SHE OF THE WILD WOOD

Hedge Witch / Green Witch / Celtic Pagan / Wildwood Shaman / Called by Cernunnos and Loki

[aslowyear]

[whispersofthegods]

Offerings to Cernunnos

Warning: this post contains a fair amount of UPG (they will be italicized). He seems to like it when I give Him certain things that aren’t necessarily mentioned in the sparse history we have on him. So, it’s really just a list of my successes through trial and error.

Coins. Particularly valuable ones. Don’t be stingy. He’s a god of wealth and finances. He’ll pay you back with interest.

Oak leaves and pine cones. He’s also associated with the Wilds. Outdoorsy things are nice to have.

Antlers. Loves them. Probably because…you know, the antlers.

Sex and/or pleasure. …What? He’s got fertility too. He is a god of many colors. But gods typically associated with fertility approve of consent and pleasure. If it’s not fun for you, it’s not fun for Him. Make sense. Oh goodness, I’m a little red. Let’s move on.

Flower crowns. This is a recent discovery. I have no idea why He loves it so much. Real or fake flowers seem to work just as well, either way.

Trees. This one is a bit complicated, I guess. Whether you buy a baby tree or just use one in your yard, simply dedicate it to Him. Bring offerings and things to the base of the tree. Nurture it. Love it. It basically becomes an outdoor shrine/altar.

Wine. I didn’t find anything that says this was a common offering to Cernunnos specifically, back in the day. So, I’ll just put it in as UPG just in case. But good, red wine is a pretty nice gift on occasion.

Food. I’m pretty sure this is a jack of all trades type offering. Everyone likes food. Just a matter of preference. Cernunnos is a hunter so, venison, rabbit, some kind of game bird, etc. These are all good to give. Best done with outdoor shrines. And don’t worry about stray dogs or scavengers coming around and eating it. I was told that that was just one way the gods accept offerings. Maybe not do it too often, though. Wouldn’t want to develop a problem with the local coyotes, now would we?

Hunting weapons. You don’t have to actually use them for hunting, but the sentiment is nice. Personally, I’m saving up to get Him a bow. I plan on giving him an offering out of the first buck I kill. 

Animal Pelts. Following previous logic, dear pelts and things make lovely altar cloths. 

Bones. He’s got life and death in His jurisdiction too. Skulls are probably a favorite of mine to give.

Aside from the usual things that pretty much every being likes, this is about it. At least, from what I’ve gathered through research and experiments. Pretty much anything you gather from outside, with respect to nature, is good in His book. Also, I feel I should probably mention that not everyone who worships Cernunnos has to go out hunting every season. It’s not for everyone. So, no pressure.

I hope you all found this rather helpful. Feel free to add to the list, too, if I missed something.

[witchcraftings]

“My Master does not ask that I bow my head, He meets me eye to eye. And when we walk together I am not led, Down the twisting path we walk side by side. And when there is ground I fear to tread, He tells me fear is something we all must face, And sends his fire up my spine.”

— Darling, Dearest Devil (via aint-no-saint-babe)

[barberwitch]

I was asked to make a tutorial on how I make my felted Yule goat ornaments!

Optional is stuffing herbs crystals etc inside the goat for extra oomph!

Step 1: make you guide out of cardboard or sturdy paper. Step 2: Lay on piece of doubled felt and cut along outline. Step 3 tie a knot on end of embroidery floss and pull through one side right at the neck. Step 4: not really a step, the side where the knot is will be the inside of the Yule goat to hide the knot. Step 5: bring both side together and use a whip stitch to loop along the edges from the neck forward and all along there whole thing until just past the tail. Step 6: leave enough room to put stuffing in the goat using a chopstick, wooden skewer etc. Step 7: once it is full of stuffing, finish sewing up the back to your first knot and tie off a knot to keep it from unraveling. Step 8: (optional) if you have enough excess, wrap the remaining floss around the neck until you have a just enough to tie a little bow. This wrapping helps hide your knots if they didn’t quite get finished correctly. Cut off excess and decorate your knew body with ribbon trim etc

[barberwitch]

Well, with December 1st here, it’s officially my season for Yule and Yule prep!

Here’s a small tutorial for cheap handmade Yule goats out of felt.

[lavenderwitches]

ostara moodboard

[feytouched]

a little bit of witchy journalling to relax. 🥚🌱🐇🌔

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From Down - Adown - Derry. Illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop, c. 1922

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Yer Ana

Yer Tanrı (or feminine form in Turkish: Yer Tanrıça) is the goddess of earth in Turkic mythology. Also known as Yer Ana.

With her father Gök Tanrı and her brother and husband Kayra, she was the parent of Ay Tanrı, Umay, Ülgen, Koyash, and Erlik. As a fertility goddess, she was recognized as the giver of crops and abundance. In the Spring and in the Autumn — before the beginning of the agricultural season and after the harvest — she was worshiped with sacrifices of food.

