it’s a ptenopus garrulus, aka Common Barking Gecko, which lives in Africa! The video doesn’t show it well, but they have goofy froglike faces!
by sheer coincidence, there’s a completely different kind of gecko endemic to Australia (underwoodisaurus/nephrurus milii ) which is also called the Common Barking Gecko:
God of: Personification of the Ocean, God of Brewing and the Sea
Culture: Norse
Symbols: Aegishjalmur, Laguz Rune
Plants: Oak, Polybody, Rose
Animals: Dolphins, Whales and other Sea Creatures
Colors: Blue, Green, Turquoise and other sea-like shades
Tarot: King of Cups
Offerings: Singing Sea Shanties, Seashells and Pearls, Cleaning up shores and the oceans, Bread, Sea Glass, A Bowl of Salt Water with food dropped into it, Anything related to the sea. Do not offer most Beers as he does not like the modern chemical-filled ales. Homebrew or Local Brew beer is better.
💕 Aengus Og
God of: Youth, Love, Poetic Inspiration, Summer, Healing
Offerings: Cool Water, Strong Liquor like Rum, Spicy Foods, Dark and Bitter Chocolate, Strong Incense, Cypress Oil, Locks and Keys, Honor the dead and your ancestors, Leave flowers on graves, Support orphans and the homeless, Act as a guide for someone
💘 Aphrodite
Goddess of: Love, Beauty, Fertility
Culture: Greek
Symbols: Seashells, Scallop Shells, Venus, Golden Apples, 5, Mirrors
Colors: Red, Pink, Violet, Silver, Aqua, Seafoam, Light Blue
Tarot: The Empress, The Lovers, The Star, The Suit of Cups
Offerings: Roses, Chocolate, Apples, Jewelry, Beauty Products, Seashells, Olive Oil, Honey, Wine, Cinnamon, Art and Music, Mirrors, Rose Quartz
☀️ Apollo
God of: The Sun, Prophecy, Oracles, Light, Music, The Arts, Song, Poetry, Healing, Medicine, Plague, Disease, Protection of the youth, Knowledge, Herds
Culture: Greek
Symbols: Lyre, Laurel Wreath, Silver Bow and Arrows, Tripod, The Sun, Sunday,
Plants: Laurel, Larkspur, Cypress, Apple Trees, Palm Trees, Hyacinthus
Offerings: Red Wine, Olive Oil, Sun Water, Citrus Fruits, Honey, Golden Objects, Feathers, Lamb or Goat Meat, Cheese, Bread, Sunflowers, Laurel Wreaths, Aloe Vera
🐕 Arawn
God of: Ruler of Annwn the Celtic Otherworld, Leader of the Wild Hunt, Death, The Underworld and Justice
Offerings: Game Birds such as Duck or Turkey, Bread, Honey, Milk, Mead and Ale
😇 Archangel Michael
God of: One of the highest-ranking Angels, Rules over The Sun, Protection, Courage, Justice, Order, Leadership, Health, Compassion, Travel, Magic, Guidance, Triumph, Strength and Confidence
Culture: Christian
Symbols: Scales, Swords
Plants: Michaelmas Daisies, Basil, Sunflower
Animals: Dragon
Colors: Gold, Orange, Yellow
Tarot: The Emperor, The Hierophant
Offerings: Standing up for others and helping the environment, Wine, Water, Lamb meat, White Wool, Frankincense
Symbols: Silver Wheel, Full Moon, Weaving Tools, The Zodiac, Corona Borealis
Plants: Ivy, Lavender, Rosemary, Cedar, Pine
Animals: Spiders, Owls, Wolves
Colors: Silver, White, Green, Blue, Purple
Tarot: The Star, The Moon, Wheel of Fortune
Offerings: Silver Coins, White Candles, Wheat, Fruits, Home-cooked meals, Salads, Wine, Water, Hot Teas, Smoothies, Study the Constellations and the Zodiac
🏹 Artemis
