This fun little egg spell allows you to get creative while also making a spell you can use at a later date! Just crack the egg to activate the spell!
Natural dyes in corresponding colors to your spell (see below for list)
Herbs corresponding to the spell you'd like to cast
Trying your best to keep the shell in two tidy pieces toward the top, crack an egg shell and remove the egg inside. Set aside to cook and eat later.
Wash the egg. While it is drying, prepare the dye:
In a sauce pan, place two cups water and your natural dye of choice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low. Simmer 15-30 minutes. You will want this mixture to be a little darker than you want your actual egg.
Remove from the heat and allow cool. Strain and discard the solids.
Add 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar and stir to combine. (Alternatively, if your dye requires an alkaline solution, add baking soda until your dye reaches your desired color.)
Optionally: Use a white crayon to draw wax in patterns on the egg to prevent those areas from taking the dye.
Place egg shells in a tall container and pour enough of the dye to fully cover the eggs.
Refrigerate until the desired color is reached, then discard dye and dry with paper towels.
Create an herb mixture for a spell you might want to cast (e.g. protection, banishing, love, cleansing, etc.) and fill the dyed egg with it.
Using tissue paper and glue, (and the other half of the egg, if it is still intact) seal the eggs back up so the herbs do not spill out.
Keep for when you need the spell! To use, simply crack the egg and release the herbs and stored intentions. Crack it in your cauldron, throw it in a fire, bury it in your garden (as long as everything inside is safe to bury. Remember--NEVER put salt in the ground!)
As for corresponding colors and intentions, here is my non-exhaustive list!
RED - Love, lust, marriage, passion, romance, sexuality, anger- Blackberries, cranberries, pomegranate seeds, strawberries, red cabbage + vinegar
ORANGE - Power, energy, success in competition, creativity, courage, legal matters, opportunity, friendship - Chili powder, paprika, yellow onion skins
YELLOW - New beginnings, creativity, happiness, luck, communications, The Sun, light, positivity, optimism, travel, concentration - Carrot tops, turmeric, celery leaves, yellow or green apple peels, chamomile tea, cumin
GREEN - Growth, prosperity, healing, money, abundance, wealth, nature, luck, growth - Spinach, parsley, green onion tops
BLUE - Peace, serenity, healing, loyalty, emotions, subconscious, intuition, wisdom, empathy- Blueberries, red cabbage + baking soda
PURPLE - tolerance, spirituality, psychic abilities, hidden knowledge - Beets, grape juice, red cabbage (no vinegar)
PINK - friendship, emotional healing, innocent romance, self care/self love -Blackberries, cranberries, pomegranate seeds, strawberries (same as red, just soak them for a shorter time)
BROWN - Animal magic, learning, home and hearth - Walnut shells, acorns, coffee grounds or instant coffee, black tea
It's important to have fun with your practice sometimes! Feel free to modify this to your tastes. Happy, merry, blessed Ostara, everyone!
