My Self-Care Tarot Cheat Sheet

The use of Tarot and various divination systems has been such a monumental part in my self-care toolkit. Being someone who deals with chronic illnesses, there are days when I don’t have the time nor the energy to lay down a full spread and interpret it for myself. Because of this, I created my Self-Care Tarot Cheat Sheet to use whenever I needed some advice or a starting point in my self-care regimen.  I encourage you to use mine or create your very own self-care guide. If this post has helped you, or you know a friend who may gain help from this post, feel free to share the link to this post, reblog it, or tag them. It would mean a lot to me.

The Major Arcana

0. The Fool: Start a new project.

I. Magician: Improve a skill you already have.

II. High Priestess: Pay attention to your inner voice.

III. Empress: Pamper yourself.

IV. Emperor: Start taking control of the chaos in your life.

V. Hierophant: Read your favorite book. 

VI. Lovers: Watch a romantic comedy. 

VII. Chariot: Travel someplace new in town.

VIII. Strength: Face your fears.

IX. Hermit: Spend some time alone.

X. Wheel of Fortune: Take a risk.

XI. Justice: Speak your inner truth.

XII. Hanged Man: Change your perspective on an unresolved issue.

XIII.Death: Declutter. Clear out the old, make room for the new.

XIV.Temperance: Find a balance in your life. Also drink some water. 

XV.Devil: Do some shadow work. 

XVI.Tower: Rebuild from the rubble.

XVII.Star: Make a wish for the future.

XVIII.Moon: Write a letter to your higher self.

XIX.Sun: Be proud of who you are.

XX. Judgement: Forgive yourself and your past.

XXI. World: Celebrate your successes.

The Minor Arcana

Wands

Ace: Search for inspiration in your everyday life.

Two: Make a decision to do something small yet worthwhile.

Three: Accomplish one small goal.

Four: Make an awesome music playlist.

Five: Make up or reconnect with an old friend. 

Six: Recognize your achievements.

Seven: Let go of negative people in your life.

Eight: Focus your energy on feeding yourself.

Nine: Make room for recovery.

Ten: Deal with your stresses through writing.

Page: Heed the signs and messages provided.

Knight: Go on an adventure.

Queen: Accept support from your loved ones.

King: Remain motivated by hyping yourself up in the mirror.

Cups

Ace: Find what makes you happy.

Two: Make sure you are communicating your feelings.

Three: Celebrate your friendships.

Four: Change up your daily routine.

Five: Write down then rip up your past pains and regrets.

Six: Reminisce the good memories.   

Seven: Consider your options before choosing.

Eight: Leave behind your troubles by watching tv even if only for an hour.

Nine: Embrace and send out positive vibes.

Ten: Appreciate the good in your life.

Page: Ground and center yourself.

Knight: Create some art.

Queen: Take a luxurious bubble bath or long shower.

King: Honor your feelings.

Swords

Ace: Write down hopes.

Two: Meditate.

Three: Allow yourself to mourn.

Four: Take some time to rest.

Five: Walk away from conflicts.

Six: Retreat to a safe place like a blanket fort. 

Seven: Confront your hidden feelings.

Eight: Get out of your comfort zone.

Nine: Cry and let it all out.

Ten: Go to the doctor or support group.

Page: Speak aloud your feelings.

Knight: Move forward without fear.

Queen: Stop judging yourself harshly.

King: Seek unbiased advice from someone you trust.

Pentacles

Ace: Create a vision board.

Two: Balance your work and personal life.

Three: Go to a support group.

Four: Make someone else smile.

Five: Ask for help.

Six: Help someone else in need.

Seven: Assess how far you have come this week.

Eight: Take a much needed break from social media.

Nine: Take a nice walk.

Ten: Spend time with your family.

Page: Learn something new.

Knight: Make plans for the future.

Queen: Decorate your room.

King: Treat yourself to something nice.

Burning herbs can be more than just cleansing. It can help banish, invoke, encourage, invite, and much more. A lot of times, when I feel like I'm struggling with a specific issue (with myself or with what is around me), I find myself drawn to burning single herbs to help me get back into the headspace I need to be.

Cinnamon: When I feel like I'm falling behind in my shadow work, I burn a bit of a stick of cinnamon to help encourage healing and mindfulness.

Dried Apple Peel: Apples are symbols of friendship and love. When I feel particularly down on myself or lonely, burning apple peels can help invoke an increased sense of patience towards myself.

Pine Needles: Burning pine needles welcomes new beginnings and fresh starts. Super helpful for things like breakups, graduation, and repelling negativity.

Rice: A bit tricky to burn! I tend to hold two or three in tweezers ad just roast the ends for a moment or two and waft that little bit of smoke around my space. Burnt rice invites financial gain, and protects you from negative energies.

Rose Petals: Rose petals invoke soft, genuine feelings of love and appreciation.

Rose Thorns: On the other hand, burning rose thorns protects you from people who have terms for their love, and protects you from people who lie about their affections for you.

Rosemary: This herb encourages good health, and is helpful in strengthening memory when burnt. It's also effective as a shower/bath additive!

Tangerine Peel: I use tangerine peels because that's what I have, but orange peels work the same! Burning these citrus peels invites more energy into your space, and can be great for sleepy mornings and early morning college classes.

