Key Herbs For Your Craft

𝕾𝖆𝖇𝖇𝖆𝖙𝖘

{Art by Julia Nikita}

The sabbats are holidays celebrated throughout the year on solstices, equinoxes, and the midpoints between them. These sabbats form the Wheel of the year.

There is a controversy surrounding the dates of these holidays, as people celebrate them all over the earth, not only in the northen hemisphere but in the southern too. 

One viewpoint is that the Sabbats should be celebrated as they were originally created to be… in other words, Samhain is October 31st, regardless of where you live. In the Southern Hemisphere, even though you are just gearing up to summer on October 31st, this perspective says that you celebrate the cleansing and releasing, the honouring of the dead just as you would if you lived in the Northern Hemisphere. The other viewpoint (the one I personally agree with) is that you should celebrate when you feel like the season corresponds with the holiday, in other words, your craft, your rules. So if you live in the southern hemisphere, you have the choice.

I’ll be writing the dates for each holiday starting with the northen hemisphere and then the dates that many people celebrate them in the southern hemisphere

🌲𝐘𝐔𝐋𝐄

{December 21st//June 21st}

Yule focuses on rebirth and renewal as the sun makes its way back to the earth. It’s all about new beginnings, reflection and embracing warmth. Much like Christmas, many celebrate with a feast, gift giving, being cosy and appreciating the good.

↟Nature: cedar, frankincense, myrrh, mistletoe, pine, birch, ivy.

↟Foods//flavours: ginger, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, wintergreen, apple, dried fruit.

↟Stones: citrine, ruby, garnet, alexandrite, green tourmaline.

↟Activities: decorate your altar with incense associated with Yule, burn ash wood for prosperity, bake using Yule flavours like ginger or cinnamon, make wreathes to hang around the house, spend time with loved ones.

🕯️𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐂

{February 1st//August 1st}

Imbolc focuses on celebrating the nature that is preparing to grow and renewal, also known as “candlemas” and the “Feast of Pan”.

↟Nature: basil, blackberry, heather, celandine, iris, wisteria, vanilla, bay, yellow and white flowers.

↟Foods//flavours: pumpkin and sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, peppers, onions, spices, and herbal teas.

↟Stones: amethyst, bloodstone, garnet, ruby, onyx.

↟Activities: decorate with candles and sun decorations, go hiking, have a bonfire, bake foods with poppy seeds, and burn any leftover winter herbs.

🌼𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐀

{March 21st//September 21st}

Ostara focuses on manifesting creativity and love. As the days become longer, energy becomes stronger.

↟Nature: ash, alder, daffodil, honeysuckle, narcissus, primrose, violet, jasmine.

↟Foods//flavours: olives, maple syrup, honey, edible flowers, chocolate, pine nuts, nettle or lavender tea, local fruits and vegetables.

↟Stones: amethyst, rose quartz, moonstone.

↟Activities: gardening and planting seeds, bake breads with olives or honey for example, start new projects, talk to plants, do some painting, decorate with wildflowers.

🌰𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐄

{May 1st//November 1st}

Beltane focuses on fertility, love and abundance. Also known as “may day”, on this sabbat many celebrate with dancing, bonfires and many high energy activities, including enjoying themselves sexually with a partner or even conceiving children.

↟Nature: frankincense, lilac, ivy, marigold, woods, rose, thyme, mint, yarrow.

↟Foods//flavours: oats, leafy greens, fruits, breads, honey.

↟Stones: malachite, amber, fire opal, red jasper.

↟Activities: dance, decorate with florals and symbols of the sea, go to the beach, go hiking, have a bonfire, feast on fruits, vegetables and grains, laugh and let your hair down. And if you’re trying to conceive or simply would like to have sex, Beltane is a wonderful time to do so.

🦋𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐀

{June 21st//December 21st}

Litha focuses on growth and celebrating the longest day of the year and the sun, before the shorter days begin.

↟Nature: fern, yarrow, sage, rose, oak, mugwort, lavender, chamomile, myrrh, pine.

↟Foods//flavours: herbed bread, honey, sunflower seeds, iced herbal tea, lemon, vanilla.

↟Stones: lapis lazuli, amethyst, malachite, tiger’s eye.

↟Activities: make or buy a sun catcher, surround yourself with warm tones, watch the sunrise and sunset, make sun water, spend time outdoors, make use of herbs.

