crystallized g r i m o i r e

Sometimes you can’t find a graveyard (or you don’t want to venture into one or look suspicious taking a jar of dirt from one lol). When this happens, and your ritual or spells calls for graveyard dirt, you can use one of these alternatives instead.

Dirt from a dead or dying plant : It’s very sad when one of our plant babies don’t make it (we don’t all have a green thumb and some plants are seasonal) but you can put the soil from these plants to good use. Graveyard dirt is powerful because it embodies the energies of spirits that have died and moved on. If you believe everything has a spirit (as I do) plants also have a spirit and thus the soil they died in would embody that spirit. You could also used actually parts (like leaves and stems) that have died on your plants as well. I usually check all my plants weekly for any dead or dying leaves and pull them off. I don’t like to just throw them away so I grind them down to a powder and use them just as I would graveyard dirt.

Ashes from burned herbs, spells and incenses : I personally believe that these burned spells, herbs and incenses hold a similar energy as graveyard dirt. It’s a representation of an ending or transitioning. So, in my opinion, it can be used as substitute in any ritual or spell that calls for graveyard dirt for this particular purpose. Be mindful of what ashes you use too. The ashes of a love spell will hold a different energy than ashes from a money spell.

Patchouli, cinnamon and coffee : These are just popular, fairly known, alternatives to graveyard dirt. And I think each one could be a good substitute depending on what purpose the graveyard dirt is for. For example, if the protection spell you’re doing requires graveyard dirt and you don’t have any or you’re not down with the idea of getting some (lol) I would suggest using cinnamon. However, this substitute wouldn’t be as useful if you’re doing a Samhain ritual that requires graveyard dirt to represents honouring the dead. For that I would suggest either soil from dead / dying plants or patchouli. 

☆ These are just my personal opinions and beliefs. These beliefs are not a reflection of the witchcraft community as a whole and I always encourage everyone to do their own research. ☆

Bad Penny

Here’s a fun little jinx I used to cast a lot.

You Need:

~ A penny

Hold the penny in your left hand. Get angry. Whatever makes you angry, think of it now. Make a fist around the penny and hold it up to your mouth. When you’re good and angry, start swearing at the penny, calling it nasty names, telling it ugly things. Go on as long as you like. (This is a great way to vent!)

When you’re done, say, “Pass it on.”

Drop the penny in the house of someone who’s annoyed you, use it to pay at a business that’s done you wrong, give it to someone you want to inconvenience, sow discord in the world for the lulz, go nuts. I used to charge ‘em by the handful and scatter them downtown when I was partially homeless and hated everyone and everything.

Notes:

As some of you may have realized, you can use this as a way to cleanse! If you don’t want to weaponize the penny, say “Hold that for me” when you’re done charging, and dispose of it safely or cleanse the penny.

Milk corresponds with love, nurturing and spirituality, but what happens when your milk is non-dairy? Here is a list of correspondences for vegan witches, lactose intolerant magic practitioners, and anyone else who doesn’t dig dairy in their craft. Enjoy!

(This is a collection of correspondences I’ve gathered from all over the web. I am not claiming that these are my own original correspondences.)

Non Dairy Milks:

🌿 Soy: Protection, Psychic Awareness, Spirituality

🌿 Almond: Healing, Prosperity, Wisdom, Overcoming Addiction, Abundance, Luck

🌿 Coconut: Allure, Confidence, Diversity, Flexibility, Protection, Psychic Awareness, Purification, Spirituality

🌿 Hemp: Positive Energy, Manifestation, Healing, Protection, Peace, Meditation, Removal of Negative Influences, Love, Binding, Psychic Visions

🌿 Oat: Grounding, Prosperity, Beauty, Healing, Health

🌿 Rice: Fertility, Abundance, Blessings, Protection, Rain, Security, Wealth

🌿 Cashew: Prosperity, Increase Energy, Communication

🌿 Flax: Beauty, Healing, Protection, Money, Psychic Enhancement

🌿 Pea: Love, Prosperity

🌿 Hazelnut: Fertility, Luck, Mental Enhancement, Wisdom, Dreams, Divination, Spirit Work, Wishes

🌿 Macadamia: Prosperity

🌿 Sunflower: Protection, Success, Positive Energy, Confidence, Happiness

🌿 Pistachio: Breaking Hexes/Curses, Breaking Trances, Grounding, Divination

Flavors:

🍫 Chocolate: Love, Romance, Friendship, Grounding, Prosperity, Comfort, Healing

🥛Vanilla: Love, Energy Restoration, Mental Enhancement, Good Fortune, Healing, Joy

🍓 Strawberry: Purification, Fertility, Love, Abundance, Dedication, Inner Vision, Success, Intensity

Ash of Roses

I was recently asked how to create Ash of Roses for use in witchcraft. The reply I began to write wound up being rather lengthy, so I have decided to post it.

