🌬 Elemental Magick.🌬

1. Micro-rituals

Tiny, private, and powerful:

Sigils on paper → Draw one in a notebook, charge it in your mind, and tuck it away. No one needs to see it.

Candle magic in small doses → Tea lights in mugs or jars, done in your room or hidden by a plant. Even a few minutes of focused intention counts.

Herbal sachets/pouches → Small, discreet, tucked in a drawer or bag. They hold energy without being obvious.

2. Invisible spellwork

Visualization → Sit quietly, close your eyes, and picture your intention manifesting. No tools needed.

Affirmations & chants → Whisper them while doing daily chores, showering, or walking. People hear you talking, but it’s your magic.

Mindful energy work → Touch your pulse, hands, or objects around you and direct intention internally. Nobody sees it, but it’s effective.

3. Disguise your practice in daily life

Charging a crystal? “Rearranging my desk.”

Journaling intentions? “Brain dump for the week.”

Moon phase check? “Checking the weather/lighting.”

Tea spell? Just tea. ☕✨

4. Grounding & protection without fanfare

Keep a small protective object on you: a stone in your pocket, a ring, a hair tie.

Visualize a shield around your space before sleep. Quick, invisible, and powerful.

Sprinkle a tiny pinch of salt at thresholds if you feel like it — it’s subtle and no one notices.

5. Reminder

- Air: Which symbolizes communication, ideas, and inspiration, Air is an abstract and unconfined element that cannot be contained. Its energy is formless and exists on a conceptual level, representing your thoughts and intentions. Furthermore, Oxygen, which is a vital component of Air, sustains cellular respiration and life itself. In spellwork, Air functions as the affirmation, reflecting the expression of your intention and the message you are sending out into the universe. As a result, Air embodies the power of thought, speech, and mental clarity, making it a key element in spellwork for manifesting. 🌬️🫧

- Earth: Which symbolizes grounding, stability, foundation work, and planting seeds. Earth is an abundant energy that provides the resources for material growth. It’s steady and secure, yet can be unpredictable at the same time, as its foundation can shift depending on external circumstances. Overall, Earth remains consistent so long as you respect and honor Mother Nature and appreciate her generosity and provision. Remember, only harvest what you need. Additionally, Earth can be used in spells related to prosperity, protection, money, and more. Its versatility allows for various components in spellwork, such as herbs, crystals, salt, and other natural elements. 🌱🌎

- Water: Which symbolizes emotional healing and intuition. Water is a purifying and nourishing element that fosters spiritual growth and deeper awareness. Like a mirror, Water can symbolize reflection and can be a powerful tool for introspective purposes. Its fluid nature allows it to flow and adapt effortlessly, embodying transcendence. Just as waves crash onto the shore, Water can represent both transformation and strength. Additionally, Water can be used in spells related to healing, accountability, illusion, cleansing, or self-discovery, to name a few. It’s a versatile element that supports emotional and spiritual enlightenment in all aspects. 🌊 ✨

- Fire: Which symbolizes vitality, purification, divinity, and rebirth, Fire is both destructive and cleansing. Its flames are consuming yet transformative, clearing stagnant energy to make way for new beginnings. As the light in the darkness, Fire illuminates hidden truths and sparks insight. It’s a swift-moving energy that quickly energizes and activates your spells. Beyond that, Fire offers warmth, passion, and inspiration, igniting your intentions and encouraging forward movement. It can be used in nearly all types of spellwork, from candle magic to rituals like scrying and burning intentions. 💥✨

𝔁𝓸𝔁𝓸- 𝓚𝓲𝓴𝓲 🫶🏿

On the full moon in May, hundreds across the world perform the Rite of Her Sacred Fires: a cross-tradition devotional rite to Hekate. Since we have no surviving record of festivals dedicated to Hekate, I like to observe this date as a yearly festival honoring the goddess. I have given Her offerings of handmade beeswax candles, honey cakes, pomegranates, and libations of wine, milk, and honey.

Happy Dionysia of the City 🍇

The City Dionysia was celebrated in ancient Athens from the 10-17th of Elaphebolion, where Dionysos was honored with the performance of plays, sacrifices, and dancing.

