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Hello everyone!!!! ♡ Blessed Yule dear friends 🎄<3❄

Tomorrow marks the start of the sacred 12 days of Yuletide 🍇🏔. With the arrival of the Winter Solstice, we enter a time of rebirth and renewal, where light returns to our lives. It’s a moment to seek peace, relaxation, and look forward to beginning a new chapter in life ♡

This is my fifth Yule, and it’s so special to me because it’s the sabbat that led me to become a pagan witch <3 Every year, I create a magic jar for Yule, just as I do for every sabbat, and last year’s jar is my absolute favorite.

Tomorrow, I’ll try to include the elements I use for this year’s Yule magic jar while making sure it’s unique. I love to improvise each year to keep it fresh and meaningful! Wishing you all warmth and blessings this Yuletide season 🍷🦌

Here's the list of ingredients I use for my Yule jar, along with the energies I hope to attract from each:

• Dried Orange Peels: happiness, abundance, good energy, joy

• Cinnamon Sticks: love, succes, prosperity

• Salt: cleansing, protection, calm

• Dagaz Rune: transformation, enlightenment, awakening, breakthrough

• Fir Twig: renewal, strength, hope, everlasting happiness, resilience.

• Hazel Nut: wisdom, intuition

• Red Candle: passion, energy, courage, fire element, courage

• Acorn Cups\Acorns : potential, growth

• Walnut: good fortune, knowledge

• Snail Shells: patience, good luck, protection

• Bay Leaves: prosperity, wishes, succes

• Cloves: protection, love, confidence, healing

• Rosemary: good memory

• Thyme: courage, happiness, wealth

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Feel free to add any elements that resonate with you and draw inspiration from what feels right ♡ May this Yule bring us hope, light, and joy. Wishing you all a Blessed Yuletide filled with warmth and lots magick! 🎄☃️

When the world feels heavy and your magic feels dim, remember - the elements are alive, listening, and waiting to teach you.

🔥 When you feel burdened by the past

Speak to Fire - he knows how to burn what no longer serves you.

“Transmute this weight into strength, make ashes of my attachments.”

💧 When you feel stagnant or numb

Speak to Water - she will show you how to move again.

“Teach me to flow, to change, to cleanse what clings too tight.”

🌬️ When you feel lost or confused

Speak to Air — it will whisper truth and clarity.

“Blow away the fog, remind me how to breathe again.”

🌿 When you want to give up

Speak to Earth - she knows death and rebirth by heart.

“Bury my doubt, let new strength rise in its place.”

🌙 When your heart aches

Speak to the Moon - she shines even when broken.

“Illuminate my pain, turn it into gentle understanding.”

☀️ When you feel powerless

Speak to the Sun - he will remind you of your light.

Let me tell you something they don’t always say in the glittery TikTok witch corners, you don’t need a candle for every mood, every moon, every color-coded correspondence chart. You don’t need twenty-seven jars of herbs and a wand carved from wood kissed by a fae prince.

Sometimes? You just need one candle. One flame. One little fire spirit. That’s it. That’s the whole altar.

I used to think I needed a different candle for every type of spell. White for clarity. Black for banishing. Green for money. Red for passion. And so on and so forth until I had a hoarder’s drawer full of half-burned wax orphans and a heart that still felt stuck.

But then one night, I had only one candle left, a simple tea light. No color. No scent. Just a stub of fire and a deep need. And what do you know? The spell worked anyway.

🌿 The Candle Itself Doesn’t Make the Spell, You Do

This is rule number one and it’s tattooed on the inside of my ribcage (okay, metaphorically): Your intention is the fuel. The candle is the match.

Yes, colors and scents can boost things, sure. But don’t let that trick you into thinking your power is limited to your supplies. It’s not. It never was.

One humble candle is a portal, a torch, a mirror, if you treat it like one.

🔮Cleanse It, Claim It, Charge It

Whatever candle you have, tea light, birthday candle, old emergency taper from the back of your junk drawer. make it yours.

Cleanse it: You can pass it through incense, sprinkle salt on it, whisper over it, or knock it against your palm three times. Do what feels like a reset.

Claim it: Hold it in your hands and say: “You are mine. You are my flame, my focus, my will made visible.”

Charge it: Focus on your goal. Imagine it soaking into the wax like honey. It doesn’t have to take more than a minute. The more focused you are, the brighter the burn.

🕯️Fire Is Fire, So Tell It What To Do

Here’s the magic: one candle can hold any intention, if you’re clear with it.

Need protection? Light the candle and say: “Burn away what doesn’t belong to me.” Need clarity? “Bring light to what I can’t see.” Need energy? “Stir my blood, sharpen my spine.” Need release? “Burn this tie, let the ashes fall.”

The words don’t need to rhyme. They don’t need to be long. They just need to be yours.

🌙 Reuse It With Respect

Yes, you can reuse your candle, as long as:

You cleansed it between spells (a quick pass through incense or a firm knock of intent).

You’re not mixing clashing energies (don’t follow a banishing spell with a love spell on the same stub).

You’re treating it like a tool, not trash.

Think of it like a paintbrush, rinse it, then dip again. Let it serve multiple portraits of your power.

🗝️ Burn Time Doesn’t Define the Spell

A candle doesn’t have to burn for hours to “work.”

Short on time? Burn it for three deep breaths.

In a rush? Burn it as you speak one sentence with your whole soul.

Want to use the same one all week? Burn a little bit each day.

Snuff it out with care (never blow it out, your breath is air magic, but it’s disruptive here). Use a spoon, a snuffer, or pinch it gently.

Final Whisper From Me

You don’t need more stuff. You need more trust.

One candle is enough. It always was. The flame is old. It remembers who you are, even when you don’t.

So next time your altar looks bare, or your supplies are scarce, or your heart feels small, light that single flame, and watch what it reveals.

You are the spell.

a quick guide on which planets to utilize for spellwork based on intent.

banishing: sun, moon, saturn, pluto

beauty: moon, venus, neptune

business: sun, mercury

binding: saturn, pluto

career matters: sun, jupiter, saturn

cleansing: sun, moon

communication: mercury, jupiter

confidence: mars, jupiter

courage: sun, mars, jupiter

creativity/imagination: moon, venus, neptune

cursing: saturn, neptune, pluto

divination: moon, uranus, neptune

dreams: moon, neptune

empathy: moon, venus, neptune

energy: sun, mars

fertility: moon, venus

happiness: sun, jupiter

healing: sun, moon, venus

illusion: moon, neptune

independence: mars, uranus

invisibility: moon, neptune, pluto

legal matters: sun, jupiter, saturn

love/lust: venus, mars

luck: mercury, jupiter

manifestation/power: sun, moon, mars, pluto

meditation: moon, neptune

mental clarity & power: sun, mercury, uranus, neptune

peace: moon, venus, neptune

prosperity/wealth: sun, mercury, jupiter

protection: mars, saturn

psychic abilities: moon, uranus, neptune

relaxation/calming: moon, neptune

sexual relations: venus, mars, pluto

spell-breaking: saturn, pluto

strength: sun, mars

success: mercury, mars, jupiter, saturn

technology: mercury, uranus

transformation: neptune, pluto

travel: moon, mercury

wisdom: mercury, uranus, neptune, pluto

wishes: sun, jupiter

✨ Stir your coffee or tea clockwise to infuse it with positive energy.

✨ Hold a crystal for a few moments ~ feel its energy and let it ground or uplift you.

✨ Burn a candle, incense, or diffuse oils that match your intention for the day.

✨ Take a shower imagining the water washing away negative energy and refreshing your aura.

✨ Spend a moment in nature ~ even touching a plant or stepping outside can raise your vibration.

