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Easy Chai White Hot Chocolate

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Tart Cherry Hot Chocolate

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Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

Slow Cooker Butterscotch Hot Chocolate

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Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate

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Healthier Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

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Churro Chips & Salted Hot Chocolate Sauce

The Ultimate Guide For Spiced Hot Chocolate

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[sylvaetria]

You have any resources for someone interested in kemeticism?

Ah, kemeticism! I had a bunch of resource stuff saved on my hard drive for this when I was interested in it. Like 30+ documents that I made notes on. :p

Most of my resources were obtained from @thetwistedrope and [their Wordpress blog] which has [an amazing list of resources], including [this starter guide]. Seriously, I highly recommend you scour both of those. Thetwistedrope also has an amazing [Kemeticism tag on their Tumblr blog], which does link towards a lot of their Wordpress posts, but also contains other answered asks with other useful information. Really go through that; there’s a lot, but there’s some amazing stuff in there that I won’t be including because it’s really damn specific and doesn’t really cover the basics.

There is another Wordpress blog called [The Kemetic Roundtable], which contains many people’s discussions on various aspects of Kemeticism, how they perceive it, and how they go about it in their own practices. 

I will do my best to find some Tumblr content for you too! I can’t really declare to their “accuracy,” because I only did a bit of studying into Kemeticism, and I guess UPG also needs to be taken into account. So, just, you know, the grain of salt thing and all that!

Resources

[Basic Guidelines] (an ask)

[Basic Resources on Heka] (an ask)

[Beliefs of Kemeticism] (an ask)

[Concerning Morals] (an ask)

[Devotional Actions in Kemeticism - Taking Care of Your Body]

[The Different Types of Kemeticism] (an ask)

[First Steps in Kemetic Religion]

[Heka is…]

[Kemetic Book Recommendations for Beginners]

[Kemeticism on a Budget] (an ask)

[On Offerings] (an ask)

[Saying “Hi” to Netjeru]

[Things I Have Learned]

[“The Way of God”: Walking with the Netjeru]

[Where to NOT Start] (an ask)

[Where to Start] (an ask)

@idi-the-noof​ seems to be another decent blog for Kemeticism stuff. Same with @basttjamheri. @satsekhem also looks solid.

(Any other Kemetic blogs, please feel free to sign off here if you’re okay giving advice or pointers, etc., or just okay to chat or share resources or whatevs!)

“Magic” and Rituals and Things to Do

[Banishing Negativity]

[Egyptian Meal Prayer]

[Inviting the Divine]

[Kemetic Paper Crafts]

[Kemetic Ritual Shower]

[Sealing Shroud]

[Self Renewal]

[A Simple Beginning Ritual]

[Soul Ascension Ritual]

[Using Emoji Spells In Kemeticism]

[Warding Veil]

I also recommend poking around in the [kemetic fandom tag], because it is a thing and sometimes it is an amazing thing. But, according to another anon, it can also be a prolific anti-semitic and anti-black bigotry thing, so just be wary of that. (Thank you, whoever you are, for letting me know that!)

I hope that helps you, and best of luck on your journey! :D

[kemetic-worship]

reminder-

you are allowed to doubt

you are allowed to doubt your Gods

you are allow to doubt your religion

you are allow to doubt your craft

you are allowed to doubt

it’s OKAY

[soulfulwanderingofawarlock]

Pagan SelfCare Reminders:

You don’t have to worship every day, holiday, or fullmoon. Sometimes getting burned out is okay. We all need time to recharge.

It doesn’t have to be perfect, as long as it is sincere.

Just because it works for everyone else, doesnt mean it will work for you. Do what resonates with you. You will connect more that way.

You dont need fancy statues or things to practice. All you need is in your soul.

[anthrowitchology]

Birthday Spell!!!

I was wanting to share a little birthday spell taught to me. My birthday was May 15th (YAY TAURUS) 

What You Need:

Needs to be on your birthday

Paper

Pen

Seed (could be a particular flower related to your wish, or herb you can cook into something when fully grown.)

A flower pot or something to grow it in, and soil

Envelope (The paper, and envelope should be small enough to fit into the pot unless your planting outside.)

Process:

When its your birthday write your wish on the paper you have selected. The paper itself can be related to your wish in terms of color or material. (Ex.Red=Love, Green=Money ect. ect)

Place into the envelope, and concentrate your energy, and intent to channel inside of it. Visualize the wish outcome, and it being fulfilled. 

