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mateo • he/him + ey/em • ☼ virgo ☽ libra ↑ pisces

[sapphodils]

I am Mateo (he/ey), a Latino nonbinary lesbian and an aspiring witch. My interests include green magic, herbalism, crystals, and tarot.

I started this blog to compile resources and subjects to take notes on, as well as to connect with the witchcraft community and document my journey like a journal of sorts.

I'm still very new at this, and I know it will take time and research, but I look forward to what I'll learn here.

[hestiaswitch-blog]

Hestia’s House Blessing

This is a spell I made that is great for when you move into a new place or just to repeat every once in a while to keep the good energy flowing in your household. It calls upon the Greek Goddess of the hearth and home, Hestia.

Best time for spell:

Monday during a new or waxing moon. This spell is best done after cleansing the area first.

You will need:

A white tea light candle

Lavender essential oil + water

A small spray bottle

A small piece of amethyst

Directions:

1. Fill the spray bottle with clean water (you can use moon water for extra power or just regular tap water is fine) and drop the amethyst in. If you amethyst is too big, you can just hold it or attach it to the spray bottle somehow.

2. Add several drops of lavender essential oil to the water until it has a light scent.

3. Walk around your house in a circle that’s clockwise to the front of the house as best you can. Start on the main floor and work your way up. While doing this, spray some of the lavender water occasionally while saying the following:

Bless this dwelling

Make it our own

And through the power of Hestia

Make this house a home

4. Once you are done, sit somewhere that your family often gathers such as the kitchen or living room and light the tea light candle. Relax wherever the candle is and let it burn out on it’s own. 

[homey-worshiper]

creating tea rituals for lady hestia

start with pastries, if you can bake your favourite snack - gather your ingredients, put on your favourite playlist and make this moment special

prepare the place - burn incense, play calming music, clean up and decorate, make a place for your food and lady hestia's portion

tea tray - tea pot with your favourite beverage, your favourite cup and one cup for lady hestia, honey or sugar, lemon, whatever you like your beverage with

activities - drinking a warm beverage and eating baked goods can be a ritual in itself, but i like to add something - journaling, letter writing, creative writing, reading, crochet, knitting

the first and the last bite of your food and the first and the last sip of your drink should be reserved for lady hestia {if you didn't add a cup and a plate for her}

make a toast to lady hestia, say a prayer, or simply invite her into this prepared space and thank her

breath deeply, notice little things - the warmth of your tea, the crumble of the bagel you're eating, the wooden tray and how warm it is to the touch, look for lady hestia's presence

if you will use this time to journal - start with a written prayer, a piece of her hymn, a poem {even a few lines you compose for her will be more than enough}

don't think about what you're doing to much - whatever calls for you, you should at least try - maybe in the middle of writing a poem you decide you want to watch a movie, perhaps you will be overwhelmed by music and need complete silence

when you're reading - make notes & annotate, think as if you will lend this book to a friend, as if lady hestia herself will read it after you, which parts of the book would you like her to notice?

personally, i like to think that lady hestia is there with me, so i like to speak to her, most of the time in my mind or whispering - so if my activity is reading, i read out loud

remember that cleaning after the ritual is still a part of the ritual itself; it's still an activity sacred to lady hestia

[wayfind-er]

Lord Hermes is everywhere I go.

I see Him in the birds that migrate South for the winter. I see Him in the friendly face of the mailwoman who brings my packages and always leaves a treat for my dog.

I feel Him in the crafty half-truths I tell interviewers in the hope of landing a job that makes me happy. I feel Him in the careful selection of every word I use so that those around me may take me seriously.

His presence is warm and comforting, yet He always says what needs to be said, even when I don't want to hear it. And for that, I appreciate him immensely.

[weary-caduceus]

I've seen other people post about this, but please remember not to blame the gods for the less than savory results of this election. Instead go to them for comfort and solace, and I'm sure they will have our backs during this trying time. I felt their presence with me alot today. May the gods be with you! 💙

[thepioden]

Chai tea bag + lil but of brown sugar + apple cider packet + 16 oz. mug of hot but not quite boiling water

it will not Fix You but like. maybe. maybe.

[a-place-by-the-hearth]

Since Lady Hestia is the first and last of the Gods, I like to give her the first Good morning and last Goodnight of the day, and this are the prayer I use for that. I add to them if it's a particular day and I feel I'm going to need to feel her presence more or express more gratitude for the events of the day, but this is the base I tend to fall back on.

Morning prayer

Good morning, Lady Hestia.

As I rise from the bed to start the new day, I thank you for protecting me and guarding my rest from outside and inside dangers alike.

