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Uncrossing Masterpost
Uncrossing is when a person removes a curse, hex, jinx, or other spell that was casted against them which brings them negative energy, bad luck, or catastrophic events. Remember to take care of yourself after performing an uncrossing spell by cleansing and protecting yourself and your home.
Hoodoo Floor Wash by @divinemoon “Backfire” Curse-Repelling Enchantment by @mothmaam Uncrossing Powder by @thecandlebearer Cursing 101: How to Break a Curse by @the-traveling-witch Mild & Spicy Cursebreaker Powders by @lazywitchling Curse Removing Wash by @lunaesteria Spider Oil by @witchinthenight Break A Spell Cast Against You by @belladonnaswitchblog Blackthorn Reversing Spell by @thiscrookedcrown Lemon Test (to determine if you are cursed) by @i-am-the-nature-witch A Spell to Counter Another’s Magick by @christowitch An orange, lemon, and lime spell to break a hex or curse by @the-darkest-of-lights Hex and Curse Breaking by @thiscrookedcrown Counter-curses by @breelandwalker Protection from Curses by @cindernook Simple curse-breaking spell by @agnosticanimist The Healing Pool: A Cursebreaker by @hedge-witch-wannabe Curse Removals by @urbanspellcraft Return to Sender by @spiritscraft Counter-curses and Curse Removals by @thesigilwitch Anti-Curse Powder by @urbanwitchery Major Arcana Spells - Lady Justice - Return to Sender by @the-weatherwitch Lemon Uncrossing by @belladonnaswitchblog To Break a Spell You’ve Cast by @natural-magics remove magick done unto another by @the-ram-witch Black salt & white candle curse removals by @visardistofelphame Sigil nullifier (sigil tw) by @allura Engraved Hourglass Nebula Curse Return Spell by @themanicnami Removing Hexes and Curses by @urbanwitchery Charm Bags - to Reverse Bad Luck by @lodgewitch Disenchanting Bath by @kitchenwitchn Break the Curse (sigil tw) by @sigils-r-us A simple “Reverse The Curse” spell by @mothyseawitchery Reversal spells by @sylvaetria To Nullify a Spell by @orriculum Protection and curse removal spells by @belladonnaswitchblog Wards and removals (abuse tw) by @urbanspellcraft Something to Consider before you Curse: Reversals by @wildernesswitchery Hex Breaker Potion by @thewitchystuff Reversal, removal, & breaker by @spellboundwitchcraft Lemon Uncrossing Spell by @witchypun Breaking a curse by @cunningcelt Witchy tip - bay leaves by @whoanellee Huckleberry by @aspelladay Uncrossing powder by @rad-magick
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Witchcraft Reminder ✨
Spiritual burnout and stress is a real phenomenon that doesn’t always get talked about in the community. If you’re feeling like you’re disconnected from your path, it’s okay. You’re a human being with an incredibly complex set of emotions that is uniquely tailored to you.
Take a step back to assess what it is you’re struggling with.
Comparing your blog/BoS/grimoire/practice to others? Stop. It’s never beneficial to compare oneself to others. Unlike inspiration, comparison can fuel low self-image, doubt, fear, hopelessness, jealousy, and even anger/resentment
What external factors could be influencing you? Work? Family? Friends? The ongoing trauma that is COVID-19? These can indirectly and directly impact us and manifest as anxiety, depression, adjustment D/O, or trauma-related symptoms
If taking medication: Are you taking them as prescribed? Is the medication itself or dosage effective still or has your body built up a tolerance? Do you speak with your prescriber on a regular basis? If not...set up a follow-up. Feel like you’d prescriber dismisses your concerns? Consider finding a new prescriber
If seeing a therapist: Are you comfortable with him/her/them? Do you feel like you can disclose what’s happening with you without judgement? If not, consider finding a new therapist
Have you expanded your knowledge and research to include newer topics that can spark interest and curiosity? Sometimes if you’re stuck or even bored with a topic, you can lose interest and become distracted which is quite normal to experience
Are you drinking enough water? Seriously! Water is important for overall health
When’s the last time you were able to breathe fresh air and feel the sun on your skin? I understand that due to the circumstances, it’s not possible for everyone to go outside but if possible, open a window
Do you know of fellow witches you feel comfortable reaching out to and exploring your scenario with? If not, introduce yourself to folks you feel are approachable and may understand the bind you’re in. FYI- more “seasoned” witches experience this as well. Nobody is immune
Ultimately remember: What you’re experiencing is 100% normal. Nobody is perfect when it comes to their craft no matter how badly they may try to convince you. You will be okay...be patient with yourself ❤️
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🌿🍊Litha Orange Honey Cake🍊🌿
Hello my greenies! Happy Litha! I hope you’re all enjoying the summer sun and nature. Even during quarantine, if you’re able to take a walk in nature without contact with others, I highly recommend doing so. If you’re unable to go outside, I recommend taking the time to bake and maybe listen to some nature sounds on youtube. Those have helped me during these times. I wish you all the best with this yummy cake! I hope you all like this recipe:)
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
½ cup softened unsalted butter
2 eggs
1 ½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup milk
½ tsp salt
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
2/3 cup honey
1 tbsp vanilla extract
around a tbsp of orange zest
Optional Glaze
½ cup honey
¼ cup brown sugar
some lemon juice
juice of 4th of orange
couple pats of ground cinnamon
dash of vanilla
½ cup (maybe.. I never measure this out)sliced almonds
Mix until syrup state.
