✨Tarot tips for beginners✨ pt 1
Wands/Fire- Imagination, creativity, intuition
Pentacles/Earth- Finance, work, material things
Cups/Water- Love, Relationships, Emotions
Swords/Air- Thoughts,Ideas, Attitudes
Aces-Potential
Twos-Wisdom
Threes-Belief
Fours-Commpasion
Fives-Rules and law
Sixes-Harmony
Sevens-Victory
Eight-Intellect
Nine-Emotions
Tens-Manifestation
Keep a tarot journal
Don’t try to remember every single card
Try to stick to the same deck in the beginning to build a strong connection
Allow your intuition to come through
Don’t second guess yourself always go with your gut
seeds for new friends - spell to attract new friends
bring us closer spell - to give you opportunities to make friends w/someone
cold shoulder spell - to break a friendship
empathy spell - a spell to let emotions/empathy flow between two people
long distance spell - to preserve a bond even as the people are separated by distance
nostalgia spell - to resurface old, fond memories in someone else
stay with me spell - to strengthen a bond and ensure communication
friendship fastening - hand fasting spell for close friends
stevonnie fushion - to meld with a friend for a short while
death stranding bonds potion - a potion be for strengthening bonds
fries friendship ritual - simple spell of binding friendships.
contagious laughter - to bring happiness to your loved ones and friends
last updated 10/4/2017
objective: to make it someone can’t talk about you, too you, or at all depending on what you want. This can be with a real physical poppet, but it can also be done as a quick visualization in your head. It has been effective for me done both ways.
Get a poppet to represent the person you are binding. It’s better to make it yourself and fill it with things that represent/symbolize that person to make it more personal to them.
Put red thread on a sewing needle and start sewing the mouth of a doll. Chant, “Open lips say too much. So i seal your mouth; I bind it shut.”
Tie off the thread at the end of the mouth. Hide the poppet away somewhere it won’t be bothered or messed with.
To remove the binding cut the thread from the poppet’s mouth.
Purity in witchcraft is overrated in my opinion.
"Make sure you're in a good state of mind" this, and "Don't be afraid" that.
Anger, fear, grief, exhaustion... are all emotions that can be used in witchcraft. Learn how to wield them properly, and see just how much power they hold in your craft. Just like a weapon.
MONEY SPELL JAR RECIPE
HEALING SPELL JAR
SELF LOVE SPELL JAR
PROTECTION SPELL JAR
ANTI ANXIETY SPELL JAR
HOME PROTECTION AND TRANQUILITY SPELL JAR
GOOD SLEEP SPELL JAR
CREATIVITY SPELL JAR
PET PROTECTION SPELL JAR
BANISHING “FUCK OFF” SPELL JAR
DIVINATION/INTUITION SPELL JAR
LOVE SPELL JAR SAFE TRAVEL JAR
I want to teach you all how I make my fabric poppets, and how you can make your own too. Here is my post detailing all of what I do to make my adorable plush fabric poppets.
I also sell them if making them yourself is too much fuss for any reason. Here are details.
——Supplies——
- Fabric of your choice- My fabric of choice is fleece. The fabric should be a color you can match with your intent, personality, etc.
- Person-shaped pattern to trace- You can use a gingerbread man cookie cutter to make your paper pattern, free hand, or if you like you can use mine which I will gladly sell you a copy of- message me for details.
- Needle and thread- You can use different thread colors for different intentions.
- Stuffing and any extras- herbs, objects, etc.
- A marker of a similar but darker color than the fabric
- Scissors
-Step 1-
Lay out your fabric. Lay down the poppet pattern on the fabric. I prefer to weight them down with rocks so they don’t shift. (You can of course choose rocks that match your intent.)
-Step 1.5-
I then trace the patter with a maker that is of a similar color to the fabric, but off enough that I can see it. Don’t worry about being super clean with your lines because they will be hidden in the inside seams.
-Step 2-
Next, to sew the pieces together. Place them together so that the side with the marker line faces out.
Then, grab your needle and thread. Thread your needle.
Be sure to have a piece of thread to work with that is about as long as your arm. This should be enough for the whole poppet, but make sure to have more on hand just in case.
-Step 3-
Start your sewing in the place where the opening will end later. I typically choose the “armpit” of the poppet because then the opening gives me great access to all of its insides for later.
I use a kind of slip stitch for sewing. Really any stitch will do, but I will show you mine. I put the needle all the way through both pieces of fabric to make a loop, and before tightening I stick the needle through the loop, then tighten. This makes a kind of knot that is durable and nice looking. Here’s a picture:
Aside- Why I hand sew- I find the process of hand sewing to be not only relaxing but also more magical. I can focus on my intentions while I sew, and with each stitch I’m fastening my energy into it. This is by no means the only way you can sew them together, but it is my personal preferred way.
