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The Beekeepers Daughter & Green Witch of Lincoln st. •◊• lunar phase

[scooterwitch]

[ofcloudsandstars]

Sorry I am gonna keep yelling about this cause I am worried with how many witches want to channel this eclipse’s energy towards the BLM’s movements way.

I feel like most things are done with good intentions, but like blackout tuesday, so many people wanted to post a black square in solidarity with BLM but instead ended up silencing their platform by overflooding their tag with black squares. I don’t want something like that to happen with this energy on a worse scale. 

The eclipse is not powerful in a way like a supermoon, it’s a force of undoing. Think of it like the tower card. You should focus eclipse energy on the police force, or on trump’s administration to undo their structures of power. Please do not send that energy towards BLM. Instead try to use it to break down the barriers around them to allow them to advance. The Eclipse energy is not good for protection spells. It’s perfect for destruction though. 

Please let other witches know

[he-who-walks-among-the-trees]

[steampunk-werewolf-blog]

So I ended up make my Greek runes with pistachio shells.

[scooterwitch]

reading candle wax (how I do it)

the center is YOU or whatever the spell intent was

first I look for figures. pay attention to how defined they are and if their arms are raised in the shape of the goddess. do they have hair or chest that looks feminine, are they more angular and masculine, these details can help tell you how who they are

next inanimate objects. I see a chair, a dick and a guitar (bowl, not sure it's not really defined). these are good to feel out and look up symbology on.

now bring it all together, time to break them down into readings

how do they break up, the wax can tell you. keep in mind how they connect to the center wax (you and what your reading for)

last look at what direction they are going in, are they pulling shapes from the center wax, are they defined and leaning into it, do they seem to be looking in a direction 

then do your reading with what you have gathered

[scooterwitch]

I got reminded how much I love doing divination on candle wax like this, but i never do enough candle spells to get enough practice.

if you have a candle wax like this you want me to read, reblog it in this post (with what the spell was if you want me to read it pertaining to that) and ill read it for you for free

[thejunewitch]

So a few weeks ago I decided to make this special Summer Solstice/Full Moon be all about new beginnings for me. I’ve been in sort of a limbo place in my life for over a year. A lot of huge changes happened that left me lost and with no idea what to do next. I’ve had problems with depression for a very long time and being this lost made it more than I could handle. I began to hate myself and who I had become. This solstice is a tipping point in my life that I’m determined to use to change myself back to who I want to be. So in honor of that I created a self-transformation jar to help me amplify my intent to expel all my negativity and overcome my inner demons and self hate. Keep in mind this bottle is personalized to what I needed help with while I go through such huge changes in my life and it can easily be altered to focus on your own troubles. I was mostly limited to a budget and working with what I already had around the house, so here goes!

Self-Transformation Jar

I made my base with Fire Salt instead of table or sea salt. This is optional and any salt will work, but the fire salt gives an extra kick of energy and passion. To make fire salt, combine the following and warm in a small pot on stove:

-Salt -Pepper -Garlic -Chili Powder -Crushed Red Pepper

Then I added dried, used coffee grounds from the pot of coffee my husband and I shared this morning. Used coffee grounds by themselves are used for promoting productivity and banishing bad habits. As an added bonus, because it was from a pot my husband shared with me, it represents his love and support of me while I get a grip on myself and my life.

Next I added a blend of herbs:

-Rosemary (for intellectual improvement) -Sage (for healing, both mental and physical) -Thyme (for change and transformation) -Basil (for expelling negativity) -Parsley (for strength, vitality and passion) -Apple stems (for personal and magical growth)

Although you can’t see it, I also added a cinnamon stick for healing and passion. If you don’t have or don’t want to add a cinnamon stick, you can add ground cinnamon to the Fire Salt.

Finally I topped it off with:

-Dried rose petals given to me by my sister (to remind me of all the love in my life that I sometimes forget when I’m really hurting) -Quartz (for spiritual growth and development) -Tiger’s Eye (for willpower, prosperity, and courage)

I didn’t want to seal this one with wax so I “sealed” it with a red ribbon (for passion, energy, enthusiasm, strength and courage) and then left it in the sun to charge for a few hours. 

