The Equinox's Grimoire

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[themori-witch]

Paganism 101: Dumb Suppers

With Samhain around the corner (click here for a post about Samhain), you may see the term “dumb supper” crop up in posts surrounding traditions and activities done at this time of heightened liminality (click here for a post about liminality).

What is a dumb supper?

In layman’s terms, a dumb supper is a meal that is held in silence with food reserved for invited spirits. This ceremony is mean to be a time of remembrance and connection to those you have lost. That’s the simplest version of it.

The term “dumb” simply refers to the silence that is observed during the meal, as no one shall speak, no phones shall ring and no external noises such as radios, televisions should be able to be heard. Essentially, a dumb supper should be done in total, utter silence.

How do you do a dumb supper?

There is no staunch set of rules for this, aside from the silence. A basic template to follow if you’re unsure or doing this for the first time, may be as follows:

Cleanse your space; empty of it any energy, even if it’s residual. You can do this by burning incense, spritzing or chanting - however you feel is best. If you want to, or are wont to do, cast your circle now.

When you set the table for the meal, set a place for every physical being in attendance, making sure you make it so that the head of the table is set for the spirits who will be joining the supper. You may want to set a place for every spirit you want to invite, but this isn’t always feasible. If you like, you can use tealight candles set around the plate to represent them.

There is no set colour scheme for this ceremony, but black is typical of the season and activity. You may want a black tablecloth or candles on the table itself.

If possible, use candles as a light source.

Upon entering the room in which the supper is being served, no one may speak. 

Only once everyone’s food has been served - spirits included - may anyone begin to eat.

During the meal, you may want to speak to your spirit guests in your mind; tell them you think of them, remember memories, share laughter. You may want to simply think about them, if that is easier.

Once the meal is over, you may want to say goodbye (silently of course).

Only when everyone is finished eating may you all leave and exit the room in silence. Once you are out of the ceremony space, the silence can be broken.

Food, drink and menu choices:

The food you serve at your dumb supper is entirely up to you. You may want to incorporate some of the traditional Samhain foods, e.g., apples, game, cider, late Autumn vegetables, etc,. but remember that you may want to serve food that pleases the spirits you invite too.

What do you do at the end of the supper?

This depends on you and your traditions. If you’ve cast a circle, you will want to remove it and cleanse the area. When it comes to the food, there are a few things you can do to dispose of the food.

Some people choose to burn the meal afterwards - it is said that the smell of the burnt food can bring happiness to the spirits.

Some people will divide the meal out between the guests afterwards to make sure nothing goes to waste.

Some people simply bin it.

[nox-ex-undis]

How should I look for/find books about actual magic without having to sort through a bunch of bullshit? (Also stuff that isn't necessarily about Wicca. Like I have no problem with wiccans but I am not one so I'd like more resources that arent based on Wicca)

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I have a large list of book recommendations here, organized by category.

[brujeria-n-bongs]

New Moon 4 blessings bath. 🌹🕯️🙏🌚🌙🛁

It’s a New Moon, time to draw in new blessings..

Easy peasy

Hardware:

4 white candles

Oil to anoint

Red rose petals - Invite LOVE , COMPASSION , pull in gentle, loving energy

Green tea - Pull in WEALTH and PROSPERITY

Peppermint - Invite good health

Witch hazel - cleanse away negitive energy, invite beauty, and clarity of mind.

OPTIONAL - Bubble bath / body soap

Step by Step:

Anoint 1 white candle for purity of intention, clarity of petition, and protection. – I anoint them all in honor of the holy trinity but that’s just me–

Anoint 1 white candle and invite the spirit of wealth and prosperity into your home and finances.

Anoint 1 white candle and invite the spirit of health and happiness (what’s one without the other?) into your body, your heart and your life.

Anoint a final white candle and invite the spirit of love and compassion.

Relax and meditate for awhile, you can get out of the bath whenever but let the candles burn out.

Feel free to petition and dieties or spirits you work with in place of these.

Enjoy the next lunar cycle 🕯️

[glitterinmotion]

Bath Magic, a masterpost

Having a bath is a good way to relax and enjoy time for yourself, it also could be used as a part of your magic practice.

Before you go: 

If you have allergies please check ingredients before to make your bath. Before to read anything else takes attention to this. 

*clean your bathtub @thesubtlewitch

*safety advisement @notyourmothersspellbook

*after the bath @am-i-boob-level-yet

Beginner tips: 

How to make a sachet? How to use this pink himalayan salt? Can i use this freaking amazing bath bomb ? Well, there are some links to begin your practice and know a little bit more about bath magic.

