Fledgling Creature

i’ve seen so many resource list out there about where you can find cheap spell supplies, but their never about folk magic. I live in a very liberal place and state, but it is still difficult to find stores that sell products catered to Afro-religions or Brujeria that are affordable. Botanicas are great for staple items like oils, candles, honeys, and powders, but I wanted to make a list for more creative and specfic spells. Here’s my resource list for all my witches out there who practice folk magic, Hoodoo, or brujeria!

1. Party stores/Toy aisles at department stores: both go hand in and hand because most party stores are marketed towards children’s birthdays. Both places are a JACKPOT for spell supplies. Some things I’ve found and what I use them for include:

 Toy Cop Badges: These can be used for law stay away spells, justice spells, immigration cases, and anyone you want to protect from the law or send the law for.

 Toy Money: I use these for money spells to write on, burn, leave as offerings, or shred to put in mojo bags and satchets.

 Dolls: Pretty self explanatory. Dolls can be used as a stand in for any person you want to influence. Cheap barbies are perfect because they are big enough to put in a lot of different positions. Speciality dolls like pregnant dolls could be used for fertility, or to protect new mothers.

Toy Phones: Need to do a lover return spell or call/text me spell? Perfect! Get yourself a toy cell phone, put it in the center of the plate, write a petition to who you want to call, put it under the phone, dress it with herbs, oils, and honey, and sugar. Put your energy into the spell for 7 days and then discard. 

2. Dollar Store: The dollar store is a no brainer because everything is a dollar and if you’re trying to be a bruja on a budget, it’s a no brainer. Here are some things you can get there that you might not have thought of.

 White plates, cups, bowls: White can be used for anything. You could use these dishes to put on your ancestor altar, give to your deities, or simply to do your spells on. 

Fabric flowers: Perfect offerings or decorations for any altars, and if you can’t have fresh flowers or plants for any reason these are a great subsitute

Emergency candles: Most dollar stores sell something called emergency candles, usually found with the novena (religious) candles in the store. These are white, cheap, household candles that have saved me when I’m in a pinch and need to do a spell but I don’t have time to get new supplies. 

Craft Aisle: You can get a bunch of helpful stuff in this aisle like jars, googley eyes (can be stuck in a jar with a petition to make someone be discovered for lying, cheating, etc) Mini plastic toy animals (can be used for all kinds of stuff. Sheep=tame sheep spells, chicken=protection spell, etc) Popsicle sticks (can be used for making crosses, building boxes, etc) Felt fabric squares (make dolls)

3. Craft Stores: Craft stores are pretty expensive and most of the main stuff you can find here you can get at a party store or dollar store with the exception of during a holiday….guys… I am a financial disaster during halloween. Some ideas include 

Halloween: Bottles, jars, coffins (perfect for darker spells like “your relationship will die), toy insects (put in a jar with a doll, and herbs to cause nightmares) black candles that are CHEAP, Skulls of all shapes sizes and materials (perfect for head working spells), SO MUCH STUFF! If you guys are on a budget wait until the end of halloween and head on over to your local craft store and cash out $$$$!!

Valentines Day: A perfect time to collect all things love magic including heart shaped bottles, roses (fake or real), and chocolates for offerings.

Christmas: Theres nothing specifically around this time that I’ve found useful BUT, everything goes on sale around this time, so this is the perfect time to go ahead and pick up anything thats laying around from previous holidays.

4. Hispanic Grocery Stores: You can get some serious bulk herbs and bigger grocery stores! I buy the more obscure herbs online like fiver finger grass, but things I have found at my local Mexican grocery store include:

Mugwort: Good for psychic spells, divination, and dream work

Bulk Bay Leaves: I put bay leaves in just about everything, so I need a ton of them to sustain me and i usually get them here.

Alum Stone: Used in shut up or tapa boca spells to pucker someone’s mouth and shut them up.

Various Chili Peppers: I love peppers because they’re so versatile! They can be used in defensive spells like revenge spells or break up spells, but they can also be used for other things like fiery wall of protection.

Florida Water: Almost all Mexican grocery stores sell this, and its way cheaper than buying it online or from a “spiritual” supplier.

5. Thrift stores: When you go thrifting its best not have a specific thing in mind, but you can find some really unique witchy things at thrift stores for cheap. Some things I’ve found include:

Vintage perfume bottles: used on my altar

Candle holders: literally almost all of mine are from thrift stores

Altar cloths: Things like silk scarves or cool fabric could be used. All of mine are from thrift stores.

4 Thieves Vinegar

An old concoction used since the middle ages. Legend says that at the height of the black plague in Europe, four thieves were managing to rob the homes of those either dead or ill without contracting the plague. When found out they attributed this to an elixir they created together, each adding their own ingredient to the mixture. The original recipe varies, depending on who makes it and it likely has changed over the years passing from maker to maker.

