Regain & Maintain Your Self-Control (Spell)

how to write your own spells resources 🌟

intent of the spell

🌟 list of intents to pick from (x)

spell components

🌟 herbs, crystals and materials by correspondences (x)

🌟 crystals by shape (x)

🌟 what tools you’re going to use (x)

pick a time:

to some witches (not all) the time, day of week, junction of zodiac signs, or moon phase makes for better casting, and even strengthens their spells, here’s a quick summary of the best sort of spells to cast then

🌟 by week day (x)

🌟 by time of day (x)

🌟 by moon phase (x)

🌟 by planet influence (x) (x)

🌟 by zodiac sign (x)

performing the spell:

🌟 chose how you will perform the spell (x)

🌟 choose what methods/other tools you use (x)

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Zeus/Jupiter

worship/correspondences masterpost part i

***DO NOT REPOST!!! reblogging is fine and encouraged!!!!***

(find part ii here)

Zeus (Roman: Jupiter) is the Greek god of the sky, weather, thunder, lightning, rain, strangers, hospitality, and kingship. He is the king of the Olympians, the eldest son of Kronos (Cronus), and is said to be the sender of dreams.

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Miscellaneous & Random

astrological associations: Sagittarius, Pisces

day: Thursday

elements: air, fire

gender association: male

health/body associations: blood, liver, pituitary gland

numerology: 1, 4

planet: Jupiter

tarot associations: The Emporer, The Wheel of Fortune, swords, wands

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Animals

bull, birds (especially eagles, hawks, and other birds of prey), cows, goats, sheep, unicorns

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Colors

sacred candle color: gold

universal colors: blue, green, gold, purple, violet, white, yellow

personal associations: grey, dark red/maroon, olive green

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Epithets & Cult Titles

Transliteration// Greek // Translation (personal favorites)

Amboulios // Αμβουλιος // counselor

Apêmios // Απημιος // averted of ills

Aphesios // Αφεσιος // releasing (rain)

Areios // Αρειος // of war, warlike

Astrapaios // Αστραπαιος // of the lightning

Basileus // Βασιλευς // king, chief, ruler

Boulaios // Βουλαιος // of the council

Eleutherios // Ελυθεριος // of freedom

Epidôtês // Επιδωτης // giver of good

Euênemos // Ευηνεμος // of fair winds

Herkeios // Έρκειος // of the courtyard

Hikesios // Ίκεσιος // of supplies

Hyetios // Ύετιος // of the rain

Hypatos // Ύπατος // supreme, most high

Hypsistos // ‘Υψιστος // supreme, most high

Ikmaios // Ικμαιος // of moisture

Kataibatês // Καταιβατης // descending

Katharsios // Καθαρσιος // of ritual purification

Keraunios // Κεραυνιος // of the thunderbolt

Khrysaoreus // Χρυσαοπεθς // of the golden sword

Klarios // Κλαριος // of the lots

Konios // Κοινιος // of the dust

Koryphaios // Κορυφαιος // chief, leader

Kosmêtês // Κοσμητης // orderer

Ktêsios // Κτησιος // of the house, property

Labrandeus // Λαβρανδευς // furious, raging

Laoitês // Λαοιτης // of the people

Limenoskopos // Λιμενοσκοπος // watcher of sea-havens

Maimaktês // Μαιμακτης // boisterous

Meilikhios // Μειλιχιος // gracious, merciful

Mêkhaneus // Μηχανευς // contriver

Moiragetês // Μοιραγετης // leader of the Fates

Ombrios // Ομβριος // of the rain

Palamnaios // Παλαμναιος // (punisher) of murderers

Panellênios // Πανελληνιος // of all the Greeks

Philios // Φιλιος // of friendships

Phyxios // Φυξιος // of refuge

Phyxios // Φυξιος // banishing, puts to fight

Plousios // Πλουσιος // giver of wealth

Poleius // Πολειυς // of the city-state

Prostropaios // Προστροπαιος // turner of pollution

Sêmaleos // Σημαλεος // giver of signs

Skotitas // Σκοτιτας // dark, murky

Sôsipolis // Σωσιπολις // city-savior, savior of cities

Sôtêr // Σωτηρ // savior, deliverer

Sthenios // Σθενιος // of strength, strong

Stratios // Στατιος // of war, warlike

Teleios // Τελειος // of marriage rites

Theos Agathos // Θεος Αγαθος // the good god

Tropaios // Τροπαιος // defeating, turning to fight

Xenios // Ξενιος // of hospitality and strangers

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Food/Drink

(note: more will be included/repeated in the plant/herb section of part ii)

