Spell Belle

She/they // 30s // Eclectic witch // Cancer sun, Aires moon, Virgo rising

[aphrodite-hades-persephone]

How to get out of a witchy slump

Draw sigils on your wrist for motivation, calming, better sleep, positivity, literally anything

Make a cup of tea

Put some crystals in your bra/sock/pocket

Meditate!

Remember that LITERALLY EVERYTHING CAN BE WITCHCRAFT IF YOU PUT INTENT INTO IT

Pray to your deities if you have them

Color magick!! Fingernails, clothes, shoes, stickers on your laptop, hair ties, ANYTHING

Take a cleansing bath

Listen to a witchy playlist/podcast

GO OUTSIDE

BREATH THE FRESH AIR

TOUCH THE GRASS

Add something to your grimoire/BOS

Remember- it’s okay to get into a slump. Everyone does. Just take a deep breath and look back on what got you interested in witchcraft in the first place and incorporate that into your everyday practice!

Blessed be <3

[scrumpster]

Alright, fine, you know what? I do want to make a post to remind everyone of the antisemitic origins of “Halloween” style witches, actually. Here are two wonderful sources for you all to read. There is discussion of antisemitism and death so be cautious, but I would encourage you to learn where antisemitic biases come from. Quite honestly, it’s exhausting to constantly have to fight people over this shit. Here. I am handing these resources to you. Take it and learn. Please. The Antisemitic History of Witches

Witch Perspectives: Burning down the Old Standards

More reading on antisemitism in relation to witchcraft and the occult that I think are important: Aleister Crowley’s Antisemitism and Bigotry (Fair warning, his comments are absolutely disgusting and incredibly racist and antisemitic. Proceed with caution).  Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

Appropriation Of Jewish Mysticism

Blood Libel (there is mass death described in this. be careful)

I may add to this later. Feel free to send asks with additional sources. GOYIM CAN REBLOG BUT DO NOT CLOWN ON MY POST.

[hallow-witxh]

Easy Witchcraft Tips

I feel like I got a really good response to easy tips, especially from beginner practitioners and those still in the broom closet, so I'm going to put together a quick list of easy (and easily excusable) little tricks that made my practice easy in a house that used to be full of Mormons.

Leave a bottle of water on the windowsill or dresser in front of the window on nights of the full moon to make moon water. It's just a water bottle, right?

Small runes and sigils can be drawn with white crayon/colored pencil on white walls and no one will be able to see it. Plus, it can be easily removed with a magic eraser sponge. Tuck them into corners, right above the floor, or right underneath a window.

If you want crystals, and you have the money for it, there are bracelets of crystal beads that can be easily passed off as accessories.

Scented candles are still colored candles. You can use a 'smell good' candle for its color.

You can absolutely use essential oils as herb replacements. Just make sure to keep them away from pets, and do not ingest them. Tap some onto your clothes to carry its effect around with you.

If you have a wax melter: melt the wax, pour it into a tray of some sort (I use a silicone mold) and add dried herbs. No burn, slow-release spell. Easily cleaned with hot water.

If no one snoops too much, hide slices of lemon around your room. As they dry, they absorb negative energy. Once they're completely dry, you can throw them away, burn them, bury them, put them in a jar to throw away at school, etc.

Mix powdered herbs with a little bit of moon water to make a thick 'paint', then apply somewhere covered on your body to infuse your presence with its effects.

Toss in a bit of sea salt in a spray bottle and fill with moon water. Shake to dissolve. Cleansing spray! You can tell your housemates that you had acne issues, and salt dries out spots. Just keep the misting very light so it dries, and vacuum/sweep and mop often.

I'll be making a few more of these kinds of posts, as well as some other easy spells and tricks. Feel free to send me more ideas to add to new posts! Good luck, and blessed be <3

Tips and Commissions: Ko-Fi

[witchesversuspatriarchy]

The original, look what you made me do. 🐍🐍🐍🐍

[alder-bos]

Stitch Witch Correspondences

Based on my interests in sewing from my other blog @tolkien-fantasy. I would also like to note that I made this while listening to my Howl’s Moving Castle audiobook lmao

Fabrics

Canvas - Creativity, New Beginnings, Potential, Possibilities

Cashmere - Comfort, Warmth, Luxury

Chiffon - Femininity, Delicacy, Vulnerability, Elegance

Cotton - Simplicity, Harvest, Protection, Rain, Good Luck

Denim - Ruggedness, Adventure, Durability, Hard Work, Independence, Rebellion

Felt - Protection, Good Luck, Wealth (White Felt), Sacrifice, Strength

Flannel - Comfort, Relaxation, Warmth, Winter, Adventure

Flax - Weakness of Man, Prosperity, Divine Gifts, Sacred to Hulda

Gauze - Uncertainty in Wealth, Healing

Hemp - Travel, Burial, Opening Gates and Doors, Moving on, Vision, Enlightenment, Sacred to Bast

