Witchness

a spell to bring happiness to your loved ones and friends

🌠 gather:morning dew, citrine, rose quartz, vanilla, sachet, pink ribbon

🌠 place crystals in the sachet, anoint with morning dew

🌠 hold bag and charge it with good feelings, laughter, etc

🌠 place a drop of vanilla on each end of the ribbon

🌠 tie the bag with the ribbon, seal with a kiss.

with yule coming around the corner and the days feeling darker and darker, i created this spread. to not only get a grasp on the year/myself as a whole but to see my growth and progress, and maybe see what changes i could make! i hope you all enjoy and get something out of this. it’s my first spread ive made haha so pls be gentle aha :,) blessed be 💛

1.) star - what has my life looked like this year?

i threw this in here just to get an overall picture of what things in your life have looked like without any bias. cards tell us how it is, so this ones to get a pure idea of yourself this year!

2.) branches - what are my greatest strengths?

what are things admirable about yourself? being aware of strengths in your life is so important, just knowing and confirming you yield some can apply some confidence!

3.) needles - what is one of my greatest weaknesses?

what is something that’s been holding you back this year? sometimes it’s hard to come to terms with and recognize things like this, hence why i included it in this spread.

4.) pine cone(s) - how can i make positive changes in the future?

how can you assure you’re staying on the right path? with the dark half of the year i feel not taking care of yourself and seasonal depression come knocking easier than we’d all prefer. this card is around to push you towards a good and positive path!

5.) trunk - what should i pay attention to in order to stay moving in a good direction?

As we have posted before we are relaunching the witching tree server.  The Witching Tree is a Discord server/group for traditional witches and folk practitioners. We also have practitioners of hoodoo, folk necromancy, Solomonic magic, granny magic, and many other paths.

This server is strictly for adults (those over the age of 18)

We have plans regular activities, such as optional research projects, book club, and discussions about magic!   We also share a lot of research documents on the subject of traditional magic.

Here is a link to our FAQ, and feel free to send us an ask if you have more questions!  

Our aim is to allow members to talk openly and freely with other like-minded people in order to grow as individuals and strengthen our own crafts.  For that reason, we do allow people who are new to trad craft /folk magic and who are willing to learn and grow alongside others.

Click the link below to send in an application for review. Setting up an account on discord only takes a minute or two and all you need to do is register an email, password, and username. We look forward to seeing you! 

You can learn more about discord here.

Apply for membership today!

Despite its name, rather than performing actual exorcisms, this powder helps eliminate negative emotions, vibrations, and low-level spirit emanations.

Blend the following ingredients together and grind into a fine powder: Dried basil, frankincense, rosemary, rue, and yarrow.

Blend this powder into arrowroot powder.

Sprinkle as needed.

Sun in Aries: Spontaneous Self-Expression 

Sun in Taurus: Practical Self-Expression 

Sun in Gemini: Communicative Self-Expression

Sun in Cancer: Cautious Self-Expression 

Sun in Leo: Exuberant Self-Expression

Sun in Virgo: Competent Self-Expression

Sun in Libra: Affectionate Self-Expression 

Sun in Scorpio: Secretive Self-Expression

Sun in Sagittarius: Adventurous Self-Expression

Sun in Capricorn: Controlled Self-Expression

Sun in Aquarius: Unconventional Self-Expression

Sun in Pisces: Fluid Self-Expression

Moon in Aries: Emotionally Headstrong

Moon in Taurus: Emotionally Entrenched

Moon in Gemini: Emotionally Facile

Moon in Cancer: Emotionally Responsive

Moon in Leo: Emotionally Proud 

Moon in Virgo: Emotionally Fastidious  

Moon in Libra: Emotionally Dependent 

Moon in Scorpio: Emotionally Intense

Moon in Sagittarius: Emotionally Restless

Moon in Capricorn: Emotionally Controlled

Moon in Aquarius: Emotionally Unpredictable

Moon in Pisces: Emotionally Sensitive

Venus in Aries: Desires Attention

Venus in Taurus: Desires Sensual Satisfaction  

Venus in Gemini: Desires Mental Stimulation 

Venus in Cancer: Desires Emotional Satisfaction

Venus in Leo: Desires Adoration 

Venus in Virgo: Desires Perfection 

Venus in Libra: Desires a “Significant Other”  

Venus in Scorpio: Desires Intensity 

Venus in Sagittarius: Desires Companionship 

Venus in Capricorn: Desires Respect 

Venus in Aquarius: Desires Emotional Freedom

Venus in Pisces: Desires Emotional Melding

Mars in Aries: Aggressively Assertive  

Mars in Taurus: Tenaciously Assertive

Mars in Gemini: Verbally Assertive

Mars in Cancer: Protectively Assertive 

Mars in Leo: Dramatically Assertive 

Mars in Virgo: Quietly Assertive

Mars in Libra: Rarely Assertive 

Mars in Scorpio: Powerfully Assertive 

Mars in Sagittarius: Boisterously Assertive 

Mars in Capricorn: Ambitiously Assertive 

Mars in Aquarius: Erratically Assertive   

(Paraphrased) Can I work Solomonic Magick without involving the God of Abraham? If so, how?