almond, apple, artichoke, honey, globe artichoke, grape, milk, meats, olive

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Magickal Correspondences

Abundance, authority, career advancement, career growth, expansion, fatherhood, fatherly traits, growth, influence, increasing personality, leadership, legal matters, politics, self-awareness, self-confidence, stability, success

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Minerals & Crystals

name- correspondences

Amethyst- celibacy, piety, sobriety, luck, marital fidelity, protection, cleansing

Aventurine (Green)- luck, confidence, creativity, prosperity, imagination

Diamond- protection against insanity, wealthiess, leadership

Emerald- banishment, psychic protection, protection from nightmares and violence

Gold- energy, luck, wealthiness, leadership, prosperity, success, enlightenment

Lapis Lazuli- spiritual love, fidelity, relief from depression, psychic awareness, intuition

Lepidolite- peace, communication, serenity, objectivity, new beginnings

Sapphire- balance, love, peace, healing, fertility, self-discipline, overcoming depression

Sugalite- protection, purification, growth, balancing, forgiveness, friendship, eloquence

Tin- luck, expanding horizons, divination, prosperity, business success

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(find part ii here)

Masterpost of Resources for Hellenic Polytheism

I made a masterpost in April, and updated it again today… and then I realized it was in desperate need of organization. Instead of separating my resources from everyone else’s, because that honestly doesn’t do anything, this is a more organized version with mine mixed in, too. Let me know if you find any good resources you think I should add to this list!

Khaire, everyone!

                                   Last Updated 1/21/19

Household Worship & Getting Started

Basic Supplies for Hellenic Polytheism - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

Building Your Worship - @pomegranateandivy​

Sacredness of a Home - @baringtheaegis​

Household Gods - @hearthfirehandworks​

Getting Into Hellenismos (Dorms) - @baringtheaegis​

Rituals, Offerings, and Prayers/Praise

Why You Should (Probably) Eat That Offering - @songbirdspells

Note on ‘Proper’ Offerings - @poemsandmyths​

How to Pray to, Praise, and Worship the Theoi - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​​

Tips for Worshiping the Theoi When You Are Non-Verbal - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​​

(Modernized) Ancient Ouranic Offering Ritual - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

(Modernized) Nekromanteion Ritual - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

Why You Should (Probably) Eat That Offering - @songbirdspells​

Note on ‘Proper’ Offerings - @poemsandmyths​

Why Worship a God of War? - @honorthegods​

Communication With the Theoi, and Why It’s Okay to Not Receive Signs/Messages - @pomegranateandivy​ 

Offering DIY: How to Make Recycled Paper - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

Recipes for the main 13 (part one) // (part two) - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

​Recipes for Other Theoi (part one) - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

Epithets of The Theoi

My Personal Unique Epithets for the Theoi - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

My Personal Epithets for Persephone - @breathing-in-gilded-dust

My Personal Epithets for Haides - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

Epithets and Titles of Aphrodite - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Apollon - Theoi.com 

Epithets and Titles of Ares - Theoi.com   

Epithets and Titles of Artemis - Theoi.com 

Epithets and Titles of Asklepios - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Athena - Theoi.com 

Epithets and Titles of Demeter - Theoi.com 

Epithets and Titles of Dionysos - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Haides - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Hekate - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Hephaistos - Theoi.com 

Epithets and Titles of Hera - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Hermes - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Hestia - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Persephone (mainly worshiped alongside Demeter) - Theio.com

Epithets and Titles of Poseidon - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Selene - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Zeus - Theoi.com

Lyma & Miasma

The Debate on Daily Purification and the Difference Between Miasma and Lyma - @sisterofiris