*basic components @casual–witchcraft

*bath magic references @bitch-witch-aint-no-snitch

*general guide @aphroditiful

*how to: magic oil @speaksofsomethingthatisgone

*how to use fermented rice water @thymewitch

*how to make a sachet @swampseer

*witch tips: herbs @elsaswitchystuff

*about seashells @mothermoonie

*bath bomb magick @sylvaetria

*bath magick guide @la-petitefille

*purrification with bath @thehexcollector

*to begin @recreationalwitchcraft

*pure water :  think about it : as @orriculum said you don’t need any of these, you are the ingredient

Beauty bath spell:  

*milk bath to hydrate and purrify your skin @eyeofhorustarot

*rose bath spell bath @orriculum 

*beauty bath @bibliotecha-secreta

*cinnamon dolce latte grounding scrub @hereticalapothecary

*soft skin, soft soul bath ritual @lunar-witches

*mermaid’s bath spell : a glamourous spell @themanicnami

*i’m majestic @orzula

*cuteness and radiance spell inspired by Sailor Mini Moon @themanicnami

According to the moon phases: 

*full moon @scorpiomoonchildd / another full moon bath @aventurineforest

*new moon @magicgemflower / new moon herbal bath @honeycoyote

*moon phases scrub recipe @hekserie

According to sabbats: 

*yule bath spell @catspawwitchery / yule bath @i-am-the-nature-witch / yule inspiration bath @witchingmama / another yule bath spell @wanderlustandmagik

*litha mid summer bath @iolitewitchcraft

*imbolc ritual bath @recreationalwitchcraft / imbolc lushcraft @lepuslunamgrimoire

*mabon bath @recreationalwitchcraft

*ostara bath ritual @mrs-k-cottage-witch / lush products correspondances @recreationalwitchcraft / restoring and cleaning ostara bath mixing fruit,spice and bath bomb @lepuslunamgrimoire

*samhain bath salt @theofficialbabadook / lush products correspondances for samhain @recreationalwitchcraft

Connecting to

This part it inspired by this Witch Bath Masterpost (amazing and very useful post), i just added more links to complete it. About deities, a lot of spirits, gods and goddesses are related to water so check out your deities correspondences to create your own ritual.

*elements: earth @healing-sun-witch /  fire bath @lepuslunamgrimoire/  air bath @lepuslunamgrimoire

*ice witch @aphroditiful

*sea witch-tropical bath @sassandspells / another sea witch bath @recreationalwitchcraft / connecting to the ocean @themixedwitcharchive

*Aphrodite simple bath spell @wistfulgiselle / Aphrodite sugar scrub spell @crybambi-posts

*Freya bath salt @thewitchofthenorse

*faerie bath spell @moonbugpresence

*dragons @recreationalwitchcraft

*celestial bath @orriculum

*deities of olympus as lush products @leosorciere

About self love: 

*self love bath @recreationalwitchcraft

*peace/love @viridisherbalist

*post depressing @prettycitywitch

*love protection bath spell @needtobeawitchingslug

*self love bath sachet @spooniewitches

*love yourself @kristalliserade

*divine self love spell @foxseidr

Relaxing and healing bath spell

*peace of mind bath salt @themanicnami

*simple relaxing bath @magicalmystic

*zelda inspire bath spell -healing and purrify @hylianshrinemaiden

*bedtime bath and clear sinuses bath @the-domestic-witch

*stress relief bath spell @gensgrimoire / another stress reliever bath @jennycalabro

*gross bath spell @thequeenofsunflowers

*simple healing bath @witchymashedpotatoes

*grommot’s nasty bath to release bad energies and be dirty again @grommot

*”grow from the dirt” bath spell @mermanwitch

*bath me the fuck better spell : release bad energy @ghostlywitvh

*simple purification scrub @recreationalwitchcraft

Others bath spell:

*bring luck @mothmaam

*warm my bones @under-the-lilies

*attracting love bath soak @recreationalwitchcraft

*help ease menstrual cramps @herbsandcrystals 

*stomach bug @stormbornwitch

*break the habit bath @lepuslunamgrimoire

*prosperity bath spell @rosemarysea

*banishment bath love and memories @nightkunoichi

*hex removing @annabellehectorworldofweird

Rituals for 2 and more 

*couple’s bath spell (love and lust) @themanicnami

*aphrodisiac bath @lepuslunamgrimoire

* love spell for saphic witches… @lesbiandaydream

Protection’s bath

There is an Ultimate Masterpost about Protection Magic @serenas-book-of-shadows very complete, with an entire part about bath magic. I just re-noted a few one and others i found on Tumblr.

*armor of love : getting protected with the love of others @honeycoyote

*master protector body scrub @oldmotherredcap

*simple purrification and protection scrub @recreationalwitchcraft

Make up your day !

*today will be a good day @themanicnami

*stay focus @stormbornwitch

*motivation and clarity @orriculum

*happiness bath @primrosetheodora

*widsom and intelligence @starwwitch

*confidence bath spell and boost for work @aphroditiful

*job interview confidence bath @lepuslunamgrimoire

*soak in positivity @witchbrise

Magic energies

*increase psychic abilities soak @unfriendlyblackwitch

*relax and meditate herbal steams recipe @quartzbound

*energy cleaning @hereticalapothecary

*disenchanting bath spell @kitchenwitch

*banishing bath bomb recipe @she-who-treads-on-water

*new year purification bath @wishfulwitchy / welcoming positivity into the new year @wood-fires-archive

*pre-ritual spell bath @wicccaa

With sigils: 

For anyone who works with sigils, here a few ones to draw on your soap, bathbomb, yourself or water. You can find others sigils and awesome advices for beginning your practice with this post about sigil bath @themanicnami. Obviously this is not an exhaustive list, and you can create one by yourself depend on your needs.

