A Lazy Witch's Grimoire

Statue of the Hidden

‘i attract cats to me’

Hey everyone! When I first started my craft I know that I really struggled with what to put in my shadow book/grimoire so I combined a list of things I personally think everyone should know and I'm going to share it with you today! (I shared it on my previous account once too but I deleted that account some time ago so re-posting here). These are just brief suggestions, the lists most of the time go on and on, these are just suggestions to keep you on track. If you got any questions feel free to dm me or leave a comment! Book suggestions coming next!

0. Closed and open practices (this is something you have to learn prior before looking into ANYTHING):

1) rituals and works that are closed;

2) closed religions;

3) closed practices;

4) what tools NOT to use if you're not a part of certain closed culture;

5) what hearbs NOT to use if you're not a part of certain closed culture;

6) differences of closed and open practices;

7) appropriated practices and how to avoid appropriating them yourself;

1. Auras:

1) colours;

2) correspondences;

3) cleansing auras;

4) shapes & sizes of auras;

5) seeing auras 101 (and training to see them);

2. Divination (this is honestly more intermediate to advanced topic but you can already start to learn about it);

1) palmistry;

2) tarot cards;

3) runes;

4) pendulums;

5) tea leaves reading;

6) smoke reading;

7) throwing random stuff readings;

3. Simbolism:

1) pentagrams:

A) invoking them;

B) different usage for them;

C) meanings;

2) pentacles/ reversed pentacles;

3) alchemical symbols;

4) sigils;

5) moon symbols/sigils;

6) charging simbols;

7) using simbols;

4. Protection:

1) personal protection;

2) spacial protection;

3) different types of protection;

4) wardings;

5) protective amulets, simbols, crystals;

5. Chakra's;

1) all chakra's;

2) chakra balancing;

3) chakra cleansing;

4) chakra healing;

5) chakra correspondences:

A) crystals;

B) foods, drinks;

C) colours;

6) unlocking chakra's;

6. Moon phases:

1) different meanings;

2) best spells/rituals for each phase;

3) best time for manifestation;

7. Meditation:

1) different types of meditation;

A) active;

B) passive;

C) research other types too;

2) meditative state;

3) benefits;

4) importance of meditation;

5) how to meditate based on each chakra;

6) how to properly meditate;

7) incorporating crystals & other tools in your meditation;

8. Third eye (chakra, but I suggest looking into third eye more so you won't over-activate it):

1) what that is;

2) unlocking;

3) working with your third eye;

4) danger's of opening it;

5) how to safely work with it;

9. Candle magick:

1) colour correspondences;

2) best time to work based on moon;

3) candle flame meaning;

4) candle smoke meaning;

5) candle dressings;

10. Herbalogy;

1) all basic/most used herbs;

2) their properties;

3) how to activate them;

4) how to use them in spellwork;

5) growing & looking after plants;

11. Crystals:

1) cleansing;

2) how to tell if real;

3) different types, correspondences;

4) protection;

5) charging;

12. Shadow work:

1) what that is;

2) how to start;

3) benefits (why important);

13. Astrology:

1) all signs;

2) natal chart;

3) meanings of all sign/planet placements;

4) houses;

5) placement movements through them.

14. Psychic gifts:

1) what are they;

2) how to learn;

3) how to improve;

15. Astral projection:

1) different methods;

2) safety in astral;

3) possible dangers;

4) benefits;

5) physical objects that help to achieve it;

16. Reality shifting (this is a new thing that I just saw but many are interested so this is what I personally suggest researching before attempting it but honestly this one is NOT necessary just like astral projection);

1) what that is;

2) safety;

3) possible dangers;

4) methods;

5) physical objects that help to achieve it;

17. Spiritual awakening:

1) signs;

2) ego traps;

3) dangers (physical and mental);

18. Spirit teams:

1) spirit guides:

A) how to meet them;

B) how to honour them;

C) how to work with them;

D) different types of spirit guides;

E) what are they;

2) ancestors:

A) how to meet them;

B) how to honour them;

