Dance With The Moonlight

Astrology/Witchcraft. This is much just for my own personal reference and what not~

[magpied-illustration]

the sun wanes and harvest season begins 🌾☀️

[windvexer]

if you blow out candle you BLOW AWAY the MAGIC and ur spell goes pllphfphphphhhhhhbbb into the wind and WON'T WORK

[faeriegleam-deactivated20200620]

So I went to a cemetery today. It was really nice, I love walking around cemeteries. But when I got to the back I started to feel.. uncomfortable? I got a migraine. I didn’t feel right so I walked back towards the front of the cemetery and when I left that section it’s like my migraine instantly vanished.

[teawitch]

When visiting a cemetery, it is considered polite witchcraft to ask permission and make an offering to the gatekeeper of the cemetery. The gatekeeper is considered to be the first person laid to rest in the cemetery, so you’d look for the oldest grave. But if that’s not possible, you can also look for the tallest monument. I’ve been told it’s traditional to knock three times and leave an offering of three silver coins (or dimes). Though I have left other offerings over the years and felt welcome in the cemetery.

[witchesveins]

For some cemeteries it’s acceptable to greet them instead. A bow and a brief acknowledgement of the passing of those around you may suffice, as some places don’t have gatekeepers. Still, if having the moment to do so, meander until you find yourself at a particular grave. That’s the one you should thank and pay homage to.

[calanwitch-blog]

Anyone wanna talk a walk with me? 

[viaggiatricecompulsiva]

Herblore

The Basics:

Earth Based Spirituality

How to Harvest your Magical Herbs

How to Dry your Magical Herbs

How to Store your Magical Herbs

Herbal Preparations

Herbs in Magic

Herbs:

Magical Correspondences of Herbs, Roots, Flowers & Resins

Ten Magical Herb to Have on Hand

Aloe

Amaranth

Apple

Arnica

Basil

Bloodroot

Bryony

Calendula

Cardamomo

Chamomile

Chestnut

Chrysanthemum

Cinnamon

Corn

Daisy

Dandelion

Echinacea

Lavender

Mandrake

Marigold

Marsh Mallow

Mistletoe

Mugwort

Nettle

Parsley

Poppy

Rose

Rosemary

Sage

St. John’s wort

Thyme

Valerian

Vervain

Violet

Wormwood

Yarrow

Trees:

Alder

Oak

Magical Gardening:

Gardening by the Moon

Lunar Gardening

Butterfly Gardening

Faerie Gardening

Teas and Brews:

Herbs for Magical Teas

Absinthe

Chrysanthemum Tea

Dandelion Tea

Lavender Tea

Marigold Tea

Nettle Tea

Valerian Tea

DIY:

Homemade Lip Balm

Sugar Lip Scrub

St. John’s Wort Oil / The result

Lemon & Pppermint - Foot scrub

Coconut Oil - Body Butter recipe

Aloe Vera & Coffee - Home remedy for Stretch Marks

[astral-obscura]

LILITH ⚸

i. BASICS

Polarity: Yin and Yang Element: Water and Fire

Rulership: debatable. Scorpio is generally associated with Lilith. I personally believe that she is ruled by Scorpio & exalted in Sagittarius.

– What is Lilith?

There are four Liliths (or technically three – one with two calculation methods) but Black Moon Lilith is what I will be referring to in this post; this is the “primary” or “most important” Lilith, which is most closely associated with the myth and traditional archetype. The other Liliths have separate connotations & require different interpretations.

Black Moon Lilith is essentially (equal to) the lunar apogee. In other words, the Black Moon is the point in the moon’s orbit when it is farthest from the earth. There are two ways to calculate it – “True” Lilith refers to the accurate calculation, and “Mean” Lilith refers to the average (smoothed) calculation. True Lilith is used most commonly, as many astrologers believe accounting for the wildly oscillating orbit of the lunar apogee reflects the uncontrolled nature of the archetype & energy of Lilith itself.

ii. ARCHETYPES

The Rejected Eve. The Dark Mother or anti-mother, the “Shadowed” (corrupt) Madonna. The Harlot, the Provocateur, the (sexual) Pariah, the Unwoman, the Woman King. The Vampiress, the Demon-Goddess or Demon Queen, the Mother of Monsters. The Witch, the Enchantress, the Mistress or Temptress.

