"I Have The Energy To Improve"

Intention is never more important than in jars such as this. ✨

“I Recover From Fatigue”

Draw this on a bottle/cup/mug of whatever it is you’re drinking be it coffee, tea, or water

Screaming today. 🖤

Easy protections you can do in literally 5 minutes:

Take a tea light out of its holder and put lemon pepper in the bottom. Burn it.

Draw a pentacle, Algiz, or some other protective symbol on a white tea light. Burn it.

Write “[your name] is protected” on a bay leaf and burn it.

Drink coffee with intent.

Draw protective symbols on your windows with moon water and black salt (salt and pepper if you don’t have black salt).

Scream.

Strawberry Supermoon 2022

Grab your baskets and your moon jars, witches - it's time for the Strawberry Supermoon!

Strawberry Moon

The Strawberry Moon is the name given to the full moon which occurs in the month of June in the Northern Hemisphere. The name is taken from the ripening of those little red heart-shaped berries we find in so many summertime treats. Strawberries are typically ready to harvest beginning around the summer solstice, though this will vary depending on variety, planting times, and local weather. The Strawberry Moon, sadly, does not turn pink to match the berries.

Other European names for this moon include Honey Moon, Rose Moon, and Mead Moon. Indigenous names for the June moon include Blooming Moon (Anishinaabe), Green Corn Moon (Cherokee), and Hatching Moon (Cree).

What Does It Mean For Witches?

Full moons are excellent times for bringing wishes to fulfillment and plans to fruition, all the more so under one named after a prolific berry. Supermoons amplify this effect, so this is an optimal time to make things happen!

Your intuition may be stronger than usual during this time, so pay attention to those little inklings and gut feelings that won't be ignored. They might be telling you something important. Dreams may also be more vivid, though not necessarily more accurate or revealing.

This is a time to explore things that catch your attention or pique your curiosity, and to let yourself be open to new ideas and new opportunities.

What Witchy Things Can We Do?

With a supermoon in the sky and the summer solstice hot on its' heels, it's time to prepare for a full bloom. Here's hoping you've been nurturing those plans and seeds of growth you planted in the spring, because they're about to start flowering and the way is clear to sow the next stage of your plans. What they will be and what new prospects the summer will bring is entirely up to you.

With the moon in Sagittarius, it's a good time to look ahead to the future. Think on the plans you have in process and let yourself dream of how things might turn out. If you're inclined to journaling, make a note of how things are going so far and how you hope they'll turn out. Pick your favorite divination method and do a reading for the month ahead. (Make sure you write that down too so you can check back later!)

This is a great time to go berry-picking or flower-gathering, so check your area for pick-your-own farms or farmer's markets with local produce. Have a picnic with friends or just enjoy a quiet afternoon with your own thoughts and a few favorite treats. Make a jar of sun tea or a sweet and summery berry salad. If you're partial to strawberries, indulge that sweet tooth!

Charge your crystals and spell jars and moon water under the light of Strawberry Moon to catch the energy of blooming flowers, ripening fruit, wishes coming true, and carefully-laid plans realized.

Spend a little time reflecting on how your year has gone thus far. Try to focus on the things that have improved and how you've grown as a person and in your life journey. Reflect on your accomplishments and what you plan to do next. Take a moment to be unashamedly proud of yourself for everything you've done and for making it this far despite everything life throws at you.

For more ideas on how to celebrate the Strawberry Moon and the Summer Solstice, check out Hex Positive Ep. 11, "Secular Celebrations" on your favorite podcatcher.

Happy Strawberry Moon, witches! 🌕🍓

Further Reading:

Strawberry Supermoon: Full Moon in June 2022, The Old Farmer's Almanac

Strawberry Moon 2022: The Spectacular Spiritual Meaning of June's Full Moon, The Peculiar Brunette

Everyday Moon Magic: Spells & Rituals for Abundant Living, Dorothy Morrison

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Associations of Dirt

I've determined these correspondences based on where the dirt I'd found and how the environment affected the vibe of the material

Labyrinth: many possibilities, mystery, confusion, misdirection, being lost

Cemetery: endings, deaths, rest, spirit work, spirit communication

Garden (Food/Herbs): practicality, self sustenance, food security, health

Flower Garden: aesthetic, glamor magic, beauty, self expression, outward beauty

Construction Site: change, industry, human made, structure, innovation

Home: hearth, nostalgia, childhood memories, familiarity, family

Potted Plant (Alive): nurturing, friendship, green energy

Dead Potted Plant: passing, goodbyes, incompatibility, negative energy

Campground: impermanent living, new scenery, exploration, discovery

Forest: earth energy, ancient knowledge, survival, practicality, communication with the planet

Orchard: plentiful food, success, romantic meetings

Shrine: deity work, communication with higher powers

Side of the Road: travel, commerce, trade

Farm: family, cooperation, teamwork, hard work, manual labor, animal energy

Crossroads: decisions, the cardinal directions, openings between worlds

Wishing stones

Wishing stones are very similar to hag stones in term of propreties, but are very different. They are normal stones (usually gray) with one or more lighter lines on it that are sometimes white. Like this:

They are very lucky and finding one might mean that something positive is coming your way! They are sedimentary rocks, so they can be found pretty much everywhere in the canadian shield or in mountains. They are called wishing stones because according to old native american traditions, holding one in both hands while thinking really hard of your wish, than burying it into the earth would make your wish come true! The best aprt of it is that you can reuse it. When your wish has come true, you can take it out of the earth, cleanse it and make another wish.