Lace - Sacredness, Rite of passage, Femininity, Privilege, Sensuality, Sexuality, Duality

Lamé - Luxury, Wealth, Royalty, Sun and Moon

Leather - Protection, Covering, Animals, Instinct, Self-discovery, Independence

Linen - Righteousness and Purity, Rest, Elegance, Luxury, Sophistication, Light, Purity, Wealth, Does not cause sweat

Satin - Lustrous, Sensual, Shine, Love

Silk - Wealth, Luxury, Softness, Vulnerability, Prestige, Transformation, Magical Insulation

Velvet - Distinction, Honor, Sensuality, Emotions, Royalty, Leadership

Viole - Secrets, Unveiling, Hidden Things, Secrets, Weddings

Wool - Hope, Renewal, Spring, Women’s Crafts and Lives, Empowerment, Durability, Comfort, Warmth

~~~

Fabrics for your Astrology Sign

Aries: Lamb’s Wool

Taurus: Leather

Gemini: Gauze, Chiffon, Viole

Cancer: Flannel

Leo: Lamé, Brocade, Velvet

Virgo: Cotton, Canvas, Chintz Libra: Silk, Satin

Scorpio: Snakeskin

Sagittarius: Spandex, Lycra Capricorn: Mohair, Cashmere, Hemp

Aquarius: Feathers, Metallic Fabrics

Pisces: Rayon, Nylon, Watermarked Taffeta

~~~

Elements and Fabric Correspondences

Earth - Leather, Wool, Cotton, Felt

Fire - Satin, Lace, Velvet

Water - Silk, Satin, Taffeta

Air - Chiffon, Voile, Gauze

Spirit - Hemp, Linen, Felt

~~~

Color Correspondences

Red

Element: Fire

Planet/Zodiac: Aries, Scorpio, Mars, influencing Saturn

Chakra: Root

Body Parts: Bones, Teeth, Nails, Colon, Prostate, Rectum, Blood, etc...

Magic: Passion, Fire, Power, Joy, Energy, Health, Motivation, Leadership, Self-Esteem, Combat, etc...

Pink

Element: Fire

Planet/Zodiac: Sun, Leo, Sagittarius

Chakra: Sacral

Body Parts: Muscles, Pelvis, Kidneys, Uterus, Bladder, Lymph, Sperm, Adrenalin, Digestion, etc...

Magic: Relieving Depression, Self-Love, Friendship, Calming, Romance, Harmony, Passion, Physical Energy, Sex, Action, Surgery, Animals, Gardening, New Beginnings, Morality, Emotions, Femininity, Homosexuality, Compassion, Infants, etc…

Orange

Element: Fire / Air

Planet/Zodiac: Leo, Gemini, Taurus, Sagittarius, Mercury, Mars, etc...

Chakra: Sacral

Body Parts: Pelvis, Kidneys, Uterus, Bladder, Lymph, Sperm, Adrenalin, Digestion, etc...

Magic: Relieving Depression, Abandonment, Opportunities, Happiness, Alertness, Wealth, Kindness, Sealing a Spell, Harvest, Strength, Dominance

Yellow

Element: Air

Planet/Zodiac: Mercury, Taurus, Libra

Chakra: Solar-Plexus

Body Parts: Lower Back, Spine, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Liver, Spleen, Digestion, etc…

Magic: Healing, Friendship, Productivity, Stopping Negative Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Prosperity, Self-Esteem, Beauty, Life, Humility, Intellect, etc…

Green

Element: Earth

Planet/Zodiac: Venus, Mercury, Aquarius, Cancer

Chakra: Heart

Body Parts: Upper Back, Spine, Shoulders, Breasts, Heart, Lungs, Respiratory System, Circulatory System, etc...

Magic: Love, Trust, Fae, Healing, Change, New Beginnings, Prosperity, Money / Career, Hope, Immortality / Rebirth, Nature Magic, Fertility, Luck, Courage, Peace, Relationships, Beauty, Love, Art, Grace, Luxury, Marriage, Decorating, Gifts, etc…

Blue

Element: Water

Planet/Zodiac: Jupiter, Moon, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

Chakra: Throat

Body Parts: Neck, Throat, Thyroid, Lungs, Ears, Mind, etc...

Magic: Wisdom, Wealth, Joy, Opportunity, Patience, Peace, Truth, Loyalty, Meditation, Happiness, the Ocean, Calming, Travel, Education, Politics, Social Standing, Luck, Growth, Sports, Careers, Studying, Reading, etc…

Purple

Element: Water

Planet/Zodiac: Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Capricorn, Gemini, Sagittarius

Chakra: Third Eye

Body Parts: Face, Nervous System, Bones, Eyes, Ears, Pituitary Gland, etc...

Magic: Clairvoyance, Relief of Emotional Pain, Protection, Pride, Spirituality, Wisdom, Psychic Power, Meditation, Justice, Forgiveness, Humility, Memory, Secrets, Intelligence, Communication, Education, Writing, Progress, etc…

White

Element: Spirit, Air

Planet/Zodiac: Moon, Pisces

Chakra: Crown

Body Parts: Brain, Pineal Gland, Semen, etc...

Magic: Protection, Transformation, Enlightenment, Spiritual Connection, Being Outgoing, Life, Freedom, Health, Initiation, etc…

Black

Element: Earth

Planet/Zodiac: Saturn

Body Parts: Teeth, Bones

Magic: Balance (w/ White), Divination, Beginning, Rebirth, Patience, Absorbing Energies, Binding, Stability, Wealth, Protection, Karma, Death, Manifestation, Law, Challenge, Sacrifice, Justice, Discoveries, etc…

Brown

Element: Earth

Planet/Zodiac: Scorpio, Capricorn

Body Parts: Bones, Sexual Organs, Teeth, the Liver

Magic: Security, Friendship, Animals, Nature, Generosity, New Beginnings, Endurance, Grounding, Strength, Good Decision Making, Concentration, Telepathy, Finding Lost Things, etc…