Did you know tarot can also help you understand when something might happen? Each suit is connected to elements + seasons + timing:

🔥 Wands - Fire, quick energy, days, Spring

🌬 Swords - Air, clarity + movement, weeks, Winter

💧 Cups - Water, emotional flow, months, Summer

🌍 Pentacles - Earth, slow + steady, years, Autumn

While not every reader uses timing, it can add another layer to your spreads ~ especially when asking when an event may unfold.

Poor people do not have to sacrifice their well-being, safety, and security, because they're poor.

In many cultures, including ancient and modern Greek culture, miasma and similar concepts of spirit residue are a real thing and an important thing.

You can give an offering to the gods that isn't food. If you can't afford to offer food, offer something else! That is usually the responsible thing to do. Just don't endanger yourself just because you feel pressured to offer food, this is not traditional nor required for almost any deity across the Greek & many non-Greek pantheons.

Your safety is more important. There is nothing wrong with offering a non-food offering. Please, keep yourself safe, the gods don't want to see you throw away your well-being "just because" (and that's what it is, just because, as there are non-material offerings). You have a responsibility to yourself to keep yourself safe, and "basic cleansings" don't always remove miasma - and even if they did, that doesn't take away the risks and dangers of this.

Along those lines, even if it wasn't dangerous, I agree with the idea of eating food if you are poor but you need to do so safely. If you really want to offer this to a deity, make it known that it's the sentiment that counts - do not ingest miasma and spirit energy / energy of the dead! Eating miasma is not safe for you, and again, the gods don't want to see you do that! There are other, safe, accessible alternatives! If you want, check out this post on disposing of food offerings, because it mentions things like setting timeframes, but I also want to note that it's important to state clearly to your deity if it's for them to eat / just an offering for the sentiment, if you plan on eating it yourself after, etc. If it is a deity you are working with, they will likely appreciate the offering and let you eat it, especially since you were kind enough and gave them the respect of acknowledging that boundary and given your low-income situation - even cthonic and death deities. The polite thing to do is make any conditions known before giving a gift or offering, it keeps you safe, it keeps them respect, and it preserves your relationship.

Do not feel shame for being poor, but don't endanger yourself and punish yourself because you're poor either. There are just as good - if not "better" (depending on your practice, relationship with the spirit / deity, etc) - alternatives.

This may seem small to you, and if this doesn't resonate with you, that's totally fine and I respect your practice. I'm just putting this out there to those who this may resonate with because I see this as a safety hazard.

Being able to protect yourself and work with deities / spirits is not only respectful to them, but safe for you. There's no reason to be afraid of anxious, just make sure you're knowledgeable and research first. Thank you.

Some non-food offering alternatives:

Quality time! This one people often forget about, but just offering good company is appreciated by many deities.

Music and dance

Trinkets

Art, origami, poetry / letters, etc

Dedicating actions and behaviors to them as offerings, or dedicating parts of your overall practice to them

Prayers, words and speech

Smaller portions of food (like one bite, or the last sip of milk)

Water (fresh water from the faucet, or water from the rain, often work just fine)

Digital offerings (making collages, posting art online, etc)

No hate to the original user who blogged this, I am just adding my two cents and hoping to help those that this resonates with. Do not go harass this user. Thank you!

Hello! You might be attuned to the magic of solar magic, a vibrant and dynamic practice that harnesses the energy of the sun to fuel spells, rituals, and spiritual growth. The sun, with its warm embrace and life-giving energy, has long been revered as a symbol of power, vitality, and enlightenment. Incorporating solar magic into your practice can illuminate your path to self-discovery, empowerment, and manifestation.

Phases of the Sun 🌅🌞🌇

Just like the moon, the sun has different phases that can be used to amplify your magical workings:

Sunrise: A time of new beginnings, renewal, and fresh starts. Perfect for setting intentions and starting new projects.

High Noon: The peak of the sun’s power. Use this time for spells related to health, physical energy, and wisdom.

Sunset: A moment of transition and release. Ideal for banishing negativity, stress, and confusion.

Magical Properties of the Sun 🌞🔮

The sun’s energy is incredibly versatile and can be used for various magical intents, including:

Success and Ambition: Channel the sun’s power to achieve your goals and dreams.

Empowerment: Boost your confidence and personal strength.

Health and Vitality: Enhance your physical and mental well-being.

Creativity and Fulfillment: Ignite your creative spark and find joy in your passions.

