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koroktree · 2 years

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A Jewitch's Guide to Herbs & their Properties

A list of the more common and easily accessible herbs and their magical properties for witches and baby witches alike. Plant magic is an age-old art form that reaches its occult roots from way back to the Ancient Egyptian times. Herbs can be used for many purposes such as love and lust spells, and protection, each plant has its own different magical properties, and can be used to add power to any types of spells.

Acorn: Protection, wisdom, personal power. A dried acorn is a wonderful amulet for keeping youthful appearances.

Allspice: money, luck, healing, obtaining treasure. Provides added energy to any spell.

Almond: Wisdom, money, fruitfulness, prosperity. Provides magickal help for overcoming addiction.

Aloe: Protection & luck, place on the grave of a loved one to promote peaceful energies. Thought to relieve loneliness and helps with success.

Apple: Love, garden magic, immortality, friendship, healing. Use in rituals to honour gods and goddesses.

Ash: Sea spells & rituals, protection from drowning, general protection, luck.

Bamboo: Hex breaking, wishes, luck and protection. Carve a wish into bamboo and bury it in a secluded area.

Barley: Love, healing, protection. Scatter on the floor to keep evil at bay.

Basil: Love, exorcism, wealth, sympathy and protection. Dispels confusion, fears and weakness. Drives away hostile spirits.

Bay leaf: Protection, good fortune, success, purification, strength, healing and psychic powers. Write wishes on the leaves and then burn the leaves.

Buckwheat: Money, protection, and fasting. Use in charms and spells to obtain treasure, riches, and wealth.

Chamomile: Love, healing, and reducing stress. Add to a sachet or spell to increase the chances of its success. Sprinkle an infusion of chamomile around the house to remove hexes, curses and spells.

Cinnamon: Spirituality, success, healing, protection, power, love, luck, strength, and prosperity.

Clove: Exorcism, love, money, and protection.

Cumin: Fidelity, protection, and exorcism. The seed is thought to prevent the theft of any object which contains it.

Dill: Money, protection, luck and lust. Used in love & protection charms. Effective at keeping away dark forces, useful for house blessing.

Garlic: Magickal uses include healing, protection, exorcism, repulsion of vampires, and purification of spaces and objects.

Ginger: Draws adventure and new experiences. Promotes sensuality, sexuality, personal confidence, prosperity, and success.

Holly: Marriage, dream magick, luck, and love. Planted around the outside of the home for protection.

Honey: For attraction and solar magick.

Jasmine: Uses include snakebite and divination; good for charging quartz crystals. Use in sachets and spells to draw spiritual love and attract a soul mate.

Lavender: Magickal uses include love, protection, healing, sleep, purification, and peace. Promotes healing from depression.

Lemon: Cleansing, spiritual opening, purification, and removal of blockages.

Lime: Purification and protection, promoting calmness and tranquility, and strengthening love.

Marigold: Attracts respect and admiration, provides good luck in court and other legal matters.

Mint: Promotes energy, communication and vitality.

Mugwort: Carried to increase lust & fertility, prevent backache and cure disease & madness.

Oregano: Joy, strength, vitality, and added energy.

Paprika: Use to add energy to any spell or mixture.

Pepper, Black: Courage, banishing negative vibrations.

Poppy Seeds: Pleasure, heightened awareness, love, luck, invisibility.

Rose: Magickal uses include divine love, close friendships, domestic peace/happiness, and lasting relationships.

Rosemary: Carried and used in healing poppets for good health, used in love/lust spells, worn to improve memory, used in dream pillows to prevent nightmares, burned as incense for purification and removing negativity.

Saffron: Aphrodisiac, love, healing, happiness, wind raising, lust and strength.

Sage: Used for self purification and dealing with grief and loss. Carried to improve mental ability and bring wisdom. Used in healing sachets & incense.

Sea Salt: Uses include cleansing crystals, purification, grounding, protection magick and rituals.

Thyme: Attracts loyalty, affection, and the good opinion of others.

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eldritchboop · 10 months

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42 Ancient Medicinal Plant Remedies

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Culpeper's Complete Herbal: Over 400 Herbs And Their Uses by N. Culpeper (1653)

A Garden of Herbs - E. Rohde (1921)

A Modern Herbal: The Medicinal, Culinary, Cosmetic, and Economic Properties, Cultivation, and Folklore of Herbs, Grasses, Fungi, Shrubs, and Trees with All Their Modern Scientific Uses by M. Grieve (1931)

Culinary Herbs - M. Kains (1912)

Fray's golden recipes for the use of all ages - E. Fray (1897)

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by S. Cunningham (1985) THIS IS A RENTAL: BOOK IS STILL IN COPYRIGHT

Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss (1939) THIS IS A RENTAL: BOOK IS STILL IN COPYRIGHT

Herbal Simples - Approved for Modern Uses of Cure - W. Fernie (1897)

Occult Science in Medicine by F. Hartmann (1893)

The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Herbalism by M. Stewart (1979)

A Compendium of General Botany - M. Westermaier (1896)

Ancient Cures, Charms, and Usages of Ireland; Contributions to Irish lore by L. Wilde (1890) A complete dictionary of the whole materia medica containing an experimental history of every natural and artificial substance made use of in medicine Vol. 1 - W. Lewis (1810) A complete dictionary of the whole materia medica containing an experimental history of every natural and artificial substance made use of in medicine Vol. 2 - W. Lewis (1810) A curious herbal - containing five hundred cuts, of the most useful plants Vol. 1 by E. Blackwell (1737) A curious herbal - containing five hundred cuts, of the most useful plants Vol. 2 by E. Blackwell (1737) A family herbal or, Familiar account of the medical properties of British and foreign plants - R. Thornton (1814) A supplement to the Pharmacopia, and treatise on pharmacology in general by S. F. Gray (1836) A text-book of materia medica and therapeutics - characteristic, analytical, and comparative by A. C. Cowperthwaite (1891) American medical botany being a collection of the native medicinal plants of the United States Vol. 1 by J. Bigelow (1817) American medical botany being a collection of the native medicinal plants of the United States Vol. 2 by J. Bigelow (1817) American medical botany being a collection of the native medicinal plants of the United States Vol. 3 by J. Bigelow (1817) American medicinal leaves and herbs by A. Henkel (1911) American root drugs by A. Henkel (1907) An introduction to botany Vol. 1 - J. Lindley (1848) An introduction to botany Vol. 2 - J. Lindley (1848)

An introduction to botany Vol. 3 - J. Lindley (1848) An introduction to medical botany - T. Castle (1829) Edible Wild Plants - P. Oliver (1899) Flower-land - an introduction to botany - R. Fisher (1889) Ginseng And Other Medicinal Plants - by A. R. Harding (1908) Herbals, their origin and evolution, a chapter in the history of botany, 1470-1670 by A. Arber (1912) How to grow vegetables and garden herbs - A. French (1911) Illustrations of medical botany Vol. 1 by J. Carson (1845) Illustrations of medical botany Vol. 2 by J. Carson (1845) Magic plants - being a translation of a curious tract entitled De vegetalibus magicis by J. H. Heucher (1886) Medicinal Herbs and Poisonous Plants by D. Ellis (1918) New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies - E. Anschutz (1900) Outlines Of Lessons In Botany Pt. 1 - J. Newell (1896) Outlines Of Lessons In Botany Pt. 2 - J. Newell (1896) The British Herbal by J. Hill (1756) The Medicine-Men of the Apache by J. G. Bourke (1892) The Mystery and Romance of Alchemy and Pharmacy by C. J. S. Thompson (1897) The Occult Family Physician and Botanic Guide to Health by A. Matteson (1894)

#herbalism #green witchcraft #plant magic #beginner witch #witchcraft resources #Fuck profiteering nonsense websites stealing from people doing good work

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brightgnosis · 5 months

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Magical operations make their appearance in the earliest of human writing, and some of the most ancient inscriptions of mankind are formulae extolling the virtues of certain plants; a certain leaf is prescribed for the binding of a demon, or a specific root for making an animated statue […] We also accept that the use of plants in magical practices pre-dated writing systems, for this is increasing supported by archaeological evidence. What is more difficult to ascertain is the knowledge base that led to this ancient sorcery, the understanding of what gave plants their magical power, what spirits they embodied, what was required to work with them, and the correct manner to make use of their properties. This body of knowledge, which we might call a magical philosophy of trees and herbs, I refer to as Occult Herbalism.

