The Fields Of Asphodel: The Afterlife From A Pagan Perspective

28 Days of Devotional Journaling

This is a simple journaling challenge/exercise that I’ve put together that helps to explore and connect with chosen deity. The rules are simple: Choose a deity to work with, then for the next 28 days, complete one prompt per day. It’s that simple!

1. List all the various names of your deity, in your language and in the original language.

2. Write an epithet for your deity and write why you think it is befitting of them.

3. What is your favorite myth involving your chosen deity? Are there any retellings or interpretations that you prefer to the original?

4. Show off your favorite picture, drawing or moodboard that represents perfectly how you view your deity.

5. List any keywords and symbols that are associated with your deity. How do you feel about these words and symbols?

6. Build an altar, no matter how big or small, to your deity. If you are unable to do this, write or draw what you would have on that altar in your journal.

7. Make a list of Hymns or prayers, traditional or original, that you prefer.

8. In any form you choose, list any messages that you have received from them.

9. What are your deity’s correspondences? 

10. What was considered sacred to your deity?

11. What are the worship days/holidays/popular celebrations associated with your deity?

12. Make a list of offering ideas

13. Write a playlist dedicated to your deity.

14. What locations or places are sacred to your deity?

15. Make a list of quotes that you associate with your deity.

16. What signs do you associate with them? How do you know when they communicate with you?

17. What are some activities, charities or other causes that you can do in their name to honor them?

18. Make a list of drinks and foods that your deity likes. Write down your favorite “modern” recipes.

19. Using the Five Senses, how would you describe your deity?

20. Write a ritual dedicated to them. This can be ceremonial or a routine.

21. What are some of the lessons that you are taught by the stories told about your deity?

22. Are there any media representations of your deity? What is your favorite?

23. What are some popular “modern” ways to honor your deity?

24. Write about their realm of influence. What all does your deity rule over?

25. What are some modern issues that would concern your deity?

26. Are there any other deities that your deity is often associated/confused with?

27. Who are the relatives of your deity? What is there most significant relationships?

28. What are your own personal practices to honor your deity?

Homestuck Quadrant Tarot Spread

1. Matespritship - Where are you too hard on yourself?

2. Moirallegiance - Where do you find support?

3. Kismesissitude - Where do you need to challenge yourself?

4. Auspisticism - Where do you need to compromise?

The aesthetic of my Grimoire has been inspired by the Owen’s spellbook from the movie, Practical Magic. Just thought of sharing some of the things written on them that has been shared as well on my page.

The Journal Witch

Talk to your house

Your house is a sentient being with it’s own spirit and soul. Some people identify this spirit as their household deities or friendly house spirits. But some people have altogether forgotten how important the spirit of their house is. Talk to your house. Houses that have been ignored tend to be dull, tired and susceptible to hauntings and negative energies.  So talk to your house, listen to its aches and pains, say hello. Tell it that you come in peace, tell it that you are there to listen to it speak. Be grateful to your house. And watch the energies of your home transform themselves into joy. 

Water Houses - 4th, 8th, 12th House

The Fortresses of Cancer, Scorpio, & Pisces

In the 4th, 8th, and 12th Houses we are returned to the soothing balm of the Feminine Waters.

Water Houses are containers of ancient tonics that preserve the consciousness connecting us with spiritual perceptions. Equally paradisiacal as these realms can be terrifying, experiences in these houses usually involve some form of exile, cruelty at the hands of other’s, death and rebirth, and transformation.

These are the ‘otherworlds’ that are worlds within us. People with planets in Water Houses possess psychic and intuitive magic that comes easily to the surface. From here, the wellsprings of divine creativity and imagination provide the healing elixir of the Divine Feminine , Who Hillman stated that “We are contained within Her fantasy, not She within ours.”

