#spell correspondences

[lunar-witches]

Spells To Do For Each Phase of the Moon

New Moon: Spells related to personal growth, manifestation, abundance, fertility, new relationships, grounding, and stability.

Waxing Crescent: Spells related to success, growth, attraction, communication, and intellect.

First Quarter: Spells related to courage, motivation, breaking bad habits, passion, and creativity.

Waxing Gibbous: Spells related to balance, organization, completion, emotional healing, and intuition.

Full Moon: Spells related to love, intuition, psychic abilities, abundance, protection, releasing negative energy, and grounding.

Waning Gibbous: Spells related to banishing, breaking bad habits, releasing negative energy, and communication.

Last Quarter: Spells related to endings, closure, forgiveness, passion, and creativity.

Waning Crescent: Spells related to rest, renewal, dream work, divination, emotional healing, and intuition.

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[elminx]

Spell Energetics: How to Apply the concept of Herbal Energetics to your spell work

Note: I'm drawing here from my knowledge of herbal energetics as they are recognized in multiple herbalism systems, my knowledge of astrology, and the concepts of sympathetic magic - if this isn't your thing, please just move along.

The four elements and the concepts of Energetics run consistently through the framework of much of the Western magic systems but it's something that is often overlooked. Suppose rather than relegating the elements to something that we call upon ritualistically to join us in our magic works (or, that must be represented on an altar), we instead stop and consider what they are, and what they do. In that case, we can gain a deeper understanding of how magic works on a human being.

The idea of the four elements and their associated qualities (dry, warm, cool, and moist - now known as herbal energetics) comes from the Athenian philosopher Aristotle. The fire element is warm, the earth element is cool, the air element is dry, and the water element is wet. This shows a remarkable difference from the modern astrological association of earth being opposed to water, and air to fire as it is shown on the astrological wheel; here, hot is opposed to cold (fire to earth) and dry to wet (air to water). It is worth noting that this can be somewhat proven through action - earth puts out fire, for instance. Today, we understand that there is more to healthfulness than balancing energetics (thank you antibiotics, vaccines, and insert your favorite modern medical miracle here) but there are still a number of views on wellness that encourage considering them. Maybe someday I will write more of this and how it relates to synastry, but let's focus on how this can be used in magic.

From here, we need to take a dive into modern herbalism. Why are we doing this? Because most people use all sorts of herbal components as ingredients in our spells and many of our correspondences have their roots in how that plant matter interacts with the human body. One of the major considerations when choosing an herb is what its Action is on the human body. These actions include Heating (Warm/Fire), Cooling (Cool/Water), Drying (Dry/Air), and Wetting (Moist/Water).

We use these actions all of the time without even knowing that we are doing them. Most cocktail people know that you want to drink a Mint Julip in the summer to cool you down (mint is a Cooling herb). On the other hand, if you need a pick me up, Chai tea which is full of warming herbs - even noncaffeinated versions like Bengal Spice - does the trick. The marshmallow (a Moist herb) does the coating of the throat in "Throat Coat" tea. The conditions of warm/cool/dry/moist are so normal to use as human beings that we tend to overlook them and adjust for them automatically.

With this in mind, I want to bring up a few ways in which this can be applied in witchcraft.

Warm is nice and pleasant. A lot of the warming herbs are used in money and sex magic - they make us feel good. But, like any good thing, they might need to be consumed in moderation. Candles carry the innate action of warmth and just think about how important fire safety is. Some herbs that warm cannot always be handled with bare hands (spicy peppers cause capsaicin burns) and these have long-documented uses in baneful magics of all kinds.

Cool magic can be used to calm and control. It can be used to put a particular situation on ice so that you don't have to deal with it. It can bring down fevers. It can soothe bad tempers and hot-headedness. It can preserve. It can also protect and insulate.

Dry magic can also be used to preserve. It can dry up emotions and stifle passion. It can draw out something or draw something away from a situation. It can create space.

Moist magic can be overflowing and generous. It can also be stagnant and suffocating. Moisture can revive life. It can also drown it.

It is worth noting that all aspects of these factors are always present in our lives. And they don't exist in a vacuum - everything is a combination of the two Aristotlean categories: you have Warm Moist or Warm Dry, and Cool Moist or Cool Dry.