*i’m cleansed and relaxed @will-o-the-witch

*i’m clean and purified @onesigiladay

*beauty radiates from me @sigilathenaeum

*negative energy leaves my heart @starborn-witch /  negative energy leaves my body @softlydivine

*i’m calm @strangesigils / i’m at peace @thesilverwitch

*i’m happy, i’m calm and i’m motivated @strangesigils

*self care @puella-terrae

*self love @artwitchpath / another self love sigil @eclogarium

*sospidonum @inkandsigils

*i’m connected to the element of water @onesigiladay

Correspondances:

A lot of plants can be part of a bath ritual so as always check out your deities correspondences to make your own. Anyway, you can also use bath bomb to prepare an affordable bath.

*lush bath bombs @wanderingbabybat / lush bath magick @will-o-the-witch

*energetic cleanse correspondances for bath @studiostarshine

*bath magic combinations @lesbiandaydream

*protection correspondences @dark-witch-dark-night

*love correspondences @lushywitch

*glamour spell masterpost @sylvaetria

*essential oil blends for witches @suicidalrestraints

*common kitchen herbs @sneezeweeds

*magickal time @thewitchtips

Thanks to contributors! And if you don’t agree to this use, tell me and i will removed you of the post. 

[themanicnami]

Today Will be a Good Day Bath Spell

A morning bath spell to bring on a good positive day.

You will Need:

Lavender (happiness)

Rose Petals (happiness, joy)

Sweet Orange Essential Oil (happiness, empowerment, positivity)

Rosemary (energy, positivity, self love, happiness)

Rose Quartz (happiness, self love, general positivity)

Clear Quartz (increasing energy)

Tiger’s Eye (peace of mind)

Lavender Incense

Sachet or coffee filters (with string or rubber band to tie)

Steps:

fill your sachet(s) with your lavender, rosemary and rose petals. If you do not have a sachet that works in a bath coffee filters work just as good

Begin filling your bath with warm water and place your herbs into it in their bag

Drop a few drops of sweet orange essential oil into bath, not too much.

Along the rim place your rose quartz, clear quartz, and tiger’s eye

light your lavender incense and get into the bath

While in the bath visualize all of the negativity in and on you fading away like steam as the water glows with a soft light and mixes around you, so you too are glowing. Breath in and out slowly and let your body relax, meditate if possible.

“Today will be a good day, today will be a nice day.” repeat this three times then return to visualization.

Once you are ready to get out: “Let today begin.” 

Notes: this spell is to be done in the morning before the day has really started. If you cannot access a bath you can soak the bag of herbs in a large basin of water and use it to wash your face. Or if you have a shower, tie your coffee filter to the head of the shower.

[la-petitefille-deactivated20210]

✨ Bath Magick Guide ✨

It’s an easy thing to become so busy or distracted that you don’t have the time to focus as intently on your craft as you may like. During instances like these, why not take a magickal bath? We usually decide to take baths for their relaxing properties… And with good reason! What better way to show yourself a little self-love than soaking in a warm tub filled with fluffy bubbles, skin-softening salts, or sparkly bath bombs? And when you are a witch, it can be even ~more~ exciting - treat yourself to a healing bath that will awaken your inner Goddess (or God), draw away bad energies, and leave your spirit feeling rejuvenated!

💖 Ideas to Try 💖

🎀 ½ a cup of sea salt, sprinkled over the length of the tub as soon as it is filled with warm water. Himalayan pink salt is a great idea, too - their properties add nutrients that assist in relaxing and rejuvenation. (These salts not only boost your energy levels, but also assist in detoxification + help skin conditions)! Just make sure they are safe for you to use and are coming from a reputable source. ♡

🎀 Surround your tub (safely) with white candles to promote healing and purification (or try any other color candle to promote other specific energies you may need! Ex: red or pink for love, orange for creativity). If you like, do the same with crystals - surround the tub with quartz/rose quartz, amethyst, or obsidian (or place them straight in your bath water)!

🎀 Add a few drops of healing oil to the warm water. (Try lavender for relaxation or sandalwood for healing).

🎀 Flower petals! Toss a few from a flower (roses are always excellent) over the water or the bubbles that you use. In addition, if you like, research herbs that are safe to use in baths. ♡

🎀 Lemon slices! (Unless you are allergic to lemon, in which case disregard this section). Cut up a lemon and add the slices to your water. (Let them sit for about 3-5 minutes before entering your bath). The usage of lemon in a bath relaxes sore/tense muscles, pulls any harmful toxins out of your body through your skin, and evens out the skin tone! (Plus - it smells wonderful).

🎀 Try blessing a bath bomb or bubble bar before use! Set up a small crystal grid, light some sweet-smelling incense and candles, and place your bath bomb in the center. Say a quick blessing while you meditate before your little altar.

Once you have sunken into your magickally anointed bath, close your eyes and feel the energy of the water around you. Lye comfortably still in your bath as you breathe in the sweet, collected scent brought on by all of the things you have used for this bath ritual. Repeat a simple mantra in your head - anything you need to sink into relaxation. Now, envision the water as a bright, white energy surrounding you. It encompasses you with love and protection, like a warm hug. Lye in your bath for as long as it takes to feel as if this healing light has fully taken you in its comfort. Once this feeling is obtained, you may drain the tub. Stay lying there as it drains, visualizing all of the previous negative energies as being drained away, out of sight, and, ultimately, out of your life. Once the tub has drained, remove any leftover petals/crystals/surrounding candles/etc, and take a quick shower to get off any remnants that may be leftover on your body. Imagine the shower water flowing off of your body as any remaining negative thoughts or energies, draining away for good. ♡

[witchoncampus]

Is it Bath Time?

