Sanae's Grimoire

Eclectic solitary witch, touching and learning everything I can. Askbox always open! xx

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🎃 Samhain 🎃

On Samhain, also known as Halloween, the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. This allows for easier communication with spirits and improved divination. Samhain also celebrates the last harvest of the year and the beginning of the “darker half” of the calendar. Some people call it the witch’s new year.

Activities:

Eat an apple or drink apple cider.

Light incense or a candle.

Honor your ancestors and deceased love ones.

Take a bath.

Decorate your altar.

Carve a pumpkin.

Divination.

Spells for protection, honoring the dead, abundance, and clairvoyance.

Go trick-or-treating.

Make a besom.

Take a walk outside.

Collect fallen leaves and acorns.

Stones:

All black stones (obsidian, onyx, jet, etc.), clear quartz, amber, turquoise, smoky quartz, amethyst, beryl, fluorite, moonstone, lapis lazuli, bloodstone, peridot, and tiger’s eye.

Colors:

Orange, yellow, black, purple, silver, gold, and white. 

Symbols:

Fire, besoms, pumpkins, gourds, jack-o-lanterns, nuts (especially acorns), and apples.

Herbs: 

Mugwort, mandrake, cinnamon, sage, black pepper, hazel, rosemary, allspice, and catnip. 

Flowers: 

African violet, cactus, carnation, and dandelion.

Incense: 

Dragon’s blood, sandalwood, cinnamon, heliotrope, mint, nutmeg, myrrh, and patchouli. 

[morriganwicce]

Hand painted ouija board - a work in progress

[diaryofadaringwitch]

Want to witch but not sure what to witch?

Try…

Paint your nails with color magic

Check on your plant babies

Tea/Coffee spells

Try a new tarot spread in a reading

Go for a walk and observe the world around you

Bath/shower spells

Go make your bed and cleanse it 

Tech or emoji spells

phone cleansing

Doodle some new sigils

Pray/offer things to your deities 

Clean something physically and spiritually 

Baking or other kitchen witchery

Exercise for strength and flowing movement 

If you’re stuck, that’s a start!

[amethyst-mist]

witchy things to do in the fall

spend time outside and pay attention to the changes in the season

make lots of tea and charge it all with good energy

jump in leaf piles

wear cozy sweaters and put wards on them for protection

cover urself in leaves

light an excessive number of candles

eat the leaves

feel the leaves

become the leaves

[witch-of-wicca]

🔮🔮

[its-astrologyy]

The signs as heavenly words

Aries- Nepenthe (n.); Something that makes one forget their sadness.

Taurus- Ethereal (adj.); Extremely delicate &’ light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.

Gemini- Ludic (adj.); Full of fun &’ high spirits.

Cancer- Asectabund (adj.); Letting emotions show easily through the face or eyes.

Leo- Cafuné (v.); The act of running your fingers through the hair of someone you love.

Virgo- Viridity (n.); Innocence .

Libra- Kalon (n.); Beauty that is more than skin deep.

Scorpio- Meraki (n.); To do something with love &’ soul.

Sagittarius- Balter (v.); To dance gracelessly, but with enjoyment.

Capricorn- Lilt (n.); A pleasant/ gentle accent.

Aquarius- Irenic (adj.); Promoting peace.

Pisces- Nubivagant (adj.); Wandering in the clouds.

Inspired by “wingedhoney”

[moonlightacademy]

Reading A Candle

Watch your candles closely and learn to read them to help you with your practice.

The Flame

A strong flame: It means that your energies are raised. There is a lot of power behind your spell and little to no resistance. Indicates that all your power and energy is focused on your manifestation. This is a good sign. If a candle shaped into a figure is used and has a strong flame it means that whoever it represents is either angry, winning, or using authority over another. When their are two figures the candle with the higher flame has authority over the other person.   

A weak flame: Indicates that the magick you cast is facing a heavy opposition and is a sign that you may need to recast your spell in order to overcome the opposing force. On a figure candle this may indicate that the representative may be loosing a battle or an argument. 

