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•suburban witch•patron of Persephone•Sagittarius☼Taurus☽Gemini↟ tarot reader•exhausted gremlin

[plumslices]

Can’t believe im adult now. Sometimes I feel like a teletubbie with a credit card.

[chancemedley116]

On my way to buy groceries

[thewitchystuff]

Have you tried reading tea leaves? Give it a try ! You may get surprised ;)

[themirroredmoon]

Drying herbs and flowers may or may not be something of interest. Here are some tips for those who are looking to dry their own harvests and gatherings.

Air Drying:

Air drying typically works best with herbs that are low moisture like rosemary, oregano, dill, lavender, etc.

Herbs like mint, basil, chive, are best put into an oven or dehydrator.

Be sure to trim them at a slight angle so the center of the plant is protected while drying.

Gather together a decent sized bundle. Anywhere between 7-10 branches/sprigs, typically, and tie them off with string or a rubber band even. The smaller the bundle, the faster they’ll dry.

Hang the bundle, stem-side up towards the ceiling, for about a week or so. The cooler and darker the place, the better.

Herbs are ready if the leaves/flowers crumble easily.

Harvest Tips:

If you are using the herbs for food, the best time to harvest them is right before the plant begins to flower. You can prolong the harvest by snipping away the flower buds as they appear.

Essential oils are concentrated in the leaves early in the morning before the sun can release them into the air so early morning is the best time to harvest.

Cut away healthy herbs, remove the sickly and dried/wilted leaves, and shoo away insects. Be gentle!

If you rinse the herbs, PAT DRY CAREFULLY!

When it comes to seeds (dill, fennel, etc), place the flower heads (once cleaned from stems) into a paper bag or Tupperware container and have fun shaking!

Oven Drying:

Clean up leaves/seeds/etc and place them onto a cookie sheet (I usually use a shallow one. I believe mine is less than an 1 inch?).

Put herbs in an open oven on low heat – less than 180 degrees F – for 2-4 hours. (I cannot stress the low heat! You WILL burn them otherwise.)

Herbs are ready if the leave crumble easily

More Notes:

Oven drying takes out some of the herbs potency to more will need to be used in cooking which is more than fine.

Store in labeled, dated airtight containers like canning jars, plastic storage containers or freezer storage bags.

For best flavor, keep the leaves whole until you are ready to use them, then crush.

Dried herbs are best used within a year.

[witchcommunity]

source: mistyawe

source: m.ok.ru source:weheartit

[themirroredmoon]

Methods of Spell Work

To Banish: • Burning to ashes and sweeping away the ashes • Cast out a window, down a cliffside, etc • Bury it and spit on the spot

To Bind: • Wrap in black thread • Cover in wax or other material • Seal in jar and hide in dark spot

To Hide: • Wrap in ribbon • Place in a (painted) black jar or other container • Cover in cloth or other material and bury

To Encourage: • Plant or bury near the front door/steps • Plant or bury near a window • Place near a window

To Communicate*: • Anoint a candle • Leave out an offering • Meditate • Open the front door and/or windows

To Glamour: • Leave under the full moon • Work with its reflection

To Cleanse: • Bury in salt • Burn herbs and pass through the smoke • Let it bathe in the moonlight

To Protect: • Leave sigils/wards on doors and windows • Carry sigils/wards on every day items (keys, phone case, etc) • Enchant jewelry with protection spells

*: Communication with deities, spirit guides, etc

[crazycatsiren]

I know I've said this before, but I'll say it again and again: if someone tells you to get rid of your medications/doctors for witchcraft/spirituality, get away from that person as quickly as possible and as far as possible!

[comprised-of-magpies]

[oshuns-ambience]

[witchesversuspatriarchy]

A magic we can all do better with.

[witchesversuspatriarchy]

A much better take on imposter syndrome

[saintacephale]

[witchesversuspatriarchy]

Men: f*ck around > find out

[thelilywytch]

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝

Honestly, I don't see enough info about what you're supposed to do with a spell after you finished the ritual. Always what to do during.

So, I'll be going over what it is you can do after different types of spells.

Spell Jars

spell jars are by far the easiest ones to take care of after a spell. You can place them on your altar, in a dark cupboard, bury them, or leave them somewhere that you see fit. There isn't much worry about clean up or what you need to do after because it's all in one place. Once the ritual is done, you just clean up any fallen herbs/spices/ingredients and pack up the tools you used.

Bag/Sachet Spells

the same with Spell Jars, you just clean up and put everything away. place the baggie wherever you see fit and bam. Done.

