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[dark-academia-tips]

Greetings and Salutations, I’m new to the Dark Academia community. And I’ve absolutely fallen in love with what being a dark academic is about. But, I’ve had some trouble fully implementing dark academia into my lifestyle. Are there any tips to clothing?(styles and shops)things I should do or say? Just would love to have all tips and tricks! I love your page by the way!

how to implement dark academia into your life: the ultimate guide

fashion

if you look up dark academia fashion, you should find a lot of tweed, wool, corduroy. this is good. you want that.

things to keep an eye out for: 

a tweed blazer (of course). buy it secondhand so it already has that ratty feel. some (like my beloved @thoughtcriminals ) wear it very fitted and rock it, some others (like myself) like it just a tad too big. It ultimately depends on how and with what you’ll wear it. If you plan on wearing over sweaters, don’t get one that’s too tight, especially around the sleeve area; conversely, if you layer it under a winter coat, the sleeves should not be too thick so that it doesn’t bundle up.

a few woolen trousers. try to have around four or five. they must all fit you perfectly. bonus if they have belt loops (belts are A Staple of androgynous da students). I personally have a corduroy one, a check one, a striped one and a plaid one. keep the colour scheme in the earthy tones (cream, brown, forest green), and if you are like me and you like to eat/drink a lot, make sure that they have extra room. optimal cuts include, but are not limited to: straight, tapered (’cigarette trousers’), sailor, and palazzo. you also want to be able to crouch in them, it’s much easier in case you’re involved in a murder :)

button-ups. a lot of them. these, along with the trousers, are your wardrobe staples. i absolutely adore victorian/edwardian inspired blouses, with cool lace collars and all, but you also need simpler, sleeker ones. large billowy sleeves are an absolute yes too. they can be white, cream, ochre, brown, bordeaux... take your skin tone into account and your ability to not stain your clothing whenever you eat.

cool socks. do NOT underestimate what socks tell about your character. they should keep your feet warm and toasty, and also have quotes on them. or you can be like me and be too lazy to match socks: if so, just buy a 15-pack of short plain white socks. but if you’re really cool, buy these.

a woolen coat. to wear atop your button-ups and blazer. the popular choice seems to be long and black, but red or houndstooth also work super well. what you want is potential to be noticed, whether by having it swish behind you when you hurry past people in the corridors, or just popping out in the middle of all the common folk dressed in black with your bright red. extra points if you do both at the same time.

other essentials include: mid-length circle skirts, an off-white fisherman’s sweater, a full suit, WAISTCOATS, ties, and bowties. also jewellery: a watch, a locket, some rings... keep it minimal. 

decor

dark academia room decor is surprisingly much harder to find. in general what seems to be popular is: chaotic but with one colour scheme, Full Victorian or basic furniture but stylish accessories. in general i’d say staples are: white bedsheets, wooden desk (bonus if it has ink stains), piles of books everywhere, a collection of old books definitely won’t go amiss, half-finished chess games, coffee stains. basically you want to look careless but still moderately tidy.

lifestyle

this one is a subject of controversy. if you want to live a true-to-the-books dark academia life, then drink, be elitist, be rich, smoke, gamble, kill a man. i do not agree with this. here is my version of the dark academia life.

always thirst for knowledge. whether it be by watching that documentary with the cool birds, or by reading the memoirs of the duc de saint-simon, try to expand your knowledge in all the directions you can. 

be hedonistic, but never put yourself in danger. drink wine if you want to. smoke cigarettes/weed if you want to. stay up late if you want to. but always know what you are doing. never get wasted on alcohol or other things; you must always be in control of yourself and your actions. 

read books! lots of em. if you can, never leave your house without a book. come back with more books. read classics, non-fiction, poetry... anything you can! thirst for knowledge

quote stuff. quoting authors in a conversation will immediately make you seem more cultured. on that note, try to expand your vocabulary as much as you can, to be well-spoken. Bernadette Banner is your goals.

