Celebrating 3 year as a witch, still finding my path. Zero Waste stumbled across my path and joined me and this is my journey. Spells, crystals, and no plastic.
this post includes hades, persephone, artemis, apollo, aphrodite, hermes, and hekate. for part 2 including zeus, hera, poseidon, hestia, hephaestus, dionysus, ares, demeter, and athena click here, for nyx click here.
keep in mind that typical offerings to any god includes meat, wine, grain (specifically barley), honey, and incense (myrrh and frankincense would be period appropriate), but i'm listing some specific offerings that can be given if you'd like
colors can be used for candles, banners, decor, whatever you want
HADES
Colors: black, red, and white for association with death. purple and metallics for association with riches/wealth
Swedish cloths got your back if you don't have time for unpapertowels. Unpapertowels are a great swap but the maintenence can be tedious with storing dirty towels, washing, and rerolling clean cloths.
I love that Swedish towels can be thrown with your next load of dishes and come in so many designs. I have 3 on my counter at all times. One for dishes, one for cleaning up the counter and one extra for big messes. They dry quickly and don't get smelly like other rags.
I do still use papertowels but I use way less when I pair them with Swedish towels!
Hey guys! I am sorry I have been so inactive. I still plan on posting all the new things I have discovered but I actually came here to let you know I started a website for Zero Waste alternatives! This is something I have been crafting and planing for over a year now!
Earth's Legacy is my website!
It's still in the very beginning stages as of yet so unfortunately I do not have any discount codes and I would love to offer some to my following for listening to me ramble!
I want to help bring awareness to the world's state of being and show there are options and alternatives to the endless amount of reusable items.
I wholey believe that in our time and age there is no reason why we cannot have eco friendly or sustainable single use items. I have partnered up with brands and shops that have the same idealism as me and I hope to start even more partnerships to bring more sustainable products to my store! Along with that there are many reusable options in my store as well for anyone who is against single use items entirely.
As of right now I am acting as a third party and selling my partnered brands and shops products but in the near future I hope to be able to package these products from my own inventory.
Thanks again everyone who has stuck around with me and I hope you stick around longer!!
â¨đż Thyme is a popular herb used in cooking and also in the craft. Thyme is a great addition to almost any dish due to its aromatic flavour, itâs often used in sauces, stews and soups.
â¨đż In the craft it is used for courage and protection spellwork but has many other properties.
â¨đżSome of its other properties include:
Attracting prosperity
Cutting ties
Clearing negative energy
Purification
Promotes restful sleep
Renewing energy
â¨(Always do your research on herbs before using them in any way!)â¨
Do other witches dream of a fully functional tea garden of their own? Grapefruit mint is the prettiest mint I have ever grown, and also one of the tastiest. Itâs nice to see it mentioned somewhere!
Hello Tarot Friends! So Iâve had some lovely opportunities to teach tarot over on discord, and one of the questions I notice most often is how to read court cards. While I do agree that they can be a bit trickier than the rest of the deck, they arenât too bad if you think of them as one of three possibilities. This is how I understand and read with court cards. I hope this little info graph can help someone out at least a little! Maybe a little later on I will create something that goes into each court card more in depth.
Also, please keep in mind that this is only my own personal reading preference for court cards. Their are so many different possibilities. If you read them a different way and thatâs working for you, then thatâs perfectly ok.
These are the spells and methods I have shared with you all so far, all in one place.
:: Scandinavian ::
When someone has stolen your luck and you know who it is - Norwegian âreturn to senderâ
Binding the wolf - traditional Norwegian charm to protect livestock on pasture
To spoil a love - from a mid-19th-century black book
On weeding, cleaning and cleansing - Norwegian traditions
Against troll in a horse - Norwegian sickness spirit banishment
Kiss my arse! - traditional Scandinavian advice against âspoilmentâ, envy, the evil eye or mouth, etc.
Some traditional Scandinavian salts for magical medicine - Part I
How to bewitch someone using their feces and a dead manâs bone - Swedish curse from 1929
NĂĽr et barn har slĂĽtt seg - Norwegian charms (one from HKH Queen Sonja of Norwayâs mother) - and one Swedish - for when a child has a bruise (only in Norw. and Swed.)