The first and most important component of Ash of Roses is…not roses. Or flame. It is FIRE SAFETY. For this method, you will work with open flame and plant material that is ON FIRE. Always make sure that you have a safe work area, away from flammable materials, and that you have water or an extinguisher at the ready in case of accidental flareups. Far better to lose your rose ash and make a mess than have a conflagration that might consume the room or your home.

For best results, this is best performed out-of-doors in a ventilated but sheltered area, so that breezes do not carry burning embers into the surrounding brush or dry grass.

To make Ash of Roses (the way I do it), you will need the following:

Whole dried rose petals, 1 - 2 cups (any color)

Several long bamboo or metal skewers

Small taper candle and candleholder

Heat-safe bowl at least 3″ deep

Lighter

Fork and spoon

Container for cooled ashes (screw-top recommended)

Bandanna or surgical mask (for allergy sufferers)

Step 1: Set up all your equipment on a fire-proof surface. Clear fire hazards from the area and make sure there are no stray breezes that will carry away the ash, or more importantly, burning embers. Light the candle and let it burn for a minute or so until the flame is good and strong. Place the bowl right beside it for easy collection.

Step 2: Thread several dried rose petals onto the sharp end of a skewer. (I usually do about half a dozen at a time.) Try to pierce close to the center of each petal, and scrunch them together so that they’re not too spread out on the skewer.

Step 3: CAREFULLY hold the skewered petals over the candle flame until they ignite. Quickly (and again, carefully) move the burning petals over to your heat-safe bowl. Gently tap the skewer on the lip of the bowl so that the blackened petals fall into the dish below. If the petals are not burnt, leave them on the skewer and re-ignite them. (The petals will self-extinguish pretty quickly.)

Step 4: Scrape the blackened petals off the skewer using the side of the bowl or a fork. Do this slowly so that the petals, which are now very delicate, don’t disintegrate or fly away. Take care also that the ash does not fly into your eyes, nose, or mouth. (If you have allergies or are sensitive to smoke, the use of a bandanna or surgical mask is recommended.) Let the blackened petals sit in the heat-safe bowl until they are completely cool.

Step 5: Repeat Steps 2 through 4 until you have blackened all the rose petals. Let the petals cool completely (about 3 min after last burning should do it), then carefully scoop the burnt material into your storage container. A screw-top jar is recommended for ease of use and airtight storage. You can add a marble to the container and shake to reduce the petals to powder, or store them whole, whichever works best for your purposes.

Step 6: Make sure you clean up your work area and extinguish any open flame or glowing embers before you go.

Some magical uses for Ash of Roses are:

Inversion (creating the opposite effect of any mix to which it is added)

Repulsion of unwanted love or romantic or sexual attentions

Ending relationships

Repelling love magic

Reducing or removing romantic feelings

Baneful magic (especially curses for unfaithful lovers)

Have fun, witchlings! And just once more - Safety First!

The little man took the necklace, seated himself before the wheel, and whirr, whirr, whirr! three times round and the bobbin was full; then he took up another, and whirr, whirr, whirr! three times round, and that was full; and so he went on till the morning, when all the straw had been spun, and all the bobbins were full of gold.

-Rumpelstiltskin

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Note: If you wish to include lunar magic in your work, this spell is best performed during a waxing moon.

Most sewing or craft stores will sell empty spools or bobbins for sewing machines. Acquire three such spools or bobbins and enough yellow embroidery floss or sport-weight yarn to fill them.

After sundown, light a candle (yellow or green is ideal, but white works also) and sit down with the bobbins and floss. Focus on the candle flame and think of the way in which you would like money to come into your life.

Once you have the idea firmly in mind, begin winding the floss slowly around the bobbin and continue until it is full. Repeat until you have filled all three bobbins, then blow out the candle.

Anoint the three bobbins with orange or amber oil. Place them into a small jar and leave it somewhere it will not be disturbed. If the desired wealth does not come into your life within three months, or if you need more money, repeat the spell and add the three new bobbins to the jar.

FESTIVALS AROUND THE WORLD:

Excerpt from “Tending Brigid’s Flame” by Lunaea Weatherstone

This prayer litany can be done all at once or over nineteen nights. You can offer one prayer each night or do it “Twelve Days of Christmas” style: on the first night, offer Flame 1′s prayer, on the second night offer the prayers for Flames 1 and 2, and so on until on the last night you offer all nineteen. However you get there, when you’ve lit that final flame, remember that Brigid holds the twentieth flame, which is eternal.