As always, practice in a cleansed environment and do your research! There are many, many things that can be burnt for great effects. Blessed Be! <3

Burning herbs can be more than just cleansing. It can help banish, invoke, encourage, invite, and much more. A lot of times, when I feel like I'm struggling with a specific issue (with myself or with what is around me), I find myself drawn to burning single herbs to help me get back into the headspace I need to be.

Cinnamon: When I feel like I'm falling behind in my shadow work, I burn a bit of a stick of cinnamon to help encourage healing and mindfulness.

Dried Apple Peel: Apples are symbols of friendship and love. When I feel particularly down on myself or lonely, burning apple peels can help invoke an increased sense of patience towards myself.

Pine Needles: Burning pine needles welcomes new beginnings and fresh starts. Super helpful for things like breakups, graduation, and repelling negativity.

Rice: A bit tricky to burn! I tend to hold two or three in tweezers ad just roast the ends for a moment or two and waft that little bit of smoke around my space. Burnt rice invites financial gain, and protects you from negative energies.

Rose Petals: Rose petals invoke soft, genuine feelings of love and appreciation.

Rose Thorns: On the other hand, burning rose thorns protects you from people who have terms for their love, and protects you from people who lie about their affections for you.

Rosemary: This herb encourages good health, and is helpful in strengthening memory when burnt. It's also effective as a shower/bath additive!

Tangerine Peel: I use tangerine peels because that's what I have, but orange peels work the same! Burning these citrus peels invites more energy into your space, and can be great for sleepy mornings and early morning college classes.

As always, practice in a cleansed environment and do your research! There are many, many things that can be burnt for great effects. Blessed Be! <3

To Banish: • Burning to ashes and sweeping away the ashes • Cast out a window, down a cliffside, etc • Bury it and spit on the spot

To Bind: • Wrap in black thread • Cover in wax or other material • Seal in jar and hide in dark spot

To Hide: • Wrap in ribbon • Place in a (painted) black jar or other container • Cover in cloth or other material and bury

To Encourage: • Plant or bury near the front door/steps • Plant or bury near a window • Place near a window

To Communicate*: • Anoint a candle • Leave out an offering • Meditate • Open the front door and/or windows

To Glamour: • Leave under the full moon • Work with its reflection

To Cleanse: • Bury in salt • Burn herbs and pass through the smoke • Let it bathe in the moonlight

To Protect: • Leave sigils/wards on doors and windows • Carry sigils/wards on every day items (keys, phone case, etc) • Enchant jewelry with protection spells

For all my witches out there, here's a handy list of the 2022 dates for the major holidays, full and new moons, and special events. I've listed my sources at the bottom. Dates and times for all events are calculated for Eastern Standard Time, USA, Northern Hemisphere. Adjust for your location as needed. Enjoy!

WOTY Holidays and Solstices

February 1-2 - Imbolc

March 20 - Spring Equinox / Ostara

May 1 - Beltane

June 21 - Summer Solstice / Midsummer

August 1 - Lughnasadh

September 22 - Autumn Equinox / Mabon

October 31 - Samhain

December 21 - Winter Solstice / Yule

Full Moons

January 17 - Wolf Moon ♋️

February 16 - Snow Moon ♌️

March 18 - Worm Moon ♍️

April 16 - Pink Moon ♎️

May 16 - Flower Moon ♏️

June 14 - Strawberry Moon ♐️

July 13 - Thunder Moon (aka Buck Moon) ♑️

August 11 - Sturgeon Moon ♒️

September 10 - Harvest Moon ♓️

October 9 - Hunter's Moon (aka Blood Moon) ♈️

November 8 - Frost Moon ♉️

December 7 - Cold Moon ♊️

Fun Fact: The title of Harvest Moon is given to either the September or October full moon, whichever falls closest to the autumn equinox. In 2022, that month will be September.

New Moons

January 2 ♑️

February 1 ♒️

March 2 ♓️

April 1 ♈️

April 30 ♉️

May 30 ♊️

June 29 ♋️

July 28 ♌️

August 27 ♍️

September 25 ♎️

October 25 ♏️

November 23 ♐️

December 23 ♑️

Special Events

April 30 - Black Moon & Partial Solar Eclipse (10:42pm EST)

May 16 - Total Lunar Eclipe (12:11am EST, coinciding with zenith)

June 14 - Supermoon

July 13 - Supermoon

October 25 - Partial Solar Eclipe (11:01am EST)

November 8 - Total Lunar Eclipse (5:59am EST, coinciding with zenith)

SOURCES:

Inverse - Full Moon 2022 calendar: Dates, times, schedule, and names for the brightest nights all year

Astroseek - Full Moons 2022 & New Moons

Part Two - Seashells!

Alright everyone, welcome back!

Seashells used to be a major part of my craft. When I was younger and feeling like the world was trying to get me, I really felt like I depended on protection magic as a way to keep myself shielded from everything going on around me. I was anxious, overthinking a lot of things, and that's why I started using seashells in my practice regularly.

