Sun’s fiery kiss.
The "I will only worship the gods if they will do things for me" mentality is not only delusional, but also unhealthy.
If your love and devotion are only for expectations of rewards, then you really need to rethink what love and devotion mean.
Humans don't want conditional love. What makes you think the gods do?
No one, mortal or divine, owes you anything. No one is obligated to do anything for you. And if you only desire a relationship for your own gain, then it's not a relationship; it's a business transaction. And this is something that humans would scorn, much less gods.
We do things for people we love and care about, because that's what we do for those we love and care about, not because we expect things in return. And for those who know how to love, this is naturally reciprocal, and the relationship is a healthy give and take. This is what it means to have kharis with the gods. It is the foundation of relationship building.
The gods don't need your love. They don't need you to worship them. If you're going to treat gods as divine ATMs or vending machines, then you might as well give your money to churches that will let you buy your way into heaven.
General Information Sites:
- Awake The Witch Within
- Witchcraft 101
- World of Wicca
- Spells For Beginners
- Wings For The Spirit
- Spells and Witchcraft (WARNING this site has autoplay music)
Specialized Witchcraft Sites:
- Explore The Types of Witchcraft
- Sea Witchcraft at Book of Tides
- Water Witchcraft at Witches of The Craft
- Faery Witchcraft at Patheos
- Satanic Witchcraft at Spiritual Satanist
- Herbal Witchcraft at The Smart Witch
- Witch’s Herbal Reference
- Kitchen Witchery at Llewellyn Worldwide
- Traditional Witchcraft
- Hedge Witchcraft
So, you love astrology but have just realised that you are no longer just your sun sign. It’s a confusing and intimidating thing for a beginner astro-witch to see. That’s why I have decided to create a little guide to help anyone out. This will be the very basics but will be added to over time. Baby steps for baby-witches.
Sun Sign = The controller. This is your main sign. The sign you have known your whole life thinking that’s where it ended.
Moon Sign = Your inner-self. Your emotions, inner-thoughts, wants and needs are all controlled by your moon sign.
Ascendant/Rising = Acceptably called either, the Ascendant/Rising is your natural mask in the face of society. So basically, this is how people view you.
Mercury = A very important sign, it rules your decision making mind. It is how you communicate and can be easy to spot in a person.
Venus = This sign rules love and finances.
Mars = Most represent Mars with anger, and this is true. But it is so much more than that. This sign rules our animal instincts, energy, action and sexual desires.
Jupiter = This sign covers rules both generosity, tolerance and wisdom.
Saturn = This sign represents fears, our limitations and responsibility
Uranus = This sign is all about individuality. Progressiveness, forward-thinking and fresh-starts.
Neptune = This sign rules the subconscious. Dreams, psychic-sensitivity and inspiration.
Pluto = This sign represents rebirth. New-beginnings and growth.
