Common Flowers And Their Properties.

In light of the August Solar Eclipse ☀

As my personal grimoire here has grown, I finally felt it was time to begin compiling posts from amazing witches into lists for people to use as references in their own learning (None of this information is my own, I just feel that it needs to be shared).

So here is my current list of posts relating to the magickal properties and uses of herbs, this is an ever growing list so check back to see if there have been any additions or send me a message if you find a post that you think should be on the list and don’t forget to follow the people who originally posted these amazing information sheet, they really deserve your support.

General Information ☽  Herblore ☽  List of Herbs and their Uses ☽  How to use Herbs ☽  Witch’s Garden ☽  The Magick of Rosemary ☽  The Magick of Cloves ☽  Herbalist Symbols ☽  Sabbat Herbs + Incense ☽  Herbal Incense

Storage ☽  Mini herb storage ☽  How to Store Magickal Herbs ☽  How to Dry Magickal Herbs

Magickal Associations ☽  Herbs Associated with the Dead ☽  Herbs in Rituals ☽  Banishing Herbs

Kitchen Witchery ☽  Kitchen Herbs ☽  Elder Flower Syrup ☽  DIY Salves

Pouches ☽  Sleep Tight Sachet Baths ☽  Herbal Tea Baths ☽  Herbal Bath ☽  Purification Bath

Teas ☽  Herbal Teas ☽  Calm Anxiety Tea ☽  Good Day Tea ☽  Witch’s Brew - Tea Recipes ☽  Herbal Tea Remedies ☽  Evening Tea

I will be gradually expanding this list as I find more useful information, I hope this helps someone, I am certainly using all of this information.

Don’t forget to follow the original posters, they post some great information.

Scrying Methods

Mirror Scrying Probably the most salient form of scrying available to our cultural consciousness, thanks to Snow White. -Black Mirror scrying (done with a black tinted mirror) works best for me, because otherwise I fall victim to my own vanity and just stare at myself. There’s a good Urban Witch tips post around here somewhere that suggests using your blank smartphone screen as a black mirror on the go.

Water Scrying -With liquid in a bowl of any colour, though I prefer a deep, transparent blue. You can also add food dye. -In the bath, and accompanied by other bath magic like oils and herbs and whatever works for you. -Staring at the Ocean (I’m very lucky to live next to the Pacific). Results would vary depending on weather conditions, i.e. if the surf is rough or calm, what colour sky is being reflected, what the wind is doing, where the tide is etc. Probably good for contacting deities with ocean associations, if that’s your jam. -Staring at a Lake (I also live next to a lake), similar in practice to Ocean Scrying, with the added bonus of relative stillness and aquatic fauna making ripples, trees casting shadows, floating flowers, a reflection of the sky.

Crystal Scrying I prefer Amethyst, but use whatever gem works for you.

Close Your Eyes Sometimes I can close my eyes and see the most vivid things, not imagination or visualisation, just scenes, floating across my vision.

Dream Scrying I’ve never tried it, but it’s probably a form of Oneiromancy (which I do practice). If you’re lucid or have any control over your dreamscape, try scrying on any medium in there. I think it would be cool but I can’t really try it yet.

Fire Scrying -I hate candles, but a lot of people have a good time scrying with them. -I DO HOWEVER LOVE STARING AT FIRE. -Bonfire scrying I last tried on New Year’s Eve, whilst under the influence of some questionable substances. It was going well, but people were starting to stare at me so I had to stop. -Hearth scrying would be a more accessible form of this, and I would personally use it for scrying with Hestia.

Sky Scrying -Can be done during the day, with clouds (similar to  Nephelomancy) or the wild blue yonder (you really have to come to Australia to appreciate how BLUE the sky is). -Can also be done at night, with the moon, or stars. Stargazing is a practice I came into after my childhood, when we finally realised I was near sighted and really couldn’t see much up there.

Smoke Scrying -With incense, watching the curls of smoke was one of the first things I did as a young witch. -And now, as an adult, cigarette smoke is equally fascinating (though I would not recommend picking up a smoking habit for the sake of witchcraft, or at all).

Steam Scrying -With your kettle or warm beverage of choice, very similar to smoke scrying, obliquely related to nephelomancy.

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I have anxiety so calm sigils are pretty important to me :)

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~ Types of Divination ~

There are countless types of divination, so this list is by no means comprehensive, (actually it’s quite short) but it should help with the main methods! :D

Scrying ~

A form of divination in which you enter a trance-like state, gaze into a medium, and look for signs or symbols. Common mediums include black mirrors, fire, water, smoke, and tiles.

Cartomancy ~

Divination done using cards of sorts. The images/words/etc. hold meanings that you can interpret. Methods of cartomancy are: Tarot reading, oracle card reading, regular playing card reading, and even the reading of Pokemon cards. Symbolism/interpretation is the main importance with cartomancy.

Pendulum Dowsing ~

A form of divination in which you use a pendant-like tool called a pendulum. It has a weighted end, and a place to hold it near the top. The answer to your question is determined by the way it swings. The answers vary from the traditional yes/no/maybe/DWA, to words/letters/numbers, all depending on the board/chart you might use.

Lithomancy ~

Lithomancy is a method of divination in which crystals are cast out on a circular board. Their arrangements are interpreted, and the light reflecting off of them is also taken into account. These are best to buy in sets/kits, since it can be a bit difficult to create one for yourself.

Rune Reading ~

This form of divination involves a few different methods. Some diviners cast the runes, others pull them from a bag, and even still there are those who lay them all out and choose one that feels the best for the current situation (without looking). It is a Norse system and involves special symbols with meanings you can use to interpret the reading.

Nephelomancy ~

A similar type of divination to scrying, nephelomancy involves cloud gazing to interpret signs, symbols, and omens. It’s something that can be done at pretty much any time, as long as the sky is visible. I wrote a detailed post on it, linked on my masterpost, which is at the end of this list.

Tasseography ~

You’ve probably heard of reading tea leaves. Tasseography is the fancy word for that. You go through a process of drinking the tea, turning your cup, and placing it on a plate before reading it in specific directions/paths. There are many ways to do this, but most include using the symbols as omens.

Oneiromancy ~

Oneiromancy is good old fashion dream interpretation. If you had a dream that you know means something, take a look into Oneiromancy. Symbolism is important, and so are your personal associations and experiences.

Stichomancy ~

This is a very old method if divination, through which you use a book to answer a question you have. You can use any book you own and at any time. You ask your question, open the book to a random page, and read what you see. Sometimes the response is straightforward, while other times very vague and confusing.

Graphology ~

Graphology is the study and interpretation of handwriting or scribbles. Automatic writing falls under this category, which is when you allow a spirit/etc. to use you as a tool of communication. Sometimes words/shapes come out as answers.

If you would like to learn more about some of these types of divination, check *this* masterpost! :D

#1 Masterpost: Astro Basics

The 12 Signs

Planets

Houses

Elements

Qualities

Opposite Signs

Degrees

The 13th Sign?

Useful Image Post

Astro Books

Sign/Planet/House

Condensed Info

Find your Sun, Moon, Rising, Midheaven (10th house)

Find your Venus Sign

Find your Mars Sign

Find your Mercury Sign

Find all your placements

How to: Planets in Houses

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