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Just a baby witch trying to do some magickal shit Sanne | 22 | she/her

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emotional regulation machine broke have a nice day

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💧🌊MC’s List of Waters🌊💧

So. There’s probably quite a few lists out there on water, types of water and the uses of each kind. We already know water is a good offering, but honestly, a lot of the lists leave out a bunch of water types. I would know I looked at as many as I could find on here and on other sources. This list will be updated when I find more information or a new type of water that hasn’t been listed here.

Disclaimer: I have not included waters from closed religions/cultures/practices. If I do have one listed please let me know and I will remove it from the list or make a note about it. Please be respectful to other cultures if it’s closed to you. Don’t be a baby about it. No means No.

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Angel Water

Love, Beauty, Angel Work, Manifestation, Protection, Cleansing, Blessings, Romance, Dreams, Sexual Energies, Romance

Asteroid Water

Main Source: @feral-space-faerie

Anointing, Physic Clarity, Astral Travel, Earth Magic/Workings, Healing, Energy, Wishes, Dreams, Damage

Cemetery Water

Main Source @of-bones-and-pomegranates

Spirit Work, Shadow Work, Offering for the Dead, Grounding, Ancestor Work, Psychic, Divination, Energy Work, Protection, Warding, Cleansing, Healing from Loss, Restfulness, Releasing, Grieving

Creek/Stream Water

Purification, Cleansing, Rebirth, Harmony, Peace, Healing, Calming, Relaxing, Movement, Progress

Dew Water

Fertility, Love, Glamours, Growth, Beauty, Youth, Prosperity, Birth, Wishes, Health, Healing, Dreams, Sleep, Peace, Happiness

Hail Water

Protection, Hexes, Curses, Causing Physical Harm, Strength, Destruction, Harm, Pain, Fear

Holy Water

Banishing, Cleansing, Warding, Purification, Protection, Blessings, Healing, Exorcism, Health, Calming

Ice Water

Transformation, Balance, Creativity, Change, Slowing Down, Stopping Emotions, Curses, Hexes, Warding

Lake Water

Peace, Relaxation, Reflection, Emotions, Love, Memories, Past Life Regressions, Meditation, Knowledge, Strength, Intuition, Confidence

Lavender Water

Memory, Psychic Abilities, Attraction, Sexual Energies, Divination, Love, Romance, Intuition, Sleep, Dreams, Relaxing, Calming

Marsh Water

Cloaking, Invisibility, Cleansing, Protection, Warding, Reflection

Mist Water

Creativity, Balance, Partnerships, Hiding Truths, Protection, Curses, Hexes, Inspiration, Fear, The Unknown

Moon Water

All Purpose Water, Cleansing, Dream Work, Astral Travel, Balance, Intuition, Banishing, Divination, Creativity, Motivation, Manifestation, Healing, Clarity, Protection, Reflection

Pond Water

Bindings, Silencing, Peace, Contentment, Relaxation, Self Reflection, Relaxing, Meditation, Balance

Rain Water

Energy, Protection, Growth, Truth, Cleansing, Rebirth, Power, Peace, Quelling Anger, Relaxation, Dreams, Cycles, Creativity, Inspiration, Balance, Calming, Love, Romance, Depression

Rainbow Water

Main Source: @thespellweavingspirit

Luck, Wealth, Happiness, Fulfillment, Positivity, LGBT+ Spells Work, Changes, Perseverance, Hope, Connection, Creativity, Joy, Inspiration, Peace, Prosperity, Growth

River Water

Changes, Moving Forward, Warding, Releasing, Emotions, Feelings, Energy, Movement, Progress, New Opportunities, Protection, Cleansing, Motivation, Rushing, Power, Strength, Confidence

Rose Water

Love, Glamours, Beauty, Healing, Happiness, Strength, Cleansing, Blessings, Sleep, Motivation, Protection, Commitment, Compassion, Romance, Friendships, Health

Sea/Ocean Water

Healing, Psychic Work, Adapting, Changes, Manifestation, Strength, Glamours, Cleansing, Banishing, Protection, Hexing, Purification, Health, Power, Confidence, Anger

