Herbs For Cleansing Of The Home 🧹

Moon Signs’ Positive and Negative Qualities

Positive Aries Moon: Standing up for others, independent, quickly overcoming negative emotions, honest and straightforward, great leaders, optimistic, courageous and not afraid of anything or anybody

Negative Aries Moon: Impatient, exploding when angry, argumentative, throwing tantrums, easily bored, causing confrontations, immature at times, initiating projects but never finishing them

Positive Taurus Moon: Dependable and trustworthy, affectionate, down to earth souls, always reaching towards their goals, never rushing into emotional situations without a thought-out plan

Negative Taurus Moon: Overindulging in food, too concerned with their material possessions, stubborn, lazy and sometimes unmotivated to get up,

Positive Gemini Moon: Keeping things fun, saying the right things at the right moment, intellectual and curious, sharing their knowledge with others, extremely constructive, boundless active imagination, good sense of humor

Negative Gemini Moon: Talking too much, overanalyzing their emotions, having an urge to create arguments, constantly changing what they want, not listening to what others have to say

Positive Cancer Moon: Psychically gifted, offering tender love and support, close bonds to their mothers, selfless and nurturing, knowing when someone is unreliable, sweet souls

Negative Cancer Moon: Clingy, holding grudges, using emotional blackmail to get their own way, shy and nervous, sensitive to people’s opinions, moods change often

Positive Leo Moon: Loyal friends, easy to reason with, magnificent entertainers, assertive, natural leaders that are able to inspire others, educated about a variety of topics, outgoing and enthusiastic  

Negative Leo Moon: Unwilling to share control, overly dramatic and egoistical, not handling rejection very well, hard time holding onto money, seeing it as a necessity to have the last word

Positive Virgo Moon: Helping out their friends, good memory, very honest and with strong morals, keeping things neat and orderly, grounded and stable, taking care of their health, analytical and practical

Negative Virgo Moon: Critical of others and pointing out their flaws too often, perfectionists, obsessed with details, feeling like they’re not good enough  

Positive Libra Moon: Good at socializing, peaceful and harmonious souls, graceful, never wanting to hurt anyone’s feelings, good manners, excellent planners, getting along well with most people

Negative Libra Moon: Indecisive, seeing flaws in everything around them, obsessed with creating balance, easily influenced, tendency for people-pleasing

Positive Scorpio Moon: Not letting themselves be manipulated, natural psychologists, magnetic personality, passionate and attractive, able to walk away from negative situations

Negative Scorpio Moon: Tendency to become evil, jealous and possessive, deep fear of betrayal, sensitive to criticism, having a hard time opening up to others

Positive Sagittarius Moon: Positive and open-minded, fond of learning, adaptable, happy-go-lucky demeanor, great teachers and mentors, interested in travel to foreign lands, making friends easily

Negative Sagittarius Moon: Pushing people’s buttons for fun, thinking they’re always right, running away from darker emotions, switching plans at the last minute, irresponsible

Positive Capricorn Moon: Responsible and mature from a young age, loyal and generous, taking any kind relationship very seriously, humorous, always working towards a goal, never depending on anyone else

Negative Capricorn Moon: Obsessed with proving themselves, melancholic thoughts, afraid to show emotions, too hard on themselves, having trouble letting people in

Positive Aquarius Moon: Doing well with groups and communities, original turn of mind, friendly towards others, valuing equality, not afraid to be different, well-respected amongst their friends, freedom-loving

Negative Aquarius Moon: Emotions are rarely visible, feeling like no one understands them, overthinking everything, very unpredictable, getting too caught up in their own vision

Positive Pisces Moon: Artistically talented, romantic and highly compassionate, having a sixth sense, knowing what others think and feel, vivid imagination, avoiding conflicts

Negative Pisces Moon: Pushing people away when stressed, forgiving too easily, hard to see a situation for what it really is, tendency to become a martyr, stuck in their own reality

“only that: we are here. this is what it means to swim in the tide, to walk the earth and feel it touch your feet. this is what it means to be alive.”

circe - madeline miller

Had a very magical evening.. 💭✨🌿

(as always I apologize for low quality gifs due to tumblr)

As a novice witch, I was wondering if you had any tips/ suggestions for me that might help get me more into the learning process. Book suggestions would be fantastic! Thank you.