🌾𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐒//𝐋𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐇

{August 2nd//February 2nd}

Lammas, or lughnasadh focuses on celebrating the first of the three harvesting sabbats and taking time to really feel the positivity in different aspects of life.

↟Nature: cornstalks, heather, acacia flowers, hollyhock, oak leaves, wheat, myrtle, spices.

↟Food//flavours: grainy bread, corn, potatoes, nuts, blackberries, wine.

↟Stones: amber, agate, citrine, clear quartz, obsidian, tiger’s eye.

↟Activities: bake bread, make corn dolls, visit a sunflower field, spend time in nature, acknowledged what you are grateful for, journal.

🍁𝐌𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐍

{September 21st//March 21st}

Mabon focuses on honouring the change of the seasons, balance and peace.

↟Nature: sage, pine, marigold, thistle, acorns, milkweed, oak leaves, myrrh.

↟Food//flavours: cinnamon, nuts, beans, dark fruits, pies, soup, butterscotch.

↟Stones: citrine, carnelian, clear quartz, sapphire, yellow agate.

↟Activities: collect pine cones, donate food and old clothes, meditate, dry herbs, spend time with loved ones, speak to the nature around you.

🎃𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐍

{October 31st-November 1st//April 30th-May 1st}

Samhain focuses on celebrating life, and honouring those who are no longer with us.

↟Nature: heather, sage, pumpkins, straw, flax, patchouli, myrrh.

↟Foods//flavours: apples, cider, pumpkin, pies, soups, stews, potatoes, ginger.

↟Stones: amber, black obsidian, fossils, onyx, sandstone, bloodstones.

↟Activities: honour the deceased, spend time with family, make a hearty comforting meal, make or buy a scarecrow, spend time practicing divination.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐚𝐭

↟Do a tarot reading relevant to that sabbat.

↟Spend time in the moonlight, charging your crystals and tarot cards, as well as meditating.

↟Bake something using at least one traditional food of that sabbat to share with others.

↟Sage cleanse your living space and any of your magickal items.

↟Write down how you’re feeling and how you’d like to feel in the weeks to come.

𝖂𝖆𝖑𝖕𝖚𝖗𝖌𝖎𝖘𝖓𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖙 – 𝖌𝖆𝖓𝖟 𝖔𝖍𝖓𝖊 𝖈𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖑𝖎𝖈𝖍𝖊 𝕸𝖆𝖊𝖗𝖈𝖍𝖊𝖓!

Beltane, das Fest zum Sommeranfang, wurde in vielen Teilen Europas gefeiert, und war somit und aufgrund seines heidnischen Ursprungs, der Kirche ein Dorn im Auge. Es wurde die Lüge verbreitet, dass es sich bei den Feiernden um Hexen handele, die sich mit dem Teufel verbündeten. Die bevorzugten Plätze der Feiernden waren erhöht, sprich Hügel oder Felsen. Die großen Feuer, die traditionell entzündet wurden, dienten angeblich zur besseren Orientierung für jene, die sich auf fliegenden Besen oder Mistgabeln zum Festort begaben, um sich mit verschiedenen Mitteln zu berauschen und ausgelassen, um das Feuer herum, tanzend zu feiern.

Den Abschluss des Festes bildete angeblich, die Vermählung einer jeden Hexe mit dem Teufel, der Kennzeichnung mit einem Hexenmahl und dem damit einhergehenden Erlangen böser magischer Kräfte. Die Hexen, die mit dem Bocksbeinigen Herrn der Finsternis Unzucht getrieben hatten, konnten nun Flugsalbe aus den Leibern Neugeborener kochen, das Vieh und Gesinde mit tödlichen Flüchen belegen und die Ernte verhageln, so die Lehre der geistlichen Obrigkeit.

Eine in diesem Zusammenhang sehr bekannte und besondere mystische Stätte ist der Brocken im Harz, auch genannt Blocksberg.

Durch diese Diffamierung und durch Androhung hoher Strafen, versuchte man die Beteiligung der Menschen am Fest von Beltane zu verhindern. Wer offiziell als Hexe benannt wurde oder im Verdacht stand sich mit dem Teufel zu verbrüdern, wurde aus der Gemeinde verbannt. Die Häuser der Geächteten kennzeichnete man mit Kreidemalen.

