Witchy Masterpost Collecting

Those dates you go on with your partner? They’re in public. Unmasked. Your server smiles at you. Everyone feels safe.

You can hug your friends.

You can see a movie. The people in the movie are gay people of color and they kiss and live happily ever after.

Honeycomb / Pumpkin Ceramics

1. Rosemary: 

Anti-depressive

Protection

Purification

Exorcism

Magic Defense

Banishing

2. Sage:

Aphrodisiac

Protection

Divination

Longevity

Clairvoyance

Prosperity

Passion

3. Basil

House protection

Purification

Prosperity

Spell breaker

Strenght and Courage

Harmony and peace

Psychic Development

Exorcism

Against evil eye

Business Blessings

4. Bay leaf

Consecration

Divination

Dreams

Healing

Protection

Purification

Wisdom

Wishes

Love

5. Cinnamon

Protection

Money

Business

Success

Promotion

Against Disagreement

6. Lavander

Clairvoyance

Cleansing

Consecration

Hapiness

Healing

Love

Headache

Anti- Stress

Anti- Anxiety

Relaxing

Anti-Depressive

7. Lemon Balm

Interaction

Fellowship

Family

Relaxing

Calming

Sleep

Sedative

Love

Bath

Anti- Stress

8. Thyme

Healing

Love

Purification

Psychic Powers

Sleep

Courage

Attract Fairies

9. Mint

Money

Prosperity

Travel (protection)

Exorcism

Calming

Justice

Protection

10. Mugwort

Sedative

Lucid Dreams

Keep away bad spirits

Protection

Astral Projection

Divination

RECIPES I KEEP IN MY KITCHEN WITCH JOURNAL

My Original Content:

Soft Buttery Rolls

Healing Tea

Sweet Cream Buns

Baklava

Witchy Tomato Basil Soup

Birds Of Prey Inspired Spicy Avocado Breakfast Sandwich on Ciabatta Bread

Witchy Thumbprint Cookies

Magick Chocolate Chip Cookies

Imbolc Rosemary Jerk Baked Chicken

Witchy Pot Roast

Sweet Earl Grey Lavender Ice Cream with a Blackberry swirl

To heal a heartbreak cookies: Raspberry dark chocolate chunk cookies

PUERTO RICAN STYLE AVENA OATMEAL WITH A WITCHY TWIST

Other of my favorite recipes:

French Silk Pie

Rosemary, pepper, lavender skillet bread

Creamy summer vegetable soup

Salted Honey Pie 🍯

Love Thyself Brownies

Orange cake recipe

🌿Lavender Tea Infusion🌿

Fresh Apple Autumn Cake with Honey-Cinnamon Glaze

Pretzel buns

Foodie Friday: Acorn Bread!

Cold Season Soup–Vegetable Soup with White Beans, Cauliflower, and Quinoa

Moon Spell Cookies

Perfect lemon meringues

Chocolate muffins 🌙

Foodie Friday: Tiramisu!

100 year old gingerbread recipe

Strawberry juice 🍓

Witches’ Honey Bread

Warming Autumn Soup

Magickal snickerdoodles ☀️💘

Moon Cookies

A guide on protecting yourself and your home. 

Note: this is a long post! 

Personal Protection

Wear an amulet on your person - can be made from man-made or natural materials so long as its intent is to protect

Keep a protective crystal in your pocket

Craft a small protective spell jar and keep on your person

Anoint yourself with a protective oil

Place an energetic shield around yourself 

Place a glamour on yourself to go unnoticed in the presence of harmful or negative energies

Carry a piece of iron on your person

Bathe with a wash made from protective herbs

Sleep with a sachet of herbs under your pillow or hanging above your bed to prevent nightmares

Prayers and offerings to your patron deity

Hang a protective amulet from the rearview mirror in your vehicle for safe travels

Home & Hearth Protection

Hang rose stems with thorns intact above the entrance of your home

Hang an upside down horseshoe above the entrance of your home (some lore states you should hang the horseshoe right-side-up)

Hang wind chimes or bells outside of your home

Create a “Witch Bottle” and bury in your front yard, or in a potted plant on your porch

Create a “Witch’s Ladder” or “Witch Ball” and hang it either inside or outside of your home

Hang imagery of protective symbols outside or around your home

Burn protective incense in your home

Create a room spray made from protective oils and spray around your home

Create a protective wash and use it to clean your windows, door frames, and tile/wooden floors 

Use the wash mentioned above to “paint” symbols of protection on the outside of your front door, on your porch, etc. 