Goddess of: The Hunt, Wild Animals, Wilderness, Childbirth, Girls, Chastity, Archery, Disease and Plague
Tarot: The High Priestess, The Hanged Man, Temperance, The Moon, Queen of Pentacles, Knight of Cups, Page of Wands
Offerings: Red Wine, Olive Oil, Honey, Water, Almonds, Walnuts, Honeycakes, Fruit, Artemisia Plants, Arrows, Dance, Cypress, Pine Cones and Branches, Cider, Game Meat, Protect nature and wildlife, Always help animals and women in need, Go hiking, Research native plants and animals, Follow the moon phases and work with them
Symbols: Basket, Ankh, The Sun and Moon, Perfume Jar
Plants: Catnip, Vervain, Cinnamon, Cannabis
Animals: Cat, Lion
Colors: Green, Gold
Tarot: The Chariot, Strength, The Sun
Offerings: Perfume, Salves and Body Scrubs, Milk, Meat, Honey, Gold Items, Chocolate, Pastries, Onions and Garlic, Bread, Beer, Tea, Taking care of cats
🐉 Benzaiten / Benten
Goddess of: Water, Literature, Music, Wealth, Femininity, Fertility, Dance, Love
Animals: Snakes, Sheep, Cows, Bees, Owls and Hibernating animals
Colors: Green, Red, White, Gold and Blue
Tarot: The Hierophant, The Lovers, Strength, The Hermit, The Sun, Suit of Wands
Offerings: Blackberries, Milk, Bread, Herbal Teas, Heather, Brigid’s Cross, Beer, Apple Cider, Honey, Baked Goods, Corn Dollies, Sheeps Wool Products, Jewelry or Metal Items, Eggs, Cakes left on the windowsill at Imbolc
❄️ Cailleach
Goddess of: Winter, Wind, The Cold, Creation, Transformation
Culture: Celtic
Symbols: Hammers, Hills, Mountains, Skulls, Snow, Wands, Waning Moons
God of: Kingship, The Sky, War, Protection, Healing
Culture: Egyptian
Symbols: Crown, Eye of Horus, Ankh, The Sun, The Moon
Plants: Acacia, Lettuce, Iris, Lotus, Olive
Animals: Falcon, Hawk, Bull, Peacock, Lion
Colors: Green
Tarot: The Emperor, The Hierophant, The Chariot, The Sun, Judgment, King of Swords
Offerings: Raw meat left out for hawks and falcons, Bread, Weaponry, Water, Milk, Ale, Wine, Coffee, Fruits and Vegetables, Figs, Dates, Chocolate with nuts,
Goddess of: Love, Demonic, Beauty, Wisdom, Life, Rebirth, Fertility, Motherhood, Inner-strength, Illumination, Mysteries, Spiritual Initiation, The Night, The Evening Star
Culture: Demonic
Symbols: Crossroad, Dark Moon
Plants: Apple, Poisonous Plants like Belladonna and Hemlock, Mugwort, Sandalwood, Rose
Animals: Owl, Serpent, Cat, Goat
Colors: Black, Red
Tarot: The Devil
Offerings: Apples, Pomegranates, Wine, Chocolate, Rose, Champagne, Honey, Seductive Perfume, Fancy Jewelry, Swords and Daggers, Red or Black Silk, Mirrors
🤘 Loki
God of: Trickery
Culture: Norse
Symbols: Bjarken and Logr Runes, Fishing Nets, Masks, Earthquakes
Plants: Mistletoe, Birch, Common Haircap Moss, Bentgrass, Cinnamon, Dandelion, Beech, Blackthorn, Elder, Elm, Ivy, Juniper, Mullein, Thistle, Willow, Yew
God of: Justice, Compassion, War, Healing, Magic, Storms, Agriculture
Culture: Mesopotamian
Symbols: Lightning, War Chariot, Weapons
Plants: Grain
Animals: Horse, Dog, Dragon, Eagle
Colors: Gold
Tarot: The Emperor
Offerings: Beer, Ale, Daggers, Golden Jewelry, Bread and Grains, Coffee, Artwork and Poetry, Feathers, Meat, Fruit
🕯️ Medea
Goddess of: Witch and Priestess of Hecate, Invoke for Justice, Vengeance and Protection
Culture: Greek
Symbols: Poisons, Cauldrons, Golden Fleece
