baby witch in training

kinda losing motivation to do daily tasks/study/ responsibilities so here’s a spell to say while stirring your coffee.

(stir clockwise 3 times while saying. Also works for other drinks just replace the word coffee)

𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢 𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐟 𝐮𝐩,

𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐧𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐮𝐩𝐬,

𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐢 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐫 𝐮𝐩.

𝐦𝐨𝐭i𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲,

𝐢 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐲,

COFFEE MAGIC

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(Artwork by @robinsheldonillustration ✨ you can check out more of their stuff on their tumblr or HERE )

Coffee

stimulates the mind and creativity.

•add cinnamon for protection & prosperity

•add ginger for strength,

•add nutmeg to encourage vision and wealth,

•add vanilla for some sweetness added to your life.

•add mint to encourage financial gain.

•stir clockwise to promote a positive day.

•stir counter-clockwise to ward off negativity

•trace-sigils or power symbols into vour morning coffee or tea to infuse this energy into you for the whole day

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coffee grounds can be used in spells to speed them up

coffee beans can be placed on top of magical tools to cleanse them of stale Energy

can be used to dispel nightmares

can be used to motivates & move entities

can be used for protection & banishing

can be used to add a boost of power to spells

coffee grounds can be read like tea leaves

use as a natural offering

use coffee grinds in water to make inks for writing spells

Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns 💗✨ Merry meet~B

Here are some of the things I do to protect my energy every day:

My dresser and closet are warded and charmed so that I can easily choose an item and activate the protection of every item I put on. (I’ll publish a post about the method for charming a piece of furniture at some point.)

When I add sugar and milk to my coffee, I am adding sweetness and richness to my day. Before I drink it, I offer the first taste to my house spirits in return for their protection for the day. (You could do this with your deities, ancestors, etc.)

If I’m looking for a boost to my protections for the day, I’ll have a hearty breakfast to keep my energy up. This usually includes eggs, toast with peanutbutter and a jelly of some kind, and turkey bacon since these are things I associate with a good day and extra energy. You can replace these with whatever you like as long as you’re cooking and eating with the intent of protection and boosting your energy.

Greet the house plants and rub the leaves of the plants whose energy I would like to carry with me (usually this is rosemary, basil, and the spider plants for me).

I rarely leave the apartment without a hat on. As I choose one (to match my outfit, of course, but also to match my mood and goals) and put it on, I will trace a circle around it and activate the same protection that my other clothes hold. This is my version of veiling; you can use scarves, headbands, bandanas, sunglasses, or even the hood of a jacket or hoodie to the same effect.

The best defense, in my opinion, is a good offense. When I know I’m going to be around someone I can’t stand or who has a history of invading my boundaries, I’ll carry a nail or screw that’s been anointed with something spicy - often pepper-infused oil or spicy pickle juice, since that’s usually what I have on-hand - to mark myself as “Not An Easy Target, Asshole” and repel their efforts. I recently added an anointed clothespin to my favorite denim jacket that’s holding a patch in place (a heart that says “nope”) for the same effect.

To help absorb extra energy, especially in crowded environments, carry something absorbant. Usually this is a piece of kitchen sponge for me, but you could do this with a small potato also, a la @lazywitchling!

I don’t wear perfume, but I will occasionally make a simple herbal spray to spritz my coats and shoes with protective energy. I have a recipe for this coming soon!

Speaking of shoes, to give myself another boost of protection, I’ll place a sigil in the bottom of my shoe. This could be a piece of paper or a pencil drawing directly on the inside, depending on the shoe.

These are just the everyday things. It’s important to me that I use what’s around me in my home so that I bring a little bit of home with me everywhere I go. It’s my main source of comfort and power as a hearth witch.

There's a lot of discourse around baneful magic, hexing, chaos magic, jinxing and curses.

It's not that I want to actively encourage those practices, but all witches should know what items are used for in spells, especially if they're using advanced magic. Here's a short list of items I see used in hexes and such (no herbs!)

As always, please do your research on all ingredients in a spell in order to source them ethically.