Lilith is not about “evil,” Lilith is about deviance.

She represents exactly what we are not supposed or allowed to be, particularly if one is punished or rejected for being it. She is the “Joan of Arc” of social and sexual roles – for everyone, but especially women. She is the untamed subversion of female limitations, and the mother of feminine rebellion.

Above all, Lilith is a symbol of self-ownership and self-creation, regardless of stigma, standards, & rules. Shamelessness and defiance define her.

iii. ORIGIN

The figure of the “Dark Mother” or “Demon-Goddess” is one of the oldest archetypes; there have been many different impressions of her throughout history – all incredibly rich in detail, diversity, and significance. Many astrologers subscribe to the Biblical mythology of Lilith, which affirms that she was the first woman created by God. She was produced the same way Adam was (from dirt or clay), but she refused to submit to him as God had intended. As a result of that, she was exiled from the Garden of Eden, and God replaced her with a new woman (Eve, this time created from Adam’s rib). Her eternity would be spent wandering the earth. In some versions, she fled Eden of her own volition, and God sent angels to retrieve her but she refused to submit to them as well. She then “became a demon who murdered infants and gave birth to monsters.”

The majority of the myth’s manifestations are highly negative in that way. She is almost always depicted as a demon or a witch, with destructive connotations where marriage, sex, and children are concerned; some romanticize the idea of her, some are deeply afraid of it, but the foundation of Lilith remains relatively consistent: she denies or is denied something, and this changes her radically. More importantly, it changes others’ perception of who she is. Whether she found freedom or corruption in her decision is not the point – what matters is the fact that her choice is the crux of all that she is defined to be.

iv. MEANING

Lilith’s energy is raw, self-motivated, willful, subversive, tempestuous, and wild. Impulse and tact are unified under a singular all-important goal: liberation. Nothing matters more to Lilith than personal freedom.

– She is associated with:

Seduction, lust, sexual hedonism, temptation. Sexuality, especially female sexuality. Non-traditional sexual acts or orientations, subversive sexual roles, fetishes, controversial or “deviant” behaviors, taboo sex acts, dark fantasies & urges, hidden sexual needs, unhealthy desires, harmful desires, or desires that are deemed unnatural.

Hidden needs in general, unnatural or uncommon psychological characteristics, emotional complexes, mental wounds, unhealthy expression of emotions (or emotional repression). Separation from the original self; trying to remove or defy or transform a part of oneself, changing parts of the self that were inborn or built in childhood, disowning personal structures. Defying or radically changing one’s nature, or radically accepting one’s nature.

Female power, female self-knowledge, female rebellion. Crimes & wrongdoings against women; crimes & wrongdoings committed by women. Oppression of women; structural or personal harm of women & girls.

Dark or toxic motherhood. Unhealthy mother-child relationships. Abusive mothers. Abuse in general, either physical or emotional, especially which targets the autonomy of a person. Manipulation and deceit.

Individuality, self-expression, and unapologetic assertion of identity, especially in the face of oppression, alienation, and slander or disgrace as a result of it. Self-ownership, independence, and free thought. Aspects of a person which are rejected and outcast by society; the components of what makes a person unique but also that make it difficult to integrate; whatever prevents others from accepting someone as part of a community. The isolation that comes from being “irreconcilably” different.

The more broad societal themes of rebellion (especially those which veer into political rather than personal territories) are not very close to Lilith’s core energy, but they do loosely relate to what she represents, particularly when it comes to women’s rights. Some of the most negative associations are less about what Lilith creates, and more about what Lilith has the power, resilience, & strength to endure. Lilith can have harmful manifestations, however.

In the natal chart, the primary themes are alienation/rejection, individual freedom, and sexuality. She is the part of us that is demonized for being different or for not conforming to what is demanded & expected. She is the part of us that questions our priorities when we are faced with two options: stifling integration or lonely individuality. She is the part of us that chooses singularity over acceptance, and which would rather make her own way alone than sacrifice autonomy for the safety found in adhering to repressive social structures.