From Thirteen Pathways of Occult Herbalism, published 2017; Daniel Schulke (My Ko-Fi Here)

#Thirteen Pathways of Occult Herbalism #Daniel Schulke #Herbalism #Natural Connections #Sabbatic Craft #Cultus Sabbati #Green Witch #Green Witchcraft #The Crooked Path #Quote

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orangepunkwitch-blog · 9 months

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I'm at my desk briefly because I had to make sure that I didn't fuck up some code when I changed the display pic (I got no idea how goofed this site has become when it comes to functionality anymore). I successfully did it without an issue.

The photo used for my display pic was taken by my muž yesterday. The significance of this as my display pic is that in Serbian folklore, it is believed that witches turned into butterflies. And I adored this photo that he took.

I use "witch" and "veštica" interchangeably from a US context, not from a Serbian one, where there's a difference between a "witch" and a magical practitioner. I don't know if "veštica" is used in a derogatory manner there like... I think "vedma" is (and I think that's the female version). I'm foggy on my memory and can't remember where to look that up.

Real quick before I hop off here for about a week, I wanna point everyone here to some sources if you REALLY need info right now:

Radomir Ristic - He was an ethnographer who released 2 books that I have read, which were Balkan Traditional Witchcraft and Witchcraft and Sorcery of the Balkans. A third book of his is supposed to come out called Vešticja Bašta: A Witch's Garden which would cover the Balkan lore, occult, and other such properties surrounding herbs and plants. Unfortunately, despite having a release date that kept getting pushed back, all site that had it up for pre-order now say that it's temporarily out of stock. I'm certain that it may have something to do with his death, as he passed away in early 2020 from a respiratory illness (it wouldn't surprise me if it was covid back then before we knew what this virus was at that time). The first book, the translation is kinda choppy, so watch out for that. (It's also important to note that no matter what your path or practice is, try to find academic sources if you can! For anyone looking for Balkan (especially Serbian) sources, Radomir's is a good start!) I know Amazon is a shit company, but here's a link for at least the list of books by him in case you wanna search on other sites. There's also some kinda journal with several issues he has some work in but I don't know anything about them, and therefore cannot give you my opinion on them.

Vladimir Zlatic (my alt code thing won't let me get the correct letter here) - This guy was raised in rural Serbia, so he does his best to share in English what he has learned, both from what he was told growing up as well as what he has managed to research on his own. He self-published his work on Amazon, so he doesn't have an editor and doesn't have a translator, so be ready for some semi-clear English (I actually find it fun to read). He has books covering the following topics: gods, plants, objects, demons/spirits/monsters/beings, animal cults, places of power. I don't have the last 2 yet as of this writing. I must warn that this is a rather questionable source, as in the book about the gods, he does cite The Book of Veles, and I'm not sure what other sources could be problematic that he's mentioned. Take the one about the gods with a grain of salt, and never use one source as your basis for your path. (Also, the plant book only talks about some lore, not actual magickal practices. The same can be said for the magical objects one. I'd prefer it this way myself, as I'm technically making up my practice as I go along, adjusting to the times, the awareness of current issues in the world, and accessibility.) Unfortunately, like I said earlier, he self-publishes on Amazon, so unless you know where else to find his work maybe secondhand or something, it's the only place you'll find these books of his. But within this list are books of something else he writes about unrelated to Slavic/Serbian Mythology stuff, and because I know nothing of that topic, I therefore have no opinion about such subject matter.

Lug Velesa - This is a Serbian Rodnovery community where I've found some pretty valuable information (although to be honest, google translate has helped me a lot with their site). They have a tumblr, a website, and even a YouTube channel! If you do visit their YouTube channel and you don't speak Serbian, you can turn on the closed caption subtitles and they're in English (not sure about other languages, sorry!)

Ancestral Witch - Yaya Nganga Yasmina - I think she's Macedonian from what I remember, but she covers lots of Balkan traditional stuff regarding magick. However, be prepared to hear her say things like what paths are best for you, rather than getting to pick any path you want (I can't remember what video(s?) she said this in). This doesn't cancel out the fact that she still gives some valuable info, though. Unfortunately, she also passed away back in 2018 (from what I remember reading, it was a house fire, but I'm not sure if that's correct). You can find her YouTube channel here.

There was one other YouTuber who did specifically Serbian witchcraft; she lives in Canada and had some good tips and such (I hope to share in another post if I remember), but was essentially chased off the internet. I can't quite remember her name, but I THINK I still have the link to her website. I won't be linking here even though she has it locked still (I think) for her safety. I believe it was because of some of the practices she did such as sacrificing a wasp or a small fish. (It's not like she did it willy-nilly. And no, I don't agree with such things. Again: another post for another time.) So unfortunately, I cannot share such a source, and if you know who I'm talking about and came here to find said source, I'm sorry that you've come across a dead-end here.

I hope these sources help you on your path! I'll eventually share a few of the things that I do, but I do wanna share the importance of adjusting some practices with the times (an example in my case would be how important beekeeping is in some Slavic cultures, but I'm in the US and the European Honeybee is invasive, so I would instead turn my efforts towards helping native bees instead and supporting already-established beekepers and apiaries instead of adding to it) as well as how different witches of one tradition's practices differ on colonized land as opposed to the country of origin.

I apologize if all this info is limited, but with the surgery I've had back in 2021 due to endometriosis along with a buncha other stresses from last year and now my periods are irregular, I must go prop myself up in bed and watch monster movies and read books and such (and hope I'm able to focus!) until this period blows over and I can get on with life.

My apologies to anyone searching the tags and stumbled onto this post around the time when this was posted to my blog!

#Balkan witchcraft #Serbian witchcraft #I swear I'm going to be more active on here #I've also got some punk pants projects I so badly wanna work on but that's postponed for a week too #might hop onto here through the app on my phone idk #stay safe everyone!#I hope the links are correct; i need a new computer mouse

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demi-shoggoth · 2 years

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2022 Reading Log pt. 16

76. Nine Nasty Words by John McWhorter. This was picked up based on the author—McWhorter wrote Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue, which is a very good overview of the development of English from the pieces and parts of other languages. The subject is profanity in English, covering some of the most common words, tracing their origins and uses, and highlighting how they shift and become abstracted over time. Fuck is the most famous of these, which is notoriously capable of being verb, noun, adjective and interjection all at once, but other swear words have achieved similar flexibility. The book also discusses slurs, which as the author points out are seen as much more obscene and offensive these days than former heavy hitters like damn and shit. My personal favorite bits include how “cocksucker” was replaced with “asshole” as a term of abuse, the unwritten rules for using profanity as an infix (e.g. why it’s “abso-fucking-lutely” and not “ab-fucking-solutely”), and the real, honest-to-god historical Englishman named Simon Fuckbutter.