don’t conform to society’s standards. take up a stupid hobby. experiment with your image. hack into the school to make vivaldi your new bell tone. meditate at four in the morning. stain that book from the 1900s with coffee. seize the bloody day, make the most out of life the way you want it  want to be an antequary? want to have a sugar daddy who you can escape but is strangely smitten by you? want to play saxophone at three in the morning? do it. and fuck anyone who tells you otherwise. dark academia is about being eccentric in a world of sheep.

a lot of people say that being gay is an inherent part of da. i disagree. do what you want! kiss your best friends. be heterosexual. have a liaison with nb folk. da is about hedonism. if you want it and the other person wants it, then i see no issue.

for more lists of any kind head to my blog! i will lengthen this in time when i feel the courage to; for now, i don’t. my inbox is always open if you have questions or requests.

[eliott-lucas]

It’s called Polaris. It’s the story of two characters and a tunnel. One is a boy. The other doesn’t matter. It can be a boy, a girl, a creature…. We don’t know too much. Because the protagonist never leaves the tunnel, since he’s afraid of the light, but then he meets the hero who is afraid of the dark. They can’t meet because they are both afraid of the other’s world. So, they speak at the border without seeing each other. They end up chatting every day. They learn to know each other. In fact, they realise that, in the end, they’ve fallen in love without ever having seen each other. They will be together only if one of them will overcome his fear and dare to enter the other’s world.

[thewitchbangtheory]

Thanks for all the support.

Cr: @wolfieoffline

[samwisethewitch]

Building a Magical Home

One of my favorite quotes about the magic of homemaking comes from Cory Hutcheson, host of the New World Witchery podcast. He says, “Home is a transformational act. It is the thing you do to turn a space into a space… that is full of ritual and significance and meaning. So there is sort of this ongoing relationship you have with the space that makes it a home.”

The act of creating a home, of making a space your own, is inherently magical. But if you want to make your space feel a little more witchy, here are some ideas to get you started.

Charms and Talismans

Making your own magical objects can be a powerful way to bring magic into your space. The best thing about making your own charms is that you can make them look however you want, so it’s easy to disguise them as ordinary household objects. You can make a charm for any intention by combining objects based on their magical correspondences.

I’ve talked about protective charms in previous posts, so I’m not gonna spend a lot of time on it here. The simplest protective charm is keeping a large piece of iron under your bed to keep away nightmares, evil spirits, and negative energy. You could also make your own protection charm, like a witch bottle.

You can create a “happy home” charm to bring peace, harmony, and happiness into your home. This charm could include herbs like basil, rosemary, lavender, peppermint, and/or bay leaves, as well as other items that you associate with peace and good fortune, like lucky coins, crystals, or black cat fur. Write your desires for a harmonious and happy home on a piece of paper, fold it up, and add it to the charm. You could store these items in a green bag, bury them in your backyard (in this case, make sure you’re only using biodegradable plant matter — leave out the coins and crystals), or place it inside a household object like a lamp or an end table.

If you suffer from insomnia or other sleep issues, try making a dream charm to help you sleep well and have sweet dreams. To make a simple dream charm, fill a blue or purple bag with lavender, chamomile, peppermint, and any other objects that you associate with peace, restfulness, and sleep. If you want to have lucid dreams or receive psychic messages in your dreams, include a bit of mugwort. Place the charm in your pillow or under your mattress. (I personally swear by this one, as it’s helped a lot with my insomnia.)

Charms are great for homemaking magic because you’re actually creating a magical object, which can then become a permanent fixture of the space.

Magical Decor

You can use magical items to decorate your home to bring certain qualities into that space.

Hanging or displaying a broom is said to bring good fortune, protection from evil, and good hospitality. Cauldrons are used to represent the Goddess, rebirth, and raw potential. Horseshoes hung above door frames bring safety and luck to all who cross under them, and keep unwanted guests away. If you can get them legally and ethically, animal bones, teeth, claws, and feathers can represent the spirit and energy of that animal. You can also put up images of spiritual and occult symbols — I have an image of the Sun tarot card hanging in my bedroom to promote positivity and growth.

