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Shitty Horoscopes

Aries: If you liked pasta sauce before, no you don’t.

Taurus: You will have exactly twelve children.

Gemini: There is a man in a field somewhere who knows your name. How does he know?

Cancer: You must fight for the throne of Christmas Island.

Leo: You’re running out of time. For what? Oh, you know.

Virgo: Your birthday is tomorrow, celebrate it! Your parents got the date wrong.

Libra: It’s not your fault. You did everything you could.

Scorpio: All of your teeth. Just all of them. They are the most.

Sagittarius: You’ve never seen a horse before. If you thought you did, you were wrong.

Capricorn: You’re not actually a Capricorn.

Aquarius: You are deeply problematic and nothing can be done to fix you.

Pisces: You have the innate ability to summon caterpillars.

I recommend to everyone who has the ability to try composting.

There’s slow composting and fast composting. I started slow composting a couple months ago and it’s going well.

In a couple more months I’ll have beautiful fresh dirt with almost no work on my part.

Overconsumption on witchblr bothers me because people will be like “oh I get all my jars from Etsy for 50 cents a piece!” as if Etsy isn’t drop shipping mass produced new items. Just go to a thrift store. You’ll find so many jars and bottles and candles and candle holders.

For every purchase I make I think “could I thrift this? Could I buy this off of Facebook?” Or even “could I borrow this from a friend?” Chances are your friends and family have some jars/candles/herbs etc they’re not using.

I think we need to pay more attention to how objects are sacred, not just for our practice but for the environment. I think you’ll find a lot more value out of your spell jars if they’re hand picked and pre-loved.

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Lemon Magic

Lemon is known for its purification prosperities. It can cleanse the body of negative energies. Here are some tips for using lemon in your practice.

Put lemon in your tea to cleanse your body. This can also be good for sore throats.

Gather all of your negative energy to the palm of your hand. Rub a lemon slice over your hand to dissolve the negativity. Wash your hands after.

Dry lemon peels and grind into a powder to use in happiness or energy spells.

Keep a lemon or a symbol that represents a lemon on your altar for increased positivity in your space. Citrus fruits in general are good for happiness in my experience.

A small squeeze of lemon in a glass of water can help with nausea or anxiety. You might want to avoid this if you’re prone to heartburn, however.

Dried lemon peels can be used for spells that require yellow symbolism.

Image from pixabay

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♡ how to make lavender milk ♡

happy full moon in aries! today i am showing you guys how to make lavender milk ♡ lavender has been prized for centuries for its gentle healing properties & soothing fragrance. as most of you already know, every year i grow lavender in my garden. throughout the season i harvest the plant (when the purple flowers are bright and young), tie the branches together, and hang in a cool dark place to dry. the dried lavender can be used in beauty products, aromatherapy, baking, tea, herbal remedies, spiritual rituals, and in drinks! when ingested, lavender can help promote relaxation and sleep.

lavender milk is floral, pretty, and comforting. the flavour is at once fragrant and light from the flowers, but full, warm, and sweet from the milk and honey. i use nut milk (almond or cashew), because i think the nuttiness pairs well with the slightly bitter lavender, complimented by the addition of raw honey and pure vanilla extract. raw honey, ideally ethically and locally produced, still carries a range of health benefits that processed honey does not. it is antibacterial, antiviral, and soothing. give this recipe a try & experience the healing powers of drinking lavender ♡

ingredients:

♡ 1 cup nut milk (cashew or almond tastes best. if you’re allergic, you can use soy, rice, flax, or oat milk. you could also use a flavoured alternative milk- try vanilla!)

♡ 2-3 tablespoons of lavender, more or less depending on how strong you want the lavender flavour to be.