Seashells are, in their truest form - shells. I know, shocking, it's almost like it's in the name! Heheh. But on a real note - yeah, really, that's exactly why they're such symbols of protection. Once upon a time, that seashell had been the difference between life or death for something as alive as your or I. It was depended on to protect that little life, until they needed to find a different one.

Seashells are also incredibly connected to the elements of water and spirit. It was home to a life, making it highly spiritual, and it spent a majority of its existence in the sea. It has a very powerful connection to sea-based deities, especially Aphrodite and Poseidon, so they also make fantastic offerings.

But how exactly did I use them in practice? I'll make a list of a few ways that I have and still do.

Seashell protection candles. I have a bit of wax twine that works very well as makeshift wick, so I cut off just a bit to make a nice little protection candle. You can use all kinds of wax, you can add herbs (carefully, and keep an eye on it), whatever you so wish. Just pour a bit of melted wax into the shell, carefully settle the wick where you'd like, and you have a small protection candle that's easy to bring with you wherever you may go.

Herb infusion. Sometimes if I'm making a protection spell jar, or a burning spell, I will use small shells to scoop the herbs from their jars and pour them where they need to be. It makes me feel like it encouraged the protective benefits of those herbs, and is also a nice little ritual to do.

Offerings. Especially for Aphrodite, I have used a large shell to place offerings on. Be that dried flowers, herbs, a bit of wine, whatever you may feel is best. It also has easy clean-up once you're ready to retire said offerings.

Gifts. I have a gigantic collection of shells that I collected when I lived in Okinawa (the sea wall had breaks where you could look for shells - I loved them!), and I constantly hand them out as little gifts to friends and loved ones. Even to non-spiritual friends, seashells can be very meaningful, and I've yet to have a friend who threw a shell away. They're a token of affection and also one of protection!

As always, practice in a cleansed and safe space and always do your own research as well. Cross-check each fact over 3-6 sources just to make sure you've got it right before moving on.

Be safe everyone, and Blessed Be <3

Hellenic Polytheism In General: HP 101: Where to start Hellenic polytheism - free (and reliable!) resources Things Every Baby Hellenic Should Research/Know Adult Home Study for Hellenic and Roman Polytheists Considering the Hellenic Pagan as an Identity Bedridden and Low Energy hellenic polytheist tips 10 Myths About Hellenismos The Thing About Myths A Clash of Tales: How to Reconcile Conflicting Myths The Gods are not their myths! Some points on Orphism The difference between "religion online" and "online religion" Lets have a chat: about research in recon How to determine if a book on mythology is legit? Hellenic Polytheism: Evaluating “How-to” Books Why learning Hellenic Polytheism (or really any other pagan current) on Tumblr aint a good idea

Hellenic Polytheist Concepts And Practices: Khernips A follow-up on pollution and purification Miasma vs. Lyma Thoughts on cognitive hygiene and pollution Spiritual protection in the Greco-Roman world The Hellenic Gods Aren’t Malicious Towards You. Deepening your relationship with a deity Why personal devotion matters Things the Gods Get Mad at Mortals For On Household Worship Children in Ancient (Athenian) Festivals Basic Prayer Formula Dissecting the Anatomy of Prayer Kharis: The Reciprocal Relationship with the Gods Invoking Kharis Xenia, and why it is our duty as Hellenic polytheists/pagans to be anti-racist and anti-fascist The Pillars of Hellenic Worship Pillars of Hellenismos Oaths and Hellenic Polytheism Hellenic polytheism and witchcraft Witchcraft in Hellenismos Magic in Hellenismos: An Introduction Ingredients of Ancient Greek style reconstructed magic Magic idea: using the Iliad (and Odyssey) for magic Popular Divination Methods in Ancient Greece Introduction to The Underworld as Understood in Ancient Hellas Practical tips for Hellenic Khthonic Ritual Necromancy- a learning journal

Religious Offerings: Extravagant Offerings Are Unnecessary Libations Effects of Libations in the Garden Why water is not a "lazy" offering Basic Hellenic Offering Ritual Historical Hellenic Offerings How to Make an Offering as a Hellenic Polytheist (based on historical methods)

Hellenic Pantheon: Pantheon of the Greek Gods Resources for Cult Epithets of the Greek Gods Theogony Choose Your Starter Theoi Modern Hellenic Polytheist Household Deity Worship Agathos Daimon Household rituals for the Agathos Daimon The forgotten ones: on honouring obscure gods Nymph Worship Honouring the Nymphai - The maidens of nature. Ourea: The Mountain Gods Potamoi: The River Gods Offerings to local river gods (potamoi) Hero Worship Hero worship 101 - The basics Hero Worship 101 - Which hero should I worship? How do I contact them?

Festivals And Sacred Days: Libation days in Hellenismos 2021 Attic Calendar Deipnon-Noumenia-Agathos Daimon lunar dates for 2021 The Attic Calendar Hekate's Deipnon Noumenia Agathos Daimon Deipnon, Noumenia and Agathos Daimon Prayers Attempting to set up a "holiday decoration" box Example Modernisation of an Ancient Greek Festival

Things To Beware Of: Authors to Watch Out For in Hellenismos Hellenic Polytheist Groups to Avoid Things to Watch Out for in Hellenic Polytheism How To Tell When "God Drama" Is Fake

This is not foolproof for everyone, and this I must state. It works for this fool (*aggressive points at self*) and the magick is basic, so I’m hoping it’ll work for you too!