77. Atoms and Ashes by Serhiii Ploky. The topic of this book is nuclear disasters, four of which I was familiar with, two of which I had never heard of. In order, the ones I’d heard of were Castle Bravo (in which miscalculated explosive power and not enough regard for the weather led to hundreds of people coated in radioactive ash), Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima. I was unaware previously of were the Kyshtym disaster, in which a storage tank in a plutonium manufacturing plant in the Ural Mountains exploded, and the fire of the Windscale power plant in England. The book is gripping, with a good amount of detail both technical and personal, but not so much that the reader gets lost in the weeds. My one complaint is that, although it discusses the movie The China Syndrome, the book doesn’t actually talk about what that title refers to (a nuclear meltdown sinking into the Earth’s crust) until it’s referred to the fear of it happening multiple times. But that’s a minor quibble.

78. The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi by Keith Seifert. There has been a huge bloom of books about fungi written for general audiences in the last couple of years. This is the best of them, partially because it focuses on symbioses between fungi and other organisms and because it doesn’t turn into a sermon about the wonders of psychedelics halfway through (I’m looking at you, Merlin Sheldrake). This book does a very good job of discussing how symbiosis exists on a continuum, and how the relationship between two organisms may go from mutualistic to commensal to parasitic over time, based on environmental conditions and other organisms influencing the interaction. It also has a glossary of scientific names in the back organized by phylogenetic groups, which the phylogeneticist in me greatly appreciated.

79. Advanced Fighting Fantasy: Beyond the Pit, edited by Andrew Wright. The second Fighting Fantasy related monster book never existed for the original Fighting Fantasy game, but is a compilation of monsters from Fighting Fantasy titles that either didn’t make it into Out of the Pit or were published afterwards. I’d say that this is an improvement over the first volume in every way. There’s less racism, less instant-kill monsters, and each monster is identified with its original author, source and illustrator. Which is how I learned that John Sibbick, who did the art for 1985’s Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and is one of the most influential (read, ripped off) paleoartists of the late 20th century, did some illustrations for Fighting Fantasy!

80. Magic in the Middle Ages, Third Edition by Richard Kieckhefer. This is a very good book about the title topic; highly recommended for people who are interested in the topic specifically or in the occult in general. It divides magic up based on how people of the time tended to frame it, as “natural” magic (relying on inherent, God-given properties of stones, herbs, words, etc.) and “demonic” magic (self-explanatory). Which leads to some issues because not all practitioners divided things up that rigidly, as this edition discusses newly for the first time. Apparently, the earlier editions did not discuss things like angel summoning magic. The reproductions are of interesting material, but are a little difficult to parse, because they are in black and white in relatively low resolution. Having a glossy figures section in the middle would make this book look better, but again, a minor complaint for the quality of the book as a whole.

#reading log #magic #medieval europe #monster book #atomic era #fungi #mycology #etymology #linguistics

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poisonerspath · 1 year

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Sunday January 15th, 2023 at 6 PM eastern. Recording will be available. This 1 hour presentation is part of my Plants of the Poison Path Series. In each presentation we will be taking a close look at one of the most important plant allies on the Poison Path. Through an individual understanding of these powerful plant spirits, the full scope of Poison Path potential is made clear. Deadly Nightshade is one of the most notorious plants on Earth. It has been used for centuries in medicine, magic and murder. A plant of liberation and personal power, as a spiritual ally belladonna can teach us a lot about our own sovereignty. As one of the most well-known witching herbs, deadly nightshade has virtually unlimited magical potential. In this presentation, we will investigate the chemical properties and medicinal uses of this plant, its effects and how those can be applied to ritual practice. Attendees will learn innovative ways to incorporate this powerful plant ally into magical practice for healing, harming and harnessing occult power. Each attendee will receive 1 bottle of belladonna anointing oil after the presentation. US ONLY NO EXCEPTIONS. Link in bio. Will also be Available to Venefica and Pharmakos Tier Subscribers as part of your content. #DeadlyNightshade #AtropaBelladonna #Belladonna #Solanaceous #WitchingHerbs #HexingHerbs #botanicaobscuraconference #poisonpath #thepoisonpath #veneficium #banefulherbs #poisonousplants #ethnobotany #pharmakeia #ethnobotanical #ethnobotany #pharmacognosy #plantspiritmedicine #plantspirithealing #plantlore #poisonousplants #toxicology #ethnopharmacology #entheogens #entheology https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl_awlero_r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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umbrae-sortilegium · 6 months

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𝒜𝓃 𝐼𝓃𝓉𝓇𝑜𝒹𝓊𝒸𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝒯𝑜 𝒮𝒽𝒶𝒹𝑜𝓌 𝒲𝒾𝓉𝒸𝒽𝒸𝓇𝒶𝒻𝓉

Shadow witchcraft is a deeply mystical and esoteric practice steeped in dark magic, shrouded in secrecy, and driven by the exploration of the hidden depths of the human psyche and the supernatural realms. It is a path often chosen by those who seek to embrace the shadows within themselves and connect with the more enigmatic, often misunderstood aspects of the spiritual world. This dark and mysterious tradition carries with it a rich history and a wide array of tools, symbols, and rituals.

History of Shadow Witchcraft

The origins of shadow witchcraft are shrouded in the mists of time, and it is challenging to pinpoint a specific starting point. Throughout history, various cultures and civilizations have delved into the esoteric, and elements of dark magic can be traced back to ancient practices and folklore. From the shadowy rituals of medieval witches to the enigmatic practices of Eastern mystics, shadow witchcraft has been an undercurrent in human spirituality.

This tradition has also been influenced by the works of figures such as Aleister Crowley and Anton LaVey, who explored the darker aspects of occultism in the 20th century. Their ideas on ceremonial magic, self-discovery, and the pursuit of personal power have left their mark on modern shadow witchcraft.

Tools of the Shadow Witch

In shadow witchcraft, practitioners often employ a range of tools to channel and amplify their magical energies. These tools include a cauldron, obsidian scrying mirror, crystal ball, ritual dagger, sword, scythe, tarot cards, crystals, and a selection of colors associated with the darker aspects of magic. These tools serve as conduits for the practitioner to access the hidden realms and harness the power of the shadows.

The cauldron is a symbol of transformation and is often used for brewing potent brews, elixirs, and incense. The obsidian scrying mirror and crystal ball are used for divination, allowing the practitioner to peer into the depths of the subconscious and communicate with otherworldly entities. The ritual dagger, sword, and scythe are used in various ceremonial aspects, symbolizing the cutting away of illusions and the separation of the mundane from the mystical. Tarot cards are employed for insight and guidance, and crystals are chosen for their unique properties and correspondences. Candles, in various colors, are used to create the ambiance and direct energy.

Colors play a significant role in shadow witchcraft, with black, deep purples, and dark reds being favored. Black symbolizes the void, the unknown, and the hidden mysteries. Deep purples and dark reds represent transformation and the alchemical process of turning darkness into light.