Three new bath salts! Put about ¼ cup into a warm bath to help manifest energy and positive thinking. Enjoy for relaxation, purification, and meditation. 

Stress Relief ~ 1 cup epsom salt ~ 1 cup sea salt ~ 10 drops lavender essential oil ~ 1 tbls dried lavender ~ 1 tbls chamomile flowers

Cleansing and Purification ~ 1 cup epsom salt ~ 2/3 cup sea salt ~ 3 ground bay leaves ~ 3 drops lemon oil or extract ~ (optional) 2 drops salt water

Ritual Amplification  ~ 1 cup epsom salt ~ ¼ cup sea salt ~ 10 drops pomegranate oil ~ 1 tbls rosemary

[solastatarot]

10 * 3 card tarot spreads* for you to try:

its late and i’m feeling like coming up with some different 3 card reading ideas. a lot of my inspiration comes from researching and taking ideas i like to combine and to create my own. enjoy~ 

tomorrow spread: have a glimpse at what is in store tomorrow

what emotions will come up

what will help me with tomorrow

what situation will i be in 

blocked creativity spread: for when you are stuck in a creative rut

what is holding me back?

where should i be looking for inspiration?

what are the potential outcomes?

body-mind-soul spread: to assess your mental, physical and spiritual health

body (strength, vitality, flexibility, health)

mind (logic, emotionality and intellect)

soul (instinct, intuition, energy, vibrations and flow)

interview with a crystal spread: (love this one! pretty self explanatory, take a crystal and ask it to speak to you through the cards)

what is the best way to work together?

what would you like to help me with?

what is your message for me right now?

amethyst spread (use an amethyst crystal - hold it in your hands, allowing the energy to flow in to you. then draw the cards)

what is needed to strengthen my intuition today?

what can help me cultivate more calm in my life today?

what can help me stabilize and feel more at peace?

past life spread (if you haven’t done past life work before, i wouldn’t recommend this. in my humble opinion it is better to consult a healer first about your past life(s) before diving headfirst in to on your own) 

theme in past life

how this shows up in your current life

most important lesson you learned

spirit guide spread (you may also want to pick a card to represent your guide)

a message your guide wants you to hear in this moment

a message your guide has been trying to convey that you have not been receptive to

what is this guide helping you with on your path?

psychic abilities spread:

how can i enhance my psychic abilities?

a psychic gift i have

something i should further explore

shadow self spread:

what am i holding on to that is hurting me?

a message from my shadow self

what shadow energy wants to be worked with right now?

relationship spread: (could be for friendships or romatic/love)

you

the relationship/dynamic

the other person

[a-pagan-path]

now that i’ve begun working more with energy, i wanted to share my methods of casting circles! when i first started working with energy, it was really hard to find references for casting circles, especially ones not dealing with the traditional Wiccan god/goddess. here are some methods and uses of casting circles!

Why Cast a Circle?

the primary reason i cast circles is to protect me from outside energy influences. most people associate circles to protection from ‘malevolent’ spirits, however, it’s just a great barrier in general!

here are some following scenarios i cast circles:

divination- to protect me from energies that might influence my cards or my interpretation o the cards

spellwork- pretty self-explanatory. i cast circles to protect from energies i don’t want in my spells, or from potential spirit attraction.

meditation- again, for energy use and to also not be disturbed from anything spiritual.

Methods of Casting

1 - Invoking Elements

a very basic way, if not the go-to way, of casting is to place each of the four elements at each of the cardinal directions. Earth at the north, Air in the east, Fire at the south, and Water in the west.

fire

Candles (color them for intent if used in a spell! alternatively, electric tea lights work fine.)

here is a post about color associations for candles!

Anything symbolic of fire colors (red or warm-colored cloth, figures/statues,etc.)

water

moon/sun water (in a jar works really well, or in an open container if being used for blessing anything)

blessed water, or water related to whatever you’re working with (storm water, diluted essential oils, etc).

here is a good source of different kinds of water and how to cleanse them!

blue or purple colored items

earth

stones or crystals (this is what i love to use! just be wary that some stones are aligned with other elements. clear quartz is a go-to.)

salt

dirt (from your backyard or specific, such as hospital or graveyard. make sure to cleanse it.)

herbs (especially roots)

brown or black colored items

air

incense (different scents have uses as well!)

here is a post with scent correspondences!

steam

yellow or white colored items

alternatively, any of these could be replaced with a tarot card of the corresponding suit! (wands for fire, cups for water, pentacles for earth, and swords for air).

to close the circle, walk clockwise starting in the east (air) and complete a full walk around the circle. do this as many times as you feel needed to envision a complete circle! after your use for it is done, unwind it by walking the same number of times counter-clockwise.

note: if you live in the southern hemisphere, you may want to reverse fire and earth in your directions and walk counter-clockwise to close the circle, and clockwise to end it.

