Cartomancy
A tarot styled divination method using standard playing cards. This oracle first appeared in Europe in the 14th century and is still used sporadically today. Practitioners of this divination are commonly called cartomancers. Cards can be laid in a variety of spreads and functions much like a tarot deck. As such, cartomancy decks should be designated and regarded with all the respect of a deck of tarot cards. The meanings of the cards are as follows:
• Ace: Love, beginning, happiness, friendship
• King: Fair-haired man, affectionate and generous, but impetuous
• Queen: Fair-haired woman, trustworthy
• Jack: Fair-haired young person, good friend
• 10: Good fortune, joy
• 9: Desires fulfilled
• 8: Invitations/partings
• 7: Someone unreliable
• 6: Unexpected good fortune, generosity
• 5: Jealousy, indecision
• 4: Changes, travel
• 3: Need for caution
• 2: Friendship, success
• Ace: Harmony, property, achievement, love
• King: Dark-haired man, honest, open
• Queen: Dark-haired woman, strong, helpful
• Jack: Reliable friend
• 10: Fortune, abundance
• 9: New romance
• 8: Opposition, danger of recklessness
• 7: Prosperity, potential romantic interference
• 6: Business success
• 5: Help from a friend/partner
• 4: Bad change of fortune
• 3: Good partnership
• 2: Disappointment and opposition
• Ace: Money, a ring
• King: Fair-haired man, stubborn
• Queen: Fair-haired woman, flirty, witty
• Jack: A relative, unreliable
• 10: Journey, wealth
• 9: Financial opportunity, surprises
• 8: Declarations of love
• 7: A gift
• 6: Reconciliation
• 5: Successful meeting
• 4: Change for the better, an inheritance
• 3: Domestic/legal battles
• 2: Important love affair
• Ace: Conflict, infidelity, stress
• King: Dark-haired man, successful, ambitious
• Queen: Dark-haired woman, seductive
• Jack: Dark-haired youth, well meaning
• 10: Grief, despair, imprisonment
• 9: Bad luck, delays, quarrels
• 8: Disappointment
• 7: Possible loss of friendship
• 6: Improvements
• 5: Anxiety, setbacks, interference
• 4: Jealousy, business troubles
• 3: Bitter parting
• 2: Scandal, gossip, deceit
Note: You may choose to include the joker to represent folly, new beginnings, the Universe and to also signify the person receiving the reading.
Bonus: Using Playing Cards to Detect Baneful Magick
This technique relies on reading either red or black cards and nothing else. It can technically be used to answer any yes/no question.
Shuffle the deck and ask, "have I been hexed or cursed?" -while you are shuffling. When ready, stop shuffling and deal out five cards in a row, face down. Then one by one, left to right, turn them over. Black indicates a 'no' response, while red indicates 'yes'. You can see the degree of the curse by the presence of red cards. All black is a clear 'no' and all red is a clear 'yes'. The spread can be read as follows:
5 Black - 0 Red: No curse or negative energy present
4 Black - 1 Red: Blip of dark energy, natural defenses can ward it off
3 Black - 2 Red: Dark energy present, possible jinx
2 Black - 3 Red: Sufficient dark energy, possible hex, cleanse immediately
1 Black - 4 Red: Significant harmful magick present, likely hex or curse. Do a purification/protection ritual
0 Black - 5 Red: Curse confirmed, take serious action to uncross/cleanse/protect. Someone has intentionally tried to harm you with magick.
Colour magic is a component of many magical traditions since colours have specific connections. However, keep in mind that certain traditions may establish their own correspondences that differ from those listed.
When it comes to employing these correspondences, be imaginative and think outside of your usual comfort zone. You may have a variety of candles, coloured paper, altar cloths and fabric, ribbons, or even ink on hand to employ in different magical workings.
Spells and incantations should be written in the proper colour or on comparable coloured paper. You may use stones, plants, or flowers in whichever colour you like. If you meditate or perform chaka energy work, you can visualise yourself surrounded by light of the colour you require for your magical works. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
Red-
Red is associated with boldness and health, as well as sexual love and passion. It can be useful in spellwork. Use red lipstick to kiss your partner, fill a red cloth pouch with herbs to improve your sex life, or light a red candle before a difficult task to give yourself a little additional bravery. If you participate in sports or other competitive activities, wearing anything red under your uniform might boost your confidence.