Place under the soil

Plant the seed, and take care of it to help cater to its growth. (Some plants you water everyday, some not at all, pay close attention to these types of things, and do your research.) 

Once the plant is in full bloom, your wish will come true.

Things to keep in mind:

When it comes to spells, all aspects of the spell is important. Color, material, dedicating, cleansing. Keep this in mind when choosing the seed to plant, and what properties that come with it. 

Here is a little thing on gardening if interested.

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[blackbackedjackal]

Got everything out to charge <3

[omensofalchemy]

[antehia]

bastet · goddess of cats, fire and pregnant women

Bastet was the goddess of fire, cats, of the home and pregnant women. According to one myth, she was the personification of the soul of Isis. She was also called the “Lady of the East”. As such, her counterpart as “Lady of the West” was Sekhmet. The goddess Bastet was usually represented as a woman with the head of a domesticated cat. However, up until 1000 BC she was portrayed as a lioness. Bastet was the daughter of Re, the sun god. It may have been through him that she acquired her feline characteristics. When Re destroyed his enemy Apep, he was usually depicted as a cat. As portrayed as a cat, she was connected with the moon

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[orriculum]

Witchcraft: Some Basic Terms to Know

ENERGY MANIPULATION:

GROUNDING— To ground is an exercise that is used to clear and release excess energy, as well as to renew the energies within oneself and clear out the old. Traditionally done by envisioning roots stretching out from oneself into the ground, like a tree, and connecting through them to the earth. However, it can be done with simple visualization, and does not need to include nature, as long as the cycling of energy is completed. Various techniques will be mentioned later.

CENTERING— Usually done after grounding. To center oneself is to organize and become aware of the energies within you, and overall be magically aware. 

CLEANSE— To remove negative or unwanted energies, spirits, and imprints from an object or a space. There are a number of simple rituals and actions that are done to cleanse. This is often done to rid an object of past memories or uses, to make it spiritually new.

CHARGE— To infuse an object with personal or external power/energies/intent. There are vast many methods that can be used to charge an object, water, or crystal.

VISUALIZE— Similar to imagining, the intended conjuring of images in one’s mind that are accompanied by energy, and used to help conduct one’s intent.

 INTENT— Your goal, or purpose behind casting a spell. The emotions and power within you that power the spell and bring about the effect of the spell.  

BEWITCHED OBJECTS

CHARM— Any object that is worn or used that is meant to have magical effects on the holder/user.

AMULET— Usually a natural object, worn to ward off illness, evil, and possession. Often crystal-based, for protection.

TALISMAN— Typically gives power to the wearer, often a crafted object that has gone through a consecration ceremony.

MISC.

SABBAT—Witch festivals/holidays, based off the changing of the seasons and equinoxes. Wiccan influenced, celebration is not mandatory.

ESBAT— Full moon celebrations.

[lotuseatingwitch]

Grouding/meditation chant

”I am grounded, calm and steady

my roots are planted, at the ready

My mind is centered, flowing still,

it tastes the world I bend at will

My magick pulses like the sea,

from the earth and into me.”

[cylo]

so sombra hacks omnics right

i want sombra to hack bots and dance with them in a synchronized choreography is that so much to ask

[stormwaterwitch]

Important Reminder:

Witches who began their practice YESTERDAY are still valid witches Witches who began their practice 5 MINUTES AGO are still valid witches Witches who had to TEACH THEMSELVES are still valid witches Witches who had someone TEACH THEM are still valid witches Witches who have been practicing in secret for YEARS are still valid witches

Witches who didn’t realize that they’d been doing magic ALL THEIR LIFE are still valid witches

Witches who were initiated into a COVEN are still valid witches

Witches who work ALONE are still valid witches

You are a Witch the instant you decide you want to claim that Title, and no one can take that from you. So don’t let them take that from you

[justsomewiccanstuff]

Healing soup

By me there’s the flu going around so I thought I’d share a spell on healing soup. But I think this is mostly meant for the flu or a cold things like that Ingredients: Chicken noodle soup, red candle Warm soup up and place it next to the candle. Light the candle and say: Apollo, god of healing I call upon the assistance of thee, bless this soup with the powers to heal. Apollo, god of healing please assist me. Now eat the soup or give it to the sick person and rest.

