For the Gods and the Earth

And yes, it does go both ways, they should be able to talk to you too.

Talk. To. Them.

both ways, they should be able

to talk to you too.

Death workers come in many forms, ranging from funeral directors and embalmers to graveyard caretakers and roadkill-buryers.The truth about being a death worker is that anyone with the heart, stomach, and desire can be one. Please note that this is not always a glamorous path, and nor is it always fun. But it’s very rewarding, and you have to remember that when you’re beginning and dealing with the crappy side of things.

This job is not for the faint of heart, though it can be a very special job for sensitive people. In fact, I nave found that having a softness and an empathic outlook has helped me better myself on this journey. What I mean by ‘faint of heart’ is that you can’t be iffy with this job. It’s okay to change your mind in some situations, as with most things, but when you promise a spirit that you’ll honour them and you don’t- well, that isn’t very death-worker-ish in my opinion. (Please note that you don’t have to communicate with spirits to be a death worker. This is only a small aspect of the practice, so bear that in mind as you read on.)

And that leads me to my first tip and loophole: if something were to prevent you from doing your work, say you’re low on energy or you’re sick, or whatever else, make a point to talk with the spirit if applicable, or with any people depending on you for help. It’s necessary to take care of yourself first, and sometimes that means pushing your work off until you can do it properly. It’s more important to do things right than to do them quickly or in a high quantity. Spend time planning. But don’t procrastinate.

If you want to honour the dead as a whole, or even particular human spirits, think about taking care of a graveyard or a headstone. It’s very simple to go to a graveyard when you have access to one, and pick up litter. Don’t mess with anything on or around the graves, though, because some people have certain beliefs and traditions about leaving things at graves.

You’ll need permission from the family of the deceased person if you wish to clean away a headstone. If it’s your relative, make a point to let your family know, so they don’t worry about having to get it cleaned. I’ve read up on cleaning headstones, and it seems like they only need a good cleaning every decade or so, depending on their state, age, and your environment. You shouldn’t use chemicals on graves, and the general tool decided upon is a soft bristled toothbrush. You can read more about cleaning graves online, and use the research as a devotion to your work.

Another good way to learn about death, grieving, and to provide a service to the dead and the living is to work at a funeral home or cremation center. Even if all you do is hand out fliers, drive a hearse, or help set up the lighting, your role is important, and very helpful.

Research what you should say to a grieving person, and what you shouldn’t. There are many helpful guides that are used by funeral homes and counselling agencies that you can find online. Learn about the grieving process, and ask those who are grieving around you what, if anything, you can do for them.

general ☕

potions 101  ✧  coffee magic  ✧  hot chocolate magic   ✧  infused water magic  ✧  general tea magic  ✧ floral tea magic  ✧  herbal tea magic  ✧ fruit tea magic   ✧ smoothie Potions   ✧ milkshake magic  ✧

tea potion recipes! ☕

Nonstop Motivation Spell 

elixir of the wounded heart tea potion

death stranding bonds potion -  a potion be for strengthening bonds

“nuka-cola” potion -  a frosty potion recipe for emotional healing and positive disposition.

dog days are over - pop culture spell to bring happy days and self love

bioshock potions! ☕

murder of crows vigor potion -  a potion to summon fowl forces to protect you 

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

charge vigor potion -  a potion that helps with those you tend to knock heads with, a magical aid to keep them at bay, or arm’s length. 

undertow vigor potion -  a potion that helps shift power of advantages to you, whether in magical or mundane issues, offers you tactical advantages 

shock jockey vigor potion -  a potion to stun enemies, and make them more susceptible to baneful magic with lightning elementals involved 

return to sender vigor potion -  a potion to help shield the drinker, and return any harm that is sent your way 

bucking bronco vigor potion -  a potion to help throw people off your back, and keep them away for some time

You’ve come to the right place my friend! Here’s some of things I do while balancing school and chronic illness:

Sigils! They’re amazing and you can use them for everything (pain relief, focus, memory, luck on tests, etc.)

If you’re a tea or coffee drinker, that’s a wonderful and easy way to incorporate magick into your day. {tea} {more tea} {coffee}

Keep color correspondences in mind while getting dressed.

I try to do a quick tarot spread (2-3 cards) in my car every morning.

Create a study candle (I like to add rosemary)

Crystals are another one of my favorites! Use them to store energy until needed, or for their correspondences. 

