Quoth the raven

🌘Necromancy/Lunar/Celestial🌒 !Agender - Romanian - Warlock!

[themori-witch]

Why do I gesticulate even when I'm not actually speaking? No one knows.

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[gr33n-w1tch]

The best crystals for... Part 2 🤍

Part 1

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[eclectic-witch-cottage]

[orriculum]

how to write your own spells resources 🌟

intent of the spell

🌟 list of intents to pick from (x)

spell components

🌟 herbs, crystals and materials by correspondences (x)

🌟 crystals by shape (x)

🌟 what tools you’re going to use (x)

pick a time:

to some witches (not all) the time, day of week, junction of zodiac signs, or moon phase makes for better casting, and even strengthens their spells, here’s a quick summary of the best sort of spells to cast then

🌟 by week day (x)

🌟 by time of day (x)

🌟 by moon phase (x)

🌟 by planet influence (x) (x)

🌟 by zodiac sign (x)

performing the spell:

🌟 chose how you will perform the spell (x)

🌟 choose what methods/other tools you use (x)

[bewitched-moonlight]

🍞 Kitchen Magic 🍞

🌿 Herbs 🌿

Basil: wealth, money, blessings, fertility, protection, house blessings

Catnip: love, beauty, happiness, working with cat spirits

Chamomile: luck, sleep, peace, purification, calm

Cinnamon: sexuality, lust, consecration, love, spice

Elderberry: exorcism, healing, prosperity, protection

Lavender: anti-anxiety, sleep, healing, meditation, psychic abilities

Peppermint: purification, love, anti-negativity, power

Rosemary: cleansing, drawing the aid of spirits, mental focus

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🧂 Spices 🧂

Cardamom: love, courage, desire, sex, intimacy

Cumin: happiness, balance, peace, promises, protection

Turmeric: breaking a spell, power, purification 

Mustard seeds: wealth, money, fertility, success

Nutmeg: warmth, luck, art, knowledge, psychic powers

Paprika: energy, creativity, strength, healing

Cayenne pepper: banishing, passion, fire, against nightmares

Pepper: curses, powerful spells, conjuration

Saffron: changes, wind, healing, love, happiness

Salt: abundance, earth, work, purification, protection 

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🍎🥦 Fruits and Vegetables 🍎🥦

Avocado: beauty, love, happiness, youth, transformation

Banana: wealth, abundance, growth, energy, health

Cherry: creativity, desire, divination, fertility, sex

Lemon: banishing, spirits, balance, healing, joy, purification

Pumpkin: prosperity, dreams, immortality, fertility

Strawberry: love, strength, harmony, inspiration, luck 

Coconut: life, generosity, insurance, energy, opportunity

Olive: abundance, wealth, money, power, security

Bell pepper: mental health, protection, love, strength

Apple: soul, life, relationships, wise, health, success

Potato: money, luck, healing, truth, divination 

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🔮 Kitchen Rituals 🔮

Growing your own herbs will give them extra magical properties. 

Before cooking or baking an important meal, bless your kitchen and caste a protection circle to keep only good energies in. 

Use sigils when adding sauces or spices to your meal. 

Create affirmations and spells to say out loud when baking or cooking your favorite meals. 

Make herbal remedies to cure colds or small illnesses. 

Sing or play music to bring positive energies while cooking. 

Gift baked goods to friends, family or someone in need. 

Stir your food clockwise to bring good luck. 

Bless your most important tools, like a witch spoon, to make every meal extra special and magical. 

[samwisethewitch]

Earth-Friendly Witchcraft

Whatever religious or spiritual tradition they identify with, most witches agree that there is something sacred about the natural world. We draw our power from the earth beneath our feet, the sky over our heads, and the air in our lungs.

And yet, many of us live in societies that are actively contributing to the destruction of the natural world. Most developed nations have a linear economy, which means resources are extracted and then sent on a one-way trip to consumers who will use them and then throw them away. This leads to overflowing landfills, air and water pollution, and quickly disappearing resources. The World Economic Forum predicts that, if our habits don’t change, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050. And I dearly hope that by now we’re all familiar with the reality of climate change and its devastating impact on global ecosystems.