Yer Tanry (Yer Tanrıça, “The Earth Goddess”) was considered to be both a mother and wife to Gok-Tengri. She appeared as a force of nature. In ancient Turkic mythology there was a theory that mortals were the product of the union of Tengri and Yer (Earth). In the Orkhon Stone it says: “In the beginning there was a blue sky above, a dark land below, and human sons in-between.“ (Üze kök tengri asra yagiz yir kilindukda ikin ara kişi oğlı kılınmış.) The Turkic people revered the Earth Goddess (Yer Ana) as a giver of crops and abundance. In the Spring, before the beginning of the agricultural season and in the Autumn, after the harvest, as a sign of gratitude for the abundance of food and happiness, the ancient Turkish community and Mongols made a sacrifice to the Earth Goddess. Milk, kumys and tea were offered, and pleas were made for a fertile land and a rich yield.

[turkulusu]

[saitpa]

[saitpa]

[gokturkce-blog1]

Ve Tanrı dedi ki bir gün; Türk koydum adını, git intikamını al yarından!

[songsparrowwitch]

🕯️Ways to Celebrate Imbolc 💐

Imbolc is celebrated on or around February first to welcome the earliest beginnings of spring.

🕯️Honor or welcome the sun by lighting a candle in your home (you can do a fake candle if you’re not allowed to light a real candle). If you really want to go all out, you can light every single fake and real candle in your house! 🕯️Get crafty! Make candles, Brighid’s Crosses, Brighid dolls, sun catchers, or start building a garden. Imbolc is a great time to plant seeds (unless it’s too cold outside; indoor gardens are always an option)! 🕯️Decorate your altar and/or home with crystals, flowers, stones, candles, images of the sun, or any other decor that celebrates the coming spring! 🕯️Divine your future! Get out your tarot cards, pendulum, dowsing rod, bones, or other divining tools and ask for advice or insight into the future. 🕯️Take care of yourself and your home! Do some spring cleaning and cleansing and take time for yourself. Take a bath, clean off your desk, do some easy cleaning or deep cleaning, whatever you prefer. This is a great time for cleansing and purification! 🕯️Cook and share with friends and family! Pies, cookies, bread, whatever you want. If you have the energy, you can cook a feast and celebrate with your loved ones, including deceased loved ones. 🕯️Visit a lake, stream, well, or another body of water. If you want to, dip a ribbon in the body of water and then hang it on a tree (remember to not litter; you could use a tree in your yard and later tie the ribbon off) to send a message of hope and healing! 🕯️Visit a park, lake, or forest and pick up litter. This is a great way to honor the coming of spring, but if it is too cold, you can always wait until it gets warmer! 🕯️Say goodbye to winter and start to welcome spring! You can do this through prayers, spells, thoughts, or actions. Meditation is one great way that you can do this! Cleansing, new beginnings, thriving, purification, and gratitude spells are also great ideas. 🕯️Honor Brighid if you wish to! You can make Brighid crosses or dolls, set a special place for Her on your altar or in your home, give Her a prayer or offering, or something else that honors Her during this special day.

[poppunkwitch]

Anger dispersion magick tea

This can be used on you, or another person, but please make sure to ask said person before casting it towards them.

Supplies:

chamomile,

lavender, 

honey or sugar,

amethyst, (optional)

agate, (optional) 

and, if you want it to work quickly or if its an emergency, add ginger.

Directions:

if your supplies are limited, use a coffee filter as a tea bag. Put all your herbs into the bag, tie it off with a string or sew a thread to seal it. Boil water, pour water into cup, place bag into hot water and stir in sugar or honey. 

All of this done with the intent to calm the anger of the one who drinks this tea. 

Stir clockwise for good results and luck. 

If you are using the stones, drop them into the tea, and stir with sugar or honey. (clean your crystals first) Strain stones and drink. 

(edit: The intention you should infuse this with is lessening bouts of anger, and making it a lot more difficult to experience anger.)

[the-witches-glossary]

Even though it feels insulting and degrading to be perceived as weak, it is completely to your benefit. Let your enemies underestimate you and they will never be ready for your attack, and they will never conclude them back to you.

[the-serpent-witch]

Difference between a jinx, hex and curse

I felt like people searching my tags would need a little clarification on the difference between a jinx, hex and curse (according to me).

A jinx is a form of malevolent magic where the subject gets bad luck, minor misfortunes. It’s simple, nasty, but isn’t meant to seriously harm someone. Usually only lasts a little while. A hex is a form of malevolent magic, more powerful than a jinx. Lasts longer, and is usually “broken” when the subject learns their lesson. A curse is the most powerful, and if done well it can last a lifetime or even longer. Can be cast on a person or family, and can last forever or until something is done to atone for whatever caused then to be cursed.

[violetwitchcraft-deactivated202]

This is really nice to know. 

[keltish]

May the dark months ahead bring all that you may need and a bit extra to share with the good folk you meet along the way. And may your fires burn hot and bright on these dark and cold Winter nights. Happy Winter Solstice! (Words by Ash Burns)