Luna Leigh

New moon in Aries!

The sun doesn't apologize for shinning bright, and neither should you.

Claim the energy that is served to you today.

Step into the you that you' ve always wanted to be.

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What is something random that you do that isn't necessarily "witchy" but makes you feel it?

I wink at the moon. First time I see it each night (sometimes more, depending on how my day has been), once with each eye.

The Spring/ Vernal equinox is coming up!

I don't have a lot of time to set up a party like I usually do, so instead I plan on making these cookies and taking them to my friends and family on (or near) the equinox! Of course I plan on offering some to the Deities and house spirits as well.

Find out more about the spring equinox here.

Here's what you'll need:

10 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature

½ cup powdered sugar

½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt optional

½ tbsp Lavender syrup

½ tbsp earl grey tea

Here's what you do:

In a stand mixer, beat the butter, lavender syrup and vanilla extract until creamed.

Add the sugar and salt and mix until combined.

Scrape the sides of the bowl, getting the mixture back into the center, and add flour while beating on low.

Add the earl grey, scrape the bowl again and mix until combined. It’s will be crumbly, not a cohesive dough. This is good!

Take out the crumbly dough and smush the crumbly bits together to shape the dough either into a rectangular prism or cylinder , wrap in plastic and chill for at least an hour, or until firm.

Preheat the oven to 350F (177C).

Cut 1/2 inch thick slices of the cookie dough. You’ll have little rectangles or circles depending on how you shaped the dough.

Place these sliced cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they are at least an inch apart.

Create a pattern on top if you’d like.

Bake for 10-15 minutes, making sure to rotate the baking sheet in the oven halfway through.

Move the cookies to a cooling tray if available, otherwise you can allow them to cool on the pan.

You can change the additions to this as you like, maybe make some chai shortbread cookies or another tea! Maybe matcha? The possibilities are endless!

Tips:

Add a tsp of lemon juice instead of earl grey to make a great springtime desert!

Use a toothpick, fork, or skewer to make designs on the top of the cookies.

Use Lady Grey tea instead of earl grey to create Lady Lavender cookies!

If you/a loved one are in a slump and need a little extra push getting out of it, this spell is for you!

materials:

jar

lemon (for happiness, purification, beauty and longevity) and/or orange peel (for confidence and creativity)

rose quartz, for love, inner beauty and empathy

black tourmaline, for absorbing negative energies

black tea, for courage and stimulation

cinnamon, for purification and strengthening love

clove, for attracting prosperity and love

elderberry, for healing and banishing negative thoughts/energies

mustard seed, to promote courage, faith, and endurance

pink/Himalayan salt, for purification, cleansing and self-love

catnip, for love, happiness and beauty

a rosebud, for love and beauty

black and pink candle (optional)

taglock, if you’re doing the spell for a loved one (hair, nail clippings, a photograph, or simply a piece of paper with their name written on it)

in my experience, when you’re doing the spell to support a loved one, it works best if the person (1) knows that you’re doing the spell, and (2) is receptive to the help. if they aren’t willing to accept the help, or don’t know that you’re doing the spell, the spell will be much less effective.

Please note that this jar spell is not a substitute for real medical advice/attention. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, or thoughts of harming yourself/others, please seek professional help by calling the National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800-273-8255, English and Spanish available), making an appointment with a therapist, or checking yourself into the closest emergency room.

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