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One Word Spells for Sleep

For all the insomniacs out there, are those who just want to improve their slumber! All words are created from latin roots.

Soporaltum

A spell for a deep, restful sleep. Combination of altum (deep, sea) and sopor (sleep). 

Componox

To settle your thoughts and emotions before bed. Combination of compono (calm, adjust, settle) and nox (night, sleep). 

Somniordino

To process your thoughts and ideas through dreams and sleep. Combination of somnio (dream, ramble) and ordino (arrange, sort, organize). 

Undanimus

To encourage lucid dreaming. Combination of unda (flow) and animus (mind). 

Lenisomnium 

To have good dreams. Combination of lenis (smooth, gentle, calm) and somnium (sleep, dream). 

Noxortis

To have prophetic dreams. Combination of nox (night, sleep) and sortis (fate, prophecy). 

~ More One Word Spells Here ~

#word magic #sleep #oooooh #wordy witch

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This is the crystal hand of prosperity. Reblog in 300 seconds to have a year of good money management and raises. ⬆💱⬆💲💰💲⬆💱⬆

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Simple Jar Spell List 

jar spell charm “don’t fuck with me” for protection ☠️

jar spell for self love / care  💕

jar spell for freedom 🐬

jar spell for power ⚡

jar spell for safe travels 🛡️

jar spell for protection 🐙

jar spell for luck 🍀

jar spell for travel ⛵

jar spell for wishes 🌠

#jar magic #q

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Hey! These folks just contacted me about putting Sweeney Tarot into their library! I feel like I’ve seen this around and I might have reblogged something from them before, but I wasn’t quite sure what it was. 

They’re a collection of tarot decks that are either created by or feature POC, complete with links to where you can purchase decks and read about the creators. 

I know I have a lot of followers who are tarot enthusiasts, and who are always on the look-out for unique and inclusive decks. And I know that there are a lot of my followers who might have a deck they’d like to suggest to their collection, so here’s a suggestion page so you can help expand their library. 

Because like… you can never have too many awesome tarot decks. 

#tarot #q

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Magical pies ✨ by karinprieffboschek

#pies #kitchen witch #so cute #q

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Writer’s Block Be Gone Spell

A spell to bring you inspiration and remove annoying writer’s block.

You Will Need:

✏ Yellow Candle(s) ✏ Agate ✏ Apatite ✏ Paper ✏ Pen or Pencil ✏ Fire Safe Dish/Bowl ✏ Bay Leaf

Steps:

✏ Clear your work space, cleanse the room if needed. Place your candles about you or if you only have one, place it near you.

✏ Place your agate and your apatite to either side of one of the candles

✏ Place your plate or bowl before you and place your bay leaf into it

✏ On your paper write “Writer’s Block” and begin scribbling it out saying “you are banished” repeatedly until satisfied. Put your frustrations and anger into this.

✏ Carefully use your candle to light the paper aflame and place it into your bowl/dish on top of the bay leaf. Let them burn themselves out. While this happens focus on how they are being burned out of your life, like a big wall burning down and setting you free.

✏ Take the ash and throw it out or flush it

✏ Keep your candles lit and return to brainstorming and your writing. When you start to feel stuck again, look at your candle and hold your gemstones in each hand and take a few breaths before continuing.

Note: this is a spell that uses fire and burning, please use proper care and fire safety

#creativity #art #writing #q

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Healing energy Spell.

Items needed-

Salt

Lavender/flowers or herbs you wish to use

Quartz and Rose Quartz

Paper

Twine/string or ribbon

plate/tray

candle

pen

Remember, this is the way I do this spell, there is no real right or wrong as long as a spell you cast is filled with personal intent. This is what gives the spell that power!

If you want to use different herbs, layout etc. Do it your way. This is just to give some inspiration or direction. 

This spell is done best on a waning moon, the more full the moon, the more potent the power of your spell!

First off I cleanse the space I am doing my spell in using incense. 

light a candle and place it in the middle of a plate/tray

Write down the person/people you want to send healing vibes to on the piece of paper with what you would like healing for. (As you do your spell visualise the persons you are sending healing energy to, visualise or feel the energy you intend to send.)

Roll it up into a scroll and tie with string/twine/ribbon (whatever you fancy)

sprinkle salt around the candle and place the scroll next to it.

Add Lavender (Great for healing) or whichever herb you choose or even flowers (Maybe the persons favourite flower?)

Place a charged piece of quartz and rose quartz next to the candle and leave to burn for at least an hour. ( I place my plate under the moonlight on the windowsill as extra power)

Light as many nights as you wish. When the person/persons are well again, burn the scroll or bury it in a dark place. Remember it is about listening to that “inner voice” letting it guide you in your craft. 

#spells #q

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Be a Better Writer Spell Bag.

What you’ll need:

Small bag/sachet. 

Small piece of paper, and pen.

Your favorite incense (mine is Dragon’s Blood).

A gemstone (I used Dragon’s Tooth Coral). 

Green candle wax: To represent success and abundance.

Peppermint oil: Promotes concentration and regeneration.