Plants: Juniper, Olive, Wolf’s Bane
Animals: Dragon, Snake
Colors: Gold, White
Tarot: The Magician
Offerings: Wine, Frankincense, Milk, Honey, Poisons, Artifacts of Witchcraft, Flowers, Snake and Dragon Imagery
🤰 Mokosh
Goddess of: Spinning, Weaving, Fiber Arts, Moisture, Shearing, Protection, Childbirth, Spell Casting, Fate, Fertility, Life, Death and Rebirth
Culture: Slavic
Symbols: Mokosh Stones, Rain, Solar and Earthly Symbols
Plants: Local Seasonal Plants
Animals: Sheep, Cat, Horse
Colors: Gold, White, Red
Tarot: The Empress
Offerings: Personal Needlework, Wool and Flax, Grains and Bread, Salt, Oilseeds, Dairy, Berries, Eggs (especially Pisanki), Porridge, Milk, Honey, Herbs, Fruits, Vegetables, A lock of your own hair, Locally sourced seasonal crops
Plants: Avens, Ferns, Oak, Oak Moss, Polybody, Verbena, Rosemary, Reeds, Bay
Animals: Fish, Aquatic Creatures
Colors: Blue
Tarot: King of Cups
Offerings: Fish, Seafood, Pork, Chocolate Coins, Sea Salt Chocolate, Dark Beer, Gin, Golden Items, Beads, Shells, Tobacco, Fishing Gear
🌃 Nut
Goddess of: Night
Culture: Egyptian
Symbols: Ankh, Water Pot
Plants: Sycamore, Fig
Animals: Boar, Cow, Vulture, Hippo
Colors: Dark Blue
Tarot: The Star
Offerings: Milk, Cool Water, Star-shaped Foods, Blue Goldstone, Blue Flowers
🌌 Nyx
Goddess of: Night
Culture: Greek
Symbols: Crescent Moon, Mist, Darkness, Stars
Plants: Poppies, Night blooming Lilies, Moon Flowers, Gladiolus
Animals: Owl, Crow, Bat
Colors: Dark Blue, Black
Tarot: The Star
Offerings: Milk, Black Coffee or Tea, Dark Chocolate, Silver Jewelry, Dragon Fruit, Dew gathered before the run rises, Wine, Dark Beer or Liquors, Starry and Celestial Items
📖 Odin
God of: Wisdom, Healing, Death, Royalty, The Gallows, Frenzy, Knowledge, War, Battle, Victory, Sorcery, Poetry and The Runic Alphabet
Animals: Peacock, Vulture, Catfish, River Fish in general, Cricket, Leopard, Crocodile
Colors: White, Gold, Amber, Yellow, Coral
Tarot: The Empress
Offerings: Honey (taste before you offer it) , A Bowl of water, Flowers, Seashells, Beauty Items, Chamomile Tea, Cooked Shrimp and Spinach, Yellow and Orange fruits and vegetables, Sliced Orange drizzled with tasted cinnamon honey
⚰️ Osiris
God of: The Underworld, Death and Resurrection, Fertility, Agriculture
Plants: Willow, Tamarisk Tree, Many types of houseplants
Animals: Bull, Ostrich, Dog
Colors: Black, Green
Tarot: The Emperor, The Hierophant, The Lovers, The Hanged Man, Death, Judgment
Offerings: Green and Black crystals, Bread, Beer, Beef, Bird meat, Nice Clothing
🌫️ Ọya
Goddess of: Weather, Death and Rebirth, A Psychopomp, Patron of the Niger River (Odò-Ọya)
Culture: Yoruba
Symbols: Lightning, Sword or Machete, Fly-whisk
Plants: Akoko Tree (Newbouldia laevis), Camwood, Camphor, Cypress, Marigold, Mimosa
Animals: Water Buffalo, Antelope, Sheep, Locust
Colors: Purple, Burgundy, The Rainbow
Tarot: Strength, The High Priestess, The Empress
Offerings: Starfruit, Black-eyed Peas, Plums, Purple Grapes, Nine Eggplants is a traditional offering (or one Eggplant sliced into nine pieces), Red Wine
🐐 Pan
God of: The Wild, Shepherds and Flocks, Rustic Music, Fertility, Hunters, Mountains, Forests and Meadows
Culture: Greek
Symbols: Panpipes