Red is also connected with war and strength, so if you're ready to engage in physical or mental combat, red may be a helpful colour to have; imagine yourself bathed in a great crimson glow before marching into battle. Red is also related with the root chakra. As a result, it is linked to our sense of stability as well as our interactions with the physical and material worlds.
Magic uses: Love, physical energy, health, willpower, Passion, courage, strength, intense emotions
Pink-
Pink represents friendship and pure, innocent love. Have a crush on someone but aren't quite ready to ignite the flames of passion yet? Use pink roses or other flowers to convey your message. Dress in pink to make new acquaintances. Burn a pink candle to invoke emotional and spiritual healing magic, or to foster a new relationship.
Magic uses: Romance, spiritual awakening, partnerships, children's magic, Affection, friendship, companionship, spiritual healing
Orange-
If you're working for attractiveness and encouragement, incorporate orange into your magical endeavours. Light an orange candle to attract fresh chances into your life; if you desire excitement and adventure, wear something orange that will catch people's attention. Orange is a colour of creativity and self-expression, therefore utilise it while performing magical rituals connected to concerns like writer's block, or if you're an artist who feels like your muse has been suppressed recently. Because orange is connected with the sacral chakra, it represents both sexuality and emotion, particularly our ability to form emotional relationships with others.
Magic uses: Adaptability to sudden changes, encouragement, power, Energy, attraction, vitality, stimulation
Gold-
Gold is related, as one might expect, with money prosperity, commercial ventures, and solar connections. Hang gold colours around your entryway to attract money, or burn a gold candle for workings that will help your business succeed. If you want to give your profession a magical boost, wear gold jewellery or keep a piece in your pocket. Gold is also beneficial in situations concerning the law, courtrooms, and the justice system; if you are waiting for a judgement in a civil action or a criminal case, tuck a piece of gold paper inside your shoe before entering the courthouse.
Magic uses: Success, health, ambition, finances, good fortune, divination, Inner strength, self-realization, understanding, intuition
Yellow-
Yellow is an excellent colour for persuasion and protection. It's a bright, cheery colour that promotes happiness - and when people are happy, they're far more inclined to see things your way! Yellow is associated with self-empowerment due to its affinity for the solar plexus chakra. A person with a strong solar plexus chakra has a good mix of self-confidence and self-control.
Magic uses: Communication, confidence, divination, study, Intellect, inspiration, imagination, knowledge
Green-
As you might expect, green is associated with financial wealth and money, but it is also firmly linked to fertility magic. Green also corresponds to the heart chakra. It is our emotional centre, which allows us to love others and receive love in return. Forgiveness, romantic love, compassion, empathy, and platonic love are all centred in the heart chakra, thus use green for spellwork including these topics.
Magic uses: Prosperity, employment, fertility, health, good luck, Abundance, growth, wealth, renewal, balance
Light blue-
Light blue is connected with magic, including healing, patience, and understanding. To promote wellbeing and good health, sew a sachet or pillow packed with therapeutic herbs or crochet a baby blanket out of blue flannel cloth. If you have a sick buddy, write their name on a blue candle before burning it. Another wonderful suggestion is to give them a pack of blue socks.
Blue is also the colour of the throat chakra, which serves as our communication centre. It's what allows us to be honest and open with the people in our life. Our capacity to trust and be trustworthy, to speak truly and fairly, all stem from the throat chakra, therefore utilise light blue if you need to get to the bottom of a problem or establish channels of communication.
Magic uses: Well being and good health, communication r better communication spells. Healing, psychic ability, harmony in the home, understanding, Peace, truth, wisdom, protection, patience.
Dark blue-
If your magical practice involves despair and emotional weakness, dark blue is the colour to utilise. Dark blue, or indigo, is associated with the brow chakra, where many people think our Third Eye is placed. Our ability to self-realize, to develop our psychic powers and empathic skills, is linked to the brow chakra, as is our ability - and desire - to recognise, admit, and then let go of emotional baggage, thus employ dark blue in workings of this type.