A Follow Up on Pollution and Purification - @sisterofiris

How we Pick Up Lyma and a Note on Binding/Veiling - @sisterofiris

Festivals 

Hellenic Revivalist Calendar - @pomegranateandivy​

Hellenic Polytheism Festivals and Information - @pomegranateandivy​ 

Hellenion.org (Site for reconstruction of the Hellenic Polytheistic religion with festival calendars, ritual ideas, and more… highly recommended)

Link to their 2019 calendar page

Link to their festival directory

Elaion.org (Another group for Hellenic Polytheists with rituals, festival calendars, etc. Very wonderful as well)

Link to their 2019 calendar page 

Link to their Resource Page

Arete and Other Values

Hellenic Polytheism and Depression - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

The Pillars of Hellenismos - @honorthegods​

Veiling

Amaranta’s Guide to Basic Hair Binding and Veiling - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

Hellenic Veiling - @pomegranateandivy

Books, Academic Posts, and Other Resource Masterposts

Tons of Great Books for Hellenic Polytheists (with free PDFs) - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

Hellenic FAQ - @pomegranateandivy

Magic in Ancient Greece and Rome - @bayoread​

Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies - @songbirdspells​

Recommended Books About Hekate - @teawitch​ & @the-witching-tree​

Information and Tips About Persephone’s Worship (And some for Aphrodite as well) - @honorthegods​

Free Academic Resources Masterpost - @secondgenerationimmigrant​

Site for Learning Ancient Languages - @witchofeindor​

Information About Hekate - @baringtheaegis 

Theoi.com (a site full of information about all of the gods and goddesses that we really know about. Good for basic information. Not the end-all-be-all, and as with any site, can sometimes be inaccurate, though usually great for beginner things, epithets, etc.)

The Monster Compilation of Free Online Resources for Classical Studies - @honorthegods​

Ancient Greek Mountain Cultus - @sisterofiris​

baringtheaegis.blogspot.com (This a wonderful, wonderful blog) - @baringtheaegis​

Two Book Recommendations with Free PDFs - @nessotropheion​

Great Sites for Research - @pomegranateandivy

The Greek Alphabet Oracle (similar to Nordic rune-casting) - Apollonius Sophistes

Sisterofiris’ Resources and Tags Page - @sisterofiris

How I Personally View the Idea of Destiny and Free Will as a Hellenic Polytheist - @breathing-in-gilded-dust

Hymns/Prayers Masterposts

My Hymns, Prayers, and Poetry (WIP) - @breathing-in-gilded-dust

Prayers and Devotionals - @pomegranateandivy

Blogs I recommend:

@pomegranateandivy

@honorthegods

@sisterofiris​

@songbirdspells​

@baringtheaegis​

@thepastelpriestess​

Name Numerology

Every letter of the alphabet matches a number from 1-9. The number can be calculated by the digit sum equaling the place of the letter in the alphabet. E.g. ‘K’ is the 11th letter, the digit sum of 11 is 2, so ‘K’ equals the number of 2.

Alphabetical number table:

1      A      J      S

2      B      K      T

3      C      L      U

4      D      M     V

5      E      N      W

6      F      O      X

7      G      P      Y

8      H      Q      Z

9       I       R

For the calculation of your Name, Personality and Heart number use your complete name(s) with first, middle and last names as it is written on your birth certificate! (This will bring the most accurate results.)

Here’s an example of how to calculate the Name number:

                          J   E   F   F   R   E   Y         L   E   B   O   W   S   K   I

                          1   5   6   6    9   5   7         3   5   2   6    5    1   2  9

add together                     39                                          33

build digit sum                3+9=12                                 3+3=6

                                       1+2= 3                                  stays 6

add together                                           3+6=9

NAME NUMBER IS                                     9

What your Name number indicates:

(1)    A leadership personality with frontier spirit, strength, independence and determination.

(2)    A diplomat and peacemaker who is sensitive towards the own and other people’s emotions.

(3)    A master of words, always appearing to be youthful who is able to do many things at once and who becomes more self-confident in the process of getting older.

(4)    A practical person who works hard, is patient and possesses a sense of detail.