Essentially, this is a protection bottle. It is known as a ‘decoy’ or ‘entrapment’ bottle because like traditional witch bottles, this is used to attract negative energies and therefore, it draws them away from you. 

You Will Need:  To personalize your jar, you can omit or add ingredients; this is just my go-to, foolproof version.

A glass jar or ceramic jar with a sealable lid, such as a screw on cap or cork. 

Sea Salt (protection) 

Black Pepper (dispels evil) 

Cayenne Pepper (enhances power) 

A tangle of black thread. 

Nails/pins/broken glass. 

Something from your physical body; blood, semen, urine and/or spit are the best but if you’re uncomfortable/don’t want to use the aforementioned, nail clippings or hair will suffice! 

*DISCLAIMER: when drawing blood, use sterilised equipment. Be hygienic and safe as even small wounds can fester if proper precautions aren’t taken. 

Ashes of a sigil you’ve burnt (ideally a sigil for either protection or to draw negative and baneful energies away from you, or one for courage). 

Alcohol (such as wine or strong spirits). 

Chili flakes.

A candle (make sure the colour of your candle matches your intent. I use black, but your colour correspondences may differ from mine).

Now, you need to bung all of your ingredients into the bottle. Just chuck them in; this bottle does’t have to look pretty, and the chances are that the sealing wax will run down and obscure the contents anyway!

Once everything is inside, you must seal the bottle. You do this by either using a tea candle and melting the wax (by lighting the candle or by heating the tea lights on a burner or stove - please be careful!) and rolling the top of the bottle in the wax until you create a seal around the cork/lid, or by dripping hot wax from a pillar candle over the cork/lid. Once sealed, give the bottle a good hard shake. If you like, you can empower the bottle and the magick by charging it with negative thoughts. Direct them towards the bottle; fill it with anger or sadness and general negative feelings. Imagine a darkness; a slithering tendril moving through your hand and into the bottle.

The final little bit of magick, is as follows: Take the bottle in both hands and close your eyes. Breathe slowly; in and out, in and out. When you’re ready, speak or think these words and repeat them as many times as you feel are necessary:

May forces that seek to harm me, seek this bottle in my place, May forces that bear ill-will unto my being, impart them to this bottle in my place.

Sometimes, just saying “fuck off” doesn’t quite do the trick. Whether it’s unsatisfying or doesn’t repel the asshole you’re trying to get rid of, it might be time to pull out the big guns.

This banishing oil is a revamped version of an oil I made for an old friend many years ago. The original purpose was to rid her home of a nasty invasive spirit and then keep it away, since it had already been banished and returned a few times. She used it to anoint her mirrors, windows, doors, and even herself, followed by a large black pillar candle coated in more of the oil and burned every day until it was just a lump of wax.

It worked perfectly for her purposes, so I have taken that old recipe and recreated it in my current style for my current needs. If you saw my earlier rant post, then you know what this is for. If not, that’s okay - just know that someone has tested my patience and taken advantage of my kindness, and now they should kindly fuck off forever.

Like most of my spells and spell ingredients, this oil is 100% edible… and pretty tasty! See my notes below for ideas on how to use it.

Ingredients:

Oil of Your Choice (I used olive oil because it’s what was in my cabinet)

Salt

Pepper

Red Chili Flakes

Smoked Paprika

Garlic, minced

Onion Powder

Oregano, dried

Caraway Seeds

Coriander

Bay Leaf

A Jar or Bottle

Instructions:

Measure how much oil you will need to fill your jar or bottle of choice. You can pour the oil into a bowl or use a measuring cup to both measure and mix your oil, which is what I did. Fewer dishes to wash at the end!

Add each of your ingredients, one at a time, to the oil. Leave the bay leaf for last, and see step 3. I added the ingredients in the order that they are listed, but you can do them in whatever order suits you best. Be sure to give each a purpose tied back to the person, spirit, or other bothersome creature you are banishing (some ingredients have protective properties; see my note below for how I assigned a purpose to each).

Stir your mixture well. Really whip it. Beat the hell out of it. Etc.

Bay leaves are often used in wish magic or as vehicles for sigils. For our purposes, hold the leaf with both hands and stare at it hard. Think of the person, spirit, or thing you are banishing. Whisper or shout your desire to keep them away from you, adding any specifics you like. Stuff the leaf into your jar or bottle whole.

Pour your mixture into the jar or bottle over the bay leaf. Be sure to get all of the bits of garlic in there.

Cap the jar or bottle and give it a good shake. I recommend letting it sit and infuse for a few days to get a really good flavor going, but you can use it immediately if you want. Just be sure to shake it well to charge it before use.

This oil is good for up to six months, though it may last longer. Keep an eye on it; if it forms mold, throw it away immediately. Keep your jar or bottle in a cool, dark space. Refrigeration is optional, but it’ll last longer if you keep it in the fridge.

Notes:

As with most oils, there are many uses for this recipe. It can be either a spell on its own, or you can create it to be a component in another spell. Or both! Both is good.

