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How to Witchcraft: Knot, Thread & Cord Magic

It’s a funny thing. I use knot/cord magic A LOT but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a book devoted to it (I like Scott Cunningham’s chapter on it in Earth Power, pg.91). It’s so versatile though that there SHOULD be more about it.

As a newer witch, knot/cord magic is something I HIGHLY recommend. Especially if you are in the broom closet/can’t light candles or have a fire to burn herbs. It’s easy to do and it’s inconspicuous. There are so many ways to incorporate it too. 

First let’s talk about the different kinds of knot/cord magic:

Braiding: Used for long term, braid three or more colored cords while focusing on your intention and use when necessary. 

Knot 1:  Tie 9 knots on a colored cord while focusing on your intention and place some place where it will not be disturbed (by storing it, burning it or burying it- so the knots will never be undone).

Knot 2: Tie 9 knots on a colored cord while focusing on your intention to store energy. Release knots one by one in the order they were tied to release the energy when needed, once a day consecutively.

Crochet/Knitting: Use to imbue intention into the item so that the wearer benefits (e.g. warmth, self confidence, protection, etc).

Cross Stitch/Embroidery: Used to imbue intention into the item. Especially useful with sigils. 

How to do it:

There are a few methods known when working with knot & cord magic.

Braided cords typically do not get undone, and are stored for long term use. While braiding the cord (typically in 9’ or 9” measurements but if you don’t follow the threefold law this is irrelevant— unless your deity is a triplicate that you plan to invoke). To Do: Concentrate on your intent while braiding the cord, visualizing/thinking about it coming to fruition. Once you’re finished braiding consecrate the cord and put it away until you need it. This isn’t meant for an every day thing, just an as needed cord.

Knots can be harnessed in a few ways but the gist is that you’re using the knots to store power related to the intention of your spell. 1) Where you don’t ever untie them, 2) When you untie them as power is needed, or 3) when you untie one knot each day for consecutive days.

Typically you would tie a bead onto one end of the cord so that you know what your starting end is. You can also melt the ends with fire to prevent fraying. To Do: Pass the cord through a candle flame or incense to cleanse it while saying the words of your spell (i.e. the REASON you’re doing this) then you begin tying the knots in the cord you want to say the following while focusing on the intention/the type of power you are storing:

By knot of ONE, the spell’s begun By knot of TWO, it cometh true By knot of THREE, so mote it be By knot of FOUR, this power I store By knot of FIVE, the spell’s alive By knot of SIX, this spell I fix By knot of SEVEN, events I’ll leaven By knot of EIGHT, it will be Fate By knot of NINE, what’s done is mine

Generally knots are tied in this order: 

1———6———4———7———3———8———5———9———2

But I have seen other variations, I just find this one easier to follow because it doesn’t start in the middle so you have a reference point for which end contains the 1st knot (the bead). You can also tie things INTO the knot to strengthen the magic even further (hair, wood, stones/gems, etc) just make sure to destroy or bury those items if you choose to untie the knots. Some people use knotted cords as a powerful talisman and don’t untie the knots, if this is the case you want to store it where it won’t be disturbed, burn it so it will never physically be untied or bury it where it will disintegrate in the earth and also never physically be untied. I have done all three methods of handling and I can’t say I prefer one over the other. The really great thing about storing energy is that it’s raised when it will be the most powerful (increases, like success or protection, would be sometime from the new moon to full and decreases, like a binding, would be sometime from the full moon to new) but the power is now stored for use whenever you need it. 

Crocheting/Knitting is something I consider part of knot and cord magic because you can purposefully stitch your intention into the item you’re making. A lot of time, if for friends/family, I weave warmth and protection into things I make for them. So I might say something like:

With every stitch that I make, the wearer of this item will be protected and warm, but as the need arises they will be alert until they get to safety. Never too hot, but not cold either, This item will keep them comfortable. By earth, air, flame and sea, as I say, so shall it be.

And I’ll focus on that while I continue to make the item. Off topic, but notice how I put a clause in there that they will be alert if the need arises until they reach safety. I don’t want them to be so warm and comfortable that they neglect their own safety. 

Cross-stitch/embroidery: You can embroider sigils using color appropriate cloth and thread! You can cross stitch spells into your work (like cross stitching an acorn and imbuing it with luck and protection, which actual acorns can represent). There are so many different things you could do, let your imagination do the work!

Color in knot & cord magic:

White: purity, truth, sincerity, spirituality, the goddess, peace, higher self, virginity(as in the woman’s mind is owned by no man), a substitute for any other color. Red: strength, health, vigor, sexual love, energy, passion, courage, element of fire, career goals, fast action, lust, blood of the moon, vibrancy, driving force, survival Light Blue: tranquility, understanding, patience, calm, gently moving, wisdom, good fortune, opening blocked communication Dark Blue: impulsiveness, depression, changeability, protection, spiritual inspiration, reassurance, creativity Green: finance, fertility, luck, Earth Mother, physical healing, monetary success, abundance, tree and plant magick, growth, Element of Earth, personal goals Gold: wealth, The God, promote winning, safety and power of the male, happiness, playful humor Yellow: The Sun, intelligence, accelerated learning, memory, logical imagination, breaking mental blocks, selling yourself Gold/Yellow: attraction, persuasion, charm, confidence Brown: hesitation, uncertainty, neutrality, influence friendships, special favors Pink: honor, romantic love, morality, Planetary Good Will, healing of emotions, peace, affection,romance, partnerships of emotional maturity, caring, nurturing Black: loss, discord, confusion, protection, repelling negativity, binding, shapeshifting Purple: tension, ambition, business progress, power, influencing people in high places, third eye, psychic ability, spiritual power, self assurance, hidden knowledge Silver/Grey: cancellation, neutrality, stalemate, telepathy,clairvoyance, intuition, clairaudience, psychometry, dreams, astral energies, Female Power, communication, The Goddess, moon magic Orange: encouragement, adaptability, stimulation, attraction, business goals, property deals, ambition, career goals, general success, justice, legal matters, selling, action Copper: passion, money goals, professional growth, fertility in business, career maneuvers

