★chaos and moon dust☆

she/they | sapphic | leo ☉, taurus ☽, scorpio ↑

[bluebellbanshee]

HEKATE (Hecate) goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts and necromancy

[catnip-reed]

Melinoe: The Lady of Spirits

Melinoe is the Goddess of ghosts, bringer of nightmares and madness, and the Lady of the Spirits of the Underworld. She is the daughter of Persephone. She presides over propitiations offered to ghosts or the dead. She wanders the earth at night with Her train of ghostly companions, striking fear into the hearts of men.

Described as being half dark and half light, of dual chthonic and ouranic nature, She may be a manifestation taking after the duality of Her mother. She can turn any mortal insane with Her appearance and Her phantoms. Melinoe leads the restless spirits of the Underworld to haunt the living in the night, scaring anyone in their path. This was said to be the reason why dogs would bark and howl at seemingly nothing in the dark, for She and Her ghost train can walk the earth in shadows and silence.

She has many symbols:

• Spirits

• Phantoms

• Graveyards/Gravestones

• Halloween celebrations/decorations

• Bats

• Black cats

• Other ‘witchy’ or ‘bad’ animals

There are many things that are appropriate to offer to Her/put on Her altar:

• Visitation of cemeteries

• Paying respects to loved ones who have moved on

• Black and white colors

• Spirit work

• Shadow work

• Ancestor veneration

• Minor-key music

• Candlelight dinners

• Watch horror movies

• Read/watch ghost stories of hauntings

[crazycatsiren]

Sometimes, all you can do is pray to Melinoe for wrathful vengeance upon those who do harm to the innocent, then sit back and wait.

[diana-thyme]

Greek Gods 101: A Masterlist

This is a masterlist of the “Greek Gods 101” series. This series aims to provide basic information and worship ideas for both major and minor deities. This masterlist also involves heroes, deified mortals, spirits, and other figures of Greek mythology.

Aceso

Acheron

Acratos

Aedos

Aegle

Aeolus

Aglaea

Ampelus

Amphitrite

Ananke

Anemoi

Angelia

Anteros

Antheia

Aphrodite

Apollon

Aporia

Ares

Arete

Ariadne

Aristaeus

Artemis

Asklepios

Asteria

Astraeus

Astrape

Athena

Atlas

Bia

Britomartis

Calliope

Carpi

Ceraon

Cerberus

Ceto

Chaos

Charon

Chione

Chiron

Chloris

Chrysos

Circe

Clio

Clymene

Comus

Cratus

Cronos

Daphne

Deimus

Deipneus

Demeter

Dicaeosyne

Dike

Dionysus

Dysnomia

Ececheria

Eileithyia

Eirene

Electryone

Eleus

Elpis

Endymion

Enyo

Eos

Epiales

Epione

Epiphron

Erato

Erebus

Eris

Eros

Ersa

Eucleia

Eudaemonia

Eunomia

Eupheme

Euphrosyne

Euporia

Eupraxia

Eurybia

Eusebia

Euterpe

Euthenia

Eutychia

Fates

Furies

Gaea

Ganymedes

Gelus

Hades

Harmonia

Harpocrates

Hebe

Hecate

Hedone

Hedylogus

Helius

Hemera

Hephaestus

Hera

Heracles

Hermaphroditus

Hermes

Hestia

Hesychia

Himeros

Homonoia

Horae (Seasons)

Horae (Time)

Hormes

Hybris

Hydros

Hygeia

Hymenaeus

Hypnus

Iaso

Iris

Lelantus

Leto

Macaria

Matton

Medusa

Melinoe

Melpomene

Methe

Mnemosyne

Morpheus

Nemesis

Nike

Nyx

Oizys

Orthannes

Ossa

Ourania

Ouranos

Ourea

Paeon

Paidia

Palaemon

Pallas

Pan

Panacea

Pandaisia

Pandora

Pannychis

Panopia

Paregoros

Pasithea

Pegasus

Peitho

Penia

Penthus

Persephone

Perses

Perseus

Phales

Phanes

Phaunus

Pheme

Philophrosyne

Philotes

Phobus

Phoebe

Phorcys

Phthonus

Phusis

Pistis

Plutus

Poena

Polemus

Polymnia

Pompe

Pontus

Ponus

Porus

Poseidon

Pothus

Priapus

Prometheus

Pronoea

Prophesis

Psamathe

Pseudologoi

Psyche

Ptocheia

Rhea

Selene

Silenos

Sophrosyne

Soter

Soteria

Styx

Tartarus

Telesphorus

Terpsichore

Tethys

Thalassa

Thalia

Thalia

Thallo

Thanatus

Thaumas

Thea

Themis

Theseus

Thesis

Thrasus

Thyone

Tithonus

Triptolemus

Triton

Tritopatores

Tyche

Tychon

Urania

Uranus

Zelus

Zeus

Feel free to request or suggest deities! This list will be done in order but you can ask for me to complete one that’s further down the list.