Place a protective crystal at each corner inside your home

Place a small glass of salt at each corner inside your home

Hammer 3 iron nails into your front door

Create a protective powder and sprinkle around the perimeter of your home - alternately, sprinkle outside of your front and back door

Create a sachet filled with protective herbs and crystals - keep inside or outside of your home, in your vehicle, etc.

Hang mirrors inside of your home

Place a crystal grid at the center of your home using protective crystals

Call upon your patron deity to protect your home and those who reside in it

Protective Symbols & Items

Pentacle

Triquetra 

Witch’s Knot

Algiz (Elhaz) rune

Vegvisir

Helm of Awe

Mjolnir

Glyph of the Moon, Mars, or Saturn

Eye of Horus

Ankh

Crossed Swords

Iron nails

Railroad spikes

Thorns

War Water

Flying Devil Oil

Third & Fifth Pentacle of Saturn; Third & Sixth Pentacle of Jupiter; Sixth Pentacle of Mars; Second, Third, & Fifth Pentacle of the Moon

Crystals

Agate

Amethyst - protection against psychic attacks and while traveling

Angel Aura Quartz - spiritual protection

Apophyllite

Aqua Aura Quartz - protection against psychic attacks

Aquamarine - protection while traveling via water

Astrophyllite

Aventurine

Beryl - protection while traveling

Blue Goldstone

Bowenite

Bronzite

Bustamite

Catlinite - spiritual protection

Carnelian - protection from negative emotions

Celestite - emotional protection

Chalcopyrite

Chrysoberyl

Citrine - protection from nightmares

Clear Quartz

Diamond

Dravite

Eudialyte

Fire Agate

Fluorite - protection against psychic attacks

Galaxite

Garnet

Indicolite

Infinite Stone

Jade

Jasper

Jet

Lapis Lazuli

Lepidolite

Malachite - protection during pregnancy and childbirth

Moonstone - protection during pregnancy, childbirth, and while traveling via water

