[suburbiawxtch]

turkic princess

♈︎ ⊙ | ♍︎ ☽ | ♌︎ ⇡

no tradition, not a pagan

have been practicing witchcraft and tarot since 2020. using this account for inspiration, and as virtual grimoire sometimes ⟡ interested in moon rituals, love & glamour magick, astrology, divination

༺ 𓆩 ♡⃛ 𓆪 ༻ i invite you to my world ༺ 𓆩 ♡⃛ 𓆪 ༻

[suburbiawxtch]

an old lady offered freshly picked lavender as a trade item for our flower shop. no ! my evil boss won’t have it ! i will care about them more ! thanks !

[space-queen]

new moon / dark moon magic 🌑

the new moon and dark moon are sometimes used interchangeably to refer to slightly different lunar phases.

the dark moon is said to be the last visible crescent before the new moon. with the new moon, its lunar disc is not visible at all. this is very much an "out with the old and in with the new" type situation so let's get into it!

my associations for each phase:

new moon - renewal, cleansing, new beginnings, healing, inner peace, harmony

dark moon - cursing, banishing, justice, binding, reflection, peace, introspection, stillness

ideas & tips

moon water

craft charged moon water during this time for cleansing or banishing

take a relaxing ritual bath or shower with new moon water or incorporate it into your skincare routine if you have one

you can simply rinse your hands with new moon water before washing with soap and water if you want

anoint objects you wish to consecrate or cleanse

charge drinking water with new moon energy to consume later

if drinkable, use for cooking or as a base for tea or coffee

add a small amount to your washing machine or mop bucket

hell, charge an entire bucket of water under the new moon and mop your floors with it the next day because why not? lol

setting intentions

what do you want your life to look like moving forward? this can be as easy as writing your intentions/petitions down on paper and meditating on such, but feel free to get creative! how about a moodboard, perhaps?

or you can just quietly mull it over in your head like i do

what you do with it afterwards is up to you - burn it, bury it, throw it away, keep it forever, whatever!

use this time to:

reflect on past decisions and situations over the past month - how did they serve you? how did you handle them?

set new intentions for this upcoming lunar cycle

finish projects to leave room for new ones

craft spell jars and sachets and potions galore

do a tarot reading for yourself (or whatever other method of divination you prefer) for a forecast of the new lunar cycle

refresh and renew your altar

cleanse yourself of negativity or undesired energy - invite peaceful, calming energy in its place

banish bad habits or toxic people from your life

throw a lil return to sender their way if they won't back off or their energy still lingers

consecrate new tools to give them a purpose

cleanse used tools to make them like new - this includes crystals and other witchy stuff you use on the regular

declutter and clean your room, your house, your car, your space

do some laundry

tie up loose ends

meal prep

touch up your hair

wash your car

drink more water

tend to the plants you already have and then maybe get some new ones

pay attention to your health

do some self-care

why banish or curse during the dark moon?

i like to view the transition from dark moon to new moon as a door closing. when you banish during a dark moon, you're essentially sweeping out all the bad vibes before the door closes "for good." cursing itself can leave some nasty energy behind - that being said, do your cursework before banishing, that way "everything" gets thrown out at once. now you have a clean slate upon which to set your new moon intentions.

long story short? reevaluate, reset, and renew. ✧

as always, be safe and use common sense when practicing magic or doing literally anything else!

lunar phase correspondences lunar phases - explained moon, sun, & tides - spell timing

© 2025 space-queen

[suburbiawxtch]

happy new moon, angels ! spiritual bubble bath with jojoba oil and pink salt. so hot and refreshing ♡

[suburbiawxtch]

the black coffee foam pictured a perfect old moon and reminded me that new moon is so so soon !!

can’t wait, this cycle was crazy

[vanillacupcakeeez]

Hair magick♀

Hair is sacred and has been seen as it across many cultures throughout history.

It can represent dignity, wisdom or a connection to the divine, its our spiritual antenna and connects us to this world. Many traditions place special importance on how hair is treated and the methods that they use on it whether that means growing it long or cutting it during tragic life events.

Because of this significance some religions encourage hair to be covered, not only for this but also because covering your hair would also mean covering your head and by doing that you are protecting your crown chakra (Sahasrara) which means you are keeping you consciousness safe and shielded. The idea obviously isn’t that hair is shameful but that something so sacred should be covered.

While beliefs vary from tradition to another, the importance of hair can be found in many parts of the world

Such as : African and North African culture, Native American , South Asian, Slavic , and Turkic

These are of course not all of them , just a few examples.