Plants: Coriscan Pine, Water-reed, Pine Trees
Animals: Goat
Colors: Green, Brown, Purple
Tarot: The Fool, The Lovers, The Devil, King of Pentacles, Page of Pentacles
Offerings: Pine cones, Pine Branches, Animal Bones, Musical Instruments (especially Woodwinds), Milk, Honey, Lamb or Goat Meat
Colors: Green, Silver, Black, White, Gray, Red, Maroon, Brown
Tarot: The Moon
Offerings: Soft-sounding Music, A white candle with the number 7 carved into it, White Flowers, Apples, Willow, Ivy, Evergreens, Caring for Horses, Caring for Dogs, Studying liminal spaces and astral work
💀 Santa Muerte
Goddess of: Healing, Protection, Financial Wellbeing, The Afterlife
Culture: Mexican
Symbols: Scythe, Globe, Scales of Justice, Oil Lamp
Offerings: (Traditional liquid offerings are poured into the ground and food is buried ) Red Wine, Olive Oil, Water, Honey, Poppy Seeds, Black Tea, Dark Chocolate, Feathers, Animal Bones, Snake Skin, Graveyard Dirt (collected respectfully)
🍃 The Dagda
God of: Fertility, Agriculture, Strength, Magic, Druidry, Wisdom, Father-figure, King and Druid
Culture: Celtic
Symbols: Club, Cauldron, Harp
Plants: Grains, Oats
Animals: Pig, Bull
Colors: Black, Silver, White, Purple
Tarot: Strength, Wheel of Fortune, The World, King of Pentacles, King of Wands
Tarot: The Magician, The Hierophant, The Star, The Moon
Offerings: Black Tea, Water, Honey, Blackberries, Apricots, Salmon or Tuna, Oranges (and orange-flavored things), Walnuts or Cashews, Quills, Fountain Pens, Leather-bound Books and Journals, Books you think he’d enjoy, Silver, Poetry, Dark Chocolate, Whiskey, Gin, Mead, Mint Tea, Moon Water
God of: The Underworld, Earth, Water, Music, Magic, Trickery, Cattle, Wealth
Culture: Slavic
Symbols: The Symbol of Veles
Plants: Willow
Animals: Cow, Bear, Snake, Wolf, Dragon, Owl
Colors: Gold, Yellow, Red
Tarot: The Magician, The Hierophant, The Star, The Moon
Offerings: Cooked Corn, Bread, Herbs (especially Basil), Wooden Flutes and String Instruments, Black Wool or Fur, Things carved from Wood, Coins, Chicken, Mistletoe, Music,
☦️ Virgin Mary
Goddess of: Mother of Jesus
Culture: Christian
Symbols: Golden Apples, Ashwood Box
Plants: Anemone, Lily of the Valley, Primula, Rose, Snowdrop, Strawberry
Animals: Songbirds
Colors: Green, Silver, Red, Yellow
Tarot: Page of Wands, Queen of Cups, Queen of Pentacles
Offerings: Candles, Sweet-smelling Oils, Herbs and Flowers that are sacred to her
🌧️ Zeus
God of: King of the Gods, The Sky, Weather, Law, Order, Justice, Hospitality
Plants: Oak, Olive, Wild Celery, Artichoke, White Poplar, Linden Tree
Animals: Eagle, Bull, Cuckoos, Swan
Colors: Gold, Yellow, Blue, White, Purple, Silver
Tarot: The Emperor, Justice, Wheel of Fortune, King of Swords, The Fool
Offerings: Wine, Olive Oil, Water, Honey, Milk, Red Meat, Bread and Cakes, Rainwater, Golden Objects, Crowns, Scales, Eagle Feathers, Oak Branches and Leaves, Beef or Mutton, Whiskey, Cinnamon
So. I make a lot of witchy oils! It's fun and has versatility. There's a lot of room for creativity as well! But something I was curious about was if carrier oils had any properties that could affect the end results, and after a lot of research over several months it turns out there are correspondences for carrier oils!
