Self Made Witch

Little witchy ways to help with brain fog (UPG). Brain fog is basically when you struggle with mental clarity, memory, focus, low energy, grumpiness, and the like. It’s no fun!

Using Crystals:

Pick a clear crystal, like quartz. Hold it to your temples/forehead and let it draw out the fog. Picture the fog being pulled from your head and swirling into the crystal, and the coldness of the crystal bringing clarity to your mind. (You can also do this by touching a crystal in your pocket if you’re in public!)

Using Water:

Dip your fingers in snow/moon water (tap water will do if needed) and touch any points on your face that you feel like the fog is affecting it (if that makes sense?!) I like to do: a drop on my chin, a drop on each cheekbone, one on my forehead and on both temples, and on my eyelids as well. With each drop, say a word you would like to bring back (clarity, focus, understanding, comprehension, memory, retrieval, ~ability to see~).

Using Air:

Get fresh air (even through a cracked window) and breathe deeply for one minute. Envision it swirling in your mind and clearing away any muckiness. 

Using Sigils:

Find sigils for brain fog, clarity, memory, etc. and draw them in a place that you feel connects to your mind. For me, it’s my pulse points on my inner wrist (since drawing sigils on your face can be a hassle!

Non-witchy advice:

(Aka boring “have you thought about changing your entire lifestyle?” stuffs)

Evaluate your diet, and consider if there may be any foods influencing it. Have you been tested for food allergies? It’s worth considering!

Try to do light exercise at least once a day. For me this involves a little extra walking on campus, or some stretches in the morning.

Less sugary drinks, more water. 

Give yourself at least 10-30 minutes before bed to wind down/think about the day/de-stress - even if it means you go to bed a little bit later. It can help sleep if you’re really busy and stressed.

Get a planner/make a to-do list. 

to bring new love into your life in whatever number you please

Take 1 red candle for each new love you want to attract.

Using thorns from a lemon tree (one for each candle), carve the Greek letter pi into each candle. Rose thorns could also be used for this.

Put each candle on its own plate and surround the bottom with licorice root, lavender buds, rose petals, and gold glitter!

Light them and let them burn down. Watch them carefully; be Fire Safe.

When the candles have burnt down, save all the herbs and wax in a jar or bag.

Shake it up, add some more herbs, or focus your intent every once in a while until no longer needed. 

The Independent TD said: ““There are numerous fairy forts in that area.

“I know that they are linked. Anyone that tampered with them back over the years paid a high price and had bad luck.”

When asked whether he believed in fairies, he said there are “sacred places” one shouldn’t tamper with.

This post is 100% UPG (unverified personal gnosis), meaning that while other people may also do it - I came up with these methods myself and don’t claim that they are the only way to do it!

Spirit work:

Animal bones are a great way to connect to the spirit of that animal.

I typically do this by smoke cleansing the bone and myself, making the lighting dim and using my energy + intuition to connect me with the animal’s spirit/it’s past.

Holding energy:

I’ve found that bones are great at holding energy in a way that is long-lasting and doesn’t need to be recharged often.

It is powerful and transmits the energy with strength and subtlety.

I use water or soil to aid me, and while holding the bones in my hands, fill them with energy.

Using the animal’s energy:

Once I’ve established a bond with the animal’s spirit and feel comfortable with it, I will use the animal’s energy to aid me.

Some examples…

Deer bones for things like finding my way, moving quietly, awareness.

Antlers or talons for strength, standing my ground, being intimidating.

Bird bones for feeling free in my choices, seeing the bigger picture (more specific traits based on type of bird).

This involves either holding them and absorbing the energy or carrying them with me in a little pouch or bottle.

Using as wards:

Once I’m confident the bones are cleansed and able to hold energy, I perform a ritual to make them part of my wards.

It usually involves some combo of sigils, smoke cleansing, herbs, and the elements.

I then bury the bones or hang them in my room or the trees. (I make natural cordage if I hang them in the trees, when it breaks it shows I need to redo that part of my wards).

Connecting to their home:

As a nature-loving chronically ill person, I often am trapped inside.

I’ll use bones to transport me to where they laid before I found them or where their animal frequented usingvisualization.

Other ideas:

I do not do these, but they’re worth mentioning!

“Throwing the bones” divination.

Making a bone into a wand.

Using as a sigil amplifier.

Enchant them.

Use to connect to deities.

Utilize correspondences/energy for curses.

for any unhealthy relationships, friendships, or thoughts about a person that you wish to be rid of.

what you’ll need: a white candle a black candle (if you have one, if not another white will suffice) salt (of any kind) paper pen/pencil Reversed Devil Tarot Card (if you don’t own this, you can print a photo of it or look it up online and use that. make sure it is upside down)

1. Light your two candles and place the reversed devil between them. 2. Write the persons name on the piece of paper, focusing on that person as you do. 3. Cover the paper with salt. 4. Focus on your intent, and speak “I wish to release any energy that you have over me. Let it be gone, let your presence over my life cease to exist.” 5. End the spell however you feel best, with whatever words you typically use to close a spell. 6. blow out the candles, discard of the salt (can be reused again for the same type of spell) and throw away the name as it has no hold over you anymore.

Fine romantic dagger with silver hilt, French, 19th century.