Continue sewing around to join the two pieces of fabric. **Remember to leave a 1.5in opening! Also leave your thread attached!** This is the only way to turn it inside out and hide the seams.
- Step 4-
Turn it inside-out. Reach inside and grab the top of the poppet’s head and pull it through the hole like shown. You may need to poke around a bit to make sure everything is fully turned right-side-out.
-Step 5- Once right-side-out, your poppet is ready for stuffing. Start with the appendages first, that way you can make sure they are well-fluffed. After that, if you want add in balls of stuffing in the places of major organs to make it more human. (A ball for a brain, a ball for a stomach, that kind of thing)
If you like, add in herbs or objects for your intent, or keys to link the poppet with the person that you’re targeting. Consider positions of the objects and herbs inside the poppet and the significance. I added rose petals in the head and heart of this one, and mint and rosemary in the stomach. That gives it some symbolism, and what witch doesn’t enjoy symbolism?
-Step 6- When it is stuffed to satisfaction, sew up the opening with the same stitch we sewed with before flipping it. This leaves a rough edge, and I actually like it that way. It makes it easier to cut open the stitching if you ever wanted to for any reason. I can’t be the only person that’s wanted to rip someone’s stuffing out (there’s a curse idea) so I hope you find it useful too.
Do a couple more stitches to assure your thread isn’t going anywhere and then cut it off.
Ta-da! A perfect poppet for all of your witchcraft needs.
Happy crafting!
- Max the Death Witch
Hi lovelies! I hope you are all having a beautiful day! I have decided to make a 28 Day Witchy Challenge Post. This can be started at the beginning of the month or at any time. It’s whatever you prefer.
This is geared towards all witches, new and old. This challenge is focused on taking care of you and your witchy self. I am starting off September with challenge one. I’d love to see or know if y'all do it!!
🔮 DAY 1 - Take time out of your day to think about, write about, or draw what your witchy self looks like. What they are into. Their favorite witchy activity. Any details you can possibly think of.
🔮DAY 2 - Take the day to meditate. It can be about anything or nothing at all. Let your mind wonder and do it’s thing. Journal about it and let things come to you.
🔮DAY 3 - BUY SOMETHING WITCHY! This challenge is all about self-care for you and your witchy self, so it can be as simple as spending a dollar at the dollar store or buying something elaborate online. If there is no way you can buy something, try to find something. For example, go to the woods/Park and try to find a mushroom for an offering.
🔮DAY 4 - Piggy backing off of day 3, MAKE SOMETHING JUST FOR YOU AND YOUR CRAFT. Like all of these days, it can be something big or small. You can make a set of runes or maybe make yourself a picture for your alter. Just make it for YOU!
🔮DAY 5 - Watch or listen to something witchy. Charmed, Practical Magic, listen to some witchy music, anything!
🔮 DAY 6 - Spend some time in nature! Whether it is sitting on your lawn or taking a hike, or even a walk through the park, just take time to appreciate nature and Mother Earth and all she had given us.
🔮DAY 7 - Let an entire candle burn. I know this may sounds silly to some of you, but I am the type of person that struggles with this (unless doing a specific spell). So, just sit with your candle and watch it burn. Feel free to multitask while doing this. Just try to focus on it now and again. It can be a birthday candle or a very large candle, whatever works for you.
🔮DAY 8 - Make a special cup of tea. If you’re not a tea drinker, try a different kind or hot coco or coffee. When making, focus in your intent. When drinking, focus on all the different flavors you taste and sensations you feel.
🔮DAY 9 - Journal about the elements and what they mean to you.
🔮DAY 10 - Make a list of new worst things you can try. It can be anything like talking more walks or a new spell!
🔮 DAY 11 - Journal about your deities/higher power. What they mean to you. If you don’t have any, then try to journal about the energies around you. What you feel and the power.
🔮 DAY 12 - Piggy backing off of day 12, write down/find a new way you can honor your deities or energies that you journaled about. And if it’s possible, do it! It can be anything from a leaf you found to an elaborate meal. It can be simply praying.
🔮DAY 13 - BATH OR SHOWER MAGIC! This is pretty self-explanatory, but try to just take some time and take a magical bath or shower. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, or it can! Try to just focus your intent and maybe try a shower or bath meditation. There are a ton of different things here on Tumblr, so get creative!
🔮DAY 14 - Spell Jar!! There are a TON of spell jars on Tumblr and all over the internet. You can use those or make your own! They are very easy and great if you’re low on spoons!
🔮DAY 15 - Cook! If you aren’t able to cook due to physical reasons, or even lack of time, then try to eat something special. Regardless, cook or at least eat something that inspires you or harnesses your intent.