Mother of Pearl - protection for children

Nuumite

Obsidian

Onyx

Peridot

Pyrite

Rose Quartz - protection during pregnancy and childbirth

Ruby - protection of the home and hearth

Salt

Schorl

Shungite

Smithsonite

Smoky Quartz

Snowflake Obsidian

Sugilite

Tanzanite

Tiger’s Eye

Turquoise

Vauxite - protection from nightmares

Botanicals

Acacia, Aconite, Acorn (protection from lightning), African Violet, Ague, Alder (protection for the deceased), Alfalfa (protection from hunger and poverty), Alkanet (protection from snakebites and the fear of snakes), Aloe (protection from household accidents), Amaranth (protection from bullets), Amber, Angelica, Anise Seeds, Ash (protection from drowning and while traveling), Aspen (protection against thieves), Bamboo, Barley, Basil, Bay Laurel (protection from lightning), Bay Leaf (protection for your home and family, protection against baneful magick), Belladonna, Bergamot (protection from illness), Bilberry Bark, Birch (protection from lightning and infertility), Black Cohosh (protection from accidents and sudden death), Black Haw, Black Pepper, Blackberry, Bladderwrack (protection while traveling), Blessed Thistle, Bloodroot, Blue Violet, Blueberry, Boneset, Brimstone, Buckeye (protection against arthritis), Buckwheat, Cactus, Calamus, Calendula, Carnation, Caraway, Cascara Sagrada (protection against baneful magick), Catnip (protection while sleeping), Cedar (protection from lightning), Celandine, Chia, Chives, Chrysanthemum, Cilantro (protection for gardeners), Cinnamon, Cinquefoil (protection for loved ones on a journey), Clove (protection for babies), Clover, Coconut, Comfrey (protection while traveling), Coriander, Corn, Cotton, Cramp Bark, Cranberry, Cumin, Curry, Cypress, Daisy (protection for babies), Dandelion Root (protection while sleeping), Datura, Devil’s Bit, Devil’s Claw, Dill, Dogwood, Dragon’s Blood, Ebony, Elder (protection for the deceased), Elm (protection from lightning), Eucalyptus, False Unicorn Root (protection during pregnancy and childbirth), Fennel, Fern, Feverfew (protection against accidents and cold/flu), Figwort (protection for your home), Flaxseed (protection for your home, protection against baneful magick), Fleabane, Foxglove (protection for your home and garden), Frankincense, Gardenia, Garlic, Geranium, Ginger, Ginseng, Gorse (protection against baneful magick), Hawthorn (protection from lightning), Heather (protection against violent crimes), Heliotrope, Henna (protection from illness), Hickory, High John the Conqueror, Holly, Horseradish, Hyssop (protection for property against burglars and trespassers), Irish Moss (protection while traveling), Ivy, Juniper, Kava Kava, Lady Slipper (protection against baneful magick), Larch (protection against theft), Larkspur, Laurel, Lavender, Leek, Lemon, Lemon Verbena (protection of your home, protection from lightning and storms), Lettuce, Lime, Lotus, Lucky Hand Root (protection while traveling), Mandrake, Marigold (protection while sleeping), Marjoram, Marshmallow Root, Mimosa, Mint, Mistletoe (protection from lightning and fire), Mullein (protection from nightmares and baneful magick), Nutmeg, Oak Moss, Olive Leaf, Onion, Papyrus, Parsley (protection for your home), Peat Moss, Peony, Periwinkle (protection against snakes and poison), Pimpernel, Pine, Pineapple, Plantain (protection from snake bites and jealousy), Quince, Radish, Raspberry Leaf, Red Clover (protection for pets), Rhubarb, Rice, Rowan, Rue, Sage, Sandalwood, Saw Palmetto, Sea Salt, Sheep Sorrel (protection from heart disease), Slippery Elm, Snapdragon, Solomon’s Seal, Spanish Moss, Spearmint, St. John’s Wort (protection from baneful magick, lightning, and fire), Straw Flower, Sunflower, Tangerine, Thistle, Toadflax, Tonka Bean (protection from disease), True Unicorn Root (protection from baneful magick), Valerian, Venus Fly Trap, Violet, Willow, Witch Hazel, Wood Aloe, Wood Betony, Woodruff, Wormwood (protection against dangerous roads while traveling), Yerba Santa, Yew, Yucca (protection of your home)

Metals

Chromium

Lead

Iron

Nickel

Pewter

Steel

Titanium

Zinc

Lunar Phases

Waxing - to attract protective energy and positivity

Full - generalized protection 

Waning - to banish negativity, thus protecting the caster

Planets

Moon

Mars

Saturn

Days of the Week

Monday

Tuesday

Life Changes Tarot Spreads 🌱

Anyone else feeling themselves more than ever but having a rough time?🌙🌬

[via TarotGram from Pintrest]

Updated: July 31, 2017

Wishing

[Animist Wishing Well Shrine]

[A Basic Wishing Spell (Green Witch Edition)]

[Bay Leaf Wish Spell]

[Birthday Spell] (tw: music autoplay on blog)

[Birthday Spell]

[Birthday Wish Spell]

[To Bring Your Wish Into Reality]

[Dandelion Blossom Oil]

[Firefly Wish Spell]

[Full Moon Wish Spell]

[Full Moon Wish Spell]

[Full Moon Wish Spell]

[Full Moon Wishing Spell]

[Flying Wish Paper]

[Genie in a Bottle]

[To Have Your Wishes Answered]

[How to Make a Wish Spell Jar]

[Jar & Candle Wish Spell]

[Jar of Wishes]

[Jirachi Wish Tag Spell]

[Karou’s Necklace of Wishes]

[Lemon Juice, Red Ink Spell]

[To Make a Wish Come True]

[To Make a Wish Come True (2)]

[Mermaid’s Tears]

[Rosey Wishes Spell]

[Shooting Star Wish Spell]

[Simple Full Moon Ritual]

[Simple Text Message Wish Spell]

[Simple Wish Spell]

[Simple Wish Spell]

[Sweet as Snow Spell]

[A Two-for-One Moon Wish Jar]

[Winds Wishing Spell]

[Winter Wishes]

[Wish Board Conjuration]

[Wish Ornament]

[Wishing Powder Mix]

[Wishing Spell]

[“Wishing Well” Spell Jar]

[Yule Wish Bottle]

Manifestation

[Elemental Manifestation]

[Manifestation Bowl]

[Manifestation Box] (cw: sigil)

[Manifestation Spell]

[Manifestation Spell]

[Manifestation Spell]

[Manifestation Triangle]

[1-2-3-4 Multi-Purpose Spell]

[Planetary Decagram]

[The Polar Spell]

[Simple Candle Magic]

[Simple Origami Crane Spell]

[Simple Way to Cast a Spell]

[Spell of Manifestation]

[Spell: Find What You Need]

Watch your candles closely and learn to read them to help you with your practice.