Magic uses: Healing, psychic ability, harmony in the home, understanding, Peace, truth, wisdom, protection, patience
Purple-
Purple is the colour of royalty, and it represents ambition and strength. Wear a purple tie or scarf as an accessory if you know you'll be at a business meeting where there may be disagreement. Purple or violet is related with the head chakra in several metaphysical systems. This is the part of ourselves that is concerned with our connection to the Divine, the Universe itself, and our capacity to understand our role in the big scheme of things. If you're doing magic to strengthen your connection to the deities of your tradition or path, utilise purple.
Magic uses: Spirituality, wisdom, devotion, peace, idealism, Divination, enhancing nurturing qualities, balancing sensitivity
Indigo-
The spiritual connotation of the hue indigo is commitment and sincerity. Indigo is an extremely dark blue with hints of violet. In the ancient world, lapis lazuli was one of the earliest stones mined and used in jewellery. It was a positive hue that was thought to shield the deceased from evil in the afterlife.
Magic uses: Emotion, fluidity, insight, expressiveness, Meditation, clarity of purpose, spiritual healing, self-mastery
Brown-
Brown can be used in projects involving the environment or animals. If you need to reconnect with the natural world, light a brown candle or carry some brown dirt in your pocket. A sigil, which is also connected with home life and stability, can be created on your door or threshold with a brown marker or paint. Inscribe spells or charms on brown paper; sandwich-sized lunch bags are ideal for this!
Magic uses: Endurance, solidity, grounding, strength, Balance, concentration, material gain, home, companion animals
Black-
Use black in magical workings involving negativity and exile. If someone bothers you, jot down their name on a sheet of paper. Burn the paper around the edges with a black candle, telling them that you are burning away any hostility, desire, jealousy, or other sentiments they may have towards you. Burn as much of the paper as you can, leaving only their name, and then bury it. Another alternative is to put their name on a black balloon, load it with helium, and then carry it far away before releasing it into the sky.
Magic uses: Dignity, force, stability, protection, Banishing and releasing negative energies, transformation, enlightenment
White-
White represents purity, honesty, and our connection to the divine and higher selves. It should be noted that in candle magic, many Pagan traditions allow for the use of a white candle instead of any other colour. Use white for workings that involve harmony and peace, the consecration of magical equipment, blessings, and purification.
Magic uses: Peace, innocence, illumination, purity, Cleansing, clarity, establishing order, spiritual growth, understanding
Silver-
Silver symbolises reflection and truth, intuition, and lunar connections. If you need to undertake any full moon scrying or any other type of activity involving psychic development, dreaming, or astral travel, use a silver candle. Because of its lunar ties, silver is associated with women's secrets, the tides, and pregnancy.
Magic uses: Wisdom, psychic ability, intelligence, memory,Spiritual development, psychic development, meditation, warding off negativity
Grey-
Grey is often connected with stability, calmness, and composure. Grey stones signify something long-lasting and sturdy. It is also a colour linked with knowledge gained through ageing. Because of this, some people link grey with ancestral representation. Grey can also be connected with loss or depression, and it can affect the mind and body by eliciting disturbing feelings. Because grey is a combination of black and white, its meaning varies - deeper hues closer to black can be more enigmatic, while lighter shades closer to white can be more enlightening.
Darker colours, such as charcoal grey, invoke the power of black but lack the negativity associated with black, whereas light greys share some of the traits of white. Grey is considered a colour for both men and women. Light greys are regarded feminine, whilst dark greys are considered manly.
Magic uses: Stability, contemplation, neutrality, reserve, Complex decisions, binding negative influences, reaching compromise
Hekate is known as a protector of entryways, borders, and crossroads. She is also a Cthonic (underworld) goddess who exists on the peripheries of the pantheon, and teaches witches like Circe and Medea their magical crafts. Therefore, she has darker associations with death, the underworld, the moon, magic spells, and spirits.