Here are important things you should do to protect your hair and energy :

✧ Braiding your hair as much as you can especially when you’re outside in a crowded space

✧ Smoke cleansing your hair

✧ Not letting anyone touch your hair

✧ Trim your hair every full or new moon, it’s your choice

✧ Make magic hair oils

✧ Braid your hair while saying out your intentions for the day

[glowettee]

~ ♡ ☽ 𝖆 𝖕𝖆𝖗𝖙𝖎𝖆𝖑 𝖉𝖎𝖈𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖆𝖗𝖖 𝖔𝖋 𝖘𝖞𝖒𝖇𝖔𝖑𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖊𝖆𝖗𝖊𝖉 𝖎𝖓 𝖒𝖞 𝖘𝖑𝖊𝖊𝖕 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖘 𝖞𝖊𝖆𝖗 ♡ ~

𓁺 𓏲 ☾ ⋆ ♡

i woke up this morning and the room was still that weird, dusty blue color it gets right before the sun actually decides to show up. you know that feeling? when you’re halfway between the world where you can fly and the world where you have to worry about your screen time? it’s LITERALLY the most magical time of day. i just sat there for like, twenty minutes, staring at the ceiling and trying to hold onto the edges of the dream i just had. it felt like trying to catch smoke with my bare hands, but i’ve gotten SO good at it lately.

i’ve been thinking about how our brains are basically just indie movie directors that only work the night shift. like, we spend all day curating our feeds and our outfits, but then we go to sleep and our subconscious is like, "anyways, here is a giant bird wearing your favorite vintage boots." it’s CRAZY. and honestly? it’s the most authentic part of us. i’ve been keeping this little velvet-bound book (yess a very whimsical journal) on my nightstand for a whole year now, and looking back through it feels like reading a secret map of my own soul.

i decided it was finally time to stop keeping the lore to myself and actually share the dictionary i’ve been building. because... i feel like we’re all kind of dreaming the same things? like we’re all connected in this big, weird, esoteric web. so i wanted to write this out, not JUST as a diary entry, but also as a guide for you to start looking at your own sleep as a LITERAL infinite source of inspiration. ☾ ⋆

~ ♡ 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖆𝖗𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖙𝖊𝖈𝖙𝖚𝖗𝖊 𝖔𝖋 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖎𝖒𝖕𝖔𝖘𝖘𝖎𝖇𝖑𝖊 ♡ ~

⋆ 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖙𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖗 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 𝖓𝖔 𝖉𝖔𝖔𝖗 ⋆ this has been the biggest recurring vibe for me this year. i’m standing in a field of tall, silver grass, and there is this tower. it’s BEAUTIFUL. it looks like it’s made of moonstone or maybe just very polished white marble, and it reaches so high up that the top is literally lost in the clouds. but when i walk around it… nothing. no handle, no hinges, no cracks. just smooth, cold stone.

☾ 𝖜𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖎𝖙’𝖘 𝖙𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖎𝖓𝖏 𝖚𝖘: this is the ULTIMATE symbol for boundaries. it’s about having a part of yourself that is so sacred and so protected that you don’t even have an entrance for it yet. it’s that "gatekeep, gaslight, girlboss" energy but in a way that’s actually healthy lol. it’s a reminder that you don’t owe everyone access to your inner world. some parts of your soul are meant to stay unvisited until you’re ready to build the door yourself.

☾ 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖊𝖘𝖔𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖈 𝖑𝖊𝖘𝖘𝖔𝖓: if you see the tower, stop looking for a way in. just appreciate the silhouette. sometimes the mystery is the point. in your waking life, if you feel like people are pushing for too much of you, remember the tower. be the tower. be smooth and unreachable and GORGEOUS. 𓏲

~ ♡ 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖒𝖆𝖓𝖊𝖓𝖙 𝖋𝖑𝖚𝖎𝖉𝖎𝖙𝖞 𝖔𝖋 𝖋𝖊𝖊𝖑𝖎𝖓𝖏 ♡ ~

⋆ 𝖆 𝖙𝖎𝖉𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖒𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖘 𝖎𝖓𝖑𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖇𝖚𝖙 𝖓𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖗 𝖗𝖊𝖙𝖚𝖗𝖓𝖘 ⋆ this one is actually so aesthetic but also kind of spooky. i’m usually in a city that looks like a mix of paris and nyc, and the ocean just starts… coming in. it’s not a wave, it’s just a slow, gentle rise. it flows into the shops, it covers the cobblestones, and it just stays there. the water is crystal clear and it has these little glimmers of gold in it. and the weirdest part? nobody is scared. we’re all just walking around with water up to our knees like it’s the new normal.

☾ 𝖜𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖎𝖙’𝖘 𝖙𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖎𝖓𝖏 𝖚𝖘: this is about PERMANENT emotional shifts. you know when you have a realization or a heartbreak or a major "aha" moment and you just KNOW you can never go back to who you were before? that’s the tide. the old world is gone, and you’re living in a new, more fluid reality. i think it's about acceptance. the water isn't there to drown you, it’s just there to change the way you walk.