The recipe I made is as follows

Lavender

Rosemary

Garlic

Rose Buds

 combine in a corked bottle and submerge in some Apple Cider Vinegar. Leave in a dark place for a week until ready to strain and  use, and it should keep for about 6-months to a year (again if kept in a dark area)

While rose isn’t traditional I chose it as the fourth ingredient because it’s considered a healing substance. Rose water was often used to keep away illness and miasma, and commonly found around Europe, It would make sense that this flower might be used, so into the vinegar it went. 

Whether you’re a witch thats into their herbs or a person who prefers CHEAP and natural remedies, this DIY is for you

Here’s what this post will teach you to make: Echinacea tincture Plantain – Apple Cider Vinegar Tincture for acne Healing salve Chest rub Arnica salve Digestive Tea Throat lozenges Air purifying spray

OK LETS GET STARTED

1.Echinacea tincture

You will need:

-Dried Echinacea -Glycerin  -large canning jar

Method:

Pour glycerin over echinacea  until it almost reaches the top of the jar. Place lids on these jars and leave for 3 weeks, shaking jar occasionally. After three weeks have past, strain out the herbs. You now have tinctures!

2. PLANTAIN-ACV ACNE TREATMENT

You will need:

Dried Plantain Apple cider vinegar

Method:

Pour apple cider vinegar over plantain. Close with lid and leave for 4-6 weeks. Strain out the herbs. Use to this tincture on acne on the face or back of arms. If too strong, dilute with a little distilled water.

3. HEALING SALVE

What you will need:

½ cup Olive oil 1/3 cup dried plantain ½ ounce beeswax a container that can hold ½ cup of salve (or multiple containers)

Method:

-Turn on the oven to 300 degrees. While it warms up, place the jar with plantain/oil into a loaf pan or casserole dish. Add water to the bottom of the pan so it comes up the sides of the jars (about an inch or so).

-Once oven is preheated, place this dish with the jars and water in it, into the oven. Turn OFF the oven. Leave for 3 hours.

-After the three hours for the oil is up, take pan out of the oven and let cool briefly. Strain out the arnica and plantain. In double boiler, place the plantain infused oil. Add ½ ounce of beeswax. Warm over low heat until the beeswax melts. Once the beeswax is completely melted, turn off heat. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, then pour into clean a clean jar (or jars).

-Allow to cool completely before adding the lid. Salve will keep for up to a year.

4. CHEST RUB

You will need:

½ cup olive oil ¼ ounce dried plantain leaves or dried mullein (optional) ¼ ounce beeswax 1/8 teaspoon vitamin E oil 15 drops eucalyptus essential oil 6 drops rosemary essential oil 6 drops peppermint essential oil 4 ounce jar (needs to hold ½ cup)

Method:

-On the stove top place a small pan with a heavy bottom. Add 1/3 cup of plantain and ½ cup oil. Warm over the lowest heat possible. Only needs to warm for about 20 minutes. So set a timer and keep on eye on this!  

-Pour the cooled plantain/oil mixture through a cheesecloth and strain out the herbs.

-Place this infused oil back into the pan along with the ¼ ounce of beeswax. Melt over very low heat. Cool slightly and add the essential oils and vitamin E. Stir to distribute evenly.Pour into a clean jar and allow to cool.

-Once completely cool, add the lid and label. This homemade chest rub can be kept for one year at room temperature

5. ARNICA SALVE (soothes bruises, aches, and pains)

What you need:

dried Arnica, .1 ounces 4 ½  ounces grapeseed or olive oil ½ ounce beeswax canning jar optional: peppermint essential oil

Method:

Pour oil over arnica flowers in a jar. Turn on the oven to 300 degrees. While it warms up, place the jars with arnica flowers/oil into a loaf pan or casserole dish. Add water to the bottom of the pan so it comes up the sides of the jars (about an inch or so).

Once oven is preheated, place this dish with the jars and water in it, into the oven. Turn OFF the oven. Leave for 3 hours.

Place arnica infused oil in top of double boiler, add ½ ounce beeswax (this will make a slave consistency. If you want this to be more like a balm, add extra beeswax – this will make it thicker and firmer). Warm over medium heat until beeswax is melted. Remove from heat, add 10 drops peppermint essential oil, if desired. Pour into jar and allow to cool completely before closing with lid. Note: Arnica salve should be not be used on skin that is broken, or on open wounds. It is intended for use on bruises, bumps, sprains, and aches.