We use these principles in magic all of the time. Anytime that you are using a liquid in a jar spell, you are applying the concept of Moist. If you are applying salt or rice to drain an object, you are using the concept of Dry. A freezer spell is an obvious example of Cool and any time that you are burning something you are using the concept of Warm.

But let's go a step further. If you are trying to do a warming spell, wouldn't it make sense to use specifically only warming herbs - or, at least - herbs that don't counteract Warmth (aka abstain from using cooling herbs?). Remember, these herbs have a natural and calculable effect on the human body so one would assume that, when used as part of a spell directed at a human body, they will have a similar effect. Even if you're a total candle head (I get it - I LOVE candle magic), consider not adding a candle to a spell meant to freeze somebody out.

When casting a hex, it is worth considering whether you want to burn them out with fire or take the slower more calculated path of ice. (Stop me from quoting Robert Frost here...) If you need to separate a couple who thrives on relationship conflict, drying them out could be a good option - more specifically, I'd probably use cool/dry.

Really we are getting into the basics of all sympathetic magic: using a thing that has an obvious effect to transfer that effect, through our spell, to the spell's intended target. This is why I have been very specific in saying that this applies to magic cast on a human being - here we are using the principles of Energetics and how they affect humans. For a spell on an animal or your house, entirely different sympathetic principles would apply.

The next time that you are choosing between two herbs that are said to have the same associations, consider whether one might be better than the other based on the Energetic nature of that plant. You might find a whole new level of casting open up to you.

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[inkygardenserpent]

Two-Ingredient Cleansing Spray

A simple spray to cleanse a space, that can be used in pre-spell rituals. Made with two ingredients (or you can make a blend like I did!)

You will need:

a spray bottle

water

peppermint essential oil (renewal of energy in a space, success in divination, mental clarity)

rosemary essential oil (cleansing, purification, and protection during spellwork)

frankincense essential oil (purification, and enhanced favour, spirituality, and protection during spellwork)

I use both essential and fragrance oils in my practice, depending on its purpose in a ritual or spell. I typically use what I already have and what is affordable

Method:

cleanse spray bottle

5 drops rosemary essential oil

2 drops peppermint essential oil

3 drops frankincense essential oil

add water

shake well

OR use one type of oil, but remember to add a total of 10 drops of essential oil to every 100ml of water (personal preference)

[thegildedraven]

spell ingredients: school edition

a correspondence list for those who wish to use school supplies in spells

pen & color pencils & paint: manifestation depending on color

eraser: erasing, banishing, cleansing, persistence, determination

permanent marker: sealing, create permanence, ensure long-term effects

correction tape / masking fluid: concealment, obscuring, fixing mistakes

paper clips: bindings, organization, balance, unity, focus

stapler: bindings, organization, cohesion, teamwork

sticky notes & index cards: memory, manifestation, communication

pins & thumbtacks: cursing, hexing, “pinning the blame”

highlighter: manifestation, focusing intent, making something more obvious

paper shredder: hexing, cursing, banishing, destroying, obscuring

scissors: cutting ties, breaking bonds, banishing

lunchbox: portable altar, containment, isolation

plasticine or modelling clay: poppets, creation, stability 

glue stick: connection, binding, forming strong bonds, sealing

duct or clear tape: binding, fixing bonds, joining two forces, teamwork

notebook or binder: grimoire, paper for spells

hole puncher: destroying confidence, hexing, weakening

ruler: clear goal and clear path, quicker manifestation

protractor: precision, clear goals

calculator: precision, mental clarity, focus, assistance

hand sanitizer: cleansing, curse removal

lip balm: glamours, confidence to speak, beauty, maintenance

water bottle: water magic, charged waters, containment, health

energy drinks: energy boost, power, speed, motivation

coins: money spells, manifestation, luck

[theladymorganlefay]

do you know of any good books on correspondences?

Hello! I do!

The two main books I use for correspondences are:

Exploring Spellcraft: How to Create and Cast Effective Spells

Your Book of Shadows: How to Write Your Own Magickal Spells

Both of these books have TONS of different correspondences! I use them almost daily for constructing my own spells and just for reference, as well!

Also! Not a book, but still a great resource is Pinecone.pub. You put in your intent and it gives you correspondences for that purpose!

Hope this helps you! ❤

[vanillabat99]

I have a folder on my phone titled "bitchcraft™"

[bugdr00lz]

Assigning Purpose to Ingredients - After The Fact

Does anyone have experience with successfully adding intention/energy to premade things?