If you need to be a little more subtle with your witchy decorations, working with the magic of color is a great way to do that. Gathering a lot of items of a single color in one room changes the energy of that room. Here’s a quick guide to give you some ideas:

Yellow is associated with divination, mental clarity, the element of air, success, communication, and inspiration.

Purple is associated with divine power, spiritual awareness, mystery, astral travel, magic, and authority.

Blue is associated with healing, psychic abilities, the element of water, peace, truth, and patience.

Red is associated with protection, the fire element, sex, power, vitality, and love.

Orange is associated with ambition, creativity, breaking through blockages, and career success.

Pink is associated with romantic love, friendship, self love, compassion, and emotional well-being.

Green is associated with nature, herbalism, the earth element, money, wealth, prosperity, and luck.

Brown is associated with grounding, animal magic, stability, and balance.

White is associated with purification, cleansing, the full moon, new beginnings, healing, and spiritual growth.

Black is associated with protection, truth, outer space, banishing, and transition.

Decorating your home with colors that are meaningful to you can create a powerful magical space. You may also have your own color associations (for example, yellow is a very “happy” color for me), so feel free to incorporate those into your decor as well!

Growing Magical Houseplants

Most witches feel a very deep connection to nature and draw power from the natural world, but we can’t all live in a cottage in the heart of the forest. Even if you live in a tiny apartment in the city, you can still bring nature into your space by keeping houseplants. Many popular houseplants have magical uses, and many popular magic herbs can be grown inside. Here are a few to get you started.

Aloe. This is one of my favorite plants. Aloe brings luck and protection, especially protection on an energetic/spiritual level. I like to keep aloe in my bedroom to protect me while I sleep, as well as to bring luck and inspiration while I’m working at my desk.

Basil. Basil is very popular in money spells, and will attract prosperity and luck to your home. However, it also has protective properties — both spiritual protection and protection from bugs, since basil is a natural insect repellent! Basil can also be used in love spells, and is just generally a good plant to have around for good vibes.

African Violet. This flowering plant attracts positive spiritual energy into your space. It has associations with the moon and the water element, and is very good for promoting spirituality and psychic power.

Rosemary. Rosemary is one of those herbs that every witch should have on hand. It’s so darn versatile, it can be used as a substitute for virtually any other herb, and can be used for almost any intention. Some of the most common magical associations for rosemary include: cleansing, purification, protection, healing, mental activity, and enhancing memory. According to author Deborah J. Martin, there’s an old English saying that, “Where rosemary grows, the woman rules the house.” Like basil, rosemary is a natural insect repellent.

Lavender. Lavender brings peace, love, and gentleness, which makes it a perfect addition to any home. It can be used in spells for cleansing and purification, enhancing psychic abilities, and stress relief. Lavender is also a powerful addition to love spells. Keeping lavender in the bedroom can aid in restful sleep, while lavender in the kitchen will bring harmony to the home.

Sage. Sage is the most talked about cleansing herb, and with good reason. Unfortunately, a lot of the sage bundles you can buy at metaphysical stores are made with white sage (Salvia apiana), which is sacred to Native American peoples and is endangered due to overharvesting. Instead of buying those, why not grow your own garden sage (Salvia officinalis), which has a lot of the same magical properties? Growing sage in your home will purify the space and protect those who live there. Sage also has an association with wisdom and mental prowess.

Hoya. Hoya is a common houseplant that you’ve probably seen even if you don’t know it by name. It has a distinctive appearance with waxy, dark green leaves and clusters of white, star-shaped flowers. Hoya aligns and balances the energy centers within your body, as well as in the surrounding space. It’s associated both with grounding and with spiritual openness, so it can be great for balancing the two.

Peppermint. Peppermint has a variety of magical uses, but my favorite way to use it is for gently opening up blockages and getting things moving. It’s great for cleansing, but is more gentle than rosemary or sage. Place it in any room where you tend to do a lot of healing work, or where you could use some peace and love. Peppermint is also used in dream magic, so growing it in the bedroom may bring on vivid or lucid dreams.