Parallel dazu setzte die Kirche die heilige Walpurga als Schutzpatronin für Bäuerinnen und Mägde ein, die sie vor dem Bösen beschützen sollte. Daher erhielt der Abend bzw. die Nacht vor dem 1. Mai ihren Namen: Walpurgisnacht. Die heilige Walpurga hat also mit dem Brauchtum und den mythologischen Wurzeln dieses Festes inhaltlich nichts zu tun.

Interpretation unserer Ahnen

Über die eigentlichen Abläufe ist in der heutigen Zeit nur sehr wenig bekannt, was nahezu ausschließlich im Zusammenhang mit der Christianisierung Europas steht. Viele der alten Bräuche wurden “neu” interpretiert, verteufelt oder gar völlig abgeschafft. Ähnlich gestaltet es sich mit diesem Frühlingsfest. Es gibt mittlerweile sehr viele unterschiedliche Überlieferungen bzw. Erläuterungen.

Fest steht bisweilen, dass das Datum, also die Nacht vom 30. April zum 1. Mai nicht in jedem Fall korrekt ist. Dies liegt daran, dass unsere Ahnen keine festgelegten Kalender besaßen, wie es heute der Fall ist. Man orientierte sich vielmehr an dem Verlauf des Mondes.

Holla, Freya, Wallburg-die Göttin des blühenden Monats Mai:

die Herkunft des Namens könnte von Wald-Burga abzuleiten sein, was soviel wie „Schutz des Waldes“ heißen soll. Was auf eine Erd-, bzw. Waldgöttin hinweisen könnte.

Die Figur der Walburg könnte auch auf eine germanische Seherin aus dem 2. Jahrhundert hinweisen, die dem Volksstamm der Semnoninnen angehörte und Waluburg geheißen haben soll.

Auf griechischen Tonscherben ist eine „Waluburg Semnoni Sibylla“ erwähnt, übersetzt „Waluburg, die Seherin der Semnonen“. Die Silbe „wal“ würde in diesem Fall auf das Wort „walus“ verweisen ,den Stab oder Zauberstab, ein wichtiges Attribut dieser Seherinnen. Es könnte auch an „Vala” angelehnt sein, der Bezeichnung für die germanischen Zauberinnen oder Seherinnen, auch Völva, die nordgermanische „Allwissende“.

Walaruna ist ein Eigenname und heißt „die Seherin, die die Geheimnisse kennt“. Ein weiterer wichtiger Anknüpfungspunkt sind die Walküren, die ja auch das „Wala“ in ihrer ersten Silbe haben.

Der Walburg-Kult, vor allem jener vom 30. April auf den 1. Mai („Walpurgisnacht“) war so tief verwurzelt, dass sie ( wie viele andere Göttinnen auch ) von christlichen Kirchenvätern vereinnahmt wurde.

Durch eine fadenscheinige Heiligsprechung wurde aus ihr eine Heilige namens Walpurga, die im achten Jahrhundert als Äbtissin ein Doppelkloster geleitet haben soll. Interessanterweise soll dieses Kloster ausgerechnet in „Heidenheim“ gewesen sein. Allerdings gibt es keinerlei zeitgenössische Berichte über die Lebens- oder Amtszeit dieser heilig gesprochenen Äbtissin Walpurga.

Neuheidnische Interpretation

Im Asatru oder auch Neuheidentum ist die “Walpurgisnacht” das Fest der Fruchtbarkeit. Da man nicht zwei ganze Monate feiern konnte, vereinfachte man die Feierlichkeit, indem man stellvertretend am 30. April und am 1. Mai feierte. Und so ist es von jeher Brauch, in den Mai hineinzufeiern oder in den Mai hineinzutanzen. Die Nacht des Wünschens und der Tag danach, an dem sich die Wünsche erfüllen. Das der Tag, an dem der Nachwuchs geboren wird (an dem sich der Herzenswunsch erfüllt) ein arbeitsfreier Feiertag ist, versteht sich in diesem Selbstverständnis von alleine. Denn die Wünsche, auf die einen ganzen Monat lang hingearbeitet wurden, haben sich ja erfüllt. Also Grund zum Feiern! Hier liegt die Tradition des arbeitsfreien 1. Mai begründet, der in Wirklichkeit ein heidnischer Festtag ist.

