The Spectral Cottage

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[rowansender]

Donate to Help Jiji Get the Heart Care She Needs, organized by Victoria Winn

Hi everyone! Jiji is our 9 year old black cat. She has been with us since she… Victoria Winn needs your support for Help Jiji Get the He

So, my cat isnt doing great. She has congestion around her heart. We're not really sure what's causing it until we get her in to see a cardiologist. She's only 9, so this has been a devastating surprise for us. We're hopeful that it isn't congestive heart failure.

Unfortunately the appointment is quite expensive and this year has been hard on my family as it is. I normally wouldn't ask for help like this, but if you can help at all, I'd really appreciate it.

I say my wife and I are devastated, but I'm devastated. This has broken me in a way I didn't know I could be broken. It's all I've been able to think about for the past three weeks. She's been my best friend for the last decade. I thought we had more time. She's so beautiful and perfect. I'm lost.

If you're able to help at all, I'd really appreciate it.

If you're so inclined, you can also buy my tabletop games on itch.

[thespectralwitch]

Self portrait 📸✨🦇

[gothredy]

[coinandcandle]

I knew I recognized the art. It's Cocorrina!

[thespectralcottage]

Happy Imbolc 🕯️

I made my own candles to burn during my ritual tonight. I loved how they turned out and it added some extra juice into the working itself. 🙂‍↕️

[sistersbyfreya]

[coven-of-genesis]

Back-to-School Crystals ✨📚

Heading into a new season of study, work, or personal growth? These crystals are perfect allies for focus, balance, and confidence 🌿💎

🔮 Fluorite – Focus & clarity (ideal for studying)

🔮 Clear Quartz – Amplifies energy & memory

🔮 Tiger’s Eye – Motivation & confidence

🔮 Lepidolite – Emotional balance during stressful times

🔮 Amethyst – Calm & stress relief

🔮 Blue Lace Agate – Peaceful communication & self-expression

🔮 Citrine – Positivity & creativity

🔮 Carnelian – Courage & drive

🔮 Black Tourmaline – Protection & grounding

✨ Carry them in your bag, keep them on your desk, or hold them during study sessions to align with their energy.

Which crystal do you turn to most during busy school/work seasons? 🌸

[whimsigothwitch-deactivated2026]

September is here

[thespectralcottage]

The witch vs her market display 🧙🏻‍♀️

[thespectralcottage]

Summer Garden Vibes 🪴

[thespectralcottage]

As spring rolls in so does gentle breezes, chirping birds and rolling clouds. Spring is deeply associated with the element of Air.

I think Air is an underrated element. People are often unsure how they connect to it or what it would bring into a spell. In a way, that is the nature of Air. It is an element of movement and change. By its nature, it cannot exist and be still. Air is the motive force of the elements. It is the breath of life, and the winds of change.

Air, like all elements, has its own power and strength. Associated with the mind, inspiration, truth, and communication to name a few. In Tarot it is represented by the sword traditionally. I’d encourage those who are creatives to spend time with it.

In my greatest moments of stress, I try to connect to the lightness and freedom of Air. I breathe, I walk, and I move past the stress that I feel.

With this being the season of Air, I wanted to share a few ways to work with Air below. 🌬️

-Verbal Spells -Your breathe -Smoke/Incense -Bells -Asking the wind to cleanse you -Storm Magic -Brooms -Balms/Oils made for the element -Meditating Outside -Sounds/Music -Fans -Utilizing feathers

These are just a handful of ways I’ve connected to the element. If there’s anything you can share, drop it in the comments!

Pictured is our Air Elemental Balm. I spellcrafted this balm to help with connecting with Air and its associated properties. This balm I often use outside of spellwork. Mostly putting it on before I go work on projects, meditate or go about my day.

[thespectralcottage]

Website is restocked with cleansing sprays and frankincense resin! You can snag it here.

[when-november-ends]

Sigrblót is the norse celebration of spring, which happens during the fourth full moon after the winter solstice.

In 2025, that's April 12th-14th.

Usually, harvest and fertility deities are honored during this holiday, but it can also be any other deity or spirit.

How to celebrate

(This is not the 'right' or only way. Feel free to personalize the experience to your liking.)

One

Enjoy the sun. Go outside if possible or sit on your balcony or in front of an open window. Do something you like, like drawing, painting, reading, or just sitting still with your eyes closed. Try to appreciate the fresh air, the singing birds and the warmth of the sun.

Two

Give offerings to harvest/fertility deities, or any deity or spirit you like. Offer something they are associated with or you think they will like, and something you made yourself like food, homemade ice tea, art, a plant or a poem. (The offerings do not have to be destroyed.)