Orchid. Orchids are used in magic for love and lust. Historically, orchid has been used in folk medicine to promote male virility and “Jezebel root,” used in American folk magic to attract wealthy male lovers, is a type of orchid root. If you live with a significant other, try growing an orchid in the bedroom to promote passion in your sex life. Otherwise, grow orchids in your home to promote love or to attract romance.

Catnip. If you have cats, they’ll love this one. Catnip is actually a type of mint, and has strong lunar associations. It’s said to make one more charming and attractive, and is especially useful for attracting women. At the same time, catnip promotes courage and fierceness. It is also, of course, associated with cats and feline deities, so this is definitely a plant you’ll want to keep around if the cat is one of your animal guides.

If you have a yard space that you can turn into an outdoor garden, your magical plant options are limited only by your local ecosystem. Some outdoor plants that have magical uses include roses, sunflowers, rue, lemon balm, and strawberries.

Creating an Altar

Altars are focal points of magical and spiritual energy. Many people, both witches and non-witches, find that having a designated space for their spiritual practice creates a deeper sense of sacredness and purpose.

An altar can serve lots of different purposes. Many witches use their altar as a magical work space to prepare spells, meditate, and do divination. You may choose to dedicate your altar to a deity, your ancestors, or some other spirit(s) you work with. You can also build altars for specific intentions, such as a money altar or a love altar — performing rituals at this altar everyday is a powerful method for manifestation. You altar may be some or all of these things, or it may just be a place to sit and connect with the spiritual.

You can set up an altar on any flat surface, like a shelf or table, or inside a container like a jewelry box. Your setup can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. An altar can be huge and complex, with statues and candles and flowers, or it can be as simple as a tealight and an incense burner. It’s all about what appeals to you.

Resources:

New World Witchery pocast, “Episode 143 — The Magical Home”

Southern Cunning: Folkloric Witchcraft in the American South by Aaron Oberon

Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham

“Candle colors and their meanings” by Michelle Gruben on the Grove and Grotto blog

Green Witchcraft by Paige Vanderbeck

A Green Witch’s Cupboard by Deborah J. Martin

“The Magic of Orchids in Wiccan Love Spells & Rituals” on the Art of the Root blog

[thewitchbangtheory]

Thanks for all the support.

Cr: @wolfieoffline

[borderline-sunflower-deactivate]

i was on the train and 3 drunk girls saw me and said i had nice brown eyes so they sang “brown eyed girl” to me

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I threw up at a frat party and I was crying in the bathroom and a drunk girl went upstairs to get me a shirt and came back with a sweater and a kitten.

[locke-fuckscottlynch78-lamora]

At the last party I went to three drunk girls fishtail braided my hair by committee

[kaylapocalypse-deactivated20201]

a drunk girl drew an eye on the back of my hand and then patted it with satisfaction and  whispered “count olaf”

[wizzard890]

once at a barbecue a drunk girl gave the surgical scar on my shoulder a butterfly kiss and said “you’re cured”

[erincrocodile-deactivated202006]

A drunk girl at a bar I was at became worried that I wasn’t getting enough nutrition and proceeded to hold peanuts to my lips and just keep saying “peanut peanut” until I would eat it. And after I allowed her to feed me a peanut she pet my hair and said “Thank you”.

[mcdonalds-money]

Drunk girls, saving your life one wtf at a time.

[gh0stvirgo]

Girls are a fucking gift don’t let anyone tell you otherwise

[owlmylove]

‪me, reading about women in Ancient Greece who could devote their entire lives to being a virgin priestess of hallucinogenic honey: god I wish that was me ‬

[archae-heart-deactivated2021012]

Portland at dusk

[crystal-w0lf]

New Icon! haven’t picked up my tablet in a while but I enjoyed making this

[theblessedbee]

🌱 Helping Herbs & Plants Grow 🌿

Have you started your herb garden this spring?

Have you yet to start one? Or have you any existing herbs you’re taking care of?

If so there are a couple ideas I would like to share with you!