Cilantro: Brings peace to your home (or wherever you write), also helps attune yourself to your soul.

Dandelion: Increases psychic ability and opens the mind. 

Rose leaves or petals: Increases passion and motivation. 

What to do:

Light your favorite incense to cleanse your space.

Rub gemstone with peppermint oil. Remember, a little goes a long way.

Hold gemstone over the incense smoke for a little while, then set it near by to charge.

Gather the Cilantro, Dandelions, and Rose. Place them into your bag. Shake it up a bit.

Take your small piece of paper and write “Writer” on it, along with any symbols/sigils you’d like to use if applicable. I wrote the word in both Theban and English. 

Fold the paper, then seal it with green candle wax.

Place your charged gem into the bag along with the paper. Shake it up again.

Now get to work! Start that novel, or that blog you’ve been contemplating. Good luck!

Thanks for reading! And as always, you can personalize this in anyway you’d like. And if being a good writer isn’t something you are trying to achieve, with a little research you can work this spell to fit your needs. For any questions, or even suggestions, please feel free to visit my ask box. 

- carbonlyingnexttome 

#art #creativity #writing #spells #q

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Art Block Banishing Spell

Or more of a tip, actually… If you find yourself artistically stuck in a rut (aka infamous “writer’s block” and such) make something with the sole purpose of destroying it. Write lyrics to a song, a poem, a short story. Or try to remember your favourite childhood fairytale by heart. Paint something, with any medium. Draw a doodle, fill up a page completely blue with one single ink pen, fill up a scrap of paper with little spirals or “hello” word. Bake something, sew something.

Sew the ugliest pillow ever, draw the ugliest horse ever, write the ugliest rhyme ever. As long as you commit to it. Go overboard.

Then bury it, toss it, flush it, give it to your dog to chew, to your cat to pee on it, burn it. Destroy it, even if you grew attached, weirdly, to it, even if you ended up liking whatever it was.

Make it, commit to it, no matter how silly. Then destroy it.

You might want to keep the pieces for a charm, for next time you might feel blocked. Or not.

The proces of making and then destroying something will get you unstuck ;)

#art #creativity #spells #q

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How I Write a Spell

Writing spells can be hard, especially if you don’t know where to start. There’s so much to consider. What herbs do I use? Which stone goes where? Should I use candles? Do I need a circle? What the heck do I say? So, I’m going to explain how I write spells. It may not work for you, and that’s fine. There’s lots of other posts out there about writing your own spells. I know thelivingwiccan has some very informative posts too. 

So, first you need to decide what it is your spell is supposed to accomplish. This can be anything from bringing someone good luck, to healing, to cursing. I don’t judge. Try to make it as specific as possible. Do you want a love spell? What kind of love? Maybe you’re helping with self-love, or you want to attract your true love, or just make some new friends.

Second, you want to determine what herbs, stones, colors, runes, ect…are associated with your goal you have in mind. These don’t just have to be widely popular and “approved” associations either, these can be your own personal associations. Maybe lavender makes you think of friendship because when you were a kid there was a field of lavender across the street that you and your best friend would play in. If that’s the case, then include lavender in a spell to help you make friends. If you don’t like herbs, then work with stones and candles. If you can’t have fire, work with thread/knot magic. There are endless possibilities, be sure to pick something you’re comfortable with, you can easily access, and is cost effective for you. I never have to go buy herbs (with a few exceptions) because between me and my best friend, and our kitchens, I’ve got everything I need. You can find all sorts of rocks just laying about if you take a walk in the woods, desert, or some other patch of wilderness by where you live. Like to draw? Consider sigils.

Next, once you get a good list of things associated with your goal, narrow it down. I find a basic spell doesn’t need more then four ingredients, ever. I start getting more ingredients when I get more complex spells that are trying to accomplish multiple things. Even then, you can keep the list pretty short by cross referencing. Maybe that item that’s associated with luck is also good for protection. 

Determining if you need a circle, or other protective measure. I find, the only time you need a circle is when you’re either inviting a spirit or entity to assist in your spell, or you want to make sure that absolutely nothing can interfere with your spell. My brother did a spell, with help from me and my best friend, to re-align his energies. He had developed some blocks, and was basically trying to strip down all of his defenses and remove the blocks. This is something he didn’t want any wandering spirits to take an interest in. So, we set up circles. Yes, circles, as in plural. One around him to contain his energy while he worked the spell, then another around that one to keep anything unwanted out of the area. I know a lot of people also use circles when they invite a spirit to join them, but depending on the spirit, I don’t feel that necessary. If it’s a spirit you work with regularly, then I don’t feel the need to say “Hey, come on over, but only stay in this one, tiny little room.” Circles are also used for ceremony, they help get you in the mind set and can be used to make sure an area stays cleansed prior to and during spell work.

Fifthly, after you get all your ingredients figured out, you need to decide how you’re putting them together and charging the spell. This is very personal. I try to use ingredients and make spells that I can take into myself. This means teas and baked things. My second favorite type of spell is actually when I make a body scrub or lotion, and charge that as the spell, so I’m applying the spell on a regular basis. You can make spell jars, spell pouches, spell dolls, destroy all the components that are used to cast the spell and release the spell energy that way. Pick something you’re comfortable with. Do you want to keep something of the spell, a physical reminder that it has been cast? Do you live somewhere where you can’t have any evidence of spell craft and magic in your home? If that’s the case, do you want something that can be disguised and passed off as decoration, or do you want to leave no evidence at all? Spell jars and dolls can be made to look very pretty and be kept right out in the open as decoration. You can write a spell out on paper, and burn it to activate/release the spell, then all you have to do is be fire safe. Pick what works for you!

Next, decide what, if anything you’re going to write and/or say during the spell. I personally don’t talk during spells, I feel silly when I do. I know other witches though who prefer to have some kind of incantation. If that’s the case for you, then I’d suggest just writing and/or saying what you want the spell to do, how, and by when.

How much ritual is involved in your spell casting is entirely up to you. I like to save big ceremony stuff for special occasions, holidays and stuff. Having said that, I also like to work spells wearing a dress. Dresses make me comfortable, make me happy. That’s important. You want to feel as comfortable as possible when you’re casting a spell, so you can focus on your work. If that means grabbing your ingredients and casting a spell in your ratty old jeans without a circle or anything, then go for it. If that means you go take a ritual cleansing bath, put on some pretty robes, and use anointing oils to get you in the right mind set and help you focus, then that’s great too, as well as everything in between! if you’re just starting out, I suggest trying different things. I didn’t know until I tried incantations, that they just weren’t for me. I also didn’t know until I didn’t bother getting dressed up, that I felt more comfortable for casual spelling in plain clothes than in fancy garb.

Everything that goes into the casting of a spell should be aimed at either helping to accomplish the desired goal, or giving you a safe place to focus and work your craft. If you’re looking at a spell and thinking “Yeah, but I don’t NEED that…” then cut it out. If you keep thinking, “I need a candle for this,” then go get one!

I hope this helps some beginning witches, wizards, spell crafters, and magic users. And remember, my ask box is always open.

#how to witch #q

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Gentle witch little things

Simple things you can do to bring more love and positivity into the world:

enchant the bus or train you’re on, so that everybody has a pleasant day or a safe travel home

paint protective sigils in the misty windows of buses or shops when it rains, and leave words of encouragement and praise on public bathrooms’ mirrors

bless passing ambulances and firefighter trucks with speed and safety for their patients/destination

wear an enchanted lipstick/gloss for your smile to brighten the day of everybody you meet

enchant your spare change so that it gives luck to the beggars you donate it to; they need it, don’t they?

actually, just enchant your money, so that retail and low-wage workers can have a better day when they serve you

leave blessed acorns and harmless trinkets in various places like buses or waiting rooms; give other people something to wonder about and make their day, and kids an item to roll in their hands mindlessly

bless food and leave it for stray animals; let birds be messangers of hope and miraclous event for everybody that sees them

whisper encouragement to trees and grass you pass by; let them know someone cares, someone sees their beauty, and awaits their bloom

smile at children and pets; provide them with the positive energy that the world is trying to kill in them

leave motivational notes, praise and silly drawings charged with love and hope on post-it notes as you go; they can brighten the day of those that find them

#magic #budget witch #good witch #idk how to tag this but #favorite

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“drown your anxiety” spell jar

             note: please do not use any form of witchcraft to substitute for                                                       professional medical help. 

                                              long post ahead!

                                                     NEEDED

a jar 

rain water from a thunderstorm (strength + cleansing)

(you can also draw a strength sigil inside the jar before charging it, pouring water into the jar will activate it.)

citrine (anti-anxiety)

rosemary (+confidence) or basil (+courage) (banishing)

a pen 

a piece of paper

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                                                      STEPS

1. if necessary, draw your strength sigil inside your jar.

2. write your name on your piece of paper. while still holding onto it, focus on your feelings of anxiety/uncertainty/fear; allow yourself to think of everything you’re worried about. let these tense energies flow through your fingers and onto the paper. 

3. place the paper inside the jar. 

4. place your stone in the jar, covering your name.

5. place your herbs in the jar, however much you want.

6. completely immerse everything you’ve put in the jar in water. 

afterward, leave on your altar. empty the jar when you no longer feel its effects.

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although I did not include words in this spell, feel free to add them in if you feel it’s appropriate. 

#anxiety #jar magic #q

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Stone - Quartz (Clear)

Colour: White, varies from opaque to clear

Zodiac: Pisces, Leo, Capricorn

Planet: Venus

Energies: Magic, Power, Healing

Magical Properties

- Extremely useful in energy work. It can absorb, store, transmit, charge, intensify, release, and regulate energy. It aids in balancing energies, is so versatile that it can be programmed to assist in almost any goal, and can be used to amplify the energies of other stones or groups of stones.

- It can be used for any metaphysical purpose; consciousness expansion, chakra work, communicating with guides and spirits, past life recall, astral travelling, balancing energies, enhancing meditation, visualisation, and dreams.