May I keep with me the light and warmth of your fire to guide me through what may come during the day ahead.

Night prayer

Lady Hestia, Keeper of the sacred fire at the heart of Olympus, I thank you for your presence in this day and pray to you now that it's time to rest.

Please, let me lay within the circle of your hearth, so that I may rest protected from the cold and the darkness within the comfort of its warm light.

May the crackling of its flames fill my mind, so that my burning thoughts can become quiet like embers simmering under the ashes, letting me rest peacefully until morning without fearing their heat.

Thank you, and good night.

[tuiliel]

Spell Jar to Find A House

My lease is up soon, and the husband and I are looking for a new place to live. We’re doing a bunch of legwork, too, but a little extra oomph is always nice, and this spell jar worked well last time, so we figured we’d do it again. And this time, I’m sharing it with all of you!

Supplies:

a jar or bottle

a piece of paper

a writing utensil

a piece of ribbon or string

at least one jingle bell

a tea light or other candle

Optional:

amber or other offering tidbit

alcohol or essential oil or something to anoint the paper with

Steps:

1. Write your intentions on the piece of paper - type and print it, or hand write it in an appropriate color ink, or just use black, up to you.  But write exactly what you’re looking for!  What kind of house/apartment, what sort of neighborhood, what sort of roommate, and don’t forget to include your budget and timeline.

2. Roll up that lil piece of paper, and anoint it if you wish - we used a smidge of brandy, but you could use whatever type of liquid is most appropriate to your practice.  Please don’t use alcohol if you’re below the legal age for consumption.

2. Tie that paper roll up with the ribbon or string, and tie the jingle bell to it.  We used two jingle bells because… louder.  Mostly.

3. Plop that sucker in the jar. 

4. Add the little offering thing to the jar if you wish - skip this step if you don’t work with gods or spirits, because the idea is that I’ll be giving the three pieces of amber as an offering in a fire after we find the right house.  It’s a bribe.  Also, careful not to use anything that will shatter or break when you shake the jar…  Once it’s in, close the jar.

5. Charge the jar with your intent!  First, think about what you wrote down, what you want.  Then imagine what it will be like to find the perfect place - the excitement!  Third, imagine what it will feel like to live in this new place - the happy contentedness!  Light a tea light or some other kind of candle on the jar lid to seal the deal.  Or use an electric candle for like an hour, maybe.

6. Once that’s done, shake the jar and wish!  Keep shaking and wishing every day, like you’re spamming a message board.  And don’t forget to do the legwork: post ads, look at ads, call leasing offices, get a realtor, etc.  Do what needs to be done, and you’ll find what you seek.

[[Edit: whoops, I saved that to queue and not drafts, so it posted while I was still editing it…]]

[heatherwitch]

Housewarming Magic

For when you’ve moved into a new living situation or are ready for a new start <3

Finding your home/moving:

House hunting crystals

Spell jar to find a house

Spell for your dream house

House hunting prayer to Hestia

Spell for securing a home/property purchase

Property locater spell for house-hunting

Moving witch tips

Moving magic for a happy home

Moving house cleansing ritual

The witch’s moving checklist

Cleansing:

A deep room cleanse

To absorb negative energy from a room

Magical spring cleaning tips

Summer house cleansing

Witchy cleaners

Clean house powder

Home cleansing tips

Thoroughly clearing spaces

Crystals to cleanse the home

Cleansing your space without smoke

Low energy cleaning + cleansing

Warding + Protection:

A crash course on warding

To ward the home

Threshold magic 101

Protect my home spell

Home protection steam spell

Simple home protection jar spell

Room/home protection

Protection oil for windows and doors

Sharehouse peace witch’s ladder

Wall of fire property & house protection spell

Protection (wind) chimes

The Rowan cross

Protecting the property

Check out the sigils below!

Sigils:

For a magical and happy home

Find a home that will bring you happiness

My new home suits me well

I find a good place to live

I have found a safe place to rent in my price range

Sospidonum

This space is full of life, light, and bright energy

My home is safe

This home is safe for all

This home is a safe and healthy environment

My house is protected from unwanted influences

My home is protected

I live well on my own

Witchin’ it up:

Happy home spell jar

Home sweet home spell jar

Hestia’s house blessing

Fire spell hospitality blessing

House to home spell

Laundry magic

Mundane magic: Laundry edition

Pleasing household spirits

House witch’s chores

When a bad guest leaves

Building a magical home

The magical home

Herbal home blessing

Odds and ends:

Magic, and power, in homemaking

The history and creation of witch bottles

Bringing nature inside

Cottage witch tips

Hearth witch tips

The basics of kitchen and cottage witchcraft

You may also like:

Bedridden witch: garden / stale energy / kitchen edition

Spells for job seekers

Travel witchery

Updated September of 2024. Please inform me of broken links via ask-box. Click original post to check for updates!