The Flame

A strong flame: It means that your energies are raised. There is a lot of power behind your spell and little to no resistance. Indicates that all your power and energy is focused on your manifestation. This is a good sign. If a candle shaped into a figure is used and has a strong flame it means that whoever it represents is either angry, winning, or using authority over another. When their are two figures the candle with the higher flame has authority over the other person.   

A weak flame: Indicates that the magick you cast is facing a heavy opposition and is a sign that you may need to recast your spell in order to overcome the opposing force. On a figure candle this may indicate that the representative may be loosing a battle or an argument. 

A jumping flame: This indicates strong emotions. There may also be some sort of resistance against you. Maybe close your circle and bring your mind back to focus before continuing. It may also mean an explosion of energy. When two figure candles are being used it often means that an energetic or a heated argument is taking place between them.  

A noisy candle: Indicates a conversation. It may may that a spirit is trying to send you a message or get in contact with you. The louder the noises get the more urgent communication must be. 

The flame catches something on fire: Someone one may be using malicious magick against you.  

A clean even burning candle: Means your spell and manifestations are likely to come true.

Fast Burn: The results of your spell will happen quickly.

Flickering Flame: If there is no breeze then it means a spirit is near by. If it is a devotional flame it means you were able to get in contact with your deity.

Cannot blow the flame out: A spirit may not be finished its conversation with you or you did not complete a spell. The spirit needs to complete its work, something may be may in the works that you do not want to interrupt. 

A flame goes out while burning: This means the spirits cannot help you and the answer you seek is already determined.  

The Smoke

Black smoke/soot: Your energy and magick is being blocked. Negative energy is being sent your way, whether as a curse or hex. You may soon be faced with tough challenges and a hard road ahead of you. 

Smoke wafts towards you: It means your call will likely be answered or your spell has been cast successfully. You will get results quickly.

Smoke wafts away from you: You must work harder in order for your calls to be answered.

Watch the direction the smoke wafts: East - Something powerful is assisting you, North - You are ready to begin your ritual and get results, South - The spell will be successful, West - A powerful interference from an outside force.

Smoking Candle: Negative energy is being burned away.

The Wax

When a candle leaves wax residue: Your spell may need to be repeated.

Look for symbols in the candle wax, like reading tea leaves.

Resources: askanthony.weebly.com, anamericanwitch.wordpress.com,   

May the Moon light you path!

There are times in a witch’s life where patience just isn’t going to cut it. You need that one thing to happen, and you need it right now! For those times, try out this simple spell of manifestation! This would be most effective during the waxing moon, or the new moon just before it begins to wax (on a day such as today, for instance!).

What you need:

* Fire (candle, cauldron, fire pit, etc) * Paper (any kind will do, but the more elaborately decorated it is, the better this works) * Incense of any kind will do, though certain herbs will work better for certain thoughtforms/wishes (see full list below) The chant:

Waning, waxing, pull and push Bring forth my vision, my solemn wish Let it manifest into my destiny As I do will so mote it be! The process:

Close the blinds, lock the doors, or go outside somewhere where you needn’t fret about the judgmental eyes of others. Get a good fire going in your cauldron or fire pit, or light your candle. Sit and focus on your desire, envisioning it happening. See yourself holding what it is you want or experiencing the happening as realistically as you can; mind that magic has little recourse in the world of fantasy, as fantastical as it seems at times. Once you have your vision firmly in your mind’s eye, write it out on the paper, as well as the date, and your religious name. Bless/consecrate the paper by any rite you wish, and then when you feel ready, feed it to the flame. Imagine is as a glowing orb which grows larger as the page burns up. Dance around it and chant the words above as it grows, letting your energy latch on the energy of the paper burning. Finally when you have generated enough energy, release it into the world with firm belief in its success.