The sigils are my own and in order from top to bottom: - “I will persevere” - “I will overcome myself” - “I will conquer my demons”

If you try this recipe, please tell me all about it! Let me know if it works for you! And if you make changes I’d love to know! I hope you all have a lovely Summer Solstice/Full Moon!

[ottpop]

Doors to Cages Fundraiser

I will be giving away some of my inside only fairy doors to help raise money for The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES). Inspired by Pencils in the Margin, a huge collective of volunteer artists, writers, animators and handcrafters who are offering rewards for donations to RAICES, I will be giving away a collection of my doors. This is the only way to get a door of mine other than having a good tree in walking distance of my house as I do not sell them.

You will get a door mailed to you with proof of donation and an address in my DM.

They come in four categories: 10$ to 15$ will get a random tier one inside door 15$ to 30$ will get a random tier two inside door 30$ to 50$ will get your pick of a tier three inside door 50$ to 100$ will get you a pick of one of the outside doors in the vault, as well as a peek at projects to come

I will be running this till I run out if the selected inside doors. Let’s do our best to end concentration camps on our southern border, lets build doors instead of cages!

[shysoundofstars]

Tasseography

•Tea leaf reading•

You might be wondering where this unusual form of divination came from, so here’s a short history on tasseography. Shortly after tea was introduced to Europe, tea leaf reading, as it’s now recognized, was born. Similar divination tools had been used with an assortment of other materials. The art of tea leaf reading spread through Europe, especially in Gypsy cultures, and is now practiced throughout the world.

Doing a tea leaf reading involves you indulging in a delicious cup of tea and putting your sharp intuitive skills to work. After you enjoy your warm cup of loose leaf tea, you’ll leave the loose tea leaves at the bottom, where some of these leaves will form symbols, each having their own meaning. That’s where your keen intuitive abilities come in! Anyone can see a triangle at the bottom of a teacup, but your job is to intuit what it means for you or the person you’re reading for.

WHAT YOU NEED FOR A TEA LEAF READING

Tea cup with a wide brim that’s light enough to easily see your tea leaves.

Saucer

Loose leaf green or black tea, preferably organic.

Napkins

Pen and paper

Water

HOW TO PERFORM A TEA LEAF READING

1. BREW YOUR TEA

Gather all of your materials. Boil your water. Place about a teaspoon of loose tea in your cup. Pour your water in and steep tea to your preference.

For the next 3 steps, if you’re doing a reading for someone else, have them do the following steps.

2. SIP & SWIRL

Before you take your first sip, gently swirl tea counter clockwise three times. Sip and enjoy your tea, but don’t drink it all! When there’s about 1 tablespoon of tea left in your cup, swirl it again 3 times counter clockwise and think about or speak your query aloud.

3. CREATE YOUR TEA READING CANVAS

Turn your cup upside down onto your saucer to remove the remaining water, allow it a minute or so to drain, then turn it back up right.

4. LOOK FOR SYMBOLS

Look over your loose leaf tea pieces and see if any symbols or shapes jump out to you immediately. Don’t fret if you don’t see anything immediately, similar to scrying with a crystal ball, it can take some time for imagery to form for you. Try looking at the inside of the cup from different directions to see shapes. Keep in mind the images formed are formed from tea leaves, so you will really need to use your imagination.

5. RECORD & DECIPHER YOUR FINDINGS

If you do start to see some shapes, begin writing them down on your piece of paper so you can decipher them later, note where in the cup they are too. Now you’re ready to decipher your findings! Here’s a guide for the most common symbols found during tea leaf readings:

6. UNDERSTAND THE TIMELINE

Where your tea leaves are situated in your cup relate to when they will happen. This is why some of the tea leaf reading cups you find have circles inside of them. Timing is broken into thirds as follows:

Bottom third: farthest away from happening, think 3-5 years out.