☾ 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖊𝖘𝖔𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖈 𝖑𝖊𝖘𝖘𝖔𝖓: don’t try to wait for the "dry land" to come back. it isn't coming back, bestie!! buy some cute waterproof boots and learn to vibe with the flood. when life gets heavy or emotional, don't fight it. just let the tide move inland and find the beauty in the reflection on the surface. 𓁺 ♡

~ ♡ 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖈𝖔𝖘𝖒𝖎𝖈 𝖗𝖊𝖈𝖐𝖔𝖓𝖎𝖓𝖏 ♡ ~

⋆ 𝖆 𝖈𝖑𝖔𝖈𝖐 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 𝖆𝖓 𝖊𝖝𝖙𝖗𝖆 𝖍𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖕𝖔𝖎𝖓𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖏 𝖆𝖙 𝖒𝖊 ⋆ okay, this one LITERALLY makes my heart skip a beat every time. i’ll be in a room full of vintage clocks, like the ones with the gold filigree and the heavy pendulums, and i look at the biggest one. instead of two hands, there’s a third one, and it’s glowing. and it doesn't move with the seconds. it just tracks me around the room. it’s like a compass, but for time.

☾ 𝖜𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖎𝖙’𝖘 𝖙𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖎𝖓𝖏 𝖚𝖘: this is the universe literally pointing at you and saying, "IT IS YOUR TIME." it’s the "thirteenth hour", which is a secret pocket of time where anything is possible. it’s a symbol of divine alignment. the clock isn't telling you you’re late, it’s saying you are the main character of this specific moment.

☾ 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖊𝖘𝖔𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖈 𝖑𝖊𝖘𝖘𝖔𝖓: stop living by everyone else’s schedule. the extra hand is your own personal timeline. if you feel like you’re "behind" in life, look for the extra hand. it’s pointing at YOU for a reason. you aren't late, you’re just operating on a different frequency. embrace the thirteen-hour energy. ☾ ⋆

~ ♡ 𝖉𝖊𝖈𝖔𝖉𝖎𝖓𝖏 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖉𝖆𝖗𝖐, 𝖆 𝖉𝖎𝖉𝖆𝖈𝖙𝖎𝖊 𝖏𝖚𝖎𝖉𝖊 ♡ ~

i don't want you to just read my dictionary, i want you to write your own!! because your brain has its own specific dialect and it’s SO important to learn how to speak it. here is how i actually do this every single day. it’s a whole ritual.

♡ 𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖕 𝖔𝖓𝖊: 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖎𝖒𝖒𝖊𝖉𝖎𝖆𝖙𝖊 𝖉𝖚𝖒𝖕 ♡ as soon as you open your eyes, do NOT touch your phone. do not check your notifications. the blue light will LITERALLY bleach the symbols out of your brain. grab your notebook (make sure it’s a cute one, the vibe matters!!) and just write keywords. "tower," "water," "blue shoes," "cold coffee." don't worry about making it a story yet. just get the "nouns" of the dream down.

♡ 𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖕 𝖙𝖜𝖔: 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖛𝖎𝖇𝖊 𝖈𝖍𝖊𝖈𝖐 ♡ once you have your list, look at each word and ask yourself: "what is the texture of this?" was the tower cold? was the water warm? did the clock tick loudly? the "feeling" of the object is way more important than what a dream dictionary on the internet says. if a snake in your dream felt like a cozy scarf, then for YOU, a snake means comfort. forget the "standard" meanings. we are building a PERSONAL lexicon here.

♡ 𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖕 𝖙𝖍𝖗𝖊𝖊: 𝖋𝖎𝖓𝖉 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖗𝖊𝖈𝖚𝖗𝖗𝖊𝖓𝖈𝖊 ♡ look back through your notes every sunday. what keeps showing up? if you see "water" three times a week, that’s a major theme. that’s your subconscious trying to get your attention. highlight those. those are your "power symbols."

♡ 𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖕 𝖋𝖔𝖚𝖗: 𝖕𝖍𝖞𝖘𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖑𝖎𝖏𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖑𝖔𝖗𝖊 ♡ this is where the real magic happens. take one symbol from your week and bring it into the real world. if you dreamed of a tower, buy those cute miniature towers at micheal's or something. if you dreamed of the tide, put a bowl of sea salt on your vanity. it tells your brain, "i see you, i hear you, and i’m paying attention." it creates this CRAZY feedback loop where your dreams get even more detailed and helpful.

