Secular-Green/Death-Witch

-she/her-

[southerncraft]

Blue Lace Agate Metaphysical Properties

Blue Lace Agate is a wonderful metaphysical healing stone that is great for activating and healing the Throat Chakra. Blue Lace Agate enhances verbal communication and expression. It is both a grounding and spiritual stone, allowing one to bring their spiritual experiences into their everyday reality.

Blue Lace Agate is a very supportive stone, promoting the acceptance of one’s emotions. This calming stone can help those who may be feeling depressed or worried, and is believed to bring peacefulness. Blue Lace Agate is also used for dissolving repressive blocks that inhibit expression. Writers can use Blue Lace Agate to help with articulating inspired ideas. Put a piece of tumbled Blue Lace Agate in your pocket when speaking in public! Placed in the home, Blue Lace Agate helps to de-stress and keep family members from arguing.

Physically, Blue Lace Agate relieves insomnia, eases sore throats as well as tension headaches, and helps with high blood pressure.

In general, Agates carry a quiet energy that works on the subtle bodies, and are great for achieving stability and balance in many aspects of one’s life. Agates tend to work behind the scenes on the cause, instead of the symptom, of an issue. Agate is believed to improve mental functions and can help where issues of clarity and stability are concerned. Agate is also helpful in overcoming negative emotions by bringing love into the chakras. Although they work very slowly and deliberately, this gentle nature of Agate helps them to have a lasting impact.

[magicyew]

crystals for growth

[lastquartercrystals]

Garnierite/Green Moonstone has such a beautiful glow. I needed an outside source of light today. I hope it brings some light to everyone during times of need.

[stroopwaifey]

Why you need a green moonstone 🌙✨

Disclaimer: Everyone has a different energy so green moonstone might interact with you differently

It helps with feminine issues.

It is extremely calming and has a very zen energy

It is encouraging, think of it like a matcha latte, It is soothing but energizing.

It has a bamboo like energy where it’s flexible but strong and moves with the wind.

Overall it’s a good stone when you need rest and peace but still have things to get done.

[snake-queen7]

Yay!! Finally I have my fav wands~☆

Which wand or wands are your fav?

[capitolcitymotorcompany-deactiv]

Handcrafted DIY Wands

[acornsandcarnelian]

I'm saying this not to be judgemental, but out of concern and personal experience-

please always consider the mundane explanation before a magical/spiritual one.

I've seen a whole lot of posts on here talking about seeing spirits and clairvoyance and things like that, and I understand the appeal! I used to be really really into witchy stuff, I was for years, but please take note that some things could be signs of serious mental health conditions and not just "enlightenment".

I overlooked my hallucinations for years because I was convinced they were spirits. Seeing dark shadowy figures, feeling watched, hearing someone call your name, tingling in your hands, feeling a "force" take control of your body, etc. can sometimes have medical causes.

If spirituality makes you happy, by all means go for it! I still cleanse my room regularly and do tarot whenever I get a chance. But please mention these things to a mental health professional if they become distressing. I was convinced I was haunted for a bit and turned to the internet for advice on banishing spirits when what I really needed was psychiatric help.

This goes especially for younger people, I first got into witchcraft when I was around 12 or 13 and I thought all of these were just signs I was doing it right. Your practice/religion/spirituality should feel safe and make you happy, not afraid.

[msscorpiomooon-deactivated20230]

[capri1queen]

YOᑌ ᗩᖇᗴ Tᕼᗴ OᑎᒪY Oᑎᗴ ᗯᕼO ᗰᑌᔕT ᗷᗴ ᒪOᐯᗴᗪ

ᒪOᐯᗴ YOᑌ ✨❤️

[hiddenhearthwitch]

🌕✨🌙Moon Magic of 2022🌙✨🌕

Happy new year, dearhearts! I know I'm posting this *the day of* the first New Moon but I hope you still find uses in the post! I only cover the New + Full Moon phases because that's all I track(^^;;) and you can find references at the bottom! Enjoy ~

────── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ─────── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ──────

January 2nd / New Moon in Capricorn

Good for: community oriented magic, new beginnings, creative endeavors, introspection, spiritual growth + connection w/in yourself and with the nature around you

January 17th / Full Wolf Moon in Cancer

Good for: opening your heart to empathy + growth, heal old wounds; intuitive magic + readings, ancestral magic + knowledge

February 1st / New Moon in Aquarius

Good for: emotional healing + understanding, spiritual/work/life balance, (working on)communication, banishment of toxic habits, metamorphosis

