I hope this isn't rude, but I'm following a LOT of witch blogs. you being one of them. yet, when I look at the witch-related asks & answers for all of those blogs, other blogs are helpful and list spells and such. you just "no" whenever someone asks? Can I ask why you reject magic for a lot of your situations, considering you run a magic blog and are quite literally a creator of a magical how-to book?
simply because magic is not needed in every situation, nor is it advisable. recognizing when magic is and isn’t needed, or even a good idea is important in the life of the witch.
here are a couple of examples of such:
bewitching your significant other (consent issues anyone?)
bewitching a non-signif to find out personal things (consent again)
asked for a spell for communicating with spirits (just because a skill isn’t developed doesn’t mean a spell will replace experience)
weight loss spells (dangerous and against my personal morals)
however, the one outlier i include is this, because it’s important:
easily google-able question (as stated in previous posts, i encourage people to develop their own research skills so they can grow in their craft when they reach an area of their path where there isn’t someone around to hold their hand and slip them the answers)
as for your “other blogs are helpful and list spells and such”, i’d like to direct your attention to the many posts of lists and ~stuff~ i make for people. such as the:
200+ spells all helpfully organized by type
the sideblog @orriculum-grimoire in case that wasn’t helpful enough
fucking huge witchcraft 101 masterpost
every potion related post i have ever made rolled into one
how to ground masterpost because apparently it needed one
how to charge objects with intent or energy
cleansing masterpost
emoji spells 101
how to adjust a spell to suit your super specific needs
how to substitute ingredients in a spell
what does it “MEAN”
how to nullify a spell or remove a curse
disposing of spell materials
where to find some goddamn herbs
how to make moon water
an example discussion of researching and understanding correspondences using rosemary
fire safety BECAUSE NO ONE EVER DISCUSSES IT
spring witchcraft ideas
winter witchcraft ideas
coffee witchcraft masterpost
coffee lore and superstition
top five herbs because that’s somehow relevant
how to curse
how to glamour
how to do magic with flower crowns
unpacking witchcraft - spell types
some basic terms to know
methods for spells
how to write your own spells - resources
when to cast a spell - by weekdays
when to cast a spell - by time of day
low effort witchcraft
tools of witchcraft overview
a witch’s wand -how to make one
building a broom/besom
correspondence resource
“to be a witch” falsehoods
other witches and you
witchcraft and the law
difference between a witch and a herbalist
self care for the witch
when your spell fails
tarot and pendulums can get it wrong
curses jinxes and hexes masterpost
harry potter spells masterlist
sailor moon spells masterlist
florence + the machine song spells masterlist
steven universe inspired spells masterlist
valentine and all love related spells masterlist
infused water magic
floral tea magic
herbal tea magic
fruit tea magic
general tea magic
smoothie magic
milkshake magic
hot chocolate magic
how to contact a mermaid
different types of mermaids
various powers of mermaids
offerings for mermaids
mermaid tips
sea witch resources
you want to know why i dont post lists? it’s because i already have.
i post a lot of gathered and organized research of my own, and a lot of 101 type stuff. it’s available and accessible. even a lot of the stuff in my book is available and free (yes, a lot of it is posted here, for free).
a spell to aid with speaking clearly, and get your point across
💬 gather: lipstick/chapstick of your choice, basil, dew, and violet.
💬 ensure the lipstick/chapstick is completely closed.
💬 go over the outside of the container with the dew and the basil.
💬 let them charge the balm.
💬 wipe them off, apply the balm. kiss the violet to start the spell.
Bone Divination (Osteomancy) is an ancient practice of fortune telling used throughout many cultures. It’s important to find personal pieces that you deeply connect with.
List of objects commonly used in Bone Divination sets: - Old Coins - Crystals and Stones - Dice - Seashells - Animal Claws - Small animal Jaw bone - Animal feet - Nuts - Seed Pods - Skeleton Keys - Beads made of glass, wood, animal horn or bone - Metal Charms - Personal Jewelry such as rings or pendants - Any items that hold a personal meaning for you
Taking care of your divination set: - Regularly cleanse your pieces with White Sage - Keep them with you during the day to form a deep bond with the pieces - If unable to keep them near during the day, keep close to you at night - I find that most pieces like to rest on natural surfaces- wood, moss, etc - Charge them under the Full Moon when possible, especially crystals or stones - Meditate with the pieces and listen to what they have to say - Occasionally bury the bones lightly in an indoor flowerpot for a short time (or outside in the garden if not raining). Bones tend to like being in the ground. It allows them to rest.