Top third: will be happening in the near future, think within the next few weeks.

Middle third: will happen in about a year from now.

7. FORM YOUR READING

Like most divination tools, a honed intuition is key for success, so be sure to lean on any gut instincts as you form the story for your reading. Once you understand the meaning behind the symbols it’s time to put all of the information into a story that makes sense for you or the person you’re doing a reading for.

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[hiswitchcraft]

💀What I’ve Learned About Curses💀

As the title states, this is what I’ve learned. It is all based on my experiences, opinions, and personal knowledge. Most of it comes from my grimoire.  What Is A Curse?: A curse is a type of spell a person can cast on you. It can cause misfortune, health issues, financial issues, relationship issues, even in some cases death. What About Hexes & Jinxes?: I also want to define hexes & jinxes before we get too into this.  • Jinxes • Temporary, can last hours, are just meant to cause a bit of bad lack but nothing too serious, are for a bit of fun or to teach someone a simple lesson.  • Hexes • Also temporary, but have greater effects, they’re a lot more curse like in that they can teach more vital lessons and can cause things like sickness.  • Curses • Permanent, can cause death, they’re for the worst, nastiest people, and the most intense situations.  In other words, they’re all negative spells. Just 3 different levels of them. The main difference is curses are permanent, the others are not, and a jinx certainly wouldn’t cause death or permanently effect someones well-being.  Are They Okay?: I used to wonder this myself and have seen TONS of people ask it. It’s a matter of morality. I can’t tell you what to believe or think. It’s about you and your path.  How Do I Know If I’m Cursed?: There are symptoms, I’ll go over all the ones I’m aware of. • Bad Luck/Misfortune  • Lack of motivation  • Nightmares • Bad Omens • Personal items going missing  • Plants dying • Fatigue  • Health issues/sickness • Financial issues All and any of these things can happen, they will come along suddenly and have no other explanation other than a curse.  How To Test If You’re Cursed: Okay, you’ve identified you’ve got some of the symptoms, you can’t find any other reason or suspect someone specific has cursed you. The next step is testing to be sure. Here are my personal favorite ways to test for curses. The Egg Test:  Break an egg, what you find inside will give you insight.  • Blood  • You’re cursed  • • White clots/chunks • There is no curse, but there is something clotting you or your life up • • Broken yolk  • There is no curse, but you have inner turmoil and need to work on it • The Oil Test: Get a bowl of water and some oil, (I used olive oil because I had it and it is what is traditionally used) drop the oil into the bowl of water. If it all clumps together, you’re cursed.  Divination Test: Ask whatever forms of divination you may have if you’re cursed.  Deity Test: I don’t do deity work, but I also imagine it’d be an option to ask your deities if you’re cursed.  What To Do Next?: Alright, so you’ve looked at the symptoms, they’re unusual for you. You did the tests, you’ve come to conclusion you’re cursed. Now what? • Cleansing  Cleansing is one of the foundations of witchcraft, use your favorite forms of cleansing to cleanse your space. This is a default for many witchy issues or situations anyways. But it’s a good reminder.  • Salt bath This a method of cleansing yourself, it may get the curse off of you. It may also help if you found something unusual in your egg (that is if you did the egg test).  • Warding  This is another thing that’s very common and simple, but effective, ward yourself and your space to make sure nothing else that’s bad or unwanted gets in. • Deities  You could ask your deities to help remove the curse or ask them what you should do about it.  • Other witches Ask other more experienced witches what their experiences with curses are and they they recommend, get some feedback. Posts like this are nice but so is talking to someone and hearing their experiences!  Here’s some types of spells you could use to help you! Spells: • Return to sender spell • Protection spell • Remove curse spell (of course)  I’m sure I’ll add more to this in the future. I hope someone learned something! Enjoy! Have a lovely day (right after I just went on about curses and death for quite a while) 💖

[medicinal-plants-herbs]

Herbs for Eczema Treatment – Application and Benefits

Medicinal herbs for eczema treatment focus primarily on the underlying causes and most herbal practitioners view eczema as a symptom of not only one but rather numerous other health-related ailments.