♡ 1 tsp of raw honey or more to taste

♡ ¼ tsp vanilla extract

directions:

in a small pot, combine milk and dried lavender. let simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes (do not boil- the goal is to achieve a nice infusion of lavender, which involves a longer, slower heating process. you don’t want to scorch the milk or flowers!), longer if you desire a stronger flavour. you’ll notice the lavender beginning to lose its colour. remove pot from heat, strain, and compost the flowers. while it’s still hot, dissolve a teaspoon or more of raw honey to taste, and add the ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract. and there you have it, your own lavender milk! fragrant, soft, and delicate. let it lull you to sleep or incorporate it into your relaxation routine. you can try this recipe with a variety of other edible flowers, like rose, chamomile or borage, or a blend of flowers! nothing will make you feel more like a princess ♡

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Grounding & Centering

In my practice grounding and centering have been valuable tools to working magic and managing my energy and emotions. Centering is important to put you in the correct mind frame to perform spells and grounding aligns your energy with that of the Earth.

For some, grounding and centering may be separate practices. However, in my practice they are one combined process. Some form of grounding and centering is often present in meditation, martial arts, and psychology. I personally use it to bring my awareness back to reality when I am feeling anxious or dissociating.

The technique I use to ground and center is visualization. This involves using your mind to imagine things that are not normally visible. If you feel this process worsens your distress from psychosis, this method may not be for you.

To begin grounding and centering, you can sit, stand, or lay, however feels comfortable to you. Some of the resting yoga positions can be beneficial for this. I recommend closing your eyes but it is not necessary if that feels uncomfortable for you.

First, we center. Visualize your energy pooling within your body. What color is it? Pay attention to how far your energy extends. Is it within your body or does it radiate outwards? Extend your awareness to the bounds of your energy. Imagine that energy contracting and forming a sphere within your body.

Next, to ground, extend your awareness to the energy of the Earth. It can help if you are outside or on a ground floor but you can just as easily ground in an apartment building or high rise. Visualize waves of energy radiating from the center of the Earth. Allow them to pass through you. Begin shaping that energy towards you. Visualize your energy and the Earth’s energy combining. Maybe a beam of light connects your orb to the Earth.

While doing all of this you should focus on breathing. If breathing deeply is uncomfortable for you, just breathe normally. But it is important to stay aware of your breath. This can also keep you focused.

If you find your attention drifting, just guide it back gently. The first handful of times you ground and center you may have difficulty keeping your attention. This is okay, it will get easier the more your practice. Forgive yourself for getting distracted and bring yourself back to the task at hand.

After this process, you may feel more connected to the Earth or you may feel energy surging within you. You might feel a bit warm. Or maybe you will feel none of these things. It can be a different process for everyone. We all respond to magical energy differently. Note how you feel.

You should now be prepared to do spellwork. Remember, that this can take practice.

Let me know about your experience or if you have any other tips for beginners!

(image from pixabay)

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Is Casting a Circle Necessary?

Myself and many other witches urge new practitioners to learn about casting circles before they attempt their first spells. Some witches, however, do not believe in casting circles and have successful magic without it.

So casting a circle isn’t always necessary, but if you are a beginner or attempting a complex spell, I suggest you learn and practice the process. Even if you do not end up using circle casting in your practice in the long term, I think it is a valuable skill to learn and attempt. It can also be an exercise in learning to get in touch with your magical energy.

If you’ve been attempting spells without casting a circle and they have been unsuccessful, consider incorporating circles into your practice.

You may also want to cast a circle if you are in an unfamiliar environment. I do not feel circles are as necessary to me when I am working from home. However, if I were to do a spell in the woods, I would cast a circle to protect myself from the unfamiliar spirits and energies. My home is well protected so a circle is less important.

Casting a circle can also help if you are in a high distraction environment. Magic can take a lot of thought and focus and casting a circle can help put you in the right mindset. I also suggest casting a circle if you do not do any grounding. Grounding helps align your mind and spirit with your magical intent. If you skip this step, a circle will help this.