[orriculum]

Hot Chocolate Magic ☕

with hot chocolate season on the way, there are a lot of subtle ways to work a little magic into your mug! a compiled list of easy recipes to have some magic in your day

for all recipes, melt chocolate in the microwave, and mix in heated milk.

Caramel 🍬

½ cup milk, 5 oz. chopped milk chocolate, 3 tsps caramel, ¼ cup heavy cream.  for love, kindness, domestic works

Cinnamon Spice 🍃

1 cup milk,  5 oz. chopped dark chocolate, ¼ tsp cinnamon, a pinch cayenne pepper. divination, fortune, healing, power, prosperity, protection, psychic abilities, spirituality, wealth, and wisdom.

Orange  🍊

1 cup milk,  2 oz. chopped dark chocolate, ½ tbsp sugar, ½ tbsp grated orange peel. for beauty, divination, fortune, love, purification, and wealth.

White Lavender 🌾

1 cup whole milk, ½ chopped white chocolate, ¼ tsp lavender flowers. for chastity, happiness, love, peace, protection, and purification.

Peppermint 🍬

1 cup whole milk, ½ cup chopped milk chocolate, 1 peppermint candy.  for healing, love, psychic abilities, and purification.

Pumpkin Spice 🎃 

1 cup whole milk,  1 tsp. chocolate powder, ½ tsp pumpkin spice, 1 tsp. maple syrup.  for banishment, divination, healing, prosperity, and protection

Hazelnut 🌰

1 cup whole milk, a pinch salt, 1 tsp cocoa, 2 tbsp nutella or ¼ tsp hazelnut extract.  for fertility, protection against evil, creativity, intuition, and psychic abilities

Vanilla 🌾

½ cup milk, 5 oz. chopped milk chocolate, 1 tsp vanilla extract. for happiness, love, and lust.

Peanut Butter 🌰

1 cup skim milk,  2 oz. chopped dark chocolate, ¼ cup peanut butter, add cream to taste. for wealth, love, and fortune.

[honeycoyote]

Catnip - Magical and Medicinal Uses

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) Also Called: Cat’s Play, Catmint, Nip, Nepeta, Field Balm, Catswort, and Catnep is a memeber of the the Lamiaceae family, native to Europe and southwestern to central Asia, and is widely naturalized elsewhere. The common name catmint can also refer to the genus as a whole.

Gender: Feminine

Elemental Association: Water

Planetary Association: Venus

Deities: Bast

Parts used: Flowers and Leaves

Catnip History: brief catnip history with the origin of its scientific name. The name Nepeta is derived from the Etruruan city of Neptic where the plant was said to be prominently grown. The French call catnipherbe aux chats and often made a tea from catnip prior to the arrival of Chinese teas.

Catnip was used as an ointment for piles, scabs, scurf and other skin ailments. And like so many other herbs that researched, catnip is listed as being effective against flatulence.

Some believe that, when chewed, catnip root can make a person fierce and quarrelsome. Catnip history includes the legend of a hangman, who had trouble finding the courage to conduct his profession. He medicated himself with catnip in order to complete his task.

In yet another contradiction among our reference materials, catnip is listed as an effective sedative, particularly in children.

And still a third source on catnip history, mentioned catnip tea being given to people who were ill. It was said to produce perspiration without increasing body heat which made it useful for the treatment of colds and fevers.

Magical Uses: Catnip is sacred to Bast and is perfect for any ritual involving cats or cat deities. Use with rose petals in love sachets. Use in sachets and spells designed to enhance beauty or happiness. Provides protection while sleeping. Mix with Dragon’s Blood to rid oneself of a behavioral problem or bad habit. Burn dried leaves for love magick. Grow near the home or hang over the door to attract good spirits and luck.  Catnip is most famous for the effects it has on cats. In two thirds of all cats, catnip induces a state of euphoria, often resulting in them acting rather off the wall and crazy, frequently in manners that are entirely impossible to predict. The remaining third of cats are actually completely immune to this effect, and have no observed reaction to the herb. Interestingly, some people also experience a much milder version of this euphoria, and it is sometimes employed in spiritual and magickal purposes to help find this state of mind or help forge a psychic bond with animals. 