February 16th / Full Snow Moon in Leo

Good for: expressing oneself in a creative way, action + abundance oriented magic, organize thoughts + actions

March 2nd / New Moon in Pisces

Good for: working on conclusions + ending endeavors, long-term success magic, visualization + meditation, inspiration + confidence in romance

March 18th / Full Worm Moon in Libra

Good for: use this moon as an emotional guide, beauty(yourself or around you), self-awareness, justice + progress oriented rituals

April 1st / New Moon in Aries

Good for: action + sex oriented magic, clarity, focus on goals + creations, added potency to intentions, nourishing yourself(whatever that means to you)

April 16th / Full Pink Moon in Libra

Good for: balance and harmony, cleansing + renewing energy, understanding yourself in relation to your communities, moving forward + progress

April 30th / New Moon in Taurus

Good for: abundance + creation, connecting with divine energies, releasing the past + choosing your future

May 16th / Full Flower Moon in Sagittarius

Good for: business + prosperity oriented growth, intense energy + directing it, exploring new interests, adaptive magic

May 30th / New Moon in Gemini

Good for: rebirth + new beginnings, re-evaluate + improve communication, enhanced intuition + imagination, commit to personal goals

June 14th / Full Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius

Good for: partnership + love oriented magic, growing confidence + faith in your dreams and goals, welcoming positive blessings

June 28th / New Moon in Cancer

Good for: self-care + rejuvenation magic(would personally do hearth-work as well), nurturing energy, action towards positive change

July 13th / Full Buck Moon in Capricorn

Good for: grounding + sturdiness, growth in goals and ambitions, courage in speaking your truth, revitalizing energy

July 28th / New Moon in Leo

Good for: connection + love magic, getting in touch with + embracing in your inner-child, releasing old resentments/grudges

August 11th / Full Grain Moon in Aquarius

Good for: securing your success + victories, work with life goals + prosperity oriented magic, working with others + reaching out

August 27th / New Moon in Virgo

Good for: foundation/ground work, community + village magic, work on routine and goals(short + long term)

September 10th / Full Harvest Moon in Pisces

Good for: transformative + motivating energy, spirit work, expressing yourself(even if you're not sure what you're expressing), let go of pent up emotions

September 25th / New Moon in Virgo

Good for: working on communication + connection with others, logical + respectful ideas and projects, transmutation + revitalizing work

October 9th / Full Hunter Moon in Aries

Good for: passion + assertive, deity work, sharing creative ideas, dream + divination work, purifying

October 25th / New Moon in Scorpio

Good for: create change + transition energy, shadow work, working through trauma + insecurities, practicing self-love

November 8th / Full Beaver Moon in Taurus

Good for: future focused energy change in perspective + habits, protective + shielding magic, tap into unconscious mind + spirituality

November 23rd / New Moon in Scorpio

Good for: trusting your intuition, inspired action + changes, structure + foundation work within yourself

December 7th / Full Cold Moon in Gemini

Good for: guidance towards your dreams + goals, divination work, being open with yourself + others, moving forwards towards stability + grounded energy, try using affirmations

December 23rd / New Moon in Capricorn

Good for: managing your emotions + plans, evolving energy, motivation for new beginnings + projections, banishment + shadow work

References: The Old Farmer's Almanac 2022 Trade Edition; The Complete Astrological Handbook for the 21st Century by Anistatia R. Miller; and personal correspondences!

[hagoftheholler]

Red Flags in Witchcraft & Magic

There is bad information regarding witchcraft and magic everywhere. I don't expect beginners to know how to spot bad information when they are just starting out, but that does not make learning red flags less important. Knowing how to spot bad information when researching can save you from a lot of trouble- spiritually and mundane.

Now, bad information does not necessarily make the person a bad practitioner. Sometimes people make mistakes. How they react when told of their mistakes is what you should pay attention to. That being said, here are some red flags to look out for when researching for your craft. [TW: mentions of racism, homophobia, misandry, mental illness, disabilities and more]

🚩 The person tries to claim their path is the only path, and that all other paths and methods are wrong. This is a big one. There are a lot of people like this out there. While they are entitled to their opinions, this mindset is simply wrong. There are thousands of religions, spiritualities and belief systems out there. One path being different from another does not make them wrong by default.

🚩 The person claims using things from closed practices is okay. This is another big one. Closed practices do exist, are valid and should be respected as such. There are just some things that should stay reserved for certain people. This does not make certain people more special than you- it just means their path is significantly different from yours. If it is something sacred to or rooted from a closed practice (such as certain plants, deities and magic) it is best to leave it alone.