Using wish stones in your craft

Use wishing stones in any ritual relating with luck and prosperity! Bath rituals, spells, anything! You can put a small stone into a little bag with some cinnamon and rosemary, and there you have a luck pouch that you can bring with you everywhere you go! Sedimentary stones are all usually very protective, so you can place a wishing stone on your altar and won't have to make a protection chant. They can make your warding so much more effective and stronger! A wishing stone with more than one line can cleanse a smaller crystal if you place it near it for a few hours. They can contain alot of energy so it dosen't need as much cleansing as other crystals. The most effective way of cleansing these stones are burying them in the earth for a day, then washing of the dirt and soil.

Simple spell to make a wish come true

Material:

- Green or gold candle

- Wishing stone

- Anything else you would like to add (lucky herbs like cinnamon, rosemary, peppermint for exemple)

Light the candle and whisper to it your wish. Wave the wishing stone over the candle and whisper to it your wish again. Snuff out the candle because you don't want to blow away your intentions. Hold the stone in both of your hands and imagine your wish coming true. Put the stone away in an unbothered place until the wish has come true.

Super Casual Mini Spells

Need to fall back in love with your craft? If I’ve learned anything, it’s the little moments that count. Learning to make small, everyday things magical is an art all witches can benefit from. Not to mention, being on tumblr often surrounds users with elaborate, expensive altars which, while totally fine, aren’t always realistic.

 Making everyday activites a part of your craft is incredibly helpful for:

   - getting back into witchcraft after a long break or hiatus

   - beginners who don’t feel ready for a formal spell

   - witches with mental disabilities who don’t have the energy for a formal spell  but still want to continue their practive

    - anyone!!! literally anyone!! everyone !!!!!

Here’s some ideas I had! Feel free to add yours on too :)

  much love, @nature-is-punk

Casual Kitchen Spells

-Stir your coffee/tea to the right on days you want a boost of extrovertedness, bravery, and confidence.

-Stir your coffee/tea to the left on days you want to focus on yourself. I like to do this before I paint or take a test!

-Envision your goals and wants each day as you make breakfast. Even if it’s just you pouring cereal and picturing an A on that test, it’s a small bit of mindfullness that can make a big difference.

-Mumble or just think of a sentence or two to serve as a little spell, repeating it three times. Then take three bites/sips to cast it! Bonus points if the food you’re eating coordinates with the spell - i.e,  eggs for new growth

-Eating oatmeal? Draw sigils with your spoon!

-My mom always said it was good luck to kiss the tea bag before you brew it…Not sure about this one, but might as well!

Casual Bedroom + Bathroom Spells

-Coordinate the colors you wear with your want for the day! Personally, my favorite way to do this is with underwear and socks, since I don’t exactly fancy wearn head to toe orange on days I want to be a bit more positive.

-Leave a few second pause before your feet first touch the ground in the morning, let yourself just have a little moment to dedicate your renewed energy before taking your first steps.

Make sigils with your:

Moisturizer

Foundation

Lip Balm

Sunscreen

-Each time you run the brush through your hair, repeat a little spell for personal growth and health! Clean your brush frequently so there is no old hair and ‘old energy’ adulterating the spell.

-Envision anything negative or toxic in your life being scraped off your skin each time you wash your hands.

-Shower magic is the absolute BEST! Enchant all your soaps so each wash gives you a little boost!

Casual Workplace Spells

-Draw sigils with your eraser on your assignments, portfolio, resume, etc.,

-Consistently churning out sub-par work? Try washing your pens off in the bathroom sink, imagining the water cleansing any sluggish energy. If anyone asks, you were eating something sticky and it got on your pens.

-When going up or down stairs, stick to the right side to attract new friends and maintain confidence.

Stick to the left side to focus on your own path and self.

Casual Misc. Spells

-If walking down the street a distance, come up with a little spell chant. Each step, say a word or piece of the spell.

-Enchanting your shoes - basic, but a must have. I have each of my shoes echanted for the places I generally wear them to–my heels are specialized for beauty and confidence, while my everyday sneakers for resilience and positivity.

- Find a spider in the house? Get a cup, and as you take it outside, explain to it that you could have easily killed it because it was in your home, but you benevolently let him go! Ask a question–the spider will answer within 7 days! Be on the lookout for signs.

             - This only works with spiders you find in your house! Not outside.

Always be on the lookout for tiny signs. Finding the magic in little things is important.

I’m a sucker for Eren’s glow up.

Things you can do with a Clear Quartz

Combine with sage and lemon for the ultimate cleansing combination

charge it sunlight to absorb the sun energy

charge it in moonlight to absorb lunar energy

charge it in the wind to capture the wind/air

charge it in rain for extra cleansing and calming properties and to absorb the energy of the storm

charge it in the ocean or salt water for extra calming and energy properties and to capture sea energy

Charge it in the ground to absorb earth energy and for grounding

charge it with flowers and leaves to attract fae

Charge it in ice or snow for glamour and illusion

Keep one near when you study to help you remember what you read

Use it as a scrying mirror/crystal

Add one to your bath to cleanse, heal, and amplify energy

Keep one in a jar of salt (it will boost the cleansing properties)

Add one to your spell jars to keep their energy flowing and enhance their magic

Whisper incantation to them to charge them with your intent

Sleep with one under your pillow to enhance dreams and keep away nightmares