In Hesiod’s Theogany, Hecate is the daughter of Titans Perses and Asteria. For defeating the giant Pergamon in the Gigantomauchy (epic battle between Olympians and Giants), Hekate is the only Titan to retain her powers under the rule of Zeus, who gives Hecate a share of earth, heaven and sea.
One of the most famous myths involving Hecate is Hades’ abduction of Demeter’s daughter, Persephone. Hekate assists Demeter in the underworld by leading the way with torchlight, and later becomes an attendant to Persephone. Hecate’s sacred animal ally is a black dog, said to be Hecuba, Queen of Troy, who was reincarnated by Hekate after suicide. Another sacred animal servant is the Polecat (weasel), who was the handmaiden Galinthias punished for a deception involving the birth of Hercules.
Around the 5th century B.C.E. we see the first sculptural totem figures portraying Hekate in the triple body form surrounding a central column. These votive statues for the protection of travelers would be placed at crossroads with each figure facing a different path.
Hekate is associated with a variety of frightening Daimones (minor divinities or spirits which could be good or evil.) the Empusae was a shapeshifting specter with the body of a woman, and one leg of brass and the other of a donkey, with hopes of devouring a traveler. The Lamia was originally a vengeful Libyan serpentine woman who devoured children, but later was seen to take the form of attractive, voluptuous woman who would seduce a traveler and feast on their fresh blood. The Mormo was another phantom bogeyman said to be sent out by Hekate to nibble on misbehaving children.
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☀️Sun Salts☀️
These salts are super easy to make and are good for any sun magic, an offering to solar deities, solar bath salts, cleansing, energy, positivity, healing, creativity, protection, and more 🌞
🔆A mortar and pestle
🌼Sea salt
🍊Dried orange peel (and/or orange essential oil)
🌻Chamomile, marigold, sunflower, or any yellow petaled flower (dried)
🌾A dash of cinnamon powder
🔆Gather your ingredients
🔆Combine them one by one in a mortar and pestle until the salt changes color (yellow or orange) or until its powderized
🔆Let it charge in the sunlight (sunrise-sunset) with your favorite sun crystal
🔆store in an airtight bottle and enjoy!
This is a spell to create a ring that drains and absorbs high amounts of specific energy, holds it, and releases it at the caster’s will. It can be used on people, (which is primarily how I have used it) and there for may be classified as “dark magic.” However, you can use the ring however you feel comfortable/ however it fits your morals.
What you will need: -specific intent and programming for how you wish the ring to work. - a ring, preferably one with a gemstone or precious metal ornament (silver, copper, etc.) - a bowl - moon water - a clear quartz piece, preferably spherical, but a point will do. - five white candles (any size is fine) - a chain or string -lavender oil
The goal of the spell is to create a concentrated spiral/vortex of energy, and then lock this vortex to the ring. Place the quartz sphere in the bowl, and pour moon water in around it. Align the candles at equal distances from eachother around the bowl. Note: the reason a Quartz sphere is preferred over a point is because the energy of spherical gems moves in a circular motion around them. This will make it much easier to create the vortex. Before starting the spell, cleanse the ring thoroughly by whatever means you prefer. Next, tie one end of your chain to the ring (like a pendulum.) Dangle the ring over the Quartz sphere at the center of the bowl. Now, as you program the ring with intent, you are going to swing it in a clockwise circle. Because this is a very powerful tool, you need to be EXTREMELY specific with instructions for how the ring will function. Here I will give you some basic instructional ideas to make sure the ring works as safely as possible; - state a specific finger the ring must be on and hand motion that must be made in order to open the vortex and absorb energy. For instance: “to drain energy from the target, twirl it clockwise on the pointer finger.” Note: While using the ring, make it clear what energy you wish to absorb, such as happiness, motivation, sadness, etc. - state a specific action or key phrase to release energy from the ring, in order to avoid “leaking.” It would also be smart to make a phrase that can be adapted to state a target to aim the released energy into. - make it clear that the vortex may only open when you intend it too, or else it could end up draining your energy and leaving you very weak.