There are many medicinal herbs for eczema that have a great reputation as a treatment but which one to choose will vary depending on the underlying cause.

Herbal remedies for eczema will usually both involve herbal preparations topically to ease any discomfort and internally to treat the underlying causes.

Topically, herbs for eczema will usually combine antiseptic herbs and herbs that soothe the inflamed area.

Internally, herbs for eczema treatment will mostly address digestion with a focus on improving the function of the liver and the gut wall to boost the body’s natural absorption and elimination by improving the digestion.

To find out more VISIT: https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/natural-eczema-treatment.html

[medicinal-plants-herbs]

Dandelion – Benefits and Uses

Dandelion was first mentioned for its medicinal qualities in the works of Arabian physicians of the tenth and eleventh centuries.

Dandelion is traditionally used as a general tonic, for constipation, for inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, and eczema, and as an herbal remedy for diseases like psoriasis.

Traditional herbalists use dandelion as a treatment for arthritic conditions, including severe conditions such as osteoarthritis, disorders such as gout, and chronic joint pain.

Dandelion has been used for centuries as an herbal treatment for jaundice and the yellowing of the skin that is associated with liver dysfunction, cirrhosis, hepatitis and liver disease.

To learn more about the benefits of Dandelion CLICK HERE: https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/dandelion-root.html

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What Are Elderberries Good For?

There is an abundance of remedies associated with elder and few other plants have been so highly valued for its medicinal properties.

Elderberry was used by Native Americans to treat an infection.

The elderberry flowers have expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties and are often used to treat ailments related to the respiratory system.

The flowers are therefore used as a remedy for bronchitis, asthma, sore throat and allergies.

Traditionally they have also been used as a treatment for catarrh, tonsillitis and ear infections.

To learn more about the benefits of Elderberry CLICK HERE: https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/elderberry-herb.html

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A Practical Guide to Herbology

Lesson One: Medicinal Teas

When I was first starting out with herbology, I was living in a small village in Croatia with a total population of less than 100 people. We depended on homemade teas, salves and medicines to heal us since the nearest hospital was two hours away. We treated ourselves with the power of herbs, gifted to us by the Earth.

These days, we can purchase all the tools we need to grow both common and exotic plants. Dried herbs are also another good option, especially for those that cannot grow their own. And with these tools, we can craft our own medicines. 

For the first lesson, I’m going to focus on something simple: the art of crafting medicinal tea. 

Creating Tea Blends

When starting out with creating medicinal teas, it’s important to understand how each ingredient interacts with our bodies. Be sure that you’re not allergic to any of your herbs and that they won’t interact poorly with any prescribed medications that you’re on. For example, those who are diabetic should not take angelica root; folks who are allergic to ragweed should avoid chamomile. 

Here’s a list of common herbs and their functions for the purposes of crafting medicinal teas:

Angelica Root: Soothes colds and flu, reduces phlegm and fever. (Do not use if you are diabetic)

Basil: Eases headaches, indigestion, muscle spasms, insomnia; reduces stress and tension

Blackberry Leaves or Roots: Reduces diarrhea

Catnip: Soothes teething pain, colic, diarrhea, indigestion, anxiety, insomnia. (May cause drowsiness. Avoid if on Lithium or sedatives)

Calendula (marigold): Reduces fevers, soothes indigestion, gastrointestinal cramps, flu; antiseptic. (May cause drowsiness. Avoid if on sedatives)

Cayenne Pepper: Soothes coughs, colds, arthritis (topical), nerve pain, fever, flu; expectorant. (Avoid taking with medications that contain Theophylline).

