#ritual items

[koenji]

Late 16th century silver-gilt pomander with labeled spice compartments. Used for aromatic and spiritual purposes since the middle ages.

[thespectralcottage]

✨ Spell Oils 101 ✨

Spell oils are probably one of my most used tools & most popular items in the shop i own. I wanted to do a quick dive for folks who are new to them and how to use them in your practice. 🖤

What are they..? Spell oils are tools for spellwork. In simple terms they’re ritually made herbal infusions in a carrier oils (sometimes with fragrance added) with a specific intended energy behind them. Every practitioner who makes them has their own process for how exactly they’re done. You can then use the oil in your day-to-day as well as rituals as energetic boosts. Theyre used to make your spells more “potent” by adding in another layer that matches your intention. Just like you would add crystals, candles, herbs or other magical items into a spell. They’re an additional layer to your magic.

How do I use them..? The best thing about oils is there are endless possibilities. As far as your creativity lets you roam. Most commonly they are used to anoint candles, added to spell jars & ritual baths, mixed with herbs, used to enchant items, put directly on the skin, added to your hair/lotions, used on your hands or objects before a working, given as offerings, etc. I know witches who use them on their vails and clothing, or add it to their hair dye. Others will enchant items to be used in rituals or carried in their day-to-day. Unfortunately Instagram won’t let me post a massive list of all the ways to use them, but hopefully this gives you some insight.

Some practitioners make oils with incredibly specific intentions, but even within that energy you can use them for many kinds of workings. A specialized domination oil can sometimes be perfect in a money working for a new job. Mixing different kinds of oils is always a beautiful way to layer the energy needed for your working too! You’re a witch- go crazy with what feels right. ✨

Hopefully this gives you guys some ideas for how to use your oils. If you’re interested in try out ours, we currently have 18 different options on our website linked here. 👻

[maximthejewitch]

Prayer and Ritual Objects

Havdalah Set: This set includes a candle, spice box, and wine cup for the Havdalah ceremony, which marks the end of Shabbat.

Machzor: A special prayer book for the High Holidays (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur).

Tallit: A prayer shawl, one of the Jewish ceremonial objects with fringes, is worn during morning prayers.

Tallit Katan: A small four-cornered garment worn daily as a reminder of mitzvot. It symbolizes a person’s connection to G-d, the Torah, and the commandments to remember and follow the Jewish law.

Tefillin: These objects consist of two wooden boxes filled with scriptural verses written on parchment and bound in leather straps. Tradition dictates that they be affixed to the head and arm and worn during morning prayers, except on holidays and Shabbat.

Tefillin Bag, Tallit Bag: Embroidered pouches used to store the Tallit and Tefillin.

Siddur: A prayer book is used daily, and Shabbat prayers emphasize the importance of tzedakah and the responsibility to care for others.

Shofar: This traditional instrument, made from a ram’s horn, is blown during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Its blasts symbolize spiritual awakening, reflection, and repentance and carry deep religious significance.

[tsalmu]

Incense altar Megiddo Iron Age II, 9th century BCE

IAA: I-3567 Source: Israeli Museum, Jerusalem

[charlesreeza]

Cloisonné Altar Set, Chinese, early 19th century

Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

[ask-jumblr]

A while back, my sister gave me a menorah (long story), but I've never felt comfortable displaying it, because I'm a Gentile Christian, not Jewish. It also feels disrespectful to just throw it away. Is there a proper protocol for getting rid of a menorah (and does it differ depending on FOR)?

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[i-am-gabriell]

So on a whim, I got the Tamed Wild box. I dont really buy "witchy" branded stuff so I thought it would be fun.

Welll...I dunno if it was worth the $$$ cuz there was some stuff in here that was kinda false advertising?? Notably the "crystal" suncatcher. Its plastic.

It was the smaller box with 6 items.

Cheap plastic. It'll melt before "drawing down the energy of the sun". I'd have been ok with it if was at least glass?? (I guess it's better than getting something legit that was mined unethically.)

I'll probably use the oil, its actually very nice smelling. Not overpowering at all.

The worry dolls are cute, I had some as a kid.

I dislike stevia so...might just use this tea in a bath.

Never used Florida water before. It's not sold here, or at least no where I shop. So I'll definitely look into the uses and history.

And the sun charm is nice, it's made of some kind of lightweight metal.

Overall, if you like subscription boxes I'm sure theres better ones out there, but I'm not wholly disappointed in this. Still, it's a fun little present for oneself or a friend during these depressing times.

If I do the ritual included I will report how it goes.

[thedragonsscale]

Featured Item: Hand-blown Blue Glass Mini Chalice

This unique little chalice stands about 4 inches tall and is made of hand-blown, bright blue glass. The chalice is well-shaped, but not symmetrical, and a small discoloring is apparent in the rim, likely from the tools used to form the lip. Photos have been provided to show this piece from all sides.

This secondhand item is in Excellent condition, with no nicks, chips, or scratches -- all flaws are intrinsic to its handmade nature. The Dragon's Scale is proud to offer quality secondhand items at reasonable prices for the practitioner on a budget.

There are more chalices - and many other things - in the Shop! Come and take a look!