A jumping flame: This indicates strong emotions. There may also be some sort of resistance against you. Maybe close your circle and bring your mind back to focus before continuing. It may also mean an explosion of energy. When two figure candles are being used it often means that an energetic or a heated argument is taking place between them.  

A noisy candle: Indicates a conversation. It may may that a spirit is trying to send you a message or get in contact with you. The louder the noises get the more urgent communication must be. 

The flame catches something on fire: Someone one may be using malicious magick against you.  

A clean even burning candle: Means your spell and manifestations are likely to come true.

Fast Burn: The results of your spell will happen quickly.

Flickering Flame: If there is no breeze then it means a spirit is near by. If it is a devotional flame it means you were able to get in contact with your deity.

Cannot blow the flame out: A spirit may not be finished its conversation with you or you did not complete a spell. The spirit needs to complete its work, something may be may in the works that you do not want to interrupt. 

A flame goes out while burning: This means the spirits cannot help you and the answer you seek is already determined.  

The Smoke

Black smoke/soot: Your energy and magick is being blocked. Negative energy is being sent your way, whether as a curse or hex. You may soon be faced with tough challenges and a hard road ahead of you. 

Smoke wafts towards you: It means your call will likely be answered or your spell has been cast successfully. You will get results quickly.

Smoke wafts away from you: You must work harder in order for your calls to be answered.

Watch the direction the smoke wafts: East - Something powerful is assisting you, North - You are ready to begin your ritual and get results, South - The spell will be successful, West - A powerful interference from an outside force.

Smoking Candle: Negative energy is being burned away.

The Wax

When a candle leaves wax residue: Your spell may need to be repeated.

Look for symbols in the candle wax, like reading tea leaves.

Resources: askanthony.weebly.com, anamericanwitch.wordpress.com,   

May the Moon light you path!

☾ Moonlight Academy ☽ 

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[graycloak]

These moon-phase-based tarot spreads look hella cool!

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[the-witches-glossary]

The Wiccan’s Glossary

Bay Leaf can be used to increase psychic awareness. 

Sleeping with Bay Leaves under your pillow can cause prophetic dreams. 

Burning it as incense can promote visions. 

Write a wish/question on your bay leaf & then burn it, conveying it to the spirit realm. If the leaf crackles & burns brightly then the outcome will be positive. If leaf refuses to burn or smokes, then the outcome is negative. 

Carry bay leaves to ward off evil.

[blackswampwitch]

FINALLY DONE INKING. Will erase my pencil lines tomorrow when the ink is dry. I’ll take better pictures then too, it’s kinda dark in my room right now. One of my lights went out while I was in the middle of finishing up. :(

[bisexuanal]

Wow I love it !!!

[thewitchystuff]

✧˖° LIBRA ZODIAC POTION ˖°✧         *:･ﾟ✧HEX BREAKER ✧･ﾟ*:

*This is a special zodiac potion for libra but anyone can use it.

This potion is ideal for when you feel like having extreme bad luck lately, feeling sad without no reason or even angry without a cause. You could have a hex and this potion could help you clear it.  ✧ Witchy Tip: Use Moon Water for better results ✧ 

we will be posting about the others soon!!

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Good Luck Jar Spell

🌌gather: 🍀 a little jar 🍀 gold glitter (represents fortune) 🍀 cinnamon (good luck, fast action) 🍀 allspice (luck) 🍀 four leaf clovers (the more the merrier!) 🍀 ginger (power, success) 🍀 tumeric (luck) 🍀 coffee (stimulant) 🍀 optional: sigils for luck and fortune

As you add the ingredients to the jar, focus on what each ingredient is there for. Visualize each ingredient adding a little luck to the bottle and visualize yourself being fortunate. I like to play music to help raise and direct the energy (a good one for this would be Best Day of My Life by American Authors).

Once it is all in the jar, really focus on directing your energy into the the jar. If you are the praying type, Saint Christopher would be appropriate to call upon. The Bible verse I use is Jeremiah 29:11.

