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Good evening everyone! How is your week going so far? 😌✨

Autumn is finally here, Mabon just passed, and we are about to hit the retrograde, now is the time to get a guidance reading!

As always, I’m pulling single cards in the comments for tips or affirmations, and my menu is below:

🃏Tarot readings come in PDF form, with photos of each reading, as well as a full explanation of each individual card and a summary of them all together:

Single card reading- A simple donation, if you are so inclined!

Three card readings- $10

Five card readings- $14

Nine card reading, deeper meaning reading-$22

🌙Sigils or spells can be sold separately or together, they all come with correspondences such as colors or herbs. They are all custom made to your skill level, so you get the best out of them:

Sigils or spell alone: $8 each

Set of both: $14

A set of premade, simple spells with helpful tips: $7

If you are looking for something that you don’t see on this list, you are more than welcome to send me a DM and I will see what I can do for you! 🔮

My payment info is in the bio 🖤

What is Moon water? 

Moon water is water charged under the moonlight, often the full moon, to have specific energy infused. 

How do you make Moon water? 

Fill your vessel with water (add stones if you wanted to make the energy more specific). Put the vessel under the moonlight, after the sun has full set. Take your vessel from it’s spot before the sun raises again. Store it somewhere away from the sun. 

Tips:

You only need to make enough water for a month. Remember, the moon will wane, and wax again, and you will get more water. 

Store your water in a closed drawer/cabinet, or under a cloth to keep the sun’s energy out. 

Uses:

Cleanse, anoint, or bind your tools.

Add to spells, potions, drinks, or meals to give them a more powerful affect. 

Use in place of any oils in a pinch! 

The left over moon water at the end of the cycle can water plants, nourish you and your pets, or can be used to clean (recipe below)

Use in offerings to almost any deity

Recipes: 

Cleansing Spray: Put moon water and sprigs of fresh rosemary in a spray bottle. Sprinkle some salt in. This can be used to cleanse your Altar, your bedroom, or kitchen, or anywhere that might beed protection 

Cleaning Spray: Add Moon water and vinegar to a spray bottle at a 1:1 ratio. Add Rosemary and salt. Let set for one week, after that you have an all purpose cleaner, that also gives protection! 

Moon phases in correspondence to Spells: 

New Moon: Setting Intentions and New Beginnings- Water charged under the full moon is great to help you set goals, helping you with getting rid of vices, and starting to hobbies/ventures in life. 

Waxing Moon(First Quarter): Taking action, Inspiration- Need to make a big change in your life? Use Waxing moon water. Good luck spells is a great example. If you are into dark magick there are a lot of things to do with Waxing moon water 

Full Moon: Harvesting, letting go- Has something been bothering you? Hanging over your head? Now’s the time to let it go. But as well, this is the time to reap what you so. Give full moon water as an offering to your deities, in thanks for your harvest. 

Sea Water:

Water collected from the seas, I prefer from rough waters. That’s where the sea gets her energy. This water can be used to cleanse and heal, great for cleaning non-water soluble crystals. It can also be used for banishing and protection.  

Storm Water:

This is different than Rain water. It’s when the air changes. When the clouds are dark and you feel your power grow. This water is great for emotional strength and confidence spells. It can charge, motivate and add force to any spells. If you are into dark magick, storm water is great for curses

River Water: 

River water, that which is also moving, always flowing. This water is good for moving on, as the water in the river does. It’s helps with focusing your energy, or breaking through rough times. This can also be used to power your tools in anointment. 

Rain Water:

This water can almost completely universal. Anything you could need water for, rain water can do in a pinch. It’s also especially good for growth, and rebirth. 

Snow Water:

This can be hard to come across depending on where you live. Water gathered from melting snow. If you do have it where you live, this water can be used fro purity spells, and change. As well as slow working spells, or spells you want to lay dormant for a little while. 

Dew Water: 

The water that gathered on the grass in the morning, that makes your feet shiver when your barefoot. This water is great to use for love and fertility. It helps with any delicate workings that need a gentle touch. As well as working with the Fae. 

Moon Water:

Yule starts on the Winter Solstice, which in 2019 is December 21st, and go through into the new year. 