I like to use this to cook vegetables like brussels sprouts, asparagus, and potatoes, but you could also use it in a stir fry or to cook meats. This oil also makes for a very pleasant salad dressing when mixed with red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar. It would be both funny and effective to feed a Fuck Off Salad to your target. If you want to do this, I recommend making it extra spicy, especially if they hate spice and you’re feeling especially vindictive.

If you’re not looking to eat this oil in some way, you can also use it to anoint candles for a banishing spell. Or, if you want to get a little more involved, you can submerge a taglock or poppet in the oil to symbolize the person you are repelling. This would be a great way to continuously banish someone or something if they keep trying to return. Plus, it can have the added benefit of being… uncomfortable for the target.

Here are the purposes I assigned to each ingredient; feel free to use these or come up with your own based off your own experiences:

Salt - Protect the caster during the creation and use of the oil, repel bad vibes and start the process of cleansing

Pepper - First line of fuck off; give a reason or a particular attribute that you want gone, such as “aggression” and “lying”

Chili flakes - Second line of fuck off, this time with ✨spice✨; I assigned “threats” and “rancid vibes” to this ingredient

Garlic - Third line of fuck off; protection against further nonsense, repelling them from contacting me

Onion - Keeping away pests; I use the layers of the onion to symbolize the layers of “fuck off” in the oil and reinforce each one

Oregano - Now comes the part where we protect ourselves from the offending party’s possible retaliation! This is protection from backlash and luck for the success of the spell. This has extra power for me, since my mom grew this oregano and is superbly pissed about someone threatening her kids!

Caraway seeds - Boosting my convictions and inner power, preventing the spell from backfiring on me (the target(s) are also witches, so this was very important to include!)

Coriander - Personal protection against further nonsense, cementing this oil as a line of self-defense

If you use this oil in a spell, let me know how you liked it, if you made any substitutions, and/or how it worked for you!

Happy Banishing, Witches!

coffee/black tea: NATURAL ENERGIZER! :) stir some cinnamon in your daily cup of joe for extra strength

deja vu: actual memories/flashbacks of past lives

fabric scraps: you can use this for spells or your altar. be creative, pooh

glass bottles/jars: low-price storage! put a bitch in there :)

glitter: attracts faeries and adds a sparkly touch :)

knives: any knife can be used as an athame

mirror: mirrors are portals. use mirrors to scry or reflect moonlight. make sure to cover them when you aren't using them and put wards up over them.

pennies: use these as offerings, or throw them and make wishes

pins/needles: these are used as puncture pins to soothe and for imbalances in acupuncture

potted plants: place these at your altar for sabbats

sea shells: use these for representation of water/the ocean/aphrodite

wind chimes: hang them around your outdoor sacred energy and symbolize the element of air

twine/string: good for spells, binding, and making bundles

bells/singing bowls/instruments/music: cleanse the energy of the air with the vibrations

dancing: free your soul and heal your inner child- bounce around to some witchy tunes!

literally every time you consume any form of weed you are doing witchcraft lol(will be later explained)

jewelry with stones or protective symbolism

🕯️ Masterpost 🕯️

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posts on my blog.

It will be updated regularly.

Last Update: September 18th 2021

If you happen to notice that a link isn't working, please leave a comment and I'll fix it.

Spirituality: Red Flags

🌬️ Things Toxic Spiritualists Say

🌬️ Things Toxic Spiritualists Say 2.0

Reminders

🕯️ Deities are not a requirement

🕯️ Friendly Reminders II

🕯️ You are deserving of love and happiness

🕯️ Your experience is valid

🕯️ You are allowed to say no

🕯️ People aren't judging you (overthinking)

🕯️ "communication is key" applies to deities too

🕯️ You're not a bad devotee

🕯️ No one knows where the giant primordial norse cow went

🕯️ Take care of your human vessel

🕯️ Your Gods love you for who you are - flaws and all.

Deity Prayers/Poems/Moodboards

✨ A Prayer For Loki

✨ Hail Thor

✨ Hail Loki

✨ Hail Odin

Worshipping

🌻 Different ways of worshipping the Gods

Resources

🔮 Different kinds of personal books

🔮 What it means to be a witch (for me)

🔮 Moon Phases And Their Meaning

🔮 Last Quarter Moon Magic

🔮 Small Things To Contact Spirits About

🔮 Spell Record Worksheet (how to keep track of your spells)

🔮 Transitions between the Wheel

🔮 So you've lost connection with a God.

🔮 Crystals - Uses and Properties

🔮 Masterpost on how to move out and live on your own

🔮 Simple explanation of different Clair-Senses

🔮 Things that made me stop wanting to die that require no effort whatsoever

🔮 Why I personally (!) advise against deity work when it comes to beginner witches

🔮 Manifesting vs working your ass off

🔮 Nordic Holidays

🔮 Protective Spell Ingredients

Cute Animals

🦊 A baby otter in the water

🦊 A black cat that brings good luck

Based on my interests in sewing from my other blog @tolkien-fantasy. I would also like to note that I made this while listening to my Howl’s Moving Castle audiobook lmao