[sunwitchbitch]

🍰KITCHEN WITCHCRAFT🍰

🐝God's/Deities

Hestia - Greek goddess of Fire, home and hearth

Demeter - Greek goddess of harvest/homegrown food

Vesta - Roman goddess of fire and home

Frigg - Norse goddess of the home and family

Brigid - Celtic goddess of fire and home

🔮Crystals

Clear Quartz - Balance, healing, protection

Agate - Protection, cleansing, peace

Rose Quartz - Love, healing, growth

Onyx - Healing, protection, strength

Opal - Originality, creativity, psychic ability

Jade - Protection, peace, luck

Goldstone - Motivation, happiness, creativity

Amethyst - Peace, intuition, divination

🍒Common Foods in Kitchen Witchery

Apples - Protection, love, luck

Apricot - Happiness, love, luck

Avocado - Fertility, beauty, growth

Almonds - Wealth, protection, luck

Asparagus - Passion, protection, healing

Bananas - Wealth, luck, love

Beetroot - Protection, luck, passion

Blueberries - Health, money, happiness

Blackberries - Protection, hexing, healing

Carrots - Lust, love, grounding

Cherries - Lust, love, luck

Chocolate - Love, wealth, happiness

Coconuts - Fertility, cleansing, luck

Cucumber - Health, intuition, happiness

Date - Happiness, fertility, luck

Eggplant - Wealth, intuition, divination

Elderberries - Wealth, love, luck

Fig - Love, divination, lust

Garlic - Protection, cleansing, health

Grape fruit - Protection, cleansing, knowledge

Grapes - Knowledge, power, love

Hazelnuts - Protection, love, lust

Honeydew Melon - Wealth, power, fertility

Lemons - Protection, happiness, hexing

Limes - Protection, healing, love

Mangoes - Protection, balance, luck

Mushrooms - Protection, hexing, luck

Nectarines - Love, luck, healing

Oranges - Luck, happiness, divination

Passionfruit - Loyalty, luck, love

Peaches - Knowledge, love, loyalty

Pomegranates - Hexing, divination, creativity

Pumpkin - Growth, wealth, protection

Raspberries - Happiness, healing, love

Raisins - Fertility, intuition, protection

Strawberries - Love, happiness, lust

Sugar - Love, lust, happiness

Tomatoes - Protection, love, wealth

Tangerines - Power, strength, creativity

🌿Herbs/Spices

Cinnamon - Passion, strength, protection

Rosemary - Love, protection, luck

Lavender - Peace, divination, intuition

Thyme - Love, courage, loyalty

Cloves - Healing, memory, passion

Anise - Beauty, intuition, love

Basil - Love, wishes, wealth

Bay Leaves - Wealth, luck, protection

Pepper - Protection, passion, strength

Chamomile - Peace, innocence, loyalty

Ginger - Strength, lust, Health

Nutmeg - Protection, love, lust

Sage - Cleansing, protection, healing

Salt - Protection, cleansing, strength

Mint - Luck, wishes, wealth

Kitchen witch things

Kitchen filled with homegrown herbs

Messy kitchen

Home always smells delicious

Usually covered in flour or sugar

A tea for any occasion

Herbal remedies

Fridge never empty

Creativity

New recipes to hand down to children

Sigils drawn into food

Their presence is always so comforting

Really soft features

Mum vibes

Give the best hugs

Just really warm and soft aesthetic 10/10

🥧Kitchen witch superstitions/small kitchen witchery things🥧

(credit to This Post)

A spoonful of honey will sweeten your words

Stir clockwise to invite something into your life

Stir anticlockwise to banish something from your life

Place amethyst near the stove so the food always tastes good

Never stir with a knife it's bad luck

Eggs that crack while boiling means visitors are coming soon

Dropping silverware also means visitors are coming soon

Spilling water on the table cloth means it will rain soon

When your cupboard doors are left open it means someones talking behind your back

Keep half an onion on your windowsill to repel bad luck, spirits and sickness

Use lemon juice for invisible sigils

Keep egg shells for your plants

Fave witchy recipes

🍞 Lavender bread!