Directions
Preheat Oven for 350°F and coat pan with non-stick or other alternative. I honestly don’t know what size my pan is…so I’d say eyeball it and see how much you can fit? Lol
In medium bowl, mix dry ingredients (including the orange zest). Set that to the side while you mix the other ingredients in a larger bowl.
Sift the dry ingredients into the bowl with the other ingredients in batches. So, sift a little in and mix then repeat that until all the dry ingredients are mixed in.
Pour the mixture into the pan and cook for about 28 to 35 minutes. Check with a long toothpick:3 After you take out you can pour over an optional syrup that I think is amazing!
There’s no particular chant I do for this recipe, I mostly just pray for the sun and for the health of those I care for. I like to visualize the sun and its heat and color wrapping me in an embrace and that same warmth infusing the cake.
I hope you call have a lovely Litha and special time with those you love a care for.
- Kenzie
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Ultimate Protection Magic Masterpost; Part 1
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Jar Spells & Pouches
“Bubbly Friend” Protection and Cleansing Jar Spell
“Tough As A Nail” Protection Spell
“Portable Barricade” Spell Jar
“Protect My Ass” Spell Jar
“Stay The F*ck Away From Me” Protection Jar
Jar Spell for Protection
Witchywoman’s Protection Jar
Shiroinightmare’s Protection Bottle
Gender/Sexuality Protection Jar Spell
Sea Witch’s Protection Bottle
Stormy Protection Spell Jar
Elemental Protection Jar Spell
Dragon Protection Jar
Protection Jar Against Bindings & Hexes
Basic Warding Jar
Making A Witch Bottle (Charm)
Witches Bottle for Protection
Potent Protective Witch Bottle
Blood Magic Protection Jar
Mini Protection Vial
Ares Protection Pouch
‘Sweet Tooth’ Spell Sachet
Protection Pouches
Protection Pouch
Protection Sachet
Protection Sachet for School
Amulets
Simple Protection Amulet
“Untouchable” Charm Ward
Subtle Protection Amulet
Coral Protection Amulet
Sunglasses Enchantment
Ways to Make Amulets
Simple Protection Necklace
Strength & Safety Amulet
Protection Vial Necklace
Wonder Woman’s Bracelets
Sword & Shield Graveyard/Spirit Jewelry
Nasty Witches’ Brew Protective Jewelry
Bath/Shower Magic
“Armour of Love” Protection Bath
Powerful Cleansing Bath
Simple Purification and Protection Scrub
“Master Protector” Body Scrub
Gossip-Stopping Scrub
Shower Disks for Protection
Pine Protection Balm
Kitchen Witchcraft
Purification and Protection Soup
Fondant Potatoes for Protection & Prosperity
Self Love & Protection Recipe Spell
Abundant Apple Pie Cookies
Grandma’s Pumpkin Bread
Potions
Cleanse & Protect Spray Potion
Rose Shield Potion
Protection Potion
Pisces Protection Potion
Return To Sender Vigor Potion
Bucking Bronco Vigor Potion
Charge Vigor Potion
Spells
Bravery/Protection Spell
Aroma Veil Spell
Protection Spell for Queer Folks
Spell For Protection While Coming Out As Trans
‘Hiding Secrets’ Spell
Stronger Than You Spell
Protection Against Bullies
“Belittlement Barrier” Spell
Expecto Patronum
Substitute Spell
Curse Decoy
LoZ Magic Armour Protection Spell
Riddikulus Charm
Snowdrop Protection Spell
Method for Protection Against Undesired Spirits or People
Evergoing Spell
Rose Quartz Shielding Spell
Protection Candle Spell
Protection Chant
Night Protection Spell
Night Protection Spell #2
Protection Against Curses, Hexes & Bad Energies
Maka’s Black Blood Dress
Mars Celestial Fire Surround
Plutonic Protection Spell
‘Dark Dome Close’ Sailor Pluto Spell