Knowledge is Power

Tag this post, grab a cuppa and relax with some interesting posts. 

The tale of England’s most famous Witch Part 1 (also the reason for the stereotype image of a witch, warts and all) 

The tale of England’s most famous Witch Part 2

The tale of England’s most famous Witch Part 3

The sad true tale of Mary the witch

Some English witch trial victims

The Great Sabbath for Europe Witches of old

Secret Pagans at Crewe hall

Was Stonehenge stolen?

What’s more powerful than a Ouija board?

Can I still celebrate at Christmas time?

Witch Kits in the 1700′s

Where can I buy “Eye of Newt?”

How did the Romans and Celts Curse?

Can object really have power?

Why do you believe in magical healing?

Celtic Divination Method using Tarot Cards

The stigma of Childbirth

What is a Witch Pricker

Honey to give you magical powers

Evil Baby jumping, yup you read that right

The place where it rains fish!

Wedding Rings are Pagan?

A must for Harry Potter fans

New to the craft?

Are witches going to hell?

Magical Blue John stone

The Gateway to hell

The Red vs The White Dragon 

Avebury more magical than Stonehenge

Cairn Holy a 6000 year old tomb

Pagan practice that’s still followed

Arbor Low a truly magical place

Hocus Pocus is not magical

The Nine Ladies stone circle 

Cornwall’s magical spot

Puzzlewood a Celtic forest

The Secret of Venus

Harvest Sprits

Looking for interesting ways to practice then click below for my “Witch-Crafts Index” Click Here

Here are some spells from my current online Grimiore that are safe to do in dorms and most apartments with if needed simple replacements in parenthesis by them.

Banishing:

Lunar Dance (Pokemon Inspired) banish negativity from yourself after a bad day 

Beauty:

Fairy Aura (Pokemon Inspired) to bring your inner beauty out to the surface (replace candles with LED candles or plug in lights)

Mermaid’s Bath Spell a spell to promote your beauty and bring it out (replace candles with LED candles or plug in lights)

Milk Drink (Pokemon Inspired) promote beauty

Smooth as Silk Bath spell to bring beautiful skin

Starlight Sugar Scrub to cleanse yourself and feel lovely

Vanilla Milkshake Beauty Spell a drinkable spell to promote beauty and radiance 

Binding:

Golden Pollen (Winx Inspired) binding to prevent another from doing things to emotionally harm you

Impede Speech prevent another from spreading gossip and rumors

Calming:

Aqua Ring (Pokemon Inspried) A bath spell to bring emotional healing and emotional serenity

Bath Spell to Calm Minor Worries A bath spell to calm minor worries you know shouldn’t be bothering you

Light-Hearted Happiness Sensory Bottle Spell to help bring you joy and ease worries

Peace of Mind Bath Salts a spell to clear and calm the mind

Relaxation Bath Potion bath spell to relief stress and anxiety

Creativity:

“Help Me Take Critique” Spell Sachet to help you take criticism in a constructive manner

Cleansing:

Cleansing Moon Spray to cleanse a space or area

Cosmic Witchcraft:

Draco Prosperity Spell Cosmic spell to bring prosperity

Deep Submerge (Sailor Neptune Inspired) to submerge another in thier own negativity

Like a Comet (Steven Universe) to motivate self in achieving and reaching for goals (replace yellow candle with LED candle or just remove it entirely; seal using tape or glue if wax is not possible)

Orion Snow Storm Spell Cosmic spell to summon up a snowstorm

World Shaking Curse (Sailor Uranus Inspired) cosmic curse to emotionally shake and shatter someone (replace candle with duct tape)

Curses:

Curse to Make Nightmares Real make a person face their fears in waking life

Gravity (Pokemon Inspired) a curse to weigh someone down emotionally (replace candle with duct tape)

Nightmare Curse (Pathfinder Inspired) cause a person to suffer nightmares

Dream Work:

Communication Dream Spell to communicate with others via dreams

To Dream of Romance Spell dream about your romantic future

Hay Lin’s Carefree Flyer Dream Spell (W.I.T.C.H. Inspired) a spell to bring on dreams of flying and weightlessness