[dumbbbunnnyy-deactivated2021021]

Okay so like I just wanna say that even if your witchcraft isn’t all ~aesthetic~ and perfect lighting that only exists in movies, it’s just as legit, if not more. Yeah, it’s nice to stage photos and stuff to show off but honestly I don’t think that everyday witchcraft is that flawless all the time.

[thecultoflexithewulf]

Hand Tapping Sigils

This is a sigil method that I have made, and I’d like to call them hand tapping sigils. Hand tapping sigils are sigils that are made from statements of intent, and are acted out through the tapping of certain spots on your fingertips. Certain spots of a finger will correlate to different letters allowing the practitioner to tap out their intention, so that they can send it out into the universe, while also reaffirming their intention in their subconscious. This sigil method is charged through your own energy, and focus, and will be activated and sent out by the act of you doing it. These sigils are versatile, and can be used anywhere without tools, or attracting attention.

1) First, like usual sigils you need to make a statement of intent. I will be using this one as an example.

“I Am Protected”

2) Next you’re going to want to shorten that statement of intent a lot.  hand tapping sigils can get quite complicated, quite fast. So in order to keep it on the simple side we need to only used the letters that really speak to your intention. It is primarily going to be the first letters of every word, or any other letters that you deem usable. It is really up to you what you want to use, but it should end up to be a small amount of letters, so that you can actually perform the hand tapping sigils. Feel free to put the letters in any pattern that you would like in order to make the sigil more personal and unique to you. This is what I ended up with for this statement of intent:

“A I P”

3)  Now that we have our letters we are going to tap them out on our fingers. In order to do this you’re going to need to use the chart below, so that you know the correct position to tap for each letter correspondence. Now you are going to want to put your hands palms facing each other, and in order to tap the letter you are going to push it with your opposite hand, much like you’re using your fingers as a keyboard on the correct position that corresponds to the letter that you want. This would be like if you wanted to tap the letter ‘R’ you would take one of the fingers of your left hand, and touch it to the middle finger middle position, or ‘R’ spot in order to tap it. You would do this with every letter left from your statement of intent, so that you can cast your sigil. The letter that is tapped will be the letter receiving the pushing force. This is so letters that are on the same position on the opposite hand are not mistaked for the tapping of one another, especially after a quick succession. This could be used in order to discern things like a ‘B’ tap from an ‘I’ tap. You would most likely not only tap the sigil out once, but do it multiple times much like if you were chanting silently with your hands. that’s all there really is to hand tapping sigils, and they are simple, but effective tools that can be brought into your working, and could be quite useful from time to time.

[tytysdeliveryservice]

one word spells

As long as you can focus your energy and set your intention your spell should work, so I’ve designed these 5 spells using just one word for a Witch who needs a quick fix.

Mariquil

Pronounced mar-e-quil

Used to calm a temper or an upset person. From the latin word for sea, mare, and the english word tranquil. Essentially you are calling the sea inside them to be still. For better results cast with wet hands.

Univert

Pronounced Uni-var

Used for faster transport. I use it at the train station to have a shorter wait time but really its designed for traffic lights. By combining uni from universe and vert,the french word for green, you’re essentially asking the universe to make your path green.

Visididen

Pronounced Vis-e-did-en

Used to go unnoticed or invisible. Taken from the english words vision and hidden. For best results chant it softly while visualising yourself turning transparent.

Lapagna

Pronounced Lap-ag-na

Used when you just need someone to shut the f**k up but are too polite to say so. Taken from the Latin words lapis and magna, meaning stone and voice. For best results hold a stone or some earth while casting, if they’re really pissing you off just throw the stone or dirt at them.

Bavarignis

pronounced Bav-are-ig-ni

Used to strike up a conversation or to continue a conversation. Taken from the French word bavarder, which means chat, and the Latin word ignis, which means fire. Basically you’re asking for the conversation to spark or catch fire. For best results flick a lighter in your pocket or light a match.