6. Digestive Tea

What you need:

3 ounces dried spearmint leaves 10.5 grams dried licorice root (not ground, but in small chunks) jar to store tea

Method:

Add  digestive tea ingredients (licorice root and spearmint) to a jar. Label and store. (May wish to add to label that 1 tablespoon per cup should be used when brewing the tea.)

7. Throat Lozenges

What you need:

¼-½ cup honey 1 T ground licorice root ¼ cup slippery elm

Method:

Place slippery elm into a bowl and add a few tablespoons of the honey. Stir to combine and add more honey until the consistency resembles playdoh. (During this time, the plantain/oil mixture on the stove top should be ready to turn off. Remove from heat and allow to cool). Use approximately 1/8 inch of the ‘playdoh’ mixture to roll a small ball to create a lozenge. Roll this ball in ground licorice root and place lozenge on parchment paper. Repeat until all of the mixture is used. Let air dry to harden.

8. Air Purifying Spray

What you need:

Sweet Orange essential oil, 12 drops Lemon Essential oil, 12 drops Clove bud essential oil, 10 drops ½ ounce vodka ½ ounce distilled water spray bottle that will hold 1 ounce

Method:

Mix 1 ½ ounce vodka and 1 ½ ounce distilled water in a measuring cup with a spout. Add 10 drops clove bud essential oil and 12 drops sweet orange essential oil and 12 drops lemon essential oil. Use to purify the air and to clean door knobs, counter tops, anywhere germs may hide.

That is it for your herbal remedy cabinet must haves! 

Happy witching x

There are two projects pictured here.

~ * ~ A Good Sleep Mojo Bag ~ * ~

1. Amythest - Relaxation

2. Rosemary - Eliminate bad dreams

3. Lavender - Calm an anxious mind

~ * ~ A Good Sleep Body/Annointing Oil ~ * ~

This oil can be worn and can be used to feed your mojo bag.

1. 9 drops of lavender oil

2. 9 drops of chamomile

3. Fill the rest of the bottle with a carrier oil

4. Add amythest chips

5. Add lavender buds

6. Shake and infuse with your intent. Conduct a ritual to aid sleep.

For the witches (or anyone else) who are into herbs and smelling good.

The magical attributes of the DIY’S according to the herbs used are highlighted in the contents section below in brackets. You can choose one or multiple attributes to focus on while using these products to match your intent. 

Contents:

1. Floral facial steam: Leaves your face feeling fresh AF, smelling good. (Protection, love, centering and psychic power)

2. Rose & chamomile bath bags: Relaxing AF, smells good, SUPER CLENSING. (Protection, centering and meditation)

3. Clay and Lavender face mask: We all know clay is dope for our skin, and lavender can never go wrong. (Peace, protection, love, purification)

4. Peppermint foot scrub: Leaves your feet feeling and smelling FIIIINEEE. (Travel, money, healing, luck, strength)

LETS GET STARTED

1. Floral facial steam

YOU WILL NEED (The ingredients below are per 6 treatments so multiply it for as many treatments as you’d like): 

-3 100ml jars

-2/3 cup of lavender buds, dried

-1/3 cup of rose petals, dried

-2/3 cup chamomile flowers, dried

METHOD:

Mix up the herbs ad divide them into each jar (roughly half a cup each)

HOW TO USE:

• Remove make up or dirt by using a gentle cleanser • Place herbs in a heatproof bowl (use 4 tablespoons herbs per treatment – each jar is enough for 2 treatments) • Pour one pint of boiling water into a heat proof bowl (USE MOON WATER FOR EXTRA BENEFITS) • Place bowl on a sturdy surface (like a table) and lower face over the bowl (it’s usually best to sit in a chair that is pulled up close to a table) • Place a towel over your head to create a tent over the bowl (the towel helps the steam stay close to the face and not evaporate into the air so quickly) • Stay here for about 15 to 20 minutes- while you are here start by centring yourself, and then think about your intent and what you wish for the herb to bring to you, imagine the steam cleansing away any negativity. 

BOOOM YOU ARE NOW CLEANSED AF AND SMELLING CUTEEEE. 

2. Rose & chamomile bath bags

YOU WILL NEED (The ingredients below are per 3 treatments so multiply it for as many treatments as you’d like):

-3 Muslin bags

-¾ cup dried rose petals

-¾ cup dried chamomile flowers

-1 ½ cup epsom salts

METHOD: Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Place 1 cup of mixture in each muslin bag. Tie the top of each bag to close tightly.

HOW TO USE:

To use bath tea bag, tie bag to faucet so the water runs through it as the bath fills. Once the bath is full of warm water, remove the bag from the faucet and let it float in the bath. Soak for at least 15 minutes - while doing so, remember to relax, centre yourself, remember your intent and what you wish to get out of this treatment and imagine the salts and hot water clensing away any negative energy.