✨ Write or speak affirmations and name at least three things you’re grateful for.

you don’t need a full altar. you don’t need to do daily rituals. you don’t need to have memorised correspondences, or even fully know what path you’re walking yet. witchcraft is not about productivity. it’s not a race to be powerful. it’s not about who knows the most, or whose practice is the most aesthetic.

the new moon and dark moon are sometimes used interchangeably to refer to slightly different lunar phases.

the dark moon is said to be the last visible crescent before the new moon. with the new moon, its lunar disc is not visible at all. this is very much an "out with the old and in with the new" type situation so let's get into it!

my associations for each phase:

new moon - renewal, cleansing, new beginnings, healing, inner peace, harmony

dark moon - cursing, banishing, justice, binding, reflection, peace, introspection, stillness

ideas & tips

moon water

craft charged moon water during this time for cleansing or banishing

take a relaxing ritual bath or shower with new moon water or incorporate it into your skincare routine if you have one

you can simply rinse your hands with new moon water before washing with soap and water if you want

anoint objects you wish to consecrate or cleanse

charge drinking water with new moon energy to consume later

if drinkable, use for cooking or as a base for tea or coffee

add a small amount to your washing machine or mop bucket

hell, charge an entire bucket of water under the new moon and mop your floors with it the next day because why not? lol

setting intentions

what do you want your life to look like moving forward? this can be as easy as writing your intentions/petitions down on paper and meditating on such, but feel free to get creative! how about a moodboard, perhaps?

or you can just quietly mull it over in your head like i do

what you do with it afterwards is up to you - burn it, bury it, throw it away, keep it forever, whatever!

use this time to:

reflect on past decisions and situations over the past month - how did they serve you? how did you handle them?

set new intentions for this upcoming lunar cycle

finish projects to leave room for new ones

craft spell jars and sachets and potions galore

do a tarot reading for yourself (or whatever other method of divination you prefer) for a forecast of the new lunar cycle

refresh and renew your altar

cleanse yourself of negativity or undesired energy - invite peaceful, calming energy in its place

banish bad habits or toxic people from your life

throw a lil return to sender their way if they won't back off or their energy still lingers

consecrate new tools to give them a purpose

cleanse used tools to make them like new - this includes crystals and other witchy stuff you use on the regular

declutter and clean your room, your house, your car, your space

do some laundry

tie up loose ends

meal prep

touch up your hair

wash your car

drink more water

tend to the plants you already have and then maybe get some new ones

pay attention to your health

do some self-care

why banish or curse during the dark moon?

i like to view the transition from dark moon to new moon as a door closing. when you banish during a dark moon, you're essentially sweeping out all the bad vibes before the door closes "for good." cursing itself can leave some nasty energy behind - that being said, do your cursework before banishing, that way "everything" gets thrown out at once. now you have a clean slate upon which to set your new moon intentions.

long story short? reevaluate, reset, and renew. ✧

as always, be safe and use common sense when practicing magic or doing literally anything else!

lunar phase correspondences lunar phases - explained moon, sun, & tides - spell timing

You’re here for magic, not myths. Let’s burn some bad advice together.

1. You must buy all your tools. Wrong. Your magic is in you, not in a $200 wand from Etsy. A stick, a spoon, or your finger will do.

2. You have to be born into it. Nope. That’s just witchy gatekeeping. The spirits don’t check your family tree before showing up.

3. All spells need fancy ingredients. If it’s not accessible, it’s not practical magic. Salt, thread, paper, and your own spit have toppled kingdoms.

4. You have to be “pure” to practice. Magic doesn’t care if you swore last night, forgot your crystals in the sun, or ate fast food. You’re still a witch.

5. You can’t curse and heal. Duality is the heart of witchcraft. You can protect, curse, bless, hex, and heal all in one week if you want.

✨ Here’s the truth: Your magic works when you do. Not when you follow rules made by someone selling you aesthetic candles at triple price.

witchcraft belongs to you even on the days you forget the moon phase. even on the days you don’t feel connected. even when you’re overwhelmed, burnt out, or unsure where to start again.

