Fluffy Witchling

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[thefluffywitchling]

- ̗̀ Meet the Fluffy Witchling! ̖́-

Note: This is a pinned post I've been on here for a little while but I actually never realized that pinned posts are a thing 😅

My name is Kas but I suppose you can call me Witchling

I am 24 years old (1997)

I've been interested in Wicca/Witchcraft since 2017 but am actively researching and reading since 2019 (putting that Quarantine to use!)

My pronouns are she/her

I am autistic & a spoonie & got p bad social anxiety

Other interests are: D&D, cooking, reading and preserving butterflies.

I don't work with deities just yet but would love to work with Hades & Persephone

I make my own posts on here with little illustrations :D

I'm a bit of a kitchen witch

[thefluffywitchling]

Earl grey lavender London fog

Since I needed Lavender for a recipe and for my Imbolc Simmer pot, and since I could only find a big bag of lavender, I decided to put the lavender to good use!

Ingredients: earl grey (loose or bags), lavender, vanilla extract, milk of your choosing, sugar

Brew your earl grey tea with half a teaspoon lavender (in a tea strainer if you have, otherwise once it's brewed you have some scooping to do). I'd brew it stronger than you usually do since the milk can "water" it down quite a bit. I made a cup of tea with 1 heaping teaspoon of loose Earl Grey and half a teaspoon lavender and let it steep for 5 minutes.

Next steam 100ml of milk or just heat it in a saucepan and add a fourth of a teaspoon, or half, of the vanilla extract. Up to you! I put the milk and vanilla extract in my Aeroccino 😅

Add sugar to your tea if you need it, add the milk and enjoy!

[thefluffywitchling]

🕯️Imbolc is soon (1st of February) so I have decided to draw Brigid, the Celtic Goddess associated with many things. Amongst them being crafts such as poetry and blacksmithing, healing, protection, hearth and home. Brigid is also associated with domesticated animals among her own which are two oxen, a boar and a ram. Imbolc is the reminder that the cold days are soon coming to an end, that the sun is getting brighter and warmer and that soon we can sow our seeds for the upcoming year.

(art is by myself)

[thefluffywitchling]

Cleansing simmer pot for Imbolc

adjusted from: thewholesomewitch.com

This is the very first actual ritual I did. I have been learning for a good 2 years now but I have never performed magick since it never felt right. But this time it did. I celebrate Imbolc early because I don't have much time during the weekdays, so I had my little celebration the weekend before :)

Materials:

a small pot

3 lemon slices (I didn't want to waste any so I used 4)

for love, purification, longevity, and friendship.

2tbsp lavender (I added some more later for good measure because it just smelled so good)

for happiness, peace, protection, purification, and sleep.

2tbsp chamomile flowers (I used 'expired' calming tea that had chamomile in it)

for sleep, peace, love and purification

1 tbsp rosemary and 1 tbsp vanilla extract

for healing, love, protection and purification

Instructions:

The most important thing is to think about what you want to achieve with this simmer pot. I really wanted to clear the house from any negative energy and entities, to clear the house from any anger or sadness we've had the past year and to fill the house with a clean positive and calming energy. Keep this in your mind.

Fill the pot with water (I just filled it to half because I wasn't sure how long it would take to cook down), and mindfully add your ingredients. Bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer. Stir clockwise to bring in positive energy (good health, prosperity, love, happiness and peace) and counter clockwise to banish the misunderstandings, miscommunications, arguments etcetera. Recite some words, I just used the ones from thewholesomewitch: ‘I cleanse this place in time and space. Negativity I set you free. As my will, so mote it be.’

Take a deep loving breath in, and another loving breath out. Feel your lungs filling with this new positive energy and visualize the negative going up up and away with the steam. Keep chanting, visualizing and stirring until it feels right to stop.

Leave the pot simmering until there is only a centimeter or so of water left and turn it off. Your ritual is complete.

My results

First of all the smell was absolutely amazing, I am definitely going to be doing more simmer pots. Maybe even instead of incense. We have a small home so incense can get overpowering very easily plus we also have pets, simmer pots are a much safer option for me.