Nightmare Warding Stuffed Animal Spell wards and protects against nightmares

Rest (Pokemon Inspired) bring deep, restful sleep

Sleeping Oil to bring yourself sleep

Spell to Bring Prophetic Dreams bring dreams of insight and prediction

Spell to Dream About Past Lives to dream about past lives and memories

What is Holding Me Back? Dream Spell a spell to bring you dreams of insight on what is holding you back from your goals

Friendship:

Sweet Scent (Pokemon Inspired) To attract a new friend (replace incense with sprayable incense or perfume)

Glamour:

Blur (Pathfinder Inspired) to go unnoticed by others

Chameleon Eye Shadow (Totally Spies Inspired) a spell to evade unwanted attention from others (replace candle with LED or light)

Cherry Lip Bomb (Totally Spies Inspired) to bring confidence in your voice and to overcome vocal obstacles

Honey Gatherer (Pokemon Inspired) to encourage others to compliment you

Invisibility (Pathfinder Inspired) spell to go unnoticed and travel unseen

Siren’s Lipstick Spell make others hold onto every word you speak and be captivated by your voice

Words of Honey Glamour Spell to make your compliments be taken to heart and brighten another’s day

Grounding:

Grounding Stone Spell enchant a stone to aid you in grounding

Nami’s Grounding Tea  to ground yourself before doing magic and spells

Happiness:

“Its the Little Things” Happiness Spell A spell to help you enjoy the little good things in your life

Light-Hearted Happiness Sensory Bottle Spell to help bring you joy and ease worries

Tears to Wine (Pathfinder Inspired) turn one’s sadness into happiness

Today Will be a Good Day Bath Spell a spell to promote a positive happy day (replace incense with sprayable incense)

Love and Self-Love:

Eye Catching Glamour Spell a spell to catch the attention of that special someone

Heart Stamp (Pokemon Inspired) a spell to strengthen passion between you and a consenting lover

Ice Queen Breath Spray a spell to hault someone’s romantic feelings for you

Sweet Self Love Bath Spell a spell to promote self love

Luck:

Lucky Oil To bring you good luck and fortune

Memory:

Simple Memory Improvement Spell a spell to help improve your memory

Money:

Blood Money (Pathfinder Inspired) spell to bring financial gain

Simple Money Saving Spell spell to encourage frugality and money saving

Psychic:

Psychic Promotion Oil promote psychic abilities

Protection:

Aroma Veil (Pokemon Inspired) A spell to protect user from negative people and attract the attention of positive people

The Jump Clow Card Spell a spell to protect you during travels

Metal Claws (Pokemon Inspired) to protect against baneful magic (replace candle with wax melter)

Simple Home Protection Spell a spell to protect one’s home from negativity

Strength:

Moxie (Pokemon Inspired) to bring the caster self-confidence

Simple Strength Bottle Charm spell to bring you strength when you wear it

“Strength In Times of Change” Knot Spell brings you the strength to go through a difficult change

Wishes:

Bubble (Pokemon Inspired) A spell to send your wishes out into the universe to seek for them to be answered and granted

Witch Tip:

Things to help you move on and recover from a long day, a rough night or a good cry.

Spells and magic:

Simple all purpose recover spell

Rose quartz healing tears spell

Ease the pain spell

Here comes the sun spell

Self love bath / Shower ritual

Cleansing ritual body scrub

Quick pick me up glamour

Seashell charm for self acceptance

Sunrise magic

Things to make:

Self care sachet

Self love and healing spell bottle

Inspired healing bottle

Self love jar

To move forward:

I move on sigil

Restarting spell

Clarity spell

Letting go - banishing spell

Spell for reassurance

Self empowerment spell jar

Little things to do:

Surround yourself with crystals like rose quartz, carnelian, amethyst, rhodonite, citrine, pyrite and more!

Use rose water or honey to sweeten up your day.

Witchy thing to do right now

Magical self care

Self care magic

Self care for the witch

Witch self care tips

What to do if witchcraft drains you

Drinks:

Self love latte spell

Overall positivi-tea*

‘Give me sunshine’ potion for happiness*

A warm heart tea recipe*

Healing heart tea*

Mental reboost tea*

More in this masterpost!

*Please research herb safety before using!