Der erste Mai ist sozusagen das „Große Geburtstagsfest der Natur”, hier wird alles Leben (sichtbar) wiedergeboren. Wal-Purga, das große Geburtsfest, ist also neben dem Sonnengeburtstagsfest (am 21.12.) also ein weiteres großes „Geburtsfest”, und meint in dieser Sinnbedeutung die Kindsgeburt als solche. Die ganze Natur feiert heute ihren Geburtstag, die Küken, wie die Katzen, die Kälber, wie die Menschen!

Mit Hexen und der darauf folgenden Hexenverbrennung hat dieser Feiertag offenkundig wenig zu tun, dies war, wie üblich eine weitere Umdichtung um die alten heidnischen Feste der Fruchtbarkeit in Vergessenheit geraten zu lassen oder wie oben bereits erwähnt, schlichtweg zu “verteufeln”! So hatte man im weiteren geschichtlichen Verlauf, auch die Möglichkeit das Aufblühen oder wiedereinführen solcher Feste unter dem Zeichen “des Bösen” zu verhindern.

Quelle: Germanitas Othala 

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Die Bärentraube (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

wächst bevorzugt im Gebirge und sieht der Preiselbeerpflanze sehr ähnlich. Im Unterschied zur Preiselbeere wächst der kleine Strauch der Bärentraube jedoch am Boden entlang und bildet rasenartigen Flächenbewuchs.

Die kleinen, ledrigen Blätter der Bärentraube sind die bekannteste Kräutermedizin gegen Blasenentzündungen.

Da die Pflanze in Deutschland geschützt ist, darf man sie nicht wild sammeln. Man muss die Blätter also entweder kaufen oder stattdessen die Blätter der Preiselbeere verwenden, die ähnlich wirksam sind.

Haupt-Anwendungen:

Blasenentzündung.

Heilwirkung:

adstringierend,

antibakteriell,

harntreibend,

tonisierend.

Anwendungsbereiche:

Ausfluss

Bettnässen

Blasensteine

Bronchitis

Gallenbeschwerden

Kopfschmerzen

Nierenbeckenentzündungen

Nierengries

Vitamin C Mangel ...

Da die Bärentraube vorwiegend in Nordeuropa & in mitteleuropäischen Gebirgen gedeiht, war sie den Kräuterärzten der Antike nicht bekannt.

Erst ab dem Mittelalter findet man schriftliche Empfehlungen für diese Heilpflanze.

Damals wurde die Bärentraube nicht nur gegen Ernkranungen des Harnapparates, sondern auch gegen Gallenerkrankungen eingesetzt.

Die frischen Blätter wurden früher sogar auf offene Wunden, z.B. an den Beinen, gelegt. Dieser Einsatzzweck ist durchaus sinnvoll, wenn man die adstringierenden, entzündungshemmenden & antibiotischen Fähigkeiten der Bärentraubenblätter bedenkt.

Der Name "Bärentraube" entstand, weil die Beeren gerne von Bären gefressen werden.

In Skandinavien, wo die Bärentraube häufig vorkommt, werden die herben Beeren ähnlich wie Preiselbeeren verwendet. Man kocht Kompott & Sirup daraus & stellt Gebäck damit her.

Sogar zur Färbung von Wolle wurden die Bärentraubenblätter früher verwendet, als es noch reichlich davon gab

Als Angehöriger der Familie der Heidekrautgewächse ist die Bärentraube sowohl mit dem Heidekraut als auch mit Preiselbeeren, Cranberry und Blaubeeren verwandt.

Magische Anwendung

Bei der magischen Nutzung der Bärentraube werden die Blätter in magische Beutel gefüllt, um die übersinnliche Wahrnehmung zu steigern.

Wenn man die Zweige der Bärentraube am Körper trug, sollte diese vor Geistern schützen.

Auch die nordamerikanischen Indianer benutzten die Bärentraube, bzw. deren nordamerikanische Variante, für ihre religiösen Riten.

A Witch's Guide to the Moon

  The moon. Every witch keeps it in conscience. Nearly every religion seems to have something to say about it. In science, history, religion, even in architecture, the moon has come to show its importance and status. Babylonian astronomers in the 5th century BC recorded a lunar cycle, and back in 4th century BC, Chinese Astronomer Shi Shen created a guide regarding the prediction of lunar eclipses. Civilizations like the Han Dynasty thought the moon to be a driving force, while many Native American tribes associated it with female divinity. So, with all this in mind, how can we use and understand the positioning of the moon to better our witchcraft today?