I just can’t seem to come up with a method of imbuing correspondences into something mass-made (ex: my rosemary & mint shampoo), that feels right to me. So ultimately, I’m just looking for ideas or things that others have tried. Hopefully I’ll find something inspiring!!

[phynxrizng]

SPELL CORRESPONDENCES

Spell Correspondences "The question of magic is a question of discovering and employing hitherto unknown forces in Nature." Crowey  A portal for dimensional living Liminal Landscapes WHAT ARE CORRESPONDENCES? Magick is the practice of influencing energy to achieve a given goal. Energy flows through the universe, through all things, through us. To work a successful spell you must raise energy, focus it and then release this energy to your intention. Using an item that corresponds with your intention will aid in the success of the spell. Everything is made up of energy. In spellwork, corresponding energies are directed with intent to gain the desired effect. A particular herb may have magickal qualities of protection, or a certain planet may have a particular elemental correspondence. These energy properties influence how they interact with both the magickal practitioner and the other energies in the Universe. Aligning the energy of the day, color and herb with your intent increases your results. For example: To work a spell for love use a pink candle anointed with rose oil on a Friday or to work a spell for prosperity use a green candle dressed in Bergamot oil on a Thursday. To get the best results also consider the aspect of the moon and the time of day as well as the other items you employ (Candles, herbs and oils...) Here is a list of Correspondences: Sunday - Ruling planet is the Sun. The world is your oyster. We are blessed. The color is gold. To incorporate this day’s energy work spells for: love, peace, healing, spiritually and advancement, success, power, change, healing, protection and God ritual. Monday - Ruling planet is the Moon. Another mystic Monday. The color is pale lavender or silver. To incorporate this day’s energy work spells for: intuition, peace, fertility, and inspiring you inner muse. This is a wonderful day to connect to your inner self. Intuition and inspiration are both enhanced when imbued with moon energy. Use today's energy for Psychic work, (intuition, divination and clairvoyance) Goddess ritual and faerie magick. Tuesday - Ruling planet is Mars. Today you are a Warrior, press onward. The color is red. To incorporate this day’s energy work spells for: courage, confrontations, strength, passion and protection. This is the day to muster your courage and wake your passions. It is also a good day to “gird your loins” and get rid of what no longer serves you. Use the day's energy to inspire passion, boost confidence or win a victory. Mars is a warrior, so if you need a spiritual battle, this is the day for it. Tuesday is also a good day for protection magick. Wednesday - Ruling planet is Mercury. The pursuit of knowledge and the practice of wisdom. The color is yellow. To incorporate this day’s energy work spells for: travel, money, academic success, communication, knowledge and scholarship. This is the perfect day to plunge into your studies. Work spells to develop awareness, speed communications and to learn all the facts. The energy today is great for communication and intellectual pursuits (worldly or otherwise). Good for spells involving the granting of information, the conscious mind, study, travel and wisdom. Thursday - Ruling planet is Jupiter. Good fortune smile upon me! This is a great day for spells dealing with jobs, careers, prosperity and friendships. The color is green. The energy of this day is very generous both in material matters and in spiritual riches. Need a shot of good fortune? Work spells today to increase your luck. Incorporate this day’s energy working spells for: prosperity, expansion and success. Know that you deserve the best. The energy of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are also auspicious for decisions to be made in your favor or career advancement. Friday - Ruling planet is Venus. Beauty, Joy and Love be with you. Work spells today for love, love of another, love of self and love for humanity. Appreciate what you have and let the joy in your heart swell by upholding an attitude of gratitude. Know that you are wonderful, beautiful and deserving of the best. The color is pink. To incorporate this day’s energy work spells for: love, friendship and beauty, nature, art and reconciliation.. Saturday - Ruling planet is Saturn. Forgive and forge ahead. The key word is Knowledge, especially esoteric. The color is blue. To incorporate this day’s energy, work spells to banish limitations or to release all the clutter that is keeping you down. Release your pain, guilty, resentment and fear and transform negativity. With Saturn you can cast out your troubles. Use this energy to get rid of unwanted energies or desires, exorcise your anger and hatred. Purge yourself of all negativity transforming it into an inner well of peace. This day's energy is also good for binding spells, seeing hidden or obscured matters, exorcising and endings. Ideal for getting rid of unwanted energies or desires, Psychic ability, meditation, and communication with spirits, exorcisms and legal issues. Posted by, phynxrizng