Moon Tiara Magic
Jupiter Thunder Crash
Mind Blast Spell
Metal Claws Spell
Expelliarmus
“Back To You, B*tch” Protection Spell
‘Return To Sender’ Spell
‘Backfire’ Curse Repelling Enchantment
Engraved Hourglass Nebula Curse Return Spell
‘Trainer Chose Squirtle’ Spell
Black Salt Spell for Protection & Absorbing Negativity
Protection Spell Against Negative People & Psychic Vampires
Wards/Rituals
‘Don’t Go In The Dog Park’ Ward
Nail Polish Ritual
PC Magic Warding Ritual
Positive Energy/Banishment of Evil Incense Ritual
‘Fire Rose’ Healing & Protection Ritual
Protection Ritual for the Downtrodden
Sigils
I Am Shielded From Acts of Violence
I Am Protected From Unwanted Spiritual & Physical Entities Who Would Do Me Harm
Protection From Evil Spirits
I Am Safe
I Am Safe At Work
I Am Aware of My Surroundings & Protected
I Am Protected From All Negativity
I’m Protected From Negative Vibes
No Negative Energy Can Affect Me
I Repel Ignorance and Negativity
Protection From Bad Intentions
Protection From Unwanted Eyes
I Am Safe From Fascists
I Am Safe From Transphobia
Those Who Would Harm Me Suffer Their Own Ill Intentions Turned Back On Themselves
I Am One With The Forest
Earth Protection
Protection + Happiness
Ace/Aro Protection Sigil
Protection Sigil/Charm
No Evil Can Touch Me
Sigil for Protection Against All Forms of Magickal Attack
Sigil to Protect One Against All Forms of Possession
Sigil of Protection
Protection
Protection
HOME PROTECTION
Spell Jars
Simple Home Protection Jar Spell
“I Don’t Know Sh*t My Dudes” Protection Jar
My Home Is Protected Spell Jar
House Protection Jar
Home Protection Spell Bottle
Peace & Protection Bottle
Peace & Protection Spell Jar
Home Purification/Protection Spell Jar
Sleeping Beauty House Protection Jar Spell
Mama Cat’s Evil Eye Protection Jar
Sprays & Washes
House-Warding Spray
All-Purpose Cleansing Spray
Protective House Wash
Protective Floor Wash
Rituals
Protecting Yourself And Your Home (Basic Ward Ritual)
Three Elements Home Blessing & Protection Ritual
‘Protect My Space’ Pouch & Ritual
Wards
Quick Protection Ward
Prickly Protection Ward
Protective Storm Ward
Patronus Ward
“Let Only Good Energy In” Horseshoe Ward
Moonbeam Ward
“The Hedgehog” Green Witch Ward
Pumpkin Wards
Complex Bramble Ward
Weaving Protection Wards (ADVANCED)
Spells
Simple Protection Spell
Simple Herbal Protection Spell
Simple Hearth & Home Protection Spell
Home & Body Protection Spell
Clearing Negative Energy from a Room
Home Protection Steam Spell
My Home Is Protected Spell
“Protect My Home” Spell
Home Protection Spell
Home Protection Charm
House Protection Spell
Spell to Protect Your House
House Protection Charm
Threshold Protection Spell
Protego Totalum (Harry Potter Spell)
Four Shells Protection Spell
Pine Cone Prosperity & Protection Spell
“Little Lurkers” Home Protection Spell
Home Protection Spells
A Series of Protection Spells
Strong Home Protection Spell
Home Protection Tip
Home Protection Tip
Sigils
My Home is Protected
My Home Is Protected
This Home Is Protected
Sigil for Protecting One’s Home
Protect This Home
My Home Is A Safe and Healthy Environment
The House I Come Back To Is Safe For Me
Only Positive Energies May Enter My Space
Negative Forces Do Not Enter Here
GRIMOIRE PROTECTION
Spells
Simple Protection Jar For Your Grimoire
Grimoire Protection Spell
Hidden Object Charm
The Serpent’s Lock/Serpent’s Key
Sigils
Protection From Prying Eyes
All Prying Eyes Are Diverted; This Grimoire Is Cloaked In Invisibility
This Item Will Not Be Found
I’m Safe. This Object Is Safe.