Second, my family was quite stressed and angry this day. Lots of pressure from other family and friends rested on our shoulders but the moment the simmer pot was done it felt so much lighter. We even just fell asleep on the couch so calm and at ease haha

[w33d-witch]

Flower Correspondence Masterpost 🌹🌼🌷🌻

***Please note that some flowers are extremely poisonous (even fatal) under certain conditions. Please conduct thorough research and use caution while handling!***

African Daisy - divine enlightenment, energy, healing, psychic powers, protection

African Violet - spirituality, protection, healing

Alyssum - comfort, gentleness, grounding, healing, immunity, peace, staying true to oneself

Apple Blossom - love, fidelity, fertility, marriage, beauty, vanity, wisdom the soul, afterlife, eternity

Azalea - happiness, gaiety, first love, light spirits

Baby Blue Eyes - freedom from past hurt, gentleness, healing the inner child, letting go, relationship healing, trust

Baby’s Breath - purity, love, modesty, beauty, attracts fairies

Begonia - balance, psychic powers

Bird of Paradise - intuition, insight, protection

Black-Eyed Susan - cleansing, releasing, grounding, connecting with the deceased

Bleeding Heart - love, healing, emotional availability

Bluebell - luck, truth, friendship

Buttercup - self-worth, divination, energy, innocence, prosperity, youth

Calla Lily - divine connection, peace, sleep, soothing grief, innocence

Camellia - authenticity, decision making, energy, friendship, confidence, receptivity, prosperity

Carnation - protection, strength, healing, enhances magical powers, and achieves balance

Chamomile - love, healing, reduces stress

Cherry Blossom - divine love, forgiveness, gentleness, innocence, romance

Chrysanthemum - longevity, mental clarity, optimism, protection, solving mysteries, soothing grief

Clover - fidelity, protection, love, money, success, animal protection

Daffodil - love, luck, fertility, harmony, tranquility, peace of mind

Dahlia - elegance, dreams, dignity, eternity, spiritual evolution

Daisy - love, luck, innocence

Dandelion - animal protection, divination, happiness, healing, wishes

Dianthus - love, healing, strength

Evening Primrose - love, desirability, attracts fairies

Forget-Me-Not - clarity, focus, health, love, memory, organization, efficiency, perspective, success

Foxglove - protection, vision, immortality

Freesia - clarity, courage to make changes, healing depression, self-love, transmutation

Gardenia - peace, protection, love, friendship

Geranium - overcomes negative thoughts, protection, happiness

Heather - protection, luck, immortality, memory

Hibiscus - love, lust, divination, dreams, freedom, independence

Hollyhock - memory, healing from the past, remembering past lives, confidence

Honeysuckle - money, success, quick abundance, persuasiveness, confidence, intuition

Hyacinth - peace, dreams, love, luck, abundance, charm, influence

Hydrangea - hex-breaking, love, fidelity, binding

Iris - wisdom, creativity, intuition, purification

Jasmine - divination, innovation, attraction, dreams

Larkspur - protection, health

Lavender - purification, concentration, love, healing, sleep, dreams

Lilac - wisdom, memory, good luck, spiritual aid

Lily- fertility, renewal, rebirth, marriage, happiness, prosperity

Lily of the Nile - authority, confidence, elegance, excellence, intelligence, intuition

Lily of the Valley - soothing, calming, peace, happiness, mental powers

Lotus - love, protection, psychic opening, spiritual growth

Magnolia - fidelity, independence, wonderment

Marigold - respect, admiration, luck

Morning Glory - binding, banishing, attraction

Orange Blossom - prosperity, stability, harmony, peace, love

Orchid - concentration, memory, focus, willpower

Pansy - love, relationships, rain magic

Passion Flower - friendship, prosperity, attraction, strengthen libido

Peony - protection from hexes, luck, prosperity, business success, attracts fairies