🔮DAY 16 - PRAYER! This is pretty self-explanatory, but try to honor and show your intent. Ask even, for guidance, hope, strength, whatever!
🔮DAY 17 - Sky watching! You can watch the Moon and stars or just the clouds go by.
🔮DAY 18 - Journal about what magick means to you. Go into as much detail as possible.
🔮DAY 19 - SIGILS! Make your own sigil! Focus your intent and be creative! If there is no way you can come up with your own, then feel free to use one from the internet.
🔮DAY 20 - Alter time!!! Try to redecorate your alter! If you are in the broom closet, then maybe draw one!
🔮DAY 21 - Journal about ways you can, from now on, nurture yourself. Whether it’s teas, baths, putting on makeup, whatever! Make lists or just woke about the things you want to do!
🔮DAY 22 - Worry Stone! You can find one or make one or but one, it’s totally up to you! Which brings us toooooooooooo……
🔮DAY 23 - Cleanse and charge your items!! There are umpteen different ways you can cleanse and charge your items, just pick one! Please make sure that however you cleanse and charge your items, it is safe for them.
🔮DAY 24 - PLANTS! Take care of your plants, harvest a plant, buy a plant, even take some time to talk with your plants!
🔮DAY 25 - SCAVENGER HUNT! No, not literally. But, go find something that nature has given you. A mushroom, a leaf, anything! Place it on your alter and honor it! By honoring it, you honor Mother Nature and all that she has created. Including you!
🔮DAY 26 - Do a glamour!! This can be anything from enchanting your chapstick to make you feel loved or carrying a self-love charm bag. Get creative with it! Try to make your intent focus on love from yourself or self-confidence!
🔮DAY 27 -MAKE YOUR OWN SPELL! Literally, just have fun with this. Use your alter, use your journal entries and the internet and books! Get creative! Focus your intent and be specific! It can be low spoons or high spoons. Whatever works for you!
🔮DAY 28 - MEDITATE! Meditate about the past 28 days and all the work you’ve done! Think and focus on your craft and all the self-care you have worked for!
I hope y'all enjoy this! Please let me know if you do it! I’d love to hear y'all’s thoughts! Feel free to edit this however you want! Make it work for you! I hope all you lovelies are have a beautiful day/night! 💚
Love and light
Cait ✌
Supplies
Lavender
Cinnamon
Chili Pepper
Fire-safe jar or cup
Red Taper Candle
Lighter
Representation of your lover
Instructions
Mix the herbs together (in the glass) with your finger in a clockwise motion. Visualize their powers of love and strength.
Light the red candle.
Chant:
“Our love is ever strong
By distance short or long
We made homes in each other’s hearts
Souls tied together from the start” x
Burn the symbol of your lover (over the glass) and visualize all the good times you have together: the kisses, the sex, the laughter, etc.
Add the ashes and herbs to the sachet, and place it near your bed, or wherever you interact most with your lover.
Thank any spirits or Gods that may have helped you in the spell.
Let the candle burn down. When it is finished, the spell is activated.
How to read candle flames
High steady flame: yes
Low steady flame: no
Dancing flame: reground and put more focus towards your spell/question
Violent flickering flame: strong no do not reattempt this spell or ask this question again
Sputtering crackling flame: there is a more complex answer than a yes or no it could mean maybe or possibly
Dual flame: thinking, wait for the answer
Left leaning: yes
Right leaning: no
Will not light: try another time
Will not go out: you are not done with your spell or question yet
Candle goes out before you are done: wait now is not the right time
Agrimony: Protection, sleep aid, banishing negative energies.
Basil: Love, wealth, protection, purification.
Bay Laurel: Psychic abilities, purification, success.
Cinnamon: Prosperity, success, protection, love.
Dandelion: Divination, wishes, psychic abilities.
Elder: Protection, healing, prosperity.
Frankincense: Spirituality, protection, purification.
Garlic: Protection, healing, banishing.
Hawthorn: Fertility, protection, love.
Ivy: Protection, fidelity, healing.
Juniper: Purification, protection, healing.
Lavender: Relaxation, love, purification.
Mugwort: Divination, psychic abilities, protection.
Nettle: Protection, healing, curse-breaking.
Oregano: Joy, strength, vitality.
Patchouli: Prosperity, love, grounding.
Quince: Love, happiness, protection.
Rosemary: Memory, protection, purification.
Sage: Wisdom, purification, healing.
Thyme: Courage, purification, psychic abilities.
Uva Ursi (Bearberry): Psychic abilities, protection, healing.
Valerian: Love, purification, sleep aid.
Willow: Divination, healing, love.
Xanadu Plant: Protection, purification, love.
Yarrow: Psychic abilities, love, courage.
Zinnia: Healing, friendship, focus.
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