Fabrics

Canvas - Creativity, New Beginnings, Potential, Possibilities

Cashmere - Comfort, Warmth, Luxury

Chiffon - Femininity, Delicacy, Vulnerability, Elegance

Cotton - Simplicity, Harvest, Protection, Rain, Good Luck

Denim - Ruggedness, Adventure, Durability, Hard Work, Independence, Rebellion

Felt - Protection, Good Luck, Wealth (White Felt), Sacrifice, Strength

Flannel - Comfort, Relaxation, Warmth, Winter, Adventure

Flax - Weakness of Man, Prosperity, Divine Gifts, Sacred to Hulda

Gauze - Uncertainty in Wealth, Healing

Hemp - Travel, Burial, Opening Gates and Doors, Moving on, Vision, Enlightenment, Sacred to Bast

Lace - Sacredness, Rite of passage, Femininity, Privilege, Sensuality, Sexuality, Duality

Lamé - Luxury, Wealth, Royalty, Sun and Moon

Leather - Protection, Covering, Animals, Instinct, Self-discovery, Independence

Linen - Righteousness and Purity, Rest, Elegance, Luxury, Sophistication, Light, Purity, Wealth, Does not cause sweat

Satin - Lustrous, Sensual, Shine, Love

Silk - Wealth, Luxury, Softness, Vulnerability, Prestige, Transformation, Magical Insulation

Velvet - Distinction, Honor, Sensuality, Emotions, Royalty, Leadership

Viole - Secrets, Unveiling, Hidden Things, Secrets, Weddings

Wool - Hope, Renewal, Spring, Women’s Crafts and Lives, Empowerment, Durability, Comfort, Warmth

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Fabrics for your Astrology Sign

Aries: Lamb’s Wool

Taurus: Leather

Gemini: Gauze, Chiffon, Viole

Cancer: Flannel

Leo: Lamé, Brocade, Velvet

Virgo: Cotton, Canvas, Chintz Libra: Silk, Satin

Scorpio: Snakeskin

Sagittarius: Spandex, Lycra Capricorn: Mohair, Cashmere, Hemp

Aquarius: Feathers, Metallic Fabrics

Pisces: Rayon, Nylon, Watermarked Taffeta

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Elements and Fabric Correspondences

Earth - Leather, Wool, Cotton, Felt

Fire - Satin, Lace, Velvet

Water - Silk, Satin, Taffeta

Air - Chiffon, Voile, Gauze

Spirit - Hemp, Linen, Felt

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Color Correspondences

Red

Element: Fire

Planet/Zodiac: Aries, Scorpio, Mars, influencing Saturn

Chakra: Root

Body Parts: Bones, Teeth, Nails, Colon, Prostate, Rectum, Blood, etc...

Magic: Passion, Fire, Power, Joy, Energy, Health, Motivation, Leadership, Self-Esteem, Combat, etc...

Pink

Element: Fire

Planet/Zodiac: Sun, Leo, Sagittarius

Chakra: Sacral

Body Parts: Muscles, Pelvis, Kidneys, Uterus, Bladder, Lymph, Sperm, Adrenalin, Digestion, etc...

Magic: Relieving Depression, Self-Love, Friendship, Calming, Romance, Harmony, Passion, Physical Energy, Sex, Action, Surgery, Animals, Gardening, New Beginnings, Morality, Emotions, Femininity, Homosexuality, Compassion, Infants, etc…

Orange

Element: Fire / Air

Planet/Zodiac: Leo, Gemini, Taurus, Sagittarius, Mercury, Mars, etc...

Chakra: Sacral

Body Parts: Pelvis, Kidneys, Uterus, Bladder, Lymph, Sperm, Adrenalin, Digestion, etc...

Magic: Relieving Depression, Abandonment, Opportunities, Happiness, Alertness, Wealth, Kindness, Sealing a Spell, Harvest, Strength, Dominance

Yellow

Element: Air

Planet/Zodiac: Mercury, Taurus, Libra

Chakra: Solar-Plexus

Body Parts: Lower Back, Spine, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Liver, Spleen, Digestion, etc…

Magic: Healing, Friendship, Productivity, Stopping Negative Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Prosperity, Self-Esteem, Beauty, Life, Humility, Intellect, etc…

Green

Element: Earth

Planet/Zodiac: Venus, Mercury, Aquarius, Cancer

Chakra: Heart

Body Parts: Upper Back, Spine, Shoulders, Breasts, Heart, Lungs, Respiratory System, Circulatory System, etc...

Magic: Love, Trust, Fae, Healing, Change, New Beginnings, Prosperity, Money / Career, Hope, Immortality / Rebirth, Nature Magic, Fertility, Luck, Courage, Peace, Relationships, Beauty, Love, Art, Grace, Luxury, Marriage, Decorating, Gifts, etc…

Blue

Element: Water

Planet/Zodiac: Jupiter, Moon, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

Chakra: Throat

Body Parts: Neck, Throat, Thyroid, Lungs, Ears, Mind, etc...

Magic: Wisdom, Wealth, Joy, Opportunity, Patience, Peace, Truth, Loyalty, Meditation, Happiness, the Ocean, Calming, Travel, Education, Politics, Social Standing, Luck, Growth, Sports, Careers, Studying, Reading, etc…

Purple

Element: Water

Planet/Zodiac: Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Capricorn, Gemini, Sagittarius

Chakra: Third Eye

Body Parts: Face, Nervous System, Bones, Eyes, Ears, Pituitary Gland, etc...

