Witchcraft, Juggling, Poetry, And Tea

I’m a Sun sign Sagittarius, Moon sign Leo, Rising sign Capricorn. I still feel fairly new to this whole witchcraft thing. Still figuring out who I am and what I’ll become.

[solarscholarsofmagick]

What is your favorite holiday?

*These are Northern Hemisphere dates

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Dark Owl

[butterscotchbeluga]

Okay, I really like Irish/Celtic mythology. I wish SwSh had just a little more representation of the classic creatures of the Celts so…

Galarian Gardevoir: Ghost/Fairy

[arcanumofthorns]

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A little Celtic birthday fun. Which tree are you?

[mycelticheart]

 Celtic Tales: Fairy Tales and Stories of Enchantment from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales

Kate Forrester

Find it here

[moon-lightfaerie]

In Irish mythology, Brigid is the daughter of the Dagda and had two sisters also named Brigid and is part of the Tuatha de Danann, the supernatural Irish race. The three sisters made up the triple aspect of the one goddess: Brigid of the hearth, Brigid of the forge and Brigid of Inspiration. She is a goddess of spring, fertility, family, the hearth, childbirth, fire, blacksmiths, scholars, physicians, prophets, healing, poetry, occult knowledge, and justice. She was said to be born at sunrise and is often depicted with solar rays coming out of her head, making her one of the Irish solar deities alongside Lugh. It is said that wherever she walks four leaf clovers and flowers will grow. She also created the tradition of “keening” when her son Ruadan died in battle, a song-like wail used by women at funerals. In some cases she is also the goddess of sacred wells, springs and healing waters.  

History

Her name comes in different spellings like Brig, Brighid, Brigit, or Brigid but it means “Exalted one” or “Fiery arrows”. She is a goddess of Pre-christian Ireland but versions of her are found all over Europe; she has ties to Brigantia, a warrior goddess of the Brigantes tribe of Britain. She was a beloved goddess of the Celts and has survived through centuries including the Christianization of Ireland and the rest of Europe where most traces of Druidism and Paganism were forgotten. The people of Ireland loved her so much and refused to let her be demonized by the church -like the rest of the gods- that they converted her into a saint known as St. Brigid of Kildare. There are also three rivers named after her one in Ireland, Wales and England: Brigit, Braint and Brent.The river that runs through Wales is known to have healing properties.

Imbolc

Also known as Brigid’s day, Candlemas or St. Brigid’s feast, Imbolc is one of the four fire festivals in Celtic paganism and celebrates the return of spring. Since Brigid is the goddess of spring and was said to go away during the winter, people would light a candle in honor of her return. Offerings of milk, bread, and corn cakes were set out and a seat at the dinner table was left open for her presence.  Cows and sheep were seen as sacred to the goddess because they would provide milk for the town during the cold months and they would give birth around Imbolc. This festival celebrated the Maiden aspect of Brigid and young women would carry corn dollies dressed in white which represented the goddess. The women would also dress in white and attend a special feast for Imbolc where young suitors could mingle with the ladies. Imbolc is a time of fertility, cleansing and the light returning after a long winter.

Correspondences

Elements- Water & Fire

Animals- snakes, ewes, cows, bees, oxen, owls and hibernating animals.

Plants- blackberry, hawthorn, basil, mugwort, apple, heather, dandelion, snowdrop, willow, oak, shamrock, crocus, trillium, corn, lavender and sage. Personal one is cinnamon

Crystals- amethyst, bloodstone, carnelian, garnet, moonstone, clear quartz, and peridot.

Symbols- Brigid’s cross, candles, triquetra, faeries, four leaf clover, cauldron, chalice, corn dolly, anvil or hammer, poetry, forges, hearths, wells, rock formations.

Colours- green, red, white, gold and blue

Devotional Acts

offer her blackberries, baked goods, milk and honey or beer

dedicate a piece of your art to her like painting, knitting, singing, etc.

meditate with fire

savour the warmth of the sun or fire

incorporate the elements of water and fire into your craft

write her a poem

watch the sun rise

say hi to cows and sheep :)

hang a Brigid’s cross above your doorway for protection and blessings 

study healing magick, reiki, herbalism and faeries

wear the colours of fire or white

plant a bee garden

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Some Movies about Faeries:

The Secret of Kells (forest sprite)

Ash Lad in the Hall of the Mountain King (trolls/nymphs/etc.)

