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Gentle reminder that I rarely use this blog anymore and mainly use it as a personal archive of witchy posts.
I’m way more active on @lustandliterature and my studyblr side blog off of that @olivemstudies so give those a follow instead. I somehow have 7000 followers on here but those other two could do with a boost as well!
So...
I’ve started a brand new studyblr sideblog as a way to motivate myself and enjoy studying more. You can find it here! I’ll post photos, journal spreads, tips, and personal experiences along with lots of lovely reblogged content that inspires and motivates me.
I’ve written a little introductory post but I’d love it if some of you could give me a follow over there!
Much love to you all x
I want to know how to make this work tbh
what to put in your grimoire:
Obviously, you don’t have to include all of these ideas in your grimoire: they are merely ideas, prompts and inspiration for your own research and documentation. Similarly, this list is not exhaustive and there may be other things you want to include in your grimoire.
This is in no particular order, you may wish to organise your grimoire into sections; but I personally don’t overthink the structure of my grimoire and I just make sure I have a good contents page.
You may also want to include things such as print outs, post cards, your own drawings and sketches, paintings, and decorations. Some people add extra pages or cut outs, flaps and envelopes. what you include is up to you and dependent on what you desire from your grimoire. If you are using a notebook, I would recommend sticking an envelope on the back page so you can keep any small or lose pages in it.
So, here are some suggestions for things to put in your grimoire:
a contents page (this is important to organise your information for future reference)
information on any witchy festivals that you celebrate. For instance, when are they, what are their origins, how are they celebrated, their correspondences and associations
information on the moon phases. What are the moon phases, an almanac for the moon phases for the upcoming year, what associations and correspondences are associated with each moon phase, what types of magic are suited to each moon phase
colour correspondences
information on the elements. What are the elements, what are their associations and correspondences
a record of your sigils, runes and symbols. Draw them out and note their purpose
a record of the spells that you have done. What are the ingredients and methods of the spell, why did you do it, how did you do it, when did you do it, what were the results and effects, what changes would you make next time
similarly, a record of any rituals that you have done
information on witchy plants that you would like to grow
an entry for each witchy festival celebrated. How did you celebrate it, did you do any further research, are there things you would like to do to celebrate it next time
information on all the crystals that you own. What are they, what do they look like, what are their uses and associations, what have you used them for
practical information you have researched, such as how to create sigils, charge, activate and use them. Other examples include fire safety
a directory for any herbs and plants that you use in your craft. What do they look like, in what conditions do they grow, what are their uses and correspondences, what do you use them for
a sketch or photograph of your altar or work space with labels explaining the layout
information on tarot references
information on any witchy DIYs you’ve done. What did you create, how did you create them, why did you create them, what purpose do they serve, how do they work, how did they turn out
a record of any witchy recipes you make. What is the recipe, what is the recipe good for, is it for a specific witchy festival
specific references for themes that you use a lot. For instance, items for bringing calm (crystals, plants, colours, scents…)
information on folklore, historical accounts, or anthropology that you have researched. Such as the history of witches where you live, or the folklore of a particular time period you are interested in. Examples I have include Selkies, geographical features in Western Scotland, and Scottish Fair Folk
information on divination techniques that you are interested in using, such as palmistry, pendulums and shufflemancy
recipes for things you have made such as bath soaks and tea blends. What is in them, why have you used those particular ingredients, are they effective
information on aspects of magic that are specific to you. For instance, I have information on how to conserve energy in witchcraft
research on deities, pantheons, spirits, or the fair folk that you would like to work with. What are they known as, when were they first known in the historical record, what are their origins, what folk lore is associated with them, why would you like to work with them, what or where are they associated with, what are their patronages
information on ways to create spells and types of spells. Which of these suit you and how can you make a spell creation method which is unique to you
information on magic using a specific ingredient or method. Such as spell jars, water magic, hair magic…
information on your astrological chart
traditions and superstitions that are common in your family or community
an index at the back for specific ingredients and themes. Such as where specific crystals, herbs, festivals, or moon phases have been mentioned
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what is a grimoire?
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Sometimes it can be really hard coming up with tarot questions for yourself, and spreads can be really useful, but then not always the size or angle you’re looking for. For that reason, I compiled some quick two card tarot ideas! Ranging through a lot of topics, there should be something here for everyone to be inspired by, and who knows, they could inspire further spreads when you sit down to pull the cards!