[breelandwalker]

I AM SO HERE FOR MAGIC WORDS.

[spellsandseashells]

God I’m so in love with magic words I’m going to start creating some right now.

For warding the home:

Murusidium

Pronounced : MOO roos id ee um

Combines Latin words for wall and protection, asking for the walls of your home to offer a spiritual protection. Works best with your hands on the wall you want to enchant

For success at work/promotion:

Victeloffici

Pronounced Vic-tel-o-FI-see

Combines the Latin words for success, arrow, and job. Asking for movement like an arrow in the career, added success to ensure that it is successful movement.

For getting a job:

Obtanoficcium

Pronounced: ob-tan-o-FI-see-um

English word obtain with Latin word for job. Best murmured at an interview or while submitting an application.

To get smooth the mind:

Chamomenta

Pronounced CA-mo-men-ta

Chamomile- a notoriously soothing tea and menta-meaning mind. Best murmured into a cup of well chamomile tea.

For a burst of confidence: Confidissi

From the Latin for bursting forth and the English confident. Best spoken with a clenched fist.

For good luck: Ádhuerte

Pronounced ahh-d-where-tay

From the Irish for luck and the Spanish for strong/luck (fuerte/suerte)

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[ludic-apricity]

Found this online.

Questions to ask your tarot deck! Will definitely be trying these.

What do I need to know/see/understand right now?

What do I need to focus on right now?

What message do my spirit guides/angels have for me?

How can I have more fun in life?

What’s the best way for me to make a positive difference in the world?

What will help me feel more at peace?

How can I express myself creatively this week?

What talent do I have that I need to use more?

What part of myself am I ignoring/denying right now?

What do I need more of in my life?

What do I need less of in my life?

How can I feel more connected to others?

Who in my life do I need to reach out to right now?

What is influencing me the most right now?

What spiritual lesson am I trying to master right now?

How can I be more powerful and effective in my life right now?

What is my biggest block at the moment?

What characteristics do I need to fully embrace?

What area of my life needs the most attention right now?

How can I feel more free?

[solitarygoddess-deactivated2022]

Always looking for posts like these. 💫🌙⚡️✨🔮🌈🍄thanks!

[imnotfuckingracistlol-deactivat]

Witch Tip

Lockets!

Lockets are perfect for talismans or anything really. You can store herbs, or small things inside them to carry the magick you need around with you for however long you feel like it. When you no longer need it or want a change, you just take out what you put in the locket and put something else and maybe use what you carried around for a spell.

[orriculum]

no one’s a perfect witch 🌙

🌙 spells wont always work, and that’s okay. one failed spell, or even ten doesnt mean your power has left you completely, it just means you need to re-center yourself and rediscover it.

🌙 how often you do something witchy does not make you more or less of a witch. taking time for you is okay. missing full moons for spells or pagan holidays is fine, they are not mandatory

🌙 there will always be more to learn, don’t feel pressured to learn it all, especially if it’s not something you’re interested in. go at your own pace.

[sosuperawesome]

Pewter Matchbox Holders by Purple Moon Craft on Etsy

[therootwitch]

Witch PSA

“Dark” does not mean bad.

“Light” does not mean good.

Please stop using “black” as a synonym for evil.

[death-witch-envy]

Hey! What are some good starter sources for someone who is considering becoming a witch or wants to learn more about it?

Yayyy beginner resources!! I have a ton.

Advice from me

More advice

People keep asking me for advice so I have even MORE advice right here

book recs

book recs 2.0

witchcraft blogs (both on and off Tumblr) and online shops

My entire beginner tag

Hopefully this helps! Have fun!!

[death-witch-envy]

If you had any little tiny bits of advice for beginner Witches, could.. I possibly know some? Newbie here. Thank you so much if so. If you can't, thats okay too!! Thank you anyway.

Yeah, I’ll give you some tips I wish I knew.

Study with an open mind. Don’t take everything on Tumblr as fact - read different resources and counter arguments.

You don’t need a label. You don’t need to be “type” of witch or of a certain religion. Just be yourself. Be a witch.