I’m not trying to scare you, but I do want to point out the hypocrisy of drawing power from the Earth in our magic while simultaneously contributing to her destruction. If we truly want to consider ourselves spiritual allies of the planet, we need to make an effort to live our lives — and practice our magic — in ways that are less harmful to her.

You don’t have to become an environmentalist or switch to a zero waste lifestyle, but we can all make little changes for a more sustainable life. There’s lots of information out there about how to live a more Earth-friendly lifestyle, so in this post I’ll be focusing on how to apply that same philosophy to your witchcraft.

Steps to a more Earth-Friendly Practice:

Limiting your consumption will automatically lower your negative impact on the planet. Follow my previous guidelines for avoiding consumerism to start shrinking your carbon footprint.

Avoid plastic as much as possible. According to the WEF, 70% of our plastic ends up in a landfill or in the world’s waterways, and according to Julia Watkins, author of Simply Living Well, only 9% of household plastics get recycled. Plastic (unlike glass and metal) cannot be recycled indefinitely — it can only be recycled a handful of times before it becomes too degraded to be repurposed any further. There really is no way to make plastic safer for the planet, so it’s best to just avoid it altogether. Look for tools made of metal, wood, or glass instead of plastics, and try to order things shipped in paper and cardboard when possible.

Create spells that won’t leave leftovers. One of the big contributing factors to our current environmental crisis is that we just produce too much waste. You can avoid this in your magical practice by crafting spells that won’t leave you throwing away a big ball of candle wax, herbs, and paper. Kitchen magic is a no-brainer for this, since kitchen spells are meant to be eaten. If you want to do a candle spell, use small candles that will burn up completely — I find larger candles are more likely to leave leftover wax. Making magical bath salts is another great option for leftover-free spells — just make sure everything you include is safe to go down the drain and won’t contribute to water pollution!

Forage for your own spell materials. One of the best ways to avoid plastic packaging and cut down on emissions from shipping is to use materials from your backyard! Learn about the plants, animals, and minerals native to your area, and take regular nature walks where you can gather what you need. Remember to only take as much as you need and to be careful never to damage the plants you harvest from. Make sure to carefully disinfect any animals bits you pick up — you can do this by burying them in salt for a full moon cycle and/or setting them in the sun/under a UV light for several days. If you find a dead animal and want to strip and clean its bones for use in ritual, this is a much more involved process and will require special research, equipment, and lots of time. And, of course, never eat anything you have foraged unless you happen to have an advanced degree in botany.

Keep a magical garden. Another great way to connect with the planet and shrink your carbon footprint is to grow your own herbs, vegetables, and fruits. You can, of course, grow food for your kitchen if you have space, but even if you live in a tiny apartment you can grow a handful of magical herbs in pots. For a list of common houseplants and their magical associations, check out this post.

Shop for spell materials at a local farmer’s market. Buying local is a great way to avoid the environmental impact of shipping produce, and it allows you to support small farms. Farmer’s markets also typically carry seasonal produce, which can help you align your magical practice with the cycles of nature. Farmer’s markets are a great way to find seasonal fruits and vegetables for kitchen magic, but you can use the produce you find there for other types of spells as well.

Trade paraffin wax candles for beeswax or soy wax. Paraffin, the material used for most cheap candles, is a by-product of crude oil, which is not only highly unsustainable but contains carcinogens (chemicals that may cause cancer). Beeswax is a sustainable alternative, and beeswax candles produce a “clean” burn, meaning it does not negatively affect air quality. Soy wax is a slightly pricier, vegan-friendly sustainable option that also produces a clean burn.

Use undyed, unbleached paper for your written spells. The bleaches and dyes used in most commercially available paper have a toxic effect on the environment. Colored paper cannot be recycled or composted because it will contaminate everything it touches. Use plain, unbleached paper for your written spells, especially if you plan to bury them in the ground or dispose of them outside.