  First, we have to understand a lunation. A lunation is a roughly 30 day cycle, from new moon to new moon. The word moon actually comes from the word month. Ancestors used and understood the moon phases to tell time. Each phase lasts a few days to the naked eye, though the moon is really only in each phase for a brief second. It appears the moon stays in a certain phase due to the time buffer in which we on earth see the light. The New Moon represents the start of a new cycle.

 So, exactly what does each cycle mean, and how does it correspond with the craft?

 New Moon - The new moon is a time of new beginnings. The Sun and Moon are aligned, leaving the moon dark and invisible to our eyes on earth. It will also rise and set around the same time as the sun. It is a time to start new projects, jobs, friendships, and to seek new intentions. Starting a diet, trying to kick an old habit, or redecorating will all be made easier by the energy given by the New Moon. Wishing upon a New Moon is also a good way to bring in some luck.

Waxing Crescent -  Also known as the ‘young moon,’ the crescent begins the move towards a full moon. A small, sliver shaped section of the moon is illuminated. Plans or goals that were made during the New Moon can be solidified and worked towards, and often clarified.

First Quarter -  The first quarter moon is a small pause from the motivation and working to balance oneself out and discover possible mistakes and holes in plans and ideas we had made. Now is a time to focus and fine tune little things in your life. Meditation and introspective journeys are at hand.

Waxing Gibbous - Also known as the three quarter moon, the waxing gibbous is ¼ away from becoming the anticipated full moon. Spells for success and goal reaching work best, especially in relation to the project you’ve been working on. Think about positive spaces and constructive magic–bringing in money, romance, etc. If your project so far has failed, the Gibbous will help recharge it.

FULL MOON - The full moon. Esbat. Regarded highly as the best and most effective time to cast spells, lore and tales have surrounded the mysterious full moon for centuries. It is a time of heightened psychic awareness, in which everything comes together, including family, friends, plans, and ideas. In Wicca, the full moon is the mother’s moon, and in folklore, the full moon represents divine female power. Divining is especially powerful during a full moon. It is a perfect time to make Moon Water and to perform any exciting or lengthy spells you’ve been working on.

Waning Gibbous - As the waning begins, so does the shedding of old or toxic things in your life. Removing bad habits, curing illnesses, quitting bad jobs, ending addiction, or even breaking off relationships can be planned or started. This is also the time of the goddess Demeter.

Last Quarter - Continue banishing work here, especially focused on your emotions and negativity. Remember things you want to improve and save them for the upcoming new moon, but for now, simply make room for them.

Waning Crescent - The final waning phase before the start of a new cycle, now is a time to confront head on what is causing chaos in your life. A little hexing here and then, if such practice coheres with your beliefs, might just work out during this moon phase.

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Lunar Deities: Phoebe, Artemis, Selene, Hecate, Chang'e, Sin, Mani, Tsukuyomi, Ibis, Chonsu, Thoth, Set, Chia, Wadd, Elatha, Luna, Nepthys,

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The Moon Tarot

 The moon tarot invokes the unconscious, introspect, and discovery. The face of the moon is half seen, symbolizing pregnancy and the mystery of the soul. The rays of light represent creation and power, and are a vital symbol of life. The animals, perhaps a wolf or dog, sit opposite of a river, mouths lifting to howl at the moon. This can represent the cutting of ties with someone close, and is especially poignant in the idea of hiding or forgetting ones ancestry. A crustacean sits in blue water at height of a pond, symbolizing hidden emotions and sensitivity. The water flowing towards the moon along with the crustacean and dogs rising towards it can be seen as a unity of self. The water at the bottom, where the crustacean sits, is drawn in by the moon, evoking female cycles, as well as passage from life to death and vice versa.

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This will most likely be updated and added to, but for now, here this is! I hope this can help somebody out.

🌿Magical Herbs,Incense, And Oils🌿

🌿 Use herbs in a pouch, or while cooking, and stir the mix or infusions to empower the spell to protect the home, any possessions, your workplace, and property. Use incense in sticks, cones, or as a powder incense and burn it on heated charcoal blocks and use a lighted incense stick like a smoke pen to write empowerments or symbols. 🌿

Allspice- for money,passion,swift-moving,or urgent matters.