Try to spend at least five minutes a day outside, without anything you have to be doing. I like to do this in the morning while drinking tea!

I like to leave little post-it notes in the restrooms with words of encouragement and blessings attached. 

Wear scented oils - different ones for different intentions!

Do a bit of shower magick in the morning (or at night if you’re like me)

Circe, the terrible goddess who speaks in the tongues of men. 

last updated: 03.04.2026

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black walnut & dandelion pesto

cheesy dandelion spirals

cicoria in padella (italian greens with garlic & chili)

dandelion leaf egg noodles

dandelion tortellini soup

erbazzone (italian wild greens pie)

“Justice Is Served”

Have this sigil on your sign or on your body in some way during protests. or Draw this on a printed out news article about an injustice or hate crime

Charge it with a protest chant or with any other means you might be more comfortable with

City Witch Tips for all of my fellow witches stuck in apartments, dorms or other city areas.

If you can’t burn incense you can make your own sprayable incense by mixing alcohol (usually vodka or rubbing) with essential oils and a bit of oil, spray in the air to act like incense

If you are unable to go outside for whatever reason to get rain water (in my case just no where to collect it safely), fill a jar or glass with regular water and keep it near a cracked window to charge it with the wind, sound and scent of the rain outside. Same goes for storm water

Trapped in city and unable to get ocean water? Sea salt mixed with rain/storm water can be an excellent substitute

To continue on with water substitutes, if you can’t collect snow crushed ice from your fridge will suffice

Low key warding/protection you can use: spray moon water, salt water or sprayable incense about your apartment or dorm, place sigils under doormats, furniture, inside cupboards, etc; place crystals about hidden or out in the open, sweep and dust out the door or towards windows

If you need melted wax to seal a jar or for any other magical purpose, but can’t burn candles, by a wax melter and melt that wax and imagine the light from the burner acting like a flame (plus they are rather cheap, I got mine for 25 bucks)

Need stars in your craft but too much light pollution? Glow in the dark stars on your ceiling or wall can work just as well for visualization. Print out pictures of your favorite constellations or planets and place them up on your walls or on your altar. Live video feed of the night sky can also be easily found on the internet

Bath magic is amazing for low-key ‘in the woods’ witches. Use teas, milk, oils, herbs, bath bombs, bubble baths, salts, etc that relate to your intent. It is also a good place to meditate if you have roommates or family around that would disturb you otherwise

If you do for whatever reason need to burn a candle, birthday candles are small, melt fast, and don’t create a lot of smoke or smokey scent

Sigils are another great low-key form of magic. To boost them up, use color magic related to the color you draw them in, write them using quills made of feathers related to your intent, use colored paper, rub a drop of essential oil on them, charge them with crystals or in your windowsill

You don’t have to burn sigils to activate them, which is hardly an option when you are in a dorm or apartment. Other options are: Shredding them, erasing them, soaking them in a bath or shower, using body heat or your own pulse, etc

Miss having the outdoors and plants around? Windowsill gardens can really help. Small plants you can consider keeping in your windowsill or counter-tops: succulents, cacti, bamboo, lemongrass, basic, rosemary, mint, rosemary, mosses, aloe, snake plant, pothos (and other vines), carrots, beets, shallots, lettuce, spinach, garlic, chives, parsley, oregano, thyme, and marigold

Open your window to let the wind and air from outside to help energize you and clear out negative energies inside

Fun places to put sigils: under furniture, carved into soap, onto shampoo/conditioner bottles, on your make up, inside phone cases, in shoes, under bandages, sewn into pillow cases and blankets, behind pictures in frames, underside of nail polish, carved into wax squares for your wax melter, keys and keychains, behind mirrors or in medicine cabinets, on bookmarks, on or in binders and pencil cases, on medicine bottles, and water bottles/travel mugs

Easy to make and dispose of poppets: carrot sticks (one of my personal favorites), apples or other fruit, clothe, paper, popsicle sticks, paper towels/napkins, toilet paper rolls, eggs, celery stocks, and cotton balls

The internet is an amazing thing. Need some sounds to help you focus or meditate? Easily look up the sounds of rain, storms, wind, ocean waves, jungles, forests, etc

Christmas lights are fun and great way to use discrete witchcraft. Select ones in the colors you wish for them to bring ie green for growth, yellow for inspiration, white for protection, purple for psychic abilities, etc. 