Petunia - beauty, joy, domestic bliss, inspiration, new perspective

Periwinkle - love in marriage, mental powers, money, restore memory

Poppy - fertility, prosperity, love, abundance

Primrose - disclosure of secrets, revelation, resolution

Rose - divine love, self-love, friendship, healing, domestic happiness, lasting relationships  

Safflower - aphrodisiac, love, healing, happiness, lust, strength, psychic awareness, wind magic

Senna - love, lust, diplomacy, faithfulness

Snapdragon - protection, exorcism, purification

Strawflower - luck, longevity, protection

Sunflower - energy, protection, power, wisdom, wishes

Sweetpea - irresistibility, femininity, personal power

Tulip - love, desire, happiness, beauty, prosperity

Violet - calms nerves, stimulates creativity, peace, tranquility, protection from all evil, night magic

Water Lily - creativity, healing, purification

Wisteria - raises vibrations, promotes psychic opening, overcomes obstacles, prosperity

Yarrow Flower - healing, divination, love, marriage, courage, confidence

Ylang Ylang - sexual attraction, persuasiveness, peace, love, reduces anxiety and depression, fairy magic

Updated 6/18/2019

[angeloracle]

Mercury Retrograde

✨ 27th September - 18th October 2021

Mercury retrograde is mostly known for its miscommunication, issues with technology, delays and anxiety.

But it is nothing to be scared of! I see so many influencers demonizing Mercury retrograde and installing fear in their followers, but there is no such thing as a bad or good when it comes to astrology. It’s all about your personal perception.

I love using this transit as a time to slow down and check in with myself on everything I’ve been working on. Making sure I am on the right path, that I am surrounded by people I love.

This is the time of reflection. Look within and see what works and what doesn’t and then make conscious changes. Mercury retrograde will support you in that. But remember, no rash decisions!!

Since Mercury is going to be in Libra during this whole transit, I recommend focusing on your personal relationships, balance, harmony, finding justice and choosing peace in every area of your life.

Slow down, reflect and think twice before you act✨

I wish you the best✨

[thefluffywitchling]

Beltane, my research so far

On time for Beltane! I did a loot of research for this one because I'm getting more and more used to trying to celebrate the sabbats.

Keep in mind that I’m a witchling myself and some information might not be accurate, always do your own research too!

What is Beltane?

sources: learnreligions , goddessandgreenman, multiple wikipedia pages

During Beltane we welcome the abundance of fertile earth. Beltane stands for the peak of life, renewal, fire and transition from Spring to Summer. Beltane takes place on the 1st of May and might also be known as May day.

Correspondences

• Stones : Amber, blood-stone, citrine, emerald, fire agate, fire opal, green moss agate, malachite, moonstone

• Colors : Blue, brown, green, red, pink, white, yellow

• Plants : Ash, clover, daisy, elder, hawthorn, honeysuckle, ivy, lilac, lily of the valley, marigold

• Foods : Bread, cherries, honey, strawberries, wine

• Scents : Frankincense, jasmine, marigold, rose, sage

Pronunciation

Pronounced as "bee-YAWL-tinnuh" or "BELL-tinnuh". Unlike Samhain, this word can within the linguistic structure of its language of origin be pronounced like it looks "BELL-tane".

History

Beltane is one of the four 'greater' sabbats. It is associated with important events through Irish history and has been mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature. It is also known as Cétshamhain which translates to “first of summer”, since it marks the beginning of those first sweet summer days but also because at this time the cattle were driven out to graze in the summer pastures during their rotation. During Beltane, multiple rituals were performed to protect the cattle, crops and people, and to encourage growth.

One of the signature symbols of Beltane is *drumroll* a Bonfire! It was lit during this time to honour the sun and deemed to have protective powers, not only the flames but also their smoke and ashes. People would walk their cattle 'round or between the bonfires to protect them. All inside household fires would be doused and then re-lit with the fire from the Beltane bonfires. During these gatherings people would feast, and offer some of the food and drink to the aos sí, Irish creatures similar to fairies or elves. Areas would also be decorated with yellow may flowers since these corresponded to evoke fire.

