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ꜱᴛᴀʀᴅᴜꜱᴛ ᴘᴏᴡᴅᴇʀ ✧

a magical powder used to represent the cosmos in celestial workings

ingredients:

sea salt

environmentally friendly silver glitter or mica powder

mortar and pestle

instructions:

grind down your salt first, then add a pinch of mica powder or glitter and combine thoroughly

add to a small jar and seal

set in the path of starlight - leave overnight to charge

some ideas:

add to spell jars or sachets

add to bath water or mop water

sprinkle around your property* or under your doormat

add to anointing oil

use to enchant or charge items with cosmic energy

*i forgot my usual disclaimer, but! salt can be harmful to the grass and soil, so be mindful of where you're sprinkling it! thank you @breelandwalker ♡

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basic ass witch tips ✧

a revision of one of my old posts!

uncensored tips to combat some of the harmful misinformation i have been subject to over the many years i have been a witch.

certain plants interact negatively with certain medications - st john's wort, grapefruit, etc.

on some kind of medication, including but not limited to hormonal birth control, heart medication, and antidepressants? you might wanna check with your doctor before you drink that new tea you just bought.

always, always, always tell your doctor before trying any kind of herbal supplement, whether it’s something you made yourself or something you bought at the store.

have sensitive skin? dilute your essential oils before putting them anywhere near your skin or in your bathtub.

have a diagnosed medical condition? talk. to. your. doctor. before ingesting anything or putting anything on your body that you aren’t familiar with.

don’t. drink. essential. oils. essential oils are not consumable!!!!!

don’t put citrus oil on your skin and then go out into the sun unless you want a badass chemical burn.

don’t put any kind of damn essential oil on your skin without diluting it with a carrier oil. almond oil? olive oil? coconut oil? i don’t care. dilute your essential oils.

vitamin E is NOT a preservative!!!!

herbal infusions are only good for like, a couple weeks MAX if stored in the fridge.

don’t put essential oils on your animals, diluted or not, point blank.

oh, and don’t put fucking crystals in their water bowls to “cleanse their chakras” or whatever the fuck.

speaking? of crystals? don’t put crystals in your bodily orifices. don’t put crystals in your own damn water. just don’t.

some crystals release toxins when wet; some raw crystals may release toxic dust that can be harmful when inhaled.

thinking about burning some kind of random herb in your house? you better make sure it’s not gonna release noxious fumes and murder your family.

speaking of random herbs - got the urge to forage for some herbs out in the wild? wear. fucking. gloves.

don’t burn incense or herbs around your pets. they have tiny, fragile respiratory systems and are super sensitive to that kinda shit.

gotta burn a candle down completely for a spell? you better not leave that shit unattended unless you want a house fire.

always. practice. fire. safety. that means, don’t go burning shit outside during a burn ban.

a lot more stuff is flammable than you might think!

salt - it can kill grass, it can cause an electrolyte imbalance when ingested. drinking excess salt water won't make you a better sea witch, babes.

god help me - if you wanna harvest your own blood via finger stick, stay away from dirty safety pins and needles and invest in some sterile lancets to avoid the risk of bloodborne illness.

drinking dirty water you've collected from outside can literally give you worms. boil your damn water.

oh yeah. moon water. everyone loves to make moon water but do you know what happens when you leave a container of water at room temperature? it grows bacteria. refrigerate that shit.

fresh herbs or other things of that nature left at room temperature can also grow super harmful bacteria, for example, raw garlic at room temperature is a breeding ground for botulism and mold.

the point? take the advice of others with a grain of salt and please for the love of god just do your research before trying anything new.

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protection & warding ⚔️

a guide on protecting yourself and your home. [very long post]

personal protection

wear an amulet on your person - can be made from man-made or natural materials so long as its intent is to protect

keep a protective crystal in your pocket

craft a small protective spell jar and keep on your person

anoint yourself with a protective oil

place an energetic shield around yourself

place a glamour on yourself to go unnoticed in the presence of harmful or negative energies

carry a piece of iron on your person

bathe with a wash made with protective herbs

sleep with a sachet of herbs under your pillow or hanging above your bed to prevent nightmares

prayers and offerings to your chosen deity

hang a protective amulet from the rearview mirror in your vehicle for safe travels

home & hearth protection

hang rose stems with thorns intact above the entrance of your home

hang an upside down horseshoe above the entrance of your home (some lore states you should hang the horseshoe right-side-up)

hang wind chimes or bells outside of your home

plant rosemary near your front door

create a “witch bottle” and bury in your front yard, or in a potted plant on your porch

create a “witch’s ladder” or “witch ball” and hang it either inside or outside of your home

hang imagery of protective symbols outside or around your home

burn protective incense or candles in your home with scents that are associated with protection

create a room spray made from protective oils and spray around your home

create a protective wash and use it to clean your windows, door frames, and tile/wooden floors

use the wash mentioned above to “paint” symbols of protection on the outside of your front door, on your porch, etc.

