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Quarter Moon Spellcraft: Better Business Spell for Artists

For this first quarter moon of the New Year, my boyfriend and I decided to focus on bringing in new business. We are both entering new stages with our personal endeavours, him starting his own hustle and me going into my last semester of school, subsequently hitting the job market this summer. He just moved up here from Cali, so there is a lot going on and we both need to be bringing in some money from our side (and hopefully future main) jobs.

Spell Preparation

For this spell (and a few others I’m trying out this month), I chose something from Judika Iles book Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells. I picked this because I trust in her research, and I wanted to use some ingredients I already had at home. I’ve done many money spells and rituals, and even more sigils, but figured the New Year would be a good time to try some new methods and improve on documenting when things work/don’t work. It also just so happened that this spell specifically is for bringing money to artists, and that was too on the nose for me to ignore.

My intention is to take as many spells as possible and perform them “as is” so I can troubleshoot more easily, but when you have been practicing as long as I have you sometimes just can’t help yourself and end up having to tweak things a little bit…

The instructions read as follows:

Carve and dress one small purple and one small green candle to suit your personal circumstances. Place the candles on either side of a Fool card drawn from the tarot deck of your choice. Burn and trust to inspiration.

The significance of purple and green (inspiration and money) are pretty straightforward, and the Fool is a great representation for new beginnings, maintaining one’s sense of wonder towards their art, setting aside criticism and expectations, etc.

There were no explanations on what type of oil to dress the candles with or what to carve into them. Initially, my plan was to simply dress the candles in a basil infused olive oil (both great for protection and money), and carve dollar signs into them…

… but this is where I ran into my first problem.

Sometimes a witch doesn’t have the right candles on hand. Sometimes a witch has got to run to the store and make a purchase. Sometimes a witch can’t quite find what they’re looking for.

I did find a purple candle, that was easy. BUT it was lavender, and while I do love lavender, I do not associate it with inspiration and creativity. I associate it with sleep and protection, and while I will never have too much of those, the last thing I need is to be falling asleep every time I want to start an art project. I was also unable to find a green candle on short notice… so much for that.

I debated changing my spell completely and picking something else, but I couldn’t bring myself to neglect this spell. It’s too perfect for what I need, this final semester and making my portfolio, it seems like a waste to not start the year off with this beautiful little spell, so I’m breaking my own first rule here and subbing in some alternates.

Instead of the usual coloured candles, I’ll be sticking with my run of the mill white tea candles that I almost always use for spellwork. I will be dropping the colour associations entirely, and instead using herb associations: basil for the green candle, mugwort for the purple candle. I’m lucky in that I have an enormous supply of mugwort near my apartment, and keep basil on hand. I’ll be dressing the candles in a basil infused olive oil and will carve a sigil into each before burning them while meditating on the Fool’s card from my deck.

How to Create Herb Correspondences with Plain White Candles (for when you don’t have coloured candles available)

This is a pretty common occurrence for me, as I almost always have a ton of plain white tealights on hand since I use them for fire scrying and many of my ritual spells, but never got into candle magic per se. It’s very common to have colour correspondences for candle magic and it is a major portion of the spellwork, but I needed to improvise and use what I had on hand for the spell while trying to keep in line as much as possible with Iles’ version of the work.

If at all possible, I highly recommend following spells to the letter when you can, especially if you are trying it for the first time. It’s easier to troubleshoot when you have done exactly what the spell required, in the event that things don’t work out. For this reason, I wanted to keep in touch with the candle magic and simply replace the colours with plants of similar association.

The technique is fairly simple, you have probably seen it elsewhere online before. All you need to do is light the candles, allow them to burn and melt the top layer of wax as much as possible. Once it is sufficiently melted, put out the flame and sprinkle the herbs so they fall into the melted wax. Let the candles cool, and when you are ready for your spell you can simply light them as you would normally and use them as you would your coloured candles.

Cautions: Inevitably when you burn these candles, some of the herbs will also burn. Some herbs are not safe to burn, and some can be toxic to animals when burned. Research your herbs before attempting this and check for toxicity. Avoid burning them around pets to be safe. Mugwort may cause allergic reactions, especially if you are allergic to ragweed.

Spell and Notes

I chose to do the spell during the planetary hour of Saturn to establish control, foundation, discipline, etc. I carved a + sign into each candle and anointed them with a basil infused olive oil. Here are the spell instructions again as a reminder:

Carve and dress one small purple and one small green candle to suit your personal circumstances. Place the candles on either side of a Fool card drawn from the tarot deck of your choice. Burn and trust to inspiration.