- Can be used for any mundane purpose too; dealing with love, general prosperity, peace, life goals, psychic, emotional, and physical healing, protection, wisdom, clarity, memory, communication, cleansing, transformation, positivity and harmony.

- Due to its versatility, it can be used as a substitute for any other stone.

- Associated with all chakras, so emphasis on its usefulness in chakra balancing.

Medicinal Properties

- Healing of all kinds; physical, psychic, emotional

- All purpose healing

- Like seriously

- Works with all chakras

#quartz #stones #q

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DIY: Brews and Potions

Witches standing over an open fire while stirring up potions in a cauldron is one of the many romanticized views of witchcraft. Today, witches brew many things for love, luck, health, wealth, and etc. Potions are a widely regarded instrument for witches. Potions are simply liquid spells that can be taken internally or applied externally to the body. Teas, enchanted perfumes, tinctures, and washes are the many forms these spells can come in. Some are used for healing, others are used in ritual or magickal work. 

Kitchen Herbs and Common plants for Brews

Back in the day, homemade teas and salves were the only medicine available. Using these things today is still very popular and a holistic approach to health that treats the mind, body, and soul together. What you use does not have to be expensive, it can come from your back yard or your home. Many of what you already have you can use to make tinctures, teas, and decoctions. Also, syrups, tonics, waters, and vinegars. If you work with the herbs you have at home already on hand, you will be able to create your own remedy with a distinct local flavor. 

The Power Behind the Plants

It is believed that many spiritual forces animate the world; called animism. When working with a plant or crystal, or performing a spell or ritual at a specific place, witches work with the spirits behind those plants or crystals, and call upon the spirit of that location to help them in their work. There is a special partnership and alliance between the witch and spirit, manifesting in forms of animals (familiars) or in the form of other plants, crystals, and locations. Over time, working with these spirits on various projects will deepen the relationship and the witch will gain information on magical associations, properties, and lore. These things often come through dreams, inspirations, or visions. The spirit will gain energy, attention, and physical shelter as animals or plants or crystals carried as a talisman. 

Teas and Decoctions for Health

Using teas and decoctions (herb-and-water remedies in the form of conceited potions that your drink) is a very easy homeopathic way to get started. They are made with dried or fresh herbs, roots, or flowers infused in hot water. Cold infusions is used for tinctures, where the herbal properties are absorbed and released into liquids over time. 

Decoction Method

For plants woody and seedy such as root and bark, use this method

Once the plant parts are boiled, place on a low heat and set to simmer for 15-20 minutes

After simmered, cool them and strain them, pressing the herbs through a cheesecloth or strainer

Ready to drink

Tea Method

For flowers, leaves, fruits, and/or stems of plans, use this method

Start steeping the herbs in the water before it reaches full boil 

Once the water begins to steam or boil, remove it from heat

Steam for no more than 5-10 minutes

While hot, strain into a container

Drink right away or follow the cold tea method

Cold Tea Method

Following all the preparations of the tea method, after straining, pour into a container and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour. 

Herbs for Teas and Decoctions

If using a tea ball, only use a pinch of each plant or spice. If using an infusion pot, or something similar, use approximately ¼ teaspoon of each ingredient. If you use root, seeds, or bark, use the decoction method. If you use flowers, leaves, fruits, or stems, use the tea method. If you use a combination of plant matter, use the decoction methods but then drink it iced following the cold tea method. 

Angelica Root: Soothes colds and flu, reduces phlegm and fever; expectorant (do NOT use if you are diabetic) 

Basil: Eases headaches, indigestion, muscle spasms, insomnia, earaches; reduces stress and tension, improves skin 

Blackberry (leaves or roots): Reduces diarrhea (note: blackberry roots are used as decoction, while blackberry leaves are used for tea)

Catnip: Soothes teething pain, colic, diarrhea, indigestion, anxiety, insomnia (may cause drowsiness, avoid if on lithium or sedatives) 

Calendula (marigold): Reduces fevers and diarrhea; soothes indigestion, gastrointestinal gramps, flu; antiseptic (may cause drowsiness, avoid if on sedatives) 

Cayenne Pepper: Soothes coughs, colds, arthritis, nerve pain, fever, flu; expectorant (avoid taking with medications that slow blood clotting and with theophylline) 

Camomile: Reduces insomnia, anxiety, stress, fever, arthritis, indigestion; aids with sleep and pain relief (may decrease effectiveness of birth-control pills and some cancer medications, and may increase the effects of warfarin; discuss usage with your doctor if you are taking medications for your liver) 

Cinnamon Bark: Soothes sore throats and coughs, anti-inflammatory (avoid taking with diabetes medications) 

Dandelion Root: Detoxifying, aids digestion, relieves constipation, laxative (avoid if on antibiotics, lithium, or water pills) 

Dandelion Leaf: Mild diuretic, potassium rich (discuss usage with your doctor if you are taking medications for your liver) 

Elderberry Berry: Wards off colds and flu

Elderberry Flower: Reduces fever (avoid taking with medications that decrease the immune system) 

Garlic (for syrups): Antiseptic, eases atherosclerosis, rheumatism, ear infections, urinary tract infections; supports healthy cholesterol; helps lower blood pressure; boosts immune system; expectorant; reduces risks of colon, rectal, and prostate cancers (do NOT take with isoniazid or medications used for HIV/AIDS, or with medications used to slow blood-clotting) 

Ginger: Eases morning sickness, nausea, colic, indigestion, diarrhea, fever, sore throats (avoid taking with medications that slow blood-clotting) 

Ginkgo: Relieves anxiety, vertigo, tinnitus; improves circulation, helps concentration; helps vision and premenstrual syndrome (avoid taking with ibuprofen or with medications that slow blood clotting; numerous medications have interactions with ginkgo; discuss usage with your health care practitioner before taking) 

Ginseng: Aphrodisiac, mild stimulant, boosts the immune system (do not take with medications that slow blood-clotting, and avoid taking with diabetes medications or with MAO inhibitors) 

Goldenrod: Relieves gout and cramps

Lavender: Relieves anxiety, headaches, tension, stress, indigestion, irritable bowl syndrome; antibacterial; antiseptic; disinfectant (may cause drowsiness, avoid if on sedatives) 

Lemon Balm: Relieves anxiety, cold sores, colic, insomnia restlessness, indigestion; boosts memory (may cause drowsiness, avoid taking with sedatives) 

Nettle: Relieves hay fever and arthritis; diuretic (avoid taking with diabetes medications, medications for high blood pressure, sedatives, medications that slow blood clotting, and lithium) 

Onion (for syrups): Helps lower systolic blood pressure, relieves colds, antiseptic (avoid taking with medications that slow blood clotting) 

Parsley: Helps with iron deficiency, anemia, fatigue; diuretic (do NOT take with medications that slow blood clotting or with diuretics) 

Peppermint: Relieves nausea, anxiety, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, colic, diarrhea, fever, coughs, colds; anesthetic (avoid if you have acid-reflux disease; avoid taking with cyclosporine; discuss usage with your doctor if you are taking any medications that are changed by the liver) 

Pine Needles: Expectorant; antiseptic; relieves coughs, colds, fever, congestion

Rosemary: Improves focus, memory, concentration, blood pressure, circulation; antiseptic, antidepressant; eases indigestion

Thyme: Antibacterial, antiseptic, eases coughs and colds, expectorant (do NOT take with medications that slow blood-clotting) 

Tea and Decoction Health Blends 

The amounts listed here are for dried herbs, flowers, and spices. Dried ingredients are preferred for teas. If you wish to use fresh ingredients for decoctions, and they are available, double the amount. 

Anxiety Relief

¼ teaspoon chamomile

¼ teaspoon lemon balm

Cold Relief

¼ teaspoon elderberry flower

¼ teaspoon thyme 

Mood Booster

¼ teaspoon lavender 

¼ teaspoon catnip

¼ teaspoon rosemary

Gastrointestinal Cramp Relief

¼ teaspoon basil

¼ teaspoon calendula (marigold)

¼ teaspoon goldenrod 

Arthritis/Joint Pain

¼ teaspoon goldenrod

¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

(Note: after the tea cools, apply it by rubbing the liquid into the affected area)

Diarrhea Relief

¼ teaspoon blackberry root

¼ teaspoon catnip

Circulation

¼ teaspoon ginkgo leaf

¼ teaspoon ginger

¼ teaspoon rosemary 

Energizing Tea

¼ teaspoon ginseng

¼ teaspoon peppermint 

Indigestion Relief

½ teaspoon ginger

¼ teaspoon lemon balm

¼ teaspoon peppermint 

Expectorant

¼ teaspoon pine needles

¼ teaspoon nettle leaf

¼ teaspoon angelica root

Sleepy Time

½ teaspoon chamomile

¼ teaspoon catnip

¼ teaspoon lavender 

Fatigue Relief

¼ teaspoon ginseng 

¼ teaspoon lemon balm

Fever Break

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

¼ teaspoon angelica root 

Flu Relief

¼ teaspoon calendula (marigold)

¼ teaspoon lemon balm

Headache Relief

¼ teaspoon basil

¼ teaspoon thyme

¼ teaspoon lavender 

Immune-System Booster 

½ teaspoon dried elderberries 

¼ teaspoon nettle 

¼ teaspoon calendula (marigold) 

Sore Throat Relief

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ginger

(Note: add honey after steeped) 

Stress Relief

¼ teaspoon basil

¼ teaspoon chamomile

¼  teaspoon lavender 

¼ teaspoon peppermint 

Cleansing 

¼ teaspoon dandelion leaf

1/8 teaspoon goldenrod 

1/8 teaspoon parsley 

Herbs for Magickal Teas

Follow these steps to empower your tea:

As you steep the potion, envision yourself covered in either a blue or green light (whichever color represents healing to you)

As you drink the potion, visualize a blue or green light coming from the liquid. 