🚩 The person claims that open practices are closed. I don't see this one quite as often as the previous, but it is happening more often now that the occult has become more mainstream. Things like tarot, paganism and many other practices are open. If you see somebody claim these are closed practices, be wary. This type of claim tends to stem from a place of racism, homophobia, transphobia, etc...

🚩 The person is racist, antisemitic, homophobic, ableist, classist, etc... Unfortunately, we do have these types of people to look out for. Some people are convinced only women can practice witchcraft and magic. Some people are blatantly racist towards bipoc and try to exclude them from witchcraft and magic. Some people try to exclude people with disabilities and mental illness because their craft is different. Be careful when coming across these types of people.

🚩 The person claims that a rule in their practice is a universal rule you must follow. This is a claim I most commonly see with Wiccans and the three-fold law but is a claim anybody can make. Understand that different religions, spiritualities and cultures have different rules. They all have different standards. Things like the three-fold law, karma, reincarnation and many other things aren't universal concepts. You can believe in whatever you wish, but don't expect other people of different backgrounds to have that same belief.

🚩 The source is purely based on UPG (unverified personal gnosis). This one is mostly regarding things like deities, entities and spirits. Everybody will have different experiences with these beings; but you have to consider the origins of the deities, entities and spirits if you are trying to worship or work with any. If you are going into a branch of paganism, you have to study the religion and its stories. If you want to worship or work with a deity, you have to study that deity and their stories. The stories and beliefs are what provide us with knowledge of their existences, how they present themselves, their relationships with other beings and their conflicts with other beings. To completely disregard them and go purely off UPG is a dangerous thing.

🚩 The person believes that religion, spirituality and witchcraft can cure mental illness and disabilities. I see things like this often. Religion, spirituality and witchcraft will not cure a mental illness or disability. These things require more than faith and crystals. Some are not curable. Although religion, spirituality and witchcraft can be helpful to some degree... these things aren't the cure.

🚩 The person DMs you without consent trying to make profit off of you. Listen, people who have respect for themselves and others will not DM you at random claiming that they can solve your problems. They won't DM you at random offering paid readings, spells and mentorships. If you want to pay for such things, you should be the one going out of your way to find a reputable person. Don't get scammed.

🚩 The person claims you are required to work with deities, entities or other spirits. You don't have to be religious or work with any beings to practice witchcraft and magic. If you want to work with different beings, by all means please do your research and go ahead! Don't feel pressured to work with deities, entities and other spirits just because somebody on the internet says you have to.

🚩 The person claims that paganism and new age spiritualities are superior to other religions. Listen, I understand some people have religious trauma. I have religious trauma due to my mum's mother. However, you cannot allow your trauma to cause hatred for the entire religion by default. Understand that religious text is up for interpretation and that there are shitty individuals in all religions- including paganism. There are good individuals, too.

🚩 The person claims that spellwork doesn't come with consequences. Sometimes spells backfire. Sometimes spells come with unexpected results. Sometimes we get results at the cost of something else. You shouldn't be afraid of these things, though. Just be careful and take precautions. Be specific in what results you're seeking. This is why beginners are pushed to learn how to protect and ward so early on. It's in your best interest to do so.

🚩 The person claims that you must do shadow work to be spiritual or a witch. Listen to me closely. Shadow work is not inherently a witch thing. It is a psychology concept. Although shadow work can be beneficial for some people, it can be harmful to others. If you are a person with severe trauma and are easily triggered by those subjects, please don't go trying to unpack it all because somebody on the internet says that you have to. If you can afford it, consult a therapist who can help you. Shadow work is not required to be a spiritual person or a witch.

🚩 The person claims that medication will cloud your psychic abilities or your ability to practice magic. This is another dangerous idea and I have no idea how it was thought of. Coming from a person with depression and adhd: do not listen to people who makes claims like this. If you are taking medication for something, don't stop taking it because somebody claims it is hindering your abilities. If you aren't taking medication for something but believe you should, don't avoid it because somebody claims it is hindering your abilities. Medication is important to many people in order to have a sense of stability and it is not going to harm your abilities.

🚩 The person claims your mental illness or disability is a karmic thing or spiritual gift. Don't. Fucking. Listen. To. These. People. I cannot even begin to explain how much this idea enrages me. My adhd isn't some new age "karmic" thing. My adhd is a chemical imbalance caused by a gene I inherited. I do not have adhd because of some spiritual debt or gift. Don't be fooled by people who make harmful claims like this.