Lore

Beltane marks the emergence of the young God into manhood and falls in love with the Goddess. He desires her, stirred by the energies at work in nature. They lie together in a field among the grasses and flowers and unite. The Goddess becomes pregnant by God.

When following the story of the Oak and Holly king: The Maiden Goddess, Flora, also known as the May Queen or the May Bride, is the manifestation of growth and renewal. The young Oak king, as Jack-In-The-Green or as the Green Man, falls in love with her and wins her hand in marriage. The marriage is consummated and the May Queen becomes pregnant. Together the May Queen and the May King are symbols of the Sacred Marriage (or Heiros Gamos), the union of Earth and Sky, and this union has merely been re-enacted by humans throughout the centuries.

This is also why Beltane is often seen as the festival of sexuality, sensuality, passion, vitality and joy, and is often seen as the festival to have some fun ;)

Other common elements for this festival are handfasting and ‘jumping the broomstick’.

Origins of the name

The word 'Beltane' originates from the Celtic God 'Bel'. Bel means ‘bright one’ and the Gaelic word ‘teine’ means fire which results in their combined meaning: Bright Fire or Goodly Fire. Beltane was celebrated to encourage Bel and the Sun’s light to nurture the emerging future harvest.

[mrs-k-cottage-witch]

Bealtaine Recipies

Breakfast Ideas -

Irish Porridge with Berry Compote -

(from Irish Cooking by Publications International Ltd.)

This recipe is great with whatever berries are in season near you. I like to use the honey instead of sugar to represent the fruits of our labor as well as the honey the bees make after pollinated the food. Its a very sun representative food to me as well.

Ingredients -  

4 cups plus 1 TBLS divided

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup steel-cut oats

½ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp ground nutmeg

1/3 cup half and half ( or cream or dairy substitute)

¼ cup of brown sugar or molasses

1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and quartered

6 oz fresh blueberries

6 oz fresh blackberries

3 tsp granulated sugar or honey

Steps

Boil the water with a pinch of salt, then sprinkle in the oats and cinnamon and nutmeg as its boiling. Stir until it begins to thicken, then reduce to simmer for 35-40 min. Add in the cream/non-dairy and molasses/brown sugar.

Combine berries and water in small sauce pan, add in sugar or molasses. Bring to a simmer on medium heat. Cook 8 - 9 min or until tender and the berries still hold their shape.

Decide porridge among 4 bowls and top with the berry compote.

Honey Scones - 

Sounds delicious and from the same book as above. Great for Imbolc as well.

Ingredients - 

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 TBLS brown sugar (packed)

1 TBLS baking powder

6 TBLS butter, melted

½ cup old fashioned oats

1 TBLS granulated sugar

½ tsp salt

¼ cup whipping cream

¼ cup milk

1 egg

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. While heating line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the oats. Whisk the milk, cream, melted butter and egg in a separate bowl. Stir wet ingredients into dry until the dough just comes together.

Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat dough into a ¾ in thick circle. Cut the circle into eight triangles.

Arrange triangles onto the baking sheet and bake for 12 - 15 min or until golden brown. Let cool 15 and serve warm, with butter and honey.

Feast Dishes -

Sides - 

 Here are some side dishes that I thought up or read for your feast. These will be in less recipe format then the ones above.

Savory Strawberry Salad -

Ingredients

½ purple onion

1 container strawberries, rinsed and sliced into ¼ inch slices

6 - 8 roma tomatoes sliced into ¼ inch slices

2 TBLS balsamic vinegar

salt to taste

Slice onions into ¼ inch quarter rings. Add to a non-reactive bowl. Add the strawberries and tomatoes.

Add balsamic vinegar and a pinch of salt.

Place into the fridge overnight, or the freezer for 1 hour. 

Remove the bowl and let come to room temperature. Serve.

Spring Salad Mix -

Add a fresh made dressing to a bag of salad mix! 