Chamomile: Reduces insomnia, anxiety, stress, fever, indigestion; aids with sleep and pain relief. (May decrease effectiveness of birth control pills and some cancer medications, may increase the effects of warfarin; avoid if you are taking medications for your liver)

Cinnamon Bark: Soothes sore throats and coughs; anti-inflammatory (Avoid taking with diabetes medications)

Dandelion Root: Detoxifying, aids digestion, relieves constipation, laxative. (Avoid if on antibiotics, lithium or water pills)

Dandelion Leaf: Mild diuretic, potassium-rich (Avoid if on medication for liver)

Elderberries: Wards off colds and flu

Ginger: Eases morning sickness, nausea, colic, indigestion, diarrhea, fever, sore throats. (Avoid taking with medications that slow blood clotting)

Ginkgo: Relieves anxiety, vertigo, tinnitus; improves circulation, helps concentration; helps PMS. (Avoid taking with ibuprofen or with medications that slow blood clotting; numerous medications have interactions with ginkgo so speak to your specialist before use)

Ginseng: Aphrodisiac, mild stimulant, boosts immune system. (Do not take with medications that slow blood clotting, and avoid taking with diabetes medications or with MAO inhibitors)

Goldenrod: Relieves gout and cramps

Lavender: Reduces anxiety, headaches, tension, stress, indigestion, IBS; antibacterial; antiseptic; disinfectant (May cause drowsiness; avoid if on sedatives)

Lemon balm: Relieves anxiety, cold sores, colic, insomnia, restlessness, indigestion; boosts memory (May cause drowsiness, avoid taking with sedatives)

Nettle: Reduces hay fever and arthritis; diuretic. (Avoid taking with diabetes medications, medications for high BP, sedatives, medications that slow blood clotting, and lithium)

Peppermint: Relieves nausea, anxiety, indigestion, IBS, colic, diarrhea, fever, coughs, colds; anesthetic (Avoid if you have acid-reflux disease; avoid taking with cyclosporine; avoid if on liver medications)

Pine Needles: Expectorant; antiseptic; relieves coughs, colds, fever and congestion

Rosemary: Improves focus, memory, concentration, BP, circulation; antiseptic; antidepressant; eases indigestion

Thyme: Antibacterial, antiseptic, eases coughs and colds, expectorant (Do not take with medications that slow blood clotting)

Recipes

For those starting out, here are a few recipes for common ailments. As you start making your own teas, you’ll learn which blends of herbs work best for your body. Keep track of which ingredients and combinations are successful - with each steep, you get closer and closer to crafting your perfect personalized medicine cabinet.

Anxiety Relief - ½ tsp chamomile - ½ tsp lemon balm Cold Relief - ½ tsp elderberry flower - ½ tsp thyme Mood Booster - ½ tsp lavender - ½ tsp catnip - ½ tsp rosemary Cramp Relief - ½ tsp basil - ½ tsp calendula (marigold) - ½ tsp goldenrod Indigestion Relief - ½ tsp ginger - ½ tsp lemon balm - ½ tsp peppermint Expectorant - ½ tsp pine needles - ½ tsp nettle leaf - ½ tsp angelica root Insomnia - ½ tsp chamomile - ½ tsp catnip - ½ tsp lavender Sore Throat Relief - ½ tsp cinnamon (or half a stick) - ½ tsp ginger - 1 tbsp honey Fever Break - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper - ½ tsp angelica root Flu Relief - ½ tsp calendula (marigold) - ½ tsp lemon balm

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Photographs are under the Creative Commons License. Content is from my grimoire and is embedded with information from a variety of sources over the years. 

Updated 7 March 2018 with relevant warnings and to be consistent with other posts in this series.

Warnings:  All plant material should be sourced appropriately and responsibly for your own safety and well-being. Be certain that you are purchasing food-grade ingredients from a reliable retailer or supplier. Along these lines, not all dried herbs are meant for consumption so please be on the lookout for “external use only” labels - you do not want those products for this.

Do your own research regarding medicinal plants and usage, especially if you are sensitive or have allergies of any kind. If you are on medication(s), consult a doctor before use.

Finally, medicinal teas are a health supplement and not a substitution for professional medical and psychiatric aid. If you are experiencing any prolonged health and/or mental health issues, SEE A DOCTOR.

