Ivy's Book of Shadows

A Book of Shadows containing entries and resources on witchcraft, healing, herbs, and spirituality. Created by Stars of Ivy.

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I know most spells involve speaking, but is it still possible to do them if you are mute? Is there an alternate to actually saying words?

Of course! Words are part of spells simply for invoking the energies needed for the spells to work. However, you can invoke those energies by thinking them, doing hand motions, or even feeling the words as you read them. Anything that creates those energies in you.

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Sunburn Soothing Bath

I just recently acquired a sunburn and this bath has helped sooth the burn and keep my skin hydrated.

Ingredients 1 cup of oatmeal 1 cup of baking soda 1 tbsp. of aloe essential oil (optional)

Mix the oatmeal and baking soda together and pour into a luke warm bath. Add the aloe oil. Soak in the bath for 15-20 minutes. Pat dry the burned areas.

Tip: If the sunburn is on areas where clothes/straps usually sit, pat corn starch on those areas after the skin dries.

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Chakra Crystal Associations

Crown: Golden Beryl, Citrine, Purple Jasper, Clear Quartz, Red Serpentine, Purple Sapphire, Clear Tourmaline

Third Eye: Amethyst, Apophyllite, Azurite, Diamond, Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli, Garnet, Purple Fluorite, Lepidolite, Royal Sapphire, Blue Obsidian

Throat: Azurite, Turquoise, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Blue Tourmaline, Amber, Kunzite, Lepidolite, Blue Obsidian, Petalte

Heart: Aventurine, Red Calcite, Lepidolite, Rose Quartz, Green Quartz, Rhodonite, Pink Tourmaline, Green Tourmaline, Ruby, Green Sapphire

Solar Plexus: Golden Beryl, Citrine, Jasper, Malachite, Tiger’s Eye, Yellow Tourmaline, Rhodochrosite, Smithsonite

Sacral: Orange Calcite, Orange Carnelian, Citrine, Blue Jasper, Red Jasper, Topaz

Root: Azurite, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Obsidian, Yellow Topaz, Black Tourmaline, Red Jasper

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Banishing and Cleansing Powder

I love this powder. Not only is it powerful, it also smells good and helps clean your carpet. Ingredients •Baking soda •Salt •Rosemary •Cloves •Nutmeg •Thyme Light a white candle and place it near you. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl well and focus of thoughts of banishing all negative energies around you. When finished, sprinkle it all over your carpet, floor, and in front of the doors and window sills. Snuff out your candle. Let sit for a few hours then vacuum/sweep up.

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A Sage Spell

California sage is one of my favorite herbs because of it's power. Ingredients *California sage leaf (other sages will work as well) *Ceramic bowl (or cup, glass, mortar) *White candle Have a person in mind that you want to do this spell for; it can even be for yourself. Light the candle. Meditate/focus/do yoga, anything that clears your mind of detractions, while thinking about the person. Think about who they are, their personality, the things that they do, ect. When your mind is clear, hold the sage in your left hand and the bowl in the right. Say: "With this sage I hold, Bring [____] to [____], The soul that fills my thoughts.” (Note: The first blank is something you wish to happen to this person and the second blank is the name of the person. For example: "With this sage I hold, Bring [happiness] to [Megan], The soul that fills my thoughts.”) Place the sage in the bowl and light it. Hold the bowl in your hands. While the sage burns, think about the person and the thoughts associated in your spell. Imagine them being happy or successful or whatever you want them to be. Continue to think of this until the sage burns out. Snuff out the candle when you’re done. Note: This spell can be used positively (such as to bring happiness, success, peace) or negatively (such as to bring sadness, regret, depression). However, whatever feelings you put into the spell will often return to you in the same way. Use the spell wisely.

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Ivy's Love Potion

This is my favorite potion I’ve ever created. It’s powerful and flavorful, as well as relaxing.

Ingredients 2 tbsp. of damiana leaf 1 tbsp. of hibiscus flower 1 tbsp. of black tea leaves 2 tsp. of chamomile flower A pinch of nutmeg A pinch of cinnamon

Mix herbs together and steep for 5-7 minutes in 1 cup of hot water, depending on desired strength of the potion. Strain out herbs and add the spices, letting them sit for another few minutes. While the potion is steeping, think happy, romantic or sexy thoughts, depending on your intent.

Typical uses of love potions are to strengthen your relationships, being others toward you, and to promote self love. Use them wisely, and they will have long lasting effects.

Warning: Love potions do have their limits. Using them to trying to make someone love you is ill manner and can cause negative consequences.

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Book of Shadows

My name is Ivy and this is my Book of Shadows. This books contains personal entries as well as resources on witchcraft, magick, healing, meditation, herbs, and spirituality. Please feel free to submit your own entries, as I will surely add them here (: