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Most people are reblogging an ask I answered long ago about offerings to give to the dead. It’s long overdue, but I’ve finally typed it up into an actual cohesive post.

~ Herbs ~ 

Lavender, for peace in passing on

Thyme, to give peace to those who have died from violence

Apple, a common Irish symbol for the dead, which I often give to my ancestors 

Pomegranates, myth of Persephone and all that

Rosemary, for remembrance

Myrrh, commonly used in necromancy, also used to give off good vibes

Chervil, often used in rituals for the dead

Mugwort, usually used to aid divination and communication with the dead. I also give it as an offering

Bay, same as mugwort (my mentality is that these herbs will help “send” the offerings to the dead)

Lemonbalm, for peace and healing

Wormwood, to strengthen the communication with the dead, as well as healing and revenge

Frankincense, a traditional herb (usually incense) to honor the dead

~ Flowers ~ 

Calendula, for blessings and eternal love

Rose petals (or the flower) for love and healing

Marigolds, perfect for ancestor worship (as well as spirit work salves and tea)

Lilies, for a sense of security and togetherness; ideal for children

Orchids, for balanced emotions and adoration; ideal for former lovers

Daisies, also ideal for former lovers and lost family members

Tulips, to spread happiness

Dandelions, ideal for connecting with certain spirits (especially when drunk as a tea)

~ Liquids ~

Water, a traditional offering for the dead, often left out for passing spirits

Wine or other alcohol

Juice, namely pomegranate or beet

Oils, such as olive oil, pomegranate oil, coconut, almond, vinegar

~ Other ~

Stones or crystals

Coins

Tobacco (I also know some people who use cigarette smoke or ashes)

Grains, traditionally brown bread

Meat

Candles, namely dark colored or earth-toned

Cleaning up graveyards, placing offerings on graves and speaking to them also makes a great offering

Song and music

Anything personal to the person you’re sending the offering to

~ What to do with the Offerings ~

Burn herbs or flowers (safely) with a written message to “send” the offering to the soul

Leave coins, flowers or herbs on the grave

Pour liquid into the earth, or leave them out in a bowl

Leave offerings out as a “standing offering” for the dead who pass through (idea from @arachnospooky)

1. Book Of Shadows- A witch’s book of spells, rituals, personal feelings, etc. It is a general book for any metaphysical or religious information that you wish to put into it, among other things.

2.Bestiary- A sometimes hand-written encyclopedia or manual of mythological and magical creatures and beings, used for reference when you want to work with a non-human energy, or for general research. 

3.Grimoire- Usually filled with tables and charts, lists relating to astrological, numerical, and color correspondences; properties of crystals, herbs, trees, etc. Contains moon phase meanings and medicinal properties of plants- This one has an old-timey textbook feel to it, usually.

4.Book Of Mirrors- a special journal, where you ‘reflect’ on things going on in your day to day life, providing deep insights which are invaluable when you’re doing work regarding personal growth. Very helpful with developing personal spiritual philosophies.

5.Book Of Moons- A book entirely relating to the moon and it’s cycles, names of the moons of each month, their attributes and energies, dates of lunar eclipses as well as full moon dates of upcoming moons. Filled with vast knowledge of lunar attributes and special dates of red moons, blue moons, etc.

6.Dream Journal- Here you record the dreams you have in as much detail as you can remember, and some people draw images from their dream adventures in this book as well, since dreams use the language of symbolism and imagery. You interpret the meanings of your dreams in here too, if you wish. Dreams can help us get a glimpse into our subconscious and the more dreams you write the easier it becomes for you to remember them.

7. Book of Visions- A vision book is used with the law of attraction, it is a ‘vision board’ in book form. Put different images of things you want in life, be they experiences, physical items, money, health, etc, in the pages of the book. Open the book up to pictures of what you want to visualize having. Think of this as an on-the-go vision board, except with much more space as there are so many pages!

8.Book Of Positive Aspects- At the top of each page you write the name of a topic that you are unhappy with, like ‘the workplace’  for example. Below the topic title you begin listing all the positive aspects of the subject, and by the end of your list your emotions will be in a much better place regarding the topic. You can do a list a day or many in one sitting, it is a valuable tool for cultivating positive energy or for switching viewpoints on things that normally would upset you.

9.Gratitude Journal- A book where you write about EVERYTHING you are thankful and appreciative for in your life right now. You feel overwhelmed with love and positivity when writing in this book, which aids you in raising your vibration and frequency.

What Is Beauty Magick?

Beauty magick is the entwinment of beauty rituals with magick practices, such as sigil use, color correspondences, essential oils use, and bath magick.

Is Beauty Magick Only For Specific Witches?