Pursue what interests you. There is so much information out there that even experienced witches don’t know, so feel free to focus whatever attracts you.

If you want a good starting point, I recommend with studying terminology. Casting circles, astral projection, spirit companions, wards, sigils–all these terms are thrown around with the assumption that everyone knows what they mean. Once you know, you can research much more easily.

Invest in a good beginner book, or find a free PDF online.

I highly recommend researching the history of witchcraft, and Wicca if you’re interested. It’s amazing how many people practice a certain craft or tradition without knowing where it comes from. Learning the history puts a whole new perspective on your practice.

Fuck what people say. Practice what makes you a happier, better person.

If you’re looking into religion, know that you don’t have to agree completely with every doctrine to join. Not every Wiccan follows the rede, and not every Hellenic devotes time to miasma. There’s room to carve out your own path. Also, you don’t have to be religious to be a witch!

Be patient. Learn things slowly. Take breaks if you need to. Save up for a tool you really want. You don’t need to be an expert right away.

Read some works outside the box, and you might find something you didn’t discover before.

That’s all. Good luck! ღゝ◡╹)ノ♡

[vvitchella]

Witchy Supplies on Amazon Masterpost

Amazon is a really great place to buy things in bulk or get items you could otherwise not really acquire, sometimes directly from witchy sellers! I shop from there all the time. These are some things I recommend:

(These are prices and items current at the date of my posting. I will update later if needed. Also, if you like this, please let me know, I’m thinking about starting a website/store for these and more items.)

Books

Wicca For One: The Path Of Solitary Witchcraft - $10.55

Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner - $14.95 $10.03

Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner - $10.33

The Inner Temple of Witchcraft: Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development - $14.18

Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft - $13.09

Practical Candleburning Rituals: Spells and Rituals for Every Purpose - $12.03

Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic - $10.57

Earth, Air, Fire & Water: More Techniques of Natural Magic - $11.60

Grimoire for the Green Witch: A Complete Book of Shadows - $12.75

Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - $10.13

The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews - $13.62

Earth, Air, Fire & Water: More Techniques of Natural Magic  - $11.60

A Witches’ Bible: The Complete Witches’ Handbook - $21.41

The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health — Beauty — a Safe Home Environment - $21.95 $14.92 

Indoor Gardening: 15 Steps to Design a Successful Indoor Garden + 20 Easiest Indoor Plants You Can Grow  - $8.95

Candles & Candle Making

Search for Various Sets of Colored Chime Candles - Varying Prices

(4) Sets of 10 Spell Candles (40 Candles) & (1) White Ceramic Mini Candle Holder $28.00 $13.64

Mini 4" Chime Spell Candle Magick Set: 20 Candles - 10 Assorted Colors! - $6.85

Star Chime Holder - Blue Color - $2.79

Blue Ceramic Starry Chime Candle Holder - $7.25

White Chime Holder - $5.50

Zodiac Chime candle holder - $10.99 $8.59

Reversible Glass Candleholder - For Chime and Taper Candles - $3.50

Mini Candle Holder Pentacle Black - $4.35

Brass Chamberstick for ½" Chime Candles - $8.95

Candle Making Beginner Kit - $22.98

The Candlemaker’s Store Natural Soy 444 Wax, 10 lb. Bag - $29.99 $17.95

CandleScience 50 Piece Natural Candle Wick, Large - $9.79

Candle Crafting Candle Dye - $7.56

Jars

50 Mini Glass Vials w/ Cork - $10.99 $7.96

12 Spice Jars w/ Label Set - $19.99 $14.99

Set of 24 Glass Spice Jars - $33

4 8 oz Ball Jelly Jars - $9.99 $9.55

12 Ball Jar Mouth Pint Jars w/ Lids and Bands - $10.99 $6.79

6 Purple 100th Anniversary Vintage Ball Jars - Pint - $12.99 $9.60 (they have blue and green, too!)

12 1 ml Amber Glass Vials w. Orifice Reducer and Black Plastic Cap - $4.86

Amber Glass Bottle with Roll On Applicator and Black Cap - 10 ml - Package of 6 - $7.99 $6.50