I know I tend to be something of a prescriptivist when it comes to the Solomonic Tradition of Magick (and Magick Theory in general as well, if I’m being honest), so I’m glad that hasn’t prevented you from asking me about this.

To answer the first part of your question - there is some wiggle room within the greater Solomonic Tradition when it comes to the exact details of your relationship with the God of Abraham (or lack thereof); so, yes, I do believe you could find a way to work the tradition.

As to the how… I’m not sure I will be able to help :\  I know that more secular versions of Solomonic Magick exist, but God is so much a part of my own magick that I am unable to see how others do it.  

If I remember correctly, the last time this topic came up @tarotsorceror and @da-at-ass had some insights on this subject; perhaps they can jump in and help.

I recently (re)posted about making a [ritual proxy for blood], and in the resulting reblog-conversations, thehighmagickian [recommended] I check out Aaron Leitch’s blog post on creating a Solomonic Omiero. 

Omerios are specific to Santerian traditions, so this is not a true omiero, but merely an herbal holy water created in the style of omieros. I encourage you to click through and read the first part of his post which goes into that in greater detail. However, I personally don’t feel comfortable using that term, so I simply refer to this, as I titled this post and as Leitch titled the actual instructions, as Solomonic Herbal Holy Water.

What You Will Need:

½ Gallon of Holy Water

Herbs/Plants specific to your goal or entity involved

A large bowl (capable of holding the water, with room to spare)

Storage container for the finished water

When You Will Do It:

This is wholly dependent on what this water will be used for. Choose an appropriate time and day that coincides with the entity or goal.

What You Will Do:

(The following is cut and pasted directly from [Leitch’s blog post])

First make or obtain a liberal amount of Holy Water- either as outlined in the Key of Solomon, or obtained from a Church, etc.  In any case you will need about half a gallon of lightly salted consecrated water.  Try to avoid Holy Waters that contain rose or other herbs.

Find several Psalms that relate to the Force/Angel/Spirit you are working with. (You might choose a number of Psalms based upon a number sacred to the entity.  Six Psalms for solar entities, eight for mercurial, etc.) My primary source for these is always “Use of the Psalms”- often found appended to the “6th and 7th Books of Moses.”  Another good source is called the “Book of Gold”, recently published by Avalonia Publishing.  Also, don’t hesitate to sit down with an online Bible and search the Psalms and other Scripture for keywords that relate to your needs.

Gather some fresh plants that relate to the Force/Angel/Spirit. (You don’t want woods or resins- look for leafy green plants!) Scott Cunningham wrote some good source material for this kind of thing. See “Incenses, Oils and Brews.”  Again, if possible try to gather a number of plants based upon a number sacred to the entity in question.

Prepare your ritual space, and yourself, as you normally would for magickal work. It is best to perform this work on the proper Day and Hour according to the table of Solomonic hours.

During said Hour, put the Holy Water into a large bowl. Take some of the plant material in hand, and begin to sing/recite the Psalms as you immerse the plants into the Water and begin to rip and tear at the plant material. Keep going until the plants just can’t be ripped, torn, squeezed or pressed any further, and you finally run out of plant material.  Strain out the destroyed plant remnants.  The remaining water should be as dark green as you can possibly get it.  (It will likely take some practice to know how much plant material you’ll need in each case.)

“If it be necessary to sprinkle with water anything required in the art it should be done with a sprinkler.” - Key of Solomon, Book 2, Chapter 11 - Of the Water and of the Hyssop [x]

This outlines the creation of holy water as presented in Book 2 of the Greater Key of Solomon. An alternative to this is Aaron Leitch’s Solomonic Herbal Holy Water (or, Solomonic Omiero as he calls it) which I detail in [this post].  

What you will Need:

Suffumigation for Mercury (a mix of mastic, frankincense, cloves, and cinquefoil - or just frankincense and cloves)

Censer for burning the suffumigation

A bowl for the water - either earthenware, brass, or tin

Clear Purified Water (collected from a spring, or run tap water through a filter 3 times)

Salt, 1 tsp. per quart of water (Type of salt does not matter. Table salt will work just fine.)