Candle Spells

now this is the one that new witches often get confused with what you're supposed to do at the end. Depending on the spell - leave it out for 24 hours, allow it to work its magick, then pack it up. you can place the ingredients in a jar or sachet and then bury the contents or keep it on/by your workspace. If your spell only uses herbs, spices, and other non-perishable items, then it's safe to leave out. just make sure that your animals or children (if you have any) can't get to it/ don't touch it!

Bath/Shower Spells

now these spells are meant to be discarded. you absorb the energy that the spell gives by soaking it in. As you soak it in, you are also releasing the energy you are wanting to cleanse. so, all that's left is the unwanted energy once you are done bathing. then you just let it all go down the drain.

Fire/Water/Earth/Air/Element Spells

these ones are also fairly easy to take care of once done. Air - let it go with the wind. Water - if not polluted, let it go in a natural body of water or down a drain. Earth - bury it! Just make sure there isn't any harmful ingredients in it. Fire - keep the ashes in any container you'd like; small vials/jars/baggies.

Hexes/Curses/Jinxes

Jinxes - jinxes are usually something that doesn't require ingredients. Usually just wishing something inconvenient on a person or using a candle's smoke to send it to the person. unless if you use the entire candle, there isn't anything to clean. If you do use the entire candle - throw away the wax.

Curses - again, depending on what type of curse you're sending - jar, baggie, spell - follow the above. Keep them in dark places or in places you don't check often. Freezer Jars? Leave them in the freezer. Candle Curse? You can put everything in a container and bury it off of your property, leave in a dark corner, or leave in an abandoned area. So on, so forth.

Hexes - Get rid of them. Your Hex has been sent, the ingredients no longer have power. You can leave it out for some time, if you want, but do make sure you don't keep them around your property. If you're able, put it in a container and leave at a crossroads or bury somewhere you know it wont be disturbed.

Perishable Spells

these are spells that deal with food stuff or anything that can rot/go rancid. If you are using fruits, these can be buried or composted. Oils are fine for months of use, but if it begin to smell then you should throw it out. If you are using animal parts - throw them out* immediately once the ritual is preformed.

*if your spell uses animal parts but has to deal with fertility, abundance, or gaining something - these can also be buried.

*if your spell uses animal parts but deals with curses or Left Hand Path - get rid of them. Throw it all out in a place away from your property/complex/land. You do not want to keep that energy close to you.

*you can place the curse on the target's property - just don't get caught.

Remember to cleanse and take care of yourself after casting!

please feel free to add more if you see fit

[irllisa]

strawberry juice 🍓

ingredients:

- 8 frozen strawberries

- 2 tbsp of honey

- 2 tbsp of lemon juice

- 4 cups of water

- mint leaves

- ice

instructions:

boil the water in a medium pot! when the water starts to boil add six of the frozen strawberries

let them boil for about ten minutes, then remove the strawberries with a fork! add honey to the strawberry water and let it sit for about 2 minutes

strain any strawberry bits out of ur juice (that part is completely optional) and then pour it into a cup/jar! add lemon juice and two frozen strawberries and let it chill in the fridge for a few hours

remove the strawberries, replace them with ice, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh or frozen strawberries and mint leaves!

most important step: take pictures and send them to me or reblog them onto this post!!

[themori-witch]

An Leabhar na Draíochta

The Mori Witch’s Book of Magick

A collection of original writings by Rowan Méadhbh Keaney.

[Updated: 08-07-18]

Magick

Types of Magick

Binding [Witchcraft 101]

Curses vs. Hexes: What’s the Difference?

Necromancy [Witchcraft 101]

The Basics of Wards & Warding [Witchcraft 101]

Psychic Phenomena [Witchcraft 101]

General Info

Taglocks [Witchcraft 101]

Magick Oils

Making A Simple Protection/Negativity Repelling Sachet

A Brief Summary of the Major Arcana (Tarot)

Liminality & Liminal Spaces

Witch Bottles?

Astral Weaponry [Witchcraft 101]

The Basics of Astral Projection & Astral Travel [Witchcraft 101]

Herbs & Herbalism

10 Herbs to Keep Close By

Uses for Forget-Me-Nots & Lavender in Magick

83 Herbs and Their Magickal Properties

Correspondences of: Carrier & Essential Oils

Herbs and Things to Avoid During Pregnancy & Lactation [Witchcraft 101]

Divination

Palmistry: [Part 1] ✧ [Part 2]

How to Work & Calibrate Your Pendulum

Divination Drinks: Tea to Aid in Divining

Scrying [Witchcraft 101]

Tarot 101: Bonding With Your Deck ✧ Charging Your Deck. 

Divination 2.0: Tarot Spreads

Rowan’s Cross New Year Tarot Spread.

Illuminate My Path Tarot Spread.