Flame 1: Wisdom

Brigid of brightness, I bid thee welcome, Brigid of blessing, come thou in. Brigid of strength, I bid thee welcome, This night and every night, this day and every day.

Flame 2: Hearth and Household

Brigid of the threshold, come thou in, Brigid of the hearthfire, take your ease, Brigid of the cook-pot, sup with us, Brigid of all comforts, live in our hearts.

Flame 3: Ancestors

Ancestors all, I embody your legacy, Ancestors all, I ask for your blessing, Ancestors all, I offer Brigid’s flame To light the needfires of deep memory.

Flame 4: Flamekeeper

Brigid of the timeless flame, bless your [children]: Those who keep the circle bright, Those whose faith has never failed, Those who keep your name ablaze.

Flame 5: Healing

Brigid of the holy waters, Brigid of the soothing hand, Brigid of the miracles, Touch me with healing.

Flame 6: Poetry

Brigid of lore, deepen my understanding, Brigid of bards, increase my eloquence, Brigid of poetry, lead me to beauty, Brigid of word and beauty of thought.

Flame 7: Courage

Brigid of the golden shield, Brigid of courage, Brigid of the sunbeam, Increase thou my trust.

Flame 8: Righteous Causes

Brigid, lend your righteous sword To those who work for justice, To those who speak the truth, To those who seek a better world.

Flame 9: The Oppressed

In the name of Brigid, who empowers the oppressed, In the name of Brigid, who released the enslaved, In the name of Brigid, who lifts up the downtrodden, May all her people be honored and free.

Flame 10: Children

Brigid the midwife, bless every birth, Brigid foster mother, protect every child, Brigid of springtime, bestow on each childhood The innocence of wonder and the magic of joy.

Flame 11: Women’s Causes

Mighty Brigid, your keening women call to you: Strengthen our voice, Strengthen our resolve, Strengthen our sisterhood.

Flame 12: The Earth

Brigid, preserve this planet, The stones and the seas and the skies. Brigid, spread your green mantle For the greening of the earth.

Flame 13: Animals

Brigid, protect the earth’s animals, The fish and the beasts and the bird. Brigid, shelter your creatures As your sheep shelter lambs from the wind.

Flame 14: Water

Brigid of the clear dewdrop, Brigid of the pure wellspring, Brigid of the pool of knowledge, Teach us to honor the gift of water.

Flame 15: Creativity

Bright Brigid, flame of creation, Kindle my enthusiasm, Fire up my passion, Ignite my imagination.

Flame 16: Nourishment

Brigid of the overflowing milk, Brigid of the good brown loaf, Brigid of the endless butter, May all beings be nourished.

Flame 17: Peace

Peace of the swan and peace of the [cattle], Peace of the hearth and peace of the open door, Peace between neighbors and peace between nations, The deep peace of Brigid within.

Flame 18: Gratefulness

Brigid, I thank thee three-times-three: For my birth, my body, my spirit, For my kin, my clan, my tribe, For my home, my work, my knowledge of thee.

Flame 19: The Three Flames of Brigid

May the hearthfire of welcome warm me, May the temple fire of faith sustain me, May the forge fire of change strengthen me, And Brigid’s love encompass me, now and evermore.

The text reads,

“YOU WERE FRANTIC AND FOOLISH, YOU KEPT NO TRACK OF TIME, YOU RAN YOUR DELICATE BODY INTO ITS NATURAL END, YOU BURNED ALL YOUR CANDLES TO STUMPS, YOU ARE TIRED AND HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO LAY DOWN, YOU HAVE EARNED THIS REPERCUSSION, THIS REWARD, THIS RECKONING, YOU FINALLY  NEED TO KNOW

HOW TO DECAY GRACEFULLY

The Greco-Roman Gods as Parents

Apollo, Ruler of the Sun, Giver of Victory

His children tend to excel in sports and highly competitive fields. Not only does he bestow upon them medals and trophies, he also makes them charming, enabling them to win the hearts of people too.

Diana, Ruler of the Moon, Giver of Fertility

She grants her children a fertile mind and intuition. If they embrace their feminine energy, they do well as therapists and counsellors. But if they embrace the masculine, they excel as strategists and politicians.

Mercury, Giver of Intelligence

His children are born with a superior mind. Some use it deceitfully, others fairly. He does not give knowledge itself, but the ability to manipulate others and to look and see more than what is visible.