(5)    A freedom-loving traveller who appreciates diversity and change and who is able to do many things at once.

(6)    A harmonious person who loves a peaceful home, family and all things beautiful and who is responsible as well.

(7)    An analyst who is wise to use his time for reading and writing and moreover doesn’t miss the forest despite of all the trees.

(8)    An organiser who gains power and success when being in charge of one’s own fate.

(9)    A true humanist who loves art, music or voyages. You give generously and need recognition.

For calculating your Personality number you do the same as above only using the consonants of your name(s).

E.g.  J E F F R E Y     L E B O W S K I  —  J F F R Y    L B W K S                       Personality number: 6

Your Personality number indicates that the people surrounding you see you as:

(1)    daring, independent, original, strong-willed, competitive

(2)    receptive, sensitive, empathetic, cooperative, diplomatic

(3)    friendly, optimistic, eloquent, happy-go-lucky, entertaining

(4)    disciplined, practical, hardworking, reliable, loyal

(5)    astute, versatile, active, adventurous, modern

(6)    affectionate, adaptable, helpful, responsible, fair

(7)    restrained, self-confident, critical, analytical, trust-worthy

(8)    modest, disciplined, efficient, powerful, successful

(9)    gentle, generous, helpful, tolerant, influential

For calculating your Heart number you do the same as above only using the vowels of your name(s).

E.g.   J E F F R E Y     L E B O W S K I   —   E E     E O I   —   Heart number: 3

Your Heart number indicates that your deepest inner feelings, wishes and skills motivate you to:

(1)    use your own ideas to lead and guide others exemplary.

(2)    collaborate with others and to use your sensitivity and diplomatic skills to be a joy to the people around you.

(3)    express your optimism and creativity.

(4)    bring sacrifices to reach tangible results for all your hands-on plans.

(5)    seek adventures and to live life on the fast lane.

(6)    create harmony and a peaceful atmosphere.

(7)    spend time alone seeking for the truth and to reflect on the meaning of life.

(8)    take things in your own hands and to use your energy to gain money, power and success.

(9)    use your knowledge and compassion for the benefit of others.

Witch Locator Map!

The other day, @wandsbrewsandbroomsticks posed a question on her blog.  She asked, “Why isn’t there like a dating app or social app (besides Tumblr) for witches?”  And that gave me a brilliant idea!

What if there was a way to pull up a map and see where other witches were in correlation to where I was?  I have seen it done before, so I decided to go out and search!

INTRODUCING THE WITCH LOCATOR MAP!

Browse the map and see where witches are!  Check out links to their blogs and see others who share your similar interests!

But how do I enter in my own information?  That’s easy.

At the top, there is a section called Additions.  Click there and then hit Add Marker.  From there, fill out the following sections this way:

Under the Location Tab **ENTRY NAME:  @yourtumblrname **LOCATION:  your city **MARKER:  pick a color

Under the Details Tab **DESCRIPTION:  a brief description of what kind of witchcraft you practice and other details. **EMAIL AND PHONE:  do not fill this section out.  We don’t want you giving out personal information that can endanger you! **WEBSITE:  your Tumblr url.

Under the Media Tab **UPLOAD:  share a small picture of yourself or something that represents your blog!

Finish up by clicking Submit!  After that, share with your followers by reblogging this post!

There are rules to this though, witches! 1.  Do not abuse the map.  If you spam an area or harass someone, you will be removed from the map and IP banned from accessing it. 2.  Do not be creepy.  Some people may choose not to reply to any messages you send.  Don’t continue to bother them. 3.  Do not post lewd photos or NSFW content on the map.  We have witches of all ages accessing this map and want it to be an open and safe community. 4.  Do not edit or manipulate other markers.  Like I mentioned before, I can track your IP and you don’t want a mama witch gettin’ mad at ya. 5.  If you are under 18, please ask your guardians’ permission to put your information on the map.

SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FOLLOWERS!  ADD YOURSELF AND MEET OTHER WITCHES IN YOUR AREA!  HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE!

**If you need help with the map, just let me know.

ENJOY!

This is a great article for those preparing their Samhain rites & honor the dead, but also remember the ones that have been forgotten & have no one to mourn them.