Odds and ends:

The new you tarot spread (3 card)

Moving forward tarot spread (5 card)

Magics for heartbreak

Witchcraft for the grieving

Gentle witchcraft

Magic to replenish energy

Name: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Description: It comes in several colors with the most common being white, followed by yellow, but it is occasionally pink as well. Grows as a cluster of flowers, with multiple clusters coming from the same main stem. The flowers themselves have rounded petals with three notches in the tips, and a yellow center. The leaves look fern-like, with a more needled appearance than true ferns. The leaves and flowers have a spicy smell when crushed, described as rosemary, oregano, and other cooking herbs mixed together. (Beware, hemlock looks similar! It has much thinner, fewer, more triangular petals per flower, and the clusters are more rounded than flat and oblong. If in doubt, don’t use it!)

Cultivation: It should be planted in early spring, after there’s no more danger of frost, but if planting from tip cuttings, do it in spring or early summer. Plant in full sun to encourage the growth of flowers - though it can grow in partial sun, not as many flowers will grow. It likes well-drained soil, as well as hot and dry conditions - do not keep the soil consistently wet. Don’t grow it in too rich soil, use average or poor soil to keep it from overgrowing, as it can be pushy and take over a garden. When planting, plant 1-2 feet apart, as they will spread quickly. They grow to be around 2-4 feet tall, and some species are more aggressive growers. Yarrow is very drought tolerant, but less than an inch of moisture a week should probably be supplemented by watering it. Cutting off a fading head of flowers in the summer encourages most varieties to produce more. They are susceptible to aphids, powdery mildew, rust, and stem rot. It is resistant to most diseases, and attracts butterflies.

Harvest: Gather leaves and flowers by cutting the entire stem halfway down. Harvest only after flowers are fully open and are still vibrant. The plant is especially ready to harvest when you pluck a few leaves and crush them, then smell a rich and spicy fragrance. Gathering late in the morning will allow dew to dry, but it is possible to harvest at other times if you make sure the plant is dry before storing it.

Folklore: Greeks attributed yarrow as being the plant that gave Achilles his invulnerability, giving it its name Achillea millefolium, or Achilles’s thousand-leaved plant. It’s also been associated with Aphrodite, Hermes, and the Horned God in European traditions further West. An old Asian saying claims that where yarrow grows, people are safe from beasts and poisonous plants. Native Americans mixed it with water to treat sunburns. Overall, it is mainly associated with war, healing, divination, protection, and occasionally love.

Magical Properties: Yarrow is supposed to induce courage, help with exorcisms, attract love, and strengthen psychic powers. When worn, it should help protect the wearer, and using a yarrow wash on hair is supposed to help prevent baldness unless it’s already begun. It can also help attract platonic and familial love, not just romantic love, too.

Medicinal Properties: It is a very nutritious plant, and a good source of greens in food. Yarrow is an antimicrobial plant, making it a good treatment for infections. It has been known to somewhat fight against several strains of cancer. It can cause increased urination and defecation, and it has good antioxidant properties. It can help stop external bleeding but also lowers blood pressure by removing internal blood clots. It has been known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can help relax smooth muscles. People think it also helps with anxiety and stress, too. It has also been known to lower fevers.

Recommended Amount: Traditionally, 4.5g/day has been used, but no recent studies have backed up this data, so conservative use is best.

Warnings: Do not consume if pregnant or lactating, as it has been known to cause toxic reproductive effects in lab animals. Do not use if you have any allergies to plants in the Aster families, as it can cause dermatitis or internal allergic reactions. In very large quantities, it can cause anticholinergic adverse effects (meaning it blocks a neurotransmitter).

🕯White - Purity, Peace, Healing, Divination, Substitute for Other Candles

🕯Black - Protection, Banishing, Safety, Hexes

🕯Red - Passion, Lust, Strength, Action, Hexes, Fire

🕯Orange - Creativity, Joy, Legal Matters, Justice, Happiness, Well-Being

🕯Yellow - Joy, Positivity, Memory, Happiness, Sun, Intelligence

🕯Green - Money, Growth, Luck, Earth, Success, Prosperity, Envy 

🕯Blue - Focus, Wisdom, Truth, Forgiveness, Psychic Abilities, Peace, Dreams

🕯Purple - Spiritual Power, Third eye, Psychic Abilities, Energy, Healing