~ ♡ 𝖒𝖎𝖓𝖉𝖞’𝖘 𝖘𝖊𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖙 𝖗𝖎𝖙𝖚𝖆𝖑𝖘 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖉𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖒 𝖈𝖑𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖙𝖞 ♡ ~

☾ keep a piece of raw labradorite next to your bed. it’s the stone of magic and transformations, and it LITERALLY helps you see through the "veil." plus, it’s just really pretty and looks great in photos lol. ☾ before you fall asleep, set a "dream intention." literally whisper to your pillow, "tonight, show me the door." or "tonight, show me the truth." it’s like giving your brain a prompt. ☾ if you have a dream that feels "heavy," don't just ignore it. talk about it out loud. tell your cat, tell your mirror, tell your best friend. once the words are in the air, the "weight" of the dream starts to make sense. ☾ try to sleep in natural fibers. linen or cotton LITERALLY help your energy stay grounded while your mind is off wandering in the astral plane. it’s a total game changer for dream recall, i swear.

i honestly feel like this year has been one big lesson in learning to trust the things i can't see. the tower, the tide, the clock. they aren't just "random images." they are the language of my higher self trying to guide me through all the chaos of being a girl in the world right now. it’s working. i feel more connected to my intuition than ever before.

i want you to start looking for your own dictionary. what is the one thing that keeps appearing for you? is it a specific color? a person you haven't seen in years? a house you’ve never lived in? pay attention. the universe is trying to tell you a story, and you’re the star of every single scene.

stay whimsical, stay esoteric, and for the love of all things aesthetic, keep that dream journal by your bed!!

𓁺 𓏲 ☾ ⋆ ♡

𝖝𝖔𝖝𝖔 𝖒𝖎𝖓𝖉𝖞

[suburbiawxtch]

my money sigil worked ! 💸 received my salary today, which is twice as much as last month, but logically it was barely possible

anyway, it’s more than any of our employees, so i was told almost everyone is upset and offended. i just don’t ruin my work life & my life in general with alcohol, oops ! it’s definitely time to do the protection ritual ; i’m already feeling the negativity

[suburbiawxtch]

did so many tarot spreads yesterday, around 11ish just for 2 girls, and have felt so emotionally drained, i went to sleep as early as possible. and still 10 hours of sleep weren’t enough. hope this shift will go quickly. i need to recharge myself and those cards

[suburbiawxtch]

my favourite ones were spreads when i ask a person to think about the other one, imagine their appearance and personality, then try to give the most accurate description of them. 90% were true; zodiac sign, character traits, even their hair length

if you want to i’ll make a post about this type of spread / how to read detailed info from cards <3

[suburbiawxtch]

did so many tarot spreads yesterday, around 11ish just for 2 girls, and have felt so emotionally drained, i went to sleep as early as possible. and still 10 hours of sleep weren’t enough. hope this shift will go quickly. i need to recharge myself and those cards

[lumituomi]

[suburbiawxtch]

did a quick glamour spell before work 𓏸 𓈒 𖦹 𓂃 ♡ ⟡

[sitting-1n-silence]

Graveyard etiquette from a cranky traditional witch:

-Leave shit at the gate (coins, cigarettes, eggs, flowers)

-If alone go in silence, if with others speak in a hushed tone

-Wear a hat or head covering to prevent possession or bringing home unwanted spirits.

-Bring bells and/or rattles to wake the dead if desired

-Smoking in the graveyard or carrying a flame is an easy way to get the attention of the dead at night.

-Bring a knife or object made of iron should things get hairy (always bring a knife). Canes are also excellent tools for working with the dead

-have a way of gathering occult materia without being noticed by people or spirits (invisibility charms work best)

-If you're bringing spirits home with you (intentionally), don't turn around until you're across the threshold of your home

-Upon leaving the cemetery, say a prayer for the dead and wild things that inhabitant there

-When home, spread white powder (flower, salt, ect...) at the door to keep unwanted spirits out. A colander over a key hole works too.

[astra-ravana]

Meet Me At The Crossroads

Crossroads magick is one of the most ancient and powerful forms of spiritual practice, rooted in folklore, myth, and occult traditions worldwide. The crossroads serve as a liminal space where different realms meet, making them ideal for transformation, communication with spirits, and supernatural workings. Let's explore the history, myths, practices associated with crossroads magick.

The Symbolism and Power of Crossroads

Crossroads are places where two or more paths meet, symbolizing transition, choices, and the convergence of the mundane and the mystical. In magickal traditions, they are seen as:

• Liminal Spaces – Areas where the veil between worlds is thin.

• Points of Decision – Representing life's choices and personal transformation.

• Spiritual Crossroads – Where humans, spirits, and deities can interact.

• Portals to the Otherworld – Allowing access to hidden knowledge and power.

The number of roads meeting affects the energy of the crossroads:

• Two-way crossroads (simple intersection) – Often used for general spellwork and divination.

• Three-way crossroads (Y-shape) – Associated with Hekate, the Fates, and feminine wisdom.

• Four-way crossroads (traditional crossroads) – The most commonly used for summoning spirits and transformative rituals.

