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Common Kitchen Herbs

...and how to use them in your witchcraft, part six!

Black peppercorn!

If you're like me, and you have a culinary degree, you probably find yourself the same scenario that I'm in now. You bought a pound of dried peppercorns, and now you're realizing that maybe, just maybe, you should have gone with like, three ounces. Because this is a lot... a lot... of pepper. A bitch can only eat so much cacio e pepe before they're sick of it, you know?

So let's talk about how to use up some of that fabulous peppercorn with our witchcraft. They're fantastic little buggers, I'll let you know that much, and they are SUCH a blessing.

Black Peppercorn in particular is a very common ingredient in both the kitchen and a multitude of self-protection magics. It's a potent protection herb, and it can be used as a banishing ingredient, as well as warding and home protection.

Please note: if you're concerned about your personal safety and your home's safety, please don't rely on only witchcraft. Of course it can help, but if you are afraid, please contact a loved one and do research on protecting yourself and your home. A spell jar is great: an alarm system is even better. Together is best.

One of my favorite uses of peppercorn is as a smoke cleanse. It can be a bit hard to burn, but I do have a trick for that! Shave off a few splinters of wax from a candle, and use your match/lighter/tiny dragon (oh, how we can wish...) and melt the wax onto the peppercorns. It might take a little time, and frequent re-smoldering, but the smoke is thick, intense, and purges out all kinds of nasties. It does in a pinch, just remember to seal up your home with good intentions (I open use clear quartz LOADED with protective energy for that).

Another good practice that I heavily favor is simple but powerful. I love myself a good spell jar - especially a little one, for protection and warding. Salt, peppercorns, basil, dill, garlic, ginger, and a few shards of a shattered acorn sealed with black (or white) wax from a candle or wax melt does a great job of offering you an extra bit of protection if you so desire it.

As always, remember to work in a cleansed environment, trust your instincts, and always always always do your research.

Happy witching, friends!

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Common Kitchen Herbs...

And how to use them in your witchcraft, Followers Edition!

Anyone here want to know anything more about what they have in their cupboard? I'll make a few information posts on whatever herbs yall lovely folks want over the next few days! :)

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Common kitchen herbs: Part One

Beginner witch with just what’s in your kitchen? You just moved and your altar is all packed up in one of these damned boxes? No problem. Witchcraft is fluid and flexible and that means the ingredients you use in certain spells and rituals are too. 

Remember to always work in a cleansed and protected place!

Welcome to Common Kitchen Herbs (and what they can do for you), Part One:  Rosemary

Rosemary is a fantastic beginning herb because it’s extremely versatile. Even dried, it can be used to quickly cleanse, protect you, and even help filter your dreams. Of course it can do so much more, but I’m not here to tell you everything, I’m here to tell you a few neat things you can do in hopes it will inspire your own research!

Burning a bit of rosemary and wafting it about your space is a great way to sort of whim away negative energy. Is it as powerful as a deep cleanse with juniper, salt, and sage water (see post labeled “Deep Cleansing”, look up tag juniper salt and sage water)? Well, no, but for a quick cleanse it’s a great temporary set-up. Just remember that if you use older dried rosemary, well, it doesn’t smell the best. I personally use about a teaspoon and half and let it smolder completely down and walk a perimeter around my area of practice. Remember to keep a window cracked open while cleansing!

To help protect yourself, take a little bag and stuff some rosemary inside and carry about with you in your pocket or purse. I personally don’t like using plastic in my practices, so even a scrap of cloth quickly stitched in half, stuffed, and stitched closed has served the purpose well. If at all possible, add in some protective stones, and maybe some cinnamon, basil, cloves, or ginger. Rosemary is a good boost to what is essentially your “bad vibes immune system” and is always good to have on your person. However, remember that intent is key, so remember to charge your magic crafts! (See “Charging Magical Items post for ideas). 

Not native and don't want to appropriate dream catchers? Take some rosemary and fold it into a breathable bag (or another stitched little pack as mentioned above). After that, charge it with your intent and put it in your pillow case or underneath your pillow. Worried about knocking it off your bed? Untuck the fitted sheet and pin it between the fitted sheet and the mattress. Personally, I have used a rosemary, salt, juniper, and orange peel (dried) pack. 

Rosemary is also an ingredient often used in love and lust magic, but as I said before and I will always say; witchcraft is to be used for good intentions. Do not cast love and lust magic on ANYONE who has not clearly consented to being cast on. 

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Trivia Challenge!

Yesterday's Trivia: This flavorful kitchen herb is also used to treat allergy symptoms. What is it? The answer: Thyme. Thyme is not only a delicious addition to many dishes, but it's extraordinarily effective at treating allergy symptoms without side effects.

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The Herbal 'Wall of Fame' / The Green ar taking over!

As weather is getting colder and Samhain draws near I did another big herb harvest today: Wormwood, Sage, Hyssop, Mint and Lemon Balm are now tied into bunches and hung up for drying in my room, filling the air with a  pleasant spicy scent. Besides, you find the herb you were to guess with yesterday's sigil right amongst these! ;) Happy Samhain riddling!