Sacred Incenses and Air Diffuser Scents

Incense is a crucial component of shadow witchcraft, as it helps to purify the ritual space and attune the practitioner to the energies of the shadows. Preferred incenses include dragon's blood, frankincense, myrrh, blackberry, rose, black cherry, Greek Athos rose, black musk, musk, rum, bourbon, absinthe, patchouli, lavender, Bulgarian rose, and black rose. These scents carry with them the essence of mystery, transformation, and the supernatural.

Air diffuser scents can also be used to create an atmosphere conducive to shadow work or to maintain your desired ambiance. The choice of scent depends on the practitioner's intention, with options like dark woods, damp earth, and graveyard flowers offering a connection to the hidden and mystical aspects of the craft.

Herbs Sacred to the Shadow Witch

Shadow witches work with a variety of herbs that have specific correspondences to their practice. Some of these sacred herbs include mandrake, wormwood, belladonna, hemlock, daytura, nightshade, mugwort, yew, and blackthorn. These plants are chosen for their potent properties and associations with the darker realms of magic. These herbs should be handled with care, as most of these plants are considered poisonous, and they should be treated with respect, homegrown is best as you have cultivated yourself, therefore possessing a connection/ bond with them. (Refer to the article, about Herbs Used In Shadow Magic ) These potent botanical allies are used in rituals, potions, and ointments to induce altered states of consciousness, enhance divination, and open the practitioner to the mysteries of the shadow realms.

Daily Rituals and Sacred Times

The path of the shadow witch is marked by daily rituals that help attune the practitioner to the mysteries of the night and the hidden aspects of existence. Welcoming the night is a sacred act, often performed at twilight, where the practitioner acknowledges the approaching darkness and the transformation it brings. Lighting black candles or incense during this time can intensify the connection to the shadows.

Shadow scrying, a common practice in shadow witchcraft, involves gazing into a dark mirror or crystal ball to access insights from the subconscious and the spirit world. This can be performed daily to enhance one's connection to the shadows.

Communicating with spirits is a central aspect of shadow witchcraft. During rituals, practitioners may use tools like the obsidian mirror, tarot cards, or crystal ball to make contact with otherworldly entities. This can be done during the witching hour, midnight, or other times traditionally associated with the supernatural.

Moon Phases and Their Significance

The practice of Shadow Witchcraft is deeply intertwined with the cycles of the moon, and within these lunar phases, there are sacred times that hold unique significance for those who follow this mystical path. Each moon phase carries its own energy, symbolism, and purpose, offering a rich tapestry of opportunities for magical work and spiritual connection. In this comprehensive exploration, we will delve into the intricacies of the moon phases and the rituals and activities that the Shadow Witch can undertake during these sacred times. New Moon: The New Moon is a time of beginnings and intentions. It marks the start of the lunar cycle, a blank canvas to set your goals and desires. Shadow Witches may perform spells and rituals for new beginnings, fresh starts, and planting the seeds of their desires. This is a time for introspection and setting intentions.

Crescent Moon: As the moon begins to wax, it signifies growth and manifestation. Shadow Witches often focus on spells for growth, motivation, and personal development during this phase. It's a time to strengthen your resolve and work towards your goals.

First Quarter Moon: The First Quarter Moon is a time of decision and action. It's a time for taking initiative, making choices, and addressing challenges. Shadow Witches may perform spells to overcome obstacles, enhance decision-making, and assert their will.

Gibbous Moon: This phase is about refinement and adjustment. It's an excellent time for fine-tuning your goals and projects. Shadow Witches may perform spells for clarity, organization, and optimization of their efforts.

Full Moon: The Full Moon is a pinnacle of energy and magic. It's a time for abundance, fulfillment, and the peak of power. Shadow Witches often conduct rituals for healing, divination, and manifestation. Many also perform ceremonies to connect with the lunar goddess.

Disseminating Moon: After the Full Moon, this phase is about sharing and disseminating what you have gathered. Shadow Witches may perform spells for sharing wisdom, gratitude, and releasing what no longer serves them.

Last Quarter Moon: The Last Quarter Moon is a time for release and banishing. Shadow Witches often perform spells for letting go of negative energy, habits, and situations. It's a time to cleanse and prepare for the next cycle.

Balsamic Moon (Waning Crescent): This phase signifies reflection and rest. It's a time to rest, recharge, and prepare for the next cycle. Shadow Witches may perform spells for dream work, divination, and inner exploration.

Dark Moon: The Dark Moon is the period just before the New Moon when the moon is not visible. It's a time of deep introspection and shadowwork. Shadow Witches may perform rituals for confronting and integrating their inner darkness, releasing past traumas, banishing, hexing, and transformation.

Blue Moon: A Blue Moon is a rare event, occurring when two Full Moons happen within a calendar month. Shadow Witches view this as a powerful time for intensifying and amplifying magical work. It's a time for extraordinary manifestations and heightened intuition.

Supermoon: A Supermoon occurs when the moon is at its closest point to the Earth, appearing larger and brighter. Shadow Witches harness the heightened lunar energy for potent spells and rituals. It's an excellent time for increasing the power of divination and energy work.

Eclipses: Lunar and solar eclipses are particularly potent times for Shadow Witches. Eclipses represent a merging of light and shadow and are seen as portals for transformation. Shadow Witches may perform spells for releasing the past, embracing change, and aligning with their true purpose during eclipses.

Black Moon: A Black Moon is the second New Moon in a calendar month, and it is considered a powerful time for deep magical work, divination, and working with the shadow self. Shadow Witches often use this rare occurrence to delve into the deepest aspects of their psyche.

Void of Course Moon: This is a period when the moon transitions between zodiac signs and is considered a less favorable time for spellwork. Shadow Witches may use this time for rest, meditation, and preparing for the next moon phase.

Shadow witchcraft is a multifaceted and enigmatic path, characterized by its exploration of the shadow self and the mysterious forces that dwell in the darkness. The history, tools, sacred incense, herbs, daily rituals, and moon phases associated with shadow witchcraft create a framework for practitioners to delve into the deepest mysteries of existence, embrace the shadows within, and harness their transformative power. This ancient and esoteric tradition continues to draw those who seek to navigate the depths of the unknown and uncover the hidden truths of the universe. © Dʏsʜ��ɴᴋᴀ/Oᴅᴇᴛᴛᴇ ₂₀₂₃

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witchybooksarl · 11 months

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This is Cedar

cedarwood has magical and spiritual powers that include 6 main properties:

Purification

Banish negative energy

Reverse or halt a spell or hex

Used for protection

Rebirth and regeneration

Attracts power and money.

If you. Yourself know of any other magickal uses of cedar. Please let me know in the comments. Even if it's folklore magick . Please if be really interested in learning more about cedar...

Brief History Of The Magical Properties Of Cedarwood

The cedar tree has been revered for its spiritual significance for thousands of years.

The earliest mention of cedarwood comes from ancient Sumerian cuneiform tablets. In these ancient tablets, it is said that a battle occurred between the demigods and the humans over the beautiful and divine forest of Cedar trees near southern Mesopotamia.

This forest, once protected by the Sumerian god Enlil, was completely bared of its trees when humans entered its grounds 4700 years ago, after winning the battle against the guardians of the forest, the demigods.

Ancient Egyptians used cedarwood to anoint the bodies of the dead so the dead would experience rebirth and regrowth.

Chests made of cedar dating back thousands of years have been found at the Temple of Apollo at Utica housing perfectly preserved scrolls made of vellum and papyrus.

The wood from cedar has long been used for the doors of sacred temples.

Throughout the world, people have long burned cedar as part of their purification and cleansing rituals.