Myths, Legends, and Superstitions

Many cultures have legends surrounding the mystical power of crossroads. Here are some notable myths and beliefs:

Greek and Roman Mythology

Hekate – The Greek goddess of witchcraft and magic is often depicted standing at a three-way crossroads with her torches, guiding souls and granting wisdom. Her followers left offerings called Hekate’s Suppers at crossroads for her favor.

Hermes/Mercury – A trickster and messenger god, he was the protector of travelers, psychopomps, and merchants. Crossroads were sacred to him, and statues called herms were placed at intersections to bring luck.

European Folklore

The Devil at the Crossroads – In European and later American folklore, it was believed that one could meet the Devil at a crossroads at midnight to make a pact for wealth, power, or skill (as in the famous story of blues musician Robert Johnson).

The Wild Hunt – A spectral procession of spirits, often led by Odin or other deities, was said to pass through crossroads. Seeing them was an omen of death.

Burial Superstitions – In medieval Europe, criminals and suicides were buried at crossroads to confuse their spirits and prevent hauntings.

Hoodoo and African Diaspora Traditions

Papa Legba – In Haitian Vodou and New Orleans Voodoo, Papa Legba is the gatekeeper of the crossroads, facilitating communication between humans and spirits.

The Crossroads Rite – In Hoodoo, one can go to the crossroads to make a deal with a spirit (not necessarily the Devil) to gain mastery in a skill, often by leaving offerings and performing rituals.

Asian Crossroads Beliefs

Shinto and Yokai – In Japanese folklore, crossroads were believed to be haunted by yurei (ghosts) and yokai (supernatural beings).

Chinese Folk Traditions – Paper offerings for spirits are often burned at crossroads to ensure the dead find their way.

Crossroads Magick Practices

Crossroads magick can be used for various purposes, including divination, spirit communication, curses, protection, and self-transformation.

Divination and Spirit Communication

• Perform scrying with a black mirror or water bowl at a crossroads at night.

• Use crossroads dirt in divination rituals to enhance psychic abilities.

• Ask a question, listen to the first words you hear or the first sign you see as an answer.

Spellwork and Rituals

• Offerings and Petitions – Leave food, coins, or candles to spirits or deities at the crossroads for guidance.

• Banishings and Uncrossings – Discard cursed items or perform cleansing rituals at a crossroads to remove negative energy.

• Empowerment and Mastery Rites – Go to the crossroads for seven nights, performing a skill (such as playing an instrument or reciting spells) to gain supernatural mastery.

Working with Spirits and Deities

• Call upon Hekate, Hermes, Papa Legba, or local spirits while standing at a crossroads, making offerings and asking for guidance.

• Use crossroads dirt in spell jars, protection sachets, or ritual circles to enhance power.

• Summon a spirit at midnight by drawing a symbol in the dirt, lighting candles, and calling their name.

Protection and Warding

• Place a small charm or a buried protective sigil at a crossroads to guard an area.

• Scatter salt or crushed eggshells at a crossroads to cleanse spiritual residue.

Crossroads Magick in Modern Practice

Today, crossroads magick is used in:

• Witchcraft and Paganism – Honoring deities like Hekate and Hermes, performing rituals, and collecting crossroads dirt.

• Hoodoo and Folk Magick – Working with spirits for skill mastery and protection.

• Urban Magick – Using intersections in cities as modern crossroads for rituals.

• Left-Hand Path Practices – Pact-making and spirit summoning.

Considerations

• Always research cultural traditions before incorporating them.

• Be respectful when leaving offerings (avoid littering).

• Ensure you protect yourself spiritually before summoning entities.

Hekate Crossroads Ritual (Road Opener)

Hekate, the goddess of the crossroads, is a powerful ally for removing obstacles, opening new opportunities, and guiding you on your path. This ritual calls upon her to clear blockages and illuminate the road ahead.

Needed:

• Three black candles

• A key

• Garlic or onions

• Honey or wine

• A written petition

• A bowl of spring water or Florida Water

• A small torch, lantern, or flashlight

Timing:

• Midnight is Hekate’s sacred hour, making it the most potent time.

• A dark moon (for deep transformation) or a new moon (for new beginnings).

• A Wednesday (for communication and movement) or a Saturday (for removing obstacles).

Instructions:

Preparation - Locate a physical crossroads where two or more roads meet. If that’s not possible, mark a symbolic crossroads in your home using salt, chalk, or stones. Stand in the center and take a few deep breaths, grounding yourself in the moment.

Invocation - Light the three black candles in a triangle around you, saying:

“Hekate, Torchbearer, Keeper of the Crossroads, I call to you. You who walk the liminal spaces, She who opens and closes the way, Come forth and guide me now.”

Place the key at the center of your ritual space and touch it, saying:

“With this key, I ask your blessing, Hekate Enodia, to open the roads before me.”