🚩 The person encourages you to consume or burn poisonous plants. This is one of the reasons why I always encourage people to study the medicinal uses of plants to learn their magical correspondences. Always check to see if the plant is poisonous to you or your pets. Accidents happens but many can be prevented with a little time and research.

🚩 The person references authors or sources that aren't trustworthy. Always do research on authors before buying their books and check to see where people get their information from. There are many authors and bloggers who are racist, homophobic, transphobic and more. There are also many authors who write books with bad information targeting witches and spiritualists to make a quick profit.

These are all the red flags I could come up with, but I'm sure there are more. Always cross reference your information and check to see if the people you're sourcing from has a negative reputation.

[jadiskane]

couldn’t agree more with this!

[baroquehedgewitch]

✨2022 Celestial Events✨

✦✧ Lunar Events ✧✦

🌑Jan 2nd New Moon in Capricorn at 18:35 UTC

🌕Jan 17th Full Moon in Cancer at 23:51 UTC ~ Old Moon;

🌑Feb 1st New Moon in Aquarius at 5:48am UTC

🌕Feb 16th Full Moon in Leo at 16:59 UTC ~ Snow Moon

🌑March 2nd New Moon in Pisces at 17:38 UTC

🌕March 18th Full Moon in Libra at 7:20am UTC ~ Worm Moon

🌑April 1st New Moon in Aries at 6:27am UTC

🌕April 16th Full Moon in Libra at 18:57 UTC ~ Pink Moon

🌑April 30 New Moon in Taurus at 20:30 UTC

⚪ May 16th Full Moon in Scorpio at 4:15am UTC (Sagittarius from 11:51 UTC) ~ Flower Moon ~ Total Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio visible in North America, Atlantic Ocean, western Europe and western Africa

🌑May 30th New Moon in Gemini at 11:32 UTC

🌕June 14th Supermoon in Sagittarius at 11:52 UTC ~Strawberry Moon, Rose Moon

🌑June 29th New Moon in Cancer at 2:53am UTC

🌕July 13th Supermoon in Capricorn at 18:38 UTC

🌑July 28th New Moon in Leo at 17:55 UTC

🌕 Aug 12th Supermoon in Aquarius at 1:36am ~ Sturgeon Moon; final Supermoon for the year

🌑Aug 27th New Moon in Virgo at 8:17am UTC

🌕Sep 10th Full Moon in Pisces at 9:58am UTC ~ Corn Moon, Harvest Moon

🌑Sep 25th New Moon in Virgo at 21:55 UTC

🌕Oct 9th Full Moon in Aries at 20:55 UTC ~ Hunters Moon

🌑Oct 25th New Moon in Scorpio at 10:49am UTC & Partial Solar Eclipse in Scorpio

⚪ Nov 8th Full Moon in Taurus at 11:03 UTC ~ Total Lunar Eclipse in Taurus visible in eastern Russia, Japan, Oceania, western North America

🌑Nov 23rd New Moon in Scorpio at 22:58 UTC

🌕Dec 8th Full Moon in Gemini at 4:09am UTC

🌑Dec 23rd New Moon in Capricorn at 10:17 UTC

✦✧ Solar Events / Wheel of the Year Dates ✧✦

✨ Feb 1st-5th Northern Hemisphere Imbolc; Southern Hemisphere Lammas

✨ Mar 21st Equinox at 15:24 UTC ~ Northern Hemisphere Vernal Equinox/Ostara; Southern Hemisphere Autumnal Equinox/Mabon

✨ April 30th Partial Solar Eclipse in Taurus visible from southeast Pacific Ocean; southern South America

✨ May 1st-5th Northern Hemisphere Beltane; Southern Hemisphere Samhain

✨ June 21st Solstice at 9:05am UTC ~ Northern Hemisphere Summer Solstice/Litha; Southern Hemisphere Winter Solstice/Yule

✨ Aug 1st-7th Northern Hemisphere Lammas; Southern Hemisphere Imbolc

✨ Sep 23rd Equinox at 12:55am UTC ~ Northern Hemisphere Autumnal Equinox/Mabon; Southern Hemisphere Vernal Equinox/Ostara

✨ Oct 25th Partial Solar Eclipse visible over western & central Russia, Kazakhstan

✨ Nov 1st-7th Southern Hemisphere Beltane; Northern Hemisphere Samhain

✨ Dec 21st Solstice at 21:40 UTC ~ Northern Hemisphere Winter Solstice/Yule; Southern Hemisphere Summer Solstice/Litha

