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My Grimoire

Updated September 20th, 2016

This is my online Grimoire, complete with my spells, the spells of others, and masterposts. Feel free to use this as your own Grimoire, or take bits and pieces from it.

Moon Phases

Cathy’s Super Easy Guide to Using the Moon by @cathysbookofshadows

How To’s and Basics

How to Write Spells by @cunningcelt

Spell Writing Challenge to Build Your Grimoire

How to Dress Storebought Candles by @thespiritwitch​

Wire Wrapped Spells by @lunacascabelera​

Cursing 101 by @recreationalwitchcraft​

Candle Magic Omens by @windvexer

Types of Witches by @rainy-day-witchcraft​

Spirit Work

House Rules by @urbanspellcraft

Spirit Companionship FAQ Pt.1 by @urbanspellcraft

Spirit Companionship FAQ Pt.2 by @urbanspellcraft

Necromany Masterpost by @technicallyirondick

Selective Spirit Door Bar by @qedavathegrey

Dealing With Dead People - Banishing and Exorcism by @breelandwalker​

Budget Witchcraft

Where to Buy Crystals, Herbs, and Essential Oils for Cheap by @paegan-witch

Where to Buy Cheap Herbs by @cryxtalstardust

Cheap BOS/Grimoire Options by @starfleetwitch

Budget Witchcraft Supplies by @witchtips

Properties of Herbs. Crystals, Etc. & Tools

Cauldron Tips by @theoryofmagick​

Rain Water Uses by @witchy-words

Herbs to Use in Sleep Magick by @athamerror

Witchy Things You Didn’t Know Could Be Witchy

Witch’s Ladder by @low-budget-witches

Taglock Idea by @patchworkwitchcraft

For the beginning witch, Herbal Chart By Use and How To Use Them by @rawniesway

DIY Incense by @the-grey-ether A Kitchen Witch’s Oils by @eclecticwitcheryafoot

Incense and Their Uses in Green Witchcraft by @eclecticwitcheryafoot

DIY Altar Pentacle by @secretworkings

What to Use When in Witchcraft by @dog-rose

Magical Properties of Common Fruits and Vegetables by @cunningcelt

Properties of Sand by @rainy-day-witchcraft

When to Cast a Spell by Weekday by @orriculum

Spells

Financial Spells

Pay Your Debts Poppet

Love Banishment Spells

No More Spell by @reckless-scholar

Stupid Cupid Spell by @oldmotherredcap

Cleansing Spells

Cleansing Candle DIY 

Crystal Cleansing Spell by @crystals-andstones​

Cleansing Ritual

Love and Relationship Spells

Promise Ring Love Spell

Sapphic Love Attraction Powder

Achillean Love Atrraction Powder

Love Spell for Kitchen Witches

Protection Spells

Four Shells Protection Spell by @lakefaerie​

Protection Spell

Pop Culture Spells

Rose Quartz Healing Tears Spell by @orriculum

Healing Spells

Healing from Selfharm Poppet

Misc. Spells

Hair Growth Spell by @bohemian-witch​

Ask a Spider Spell by @phunockery​

Quiet My Mind Focus Jar by @witchy-woman​

See the Unseen Spell

Get Things Done Spell

Spell to Boost Your Memory

New Home Blessing (Elemental)

Necklace Enchantment Courage Spell

DIY Magical Shower Disks by @recreationalwitchcraft

Curses. Hexes, and Jinxes

The Pumpkin Curse

The Curse of the Skeleton

Within the Well Curse

Burn Your Wishes Curse by @orriculum​

Masterposts

Cultural Appropriation

“Smudging” by @breelandwalker​

Your Book on Witchcraft is Bullshit if… by @recreationalwitchcraft

Other Grimoires/Pages

Recreational Witchcraft’s Grimoire by @recreationalwitchcraft

Mad Diviner’s Grimoire by @maddiviner

Money Spells by @magic-for-the-masses​

Protection Spells by @magic-for-the-masses

Beauty Spells by @belladonnaswitchblog

School/Essay Writing Masterpost of Spells by@bibliophilicwitch​

Beauty Spells by @belladonnaswitchblog

Exploring Aphrodite Kataskepis: The Grieving Goddess of Love

When we think of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty, and desire, we often envision romantic pursuits and joyous celebrations. However, there exists a less explored aspect of her divine persona that delves into the depths of grief and loss: Aphrodite Kataskepis. This epithet of Aphrodite highlights the nuanced interplay between love and sorrow, illuminating the goddess's connection to mourning and the complexities of human emotions.