Pour a few drops of honey or wine onto the ground as an offering, saying:

“Mighty Hekate, accept this gift, and in your wisdom, clear my path.”

Removing Obstacles - Hold your petition and read it aloud, stating what you need cleared from your path. Example:

“Before me stand barriers unseen, doubts, fears, and paths unclear.

With your torches, Hekate, burn them away!

With your hounds, chase away misfortune!

With your key, unlock the way forward!”

Dip your fingers in the bowl of water and sprinkle it over your petition, saying:

“As water washes away the past, so too are my blockages removed.”

If safe, burn the petition in a fireproof dish, releasing it to the elements. If burning isn’t possible, tear it into small pieces and scatter them at the crossroads.

Opening the Way - Hold up the key and envision a golden path unfolding before you. Light your torch or flashlight and say:

“Hekate, light my way. With your guidance, I walk forward with confidence and clarity.”

Place the key in your pocket or wear it as a charm, symbolizing the road now open.

Closing - Leave garlic, onions, or additional honey at the crossroads as a final offering, saying:

“Hekate, Queen of the Crossroads, I thank you. May your blessings remain with me as I walk this new path.”

Walk away without looking back, trusting that the road is now open.

After the Ritual:

• Keep the key with you as a talisman for continued road-opening energy.

• Pay attention to dreams, signs, and synchronicities—Hekate often communicates through symbols.

• If possible, return to the crossroads in the coming days to leave a small token of gratitude.

Crossroads magick is a powerful, ancient practice that connects the worlds of the living, the dead, and the divine. Whether seeking wisdom, transformation, or supernatural aid, the crossroads serve as a gateway to profound mystical experiences. By honoring the spirits, respecting the traditions, and practicing responsibly, one can tap into the vast power of the crossroads.

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Rotting/Decaying Herbs Correspondence

After seeing numerous masterposts about herbs, I noticed there wasn’t any mention of the correspondences when it comes to rotted or decaying herbs.  Here’s my take on this.

Anise- Use to cause a person to have nightmares, misfortune and/or relationship issues.

Apples- Use to cause turmoil between romantic partners.

Barley- Use to direct negativity and misfortune towards a person.

Basil- Use to cause fights, arguments, etc. between two lovers, two friends, two family members. Used to deter love from developing between 2 people. Use to deter customers from shopping at a business.  Use to attract negativity (place in rooms of a house for protection from negativity).

Bay- Use to cause a person to experience nightmares. Use to direct negativity and misfortune towards a person.

Birch- Use weaken protection of a person.

Blackberry- Use leaves in spells to cause for wealth to be drained or mismanaged.

Blueberry- Use to cause for a person to experience negativity and unwanted guests at their home.

Cabbage- Use to cause for fighting and arguing between a married couple.

Cactus- Use to weaken the protection of the home or other properties.

Camellia- Use to cause a person financial difficulties.

Carnation- Use to weaken a person’s leadership skills, commemoration and self-esteem.

Carrot- Use to cause for a person to lose sexual desire.

Catnip- Use to direct misfortune and unwanted spirits towards a person.  Use to cause for a person to feel confused or unwanted.

Celery- Use to cause a person to have difficulty concentrating during tasks.  Use to cause a person to have difficulty falling asleep.  Use to cause for sexual desire of a person to decrease.

Chamomile- Use to cause for financial difficulties. Use to heighten curse effects.

Cherry- Use to cause a person to feel undesired or loved.

Chicory- Use to heighten and strengthen obstacles in a person’s life.

Cinnamon- Use to cause for setbacks in business or a person’s goals in career.  Use to decrease a person’s protection.

Clove- Use cause for financial hardships.

Cucumber- Use to hinder fertility.

Cumin- Use to cause a person to argue with their significant other and to cause for a person who’s been unfaithful to feel overwhelming guilt.

Cypress- Use to slow down emotional healing process.

Daffodil- Use to cause a person misfortune and to have difficulties in love.  Use to cause a person to feel isolated.

Daisy- Use to deflect unwanted attention from potential romantic partners.

Dandelion- Burn to block unwanted thoughts about a person.

Dill- Use to weaken protection of a person.  Use to cause a person to be unnoticeable and avoidable.

Elder-Use to direct negativity and misfortune.  Use to cause a person to experience a restless night’s sleep.

Fern- Use to weaken a person or location’s protective energy.

Fig- Use to cause a person to experience decreasing sexual desire and decrease protective energy of a home.

Flax- Use to cause a person to experience financial difficulties.

Foxglove- Use to cause for a person’s garden to rot.

Frankincense- Use to weaken protection and stunt spiritual growth of a person.

Gardenia- Use to cause a person’s illness to be slow and difficult.  Use to cause for a person to to feel unwanted.

Garlic- Use to weaken a person’s protective energy and to cause for a restless night’s sleep. Use to cause a person to experience a stroke of bad luck.