This list is subject to change. There are probably repeat deities (deities who go by multiple names, parts of groups like the Horae or Charities who are mostly grouped together, etc.) on this list. Some deities are not on here. Some names are spelt wrong or different.

[tarotbee]

Ways of worshiping and honouring Lady Nyx

( for a darling friend)

- wear a (dark) veil

- wear black

- wear symbolism of the night (ie: stars, moon)

- hone your psychic and divination + scrying skills

- say thanks or pray at dawn and dusk (one for her daughter Hemera and one for her)

- learn constellations, astrology and moon phases

- do shadow work

- set firm boundaries

- allow yourself to feel your emotions fully

- go to a rage room (she was a daughter of C/Khaos)

- harness your powers, whether that be in witchcraft or harnessing and learning your own strengths in everyday life

- wear her jewellery under your clothes/in shadow

- do rituals for her at night / under the stars

- crystals: agate, moonstone, rainbow moonstone, aquamarine, azure, beryl, selenite, black onyx and snowflake obsidian

- make her altar black

- paint your room/ceiling black with stars/constellations or use those glow in the dark stars

- accountability

- place the Justice card on her altar

- help a pregnant person / fight for reproductive rights and health

- black bird/feather/wing imagery or actual black feathers

- fertility spells

- eggs

- light incense: rose, sandalwood, rosemary

- pray in total darkness

- new moon rituals

- do your makeup

- have and uphold a beauty routine

- use moon water in your beauty routine

- make sure you sleep well

- meditate/pray before bed

- bull / horse / cat / owl imagery/art

- learn about death and death customs

- go to therapy

- traditional offering such as red wine, dark chocolate and dark berries

- symbols of her children: honour the day, skulls, symbols of death and sleep.

- (study her children ^)

- dedicate your divination tools to her or do one of your divinatory practices in honour of her

- mugwort tea (for prophetic dreams)

- keep a dream journal

- keep a symbol of Nyx under your pillow

- sing for her

- spend time outside at night

[diana-thyme]

Travel Altars: Nyx

A guide to travel altars for Nyx. Please tell me if you want a certain deity covered!

In this guide, I’m assuming you’ve added a tea-light or LED candle. It isn’t necessary, but it’s not going to be included in any of these guides. I’m also going to be assuming you’ve added a photo of the deity and prayers. These guides will not include those, either.

Moon Keychains, Pins, Stickers, Etc.

Star Keychains, Pins, Stickers, Etc.

Silver Jewelry

Galaxy/Space Themed Items

Bat Figurines

Amethyst

Cat Figurines

Mini Telescope/Telescope Figurine

Pine Needles

Resin

Flowers That Bloom At Night (Evening Primrose, Moonflower, Etc.)

Black Lace

Paper Stars

See more deities here.

[theevenusianwitch]

a needed reminder:

it is okay to say no. it is okay to rest. do not feel guilty for it. it is not selfish to put your needs first. relax your shoulders. take your medicine. eat something. big or small and it will help your meds go down easier. breathe in slowly and exhale. it is going to be okay. drink water or something you have. wash your hands if taking a shower is too much right now. you are not defined by what other people say. you do belong here and you are loved. do not feel guilty for choosing yourself. your own happiness matters the most.

[witchygirlgray333]

Some topics + prompts for your grimoire or book of shadows

books you want to read

local folklore / mythology / legends

the wheel of the year

plants you have in your house or garden (their care, properties, uses, draw them etc)

theban alphabet

days of the week and their correspondences

write about a deity you worship / are drawn to

draw art for / of a deity you worship or are drawn to

colour magic

the elements

write about the crystals you own (draw them, write their properties, correspondences, uses, how it makes you feel etc)

how to make your own crystals

your birth chart

your sun, moon and rising sign

natural medicine (as a chronically ill witch I love natural medicine NOT AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PRESCRIPTIONS! for example I take all my prescription meds and then if I'm having period pain I might drink some raspberry leaf tea)

positive affirmations / mantras that you connect with

how to manifest

history of witches

deities in a certain pantheon you're interested in or drawn to

write about a spell you've done (how you did it, why you did it, how you felt, the results of it, what you would change if you did the spell again etc)