C) how to work with them;

3) assigned masters (angles, etc.):

A) how to meet them;

B) how to honour them;

C) how to work with them;

19. Different entities:

1) deities;

2) angels:

A) different types of them/pantheons;

3) demons:

A) where this word comes from;

B) meanings;

C) types;

20. Numerology:

1) different meanings;

2) how to use it;

3) importance;

21. Cleansing:

1) types of cleansings;

A) sound;

B) intention;

C) crystals (the list is long, these are just brief suggestions);

2) how to;

3) reasoning;

22. Altar:

1) set up;

2) how to incorporate in your craft;

3) types of altars;

23. Tools:

1) different types of tools;

2) meanings, correspondences;

3) how to use them;

24. Familiars:

1) what it is;

2) how to find/get one;

3) importance;

25. Different types of magick:

1) candle magick;

2) spell bottles:

A) alternatives for bottles (plastic already cause a lot of pollution);

B) cleansing and reusing bottles;

C) safe disposal of spell bottle's content (safe for earth too);

3) drawing magick;

4) music magick;

5) chaos magick;

6) poppets;

7) physical & astral protection (the list is long tbh);

26. Different types of witches:

1) green witch;

2) hedge witch;

3) chaos wicth;

4) generational witch;

5) traditional witch (the list also goes on, these are just suggestions to help you stay on track);

27. How different sounds effect human body:

1) different Hz and their meanings;

2) sounds for meditation based on chakra by Hz;

3) sounds for astral projection;

4) theta waves:

A) what they are;

B) how do they help;

C) what's an overall effect on us;

5) binaural beats;

6) songs by popular creators that raise vibration;

7) what sounds/vibrations/Hz to avoid;

28. Raising vibration:

1) how to raise your vibration;

2) crystals for raising vibration;

3) foods;

4) drinks;

5) what to avoid (what lowers vibration);

29. Manifestation:

1) the roots of manifestation (hinduism);

2) differences between whitewashed media manifestation vs actual manifestation;

3) how and why it works;

4) different forms of manifestation;

5) what manifestation is exactly;

6) what might get in the way of success;

7) conscious vs subconscious manifestation & how they both work;

30. Days of the week:

1) correspondences;

2) best days for specific types of magick;

3) colours, crystals, rituals of each day;

31. Deity work (this is intermediate-advanced magick too in my opinion but if you know the basics and you're protected you probably can already start at least looking into it, just be safe!):

1) research their pantheon;

2) I suggest reading some books not only on their specific pantheon but also works from their time as well, let's say you're into Greek Pantheon so I'd suggest reading greek mythology AND famous philosophers, also Iliad & Odyssey, etc;

3) research online them too! Just be careful and check info you find at least 2-3 times;

4) it might be helpful to talk to other devotees/ppl who work with them;

5) altars for them (their sacred space);

6) research how people used to worship them back then;

7) best days/days they usually are given offerings;

8) offerings, how to offer, what to offer;

9) disposing of the offerings;

10) invoking deity;

11) prayers and every day activities dedicated for them;

FOR PAGANS/WICCANS:

30. Sabbaths:

1) the wheel of the year;

2) all about those Sabbaths:

A) how to celebrate;

B) correspondences;

C) brief history;

D) how to prepare altars for them;

Holy shit, this is cool!

So many cultures call the Pleiades some variation of the "seven sisters" despite only having six visible stars. There only appear to be six because two of the stars are so close together as to appear as one.

The myths also mention one sister leaving or hiding to explain why there's only six. And based off observations and measurements, those two that are so close together used to be visibly separate. One literally has moved to hide.