Snow Water

Purity, Resolutions, Balance, Change, Transformation, Cleansing, Purification, New Beginnings, Protection, Calming, Relaxing, Happiness, Joy, Peace, Hibernation, Reflection

Star Water

Main Source: @stargvsm

Power, Protection, Purity, Illumination, Enlightenment, Guidance, Hope, Divination, Clarity, Intuition, Lessons, Learning, Memory, Wisdom, Knowledge, Peace

Storm Water

Force, Motivation, Relaxation, Anger, Releasing, Emotions, Strength, Confidence, Charging, Curses, Hexes, Protection, Offensive Magic, Movement, Changes, Power

Sun Water

Cleansing, Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, Truth, Confidence, Enlightenment, Positivity, Glamours, Health, Energy, Power, Strength, Healing, Creativity, Inspiration

Swamp Water

Banishing, Bindings, Cursing, Hexes, Protection, Warding, Cloaking, Illnesses, Negativity, Invisibility

Waterfall Water

Power, Energy, Success, Movement, Bravery, Confidence, Strength, Force, Hiding, Protection, Warding, Peace, Calming

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Sincerly,

The Sleepy Witch

**Compiled from my personal Grimoire. Additions may Happen**

Created: 4/17/2019

Posted(Patreon): 4/17/2019

Posted(Tumblr): 4/23/2019

DO NOT REPOST. Reblogging is fine

[themanicnami]

Fog in Witchcraft

Fog is often a forgotten aspect of weather that seems to get passed over when it comes to witchcraft despite it having some powerful and noble uses as well as a history in the craft. Though not all areas get fog commonly, many do, almost every morning depending on the time of year. Allow this small post to perhaps be some help to those who have interest in harnessing fog into their craft.

History and Fiction

As stated above, in many literary sources witches of both historical senses and fiction harness fog as a powerful towel. In popular lore, witches were said to summon fogs to roll across the lands to protect fleeing mothers and children during wars to hide from invading soldiers, though this lore is hard to pin point down, it is often said to come from Celtic and Gaelic origins.

In other tales witches would summon fog to protect traveling royalty or heroes who are on a quest to reach lands that may be unfriendly to their arrival. At some other times fog was related to almost like the “witching hour” it meant it was a time that the supernatural were out and witches were casting their spells.

Fog as a Liminal Space

What is a liminal space? To put it simply it means a “transforming space” or a place that the Veil or energies are thinner and overcross one another. Often they are associated with spirit work, energy work, astral work and over all witchcraft. Some call these places or areas “places where one area and time stop and another begins”.

In many cases, places that are covered by fog often are said to be liminal spaces during this time, due to the surrealism and energy fog brings with it. It turns something mundane looking to mysterious, confusing and even to some creepy. Its concealing nature brings the feeling of the unknown and the unseen.

Traditionally and theatrically fog is often used to represent the Veil between worlds and afterlife, often used in settings of literature and movies by covering graveyards before something supernatural happens or by filling the streets at night when magick is about to begin. Often when many people who don’t practice the craft think of supernatural energies and the Veil they imagine a foggy night or a wall of fog, this imagery is for a reason.

Often, fog is seen as an important tool for spirit work both fictionally and modernly due to its relations of being a liminal space and therefore seen as easier to contact spirits with the barriers weaker when it arrives.

Correpsondences and Uses of Fog

Generally Fog Corresponds with - The Veil, Spirits/Spirit Work, The Hidden, The Unseen, Invisibility, Protection, Obstruction, Curses/Hexes, Warding, Meditation, Astral Work, Fear, Patience, Calmness, Serenity, Peace and Travel

Often times, fog is useful to one when they wish to cast or enchant items for invisibility and protection during travel, often necklaces or items enchanted while out in the fog. Others will take the opportunity of using fog for spiritual communication, past life work and astral projection, taking advantage of the weakened barriers and Veil for these purposes.

Associations

Crystals - Clear Quartz, Smokey Quartz, Thunder Egg

Herbs/Plants - Cotton, Broom, Saffron, Thistle/Thicket, Wheat, Pansy

Colors - Gray, Silver, Black, Blue

Other Tools - Steam, Incense/Smoke, Wands, Besoms, Branches, Storm Water/Rain Water, Ash, Dust, Mirrors and Gray Candles

Fog Summoning

There are many ways said to summon fog. A few of those ways will be listed below

Method 1: Using storm water boiling it until it has thick amounts of steam rising from it, carefully move it outside or to a window (if one is not already outside) and offer it to the sky. Many will chant or call to the weather or winds to bring them fog much like the steam of the pot.