Medicinal uses:  trouble sleeping (insomnia); anxiety; migraine and other headaches; cold and other upper respiratory infections; flu; swine flu; fever; hives; worms; and gastrointestinal (GI) upset, including indigestion, colic, cramping, and gas (flatulence). It is also used as a tonic, for increasing urination, and for starting menstrual periods in girls with delayed onset of menstruation. Externally, the macerated plant (called a poultice) is used directly on the skin for pain, sprains, bruises and insect bites to slow bleeding & speed healing or as a liniment to ease the pain of arthritis. A thick salve either applied directly or made into suppositories is very useful for hemorrhoids.

Catnip makes a pleasant tasting tea that is loaded with totally absorbable vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. One of the most well known uses is an infusion of Catnip to help induce a restful night’s sleep. To make your Catnip Nightcap, put 1 heaping teaspoon full of dried catnip (or 1-2 tablespoons full fresh catnip) in a cup. Fill with boiling water and cover tightly. Steep 20-30 minutes, strain (add honey or Stevia if you like a sweeter tea) and drink before bed – sweet dreams! Note: Catnip is believed to help prevent nightmares too.

Catnip is a safe herb, and there are no listed warnings or contraindications.

Recipe: Catnip Tea

1 heaping teaspoon dried leaves (or 1-2 tablespoons full fresh catnip)

To make: put catnip in a cup; bring water to a boil, take off heat. Pour hot water in cup and cover tightly. Steep 20-30 minutes, strain, add (optional) honey or Stevia for sweetness.

A great tea to drink before bedtime.

To Reduce Fever

2 teaspoons dried catnip

1 teaspoons dried vervain

Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the herbs and allow them to steep for 5-10 minutes. Strain the mixture and, to promote sweating, sip it often or until your fever breaks.

To Relieve Indigestion

1 teaspoon catnip

½ teaspoon fennel

½ teaspoon lemon balm

Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the herb mixture and allow them to steep for 5 minutes. Strain the mixture. Sweeten lightly with honey, if desired. Sip the tea slowly to reduce stomach pain from indigestion, bloating and feeling of fullness.

Sources

http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/c/catmin36.html

http://www.ourherbgarden.com/herb-history/catnip.html

http://www.inlightimes.com/catnip-my-hero/

http://www.christinedemerchant.com/catnip_for_humans.html

http://www.grandmas-wisdom.com/catnip-tea.html

[alastriona-moondaughter-blog]

Ode to Bast

Fierce Queen of Cats,

Protector of Women,

Hail! I honor you.

From the frantic footsteps of my childhood,

You padded by my side,

Ever wary of the danger,

I would face, as predictable as the tide.

Your claws defended me in hallways,

Your sweet words did croon

A song, You saved me from myself,

Though know not I for long,

I awakened to your glory, 

Heard your quiet breath,

And knew you near me,

From birth to my dear death.

[matauryn]

“In ancient Egypt, the Goddess Bastet (also known as Bast or Pasht) was worshipped in the form of a lean, shorthaired black cat, and sometimes as a female human having the head of a cat. Her worship was widespread throughout Egypt and she was one of the most popular and beloved deities belonging to the mythos of that ancient culture. She was a benevolent Goddess, and the domestic cat was the animal most sacred to her. So sacred, in fact, that at one time, the very harming of a cat in Egypt carried the price of execution. In mythology, Bastet was a deity who possessed nine incarnations, which may explain the concept of cats having nine lives.

The black cat is also associated with the Greek Goddess Hecate (a deity with a strong connection to the practice of witchcraft) and to the Norse Goddess Freya (who rode in a chariot drawn by cats, and was condemned as a sorceress of the black arts by the early Christians in their conquest of paganism).

In the Middle Ages, the black cat became a symbol of the Devil and his disciples. Most Europeans at that time also believed the cat to be the animal form most assumed by the witch’s familiar. Throughout the period of history known as the "Burning Times,” an untold number of cats - especially black ones - were put to death alongside their mistresses and masters in the name of God.

The cat has long held a reputation for being an animal possessing both psychic and magickal powers. With its unbreakable link to witches, pagan goddesses, divination, and all things of a magickal nature, it seems only logical that the black cat was destined, sooner or later, to become one of the prevalent symbols of the witches’ most favorite holiday.“

- Gerina Dunwich Witch’s Halloween: A Complete Guide to the Magick, Incantations, Recipes, Spells, and Lore http://amzn.to/1aoA9LV

Image Credit: Roger Oliva