Try these -

honey, lime, oilive oil and dill

raspberries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper

rice wine vinegar, cilantro, lime, and canola oil

lemon, dijon mustard, clove of garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper

Simple Sides -

Irish Cheddar and fresh fruit

Colcannon

Fire Roasted Corn on the cob

Fire Roasted Bell Peppers dipped into a creamy dressing (Ranch)

Carrots and Celery dipped into hummus

Local fresh produce, raw and ready to eat!

Red cabbage and sliced apple slaw

Main Course -

The main dish should be something that reflects the season, and your celebration. If you are having a bon fire, hot dogs, sausages and other food roasted over the fire are appropriate. 

Or fire up the barbecue and grill up some some meat! Carne asada, which is a popular summer meat to grill in SoCal, it is marinated strip steak in lime and other seasonings, and great for this holiday. Also try lime and tequila marinated chicken, grilled salmon, or hamburgers. 

Not going to be outside? Try roasting or broiling in the oven. A good beef roast is great, or maybe some broiled fish.

Vegatarian? try boca burgers, or other veggie burgers, grilled portabellos with cheese on top, or some seasonal veggies on the grill! I love roasted zucchini on the barbecue or in the broiler.

Do what is good to you and appropriate for your diet/nutritional needs and what is in season. Just because the ancient Irish folk ate something at this holiday, it doesn’t mean we can’t eat what we have available or even the modern equivalent of it!

Drinks - 

Gewurztraminer with Elderberry Syrup and fresh strawberries and blackberries

May Wine - ½ cup of dried sweet woodruff leaves, 1 bottle of Riesling wine, 1 bottle of Sekt (German sparkling wine) or champagne, ¾ cups organic strawberries, chopped. And a pinch of fresh sweet woodruff flowers for garnish

Meyer Lemonade infused with lavender and mint

Fresh brewed floral tea, such as chamomile, with honey or infused 3 flower sugar, from my other post.

Desserts - I am going to make a whole separate post for Bealtaine desserts!

I hope you enjoyed my post on the foods and recipes I put together for this year’s Beltane!

[thefluffywitchling]

Ostara, my research so far

Another late one, but after this I will be up to date and hopefully new ones will be scheduled a week before the sabbat!

Keep in mind that I’m a witchling myself and some information might not be accurate, always do your own research too!

What is Ostara?

sources: learnreligions , flying the hedge, multiple wikipedia pages

Ostara is the Spring or vernal Equinox where we celebrate the arrival of Spring. Just like the other equinoxes, the date may vary year to year. It is generally celebrated between the 19th and 21st of March. So, before you plan on celebrating simply google: Spring Equinox with the date of the year. During Ostara, we celebrate new life, growth and the general celebration of lusciousness of nature.

Correspondences • Stones : Rose quartz, aquamarine, amethyst, jasper, moonstone • Colors : Pastel blue, pink, violet, green, yellow, orange, and white • Plants : Violet, honeysuckle, lemongrass, cleavers, catnip, dogwood, meadow-sweet • Foods : Cheese, chocolate, cream, custards, edible flowers, eggs • Scents : Jasmine, rose, sage, strawberry, lotus, ginger, lavender, African violet

Pronunciation

o-STAHR-uh. Other names include Eostre ( "OHS-truh" or "EST-truh")

History

This sabbat of new beginnings gets its name from Eostre, the germanic goddess of Spring. This sounds a lot like Easter right? This is because the Christian Easter is based on this sabbat. Before the Christian Easter, the sabbat was celebrated mostly by Germanic pagans but now most pagans in general celebrate the coming of spring with a mix of rituals and festivities.

Let's look way back to the celebrations during Spring Equinoxes. One of the earliest records dates back to the time of the Persian Kings, the Achaemenians. The Achaemenians celebrated Nowruz, meaning 'new day', which is also recognized as the Iranian or Persian New Year. Hope and renewal is celebrated, much alike the Christian Resurrection of Jesus Christ or Yeshua, or even from earlier versions, the resurrection of the Roman God 'Mithras'. Like Jesus, Mithras is born on the winter solstice, dies, and is resurrected during the Spring Equinox.