Method 2: In water on a burner add storm or sea salt and a sigil on paper for fog. Close the lid to it and wait until it is boiling. Remove the lid and allow the steam to rise. Here chant if desired for fog or let the water boil until it is nearly gone.

Method 3: With a besom go outside if it is a private space and much like wind summoning call to the fog to come to you, using your tool as an extension of yourself and your energy. Remember to ask it to come rather than demand for it.

Method 4: Using storm water or rain water, ash and a jar fill it with these ingredients and shake it thoroughly to summon fog. Be sure to center yourself and focus on your energy to put into this fog summoning jar. Leave it outside or in a window afterwards for further effects.

Fog Water

Fog water is a tool that can be used for witchcraft when fog is not rightfully available or in place of rain water/storm water in fog summoning. To capture fog water is pretty easy though you must be able to accept small amounts.

First you will need either very fine fabric or mesh or screen similar to what can be found in windows or for fishing nets. Tight it taunt onto something to hold it up like rods or sticks. Make sure it is held up at least a couple feet above the ground and somewhere the fog will roll through it. Base it off of how high the fog in your area tends to be, if you have low rolling fogs it may work better lower to the ground. After or during a time of fog you should be able to see droplets of water forming on it, you may use a jar tied below a corner of it to capture these drops or you can collect it yourself during/after they have formed. You can build much larger versions of this for potable water gathering and tutorials on this can be found easily online if that may interest you.

Store your fog water in glass containers and in the fridge, be sure to date and label to ensure you are using fresh water. Do not drink this water unless you set up the proper potable filtration systems.

Diffusing Fog

Often witches will find themselves tasked with fog being a hindrance rather than helpful. Its a dangerous weather condition especially for those on the road or at sea. 

Historically, sea witches would be asked to disperse fog for the safe return and port of sea vessels and the men upon them. Though it is difficult to find exact spells from these times, often broom or heather is used by facing the sea with it in hand and waving at the fog, putting energy into it and telling the fog to disperse. Other times it is said using a broom/besom to summon winds to remove the fog was a preferred way.

Other options for witches is to sing a fog removal song and often dance accompanied with it and with either a besom or wand in hand, direct the fog to travel away from you and somewhere else. Other witches have found success in praying and working with weather deities to move the fog back to the sky or to lead it away.

Omens, Superstitions and Dreams

In omens it is said fog represents blindness. It blocks our ability to see clearly and makes normal directions seem impossible to follow. It can go hand in hand with confusion and the feelings of anxiety. When fog appears in visions it is to be seen often as a warning that things are about to get just that - foggy.

Though it is also related to shrouding oneself, it may be a sign that it is time for you to create a fog about yourself and to build up those wards.

Superstition wise it was believed fog would steal people, often due to people getting lost in it and vanishing, because of this fog is seen as a warning of loss to come. Some cultures even associate it directly with death.

In dreams fog holds many meanings. If the fog is throughout the whole dream then it is a warning of deception. Someone is deceiving you and deep down you know it to be true. If you dream of being wrapped in fog and it is too thick to see through or escape it is often related to feeling that someone has stolen something from you. Dreaming of wandering in a foggy environment is a warning of dangers to come, keep on your toes. If you escape fog it means you are avoiding danger or theft.

If one dreams of fog just being around their head, eyes or following above them like a halo/hat, then it is an indication that you are lying to yourself. You are refusing to let yourself see the truth. It can also be a play of the saying “its all in your head” meaning you are overthinking a problem.

If you dream of fog and snow together, it is often said to be a dream related to sickness soon to come. Others say its a sign that illness of the mind and emotions is going to creep its way in.

If one dreams of their home, bedroom or apartment being filled with fog it is often taken as a bad omen and sign that a large family drama is soon to come.