Once you drink , the light will start radiating from within throughout your whole body and then out into the world around you

See it reach heaven (as above) and into the earth (so below), extending your will and desire into the universe

if you are the kind of person who likes affirmations and chants, try saying: “Herbs grown naturally, health and wellness come to me” (Robbins & Bedell, 2017) 

Angelica Root: Angel work, protection, hex removal, exorcisms, health, meditation, divination (do NOT use if you are diabetic) 

Basil: Loves exorcisms, wealth, astral travel, rituals for the dead, house blessings, ancestral work, calling on and working with dragon spirits, calling draconic or dragon spirit–based energy into your spell, protection, attracting money

Blackberry: Healing, money, protection, exorcism

Catnip: Love, beauty, happiness, calling on the energy of cats, working with cat spirits, used as an offering for cat spirits, breaking spells, fertility, psychic powers (may cause drowsiness, avoid if on lithium or sedatives) 

Calendula (marigold): Money, prosperity, health, psychic development, protection, prophetic dreams, legal matters, psychic powers, healing (may cause drowsiness, avoid if on sedatives)

Cayenne Pepper: Fidelity, hex breaking, protection, removal of blocks and negative energy, overcoming obstacles, fire, strength, passion (avoid taking with medications that slow blood clotting an with theophylline) 

Camomile: Protection, luck, money, sleep, peace, purification (may decrease effectiveness of birth-control pills and some cancer medications, and may increase the effects of warfarin; discuss usage with your doctor if you are taking medications for your liver) 

Cinnamon: Sexuality, lust, wealth, money, consecration, purification, love (avoid taking with diabetes medications)

Dandelion (both root and leaf): Purification, manifestation of wishes, enrichment, money (avoid if on antibiotics, lithium, or water pills; discuss usage with your doctor if you are taking medications for your liver)

Elderberry: Exorcism, protection, healing, prosperity, sleep, protection against witchcraft (avoid taking with medications that decrease immune system) 

Ginger: Love, money, success, power, protection (avoid taking with medications that slow blood clotting)

Ginkgo: Healing, mental clarity, fertility; avoid taking with ibuprofen or with medications that slow blood clotting; numerous medications have interactions with ginkgo, discuss usage with your health care practitioner before taking)

Ginseng: Fertility, sexuality, lust, manifestation of wishes, healing, beauty, protection (do NOT take with medications that slow blood clotting; avoid taking with diabetes medications or with MAO inhibitors) 

Goldenrod: Money, divination (may cause drowsiness, avoid taking with sedatives)

Lavender: Love, protection, purification, happiness, peace, healing, meditation, psychic abilities (may cause drowsiness, avoid taking with sedatives)

Lemon Balm: Love, success, healing, cleansing (may cause drowsiness, avoid taking with sedatives)

Nettle Leaf: Protection, exorcism, healing, jinx-breaking, lust (avoid taking with sedatives, lithium, or medications for diabetes, for high blood pressure, or that slow blood clotting)

Parsley: Healing, fortune, success, lust, protection, purification, ancestor veneration, working with the dead, traveling to the land of the dead, calling upon the energy of death and decay (do NOT take with medications that slow blood clotting or with diuretics)

Peppermint: Purification, love, healing, psychic powers, (avoid if you have acid-reflux disease; avoid taking with cyclosporine; discuss usage with your doctor if you are taking any medications that are changed by the liver)

Pine Needles: Cleansing, drawing the aid of spirits, love, mental focus, protection, lust, exorcism, healing

Thyme: Health, healing, sleep, psychic powers, love, purification, courage, good luck (do NOT take with medications that slow blood clotting) 

Magickal Tea Recipes

Attract and Protect Money

¼ tsp goldenrod

¼ tsp chamomile

¼ tsp basil

Exorcism

¼ tsp angelica root

¼ tsp nettle leaf

¼ tsp elder flower

Spirit Aid

¼ tsp parsley

¼ tsp rosemary 

Love and Lust

1/8 tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp catnip

¼ tsp ginseng 

Cleansing

¼ tsp dandelion

¼ tsp lemon balm

¼ tsp thyme

Protection

¼ tsp pine needles

¼ tsp elderberries

¼ tsp blackberry leaf

Divination

¼ tsp goldenrod

¼ tsp peppermint

Psychic Development

¼ tsp calendula (marigold) 

¼ tsp ginkgo leaf

¼ tsp lavender 

Tinctures and Tonics for Health 

A tincture is a traditional herb infusion made with an alcohol base. A tonic usually uses either vegetable glycerin or apple cider vinegar as the base. The alcohol used in tinctures must be at least 100 proof, or 50%, alcohol, which is why most vodkas and gins are used. Tinctures can also be made with vegetable glycerin or apple cider vinegar for those with alcohol issues, although less potent and yet still effective. 

Crafting Tinctures and Tonics

Tools needed:

Two mason jars

Cheesecloth

The herbs/plants/spices

Measuring cups

An herb grinder

Alcohol/vegetable glycerin/apple cider vinegar 

Tool to measure the dosage such as droppers for infant medication

Steps for recipe creation:

When preparing a tincture, the rule of thumb is you want a 1:4 ratio of herb to alcohol. If your herbs start to float, your ratio is good. Allow them to settle, and add a little more alcohol until the mixture is fully saturated. 

