Into The Mountains

Mabon marks the beginning of Autumn, and what better way to celebrate cooler weather than with a warm and healing bath. Ideal as both a pre-ritual bath or the main magical event of this Sabbat, this mixture brings healing, protection, and spiritual opening.  

Ingredients:

1 part oatmeal

1 part powdered milk

1 part sea salt

dried calendula petals

dried chamomile flowers

frankincense essential oil

myrrh essential oil

Place oatmeal in food processor or blender and blend until it becomes a powder consistency (conversely, buy it in powder form). Transfer to a separate container. Mix in equal parts powdered milk and sea salt, then add roughly 1 teaspoon of each dried flower per cup of mixture. Drop in essential oils to desired fragrance strength. 

I wanted to post this here regarding white sage, because when black people say it people typically don’t listen to us. so an actual native person has been speaking about it on twitter. A lot of black people use white sage in our spiritual practices and have claim to it because of slavery.

White sage has even been used BEFORE slavery in african practices. When our ancestors came to america, white sage was something in our culture but it was also something we had to used to compensate for medicines and cultural herbs that we lost. In some instances, native american tribes shared white sage with black americans and that is how it’s introduced into some communities. in other unfortunate instances, slavery by native tribes is what introduced black people to sage.

in other instances, black communities found and cultivated it ourselves and we still do this. my first bundle of white sage was from a black spiritualist who grew it in a mountain. So it’s important that also, when you say only indigenous people get to speak on white sage–you include black people because we are indigenous. not in the same way native americans are (Unless we’re afro native), but we are indigenous and these herbs are important to our spiritual practices.

How to Kill a Tradition: Appropriation in Current Esotericism and Spirituality

In the light of current events, ie. a case of a Spanish actor who was charged for accidentally killing a man with toad venom during an alleged shamanic ritual, we now feel the need to talk about the elephant in the room once again: appropriation in spirituality and esotericism. We talked about it when dealing with the Ayahuasca polemic and the Path of Poisons years ago, but it feels like it’s…

cleaning or wipe your bare feet

breaking off a piece of bread and handing it to someone

putting the weight of a basket on your hip or head

eating nuts or berries while hunched over close to the ground

seeing something startling just out of your line of sight and very quickly stepping or leaping on to a larger object to get a better view

cupping your hands into running water to wash your face

the unanimous protection of a baby or child in a public space where women are present

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Because the witch trials of the Spanish Inquisition mostly burned Jews and conversos (Jews who converted or were forced/pretended to), and many of the traits of “secret undesirables” arose from that time… women herbalists and midwives were targets yes, but Jews were prominent in all medical fields of the time due to high rates of literacy and the idea that all of these women were all secret devoties of paganism is ridiculous for the time... and this was also a direct dismantling of the tradition of women in medicine. But it cannot be ignored that "Witch" was at the time overwhelmingly a biword for "secret Jew"

Of course not all those tortured and killed by the inquisition were Jews, but the majority were. As it was an antisemitic and anti-muslim campaign in purpose, not anti pagan.

The idea that this was about secret pagans is a modern myth.

sacred geometry

what damages crystals

what is a crystal grid and how do i make one?

candle flame reading

bone correspondences

what is a poppet? how do i use it?

basic alchemical symbols

ways to break a hex

favorite cryptids and their lore

what is your philosophy on witchcraft?

what is a liminal space?

scrying

how to trap a spirit in a jar or mirror

ghost hunting

species of demons

One of the most common mistakes that I see people make is interchanging these two terms, or using one instead of the other. They are in fact two separate things, and one is part of a closed practice so it is important to know the difference.

Smudging

Smudging is part of Native American traditions, making it part of a closed practice. In fact, due to parts of it being ceremonial, it is impossible for outsiders to smudge as they literally do not know how. Non-natives are not taught the ceremonial parts of smudging, so unless you were taught how, you genuinely cannot be smudging. While different tribes sometimes do it differently, every example I’ve seen does involve burning various plants, which is why it is often confused with smoke cleansing.

Smoke Cleansing

Smoke cleansing is the act of using smoke to influence a space’s energy. This often involves burning plants with cleansing, protective, or other properties to bring those properties to the space itself. Some examples I’ve seen used are sage, rosemary, or even lavender depending on the intended purpose. This is what the majority of witches are doing when they burn herbs around a space. However, it is still important to make sure the plants you are burning will not harm you if inhaled, and that if you are using plants traditionally used by native peoples that they are sourced ethically (here is a post that explains why it matters). If you cannot source your plants ethically, then kitchen varieties of most plants can be used instead.

POSTS BY ME ARE ITALICIZED!

This is by no means completed, up-to-date, or the only way you can view or perceive witchcraft. These are just some posts, found on my blog, put together in a list for easier access.

This is also being updated as I go through my archives, and whats on the list as of [Sept 22nd, 2018] is from start - August 2018. This list will be updated as often and as quick as I can possibly manage.

I PREVIOUSLY HAD MY DAILY WITCH TIPS ON HERE, I DELETED THAT SEGMENT.

This isn’t really as organized as I would like it, but I broke it down into categories and alphabetical order such as:

Moon Shit:

2017 Lunar Calendar 

August 2018 Lunar Schedule

Full Moons Of The Year

Lunar Eclipse Dates

Lunar Phases

Magick Of The Moon Phases

Moon Magic 

Moon Magic Grimoire 

Moon Phase Runes

Top Stargazing Events of 2018

Herb Shit:

5 Herbs Every Witch Should Have In Their Garden

Anti-Anxiety Herbs

Big Witchy Guide On Herbs And Flowers

Dangerous Herbs

Gardens  Of The Witches

Herb Masterpost

Herbs For Hexing

Herbs For Protection

Indoor Plants For The Space Conscious Witch

Poisonous Herbs

Reasons Herbs May Not Work

Sacred Herbs Of The Gods 

Top 10 Magical Herbs

Crystal Shit:

Crystals Every Witch Should Have

Gems For Depression

Taking Care Of Your Crystals

Emoji Spells Shit:

Easy Sleep

Spells Shit:

4 Free Spells

A Method To Cleanse And Ward After Unsavory People Leave

Anti-Anxiety Charm

Anti-Anxiety Jar

Bad Habits Tarot Spread

Bad Luck

Bandage Sigils

Banishing Nightmares

Bath For Sunburns

Belladonna’s Spell Page

Celestial Nail Polish Magic

Change Your Luck

Crow Bone Hex

Curse A Bitch

Dreams and Nightmare Protection

Easy Cleansing Ritual

Elemental Ideas

Forest With Me

From My Grimoire

Glamour Enchanted Jewelry

Hail The Glow Cloud

Hex For 2017

Icelandic Staves

Increasing Emotional Tolerance

Lavender Self Love Jar

Love Enhancer

Love / Protection 

Memory Aid

Mermaid’s Breath

New Year Purification Bath

Peppermint Spell

Recharging 

Return To Sender

Ritual For Positive Thoughts 

Ritual Of Gratitude

Self Love And Healing Jar

Seven Useful Powder Spells For Every Occasion

Sew Closed Your Heart

Simple Protection 

Simplicity

Sleep Spells And Sigils

Steps To Strengthen A Romantic Relationship

Stop Nightmares

Using Glitter In Spells

Ward Types and Components

Warmth In Winter

Advice Shit:

10 Common Misconceptions of Baby Witches

10 Daily Witch Things

10 Plants To Survive A Zero Sunlight Bedroom

10 Terms Every New Witch Should Know

26 Activities To Help Your Mind, Body, And Soul

A Collection Of Witch Tips

A Long List Of Ways To Spiritually Protect Yourself

Astral Temple Meditation

Aura / Energy Colors & Meanings

A Secret Witches Guide To Concealing Your Craft

Back To School Magic

Basics Of Kitchen And Cottage Witchcraft

Beginner Masterlist

Beginner Witchcraft 

Being A Witch

Blood Magic

Breaking Astrology Down

Candle Uses & Meanings

Charging/Activating Sigils

Cosmic Witch Masterpost

Daily Witchcraft

Discreet Little Witchy Things

Discreet Witchcraft

Earth Element Correspondents 

Enchanting Items

Everyday Magic Is Easy

Faerie List

Fire Safety

Hearthandhold Reading List 

How I Draw My Sigils

How Runes Work

How To Learn Witchcraft

How To Make Your Own Sigil

How To Use A Sigil Wheel

Imbolc

Incense Uses

Inexpensive/Free Witchcraft

Jarring Tips

Keeping Yourself Protected

Knot, Thread, and Cord Magic

Little Tips For The College Witch

Low Energy Tips

Magic For School/Education

Magical Herb

Modern Polytheism

Modern Witches

Modern Witches

My Advice For Baby Witches 

New Witch Budget Tips

Nik’s Tips For Discreet Witchcraft

Reading Tea Leaves

Rose Water Is My Religion

Salt & Witchcraft

School / Work Grounding

Some Things To Track

So You Want To Talk To Spirits?

