[voguefashion]

Anya Taylor-Joy wearing Dior, photographed by Georges Antoni for Harper’s Bazaar UK, December 2022/January 2023.

[make-me-witchy]

I feel like witchy people can sense each other

Oddly enough, they all come to my work too (except the barista at Barnes).

This one guy was wearing a Mjolnir necklace, and I complimented it. He thanked me and told me it meant a lot, because it’s a symbol for his religion. Then he followed that statement with “but I feel you already knew that.”

A young lady was in my shop today and was asking about tea, and talking about lavender and aromatherapy, and I noticed her moon tattoo on her left forearm. I told her it was lovely, and she thanked me and told me that she loves the moon. She leaned across the counter and whispered “She gives me strength.” I told her I felt the same way, and she got all happy and said “So you know!” and I really feel like we just had this connection about it without having to come out and say (in front of the other guests in my shop) that we’re witches, or we study the occult, or any of the like.

At Barnes, the young man at the cafe had a beautiful Amethyst necklace, which (you guessed it) I complimented and asked if it was Amethyst. He was quite surprised and happy that I knew, so he told me all about the shop in town where he got it, and a few other hole-in-the-wall places between Naples and Fort Myers that sell things like crystals and herbs and incense. Places that don’t have websites and aren’t on yellow pages or the like. 

I have had so many experiences where one of us compliments the other on our jewelry, or a tattoo, or a piece of clothing and it launches us into a conversation about the occult, or witchy things, or even just Paganism, but neither one directly says that it’s what it is. We help each other out, give each other little tips and tricks (and sometimes I will tell people which teas I use for spells and incense and baths) and we go our separate ways. I like to think that they think of our exchange at least a little, because these exchanges give me a type of energy that I quite enjoy, and they make my weeks more fun and full of color. 

It’s good to know that we are everywhere.

[the-witches-glossary]

This was nice to read and I do agree.

[la-petitefille-deactivated20210]

autumn witch self-care tips 🍂

- collect fallen autumn leaves and acorns to keep on an altar dedicated to your favorite season

- wear a tiny pendant in the shape of a pumpkin, leaf, or cat, declaring it to be your good-luck charm

- take walks - breathe in the chilled fall air, admire the warmth of the colors, and feel yourself changing with the leaves

- dabble in kitchen witchery, using cooking as an outlet - a time to reflect, bring flavors together, and create something delicious that you can be proud of

- light up orange, yellow, and brown candles to keep your space feeling inviting and warming

[criophorus]

On Harmful Spells

If you ever find yourself in a situation where you decide you want to use witchcraft negatively on someone, there’s a lot of options to consider, and the distinctions are incredibly important. This list is not comprehensive, but it’s a good starting place to help you decide what you want to do.

1. Return to Sender. Sometimes, the ideal solution is to take the nasty energy the target sends your way and throw it right back at them. In this case, a ward that aims to reflect the energy away may be the right choice.

2. Binding. If someone is overstepping their boundaries, saying things they shouldn’t, or deserves to have their productivity stunted, perhaps a binding spell is the best fit. There are plenty aimed at causing the target’s actions to stagnate.

3. Jinx. A jinx is a minor inconvenience for the receiver and is generally low-effort for the sender. Most commonly, they cause bad luck, mistakes, twisted tongues, and things of that sort. There are exceptions to the rule, but jinxes are generally milder than hexes and curses.

4. Hexes. Typically, hexes are thought of as less-extreme than curses. Consider, when deciding to hex someone, how far you want to go. Consider the potency of your ingredients, the wording of any parameters, and the intensity of your intent. If you want to cause minor inconveniences, you probably don’t need to be impaling rusty nails through cow’s tongue. The ritual should be reflective of your intent. Be sure to cover loopholes where possible. Be specific in your intent. Wishing general bad days can have wildly varying effects. That could mean a bad hair day or an outright catastrophe that will change them for the rest of their life. Be specific. Better safe than sorry,

5. Curses. Curses are the most intensive option on this list. Curses can be anything from a significant inconvenience to a generational issue. Again, consider the intensity you’re going for, and plan accordingly. I am in no way anti-curse, but you do need to think critically before acting. For example, perhaps someone has done something horrible to you, and you’re thinking of doing a spell to worsen their mental condition. What impact might this have on them, ultimately? What is the strongest possible outcome? Are you okay with that outcome? If not, dial down what you’re aiming to do. You should never get yourself in over your head. Unless you are certain that you will be able to accept what happens as a result, don’t do it. Think before you act. This is not something to be flippant with.