~~~

Stitch Correspondences

Many of these are my own interpretation, and I would like to note that I actually researched what these stitches are used for to make these correspondences. Hope you don’t mind

Machine Stitches

Lockstitch - Community, Keeping things together, Curses

Chain Stitch - Healing, Rescue, Water, Cleansing

ZigZag Stitch - Independence, Strength, Adaptability

Satin Stitch - Hidden Things, Secrets, Love, Creativity, Manifestation

Overlock Stitch - Decoration, Luxury, Independence, Wealth

~

Sewing

Running Stitch - Strength, Simplicity, Independence, Learning

Baste Stitch - Community, Warmth, Comfort, Love, Warding, Protection

Back Stitch - Language, Communication, Creativity, Detail-oriented, Love

Ladder Stitch - Healing, Caring, Hidden Things, Secrets, Curses

Catch Stitch - Healing, Strength, Adaptability, Hidden Things, Simplicity

Whip Stitch - Keeping things together, Love, Independence, Family

Blanket Stitch - Strength, Reinforcement, Luxury, Warding

Buttonhole Stitch - Vulnerability, Strength, Healing

Embroidery Stitch - Creativity, Love, Representation

Overcast Stitch - Strength, Secrets, Closing yourself off from others, Self-reflection

Pad Stitch - Firmness, Aloofness, Secrets, Self-reflection, Strength

~

Crochet (Inspired by @therestlesswitch)

Chain Stitch - New Beginnings, Manifestation

Slip Stitch - Glamours, Energy Work

Single Crochet - Simplicity, Protection, Nurturing, Relationships

Half Double Crochet - Warmth, Protection, Manifestation

Double Crochet - Freedom, Energy Work, Letting go

Treble - Spontaneity, Luck, Letting go

Front post stitches - Bringing in Energy, Glamours, New Beginnings

Back post stitches - Drawing attention away from yourself, Secrets, Invisibility, Protection, Strengthening Relationships

Stitches 'Together’ - Community, Bringing an end to things

Spike Stitch / Long Stitch - Energy work, Reaching out, Divination, Astral Work, Curses

Moss Stitch - Warding, Protection, Warmth

Granny Stitch - Family, Familiarity, Comfort, Manifestation

Ripple / Wave Stitch - Sea Magic, Adaptability, Energy Work, Calming

Shell Stitch - Vulnerability, Manifestation, Sea Magic, Adaptability

Picot - Good Luck, Trust, Truth and Certainty, Curses

Crab Stitch - Strength, Banishing, Burning Bridges, Past Life Work, Curses

Corner to Corner - Order, Logic, Sigils

Puff Stitch - Self Love, Slowing down

Popcorn Stitch - Bringing fun into your life, Community

Crocodile Stitch - Protection, Psychic Abilities, Cloaking/Camouflage Spells, Bringing softness into your life