Magic: Clairvoyance, Relief of Emotional Pain, Protection, Pride, Spirituality, Wisdom, Psychic Power, Meditation, Justice, Forgiveness, Humility, Memory, Secrets, Intelligence, Communication, Education, Writing, Progress, etc…

White

Element: Spirit, Air

Planet/Zodiac: Moon, Pisces

Chakra: Crown

Body Parts: Brain, Pineal Gland, Semen, etc...

Magic: Protection, Transformation, Enlightenment, Spiritual Connection, Being Outgoing, Life, Freedom, Health, Initiation, etc…

Black

Element: Earth

Planet/Zodiac: Saturn

Body Parts: Teeth, Bones

Magic: Balance (w/ White), Divination, Beginning, Rebirth, Patience, Absorbing Energies, Binding, Stability, Wealth, Protection, Karma, Death, Manifestation, Law, Challenge, Sacrifice, Justice, Discoveries, etc…

Brown

Element: Earth

Planet/Zodiac: Scorpio, Capricorn

Body Parts: Bones, Sexual Organs, Teeth, the Liver

Magic: Security, Friendship, Animals, Nature, Generosity, New Beginnings, Endurance, Grounding, Strength, Good Decision Making, Concentration, Telepathy, Finding Lost Things, etc…

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Stitch Correspondences

Many of these are my own interpretation, and I would like to note that I actually researched what these stitches are used for to make these correspondences. Hope you don’t mind

Machine Stitches

Lockstitch - Community, Keeping things together, Curses

Chain Stitch - Healing, Rescue, Water, Cleansing

ZigZag Stitch - Independence, Strength, Adaptability

Satin Stitch - Hidden Things, Secrets, Love, Creativity, Manifestation

Overlock Stitch - Decoration, Luxury, Independence, Wealth

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Sewing

Running Stitch - Strength, Simplicity, Independence, Learning

Baste Stitch - Community, Warmth, Comfort, Love, Warding, Protection

Back Stitch - Language, Communication, Creativity, Detail-oriented, Love

Ladder Stitch - Healing, Caring, Hidden Things, Secrets, Curses

Catch Stitch - Healing, Strength, Adaptability, Hidden Things, Simplicity

Whip Stitch - Keeping things together, Love, Independence, Family

Blanket Stitch - Strength, Reinforcement, Luxury, Warding

Buttonhole Stitch - Vulnerability, Strength, Healing

Embroidery Stitch - Creativity, Love, Representation

Overcast Stitch - Strength, Secrets, Closing yourself off from others, Self-reflection

Pad Stitch - Firmness, Aloofness, Secrets, Self-reflection, Strength

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Crochet (Inspired by @therestlesswitch)

Chain Stitch - New Beginnings, Manifestation

Slip Stitch - Glamours, Energy Work

Single Crochet - Simplicity, Protection, Nurturing, Relationships

Half Double Crochet - Warmth, Protection, Manifestation

Double Crochet - Freedom, Energy Work, Letting go

Treble - Spontaneity, Luck, Letting go

Front post stitches - Bringing in Energy, Glamours, New Beginnings

Back post stitches - Drawing attention away from yourself, Secrets, Invisibility, Protection, Strengthening Relationships

Stitches 'Together’ - Community, Bringing an end to things

Spike Stitch / Long Stitch - Energy work, Reaching out, Divination, Astral Work, Curses

Moss Stitch - Warding, Protection, Warmth

Granny Stitch - Family, Familiarity, Comfort, Manifestation

Ripple / Wave Stitch - Sea Magic, Adaptability, Energy Work, Calming

Shell Stitch - Vulnerability, Manifestation, Sea Magic, Adaptability

Picot - Good Luck, Trust, Truth and Certainty, Curses

Crab Stitch - Strength, Banishing, Burning Bridges, Past Life Work, Curses

Corner to Corner - Order, Logic, Sigils

Puff Stitch - Self Love, Slowing down

Popcorn Stitch - Bringing fun into your life, Community

Crocodile Stitch - Protection, Psychic Abilities, Cloaking/Camouflage Spells, Bringing softness into your life

Broomstick Lace - Cleansing, Banishing, Warding

Serpentine Stitch - Entangling Lives, Matchmaking, Perseverance, Curses

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Garment Correspondences

Sweater - Warmth, Comfort, Secrets, Cleansing

Dress - Femininity, Elegance, Glamours, Strength, Curses

Skirt - Youth, Simplicity, Independence, Elegance, Glamours

Trousers - Adventure, Sports and Activity, Energy Work

Shirt - Grounding, Independence, Communication, Meaning

Coat / Jacket - Warmth, Sophistication, Communication, Independence, Secrets

Socks - Warmth, Comfort, Protection

Bra - Sensuality, Lust, Love, Protection

Swimsuit - Sea/Water Magic, Curses, Adventure, Adaptability

Scarf - Warmth, Comfort, Protection, Warding

Hat - Manifestation, Communication, Protection, Love

Gloves - Warmth, Protection, Safety, Healing

Boots - Safety, Protection, Strength

Shoes - Adventure, Everyday Life, Comfort, Communication, Travel

Pockets - Secrets, Autonomy, Independence, Hidden Things, Finding lost things

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Sources:

- https://marjolijnmakes.com/writings/essays/the-magic-of-fabrics/

✨ Cleanse negative energy with mountain or garden sage, frankincense, and copal using a feather to waft smoke.