Ancient Mayans celebrated the equinox with a big ceremony taking place at El Castillo, a Mesoamerican step-pyramic that dominates the center of the Chichen Itza, an archaeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatán. During both the spring and autumn equinox, the late afternoon sun strikes off the northwest corner of the pyramid and the shadows create an illusion of the Feathered Serpent deity (Kukulcán) crawling down the pyramid.

Today, many pagans celebrate Ostara by sowing seeds, tilling gardens for late spring planting, and celebrating the balance of light and dark as the sun begins to tip the scales toward summer. Personally, I also add a thorough spring cleaning to these activities.

This is the time of renewal, rebirth, resurrections, and new beginnings. Celebrate the coming of spring and life returning to our beautiful Mother Earth.

[thefluffywitchling]

Imbolc, my research so far

Howdy howdy. Anoter long due sabbat post, hopefully this will help you for your next Imbolc!

Keep in mind that I’m a witchling myself and some information might not be accurate, always do your own research too!

What is Imbolc?

sources: learnreligions , thewhitegoddess , flying the hedge

Imbolc marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Imbolc is celebrated on the evening the 1st of February and ends the evening of the 2nd of February. Originally it was not a sabbat but another day to honor the Goddess or the Earth who was slowly turning the world back to spring. The winter was very harsh and tough for our ancestors with many deaths, especially from disease and malnutrition. Looking back on this, it is not surprising that our ancestors created a day, midwinter to be exact, to perform sympathetic magic to lure in Spring.

• sympathetic magic noun a magickal modality that involves symbolically imitating the desired outcome

Correspondences • Stones : Amethyst, garnet, turquoise, quartz • Colors : Pink, yellow, purple, white, pastels, neon, brown • Plants : Willows, yellow roses, lavender, jasmine, clovers, bay • Foods : Green teas, honey, waffles, cheese, peaches, berries, seeds • Scents : Cinnamon, basil, apricot, roses, freshly mowed grass

Pronunciation

Imbolc is pronounced as "IM-bullug" or "IM-bulk" with a guttural "k" on the end. Personally I think it sounds like “IM-bollik” where the ‘lik’ sounds like ‘lick’.

History

Imbolc has had many names, most Anglo-Saxon countries celebrate some form of the holiday. In Ireland, where much of the lore for Imbolc originates, it is known as St. Brigid's Day; in France it's the Feast Day of St. Blaise; and in the United States it is known as Groundhog Day.

Traditionally in Ireland, the day was a holy day to honor the Great Mother Brigid in her form as the bride of the young Sun God. Her festival was so ingrained in Irish culture that the Catholic Church was forced to turn her into a Saint and renamed the holiday as such. It might also be known as Crossroads Day in Ireland, a day in which spirits seek the safety of a crossroads and in which people can bury their negativity at a crossroads to trap it for good.

Origin of the name

Imbolc was alternatively known as Oímelf, or translated “ewe’s milk”. This was because it was very important to have ewe's giving milk during this time of the year, this was a difference of life and death to the earliest Celts since this would mean that there would be lambs on the way. This was something to celebrate during a season short of food since this meant winter was finally coming to an end. Honey Milk, a concoction of ewe's milk, honey, cider, and mashed apples, was commonly drunk to celebrate the holiday.

Imbolc may also be known as Candlemas, which is why it is often associated with a candle. This name derives from the traditional lighting of candles to lure back the sun. edit: forgot my sources!

[thefluffywitchling]

Yule, my research so far

Hello again! This post is long overdue but hopefully it has some information for you to use next Yule!

Keep in mind that I’m a witchling myself and some information might not be accurate, always do your own research too!

What is Yule?

We might've heard Yule before from tv-shows. Yule is what we might know as Christmas but it takes place before or during Christmas. Yule is the Winter Solstice, when the day is shortest and the night longest. It is a fire festival and we celebrate that from now on the days will slooowly grow longer again until we are greeted by the Sun's warmth and power. We welcome the warmth and light into our homes. Yule represents creation, sharing gifts & feasts and of course; Warmth.