Obviously these aren't set in stone, everyone has their own correspondences and some people might not have access to every kind of carrier oil out there, but here is a general list for your reference!
Sweet Almond Oil:
Ruled by Mercury and the Element of Air. Sweet Almond Oil makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with prosperity, money and wisdom.
Apricot Kernel Oil:
Ruled by Venus and the Element of Water. This makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with love or emotions.
Avocado Oil:
Ruled by Venus and the Element of Water. This makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with love, lust or beauty.
Castor Oil:
Ruled by Mars and the Element of Fire. Castor oil makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with protection and absorbing negativity.
Fractioned Coconut Oil:
Ruled by the Moon and the Element of Water. Fractionated Coconut Oil makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with purification and protection.
Grapeseed Oil:
Ruled by the Moon and the Element of Water. Grapeseed Oil makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with fertility, money, and strengthening mental abilities.
Hemp Seed Oil:
Ruled by the Moon and Saturn and the Element of Water. Hemp Seed Oil makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with healing, love, psychic ability and meditation.
Jojoba Oil:
(note: lasts the longest in terms of shelf life/freshness)
Ruled by the Moon and the element of Water. Jojoba Oil makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with healing and love.
Olive Oil:
Ruled by the Sun and the Element of Fire. Olive Oil makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with healing, peace, fertility and protection. In many traditions Olive Oil is an all purpose oil and can substitute any other carrier oil for blends.
Sunflower Oil:
Ruled by the Sun and the Element of Fire. Sunflower Oil makes a great carrier oil for blends that deal with protection, fertility, health and wisdom.
Vegetable Oil:
(note: typically the cheapest, but has a much shorter shelf life span than other oils)
Could not find a ruling planet or element. Vegetable oil is oil that is extracted from various types of fruits, seeds, grains, and nuts. If you only have vegetable oil on hand you can consider it an all purpose oil like Olive Oil. Around 80% of vegetable oil is made of Soybean, said to promote psychic awareness and spirituality and is great for financial gain and abundance of any kind.
Hi my greenies! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. During these stressful and uncertain times, it can be very difficult to stay calm and productive. I hope that I may be able to give some ideas of how to keep in touch with your witchcraft while also being active in mental health and daily necessities. Here are some ways I’m coping with quarantine and I hope these might help some of you.
Morning: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
8:30 am - I wake up at this time everyday so that my rhythm doesn’t get thrown off during my time inside. Sometimes I wake up before this time and I’ll just chill for an hour. I check my costar and scroll through instagram/twitter (because I’m 20 and this is what I do lol).
9:00 am - 9:45/10:00 am - I get up and roll out my yoga mat for some stretches. I have a mug of warm lemon water and I like to light a candle and take a few breathers, then I take out my oracle deck and do a morning reading. Sometimes, I like to put on soft piano or nature sounds (actually I do this most of the time). After my reading, I complete one or two yoga classes on youtube.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - I try to get as much schoolwork as I can possibly accomplish during this time. I really stick with this and try to be productive during the morning because I don’t like doing it at night. I recommend picking a few hours during the day to be productive, because if you’re like me…I won’t get any of my schoolwork done if I don’t.
Afternoon: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
12:00 - 2:00 pm - Brunch time! I do intermediate fasting, so I eat between the hours of 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm. I have tea 30 minutes before I eat anything and then I’ll eat either an egg sandwich, a salad, a ham sandwich, or some jam toast. I’ll do a little visualization and chant before I eat. This consists of asking for strength and focus during the day. This is also my break time - so I’ll watch some TV too.
2:00 - 4:00 pm - Creative time! This is something really love about my schedule, I try and do something creative and fun like painting, writing, reading, or drawing in my plant book. The other day I created a vision board!
4:00 - 6:00 pm - Open time! It’s good to have time where nothing is scheduled so that if you have things that need to get done that day, you’ll have time for them. I’ll have a snack during this time. This is also where if I didn’t finish my homework, I’d finish it here. I also will create a spell jar/spells/tonics.