Sealable container for the finished water

When you will Do It:

On a day and hour of Mercury. 

Unlike other timing recommendations I make in spells and rituals, this is not a recommendation; this timing is necessary for Solomonic Holy Water.

What you will Do:

Gather all your materials together.

Prepare the censer with the suffumigation for Mercury - make sure the smoke is rising steady before continuing.

Take the bowl and run it through the suffumigation smoke.

Pour your water into the bowl.

Hold the salt in your dominate hand, cover with your other hand, and run your hands through the suffumigation smoke.

As you do so, recite the following: TZABAOTH, MESSIACH, NGHIMANUEL, ELOYN GIBOR, JEHOVAH; O God, who art the Truth and the Life, deign to bless and sanctify this creature of salt, to serve unto us for help, protection, and assistance in this art, experiment and operation, and may it be a succor unto us. (Alternate names: TZABAOTHI MESSIACH, EMANUEL, ELOHIM GIBOR, YOD HE VAU HE)

Cast the salt into the water and gently stir it

Hold the sides of the bowl and recite the following psalms (in this order) 102, 54, 6, and 51.

Transfer the water to the sealable container.

For your convenience, Psalms are listed below the cut…

Hello, the time has come around again for me to make a post with as many magick related discord servers as I could find.  If you find any of the links are not working, feel free to tell me so I can fix them.  If you have a server and you want it on this list please drop me an ask in my ask box, off anon.   Updated: June 8, 2018, 5:47 PM EST

If you do not know what discord is, you can read more about it, and make a free account here: https://discordapp.com/

Unknown Bounds: A book club server where we will talk about designated books every month. It is a server for LGBTQ+ only. Here is the link to apply https://goo.gl/forms/6oJUhVJqXr8NOWCW2 Server owner: @queerwitchdiary

The Wizard’s Guild: A Gamer Witch server! New server looking to add Gamer Witches to discuss games and magick; while also forming a very close community. link here: https://discord.gg/scmTpZA Server owner: @thegamingwitch

The Witching Tree: is a server for traditional witches and folk practitioners. You will receive a tumblr message with an invite link within 5 days of submitting your application, if it’s been accepted. We look forward to speaking with you! Apply here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CUXjegQyQd-IN-jxH8QqALnlbBeysktSmv_iMJsMhII/viewform?edit_requested=true Server blog: @the-witching-tree

Witches of Colour Witches of colour:  A server for POC by POC.  Witches of colour is a discord created only for Witches of colour to talk about their practices and lives.  When you join please post an intro and then you will be let into the rest of the server https://discord.gg/yYzKamY Server owner: @corvidarywnn

The Devil Is Here:  This is a server that is focused around Satanism, Luciferianism, Devil worship (or at least devil involvement like the witch’s Devil), and also Demons. Minors are welcome. https://discord.gg/eqTDyw4 Server owner: @luciferianbuddhism

Divine Feminine Discord:  100% inclusive to anyone who identifies as a woman.  This server is intended to connect female-identifying pagans, from all different paths, who worship the Divine Feminine. This server is a place to talk about the various goddesses we worship, the witchcraft we practice, all within a space that promotes positive female relationships. (Please note that the word “feminine” is used only to denote Goddess worship, not adherence to traditional feminine standards.) This server is only for those who are 21 and older If interested you will have to dm the server owner @belovedblood 

Lascivia: This server was created to partner with other communities and build bridges between multiple witchcraft covenants, and servers on discord! We would like to build a large hub to connect and advertise as well as just use to socialize with one another. All witches are welcome!  https://discordapp.com/invite/ZnJPmV6 Server blog: @lascivia-server

The cartomancer and the cards: was built to be a community of diviners interested in sharing ideas and learning together. Often, many of us don’t quite fit the labels of witches or pagans or the like. Here, we’re all just diviners! The server closed down for a little while for a variety of reasons, so we’re eager to get this started up again! https://discordapp.com/invite/97kpqnS Server blog @thecartomancerandthecards

Mirabilis Magia:  a casual witchcraft community for all levels of experience, we are small and very chill. https://discord.gg/He4a49f Server owner: @corvidarywnn

Moonlit Cove: is an 18+ server for sea witches, water witches, and those who want to learn about that aspect of the craft. https://discord.gg/er7DJEg Server owner: @sleepytisi

The Witching Hour Academy: A place for witches if all ages and paths. We hold server wide lessons about a variety of subjects https://discord.gg/JjAmMZG Server owner: @enchantedcrystalgarden