Hello! Hm, some tips eh? I’m gonna give you the same schpeal I give to all new witches (copied from my old blog but meh).

I really think one should take the time to figure out what witchcraft is all about - what it offers, what it doesn’t, and the benefits and disadvantages of being a practicing magic user. Not only that, but think about what interests you about witchcraft - why you want to practice, what really drew you in to the craft, what you wish to do with magic, things you like about it, and even things you don’t. Do you have any expectations? Is there an end goal, something you ultimately want to achieve from magic? Do you want to be a magic user just for a certain amount of time, or indefinitely? Figuring out these things should help round out your practice and give you a bit of a path (heheh) to follow and explore.

There is never enough research. Really. You are most likely going to be studying and learning through your whole magical journey. I still am; I learn something new every day, and I love it. As a knowledge leech I love that part of witchcraft - spending hours reading up on various things makes me so happy. (Hey, no one said it was easy. :p) [This post] actually sums it up beautifully.

With the tons of research that comes with studying witchcraft, it will be good to keep a notebook (or grimoire / Book of Shadows) to store all your findings in. Write down spells, references, correspondences, rituals (if you plan to use them)… anything you think you’ll need to know or want to know when it comes to practicing your craft. I keep my blog for this purpose, though without internet it’s kind of hard to access at all times, so I have a physical book as well. And it doesn’t have to be any fancy leather bound anything - I have spiral notebooks and an obnoxious orange binder. xD

Don’t be worried if you can’t practice every single day. Maybe you can, and that’s awesome; maybe you can only work up the energy or privacy to perform spells once a week, or once a month, and that is completely valid. I only really use magic when I need it, and that’s fine too. Don’t beat yourself up for missing the moon phases or sabbats or what have you. It happens - I have missed every sabbat since I started practicing, and the only stuff I do on the full moon is cleansing my tarot deck or crystals (and I still forgot to do that yesterday, oop). We all have lives outside of witchcraft, and it’s important to maintain the rest of your life and other interests as well. As awesome as witchcraft is, don’t let it absorb you. The point of this was supposed to be, don’t feel bad for not going 150% with witchcraft all the time, but also know when it’s time to not practice witchcraft and engage in other areas of your life.

When it comes to supplies, particularly herb related, the grocery store is more than fine. Like, 90% of my herbs have come from there, either dried or fresh. It’s still the same herb, same genus, same biological build - it will work. The whole “witchcraft is ALWAYS organic” stuff that I’ve seen floating around is bunk. Like, if that’s what you want, and what you can do, awesome, but it certainly isn’t the only thing that will work, nor should you feel bound to comply with someone else’s ideology. Get what you can afford or find, and don’t spend so much time stressing about the rest of it.

Honestly, even if you *can’t* afford physical ingredients for spells, it’s no big deal. Witchcraft is about your intent and your energies, and how you work with them and manipulate them to bring about a desired effect. Spell components like herbs and crystals and all that are just bolsters to what’s really important - your desire to induce a certain outcome. They have uses, yes, and they help, yes, but they’re not all important, mostly just boosts for your own energies. You can be a successful witch without all the fancy herbs or rare crystals.

It’s okay if you stick to pre-written spells by other people. Some people don’t have the energy, or the full knowledge, to yet write their own spells, and that’s perfectly fine. There’s nothing wrong with referencing another witch’s work. (Though, when you can, learning to write your own spells and using them is an amazing skill to have. I used to suck at / hate spellwriting - now I try to do it as much as I can, and it’s super beneficial to personalizing your craft which is important too.)

That being said, you also shouldn’t feel tied down to what is written. Experimentation is encouraged, to help personalize things to you. If you’re looking at a spell and think, “Hmm based off what I know, I want to try this herb instead,” totally go for it. Give it a go, and write down your results. Personal associations for objects in spellcraft are JUST AS powerful, if not more so in some ways.

When I said “comply with someone else’s ideology,” I meant that, if someone has one way of doing things, and you don’t agree with it, that’s fine. If you do agree with it, though, that’s cool too. If you do things differently than someone else, it doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong either. Definitely feel free to form your own opinions and experiences. Personalizing your craft to suit YOU and YOUR NEEDS is actually pretty important, and can have a big impact on your magic. If your magic is more suited to you, it is more likely to work for you.

