Which Witch Way

A long overdue post with simple ways to stain your bones. Most bones after soaking and being cleaned in a peroxide bath will have whitened a bit… some people strive for the pristine aesthetic of white bones, i on the other hand like slight natural colors and hues… so i after cleaning and processing bone, i add another step of staining them.    All you will need is  - a container that will properly fit your bones and liquids  - bones - any herb/tea/spice/flower or coffee bean you wish to stain with.    This is incredibly versatile, you can use anything to stain! - patience - a towel - hot water

STEP 1 

- place bones into your container ( you can use glass bowls, mason jars etc)  STEP 2 - choose your stain and throw some in, the measurements are all up to you… the more you put in= the more potent the hue.  I use old tea bags ( usually 2-3) , old coffee grounds etc…. it is important to make note to use dried herbs… if you use flower petals or even old coffee grounds, you will want to air dry them first ( in my experience it gives more potency and color)

STEP 3   - Fill the container up with hot water, making sure to submerge all of your bones ( if some float, just keep poking them down)  STEP 4 - Allow the bones to sit within the stain anywhere from 3 hours- overnight. Make sure not to let them sit for more than a night or two, they can start to mold if you are neglectful.  - You can keep repeating the soaking process until the bones are your desired color. If you do plan on more soaks, make sure you have air dried your bones before soaking again, if the bones are wet and waterlogged, they wont absorb much more color. 

Below is a photo of three common stains i use  - tea ( any tea bags i could find)  - old coffee grounds  - and lavender. 

This photo was taken after about 3 hours soaking.

Soaking some misc jaws in a tiny jar of tea 

A collection of bones straight out of coffee grounds, you can see that each bone takes the stain different depending in how porous, how old, how young and how much of the elements they have had to battle.  This batch was soaked for about 9 hours.

I know that, you know that, but when it looks like supernatural things you look to supernatural solutions and you might not be thinking clearly.

Drafty house. Uneven floors. Pressure changes.

Toxic mold syndrome can mimic depression and anxiety, cause listlessness. Guess what extreme anxiety can do. It can mess with your head. It can mess with your memory.

If you have scratches on you and you dont know where they came from, see a doctor. See a doctor. I dont know why you wont see a doctor. They can tell you if it comes from an animal. They can tell you if you're suffering from a mold allergy. They can tell you if you're experiencing side effects of gas exposure.

I wholeheartedly believe in ghosts. Absolutley not debating that ghosts and spirits and whatever you think you're seeing. I am posting this in a pagan facebook group. I 100% believe in ghosts.

I also believe in carbon monoxide.

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

heres my current altar! im moving for a few months, i come back in june, and i'll miss this space so much!

also bonus quote from that article

“quick question about the punching, judge perlman: how about murder instead”

Just some things I've done that have helped me out tremendously with my own.

Cross-reference everything and anything before adding it in with pen. I usually aim for between four and six sources at least.

Table of contents! Number your pages and start a table of contents on the first one. Make sure you reserve the first few pages to continue it.

Print out charts to paste in. I have the wheel of the year in mine! It was so much easier than drawing it.

If you have trouble remembering what a specific plant looks like, and if it's available near you, press-dry a leaf or stem and paste it next to its information.

Sources! Write down where you found the information! If you have further questions that your book isn't answering yet, go to the source!

Cleanse your book when it feels heavy. Not physically heavy - you understand what I mean.

Keep crystals on top of it. Depending on what you keep on it, the qualities of the crystals will keep the book feeling fresh and light.

Don't just copy paragraphs and information straight from your sources. Paraphrase things in your own words so that it's easier for you to keep them in your head. Yes, having a book to reference is great, but it's also great to study it so you don't have to use it every time you have a question!

Share. Sharing grimoires with others can be massively beneficial to everyone involved, especially if you're swapping information. Seeing from other perspectives is always a good idea.

Just a few tricks and tips! As always, do your research, be safe, and blessed be.

Attracting Love Spell

This is small heart-shaped (or whatever shape you want) satchet/pillow that can be place beneath your pillow, in you pocket or bag, or even kept in your bra near your heart.