Seeing a figure in fog in dreams can have different meanings. If it is someone that you know it means they may be hiding things from you or that you are going to have a fight with them in the near future. It can also indicate if you are in the fog and you see them outside of the fog, that you are guilty about something you did to them. Seeing a stranger in the fog or a shadow you do not recognize is often due to anxiety or fear in one’s waking life. They represent the unknown and the future to come, which you are currently stressed over. Animals in the fog can represent both anxieties and fears looming about you but also can represent that you a repressing your own desires and natural wants.

If you see fog rolling in from the distance of a dream it means something is looming in your waking life. If fog starts descending down on you in a dream from the sky to the ground, many take this as a bad omen for travel especially by air or sea. Historically it is said a foggy sea in your dreams means a shipwreck in your future. Though fog over a lake or river means dream-like wonder and is said that young women who dream of this can expect a mysterious stranger in their future.

Fog and Different Types of Witchcraft

Sea Witchcraft - Fog is often seen as more of a hindrance in ocean magick, especially historically when fog at sea or port could be rather hazardous and bring tragedy to many. Due to this, fog in sea magick is often used for more negative tasks like cursing.

Storm Magick - Fog is often seen more in the light of a less harsh type of weather compared to storms or rain but still one that can be used to harness energy. The energy of foggy weather is much more mysterious, calm and hazy than that of storm or wind. It can be used for such purposes.

Death Magick - Fog is often related to the barriers of the other-side as some may say, so many death witches will take advantage of fog to use it to communicate and commune with the dead. Many report that it can make using tools of communication like Ouija boards and pendulums easier.

Divination - Often fog can be seen as a hindrance for divination though it is often deeply routed with self discovery and past life work. Many will take the opportunity of foggy weather to explore their past lives and the history of themselves and others. 

[herbwicc]

Made more of my Allergy Relief herbal blend, I really should just make a huge jar of this because I use it so often and it works so well??

It has nettle leaf, elderflower, elderberry, gingko leaf, holy basil, and peppermint and IT’S SERIOUSLY A LIFE SAVER IF YOU HAVE REALLY BAD ALLERGIES LIKE ME

[herbwicc]

This blend has saved me yet again! Though I added ginger for the Extreme nasal congestion pain that accompanied this most recent allergy attack. My friend was over and was surprised at how quickly it alleviated my symptoms 👍

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How I make spellcandles

I was making a spell candle for the Imbolc ritual I’m hosting for the coven tomorrow and figured: why not turn it into a little tutorial? So here is my version of the spell candles!

What you need: (note: I made a candle for creativity and inspiration, so everything matches that goal. Change herbs, colours and stones to match any goal you want/need!)

🕯 a base candle, either white or a colour that works for your goal

🕯 through-and-though coloured candles for dripping in colours that match your goal. I usually use two or three, in this case yellow for happiness and inspiration and orange for creativity

🕯 herbs, I used basil (creativity), rose (passion/motivation), mistletoe (fertility for ideas) and mugwort (creativity)

🕯 small stone chips, I used aventurine, citrine and burnt amethyst (all for creativity)

🕯 oils, I used jasmine (creativity)

🕯 ribbon and charm (optional, but pretty!)

🕯 baking paper to protect your work surface

Start with carving some words or symbols into the candle. Today I used a bindrune for creativity, the runes kenaz (inner fire), wunjo (happiness) and gebo (gift).

Now drip the first colour. Make sure to first go around the edges for the pretty drips and then fill in the top.

Next are the herbs, stones and oil. Simply sprinkle them on top and arrange the bigger pieces so they are spread out a bit. Press the stones gently down into the still soft wax for sturdyness.

Drip the last colour, making sure to set but not drown the herbs, and tadaa! One pretty spellcandle! But wait, there’s more!

Tie the ribbon around the candle with one knot.

Slide on your charm and knot again, fitting it snuggly against the candle.

Make a pretty bow and trim the ends,and you’re done!

Burn it during your spell (note: remove the ribbon before it catches and reuse it!), place it on your altar or even make them to give away as gifts!

Also, feel free to tag me if you make one with the tutorial, I’d love to see them! 🌙

[theaetherwitch]

Flowers in Magick 🌸

With spring over the horizon, flowers will be blooming and it’ll be a great time to collect or buy some for your supplies. This is mostly a list of flowers you’ll find growing wild in most places, with some common ones you can find in either parks or stores. Feel free to add to the list!