place a protective crystal or small glass of salt at each corner inside your home

hammer 3 iron nails into your front door

create a protective powder and sprinkle around the perimeter of your home; alternately, sprinkle outside of your front and back door (be wary of sprinkling salt on grass!)

create a sachet filled with protective herbs and crystals - keep inside or outside of your home, in your vehicle, etc.

hang mirrors inside of your home to trap negative energy, entities, or spirits (not facing each other)

place a crystal grid at the center of your home using protective crystals

call upon your chosen deity to protect your home and those who reside in it

protective symbols & items

pentacle

triquetra

witch’s knot

algiz (elhaz) rune

vegvisir

helm of awe

mjolnir

glyph of the moon, mars, or saturn

eye of horus

ankh

crossed swords

iron nails

railroad spikes

thorns

mars water / oil

third & fifth pentacle of saturn; third & sixth pentacle of jupiter; sixth pentacle of mars; second, third, & fifth pentacle of the moon

crystals

agate, amethyst (protection against psychic attacks and while traveling), angel aura quartz (spiritual protection), apophyllite, aqua aura quartz (protection against psychic attacks), aquamarine (protection while traveling via water), astrophyllite, aventurine

beryl (protection while traveling) blue goldstone, bowenite, bronzite, bustamite

catlinite (spiritual protection), carnelian (protection from negative emotions), celestite (emotional protection), chalcopyrite, chrysoberyl, citrine (protection from nightmares), clear quartz

diamond, dravite

eudialyte

fire agate, fluorite (protection against psychic attacks)

galaxite, garnet

indicolite, infinite stone

jade, jasper, jet

lapis lazuli, lepidolite (protection from manic depression)

malachite (protection during pregnancy and childbirth), moonstone (protection during pregnancy, childbirth, and while traveling via water), mother of pearl (protection for children)

nuumite

obsidian, onyx

peridot, pyrite

rose quartz (protection during pregnancy and childbirth), ruby (protection of the home and hearth)

salt, schorl, shungite, smithsonite, smoky quartz, snowflake obsidian, sugilite

tanzanite, tiger’s eye, turquoise

vauxite (protection from nightmares)

botanicals

acacia, aconite, acorn (protection from lightning), african violet, ague, alder (protection for the deceased), alfalfa (protection from hunger and poverty), alkanet (protection from snakebites and the fear of snakes), aloe (protection from household accidents), amaranth (protection from bullets), amber, angelica, anise seeds, ash (protection from drowning and while traveling), aspen (protection against thieves)

bamboo, barley, basil, bay laurel (protection from lightning), bay leaf (protection for your home and family; protection against baneful magic), belladonna, bergamot (protection from illness), bilberry bark, birch (protection from lightning and infertility), black cohosh (protection from accidents and sudden death), black haw, black pepper, blackberry, bladderwrack (protection while traveling), blessed thistle, bloodroot, blue violet, blueberry, boneset, brimstone, buckeye (protection against arthritis), buckwheat

cactus, calamus, calendula, carnation, caraway, cascara sagrada (protection against baneful magic), catnip (protection while sleeping), cedar (protection from lightning), celandine, chia, chives, chrysanthemum, cilantro (protection for gardeners), cinnamon, cinquefoil (protection for loved ones on a journey), clove (protection for babies), clover, coconut, comfrey (protection while traveling), coriander, corn, cotton, cramp bark, cranberry, cumin, curry, cypress

daisy (protection for babies), dandelion root (protection while sleeping), datura, devil’s bit, devil’s claw, dill, dogwood, dragon’s blood, ebony, elder (protection for the deceased), elm (protection from lightning), eucalyptus

false unicorn root (protection during pregnancy and childbirth), fennel, fern, feverfew (protection against accidents and cold/flu), figwort (protection for your home), flaxseed (protection for your home, protection against baneful magic), fleabane, foxglove (protection for your home and garden), frankincense