(Color correspondance Source, please note this is one of many sources on this)

dealing with the worst case scenario

your condom breaks

you feel a lump on your breast

your friends are ignoring you

you’re stranded on an island 

you got rejected by a crush

you get into a car accident

you got stung by a bee/wasp

you got fired from your job

you’re in an earthquake

your tattoo gets infected

your house is on fire

you’re lost in the woods

you get arrested abroad

you get robbed

your partner cheated on you

you’re on a ship that’s sinking

you fall into ice

you’re stuck in an elevator

you hit a deer with your car

you have food poisoning

your pet passed away

you fall off of a horse

you or your friend has alcohol poisoning

you have toxic shock syndrome

your house has a gas leak

❣ Skincare Magick ❣

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Every so often, use some moon water to wash your face.

Avoid using essential oils directly on your face, they can clog your pores.

Apply body wash or soap to your skin in clockwise circles to open your body up to positivity.

Enchant your moisturizers, acne creams, and cleansers for an added boost.

Draw sigils in your face cream.

Try adding herbs and herb-based products into your routine. Witch Hazel is very popular for treating skin related issues.

If you use pore-cleaning masks, use them to pull the negative energies from your skin.

Use your ring finger to massage products into your skin to ground yourself.

Brew Black tea and then refrigerate it until it’s cool. Then apply it as you would astringent.

Use coconut oil to easily remove makeup. Cleanse and wash after.

Rub a sliced orange on elbows and heels to soften rough and cracked skin. Rinse when finished.

Massaging your face is a wonderful way to ground yourself or begin meditation.

orriculum’s witchcraft 101 masterpost ✨

✨ basics:

unpacking witchcraft - spell types ✧ some basic terms to know ✧ methods for spells ✧ grounding, a quick how-to ✧ 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:

tools of witchcraft overview ✧ a witch’s wand ✧ building a broom/besom ✧correspondence resource

✨ you should know:

“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

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How can I tell if someone has put a hurtful spell on me?

That’s a good question.. I’ve never had that experience, so I can’t really say. But I can probably help you figure it out. Maybe ask yourself a few questions:

-Do you know any witches? Cause if not, then it’s unlikely that they put a spell on you. It’s easier to do spells for people that you know, especially bad ones. Also, if you do know a witch, do he/she have experience with cursing others?

-What makes you think you have had a spell put on you? Having bad luck? Really sick and not getting well?

-When did this start happening? a week ago, a month ago? Sometimes spells can wear off after a while. Was it right after you pissed someone off (someone who might be a witch)? Was it right after you received a necklace/keychain/doll/other item from someone? They could have put the curse of that item. 

If you really believe you have had a spell put on you and believe it comes from an item, destroy the item or throw it away. If you think you know who did it, politely ask them to lift it. Or you could go to someone you know who is a witch and see if they can figure out if you had a harmful spell put on you and get rid of it for you. (If the person knows you well enough or is a very experienced witch, they can tell by feeling your energy).

You can also refer to my Evil Eye posts on what the Evil Eye is, how to test for it, and how to get rid of it. There are other ways to get rid of it too, which I think I posted in another post. I’m not sure if the Evil Eye is different than any other harmful spell/curse, as I’ve never had any experience with these kinds of spells. But you can try that and see if it helps. I also have other spells for lifting curses which I will post soon, but I would not perform those spells unless you are absolutely sure that a curse has been placed on you. You would just waste energy on a spell that did nothing for you.

This is all I can really do for you. I’m sorry if it doesn’t help. Good luck!

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Yule Masterpost (Kinda)

Really awfully organised masterpost made for a few pals

Crafts:

DIY Yule Goat

DIY Yule Ornaments

Yule Altar

Candied Oranges

Yule Altar Ideas

Herbal Sachet Gift

DIY Witchy Gifts

Dried Oranges

Pine Cone Gnome Ornament

Toadstool Ornament

Birdseed Ornament

Succulent Wreath

Winter Spice Bath Bomb

Witch Ball Ornaments

Pomander Magic

Recipes:

Faery Cakes

Vanilla Hot Chocolate

Winter Ingredients & Associations

Snow Pudding

Yule Log (Recipe)

Buttered Rum

Faery Tarts

Gingerbread Poppet

Celtic Yule Recipes

Mini Yule Log

Wassail

Spiced Winter Tea

Candied Citrus Peels

Yule Wine

Tradition and History:

Yule Info

Yule Celebrations

Ways to Celebrate Yule

Wassailing

Krampus

Yule Goat

Yule Goat #2

The Wild Hunt

Some Mythology

Yule Tree

Yule

Spells and Rituals:

Prayer to the Earth

Stove Top Potpourri for Yule

Mistletoe Spell

Winter Wish Jar

Winter Magic

Yule Charm

Yule Wish Bottle

Bless your Yule Tree

Yule Ritual

Misc:

Winter Solstice Tarot Spread

Properties of Holly

Yule Potpourri

Winter Solstice Oil

WITCH’S SIGIL WHEEL

Decide on a word that resembles what you want to accomplish, such as LOVE, HEALTH, or PROTECTION. Then, starting from the first letter trace the letters of your word in a straight line from one to another, ending with the last letter of your word. If you want, you can connect the last line back to the first to create a closed shape, or leave it as an open one.

When you’re finished, you have a simple sigil then can be etched into a candle and burnt down, or you can write it down on paper and add it to a small bottle or pouch with herbs.