A small history- 

In Celtic mythology, there are two kings who reign over the wheel of the year. The Holly King reigns from midsummer, or the Summer Solstice, to Yule, the winter solstice. During the time, the year begins getting darker, the wind gets colder, and things begin to fall asleep. But, on the winter solstice, we celebrate the waking of the Oak King, and such his reign, which brings the return of the sun and warmth, and the lengthening of days. 

The Winter Solstice is a very important holiday in many ancient religions. In Pre-Christian Scandinavia, Yule was celebrated for a week. In Rome, Saturnalia was a week long holiday of gift givings, feasting, and debauchery. 

Throughout history, this time was year was cold, harsh, even ruthless. Many farmers would use this as an excuse to slaughter most of their cattle, because that would give them extra food, as well as cut down on cost of feed for the animals. Still do this day, many people often have an instinctual need to eat heartier, richer foods this time of year, especially if you are from somewhere that get cold. 

Paganism and the Catholic Church

Many of the things we see a the christian “Christmas” is truly just repackaged paganism. It was the Catholic church’s way of enticing (or forcing) pagans of the time to celebrate the holiday. (It’s also seen in almost every Christian holiday, but I’m not here to talk about that.)

Just a small list of traditions in christmas that come from witchcraft

Bringing a tree inside- This was seen as an offering to the Great Masculine energy, as well as bringing the strong, steady energy of evergreens into your house. The same can be said for Ivy, Mistetoe, Holly, and Laurel. 

Caroling/Wassailing- In old Pagan tradition, wassailing was the tradition of traveling to each neighbor and sing and drink to their health. 

Yule Log- While today we think of a cake like dessert when we think of a Yule Log, but at one point it was a special tradition of throwing a large, picture perfect, often decorated log into the hearth to keep you warm throughout the longest night in the year. 

Gift giving, decorating, and more- This all comes from Saturnalia, which was a roman holiday. they were know for imbibing and causing debauchery, as well as giving gifts, and decorating homes in worship of Saturn, the god of agriculture. 

And this is just the start!

Correspondences, Tools and more

Colors- Red Green, White, Silver, Gold, Blue, Yellow, Orange 

Crystals- Bloodstone, Clear Quartz, Diamonds, emeralds, Ruby, Garnet

Incense- Cedar, Cinnamon, Clove, Frankincense, Juniper, Myrrh, Peppermint, Pine 

Trees- Apple, Birch, Cedar, Chestnut, Fir, Holly, Juniper, Oak, Pine, Yew, Sandalwood, Cypress

Herbs- Thistle, Chamomile, Ivy, Mistletoe, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Bayberry, Laurel, Snowdrop, Lemongrass, Chives, Cinnamon, Ginger, garlic, dill, pepper, ash, sandalwood, elder. 

Animals- Bear, Boar, Deer, Owl, Squirrel, Goose, Wren 

Foods- Cookies and Cakes, Turkey, Eggnog, Ginger tea, Spiced cider, Oranges, Mulled wine, Meats of any kind, Stew, Cranberries, Seasonal Veggies, Fruitcakes in alcohol 

Altar Decor- Bells, Candles, Elves, Evergreen, Lights, Holly, Mistletoe, Pinecones, Wreaths, Yule log, Fruits with cloves. 

Festivities- Caroling, Burning a Yule Log, Decorating an Evergreen, Exchanging Gifts, Burning fires or candles, making potpurri, volunteering

Spells- Peace, Harmony, Love, Happiness, Cleansing, Resetting or Setting Wards, Divination, Reflective work, New beginning and Fresh starts

From now until Monday, December 2nd, I’m doing a flash sale! Remade sigils, with or without the spell! 

Options include

“Warmth and Comfort”

“This is my safe space”

“Protect this space and all within” 

“Bring me strength”

Single sigils without the spell are $2, or the set of 4 for $6

Single Sigils with the spell are $4, or the set of 4 for $10

I take Venmo, Cashapp, and paypal! 

Thank you all in advance! Feel free to message me with any questions 

How to navigate the Trifold Law as a modern witch

In a world that is so heated, with so much hate and conflict, how is a witch to “Do no harm” and feel confident about their contributions to the world? Here we are going to delve into what the Trifold Law means, and how it’s a tool to help us fight the good fight. 

The Wiccan Rede, and the Trifold law. 