✦✧ Astrological Events (Mostly Retrogrades) ✧✦

💫 Dec 28th 2021 Jupiter Moves into Pisces ➛ May 10th (positive for mutable signs)

💫 Jan 14th Mercury Retrograde ➛ 3rd February

💫Jan 19th Uranus Ends Retrograde

💫Jan 29th Venus Ends Retrograde

April 3rd Mercury at superior Solar Conjunction

💫 May 10th Mercury Retrograde ➛ 2nd June & Jupiter moves into Aries ➛ Oct 28th (positive for cardinal signs)

💫 June 5th Saturn Retrograde ➛ Oct 23rd

💫 June 28th Neptune Retrograde ➛ Dec 4th

💫 July 29th Jupiter Retrograde ➛ Nov 24th

💫August 24th Uranus Retrograde

💫 Sep 9th Mercury Retrograde ➛ 2nd October

💫Oct 31st Mars Retrograde

💫 Dec 29th Mercury Retrograde ➛ 18th January 2023

✦✧ Dates for Viewing Planets/Meteors ✧✦

⋆⁺｡ Jan 3rd & 4th Quadrantids Meteor Shower (Above average shower; runs from Jan 1st-5th; peaking on the 3rd) Near Constellation Bootes

🔭Jan 7th - Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation (19.2 degrees from the Sun) Visible in Western Sky after sunset

🔭Feb 10th Venus at greatest brightness

🔭Feb 16th Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation (26.3 degrees from the Sun) Visible in Eastern Sky before sunrise

⋆⁺｡ April 22nd & 23rd Lyrids Meteor Shower (Average Shower; runs from April 16th-25th) Near Constellation Lyra

⋆⁺｡ May 6th & 7th Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower (Produces more meteors over Southern Hemisphere; runs from April 19th -May 28th) Near Constellation Aquarius

🔭June 16th Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation (23.2 degrees from the Sun) Visible in Eastern Sky before sunrise

⋆⁺｡ Jul 28th & 29th Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower (Average shower; runs from July 12 - August 23rd) Near Constellation Aquarius

⋆⁺｡ Aug 12th & 13th Perseids Meteor Shower (Runs July 17th to August 24th) Near Constellation Perseus

🔭Aug 14th Saturn at Opposition (at its brightest)

🔭Aug 27th Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation (27.3 degrees from the Sun) Visible low in Western Sky after sunset

🔭Sep 16th Neptune at Opposition (most likely still invisible without telescope)

🔭Sep 26th Jupiter at Opposition

⋆⁺｡ Oct 7th Draconids Meteor Shower (Minor meteor shower; runs October 6th-10th) Best viewed early evening, near constellation Draco

🔭Oct 8th Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation (18 degrees from the Sun) Visible in Eastern Sky before sunrise

⋆⁺｡ Oct 21st & 22nd Orionids Meteor Shower (Runs October 2nd to November 7th) Near Constellation Orion

⋆⁺｡ Nov 4th and 5th Taurids Meteor Shower (minor meteor shower runs from September 7th - December 10th) Near Constellation Taurus

🔭Nov 9th Uranus at Opposition

⋆⁺｡ Nov 17th, 18th Leonids Meteor Shower; (1st since 2001; runs November 6th-30th) Near Constellation Leo

🔭Dec 8th Mars at Opposition

⋆⁺｡ Dec 13th & 14th Geminids Meteor Shower (Biggest Meteor Shower, runs December 7th-17th) Near Constellation Gemini

🔭Dec 21st Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation; visible in Western Sky after sunset

⋆⁺｡ Dec 21st & 22nd Ursids Meteor Shower (Minor shower, runs December 17th-25th) Near Ursa Minor

[spellgazed]

Divination

Astragalomancy:

Astragalomancy or Astragyromancy is a procedure of divination cast by throwing five dice, teeth, or bones engraved with celestial symbols, numbers, or letters. The placement and symbolism of each particular thrown item matters. In prehistoric times, mammal knuckles were primarily used in Astragyromancy.

Belomancy:

A structure of divination used by monitoring and examining the passage, performance, and landing of arrows during and after being shot off by a Bow. Different structures of arrows and materials should also be taken into account. This is not to be mistaken for or confused with Rhabdomancy’s use of arrows.

Cartomancy:

The use of playing cards, tarot, or oracle decks to gain insight into current, past, or future personal affairs. Crucial in personal development and individual progress from a spiritual standpoint. Each suit in playing cards represents a suit in tarot, with different elements and senses of their own.