Geranium- Use to cause a person to experience weakened protection, romantic desire, and confusion.

Ginger- Use to cause a person financial and love life difficulties.  Use to undermine another person’s magickal workings.

Ginseng- Use to repel love and cause for a person to feel unwanted. Use to cause financial difficulties.  Use to weaken a person’s glamour magick and promote back luck.

Grape- Use to decrease fertility and to weaken mental powers. Use to cause a person to experience financial hardships.

Hazel- Use to cause a person confusion and forgetfulness.

Holly- Use to cause for a person to experience bad luck.

Honeysuckle- Bury near a home to cause for the residents to experience financial difficulties and a stroke of bad luck.

Iris- Use to weaken protection around a person or location. Use to cause a person confusion.

Ivy- Bury near home to cause for it to experience chaos and disarray.

Jasmine- Use to cause a person to experience financial difficulties. Use to cause a person nightmares and a restless night’s sleep.attract money.

Juniper- Use to weaken protective energy around a person or location.

Lavender- Use to cause a person to experience difficulties with love. Use to cause a person to experience nightmares and a restless night’s sleep.  Bury near a person’s home to cause the home to become restless and chaotic. 

Lemon- Use to cause a person to question their romantic partner’s faithfulness. Use to cause a strain between friends.

Lemon Grass- Use to cause a person’s psychic powers to weaken.

Lettuce- Use to cause a person to experience a restless night’s sleep.

Lilac- Use to cause a person to experience bad luck.

Lily- Use to cause for a person to have unwanted visitors to the home.

Liverwort- Use to drive an emotional wedge between romantic partners.  use to cause a romantic partner to doubt their lover’s dedication.

Magnolia- Use to expose a unfaithful romantic partner.

Maple- Use to repel unwanted romantic partners.  Use to cause a person financial difficulty.

Marigold- Use to weaken a person’s protective energy and to cause for a restless night’s sleep and/or nightmares.  use to cause a person to become less influential and respected and respected by peers, colleagues,etc.  Use to cause a person to experience difficulty in handling legal matters.

Mint- Use to repel unwanted sexual urges.  Use to cause a person to experience financial difficulty.

Mistletoe-Use to cause a person to experience misfortune, nightmares while sleeping and weakened protection. Use to cause for couples to fight.

Mulberry- Use to cause for a person’s magickal work to backfire or be negated.

Oak- Use an acorn from an oak tree to cause for a person to experience a deduction in sexual desire.  Use to cause for a person to physically and mentally “feel their age”.

Orange- Use to cause for a person to come across as being bland and dull.

Orchid- Use to cause a person financial and social/interpersonal difficulties.

Pansy- Use to repel unwanted feelings associated with love.

Parsley- Use to repel unwanted sexual desire.  Use to cause a person to experience a decrease in lustful thinking.

Peach- Use to cause a person confusion and forgetfulness.  Use to prevent emotional attachment.

Peppermint- (See Mint).

Pine- Use to weaken defenses against negativity.

Raspberry- Use to decrease protective energies around a home or person.

Rice- Use to cause for a married couple to argue.

Rose- Use to repel an unwanted lover or romantic partner.  Use to cause a couple to argue and fight.

Rosemary- Use to cause a person to experience a restless night’s sleep and nightmares. Use to cause a person to experience difficulty in learning new information and become confused.

Rowan- Use to cause a person’s divination skills to become weak and confusing.  Use to cause for a person to become weak, unlucky, and experience misfortune. Use to increase spirit communication.

Rue- Use to cause a person to become love-struck and confused. Aids in curses.

Saffron- Use to repel lustful feelings.

Sage- Use to cause a person confusion and misfortune.

St. John’s Wort- Use to cause a person to feel unwanted.  Use to repel unwanted romantic partners.

Sassafras- Use to cause a person to experience financial difficulties.

Spearmint- Use to deter lust.

Strawberries- Use to cause a person to feel unwanted or unloved.

Sugar Cane- Use to deter unwanted love and attention.

Sunflower- Use to hide the truth from a person or within a situation.  Use to cause a person misfortune.

Thyme- Use to cause a person to experience nightmares. Use to cause a person to be avoidable and unnoticeable or to cause a person to receive overwhelming amounts of unwanted attention.  Use to decrease energy level and cause for a person to become fearful and afraid.

Vanilla- Use to decrease lust. Carry a vanilla bean to cause a person difficulty in maintaining energy and memory.

Vervain- Use to cause a person to experience chaos and instability.  Use to cause for wishes made to be unheard.  Use to cause friends to become enemies.  Use to repel unwanted lovers.

Violet- Mix with lavender to repel unwanted lovers and sexual partners. Use to cause a person to have difficulty sleeping and have an increase in their anger.

Willow- Use to repel love. Use to cause healing of a person to be slow.