Topics: A-Z, Spreads: Random order
Angry:
Where to channel the anger positively, why to do so
Why you’re valid in your feelings, where to take them
Something you’re being rational about, something you’re being irrational about
Using the anger, finding the calm
Two cards for your next steps
Anxious:
Rational idea manifesting, irrational idea manifesting
The worst possible outcome, the best possible outcome
Why you’re anxious, how to overcome it
Two cards for the reality of the situation
Two cards for how to handle the anxiety bubble
Deity Communication:
A message for you, it’s expansion
A lesson, how to learn it
A challenge, how to overcome it
A warning/suggestion, how to avoid it
A thing you’ve been doing good, a thing to work on
Their thoughts on your progress, where you’re going
Their thoughts on your progress, a pointer in the right direction
Their thoughts on you, how you may benefit working with them
Two cards for who you’re speaking with
Two cards for your relationship with the deity
Dream Work:
The overall message, how to apply it
What a key image in the dream meant, why that’s important
What to look out for in your next dream, why that’s key to you
Two cards for the conclusions of the dream
Two cards for how important this dream is in your day to day life
Friendship:
A card for you, a card for your friend
A pro of the friendship, a con of the friendship
A point where you clash, how to avoid it
What makes this friend special to you, what makes you special to them
Two cards for the fusion of your personalities
Future Situations:
A future hurdle, how to approach it
A hurdle coming up, how it will manifest/be seen
The future you want to see, a step toward that
What you’re worried will happen, what will probably happen
Two cards for possible pathways
Happy:
Why you deserve the happiness, how to spread it
What is something to be happy about, an expansion card
Why you should smile, what you should laugh off
The breeze you inhale, the stale air you exhale
Two cards for reasons to be happy
Love:
You in the relationship, partner in the relationship
What you offer them, what they offer you
Why you like them, why they like you
The relationship stem, its beautiful floral bud
Something to be aware of, how to take that information on board
A hurdle you’ll face, how you can fight through it
Your relationship’s weak point, strengthening it
A trait you share, one you are polar opposites on
Two cards for your duality
Two cards for you as a unit
Past Life Work:
Birth, death
Love, friendship
Parents, children
Career, hobbies
Positive, negative
Positive trait, how you may see it now
Negative trait, how you may see it now
A trait you can see in you now from that life, a trait you shed in that life
Two cards on life progression
Two cards on what you learnt in this life
Past Wounds:
The wound, the plaster
The opening, the close
Why it hurt, an expansion card
Two cards for understanding the history
Two cards for how you’re doing so well now in the future
Present Situations:
The hurdle, the jump
The tunnel, the light
The struggle, the solution
Two cards for why you should keep your head up
Two cards for two paths through this
Sad:
How to overcome the sadness, why you deserve to
Something to remember, something to know
Why the sadness is undeserved, how to shake it
Two cards on how to cheer up
Two cards on why you deserve to smile
Self Analysis:
A bad habit, how to stop it
A good habit, how to get even better at it
Unconscious trait, how to activate it
Undeveloped trait, where to go with it
A developed trait, why it’s good for you
The vibe you give off, how to better it
Your energy outputs, your energy inputs
Your fears, your dreams
Two cards for a self descriptive reality check
Two cards for realigning who you are when you doubt
Spirit Work:
The spirit at hand, what they’re like
A positive trait, a trait to be wary of
Their life, their death
Their story, their legacy
What they need, how you can help
Gardens of the Witches
Already starting to plan this years garden so I thought I should do a post on Witch Gardens
Moonlight Garden
A garden that blooms in the moonlight, a great place to perform night time rituals, meditations, or to just take a midnight stroll. A garden that is full of magick even after the sun sets.
Plants to add in your moonlight garden:
Moonflower: (Ipomoea alba) A nocturnal relative of the morning glory. Has fragrant flowers that open at dusk and close by dawn.
Evening Primrose: (Oenothera biennis) Has beautiful, scented flowers that bloom only at dusk.
Night Flox: (Zaluzianskya capensis) A sweetly fragranced flower that only unfurls its pinwheeled shaped flowers after dusk.
Four O’Clock: (Mirabilis jalapa) Its scented flowers bloom at around 4:00pm (hence its name) and do not close up until morning.
Queen of the Night: (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) A species of cactus whose flowers only open at night. Attracts moths and bats!!!
