the sand, and think about the good thoughts the beach sand gives you. I think about how it feels to walk in it and run your fingers through it

🐚sprinkle in the salt and think about the good feeling the salt of the ocean gives you. I like to think about the smell of the ocean and the feel of dried salt water on your skin after a day of swimming.

🐚place each seashell/sea glass piece in gently and think about the beauty of the ocean.

🐚put the water in the jar. This can be difficult if you have a teeny jar like me, but what I did was dip my finger in the water and let the water drip from my finger into the jar. I put in nine drops to represent Clíodhna and her ninth wave, as I called upon her to help me with this spell. As the water drips, think about the feeling of the water.

🐚cork the jar and seal it with the blue wax. I like to think of it as water running down the bottle.

🐚this one is completely optional, but when the beaches are safe to visit again, I hope let the ocean water run over it a few times!

Take it with you whenever you feel like you need the ocean with you. I'm keeping it in my cardigan pocket every where I go! :) Good luck witches, blessed be🤍🌊💧🐚

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Dearwildflowerheart

[hiswitchcraft]

do you have any sea witch resources by any chance? if not that’s fine

I didn't have any saved but I found some just for you! I haven't proofread everything here, so remember to always take what you read with a grain of salt, critically think and cross reference.

Sea Witch Resources

Sea & Water Witch Resources on the Web

Sea Magic References

Witchcraft for the Sea Witch

Sea Witch: Harnessing the Power of the Ocean

Sea Witchery Ideas

Charm Bags: Sea Witch Style

Animals in Sea Witchcraft

Songs in Sea Witchcraft

Tips for Landlocked Sea Witches

Working with the Tide

Katla's Ocean Waves Spell Jar

Also this website/personal blog is under construction and I have no idea how long it's been that way but it looks cool and may be something to keep an eye on?

I feel like concepts like "sea witch" are a relatively new thing so a lot of what I found tends to be shorter, online inspiration unfortunately. But it's something!

Also reminder, you guys can ask me for resources anytime. I'm more likely to get back to you through messages, but I do my best either way.