If you have something to thank them for, feel free to do that.

Three

Eat something seasonal if you can. Work together with your loved ones to cook something that all of you will enjoy. If that's not an option, cook or order something that'll make you feel good.

Don't be afraid to make it fun! You can turn on some music and dance in the kitchen, or take way too much time decorating cupcakes.

Four

Say a few words about loved ones that have passed on. If you want, put a picture of them on the table so they can join you during the celebration. Share stories and maybe even give them an offering too.

Five

Share with your loved ones how you did with your goals from last year. Did you achieve them? Was it hard? What did you struggle with? Did you learn something new?

Exchange advice and knowledge. Everyone can learn something.

Six

Set new goals. Sigrblót is the new year's of the old norse people. This is when the world starts to come out of its shell again. Take advantage of that energy and write down some goals for this year. Meditate on them or manifest them if you want.

Please be aware that none of this is set in stone. You can celebrate however you want and it'll be just fine! This post is simply meant to act as a guide for those who are looking for ideas.

[rowansender]

When I say I’m busy I’m real life this is what I mean

These were made for my wife @thespectralcottage

[thespectralcottage]

forced my spouse to do labor and got new shelves for markets 😏

[bigandlong]

If you see this on your dashboard, reblog this, NO MATTER WHAT and all your dreams and wishes will come true.

[jae-felidae]

Oh hey! Haven’t seen this in forever! Didn’t reblog it when it came across me before, not gonna skip it this time, I need some good vibes.

[the-mortuary-witch]

LIMINAL SPACES IN WITCHCRAFT

Crossroads, man made or natural.

Rivers, creeks, or lake shores/beaches.

Hallways, corridors, doorways, stairwells, and landings.

Windows.

Graveyards, cemeteries, and burial mounds.

Dawn, dusk, afternoon, and midnight.

Valleys.

Fairs, festivals, and marketplaces.

Hedge rows.

Abandoned or empty places.

The edge of valleys, forests, and glades.

Swamps, bogs, and marshes.

Mirrors.

Birth, life, and death.

Dreams or alternated states of consciousness.

The turn of the seasons.

Caves or underground spaces.

[cloveconifer]

Y'all know it's okay to just try stuff in witchcraft, right?

Across the internet, I see a lot of people who seem to be asking for permission to do what they want. While I see some validity in getting wisdom from others, I worry that the people asking these questions might miss out on the experience they could get from going ahead and making a good faith attempt.

"Can I do this spell even if I don't have rosemary?" I don't know. Try it!

"Can I use fruit juice as an offering to my goddess?" I don't know. Ask her!

"Can I include a pocket watch in my magic?" I don't know. See if it works!

Of course, it's not a good idea to jump in and try something that could be harmful, but if you're not hurting yourself or others and you're not appropriating from a closed practice, just give it a go! You're allowed. You're a witch with magic and power and discernment of your own. You don't have to get permission from a bunch of internet strangers. Have fun trying new things!

[thespectralcottage]

This.

It’s so weird to me when people won’t do any action on their own in witchcraft. I’m not sure if it’s fear, them being new to the practice, genuine desire to learn what someone else thinks or coming from a religion where there are strict rules.

We are so lucky to be able to share knowledge, our personal practices, and spellwork online. It’s amazing but I think it holds some witches back. I’ll see comments that really should be trial and error, personal preference, or come easily to natural conclusion for a witch based their experience and past research. And I worry these people stop there and don’t look into their curiosity further. They seem fearful to just try doing a ritual, or like they don’t want to read books or search online on their own. Maybe it’s lack confidence in their abilities? (metaphysical or academically for research.) Learning from our peers is huge in this community, but asking a stranger online to hopefully answer you shouldn’t be your sole “research”. Witchcraft and magic is deeply personal. What works for one person might not work for you, and vice versa.

Do research, compare people’s experiences and try things out!

[thespectralcottage]

My spouse and I did a ritual for the spring equinox that was low key and a lot of fun.

We cleansed ourselves and anointed ourselves with oils. I made a candle for boosting our intentions and hollowed out eggs. We wrote out our desires for the spring season focused on growth, manifesting, personal power, projects we want to take root etc. We anointed those papers again with oils and then put them inside the eggs. We pained them based on the goal or spring energy (these are mine) and sealed them! We also went outside and planted some wildflower seeds which was a blast.

The oils I used are in the second photo and as a warning they are my own brands oils, but I wanted to share the vibes we went for. If you’re interested you can shop our website here