✨ a fresh start ✨

starting a brand new herb garden is really exciting and rewarding. You get to reap the benefits of the plants when they are grown from seed for a way better price, plus you get to brag you raised it from the ground up.

you can get really fun with it. Paint your pots different colors, paint or draw sigils on it , or plant in an interesting container like a tea cup. Whatever you would love to see some green in!

I know that some people might struggle with growing herbs from seed or have other growing issues so I have a few tips…

✨ tips for growing ✨

✨ use a peat moss based soil for seeding. It creates the perfect environment for growth. Be mindful of what soil you’re using because they hold different amounts of water.

✨ be mindful of how deep you plant the seeds, they should only be covered with as much dirt as they are big. If the seeds are tiny they can be pressed into the top of the soil lightly.

✨ water a little bit everyday. Certain herbs don’t hold up very well without water and when you are growing from seed you need to keep the soil most

✨ place a plastic bag around the pot to generate humidity. This will help the seed germinate as the moisture is held in. It creates a greenhouse effect and I find this is the most effective method to grow any type of seed. Check under the bag regularly but make sure it isn’t too wet as this can generate fungus. It is okay to leave it alone for its first couple days as the humidity has to build up.

✨ if your poor plant gets a fungus, sprinkle some cinnamon for its anti fungal properties! If you get a pest problem use eucalyptus essential oil and water to pray on plants. Safe for plants but not for bugs!

✨ place in a well lit sunny location, a window sill is perfect. Direct sun though, can be too intense sometimes and you might find that your plants will sunburn.

✨ once they are too big for pots you can transplant them outside. If you can’t bring them outside just use a bigger pot. The more soil they have the better and bigger they will grow.

✨ use your magick on your plants, water them with blessed moon water, sun water or crystal water.

✨ enchant your plants by holding them and visualizing that you are filling it with energies. Speak to them, craft a sigil for growth, burn to activate and put the ashes in the soil. Pass the plants through sage or incense smoke.

✨ Surround them with magickal items of your choosing. Place crystals around your plants to help them grow! The crystals will create a steady flow of energy, stimulating growth. You can choose plant magick crystals or any other crystal you see fit. Any type of Quartz is perfect!

🌸 🌫️ Personally I have a smokey Quartz geode and some rose quartz. 🌫️🌸

make a plant growth spell jar to bring an abundance of growth all year long!

Plant Growth SpellJar

✨ B l e s s e d b y L a b r a d o r i t e ✨

✨ •g a t h e r• ✨

✨ an empty jar or bottle ;

to fill with ingredients

✨ a green piece of paper or scroll ;

to write down your spell

✨ a green candle ;

for growth, weather and plant magick

✨ a yellow candle;

for solar energy, abundance and success

✨ an orange candle;

for investments, harvest and sealing a spell

✨ quartz crystal;

to put in your jar for cleansing and energy amplification

✨ himalayan salt;

for cleansing and protection

✨ marigold;

for sun energy

✨ chamomile;

helps sick plants or help maintain plant health

✨ rosemary;

attract faerie folk to help with plants and bring good energies

✨ nutmeg;

for additional luck and health

✨ a tiny leaf, berry, petal ect.;

creates an energetic link between your plants and the spell

✨ Labradorite or other crystal;

to bless your jar with

•s p e l l p r o c e d u r e•

✨ Curate your atmosphere ✨

create a comfortable spot to sit and make your jar. Light some incense and candles. Put on your choice of music or sounds. Can be a very simple to very elaborate set up.

✨ Cleanse your surroundings ✨

prepare your area by cleansing with salt, sage, palo santo ect. Burn herbs like wormwood in a cauldron if you can. Fill the room with smoke and cleanse tools.

✨ call upon the elements ✨

cast a circle if you wish, call upon the elements to aid you with your spell. It helps to have a representation of each element near to include its energy. You can call upon any dieties if you would like.

✨ light your green candle ✨

Start adding the ingredients one by one. Cleanse with smoke as you do this. Make sure you are in your zone, and that you have the intention of healing/helping your plants grow.

on the scroll write the following and say aloud to your plants before adding to your bottle.

