Sleepy & Witchy

Ali | Christian | Beginner Witch | Hearth Witch | Green Witch | Lunar Witch | Crystal Witch | 25 | Always sleepy

[greyesapothecary]

Dare to be wild, dare to be frightening

[thatstheproblemwithnapkinman]

"adhd isn't a disability"

breaks down over trying to start tasks until he deadline is stupidly close

unable to do basic chores unless it's like 4am and then the whole damn house gets cleaned

speaks too fast

tangent and tangent and tangent. makes social situations hard

literally unable to stop themselves from interrupting people mid sentence (and the constant "*interrupts*- sorry, please continue")

knows what they want to say, cannot find the words, even if it's something basic

auditory processing disorder (pretty common with adhd), like how do you explain that you can hear but your brain has minecraft server lag and the chat will appear soon

hyperfixations, and people thinking they are special interests when they are not (they are short term, literally stops you from basic care like eating and drinking when in)

impulse purchases making bank accounts cry

all or nothing. not hungry to pain. don't need to pee until pain. you get the picture

cannot sit still, like actually can't, constant moving and shuffling which people think would be cute but actually just pisses people off

doesn't have a fidget toy, not bc they are popular but bc they would have to put it away bc dylan over there got a fidget spinner and has been loudly playing with it (dylan is neurotypical)

cannot do anything if there is something else to do that day, must wait

just stfu it is a disability

[etherealspacejelly]

this is your gentle reminder to stop fighting against your adhd and instead structure your life around it

buy a pack of chapsticks and put one in the pocket of all of your coats and jackets because you always forget to bring one and chapped lips is sensory hell

leave important things where you can see them. if they go in a box or a drawer you will forget they exist

put any appointments or deadlines in your phone calendar As Soon As you get them. set a reminder for a week before, a day before, an hour before, as many as you need as often as you need them.

when that little voice in your head says "i dont need to write that down, ill remember it" that is the devil talking!!! write it down anyway!!

plan for down time. have a few hours at the end of every day to just do fun stuff like engage in your hyperfixations. even if you didnt get all of your work done that day, have the rest anyway. you probably spent the whole day beating yourself up for not doing what you Should be doing, so you still need the break.

if you never eat vegetables because its too much effort to chop and cook them, get the frozen or canned shit. it doesnt go off for ages and you just have to microwave it. theres no point buying fresh vegetables if they just keep going off and being left to rot in the bottom of your fridge

if you struggle to decide what to have for dinner every day, take the decision out of it. choose a set of meals and eat those on rotation until you get sick of them, then choose some new ones and do it again.

its not stupid if it works! our brains literally have a chemical deficiency. you are allowed to accommodate yourself. go forth and stop making your life more difficult than it has to be because "this shouldn't be this hard". it is hard, so make it easier.

[thedarkwitchesblog]

[starlit-chaos-witch]

[oracle-fae]

x

[kitchenwitchery72]

Herbalism 101: Dill

EP. 5

Fun fact! "Dill" comes from an old English word that means "to lull" because it was often used to soothe colicky babies.

Associations: Money, luck

Uses in the kitchen

Most commonly used in Eastern European, Russian, and Middle Eastern cuisines, dill is used in a wide array of food. You most likely think of pickles, which uses the top part of the plant. The leaves or "aerial" part of the plant is used most of the time in cooking. It goes great in acidic and savory foods, as well as with food like salmon and eggs.

Uses in healing

I tend to used the seeds more frequently when it comes to herbalism. I will often chew on a seed or two to help with bad breath. Some people also use the seeds in a tea to help with period cramps.

Uses in witchcraft

Carrying seeds in a small pouch or your pocket will attract luck and money. Similarly, using the herb in cooking with intention will attract the same. Because you can buy it dried for the kitchen, I love using it in spell jars.

Tips for growing at home

Dill is resilient and can grow in most climates in summer. An outdoor pot or garden is best though, because it can get tall. It is a great companion plant for cabbage but not carrots!

Recipe

One of my favorite family recipes is super simple and tasty. Dill dip is something we always have at family functions.

You need:

2 part sour cream

1.5 part cream cheese

1/4 part dried dill

1/4 part garlic powder

Mix and enjoy with Hawaiian rolls !

[oddlittlemiss]

A Little Dream Pillow

🌜Dream pillows are wonderful for creating a restful, magical sleep. Filled with carefully selected herbs, dream pillows can be made for; pure relaxation, getting rid of nightmares, encouraging dreams, etc.

⭐Here is how to make a dream pillow for relaxation, deep sleep and vivid dreams.

🌠2 pieces of either blue or purple fabric cut in the shape of a moon. (Feel free to make it any size; small, medium, or large.)

🌠A needle and either a blue or purple thread.

A herb blend of:

🌠Chamomile~ Soothing tension and relaxation.

🌠Lavender~ Relaxation and peaceful sleep.

🌠Mugwort~ Prophetic dreams and psychic power

🌠Cedar~ Purification, cleansing, and protection.

Also included is a large amount of flaxseed for a soft pliable pillow.

1. Cleanse and protect your space.

2. Using the reversed side of the cloth, sew the edges together but leave a large space open to flip your moon inside out. (This helps to keep the thread work inside the pillow than having it show on the outside.)

3. With that done, fill the pillow with the herbs and flaxseed.

4. Close and sew the open hole. Before the final stitch say,

“Moon in hand, I say this spell.

For restful sleep and vivid dreams.

With herbs and fabric held by a seam.

May this pillow, aid me well.”