BOOOOM NOW U R CLENSED AF AND SMELLIN FRESH

3. Clay and Lavender face mask

YOU WILL NEED (once again makes 3 , adjust to your liking):

-3 100 ml jars

-½ cup lavender flower powder

-1 1/8 cup white cosmetic clay

METHOD:

Mix up and divide into jars, roughly half a cup per jar. 

HOW TO USE:

At time of use, mix 1 tablespoon of lavender-clay mix with 2-3 teaspoons of water, cooled chamomile tea, or hydrosol, until a paste forms. Spread over the face, avoiding the eyes. Leave for 15 minutes. This mask draws out toxins and negative energy so make sure to visualise the clay mask absorbing the negative energy for maximum effect, meanwhile, pour your intent into this procedure and absorb the lavender and mother earth’s clay into your system. Wash off with warm water and a wash cloth. 

BOOOM yo face is untoxic AF super clensed, and smelling damn fineeee.

4. Peppermint foot scrub

What you need (MAKES 3):

-3 250-300(ish)ml jars

-1/3 cup fine sea salt or epsom salt

-¾ cup oil (grapeseed, sweet almond or olive)

-Few drops peppermint essential oil

-¼ cup dried peppermint leaves

METHOD:

Mix ingredients in bowl, divide into jars, roughly 1 cup per jar.

HOW TO USE:

Rub into damp foot in circular motions. Our feet pick up alot of negative energy, and are important because they take us places in the physical world, make sure to focus on your intent and drawing out the negative energy.

AND THERE YOU HAVE IT! YOU SMELL FRESH FROM HEAD TO TOE, CLENSED THOROUGHLY, EVERY PART OF YOUR BODY, LOVED! 

Happy witching

This spell comes from the idea of “sweet talking” in order to achieve a goal. It works a lot like a honey jar which I have a post about if you’re interested in the history/how to make them. The sugar and honey act to “sweeten” your speech convincing the candle/spirit to work for you.

For this spell you will need:

1) Honey (or any other liquid sweetener ex. agave, syrup, molasses, etc)

2) Sugar

3) Something to mix with

4) A bowl or cup

5) Candle of your choice

What you’re going to do is mix the honey and sugar until it makes a paste. It should be pretty thick and not too runny. Then, using a candle you have already put your intention into your going to smear some of the honey onto it. Be careful not to overcoat it as this can cause fires/uneven burning. With the rest of the honey you’re going to put it on your tongue (DO NOT SWALLOW YET) and “sweet talk” the candle. Tell it what you want it to do, when it will be done and how. After you have said everything you wanted to say light the candle and swallow the honey mixture.

This spell can be used for money, love, or anything else really. I have had amazing results using this for money and have noticed this spell always works fast when I’m in a hurry.

DIY LAVENDER WANDS!!!!

These are super fun to make and they smell friggggin awesome and look super cute. awesome for rituals and for decoration and for smelling awesome, could be a cool gift, could sell em’ or just whack this tutorial straight in your grimoire for later use, you name it kiddie winks. IMA TEACH U 

1) PICK YO SELF SOME LAVENDER! if you don’t have lavender in your garden, you need to get some. but in the mean time, head over to your local botanical gardens or a park area or a shop or your friends place, anywhere where you can get yourself some freshly picked lavender. Begin with an uneven number of stalks, the bigger the bundle the bigger your wand.

2) GETCHO SELF SOME CUTE ASS PURPLE RIBBBON, and tie it just below the flowers. 

3) THEN UR GONNA WANNA fold the stalks down evenly over the flower head bundle.

4) WEAVE YO’ RIBBON over and under each stalk, around and around, until you have enclosed the entire flower head.

5) TIE OFF YO RIBBON at the bottom.

6) GIVE YO FINISHED WAND a roll between your palms to release that wonderful lavender fragrance1111111!!!!

AND THERE YOU HAVE IT!! A COOL ASS FUNKY SMELLIN STICK-O-LAVANDAAAAAAHHHH

STAY WITHCY!!!

Hello Family! I am with you today to speak about some of the songs which I listen to when I am trying to manifest. I may suggest some *Some of these songs may fall into more than one category.* Feel free to add songs!