2 - Envisioning

this is a very, very simple way to cast a circle! if you have very little time, simply imagine a ring of light around your workspace. you could align color to purpose as well.

the only downsides to this method include the fact that it may not be as strong as a physical circle for beginners especially, as i have learned many times over as i find energy that i don’t want in the circle. on top of this, to make it very successful, you may have to keep this image in your head throughout your spell or energy work, which may distract or hurt your concentration.

however, like i said before, it’s very easy, discreet, and requires no clean up! with practice, it could be very easy to maintain.

3 - Salt Circle

by simply spreading salt in a circle clockwise (or counter-clockwise depending on your location), you can create a strong barrier. as you walk around, envision your purpose of protection and safety.

if you are working outside, do not use salt. it will kill plant life! instead, consider alternatives such as: egg shells, diluted salt water, crushed herbs, flower petals, etc.

if working inside, consider setting out foil, cloth, or a tarp for easy cleanup. 

4 - Cleansing the Room Itself

if you find that you for some reason cannot cast a circle, or maybe are just starting out, consider cleansing the entire room instead!

some methods include:

smoke cleansing (NOT smudging. please do not call this action smudging unless it is part of YOUR culture.)

salt or protective mixture

dance/song

salt/water spray

incense and candles

for smoke cleansing, light your bundle and start facing eastward, spreading the smoke and asking for protection from either the corresponding element or any deities/spirits/etc. you worship. move clockwise or counterclockwise.

for salt or protection mixtures, simply place a small pile in each corner of the room or at the cardinal directions.

dance and song can celanse the room when accompanied with smoke especially. 

the salt water spray can be used similar to the protection mixture – spray a little in each corner or at the cardinal directions.

incense and candles can be placed in corners, the directions, or just throughout the room to act as protective energy.

Final Notes

make sure to remove your circle after you’re done!! leaving it up isn’t safe and could be draining on your energy or health.

try not to leave the circle in the middle of your work, if it can be avoided. ive had to do it before and nothing bad happened, but sometimes it ocould break the circle, or bring unwanted energy or precense in.

do your absolute best to have all your materials in the circle before you cast it. bringing items that were not in the circle before could carry energy that you just do not want in your circle. i’ve messed up plenty spells because of it already. if it is really necessary, cleanse the item as thoroughly as you can (quickly if you need to), and enter the circle from the east.

if these methods don’t work right away, don’t worry! these take lots of practice. some easy ways to try casting daily include:

cast a circle before you meditate

cleanse your room before you do homework for a safe space to work

if you have a form of divination, cast a circle before drawing a daily reading (i do this in the morning to see how the day will go or seek advice for the day!).

good luck!

[themori-witch]

Scrying [Witchcraft 101]

What is Scrying?

I know it looks like a typo and what’s really happening, is that we’ve actually been crying as a community, but alas no; “scrying” is a legitimate and archaic form of divination.

Let’s check out the definition of it via Google:

scryskrʌɪ/ verb

gerund or present participle: scrying

Foretell the future using a crystal ball or other reflective object or surface. “A mirror used for scrying”.

Okay, so Google did pretty well this time and have hit the nail smack on the head with this definition.  Scrying is the act of gazing at a reflective surface and using any symbols that may appear as a way of garnering advice, or foretelling the outcome of certain forthcoming situations, circumstances, and choices.

Keep reading

[snowy-equinox]

Wicca: The Christianity of Paganism

Wiccans, like all pagans, talk about our struggles with being a religious minority.

However, sometimes when Wiccans do this, they seem a little out of touch, not realizing that they themselves are the majority in our small circle.

Most of these similarities are not from individual Wiccans, but rather just how Wicca is as a whole, because of its sheer number or how it is structured to be. 

Pushing belief system on to others

I cannot count the times someone has talked about curses or hexes, only for a Wiccan to start talking about threefold law. Does it matter if the person who wants to curse isn’t Wiccan? Doesn’t seem to!

“Hey karma can be a bitch! I just want to make sure you’re being safe!”  Hm, you know, you remind me of another group constantly asking to protect us from ourselves despite whether we want it or not… 

Denominations

Wicca is the only pagan religion that I have seen that has clearly different paths. Unlike most other pagan religions with a set pantheon, Wicca has branched out into separate paths; you can worship the traditional God & Goddess, gods of other religions, or, heck, even dragons!

It reminds me of how Christianity has split into many different sects and denominations over the years. Christianity’s splits have more to do with Bible interpretations than deities, but it’s still very similar.

This isn’t a bad thing, but I would be remiss to not include it in a list of Christian and Wicca similarities.

Stealing From Other Cultures

We love to complain about how Christianity stole from previous pagan traditions. “Christmas was originally Yule!” etc.  But the Wiccan calendar is mostly stolen. The Germanic people came up with Yule, Litha, and Ostara (though Ostara’s origins are debated), Gaelic people came up with Samhain, Beltane, Imbolc, and Lughnasadh.  Granted, this isn’t a huge deal. But I find it a bit hypocritical to complain about Christians stealing your* holidays when only one of your 8 holidays is original.  Especially when you can quite easily find lists of deities to worship on said holidays that wouldn’t have been worshiped traditionally. For example, saying you can worship Apollo and Ra on Yule. Because that’s definitely who the Norse had in mind when they celebrated it.  It’s not like the Christians took a pagan holiday, kept all the traditions but just centered it around a new deity, right? 