Wintergreen- Use to cause healing of a person to be slow.

Wormwood- Use to cause a person to experience mechanical difficulties. Use to repel an unwanted romantic partner.

Source: My personal grimoire

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the 1st of the month ♡

the first of any month is typically regarded as a good time to refresh, renew, and attract abundance and luck so here are some ideas on how to do so!

say "rabbit rabbit!" for good luck all month long

set intentions and goals for the new month

perform a divination reading to forecast the month ahead

light a scented candle or incense to set the tone for the rest of the month

renew your wards

craft a money bowl or renew the one you already have

blow a pinch of cinnamon inside for good luck and abundance (avoid this if you have animals in the house or live with someone who has respiratory issues)

place a cinnamon stick above your front door and replace monthly instead of doing the above

cleanse your space

clean/cleanse your altar, tools, and crystals

write or draw symbols of abundance on a bay leaf and keep it in your wallet - burn it at the end of the month before you make a new one

open your windows to air out stale, stagnant energy

sweep your floors out the front door

blow a handful of salt out of your front door to release the things that no longer serve you

mop your floors with a cleansing floor wash; use this wash to clean doors and doorframes (obvs not using dirty mop water but an entirely fresh batch of the wash lol)

sprinkle salt on your doorstep and windowsills for protection after cleaning and sweeping

take a ritual bath or shower with the goal of cleansing yourself of negative vibes and inviting positive vibes in its place

if it applies, don't forget to: drink some water, gas up your vehicle, pay your bills, fill your prescriptions, take care of your physical and mental health, and stay golden

© 2025 space-queen

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note on ancestral magic & how to strengthen your bond with simple methods

thinking about my paternal grandmother, magic "started" for me when i was given her name, so rare and beautiful that i get stuck in the memories of countless people simply because of this fact, which can be quite dangerous, because it becomes even easier for ill-wishers to direct negativity at me and hit the mark. i think about my grandmother, who didn't speak my native language, and i barely know hers, but i always felt a connection with her. thanks to this magic and her genetics, by the age of 11 my hair was knee-length, which attracted a lot of attention, and my mother taught me how to protect myself from the evil eye. she also taught me phrases that i'd been repeating while washing my hair since childhood to make it grow healthy and long, literally rhyming spells. i still attach great importance to this

my grandmother, may the spirits protect her, couldn't act like me, speak like me, be as bold and free, so i broke the cycle. ancestral magic isn't a physical grimoire passed down to you at a certain age. everything you were taught is partly that. when i weave and braid threads, i remember her, a strong eastern woman and her life of constant needlework. when i dry my hair, i keep in my mind – i would have never achieved the same strength and beauty without her

how to make the bond stronger daily and not by specific or big rituals?

come back to your roots and traditions of one of the first ever egregore of yours – ethnicity, which are personally feasible and acceptable for you, or take less – your closest family

dancing — for example, my grandma is azerbaijani so basically kavkaz melodies and songs are lullabies to me, something that brings me comfort, even if all of them full of drums, rhythm and energetic motifs. let your national music go through your body, activate memories and move your muscles. dancing is a universal language, and probably the most unique one. listen to songs of your ancestors’ youth and old age, cause music anthropology is no joke

go through your genealogical history / family tree — where did your your ancestors live before your birth? what did they do for a living? how did they die? what are their names? there are so many questions that can help you to answer your own; their life experience and choices shouldn’t be ignored by next generations just to do exact same mistakes. do the research for all those poor nameless women, cause their sufferings and victories must be seen

look back to their hobbies and jobs — your grandma taught you how to knit a scarf to keep your warm? great! it’s a big act of love so show it back by learning and letting it dissolve into thin air. your great grandfather was a carpenter? cool! ask your relatives for stories or photos about it. maybe some of his works are still here with you, in your house. keep these memories with warmth and respect. btw, i found myself into weaving and knotting like that – turkic / iranian carpets are well-known all over the world; for me it’s almost closed practice, and one of the best form of ritual / tool for a lot of folk witches

family cookbook — easy way to get into your ancestors’ lifestyle, research about their preferences, especially if you wanna make an altar for them. for example for me it’s pomegranate, dates, hazelnuts

visiting your ancestors’ power places — your and theirs hometown, where did you spend time with them or where you feel their presence. it can be hard to get there physically but spiritually – your life is an evidence of their presence, so meditation is a key

so, when someone says : (my name), you are brave, you are skillful, you are educated, i convey part of these words to my grandmother with the same name and face but not the same story. thank your ancestors, maintain a mental connection with them, pay attention when they come to you in dreams, and what they tell you in life. i practice for all those women in my family tree who would like to do this so openly, who would like to have such resources as time, place, and opportunity but didn't. i can not thinking of their suppressed power, and at the same time, i'm sure that they always protect me