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What Are The 6 Magical Properties Of Cedarwood?

The magical properties of cedarwood are highly valued in magickal circles because of its purification and protection properties, amongst many other magical properties.

All matter contains and retains power. This is why certain herbs and plants have what we perceive as magical powers.

To use cedarwood in magic, you could use cedarwood by itself, as part of a ritual or potion, or use cedarwood in conjunction with uttering a magical word or as part of a prayer or an invocation spoken in Latin.

Also, remember that the results you seek may not occur immediately. Just like casting spells, the effects of using the magical properties of herbs can take time.

The approaches we offer are mere suggestions of how to access the magical properties of cedarwood. They are far from the only approaches.

Your imagination is a very powerful tool when conjuring up magic. What works for one person may not work for another person. Take these suggestions we give you as a base, and make them your own. Magic comes from your head and your heart, not from props.

As a general rule, cedarwood has magical and spiritual powers that include 6 main properties:

Purification

Banish negative energy

Reverse or halt a spell or hex

Used for protection

Rebirth and regeneration

Attracts power and money

If you are interested in learning more about how you can use herbs in your magic rituals, check out the following book by Ally Sands “Plant Magic for the Beginner Witch: An Herbalist’s Guide to Heal, Protect and Manifest“.

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What is cedar

Of the many species, only four are considered “true” cedars: Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica), Cyprian Cedar (Cedrus brevifolia), Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus Libani), Deodar Cedar Tree (Cedrus Deodara).

True cedar trees are only native to the Mediterranean and Himalayan regions. Cedars that grow elsewhere, like the red cedar that grows here in the southwest where I live are actually cypress or juniper.

For this article when we refer to cedars, we are referring to both true cedar and cypress variants.

These other cedars can also be used in magic rituals since they are made up of mostly the same compounds found in true cedar.

For example, cedar is extremely sacred to Native Americans here in the southwest. But these cedar species come from the Cypress family, commonly known as arborvitaes, including red and white cedars found in North America.

Brief History Of The Magical Properties Of Cedarwood

The cedar tree has been revered for its spiritual significance for thousands of years.

Ancient Egyptians used cedarwood to anoint the bodies of the dead so the dead would experience rebirth and regrowth.

Chests made of cedar dating back thousands of years have been found at the Temple of Apollo at Utica housing perfectly preserved scrolls made of vellum and papyrus.

The wood from cedar has long been used for the doors of sacred temples.

Throughout the world, people have long burned cedar as part of their purification and cleansing rituals.

Cedarwood Correspondence

Cedarwood is considered Masculine.

The vibration of cedarwood is considered part of the fire element.

Cedarwood is associated with Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars.

Astrological signs of cedarwood: Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini, and Cancer.

Cedarwood is associated with the Deities Pan, Ra, Aphrodite, Cernunnos, Artemis, Isis, Jupiter, and Osiris and is sacred to the Goddess Brigit.

Cedarwood is used to invoke the archangel, Michael.

Cedarwood is used in magickal spells and formulas related to solar matters which include healing, illumination, physical energy, protection, and success.

Cedar is one of the nine kinds of wood traditionally placed in the traditional Celtic Druid balefire.

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Herbarium: Sweet Violet

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Powers: Healing, Peace, Protection, Love, Luck, Lust, Resurrection, Wishes

Magical Uses and History: Sweet Violets, not to be confused with African Violets, are commonly associated with love and rebirth. According to the myth of Attis, Attis fell in love with a princess. Unbeknownst to him, the goddess Cybele was deeply in love with him. Upon seeing her love fall for another, she drove Attis mad in revenge. He ran crazily through the mountains before finally stopping at a pine tree where he castrated and killed himself. From his blood sprang the first violets, new life from death. Furthermore, the leaves of violets are shaped like hearts, further associating them with love. Violet leaves can be placed in your shoes for 7 days to attract love. It can also be mixed with lavender to promote love and arose lust. Supposedly gathering the first violets of spring will grant you your dearest wish.

Sweet Violets are also associated with water and nymphs due to a reference made by Homer in his epic Odyssey. When they reach the land of the nymphs, Ogygia refers to the area as "the land of parsley and violets." As such, the Greeks would wear violet to calm tempers and help induce sleep. It was even said to cure headaches and protect against evil spirits.

Violets can be used in a number of spells including:

Love Spells

Protection Magic

Rebirth/Ressurection Magic

Medicinal Uses: Sweet Violet has a long history of being used for treating coughs and bronchitis as well as upper respiratory catarrh as it contains chemicals that break up mucus. Furthermore, it has been used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and rheumatism due to containing high levels of methyl salicylate and has even been used to treat cancer. Sweet Violet also contain high levels of saponins, which are antimicrobial, lending to its use in treating urinary tract infections and upper respiratory tract infections.

Preparation and Dosage: Internally, Sweet Violets can be made into an infusion or tincture. To make an infusion pour one cup of boiling water into 1 teaspoon of dried violet leaves and let it infuse for 10-15 minutes. Drink up to three times a day. For a tincture, take 1-2 milliliters up to three times a day. Externally, it can be used in a hot compress or as an ointment. To make a hot compress, create a strong violet tea and dip linen in the tea, gently strain, and apply to the affected area. To make a violet ointment, place 2 ounces of lard in the oven until it becomes clear. Place 36 fresh violet leaves in the lard and stew for about 1 hour until the leaves have the consistency of cooked cabbage. Strain and pour the lard into a sealable jar. This ointment can be applied to eczema or the throat to help ease a sore throat.

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Building a Magical Home

One of my favorite quotes about the magic of homemaking comes from Cory Hutcheson, host of the New World Witchery podcast. He says, “Home is a transformational act. It is the thing you do to turn a space into a space… that is full of ritual and significance and meaning. So there is sort of this ongoing relationship you have with the space that makes it a home.”

The act of creating a home, of making a space your own, is inherently magical. But if you want to make your space feel a little more witchy, here are some ideas to get you started.

Charms and Talismans

Making your own magical objects can be a powerful way to bring magic into your space. The best thing about making your own charms is that you can make them look however you want, so it’s easy to disguise them as ordinary household objects. You can make a charm for any intention by combining objects based on their magical correspondences.

I’ve talked about protective charms in previous posts, so I’m not gonna spend a lot of time on it here. The simplest protective charm is keeping a large piece of iron under your bed to keep away nightmares, evil spirits, and negative energy. You could also make your own protection charm, like a witch bottle.

You can create a “happy home” charm to bring peace, harmony, and happiness into your home. This charm could include herbs like basil, rosemary, lavender, peppermint, and/or bay leaves, as well as other items that you associate with peace and good fortune, like lucky coins, crystals, or black cat fur. Write your desires for a harmonious and happy home on a piece of paper, fold it up, and add it to the charm. You could store these items in a green bag, bury them in your backyard (in this case, make sure you’re only using biodegradable plant matter — leave out the coins and crystals), or place it inside a household object like a lamp or an end table.

If you suffer from insomnia or other sleep issues, try making a dream charm to help you sleep well and have sweet dreams. To make a simple dream charm, fill a blue or purple bag with lavender, chamomile, peppermint, and any other objects that you associate with peace, restfulness, and sleep. If you want to have lucid dreams or receive psychic messages in your dreams, include a bit of mugwort. Place the charm in your pillow or under your mattress. (I personally swear by this one, as it’s helped a lot with my insomnia.)