The Book in Which This Sigil Is Written Cannot Be Lost or Stolen
This Grimoire Is Protected
This Grimoire Is Protected
My Grimoire Is Protected
Grimoire Is Protected From Those With Ill Intent
This Book of Shadows Is Protected
This Book Is Protected
[part 2]
I’ve seen the offering stone recipe and that’s cool. And I’ve seen a lot of ppl confused about what to leave as an offering to a plant or patch of land you take things from. But you know what’s a better option than wasting all those ingredients that you probably looked for, for other things in the first place?
Things that are compostable.
This isn’t always appropriate, especially if it’s somewhere like a graveyard where you want to keep it looking nice, but if you’re hiking and see a wild plant you’d like to pick? Drop some strawberry tops or a cut up banana peel somewhere close but out of sight to feed the plants or animals around that area. If you have plants in your yard? Leave some orange peels or parts of plants that you eat that you would normally just throw away. Ones that you know can be broken down by the plants you’re giving back that life to. (Research what is good for compost beforehand, so that you know you’re not hurting a plant or introducing seeds that will take over that plant).
Water also counts! If you’re taking from a place that you know you can’t drop compostable waste into, give the plants water. Thank the plant before you pour it.
And another good practice, whether it be picking a plant or picking up treasures from the land, is asking the plant or land, and WAITING UNTIL YOU FEEL ITS GIVEN YOU PERMISSION. This can be tricky, and you can often feel that the answer you get is really just your own bias, but listen. Which sounds better to you?
You take something from someone and they go “hey! That’s mine! You can’t just take that, I need that!”
You ask the person, and they give an answer that seems ambiguous but implies that you can, so you take it. Worst case, they say “hey, I said no” and you go “whoops, I apologize, your answer wasn’t clear. Here you go” and you give it back. Best case, they really did say yes and you can indeed take it.
Now I’m not saying you should take things from PEOPLE without explicit permission, but nature isn’t always explicit. So always be listening to your gut feeling, and express extra care in land that you’re not familiar with or that you’re not native to.
To some people this stuff is the most basic of basic knowledge, and that would be true. And I know all of this has been said already a billion times, but I figured I’d make my own post about it for the baby witches out there 🖤
Serious question - How does one know when the land gives its’ permission?
I see this referred to very often, usually with similar instructions to wait until you “feel” permission has been given, either to enter a place or harvest a plant or pick up a stone or what have you.
But what is the feeling one should be looking for? How long should one wait for an answer? What if one doesn’t have a particularly well-developed intuitive sense for land spirits?
The instruction I see for this practice always seems to be very nebulous and very vague. I mean, I’m more than willing to allow that intuitive feelings are difficult to describe in text, but isn’t there some further description that might be given, especially if this is meant as a best-practices technique for beginning practitioners?
Just seems like a discussion that’s worth having.
Witches, any thoughts?
(TL;DR at bottom)
@breelandwalker thank you for raising this question, I’ve certainly talked about this topic as if it were inherent knowledge, forgetting that we were all beginners once!
For me, I think it’s just as much my subconscious making connections as it is a message from the land/plants. I’ve been wildcrafting and harvesting (which I’ll be using for my examples) for a long time, so I don’t go through the mental checklist of ethical harvesting—it becomes second nature.
Because of that, I may not consciously think “hey, there aren’t very many of this plant here, maybe I shouldn’t harvest it”, instead I simply know (or have a feeling) not to harvest it and move on. Sometimes I don’t make this connection until I’m leaning down and about to harvest it and something stops me. Is this my subconscious? The plant? Both? Who knows. But I think it can be fostered by having an awareness and knowledge of how impactful you’re being.