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Poppets ~ This is an item used to signify a person in a spell. You can make them out of just about anything, but I most commonly see people stitching their own dolls or using paper cut in the shape of a person.

Taglocks ~ I feel like people get Taglocks and Poppets confused. Taglocks are actually items, sometimes personal, that create a link to a certain person in a spell. This can be as simple as a photo of them, an item they left behind, or even something from their body, like hair or nails.

Graveyard Dirt ~ This is dirt obtained from, you guessed it, graves and cemeteries. Inserting my own opinion here, it's difficult to obtain Graveyard Dirt from the source ethically. In fact, prancing into a graveyard with a shovel can probably get you in a lot of trouble. Some alternatives here can be taking sticks or rocks from a gravesite (NOT anything on someone's grave) or even taking the soil from beneath a dead plant. Always leave an offering for the spirits.

Iron ~ Typically you won't see straight-up Iron listed as a spell item, but you may see rusty nails and other sharp, rusted items. Iron is used to attract and repel, so it can be used to attract negative energy to someone while repelling it from you.

Broken Glass ~ If you're able to safely collect glass after breaking an object, see if you can save it! Broken glass is great for protection in spells. A good example: if you cast a binding spell on someone, it can help prevent them from retaliating.

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By no means is this the only use for these objects. In fact, many items used in baneful magic have uses in protection spells as well. Always do your research, especially to ensure you are not impeding on a closed practice of another culture, before attempting to cast ANY spells.

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Protection Spell Jar Recipe!!

This spell jar aids in grounding, mental strength and purification to help protect the user.

Ingredients:

• Rosemary - to rid space of negativity

• Lavender - purification

• Allspice - protection

• Bay Leaves - strength and wisdom

• Clove - comfort and mental strength

• Flax - protection and healing

• Sea Salt

• Garnet Chips - grounding and protection

• Turquoise Chips - personal power and protection

• White wax to seal

• Fire-safe jar/candle holder to hold the candle

• Jar for your spell

• Protection sigil (the image below is an example, but feel free to use any protection sigil)

Process:

• Gather your ingredients. Center and ground yourself. Cleanse your space using sage or other cleansing herbs

• Light your candle

• Place the ingredients into the jar while focusing your intentions on protection. Keep in mind this jar is also designed to remind you of your personal strength, so picking an intention that encapsulates both protection and strength is best

• Once you’ve placed all of the ingredients into the jar, seal with wax from the candle. Continue to focus on locking your intention inside of the jar

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🔮WARDING🔮

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(what really is the difference?)

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BANISHING

Banishing is far more specific and direct than warding.

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WHY IS IT USED?

Banishing is used to get rid of a particulur energy, spirit, or person. Think carefully before banishing, as it's a strong form of defensive magic.

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BANISHING METHODS

USE THE ELEMENTS

burn a slip of paper with your target's name on it

throw a leaf with your target's name on it into a running river/stream

burn corresponding herbs and pass the smoke through your space

CANDLES

anoint your candle with corresponding herbs and oils, then burn it

when the candle has burnt out. the banishing is complete

SIGILS

make your own banishing sigil find one that resonates with you

place it in the space or on the item you are banishing energy from

HERBS + TINCTURES

use herbal smoke to force energy out of a space or object

make a spray or herbal tineture to sprinkle around your home

FOLLOW YOUR INTUITION

use the method that calls to you

never use a method that feels wrong or that you haven't researched thoroughly

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WARDING

Warding is a gentler form of defensive magic that is used in a more general sense.

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WHY IS IT USED?

Warding is used to protect and guard from negative energies of any kind - it redirects energy away from you or your space.