Broomstick Lace - Cleansing, Banishing, Warding

Serpentine Stitch - Entangling Lives, Matchmaking, Perseverance, Curses

~~~

Garment Correspondences

Sweater - Warmth, Comfort, Secrets, Cleansing

Dress - Femininity, Elegance, Glamours, Strength, Curses

Skirt - Youth, Simplicity, Independence, Elegance, Glamours

Trousers - Adventure, Sports and Activity, Energy Work

Shirt - Grounding, Independence, Communication, Meaning

Coat / Jacket - Warmth, Sophistication, Communication, Independence, Secrets

Socks - Warmth, Comfort, Protection

Bra - Sensuality, Lust, Love, Protection

Swimsuit - Sea/Water Magic, Curses, Adventure, Adaptability

Scarf - Warmth, Comfort, Protection, Warding

Hat - Manifestation, Communication, Protection, Love

Gloves - Warmth, Protection, Safety, Healing

Boots - Safety, Protection, Strength

Shoes - Adventure, Everyday Life, Comfort, Communication, Travel

Pockets - Secrets, Autonomy, Independence, Hidden Things, Finding lost things

~~

Sources:

- https://marjolijnmakes.com/writings/essays/the-magic-of-fabrics/

- https://therestlesswitch.tumblr.com/post/169640791866/so-as-most-of-you-probably-know-im-a-crochet

[thelilywytch]

Redirection Mac n Cheese

An easy and cozy meal when things seem hard and not going your way.

Ingredients:

Salt - Cleansing, Purification, Banishing Negativity

Pepper - Banishing Negativity, Protection

Garlic Powder - Banishing Negativity, Healing

Onion Powder - Banishing Negativity, Healing

Parsley - Protection, Purification

Basil - Banishing Negativity, Invites Abundance and Luck, Emotional Healing, Wealth

Oregano - Banishing Negativity, Healing, Clarity, Prosperity, Wealth

Thyme - Banishing Negativity, Healing, Purification

Pasta of your choice

Butter

Milk

Flour

Cheese of your choice

In a 2 Sauce Pans (1 large, 1 small); in the small saucepan, melt your butter (1 tablespoon) on low heat. In the larger one, salt your water generously and bring to a rolling boil. Stir your water counter clockwise!

In the butter pan; once the butter has melted, add 1 tablespoon of flour. Whisk until combined and flour cooked. You don't want it to form into a solid dough, but something close to it.

Your water should be boiling, add your pasta and allow to cook until al dente.

Back to your butter pan; slowly add 1 cup of milk while whisking. You don't want it to become watery or overly dough-y. Once you fully incorporate your milk, begin adding 1 cup of cheese bit by bit. Whisk until a nice Creamy consistency.

Drain your pasta!

Now that your Cheese Sauce is almost done, add; 1 tablespoon of parsely, a pinch of salt, 1/2 a teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of basil, 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, and 1 teaspoon of thyme. Or you can add to your taste! I enjoy a more cheesy flavor 😋

Put the pasta back into the large sauce pan and pour the cheese sauce over. If it isn't as Creamy as you'd like, on low heat add milk as needed until your desired consistency. Stir clockwise to bring in all that goodness!

Enjoy!

Trial and Error is always something that happens within the kitchen, it's just a part of cooking! Don't be discouraged if it doesn't come out how you'd like on the first few tries, you'll get there!

[horrorandhalloween]

by Lèda Havasi

[honeyglot]

shirt that says “as above” and booty shorts that say “so below”

[capri1queen]

[obscurexodd]

Please read this if you practice witchcraft, especially if you're a baby witch

Everyone says "do your research!" and absolutely, but this does not just apply to making sure you're using the right crystals in the right places or not being disrespectful towards whatever forces you're working with. Do your research in the most logical, practical, basic sense so that you don't accidentally hurt (or kill - yes, some of these mistakes can be literally deadly) yourself, your pets or children, your plants, the environment you're working in, etc.. I don't just want to scream at baby witches but use some common sense. You're working with chemicals here, not just energy.

- Salt is one of the most popular things to use for cleansing rituals. Putting it on soil will destroy it. Drinking it won't kill you, but there's a reason they say not to drink salt water no matter how thirsty you are. In small amounts you'll become dehydrated. In large amounts you'll get sick and likely start vomiting.

- Not all essential oils are safe for skin use, or for inhalation in terms of children or pets.

- Not everything is safe to burn. Again, remember that you are inhaling this when you burn it.

- Not safety related, but water can harm certain crystals. And sunlight. And salt. Research your crystals.

- Herbs can and do have side effects. We often talk about the medicinal benefits, but just like there's medicine you shouldn't combine, don't combine certain herbs or medications.

- Know what chemicals you're working with and what shouldn't mix. I recently saw someone create a hex jar with bleach and urine and go "Why is it doing that?" Because that's chloramine gas and it can kill you.