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Law Of Attraction Spell to attract a stronger bond between two lovers:
**I’m gonna go ahead and put a warning on this one. Please don’t use this on a random person who you want to fall for you, that’s your job. Don’t try to make magic do it for you. This is more for couples who just want to be closer, and feel bonded to each other**
Tools needed:
a poppet of yourself and your love.
Red string
any objects to represent what you want to bring into your love life.
Take the two poppets, and place them in a comfortable area of your home, surrounded by small objects that represent things you want to attract in your relationship. Even if you just surround them with small paper hearts or rose petals to represent love, that is fine! Next, take your red string, and tie it first to the hand of your poppet, and begin saying,
“This doll and I, we are one,
I bring love to one, and to mine, the same.”
Then tie the other end of the string to the other poppet. Finish by saying:
“With this knot I do bond,
our love is true, our feelings fond.
May now our hearts beat as one,
a deeper connection, through this thread is spun.”
You can then leave these poppets out as sort of a ‘love altar’ and add or move items around on it as a way of attracting them to you, and into your relationship!
Rune Activity:
Group 3: Change
Thurisaz - Conflicts, breakthrough, either a change for good or a change due to a failure, possibly.
Jera - Life cycles, and cyclic change. The idea of a fruitful season, peace, happiness.
Dagaz - Breakthrough, awakening, and awareness. A time of clarity.
These runes can be used as carvings or in spells to inspire needed change, the solving of conflicts, or for awareness in ones’ endeavors.
Local house witch telling you to please learn basic housekeeping skills.
It’s not your fault if no one ever taught you but YouTube is a magical place and can teach you at your own pace.
1. Check the syllabus. I cannot stress this enough. In the syllabus you will find the objectives of the course you are taking. These are very important because more often than not, the exam questions are based off these objectives. So, if you know what the objectives are, you will be able to clearly identify these when the professor is examining these in the lecture.
2. Read the summary. Textbooks nowadays have a summary at the end of each chapter. I totally recommend to check this summary as it gives the most important points and it gives you an overview of the chapter. Having this overview, is essential because you will have an idea how everything connects to one another without reading the chapter. In the lecture, professors actually give you a summary of the chapter. So, when you know in advance what points the professor is likely to teach at the lecture, the easier it will be on which of the summary points the professor is focusing more.
3. Ask your professor to give you a nutshell of the lecture. Believe me, it works. Professors are willing to help you and it works well as a quick recap too. This has saved me many times and it’s more time effective, as I don’t try to learn the entire book but instead the most important points and then I fill in the gaps.
4. Write the main points down. For this, I like using the Cornell Method. I write it after the lecture is finished so the points are still fresh in my mind. And if I forget something, I still get the chance to ask the professor. This is important because we are retrieving the information from our brain, which is exactly what you do in an exam. The more concrete the points are, the better. I’ve always been an advocate of taking as little notes as possible in the class because in order to truly understand the material, it is better to actively engage with it and you’ll remember better (at least for me).
Recap: Before going to class, you want to check your syllabus and read the summary in order to get an overview and identify the main points of the subject. When the lecture is done, ask your professor for a quick recap, so you can see what the professor thinks are truly the most important parts. And last but not least, write the points down so you don’t forget.