Because the instructions are so specific, it would be best to write them out before starting. Recite your instructions while spinning the ring, and once you’re done, annoint the ring with lavender oil and seal the vortex to the ring through visualization. Once the bond is sealed, leave the ring to charge overnight with some amethyst, moonstone, and/or clear Quartz.
Tips: - remember that any energy you absorb into the ring will stay inside until you release it. I suggest clearing and cleansing it at least once a day, preferably after each use. - remember that just as you can take energy from someone or something, you can take that energy and place it somewhere/in something else. Example: take sadness and anger out of someone you DO like and put it into someone you DON’T like. - understand that if you take energy from/put energy into someone, you are affecting them in a very real way, and you could possibly affect their mental and/or physical health (in a positive or negative way) - using this ring is a very good way to practice visualizing and sensing/feeling energy.
As always, much love and good luck 💖 message me if you have any questions!
Witchcraft books I like/recommended to me that are beginner friendly:
Rebel Witch - Kelly Ann Maddox
The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft - Fire Lyte
Practical Magic for Beginners - Maggie Haseman
Grovedaughter Witchery - Bree NicGarran
Pestlework - Bree NicGarran
Of Witchcraft and Whimsy - Rose Orriculum
Kitchen Table Magic - Melissa Cynova
Weave the Liminal - Laura Tempest Zakroff
Queering Your Craft - Cassandra Snow
The Witch's Path - Thorn Mooney
The Crooked Path - Kelden
The Witch's Cabinet - Corinne Boyer
A Witch's Guide to Spellcraft - Althaea Sebastiani
Hearth & Home Witchcraft - Jennie Blonde
City Witchery - Lisa Marie Basile
Wild Witchcraft - Rebecca Beyer
Divination books I like/recommended to me that are beginner friendly:
Tarot for Beginners - Barbara Moore
Tarot Made Easy - Barbara Moore
Your Tarot Your Way - Barbara Moore
Kitchen Table Tarot - Melissa Cynova
Reading Tarot - April Wall
Modern Tarot - Michelle Tea
Seventy Eight Degrees of Wisdom - Rachel Pollack
Queering the Tarot - Cassandra Snow
Lessons from the Empress - Siri Vincent Plouff & Cassandra Snow
Mystical Origins of the Tarot - Paul Huson
Radical Tarot - Charlie Claire Burgess
Red Tarot - Christopher Marmolejo
Tarot and Astrology - Corrine Kenner
The Complete Lenormand Oracle Handbook - Caitlín Matthews
The Language of Lenormand - Erika Robinson
The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Runes - Judy Ann Nock
Websites I like that are beginner friendly:
mumblesandthings.com
witchoflupinehollow.com
thetravelingwitch.com
ladyalthaea.com
cauldronandbrew.com
roundthecauldron.com
otherworldlyoracle.com
xristiwitch.com
tarotpugs.com
Podcasts and YouTube Channels I like that are beginner friendly:
Witches in History - Podcast Recs
PODCAST RECS - Debunking and Fact-Checking for Witches & Witchcraft Spaces
Talk Witchcraft - Maggie Haseman
Hex Positive - Bree NicGarran
BS-Free Witchcraft - Trae Dorn
The Empowered Modern Witches Show - Tenae Stewart
Mythunderstood - Dragon Wagon Radio
'Round the Cauldron - Megan Black
Comfy Cozy Witch Podcast - Jennie Blonde
Kelly-Ann Maddox (YT)
Witches & Wine (YT)
LadySpeech Sankofa (YT)
Deana Blondell (YT)
Fables Den (YT)
Tea With The Gods (YT)
Megan Black (YT)
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The Faerie Star
The seven-pointed star or Faerie Star is an emerging symbol in contemporary magick. It is most often used to represent the worlds of Faerie. It can be displayed as a protective shield, a powerful talisman, a focal point for meditation, or a symbol of the Shining Realms.
The seven-pointed star is called a septagram, septegram, or heptagram. This glyph has had mystical associations for centuries, probably longer, since the number seven is important in many spiritual traditions around the world.