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WARDING METHODS

VISUALIZATION

use your intention and energy to visualize a powerful barrier of protecting light around yourself or your space for more info on ENERGETIC PROTECTION click HERE

GUARDIANS

create a guardian to guard your home or space from negative energies

use a small object, enchant it with your intention,and keep it in a safe, permanent place

CRYSTALS

corresponding crystals can be worn as jewelry to protect against negative energy

placing erystals in a room or around you house will create a protective barrier

SALT

black salt can be ured in banishing rituals or used alone

sprinkle salt around your door and windows or make protection jars

HERBS

burn protective herbs and pass the smoke through your space or tools

sprinkle herbal oils and tinctures on yourself and your space for protective barriers

FOLLOW YOUR INTUITION

use the method that calls to you

never use a method that feels wrong or that you haven't researched thoroughly

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I really hope this post was informative and helps some of you! If you have any questions please feel free to message me!🥰💕 merry meet- B

FOR BEGINNER AND NON-BEGINNER WITCH :

psychic witch by mat Auryn

Secret teaching of all ages encyclopedia of esoteric teaching

weave the liminal by Laura tempest zakroff

six ways by aidan wachter

the grek magical papyri in translation edited by dieter betz

the complete grimoire by lidia pradas

witchery by juliat diaz

spells for change by frankie castanea

celtic witchcraft by mabh savage

the althlone hiatory of witchcraft and magic in europe

the spell book for new witches by ambrosia hawthorn

kate freuler of blood and bones by mat Auryn

the kitchen witch's spell book by cerridwen greenleaf

love spells by anastasia greywolf

encyclopedia of magic herbs by scott Cunningham

guided tarot by stefanie caponi

the witch's journal by selene silverwind

the casting of spells by Christopher penczak

sacred essential oils edited by claire waite brown

the crystal bible by judy hall

the magical household by scott Cunningham

wicca in the kitchen by scott Cunningham

the house witch by arin Murphy-Hiscock

the heart witch's compendium by anna franklin

the heart witch's kitchen herbal by anna franklin

a spell book for the season

the complete illustrated book of herbs

italian folk magic by mary grace fahrun

the complete illustrated guide to palmistry by peter west

apractical step by step guide to herbs for the home and garden by Shirley reid

top 50 edible plants for pots by angie thomas

the mystical magical marvelous world of DREAMS by wilda b. tanner

the eclectic witch's book of shadows by deborah blake

plant witchery by Juliet diaz

the witch at thd forest's edge

subtle energy by keith miller

protection&reversal magick by jason miller

curses,hexes&crossing by S. connolly

modern witch by devin hunter

the complete book of incense,oils&brews by scott Cunningham

encyclopedia of 5000 spells by judika illes

the good witch's journal by selene silverwind

inner magic a guide to witchcraft

spell crafting by arin Murphy

the green witch by arin murphy

moon magic by diane ahlquist

protection magick by cassandra eason

the little big book by ileana abrev

herbal remedies by andrew chevallier

witchcraft for healing by patti wigington

complete book of correspondences by sandra kynes

poppet magick by silver davenwolf

earth medicine by kenneth meadows

earth power by scott Cunningham

a century of spells by draja mickaharic

positive magic by marion Weinstein

A sigil is a type of symbol used in magick. The term has usually referred to a type of pictorial signature of a deity or spirit. In modern usage, especially in the context of chaos magic, sigil refers to a symbolic representation of the practitioner's desired outcome.

basically a form of art in a way in which inscribed or painted symbols are considered to have magical powers

I personally don't fully burn them to activate them ; I just burn the edges but sometimes I burn the whole thing so yeah lol.

Sea Salt - Protection from negative thoughts (alt. crushed egg shells if to be buried)

Rosemary Seeds/Leaves - To help calm your breath and thoughts

Chili Pepper - To burn negative thoughts away

Ground Ginger - To keep your emotions at bay

Ground Cinnamon - To help think happy thought and ground up negative emotions/thought

Rubbed Sage - To help banish your anxiety

Rose Quartz Shards - To help promote self-love/eternal love (optional)

Bay Leaf - Write your name on it

If any empty space, cover in moon water/rain water.

Shake whenever you’re anxious.

If put in a bio-degradable jar/bottle, bury to rid yourself of all negative feelings.