SIGIL ~ INNER PEACE

Here is a sigil I did for the Artbook~ It’s a sigil to achieve inner peace and tranquility. Enjoy and use it as you want ♥

Ideas for a cozy witchy morning! Perfect for secretive witches ✨

Open your windows/curtains and say goodmorning to the sun or admire it and the earth

Write down any dreams you had if you wish to interpret them

Hold any of your crystals, tarot cards, etc to make them feel loved and to get any wonderful energy

If you have a safe space you may pull a tarot card or meditate

Close your eyes in front of a bookshelf, grab a book and open to a random page. Without looking, slide your finger to any spot on the page and read the sentence. Ponder the sentence and apply it to yourself (simple method of divination)

Read your horoscope for the day (there is plenty of apps and websites)

Water any plants or feed any animals in the house and give them some love

Go for a walk if time allows, clear your mind and breathe in fresh, clean energy to uplift you

Light a candle, using any colour/scent that will suit your day

If you drink coffee, add a dash of cinnamon to it or the grinds

If you drink tea, stir it clockwise to promote or counter clockwise to banish

Make breakfast and add special spices to it for certain things

Worship/leave an offering to a deity or perhaps earth itself

If you wear makeup, draw sigils with the foundation or wear a certain colour of lipstick/eyeshadow for its properties

Remind yourself that you are beautiful, and a badass witch ❤️

I am happy to present my own Wamily’s version of finding your signifier card using a Tarot deck.  (Wamily, just in case you don’t know, is a witch family.)  

Please keep in mind that this is a practice passed down and developed by a handful of witches related to me, and isn’t the process that every cartomancer uses.  I hope this helps you on your witchcraft journey!

My own signifier card was found when I was a wee little witch.  I chose the Chariot (which, if you know me personally, is Salt through and through.)  My strengths and limitations are very much found in this card and I am drawn to its imagery indefinitely.  

Potions and mixtures can be a large part of a person's’ magic craft. However, potions can be also complicated and take a lot of energy to do. There are other ways to perform potions without having to find countless ingredients or follow complex rules. My favourite way to incorporate potions into my magic practise is to make tea! I’m British so I have grown up drinking tea regularly since I was about two. Tea and herbal infusions can be made from any combination of plants, spices and herbs. Please remember to be careful if you are collecting your own plants and herbs, as it is very easy to pick non-edible plants by mistake. To avoid this, you can use tea infusions from shops, or use fresh herbs bought from shops.

Whilst tea has wonderful metaphysical properties and associations, there is also scientific evidence to suggest that tea can be very beneficial to our physical health. As I am not a nutritionist, I won’t talk about these physical benefits here, but it is something to bear in mind when choosing which teas will suit you. Similarly, herbal infusions also contain the physical beneficial properties of the respective herbs, fruits or spices that they contain.

Please be careful about consuming certain teas if you have health problems. Black and green tea both contain fairly high amounts of caffeine which can raise your heart rate and blood pressure. Substitute for decaf or white tea. They also contain tanins which affect the absorption of iron and other vitamins and minerals. So leave time between taking your supplements and drinking tea. Some herbal teas are made with herbs which can interact with medications, such as valerian which interacts with sedatives. If you are concerned about any of these things, speak to your health care professional. 

Types of tea:

…and their magical connotations

Black tea: Black tea is made from the oxidised leaves of the tea plant, giving it a black colour and rich flavour. Black tea includes tea types such as assam and darjeeling. It is associated with the earth element and winter, and so can be used to represent both of these things in spells and potions. From these two associations, black tea can also represent strength, stability and banishment. It is a good addition to dark and new moon magic.

Green tea: Green tea is made from the unoxidised leaves of the tea plant. Green tea is a popular way to drink tea, and often comes mixed with other plants and herbs. Green tea is associated with the fire element and summer. As such, its other associations include passion, healing, sexuality,love, productivity and cleansing.

Oolong tea: Oolong tea is a type of black tea, made from oxidised tea leaves which have been semi-fermented. It is a traditional Chinese tea. It is associated with the water element and the autumn season. It’s secondary associations include reflection, meditation, intellect and serenity.

White tea: White tea is made from the white blossoms of the tea plant and as such it has a delicate and fragrant taste. It is associated with the air element and spring. It also represents happiness, the moon, purification, protection, clarity and new beginnings.  

Herbal teas: herbal teas have the physical benefits and magical associations of the herbs, plants, fruits and/or spices that they have been made with. I will include a few below, but check out other associations too!