Removal of the Festering Limb Tarot Spread [a spread for cutting toxic ties].

Creatures

Let’s Talk Quickly About Bean Sídhe

Spells

Bath Magick

Roe’s All-round Cleansing Bath [Bath Magick]

“Bathe Me the Fuck Better” Bath Spell [sachet]

Healing

Minor Pain/Healing Spell

Spirit Work & Divination

Incense Blend (ft. Candle Magick) to Contact A Deceased Loved One

Jar Spells/Spell Bottles

Roe’s Foolproof Decoy/Entrapment Bottle

Curses/Hexes/Jinxes

All That You Love Will Turn to Nothing [curse].

Love

Open to Love: A Poppet

Chants & Incantations

A Chant for Luck!

Talismans & Amulets/Enchanting Objects

Amulets vs. Talismans

Regain & Maintain Your Self-Control

Tips, Tricks & Advice

The Mori Witch’s Tips & Tricks

Witch Tips: [X] [X] [X] [X]

How Do You Deal with the Negative Connotations Surrounding Witchcraft?

Why Protecting Yourself During Samhain is Important

Mugwort: WARNING!

Sigils & Sigil Magick

“My Positive Relationships Will Flourish” [sigil]

“I Cannot Be Broken” [sigil]

“The Traumas of My Past Will Not Trouble My Future” & “I Do Not Fear the Troubles or Frights That My Eyes Have Seen” [sigil(s)]

“I Am Not My Past; I Have Worth” [sigil]

“I Have the Power to Succeed” [sigil]

“I am in control.” [sigil]

“I hold the power of a storm in my heart.” [sigil]

“I am filled with motivation.” [sigil]

“All that you love; all that brings you joy, will bring you nothing but emptiness.” [sigil]

“Spirits are welcome here, on this night.” [sigil]

“I have an improved and active memory.” [sigil]

“I heal quickly.” & To ward off sickness and promote good health. [sigil(s)]

“I recall my dreams with clarity and ease.” [sigil]

“I am charming.” & “This day is a success.” [sigil(s)]

“Forest Demon.” [sigil]

“Brain fog will not cloud my mind.” [sigil]

“My mind is still; my mind is soothed.” [sigil]

“I commune easily with the dead.” [sigil]

“My problematic habits and behaviours are bound; they cannot resurface and do harm.” [sigil]

“The pains of my illness are easy to bear.” [sigil]

Potions & Elixirs

Roe’s Magickal Pick-me-up (for the tired witch)

Runes

Witches Runes [Part 1] ✧ [Part 2]

Paganism

Sabbats & Festivals

Sabbats: Samhain ✧ Beltane ✧ Lughnasadh ✧ Yule ✧ Ostara.

Pagan Festivals: Walpurgisnacht

A Samhain Special: Pumpkins!

Deities

Gaelic Deities: The Dagda ✧ Óengus ✧ Abarta

A Brief List of Well Known and Commonly Worshipped Pagan Deities

“How would one worship and invoke Lir and The Morrigan?”

Other

Celtic Tree Lore

Dumb Suppers [Paganism 101]

Brief Summary of Why Wicca and Witchcraft Are Not Interchangeable.

[thesorcerersdiary]

I don’t know who needs to hear this but

Do NOT cast spells for positive effects that involve:

Burning a picture of yourself*

Burning a piece of paper that anywhere contains your name*

Burning a piece of hair or other taglock*

*Unless you really know what you’re doing

I don’t know how sigil culture got people to think that burning anything = sending it off for spirits, but NO. Across pretty much every magical practice, burning involving a person = destruction. Burning as a means of generically sending things off is mainly used for offerings.

On a similar vein, do not cast spells for positive effects that involve taking a human figure and ripping up, burning, submerging in soil or water, or doing anything else to that figure that would maim or kill a real human. (unless you really know what you’re doing)

Remember the Law of Similarity. Destruction of an image = destruction of the thing itself.

Edit: I’ve seen a lot of comments of “fire isn’t just destructive!” and “burning can have other effects!” and yes, I completely agree. Hell, I can hardly do magic without a lit candle in the room. I’m talking specifically about harming images or pieces of yourself/your clients who you want to produce positive effects for.

I also made the caveat that if you know what you’re doing then there isn’t an issue. imo, “real magic” is any magic that works. If you have a technique that works for you and doesn’t cause unwanted side effects, great! My intention behind this post was to speak to those who are trying spells from online, modern spellbooks, their friends, etc. My goal is to encourage a critical eye, especially when techniques that have historically been used one way are being applied in another very different one. 

Regardless, I’m glad this post is generating a lot of good conversation.

[noxsanguius-deactivated20250519]

Due to personal reasons,

It is now Halloween

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