*Forgot to take a photo before I shook it up but you get the gist of it*

I’m going to show you how I made the sigil for my icon. I use the Sigilization method popularized by Austin Osman Spare. (There are other methods, but I haven’t tried them) First, you need a statement of intent. This one is simply my blog name, “Sigil Athenaeum”. Write it out and cross out all of the vowels and any repeating consonants.

Rearrange the remaining letters into an abstract design. Personally I don’t worry about using every single letter, but rather deconstruct them further and just use their common or distinct lines. This one has a couple of curves a couple diagonal lines, a couple horizontal, and a few vertical. This makes my sigils look less like letters pasted together and more abstract, which I like. I usually end up making a few sketches before I find an idea I like. 

Most of the time I try and make my sigils visually match the intent. A sigil about water would probably be more flowy than one about rocks. An athenaeum is a place that promotes learning and collects knowledge. It’s named after the Greek goddess, Athena. In my mind it evokes an image like the Parthenon and its rows of straight columns. I decided I wanted my sigil to reflect that, so I sketched some with repeating vertical lines.

When I have a design I like, I add a bit of flair by changing the line widths. I try to make them look nice.

Finally, I draw it out on my computer and there you go! A finished sigil.

Stormbornwitch’s Cleansing Chalk

This cleansing chalk is designed to cleanse items or a space. It can also be used to draw sigils. To make this cleansing chalk you will need:

5 eggshells

1 tbs dried sage

7 drops of sage essential oil

1 tbs of rock salk

Dry and crush the eggshells with a mortar and pestle. When finely ground into a powder add the sage essential oil. Now add dried sage and ground until a fine powder (if you like you can use pre-ground sage). Once completely ground, add the rock salt and crush into a fine powder.

Add the cleansing powder into a bowl (Measure how much you have first). Now add the same amount of plain white flour to the bowl. Now slowly add water until it becomes a dough-like consistency. Roll the dough into four long pieces of chalk. Now to dry the chalk you can either leave the chalk to air-dry or you can pop them in a fan-forced oven for half an hour.

I’m a “green” witch. I work with plants. I grow all kinds of things. And let me tell you, eggshells are my best friend. They’ve become essential to my practice where my plants are concerned. 

What eggshells are good for:

♡ Extra nutrients for your green babes

♡ Pest/bug deterrent

♡ Spells

♡ Protection (can be used as a replacement for salt)

♡ Feeling witchy (imagine the poof of powder floating around you and your plants as you recite an incantation)

Whenever I use eggs, I keep the eggshells and rinse them clean in water. After they dry, I grind them up into a fine powder/dust with my mortar and pestle. I keep the powder in a small mason jar with a charged sigil drawn on the lid for plant growth and protection. When I feel that my plant babes need it, I sprinkle the powder around them in a circle and over top of them. Sometimes I’ll say or think the words “growth and protection” to make my intent clear. The eggshell on the plant’s leaves and in the soil will deter insects that like to chew on your lil babes and provide a calcium boost. Depending on what type of spell you want to perform, you can also mix other organic materials (that are beneficial to your plants) in with the eggshell powder. 

Even sleep can be magickal. Here’s a list of things to put under your pillow for magickal sleep:

Amethyst to ward off nightmares

Rose Quartz to tackle headaches

Labradorite/nuumite to boost any spells

Snowy quartz for when you’re revising/studying for exams

Lavender for good sleep

Rosemary also for when you’re studying/revising for exams

Yarrow for dreaming of your true love

Bay for protection

I am redoing my previous and outdated post here with an updated list of books I was able to find for you all!

-Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs

-Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales

-Book of Protective Charms

-Cornells Digital Witchcraft Collection

-Gardenerian Book Of Shadows

-The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft

-Pure Magic

-The Witch’s Familiar

-Alchemy Unveiled

-Every Witch Way

-Initiation into Hermetics

-Liber Null & Psychonaut

-Azoetia

-Veneficium

-Cunning Folk and Familiar Spirits

-An ABC of Witchcraft

Alright. Y’all know how this works. That’s $1100 right there.