Charms are great for homemaking magic because you’re actually creating a magical object, which can then become a permanent fixture of the space.

Magical Decor

You can use magical items to decorate your home to bring certain qualities into that space.

Hanging or displaying a broom is said to bring good fortune, protection from evil, and good hospitality. Cauldrons are used to represent the Goddess, rebirth, and raw potential. Horseshoes hung above door frames bring safety and luck to all who cross under them, and keep unwanted guests away. If you can get them legally and ethically, animal bones, teeth, claws, and feathers can represent the spirit and energy of that animal. You can also put up images of spiritual and occult symbols — I have an image of the Sun tarot card hanging in my bedroom to promote positivity and growth.

If you need to be a little more subtle with your witchy decorations, working with the magic of color is a great way to do that. Gathering a lot of items of a single color in one room changes the energy of that room. Here’s a quick guide to give you some ideas:

Yellow is associated with divination, mental clarity, the element of air, success, communication, and inspiration.

Purple is associated with divine power, spiritual awareness, mystery, astral travel, magic, and authority.

Blue is associated with healing, psychic abilities, the element of water, peace, truth, and patience.

Red is associated with protection, the fire element, sex, power, vitality, and love.

Orange is associated with ambition, creativity, breaking through blockages, and career success.

Pink is associated with romantic love, friendship, self love, compassion, and emotional well-being.

Green is associated with nature, herbalism, the earth element, money, wealth, prosperity, and luck.

Brown is associated with grounding, animal magic, stability, and balance.

White is associated with purification, cleansing, the full moon, new beginnings, healing, and spiritual growth.

Black is associated with protection, truth, outer space, banishing, and transition.

Decorating your home with colors that are meaningful to you can create a powerful magical space. You may also have your own color associations (for example, yellow is a very “happy” color for me), so feel free to incorporate those into your decor as well!

Growing Magical Houseplants

Most witches feel a very deep connection to nature and draw power from the natural world, but we can’t all live in a cottage in the heart of the forest. Even if you live in a tiny apartment in the city, you can still bring nature into your space by keeping houseplants. Many popular houseplants have magical uses, and many popular magic herbs can be grown inside. Here are a few to get you started.

Aloe. This is one of my favorite plants. Aloe brings luck and protection, especially protection on an energetic/spiritual level. I like to keep aloe in my bedroom to protect me while I sleep, as well as to bring luck and inspiration while I’m working at my desk.

Basil. Basil is very popular in money spells, and will attract prosperity and luck to your home. However, it also has protective properties — both spiritual protection and protection from bugs, since basil is a natural insect repellent! Basil can also be used in love spells, and is just generally a good plant to have around for good vibes.

African Violet. This flowering plant attracts positive spiritual energy into your space. It has associations with the moon and the water element, and is very good for promoting spirituality and psychic power.

Rosemary. Rosemary is one of those herbs that every witch should have on hand. It’s so darn versatile, it can be used as a substitute for virtually any other herb, and can be used for almost any intention. Some of the most common magical associations for rosemary include: cleansing, purification, protection, healing, mental activity, and enhancing memory. According to author Deborah J. Martin, there’s an old English saying that, “Where rosemary grows, the woman rules the house.” Like basil, rosemary is a natural insect repellent.

Lavender. Lavender brings peace, love, and gentleness, which makes it a perfect addition to any home. It can be used in spells for cleansing and purification, enhancing psychic abilities, and stress relief. Lavender is also a powerful addition to love spells. Keeping lavender in the bedroom can aid in restful sleep, while lavender in the kitchen will bring harmony to the home.

Sage. Sage is the most talked about cleansing herb, and with good reason. Unfortunately, a lot of the sage bundles you can buy at metaphysical stores are made with white sage (Salvia apiana), which is sacred to Native American peoples and is endangered due to overharvesting. Instead of buying those, why not grow your own garden sage (Salvia officinalis), which has a lot of the same magical properties? Growing sage in your home will purify the space and protect those who live there. Sage also has an association with wisdom and mental prowess.

Hoya. Hoya is a common houseplant that you’ve probably seen even if you don’t know it by name. It has a distinctive appearance with waxy, dark green leaves and clusters of white, star-shaped flowers. Hoya aligns and balances the energy centers within your body, as well as in the surrounding space. It’s associated both with grounding and with spiritual openness, so it can be great for balancing the two.

Peppermint. Peppermint has a variety of magical uses, but my favorite way to use it is for gently opening up blockages and getting things moving. It’s great for cleansing, but is more gentle than rosemary or sage. Place it in any room where you tend to do a lot of healing work, or where you could use some peace and love. Peppermint is also used in dream magic, so growing it in the bedroom may bring on vivid or lucid dreams.

Orchid. Orchids are used in magic for love and lust. Historically, orchid has been used in folk medicine to promote male virility and “Jezebel root,” used in American folk magic to attract wealthy male lovers, is a type of orchid root. If you live with a significant other, try growing an orchid in the bedroom to promote passion in your sex life. Otherwise, grow orchids in your home to promote love or to attract romance.

Catnip. If you have cats, they’ll love this one. Catnip is actually a type of mint, and has strong lunar associations. It’s said to make one more charming and attractive, and is especially useful for attracting women. At the same time, catnip promotes courage and fierceness. It is also, of course, associated with cats and feline deities, so this is definitely a plant you’ll want to keep around if the cat is one of your animal guides.

If you have a yard space that you can turn into an outdoor garden, your magical plant options are limited only by your local ecosystem. Some outdoor plants that have magical uses include roses, sunflowers, rue, lemon balm, and strawberries.

Creating an Altar

Altars are focal points of magical and spiritual energy. Many people, both witches and non-witches, find that having a designated space for their spiritual practice creates a deeper sense of sacredness and purpose.

An altar can serve lots of different purposes. Many witches use their altar as a magical work space to prepare spells, meditate, and do divination. You may choose to dedicate your altar to a deity, your ancestors, or some other spirit(s) you work with. You can also build altars for specific intentions, such as a money altar or a love altar — performing rituals at this altar everyday is a powerful method for manifestation. You altar may be some or all of these things, or it may just be a place to sit and connect with the spiritual.

You can set up an altar on any flat surface, like a shelf or table, or inside a container like a jewelry box. Your setup can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. An altar can be huge and complex, with statues and candles and flowers, or it can be as simple as a tealight and an incense burner. It’s all about what appeals to you.

Resources:

New World Witchery pocast, “Episode 143 — The Magical Home”

Southern Cunning: Folkloric Witchcraft in the American South by Aaron Oberon

Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham

“Candle colors and their meanings” by Michelle Gruben on the Grove and Grotto blog

Green Witchcraft by Paige Vanderbeck

A Green Witch’s Cupboard by Deborah J. Martin

“The Magic of Orchids in Wiccan Love Spells & Rituals” on the Art of the Root blog

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Chinese Zodiac Element Associations

Depending on the element you are born in according to the Lunar Calendar, you may have more of an affinity in certain elemental magics according to some Chinese occult practices.

Earlier today I talked about the time of day you’re born in affecting what kind of magic you may find easier to use. This one is a little more broader as the elements in Chinese alchemy studies are 6 rather than 5 and the Spirit isn’t really one of them, unless you look at some of the Daoist views on chakras. The element you’re born in is based off of a 12 year cycle. The cycle starts with the year of the Rat and ends with the year of the Pig/Boar.