chakras

write about a dream you've had

tarot reading tricks and tips

moon phases

sabbats

zodiac signs

family tree

poetry / songs / quotes you connect to (i like to find ones that make me feel powerful or witchy, or remind me of certain aspects of my practice. a song i like for this is rhiannon by fleetwood mac and i'm going to post more things like this regularly on my page)

feathers and their meanings

simple everyday magic

recipes

some ideas for the next sabbat you plan to celebrate

tarot spreads you like

write about a tarot reading you've done (any prep you did, the deck you used, the cards you pulled, your personal interpretation of the cards based on the art and how you feel, the meaning of the cards, how the cards relate to the questions you asked, final reflection on how you feel the reading went)

interesting mythology

tree of life

glamour magic

money bowls

crystal shapes and their meanings

grounding techniques

cleansing

protection

banishing

cord cutting spells

essential oils

types of divination

planets and their correspondences

angel numbers

witchy wishlist

go to supplies and ingredients (herbs and things that you use regularly)

favourite crystals

working with your inner child

if you've had a really good or particularly insightful meditation session it can be nice to either draw or write what happened and how you felt during it

witchy arts and crafts and diys you want to do

altar ideas

read a witchy book / watch a witchy video and take notes

write about your ancestors

witchy things to incorporate into your daily routine

what is a tower moment

witchy reset / self care days

the history of the area you live in

veiling

how to make your own incense sticks

shadow work

shadow work prompts

ok, that's all the ideas I have for now and I hope that helps someone! I'll be posting some pages from my grimoire and some more prompt / topic ideas in the near future which I'm really excited for.

P.S. please remember that everyone's practice is their own and you should do what feels right to you while respecting that other people have their own beliefs (as long as they're not hateful).

[mixedforestkitchenwitch]

Heavenly Lavender Scones

A Spell for Happiness and Anxiety Relief 💜🦋✨

I think we all need a little bit more joy and a little less spiraling misery. I won’t pretend that life isn’t deeply challenging right now, and I wrote this spell to carve out a bit of delicious relief. Make these scones and see for yourself <3

Lavender is associated with calm and anxiety relief, and it’s also associated with Selene, goddess of the moon. The heady scent of dried lavender serves as a reminder of summers past and that there will be summers again.

Scones:

* 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour

* 1/3 cup (67 grams) granulated sugar

* 1 tablespoon (12 grams) baking powder

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 5 tablespoons (70 grams) unsalted butter chilled and diced

* 1 tablespoon dried lavender

* 2/3-3/4 cup (158-177 milliliters) heavy cream plus extra for brushing

* 1 large egg

* 1/2 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* Decorating sugar

Vanilla Glaze:

* 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar

* 1/2 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 milliliters) milk

* Dried Lavender for garnish

Instructions:

* Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease.

* In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

* Quickly cut in the butter using a dough blender, food processor, two forks, or your fingers until blended and no pieces are larger than a pea.

* Pour the tablespoon of lavender right into your hand and imagine a white light surrounding the herbs. Imagine that it is a light of gentle healing and joy. Say to yourself “I invite joy and relaxation into my life” while focusing on holding the light around the herbs.

* In a small bowl, whisk together your now enchanted dried lavender, 2/3 cup (158 ml) heavy cream, egg, and seeds from the vanilla bean (or extract).

* Gently mix the cream mixture into the dry ingredients until the dough just comes together. Add most but not all of the cream mixture at first. You want a shaggy dough. Add a little more cream only if the dough is too crumbly to hold. It should not be sticky.

* On a lightly floured surface, smush and pat the dough out into a circle, pressing it together so that it is not shaggy anymore. The circle should be about 3/4” high.

* Cut the circle into 8ths and transfer to a prepared parchment lined baking sheet.

* Brush the tops of the scones with a thin layer of heavy cream and then immediately sprinkle with your decorating sugar. Bake in preheated oven until lightly golden, 21-24 minutes. Gently transfer the scones to a wire rack and cool to room temperature.

* In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar with the seeds from a vanilla bean or vanilla extract. Whisk in 1-2 tablespoons milk until a smooth glaze forms.

* Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones and immediately sprinkle with a small pinch of dried lavender if desired.

* Allow the glaze to set. These Lavender Vanilla Scones are best served the day they are made.

[cajunwitch101]

[simplyspellbound]

Persian Love Cake for Beltane

This honey syrup soaked cake adorned with rose petals and fragrant with cardamom is the perfect dessert to represent an amorous holiday full of love. While traditional recipes include bannocks and honey cakes, this persian delicacy truly fills the senses and corresponds beautifully with the height of spring. 

You can find the full recipe here from the above photo, but my version is below. 