Nighttime: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
6:00 - 8:30 pm - This is where I cook and eat my food. I’ll either eat while watching a movie/show or hang out with my roommates.
8:30 - 10:00 pm - Designated witch time! If I have something in mind that day, I’ll perform a ritual or doing a bath spell. This consists of a lot of lithomancy readings, because it’s something I’ve been practicing, and finger paintings. I’ll get my paint and place it in front of me before I blindfold myself (or just close my eyes - depends on the day and the message) and use my hands to paint the page.
10:00 - 11:30 pm - This is where I get ready for bed and play on my computer. I try and wind down so that I’m actually asleep by 12.
I hope this might help you create a schedule or routine to follow during these stressful times. Obviously, things happen and I don’t always stick with the schedule, but I try to and that’s all that really matters. I know not everyone has the ability to complete witchcraft in their home and I give my thoughts to you. I’ll be available to talk with if any of you are struggling with coping during these times and I’m going to try and be more active, so that you all have content to look forward to. I’ll be posting a recipe soon! Look forward to it:)
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This post is all about how the mundane can broaden your craft, and what topics you might consider researching!
Why bother with the mundane?
The mundane is the base for witchcraft. It includes basic skills, information and abilities. One must have an understanding of these things before influencing them/incorporating them into magic. For example: you need to know your way around the kitchen if you want to be a kitchen witch.
It tends to be less biased. Any resource with information on witchcraft will be influenced to some degree by the person’s experiences, view of the world, and the way they built their craft. It can sometimes appear that there is only “one true way” to be a witch—this is not accurate! There is great value in learning from experienced witches, but there is also great value in learning things for yourself.
Where to research?
Please do not rely on tumblr for accurate information! It’s an excellent place to hear about personal experiences and to get ideas, but it often lacks sources.
How to find credible sources: (here) and (here). (Links are for finding academic sources, so they may be a bit more strict than what you need)
Websites
Published books
Videos (Online lectures, YouTube, TedTalks, etc.)
Free classes/information sessions
Are you a student? Be strategic with which electives you choose!
Also consider: clubs, talking with people who are experienced on the subject, etc.
What to research?
This highly depends on you and where you want to take your craft! These are just a few starting points to get the ideas flowing. I always recommend starting with whatever called you to the craft, and letting it naturally flow from there!
The natural world:
Learn local plants (natives, “weeds”, etc.), and how to ethically forage them.
Get a small calendar and note the dates of phenological changes. This can be helpful if you use the plants in your craft/life.
Where to research plants (apps, websites and field guide suggestions)
Learn local wildlife. Get to know your neighbors! Look at range maps.
Do they stay all year or move with the seasons? Some animals make startling noises. Do you have any of those in your area? (Think: wildcats, owls, foxes)
Learn geology, or at least how to identify some common rock types in your area.
Here’s a post on using rocks you find in your craft.
Learn weather patterns and some ways you might predict them.
Find a moon phase calendar for the year. Learn the moon phases and the science behind them if you aren’t familiar with it!
Same with the sun! What time does it rise and set? Where will it be in the sky this time of year? Learn the science behind it.
Constellations, and which ones you’ll see as the seasons change.
What natural phenomena might occur in your area?
Do you live near the ocean? Find some tide charts. What knowledge gaps do you have?
Live near a different type of water? Where is its source? Can you trace it on a map?
Do you garden? Pay attention to your zone and frost dates. Learn which plants are beneficial for your area and which may be invasive. How can you benefit the beings in your area with your garden?
What is the natural history of your area?
In the home + odds and ends:
The basics of tea: how to make your own blends, what temperature the water should be, etc.
Herbal remedies: how herbs can boost your health, which ones can already be found in your kitchen, and herbal interactions/side effects.
Cleaning and tending your home: learn how to safely make your own cleaning supplies, create routines to keep your home feeling clean and comfortable.
How to fix things and build things, how to use basic tools (hammer, screwdriver, etc.), how to mend clothes and simple sewing.