Love/Romance Magick:

Wonderful by Lianne La Havas

Serial Killer by Lana Del Rey

Lovefool by The Cardigans

Little Numbers by BOY

Love by Lana Del Rey

Romanitcise by Chelea

A Dream by Rachmaninoff - Sung by Dawn Upshaw

Morgen by Strauss - Sung by Barbara Bonney

Hey Now by London Grammar

Like I Can (Cover) by Jordan Smith

Golden Slumbers (cover) by Jennifer Hudson

Bittersweet by Ellie Goulding

Warm on a Cold Night by Honne

River Flows in You by Yiruma

L’heure Exquise by Hahn - Sung by Susan Graham

The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson

Giant Steps by John Coltrane

Red Arrow by Gem Club

Blue Skies by Ella Fitzgerald 

Long Time Ago by Trad/Copland - Sung by Nathan Gunn

Chi Il Bel Sogno from La Rondine by Puccini - Sung by Renee Fleming

Claire de Lune by Debussy - Performed by Xavier de Maistre

Che Gelida Manina from La Boheme by Puccini - performed by Vittorio Grigolo or Luciano Pavarotti 

Sex Magick:

Is It a Crime by Sade

I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone

Teeth by Lady Gaga

All Night by Beyonce

Hey Now by London Grammar

Tear You Apart by She Wants Revenge

Hummingbird Heartbeat by Katy Perry

Pillowtalk by Zayn

Do What U Want by Lady Gaga

Off to the Races by Lana Del Rey

Money Magick:

Dog Days Are Over by Florence + The Machine

Feeling Good by Nina Simone

Coca Cola by Beth Hart

Digital Witness by St. Vincent

6 Inch by Beyonce

Money Honey by Lady Gaga

Beautiful, Dirty, Rich by Lady Gaga

National Anthem by Lana Del Rey

Million Dollar Man by Lana Del Rey

Luck Magick:

Tokyo by Lianne La Havas

Dog Days Are Over by Florence + The Machine

Feeling Good by Nina Simone

Primadonna by Marina and the Diamonds

Q.U.E.E.N. by Janelle Monae

Evergreen by Yebba

Right Place, Wrong Time by Dr. John

No Roots by Alice Merton

When the World Was at War We Kept Dancing by Lana Del Rey

Nagual by Trifolia 

Make Me Feel by Janelle Monae

Beauty:

La fille aux cheveux de lin by Debussy - perormed by Xavier de Maistre

Venus by Lady Gaga

L’heure Exquise by Hahn - sung by Susan Graham

Unstoppable by Lianne La Havas

Radio by Lana Del Rey

Bel Air by Lana Del Rey

Breaking my Heart by Lana Del Rey

Binding:

Paradise Circus by Massive Attack 

Work Song by Hozier

Summer Bummer by Lana Del Rey

In My Feelings by Lana Del Rey

Brother Sparrow by Agnes Obel

Wallflower by Agnes Obel

Avenue by Agnes Obel

Gold Dust Woman by Fleetwood Mac (good cover by Karen Elson)

Up in Flames by Ruelle

Body Electric by Lana Del Rey

Circle the Drain by Katy Perry

No Roots by Alice Merton

Hit Me Like a Man by The Pretty Reckless 

Backfire by Lana Del Rey

Goodnight Moon by Shivaree

Baneful Magick (Curses and such):

Paradise Circus by Massive Attack

Wallflower by Agnes Obel

Strange Fruit sung by Nina Simone

Sinnerman by Nina Simone

Seven Devils by Florence + The Machine

Power and Control by Marina and the Diamonds

Teen Idol by Marina and the Diamonds

Kill of the Night by Gin Wigmore

The Rake’s Song by The Decemberists

Humans by Sevdaliza 

No Rest for the Wicked by Lykke Li

Killing Moon by Roman Remains

Bones by Ms Mr

Limbs by Widdowspeak

Yubaba (Spirited Away Score) by Joe Hisaishi

The Raven by Alan Parsons Project

Neverland by Sisters of Mercy

Countdown by John Coltrane 

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfuly

Bloodletting by Concrete Blonde

You Know that I’m No Good by Amy Winehouse

Power Gathering: 

Death Defying Acts by Angus & Julia Stone

Django Jane by Janelle Monae

The Curse by Agnes Obel

Superpower by Beyonce

Spectrum (Song and Album) by Florence + The Machine

Sinnerman by Nina Simone

Edge of Seventeen by Stevie Nicks

Four by Miles Davis

Twice by Little Dragon (Lianne La Havas also does a beautiful cover)

Sarajevo by Max Richter

Retrograde by James Blake

Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode

With You In My Head by UNKLE

Out Alive by Ke$ha

Ninth Gate: Vocalise performed by Diana Damrau

Sunrise by Yeasayer

Castle by Halsey

Breath of Life by Florence + the Machine

Healing:

Dreams by Fleetwood Mac

Who You Are sung by Jordan Smith

Stevie’s Dream by Janelle Monae

Hunger by Florence + the Machine

Life Goes On by Fergie

Wonderland by Haley Reinhart 

Twice by Little Dragon (Lianne La Havas also does a beautiful cover)