⭐This lunar pillow is meant to be placed somewhere near your head while you sleep. Use your book of shadows or any journal to record any significant messages/symbols you may have.💜

[oddlittlemiss]

Sun Phases

The Sun is just as powerful and magical as the Moon. Although the moon takes 28 days to complete one full cycle, the sun completes its cycle within a day. Making it perfect to perform specific rituals/spells if the moon isn't at the phase you want.

Of course, Sun Magic carries its own energy as does the Moon. Some rituals/spells might do better during the time of the moon.

Dawn

This phase of the sun is connected to fresh starts, beginnings, or change. This is a good time for focusing on new jobs, new love or relationships, new path, or a new way of seeing things. Dawn is also great for rejuvenation such as renewal of hope and trust, recovery of good health, and restoring physical energy. Use this time to also consecrate your items.

Morning

The energy from the morning sun expands, making it very strong and active. Projects revolving around building, growth, or expansion works exceedingly well during this phase. Use this time to build on the positive aspects in your life, and resolve situations where courage is needed. You can also increase the warmth and harmony to your home, family, and relationships. Need to work on your heart issues (romance, sex, relationships)? Now is the time to handle those problems.

Noon

The sun is at full power as it peaks the sky at high noon. Matters of the heart, dealing with finances, justice, and protection are great to focus on during this phase. This is an excellent time to ask for extra strength and energy to help get through the rest of the day. Health magic does well during this phase too.

Afternoon

Descending from the sky, the sun energies become more receptive, less brash, and much more discerning. Set time aside to handle projects that need clarity, professionalism (anything requiring a strategic approach), business matters, communications, and all interactions with other people. Rituals focusing on exploration of ideas, adventures, and travel are also good to do during this phase.

Sunset

Slowly disappearing from sight, the energy of the sun is diminishing. Use this time to tie up loose ends, getting rid of bad habits, and eradicating personal aggravations such as; stress, confusion, and poor health. This phase is perfect to cleanse things such as tools, crystals/stones, a ritual space, or even yourself. Sunset can help uncover deceptions so, divination work is good to do during this time.

[mamaangiwine]

☆☆ Reblog! ☆☆

I've seen a few posts on here from a variety of different blogs now that seem to kinda lament the fact that tumblr is not as rewarding to intermediary/advanced practitioner blogs, and I think that's kinda sad because that's what I want so see. So reblog if you're one of the following-

- An intermediate/ advanced witch, wizard, sorcerer or any other practitioner who doesn't necessarily post for beginners.

- A pagan/polytheist who posts about their thoughts and lived experiences in connection to their gods/faith.

- A mystic who wants to get into the nitty-gritty of scripture, theology, and personal approaches.

- A practicioner who posts mostly UPG, theories, and/or experimental magic.

[titsay]

[xruyamae]

These are not mine, nor am I claiming them to be. The information here is good & I needed a place to save it for when I can incorporate it into my home.

[cajunwitch101]

[herboire]

Creative Writing Tarot Spread

Writers block bogging you down? Use this 7-card spread to help jumpstart your creativity! This prompt can help you generate a very basic storyline.

First, pull a character card! Decide for yourself what this means: will your character carry the traits of the positive meanings of this card? Will your character’s conflicts be brought about by the card’s negative meanings? Will your character look like the figure depicted on the card? Will they wield the item depicted on the card? (Note: if your story has multiple main characters, you may wish to pull a card for each)

Next, pull the plot cards! Pull a card for the beginning of your story, a card for the middle, and a card for the end. Again, let yourself decide what this means. Do these cards describe your character’s emotional state(s) as the story progresses? Do these cards describe internal or external conflicts? Do these cards represent other characters your MC will meet along the way?

Finally, pull your meat cards! These cards are the “meat” of your story. Pull one card for the main or most important setting of your story, one card for the main conflict, and one card for the resolution of that conflict.

Have fun with it! Remember that these cards are just tools, and this spread is simply to kickstart your brain. If you get halfway through the spread and come up with something on your own, or if you start writing and realize your plot is deviating from what the cards gave you, don’t stress about it! You write for yourself, not for the cards. Thank them for their help and continue on with your own imagination.

Deck pictured here: The Essential Tarot by Chloé Zarka Grinsnir

[qnen1475]

This sounds sooo fun.

[the-cobalt-athenaeum-deactivate]

Witches Gunpowder

(to boost any spell's speed and efficiency)

Salt cayenne paprika chili powder black salt coffee grounds clove powder dragons blood

Your end result powder should be dark in color.

Use this for when you need to give extra speed, oomph, or power to a spell, but be careful, a little goes a long way. Add too much to a spell and it can prematurely burn out (like a caffeine crash) or just become erratic and not do what it's intended (like overdosing on caffeine).

TL;DR - don't overdose your spell on caffeine.

[barbiethewitch]

Opportunity Spell

Even if you’re satisfied with youre current job, use this spell to achieve added success or increase your performance. If you’re searching for a job, this spell can help you find one that’s right for you. It’s important to keep an open mind, even if you have your eye on the ideal job. Remember to actively pursue all opportunities.

Place one green candle and one orange candle together in a large dish or bowl. Sprinkle sage around the candles. Visualize your intent as you light the candles. Chant:

Bring me what I need In order to succeed. Strength to know and build And keep my life fulfilled.

(source: ember grant)

[mjrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr]

if you were a witch from pseudo-medieval times, which animal would be your familiar?

i got salamander.

[qnen1475]

I got a cat. 🐱