🍎 Apple streusel

🍵 Almond lavender milk fog tea

☕ Vanilla Rose Coffee

🥨 Apple twists

🥯 Sweet cream buns

🍫 Dark chocolate brownies

🍪 Witchy thumbprint cookies

[honied-bumblebee]

Home protection salt bowl 🏠

I made a home protection/energy cleansing salt bowl today. You can honestly swap out any of these ingredients if they do not suit your needs but this is what I used:

Sea salt- protection, purification

Peppermint- luck, abundance, happiness

Red pepper flakes- protection

Eggshell powder- protection

Cinnamon stick- abundance

Citrine- happiness

Black tourmaline - protection, negativity absorption

Selenite- negativity absorption

White tea light- cleansing energy

[sapphodils]

I recently started dipping my toes into Hellenistic polytheism with Lady Hestia. For the longest time I've felt wary about going from one deity focused religion (catholicism) to another, worried that I'd just be shamed and had fear used against me to keep me in line, but that has never been the case in the short time I've been working with my Lady. She's so warm and comforting, and she makes me want to do better for myself and anyone who comes into my home. Her candle flickered excitedly when I cleaned and reorganized my room as my first big devotional act for her. She gives me the motivation to bake and learn new recipes. I made a devotional charm for her for my carabiner so I can always feel motivated to do my best at work so I can go back home and rest. Just yesterday she kept my apples from oxidizing long after I had peeled and sliced them while I was making tea. I've loved working with Lady Hestia so far, I've felt nothing but love and comfort whenever she makes her presence known. I'm excited to continue working with her and letting her guide me on my path

[coven-of-genesis]

Crystals for each zodiac sign:

Crystals can be chosen based on the energies and characteristics associated with each zodiac sign.

Here are some crystals that are commonly associated with each zodiac sign:

Aries (March 21 - April 19): Carnelian, Red Jasper, Hematite

Taurus (April 20 - May 20): Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine, Citrine

Gemini (May 21 - June 20): Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Blue Lace Agate

Cancer (June 21 - July 22): Moonstone, Selenite, Aquamarine

Leo (July 23 - August 22): Sunstone, Citrine, Carnelian

Virgo (August 23 - September 22): Amazonite, Green Jade, Moss Agate

Libra (September 23 - October 22): Rose Quartz, Lepidolite, Opal

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21): Labradorite, Black Obsidian, Garnet

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21): Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli, Labradorite

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19): Black Onyx, Garnet, Snowflake Obsidian

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18): Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Calcite

Pisces (February 19 - March 20): Aquamarine, Amethyst, Moonstone

These are just a few suggestions, and it's important to note that different individuals may resonate with different crystals even if they don't align with their zodiac sign.

It's always best to trust your intuition and choose crystals that personally resonate with you and your specific needs.

[astra-ravana]

Tarot Tips

Care and Keeping of Your Cards

Bonding: Carry with you, spend time with each card, meditate with them, do an interview spread, understand your deck's strengths and weaknesses.

Cleansing: Use crystals, sun/moon light, sage/smudging, meditation, salt, and reset shuffles to cleanse and charge your deck.

Respect: Store cards in a cloth, box, or bag in a safe place. Respect and listen to your cards, learn their language, feel their soul.

Birth/Soul Cards

Your birth card represents who you are and what you entered this life to learn. It can be determined by adding together all the digits of your birth date (the same as calculating your life path number in numerology).

Example: June 17, 1994(06/17/1994)- 0+6+1+7+1+9+9+4=37, 3+7=10 making the birth card the Wheel of Fortune.

Yes or No Questions

Yes cards:

• Any card not listed below

No cards:

• The Moon

• The Tower

• The Devil

• Death

• 5 of Pentacles

• 5, 7, and 8 of Cups

• 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and Knight of Swords

Neutral/maybe cards:

• The Hanged Man

• The Hermit

• 4 of Cups

• 4 of Swords

Exceptions:

• 2 of Swords/10 of Wands- the answer is not yet known

• 5 and 7 of Wands- the answer is yes, but you must fight for your prize

*Always look at the card's meaning for more context.

Two Card Pulls

• Do/don't

• Life/death

• Problem/solution

• Now/later

• Logic/emotion

• Yes/no

• Internal/external

• Past/future

• Growth/stagnation

• Love/hate

• Found/lost

• Flaws/strengths

• Dark/light

• Conscious/subconscious

• Stay/leave

• Give/take

• Creation/destruction

Three Card Spreads

• Past/present/future

• Mind/body/spirit

• Stop/start/continue

• Problem/lesson/advice

• You/them/the relationship

• Opportunity/challenge/outcome

• You/path/potential

Divination Tricks

For a situation that is not going your way: Find the Wheel of Fortune in your deck, the two cards on either side of it may present a solution to your problem.

To bring money: Pull the 1st, 5th, 10th, 20th, and 50th cards in your deck. They will tell you how to increase your wealth.

