➔ For a lot of us, exams and final projects are coming up as our semesters come to an end. Regardless, everyone could use help concentrating every once and awhile!
[materials]
vanilla incense
rosemary
coffee beans
a baggy (preferably cloth)
yellow string
(As always, everything is optional! Things can be added or ignored, to suit your own resources and preferences.)
➔ First, light your incense. I like to burn vanilla for spells that involve mental processes, and it seems to work especially well for concentration spells. However, it’s up to your preference! Another kind I like for concentration spells is myrhh.
➔ Next, take your small bag. Try your best to avoid plastic, as it tends to act as an insulator for magic, much like with electricity. Fill your bag up with coffee beans (if you don’t have any, simply coffee grounds work too!) and rosemary. It should be half and half of each. Use your string to either tie off your baggy, or wrap around it. As you do so, chant;
“Absolute determination, sharp and clear concentration, focused, strong, resolute fail me not, falter not, my mind is mine and I control it.”
➔ Next, pass the sachet through the smoke of your incense, watching carefully as the smoke curls around it and engulfs it, letting your mind be utterly engrossed in the action. This intense concentration should be felt through your whole body, even in the hand that holds the sachet, feeling the energy flowing into it like a closed circuit.
Now, whenever you need to focus on something (like at work, while studying, while in an exam) carry your sachet with you.
Protection Charm (In a Locket)
To ward off off negative emotions and to help create a barrier 🕯🍃🌑
Ingredients: - 1 medium sized locket - Lavender essential oil (happiness, love, peace, protection, purification) - Tea Tree essential oil (Strength) - Rose Petals (love, beauty, calm) - Mint (energy, alertness, healing) - Rosemary (memory, clarity, vitality,) - Piece of paper and pen - Small spoon - Mortar and Pestle, Cauldron, or bowl
Instructions: 1. Begin by lighting any alter candles or incense you might want to add. 2. Ground yourself and feel the energy begin to flow through your veins. 3. Draw out your sigil on a piece of paper for your barrier (you’re welcome to use mine above). 4. Tear out paper and fold small enough to fit into locket. 5. Add a pinch of each herb to cauldron, bowl, or mortar. 6. Add one drop of each essential oil. 7. Mix and grind together with pestle or spoon. 8. When finished mixing, take your spoon and scoop up enough oil soaked herbs that will fit into your locket. 9. Seal with a kiss 💋While doing so, envision an orb of light coming from your locket and growing to surround your body.
And you’re finished! Blow out your candles to symbolize the end of your process 🕯
I hope this keeps you all safe 💕 Sometimes we just need a little space to ourselves! This spell is straight out of my own grimoire so please message me results! I’d love feedback ☺
Ideas for practicing divination while bedridden: Varying in energy + mobility required - please don’t push yourself, hopefully there’s options for everyone! Quick note: I’ve only included forms of divination I personally do.
Sleep with the deck under your pillow.
Do a two-card (or more!) spread - you don’t have to lay it out if you can’t sit up, you can hold them in your hand or place on your lap.
Pick one card that represents what you want from the next day and slip it under your pillow or mattress for the night.
Play around with a tarot app (I like the products from Labyrinthos but there’s loads out there.)
Memorize the meanings of the cards.
Make or buy a mini deck for easier use.
Do the easy “find this card and whatever is above or below it =X” spreads.
Use a black mirror or picture frame with black cloth/paper behind it.
Get a mini scrying bowl and fill with water, cradle it in your hands.
Wear it around your neck.
Shorten the string so you don’t have to sit up.
Prop your hand on a pillow if you need the strength/steadiness.
Use off of the side of your bed if it’s too long (this can be a bit awkward)
Keep it under your pillow.
Use a mini pendulum or a necklace as a pendulum.
Make a simple board or don’t use one at all, just condition your pendulum with basic movements.
*You CAN use a pendulum even with shaky hands, it just takes a bit of bonding and conditioning.*
Get a mug with two handles.
Keep in a sealable container until you’re ready.
Put a towel over yourself in case you spill.
Use a Tupperware container. No shame.
Automatic writing
Oneiromancy - Interpretation of dreams in order to predict future.
Stitchomancy - Get a book. Ask question, then open book to random page and read what pops out to you.
This awesome post
Note: I didn’t include runes because I don’t use them! I’d love to see an addition with runes.
Bedridden witch: Nature edition
Bedridden witch: Worship edition
Tips for Witchcraft in the Dorm
If you're in a situation where you have a roommate that may not be open to your craft, you're in the broom closet and being in college makes it even harder to practice, you're starting your witch journey while in college, you couldn't take a full sized altar to school, or you're like me and attend a private Christian college (ugh) that makes you feel the need to be discreet, this post is for you!
If you have an altar: Find a way to downsize your altar. For some this isn't a huge thing, but I'm the kind of gal that liked to go all out with my space. The best way to do it is to find a box or container that can be moved easily and has all your essentials, and only take what can fit. If you can't fit certain tools, it's best to find substitutions. A small bowl that can hold water will work just as well as a crystal ball. Putting herbs in bags will allow more room than jars.
Alternative to candle magic: I know the urge to put tape over that fire alarm is real but I'm unfortunately a goody two shoes. Luckily wax burners exist and you can get all the fun of candle magic minus the flame. I like to draw sigils into my wax before melting it for spellwork; and you can get all sorts of different colored wax. If you need unscented wax, you can buy white wax and dye it.
