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Book of Magical Charms (17th cent.)

One of the main things I try to strive for as a witch is to be a walking grimoire. I crave information and spreading of information, and that’s what my blog ended up being; a mass of information. I love receiving asks about the Craft, and if I don’t know the answer, I usually try finding the information on my blog, however, tumblr’s search system is whack. Have you ever gone to someone’s blog and searched “spell jar” and end up getting any posts that has the word “spell” in it? Well, it’s frustrating to deal with, SO, I made this ToC to make searching for information a whole lot easier, mainly for myself, but also for any followers!

This is in NO WAY done, I will be frequently be adding posts and more categories, this is just what I’ve got so far (I have a little over 2 years of blogged info I’m tagging). Anyways, enjoy!

WITCH STUFF

Broke Witch

Broom closet

Baby Witch

Grimoire

Masterposts

Self Care

Witchy Art

Witchy Crafts

CORRESPONDENCES

Astrology

Crystals

Herbology

Incense

DIVINATION

Palmistry

Pendulum

Runes

Tarot

Tarot Spreads  

INFORMATION

Altar

Charging 

Cleansing 

Fae

Grounding

Meditation

Sigils

PATHS

Animal Magick

Candle Magick

Cosmic Witch 

Elemental Magick 

Energy Work 

Garden Craft

Kitchen Witchery

Lunar Magick 

Spirit Work

RELIGION

Deities

Celtic

Egyptian

Hellenic

Norse

Sabbats

Wicca

SPELLS

Charms

Curses

Emoji Spells

Glamour

Hexes

Ritual

Sachet

Spell jars

Misc.

Anxiety

Confidence

Depression

Self Love

MINE

What is an Altar:

An altar is a workplace of a witch where they keep items used in their practice. It is where a witch can practice their craft in a space they have created for that specific purpose.

Do You Need an Altar:

No, you don’t! Altars are not necessary for a witch. Many witches that practice in secret cannot keep an altar and that does not make them any less a witch. Some witches just prefer to not have an altar.

Types of Altars:

Permanent Altar: An altar set up in a spot with the intent of it staying there long-term. It could be a shelf or a shelf or something similar.

Travel Altar: An altar carried in a small container for on-the-go work. Can be carried in an old altoid box, a shoebox, or another small container. Contains only the basics such as a tealight, a lighter, small elemental symbols, a couple crystals.

Hidden Altar: An altar left in an area where other people can’t find it. Could be hidden behind clothes in a closet, in a shoebox, or made to look like regular room decorations.

Shoebox Altar: It’s in a shoebox.

Digital Altar: Some witches can’t keep an altar in person, perhaps because of a lack of space or because they are practicing in secret. They might keep a Pinterest board, a Tumblr blog, or a folder of apps on their phone in place of a physical altar.

Religious Altar: An altar dedicated to a specific deity or deities where offerings are placed and a witch may take time to pray to or meditate with their deity.

The Whole Room: Some people like to make a whole room their altar. A kitchen witch might keep crystals by the window, candles on the table, sigils on their cooking utensils. The whole room is their witchy workplace.

Yourself: Some witches choose to have themselves be their altar, practicing a healthy lifestyle to maintain their altar and decorating themselves with certain colors, jewelry, makeup, or clothes.

What to Add to your Altar:

Personal Items: Pictures of your family, pets, ancestors, or you. A souvenir from a trip that changed your life. A piece of art you made, a poem you wrote.

“Witchy” Items: Athame, wand, tarot deck, pentacle, altar cloth, crystals, candles, a pendulum, a bowl of salt, a scrying bowl, shells, plants, herb bundles, incense, a mini besom.

Key Meanings for All 78 Tarot Cards

Frankly, that method will never work unless you choose the keywords yourself. If you do not assign your own meanings, the exercise will be no different from memorizing random words from a book or the internet. Your mind will never retain them within a day. But here is a list to give you an idea anyway.

So I have an awful lot of lavender to harvest and part way through I realised I’m not too sure what to do with it all. So I took to some researching online and have a few ideas;

Lavender wreaths for above beds (originally was going to be just a dried bunch but these are gorgeous) one for home, uni and other family members who want them (maybe two for uni...)

Lavender crown. Just because.

Lavender wands one for actual magic and others for keeping clothes/shoes smelling good.

Bed spell sachets (for family and a few friends. (I need to work out a good spell))

Any extra will either be stored as bunches and/or several airtight jars of the flower heads!

These will then slowly get used up in bath spells/other spell works as a focus or an ingredient

Anyone got any other ideas??

Lavender:

Antiseptic / anti-inflammatory properties. Useful for treating minor burns, anxiety, insomnia, bug bites & depression.

Rosemary:

Helps alleviate muscle pain, improves memory & concentration, boosts the immune & circulatory system and aids digestion.