6. Cleanse and Ward. Sometimes, after a little thinking, you may realize that you don’t want or need to expend your energy on this person. For any number of reasons, you may decide that inflicting harm is not the goal. There are many options to cleanse and ward yourself, your belongings, and your spaces. There are also plenty of sachets and wards meant to absorb or neutralize any negative energies that come toward you. If you do choose to something to inflict harm, you should still be cleansing and warding both before and after you complete the spell. You wouldn’t want any unwanted energies finding their way into your work, and you don’t want the harmful energies lingering around you.

[lavenderwaterwitch]

Pumpkin Picking with my handsome 🎃🍂✨

[witchmanor]

Gothic Tales from October

[sylvaetria]

Resources for Spirit Work

Please note - though I myself am not a spirit worker, I’ve done enough research and seen enough of other people’s personal stories to say this: spirit work is not always light and fluffy and happy (obviously it can be, but not all the time). Spirits are not all willing to work with you peacefully - some are even downright rude or aggressive. It can be dangerous, and there are risks of getting involved with other entities not of this world. Make sure you know what you are getting into completely and are well prepared before engaging. Read and practice at your own discretion.

Updated: August 18th, 2016

General

[A Beginner’s Guide to Spirit Companionship]

[All the Spirits, All the Places] (tw: gif)

[Are You Overcomplicating Spirit Companionship for Yourself?]

[Bonding 101] (tw: gif)

[Boundaries - The First Component of Constructive Spirit Work]

[Branches of Spirit Work]

[Caution: Calling/Attaching Spirits]

[Common Spirit ‘Scams’]

[Considerate Spirit Offerings]

[Dealing with Spirit Anxiety]

[Dealing with Spirit-Induced Trauma and Injuries]

[Dealing with Spirits You Don’t Want to Deal With]

[Discernment and You]

[Guardian/Protective Spirits]

[House Rules]

[How to Make Your Home More Inviting For Spirits]

[I Have No Time for My Spirit Companions]

[If an “Unbound” Spirit Approaches You]

[A More In-Depth Guide to Dealing with House Spirits]

[On Large Spirit Families]

[Settling In: Getting to Know Your House Spirits]

[Spirit-Caused Wounds]

[Spirit Companions: DIY]

[Spirit Companionship]

Spirit Companionship: [What Is It?]; [Why Choose Companionship?]; [Misconceptions]; [It’s a Commitment]

[Spirit Companionship and Insecurity vs. Trust in Yourself]

Spirit Companionship FAQ: [Part 1]; [Part 2]

[Spirit Defense]

[Spirit Do’s And Don’ts]

[Spirit Etiquette]

[Spirit Guides vs. Companions]

[Spirit Work]

[Spirit Work Basics]

[Spirit Work: The Importance of Putting Yourself First] (tw: gif)

[Spirit Worker Reminders]

[Spirits And Astral Walking]

[Spirits and Demons and Where to Start]

[Spirits and the Danger of Spirit Work, FAQ]

[Thoughts on Spirit Work]

[Working with Spirits]

[Working with Spirits: Contracts]

Communication

[Communicating with House Spirits]

[Contacting Spirit Guides and Other Entities]

[Contacting Your Spirit Guides]

[Guide: How to Communicate with Spirits, Gods, and Other Unseen]

[How I Communicate with Spirits]

How to Communicate With Your Spirit Companion: [Part 1]; [Part 2]

[In-Depth Psychic Communication Guide for Spirit Contact]

[So You Want to Talk to Spirits?]