🌱 “In summer to fall you will grow tall;

Blossoms will bring in winter and spring

For all that I Nourish,

May all my plants flourish” 🌸

✨ bless your jar ✨

use your chosen crystal and bless the jar with it. Hold them both in your hands to link energy. Visualize that you are infusing your jar with an abundance of the crystals energy.

✨ close your jar ✨

breathe a breath a of life into your jar. Close it up. You can tie a ribbon or thread around the lip of the jar. You can now seal your jar with the first layer of wax.

✨ light your yellow candle ✨

drip an additional layer onto the jar, holding on to your intent.

✨ light your orange candle ✨

seal the spell by dripping some orange wax as the last layer. Cleanse your area one last time and close the circle. Snuff candles if you plan on reusing them.

✨ Your spell is all done and sealed up! ✨

Shake to charge. Keep near the plants you want to energize.

✨ now you have a super cute jar to help your plants grow ✨

Help your plants today by showing them a little bit of love by watering them, using crystals, enchanting or make a spell jar. It helps to make time everyday to check on them. Talking to your plants helps them grow so tell them you love them with good intentions. They will grow tall.

🌸 Thanks so much for reading! Blessed be! 🐝

[vivianthewitch]

Things for your book of Shadows 🌱🍁🌺

Picture from: thetetraktys

[samwisethewitch]

✨🕯️ “fresh start” spell 🕯️✨

This spell is for major life transitions. It could be a move to a new home, a new school, or the start of a big project. Or it could be a more personal transition, like ending a bad habit or changing your worldview. Either way, this spell is all about letting go of the things that are dragging you down and moving forward with a light heart. 

Note: I am not a Wiccan, so my spells do not include a lot of Wiccan ritual steps like casting a circle, calling on the God and Goddess, etc. This is just my preference, and if you want to add those or any other steps that aren’t included here, please feel free! Your craft is your craft, so personalize it as you see fit!!

What You Will Need:

something to cleanse yourself and your ritual space (good ol’ white sage does just fine)

small white candle (symbolizes new beginnings, attracts positive energy)

small green candle (promotes healing and growth, attracts material prosperity)

small pink candle (promotes love, especially self-love)

powdered allspice (attracts luck and material/spiritual abundance) 

Optional Components

cinnamon (powdered or in the form of a cinnamon stick) (attracts abundance of all kinds, boosts the energy of spells)

an amazonite stone (promotes self-empowerment)

a citrine stone (attracts abundance and prosperity, aids in manifestation and in accomplishing goals)

Casting the Spell

Do what you need to do to get in the mood. Maybe meditate for a few minutes, put on some instrumental music, burn your favorite incense, etc. Take a moment to ground and center yourself.

Begin by cleansing your workspace with your favorite purifying incense (some of my favs are sage, frankincense, and cedarwood!!). Make sure to cleanse yourself as part of this process – the focus of this spell is letting go of the things that hold us back and embracing the future, so you don’t want to bring any negativity into the working with you. 

Rub some of the allspice into each of your candles (if you’re using powdered cinnamon, rub some of that in, too) and then arrange them in a triangle pattern with the white candle front and center. The white candle should be the one closest to you, with the green and pink candle behind and slightly to either side of it. (If you’re using the amazonite and/or citrine stones, set them in the center of the candles.) 

Light each of your candles in turn, starting with the white candle. As you light each one, focus on the changes that you are planning to make in your near future. 

(If you’re using a cinnamon stick, hold it over one of the candle’s flames until it begins to smoke – being careful not to burn yourself, of course. Waft this smoke around your ritual space, and breathe deeply as the scent of cinnamon fills the room.) 

Focus on the flames of the candles, the light, the warmth. As you stare into the fire, turn your mind to your goals for this next phase of your life. Where do you hope this next step will take you? What are you hoping to bring into your life, and what are you hoping to let go of? Keep this goal in your mind’s eye and focus your energy on it. Allow the energy of the spell to build, slowly but steadily, like a fire coming to life from kindling. 

Once you feel ready, recite the following incantation: “I am embarking on the next phase of my journey. I am leaving behind all unnecessary burdens. I am stepping into a brighter future. The light embraces me, and the dark fades away.” (This one is kinda long, so feel free to write it down and read it aloud if you need to!) 