For the cake: ¾ cups granulated sugar ½ cup canola oil ½ teaspoon ground cardamom 3 large eggs ¼ cup milk 1 cup almond meal 1 cup all purpose flour 1.5 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt

For the syrup: 1 cup honey 1 cup granulated sugar ¾ cup cold water ½ teaspoon rose water Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 inch square pan.

In a large bowl, mix ¾ cups sugar, canola oil, and eggs, until well combined.

Add the remaining dry ingredients and stir until smooth. Pour into the cake pan and bake 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

While the cake is baking, combine all syrup ingredients into a pot over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Turn down to low heat and simmer 5 - 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit until cake is out of the oven.

Allow the cake to cool for ten minutes and then slowly pour honey syrup over cake. It will take a moment for the cake to absorb all of the syrup, so if you pour all of it right away it may spill over!

Let cake come to room temperature before cutting. Serve warm or cold! Adorn with chopped pistachios and edible rose petals optionally. 

[melitheoidevotion]

💕Aphrodite's Water 💕

This is a fruit-infused water recipe that I have affectionally coined Aphrodite water because of my personal associations with her and how I use this water. This is my UPG.

This is a simple recipe you probably already make, so why not add it to your magical and devotional routine; its ease of access, easiness to make, and versatility make it a powerful potion, great for spells, or an offering.

How it is Used:

As a potion: tailor the fruits to taste and desired magical & health properties. I drink this to connect with Aphrodite and increase my feelings of beauty, self-love, and increase my libido. I am also actively trying to be healthier and it's a good replacement for unhealthy beverages. I often combine drinking this with self-care and self-love rituals dedicated to Aphrodite. It creates an atmosphere.

As an offering: say a prayer to Aphrodite as you prepare it and offer it to her. I will typically keep this on my altar and pair it with rose quartz and sea shells.

Spells: when using for spells, I especially like to use rose petals as a garnish because I feel like it pleases Aphrodite (and me) but it's optional.

Best used in spells for abundance, fertility, self-love, romantic love, and attraction.

Use it to create a spell jar; in this case, I often add flower petals and herbs. I will often also add incense ashes or essential oils in scents associated with Aphrodite such as sandalwood. Depending on the spell, I may write something on a piece of paper and have it dissolve in the water.

Use it to extinguish spells involving fire: when burning bay leaves, or other ingredients for spells as mentioned above, I will extinguish the fire with this water.

Fruits To Use:

*many fruits/plants can be associated, but not all "infuse" the water well enough for it to taste good if you're drinking it.

Pomegranate: said to be first planted by Aphrodite herself.

Strawberries

Raspberries

Blackberries

Figs

Apples: we all know that famous story

Watermelon

What's needed:

Water

Ice (optional, but recommended if you're drinking it)

Lemon, lime, or oranges

Your choice of fresh or frozen fruit that is associated with love, lust, beauty, or sex

Reusable straw (optional, but recommended if you're drinking it)

Rose petals for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Mix a generous amount of freshly squeezed lemon, lime, or orange with water as a base. Add your fruit and ice, shake/stir, then done. For some fruit choices, you may have to allow it some time to infuse. I recommend using a straw as citrus can be hard on your teeth if you're drinking it.

[gl1tterydreamland]

Water In Witchcraft

( this is my list of water I'll might need to know about at some point so the notes are less elegant and more... ( hahahaha lowercase stuff and smiley faces and "that thing cleanses the bad shit" ( because notes are more digestible that way for me

Sun Water ☀

gives spells and rituals an energy boost when used

used to cleanse negative shit

improves clarity

helps balance emotions

promotes positivity

it charges crystals :D - make sure your crystals are water-friendly - please

Moon Water 🌙

can also, in fact, charge crystals - USE WATER FRIENDLY CRYSTALS - please

used for protective spells

good for healing magick!!

different moon phases help with different things - look into that if you want ig

also banishes the bad shit

Sea Water 🌊

could be used in cleansing sprays - or just cleansing

pretty good for protection and banishing spells

used to help with emotional balance

aids in manifestation

great for healing rituals

Rain Water 🌧

growth and rebirth and ✨c h a n g e✨ spells

good to use for scrying

also can be used for cleansing

adds a kick in ritual baths

just cleanse yourself by being in the rain - sky shower cleanse thing

Dew Water ☘

very good for healing - not sure if it heals physically or mentally or smth else

BEAUTY SPELLS :>

helps with shit eyesight

improves your love life ( yay :D ) and fertility

also also can be used as a cleanser

good for work with the fae - guys be a little careful when you're working with the fae - well actually be a little careful with everything - or f-ck around and find out - in case you do that, good luck

Storm Water ⛈

enhances vitality

improves self esteem - could be used in self-love spells if you want

good for mental strength

COURAGE - could be consumed before a job interview, presentation, etc

VERY GOOD FOR PROTECTION <3

[thephantomwitch]

I've been really into making crystal jar necklaces recently and it's actually quite calming. So far I have made a rose quartz one and an amethyst one, any suggestions on other crystals I should use for a necklace?