Chamomile tea: soothing, relaxing, a mood booster (good for period pain)

Mint tea: cleansing, purifying, refreshing (good for digestion)

Lemon tea: energising, motivating, optimism

Ginger tea: warming, protecting, contentment, soothing (good for sore throats)

Cinnamon tea: warming, boosts confidence, increases power and strength

Rose tea: love, friendship, family, self-love, relaxing

Lavender tea: relaxing, soothing, calming

Valerian tea: a mild sedative, and relaxant, good for bedtime (don’t use if taking sedatives or anti-depressants)

Using teas in a magical way can also be extended to other types of drinks. For instance, warm drinks such as coffee and hot chocolate, or cool drinks such as smoothies, or infused waters.

Links:

Mama’s cold-curing tea

Just a collection of witchy things that give off a gentle, loving energy without being focused on self love or romantic love specifically <3

It’s the little things:

Gentle little witch things to do

Witchy blessings

I AM… spells

Witch’s morning routine

Glamours:

Glow like the moon

Shine like the sun

To radiate a loving aura

Spells:

To attract kindness

Soft shores bath spell

Quartz wellness bath

Here comes the sun

My love soothes you pet spell

Dandelion wish spell

Restful sleep and sweet dreams

Rose water spells

Room healing spell

Ease the pain

Tarot spreads:

Good morning!

Reduce anxiety 

The new you

Let go and grow

Sigils:

Shimmer and shine

Radical softness

To promote peaceful feelings

Inner peace

I will make it through this

You’re welcome 🖤

▪️Ace

- hearts: new friendship, romance

- Spades: new insight, realizations

- Diamonds: new project, job, home, win

- Clubs: new idea, business, action

▪️Two

- hearts: deepening attraction

- Spades: failure to communicate

- Diamonds: juggling resources, waiting on results

- Clubs: planning and preparation

▪️Three

- hearts: joy in company, friendship, celebration

- spades: miscommunication, misunderstanding

- Diamonds: teamwork, improving skills

- Clubs: leadership, exploration

▪️Four

- hearts: turning inwards, apathy

- Spades: recuperation, recovery, contemplation

- Diamonds: miserliness, possessiveness

- Clubs: goal achieved, rest from action

▪️Five

- hearts: loss, despair

- Spades: discord, dishonor, hollow victory

- Diamonds: loss of possessions/job/money

- Clubs: competition, disagreement, irritation

▪️Six

- hearts: childhood nostalgia, good memories, old friendship resumes

- Spades: moving on, travel, mentally going to a better place

- Diamonds: giving/receiving money, pay raise

- Clubs: victory, achievement

▪️Seven

- hearts: day dreaming, wishful thinking, choices

- Spades: lying, theft, irresponsibility, deceitfulness

- Diamonds: reassessment, turning point

- Clubs: defense, conviction, strong belief

▪️Eight

- hearts: emotional detachment, leaving love behind, making a hard choice

- Spades: illusion of being trapped, powerless

- Diamonds: paying attention to detail, focus, practice

- Clubs: defense, conviction, strong belief

▪️Nine

- hearts: satisfaction, sensual pleasure, spiritual growth

- spades: nightmares, problems, worry, guilt

- diamonds: independence, increasing wealth, self reliance

- clubs: endurance, physical strength, continuing a battle

▪️Ten

- hearts: joy, family, contentment, fulfillment

- spades: giving up, victim

- diamonds: great wealth, family, property

- clubs: carrying burdens, debt, responsibility

▪️Jack

- hearts: falls in love easily, romantic, chatter box

- spades: rebel, fights for a cause, intellectual, political

- Diamonds: reliable, hard working, hidden debts, quiet

- Clubs: unreliable, hot headed, risk taker, athletic

▪️Queen

- hearts: emotional, dependent, empathetic

- Spades: sharp, intelligent, ruthless, organized, insightful

- Diamonds: practical, warm, dependable, motherhood

- Clubs: energetic, career minded, untidy, disorganized

▪️King

- hearts: wise, tolerant, diplomatic, feeling, patient

- Spades: ethical, introspective, communication, stern

- Diamonds: self made, business owner, jolly, encouraging, enjoys fruit of labor

- Clubs: creative, forceful, hot tempered, charismatic

▪️Joker

- there is a surprise in store for the questioner, situation that was thought to be stable may become suddenly unstable