Medieval alchemists used the seven-pointed star to stand for the seven alchemical metals and their corresponding planets. But it can also stand for the seven colors, the seven days of the week, the seven musical notes, the Seven Sisters (Pleiades), the seven chakras, or any of the many sacred things that come in groups of seven. In Hermetic Qabalah, the septagram can represent the sphere of Netzach and the corresponding planet of Venus. Aleister Crowley also chose a septagram as the Seal of Babylon, the Great Mother and Sacred Whore of Thelema.
The septagram, because it has an odd number of points, can be traced in a continuous line. Its unbroken form helps give the star its identity as a symbol of eternity.
The Faerie Star is most often shown as a continuous figure with elongated points. No one can really say how or when the motif became incorporated into modern Paganism, but it is now a common sight in books, on jewelry, and on altar tools. Many practitioners use the Faerie Star instead of, or in addition to, the familiar five-pointed pentagram. Some say that the seven-pointed star reflects planetary (celestial) magick, while the pentagram encompasses magick of the elements and the earth.
𝕰𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖞𝖉𝖆𝖞 𝖂𝖎𝖙𝖈𝖍𝖈𝖗𝖆𝖋𝖙
Daily Affirmations: Start your day with positive affirmations or spells to set your intention.
Morning Ritual: Incorporate meditation or a grounding exercise into your morning routine.
Herbal Tea: Brew herbal teas with magical correspondences for specific needs (e.g., chamomile for calm).
Crystal Carry: Keep a small crystal in your pocket or bag for daily energy boosts.
Incense and Smudging: Light incense or smudge your space to cleanse and energize it.
Moon Water: Use moon water (water charged under the moon) for washing, drinking, or watering plants.
Sigils: Draw or carry sigils for protection, luck, or other intentions.
Altar Space: Create a small altar or sacred space in your home.
Candles: Light candles with intention, choosing colors that correspond to your needs.
Tarot or Oracle Cards: Pull a daily card for guidance.
Journaling: Keep a magical journal for spells, dreams, and reflections.
Nature Walks: Spend time in nature, collecting items like stones, leaves, or feathers for your practice.
Kitchen Witchery: Infuse your cooking with intention and use magical herbs and spices.
Charmed Jewelry: Wear jewelry that has been enchanted or charged with specific intentions.
Lunar Phases: Plan activities and spells according to the lunar phases.
Weather Magic: Use the energy of different weather conditions in your spells and rituals.
Mindful Cleaning: Clean your space with intention, using magical cleaning solutions.
Bath Rituals: Take ritual baths with herbs, salts, and oils for cleansing and manifestation.
Gratitude Practice: End your day with a gratitude practice or prayer.
Sacred Music: Listen to music that uplifts your spirit or has magical significance.
Writing Spells: Incorporate spellwork into your daily writing, such as emails or notes.
Daily Offerings: Make small offerings to your deities or spirit guides.
Visualization: Use visualization techniques throughout the day to manifest your desires.
Plant Magic: Care for plants and infuse them with your magical intentions.
Energy Shielding: Practice energy shielding techniques to protect your aura.
Creative Art: Use art and creativity as a form of magic and expression.
Spiritual Reading: Read books, articles, or blogs on witchcraft to expand your knowledge.
Community Connection: Connect with other witches online or in-person for support and inspiration.
Crafting: Make your own magical tools, such as wands, sachets, or charms.
Ritual Dress: Wear clothing or accessories that have been enchanted for specific purposes.
Daily Devotions: Spend time each day in devotion or meditation with your chosen deities.
Intentional Breathing: Use breathing exercises to center and ground yourself.
Astrology: Incorporate astrology into your daily planning and decision-making.
Digital Magic: Use apps or digital tools designed for witches to keep track of moon phases, spells, and more.
Rune Work: Draw a daily rune for guidance and reflection.
Harmonize with Elements: Incorporate the four elements (earth, air, fire, water) into your daily life.
Affirmative Speaking: Speak with intention and awareness, using positive and empowering language.
Gardening: Create a magical garden with plants that have specific correspondences.
Mindful Eating: Bless and infuse your food with positive energy before eating.
Dream Work: Keep a dream journal and work with your dreams for insight and guidance.