The wiccan rede is an incantation often used in the initiation in Wicca, but is often words to go by in other religions as well. Below is a small portion

“Bide the wiccan law we must, 

in perfect love, in perfect trust 

Eight words the wiccan rede fulfill:

An ye harm none, do as ye will

And ever mind the Rule of Three:

What ye send out comes back to thee.

Follow this with mind and heart,

And merry ye meet, and merry ye part” 

This is often the only part of the Rede that is sited. Though, I would say if you had time, the Wicca Rede is a nice thing to have in your head. In my opinion of course. 

Now, those Eight words “An ye harm none, do as ye will.” Basically, do no harm, but do as you want. And the Rule of Three. Every action, be it positive or negative, it will come back to you in threes. 

The misconception 

Many people tend to see these words and think that means they need to keep their hands completely, only use white magic, and stay all “peace and love.” You end up turning your back to a lot of people who really need your help. 

Here’s my argument. 

Letting hate stand, turning your back and “doing no harm” when someone is putting harm into the world, you are letting the harm continue… which is still causing harm to the world. Being complacent in harm is just as harmful. We need to stand up. Hex who needs to be hexed, and start taking a stand for the hurt, the poor, and the broken. 

I want to clarify. If you can’t, that’s okay. This is not saying every single witch needs to be ready to cast a spell and poison a man at the drop of a hat. Some of us aren’t made out for that. 

But for those of us who can, and those of us who want to. I truly believe that in a world with so much harm, one act, be it “harmful” in the eyes of others or not, will bring back strength and love to those who need it, in this good fight. “Do no harm” sure, but if someone is hurting someone you love, and you have the strength and power to hex that abuser, the energy you will get back is positive. Your action was good, you were saving a person who needed it, even at the cost of the other person. 

As always, this is just a starting point. I want to hear what you guys have to say, and I want to hear about your opinions on the Threefold Law. 

Disclaimer: no two witches are the same, just because i believe in the threefold law doesn’t mean you have to. many religions have a concept of checks and balances. and if you don’t believe in any of it, that’s okay too. 

Not everyone has the privilege to study as openly as they would like. Maybe your parents are against witchcraft. Maybe your roommates or the person you rent from are too ignorant to explain the craft to. If that is the case, here are a couple tricks so you don’t have to halt your practice. 

Mint Tin Altars- Altoids and other mints come in small, deck of card sized tins, that you can fit a surprising amount into. Small crystals or crystal chips (which often can be found for less than $1 at most new age shops). Keep a tarot card at the bottom (drawn is fine), think of this as an altar cloth. You can also keep sigils, small cone incense (which can be burned safely on the metal tin!), and herbs. 

These can be hidden pretty much anywhere. In dressers, closet, purse, backpack, or almost anywhere. You can also do these things in a shoebox, pencil box, or makeup box if you have/want the space. 

Online Grimoire- Make a blog for your grimoire! Or use google docs for notes. There are lots of places you can do your note taking and book of shadow making all online so no one asks questions! I have a specific sideblog here on tumblr that is for all of my Book Of Shadow things. Tags keep things organized too! 

Apps- #Selfcare is an app that helps you do self care right on your phone. It doesn’t give you “goals” or pesky reminders that make the self care feel like more of a chore, it’s simply there when you need it, to give you an escape. The app uses a lot of witchy things in it though, like crystals, tarot cards, altars, and more. It’s a great place to have a bunch of small daily rituals all on your phone! (I swear this isn’t an ad I know it looks like one)

You can also find many apps for tarot, moon phases, candles, etc. Many people  like to keep all of their recourses on their phone or tablet. These people are usually known as cyber witches

Kitchen Herbs- Find out what herbs you have in your kitchen that you can use without anyone noticing. Most herbs use in spells can be swapped out for things you have around the house. (Examples include cinnamon, nutmeg, basil, bay leaves, rosemary, or thyme) 

Other Kitchen Magic- Often kitchen magic is pretty easy to cover up. Stirring drinks with intention (Clockwise for manifesting, counterclockwise for banishing), as well as simply mixing certain herbs together in good. Making Tea a ritual in your life is a great way to have a secret moment in your craft 

Okay witches, this is just a small list, and there are countless ways to study your craft, but for people who may be limited, or need to keep things hidden this may be a place to start! (As well as spoonies, people who travel, and people who just don’t have the space!)

Yule is headed this way, slowly but surely! I’m working on a lot of awesome pieces of about Yule, I can’t wait to share this season with y’all