[heatherwitch]

I’ve compiled some helpful websites and databases for researching herbal medicine + possible interactions with other herbs or medications. (Click me)

[boouija]

Kind of dumb question but what do ya’ll do when leaving food offerings for Fae in the garden?

Like duh birches, stick it outside. But I mean, I feel like this is how we get ants?

And I mean bless the little chariot pullers if the Fae feel so called to send them to graze but look man, I don’t want the fuckers in my house because I’m definitely not about that life. I also don’t want to see them swarming the object every time I go to make an offering because that is nightmare fuel and I’m just trying to do a good deed without creating horrific visions to gaze upon.

So how does one give offerings for Fae in the garden without this being a problem?

[scooterwitch]

My parents dog usally get it before bugs do, but placeing it on the outskirts or outside ypur yard in an ally works

[leodrune]

witch’s herbarium: st. john’s wort

(note: st. john’s wort can interact negatively with antidepressants, birth control, and other medications. research its drug interactions before ingesting or using topically.)

st. john’s wort in folklore, history, and medicine

st. john’s wort gets its name from st. john the baptist, one of the most renowned prophets in judeo-christian ideologies. some early christian authors wrote that red spots appeared on the leaves of the plant on august 29th, the day of st. john’s beheading.

in pre-christian europe, st. john’s wort’s was thought to attract a soulmate. an early anonymous german poem illustrates this:

the young maid stole through the cottage door / and blushed as she sought the plant of power. / ‘thou silver glow-worm, oh! lend me thy light, / i must gather the mystic st. john’s wort to-night; / the wonderful herb whose leaf will decide / if the coming year shall see me a bride.”

nicholas culpeper, an english herbalist from the 1600s, assigned st. john’s wort astrologically to the sun and leo (its yellow flowers are also associated with warmth, light and goodness in pagan folklore). native americans have used some indigenous varieties of st. john’s wort to treat fevers, snake bites, and skin conditions.

st. john’s wort is commonly used to treat short-term depression symptoms, and can help with nerve-related pains. it has antiviral properties, which can make it a good immune support.

the magickal uses of st. john’s wort

st. john’s wort is known for its protective properties, particularly when it comes to evil magic, curses and spirits. hanging bundles of st. john’s wort at your front door will repel these things from your home.

st. john’s wort is helpful for anything to do with fire magick or midsummer rituals. it can add extra vitality to rituals involving sexuality, passion, power, energy, and banishment.

death and rebirth rituals can be aided by the use of st. john’s wort. it can be used as an offering to honor the departed and celebrate their life.

st. john’s wort can also inspire prophetic dreams relating to romance; place it under your pillow.

st. john’s wort protection charm

to keep evil, hexes, and harmful energy away

✴ a bit of dried st. john’s wort

✴ a small square of black fabric

✴ black cord or thread

✴ black or white candle

on the night of a full moon, light your candle. place one square of fabric in your non-dominant hand, and sprinkle the st. john’s wort atop it. as it lies in your hand, meditate on the energy that is harming you (whether that is a person, a hex, a spirit or otherwise). let it make you angry or afraid. then, take a deep breath and exhale into the dried herb, charging it with your disdain. gather the corners of the fabric, tie it securely with the black cord, and blow out the candle. carry it with you, or keep it under your bed.

a little midsummer ritual

to recharge with solar energy and inspire joy

✴ a handful of st. john’s wort flowers

✴ a citrine crystal

around the summer solstice in june, in morning or midday, find a place to sit comfortably in the grass outside. form a circle around you of st. john’s wort blossoms, and hold the citrine in your hands. raise the crystal up to the sun as a gesture of respect, and then hold it to your heart. meditate on what makes you happy, or what you want to bring into your life to make you more joyful.

bathe in the light of the sun for as long as you wish, focusing on your happiness, and the golden energy filling you from the crystals, flowers and sun above. carry the citrine with you that day.

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The Wheel of the Year, again!