When you are spellbound - traditional Norwegian unbinding when you have been rendered motionless
Advice if somebody is bewitched - mid-19th century Norwegian black book spell
Advice for Breast Ache in Women - unexpected 18th century cure for aching breasts found in at least two old black books
Passing through - in this case how to pass a sick child through a hole in a tree
Pre-Christian Scandinavian magic - Norse magical practices are from the 1970s and up, and not at all Norse or from pre-Christian times
Norwegian wart charms - How to get rid of warts Norwegian style
To scry in liquor - from ca. 1915 + additional info on method - The folkloristâs original notes
:: Italian ::
The Binding of St. Anthony - a traditional Italian love binding
How to make a protective âabitinoâ as taught by Mario + How you choose a âsantinoâ to put in it (ask answer)
Venetian spell against fever as taught by Ugo - including a Norwegian parallel
To destroy an enemy - Italian spell with some (unintentional?) humour
Traditional Sicilian invocation of Fate - Reblog with additions
Some plant lore from the region - which is rural Tuscany, Italy
:: Other ::
Candle spell for money - Christian candle magic with European roots + a heathenified variant by Trollkatt
When youâre first getting started with witchcraft or another magical practice, it can be easy to get caught up in all of the material stuff involved. Witchy hashtags on social media are filled with pictures of huge sparkly crystals, gorgeous handmade ritual tools, and beautifully elaborate altars. Many spells in books or online call for a long list of herbs, some of which are expensive or hard to come by. For baby witches, itâs easy to feel like you can never be a ârealâ witch unless you have money for these expensive tools and toys.
This is not true. As weâve talked about in previous chapters of this series, you donât need any tools or material components to cast a spell â however, harnessing the energy of plants, crystals, and imagery can be a helpful way to add energy to your work. This doesnât mean you need to spend a lot of money. In fact, many of the most powerful and useful magical tools can be found on the spice aisle in your local supermarket, or even at the dollar store.
For example:
Salt. Salt is a witchâs best friend. It can be used for cleansing, banishing, protection, grounding, or to neutralize energy. Surrounding something with a circle of salt will protect it [Note: do NOT make salt circles outside, as salt will kill plant life!], and washing something with salt water will cleanse its energy. I often include salt in any spell that I feel needs an extra layer of protection.
Sugar. Just as salt banishes unwanted energy, sugar attracts the things you want into your life. Sugar can be used for any and all attraction spells, whether youâre looking to attract love, money, success, or something else. It can also be used to âsweetenâ a situation, or make it more favorable.
Cinnamon. Thereâs pretty much no positive spell that doesnât benefit from cinnamon. Cinnamon has associations with healing, love, success, and material wealth, but is also strongly associated with protection. I love burning cinnamon as incense â it fills the whole room with warm, cozy energy.
Cayenne. Cayenne is often used for banishing or binding spells, but a lesser known use is for getting things moving. Cayenne is a very fiery plant, so any spell dealing with passion, motivation, or drive can benefit from its inclusion. Cayenne can be used to âlight a fireâ under someone to motivate them to action. However, cayenne is a more harsh energy, so I often pair it with lavender or another soothing herb.
Coffee. I most often use coffee for grounding or to anchor things to the physical world. For example, I might include it in a prosperity spell to make sure the results manifest in my everyday life. Coffee is also energizing and brings mental clarity, and can enhance psychic abilities. Brewed coffee is also used in some traditions as an offering for spirits.
Bay leaves (Bay Laurel). Bay leaves are one of the most popular spell components because of their association with granting wishes. Youâve probably heard of the practice of writing a wish on a bay leaf and burning it to manifest your desire. I often include bay leaves in manifestation magic for this reason. Bay leaves can also be used for purification, cleansing, and exorcism.
Ginger. Ginger adds power to any spell it is included in. Ginger tea or gingery food can also give you a personal energy boost. I add ginger to any spell that needs some extra âoomph.â It is also associated with success.
Basil. Basil is very commonly used in money spells. Carrying a basil leaf on your person is believed to attract wealth. It also has associations with protection.
Peppermint. Peppermint is another herb that can add power to virtually any spell. It can bring healing and purification, can remove obstacles and free up stuck energy, and can enhance psychic abilities. Peppermint is a common ingredient in dream pillows. You can find peppermint tea at virtually any grocery store, and many stores also carry the essential oil.