Some everyday things you can use for discrete witchcraft that don’t cost much at all or that you most likely already have: water, table salt, black pepper, paper, crayons/pencils/pens/markers, vinegar, milk, tea, highlighters, make up and beauty supplies, shampoo and conditioner, rubber bands, paperclips, thumbtacks, computer/phone/tablet, music/music player, playing cards, dice, air freshener, perfumes, toothpaste, rice, flour, sugar, honey, and all kitchen herbs and seasonings.

Can’t afford gemstones or crystals on college budget? Crackle and dyed quartz you can find super cheap at craftstores and online. I bought a whole bag for 4 bucks. Use them based on their colors and shapes. Can’t afford that but still want to use rocks in your craft? Find some rocks you like outside, again use their colors and shapes to determine their correspondences. Want to use them for a specific purpose? Paint sigils on them in the color that corresponds with what you want! Charge them in your windowsill or with your own energy and intent. There you go!

Pocket mirrors are cheap, easy to carry around and great for glamours and on the go magic. 

Seriously though, glamour spells are going to be a good option for you. use your make up, skin products, hair care products, brushes/combs, perfume, mirrors, toothbrush/toothepaste and intent. Good to do while you are getting ready for your day

Dream magic is another friend of the city witch! Use crystals, sigils, herbs, etc near your bed before you go to sleep, drink some chamomile, get yourself a dream journal (mine is literally a notebook with construction paper on it), keep it and a pen near you. In the morning write down your dreams, your thoughts, how you feel (tired, refreshed, groggy, etc), and interpret them. 

Can’t afford tarot cards? Print out some, you can usually find them online and they won’t last as long as a real deck but it is a good temporary solution. Want a Ouija board but can’t keep one or need it to be easily hidden? Print one out, draw on one on paper or cardboard, fold it up and store it once you are done. Want a pendulum but can’t afford one? Use your favorite necklace, bracelet or keychain!

Tea and coffee magic is great, make your own tea blends with the herbs you like. Or just buy simple green or black tea and add sugar, milk, etc depending on your intentions

As I said before, crock pot magic. The Modern Cauldron: brew and cook all day with it, fill your apartment with the scent of the herbs and food to fill it with the energies they correspond with and you get a delicious meal to come home to! Most dorms allow them. Rice cookers also work well.

Can’t afford fresh food? Have to survive on ramen, canned soup, and microwaved meals? That is okay! They even correspond with things! Tomato soup for love, beauty and passion. Beef ramen noodles for strength, courage and longevity. Microwave mac n cheese for beauty and feminity. Look at their ingredients and what they correspond with. Sure its not as glamorous as a making a huge made by scratch traditional meal but its kitchen magic none the less. Stir it with your intent while you cook. It isn’t fancy but it works just as well!

Use a notebook or binder for a nice grimoire, decorate it as much as you want on the inside. Print out pictures of nature, animals, planets, stars, places, crystals, etc that you cant’ access/afford and use them in your craft. Spell books and grimoires are powerful tools

Don’t have a wand? Use a wooden spoon. Tie a colored string or ribbon to it to correspond with what energy you want it to have and move and flick it as you would a wand. 

Knitting, crocheting, and knot magic is very apartment friendly. As well as sewing and embroidering plus it is super calming.

Glitter, sequins, and beads are great in witchcraft! Use their colors to determine their correspondences. Put them in spell jars, sachets, bottles, etc. Glitter tip: if you spill any don’t fret, get some packing tape, wrap it around your hand with the sticky part outwards and dab at that glitter spill. You will literally pick up all of the glitter in seconds!

Enchant and charge your pots, pans, skillets, and other cookware to make every meal magical

Make moonwater in your windowsills. Use it for cleansing, beauty, divination, clarity, protection and purification

Take walks. Even if it is a city there is still nature about. Pigeons flying about, potted flowers outside of stores, grass growing in front lawns, etc. Enjoy yourself, even if it is not some wild, vast forest you can still connect with your local nature.

Pick up litter or garbage you see outside, being in the city we all see it. The natural world around you will appreciate you helping out. Bring a bag with you when you take your walks or travel and fill it with wrappers you see on the ground.

when it comes to educational posts, verbiage that implies the absolute necessity of something ("must", "have to", etc.) when that something is actually optional, can be harmful

there

i said it

and in case that was worded poorly, stop saying shit like "your tarot deck MUST choose YOU for the best outcomes" for example

if that's your personal opinion on how magic works for you then that's obviously fine but attempting to push those ideas onto people as if they are fact is not fine