As we get more experienced, we tend to forget what it was like to be in the learning stages. It’s like driving a car. At one point, we fumbled with something as simple as turning the ignition and getting into gear. But once you’ve done it enough, you don’t think about it. It becomes second nature.
So what I’d recommend for those wanting to be more in tune with the land is learning about it. Know the names of the plants. Know which animals live here. Everything ties together, figure out how much you can give or take before breaking that tie by building your mundane knowledge.
Talk with people. Google it. Read field guides. Learn the history of the land. Spend time in the area. There are resources compiled by people passionate about this, waiting for you to find them!
Plants:
Who relies on those plants? Is the plant common or rare? Invasive or important? Introduced or native? What phenological phase is it in? How many are in this area? Are there other patches of it?
What’s the best way to harvest it? When’s the best time to harvest? What are you going to use it for? You should know before you harvest. How can you tell if it’s healthy? How much should you leave for the plants and animals? (ie. what percentage can you harvest before having a negative impact)
Animals:
Know who lives here. There are often species lists compiled for areas, and you can reference range maps as well.
Are you influencing an important habitat? It’s important to consider both large and small creatures. That stone may not be important to a bear, but it may be shelter for a salamander or insects. Finding bones is fun, but are you taking all of them? They’re an important source of nutrients for creatures such as rodents.
Big picture:
What landscape are you in? What are it’s biggest threats? What influences it the most? (is it an ever shifting riparian zone, shaped by the river? A green belt that gets trampled and compacted by human feet? A recent clear cut?) How has it changed over the years?
TL;DR: You don’t need intuition or the ability to connect with spirits to know how you’re impacting a place or when it’s best to avoid something. (If you have it, then great! I still recommend this anyways…) Build your knowledge of the area and the plants and animals within it. Read about it, spend some time observing it, notice how everything flows when humans aren’t in the mix. Then you’ll know how impactful you’re being.
Now onto the perspective of someone who uses natural resources sparsely thus, hasn’t built such a feel for nature.
1) Investigate, investigate, investigate. You don’t want to touch something toxic by accident.
2) Use your common sense and tackle all the mundane reasons first. Is this resource property of someone else? Is foraging in the area permitted? Etc.
3) Always ask for permission
4) Pay attention to your feelings and thoughts. Are you trying to pic a flower and suddenly feel a sense of uneasyness. Try taking a step back and breathe then get closer and notice if the feeling changes. If you start feeling actual guilt, stop. Better be safe than sorry.
5) Pay attention to your surroundings. Are you trying to pick something when a gush of wind blows on your face or a nearby alarm goes off? Better leave. (This has happened to me. It’s very hard not to hear the “no” when dirt is being blown into your face)
5) Au contraire, if you’re trying to pick something and you feel honoured and easy it is most likely a permission.
6) If something bites you after you’ve taken something you go put back whatever you took and apologize. (Also happened to me).
7) if you took something and you start feeling bad, better go back and leave it and apologize.
8) if you misinterpreted and realized days later, go to the place and apologize, if you can, leave an offer.
9) ALWAYS SAY THANK YOU!!! The earth is allowing you to take something they made. It’s only polite.
10) If you’re walking in a park and suddenly something falls in front of your or, on you. It probably is a gift, follow the above suggestions as a checkup and say thank you.
Those are the basics I follow. If you want to talk about how to do this with bodies of water let me know.
Peace.
This is EXCELLENT information and as good a reply to my questions as I could have hoped for! Really, all the replies I’m seeing in the notes are stellar and I’m so glad this started a conversation.
I’ve been talking to trees for ages now, so I’m just so used to the standard operating procedures of, “It fell in front of me or appeared on my path, and I’m not going to refuse a gift” and “I’ll water this bush/plant/tree after I prune some twigs or pick some blossoms.” I’ve never yet felt like something was telling me to faff off, but that might be because I generally do my foraging on friendly land and keep my pruning to what I need.
Couple points to add, mostly regarding picking up bones or feathers - Check your local laws regarding the ownership of animal parts. Some places don’t allow ownership of certain species, even in the form of freely-found castoffs like feathers or bones. (It’s an anti-poaching thing.) So just be aware of that as you’re picking things up.
Also, I feel like it’s important to note that while humans can be a threat to natural areas and we should be aware of and careful with what we’re doing when we step into the woods, remember that you’re part of nature too. Walking on two legs and wearing clothes doesn’t mean you should automatically feel like you don’t belong. As long as you’re properly cautious and respectful, especially when visiting fragile or sacred areas, you should be all right.