Most recent element cycles:

Current element: Metal -> 2020 until end of 2031

Earth -> 2008 to 2019

Fire -> 1996 to 2007

Wood -> 1984 to 1995

Water -> 1972 to 1983, water starts again in 2032

*When typing this I realized some may get confused as to why all over the internet it’s saying that this is the year of the Water Tiger. But the elements have a set order, and according to quite a few Chinese sites we are still in metal. If anyone knows why it’s so many are saying water and not metal please let me know. My Chinese is still pretty shotty as it has mixed in with the African language I was raised with so my words may be different. Thank you 🙏

Elements and their associations:

Wood:

Associated with birth, creation, new crops, new theory, and ideas

Working with flowers and herbs

Working with fungus

Working with the dead

Working with hazardous or poisonous elements

Fire:

Associated with growth, harvest or accumulation, trials and errors

Working with light

Working with energy of any kind

Working with heat and combustion

Working with magma and igneous minerals

Water:

Associated with mourning, saddening, finding solutions, healing the soul

Working with liquids and fluids

Working with blood

Working in cold

Working with the various states of water, mist, ice and liquid

Earth:

Associated with finding evidence, research, planting seeds, and maturity

Working with rocks and crystals

Working with bones

Working with glass

Working with gravity

Metal:

Associated with application, sowing, and death

Working with chemicals

Working with acids

Working with forms of magnetism

Working with raw ores

Working with electricity

Air:

Not a current followed element, but is recognized in spiritual history and has a few properties of all the other elements

One way of recognizing air in the current system is by whether or not you were born on the night before the lunar new year. This day is different each year but is usually the February New Moon of each year. Which makes these individuals now quite rare.

Associated with memory, teaching and continuing things, next generation, dispersal, spreading information

Working with weather magic and lightning

Working with sounds

Working with cosmic entities and vacuums

Working with various types of gas

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any witch book recs ??? 🤲🤲

omg hey bestie ✨Ask and u shall receive✨

🔮Baby Witches: anything by Arin Murphy Hiscock (Green Witch, The Witches Book of Self Care) or Sarah Bartlett (Little Book of Practical Magic in particular) as they explain a lot of general stuff and aren't tied to any specific religious path as opposed to Buckland's books which are great but heavily based in Wiccan practice

🔮A Witches Book of Answers by Eileen Holland and Cerelia - this ones pretty dated (2003 🙄) but covers a whole bunch of topics; useful for both baby witch questions and more advanced specific questions. It is more focused on wiccan practices and this bias does come through in some areas but overall pretty useful if you can still find it anywhere haha

🧿Symbols of the Occult by Eric Chaline is great for identifying symbols across a whole range of practices/cultures (much easier than trying to google them lol) including ancient symbolism, medieval alchemy as well as modern symbolism - useful if you are going to be reading any older grimoires like the Book of Oberon etc

🧿Magical Symbols and Alphabets by Sandra Kynes is also great not only for identifying stuff but its far more practical and she goes into a lot of detail on fixed stars, the ogham and runes - I haven’t read any books specifically on these topics so the fact that this book contained so much was really exciting

💎The Book of Stones by Robert Simmons and Naisha Ahsian is the best crystals book I have read hands down because it covers both the scientific and spiritual properties - its also huge (like 400 different rock varieties or something). Good for both individual identification and correspondences/uses.

🌱not strictly a witch book BUT Verinder’s The Plant Clinic is really good for herbology/kitchen witchcraft/ specifically edible plants rather than those for spells/non edible offerings etc) I found as unlike basically all the other books I have which focus on the spiritual significance of plants it came at it from a more scientific perspective and still very practical

🌱for witchier herbology tho Herbal Magic by Gerina Dunwich and The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magical Herbs by Judy Ann Nock were pretty detailed and talk about herbal divination/spells as well as describing individual plant uses

🧙‍♀️Missing Witches by Risa Dickens and Amy Torok - its written so beautifully??? This one isn't so much for practical use but a feminist history of witchy women structured to follow the wheel of the year and just *chefs kiss* They also have a podcast by the same name if u don't want to read words.

🧙‍♀️Im currently reading this really chonky book just called Witchcraft by Jessica Hundley (I think its part of the Library of Esoterica series) and idk how practical it is but its really pretty and has more academia/witch history vibes

#they’ll look great on ur goodreads lol #witchblr #witchcraft books #grimoire #witchy books #witchcraft #pagan witch #herbalism #arin murphy hiscock #baby witch

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~•The Essentials For Your General Magick Cabinet •~

I create intuitively chosen mystery ensembles inspire by the occult, witchcraft, and mythology where many of my own handcrafted creations fill the box in my Etsy shop, thus, I often am asked by those new to Witchcraft or who are beginning to explore different aspects of their spiritually to include 'the essentials', or whatever it is I think would benefit someone who is just delving into the world of new age spirituality and witchery.

It doesn't matter what books you read or blogs you may follow, there always seems to be some inconsistencies here and there regarding what tools are 'essential' for a beginner. Sure, there's a lot regarding the altar and shrine set up, but what if you do not have the space to dedicate to an altar? What if you prefer to perform your craft on the fly, or find yourself leaning toward secular practices rather than devoting yourself to deity worship?

The handful of tools and supplies I have put together here covers pretty much any ordinary practice that would take place in any spell or ritual and give you an inexpensive basis from which you may build upon as you continue learning, practicing, and exploring what ignites your spark and helps to recover your light. :)

•White Candles or Tea Lights (And Matches or a Lighter)- One may enter any Family Dollar or Dollar Tree and find multipacks or single white candles or tea lights in abundance. Many spells call for a specific colored candle to be used that corresponds with the purpose or intentions to be expressed or manifested. This extends beyond what is known as 'candle magick' and falls into a category I personally just learned was called 'sympathetic magick'- which is a fancy word for choosing spell or ritual tools, components, and supplies that have some kind of symbolic or intrinsic association to what you desire. The act of creating the right atmosphere for manifesting your will is a type of magick unto itself that can extend well beyond an altar or shrine. Picking the corresponding moon phase, time of day and day of the week, herbs, oils, and candle colors are all forms of sympathetic magick, with candle color probably being the easiest aspect to understand and acquire. White Candles may be substituted for any colored candle that a spell or ritual may call for, as white is considered the absence of color, you may imprint upon it whatever color you desire it to be. This kills the need for a large stash of chime candles or votives of all different colors. Sure, it's nice to have the appropriate color a spell calls for and having such in your possession does help conjure the atmosphere whoever created the spell intended to conjure, but in a pinch, any white candle or tea light with something to light them with will work just as well as that pink or red candle for your love spell or whatever it may be you are attempting.

•Clear Quartz Crystals- Clear Quartz only recently became semi-scarce due to over mining and demand, though one may still purchase Clear Quartz crystal points in bulk for around $10-15 for a 100 gram bag on Amazon and beyond, where if you prefer raw stones over tumbled and polished, you may be able to get them even cheaper. Clear Quartz is believed to be the 'Master Healer' by Reiki Masters, as it possesses many different healing properties in addition to cleansing, grounding, and aligning the chakras. In witchcraft, Clear Quartz is used in many different rituals as it is an amplifier of energy that can enhance the efficacy and success rate of spells and manifestations aside from amplifying the energy of any and all other components and crystals around it. Clear Quartz may be readily substituted for any crystal, should a crystal be called for in any sense, and its abundance in nature and online make it an essential choice for having on hand for everything from creating Charging or Moon Water, creating crystal grids, talismans, spell jars, mojo / Gris Gris bags, or simply placing in your home or on your altar to help facilitate whatever you may be attempting to conjure or manifest at any time.