Ingredients

Red Salt

White Salt

(Optional) Himalayan Pink Salt

Rose

Cinnamon (Powder Form)

Cloves (Powder or Whole)

Allspice (Powder)

Sigil or Statement of Intention

Red Candle

Dry Daisy Petals (Optional)

Red or Pink Fabric

White or Red String/Thread

Steps

Sew your shape, leaving an opening for the mixture. If you can't sew cut the cloth in a large enough square that you can place the contents in the middle and tie if off well.

In a mortar and pestal grind up your rose petals, cloves, cinnamom, allspice, and chili pepper. Try to not place the daisy petals within this mixture.

Once well mixed, add your mixture of red and white salt. Your salt mixture should be 2:1 herb mixture.

Set aside the salt/herb mixture and prepare your sigil or statement of intention.

Charge the sigil within a red candle for passion and to strengthen your intention.

Once its charge coat your piece of paper or Bay leaf with some of the melted red wax.

Fill your satchet, placing the paper or leaf submerged in the salt/herb mixture.

On top add your dry Daisy petals for luck and or lust.

Seal or sew it shut including your intention into the knots of the threads. And your done! Keep close by you so your spells Magick grows.

Happy V Day and Happy Casting

Sometimes we stay for longer than we should. Sometimes comfort settles us into a space of acceptance, and we forget to live. After all love of any kind should be restorative and bring happiness to your life. Don't settle for safe. Strive to be content and happy in your relationships as well.

I created the idea of this spell as an energy aid to help release attachments from relationships that have become unhealthy, or do not serve your energy. Its a good aid to have by a restorative space to charge your energy while you rest and strengthen the belief in yourself to set boundaries with a relationship you no longer are happy in.

Preparation

1 - Cleanse your space.

2 - Cleanse your jar.

3 - Create and charge your sigil.

Spell Contents

Layer 1 - Garlic, Black Pepper, Turnip (I recommend slices), Taragon (I tend to dry all my herbs and fresh ingredients if possible).

Layer 2 - Sigil written on a Bay Leaf.

Layer 3 - Black Salt, and Sea Salt (Mix together).

Layer 4 - Pinto Beans (Protects your intention, and keeps trapped any negative energy absorbed within the salt).

Layer 5 - Crystals (The ones in the picture are the ones I chose to boost my resilience and healing, but you can choose the ones that make sense to you or focuses on your needs).

Resight your spell or focus in on placing your intention within the jar's ingredients.

Sealing

(Cork or screw on the lid tightly)

Layer 6 to 8 - Clockwise place drip black, white, and yellow wax over the top to seal it. (I chose those colors for protection, purifying, and happiness, but alter the colors to your needs).

I hope these instructions and the diagram below helps you create your own Releasing Relationships spell jars. Remember you deserve happiness, love, safety, and contentment.

May your Magick Be Strong!

Warning: Sensitive skin individuals should practice caution as citrus may agitate current skin issues. Be cognizant of how often you use harsher ingredients such a citrus.

Ingredients

Orange

Lime

Lemon

Epsom Salt

Herbs (Lavender, Peppermint, Parsley, Eucalyptus)

Mesh Bag/Tea Bag

Preparing

Cleanse your space, bath, and put up any additional wards required.

In a tea bag, or a mesh bag add your herbs. This recipe uses eucalyptus, parsley, peppermint, and lavender. If you intent to crush them down, do not crush them into a powder or too fine.

Tie off your mesh bag tightly or seal your tea bag. Remember to choose vessles which will allow for the ingredients to steep, but will minimize how many little pieces will escape.

Slice your citrus. I recommend half a orange, half a lemon, and a whole lime, but include as much citrus as you desire.

Casting the Spell

Run a warm bath. It should be warm enough to melt the salt nicely, but not to burn you. Add your Epsom salt as directed by the package. I do like two cups.

Once your salt has been added to the bath, add your citrus to the water while its still running. Remember to recite your spell or keep your intention strong during the entirety of the casting.

Lastly add your tea bag to the bath (I like to place mine with a small weighted object to keep in under and steeping). Keep your spell in the front of your mine, and enter your bath, welcoming the energy and rejuvenation.

Extra Tips

I like to burn incense in the space during the bath. Lavender is my go too.

Feel free to use music or other rejuvenation aids like a book, ect. Make sure to use what helps you relax.