Who is Aphrodite Kataskepis?

Aphrodite Kataskepis is often translated as "Aphrodite of the Underworld." This title signifies the goddess's role in the realm of grief, death, and the mourning of lost love. While traditionally associated with passions and romantic encounters, this aspect of Aphrodite serves as a reminder that love does not exist in a vacuum; it is intricately woven with the experiences of loss and heartache.

The Dual Nature of Love

The presence of Aphrodite Kataskepis speaks to the duality of love. Love can bring immense joy, but it is also susceptible to pain and sorrow. The essence of Aphrodite in this context acknowledges that loss is an inevitable part of the love experience. In embracing grief as part of love's continuum, Aphrodite embodies the understanding that the bonds we form are often shadowed by the potential for heartbreak.

The Myth of Adonis

One of the most poignant narratives illustrating Aphrodite Kataskepis is the myth of Adonis. Adonis, beloved by Aphrodite, represents the beauty and fleeting nature of life. His tragic death and subsequent descent into the underworld deeply affect Aphrodite, plunging her into a profound grief. Her sorrow over Adonis serves not only as a personal loss but also as a reminder of the impermanence of beauty and love.

As Aphrodite mourns, she captures the essence of human experience—a deep connection to those we love, coupled with the pain of their absence. This myth underscores the notion that love extends beyond the boundaries of life and death, establishing a bridge between the living and the departed.

The Role of Ritual and Mourning

In ancient rituals, Aphrodite Kataskepis was invoked in contexts of mourning and remembrance. Offerings to the goddess were made to seek her favor and comfort during times of grief. By calling upon her during funerals or memorials, people sought solace in the understanding that love persists, even in the face of loss.

Aphrodite's presence in such rituals highlights the belief that love continues to influence our lives, even when intertwined with sorrow. Her association with the grieving process encourages the acknowledgment of emotions we often try to suppress—allowing space for healing through remembrance and connection.

Embracing Loss and Healing

Aphrodite Kataskepis invites us to embrace the full spectrum of love, including its capacity for grief. When we experience loss, it's essential to honor our feelings and understand that mourning is a natural part of the love experience. By acknowledging the connection between love and sorrow, we can find a path toward healing.

In reflecting on the depth of our connections, Aphrodite Kataskepis teaches us that love is both a source of joy and a reminder of what we hold dear. Grieving does not diminish the significance of love; instead, it enriches our understanding of its power.

Aphrodite Kataskepis stands as a poignant reminder of the complexities of love and the inevitability of loss. Through her association with grief, she encourages us to honor the depth of our emotions and embrace the full range of human experience. As we navigate the intertwining pathways of love and sorrow, let us remember Aphrodite as a guiding force—celebrating the beauty of love while acknowledging the heartache that often accompanies it. In doing so, we pay tribute not only to our loved ones but also to the enduring legacy of love that transcends even the darkest of times.

Aphrodite Antheia, the friend of flowers moodboard 🌹

All pictures from Pinterest !!

crystal shape meanings in my grimoire. 

Hot Chocolate Magic ☕

with hot chocolate season on the way, there are a lot of subtle ways to work a little magic into your mug! a compiled list of easy recipes to have some magic in your day

for all recipes, melt chocolate in the microwave, and mix in heated milk.

Caramel 🍬

½ cup milk, 5 oz. chopped milk chocolate, 3 tsps caramel, ¼ cup heavy cream.  for love, kindness, domestic works

Cinnamon Spice 🍃

1 cup milk,  5 oz. chopped dark chocolate, ¼ tsp cinnamon, a pinch cayenne pepper. divination, fortune, healing, power, prosperity, protection, psychic abilities, spirituality, wealth, and wisdom.

Orange  🍊

1 cup milk,  2 oz. chopped dark chocolate, ½ tbsp sugar, ½ tbsp grated orange peel. for beauty, divination, fortune, love, purification, and wealth.

White Lavender 🌾

1 cup whole milk, ½ chopped white chocolate, ¼ tsp lavender flowers. for chastity, happiness, love, peace, protection, and purification.