[Spirit Communication: Tips]

[Spirits: Communications And Customs]

[Ten Things to Avoid When Communicating with Spirits]

[Tuning to the Dead]

Channeling

[Channel a Spirit] (an ask)

[Tips on Channeling Spirits] (an ask)

Possession

[How to Avoid Getting Possessed] (an ask)

[On the Topic of Possession, Attacks, and Other Spirit Problems]

[Spirit Vessels]

[What Exactly is Horsing] (an ask)

Banishing / Exorcism

[Dealing With Dead People - Banishing & Exorcism]

[Exorcism 101]

[How to Banish a Spirit]

[Kicking Them Out - An Intro to Banishings, Cleaning House, and Astral Relationship Intervention]

Spells and Magic

[Banishment Spell, Spirits Begone] (tw: sigil)

[Bottle of Spirit Be-Gone]

[Candle Spell to Banish Negative Energies or Spirits]

[Creating a Spirit Trap Stone]

[For Pleasing Household Spirits]

[“Get the Fuck Out!” Spell - Dead People Verison]

[Quick Protection Ward]

[Ritual to Invite Spirit Contact]

[Samhain Spirit Spell]

[Séance Water]

[Selective Spirit Door-Bar]

[The Soul Alchemists Trap Box]

[Spirit Drive-Out]

[Spirit Poppets]

[The Spirit Vessel]

[Spirit Working Powder]

Sigils

[A variety of spirit companion sigils]

[“Get out of my house, you wispy motherfuckers”]

[“I am not fearful of otherworldly entities”]

[“I am protected from malicious spirits”]

[“I am protected from negative spirits”]

[“I can easily channel spirits without negative impact”]

[“I can see spirits and ghosts”]

[“I communicate easily and quickly with spirits around me”]

[“I communicate with spirits with ease”]

[“I easily communicate with ghosts”]

[“I see and communicate with spirits with ease”]

[“I will have success in spirit work”]

[“Nice, positive spirits are attracted to me and communicate with me”]

[“No malicious beings may enter”]

[“Only kind spirits may enter and stay here”]

[“Protect this dwelling from all negative and evil spirits”]

[“Spirits bring me knowledge not harm”]

[“Spirits cannot enter through these portals without being invited”]

[“Spirits will not and cannot enter through this portal without being invited first”]

Blogs

[blackbearmagic​]

[spiritconnect​]

[spirithighway]

[spiritvexer]

[thedragonslibrary]

[thiscrookedcrown]

[urbanspellcraft]

[wildermouse]

the day we found a magical realm in germany~ 🍂 ig: equinoxx photography

[ramblings-at-dawn]

Things to do for Samhain

🍁For the Wistful

take a walk, once in the rain, once in the Sun to celebrate Autumn’s duality

collect the falling leaves and make a bouquet to hang on your wall

spare a thought for your ancestors, those whose legacy now belongs to you

research your family tree

visit your ancestors’ graves and adorn them with white chrysanthemum for protection

drink hot cocoa/coffee mixed with cinnamon, pumpkin spice or nutmeg

bake a pumpkin pie or try your hand at any pumpkin-related recipes (they’re all great tbh)

dress in autumnal colours: yellow, orange, red, brown

check your wards and protections around the house

give offerings to the spirits who have breached the veil

🎃 For the Wicked

have yourself a grand feast (leave a meal for the spirits though!)

marathon a horror movie anthology. or multiple.

gather your friends and have a bonfire night (bonus points if fireworks are included)

go to a halloween-themed party and dance the night away

dress up as a witch and let people believe that it’s just a costume

drink spiced apple cider or red wine. get drunk enough to casually chat with the spirits. celebrate outrageously.

trick or treat

[jennpar]

Its that time of year again…

[pomegranateandivy-deactivated20]

Things I've learned

Easy Kitchen remedies:

Eat fresh ginger if you’ve got an upset stomach

Drink peppermint tea or chew on peppermint leaves when you have a stomach ache

Hold cloves against your gums to numb a tooth ache

Boil parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme and drink them to reduce fever

After cleaning a wound, apply honey to help it heal and keep it from getting infected

Drink catnip and lemon balm tea to calm down after a stressful day

Take 5 grams a night of powdered valerian root to help you sleep and combat depression

Eat garlic to promote digestive health and prevent diarrhea

Dealing with Spirits:

Always leave an offering to house spirits and garden spirits

Only hang bells where you don’t want spirits entering (though there are a few do actually like bells, but they’ve been nothing but positive in my experience)

Clean from the east side of the house, westward

If a fairy ring grows in your garden, wait for the mushrooms to start dying before you pull them out

If you “lost” an heirloom, check your jewelry box, curio cabinet, or the favorite spot your deceased relative liked to keep said object, even if you don’t put it there ever. It may not really be lost.