❄️✧・ﾟ✨Winter witchy things to do✨*・°❄️

Winter is now approaching and its such a powerful time for weather magic, focusing on magic within the home and self reflection. Here’s some witchy winter things to do!

Collecting ❄️ Collect pine cones for protection and to make the house smell good! You can use pine cone ‘thorns’ for protection or use them to leave offerings to nature as bird feeders! All you need is peanut butter and seeds for birds to eat. 

❄️Winter water for winter magic! Snow water can correspond with patience, growth and purity. Blizzard water can be used for curses, banishing and concealing(since blizzards can bury things in snow). Icicle water for protection and defensive magic. Ice rain for petty hexes (think of uncomfortable falling debris constantly hitting you from the sky), or in a positive/neutral light- the accumulation of something. 

Snow and Ice Magic

❄️Snow Sentinels to protect the home! You can mold them to look like ordinary snowmen or shape a monster from the snow! I dunno I would much prefer having a dramatic snow troll emerging from the icy depths of my front lawn then a jolly looking fellow but if your neighbors will start asking questions I guess just go for the usual unsuspecting looking snow man. Use them to ward unwanted energy and guests! Build a snowman around a witch jar if you really want to add extra magic and power to your snow sentinel! 

❄️Make Ice lanterns especially if you celebrate Imbolc, Candlemas, Candle Day the Winter Crossquarter or (as Upthewitchypunx celebrates) Candlemark! It’s a beautiful and naturesque way to make your yard a glow in the dark times of winter. There are several ways to make it! (1, 2- preferred, 3, 4). Also it’s my Winter Crossquarter personal tradition to welcome the light back by putting out a new lantern every day after Yule and lighting it so that there is a new light. (often this accumulates up to 40 but it makes for a beautiful show). (Since I can only fit so many lanterns in my freezer and I don’t always have time to make more I usually end up making 10-15 and the rest are interior electric candles- just to give you some realistic obstacles to expect if you want to part take in that). 

❄️ You can also make Ice Capsules the similar way to making ice lanterns in a balloon or in a cup and sealing your spells in there to be disposed of in nature. Sometimes witches like to bury spells in jars but that might not be the best thing for nature especially if you want to do that for most of your spells. There are great alternatives to burying your spell like in a wrapped leaf or in light paper that can break down easily, but you can be extra creative and seal them in an ice ball to be tucked away under snow. 

❄️Cut out snowflakes for papercraft magic! You can write spells in them, or cut out symbols when they are folded up to make a kaleidoscopic piece. Envision something ideally something you’d want to last or stick around for. Cast this spell by dissolving it in snow water, freezing it in snow water and sticking it in the freezer or burying it in the snow outside.

❄️Charge your water safe crystals and tools in the snow! Gather some snow in a bowl and bring it to your altar to place your water-proof items within!

❄️If you work with the winter spirits make sweet ice offerings. Mix sugar water (heat it up first to get it well infused) and with an ice tray pour some in and maybe add some natural coloring or even small sliced fruit or berries to freeze! Pop the cubes out (bonus if you have cute ice trays like star shapes) and leave them out as offerings! You can also make stormsorceress’s snow fairy icecream to offer to nature outside as well!

❄️If you use Thawing Salt to for the ice on your property, you can bless it and also do magic to ward away negativity from around your home (since you usually have to spread it around your walkways) it makes for great wards to protect from icy roads and unpleasant energy!

❄️Frost Scrying can be done by divining the frost on icy windows! 

Self Care

❄️Winter is a time of self reflection, rest and hibernation. Don’t feel down if most of what you do this season is stay under the covers and sleep, it’s the season to slow down and relax. Do some self reflection, take time to meditate if you are trapped in doors. There are some really relaxing winter meditation sound tracks I love to listen to. 

❄️Winter is also the season of physical self care or else it will get the best of your skin and hair. I see winter as Spa season cause it’s the best time to go to a sauna house and also a season I focus the most on moisturization. Make body butters with coconut oil or shea butter (depending on how dry your skin gets), add warming massage oil in your magical mixtures to give your skin a nice sense of warmth as you apply your body butters to begin your day! I love to use sweet warm scents in my body lotions such as cinnamon (which is also warming), and nutmeg and fragrance oils such as sugar cookie, caramel and brown sugar. 