Venus, Giver of Harmony

She gifts her children beauty in themselves, their environment and their tastes. Beauty and abundance together create harmony. But while the first is given at birth, the other has to be earned.

Mars, Giver of Drive

His children find themselves at the very top of the corporate ladder. Having received the gift of ambition, they tend to become highly successful, but unfortunately, not half as likable.

Jupiter, Giver of Wealth

He is a generous father. Rarely does he make his children work for his gift. He mostly just showers them with it. That is why they tend to be slightly lazy. Their life now and then can be very easy.

Saturn, Giver of Strength

The father of fathers, he invented tough love. Unlike Jupiter, he makes his children work hard. Any abundance and victory they earn, he wants to be permanent. So he tests them until they gain true strength.

Uranus, Giver of Audacity

His children are either ridiculously smart or foolish. Either way, they share a sense of heightened daringness. They turn out to be their generation’s greatest innovators, evil geniuses or village idiots.

Neptune, Giver of Sight

His children are born with Second Sight. He also grants them romanticism and creativity, along with mysticism. The catch? Given the eccentric way they present themselves, people rarely believe them.

Pluto, Giver of Power

Mermaid’s Song Tarot Spread

This is a spread that can be used in a variety of situations, so get creative! The idea for this spread was given to me by starry-eyed-cinammon-child with an idea that I also think would make a wonderful story idea. 

“What about that story idea that mermaids are the women who were drowned because the sailors thought women on a ship was bad luck?”

The Sailor - Who/what is pulling you down. The negative influence.

The Sinking - Where you are now, and what to learn or take away from the situation.

The Transformation - What you need to change.

The Tail - Who or what helps you.

The Song - Your strength, or where you can draw your strength from.

The Story - The outcome.

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You’re going to run across misinformation. 

You’ll encounter ‘problematic’ content that is the product of its time.

You will encounter lies-by-omission, personal biases, and stuff that was invented whole-cloth.

You will encounter information shrouded in metaphor or purposefully altered to make the seeker work for it.

Almost none of this will be stated on the box.

So, you need to be able to read and go “That’s crap. But I can use that. That connects up with that other thing I read.” It’s not just a nice idea to read non-pagan and witchy texts, it’s essential. Know the background of what you are learning. Read non-fiction and science and history. Be an investigator, be an experimenter, be a skeptic.

A useful rule is to ask: Who is telling me this? Why are they telling me this? What is the context and when?

This glamour spell is one of the few that I use, and I can say that it’s worked for me quite well. Be careful, though. You may attract unwanted attention.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

a jar

water

rose petals (optional)

vanilla essential oil (optional)

red or pink candle (optional)

STEPS:

💋 Pour the water inside the jar you wish to use.

💋 Put in your ingredients that you chose to use. As you put them in, visualize how you want people to look at you. If you want to be confident, visualize yourself being confident. If you want romantic or sexual attention, visualize yourself getting that. Whatever you want, just visualize yourself attracting it.

At this point, if you wish to use a candle, now is the time to pour your intentions into it & light it. If not, that’s fine. You can also call upon deities who correspond to love at this moment.

💋Stir the liquid clockwise so that it’s moving towards you. As you do so, continue to visualize your desired outcome.

💋 After that, it’s all done. You can leave it out by the window and allow the moon the charge it up. If you chose to light a candle, let it burn down.

WAYS TO USE IT:

💖 for feeling beautiful 💖

glow like the moon - to reclaim youth and past beauty

glamour to attract comments - to help get comments on a selfie

rabbit heart - pop culture spell for courage and confidence

venus transformation - sailor moon spell to feel beautiful and powerful

sailor moon glamour -  a glamour to feel confident and beautiful, even when nervous and self-conscious

💕 for confessing 💕

charlotte’s entrance glamour - spell to make an entrance

seductive words - lipstick to make your words more persuasive

no light no light - to help you confess when you don’t know the words

howl love spell - to strengthen yourself before a confession

clear speaking glamour -  a spell to aid with speaking clearly

contact spell - to get that someone to text you first

see my feelings spell - a spell to help someone realize your feelings

💘 love spells 💘

cosmic love spell - pop culture spell to lead you to your soulmate

simple love attraction spell - to attract general love and romance

amortenia tea - pop culture tea spell to bring or strengthen love

show me your love - to help your signif show their affections for you

buried and decaying, we plant new seeds - to build new bonds over the breaking pieces

sweeten your feelings - simple jar spell to sweeten a bond

over the moon - full moon spell to bring love

the smoulder - glamour to spark “love at first sight”

greg and rose romance - to aid unconventional couples

rose quartz altruistic love spell -  a spell to encourage unconditional love

lust spell -  a spell to increase lust in oneself or a consenting individual

💞 for past loves 💞

what kind of man - spell to help get away from a bad relationship

nostalgia spell - to resurface old, fond memories in someone else

alexandrite separating spell -  to separate toxicity from a person, whether it is a toxic situation, person, or behavior.