i collected pdfs from my personal library and transferred them all into a google doc. it took a while and my hands certainly hurt from it and revisiting my old library was sort of uncomfortable for me, but i hope you find something in this doc that helps you with your craft
i’m going to go sleep now
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sVSqjxTDykRaFEsuing9oOo8zk8KFHDU5jD3k-sHWe4/edit?usp=sharing
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My wheel of the year is almost finished and I really hope I have enough skills to embroider it🤞
Alder- balance between the emotions and actions, Water and Fire elements, Ostara, Mars and the Moon, amethyst, ravens & hawks, purple, Fae, Apollo, Aphrodite; used to help face what you’ve been avoiding lately
Ash- feminine in nature, Fire element, energy conductor; new growth, good wood to use for wands, staves & besom handles; one of the three sacred trees (Oak, Ash, & Hawhorn); (known as to be the World Tree or Yaggdrisal in Norse/Celtic)
Aspen- protection, overcoming fear, ascent, Air element, Persephone, Hades, ancestry, heritage, cleansing, healing, family and community, Mabon, the planet Mercury
Birch- purification, protection, exorcism; represents renewal, Thor, rebirth and beginnings as it is the first tree after Winter to leaf; great in protection spells; (to ward off Evil Eye, tie a red string to branch)
Chestnut Tree- fertility, grounding and centering energy, healing, love, prosperity, abundance, attracting animals, relieving worry, transforming karma, Artemis, the planets Jupiter & the Sun, masculine
Fir- immortality, seeing situations clearly, planet Jupiter, Earth element, birth, used in blessing mothers and babies, shadow work, Artemis, Frigg,
Hawthorn- masculine, Fire element, Fae/fairies, love, marriage, Beltane, health, fertility, chastity, protection and death; keep out unfriendly entities/spirits when placed around doors and windows, considered portal to fea realm (NOTE: tree is sacred to fairies, it is strongly recommended that one ask permission before taking the blooms or sprigs; leave an offering when cutting down a whole tree- offerings such as milk, honey, wine or cider poured into the ground, baked goods, crystals & gemstones)
Hazel- spirit contact, manifestation, protection, prosperity, wisdom, dreams, divination, dowsing, knowledge, marriage, inspiration, wrath, fertility, intelligence, reconciliation, poetic inspiration, anti-lightning charm; sacred to Fae; traditionally burned in Balefires during Beltane & Litha (it is also said that mistletoe that grows on Hazel protects you from being bewitched)
Hickory- childbirth support, land nourishment, protection from legal difficulties, transitions,
Lemon Trees- longevity, the Moon, feminine, Water element, purification, refreshment, unity, uplifting, clarity, friendship, happiness, aura cleanse, rejuvenation, awareness, love, fidelity, lunar deities
Maple- feminine, Water element, the Moon, the planet Jupiter, wisdom of balance, love, longevity, money, travel, spiritual healing, learning and decision-making (especially when bringing about or dealing with change), great horned owl, communication
Oak- money, success, strength, fertility, stability, health, healing, potency and good luck; known for attracting light; associated with the Sky Gods/Goddesses (especially White Oak) a holy tree; one of the three sacred trees (Oak, Ash & Thorn); (their acorns were carried in the pockets of Druids for good luck)
Olive Tree- masculine, prosperity, wisdom, abundance, peace, protection, console (a person), Athena, the Sun, Fire element, Mabon
Palm Tree- cleansing, feminine, transforming, transitions, divine, masculine, fertility, nourishment, peace, relaxation, victory,
Pine- rebirth, immortality, strength in adversity, overcoming hardships through optimism & inner strength; Pine cones are good for tips of wands or staffs; (use a pine branch like a broom to brush away negative energy from your home or from surfaces (like a altar))
Poplar- life cycles, Zeus, death and rebirth, Hades, the planet Jupiter, enhancing divination tools, love; good for all-purpose wands; leaves for altar decoration for Samhain, celebrations in honor of Hades, ancestral rites, funerals/any ceremony related to the underworld
Redwood (aka Sequoia)- Earth wisdom, protection, fire resistance, healing, abundance, Fire element, balance
Rowan- the Sun, tourmaline, protection, Imbolc, meditation, broadening perspectives, dowsing, divination, the Goddess Bridget
Spruce- ancient wisdom, Goddess energy, healing, protection, purification, spiritual refreshment, pure intentions
Willow- divination, resonance, harmony, the Moon, moonstone, Water element, masculine, support, death, Hades, directing energy, ghosts/spirits, Hecate, Persephone, Lunar alignment, pain relief, personal empowerment, creativity, fertility, female rights of passage, inspiration, emotion, binding, love, protection, healing
Witch Hazel- dowsing, the planet Saturn; can be burned to rid of negative emotions, hexes/curses, and general negative
Yew- associated with death and rebirth, witches, Yule, consecrated ground, divination, astral travel, the planets Jupiter & Saturn, the Goddess Hecate; good for runes, Ogham sticks, frames for scrying mirrors, talking boards (PLEASE NOTE: it should not be used for goblets or any dishes that will be eaten from!!! It will make you sick or even kill you)
★ And therefore, makes me magickal ★
Great for your digital book of shadows!
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