Spell Books

Stoner Witch Tips

Succulents

Tarot Cheat Sheet

Tech Witches

The Wiccan’s Glossery

There Comes A Time When You Need To Stop Researching And Just Practice 

Tips For Discreet College Witches

Tips For Writing Incantations 

Types Of Witches

Types Of Witches And Witchcraft

Understanding Concepts In Witchcraft

Urban Witch 101: House and Home

Violets Witchcraft Masterpost

Ways To Start Feeling Again

Water Magic

Witchcraft In The Shadows

Witchcraft PSA

Witch Resources

Witch Tips For City Witches

Witches With Depression

Witchling Endeavors

Witchy Grimiore Ideas

Witchy Podcasts

Witchy Tips

Recipe Shit:

Anti-Nightmare Pouch

Apple Cider Love Bringing

Black Salt

Budget Witch DIY

Calming Sugar Scrub

Charming Lip Balm

Cleansing And Calming Salt

DIY Gemstone Necklace

Drawing Out A Latent Talent Pouch

Drying Out Roses

Infused Water Magic

Milkshake Magic

Moon Spell Cakes

Moon Water

Peaceful Sleep Sachet

Potion For Sleep

Rose Water

Smoothie Potions 

Soothing Dreams Sachet

Communication Shit:

Crystal Hand Of Prosperity

Dead Dash

Earth Witches Reblog…

Hey There

Like/Reblog if you…

Looking To Follow

Money Bear

Money Pentacle

Witchcraft Asks

Witches

Witches reblog if…

Witches Reblog If…

Witchy Asks

Lavender Syrup!

I know there are a ton of recipes out there, but this one's mine. I put in a lot more lavender personally.

- 2 cups sugar

- 1 1/2 cup water (here's an opportunity to use moon water for extra energy. Full moon water can boost the lavender correspondences for psychic awareness and love, while water charged in phases leading up to the new moon can boost lavender's ability to banish/protect from depression and anxiety)

- 4 tablespoons lavender- Peace/anti-anxiety, happiness, love, sleep, psychic awareness/ability, creativity, protection from ill treatment.

- purple food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

We’ve all heard the term “energy” thrown around in witchcraft. “focus your energy on this,” “do this to protect your energy,” “match your energy to your desires,” etc. But what does “energy” mean?

Now when we say “energy” in terms of magick or spirituality, we’re not talking about science or electricity, or how tired we feel. Throw those preconceived notions out before you get confused.

In essence, energy is the life in all things that cannot be measured.

Everything has energy. You, me, the elements, the planets, the whole universe. You can become aware of this energy and control it if you practice. Here are some exercises to help you become aware of and control your energy!

Practice 1: Feeling your energy

Raise your hands in front of your chest and hold your palms facing towards each other. Don’t touch your hands together. Take a few deep breaths and relax. Can you feel the energy in between your hands? It make feel like heat, coolness, or tingling.

Practice 2: Grounding: Attracting the Earth’s Energy

Stand barefoot on the ground. It’s best to do this outside, but if you can only do it inside that’s just fine. Focus on your feet touching the ground. Feel the energy of the earth moving up your feet all the way up to your head. After this, start at your head and move your energy down through your feet into the Earth. Feel the exchanging of energy for a bit.

Practice 3: Growing roots

Feel your energy moving into the Earth like roots from a tree. Stretch your roots as far into the Earth as you can. Then, feel the energy moving up those roots and into your feet. Feel it move through your legs, through your arms, up to your head. Extend that energy out of the top of your head like tree branches reaching into the sky.

Practice 4: Filling your energy with the Sun or Moon

Stand out where the sun or moonlight can touch your skin. Imagine the beams of light like energy and channel it through the top of your head all through your body. After it has circulated through your body, push it into the earth through your feet.

Energy is essential to all things spiritual and magickal. Learning how to work with it is essential.

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