Spiderwick Chronicles (variety of faeries)

Maleficent (variety of faeries)

Labyrinth (goblins/pixies/etc.)

The Hole in the Ground (Changelings)

Pan’s Labyrinth (faun/pixies/etc.)

Song of the Sea (selkies and others)

Just some of the fae movies I’ve seen and enjoyed, feel free to add some more!

[the-wanderess-witch]

Simple ways of turning any recipe witchy ✨

🌰 Bless the salt before using it for a protection spell

🌰 Stir clock wise for cleansing, and counter clock wise for banishing

🌰 Rosemary in a stew is yummy and also works great for protection or self love

🌰 Add hot spices to attract love, and warm spices for hearthy spells

🌰 When you bake a cake, when your greasing the tin, draw a sigil in the butter and then cover up with flour. Blessed be!

🌰 Use a toothpick to draw protective rhunes on your biscuits

🌰 Black pepper for hexing! (even on baked goods)

🌰 Use a strong liquor to ward off evil spirits (and have a sip while you cook, we can never be too careful 😉)

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Foodie Friday: Imbolc Leek and Potato Soup

Recipe by Julia Shure at bonappetit.com

Ingredients: -¼ cup (half stick) butter -1 large leek, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced -1 large garlic clove, minced -4 large potatoes, peeled, cut into ½ inch pieces -2 large carrots, peeled, cut into ½ inch pieces -4 cup low-salt chicken broth -2 tbsp chopped fresh dill (1 tbsp dried) -¾ cup milk -4 oz cream cheese -1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (3 oz) -Chopped fresh parsley (optional) -Additional grated cheddar (optional)

1) Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add leek and garlic; saute until tender but not brown, about 4 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots; saute 5 minutes longer. Add chicken broth and dill; simmer uncovered until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.

2) Add milk to soup. Transfer half of soup to blender. Add cream cheese and blend until smooth. Return soup to pot. Add 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese and stir over low heat until melted. Transfer to large serving bowl. Garnish with parsley and additional cheese, if desired.

Magical Ingredient!

So when it comes to soups, it’s no secret that I’m a fan of the creams. If it’s got cream and cheese in it, I’m in. Add potatoes and bacon, and I’m salivating like a madman. But there’s a reason why these soups are so comforting. They’re filling, heartfelt meals that are often linked to much older, traditional recipes. And on Imbolc, here in the transition from winter to spring, winter dishes are a traditional fare.

Root vegetables and leeks were not uncommon winter crops due to how well they kept during the cold months, and for the Celts, dairy was of significant value. On Brigid’s day, it was the dairy which held a high place on the table. I have covered cheese and dairy on a Foodie Friday before, but this Imbolc, I felt it was a good idea to revisit dairy with another dish. Sort of like a throwback Friday, but with a different recipe!

So that said, enjoy! Have a blessed Imbolc, and may all your meals be blessed! )O(

Imbolc is a celebration of calving, and as such, milk - a very important substance, historically - holds special association with this Sabbat. In areas where the consumption of dairy was common, milk was often held in high esteem. Goddesses such as Cerridwen, Hathor, and Venus are associated with it, and milk has a prominent place in the Norse creation myth.

It stands to reason that milk would be of high significance to our ancestors. From birth, the first thing nearly all mammals eat is milk produced by their mothers. Rich in fat and nutrients necessary for healthy growth, this liquid developed a reputation for having life sustaining properties. And sure enough, as cattle began to be domesticated, that life-sustaining milk began to be harvested and used to create cheeses, butters, or would be used as offerings. In Irish Celtic culture, the milk of the cows and ewes was so important that it could determine whether or not the community could live through the winter, and the milk of cows and ewes that had just calved was of even more importance because it was more dedicated toward raising a child and giving it life.

Today, milk is a cornerstone of the American food industry alongside beef and corn. It is so often taken for granted as it sits in refrigerators next to copious amounts of yogurts and cheeses, often by the gallon. But that doesn’t mean that its significance has been lost on the kitchen witch!