Nope! Beauty Magick can be practiced in addition to other types of witchcraft and it can be practiced by anyone.

Makeup Beauty Magick

Anna Sui Foundation Tip

Eyeliner Magick

Eye Shadow Magick

Lipstick Magick by @outcast-witch

Skin Care Beauty Magick

Skin Care Magick

Hair Beauty Magick

Hair Magick

Hair Magick by @bloomingcharm

“My Hair Will Grow” Sigil by @w-itchling

Nail Magick

Celestial Nail Polish Magic by @orriculum

Wealth Nail Polish Witchy Tip by @witcheskeepbitchin

Advanced Tarot Techniques

You come across tips for beginners because tips are generally for beginners. External sources, such as books and websites, are mostly meant for readers who are in the early stages of their journey. They are training wheels.

The moment you consider yourself intermediate, your growth should mainly be internal. That is, as you read for yourself, you discover new ways of how the cards manifest. And as others approach you with questions you have never been asked before, you develop new ways of seeking answers. That is how you mature as a reader.

Here are methods and findings I uncovered for myself back when I was intermediate and further enhanced once I was advanced:

How to Predict Your Sex Life

How to Predict Timing

How to Foretell the Whole Year Ahead

How to Predict Sports Matches

Extreme Card Meanings

How to Use Oracle Cards with Tarot

How to Use the Cards for Vengeance

Tried and Tested Reversal Meanings

How to Read the Cards as Advice

How to Speak to the Dead

The Major and Minor Arcana Twins

How to Uncover Your Past Life

How to Really Answer Yes or No Questions

Literal Card Meanings

Polar Opposite Cards

What It Means to Keep Seeing the Same Suit

How to Make a Difficult Choice

How to Uncover Hidden Health Issues

Meanings for Sex

How to Determine Physical Appearance

How to See Someone’s True Intentions

How to Use the Cards for Mind Control

How to Discover Your Life Purpose

Knowing If Someone Will Ever Get Married

Ideal Spread for Fortunetelling

How to Predict How Long You Will Live

Why Self Readings May Fail

How to Read the Cards as Someone’s Feelings

How to Use Lenormand with Tarot

The Greco-Roman Gods in Tarot

Home Protection Steam Spell 

 There was some crime activity in my neighborhood, so I performed this to make me feel safe and protected. ❤️ (As a witchling, I am still new to spell writing, and am open to tips!) 

 Ingredients 

⚔️ Cinnamon: I use three sticks and a tablespoon of ground cinnamon for extra scent.  ⚔️ Rosemary: Three sprigs or two tablespoons of dried rosemary (pictured). ⚔️ Pine: Three sprigs from my backyard tree.  ⚔️ Sigil: I drew @wolf-scent’s home protection sigil on a bay leaf and used the steam to activate. I dry and keep the leaf on my altar after. 🌿

 Method

✨ Put water in a pot or pan and on the stove and turn heat on high. 

✨Add ingredients one at a time, focusing on intent with each one.

✨Let mixture come to a boil and begin to steam. I add my leaf at this time.

✨Visualize the steam spreading throughout the house, bringing protection. Can be a bubble or anything else - personally, I visualized the army of the dead from the Lord of the Rings rushing out to stand guard. ;) 

✨LOWER the heat (don’t want to waste energy) to simmer, and you can allow the scent to fill your house for however long you wish. Add water as needed to not let the ingredients touch bottom of pot. 

a masterpost by noonymoon

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spirit work – a few essential and basic tips

soul work – some methods for doing soul related work

crystals – how to identify lemurian crystals

i am feeling spiritually drained and i have nightmares

crystals – ideas to protect your crystals from breaking

nature offerings – what to leave and not leave in nature

full moon eclipse – are spells recommended in such nights?

full moon eclipse – is charging recommended in such nights?

spells – what’s your take on these types of magic?

water magic – does moon water with a cloudy sky work?

low spoons – some methods to refresh your spiritual energy

secret witch – i can’t perform spells because i don’t have…

crystals – how can i learn more about crystals?

sun magic – how to appreciate the sun in many ways

soul work – is it possible to remember things or feel familiar?

witchy books – a few books that i can recommend

a few thoughts on the elements and our souls

anxiety – aroma therapy and some other pointers

spells – creative witchcraft is amazing

spells – all the things you can do with words

angels – some words on angels, spirits and guides

astral work – i’ve experienced a ringing in my ear

energy work – how to keep your third eye healthy

divination – tarot cards that pop up at you

crystals – this one crystal makes me nauseous

sigils – some cool things to know about them

crystals – why do i loose the crystals that i like the most?

spells – can you do any magic with clouds?

divination – some really good pointers for pendulum work

grimoire – read this if you are struggling with your grimoire

dreams – i am dreaming of having angel wings and flying

deity work – i want to do something nice for Aphrodite

spirit work – how can i find out about my spirit guide?