- Don't attempt to bring anything into nature that could risk the safety of what lives there. Something as simple as a lit piece of paper can start a forest fire. Leaving an offering? Make sure it won't kill any animals that eat it.

(This isn't chemistry related, but I also recently, as in today, saw someone ask about cleansing a route they regularly hike on. Let's reframe this: Would you consider it rude to go into someone's home as a guest, decide you enjoy being there, and then attempt to cleanse it of the owners? Yes. Because it is rude. And you're sure to really piss off anything that's living there. And aside from that, it's useless to attempt. Whatever is living there is a lot more powerful than your smoke - you're outnumbered and overpowered.)

- All this goes to say, if you do not know for damn sure that something is safe for you and everything around you to burn, ingest, inhale, or in any way combine, don't do it.

[obscurexodd]

Reminder.

[spell-belle]

Spell jar for personal power

I made this bad boy for those days (and moments) I’m struggling to give me a little oomph. This one is highly personalised and is focused on the things that I need to feel at my best, and it gives me a nice kick! I also haven’t sealed this jar but if I did, I’d use lime green or pink wax.

I definitely suggest swapping in/out ingredients with correspondences that are relevant to you.

Just for the sake of an example, here’s what was in mine (from bottom to top, in order of what I put in);

Pink himalayan salt - protection

Moonstone - representative of my sun sign in Cancer

Juniper berries - the divine feminine

Cinnamon pieces - I’m a Loki devotee so this was to recognise him

Bay leaf - wealth and prosperity (you could also use this to write a wish for your jar!)

Lavender - peace and protection

Rosebuds - love, sexuality, romance and to recognise Hekate who is another deity I work with

Rose petals - self-love

[mossyghost-deactivated20220301]

one of my favorite spots to just sit and visit with my duckie friends. there are nutrias here too. (◍•ᴗ•◍)🤎

[lokixo]

Acts of Devotion for Loki

I think a lot of people (not necessarily the tumblr community)  still see loki as this all chaotic god of mischief and destruction. While there’s no denying that he is absolute chaotic and mischievous, there is so much more to their love than that. To be honest, a lot of the Lokeans I have spoke to can attest to this. Loki is a god of SELF LOVE. He is the one who is teaching me to stand up for myself and tell people no, to push the boundaries I have set for myself and see where the world can take me. They are the one who has taught me that self care is not selfish. There is so much more to his than his mischief. Once we learn that, there is a never ending amount of things you can learn from them. With that being said, here is a list of devotional acts I have done for loki in the two hours I have been awake

- I brushed and flossed my teeth

- I brushed my hair

- I ate breakfast and packed a lunch for work

- I found a new strechmark on my body and tried not to get upset !!!

(This is still in process, loving my body is hard)

- I drank water and took my medication

- Prayed and journaled

Are you sensing a pattern here? Loving yourself and taking care of your body is important! Loki wants nothing more from us than for us to be happy, confident, and feel loved. If you can’t do these basic actions on your own behalf, why not make them acts of devotion for Loki? He will gladly accept these offerings with open arms. You are loved, He loves you. He, and I want the best for you. No matter what, you’re doing a great job.

[kitdubhran]

Tumblr Lokean/Godspouse

These are apparently topics of much debate on Tumblr/the internet right now.

I don’t care, except to point out: Godspouses are a thing and have been for longer than Loki has been popularised by Marvel. The first Godspouse I heard of was for Odin and that was years before the Marvel movies.

And can we please not forget the many many Godspouses of Zeus. Or Catholic God, since nuns are supposedly married to God, so they can’t marry men.

As far as the term Tumblr Lokean: so? So some Loki-worshippers found Loki on Tumblr, or thanks to Marvel. Do you think he’s going to care if he looks like Tom Hiddleston or if people say he ‘does what he wants’? Nope. Because Loki is a god of change, and of never staying stagnant.

So watch him evolve in the lore to sometimes have black hair and green eyes and look like an actor. And watch him not care, because he has always changed, and will always change, and it doesn’t scare him or offend him or upset him. He will find those he needs to find when they most need him, even if it’s through the movies.

That’s just his way.

Anyone who is thinking Loki would care how his followers find him is fooling themselves.

He’s loving and terrible and kind and destructive and amazing.

And the only people who he ever, ever ragged on were hypocrites.

[iridescent-witch-life]

botanical_tales

[littlepaperforest]

Hecate~ the Goddess of Magic & Witchcraft. ♡

[spell-belle]

Sigil for creativity in iPad art