Witchlings, take note of this thread. It’s good information for wildcrafters, in a magical AND a practical sense. Definitely do that homework and forage responsibly!
Yes! Thank you @breelandwalker for mentioning feathers as well as bones!
The MBCA (Migratory Bird Convention Act) covers almost all species. I can think of… two?? Off the top of my head that aren’t protected. Anything protected by the MBCA is illegal to possess even a shed feather from. It’s serious and I hope all of us take it seriously and don’t just brush it off bc ‘its just a feather.’ Conservationists and witches and all us people that love nature need to know and follow all of the nature, Game and Fishing, and other regulations.
Drying Roses
Get you some roses, silly. Preferably some that have not been treated with anything gross such as pesticides or herbicides. I used to make exceptions if I knew a batch would not be used in skin or food products but now that I have a wee one and furred one I just avoid the nasties entirely. You can’t trust them to not put shit in their mouths.
Pull them off the stems. Shake the seeds out, save them if you want especially if these are roses from your own garden or your mom’s or fancy roses pilfered from someone else’s. Not that I have done that or would condone such things. Ahem. (They were just letting them sit in the compost pile. Perfectly good roses!) Separate all the petals, I get a bit lazy sometimes and it doesn’t have to be perfect. But you don’t want rose boulders. They take forever to dry.
Oh turn your oven on to 200 degrees now. It won’t take long to heat up.
Line some cookie sheets with parchment paper and scatter the petals. Remove any bugs you find. Parchment paper isn’t essential, it’s not like they stick, but it does make moving them off the pan much easier. Pop those bad boys into the oven for ten minutes.
When the timer goes off they should be crunchy. Bone dry. You touch them anything but gentle butterfly kisses and they crumble. If they don’t stick them back in for two minutes. Oh, your house will smell like spring. Its awesome. I have always had the petals darken when I have dried them, it does not bother me. But it might you. White petals do not stay white.
Transfer dry petals to wherever you want them to cool. When cool, stick them in a jar or some other equally sturdy container to store them. Viola. You have dried roses for all your witching needs.
Just reiterating that the heart of witchcraft is (just like science) experimentation and documentation. Try things out. Get them wrong. Mess up. Do better. Write down your efforts. Make changes and alterations based on what you have access to. Above all, if it works, it works; if it doesn’t, then it’s no good. Witchcraft is a results-based practice.
^ -- This! All of this! What also might work for others, might not work for you, but never feel discouraged <3
'Janet's Foss' Woodland Glade, Falls, Pool and Cave, Gordale Scar, Malham, Yorkshire Dales Country Park.
'Foss' is an old Scandinavian word for 'force' and this site has strong Norse links. It is thought that this place was considered sacred and the cave and the grotto behind the falls carry several tales of magic.
A Note
A lot of the witchy things I re-post are for everyone's benefit. I reference them sometimes, but please remember this:
Your Craft is yours. Take the information that you need to, but remember, it’s not always going to be the same as the other person. Your Craft will grow with you in ways that it might not for others, even when it comes to the meanings of moon phases, color correspondences, candle correspondences, etc. As you are growing, you will figure out organically how it best feels energy wise to you and how it will fit into your Craft/Practices.
Merry Meet and Brightest Blessings!
Don’t forget to check your local moon phase! It can greatly help your magick.
🌑 New moons for new beginnings. This moon phase is great for meditating and setting new intentions. Use the energy under this moon to start something new for yourself.
🌒 Waxing crescent for bringing your intentions to fruition. This moon is great for success spells or relationship spells.
🌓 The first quarter is for taking actions. Spells that help grow. It also helps with divination.
🌔 Waxing gibbous moon is good for bringing a better you. It’s good for health spells and protection spells.
🌕 The full moon is to see how far you’ve come. It’s great for love spells, banishing spells and cleansing.
🌖 The waning gibbous is for release. Spells for undoing curses work best under this moon. Cleansing is also boosted.
🌗 The last quarter is for transition. Spells for breaking habits or banishing will work better.
🌘 Waning crescent moons are to surrender. Spells for wisdom or succes will work best.
This is just a basic reminder that the moon’s energy can greatly improve your magick, so keep an eye out for the moon when you’re doing spells.
Good luck!
Blessed be,
Freya