Heart ♥️ spade ♠️ diamond♦️ Club♣️

Master Compendium of all Cross-Seals from Viridarium Umbris: The Pleasure Garden of Shadow

—by Daniel A. Schulke

Listen. I miss baths too. But we have places to be and are in tiny apartments and we don’t have time to be soaking in a pool of herbs and then immediately scrubbing the leaves out of the tub.

You will need:

A pot

Your herbs (food/cosmetic grade)

Liquid Castille soap (unscented Dr. Bronner’s, okay?)

Empty squeeze bottle (I’ve even used one of those $2 condiment bottles from wegmans)

Quartz, if you’re one of those “I have to charge it!” witches

Boil them herbs. Boil ‘em ‘til they’re soft and colorless. Get all that power out of them. Strain the water clear of plant material and set aside.

Wait for it to cool to a temperature that won’t warp or melt your plastic bottle and then fill said bottle about two thirds way. Drop that quartz in there now if you’re going to do that.

Remove quartz before you pour in the Castille soap. But that’s what you’re doing; dumping in Castille soap the rest of the way. It’s meant to be diluted and we’re taking advantage of the high concentration of soap.

Gently mix.

In the shower, squeeze onto a wash cloth and lather as much as you want in your hair and all over your body.

Bam. Can be adapted to almost any bath spell and doesn’t result in a moldy sachet or leaves in the drain.

TO BIND- wrap in black thread, drip wax over, or seal in a jar and hide it in the dark.

TO BANISH- burn an effect to ash and sweep off the back door step, cast it out a window, or bury in the ground and spit on it

TO ENCOURAGE-  plant it by the front door/steps, bury by a window, or place it on a windowsill

TO HIDE- place in a jar painted black, cover with cloth and bury, or wrap with a ribbon

TO CLEANSE- bury it in a bowl of  salt, burn herbs and pass through the smoke, or lay it in a moonwater bath

TO GLAMOUR- leave under the full moon, hold its reflection over a mirror with herbs, or 

TO WISH- place before a candle and blow it out, drown a coin in water, or let seeds blow into the wind

TO COMMUNICATE- (with a spirit or deity) - anoint a candle, leave out offerings, or open the front doors and windows

TO WARD- leave part of the spell in four corners, draw lines around the protected area, or plant an object of projection in the north, east, south, and west edges

TO CURSE- spit on it, drag your nails down it, or stick sharp things in it

TO DISCOURAGE - plant or bury by the back door, or burn to ash

TO JINX- say it three times out loud, or say a word the same time as someone else

TO MANIPULATE - use wax, use poppets, or tie several strings to pieces of an effect

🐚 Siren Glamour 🐚 A glamour to be seen as intimidating, enticing, powerful, and terrifyingly beautiful. Channel the energy of those creatures only understood through the mist of legend. Best preformed under the full moon, but perfectly suitable for any other time. 

Ingredients:

Seashell Powder (Beauty)

Sea Salt (Cleansing)

Sand (Change)

Sugar (Coercion) 

Moon/Sea Water (Charging) 

Steps:

Add each dry ingredient, granulated, into a container (a shell for aesthetic) in the order specified above.

When you are ready to use, mix with Moon or Sea water and scrub your face with it, getting it into your pores as well as you can.

 Rinse your face and head out into the world knowing you are something not to be trifled with. 

Hi witches and curious people 😘

New pages : here is a personal recipe for creating blessing oil:

•2 grams of frankincense

•1 gram of benzoin

•1 piece of charcoal (which one you will reduce to powders)

After powdering everything, you can mix the ingredients with olive oil.