To find the root of a romantic conflict: Find the Lovers, the cards on either side are issues affecting the relationship.

To heal from sadness: Find the Moon and the Sun, the cards in between are the steps you must take.

To look to the near future: Find your birth/soul card, the first card underneath it is what's coming soon.

To know what you must do to care for yourself: Look for the Empress and consider the card behind her.

To find the cause of stagnation: Look for the Hanged Man, the card under him is what's holding you back, the card in front of him shows how to overcome it.

To help stop a conflict: Find the 5 of Wands, the card behind it will reveal the solution.

[sapphodils]

My girlfriend gave me this adorable lucky kitty with a fortune and seeds inside (which I planted with the intention of my wealth growing as the plant does) for my birthday. I decided it was the perfect thing to start my altar with since I'm working on saving up to get an apartment and live with my girlfriend. The cat is hollow so I was able to stuff some sigils inside, one for career and one for drawing in prosperity. Once I reorganize the other trinkets in my room I can add onto it and put the plant next to it for an extra boost, but for now I'm so happy with how it's turning out! If anyone has any advice on what to add/do for it especially for closet witches, I would be so appreciative!!

[thecupidwitch]

Day of the Week Magickal Correspondences:

Monday

Planet: Moon

Tarot: High Priestess, Moon

Color: white, light blue, gray

Stones: moonstone, pearl, fluorite, amethyst, quartz, sapphire

Herbs: moonflower, jasmine, gardenia, white rose

Influences : astral realm, clairvoyance, creativity, dream work, emotions, family, fertility, healing the home, illumination, inspiration, intuition, love, prophecy, protection, psychic ability, travel, truth

Tuesday

Planet: Mars

Tarot: Strength, Wands (5, 6)

Color: red, orange

Stones: carnelian, ruby, bloodstone, garnet, red jasper

Herbs: basil, ginger, blak pepper, patchouli, holly, dragon’s blood, nettle, thistle, thorns, wormwood, hawthorn,

Influences : power, war, courage, agression, revenge, hexes and curses, distruction, ambition, sexual identity, sex magick, self confidence

Wednesday

Planet: mercury

Tarot: The Magician, Wheel of Fortune, Pentacles (8)

Color: blue

Stones: Agate, citrine, aventurine, sodalite, lapis, hematite, emerald

Herbs: lavender, rosemary, fern, cherry, licorice, poppy, mugwort, plantain, apple, fennel

Influences : communication, arts, change, mental power, education, divination, psychic power, divination, wisdom, knowledge, traveling, spiritual enlightenment, mischief

Thursday

Planet: jupiter

Tarot: Pentacles (ace, 9, 10)

Color: royal blue, green and purple

Stones: amethyst, sapphire, turquoise, lepidolite, sugilite

Herbs: cinnamon, sage, nutmeg, melissa, clove, honeysuckle

Influences : money, business, manifestion, justice, healing, abundance, luck, fidelity, honor, justice (legal matters), leadership, loyalty, prosperity, relationships, well-being, success

Friday

Planet: Venus

Tarot: Empress, Lovers, Cups (2)

Color: pink

Stones: rose quartz, pink tourmaline, moonstone, jade, peridot, emerald, ruby

Herbs: red hibiscus, rose, lavender, rosemary, jasmine, blue lotus, violet, birch, sage, ivy

Influences : beauty, emotions, fertility, friendship, happiness, love, passion, pleasure, sexuality, wisdom

Saturday

Planet: Saturn

Tarot: Temperance, Swords (knight, 2)

Color: Black, Gray (dark), Indigo, Purple (dark)

Stones: onyx, obsidian, smokey quartz, jet, pumice

Herbs: myrrh, moss, thyme, basil, hemlock, nettle, peppermint, pomegranate, hyacinth, mallow, juniper

Influences : banish, binding magick, death, protection, freedom, justice, karma, banishing, uncrossing magick, hexes and curses

Sunday

Planet: Sun

Color: yellow, gold

Tarot: Chariot, Sun, Wands (ace)

Stones: citrine, sunstone, pyrite, gold, goldstone, carnelian, orange calcite, tiger’s eye, amber

Herbs: sunflower, chamomile, calendula, marigold, bergamot, oak, rosemary, oregano

Influences : accomplishment, action, ambition, attraction, authority, beauty, confidence, creativity, energy (solar), fame, freedom, friendship, goals, personal growth, healing, hope, illumination, justice, leadership, light, protection, spirituality

tip jar

[magickmama777]

Witchy tip: Do rituals under the same moon phase that was present the day you were born. You have a special connection with that energy.

I have found this to be very useful. For some reason folks think you can only harness the most energy from the New and Full moons.