Night Blooming Jessamine: (Cestrum nocturnum) Strong, sweet scented star shaped flowers that only bloom at night. Attracts moths and bats!!! All parts are toxic, do not ingest!
Angel’s Trumpet: (Brugmansia) Produces a strong scent on warm summer evenings. All parts are toxic, do not ingest!
Evening Stock: (Matthiola longipetala) Produces lots of small blossoms that produce a perfume described as a mix of vanilla, rose, spice, and cloves only after the sun sets.
Ever-Flowering Gladiolus: (Gladiolus tristis) Release a strong almond fragrance after dusk.
Lilac: (Syringa vulgaris) Although has a perfume during the day, it is said to be a lot stronger after dark.
Flowering Tobacco: (Nicotiana) Open in the late afternoon and have a fragrance that smells of jasmine. All parts are toxic if ingested!
Summer Snapdragon: (Angelonia angustifolia) Preferably in white, to reflect the moonlight. Has a scent apple-scented foliage.
Silvermound: (Artemisia schmidtiana) Has thick foliage that will shimmer under the moonlight.
Jack Frost: (Brunnera macrophylla) Hdeart shaped leaves of silver and green, perfect to add more highlights of silver to your moon lit garden.
Any plant that blooms after dark or has white, lavender, pale pink, pale yellow on it is a perfect addition to your moonlight garden.
Things to add:
Stepping stones that have the phases of the moon.
Fairy lights
A place to sit
Candles
A small fountain to sing along with the insects and birds of the night
String charms and bells on tree branches for a soft jingling every time a gentle breeze passes.
Herb Garden
For witches who need a more practical garden for uses of healing, tea crafting, drying, and growing plants used in their practices.
Plants to add to your herb garden:
Anise: Helps to ward of the evil eye, find happiness, and stimulates psychic abilities.
Basil: Use for anything pertaining with love, exorcism, wealth, sympathy, and protection. Dispels confusion, fears & weakness. Drives off hostile spirits.
Bergamont: Corresponds with money and prosperity. Provides with protection from evil and illness, improves memory, stops interference, and promotes restful sleep.
Borage: Corresponds with courage and psychic powers.
Cat Nip: Is sacred to the Goddess Bast. Brings forth beauty, happiness, good luck, and good spirits.
Chamomile: Corresponds with love, healing, and sleep. Is known to reduce stress.
Chervil: Brings a sense of the higher self, placing you in touch with your divine, immortal spirit.
Coriander: Corresponds with love, health, immortality, and protection.
Dill: Corresponds with money, protection, luck and lust.
Lemon Balm: Corresponds with love, success, healing, and psychic/spiritual development.
Marjoram: Used to cleanse, purify, and to dispel negative energy.
Mint: Promotes energy, communication and vitality.
Oregano: Corresponds with joy, strength, vitality, and added energy
Parsley: Calms and protects the home.
Rosemary: Protects, cleanses, purifies, and aids memory.
Sage: Used for self purification and dealing with grief and loss.
Thyme: Attracts loyalty, affection, and the good opinion of others.
Things to add:
A place to dry herbs
A place to compost any herb scraps
Rocks
A place to leave offerings before you harvest
Bee Garden
Make yourself a sanctuary to watch bees frolic and thrive
Plants to add to your bee garden:
Bee balm
Lavender
Crocus
Snow Drop
Wildflowers/Any native species
Catmint
Borage
Anise hyssop
Heliotrope
Sunflower
Oregano
Yarrow
Coneflower
Black eyed susan
Asters
Goldenrod
Foxglove
Marigold
Pansies
Sweet peas
Nasturtiums
Things to add:
Bee houses
Bee waterers/bee baths
Bee feeders
A place for offerings to the bees
Some other ideas for your garden:
Hummingbird garden
Medicinal garden
A garden whose plants and decorations represent/correspond with your practice.
Butterfly Garden
Faerie Garden
The options are endless! I hope this gives you some ideas for this years garden.
Happy planting!
==Moonlight Academy==
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Witchy *Free* PDF book list Masterpost
Hey lovely witches! I wanted to share some of my PDF witchy books I have on my computer. I know it’s hard to find these books and not everyone has money to buy them or easy access. I hope I can help someone with this <3
Most of the books are on my google drive library, you can click on the link and then download if you’d like to.