Lavender. Lavender is my favorite herb for bringing peace to a situation. Itâs very good for healing magic and for soothing difficult emotions. Lavender is also associated with love, and I especially like to use it in spells for self love. Most stores carry lavender essential oil, and you can also find herbal teas that include it as an ingredient.
With the above herbs at your side, youâll have everything you need to cast virtually any type of spell. Honestly, even if you just have salt, sugar, and maybe some white candles, you can create powerful spells for dozens of different intentions, from protection to self love to getting a job. Remember, what matters isnât so much what you have â itâs your intention.
These are also edible, so they can be incorporated into magical recipes for different intentions. In fact, most of the ingredients you cook with every day have magical associations and can do double duty as powerful additions to your spells. For more information about the magical uses of common household herbs and spices, I highly recommend the book A Green Witchâs Cupboard by Deborah J. Martin, which is where most of the info for this post came from.
Other useful magical items that you can pick up at the grocery store include:
Olive oil. Olive oil can be used as an all-purpose anointing oil for candles, ritual tools, or your body. It can also be used to dilute essential oil, or as a base for custom magical oils.
Tealight candles. These small candles are perfect for candle spells. White tealights can be used for any intention.
House plants. Many common houseplants have magical associations. For example, aloe brings protection and healing. You can also grow some witchy herbs, like peppermint or rosemary, indoors.
Epsom salt. Epsom salt is a great base for bath spells. You can add essential oils and herbs to make custom bath salts â just be sure to research oils and herbs ahead of time, as some can cause skin irritation. [Note: Epsom salt is not actually salt, and cannot be substituted for salt in spells.]
Notebooks. Writing things down is an important part of witchcraft. Keeping a record of your spells, divination, and magical experiences makes it easier to keep track of everything.
Again, I want to stress that you donât need a specific set of tools to be a witch. In fact, you can do highly effective magic without ever working with herbs at all. But if you want to gather some items to add power to your spells or help you feel more witchy (after all, thereâs nothing wrong with wanting to set the mood!), you can get everything you need for a few bucks at the local supermarket or dollar store. Remember, our ancestors worked magic with what they had â not with expensive crystal collections or exotic herbs.
So tarot card questions are actually a lot different than asking a specific question. You wouldnât say, for example, âIs my dad going to graduate?â because if you got the 3 of cups, you would be utterly confused as to why I did not provide a yes or a no. So below I am going to list questions that are good to ask the cards.Â
⢠Iâm at a fork in the road. Which way should I go?
⢠How do I weigh out the choices I have? What are the Pros and Cons?
⢠What do I need to know to make the best decision? What do I need to know?
⢠What do I need to know about a situation with a family member?
⢠What do I need to know about my love life?
⢠What do I need to know about my career?
Moving forward
⢠How do I move forward in my career?
⢠How do I move forward in my relationship/ love life?
⢠What is coming forth in my life?
⢠Which foundation is the strongest to build on in my life?
* What should I do?
⢠What should/ shouldnât I do about a situation with my job?
⢠What should/ shouldnât I do about a situation with a friend or family member?
⢠How can I restore my hope for the future?
⢠What overall positives do I bring to my life?
⢠What positives do the people in my life provide me?
⢠Is there meaning in my life?
⢠Is there love in my life? Hidden Elements
⢠Are there things I am ignoring that are important?
⢠What am I not seeing?
⢠What is holding me back?
⢠Are there truths that I am denying?
⢠Are there things that I see that are untrue?
⢠What important things have I forgotten?
⢠What could get in my way?
⢠What is most important for me to get done?
⢠How will a certain occasion or event turn out?
⢠What will be the best way for me to communicate with certain people?
Thank you everyone who has followed me!! I hope everyone has been keeping safe in all the crazy this past year has brought us.
I have finally settled into a place I can call home and am settling in. I am closer to the desert and further from the city so I want to take time to show the things I have learned over the time I was away from Tumblr about the desert and my witchcraft. I have my roommate who is all into it and is helping me learn more every day! So please stay tuned for more #desertwitchcraft and I want to create a zero waste series and how it can tie into witchcraft! I started a Tiktok but that is more for my zero waste stuff.