gardenia, garlic, geranium, ginger, ginseng, gorse (protection against baneful magic), hawthorn (protection from lightning), heather (protection against violent crimes), heliotrope, henna (protection from illness), hickory, high john the conqueror, holly, horseradish, hyssop (protection for property against burglars and trespassers)

irish moss (protection while traveling), ivy, juniper, kava kava, lady slipper (protection against baneful magic), larch (protection against theft), larkspur, laurel, lavender, leek, lemon, lemon verbena (protection of your home, protection from lightning and storms), lettuce, lime, lotus, lucky hand root (protection while traveling)

mandrake, marigold (protection while sleeping), marjoram, marshmallow root, mimosa, mint, mistletoe (protection from lightning and fire), mullein (protection from nightmares and baneful magic), nutmeg

oak moss, olive leaf, onion, papyrus, parsley (protection for your home), peat moss, peony, periwinkle (protection against snakes and poison), pimpernel, pine, pineapple, plantain (protection from snakebites and jealousy), quince, radish, raspberry leaf, red clover (protection for pets), rhubarb, rice, rosemary, rowan, rue

sage, sandalwood, saw palmetto, sea salt, sheep sorrel (protection from heart disease), slippery elm, snapdragon, solomon’s seal, spanish moss, spearmint, st. john’s wort (protection from baneful magic, lightning, and fire), straw flower, sunflower

tangerine, thistle, toadflax, tonka bean (protection from disease), true unicorn root (protection from baneful magic), valerian, venus fly trap, violet, willow, witch hazel, wood aloe, wood betony, woodruff, wormwood (protection against dangerous roads while traveling), yerba santa, yew, yucca (protection of your home)

metals

chromium, lead, iron, nickel, pewter, steel, titanium, zinc

lunar phases

waxing - to attract protective energy and positivity

full - generalized protection

waning - to banish negativity, thus protecting the caster

planets / days of the week

moon / monday

mars / tuesday

saturn / saturday

as always, don't steal from other cultures, don't put salt on your grass, don't handle or ingest toxic metals or plants, and don't burn your house down! it's up to you to discern how to practice safely and ethically.

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witch tip

you know how metaphysical witch shops sell bottled spells?

what if you made your own bottled, preconstructed spells to use at your convenience?

you can compile ingredients and a small petition into a bottle, stash away, and open to use whenever you see fit.

grey-sorcery

New to witchcraft? Awesome! Here's some things you should pursue.

An understanding of sympathetic magic: Correspondences, their metaphysical and theoretical framework, and their derivation.

Magical systems that incorporate the entire gender spectrum.

Energy work that isn't based on visualization.

The means of manifestation: How, where, and when spells affect physical change. The physical mechanisms through which witchcraft manifests beyond just willpower/intent/wishes/etc.

The history and subsequent influences of, and on, popular contemporary practices like Hermeticism, "Ceremonial Magick"/Golden Dawn, Wicca, and New Age/New Thought/LOA/Reiki.

How to approach and practice magic with critical thinking skills.

Influence of consumerism on contemporary practices.

Divination as systems: all methods of divination beyond tarot, their statistical applications, and their different methods of use.

The anthropology of medieval Arabia, Europe, Near East, and Asia relative to the magical or occult publications of the era. What is purely religious, parareligious, or syncretist and what does that mean for the interpretation of the text?

The genuine limits of our knowledge of the ancient world, what's possible for us to know and what can't we know?

Conversations with practitioners of closed or semi-closed practices and perspectives of POC when it comes to what the western world would label as "witchcraft".

The differences and similarities between superstition and the practice of witchcraft.

An understanding of the influence of colonialism on modern witchcraft and the language used to discuss magic.

Critical Race Theory (CRT), Queer Theory, and systems of oppression.

Botany and herbology: An understanding of the physical and medical properties of plants.

Building a personal lexicon for modern and/or colloquial terms used in and by the witchcraft community to describe and discuss practices.

Spell design: What makes a spell a spell? What is the smallest or slightest action that can be considered a spell and why? What are the most important and influential elements of the design and application of a spell?

Altars: Their use, design, and potential; whether or not an altar would benefit your practice or goals for practice.

A critical approach to spirit work and astral projection, being able to discern between personal narratives and probable experiences.

A safe and solid community to become a part of. One that does not allow the influence of personal narratives (Without addressing them as such), doesn't allow for the mixing of adults and minors, and with established and enforced logical and reasonable rules.

Collect and cross-reference correspondences from as many sources as possible, then start to create your own.

Try to find a STEM subject that interests you and study it through any non-dogmatic avenues available to you.