Here is my final setup, with the Fool’s card from my Revelations deck by Zach Wong:

I meditated for a few minutes and let the candles burn. And that’s it! I feel pretty happy with the spell, I will report back on it when I feel there is progress in regards to it. I usually expect for there to be some kind of return within a week, so we’ll see what happens <}:-)

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RE: Hellenism Discord Server

Where do I even start with this? I do not have a Tumblr presence, and I am unfamiliar with the cultural norms found here. Words have meanings or extra layers that I don’t expect them to have. I’m not trained in PR or communications, or anything. I’m just an average person, with an average ability to relate to other humans. Below average at times – I didn’t come from a family who talked about things, and it feels like a second language. The past few days have reinforced for me how damaging a narrative can be. This one has, unsurprisingly, gotten away on me.

I acknowledge my privilege and my obligations. I am, and have always been, an advocate for not just listening to the voices of PoC but acting on them. We are our actions far more than our words. I do need to address the narrative though, so here it is.

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Crossroads: Witchcraft Discord Server for ages 23 and up

There are hundreds of servers out there for practitioners of all ages, and we saw a demand for a cozy place where older witchcraft enthusiasts could gather and exchange. We have a warm atmosphere and a server geared towards discussion, exploration, and learning. Our group is diverse and accepting of all paths and experience levels, so please feel welcome!

• LGBTQIA+ owned • Daily topics and discussions • Monthly server movie night, bi-weekly themed voice chat discussions, seasonal gift exchange • Organized server library with free books and book recommendations • Airlock safety policy to keep out trolls and spammers • Practice hall available for testing out new techniques, exchanging readings, or gaining experience • Witches from diverse backgrounds and cultures • Special roles for members who contribute regularly to discussions

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How to Start Practicing Magic

How to Start Practicing Magic

This week’s article was going to be about trance work, but there is so much more research to do I decided to re-publish an old article on how to start practicing magic. To this day, this is still the most common question I see float around and the one I get in my inbox. Firstly, it’s important to know that this is my personal recommendation and what worked for me. Your path is yours alone, it is…

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How to Start Practicing Magic

How to Start Practicing Magic - This is the most common question I see float. Hopefully, this little primer will give you a place to start! #witchtwt #republish #witchcraft

This week’s article was going to be about trance work, but there is so much more research to do I decided to re-publish an old article on how to start practicing magic. To this day, this is still the most common question I see float around and the one I get in my inbox. First, it’s important to know that this is my personal recommendation and what worked for me. Your path is yours alone, it is a…

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Take a Sip Punk Patch - Octopus in Sake Barrel Japanese Matchbox Collection

Take a Sip Punk Patch – Octopus in Sake Barrel Japanese Matchbox Collection

Hand-stitched embroidery patch made with embroidery floss on linen with iron-on backing and anti-fray borders. Roughly 4″ longest edge. Japanese matchbox collection.

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The Kitchen Guide to Preserves [Infographic]

The Kitchen Guide to Preserves [Infographic]

At the start, this was meant to be a step-by-step on how I was processing the wild sweet cherries I foraged last week. Instead, I made a quick kitchen guide to preserves infographic. Why? Most importantly, because my not knowing the difference between compote, preserves, and jelly led to me processing the sweet cherries in a way that didn’t make sense. If I’d thought to look this up first, I…

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This is why you should pay actual sex workers for content instead of enabling celebrities to dominate platforms that aren’t meant for them ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Black Lives Matter graffiti seen around Dortmund, Germany

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Fairy Tales from Grimm

with illustration by Gordon Browne

First Edition thus 1894

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letting our minds weigh us down is the very thing that's keeping us focusing on what we've lost. let yourself focus on what you still have within you, and know thay there will always be opportunities ahead that will make up for what we've been through.

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I’ve gotten to draw so many cool sword tattoos this year. If you’re interested in commissioning me for one contact me at [email protected]

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Can't stop buying new plants. Mammillaria plumosa and an unknown cactus respectively. Rain season is just starting here in Brazil, but I'll manage them at my terrace so they'll receive the best brightness I can provide as well as the best evaporation. Cacti usually are way more resistant than other succulents but somehow rainwater is always a blessing.

More updates on them soon!