spirit work – thought on fae work for beginners

is it possible that certain months hold specific meanings?

spirit work – how did you know about your spirit guide?

divination – some of my favourite tarot decks

crystals – i always get a headache with hematite

synchronicities – what does the number 42 mean?

soul work – how do i find out how many lives i’ve had?

soul work – how do i find out more about my past lives?

divination – how long should i practice before digging deep?

spiritual growth – how do one get in touch with the higher self?

soul work – how do i find stuff out without divination?

mental health - can i still have intuition and magical powers?

angels – how to go about the whole angel topic

spiritual growth – what’s it like to feel the higher self?

spirit work – some words on deities, spirits and guides

soul work – how important your original soul self is

synchronicities – angel numbers and how to read them

altars – what can i put on an altar for spring?

cleansing – general thoughts on cleansing a room

witchcraft isn’t always doing spells and rituals - it’s much more

grimoire – of course you can have an electronic grimoire

astrology – basic explanation of the zodiac and chart

divination – example reading for how to do Lenormand

potions – some basic beginner advice for simple potions

personal growth – how to deal with anger and frustration

astrology – some thoughts on planets in retrograde

astrology – what are planetary influences?

spells – some advice on how to heal a broken heart

synchronicities – seeing your birthday numbers

synchronicities – seeing certain letters or initials everywhere

spells – gender validation spell for LGBTQ+ witches

soul work – does it work with only tarot cards?

flowers – and general thoughts on correspondences

herbs – do i have to pick herbs in some special way?

astrology – thoughts on compatibility and romance

shops – members of our community with witch shops

soul work – what is possible? past lives as animals?

crystals – to lift up someones vitality and mental state

manifestation – thoughts on my birthday manifestation

full moon – the moon and the energies of the zodiac

soul work – can you feel a soulmate somehow?

aphantasia – how to be magical nonetheless

magical girl – some cute magical girl content of mine

spells – some ideas for binding spells to prevent harm

water magic – some thoughts on moon water

cleansing – can i cleanse with candle smoke?

grimoire – group grimoire with trusted witches // updated on April 30th 2019

divination – how to pick your first tarot deck

beginner witchcraft advice on books

divination – general advice on reading cards

synchronicities – some tips for angel numbers

divination – creative advice for shufflemancy

divination – trust your intuition & do pendulum

ways to cleanse without smoke and essential oils

angels – in my opinion fallen angels aren’t a thing

spirit work – some words on fae and protection

energy work – meditation is a good start

crystals – some thoughts on crystal grids

dream work – tarot and dream interpretation

synchronicities – numerology & angel numbers

spirit work – personal thoughts on material offerings

you will never have to do something that scares you

cleansing – do you think i did this right…?

sigils – the “forgetting method” isn’t the only method

soul work – some general angel soul wisdom

dream work – dreaming of the “death” tarot card

energy work – cleansing and grounding

aphantasia – how to work around some things

divination – some ways to bond with your deck

hearing weird things with tarot deck under pillow

divination – painting your own tarot deck

clair-abilities – knowing peoples intentions

spirit work – my personal views on spirit conjuring

astrology – how to read your natal chart, easy!

clair-abilities – what could this experience mean?

crystals – what i personally love to do with them

can i use a pocket knife as an athame?

general advice on how to roll with your own craft

advice on how to enchant objects effectively

clair-abilities – some thoughts on being an empath

crystals – moss agate to keep your plants healthy

spells – can ingredients energies go bad?

divination – starting tarot with a traditional deck

crystals – what to look out for when purchasing online

spells – the entire moon cycle and its meanings

deity work – always investigate what you feel drawn to

crystals – few words on real and fake crystals

divination – the major arcana of the tarot

divination – how do people read for others online?

spirit work – how to reach out to your guides

angels – how to have faith and how to believe

magical powers only come at the age of 16….?

spirit work – can i worship nymphs?

my personal beliefs around worship and deities

crystals – i get a headache with this one crystal

really small advice on being a secret witch

clair-abilities – working with your intuition and skills

for what could i use sea shells and sand?

angels – communication through music and writing

divination – how to cleanse your tarot deck

soul work – experiences with the higher self

spirit work – the relationship with your guides

spells – black moon, dark moon and blue moon

being a witch and feeling anxious and disconnected

soul work – how to find out about past lives

angels – was this a real angel encounter…?

divination – pendulum letter board

astral work – is astral work a safe practice?

angels – how to find out about your angels

pointers on how to create a witch work space!

how to be spiritual despite nothing seems to work

dreams – what could it mean to dream about uranus

aphantasia – meeting my guides despite having it

human 101 – how to be kind in our community

divination – my deck was acting really weird

crystals – thoughts on lepidolite crystals

crystals – some crystals for working with angels

crystals – what exactly are lemurian crystals..?