Let it charge in the sun for about an hour (or however long you deem necessary).

I personally would recharge this before each use, to ensure full energy.

Good luck! 🍀🌌

[outrageauxbonnesmoeurs]

Vintage women being badass. You’re welcome.

[love-as-thou-wilt]

Don’t fool yourself into thinking ladies were demure and silent in the past. 

[just-grasping-at-straws-deactiv]

I would like more female characters being this open

[dovewithscales]

“I love you.” “Thank.” Well done Audrey!

[the-enchanted-witch]

Magickal Household Plant Master Post

Since I’m on a plant kick today because I’ve decided to give my green thumb a try, I’m creating this master post relating to household plants. This is especially useful for witches like myself who don’t know the first thing about taking care of a plant inside the house besides watering and letting the darn thing get some sun! So, here we go:

Common TOXIC (as in you may not want to get these if you have kids or pets) household plants and their properties: *Aloe (toxic to pets, not toxic to humans) - wards against evil, protection from intruders and household accidents, brings good luck (also great for burns and good for your skin)

*Lillies, as well as the Peace Lily - love, comfort, harmony

*Ivy - protection, drive away negativity, promote fidelity and fertility

*Poinsetta - purity, celebration of winter holidays

*Snake plant (aka Mother-in-law’s Tongue) - long life, prosperity, beauty, health, strength, intelligence

*Dumb cane - for keeping secrets and starting gossip (not recommended for a magickal household)

*Arrowhead plant/vine - brings luck

*Myrtle - love, fertility, youth, peace, money

*Mistletoe - protection, love, hunting, fertility, health, exorcism

*Amaryllis - hidden or platonic love, friendship, retirement

*Gardenias - love, peace, healing, spirituality, psychic awareness

*Fig (aka weeping fig, fig tree, ficus, ficus tree) - divination, fertility, love, prosperity, guards against poverty and hunger if placed in kitchen, aids in restful sleep if placed in bedroom

Common NON-TOXIC household plants and their properties:

*African Violet - love, protection, promotes peace and spirituality

*Lavendar (can be toxic If your pets ingest a lot of it) - love, friendship, calm, protection

*Spider plant - protection, healing, absorb negativity while improving the energy and air quality of your home

*Bamboo -  protection, luck, hex-breaking, wishes, protection, helps with depression

*Orchid - love, power, charisma

*Ferns (some ARE toxic, however the Boston Fern is not) - protection, luck, can aid in summoning rain 

*Ti plant (can be toxic If your pets ingest a lot of it) - good luck, can be used to attract money if you place a coin under it

*Succulents (hens and chicks, burro/donkey tail, etc.) - love, abundance

*Palms - spirituality, good vibes, protection from unwanted spirits, ghosts, astral entities

*Cacti (non-toxic, yet can still be painful for kids and pets if they touch the spines) - protection, strengthens will, increases sexual stamina if juices are added to a love potion, guards against intruders if a cactus is placed in the North, East, South and Western points of your home

*Jasmine - love, money, prophetic dreams, seduction

*Other plants and veggies that can be grown indoors

***I’ve recieved a lot of feedback on this post stating that most of the NON-TOXIC plants I have listed are in fact toxic. I’ve made a few notes and changes, but let me just add that many plants can be toxic to animals if they eat a bunch of it. Vomiting, diarrhea, and depression are side effects that your pet may exhibit if they’ve eaten too much of a plant that can be considered non-toxic or mildly toxic. It’s always best to seek medical attention for your pet if they show these sympstoms, just in case. Otherwise, try to keep your plants out of reach of your pets, please!

Use your best judgement on which plants are best for your household. I’m not an expert, these are just some of the things I have gathered through research. If you’re afraid your pets are gonna eat your plants and get sick, then maybe you should get a different plant that is edible or otherwise in no way a danger to the animal.