Basil:

Supports digestion, liver function & helps detoxify the body. Aids depression, skin problems, diabetes & promotes a healthy gut.

Thyme:

Reduces blood pressure, preserves foods, supports yeast infections & treats skin problems.

Mint:

Speeds / eases digestion, relieves pain and discomfort from gas and bloating.

Sage:

High in nutrients & antioxidants, supports oral health, brain function & menopause, reduces blood sugar levels.

Lemon Balm:

Reduces stress / anxiety, promotes sleep, improves appetite, & eases pain and discomfort from indigestion.

Catnip:

Improves relaxation & boosts mood. Reduces anxiety, restlessness & nervousness.

Eucalyptus:

Add Magic to Your Life during Fall

In the lead-up to and days following Samhain (Halloween) the veil between our world and the spiritual world is at it’s thinnest point. The whole season is ripe for strengthening magical intuitions – or beginning them. Sometimes the only problem is finding ways to keep the magic going all season long. Here are some of our favorite ideas: 

1.     Add some magical umph to your holiday recipes. This recipe here features pear, a known aphrodisiac, and walnuts, rumored to be associated with granting wishes. Serve some at a dinner party to start the holiday romance.

2.     We here at RW are known for our love of bath magic, and what better way than to make your own soap? This apple cider soap recipe is great for Samhain as apples are often used to honor the dead, and it also has ginger, known for drawing new experiences. 

3.     Make some stovetop incense. This recipe is for Samhain in particular and includes apples, rosemary, cloves, and other herbs that attract benevolent spirits to your home. Tweak around with the ingredients for other magical intentions!

4.     Sure, you could use a lighter to light your holiday fires, but why do that when you could make your own firestarters that smell like fall? Not only do they help get the fire going, but they’ll make your fire smell amazing with items like pine cones, which are known for promoting new beginnings and success.

5.     For anyone who’s legal, try adding some magic to your alcohol. This fall sangria recipe is for anyone that loves fruity, summery drinks and wants to move to a fall palette. Here, cranberries add some much needed protection to this yummy cocktail. 

6.     Fashion some magical candles out of extra pumpkins. Unless you don’t have a soul, you probably hoard small and tiny pumpkins around your house. Great for moon magic, making these adorable candles ensures that your fall impulse buys go to some good use. 

7.     In the case that you loved your stovetop incense so much that you wanted to drink it, make some delicious mulled wine! This recipe here includes oranges, rumored to make you appear more beautiful to others.

8.    For those that prefer to keep their pumpkins intact, try making some candles in jars instead. This recipe is modeled after chai, a favorite drink for fall, and features cardamom, another popular aphrodisiac, and nutmeg, often used to bring on luck.

There’s an awful lot of posts/websites that have lists of herbs by name which is great if you want the correspondences of lavender but not so great if you’re looking for herbs that correspond with health. So here:

ANIMAL MAGICK:

Catnip, Peppermint, Valerian

ASTRAL PROJECTION:

Cinnamon, Jasmine, Mugwort

BEAUTY:

Lavender, Rose, Catnip, Orange

CALMNESS:

Cypress, Vanilla

CONCENTRATION:

Rose, Rosemary, Thistle, Dill, Orchid

CONFIDENCE:

Cedar, Dill, Geranium, St. John’s Wort, 

CLARITY:

Lavender, Cypress, Clover, Rosemary

CLEANSING:

Lemon, Clover, Sage, Lilac, Cedar

DREAMS:

Peppermint

EMOTIONAL HEALING:

Cypress

EMOTIONAL OPENNESS:

Orange, Orange Blossom

FERTILITY:

Sunflower, Olive, Poppy, Daffodil, Oak, Honey

FEMININE ENERGY:

Daisy, Maple, Poppy, Rose, Thyme, Blackberry

FIDELITY:

Nutmeg

FRIENDSHIP:

Lemon, Sweet pea, Passion Flower

GOOD MEMORY:

Rosemary, Clove

GROUNDING:

Coffee

HAPPINESS:

Lavender, Catnip, St John’s Wort, Peppermint, Oregano, Saffron, Honey

HARMONY:

Orange, Orange Blossom

HEALING:

Lemon, Cypress, Allspice, Saffron, Cinnamon, Cedar, Thyme, Violet, Spearmint, Peppermint, Sunflower

HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS:

Vanilla

HOPE:

Chamomile

JUSTICE:

Nutmeg, Violet

LONGEVITY:

Lemon, Cypress, Acorn, Sage

LOVE:

Lavender, Violet, Apple, Chamomile,Saffron, Cinnamon, Clove, Clover, Lemon, Juniper, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Vanilla, Strawberry, Rue, Ginger, Mistletoe, Thyme, Maple, Spearmint, Willow, Orange, Orange Blossom, Sugar Cane

LOYALTY:

Thyme

LUCK:

Vanilla, Chamomile, Nutmeg, Allspice, Violet, Strawberry, Olive, Poppy, Rose, Oak, Orange, Peppermint, Straw, Strawberry

LUST:

Celery, Cinnamon, Mint, Lemongrass, Sugar Cane, Olive, Nettle, Parsley, Dill, Violet, Vanilla, Saffron

MASCULINE ENERGY:

Allspice, Almond, Basil, Garlic, Hazel, Holly, Olive, Mistletoe, Cedar

MOON:

Lemon

MONEY:

Nutmeg, Peppermint, Jasmine

PEACE:

Lavender, Violet, Olive, Chamomile, Coffee, Clover, Passion Flower, Orange, Orange Blossom

PEACE OF MIND:

Coffee

PROSPERITY:

Orange, Orange Blossom, Onion

PROTECTION:

Lavender, Coffee, Oak, Clover, Acorn, Violet, Peppermint, Acacia, Willow, Thistle, Peony, Cypress, Lilac, Mint, Juniper, Ivy, Olive, Raspberry, Sage, Rose, Rosemary, Foxglove, Cranberry

PSYCHIC POWERS:

Celery, Acacia,Saffron, Cinnamon, Yarrow, Peppermint, Bay, Thyme, Mace, Star Anise, Lemongrass, Nutmeg, Bay

PURIFICATION:

Rosemary, Lemon, Saffron, Chamomile, Anise, Thyme, Parsley, Cedar, Turmeric, Peppermint, Lavender, Marjoram, Orange, Orange Blossom, Honey

RELEASE:

Peppermint, Spearmint, Fern, Mugwort

RENEWAL:

Peppermint, Spearmint, Ivy

SLEEP:

Celery,Thyme, Peppermint, Valerian, Chamomile, Passion Flower, Lavender, Rosemary

SPIRIT CALLING:

Sweet grass, Wormwood

SPIRITUALITY:

Arabic Gum, Gardenia, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Frankincense

STABILITY:

Orange, Orange Blossom, Onion

STRENGTH:

Oregano, Saffron, Thistle

SUCCESS:

Cinnamon,Ginger,  Frankincense, Clover, High John, Strawberry

SUN:

Lemon, Cinnamon, Orange, Orange Blossom

TRANQUILLITY:

Chamomile, Cypress

WILL POWER:

Orchid

WISDOM:

Sunflower, Peach, Sage

WISHES:

Bay, Sunflower, Violet, Spearmint, Sandalwood

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As an empath, sometimes I would find myself so drained and in such a bad mood when I came home, just from brushing into other people and their problems. I decided I needed a barrier with a little boost

What You’ll Need:

🔑 A piece of jewelry you wish to enchant

🔑 Carnelian to protect and stabilize, to encourage awareness of your own energy

🔑 Hematite to banish and absorb negativity

🔑 Obsidian to ground and protect, to shield against negativity

🔑 Amethyst to bring strength, stability, and peace

🔑 Ruby in Zoisite to maintain your individuality

🔑 Bay for protection and to ward off negativity

🔑 Cinnamon for protection and strengthening of psychic power

🔑 Lavender for soothing

🔑 A dish to hold your herbs and jewelry (if you want to put your crystals in as well, make sure it’s big enough)

🔑 A white candle

🌙 Gather your items together in front of you so you can easily access them

🌙 Place your herbs into your bowl, stating the reason you’re using each one and thanking them for helping you. Focus on what you want each herb to do as you place it into the dish. Arrange your crystals around/inside your dish, asking each one of them to help you and thanking them for offering their energy

🌙 Place the piece of jewelry into the dish with the herbs, and then light the candle. Allow the candle to help draw energy into the dish. Concentrate on the item of jewelry, and envision it beginning to glow

🌙 Repeat the following (tweak it if you want)

[name of the item of jewelry], please help protect me whilst I wander among Earth’s people. I ask that you absorb and emulate the energies of these stones and herbs. Allow me to feel only that which I feel, allow me to take on only that which I consciously wish. Protect me from overload, protect me from the negativity of others. They can feel their own emotions, without my help. I do not need to take on other’s struggles

Happy Tuesday Mystics 💜🌙

I hope you're having a peaceful evening !

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If you're feeling witchy and wanna do some learning, here are a few more "Beginner Witch" topics you could try researching !

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I only say "Beginner" because I feel these specific subjects were really helpful for me to learn about when I was first starting out ♡ However, you are free to choose whatever Magickical subjects interest you and learn about them in whatever order makes your heart happy ! 🔮

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There is no 𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙 path in Witchcraft, that you're "𝖘𝖚𝖕𝖕𝖔𝖘𝖊𝖉" to follow. You get to forge the path that's 𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙 for 𝖞𝖔𝖚.

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Stay Magickal.