The easiest use for milk is as an offering. Various gods and goddesses accept milk as an offering, and in Faerie magic, it is believed that cream and sugar as an offering can keep one in favor with the local faerie population.

For the kitchen witch, use milk to promote health and well-being. It can also be used to encourage peace, as it is often attributed with times of plenty (Land of Milk and Honey, anyone?). Due to those core principles, milk can also be used for spells for attracting wealth and prosperity.

Herbs steeped in milk can be used for various herbal remedies, much like a tea, and milk can be used in some witch jars and bottle. Feeding mojo/gris gris/witch bags with milk in place of liquor is also a fairly common practice.

With all of these uses, it’s not hard to imagine why milk was held in such high regard! Remember it when adding it to coffee or cereal!

If you’re interested in seeing last year’s Imbolc recipe (from which the above information was pulled), a delicious broccoli cheddar soup, feel free to visit it here!

[thewitchywitch]

Reviving the Witchcraft Community

Due to basically everyone leaving tumblr for one reason or another, my dash has died and that makes me really sad

If you post anything related to witchcraft (examples below) in any way, please like or reblog this post so I can find you and follow you.

THIS POST WAS WRITTEN ON THE 21ST OF JANUARY, 2020. PLEASE HELP ME REVIVE THE ONLINE WITCH COMMUNITY

If you post anything relating to:

Your practice

Grimoire inspiration

Grimoire pictures

Altarspaces

Altar inspiration

Scrapbooking related to the craft

Pressed flowers

Herbalism

Spellwork

Spells

Spells jars

Sigils

Enchantments

Charms

Glamours

Witch bags

Mojo bags

Wildcrafting

Foraging

Candle magic

Divination of any kind

Recipes for kitchen witchcraft

Or anything else that you consider part of your personal practice

ESPECIALLY ORIGINAL CONTENT

Please, once again, like or reblog this post so I can revive my dash and start working on reviving the community as a whole

This post was written on the 21st of January, 2020.

[juggling-gods]

Hey does anybody else have this emptiness inside. It’s like nothing I do matters. I wish I could find something to pull myself out of this feeling.

[witch-of-the-mountain]

Witch tips! For any witch-baby, closeted, and budgeted witches as well!

Hobby Stores nearest you(Michael's, Joanne's, hobbytown, hobby lobby)

The bead section! THERE ARE CHEAP CRYSTALS HERE. Just read the tag to know what's what. Convenient, cute, and easily written off as jewelry for our closet witches.

The JARRRRRSSSS SECTIONNNN and also the jewelry second for all sorts of cute tiny jars!

Clay! You can literally make anything from both ovenbake and air-dry clay-runes, athame, jars, wand, plates for offerings make a flat disk and stick a sigil on it, etc etc etc. Possiblities are endless

1$ thingies of cloth-these are little packages of different sorts of 1 sq ft cloth of any kind and pattern. Poppets, tarot & rune bags, etc can be made!

Loads of little decorations and things in the jewelry section for offerings, witchy jewelry, representations of deities, etc!

LOVELY JOURNALS FOR GRIMIORESSS and pretty pens for the same :D

Stickers etc in the scrapbooking section for correspondences/if you want illustrations/deity pages/honestly you can do so much

Woodworking section! Boxes for everything for deity alters, Fae houses, and organization which we all know we won't actually do. Also woodburning sets of you're feeling artsy! Also the wooden dowels make great wooden wands! Easy to carve if wanted, and decorate. Many different sizes and lengths to choose from.

Sewing section for ribbons, embroidery floss, etc for correspondences!

Candles and candlemaking kits!! Mae your own herb blendsand candles with your exact intent!

Gold leaf-lotsa uses

I'll add more when I think of them

Walmart!

Incense! Candles, oils, and waxmelts!

Herbs! Find an exhaustive amount of herbs and spices in the food section

Altoids cans for small alters/containers

Sewing things & ribbons/see above

Cloth/see above

Jewelry/see above

Grimiore/see above

Clay/see above

I'll add more if I think of it

Five below!

Tbh this place is getting better and better for witchy things

Sage! Palo Santo! A third thing I forgot!