Correspondences

• Stones : Blood stone, clear quartz, diamond, emerald, garnet, ruby • Colors : Gold, green, red, white • Plants : Pine, bay laurel, chamomile, holly, ivy, juniper, mistletoe, rosemary, sage • Foods : Apple cider, dried fruits, eggnog, gingerbread, mulled wine • Scents : Cinnamon, ginger, orange, pine, wintergreen

Pronunciation

Pronounced as it looks 'yewl' but a more Scandinavian would be 'yool'.

History (I don't want to go too deep in the whole Christianity vs other religion thing because it's a whole heavy topic on it's own so I severely shortened it) Nearly all religions have a holiday during this time of the year and almost all of them are celebrations of light. Yule is no exception an has the 'Yule Log'.

Many traditions had their own way of celebrating during this time and all these traditions were well established by the time Christianity began popping up across Europe. They had a hard time converting Pagans to their religion, since they wanted to continue to celebrate their own version. But alas, before you knew it, everyone was celebrating Christmas on December 25th.

The tradition of decorating trees with ornaments and lights isn't from Christian origin. During Saturnalia, a roman festival during this time, people decorated their homes with shrubs and hung ornaments from trees. Egyptians decorated with palm fronds, their symbol of resurrection and rebirth, and early Germanic tribes (where Christmas most likely originates from) decorated evergreens with fruit and candles in honor of Odin. It is also the early Germanic tribes who provided us Pagans with the word Yule and the tradition of the Yule Log.

[witchboywill]

A Post for all my Fellow Witches with SPD/Hypersensitivies/Other ND Sensory Troubles!!

It’s okay if you can’t use incense because the smells are too harsh!

It’s okay if you can’t use candles due to the smells/smell of smoke!

It’s okay if you can’t drink tea or use herbs in your practices due to taste/smell issues!

It’s okay if you can’t use certain materials because they are unpleasant to touch!

Your practice and magick does not stop at just those things. I understand your struggles and you must know that there are always alternatives / magick doesn’t REQUIRE you to do any of the things listed above! Go easy on yourself. Prioritise your own mental health/wellbeing over “perfectly” following what other witches do on here.

Your practice and magick are your own, only you may define them.

[heatherwitch]

Nonverbal Witchcraft

For my witches who cannot speak, struggle to speak, or choose to remain quiet.

This post is a compilation of ideas and personal methods from fellow nonverbal witches. Not everything may fit for you, but hopefully it will give you a starting point!

Spells:

Write the words and focus your energy on bringing them into being. You could burn the piece of paper to finish off the spell. One contributor also mentions burying the paper. 

Our thoughts are powerful. Focus, and say the words in your mind.

You can also mouth the words without speaking them, if that helps you.

Whispering is also great if that works for you!

Find power in silence, use it as its own tool.

Use instruments to create certain rhythms for different spells, instead of chanting. 

If sound is helpful, play music that you feel relates/connects you to the spell.

Cast circles and finalize spells by snapping.

Sigils are concentrated intention–use that to your advantage. They can absolutely be a base for spellwork. 

Use a power source; the elements (candles, soil, the air around you, a bowl of water, etc.), crystals, burning herbs, etc.

To feel energy without using words to confirm: use tools that have stronger energy that you can physically feel.  

Make spell candles, jars or sachets. 

Use sign language! I’m of the opinion that everyone should at least learn the basics, and there are plenty of free resources out there!

Specific spells:

Casting a circle: “You can cast a circle by walking in a circle and visualizing your footsteps imprinting on the earth below, creating a barrier of light (color chosen to correspond to intention at the time), walk the circle 3 times and see the barrier in your mind forming a perfect sphere around your work space, becoming brighter and stronger each step you take.”*

To banish: write the things you wish to banish on a piece of paper, light them on fire with a black candle and place in a burn bowl. 