Prepare the ingredients

Fill the mason jar with the herbs/plants/spices

Add the alcohol or alcohol substitute  (If using apple cider vinegar as your base, you will need to take the additional step of laying wax paper on top of the jar lid)

Keep in a cool, dark place for a month (some may require refrigeration, and that will be noted) 

Shake twice daily 

After 1 month, strain the herbal matter from the liquid into the second jar using a cheesecloth (squeeze the cheesecloth to get out as much of the liquid as you can)

After straining, fill the remainder of the jar with distilled water–this dilutes the alcohol, allowing you to ingest it directly

Ready for use 

Herbs and Plants for Health Tinctures and Tonics 

Many of these will not taste good, but will work:

Alfalfa: Energy booster, laxative, cleanser (avoid taking with medications that slow blood clotting or suppress the immune system and with birth-control pills) 

Allspice: Stimulant; eases indigestion, colds, coughs; reduces hives and swelling (avoid taking with medications that slow blood clotting)

Aloe Vera Juice (liquid): Soothes the skin, antiseptic (external use only)

Angelica (fruit or seeds): Eases indigestion, gas, gout; balances nervous system (do NOT use if you are diabetic)

Bay Leaf: Eases indigestion, coughs, colds, fevers (do NOT take with any narcotics or sedatives) 

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi): Antiseptic, eases symptoms of urinary tract infections (do NOT use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have stomach irritation or kidney disease; avoid taking with lithium) 

Bergamot: Soothes colds, fevers, coughs, nausea, indigestion, menstrual cramps (avoid taking with photosensitizing medications) 

Black-Eyed Susan: Soothes swelling, back pain, earaches; immune booster

Black Peppercorn: Anti-fungal, heals ulcers, relieves arthritis

Burdock Root: Detoxifying, soothes colds and skin issues (avoid taking with medications that slow blood clotting)

Cedar (freshly dried leafy twigs): Soothes gout, naturally antiviral, boosts immune system (may cause drowsiness, avoid if on sedatives)

Clover (red): Soothes coughs, colds, bronchitis (avoid taking with medications that slow blood clotting and with tamoxifen; may decrease effectiveness of birth control pulls and medications that are changed by the liver)

Cloves: Soothes nausea and indigestion; antiseptic, expectorant (avoid taking with medications that slow blood clotting)

Comfrey Leaf: Ease arthritis, rheumatism, coughs, colds, diarrhea, asthma; antibacterial (do NOT take with medications that can harm the liver)

Coriander Seeds: Aids in digestion; aphrodisiac; boosts immune system

Cramp Bark: Eases arthritis, rheumatism, menstrual cramps

Echinacea: Eases colds, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, boosts immune system (interacts with various medications, discuss usage with your health care practitioner before taking)

Garlic: Antiseptic; eases atherosclerosis, rheumatism, ear infections, symptoms of urinary tract infections; supports healthy cholesterol; helps lower blood pressure; boosts immune system; expectorant; reduces risks of colon, rectal, and prostate cancers (do NOT take with isoniazid, medication used for HIV/AIDS, or medications used to slow blood-clotting) 

Goldenseal (roots and leaves): Aids digestion; eases colds, hay fever, menstrual cramps (avoid taking with medications that are changed by the liver)

Horseradish: Antiseptic; antibacterial; expectorant; soothes flu, colds, coughs, symptoms of urinary tract infections; diuretic; appetite stimulant (avoid taking with thyroid medications)

Hyssop: Soothes colds, fevers, sore throats, asthma, rheumatism, indigestion; expectorant

Lemon: Boosts immune system, helps prevent kidney stones, eases indigestion and constipation, relieves toothaches

Lemongrass: Supports healthy cholesterol; antibacterial; detoxifies; relieves constipation, nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, coughs, colds, fevers, anxiety, stress, fatigue; boosts immune system

Mugwort: Eases menstrual cramps, stomach cramps, fevers, colds (do NOT take if pregnant) 

Mullein: Relieves asthma, coughs, colds, diarrhea, hemorrhoids; expectorant; diuretic

Nutmeg: Stimulates digestive system; relieves diarrhea, nausea, anxiety (avoid taking with medications that are changed by the liver) 

Orange: Lowers blood pressure, reduces cholesterol, relieves arthritis and anxiety, stabilizes mood, boosts immune system; laxative (do NOT take with celiprolol, ivermectin, or pravastatin) 

Onion: Helps lower systolic blood pressure, eases colds; antiseptic (avoid taking with medications that slow blood clotting)

Skullcap: Eases headaches, stress, menstrual tension, insomnia, anxiety, sedative

Turmeric: Anti-inflammatory, reduces cholesterol (avoid taking with medications that slow blood clotting)

Valerian Root: Eases insomnia (do NOT take with alcohol, sedatives, or anti anxiety medications) 

Witch Hazel Bark: Relieves pain, diarrhea, colds, fevers, ulcers, colitis; antiseptic

Wormwood: Eases indigestion and stomach disorders; aphrodisiac (avoid taking with anticonvulsant medications)

Yarrow: Antiseptic, relieves pain, hay fever, colds, fevers, menstrual cramps (do NOT take with medications that slow blood clotting, avoid taking with lithium or sedatives)

Yellow Dock: Laxative; reduces anemia, relieves fatigue, aids digestive system (do NOT take with digoxin, diuretic medications, or medications that slow blood clotting)

For tincture recipes, there are many books and sites that can be used for reference. 