Alive by Sia

Unbreakable Smile by Tori Kelly

Arabesque No. 1 in E Major by Debussy - Performed by Xavier de Maistre

Im Here from the Color Purple 

Meditation: 

Death Defying Acts by Angus & Julia Stone

Icarus by White Hinterland 

Love Drought by Beyonce

Twice by Little Dragon (Lianne La Havas also does a beautiful cover)

Sarajevo by Max Richter

Cranes in the Sky by Solange 

So Much More Than This by Grace Vanderwaal

Arabesque No. 1 in E Major by Debussy

La fille aux cheveux de lin by Debussy

Protection:

Safe & Sound by Capital Cities

Florets by Grace VanderWaal

Sarajevo by Max Richter

Alive by Sia

Ständchen  D.957 by Schubert - Performed by Evgeny Kissin

C’est L’extase Langoureuse by Debussy - Sung By Elly Ameling

The Fire by Kina Grannis

The Bird by Duke - Sung by James Taylor

Arabesque No. 1 in E Majoy by Debussy - Performed by Xavier de Maistre

Confidence:

Fashion! (Artpop) by Lady Gaga

***Flawless by Beyonce

Bodak Yellow by Cardi B

Raining Men by The Water Girls

Sugar Pill by Kovacs

Q.U.E.E.N. by Janelle Monae

Oh No! by Marina and the Diamonds

Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves by Aretha Franklin

Land of Lola from Kinky Boots

Sex Is In the Heel from Kinky Boots

Screwed by Janelle Monae

I like that by Janelle Monae

Bad by Michael Jackson

Check it Out by Will.i.am & Nicki Minaj

Happiness/Just Good Vibes:

Blood (Album) by Lianne La Havas

Blue Skies by Ella Fitzgerald (or anything she sings)

Origami by Capital Cities

Pocket Full of Sunshine by Natasha Beddingfield

Rumors (Album) by Fleetwood Mac

Young Volcanoes by Fall Out Boy

Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing (cover) by Tori Kelly

Seven Wonders by Fleetwood Mac

Happy by Pharrell 

Feel it Still by Portugal. The Man

Let’s Get Together by Beth Hart

Arabesque No. 1 in E Majoy by Debussy - Performed by Xavier de Maistre

Tightrope by Janelle Monae

I hope y’all find this useful! Feel Free to add songs! Also, email me at [email protected] for any questions, follow my YouTube @ Mojo Magick for some Magickal content, and Be Blessed! 

Love, 

“Uncrossing is the removal of a type of curse or ‘cross’ that has been laid upon an individual that makes a certain area of their lives difficult because of negative energy that is attached to them, causing them to see and experience only difficulties in that area. Uncrossing removes this negativity, allowing the person to move forward.” —Silvio Guerrinha.

Simply put: uncrossing is the act of undoing any baneful magic(s) that have been cast upon oneself. 

Before you attempt an uncrossing, you must first determine whether your run of bad luck or the spate of negative occurrences has a mundane or magical origin. You can do this in a number of ways, but the general consensus is to look for the sudden onset of issues such as: nightmares, sleeping trouble, loss of energy (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual), bad luck, financial and relationship trouble.  *Of course it is possible that all of these have routes in non-magical things, but these are said to be signs of a curse, hex, or jinx of some kind. 

If you work with entities or deities, you may ask them for clarification or confirmation on this issue. 

The term uncrossing is used widely, but a lot of the magics you see will have their origins in Hoodoo and Voodoo, so be cautious (Hoodoo is not a closed cultural practise, but a restrictive one. Voodoo/Vodou is not closed, but it is restrictive and requires a legitimate initiated teacher).

• TYPES OF UNCROSSING MAGICS

Uncrossing magics come in myraid forms—practically every form of magic can be utilised in an uncrossing. Common examples are:

Floor/house/body washes.

Anointing oils.

Powders.

Sachets.

Charms/Enchantments.

Talismans.

Examples of Uncrossing Magics

Mild & Spicy Curse Breaking Powders.

Curse Removing Wash.

Uncrossing Powder.

Lemon Uncrossing Spell [sachet].

• COMMON INGREDIENTS IN UNCROSSING MAGICS

You will notice that there are a few recurring ingredients in uncrossing magics. This is because of their notable strength and power in undoing baneful magic by repelling negativity, purification, cleansing, and protection.

Lemon.

Lime.

Orange.

Eucalyptus.

Chamomile.

Salt.

Mint.

Rosemary.

Sage.

Basil.

Patchouli.

Sandalwood.

Verbena.

Rue.

Garlic.

Vetiver.

Broken chain.

Ribbon.

String.