Majority Rules

All that follows is simply what happens when a religion takes majority; it’s a matter of circumstance. None of it is Wicca’s fault, it would happen to any religion that became the majority. 

As the gateway to paganism, many people join thinking they have to be a Wiccan, either since that is the only pathway or that they have to be Wiccan to be a witch.

Most of the media available to witches and pagans is either written by Wiccans or has a Wiccan slant. This means that for most of us, we have to edit our thinking as we read, removing the religious aspects of the book or Youtube channel, though it no doubt slips into their philosophies without us knowing how they connect. The two names I see recommended most are all Wiccan (Scott Cunningham and Harmony Nice)

It also lends itself to the trendiness of Wicca, for example: Those middle age women who do yoga and talk about their chakras and crystals, but don’t really have anything beyond a surface-level understanding of Wicca or magic.

The point of the post is the hope that Wiccans, the next time you talk about how big Christianity is and how it reaches into everything, remember that sometimes, other pagans feel the same way about your religion

* Technically they didn’t steal Wiccans’ holidays because the holidays they stole were from pre-existing pagan branches, but semantics

[deactivated-blog]

I had not seen this perspective before. Interesting!

[servantofthefates]

Always trust your tarot cards.

When I was new to tarot, I was afraid I was merely manipulating people.

A guy makes small talk about buying a Mother’s Day gift. So when I draw the Queen of Cups, I tell him about his mother, not a lover.

A woman casually mentions her plan to go to Bali. So when I pull the Six of Swords, I say “vacation” instead of “transition”.

But eventually, I came across querents who dropped no hints and even asked no questions. “Just tell me what you see.”

And I panicked.

A woman carrying a Louis Vuitton purse draws the Five of Pentacles and The Empress reversed. Poverty. Nervous, I said it out loud anyway. She said her husband was being investigated for swindling, and they could lose everything.

This handsome man comes in. Very flirtatious. Yet there were no women in his spread. Just knights and kings. Referring to a lover, I said, “She… or he…” He asked about confidentiality and proceeded to tell me about his sexuality.

When in doubt, do not freak out.

No matter how thick a querent’s mask, your cards are always up to the task.

[theequinoxkid]

When I got into tarot reading I was a skeptic and didn’t want to use my knowledge of people’s lives to effect my reading. So when I read a long lost friend’s cards I told her not to tell me anything not even the question and I ended up reading a very accurate life assessment. Telling a querent to not say their questions allowed is what helped me bond and trust my cards. It’s my favorite way to read!

[faeryqueenwitch]

☀️Spells For Every Day☀️

A spell is a prayer of sorts- a wish sent out with great intention, in harmony with the universe. Why are spells performed on a certain day, with a specific herb and just the right color candle? This is how practical witches synchronize with the greater good and harmonize with the cycles of nature. Each day of the week has specific correspondences and meanings.

YOUR WEEK AT-A-GLANCE:

☀️ SUNDAY IS A DAY FOR HEALING AND VITALITY, AS WELL AS CREATIVITY AND NEW HOPE. THE COLORS FOR THIS DAY ARE GOLD, ORANGE, AND YELLOW, AND THE SCARED STONES FOR THIS THEY ARE ALSO IN THOSE COLORS: AMBER, CITRINE, CARNELIAN, AND TOPAZ. SUNDAY’S HERBS AND INCENSES ARE CLOVES, CEDAR, CHAMOMILE, FRANKINCENSE, AMBER, SUNFLOWER AND HELIOTROPE.

☀️MONDAY, OR MOON DAY, IS A DREAMY DAY FOR INTUITION , BEAUTY, WOMEN’S RITUALS, AND YOUR HOME. THE COLORS ARE SHINY SILVERS, PEARL, PALE ROSE, WHITE AND LAVENDAR, REFLECTIVE LIKE THE MOON. THE GEMS AND STONES ARE SIMILARLY SHADED MOONSTONE, PEARL, QUARTZ CRYSTAL, FLUORITE, AND AQUAMARINE. THE HERBS AND INCENSE ARE NIGHT-BLOOMING JASMINE, MYRTLE, MOONWORT, VERVAIN, WHITE ROSE, POPPY AND CAMPHOR.

☀️ TUESDAY IS THE DAY FOR ACTION, “MARS’S DAY” IS THE TIME FOR HIGH ENERGY IN YOUR CAREER, FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, FOR AGGRESSION IN MEETINGS, AND FOR STRONG SENSUALITY. RED IS THE DAY’S COLOR, AND THE CORRESPONDING GEMS AND CRYSTALS ARE RUBY,GARNET,CARNELIAN,BLOODSTONE, AND PINK TOURMALINE. INCENSES AND HERBS FOR MARS’S DAY ARE RED ROSES, PINE, CARNATION, NETTLE, PATCHOULI,PEPPER AND GARLIC.

☀️ WEDNESDAY, OR WODEN’S DAY, IS WHEN THE PLANETS OF COMMUNICATION MERCURY AND CHIRON- RULE. THIS IS THE OPTIMUM TIME FOR WRITING, PUBLIC SPEAKING, INTELLECTUAL PURSUITS, MEMORY AND ALL OTHER FORMS OF COMMUNICATION. COLORS FOR THIS DAY ARE LIGHT BLUE, GRAY, GREEN, ORANGE AND YELLOW. THE CRYSTALS ARE SODALITE, MOSS AGATE, OPAL AND AVENTURINE. THE HERBS AND INCENSE ARE CINNAMON, PERIWINKLE,DILL,SWEET PEA,CINQUEFOIL, AND FERN.