Basil- for fidelity,prosperity,protection,and fear of flying.

Chamomile(Roman) and Chamomile(German)- for healing,babies,children, animals,and reversing bad luck. It also helps to attract money and is helpful in family matters.

Cedar/Cedar Wood- for healing,cleansing bad influences,negative thoughts,and harmony.

Cinnamon- for passion,regaining money after loss, urgently needing money and psychic awareness.

Dragon’s Blood- for fierce protection,anti-curse,any major enterprise, and male potency.

Fennel- for travel,house sales,and moves. It helps to banish and  keep harm away from people,animals, and places.

Frankincense- For wealth,courage,joy,career,success,and travel. Also used in formal rituals.

Hyssop- For making a love commitment;healing;spirituality;all forms of protection, especially from psychic attack;and as an infusion to cleanse artifacts.

Juniper- purifies homes; protects against accidents,thieves,and illness;and male potency.

Lemongrass/Lemon- repels spite,malice,and gossip. It also helps with psychic awareness and travel.

Lemon Verbena- For breaking a run of bad luck,protection against negativity, the Evil Eye, and ill-wishing.

Mint and Peppermint drives negativity from objects and places,and brings money, health,love, and success.

Myrtle- For a lasting marriage,mature love, domestic happiness,property, and security.

Myrrh- For healing,peace,purification,overcoming grief, and protection against evil.Can be used in formal rituals and in moon magic.

Pine- Drives away harm from the home and family, especially newborn infants, cleansing negativity and malice, guarding property, and premises.

Rosemary- For learning,love,fidelity,prosperity,and banishing malevolence.

Sage- For longevity,good health,examinations,interviews,tests,protection of home and family,slow-growing prosperity, and wisdom.

Sandalwood- For spiritual awareness and healing,leadership,justice, compensation,and sexuality. Can be used in formal rituals.

Tarragon- The dragon herb,courage,and anti-bullying,and the shedding of old burdens,guilt,fears,and destructive relationships.

Thyme- Psychically cleanses the home,possessions,vehicles and land,health, memory of past worlds,and drives away nightmares and phantoms of the night.

Vertivert- For love, breaks a run of bad luck, protects against theft and negativity.

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🌱 grow ur psychic gifts! 🌱

✨ Hi everyone! By popular request, I’m going to be covering the topic of psychic/spiritual gifts and how to fully utilize them. Before I get into it, I want to clarify that EVERYONE has these abilities but not everyone is aware of them. Some people have easier access to their gifts, much like how some people struggle at math while others naturally excel (lmao not me). Like any skill, psychic abilities can be strengthen and exercised through dedication, consistency, and patience. You won’t instantly wake up as fucking Jesus. Another note, being ‘psychic’ isn’t as wild and whimsical as it sounds. It can be at times  but don’t expect to start seeing ghosts popping up on every corner or fairies chilling out in your bedroom. It doesn’t work like that! The energy is much more subtle and takes time to understand, much like learning anew language. Anyways, lemme shut up and get into this shit….🔮🔮

1.  Be conscious of you health & drink tons of water! Your body is  a vessel for your spirit and, if it’s not functioning at it’s fullest capacity, it will limit your connection to your higher-self. Water is also a cleansing/charging tool for the body, mind, and spirit. When you’re doing readings or energy readings for other people it can be extremely draining for your soul. It’s important to replenish through water, high-vibrational foods, and keeping the energy circulating with exercise. For those of you with chronic illness or physical limitations, it’s okay if you can’t do intense exercise everyday. Do as much as you can within your given situation! Respect your body, it takes good care of your soul and is the vehicle for all of your spiritual work!

2. Meditation + meditation + meditation.  I feel like this is the dreaded tip because so many people convince themselves that meditating is hard!  My suggestion is to sit or lie down for five minutes after you take a shower in the morning/night. Be still and take a few breaths. It’s completely normal for thoughts to pop into your head. Don’t try to push them away! Instead, acknowledge them & then set them aside. Keep focusing on the stillness. Move your attention into your body. Is your breathing natural and rhythmic? Are your shoulders tense? Is there any discomfort? Keep breathing deeply until all of the tension evaporates. Next, try to extend your awareness to the energy around you. What does the energy of the room feel like? What are you hearing? Are you smelling anything new or unusual? Can you physically feel energy? Keep expanding your energy during meditation until you feel connected to the space that you’re in. You should finish feeling a buzzing energy flowing through your body. This is called a receptive or psychic state. Learn how to reach and hold this state because it will increase the clarity of your intuition x100! 