Make sure your essential oils are ethically harvested. Essential oils are tricky — although they are marketed as natural, many of them are produced through unsustainable methods. Because essential oils are concentrated, it may take thousands of pounds of plants to produce a single pound of oil. This can have a devastating impact, especially for endangered plants like white sage or palo santo. Look for ethically-sourced, wild-harvested essential oils — these are oils that are gathered from the wild in ways that don’t hurt the local ecosystem. Mountain Rose Herbs and Eden’s Garden are two brands that are committed to sustainable essential oil production.

Instead of burying a spell in a jar, bury it in a hollowed-out fruit or vegetable. Many traditions call for spells to be buried in the ground. Items like jar spells and witch bottles are traditionally buried on the witch’s property. The problem with this is that plastic and glass bottles do not biodegrade, and will remain in the ground for years. Instead of putting these materials in the ground, bury your spells in a hollowed-out fruit or vegetable. As a bonus, you can choose this item to support your intention. For example, you might use an apple for a love spell or a spicy pepper for protection. Just make sure everything inside the spell is also biodegradable!

Keep a compost pile as an offering to your local land spirits. Compost is an easy way to reduce food waste, and it gives your garden a boost! Even if you don’t have your own garden, you can give your compost to a fiend who does or look into donating it to a community garden. When composting, it’s important to maintain a balance between carbon-rich “brown” ingredients (leaves, undyed paper, cardboard, etc.) and nitrogen-rich “greens” (fruit and veggie scraps, coffee grounds, egg shells, etc.) — you want about four times as much brown as green in your compost. Start your compost with a layer of brown — preferably twigs or straw to allow good airflow. Alternate layers of green and brown materials as you add to the pile. Every time you add to your compost, verbally express your gratitude to the land spirits. Your compost should be moist, but not soggy — you’ll know it’s ready when it’s dark and crumbly and smells like soil.

Make your own tea blends with loose herbs and a reusable tea strainer instead of buying teabags. Witches and tea go together like peanut butter and chocolate, but the individual wrappers on teabags create a lot of waste. On top of that, since many of these wrappers are dyed, they may not even be recyclable. Keep your teas earth-friendly by buying dried herbs in bulk and blending your own teas. Making your own blends is not only better for the planet, but also allows you to choose each ingredient for a specific magical intention.

Find ways to use your trash in your craft. This one is pretty self-explanatory. Instead of throwing things away, find ways to use them in your magic! Use food scraps from cooking, like carrot greens and potato peels, in spells. Turn an old shoe box into a travel altar. Add your coffee grounds to spells to ground them and manifest results in the physical world. You get the idea. Be creative!

Research different models for Earth-friendly living, like the zero waste/low waste lifestyle, sustainability, and the solarpunk movement. This will give you more ideas for a sustainable lifestyle, as well as a sustainable magical practice.

The funny thing about Earth-friendly living is that, the more time you spend taking care of the planet, the more connected you feel to it. I encourage you to try some of the ideas on this list — you’ll be amazed by how quickly you develop a deeper relationship with the Earth and all her creatures.

Resources:

Of Blood and Bones by Kate Freuler

Simply Living Well by Julia Watkins

“By 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans, study says” from The Washington Post

A Sustainable Mind podcast

Practical(ly) Zero Waste podcast

[moonspookies]

witchcraft basics

witchcraft is a practice which allows you to manifest a particular intent. you tap into the energies in the universe and get in tune with nature.🔮✨🌸

there’s a difference between paganism, wicca, and witchcraft!