To release and invite: use two pieces of paper. On one, write down everything you’d like to release from your life. On the other, write down everything you’d like to invite into your life. Burn the release paper and dispose of the ashes, keep the invite paper. (Optional: I like to do this on the new moon, and have a black candle above the release paper and a white candle above the invite paper).

Protective charm: (click here)

To raise you out of a dark place: (click here)

Spell of destruction: (click here)

Energy work:

Use a cajon, bells, singing bowl, steel tongue drum/moondrum, or other instruments to raise energy!

“I have a specific snapping rhythm that is ‘magic time’. When I snap the rhythm once or three times it’s go time and I fall into the zone.”*

“For energy work and to raise energy I dance and as my heartbeat gets louder in my ears I mentally chant with it, focusing on a short phrase, intention, or incantation with the energy I physically raised and the meditative repetition of my mind.”*

Use a power source; the elements, crystals, burning herbs, etc.

Most energy work involves movement, rather than words (click here for energy work with restricted movement).

Other ideas:

Worship: write letters, devote your actions, decorate an altar. Prayers don’t need to be spoken! Or write your prayers and place them on an altar, burn them, or keep them. (Bedridden worship)

Divination doesn’t require spoken word, especially once you have a bond with your tools. You can always use writing, sigils, or your thoughts to channel your intent/question. (Bedridden divination)

Charge crystals with your intent and wear them/carry them in a pouch. 

Kitchen witchcraft, garden magic, tea magic, etc. etc. 

Utilize the correspondences of the items in your life. 

You may also like:

Bedridden witch series

Bedridden witch: Discreet edition

Limited hand mobility + witchcraft

Spoonie witch masterpost

Sigils: (pain + symptoms) (mental illness + energy) (healing + misc.) 

Chronically ill witchcraft: For your symptoms

Mentally ill witchcraft: For your symptoms

With suggestions and contributions from: 

@mynameisvernal, @melinoealtar, @steffithesciencewitch​, @the-corset-witch​*, @healing-sun-witch​ and anonymous. Thank you!

**Do not repost or share on other platforms - reblogging is okay!**

[thefluffywitchling]

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[thefluffywitchling]

I now have a grimoire page!

In case you didn't see it yet, I now have a dedicated grimoire page on my tumblr. In here I will link and update whenever I have posted some Original Content.

There are many sources on wicca/witchcraft tumblr but sadly a lot of links are going dead. I hope to present info , I have gathered, in a new and fresh way for you to learn and keep this blog up so you can keep enjoying informational content!

Visit the page here

It only has a few things so far because obviously I am learning myself too and uploading every once in a while. I hope that one day it will be full of info for new baby witches, wiccans and pagans to love!

[thefluffywitchling]

Sabbat posts incoming!

I'll just have to finish up some illustrations and y'all will get 3 new informational sabbat posts. Hopefully before Beltane so I can catch up 😅

[thefluffywitchling]

Please let me know [in a kind manner] if I made a mistake!

I made these little illustrations for my online grimoire and thought I’d share!

[bewitched-moonlight]

📚 Witch Study Tips 📚

🌪️ Start your study session by opening your windows wide open and getting fresh air on your face to clear out negative or distracting thoughts. 

🔮 State a clear intention for the session, for instance “I have no doubts in my ability to succeed in my studies and to understand everything clearly”. 

🕯️ Light a purple candle, which is associated with power, ambition, and focus, to get inspiration and energy from the flames. 

💎 Set clear quartz crystal around your study space to bring clarity of mind and a deep focus state. 

🍵 Drink matcha, peppermint, or green tea to increase focus and concentration while studying. 

🎧 Listen to lo-fi playlists with spooky themes, such as this one (for witches) or that one (for ghosts). 

✏️ Draw a productivity sigil on your notebook or add it digitally to your notes on your computer, if you don’t use actual paper. I like using this one.

🧘 Meditate at the end of your study session to absorb the knowledge and calm your thoughts before moving on to another topic.  

🛌 Take breaks! Don’t forget to step out of your study space, stretch your muscles, take a walk outside, make a nap.