Black Tourmaline.

Clear Quartz.

Lemongrass.

St. John’s Wort.

Most of these books can be found online for free, including the academic articles. Some are available on Scribd. Others will need to be bought.

I haven't read all of them; if someone knows something problematic (you know what I mean) about these authors that I'm ignoring, has more or better recommendations, please point that out.

Also, have in mind that Apollo is my patron God, so some of these sources are sometimes specifically about Him.

E. R. Dodds, The Greeks and The Irrational (This book is written by an agnostic scholar, it is not religious but historical).

Patrick Dunn: The Divine Art of Magic: Contemporary & Ancient Techniques for Theurgy (Must read!!)

Ceisiwr Serith, A Pagan Book of Prayer

Robert Parker, Miasma: Pollution and Purification in Early Greek Religion

Gilbert Murray, Five Stages of Greek Religion

Esther Eidinow, Some Ancient Greek Theories of (Divine and Mortal) Mind

Julia Kindt, Herodotus: Delphi, Oracles and Storytelling in the Histories

Esther Eidinow, Oracles, Curses, and Risk among the Ancient Greeks

Kernos, Networks and Narratives: A Model for Ancient Greek Religion

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Not a complete listing, but this is the majority of them and their rulerships:

Primordial gods:

Nammu - mother goddess of  creation, fertility, and personification of the Apsu (the freshwater ocean)

Tiamat - mother goddess of chaos, creation, dragons, and the saltwater ocean (replaced Nammu in the Akkadian pantheon)

Apsu - god personification of fresh water; begetter of the skies and earth

Lahmu and Lahamu - the twin deities of clay; children of Tiamat and Apsu.

Anshar and Kishar - twin deities of the celestial poles; offspring of Lahmu and Lahamu 

The Seven who Decree: 

Anu - god of the sky and the heavens; King of the gods

Enlil - god of the atmosphere, wind, healing, agriculture, and storms

Inanna (Ishtar) - Queen of Heaven and Earth. Goddess of love, sex, war, beauty, political power, passion, pleasure, desire, justice, abundance, fertility, procreation, combat, and the planet Venus. Also associated with indulgence and alcohol. Patroness of kings and queens, sex workers, and bar-tenders. 

Enki (Ea) - god of fresh waters, wisdom, knowledge, magic, crafts, mischief, wit, healing, fertility, and art

Ninhursag - mother goddess of mountains, motherhood, childbirth, fertility, and vegetation. Has command over life and death.

Utu (Shamash) - god of the Sun, light, justice, truth, and morality

Nanna (Sin) - god of the Moon, wisdom, and fertility

Gods of the Underworld:

Ereshkigal - goddess of death and Queen of the Underworld (Kur/Irkalla)

Nergal - god of war, plague, disease, strife, and death. Husband of Ereshkigal.

Namtar - god of death, diseases, and pests. Minister and messenger of An, Ereshkigal, and Nergal. He commands sixty diseases in the form of demons that can penetrate different parts of the human body; offerings to Namtar were made to prevent those illnesses.

Ishara - Underworld mother-goddess of the oath, love, war, and divination; the “Queen of Judgment”; identified with Inanna

Mammetum - goddess of fate, destiny, oaths; a judge in the Underworld 

Belit-tseri - scribe-goddess of the Underworld, advisor to Ereshkigal; Queen of the Desert

Lugal-irra and Meslamta-ea - twin gods who guard the entrance to the Underworld 

Ningishzida - Underworld god of vegetation

Sakkan - Underworld god of cattle, fertility, and animals

Ninazu - Underworld god of agriculture, war, and snakes

Additional gods:

Marduk - god of justice, compassion, fairness, healing, magic, storms, and agriculture; patron god of Babylon.

Kingu - first-born son of Tiamat and the leader of her army, his blood was used to create mankind

Lamashtu - goddess of herbs, disease, healing, and revenge; eventually demonized as a “baby-killer”.

Nisaba - goddess of writing, learning, knowledge, and the harvest

Nabu - god of writing, learning, knowledge, wisdom, prophecy, and harvest

Ninlil - goddess of destiny and wind; wife of Enlil 

Ninkasi - goddess of alcohol, especially beer; born from “fresh sparkling water”

Dumuzid (Tammuz) - god of shepherds and agriculture; son of either Duttur or Ninsun

Geshtinanna - goddess of agriculture, fertility, and dream-interpretation; sister of Dumuzid

Sherida (Aya) - goddess of dawn, life, light, youth, and sex; identified with Inanna

Baba - goddess of fertility; “Mistress of Animals” and “Lady of Abundance” 

Bel - god of sages 

Shara - god of war; son of Inanna and Anu

Gula - goddess of healing, medical practices, and doctors

Emesh - god of summer; creator of trees and fertile fields; brother of Enten 

Enten - god of winter; watched over the birth and health of animals during the cold, rainy season

Enkidu - god of forests and the wilderness 

Garra - god of fire and purification 

Geshtu - god who sacrifices himself to create humanity

Kulitta - goddess of music; servant of Inanna

Nanshe - goddess of social justice, fairness, and divination; looked after orphans and widows; oversaw fairness, fresh water, birds and fish, fertility, and favoured prophets, giving them the ability to interpret dreams. She was also known as the “Lady of the Storerooms” and oversaw that weights and measures were correct.