Believe in yourself. I’m not kidding. It’s so corny and cliche, but your magic will be so much more powerful if you have confidence in it and in yourself. Feel empowered by the awesomeness of being a witch and working with spells.

For book suggestions, @natural-magics​ compiled some [books and resources], which is a good place to start. @visardistofelphame​ has a post of [witchcraft resources galore] too. Here is some more [recommended reading]. There is also this post about how to tell if [your book on witchcraft is bullshit], which will likely be of great use when reading as a beginner. Most of my knowledge has been gathered from Tumblr or other various internet resources; I can’t afford a lot of books right now, so I’ve never really read any, and can’t recommend any personally.

Also, here are a lot of links to other resources that you may find use for:

[Accumulating Witch Stuff on a Budget]

[Advice for Navigating the Witchcraft / Pagan Community] (an ask)

[Becoming a Witch] (an ask)

[Beginner Witchcraft]

[Beginner Witchcraft Resources Masterpost]

[For a Beginner] (an ask)

[FAQ]

[Frequently Asked Questions]

[Getting Started]

[Guide to Witching]

[How Do You Even Begin?]

[How to Do Witchcraft Research for Newbies]

[“I’m Interested in Witchcraft, Where Do I Start?”]

[Introduction to Magic]

[Limited Witchcraft Masterpost]

[Magic on a Budget]

[Masterpost of Masterposts]

[Miss Mango’s Secular Witchcraft Tumblr Resource Masterpost]

[The Newbie Witch - What Others Often Don’t Tell You About Beginning the Practice]

[So…You Wanna Be a Witch?]

[St.’s Short and Sweet Guide to (Not Asking Her) How to Get Started in Witchcraft and Magic]

[Subtle Magical Practice]

[Theory and Practice] (a masterpost)

[Tips for Beginner Witches] (an ask)

[Tips for Beginners] (an ask)

[Tips for Extremely New Witches] (an ask)

[Tips For Those Who Are Considering Witchcraft]

[Top Witch Tips]

[Welcome to Witchcraft - A Post for Beginners]

[“Where Do I Start?”]

[Witchcraft 101]

[Witchcraft 101]

[Witchling Tips]

[Witchtips’ Rebloggable “Frequently Asked Questions” - Part I]

I really hope that answers your question and gives you what you need. Good luck on your path! :D

Friendly reminder that the Hellenic Underworld is not the Christian Hell, and Hades is not the Devil.