✨ Place selenite or satin spar in every window sill.

✨ Use a bell to break up dissonant energy and clear it out.

✨ Place a mason jar of water and a piece of black tourmaline in all four corners of a room to absorb negative energy.

✨ Bring in plants like aloe and lilies to transmute negativity. (Be aware, however, that lilies can be very toxic to pets if ingested!!!)

✨ Create a crystal grid and recharge it regularly.

✨ Sprinkle salt along entryways.

coffee/black tea: NATURAL ENERGIZER! :) stir some cinnamon in your daily cup of joe for extra strength

deja vu: actual memories/flashbacks of past lives

fabric scraps: you can use this for spells or your altar. be creative, pooh

glass bottles/jars: low-price storage! put a bitch in there :)

glitter: attracts faeries and adds a sparkly touch :)

knives: any knife can be used as an athame

mirror: mirrors are portals. use mirrors to scry or reflect moonlight. make sure to cover them when you aren't using them and put wards up over them.

pennies: use these as offerings, or throw them and make wishes

pins/needles: these are used as puncture pins to soothe and for imbalances in acupuncture

potted plants: place these at your altar for sabbats

sea shells: use these for representation of water/the ocean/aphrodite

wind chimes: hang them around your outdoor sacred energy and symbolize the element of air

twine/string: good for spells, binding, and making bundles

bells/singing bowls/instruments/music: cleanse the energy of the air with the vibrations

dancing: free your soul and heal your inner child- bounce around to some witchy tunes!

literally every time you consume any form of weed you are doing witchcraft lol(will be later explained)

jewelry with stones or protective symbolism

Beginner witches, listen up.

When I started practising, one of the first things I did was put correspondence lists into my grimoire. Or, I tried to. You see, correspondences are individual. To some extent, they’re based on history, folklore, mythology and medicine - but they’re also highly personal. You can look at ten different correspondence tables for the same herb, and depending on the herb, you’ll get similar answers - but you can also get highly divergent ones. The result? I ended up writing 5-20 different correspondences for a bunch of herbs and crystals that I had never even heard of. Do I remember them now, 7 years on? Hell no. 

There’s a few problems with this:

You don’t know which source to trust.

Sources may totally conflict.

You don’t know why those correspondences are listed.

You won’t know what you can and can’t swap out of a spell.

Correspondence tables often don’t provide sources or reasoning.

You may not have those associations, so they may not actually help you.

Correspondences are tools. They help you to focus your intent in your craft. What’s the point in getting the “right” colour, herb, crystal, element, and moon phase for every spell when you don’t understand why you’re using them, or they don’t help you focus your intent? 

So, what’s the solution? Figure out your own correspondences. 

This doesn’t have to be difficult! Let’s say I’m doing a spell because I have a cold. For me, being sick is associated with soup, lemon, orange, honey and ginger - because my Nan used to make me a hot drink with the last few ingredients in it. So maybe I’ll make that drink, or maybe I’ll make soup with fresh ginger in it. I’ll stir the pot widdershins first, to “banish” the sickness (because I associate counter clockwise with banishment or getting rid of something), then deosil to “bring” or “grow” my health (because those are my associations for clockwise). See? Easy! 

Okay, so how exactly do you come up with correspondences?

Well, some of them are pretty immediate. Think associating mistletoe with Christmas, or plants in your area that only bloom at certain points of the year. You can also consider:

history, mythology and folklore: throughout history, there have been associations with certain plants, colours etc. that you can read up on. Some examples include associating purple with wealth or success because the dye for purple clothing was highly expensive (Roman emperors wore it) and associating rosemary with remembrance, as mentioned in Hamlet. 

medicinal properties: even if you aren’t interested in herbalism, you could include plants with medicinal properties in healing spells. 

local associations: this is pretty likely to cross over with history and folklore, but considering local associations is important, too - especially since associations in world history and mythology may not apply to you and your path. You might also have certain associations with “local” in a general sense (see my post about food correspondences below).

cultural associations: think “pumpkin” for October, even in countries where aren’t particularly common. Are there any cultural associations that you have with particular things? (These may be some of your “stronger” associations.)

personal associations: what’s your personal experience? Did you fall into a rosebush as a kid, so you’d rather associate roses with pain than with love? Did your first crush give you a green handbag, so green is a colour of love for you? What do you find comforting?

These aren’t the only aspects to consider, but it’s a starting point. Depending on the type of correspondence you’re looking for, you could consider other aspects, too (like farming calendars for month associations and seasonal foods).

This isn’t to say there’s anything wrong with using or posting correspondence lists - I’ve posted some myself. They can be really useful - but be aware that those are someone else’s correspondences, not yours, and they may not work the same way for you as they do for someone else - and that’s okay! You have your own resources and your own experiences, and it’s your craft. 

I hope this helps! Check out my other posts about coming up with your own correspondences:

How to correspondence: food & herbs