A Manual of Occultism, by Sepharial
Mastering Witchcraft, by Paul Huson
Natural Magic, by Pamela J.Ball
Pagan Spells, Author Unknown
Herbal Magick - Herbal enchantments, folclore and divination by Gerina Dunwich <3
Spell Crafts - Creating magical objects, by, Scott Cunningham and David Harrington <3
The Book of Power, by Idres Shah
The Complete book of Incense, Oils ad Brews, by Scott Cunningham
The Essential Skills of Magick - Benjamim Rowe
The Ultimate Book of Spells - Pamela J. Ball *my favorite spellbook*
50 of The Most Powerful Spells, by unknown author
Witchcraft Today, by Gerald Gardner
The Gardnerian Book of Shadows
The Basics of Magic, by K. Amber
8 Sabbaths of Witchcraft, by Mike Nichols
Witchcraft Today, by Gerald Gardner
Celtic Mythology and Religion, by Alexander Macbain
The Art and meaning of Magic, By Israel Regardie
An Introduction to the Study of Tarot, by Paul Foster Case
The Alchemy of Abundance, by Lisa McSherry
Encyclopedia of Acient Roman and Greek Mythology, by James Belton
Asgard and the Gods, by M. W. MacDowall,
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Spells by, Michael Johnstone
Witches’ Bible by, Janet and Stewart Farrar
The Witch’s Master Grimoire, by Lady Sabrina
The meaning of Witchcraft, by Gerald Gardner
Aleister Crowley book collection (google drive)
Lid Off the Cauldron, by Patricia Crowther
A Grimoire for Modern Cunningfolk, by Peter Paddon
The A to Z of Dream Interpretation, by Pamela J. Ball
The Dream Oracle, by Pamela J. Ball
The Great Book of Spells, by Pamela J. Ball <3
The Techniques of Astral Projection, By Dr. Douglas M. Baker
The Opening of the Third Eye, By Dr. Douglas M. Baker
Historical Dictionary of Witchcraft, By Bailey Michael
The Goddess is in Details, by Deborah Blake <3
Circle, Coven and Grove, by Deborah Blake
A Witch’s Dozen, by Deborah Blake <3
Witchcraft on a Shoestring by Deborah Blake
Egyptian Magic, By Ernest Budge
Advanced Candle Magick, By Raymond Buckley
Amulets and Magic, By Budge Walli
Pen and Ink Witchcrafr , By Collin Calloway
Basic Sigil Magic, By Philip Cooper
The Occult Properties of Herbs , By W.B Crow
Shadow Work Guidebook, by Jessica Cross
Gemstone Sorcery, By Gerina Dunwich <3
Wicca A to Z By Gerina Dunwich
Every Witch Way By Ellen Dugan <3
Power Of The Witch By Laurie Cabot <3
The Spiral Dance By Starhawk <3
Spiritual Power - Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee
Book of Shadows By, Phyllis Curott:
Witchcrafting By Phyllis Curott
Spells for the Solitary Witch By Eileen Holland
Wiccan Magick By Raven Grimassi
The Witch’s Familiar By Raven Grimassi
Magical Candle Crafting By Ember Grant
Magical Powder Recipes By Lady Gianne
Wicca For Beginners By Lisa Chamberlain
Scott Cunningham’s Books:
Divination for Beginners
Wicca in the Kitchen <3
Book of Shadows
Living Wicca
Crystal Gem and Metal Magick <3
Wicca
Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
Magical Household, Rituals and spells for the home <3
D.J Conway’s Books:
Mystical Dragon
Norse Magic
Wicca, The Complete Craft
Falcon, Feather and Valkyrie Sword
Celtic Magic
Christopher Penczak’s Books
Gay Witchcraft - Christopher Penczak
The Living Temple of Witchcraft V. II- Christopher Penczak
The Gates of Witchcraft
The Living Temple of Witchcraft V.II
Mystic Foundation
The Outer Temple Of Witchcraft
The Inner Temple of Witchcraft
The Witch’s Shield
Cassandra Eason’s Books:
A Practical Guide of Witchcraft and Spells,
Fabulous Creatures, Mythical Monsters and Animal Power Symbols
Candle Power
The Art of Pendulum
The Complete Guide to Psychic Development
Illes Judika’s Books:
Magic When You Need It - 150 Spells
Pure Magic
The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft
Ellwood Taylor’s Books:
Pop Culture Magic
The Pop Culture Grimoire
Multi-Media Magic
Manifesting Prosperity
For those of you who wish to see my full library on the drive, feel free to send me a message and I will send you the link!