 ❄️ I like to use refreshing winter scents like peppermint and cedar oil in balms to apply on my chest when my nose is stuffy. Peppermint helps to clear up nasal passages. Make sure to mix only a little in cocobutter because it can be icy and uncomfortable if there is too much in the ratio. 

❄️Enchant your Chapstick with protection! If you want to have a lip-pain free season, then you will be making the most with your chapstick! Add glamour magic to it if you want to use your chapstick to be more heard while speaking, have more appealing lips, whatever you like. 

❄️Bless your clothing with protection. You can coat the dryer balls with cinnamon oil and also cedar for warmth (also cinnamon and cedar smells like a Christmas tree). You can use any oil that won’t stain clothing (most good essential oils won’t if it’s not directly on it) that you associate with warmth and protection to put on the dryer balls and it will help fluff out your sweaters, make them smell great and be an easy discreet way for glamour magic!

Cooking

❄️Witches love to make spells with infused waters but you can do spells for teas since it’s basically hot infused water! Bless your thermos. Every morning make yourself a magical tea blend for your day before you leave for work or school. Peppermint for clarity, cleanliness; cinnamon spice for fiery energy, warmth, passion; black tea for alert energy, power; orange spice for zesty creativity; pomegranate for love and sensuality; nutmeg for attractiveness; ginger for protection and grounding etc. there’s many correspondences for these listed but also the majority of these help fight colds and lift the spirit so it’s good to drink. You can also use fresh fruit to add in the hot water and vitamin C packets if you need an extra boost!

❄️The Crockpot was basically made for this season! It’s so practical and is like a modern slowcooking cauldron. I will post again the list of fantastic crock pot recipes for fall and winter. 

❄️If you love lattes and making latte art I would highly suggest getting a Milk Wand! It’s a milk frother wand that can froth milk at a high speed (like a super highspeed whisk) and if you have the skill you can make latte sigils into your morning drink to give boost to your day. A fantastic idea queercraft​ posted is to steam Kava (and other herbs can work) into your milk to make morning latte. Its a great way to begin the day on a relaxed note. 

❄️ Herbal Remedies can be helpful if you catch a scratchy throat or stuffy nose and want to help alleviate the common cold. You can check out this short and sweet list by Recreational Witchcraft of common herbal remedies that are practical to use in this season!

Home Decorations

❄️Tree Decorations can be a great source of magic! If you celebrate Yule, Winter Solstice or Christmas and will get a tree make salt dough ornaments! You can make them very magical and add sigils for joy on them. You can also make spell bobbles for joy and peace! This video will show you how to craft a witch’s ball out of an empty tree ornament bobble for protection! 

❄️Make a pine besom for protection. Most will think it’s Christmas decoration. Add holy for longevity, mistletoe for love, and currants for prosperity!

❄️Make Potpourri to help freshen the home! The air in the home can get stale due to lack of circulation since it’s too cold to open windows. Also day to day cleansing with refreshing peppermint, eucalyptus or pine helps refresh the air!  

❄️ Oil candles can be a great way to create a spell but also help freshen the home without crafting a potpourri every time. They also make great gifts!

Types of Potions

Philtre - water-based, delicate ingredients

Infusion - water-based, delicate ingredients

Decoction - for immediate ingestion, concentrated, sturdy ingredients, reduce to remove excess water

Tincture - alcohol-based, keeps for up to a year, time needed for preparation, highly concentrated, dilute

Vinegar - vinegar-based, masks ingredients, highly concentrated

Syropp - ingredients preserved in sugar solution, very sweet

Poultice - chopped plant material, compress, can be infused with potions

Formentation - clothes dipped in potions, compress

Salve - oil- or fat-based, thick and creamy, for external application

Elixir - alcohol-based, very pure

Tisane - hot water-based herbal extract

Macerate - cold water-based plant infusion, requires up to 12 hours

Essential Oils - diluted extracts

Inhalation - vapor from a potion

Imma show off my aggressive pride flags before pride month ends.