Cleromancy:

A form of divination in which one is to cast a lot based off of random chance or divine will. “Casting a lot” is often gently tossing objects with their each individual significant meanings to analyze the pattern in which they land. There are so very numerous unique varieties and procedures to this.

Cowrie Shells:

Cowrie shells have been used for numerous purposes throughout different cultures across all time, created in Arica ranging from West Africa, Santeria, and Candomblé. There are effectively several different procedures to use these stunning shells for divination as well.

Favomancy:

This technique of Cleromancy involves casting a lot employing beans. The origins of Favomancy come from the Ubykh of Russia. However, most archaic methods were lost through the passing of time and are now open to interpretation. I must admit I wish I knew more about this fascinating concept.

Osteomancy:

The use of bone casting for divinatory purposes or perspective. Each distinct bone has covers a specific aspect of your life, and are thrown in order to determine your current position. Certain bones have specific values but the arrangement of the bones also should be considered.

Rhabdomancy:

Rhabdomancy is a kind of Cleromancy including the use of casting rods, wands, branches, or something similar. There are various ways to do this, but is most frequently used to cast lots for answering questions or insight. The items could range from arrows to dowels which I find incredible from a possibility prospect.

Rune-casting:

Rune casting is a process of divination in which a practitioner uses small items such as stones, crystal tumbles, or chips in order to determine ones current circumstances and upcoming opportunities. Runes are also extraordinarily commonly used as words of power and sigils but are predominantly established for this.

Tasseomancy:

A technique of divination developed by just about polishing off your cup of loose tea, and then flipping the tea leaves onto a plate for evaluation. Representation plays key to reading tea leaves, and all figures, characters, and placements account for something. Can also be preformed with coffee grounds or wine fragments.

Theriomancy:

Divination involving animals through either observing their movements, reactions, or demeanor’s shifts. Wildlife themselves have intuition and abilities that are easier for them to stay connected with. Almost all of these are also forms of Augury.

[the-traveling-gem]

Continuing in the Chakra series:

The Solar Plexus is the 3rd Chakra located right above the navel. The Solar Plexus is associated with your internal/external power, strength of will, and individual identity. We can keep Chakras healthy and in balance by practicing daily affirmations and/or using crystals during meditation on the targeted area (or wear the associated crystal daily). The Solar Plexus is associated with the color yellow (or gold).

[sapphic-nature-witch]

Some fun divination to try on your wuest to find the right one for you but probably not the ones that involvemurdering animals for the sake of divination. (My preffered method is tarot) 🔮

[mariathearcane]

🌿My February Spell Plant Allies What herbs are you working with this month? 🌿Motherwort This has been a more recent one. I’ve been using it for its namesake, motherly energy. Much like the Empress in tarot, it promotes growth, self-love, confidence, and self-belief. 🌿Mugwort This herb is almost always one of my allies every month, it seems. Mugwort helps me step into my power not just as a witch, but outside of my practice as well. Just like rosemary, it easily thrives, but mugwort more so, even in the worst of conditions you can find it growing. It reminds me of the Queen of Swords, building up her kingdom on the ashes of what once was. It is a great companion herb to motherwort. 🌿Bergamont I may or may not be drinking my weight in Earl Grey tea every day, but it’s fine guys haha. With Bergamont being one of the main ingredients it definitely has its benefits. Bergamont corresponds to the sun, joy, and happiness. We may be finally heading towards lighter days, but it is still rather dark most of the time and we are still in winter. Bergamont offers much-needed pick-me-up to spellwork. 🌿Saffron I love working with this beautiful plant. It is rather expensive, but a little goes a very long way. Saffron in my practice adds passion and confidence. Perfect for “saucy” spellwork. 🌿Roses Call me cliche, but I love a beautiful dark red rose and I find myself reaching for them for a lot for my spellwork. Roses are not only beautiful, but they also protect themselves against things that may cause them harm. So for me, roses are about loving ourselves and even protecting ourselves from anything that will do that love harm. To foster loving and protected relationships. And once again, it is a perfect herb for “saucy” spellwork. 🌿Other plants I’m working with that I don’t have room to write about: witches bur, lavender, and nutmeg (I wrote about this one not too long ago!).

[thehikingwitch-deactivated20220]

7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Witch

Getting started in witchcraft can be very overwhelming, especially with the amount of misinformation floating around social media. After mor

After more than three years of practice, there's many things I know now, that would've made it a lot easier when I was first starting out; and today I wanted to share those things with you!