paganism

paganism is a religion that incorporates the practice of ancient paganism. pagans honor nature and their religion is very nature based.🍃

wicca

wicca is a modern pagan religion created in the 1950s by gerald gardner. wiccans usually work with the goddess and the god (the feminine and masculine energy or the universe), but many work with other deities.🌒🌕🌘

witchcraft

witchcraft is a practice. witches can involve deities, too! the main difference between wicca and witchcraft is that wicca is a religion that uses witchcraft but witchcraft isn’t a religion, it’s a practice. 🌞

what to research as a witch

types of witches, and if you’re interested in paganism or wicca 🌱

crystals and their uses ✨

history of witchcraft, and paganism if you want :) ❤️

witchcraft tools 🌙

the four elements 🌱🌬🔥💧

divination 🔮

deities ⭐️

color correspondences ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

moon phases 🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘

meditation 🧘🏻‍♀️

precautions (protection circles, fire safety, etc.) ⚡️

most importantly, follow your gut! your practice is your own and nobody else’s :)

happy casting 🔮✨💜

[moonspookies]

how to deal with a witchy burnout

most of us have been there. we lose our touch with the craft and don’t feel like doing much. we feel too tired and exhausted to put effort in it and sometimes we feels like there’s no point.

here are some tips on how to get out of this sticky situation! 🌙

drink tea ✨

yes, you heard me! drinking teas with specific herbs (like chamomile for sleep, lavender for anxiety, etc.) will help you get in tune with herbal magick. you can also stir your tea clockwise to bring forward something (like good energy or calmness) or add a sigil on the bottom with some honey (doesn’t have to be perfect). 🍵✨🌸

nature walk ✨

get in tune with those energies outside! i always find a walk on the grass helps pick up my mood (especially barefoot!!). envision the energies from the earth flowing into your body 🌱🌎🍃

witchy movie ✨

sometimes, we just need a little inspo to bring us back to our craft. watching witchy movies can bring back that spark into us! some great movies i recommend are:

the craft

hocus pocus

the love witch

practical magic

charmed (a show)

carrie

the vampire diaries (a show)

tarot ✨

start off with one card if more than that feels like it would tire you. it’s ok! you can do one in the morning by asking a simple question like “what should i focus on today?” 🔮✨💜

food ✨

incorporate some magick into the food you eat! this isn’t hard at all, especially since we all eat food everyday. simply add an intent to an herb or spice and then add it into your food. for example, add cinnamon onto your oatmeal, with your intent being that you will have abundance 🥐🍦🍩

songs ✨

songs are great to get you back into magick! listen to pagan music, celtic songs, or just look up “witchcraft songs,” “wiccan songs,” or “pagan songs” on spotify🌛🤍🌜

gratitude ✨

this one’s real simple! when you wake up, thank the universe that you got to live to see another day. you can even journal it. breathe in the air and think of how grateful you are that you’re able to do that. soak in the sun’s rays and feel the heat. 🌞🌼💛

final words...

it’s ok to take breaks! nothing wrong with that. it’s human. appreciate yourself as a person. remember, you are magickal and divine no matter how many burnouts you have. burnouts happen to nearly everyone and it’s completely normal! 🍄🐥🌈

sendin good vibez 💜

[themori-witch]

Tarot 101: Charging Your Cards

Before we carry on, it’s important to clarify what charging means when we’re talking about witchcraft. 

WHAT IS “CHARGING”?

Charging, in the witchcraft world, means that you utilise an external source to fill your item with energy and essentially, power it. Take a moment to think about your mobile phone: you use a lead to transfer power from an external electrical source to your phone’s battery, right? It’s exactly the same theory with charging items in witchcraft.

The general idea is to draw on the energy of your psuedo-battery (usually a larger energy source) and then imbue the energy you’ve drawn into your chosen object.

Keep reading

[thetarotroot]

✨Yes/No Tarot tips✨

Here are some ideas to help you answer those pesky Yes/No questions using Tarot. These are just ways that I’ve found work for me and Yes/No card interpretations that have always given me the answers I seek. Sometimes, this varies from reader to reader, so use this as a springboard to find out what works for you! 

If you pull a Yes card in reverse, it could indicate a “Yes, BUT…” or a “Yes, IF…”. You’ll need to understand what each card means in reverse to determine the caveat for a reversed Yes card. 

Pay attention to the positive meanings for each No card. Sometimes, things aren’t as clear cut as a simple No. Sometimes, it becomes a “No, but…” and gives you clues about how you can change your No into a Yes.

If you pull a Maybe card, you can often get a feel for your options either way by drawing additional cards to go on either side. For example: Two of Swords is a Maybe card and often represents a difficult choice between two options. You can draw two cards to set on either side of this card that represent the two choices and their pros and cons. 

YES

Major Arcana: Fool, Magician, High Priestess, Emperor, Empress, Lovers, Chariot, Strength, Hermit, Star, Sun, Judgement, World

Cups: Ace, two, three, six, nine, ten, page, knight, queen, king

Pentacles: Ace, three, six, eight, nine, ten, page, knight, queen, king

Swords: Ace, page, knight

Wands: Ace, two, three, four, six, eight, page, knight, queen, king

NO

Major Arcana: Death, Devil, Tower, Moon

Cups: Five, eight

Pentacles: Four, five

Swords: Three, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten

Wands: Five, seven, ten

MAYBE

Major Arcana: Hierophant, Justice, Hanged Man, Wheel of Fortune, Temperance

Cups: Four, seven

Pentacles: Two, seven

Swords: Two, four, queen, king

Wands: Nine

[village-tarot]

[in-her-broomcloset]

Thrift Witch Series

Expect some more Thrift Witch Tips! I will be gradually posting them over time.

[in-her-broomcloset]

End of Series

Scroll through the tag attached below to see all my Thrift Witch tips!

[themori-witch]

LOOKING FOR: WITCHCRAFT BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS!

Preferably non-Wiccan and non-religious.

Looking for informational books, including info on historical practises.

I will not purchase or entertain books by Silver Ravenwolf, Raymond Buckland, Catherine Yronwode, and Christian Day.

If you know of any books that you think I'd be interested in, please let me know!

[themori-witch]

Thank you for all of the responses I've had so far! To make things easier, here are the books I currently own:

Malleus Maleficarum.

The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock.

Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham.

The Witches' Almanac 2016-2017.

The Little Book of Practical Magic by Sarah Bartlett.

The Little Book of Moon Magic by Sarah Bartlett.

The Book of English Magic by Phillip Carr-Gom & Richard Heygate.

[strangesigils]

“Curses and Hexes Cast Upon Me Return To Their Source”

Take this sigil and burn it into ash. Then add those ashes to your bath and soak in that for a while. I recommend using epsom salts with mint and eucalyptus in your bath along with the ashes, but it’s not required.

[heyjudeberry]

Happy Halloween from the Thistle Wizard! The pumpkins came out perfect this year, just like you!

[themori-witch]

Happy Samhain, and Happy Halloween!🎃🕸🔪

Enjoy the magical and spookiest day of the year, pumpkins!

[themori-witch]

[themori-witch]

Safety Reminder: Oil Blending

If you decide to make home blends of oils for your craft, please do your research about oil dilutions. 

Essential oils should never be applied directly to the skin, due to their concentrated nature and the fact that some may cause reactions. Some oils are what is known as ‘volatile’ and this means that they react to sunlight and will cause severe chemical burns.

When you create oils, you must dilute the essential oils in a carrier oil (a.k.a, base oil). Carrier oils are vegetable and plant oils such as almond oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, jojoba oil, etc. [click here for a post with lists of carrier and essential oils].

✧ SAFE OIL DILUTION PERCENTAGES

If you intend to make an oil for topical use, you must create one of a safe dilution. Anything up to a 5% dilution is safe to use on human skin - provided that you don’t have an allergy or sensitivity to one of the essential oils you’re using (frankly, if you put a substance that you’re sensitive or allergic to on your skin willingly, you’re a bit of a fool).

If you have sensitive skin, you’d best err on the side of caution and opt for a lower concentration. I find that 3% is good midpoint to work with.

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