You can refer to the ASPCA’s website on toxic and non-toxic plants if you’re unsure, but please keep in mind they do not mention the severity of the toxicity of the plants they list, so you can do a simple google search to find out for yourself, but AGAIN please do not replace any information you find on the internet to actual medical care! Consult with your veterinarian if your pet it sick!

Plant Spells:

*Magickal Soil Spell

*Spell to Speed the Growth of Your Plant

*Plant Growth Spell

*Plant Enchantment

Plant Sigils:

*”Pests will avoid my plants” by @sigilcrafter

*”These plants are free of pests” by @sigilathenaeum

*”My plants will survive and thrive” by @sigilathenaeum

Crystals Good for Plants:

*Moss Agate (aka the Gardener’s Stone) - prosperity, vitality, helps plants thrive and will assist plant growth, wearing moss agate while planting/gardening will increase your green thumb and give you energy, assosciated with nature spirits

*Green Jasper - aids in luxurious growth of your plants

*Green Calcite - healing, can be used to soothe when the environment is too loud, associated with Earth spirits of woods and meadows

*Clear Quartz - aids in growth and vitality, grounding, can also be placed in a vase of freshly cut flowers to help them last longer

*Rose Quartz - especially beneficial for roses as it maintains their bloom longer

*Smokey Quartz - keeps pests away

*Tourmaline - healing 

*Amethyst - calms plants that are stressed

*Jet - can be worn to make plants flourish

*Green Fluorite - healing, especially good to use for a plant that has been injured or broken in some way

*Moonstone - fertility, encourages healthy plants and flowers, promotes a soothing, restful area

Sources:

Plant and Herb Magic Magickal Housplants Plants for the Magickal Household Llewellyn’s Magickal Houseplants 10 Magical Indoor Plants to Attract Love, Joy and Prosperity Roots and Stuff 10 Toxic Housplants That Are Dangerous for Children and Pets Common Poisonous Houseplants 7 Unique Non-Toxic Houseplants Kid and Pet-Friendly Houseplants Crystals in the Garden Healing Plants with Crystals and Gemstones 

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Witchy Ways to Care for Yourself

Witchcraft does not, in any way, replace the medication, the therapy, or the doctors that you may need. Get proper care if you have any health problems!

Witchy things you can do to provide yourself with peace and spiritual care:

Cleanse and clean your space regularly.

Ground

Meditate

Sit down to reflect and think

Offer gratitude to any spirits, deities, elements, etc. that you work with.

Spend time in nature

Get some sleep to let yourself recharge and rest

Think positive thoughts as much as possible

Create a sigil that has a “healing”  “self care”  “positive thinking” meaning to scatter around you.

Create a positive chant to say to yourself when you need some positivity.

Create your own tea blend to calm and offer you comfort.

Get a plant that you connect with. Whenever you are feeling down care for it, whether you are watering it, fertilizing it, singing to it, or reciting poetry to it. Name it. Provide it with the happiness that you are lacking.  

Provide yourself with a playlist or soundtrack to play when you need to calm down and unwind.

Create your own daily rituals to help keep you grounded. 

Drink a cup of tea.

Send thanks and say good morning to the sun when you wake up and wish the moon goodnight before you fall asleep.  

Garden

Carry rose quartz, citrine, and tigers eye with you to boost your self esteem and self confidence. 

Take a moment to BREATH

Journal

Carry a crystal that you take favor to and feel familiar with.

Turn off all the electronics in your room. Lights, cellphone, laptop,ect. Light some candles and write in your grimoire or read a book.

Create a self care jar and add herbs and crystals with self-care type correspondences. Leave it somewhere that you can see it. Charge it with good intentions so whenever you look at it, it brings you a small bit of happiness. 

Look up at the stars.

Talk to the moon.

Take a long bath and add lavender to calm yourself. Maybe light some candles as well.

Connect and spend time with your tarot deck, familiar, magick tools, etc.

Make something magickal whether you cook or craft it. But let it come from the heart.

Do some yoga.

Exercise

Cloud watch

Do not forget to take your prescribed medication, it was prescribed to you for a reason.

May the moon light your path!

==Moonlight Academy==