Creating a Sun Altar 🌞🕯️

Setting up a sun altar can help you connect with solar energy. Here are some ideas for your altar:

Sun Symbols: Incorporate sun-shaped items, such as sunflowers, sun charms, and golden decorations.

Colors: Use yellow, orange, and gold to represent the sun’s vibrant energy.

Herbs and Crystals: Include sun-linked herbs like rosemary, chamomile, and sunstone crystals.

Making Sun Water 🌞💧

Sun water is a powerful tool in solar magic. To make it, simply place a glass jar or bowl of water in the sunlight to charge. You can use sun water in spells, to cleanse tools, or add it to your bath for a refreshing boost of solar energy.

Sun Plants 🌻🌿

Grow and use plants ruled by the sun in your magical practice. Some sun plants include:

Sunflowers: Symbolize positivity and strength.

Rosemary: Enhances memory and protection.

Chamomile: Promotes relaxation and healing.

Sunbathing for Energy 🌞🧘‍♀️

One of the simplest ways to absorb the sun’s energy is through sunbathing. Spend time in the sunlight to recharge your physical and mental health. Remember to wear sunscreen and stay hydrated!

Solar Spells and Rituals 🌞🔮

Here are a few ideas for solar spells and rituals:

Sunrise Meditation: Greet the day with a meditation session at sunrise. Focus on your intentions and visualize the sun’s energy filling you with positivity.

Solar Candle Magic: Light a yellow or gold candle during your spellwork to invoke the sun’s power.

Sun Charm: Create a sun charm using sun symbols and carry it with you for protection and empowerment.

my altar for selene ⛥⃝🌙

Lattes - blessings, luck, creativity, pleasantries, fertility

Macchiatos - catalysts, movement and growth, technology witchcraft

Iced Coffee - wealth and career spells, success and motivation, confidence and courage spells

Decaf - ending spells, nullification, winding things down

Red Eye - curses, dispensing glamors/revealing the truth, clarity, astral / divination (Increasing intensity red eye -> black eye)

Cold Brew - intuition and righting injustice, level headed, impartiality

Soy Milk - successfully, prosperity, good luck

Almond Milk - prosperity, abundance, success in business, increased wisdom

Oat Milk - prosperity and money magic

Hazelnut - luck and good fortune, fertility, psychic ability

Cinnamon - increased speed, prosperity, lust, power boost, wealth, spirituality, protection

Clove - stop gossip, banish harm and negativity

Peppermint - healing, purification, attracting good spirits, divination, money, hex breaking, clairty

Nutmeg - good luck, healing, money, success

Almond - prosperity, wealth, wisdom

Pumpkin - banishment, divination, healing, prosperity, protection

White Mocha - love, lust, comfort, beauty, friendship, social

Mocha - love, lust, health, prosperity, money

Ginger - adds power boost to spells and situations (can be added to any spells for that). Love, money, success, healing

Turmeric - Healing, strength, vitality, purification, abundance, joy, prosperity

Maple - money, longevity/long life,

Pecan - money, employment

Honey - home, family, love, blessings, domination work

Brown Butter - indulgent, comfort, desirable, luxury

Caramel - love, kindness, domestic

Vanilla - love, lust, comfort,

- light an incense related to success or money drawing and pass your resume through it’s smoke to promote job success (be sure to be actively searching for work). leave on your altar and let the incense burn out

- whistle for a breeze on a hot or stuffy day

- twirl your index finger, visualizing the minute hand of a clock moving quickly as you do so to promote time going by quickly, then snap your fingers and visualize the minute hand moving ever so quickly. for better effectiveness try not to keep track of time.

- charge a face mask under moonlight and then use it the next day for glamour magick. try a rose face mask for a loving aura, etc

- if you work retail or any other business that requires or promotes surveys, buy a green marker, charge it, and use it whenever you need to circle the survey on a customer’s receipt to promote positive surveys in your name (be sure to write your name as well)

- write a wish on a bay leaf and safely burn it 

- utilize dry and fallen candle wax on the table you’ve managed to get off by poking a small hole enough to fit a ribbon through it and then drawing a sigil on it, best if the sigil is related to the color. You can hang these around your room and charge them as well.

- hold a pair of sunglasses in your hand and affirm, “no one shall bother me when i put these on, and i will not be noticed” and then obviously put them on. good if you do not want to be bothered as you walk, on the train, etc.