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The Chicago library just posted a bunch of old manuscripts online to get the public’s help with translation and transcription.  One of these manuscripts was “The Book of Magical Charms”, an anonymous grimoire from 17th century England.

This is PURE CHRISTIAN WITCHERY.  It’s got spirit conjurings, (use with care), sigils, (also use with care), spells and potions, (USE WITH CARE don’t be eating anything a 17th century manuscript says to eat without researching it first), prayers galore.  Some of it is in Latin, but if you hit the translator tab, a bunch of people have already translated some significant chunks.  Me myself will be digging out my Latin textbooks because I am THAT LEVEL OF NERD.

How to celebrate Autumn: Desert edition🌵

Personally to me, autumn is the most beautiful season. To many witches this time of year really can awaken the soul & spirit. But, not all witches live in vast forest or suburban areas with trees. If you live in the desert like me, (Sonoran Desert, Arizona), then you have to find the beauty of autumn in other ways. Seeings how the local cacti aren’t “dropping leaves” and the temperatures are still 85°-95° it can be hard to get into the spirit. So, here are some tips for my fellow desert witches!

🍂Get up early & enjoy dawn ☀️

Wake up and brew that tea! Embrace the morning. The best time to get that “fall feeling” is right at dawn. The nip from the desert night air meeting the warmth of the morning sun rays is indescribable. Nature at her most beautiful and serene really. It’s also a great opportunity as witches to charge whatever you’d like (water, crystals, spell jars, etc) to give an extra “kick” from the day’s first light.

🍂Go Hiking 🏃‍♀️

No, seriously. Go out on a hike. Whether it be by yourself or with friends, go out an enjoy the life around you. Some of the most beautiful scenes in a desert are during autumn months because the summer rains have left behind new foliage. Not to mention the beginning of migrant animals can be seen on your walks as well. Hiking is also a great way to realign yourself with nature. To recharge and give you a good “boost” in positive energy.

🍂Plant something new 🌱

This time of year for desert witches is great for planting new seedlings. Those precious flowers and herbs that died this summer? Try replanting them now. Mints, lavenders, berries, peppers, all sorts of plants can now flourish. With temperatures still warm during the day but short of freezing at night, even outdoor planting and gardening is perfect in autumn.

🍂Celebrate with local foods 🥐🍎

Anyone can eat pumpkin pie or have apple cider but fall for me means prickly pear and mesquite. Prickly pear is a fruit from Opuntia and it is heaven. It’s our pumpkin here in Arizona. It’s used in soups, candy, drinks, breads, etc. As well with mesquite trees, you can mill the pods that the trees drop in the fall and make flour with it. You know it’s fall when you sit fire side to mesquite wood burning with a nice tall glass of prickly pear cider. yum! 😉

The main components to me of desert witchcraft are the definitive flora, the sun/dry heat, and the winds.

There are plenty of desert plants you can grow in your own home, especially succulents like aloe vera and cacti. I’ve never attempted to grow creosote so I don’t know how well it would do but I’ve seen sites advertise creosote seeds for sale too. Probably other desert shrubs too; idk which desert you grew up in so that’d be something to research and seek out.

For me, solar magic is a large part of my craft. The sun’s energy fuels my spells. If you live in an area that lacks strong sunshine, I’d recommend assigning a stone to be a solar energy gatherer for you that you can harvest from every so often. This way you can get substantial solar energy still even if it takes a bit of extra time to gather enough.

The winds are also a strong force in the desert so you can also connect to the winds in your area and use them for spellwork. (I often use the winds for blessings to carry good energy all over the area.) You can also use harsher winds for cursing if that’s your jam.

If you connect to the animals of the desert you can easily get preserved bits of them via pelts, pinned insects, or bones. This way you could connect to their spirits if they’re still hanging around.

What you'll need:

•Strips of paper

•Herbs, flowers, crystals

•Clear ornaments

•Anything else you want to add

To bless your and those around you's new year: write the individuals name on the slip of paper and put it into the ornament. Add in herbs, flowers, and crystals that correspond with what you'd like for them in the new year! Such as rosemary and tourmaline for protection. Say a blessing while hanging it up on your tree.

All the main holidays for ya witchy soul~ each have different goals and activities. Celebrating these holidays can give you an extra kick in all sorts of different spellwork ✨ which is your favorite? (Mines Samhain cause it’s the one holiday where I feel most comfortable being myself)

I believe this spell is called “Fuck You I Am a Goddamn Witch and Don’t Have to Tolerate This Bullshit”.