Always answer the door on Halloween, but don’t let anyone in. (this goes for creepy people too, not just spirits)

Your pet is not crazy. When s/he flips out, reassure them, and be aware that you may not be able to see what they can.

Believe in your own Abilities:

Don’t buy in to the power of persuasion. You may not notice anything supernatural, because there may not be anything supernatural going on.

If you think something happened because you cast a spell, even if you can’t “prove” it, then it happened *at least in part* because you cast a spell. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Sometimes, the only effect a spell has, is to give us enough confidence to deal with whatever it is we were asking for help with. That’s a success in my book, and it should be in yours too.

If you’ve got a bad feeling about something, then don’t do it.

[damekitty]

Ginger tea is also good for a fever, but to much ginger in your tea will give you a fever. Always use fresh slices ginger instead of powdered ginger to avoid this problem.

Local honey plus lemon slices plus ginger slices all mixed in a jar with room to move and stored in your fridge make an amazing healthy allergy and cold fighting potion.

[lemonsv]

As always, don’t replace your doctor and medical care with witchcraft!

[thestrawberrynight]

today's mood: living in the castle, wearing long vintage dresses, having a garden where I can grow my plants for potions, playing hide-and-seek with ghosts, spending the whole night reading magic books and spells and settling Halloween parties every weekend

[therewillbegreenmagic-deactivat]

Psychic Protection Herb Satchel

🔮Protect yourself while enhancing your psychic abilities🔮

🔮Things needed

1. A purple bag

2. Herbs

    🌿Dried Lavender

   🌿Dried Mugwort

   🌿Dried Anise

   🌿Dried Bay

   🌿Dried Rosemary 

   🌿Dandelion 

   🌿Dried Sage

3. Amethyst 

🔮Instructions

🌙Add a few pinches of the above herbs into the bag (you can add as much or little of a herb as you want. Make sure you enjoy the smell)

🌙Add the amethyst 

🌙Before bed rub the bag on your forehead and inhale the scent

🌙Keep the bag by your bed at night 

[nomadfae-deactivated20210306]

I finally found my own Hagstone! In my backyard no less! For those of you who may not know, in folk magic circles they are often used for warding off spirits, protection of your animals and human loved ones, protection for sailors and their ships, healing and fertility magic, and of course my personal favorite- seeing into the faerie realm. It just depends on who you ask. Once upon a time they were thought to ward off witches as well. 😘

ig: 6madfae 🌻

[persia-divinations-deactivated2]

[stupidkaty]

witchy morning routine

🍄brew a FAT pot of tea

🍄make magickal breakfast! toast w cinnamon and honey, a bagel with almond butter and thyme, whatever your intent is for the day!

🍄plan the rest of the day! any spells or rituals, or if your into kitchen magick you can find a nice recipe to try!

🍄wash your face! buy an herbal scrub or make your own

🌙scrub:

-combine sea salt, honey, green tea

🍄enchant your makeup!!!! if you wear makeup

🍄go outside!!!!!! even for a little bit!!!!!! no matter the weather!! ground yourself!

🍄do some sunrise magick! light an orange candle, speak your intent for the day

🍄if youre a productive person, unlike myself, plan the whole week! i dont really follow schedules bc im a gemini but if they work for you then go for it!!!!!!!!! plan spells and rituals based on the moon phases and the days of the week

🍄cleanse yourself! in the shower, visualize all the bad energy dripping off you as you step out of the shower. say a chant while your washing your hair !

if youre not a productive person,, its okay!!!!! im really lazy in general and its hard for me to do things, but its okay to do even one of these things! you ARE a witch, no matter how lazy or productive you are.

blessed be! 💫

[witcheshaven]