Crafts: learn how to make your own supplies (candles, wands, etc.)
Kitchen: learn some basic cooking and baking skills.
Crystals: how to identify them, how to ethically source them (and their properties).
The flow of your world; familiarize yourself with the routines of life around you. Orient yourself, begin creating a map in your mind of the area. What routines do the birds have? The people around you? The bus schedule?
What is the human history of your area?
How much do you know about your personal/family history?
LAWS: know what’s legal and what isn’t. Can you harvest here? Is it okay to have those animal bones or feathers? Are you allowed to be in certain areas? It’s on you to be informed.
There are so many more things I could’ve included, but I didn’t want this post to go on forever!
Hopefully this has given you some ideas; you may be surprised by how much newly acquired information can begin to influence your craft. Go forth, and enjoy learning something new :)
new moon: the moon is literally new. a rebirth. use this moon for intentions to do with fresh beginnings, starting again, cleansing.
waxing moons: the moon is increasing its size, it is opening; use these moons for intentions about gaining, growing or expanding.
full moon: the moon is at full charge, and can be the most powerful phase in the moon cycle. use this moon for intentions to do with power, clarity, or psychic ability.
waning moons: the moon is decreasing its size, it is closing; use these moons for intentions about ridding yourself of something (or someone), or purging.
application to the craft:
focus is the most important aspect of bringing an intent to manifest itself. focusing your energy can be made simpler by working with a compatible energy in the world as you focus that intent.
if the world around you is releasing an energy complementary to yours, it can be easier for that energy to find its way into reality; as opposed to facing any natural adversity.
cast passive energy intents in passive phases of the moon. (tranquility, creativity)
cast active energy intents in active phases of the moon. (strength, control)
this, in my opinion, is the concept of “the power of thought.” when more than one person thinks a thought, that thought holds more weight. this could explain why people practicing or praying together can often yield stronger, or more immediate results. it is a similar reasoning as incorporating tools and ritual into magick, as well.
your energy is a power in itself. but using the power of the elements, the environments, and the world can serve to add to that power.
- a hot soothing drink like chamomile tea
- warm yellow lighting, like a little lamp
- sweet scents or candles
- reading a paper book
- organising things
- holding a cushion or pillow
- a big bowl of soup
- listening to songs that are calming
- light exercise or a walk in a quiet street
- fresh warm laundry and a tidy room
- remembering things you’re thankful for
- soft and comfortable clothes
Buckland’s Complete Book Of Witchcraft - This book is a most have in every Wiccan’s (If you are) collection because of how informative it is. I highly recommend this book to really every witch who hasn’t read it yet.
The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells - This book is a nice add to a baby witches collection, for how simple of a read it is. Not to mention how aesthetically pleasing it is.
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner - This book is also a very nice read, it has a perfect amount of information where you wont get information overload too quickly. Its unbiased and offers a great first start to starting the craft.
Wicca: by Harmony Nice - If you are a complete newbie to Wicca or the craft, then this is the book for you. This book is easy to swallow, and offers easy to understand information for newbies without being too difficult to process.
Of Witchcraft and whimsy - I think this is the book for newbies who want to seek the more modern practices of witchcraft. This is a book that focuses more on the craft than Wicca itself. It is also complete with plenty of unique and fun spells perfect for beginner level.
Pastel Spells - A perfect book for newbies looking to try out spells of all types at a beginner level.
The Green Witch - Perfect for a beginning green witch, this book is complete with all the basics of Green magick complete with the correspondences of herbs and food, recipes, and basic practices and morals of a green witch.
Spellcrafting: Strengthen the Power of Your Craft by Creating and Casting Your Own Unique Spells - Perfect for a new witch looking to formulate their own unique spells.
The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide - Perfect for new witches looking to expand their knowledge on herbalism.
The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs: Your Complete Guide to the Hidden Powers of Herbs - Beautifully illustrated guide to herbs and their magickal properties.
The Witch’s Herbal Apothecary:Rituals & Recipes for a Year of Earth Magick and Sacred Medicine Making - Perfect for the beginning witch interested in herbalism, ands its all around a pretty little book.
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