Hello! So, you're interested in using a Pendulum? Great! It's an amazing tool, it may help you organize your thoughts, figure out the pros and cons of a situation, or support your gut feeling. I really love it and it's very easy to use!

Disclaimer: Don't use the Pendulum to make important decisions. It's not about "Should I merry him?" It's about "I know I want to merry him and I'm curious what my subconscious thinks about him". Don't let the Pendulum rule your life, it's a tool to help not to dictate.

What is Pendulum?

The Pendulum is a small handheld tool. On a chain or string with a weight at the end. The Pendulum is guided by your subconscious mind. Answering questions with no bias and as close to the truth as your mind can be.

Why does it work?

The Pendulums answers don't come from nowhere, they come from your own mind! The answers look different for everyone, for example, mine is - swing back and forth for yes - go in circles for no. When you hold the end of the chain in your hand, you can't influence the answer, that woud be a completely useless answer.

How do I use it for yes or no questions?

Hold the Pendulum in your hand. Most hold it in their dominant hand. Let the weight heng down, about 10 to 15 centimeters (3.9 to 5.9 inches) from your hand. Ask your Pandelum to show you yes and no, it will most likely look different than mine! It's good to know what it looks like before you ask any questions. Your may swing from left to right, at an angle, make infinity signs, go in loops - the possibilities are endless. Know what your yes and no look like. When you know, think about your question - deeply focuse on why you want this answer, what does it mean to you.

For example:

Question: Which dress would make me look better? I think blue, right?

Focus: I really want to look professional for this job interview. This answer will make me more confident.

Now, close your eyes, take a deep breath. Try to move your body as little as possible, to not influence the answer. When you feel the movement through the chain - open your eyes. The Pendulum has given you your answer! At the end, I practice a small "thank you" ritual. After I'm done, I hold the Pendulum in my hand, put it near my heart and thank it for its help!

What is the Pendulum Board?

The Pendulum Board is used to answer more complicated questions. It's usually in a shape of a circle. It can be used for yes or no questions but it's not needed for that. What it is needed for is more complex answers. For example:

"Who's going to really support my decision?"

The answer woud be someone's name, The Pendulum needs the alphabet on The Board to answer it. Yes, it does resemble a Quia Board! And works in pretty much the same way, The Pendulum swings showing your answer latter by letter. The Boards can be more or less complicated, but most of them have the alphabet and numbers from 1 to 9.

How do I use the Pendulum with the board?

Hold the Pendulum in your hand, above the board. Most hold it in their dominant hand. Let the weight heng down, about 10 to 15 centimeters (3.9 to 5.9 inches) from your hand. Try to move as little as possible. Ask the Pendulum your questions and let it swing to the latter or number. Then "reset" it by pulling it back to the center of the board. Then repeat same routine, let it swing to the latter, reset it. When the word is done and you reset it for the last time, the Pendulum should start going in circles to indicate the end of the word.

Respect the Pendulum.

Let’s be real, witches — it’s time to talk about something long overdue.

There’s a rising wave of people slapping the words “witch,” “pagan,” or “magical” onto themselves while still upholding systems of oppression, exclusion, and harm. They toss herbs into jars, chant affirmations under the moon, and still spew racism, homophobia, transphobia, antisemitism, ableism, or cultural superiority.

So, let me say this clearly — and feel free to repeat after me, loudly and unapologetically:

You can’t be a witch and be racist.

You can’t be a pagan and be homophobic.

You can’t be a polytheist and be transphobic.

You can’t be a witch and hate on other religions, minorities, or cultures.

You can’t be a practitioner of any tradition rooted in honor, nature, community, and reverence and then turn around and act like a bigot.

You can’t be pagan and be a fascist.

You can’t say “love and light” and then vote for policies that strip rights from others.

You can’t call yourself a steward of the Earth and still dehumanize Her children.

In short? You can’t be a witch and an asshole.

Not without violating the very heart of what these spiritual paths are about.