Types of Witches PT. 1✨🌙

Green Witch 🌿

Loves nature and the earth 🌿

Works with trees, herbs, plants, and flowers 🌳

Usually enjoys hiking or trail walking 🍃

Skilled herbalist and makes herbal remedies 🌲

Enjoys gardening and/or wild-crafting 🌸

Loves animals and wildlife 🐿

Environmentally friendly ♻️

Attune with earth’s natural cycles 🌱

Has an apothecary full of herbs, roots and oils 🍄

Can have interest in the Fae 🧚🏼

Subcategories: Garden Witch, Flora Witch 🌷

Kitchen Witch 🥧

Loves cooking and baking 🍰

Incorporates magick into housekeeping 🧽

Loves working on the kitchen and around the home 🏡

Infuses magick and intent into every meal 🍝

Herbs and spices always! 🌿

Loving and maternal instincts 💕

Family oriented: the caregiver 👶🏼

Makes herbal remedies and potions 🍃

Tries to buy local, organic, and in season 🍯

Has a veggies/fruit and herb garden 🥬

Sea Witch 🐚

Loves being by any body of water 🌊

Loves bath rituals 🛁

Works with large bodies of water 💦

Feels relaxed when at the beach 🏖

Practices water-based magick and worship 🌧

Works with tons of salt 🧂

Uses sea shells, bones, seaweed, beach sand, etc 🐚

Enjoys thunderstorms ⛈

Worships sea deities/mermaids 🧜🏼‍♀️

Attune with the Moon’s cycles 🌙

Subcategories: Ice Witch, Water Witch 🌊

Crystal Witch 💎

Works with stones and crystals 💎

A branch of green witchcraft 🌿

Practices crystal healing ✨

Uses crystal ball to scry 🔮

Usually interested in reiki and energy work 🙌🏼

Books full of crystal properties 📚

Channels chakra balance 📿

Cleanses crystals regularly 🌬

Meditates frequently 🧘🏼‍♀️

Enjoys working with the Moon 🌙

Subcategories: Rock Witch, Earth Witch 🍃

Faerie Witch 🧚🏼

Communicates and works with faeries 💕

Skilled on properly approaching the fae, as they can be quite tricky 🧚🏼

Leaves offerings for the fae 🧚🏼‍♀️

Environmentally friendly ♻️

Enjoys plants such as rosemary and thyme 🌿

Often enjoys working with crystals 💎

Studies the fae and spirit lore ✨

Enjoys nature, especially forests and waterfalls 🌸

Usually believes in mythological creatures 🦄

Creates faerie gardens to attract them 🍄

Subcategories: Angelic Witch, Crystal Witch, Green Witch 🌳

Elemental Witch (Earth) 🌳

Works with the elements of earth 🌿

Zodiac Signs: Virgo, Taurus, Capricorn 💫

Grounds and centres easily 🍃

Usually interested in the fae and folklore 🍄

Works with plants, herbs, flowers, and trees 🌻

Creates natural remedies and medicines ☘️

Connects deeply with nature and animals 🌲

Enjoys working with crystals and stones 💎

Enjoys wild crafting and gardening 🌱

Eco-friendly ♻️

Subcategories: Green Witch, Garden Witch, Flora Witch, Crystal Witch, Swamp Witch, Forest Witch, Desert Witch 🌾

Hedge Witch 🍃

Not one consensus of a Hedge Witch 🌿

Usually hereditary or passed down 👵🏼

A solitary practitioner 🌳

Often Shamans, Healers, or Charmers 🌙

Practitioner of herbal arts - medicinal and spiritual 🌱

Communicates with spirits 👻

No two Hedge Witches are alike ✨

Deep respect and love for nature 🐿

The “doctor” of the village 👩🏼‍🔬

Always lived in the forest in the old days 🌲

Subcategories: Hereditary Witch, Earth Witch, Green Witch ☘️

Hereditary Witch 👵🏼

Exactly what it sounds like! 😇

Aspire to have children to pass on the craft 🤰🏼

Born into a family of witches 🤱🏼

Has nothing to do with bloodline ✨

Follows personal traditions of the family 👵🏼

Born and raised into witchcraft 🌙

Has a wise and skilled ancestor 💫

Very family oriented 👩‍👧‍👧

Taught magick from a young age 📚

Family grimoire passed down 📖

Subcategories: Hedge Witch, Granny Witch 🗝

Cosmic Witch 💫

Utilizes planetary and celestial energies ⭐️

Planetary alignments and positions, lunar cycles, days of the week, and planetary hours play a big role in their craft 🌛

Studies astrology and astronomy ✨

Usually believes in aliens 🛸

Includes meteors, super novas, black holes, galaxies, etc in crafting ☄️

Worships the planets themselves 🪐

Uses astrology as their form of divination 🔮

Often skilled at astral travel 🌝

Subcategories: Lunar Witch, Solar Witch 🌞

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Semi-transparent Northern Jungle Queen Stichophthalma camadeva. (x).

10 Daily Witchy Things

Cleanse your bed in the morning when you make it- to remove the stress and negativity of the previous night and have a peaceful sleep the next night. 

Make a cup of tea and charge it with positive energy to get you through the day. 

Clean your desk/workspace/wherever you do creative things and draw productivity sigils on it in cleaner or keep a clear quartz nearby to focus energy. 

Bless your keys before you get in your car for protection on the road. 

Use a special scrub or face mask in the shower for a glamour spell. 

Spend time outside, or keep your blinds open to allow sunlight in. 

Take a walk outside, if you can, and ground yourself with each step. 

Use wax melters, incense, or other scented items to fill your space with an intended scent. 

Cleanse your phone/other electronic devices- clean out the old apps and photos, clean out the negative people from your contact list, and reset your ringtones and wallpaper to increase positive energy. 

Before you go to bed, take ten minutes and thank your deities (if you have any) and reflect on your day. Before you fall asleep, think of one thing that was good about the day, no matter how small, and be grateful.