Chamomile - Sleep, soothes, reduces stress, peace 😴

Clover - Luck, wealth, protection, attracts faeries 🍀

Daffodil- Love, luck, fertility 💕

Daisy - Love, health, innocence, children 🍼

Dandelion - Divination, wishes, attracts spirits 💫

Honeysuckle - Money, love, intuition 💵

Hydrangea - Hex breaking, protection, binding 🚫

Lavender - Peace, happiness, cleansing, clarity 🕯

Lilac - Protection, banishing, balancing ⚔️

Lily - Purity, love spell breaking, divination 💔

Morning Glory - Clarity, intuition, binding 🔮

Rose - Blessings, dreams, love, psychic abilities, the goddess 🌕

Sunflower - Happiness, power, energy, wishes, the god ☀️

Tulip - Beauty, desire, love 💃

[pagan-witch-chronicles]

Moon Phases 🌙

🌑 New Moon - Attracting New Things, Love, Luck, New Jobs, Health, Goals.

🌔 Waxing - Building On What You Already Have, Courage, Success, Strength.

🌕 Full Moon - Creating Something, Manifesting, Divination, Scrying, Wisdom.

🌖 Waning - Getting Rid Of Something, Banishing, Breaking Hexes.

🌑 Dark Moon - Hexes, Shadow Magick, Hecate, Wisdom, Truth, Scrying.

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Luna’s Beginner Witch Masterpost

taken from an ask i received, which you can find here.

where do i start?

what’s next?

what kind of witch am i?

common magickal tools and their uses

common misconceptions about witchcraft

witchy terminology

intent

visualization

tools of the trade

the best time for…

cleansing and charging items

daily witch things

how to enchant items

grimoire organization ideas

herbs/food/plants by purpose

a to z crystal meanings

crystals for beginners

quick grounding/centering

earth grounding and centering

luna’s guide to spellcasting

tarot tips for beginners

[will-o-the-witch]

Time For A Witchy Checkup

Hey you! Stop scrolling for a moment, it’s time for your checkup. Take a moment to check each of these things and fix any problems you might find.

Wards and Shields

Are your special spaces still warded properly? Are the barriers still strong? Are there any holes or damages?

Are your personal shields still there? Do they need refreshing? Are there any gaps in coverage? Can you still do your work through the barrier?

Altars and Tools

Are the altars clean and organized? There’s no dust?

Are there any offerings that have been sitting out that need to be refreshed or disposed of?

Is there any unusual energy in any of your consecrated items?

Does everything feel charged and ready?

Your Body

Have you taken all of your meds that you need today?

Have you been eating/hydrating properly?

Getting enough sleep?

Does your body need anything from you right now to feel a bit better?

Entities and Other Things

Are there any regular offerings you give that you could/should check off?

How are things with your familiar? Your companions? The local land wights? The spirit(s) of your house? Do they need anything from you to keep the relationship strong, if you have one?

Are there any unexpected entities hanging around/taking up anchors? (Give your knickknacks a good check for this, as well as any old toys and jewelry.)

Do you have any promises, dedications, or oaths you’ve taken up? Have you been maintaining your end of the deal/is there anything you can do to be progressive about it?

[gardenfoxywitch]

🍓🌿Imbolc Smoothie 🌿🍓

Hello my greenies! An important date is coming up quick and I’m excited to be sharing some of my rituals and recipes for the occasion. This is a modern morning spell for Imbolc. There is no required chat, it is simply taking in all that you hope to achieve/grow in and all you are thankful for. I use this to welcome the new season and start my day off thanking Mother Earth and everything she gives to me. I hope this smoothie can give you a good start to the day.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups of almond milk

¼ cup of ice (or just a scoop)

a handful of strawberries

½ a small bananas

½ a cup of blueberries (optional)*

a baby handful of raspberries (optional)*

a handful or two of spinach

1 to 2 tbsps of flax seeds

*these berries are not quite in season yet, but they add a lot of flavor. You can substitute them with apples, pineapples, or kiwi.*

***also these measurements are based on my blender and may need some modifications for your own. It’s really just eyeing these ingredients.

Directions

First clean all the fruit and make sure the strawberries and the banana are sliced.