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Egg Magic

Egg Associations

Spring

fertility

rebirth

renewal

resurrection

protection

cycle of life and death

Things to do with Eggs

Dye hardboiled eggs and give them as offerings to deities associated with spring and fertility. You can also give them to couples who are attempting to conceive.

Bury an egg in your garden to feed your soil and show respect for nature.

Wash and crush egg shells and turn them into powder. Use this powder to line doorways or cast circles. You can also draw sigils on the ground in eggshell poweder.

Use eggs as substitutes for nuts and seeds in growth or fertility spells.

Decorate your altar with eggs to encourage life and growth in your home.

Place a cleaned eggshell above your door (on the frame or on the roof) to protect your home from hexes.

Instead of stones, you can also use eggs for warding. Place or bury eggs on the four corners of your home. If you are in an apartment, consider placing washed eggshells.

Wash your hair with raw egg to return moisture to it. Be sure to do so in cold water.

Pour wax into eggshells and add a wick. You now have an eggshell candle!

Best Times to do Egg Magic

On a new moon

On Ostara

During Spring

Sources

Ostara: Customs, Spells and Rituals for the Rites of Spring by Edain McCoy

Egg Magic by Otherworldly Oracle

Personal Experience

Image from Pixabay

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Note be careful when grinding eggshells that you don’t inhale the powder that comes off of them. Also, it may be good to bake them first to dry out the inner membrane otherwise you might get some nasty mold in your chosen container down the road. ✨

Honey & Honeybee Magic

Magical Properties of Honey

Love & Kindness: The sweetness of honey is reflected in the sweetness of its magic. If you are looking to heal relationships and increase positivity, consider using honey.

Health: There is medical-grade honey for a reason, it promotes wound healing, especially for burns (Mayo Clinic). However, I am not advising you to use honey medically without first discussing it with your doctor. In the more magical sense, honey can also be used for spiritual healing.

Wealth & Bounty: Honeybees actually produce an excess of honey and when humans collect it, it improves the health of the hive. Use honey in your practice to welcome extra wealth.

Magical Associations of Bees

Cooperation & Community: Bees are one of the few truly eusocial insects. They care for their young and communicate with each other through dancing. Through the work of many, tiny bees can produce large hives and large amounts of honey.

Femininity: Female bees are the core of a hive. They care for the young, pollinate flowers, exchange information, and are the only bees that can sting. A queen bee is a female bee that has been fed royal jelly as a grub. Worker bees represent the importance of women in a society.

Renewal: Bees are hardly seen during the winter and their arrival in Spring represents new beginnings. They are a sign of good things to come.

The Sun: Not only do bees emerge in the brighter and longer days as Spring approaches, but they also navigate using the sun. Additionally, their golden honey is reminiscent of the sun. Honey or bee imagery would be helpful in spells related to the sun.

Magical Things to do with Honey

Leave jars of honey in the full moon to imbue them with magical energies

Mix honey into your tea to promote health and positivity

Share honey with someone you want to develop a relationship with, romantic or platonic

Anoint a candle with honey in money spells

Place a jar or bottle of honey on your altar when you are hoping for a raise or bonus

Bee Related Offerings

Mead

Milk mixed with honey

Beeswax candles or wax melts

Honegar

Honey cakes

Flowers

Other Thoughts

Buy local honey if possible! A lot of grocery stores or farmer’s markets sell them.

If you are interested in beekeeping, consider raising a species other than honeybees. There are many species of bees that are invaluable pollinators and we need to work to save them!

Warnings

Honey should not be given to babies under 1 year old (Mayo Clinic). Some people are allergic to bee pollen in honey, be cautious.

Sources

A Witch's World of Magick: Expanding Your Practice with Techniques & Traditions from Diverse Cultures by Melanie Marquis

Ostara: Customs, Spells and Rituals for the Rites of Spring by Edain McCoy

Mayo Clinic

Blessed Bee! Using Honey in Magic and Ritual by Amanda Mennis

Personal Experience

Images from Pixabay

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