HAVE FUN! :)
*reads a girl’s palm as an excuse to hold her hand*
questions from the woods 🌱
pine 🌲 - what’s something you’ve had since you were a child?
mire 🏞 - how often do you go into nature?
raccoon 🐾 - have you ever accidentally stolen something?
overgrowth 🌿 - what’s a fact about yourself you’ve never had the opportunity to tell?
honeycomb 🐝 - do you want a big family or a small one?
echo 🕳️ - what’s a habit you want to start?
bones 💀 - what’s a hobby that you quit doing? do you miss it?
wind 🌪 - what music do you normally listen to?
crow ❇ - do you have a signature accessory?
sword 🗡️ - is there anything you always carry with you?
lavender 💜 - what’s your favorite smell?
fae 🌠 - what’s a fact about yourself that you don’t know how to explain?
birch 🌳 - what’s something you’re proud of?
mud 🌱 - how do you relax before you go to sleep?
fallen leaves 🍃 - what’s your morning routine like, if you have one?
I’m back, so ask me some things!
life becomes more interesting when you start growing herbs on the windowsill
how to be a functional witch:
- remember magic and science can coexist , don’t blow off a doctor’s appointment for a healing spell.
- don’t act higher and mightier than non-witch freinds
- don’t like drink water that’s been sitting there a while (sun water, moon water, rainwater, etc) without boiling it first to rid diseases. don’t drink lake, pond, or sea water at all.
- respect others in their chosen paths. yes, even that one.
- please be kind to the environment. when leaving offerings, try not to leave things that will take a long time to degrade. don’t use plastic bags, jars, glitter, etc.. she’ll be hurt.
- factcheck. factcheck. factcheck! I’ve heard stories about lotions and tea made with highly acidic or heck even poisonous tea.
- you come first. if you don’t have the energy to do ritual, don’t do it! don’t neglect necessary things in favour of witchin’. drink water, get sun, eat fruit, sleep, shower.
- try to practice little magic wherever you can. say soft incantations on the way to school, meditate on the bus, add herbs or to your tea to make spells or rituals in a cup, draw sigils on the backs of your hands.
- PLS…..don’t burn things while you sleep….candles, incense….don’t do it.
Tarot Masterpost! 🃏✨
🃏✨How to Read Tarot Cards When You Don’t Know Shit
🃏✨Tarot cheat sheets - Major Arcana Wands Cups Swords Pentacles
🃏✨Tarot cheat sheet
🃏✨get a new tarot deck? here are a few notes
🃏✨Tarot Manifestation
🃏✨Ways to Use Tarot
🃏✨2 Card Tarot Ideas
🃏✨ Tarot Reading For Beginners
🃏✨ Tarot cheat sheet
🃏✨Crystal, Tarot and Herb Correspondences.
🃏✨Tarot Tip
🃏✨Reading Reversals in Tarot
🃏✨TAROT TIPS for Beginners
🃏✨Tips for Learning Tarot
🃏✨Self-Care Tarot Cheat Sheet
🃏✨Things I Think Newbie Tarot Readers Need to Know
🃏✨Tarot in Under 5 Minutes with Wonder
🃏✨🔮Tarot Reading Tips🔮
🃏✨🔮A Huge Tarot Master-Post🔮
🃏✨Tarot Myths
🃏✨Tarot Reading Tips I Wish Someone Had Told Me
🃏✨Tarot Spreads✨🃏
🃏✨2018 New Year’s Tarot Spread
🃏✨Tarot spread Masterlist
🃏✨Get to Know Your Deck Spread
🃏✨The Year Ahead Reading
🃏✨Relationship Forecast Reading
🃏✨14 Card Spread: The New Year
🃏✨4 Card Spread: The Challenge Before Me
🃏✨The Week Ahead Reading
🃏✨Just the Three of Us
nature is sacred, pass it on.
Some Asshole: You really think Nature is sacred? You think fleas are sacred? Weeds? Forest fires, mosses, and puddle gnats?
Me, holding a hammer: YES.
Remember, sacred doesn’t mean beautiful. It means it belongs here, it has a reason to be here, and we have no right to destroy it.
Marry Me
Thin Places, Jordan Kisner.
🌱Some helpful tips to keep healthy house plants🌱
