Witchy Playlist And Inspiring Songs For Different Spells/Curses/Rituals (Masterpost)

Lammas tips

Activities

bake bread or put herbs bread you buy

go on a walk and observe the changes in nature

tidy up

fire/sun spells

have a bonfire

decorate! (this can just be changing your phone background)

gather and dry herbs for spellwork

enjoy the warm weather before autumn

go to harvest festivals and farmers markets

prosperity spells

check your garden

restock things you need

put wheat on your alter

mess around in the kitchen! put your own twist on that recipe you love

update any witchy journals you may keep (grimoire, book of shadows, etc)

eat late summer fruits

reflect on your talents and do what you’re good at

make sun water

have a self-love bath ritual

make corn dolls

Colors

yellow

cream

brown

green 

gold

orange

dark purple

tan

Herbs and Flowers

rosemary

cinnamon

mint

basil

garlic

mugwort

milkweed

acacia

peony

marigold

sunflowers

hops

goldenrod

yarrow

Incense and EOs

frankincense

sandalwood

rose

rosemary

patchouli

lavender

lemongrass

Crystals

tigers eye

citrine

rose quartz

quartz

carnelian

aventurine

granite

gold

brass

amber

malachite

sardonyx

yellow aventurine

golden topaz

clear quartz

marble

lodestone

rhodochrosite 

Animals

deer

cow

rooster

sheep

crow

pig

salmon

Deities

Lugh

Dagon

Taranis

Dumuzi

Demeter

Ceres

Dana

Isis

Luna

Danu

Hestia

Vesta

Food

bread

corn

garlic

blackberries

oats

apples

pears

fruit salad

elderberry

lamb

nuts

Spells

protection

prosperity

sun magick

courage

kitchen magick

connection

career

health

money

abundance

Other Names

Lughnasadh

Lúnasa 

Luanistyn 

Lùnastal 

The First Harvest

I started this later than I meant to, so this one’s shorter than usual, but I home it’s still helpful. To end it all, here’s a masterpost with a bunch of links to help. Blessed be!

𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒔 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒎𝒏-𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕. 🍄

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Components of a Spell

Intent

Intent is the most important component and is the starting point of any magical process. Part of manifesting your desires into reality is defining them clearly and empowering that thought. 

Making your intent specific is very important because it will help you avoid unwanted outcomes. Here are some examples of intents:

Weak: Protect me.

Better: Protect me from negative energy. 

Strong: Protect my mind, body, and spirit from negative energy while allowing good energy in. 

If you are less specific, you may find that you block of good energy as well as bad energy! The universe can also twist your words in ways you do not expect so be sure that your intent is clear.

General and simple intents may work for some practitioners but I recommend beginners strive to be specific. 

Everything from here on will be directly related to your intent.

Materials

Choosing materials sounds difficult but if you have a clear intent, it should not be too difficult. Having a book of shadows or notebook and taking notes on spell materials is very helpful to crafting spells. As a beginner, you may be overwhelmed by the wide variety of herbs, flowers, spices, and crystals. Try to focus on a few at a time and keep track of their associations. 

Pick materials that align with your intent. For example, if we are using the previous example you would want the following materials:

One that brings protection 

One that connects to the self or the mind/body/spirit

One that absorbs or deflects negative energy

One that welcomes positive energy

You do not necessarily need all of these materials, as when you are performing the spell you can compensate for this through your words or actions. 

Finding the correct components will involve research so be prepared! Your choices should be based on a combination of outside sources and personal experience. As you cast and create more spells you will become more advanced at using and choosing materials. 

Words

The words you choose to speak, sign, or think, when casting a spell should reflect your intent. Your spell does not have to rhyme but the rhythm of a rhyming poem can 1. make it easier to remember and 2. help you connect more deeply to your spirit. You can also use repetition to strengthen the spell and solidify your intent. 

If you are lacking in components, you should take great care in crafting your words. This is your chance to communicate to the universe what you want and need. 

I recommend researching different types of poetry and literary techniques. In a way, your poem is an offering to the universe as a thanks for empowering the spell. There is value in choosing beautiful and meaningful words to aid your spell. 

Actions

I find the actions people use when executing a spell vary depending on their religion and background. In the end, you have to go with your gut and choose actions that feel right to you. Some examples of actions you can take during a spell are as follows:

Kissing a component

Burning a material

Grinding or combining materials

Drawing shapes or sigils with your hands

Facing a specific direction 

Sitting, standing, walking

Dancing or physical exercise

As you can see, actions are much more open ended which I why they are difficult to explain. However, I can say that the actions you take can aid in adding power and energy to your spell. For example, dancing releases your physical energy which can charge your spell. 

Actions can also help you invoke specific spirits or deities. There is a reason many Christians make a cross motion when praying. The motions themselves are a symbol that invoke whatever power you are calling upon.

Conclusion

Much of spell-making is a personal process of research and discovery. But, hopefully this post gives you an idea of where to start! I invite people to add on to this post with other ideas and suggestions as well as critiques!

(image from pixabay)

Great for your digital book of shadows!

Part 2

🔮 Witchy Habits to Make 2021 a Magical Year 🔮

3 Daily Habits

🧘 Meditate and stretch every day, when you wake up or before going to bed, to recenter yourself and look inwards. 