Place in the ingredients in this order—almond milk, spinach, strawberries, raspberries, flax seeds, blueberries, banana, and ice.

Before you start blending all the ingredients, make sure you thank Mother Earth (or Brighid or your goddess of choice) for bringing life to us and giving her beauty to the world. If you are wanting to grow in a particular subject or thing I would also ask her to grant you strength.

After you are done, begin blending until it is a smooth creamy substance. Then place in a cup or a bowl and enjoy!

This is a great way to start off Imbolc and your morning. I always feel very ready for the new season. I hope you all enjoy!

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Kitchen Magick - Protection Stew Recipe

All of these herbs were selected for protection properties. Paprika adds extra energy and potency to the others. Magick related things are italicized.

Ingredients:

3 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp black pepper, ground 1 tsp dried basil 2 bay leaves ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp paprika 1 tsp sea salt 2 tsp minced garlic / 1 tsp dried 8 medium potatoes / 4-5 large 3 large carrots / 4-5 medium 2 lbs red meat chunks 2 medium onions / 1 large 10 cups beef broth ½ cup red wine (optional) ½ corn starch cool water

Prep:

Peel and cube potatoes, carrots and onions. Place potatoes in a bowl of water, set aside. Mix herbs, excluding salt and bay leaves (add garlic here if you’re using dried) in a small bowl. Set aside. Cut meat into chunks, if not already, and coat in herb mixture. Picture sending a blessing to the spirit of the animal that was sacrificed. Allow to set, if desired, for 30 mins to 1 hour. If needed, prepare the broth, and add salt here. I added the salt before my broth base and stirred to bless it with my intention. Stir until incorporated. Mix corn starch in a small bowl, adding just enough water to become pour-able, but not too watery.

Cook:

Add olive oil to a deep pot of some sort, preferably with a thick bottom, and heat until shimmering. Add onions, garlic (if using fresh) and bay leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions become translucent. - I prayed over the bay leaves, asking for their power.

Add meat and herb mixture giving thanks for the animal’s sacrifice, and cook until almost brown on all sides, but not quite. If desired, deglaze the pot with red wine, some of the broth, or water. Stir and scrape to get the herbs off of the bottom.  - I envisioned the red wine as removing negativity from the food and drawing in blessings.  - I also prayed over the other herbs, asking for their power and protection over me and my family.

Add broth and bring to a low boil. Add carrot and potato chunks and bring back to a boil, stirring once in a while. Lower heat and simmer, covered, until potato and carrot chunks are tender. Stirring is not necessary at this point, but if your pot has a thin bottom, be sure to scrape the bottom occasionally.

Lower the heat to a minimum and add corn starch mixture slowly, stirring constantly. Continue to stir until the stew thickens considerably. Turn off heat and set, covered, until ready to serve.

Serve with salads, sandwiches, biscuits, toast, baked potatoes, steamed veggies, or just about anything you want!

I couldn’t have a crystal near me today, because my family was nearby and I’m closeted, but I added extra personal energy and prayers.

The whole dish I imbued with protection from negativity and ill will. I hope you will enjoy it too!

Serves 12

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[will-o-the-witch]

Quick and Subtle Grounding.

Feel the through bottoms of your feet. Really focus on what they touch. Every fiber you can discern in the carpet. Have you ever focused on the texture of the inside of your shoes? If you’re outside, feel the subtle bumps in the concrete as you walk, or feel the grass bending underneath you. You can feel a lot even through your shoes if you direct your focus that way.

[scarabsunset-deactivated2019090]

Energy Work: Centering

This is the other part of my first lesson from that Discord server. The other lessons will follow over the next few weeks and will continue as I make more. I hope there’s something you can gain from these - which again, reflect my own definitions and experiences.

Keep reading

[silverjirachi]

Hair Tie Binding

a quick (and subtle!) way to bind someone.

if you wear a hair tie around your wrist, and you have to interact with an abuser or other unsavory person, if you can, play with the hair tie and imagine each movement is tying their energy into the band - i like to move it around in alternating circles with my fingers as i have to speak to them.

wearing the hair tie around your wrist, that energy becomes under your control.

and you can quickly cleanse it by tossing it across the room like any other rubber band.