☀️ THURSDAY , OR THOR’S DAY, IS THE DAY FOR BUSINESS, POLITICS, LEGALITIES, BARGAINING, GOOD FORTUNE, AND MATERIAL AND FISCAL WEALTH. THE COLORS ARE BLUE, PURPLE, AND TURQUOISE. AS YOU MIGHT SUSPECT, THE CRYSTALS ARE TURQUOISE, SAPPHIRE, AMETHYST, AND LAPIS LAZULI, SO FAVORED BY THE EGYPTIANS. THE HERBS AND INCENSES FOR THE DAY ARE SAFFRON, CEDAR, NUTMEG,PINE, OAK, AND CINNAMON.

☀️ FRIDAY IS RULED BY FREYA, THE NORDIC VENUS, GODDESS OF LOVE. FRIDAY IS ALL ABOUT BEAUTY, LOVE, SEX, FERTILITY, FRIENDSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS, THE ARTS, HARMONY AND MUSIC, AND BRINGING THE NEW INTO YOUR LIFE. THE COLORS ARE PALE GREEN AND DEEP GREEN, ROBIN’S EGG BLUE, PINK, AND VIOLET, AND THE CRYSTALS ARE EMERALD, PINK TOURMALINE, AND ROSE QUARTZ, AS WELL AS JADE, MALACHITE, AND PERIDOT. THE HERBS AND INCENSE FOR FRIDAY ARE APPLE, LILY,BIRCH,PINK ROSE,VERBENA,IVY,ROSE AND SAGE.

☀️ SATURDAY IS A TIME FOR PROTECTION,DISCIPLINE,DUTY, BINDING, FAMILY, MANIFESTATION, AND COMPLETION. SATURDAY’S CRYSTALS ARE AMETHYST, SMOKY QUARTZ, JET, BLACK ONYX, OBSIDIAN, AND DARKEST GARNET. THE INCENSE, PLANTS, AND HERBS FOR THIS DAY ARE IVY,OAK,RUE,MOSS,MYRRH, DEADLY NIGHTSHADE, MANDRAKE, HEMLOCK, AND WOLFSBANE. (MANY SATURNIAN HERBS ARE TOXIC, BE SURE TO EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN USING THEM).

[losstinspace]

thought i’d share some playlists for the sabbats, find them especially useful when i happen to be busy on those days and can’t do much else.

[heatherwitch]

Bedridden Witch: Wheel of the Year Edition

These will be a combo of low energy and bedridden activities! Please note that absolutely nothing is required in order to honor the seasons besides witnessing them and trying to admire the things they bring <3

Imbolc:

Purification, spring cleaning, home and hearth. Winter to Spring.

Light a candle or turn on an electric candle.

Open the curtains to let light in. 

Crack open all your windows to let in some fresh air.

Visualize a light cleaning each and every room in your home.

Spray a cleansing spray throughout your bedroom.

Clean an area in your home, big or small. (It could be as simple as making a pile of trash so it’s easier to move later.)

Wash your bedding or rotate your blankets and flip over your pillow.

Change your pajamas.

Bathe yourself (either in the tub or sponge bath style). Infuse some herbs/flowers into the water!

Low energy Imbolc + Imbolc masterpost

Bedridden witch: Cleansing + Bath Magic

Ostara: 

New life, growth, celebration of lusciousness. Spring. 

Water your plants and whisper blessings to them.

Plant something new! It can be as simple as a beansprout in a paper cup.

Open the curtains to let light in. 

Crack open all your windows to let in some fresh air.

Spray floral water in the air and on your bedsheets.

Have someone bring you some spring flowers.

Draw flower designs or in pastel colors.

Make some herbal/floral tea or infusions.

Burn incense or smoke cleanse.

Drink lots of water.

Ostara masterpost

Bedridden witch: Garden + Pastel

Beltane: 

Peak of life, renewal, fire. Spring to Summer.

Wake up earlier than usual to enjoy a full day of light.

Make flower crowns with real, fake or paper flowers.

Braid something (your hair, a bracelet, ribbons, etc.)

Make sure sunlight and fresh air can reach you.

Enjoy some fresh fruits, nuts and seeds.

Drink tea or water infused with fruit.

Decorate with/wear/create things with bright colors

Light a candle or turn on an electric candle.

Decorate a new pot for your plants (painting, sharpies, ribbons, etc.)

Write a list of things you would like to release and burn them (alternatively: tear it up and place in a glass of water).

Beltane masterpost

Bedridden witch: Nature + others linked above.

Litha: 

Sunshine, joy, celebration. Summer.

Make sure sunlight and fresh air can reach you.

Try to be awake and witness both the sunrise and sunset.

Pour an offering of water for the plants (indoors, outside or out the window).

Decorate with flowers and crystals.

Have a picnic (outside, on the kitchen floor or in bed).

Enjoy locally grown fruits and veggies.

Find a way to incorporate honey into your day (scrubs, food, tea, etc.)

Burn beeswax candles.

Listen to music that just sounds like summertime.