1 oz Amber Boston Round Glass Bottle with Fine Mist sprayer 6/bx - $5.93

1oz Amber Glass Bottles for Essential Oils (4 Pack) - Mini Boston Round Bottles With Lids - Black Plastic With Phenolic Lid Top Cap - $19.99 $6.02

Premium Spray Bottle 500ml - $3.87

Essential Oils & Diffusers

Calily™ Premium Aromatherapy Essential Oil Basic Starters Gift Set - 100% Pure (6) - $79.95 $17.95 

First Aid Essential Oil Set of 6 100% Pure, Best Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil Kit  $40.99 $19.99

Relax & Rejuvenate Set of 6 100% Pure, Best Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil Kit - $40.99 $19.99

Silky Skin Set of 6 100% Pure, Best Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil Kit - $40.95 $19.99

Love & Passion Set of 6 100% Pure, Best Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil Kit - $40.95 $19.99

Best of the Best 28 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil Set - $229.99 $99.99

Wooden Essential Oil Box - Holds 25 (5-15 ml) Essential Oil Bottles -  $29.99 $19.95

Heart Necklace Aromatherapy Diffuser w/ 4 Essential Oils - $40 $20.99

Celtic Cross Ball Necklace Aromatherapy Diffuser w/ 4 Essential Oils - $40 $20.99 (Bronze & Silver Colors)

Hollyson Electric Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser and Cool Mist Humidifier - $49.99 $19.99

Folk Art Porcelain Teaqr Drop Oil Warmer - $5.77

Herbs

Search - Bulk Herbs - Varying Prices

Indoor Culinary Herb Garden Starter Kit - $39.95 $34.95

Deluxe Wicca Starter Kit - $101.99 (This includes 75 herbs plus lots of other supplies!)

Wicca or Hoodoo Herb Spell Kit - 30 Witchcraft Herbs + Magickal Herbs eBook - $33.99

Wicca or Hoodoo Herb Spell Kit - 92 Witchcraft Herbs + Magickal Herbs eBook - $83.99

Incense

White Sage Smudge Stick 3-Pack - $10.99 $7.00 (comes in various quantities)

Charcoal for Incense: Pack of 10 Rounds (33mm) - $10.00 $1.99

Mixed Assortment of 100 Indian Incense Cones: 10 Different Scents! - $9.95

Wooden Pentacle Incense Cone and Incense Stick Burner, 5" - $6.49

Celtic Cone Incense Burner - $5.79

Set of 12 Nag Champa Sunrise Sandalwood Midnight Patchouli Celestial Fortune Blessings Romance Super Hit Jasmine Blossom Rain Forest By Satya - $16.99

Set of 6 x 15g Boxes Incense Nag Champa Sunrise Sandalwood Midnight Patchouli Celestial - $9.36

Gift Set of 6 Nag Champa Sandalwood Patchouli Rose Lavender and White Sage Incense Kit(incense Holder Included) - $9.99 $8.99

Tibetan Incense Burner - $12.79 $5.75

Wooden Coffin Incense Burner - Black Sun and Moon 12" - Brass Inlays - Storage Compartment - $10.00 $7.95

Incense Burner ~ Traditional Incense Holder with Inlaid Design ~ Approx 10 Inches, Variety of Designs  - $10.00 $3.90

Gems/Minerals

Search - Wiccan Gemstones - Varying Prices

2 Pounds Brazilian Tumbled Polished Natural Stones Assorted Mix - Medium Size - 1" to 1.5" Avg. - $31.95 $15.99

Break Your Own Geodes - Set of 12 - $19.95 $11.53

Other Supplies

Rosewater - 8 oz - $8.79 $8.50

Sea Salt Flakes, 8.5 oz box - $6.70

Food Grade Himalayan Crystal Salt - Dark Pink - (Coarse) - 1 Kilo - $8.95

Morton Iodized Salt, 26 oz - $6.34

Natural Sources Sea Water, 32 Ounces - $12.11

Graveyard Dirt - 1 oz - $4.60