Blackwood academy:  This school is a discord based online school teaching witchcraft and the occult! We welcome anyone from any walk in life or path, provided you are accepting of others! This is a 14+ school.   There are about 30 online classes being offered this semester, all classes are free.     Application link:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZFrdAbs-IGzu9GtPD1xfYAls737e5jES8JyddodIA7A/viewform?edit_requested=true Sever blog: @blackwoodacademy

Blue Feather Witches, for LGBT+ witches of all ages and practices. https://discord.gg/MZfGhdW Server owner: @beryllite

Camp Demi-God: A small deity worship server, people from all pantheons are welcome. Come share your experiences with your deities and talk to others who also worship them https://discord.gg/aw7xVvU Server owner: @discovering-witchcraft

So long story short i accidentally deleted by tumblr and so I’m trying to follow some new accounts. 

So reblog if any of the following applies to you

you’re a witch/empath/pagan/

post about spells/sigils/witch tips/helpful information/grimoires/divination/pop culture magick

draw witchy art

you help out new witches

you answer witchy asks

As a fan of villains I am VERY curious!! 

Hey there! So I would look specifically for low light plants. If you get anything that wants medium or bright light you are going to have a hard time. Most people recommend succulents for low maintenance plants but since you have low lighting conditions and most succulents like warmer, bright conditions you may want to stay away unless you have a bright window you can stick them in. Some recommendations:

ZZ Plant

(image from hgtv.com)

ZZ Plants are great! They tolerate (and even thrive) in dry environments (so if you forget to water, its no big deal) and they love low light conditions. Plus they are super pretty!

Snake Plant aka Mother In Law’s Tongue

(Image from proflowers.com)

Also handles really well in dry conditions and also is great under pretty much any lighting. These are great beginner plants because they are super hardy and can take a bit of neglect. They come in a few different color variations and can grow to be pretty tall if you give them the room! Good at providing clean air too.

Ivy

(image from NoahGardenCenter.com)

One of my favorites! Algerian and English ivies specifically do really well in low to moderate light and are low maintenance. You just let the soil dry out between waterings and they are good to go. When the vines get a little too long you can prune and propagate new plants from the vines. I have a huge ivy plant and I love her dearly. These little beauties are also great at improving the air quality in your home.

Porthos, aka Devil’s Ivy

(image from realworldgardener.podbean.com)

Another one of my favorites! Few different color variations and the huge leaves on this make it a stunner. Has basically the same care instructions as the ivy above. They can also grow to be super long, but grow way slower then English Ivy. I have had to trim my Ivy yearly while my Porthos I have never had to trim, and I got them at the same time. They climb in the wild but if they don’t have anything to climb they will hang. Easy to propagate as well.

Philodendron

(image from hgtv.com)

Now this is not a plant that I have and have ever had so I don’t have any first hand experience but I have heard they are great beginner plants, because the leaves will tell you a lot. They look similar to porthos but are different plants, although I have seen them placed side by side as well as planted in the same pot and they look stunning together.

Lucky Bamboo

(image from easternleaf.com)

SUPER easy to take care of. You can literally just stick them in water and they are really chill, and you can find them everywhere (like grocery stores) shaped in fun designs.

Monstera

(image from bhg.com)

OK OK OK I really want one of these babies but can never find them at my local nursery and it drives me crazy. LOOK AT THOSE LEAVES. Plus you only need to water them when the soil is dry so they are low maintenance and require low to medium light.

Peace Lily

(image from bhg.com)

If you like a bit of flower on your plants, this is your plant. Easy to care for, and doesn’t mind low light conditions one bit. Known for removing some toxic gasses from the air as well.

Prayer Plant

(image from broadwayfloral.com)

Want some fun leaves? This is your plant. And they stay fairly small so they are good on a bookshelf or nightstand.

Spider Plants

(image from amazon)

Another favorite of mine. And they live a long time too. My mom has one that I have cuttings from that is over 20+ years old. We don’t know exactly. Its old though. but they grow little offshoots that you can put in water or soil and let root and then give to friends so these make great little plants and can also make great future gifts! They require a little water and low to medium light and they will thrive and be happy. You can also get them in few different varieties. Another plant that is great at improving your household air quality!

Chinese Evergreen

(image from sunset.com)

These handsome little guys are also really hardy. It does prefer a medium light but does do ok in lower light (i have mine in my bedroom and it does fine). Bonus: its great at cleaning the air.

Bromeliads

(image from joyusgarden.com)

Last one I promise. This little guy can live on only florescent lighting and can be quite colorful!  Great no fuss plant and are gorgeous as well! If you want brighter colors though they will need a bit more light, but indirect light is perfect for them. I do have one of these in my office (which gets no natural light) and it does fine.