Make sun water or sun tea.

Bedridden witch: Elements + others linked above.

Lammas:

First harvest, gratitude, abundance. Summer to Autumn.

Eat grains and local veggies.

Eat bread or your closest alternative.

Start a new project like crocheting or knitting. This is also a great time to finish that project you’ve been avoiding.

Read an entire book, start to finish or finish a book you put down and forgot about.

Infuse berries into water.

Wear and decorate and create with browns, golds, dark greens, oranges and yellows.

Drink rich teas.

Decorate with sunflowers.

Make a mug cake (x)

Low Spoon Ways to Celebrate Lammas

Mabon:

Second harvest, balance, abundance. Autumn.

Drink apple cider or juice.

Decorate your home to make it look more like Autumn (fake or real leaves, acorns, paper cutouts, etc.)

Eat things like breads, nuts, grapes, pomegranates, pies, apples and root vegetables.

Wear/decorate/create with oranges, reds, golds and browns.

Write down all of the things you can think of that you’re thankful for.

Apple magic

Drink warm drinks like coffee or cocoa and add warming spices (cloves, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.)

Create a picnic/feast wherever is reasonable, with a little bit of everything.

Pull up a video of leaves falling or a fire crackling.

Mabon masterpost

Samhain:

Final harvest, honoring ancestors, reflection. Autumn to Winter.

Spiced apple cider

Pumpkin pie, pumpkin spiced-things, pumpkin seeds.

Decorate with small pumpkins, paint them or draw on them if carving is too high-energy.

Create an altar honoring loved ones who have passed on, either a material one or a photo album online.

Pull up a video of a burning fire or light candles.

Turn off all of the lights and sit/lay in darkness.

Visualize your wards and boost your home protection.

Do spirit work/leave offerings for the spirits.

Burn incense/make a spray that smells of spices (cloves, basil, etc.)

Watch spooky/witchy movies.

Yule:

Creating, sharing gifts and feasts, warmth. Winter.

Create an apple pomander with cloves or spiced orange slices.

Watch videos of fires burning or snow falling.

Decorate with evergreen boughs, holly, pine cones, etc.

Make rosehip, peppermint, vanilla, rooibos or spiced tea.

Step outside/open a window to feel the cold air (if you live somewhere warm, do this in the early morning/night).

Handcraft gifts for loved ones or write heartfelt cards/letters to the people you care about.

Put birdseed outside/a bird feeder by your window.

Make a simmer pot, or use this idea to create a scented spray.

Wash your face with snow/cold water.

Drink hot drinks.

Yule masterpost.

Bedridden witch: Winter + others linked above. 

You may also like:

Bedridden Witch Series

Spoonie Witch Masterpost

Chronically ill witchcraft: For your symptoms

Mentally ill witchcraft: For your symptoms

[the-spoonie-witch-blog]

Cat Whiskers in Witchcraft

Cat whiskers are very magical! They can be used in any spell to give it a huge magical boost! They are also very good for good luck, and protection.

A cat uses it’s whiskers to keep itself safe- they let the cat know if it can fit into a tight place or not. Therefore, cat whiskers an be used for protection. Especially when traveling, in this or the Otherworlds- cats are said to walk between the worlds, after all. Since they are quite thin and hard to spot when not on the cat- and therefore difficult to find- they also have the properties of good luck and fortune.

You can also burn a whisker to boost manifestation. There is even an old wives’ tale that says if you burn a cat whisker and make a wish, that your wish will come true!

Keep a few in your car for protection and to avoid accidents. (I put mine in a little baggie or in a sealed labeled envelope in the glove compartment.)

Some other interesting magical uses based on what a cats whisker might mean to you: Using them to make sure that something fits, gets past obstacles, or for an extra pit of perception (since this is the use of a cat’s whiskers). If it’s a black whisker, it could be used for something you want to remain a secret. Putting good luck and perception thoughts together, use them to help find lost items.

Remember, never cut a cat’s whiskers! It can be very confusing and stressful for the cat because it’s a part of their natural senses. Wait until they’re shed naturally :) I find it helpful to search in my cat’s favorite spots, or just keep an eye out for them before vacuuming. A bright flashlight can help you find them easier!

Don’t have a cat? There are witchy kitty owners who sell their cats’ naturally shed whiskers on Etsy!

[onapathtofreedom]

Don’t fuck with intent

Okay, so, I’ve been cursed. Legit. The thing is, though, it was an accident. This person was mad at me and made a post about cursing me. She didn’t actually go through with it, but intent is strong. Please don’t ever fuck around with intent, and don’t say what you don’t mean. We’re working through it, and I’m taking all measures to protect myself. I’m not mad at this person, but I just thought I’d put it out there to make sure you don’t say what you don’t mean.

For the record, me and this person are cool now, I forgive her, and we’re working together to lift the curse. Depending on how I feel, though, my hiatus might be a bit longer because of this.

[theequinoxkid]

Dude this is no joke I was thinking on making a post about this too. I got into a fight with my older sister who told me I “ruin everything I touch” so with the kindest fuck you smile and intense rage I touched her shoulder and told her I’d like to test her theory. I was so angry and determined that I apparently cursed her right there with the hand contact because the next couple weeks she was definitely cursed. We are on better terms now but intent is some serious shit.