Herb's Properties
Basil: money, luck, prosperity, happiness
Bay Leaf: energy, cleansing, can be charged with almost any intention
Camomile: Caring, kindness, luck, growth, self-love growth, confidence, avoiding negativity, happiness
Cinnamon: passion, quick success, fire magick
Chia seeds: Growth, health, kindness, Property
Chilli flakes: Pride, confidence, power, strength, Passion
Cumin: Courage, bravery, protection, loyalty
Dandelion: wishes, charisma, success, good luck
Dill: sexual love, luck, protection
Eucalyptus: cleansing, healing, purifying, relaxing, comfort
Fennel: hate, anger
Flax seeds: Prosperity, growth, new beginnings
Ginger: fiery passion, success, and personal power
Jasmine: love, dreams, sensuality, luxury and kindness
Lavender: love and attraction, purification, relaxation, restful sleep
Nutmeg: luck, Health, Fidelity, Love, Prosperity, comfort, loyalty
Oregano: comfort, love, warmth
Paprika: Pride, confidence, power, strength
Parsley: Cleansing. purification
Peppermint: healing, purification, love and energy, cleansing, prosperity
Poppy seeds: protection, intuition, self-assurance, hexing and cursing
Rose: love, beauty, harmony, romance, attraction
Rosemary: cleansing, purification, wisdom, protection
Sesame seeds: Prosperity, growth, health, nurturing
Spearmint: love, cleansing, renewal, blessing
Sunflower seeds: happiness, growth, joy
Thyme: beauty, strength, courage
Turmeric: confidence, creativity, energy
Vanilla: love and sexuality
tip jar
updated 10/4/2017 - a masterpost of several smaller masterposts, of nearly 300 different spells organized by type / intent / occasion, plus other resources
all links under the cut because holy fuck this post is still very long
Keep reading
Mini incantations for a better day*
*SOME OF THESE I WROTE AND SOME I FOUND VIA THE INTERNET I DO NOT OWN ALL OF THESE
**if you happen to see your incantation and want credit, let me know I’ll add it to the post
☕️ Put a punch of cinnamon in your morning coffee or tea. Stir it clockwise and say “Cinnamon you magical spice, bless my day and make it nice.”
🌹 While spraying rose water on your face in a clockwise motion say “water of roses, lend me your grace, bless me with a beautiful face.”
💄 While applying lipgloss/lipstick or chapstick say “I am beautiful, I am kind, I am the apple of everyone’s eye.”
✨ While tapping powder or glitter onto your face say “ever more beautiful shall I be, to all others who may see, by the power of three times three” repeat 3x total.
⏱If running late, tap a watch or your phone and say “my way is swift, my path is clear, I’ve got to get my ass in gear.”
🐰 On the first day of a new month, as your feet touch the floor getting out of bed say “white rabbit” for lots of good luck.
🍷 Stir a glass of wine with your finger clockwise and say “My words and heart are completely pure, may the love of my life walk through that door” before an important first date.
💰 Before work, while applying a necklace or bracelet, say “money comes and doesn’t stop, money makes me rise to the top.”
To enchant an item is to infuse it with magickal energy. This energy can come from a variety of sources, including planets, crystals, herbs, or even yourself.
Some individuals use the words “enchant” and “charm” synonymously as a way to describe the process of infusing something with energy, but for the sake of this post and due to my own beliefs, you enchant something and it then becomes a charm. Alternately, a charm can be something with its own innate energy, like a crystal or herbal amulet.
The process of enchanting is extremely versatile and there are many ways to do it successfully, so long as you keep your intent clear in your mind. My personal preference when it comes to enchanting items is to allow 12-24 hours (overnight or a full day) for the item to be infused with energy and become a charm - although, this is completely left up to the individual spell-caster.
Here are a few ideas on how to enchant items, in no particular order:
Surround the item with crystals of corresponding intent
Surround the item with herbs of corresponding intent
Place the item in a jar filled with herbs that represent your intent
Place the item in front of a candle and meditate on your intent
Anoint the item with an oil, charged water, or crystal elixir of corresponding intent
Hold the item in your hand(s) and visualize it filling with the appropriate energy
Hold the item in your hand(s) and speak your intent aloud
Craft a sigil or symbol to keep near the item in an envelope or sachet
Write your intention on paper and keep in an envelope with the item
Pair the item with a corresponding runestone or tarot / oracle card in an envelope
Take the item and put it in a box with other items that represent your intent such as crystals, herbs, talismans, amulets, etc.
Bury the item in soil with herbs and/or crystals that match your intent (please don’t put salt on your lawn though, unless you want dead grass)
Pass the item through incense smoke that matches your intent
i store all the witchy things i find here
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