Cherry

Magics for Wishing

Updated: July 31, 2017

Wishing

[Animist Wishing Well Shrine]

[A Basic Wishing Spell (Green Witch Edition)]

[Bay Leaf Wish Spell]

[Birthday Spell] (tw: music autoplay on blog)

[Birthday Spell]

[Birthday Wish Spell]

[To Bring Your Wish Into Reality]

[Dandelion Blossom Oil]

[Firefly Wish Spell]

[Full Moon Wish Spell]

[Full Moon Wish Spell]

[Full Moon Wish Spell]

[Full Moon Wishing Spell]

[Flying Wish Paper]

[Genie in a Bottle]

[To Have Your Wishes Answered]

[How to Make a Wish Spell Jar]

[Jar & Candle Wish Spell]

[Jar of Wishes]

[Jirachi Wish Tag Spell]

[Karou’s Necklace of Wishes]

[Lemon Juice, Red Ink Spell]

[To Make a Wish Come True]

[To Make a Wish Come True (2)]

[Mermaid’s Tears]

[Rosey Wishes Spell]

[Shooting Star Wish Spell]

[Simple Full Moon Ritual]

[Simple Text Message Wish Spell]

[Simple Wish Spell]

[Simple Wish Spell]

[Sweet as Snow Spell]

[A Two-for-One Moon Wish Jar]

[Winds Wishing Spell]

[Winter Wishes]

[Wish Board Conjuration]

[Wish Ornament]

[Wishing Powder Mix]

[Wishing Spell]

[“Wishing Well” Spell Jar]

[Yule Wish Bottle]

Manifestation

[Elemental Manifestation]

[Manifestation Bowl]

[Manifestation Box] (cw: sigil)

[Manifestation Spell]

[Manifestation Spell]

[Manifestation Spell]

[Manifestation Triangle]

[1-2-3-4 Multi-Purpose Spell]

[Planetary Decagram]

[The Polar Spell]

[Simple Candle Magic]

[Simple Origami Crane Spell]

[Simple Way to Cast a Spell]

[Spell of Manifestation]

[Spell: Find What You Need]

[Want Spell]

How I do Crystal Grids

So I got an ask a while back about how I do crystal grids and if I could share that information, so here goes!

Let’s start off with some general knowledge of what a grid is, what it can be used for, and what different parts make up the grid. 

What is a crystal grid?

-Simply put, a crystal grid is an arrangement of crystals that helps set, focus, and amplify intentions 

What can a grid be used for?

-There are several things you can use a crystal grid for

1. To increase the power of your crystals

2. To cleanse and/or charge your crystals

3. Create protective boundaries

4. Raise the vibration of your space (good for work flow or meditation) 

5. To bring in luck, happiness, wealth, love etc. (any intention you can put into a spell, you can put into a crystal grid) 

Different Parts of a grid 

The Perimeter

–an optional outer ring of stones that are used to protect your grid. 

The Desire Stones

–Gather the energy of your stones and send it out into your space

The Way Stones

–Organizes and modifies the energy set by the focus stone

The Focus Stone

–Usually the stone in the center of the grid, sets your intentions

Grid Layouts

-There are books that tell you the ‘typical’ layouts but honestly I say do whatever feels right for you and fits your purpose! 

Now that the technical stuff is out of the way, lets move on to how I personally create my crystal grids!

I like to keep my process pretty intuitive. There are lots of resources that will give you specific steps to follow, and even tell you which types of crystals to use in what part of the grid based on the crystal structure or color. I tend to throw all of that out the window. 

Step 1: I pick my intention. This can be anything I would do a spell for, healing, self-love, binding, banishing, bringing in money or luck, and so on. 

Step 2: Pick my crystals. I actually pick the crystals before I pick the layout. Sometimes I select crystals based on which properties match with my intention (rose quartz for self love, aventurine for money). Sometimes I just go through my collection and pick the ones that are calling me. 

Step 3: Pick my layout. I tend to do a traditional bullseye type layout (Focus stone in the very center, way stones as the middle ring, desire stones as the outer ring). Sometimes I use a spiral method. Those are probably my top two layouts. 

Step 4: Place the stones. Again, this is a very intuitive process. I tend to use a point for the focus stone, and then lay way stones in a cross like shape around it (i.e. one directly above, one directly below, one to the right, one to the left) filling in with a few other way stones if I feel like it. I then place the desire stones in a circle around the whole thing, alternating stones (If I have multiple types of stone for the desire stones). If I put up a barrier it also goes in a circle around the whole thing. 

Step 5: In my process, the grid is activated once the stones are all in place. Sometimes I’ll fuss and shift stones around until they make a pleasing design, so once I’m done, the grid is activated. I then leave it up as long as I please!