Ninkilim - god of vermin and wildlife in general; known as “Lord Rodent”

Nirah - god of snakes

Silili - mother-goddess of all horses; the “Divine Mare”

Tashmetum - goddess of potency, love, and mediation; wife of Nabu

Uttu - goddess of spiders, weaving, fate, and clothing; “The Weaver of Patterns and Life Desires”

Zaqar - god of dreams 

Zarpanit - goddess of fertility and sometimes the consort of Marduk; called “The Shining One”; identified with Inanna 

A spell in two parts: a banishment to protect yourself from someone who has hurt you in the past, and a hex to be triggered should they try to breach the boundaries you set up. Created because I have reason to believe that an abuser from my youth has moved to my current city of residence.

THE SET UP

🏮 Perform during the waning phase of the lunar cycle at sunset. A Saturday is preferable.

🏮 You will need: an incense stick (dragon’s blood if possible), salt, black pepper, garlic, thyme, some twine/string/yarn, iron nails, paper and pen, a small offering, water that is preferably from a running source such as a river, bay leaves, nettles.

🏮 You’ll also need a poppet or representation of the wrongdoer you are binding. It can be as simple as a paper cutout with their name on it, or as complex and personal as you’d like.

🏮 As always, adjust and experiment to suit to your own craft, path and situation.

THE SPELL

🏮 Cleanse. Wash your hands thoroughly.  Light the incense. Imagine the smoke creating a protective barrier around yourself.

🏮 Create the poppet or representation of the person you are binding to the hex. Make sure to channel as much of them as you can into this representation, as well as the wrong they’ve done.

🏮 On a separate piece of paper, write a list of your terms. These are the conditions which they must not break, or else the hex will trigger. For example: “They will not look at me.” “They will not speak to me.” “They will not think about me.” “They will not cross me.” Always finish with the final condition: “They will never hurt me again.”

🏮 Take the twine/string and begin reading the conditions of the hex that you wrote aloud whilst tying knots into it. Tie a knot for every condition in order to seal it in as you read it aloud.

🏮 Fold up the list of conditions and tie it to the poppet with the knotted twine. Place the poppet down on a surface and sprinkle a mix of ground up salt, black pepper, garlic and thyme around it in a circle.

🏮 Lay down the iron nails around the poppet so that they “pierce” the circle, points inwards towards the poppet, one for each condition on your list. You can place a charged crystal at the head of each one for additional power if you wish. These are your hexes: you may rub spices or whisper malice into them as you will.

🏮 If it hasn’t already, focus on the binding of the hex until the incense stick goes out, layering up the energy. You may also use this time to focus on cleansing, healing, and moving on from the soon to be banished wrongdoer.

🏮 Lay out the small offering. I would recommend a shotglass of vodka, a egg cup of rice, or a tobacco cigarette. Depending on your path, the preferred offering may be different or an offering may be completely unnecessary.

🏮 Go to sleep. Let your mind be emptied of the one you are binding.

🏮 When the sun rises, the offerings will have served their purpose. Clean them away as appropriate. Then lift the poppet from the circle and dunk it in a jar of the water, followed by each of the nails. Add bay leaves and nettles. If it’s safe, you can detach the list of conditions and burn it instead of dunking it with the poppet.

Spell List:

🍀 “Lucky Waters” Bath Spell

🍀 Luck and Money Powder

🍀 “felix felis” Drink

🍀 Vodka Luck Spell

🍀 Luck Spell Jar

🍀 The Ultimate Luck Spell Bottle

🍀 Ending Bad Luck Spell

🍀 Simple Lucky Penny Enchantment

🍀 Simple Luck Spell

🍀 Luck and Fortune Spell Jar

🍀 Prosperity and Luck Salt

🍀 A Spell for Good Luck

🍀 Lucky Tea

🍀 Luck Spell

Herb Correspondences:

allspice

angelica

cinnamon

clover

frankincense

holly

ivy

myrrh

nutmeg

olive

orange peel

rosehips

rosemary

sandalwood

Emoji spell to keep your loved ones safe.

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