Incenseeeee! And cute/cool holders.

Crystals now! I saw nice amethyst clusters, might have others now

Tarot cards!!!! FOR FIVE DOLLARSSS

Fountains! :D

Moon shaped lights! Crecent moon neon style, and little moon shaped balls that light up :D

Tapestries! All kinds, zodiac, chakra, even an herb chart!

Yoga booklets 👍

Salt lamps!

LED strips-not really witchy but hey its flashy, makes a nice pop on your alter

A ton of great decorative things, such as candle holders & organizational things

Grimiore things/see above

I'll add more later

Books-a-Million

SO MANY WONDERFUL TAROT DECKS & KITS

PENDULUM KITS

RUNE KITS

WITCHY BOOKS GALORE

CRYSTALSSS AND CRYSTAL BOOKS

SAGE/CLEANSING HERBS

Candles!

Oils!

Teas!

INVISIBLE INK PENS WITH LIGHTS FOR CLOSET WITCHES. Write a whole grimiore invisible to prying eyes!

Chalices! Many decorative kinds

Grimiore things/see above

Ross

Crystals! Big, real, and cheap!

Decorative stuff!

Jars!

Grimiore things/see above

Zero Gravity

Hoooooo boy! Everything you could want

Incense!

Cleansing herbs!

Obscure herbs! Like lavender/coltsfoot/etc, things you won't find at Walmart

Tarot cards!

Pendulums! So many kinds

Runes!

Chalices!

Athames!

Crystals! Clusters and smoothed.

Figurines! Of deities and such

Cauldrons! Lots of kinds, even a cute teapot shaped one :D

Crystal balls!

Alter cloths!

Wands!

Honestly this is a one-stop shop for nearly anything, if I haven't mentioned it they probably still have it.

Dollar Tree!

Yup, dollar tree. Surprisingly great

Spices!

Candles!

Ribbons!

Chalices! A wine glass is a chalice nonetheless

Jars!

Clay, sometimes!

Jewelry items!

Lots of miscellaneous items for alters/deities/offerings!

Just take a walk around, there's many things that can be repurposed!

I'll add more places if I think of them!

//Edited the hobby lobby part a little bit, because I don't want to seem like I support what they do.

I'm a transgender queer witch, I don't support their views.

Avoid Hobby Lobby if you can. I don't support the bullshittery that they do & wouldn't use them at all had I the option to, but I am a working artist and they're honestly my only option.

If you must use them, be sure to use their 40% coupon from their site each time you go because that's the closest we can legally get to robbing them out of some money. Use your loopholes to your advantage, even the small ones.

[eith-ne]

☽Yule bottle for protection and prosperity☾

Materials

·      mistletoe – creativity, protection

·      cloves – wealth, protection

·      nutmeg – wealth, luck

·      star anise – purification, protection

·      cinnamon stick – cleansing, protection

·      fern – protection

·      ivy –luck, rebirth, protection

·      cedar – wealth, confidence

·      pine needles – prosperity, strength

·      dried orange slice – luck, love, good health

·      citrine point – happiness, carries the power of the sun

Keep on a windowsill or gift it to a friend!☾

[witcheshaven]

Witchcraft by thxvvxtchx

[artwitchpath]

A beautiful way of incorporating art magic into your kitchen witchery. Carve, sculpt, woodburn, or customize spoons for your herbs, cooking, or gifts in the upcoming holiday season!

Artists: Giles Newman, ModernPottery.com, Julie O’Boyle

[therewillbegreenmagic-deactivat]

Psychic Protection Herb Satchel

🔮Protect yourself while enhancing your psychic abilities🔮

🔮Things needed

1. A purple bag

2. Herbs

    🌿Dried Lavender

   🌿Dried Mugwort

   🌿Dried Anise

   🌿Dried Bay

   🌿Dried Rosemary 

   🌿Dandelion 

   🌿Dried Sage

3. Amethyst 

🔮Instructions

🌙Add a few pinches of the above herbs into the bag (you can add as much or little of a herb as you want. Make sure you enjoy the smell)

🌙Add the amethyst 

🌙Before bed rub the bag on your forehead and inhale the scent

🌙Keep the bag by your bed at night