rekindling spell - for relationships that have lost their “spark”

curse for a player -  a curse from scorned lovers to the one breaking hearts, to give them difficulty finding anyone to be with romantically/sexually

breezeblocks curse -  to affect someone you resent for leaving

🖤 for unwanted approaches: 🖤

anti-lust spell -  a spell to lower lust in oneself or a consenting individual

unwanted lover spell - to repel unwanted lovers

moon tiara magic -   spell to protect against people ragging on you

possession vigor potion -  a potion that distracts your enemies from you, and brings their ill-attention to one another instead

💔 for broken hearts 💔

steven universe shielding spell - pop culture spell to protect your feelings

alice tear jar spell - a  jar spell to help keep you afloat in your sadness

lover to lover - for a fresh start and reassurance

bubble your feelings - to hide away feelings that are causing you harm

arms of the ocean - pop culture spell to comfort and give you strength

hurricane drunk - pop culture spell to turn pain into invincibility

rose quartz healing tears - simple ritual to heal emotions

“nuka-cola” potion -  a frosty potion recipe for emotional healing

elixir of the wounded heart -  a potion made to soothe an injured heart

Disclaimer:  This is all based on my research, experiences, opinion, & personal path. I am just sharing what I’ve learned/experienced. 

——————– Mundane Rules: • Be sympathetic, don’t disturb others in the graveyard • Don’t act wild • Keep children in “check” • Keep your pets on a leash • Don’t walk on the graves • Don’t litter • Follow the specific cemeteries rules • Leave before dark  These are an important reminder for all to keep in mind before entering a graveyard, now, let’s focus on the stuff that applies to magickal practitioners. Before You Enter:  Keep in mind every graveyard is different, its energy is different, the spirits in the graveyard are different. If a graveyard gives off harmful energy or feels like it’s trying to keep you away then don’t go inside!  When You Enter: Sit for a moment & make your intention clear, who you are, why you are here, that you do not intend to be disrespectful or cause any harm, ect. If you can, perhaps leave an offering. Offerings: • Coins (Preferably shiny ones)  • Food • Drink (Specifically liquor)  • Flowers

As stated above, you could leave a general offering of peace as you enter the graveyard. You could also give offerings to any specific spirit you work with or that aids you in your practice. If you work with a spirit consistently, or their your ancestor, you may offer something you know they will like. Something they enjoyed in life.  While You Are There: • Picking up litter is great way to show you mean respect, it’s also just a nice thing to do • DO NOT take anything from the graveyard • DO NOT lean against/sit on the graves/headstones/memorials/markers ect ect  • Perhaps do some divination or magick, see below  If you intend to do magick in the graveyard, remember to ground, center, & ward yourself like you would with any other spell but especially in the graveyard. You don’t want any outside energies interfering with your work, after all, you probably aren’t familiar with all the spirits that work there.  If you intend to do divination in the graveyard, same rules apply. Be careful, it is likely you’ll get a lot of interference in a graveyard from outer energies or spirits.  On Not Taking Things From Graveyards: “What? Why can’t I take things? I want graveyard dirt for a spell! Isn’t that what witches do?” Hold your horses there, please keep in mind you are taking energy from that graveyard, even if the body isn’t directly touching it that is where their spirit is set. If you want grave dirt, you need to ask permission from the owner of the grave. This isn’t a very good idea to do on just any visit,  work & openly communicate with this spirit before you take anything from their grave. A general rule is don’t take it if it isn’t given or paid for. 

I dressed and burned a candle for energy today. The aromas it released into the air were AMAZING. It even had my 3 year old all over the place helping me get tasks done around our home that were much needed.

What you'll need:

-Yellow or white candle. You can use whatever color symbolizes energy for you.

-Allspice

-cayene pepper

- dried orange peel

- dried or fresh rosemary

-cinnamon

-lemon essential oil

-olive oil

I anointed my candle with a mixture of olive oil and lemon essential oil. I then dressed my candle with the rest of the ingredients. I said a little enchantment to it and let it burn all the way down. I waited until I was done with my tasks for the day and buried it outside in my yard and gave thanks. 💛💛💛