Magickal Tinctures

When making a tincture for use magickally and spiritually, shake the tincture two times a day to direct your energy into the jar and activate the magick within the herbs. 

Tincture-Charging Spell

Materials: 

1 green candle (herb spirits) 

1 white candle (spirit and magick)

1 candle to charge the tincture (color depends on spell)

1 mixing bowl 

Herbs and alcohol for the tincture (or alcohol substitute) 

2 Mason jars

Cheese cloth 

Ritual:

Place the three candles in a triangle on your altar or workspace. The white candle should be the top of the triangle (facing away from you to direct the energy out into the universe). The green and other candle form the base

Place the bowl at the center of the altar, and place your containers of herbs and alcohol on the floor

Light the white candle while stating: “For the power of spirit”

Light the green candle while stating: “For the herbal spirits”

Light the colored candle for your need, and state your need 

Place an herb in the bowl, state a thank-you blessing to the herb, and explain why you are using that herb. Repeat for each herb, and as you add each herb, stir the mixture of herbs clockwise for increasing or bringing something to you and counterclockwise if you are trying to remove or decrease something in your life

Once you have mixed all the herbs in the bowl, hold your hands over the mixture and state your intent

Visualize a light coming out of your hands for that need (red for love and passion or power; green for money, success, growth and fertility; blue for healing; yellow for success; etc)

Pour the mixture into one of the mason jars and add the alcohol (do this at a safe distance form the lit candles)

Place the lid on the jar

Remove the mixing bowl from the alter and put the mason jar with the tincture blend in its place, in the center of your candles. Keep the mason jar there until the candles have finished burning

Shake the tincture, focusing your mental, emotional, and physical energy into the jar. As you shake, chant: “I can upon the powers green, Release the powers unseen. Herbs awakened on this day, Blessings in this tincture stay.” 

Shake the jar twice daily for one month, each time visualizing the need behind the tincture

Once the month has passed, strain the mixture into the second jar using the cheesecloth. 

Now the tincture is ready to be used in magickal work

Herbs for Magickal Tinctures

For magickal uses, the following herbs, spices, and plants are only for external use in tincture blends:

Angelica Leaf: Angel work, protection, removing hexes, exorcism, health, meditation, divination 

Alfalfa: Money attraction (drawing money to you), prosperity, protection

Allspice: Money, luck, healing

Aloe Vera: Protection, peace in the afterlife, prosperity, success, love

Bay Leaf: Protection, purification, enhancing psychic powers, strength

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi): Victory, protection, money, power, strength

Bergamot: Money, clarity

Black-Eyed Susan: Cleansing, releasing, grounding, integration, mediumship, connecting with the dead

Black Peppercorn: Protection, exorcism 

Burdock Root: Protection, uncrossing (removing hexes or curses)

Cedar: Healing, purification, money, protection

Clover: Protection, money, fidelity, love, exorcism, success

Cloves: Enhancing psychic powers, astral travel, protection, exorcism, love

Comfrey Leaf: Money, safe travel, protection

Coriander Seeds: Love, health, healing, lust, fidelity

Cramp Bark: Protection, luck

Echinacea: Strengthening spells, offerings to spirits

Garlic: Protection, exorcism, lust, antitheft

Goldenseal: Healing, money

Horseradish: Purification, exorcism

Hyssop: Purification, protection, cleansing

Lemon: Purification, love, friendship, justice

Lemongrass: Repelling snakes, lust, enhancing psychic powers

Mugwort: Strength, psychic powers, protection, prophetic dreams, astral projection

Mullein: Courage, protection, love, divination, exorcism

Nutmeg: Gambling luck, money, fidelity, prosperity, luck

Orange: Love, divination, luck, money

Saint John’s Wort: Health, protection, strength, love, divination, happiness

Skullcap: Love, fidelity, peace

Turmeric: Purification

Valerian Root: Purification, cleansing, peace, love, protection, breaking hexes and curses 

Wormwood: Summoning spirits, working with the dead, enhancing psychic power, protection, love, prophesizing, breaking hexes and curses

Witch Hazel: Protection, chasteness (less likely to give into temptation and sexual desire)

Yarrow: Psychic development, courage, love, exorcism, protection

Yellow Dock: Money attraction, customer attraction, love attraction 

Source

Robbins, Shawn, and Bedell, Charity. The Good Witch’s Guide. New York: Sterling Ethos, 2017. Print.

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