Peppermint 🍬

1 cup whole milk, ½ cup chopped milk chocolate, 1 peppermint candy.  for healing, love, psychic abilities, and purification.

Pumpkin Spice 🎃 

1 cup whole milk,  1 tsp. chocolate powder, ½ tsp pumpkin spice, 1 tsp. maple syrup.  for banishment, divination, healing, prosperity, and protection

Hazelnut 🌰

1 cup whole milk, a pinch salt, 1 tsp cocoa, 2 tbsp nutella or ¼ tsp hazelnut extract.  for fertility, protection against evil, creativity, intuition, and psychic abilities

Vanilla 🌾

½ cup milk, 5 oz. chopped milk chocolate, 1 tsp vanilla extract. for happiness, love, and lust.

Peanut Butter 🌰

1 cup skim milk,  2 oz. chopped dark chocolate, ¼ cup peanut butter, add cream to taste. for wealth, love, and fortune.

The Boring but Important Basics of Witchcraft

Let me start by saying CLEANSING CLEANSING CLEANSING. It’s the most basic, first thing you learn, exciting and boring part of witchcraft.

Negative energy is a scientific fact based on positive and negative charged ions that make up everything.

Clearing out negative energy and replacing it with positive energy is not something you should only do during spring cleaning. Cleanse after a very stressful or negative experience like a fight or finals. Cleanse if you’re feeling lethargic or upset. Cleansing may not fix everything but it definitely doesn’t hurt.

The best way I’ve found to cleanse it a salt water, sage, pine mix. It’s in a spray bottle and I just spray it around the room. It works best if you’ve cleaned up any clutter that may be lying about. It also helps to declutter your mind. For me that can be hard between my anxiety and depression so it really helps to sit down and work things out in my head.

Another basic is protection and casting circles. When you perform spells or rituals you open yourself up to outside interference. It’s like how your laptop limited to what’s on it by itself. When it connects to the internet it becomes part of all these other devices that are connected and its no longer limited. Without a firewall your computer can get a virus. So casting a circle is like activating a firewall.

You can create a mental circle but it can be hard to keep up if you’re performing an energy costing spell or ritual. Salt is your best friend!

Creating circles and walls from outside energy is essential for most empaths to function some days. It all depends on who you come in contact with. Even if you don’t spend much time with a person you can still pick up on their emotional energy. If you do get interference cleansing can help clean out other people’s emotions.

A lot of witchcraft is visualizing and focusing your will and releasing energy from things like crystals or herbs. Meditation and mental exercises will help you in whatever spells or rituals you want to do.

My last basic isn’t witchcraft but it’s essential for doing spells or rituals. Take care of yourself. If you are too tired and don’t have the energy, for whatever reason, to focus or use energy in a spell, it’s not going to work. So drink water, exercise, sleep, relax. Do what you can to take care of you. Self care isn’t always easy but it’s important in everything you do. I’m a big advocate of those occasional and unavoidable mental health days. Mental sickness will cause your body to become sick.

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Blessed Ostara

So what is Ostara? 

Ostara is a celebration of the Spring Equinox (March 21) celebrated by many practicing Wiccans, Pagans, and Witches. It marks the day when night and day are equal and balanced. The Sun God’s strength increases and the Goddess celebrates her fertility. Together they bring us Spring.

Ostara is a time for the celebration of fertility and balance, But fertility can be many things. It can be a new beginning hope, Or a fresh start. A goodbye to the harsh cold Winter, And a hello to the change Spring brings us. 

Eggs are commonly used for symbolism on this day as they have always been a symbol for fertility and life.

Ostara is very similar to the Christian holiday, Easter where followers celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Both are celebrating life. 

Eggs are commonly used for symbolism on this day as they have always been a symbol for fertility and life. 

 So what can you do to invite this change and fertility into your life?

Take some egg shells, And hollow them out The idea is to make little “Pots”. Once that is done, Hold them, And think of what you need in your life. A new love? Peace? Healing? What ever it may be write your wishes for the Year on your shells and use them as planters for seeds. Water them, Take care of them and know that as your seedlings grow, They are pulling nourishment from the shells. They are being infused with your own intention. They’re bringing your spell to life.

Once they outgrow there little homes, Plant them outdoors so that they can be a reminder of what Spring brings to you.

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