3. Be present. Realize that these gifts are with you 24/7 and you can practice them whenever, all you have to do is live calmly in the moment. If you’re not actively listening then how are you ever going to receive messages? Psychic energy usually comes in gentle, subtle waves which means we have to be attentive if we wan’t to feel it. Focus is also necessary. You can’t fully receive info from your intuition while also thinking about a million other things!

4. Listen to high-vibrational music!  I’m a hoe for rap music and alternative-pop artists with lyrics that are either depressing af or kind of trashy haha. While music is awesome, it also carries a vibration that can influence our own state of being. The majority o music being made now produces a lower vibration which blocks some of our receptivity. In order to boost your vibration again, listen to about 5 minutes of 528hz or 432hz beats at the end of the day! 528hz & 432hz are described as restorative, healing frequencies that help us get our energetic shit together. I always feel 100x better after five minutes of listening! I’ll link some of my faves!

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5. Journal & then journal some fucking more! Write down predictions so you can check them later, record any spiritual experiences, and possibly try some automatic writing. To tap into my intuition, I like to just as a question and write down the first things that come to mind. Don’t worry about rather or not they make sense, literally DO NOT THINK ABOUT IT. When you feel like you’ve written everything you need, read over what you wrote and see if any of it connects. Look for an answer within the random shit that came to mind. 9/10 you’ll find what you need! This teaches you to trust that little voice in your head or the visions that come to your minds eye. 

6. Practice, duh. Ask your friends if they’re okay with you trying to read their aura or pull some cards for them! Think of your psychic abilities as a muscle, in order to strengthen them you have to actually put in the work. One of my favorite exercises is a guessing game involving cards. You can use playing cards, tarot cards, UNO cards, whatever! Place the deck face down and, before you pull from the top of the deck, try to guess what card you’re going to flip over. Then do it again and again until you’re damn near 100% accurate. Or until you’re wrist is exhausted form flipping over cards all night. Whichever one comes first! Another wonderful exercise is psychometry which is the act of reading an object. It’s easier to start off with an object with tons of energy such as a wedding ring, anything metal, a beloved stuffed animal, or a crystal. Try to find the story behind the object and really feel the energy behind it!

7.  Get yo self some crystal babies! I’m obsessed with crystals. I seriously can not live without my children! Crystals hold energetic properties that can help us align with out psychic nature and enhance our gifts. There are tons of options but some of my personal favorites for intuitive + psychics are amethyst, clear quartz, black tourmaline, labradorite, rose quartz, and fluorite.

8. Leave your house and go out in nature. You don’t have to live near an abundant forest or breathtaking mountain to reap the spiritual benefits of fresh air! Mindfully spending time in nature is a refreshing form of meditation and brings us closest to our own intuition!

9. Sage + Incense! Clear space = clear mind. Spoke cleansing and burning incense allows us to remove any blockages in our surroundings. Before reading for a client, I always burn some sage or light up the incense. For those of you in dorms or are hush hush about your spirituality, use Florida Water! It’s a liquid household cleansing and spiritual cleansing tool that I adore. You can buy it as a spray or in a bottle. 

10. Visualize. Practicing visualization stimulates your third eye, allowing you to receive vivid and powerful clairvoyant messages. There are a hundred different ways to practice visualization but I recommend visualizing your third eye/pineal gland, located between your eyebrows, opening up. As you imagine it opening and glowing, you may even feel a slight tingle on your forehead. This is a sign that you’ve actually opened your ‘third eye’ chakra. From there, simply have fun visualizing whatever you want. Imagine a tiny pink dinosaur flying over your wall or something lmao. This just warms up the psychic muscle!

Once again, these gifts require effort and consistency. Your psychic intuition is not an accessory to play around with. It should be taken care of with hella respect and gratitude! At the same time, don’t stress too much of none of this comes easily to you.  I’ve worked incredibly hard to get where I am, incorporating every single one of these tasks + more & I still have way more to grow! If I can make sense of this weird psychic shit, you can too haha. Start applying a few of these tips and you should see improvement within weeks. Now go out there are slay the spiritual game of life bby! ⭐️⭐️