The items highlighted in blue are things I highly recommend!

Here is a list of things to avoid.

This is, of course, not an end-all-be-all list of possible responsible and healthy pursuits.

You can learn more about me, find my master-post, check out my Patreon, and suggest content here.

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herbs & spices for beginner witches ✧

this is my opinion, so take it or leave it!

these herbs and spices are both easy to find and have many different uses, which i think is perfect for beginner witches. in fact, you might already have these things in your kitchen!

basil - luck, prosperity, success

bay leaf - wishes, manifestation, psychic abilities

black pepper - banishing, cursing

chamomile - relaxation, calm, peace, psychic abilities, spell-breaking

chili powder or flakes - passion, fidelity, spell-breaking

cinnamon - catalyst, love, luck, strength, success

garlic (powder or salt) - banishing, healing, protection

onion (powder or salt) - prosperity, stability, protection, breaking bad habits, cleansing

parsley - spirit work, the afterlife, protection

rosemary - healing, banishing, protection

sage - wisdom, healing, cleansing

thyme - affection, strength, banishing, cleansing, healing, luck, prosperity, restful sleep & nightmare warding

common kitchen herbs botanicals by purpose

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stellar scrying ✧

✦ add black or indigo colored dye and glitter or mica powder to a bowl of star water - this represents the stars and constellations against the dark night sky ✦ stir gently ✦ charge the water with the intent of seeing visions or seeking answers ✦ if you want to ask a specific question, do so now ✦ gaze into the water and allow your eyes to unfocus ✦ what appears before you - constellations? shapes? asterisms? something else entirely? ✦ when finished, come back to your center of gravity ✦ take notes of your experience and reflect on them when you're ready

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low-key witchcraft 🌙

for witches who practice in secret, are chronically ill, or anyone else who might need it. ♡

color magic for the clothes you're wearing for the day

meditation and breathing exercises

single card cartomancy readings - you can even use playing cards

craft sigils

use a necklace as a pendulum if you don't have one

stir intention into your drink

add magically charged ingredients to your cooking

bless pre-made meals

bless your drinking water / add sigils to the bottom of your water bottle

craft an easily accessible, easily disguised shoebox or candy tin altar

keep crystals in your pocket or on your person for manifestation

magical planning, introspection, or meditation on low spoons days

practice energy manipulation with the energy readily available around you

gather natural items from the environment and use them as amulets or talismans, depending on what they are (acorns for protection, direction, and to ward against storms, for example)

bath and shower magic for self care if you can - a washcloth or makeup wipe with a simple incantation goes a long way

set a small open container of salt in your room to absorb bad vibes

or get a small salt lamp for the same purpose

open a window to let fresh air inside to cleanse your space

use wax melts, incense, or candles for positive vibes - you can carve sigils into the wax

choose scents that align with your intent for things like sprays, perfumes, soaps, candles, etc.

collect magical water for later use (rain, storm, moon, sun, etc.)

use beads and string or thread to craft charms for protection

craft a dream pillow with calming herbs such as lavender or chamomile for restful sleep

keep a tarot card or crystal under your pillow to manifest intentions as you sleep

cast a protection spell when you go to tie your shoes or buckle the seatbelt in your car

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witch tip ♡

draw sigils, symbols, or runes underneath your doormat to prevent the entrance of negative energies

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witch tip ✨️

put the names of kind people in a positivity jar to bless them with good vibes. ˚⟡˖ ࣪

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herbs & crystals for transmutation ✨

in short, transmutation is simply defined as the action of changing. in witchcraft, transmutation is commonly used to transform negative energy into positive energy, but can be used in any instance. by that i mean that you can transmute, or change, whatever type of energy you're collecting into whatever type of energy you want! this includes acts of love, cursing, glamours, abundance, etc. get creative.

transmutation and transformation can be tied to the planet pluto.

here is a short list of herbs and crystals i've compiled that i feel represent the act of transmutation, all associated with absorbing, banishing, or cleansing energy.

herbs 🌱

alkanet, angelica, angel's trumpet, basil, bay leaf, calamus, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, eucalyptus, hyssop, juniper, lady's mantle, licorice root, marshmallow, mugwort, peppermint, rosemary, sage, star anise, thyme, valerian, wormwood, yucca

crystals 💎

ajoite, amethyst, black tourmaline, charoite, citrine, epidote, garnet, hematite, jasper, kunzite, kyanite, labradorite, malachite, moldavite, moonstone, natrolite, obsidian, sardonyx, selenite, sunstone, wulfenite