Some discreet types of magic to look into:
Tea. Tea. Tea. I cannot stress how useful tea magic is. There's loads of information about it right here on Tumblr! Most dorms allow ectric teapots and tea is easy to store.
Knot magic. Here's a great post about it. Absolutely any kind of spell can be done with a knot and it's super easy to implement into everyday activities.
Moon magic. Guys, the moon is awesome. Work with it. Moon water is a great manifestation tool and corresponding anything with the moon phases is an instant boost. It's also free and super easy.
Sigils. Really fun to learn and really easy to draw in a couple journals, on a foggy window, in your tea as you stir it, or on your skin. I recommend Pinterest if you're trying to find tutorials.
Runes. I like to cast physical runes but there's lots of ways to use these in everyday magic. Each symbol has their own meaning and there's an abundance of information on them. Similar to sigils, I like to draw them on things.
Extra tips:
Learn the correspondences for each day of the week. Doing little things for each day will keep you connected to your craft as you get through college.
Anything can be a chalice. Cleanse that cup and you're good to go.
Astrology is your friend.
I'm here for you. College is hard. Dorming can be a pain too.
I hope this helps someone. Reblog if you can. Love you all!
Write directly on object or write on piece of paper and place on/in object!
While stirring your morning tea or coffee… ☕☕☕☕☕☕☕ Stirring counter-clockwise, say 3x:
“Laziness and Sluggishness, I banish thee.”
Now, stirring clockwise, say 3x:
“Energy three times three.”
You can add “So mote it be,” at the end of you wish.
Quick, simple. Magic doesn’t have to be complicated and ultra involved in order to work. Your intention is what’s most important.
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Simple good luck charm you can carry with you!
Needed:
small bag or pouch
bay leaf
clove
rosemary
permanent marker
sandalwood incense
🍀Start by lighting the incense and cleansing the area.
🍀Take your bay leaf and draw the above good luck sigil on top of it (use whatever method you feel is necessary to charge the sigil).
🍀Place the herbs and the bay leaf in the pouch and focus your intentions.
🍀Hold the bag above the sandalwood incense to cleanse and charge.
🍀When you feel the bag is charged enough, seal it up and carry it with you! When you feel the charge getting low, just hold it above some sandalwood incense and focus your intentions to charge it again.
Sigil Meaning: Peach with Shadow Self
Sigil Name: dɪlʌ ʃtæ
Planetary Correspondences: Neptune, Saturn
Color Correspondences: Charcoal, Maroon
Numerology: 1, 2, 9
Whether it is black salt, sea salt, pink salt or just plain old. Salt has a long history of use in rituals, purification, blessings and magical protection. Salt is created and thrives in the Ocean (or the Womb of the Goddess) It is the taste of Earth in the waters of life. salt is a amazing and versatile natural source for cleansing, and is a must have for anyone.
Regular Sea Salt - sea salt is overall very common, easy to obtain and affordable. It can be bought in either course chunks or fine like sand. White salt is associated with purification, purity, protection and blessings.
Used in consecration
Placed in water to cleanse it
Purification, cleansing and removal or negative energies,
Can be placed around areas to protect them
Commonly used in circles
Used in Curses
Can be made into salt scrubs
Celtic Sea Salt- is a “moist” unrefined sea salt that is usually found on the coastal areas of France. It has a gorgeous light grey, almost light purple color; it is harvested from the clay found in salt flats. This salt has similar properties to regular sea salt however because it is a much more natural and pure salt its properties are enhanced especially protective and cleansing. It also tastes amazing and is filled with vital minerals, I also find that since it is moist it clumps together nicely making it easy to work with and shape.
Used in consecration
Purification, cleansing and removal of negative energies,
protective spells
blessings
curses
soothing
great for cooking
medicinal
perfect in bath scrubs
Black Salt- black salt is as the title says black or very dark in color. It is commonly available at magic shops, and is also very easy to make. Not to be confused with black lava salt or kala namak salts used in fine cuisine.RITUAL BLACK SALT IS NOT FOR CONSUMPTION!!!. This salt is easily the most protective of the four as it is great at Nullifying or returning negative energy.
protective
Banishing
fire energy,
can be used for darker earthly Elementals & Deities,
the Crone or Triple Goddesses
working with the dark moon
Warding, uncrossings, and binding work
can be spread around doorways & windows to keep out evil
Himalayan Pink Salt- is a pure, hand mined salt that is from the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. It is harvested from ancient sea salt deposits, it thought to be one of the highest quality and purest salts available. The salt ranges in hues from white to various shades of pink, and even deep reds; this is the result of the salts high iron and mineralcontent. This salt has the most soothing and loving energizes of the salts and can be used for bringing about love.
promoting love and friendship
promoting positive energizes
Healing
cleansing
spell bags
baths or scrubs
If working with salt keep in mind that it is a natural dessicating agent meaning it sucks all the water so if your working with it outside and are sprinkling it on the ground it will kill your grass and destroy the surrounding soil making it inhabitable for plants and such.
New sigil, guys! It’s for protection against evil spirits, because as Samhain approaches… well, the spirits are out and about. Also the pendulum readings are back open! -T
Edmund | he/him | 22 | digital altar & spell gathering corner | non wiccan eclectic witch (spirit work, sigilcraft, technomancy, death craft, pop culture craft, etc.) | new to the craft & willing to learn
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