Repeat the incantation as many times as you feel you need to. (I like to work with the number nine in my magic, so I recited it in three sets of three, pausing between each set to refocus my energy.)

Once you finish your last incantation, don’t feel like you have to end the spell immediately. Sit with the energy you’ve created for a while. Let it continue to build. 

When you feel ready, end the spell by blowing out the candles. Ground yourself before you begin cleaning up. You can smudge again if you want to, but I personally don’t smudge after positive spells like this one. 

And of course, the most important part is to go out there and follow through! Once you’ve decided to make a change and have started to manifest your desired outcome, you have to commit to seeing it through. Believe in yourself, believe in your magic, and embrace this new chapter in your life. 

[poisonedmacarons]

[marigoldwitch]

charms or potions? incense or candles? herbs or crystals? glitter or ashes? tarot or oracle? forest or beach? bones or soil? water or fire? space or earth? rocks or sea shells? 

[apollostoadstool]

“I will no longer be hurt by memories from my past.” ~Spell Jar~

Ingredients- 

Sage(Purity, Power)Clear Quartz(Clarity, Purification)Salt(Purification)Basil(Protection)Thyme(Healing)Black Salt(Banishment of Bad Memories)Rosemary(Ward Off Evil)Rose Petal(Self Love)Red String(To add power)

Description-

So, there’s no real need for steps on this one, you simply gather the ingredients and place them in the jar. You can also draw sigils, or say an incantation if you wish. I created this spell jar to help ward off bad memories from some trauma I experienced as a child, but it could be used for anything, and any memories you feel burdened by! You can place it by your bed, carry it around with you, and meditate with it whenever you feel burdened by those memories. (The picture featured a baby pentacle, my rose quartz, citrine, and some pretty dried marigold flowers I have!)

I hope this helped you all in some way, love you witchy babes!

-Avery <3

[kittengirlnextdoor-model]

A witch ought never be frightened in the darkest forest….because she should be sure in her soul that the most terrifying thing in the forest was her.

Terry Pratchett

[therootedcottage]

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Hello my fellow witchlings! I just wanted to shout a reminder about mortars and pestles and spell work! Note: mortar and pestles are usually made of stone or wood. WOOD IS ONLY FOR HERBS. Stone ones–soap stone or otherwise–is use for crushing resins and even fresh garlic! I would recommend having one stone one for your kitchen for kitchen magic, and one stone one exclusively for resins. You’ll see why in a moment. If you’re a witch who likes grinding things into powder (oh hi!) please remember the following: - Use 2 separate mortars and pestles, one for resins and one for herbs. - Resins get gummy the more you pulverize them and it’s been my experience that myrrh in particular is sticky/gummy and WILL leave a bit of a sticky residue in the mortar. There will always be a bit of resin stuck in the rougher mortars. It’s life. But it’s also why you should keep it separate from herbs. Too sticky. - Use wooden mortars and pestles for crushing and mixing herbs and oils. Always crush herbs before adding oil (or essential oils). Wood is used because oil doesn’t soak into it like it will in stone. - Remember that churning your pestle in a clockwise direction stirs IN magic and positivity. Counter clock wise banishes negative energy. A mortar and pestle is a great way to practice focusing and raising your energy if you’re new to spell work! Find an incense recipe you want to make, ground and center, then get comfy in your magic kitchen or in a space you’ve deemed magical (or sacred). put on music that’s calming or upbeat (but no words), whatever your preference! I usually listen to Gaelic or even Hawaiian music when I do this!  Take each plant and hold it for a moment. Feel it’s energy. What does it feel like? Thank the herb and put it in your mortar and begin to crush it, focusing on putting your energy into each crush and turn, on the reason why you’re making this incense (protection? Luck? Love? Happy home?). Do the same for each herb (and then oil) you use. Feel the energy raising and flowing from your hand to the plants, from the plants to your hand, building energy in the mortar.  When you feel its done/ready say “so mot it be”. Your incense is ready to use!