[coven-of-genesis]

Flower metaphysical properties & meanings

Flowers have long been associated with symbolic meanings and metaphysical properties.

Here are some common flowers and their metaphysical properties:

Violet: Violets are associated with intuition, spirituality, and protection. They are often used for enhancing psychic abilities, connecting with the spiritual realm, and warding off negative energies.

Marigold: Marigolds are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and positive energy. They are used for attracting wealth, success, and good luck. Marigolds are also often associated with celebrations and honoring ancestors.

Chamomile: Chamomile is known for its calming and soothing properties. It is used for promoting relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety, and aiding in restful sleep. Chamomile is also associated with healing and purification.

Carnation: Carnations symbolize love, devotion, and protection. They are used for attracting love, strengthening relationships, and providing spiritual protection. Different colors of carnations may have additional specific meanings.

Yarrow: Yarrow is associated with healing, protection, and divination. It is often used in rituals and spells for physical and emotional healing, enhancing psychic abilities, and offering protection against negative energies.

Hibiscus: Hibiscus is a flower of beauty, passion, and love. It is associated with attracting love, enhancing sensuality, and stimulating creativity. Hibiscus is also used for promoting self-expression and confidence.

Daffodil: Daffodils represent renewal, rebirth, and new beginnings. They are associated with personal growth, overcoming challenges, and embracing positive change. Daffodils are often used in rituals and spells related to transformation and fresh starts.

Peppermint: While not a flower, peppermint is known for its invigorating and uplifting properties. It is associated with mental clarity, focus, and energy. Peppermint is often used for enhancing concentration, boosting vitality, and promoting clear communication.

Remember, these are just a few examples, and the metaphysical properties of flowers can vary depending on cultural and individual interpretations.

When working with flowers, it's important to tune into your own intuition and connection with the flower's energy to fully experience their metaphysical qualities.

[hallow-witxh]

Easy Witchcraft Tips

I feel like I got a really good response to easy tips, especially from beginner practitioners and those still in the broom closet, so I'm going to put together a quick list of easy (and easily excusable) little tricks that made my practice easy in a house that used to be full of Mormons.

Leave a bottle of water on the windowsill or dresser in front of the window on nights of the full moon to make moon water. It's just a water bottle, right?

Small runes and sigils can be drawn with white crayon/colored pencil on white walls and no one will be able to see it. Plus, it can be easily removed with a magic eraser sponge. Tuck them into corners, right above the floor, or right underneath a window.

If you want crystals, and you have the money for it, there are bracelets of crystal beads that can be easily passed off as accessories.

Scented candles are still colored candles. You can use a 'smell good' candle for its color.

You can absolutely use essential oils as herb replacements. Just make sure to keep them away from pets, and do not ingest them. Tap some onto your clothes to carry its effect around with you.

If you have a wax melter: melt the wax, pour it into a tray of some sort (I use a silicone mold) and add dried herbs. No burn, slow-release spell. Easily cleaned with hot water.

If no one snoops too much, hide slices of lemon around your room. As they dry, they absorb negative energy. Once they're completely dry, you can throw them away, burn them, bury them, put them in a jar to throw away at school, etc.

Mix powdered herbs with a little bit of moon water to make a thick 'paint', then apply somewhere covered on your body to infuse your presence with its effects.

Toss in a bit of sea salt in a spray bottle and fill with moon water. Shake to dissolve. Cleansing spray! You can tell your housemates that you had acne issues, and salt dries out spots. Just keep the misting very light so it dries, and vacuum/sweep and mop often.

I'll be making a few more of these kinds of posts, as well as some other easy spells and tricks. Feel free to send me more ideas to add to new posts! Good luck, and blessed be <3

Tips and Commissions: Ko-Fi

[witchysylv]

small list of beginner & indoor herbs for baby green witches

hiii here's a list of some of the plants i started with that newbies might need for starting their indoor garden.

lemon balm. plant or buy it in the fall and dry it out so you'll have it all year.

basil. perfect for indoors.

green onion. when you buy them from the store, place the base in a mason jar of water and change the water daily. they'll grow like crazy i promise.

mint. it's one of the best indoor plants and works best in containers anyway.

rosemary. you can buy it in pots and that shit is near impossible to kill.

thyme. super easy to grow and wonderful for magic.