📖 Keep a journal, grimoire or book of shadows and write as often as possible, to remember your thoughts and log your progress. 

✨ Find something to be grateful for every day, whether it’s a big event or simply watching a bird landing on a tree outside of your window. 

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3 Weekly Habits

🃏 Make a past/present/future Tarot spread on Sundays to reflect on the week that has passed, your current feelings and the week ahead. 

🌲 Spend time around nature or observing the sky, at least once a week, to stay connected to the Earth and the Moon. 

🍞 Practice Kitchen Magic by making at least one special meal per week, where you pour positive energies and magical intentions. I try to learn a completely new recipe once a week to keep it fun and interesting.

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3 Monthly Habits

📝 Make a list of your goals on the first of each month, and keep it close to your desk to stay on track every day. 

🌙 Follow the moon phases to connect to the Moon’s magic and power. Work hard, start projects and be productive when the Moon is waxing ; rest, recover and reflect when the Moon is waning. 

📚 Learn something new about witchcraft, spirituality, or a completely different topic that interests you. Staying curious, even when life gets busy and complicated, is what makes it worth living. 

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3 Yearly Habits 

🧹 Fully cleanse your home after each witches sabbats to get a fresh start and throw out old energies. 

🕯️ Switch up and clean your altar at the end of each season, to keep it alive and filled with magical power. Decorate according to the coming season and sabbat. 

🌱 Adapt your behavior to the rhythm of nature: spring and summer are high-energy, starting big projects and spending time outside, while fall and winter are about rest, reflection and spending time indoors. 

Tarot-Based Journaling prompts for April

I've come up with a list of Tarot-themed journal prompts with The Fool leading the charge on April Fool's day. I'll be following these prompts throughout the month, and welcome others to join me!

Interpret these prompts in whatever way makes sense to you. Answer them just as they are, or add in a card draw for deeper discernment. Feel free to ignore the questions you don't like for whatever reason, or take this list and journal these questions when you draw these cards.

The Fool - What is new or just beginning for you?

The Magician - What technique or discipline do you most want to master?

The High Priestess - How has your intuition served you in the past?

The Empress - What would you most like to grow in the coming months?

The Emperor - What area of your life could use more structure?

The Hierophant - What is your favorite tradition?

The Lovers - What area of your life could use more harmony?

The Chariot - What are you determined to see happen in the next year?

Strength - What gives you courage?

The Hermit - What does your soul crave most right now?

The Wheel of Fortune - What changes are you anticipating right now?

Justice - What do you know to be absolutely true?

The Hanged Man - What do you need to let go of?

Death - What in your life is in transition right now?

Temperance - What area of your life could use more balance?

The Devil - What self-limiting beliefs do you hold?

The Tower - How have you experienced upheaval in your life?

The Star - What gives you hope?

The Moon - What do you most fear?

The Sun - What success are you most proud of?

Judgement - What do you feel most called to do in this lifetime?

The World - What brings you fulfillment?

Ace of Swords - What new area of study would you like to pursue?

10 of Swords - What has caused you the most grief in the past year?

Ace of Cups - What new relationship are you most excited about?

10 of Cups - What relationship has brought you the most contentment?

Ace of Wands - Where do you most want to travel to?

10 of Wands - What is the greatest burden you're carrying right now?

Ace of Pentacles - What area of your life is the most abundant right now?

10 of Pentacles - What type of work brings you the most satisfaction?

herbs for cleansing of the home 🧹

listed below are herbs which can be used in assistance for cleansing and protection of the home and those living in the home.all of these herbs can be used in numerous ways i’ve just listed few of the many.

rosemary- commonly know as rosemary or its latin name rosmarinus officinalis

properties-protective and cleansing

incorporations-can be burned as an incense or used as cleansing floor wash

bay -commonly know as bay or its latin name laurus nobilis

properties-purification,protection

incorporations-write down negativity on a bay leaf and burn to remove and banish negativity from home

lavender-commonly know as lavender or its latin name Lavandula

properties-purification,protection,house blessings,happiness

incorporations-lavender has an abundance of properties to help with cleansing of the home it can be used as a home cleaner all about the home to cleanse the home of negative energies this can be done for house blessings it can also be burned to bring peace and healing through out the home

dandelion-commonly know as dandelion or it’s latin name taraxacum

properties-spiritual and emotional cleansing

usages-bathe in the flowers to spiritually cleanse self or prepare a home cleanser with the flowers and wipe the walls windows etc

juniper-commonly know as juniper or it’s latin name Juniperus communis nana

properties-cleansing,purification protection

incorporation-can be burned to cleanse and protect the home

and lastly of course salt!salt is very protective and cleansing prepare some salt water and cleanse your home or place a line of salt near your front door to ward of negativity and to have a protected home you can imagine all of the negativity leaving as you kind that salt or chant “blessed salt which i hold in my hand protect my home and those who come in”

with all of these method i would imagine the negativity leaving the home and imagine all of the good protection and happiness coming in whatever this looks like to you.

blessed be 🕯🍂

strawberry kisses🍰

Lily of the valley looks so magical ♥