•Olive Oil- it's no joke that essential oils, especially those that are organic or completely natural and high quality are quite expensive. If one were to purchase even just the handful of essential oils commonly mentioned in most witchy books, occult texts, and herbalist grimoires, you would be looking at a good $30-$60 investment for the basics. Olive Oil, on the other hand, may not be particularly cheap at the grocery store, but when you consider the amount you get for the price compared to the .33fl oz bottles of essential oils, you are getting quite a bargain and a tool that may be substituted for any particular oil something may ask you to use, including for dressing / anointing candles and ritual tools. The ancient Greeks and Romans often used Olive Oil as an offering to the Gods, and it has long been considered a sacred nectar in many different religions. If you already have a selection of essential oils, you may use Olive Oil as a carrier oil to make them last longer by diluting them and rebottling them or to make your own essential oil blends and ritual oils. Olive Oil is naturally pure and will allow your oil blends to work with most diffusers and burners while providing a hypoallergenic carrier option should you wish to apply any to your skin.

•Salt- So many things salt may be used for and so many reasons to keep a stash of salt around set aside for spiritual endeavours. Sea Salt in particular is a component of many spells, rituals, potions, and magickal concoctions. It is representative of the element of Earth and is associated with many simple practices you can easily integrate into your daily rituals for cleansing, banishing, and protection. Using salt for cleansing offers a no-burn, inexpensive, sensitivity friendly option for the modern witch that can be purchased on the cheap virtually anywhere that sells things.

•Sage- The next few items are more essential for the diligent witch putting together their toolbox, as one can avoid the herbal aspects of witchcraft entirely if they desire to with many more modern texts not blending the old world concepts of herbalism/ old world medicine being akin to magick. Sage is often burned for cleansing purposes, either in smudge or incense form, but it may also be substituted for any herb a spell may call for, provided you are not trying to concoct a definitive product or recipe as a result. Sage may be easily grown within your own home- I myself have a common Sage plant I grow indoors and have been reading the benefits ever since I purchased the starter from a small nursery in Kentucky, as I never seem to have any luck sprouting seeds myself. Sage may be added to spell jars and the like as easily as one would add a handful of crushed Clear Quartz for the added benefit of maintaining a cleansed vessel for manifestation. Sage incense may also be substituted the same way.

•Roses- Roses and Rose Petals have always been associated with love spells and love potions, but many do not realize that Roses have a positive energy so profound, that vibrates on so many levels, that they may be adapted to serve virtually any purpose in any spell or spiritual practice, not just spells associated with love, romance, or sexuality.

•A Bell or Bells- Whether you wish to drop the money on an intricate antique or visit your local consignment store or dollar store and pick up some used school bells or jingle bells, the bell and bells are probably the most underrated tool a witch can utilize, like, ever. Bells have a long multicultural history of providing blessings of prosperity, protection, and good luck, with many beliefs rooted around the belief that the ringing of a bell resonates throughout the fabric of the cosmos, reverberating across space and time. Percussive instruments, as bells are, are often used for cleansing rituals and spiritual healing. It is often stated that ringing a bell 'resets' the atmosphere and energy around you, effectively banishing negativity and providing a blank slate for conjuring new energy and any other spiritual activities. Don't balk at the bells!

If you're the creative type, you may create what are known as 'Witch's Bells,' often made from wreaths or braided twine, beaded rings, etc with three or more bells attached meant to be hung off the doorknob of the entrance to your space or they may be made as a handheld tool to be used for regular rituals. These are then blessed or enchanted in some way that depends on the practitioner and the purpose they wish them to serve.

What about those of us that have limited storage space? Or those that may not be able to light candles or incense due to living arrangements or allergies? This is where myself and many others can step in and offer you a hand. In my own shop, I offer hand crafted and personalized / customized spell kits created for your specific needs that will provide you all the materials for any specific spell or ritual you desire. There are other sellers that offer similar options, some that are personalized and others more general, but if you are looking for something more 'disposable' to be at your disposal at any given time, this may be worth looking into.

My own spell kits range anywhere from $12-$35 depending on what it is you request and the materials you require. As I cater to all skill levels and handicaps in terms of what one can feasibly perform or utilize in any given situation, if you do happen to have a particular spell in mind but have no idea how to proceed in your current situation,I will be more than happy to consult with you and hand select or create a spell kit with detailed instructions and tools to aid you on your spiritual journey, regardless of your destination. As I take great pleasure in assisting others in manifesting their dreams and desires, I will always work with you and put your needs above your budget.

Just some food for thought for those of you who have been blindly purchasing items for spells or spiritual endeavours to have on hand 'just in case' and to remind everyone that magick and successful manifestation is less about the 'stuff' and very much about your intentions when using it to conjure energy and become the catalyst for change, however you proceed to do so.

Wishing everyone a blessed weekend and throwing a friendly reminder out there that the current sale that has been ongoing in the shop will be ending soon- this will be the last until next month so please take advantage if you have had your eye on something. I will be retiring some older designs at the end of September 2021 for recreation / re imagining and to pursue new and better concepts to take other's places. These designs will go on one last farewell sale during the month for a good 25%-50% off until they are sold out. As always, I appreciate everyone's support of my Craft and crafts. It has been a pleasure to work with and get to know so many amazing people! A dream come true to do this full time!

-Samantha

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serpentandthreads · 3 years

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Unpopular Opinion? Maybe?

Disclaimer: This is just an opinion I’d like to put out there to get people thinking. Don’t take offense to it- it is just an observation.

I see the same type of thing being shared in regards to what ingredients and tools can be used to replace other ingredients and tools.

Rosemary can be used in place of any plant... Black tea can be used in place of any tea... Roses can be used in place of any flower... I’m sure many of us who have been around the occult side of social media have seen it before.

Although I understand how this may seem convenient to those who don’t have a lot to work with up front, I feel like this is false information. I’m not sure where this originated from, but I’ve seen it across various social media platforms over the past few years. Now, I’ve been practicing and studying for my craft for three years. In that time I have come to realize that some things have certain correspondences for a reason, and because of that... The idea that one ingredient can replace all other ingredients seems like a lazy way of thinking (not trying to offend chaos witches- I understand that y’all have a different perspective on magick).

When I heard that rosemary, in theory, can replace all other plants, I was a little shocked. It seemed convenient, but I thought about it for some time. Rosemary is typically associated with focus, memory, knowledge, protection and generally anything in relation to dream work. So how can it possibly replace any plant?

Something I feel people fail to realize is, for a lot of things, correspondences aren’t pulled out of thin air. Sure, all theories and concepts we have are made up, but in regards to magick correspondences there is an origin to it. When we look at the correspondences of plants, for example, we can see that the magick correspondences are heavily tied to their medicinal and psychological properties.

As an example, studies have shown that rosemary helps improve memory and increases mental alertness. Some people use it to prevent (or slow the effects of) Alzheimer’s or to help them memorize content they are studying. This is part of the reason why people use rosemary for things in relation to focus, memory and dream work. Rosemary is not the only herb used for these things either. Peppermint, lemon balm and turmeric are all used for similar concepts. So, with this information in mind, it would make more sense for rosemary to replace peppermint, lemon balm or turmeric and vice versa.

Before going to use one ingredient to replace another, do some thorough research. Do these ingredients have similar properties? Are there other ingredients that you have that could work just as good?

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