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Observation

Desire is one of the fundamental aspects of ritual. It is also comparative. That is, it is born from the recognition that something could be better in relation to an ideal. The first step in ritual is then to look at the desire, what we actually want to change.

Analysis

After understanding our base desire (such as to have more money), we then need to understand a few key features. Preliminary divination can help us here:

1. What prevents us from obtaining what we desire?

2. What supports us in obtaining what we desire?

3. What are the short term consequences of what we desire?

4. What are the long term consequences of what we desire.

Having an answer to the four, we can work our ritual but also decide whether it's a removal or a generating spell.

1) Removal: Made for the task of reducing an issue or influence of a concept.

2) Generation: Made for the task of increasing an influence of a concept

Hypothesis

If/then statements can then be derived. Let's carry on with our money spell example. We note that we want enough money to survive the month, since we're assured of long-term finances through a salary, so we just need something to cover the bills that suddenly came up. Likewise, we have a business on the side that can provide a stream of avenue. Our If/Then statement can then be:

If I do a ritual to bolster my conversion rate then I can get money to cover my bills.

We can then also note that the spell is generative:

If I can get my customers interested in my product, then they'll be more inclined towards buying it.

Association

Mercury seems to be a good fit for the ritual, as well as his associations with opening doors, and short-term luck (making him good for gamblers). He also governs over communications in various forms, making him the Planetary patron of marketers and salespeople. Thus our ritual is to invoke the Generative Aspect of Mercury

If/Then Statement:

If I invoke Mercury as the Provider of Sales, then I can increase traffic and conversion rates for my product.

Mental Accumulation

As said, desire is one of the cornerstones of ritual. By this action of thinking, we also generate desire that is then released at the ritual towards Mercury. Now begins the process of developing a ritual for invoking the Planet. Luckily, there's multiple sources for what we can use for the ritual, as well as personal correspondences.

Invocation

We then invoke the force, resulting in the climax of the mental accumulation and desire. This process is the resolution phase of the spell, remarking that we have gone and done what we needed to do.

Post Liminary Divination

After this, we can do post liminary divination to understand how the forces may impact our work.

1) What changes should I expect?

2) What will be removed in the ritual?

3) Will the ritual itself work as intended?

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I’ve compiled a checklist in booklet format of pretty much anything I could think of or find online that you could include in your Grimoire/book of shadows. Please note that this is a very very broad list and you do not need to include absolutely everything listed. Pick and choose what matches your craft!

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Witchcraft Basics and Giggles:

Everything to know before you start! The various practices The Tools healing, protecting, and grounding. shielding and banishing herbs,oils and crystals.| Herbs | Oils | Crystals color magik the sabbats the Elements astrology + astrology calendar spells, hexes and curses energy manipulation the various entitis Divination tool Symbology Shadow Work Witchy hack Offerings Grimoire/book of shadows how to work with deities. (works with entities too) sigils. How to create a spell

🍂 Mabon is fast approaching 🍂

Mabon, often called the Witches’ Thanksgiving, is the celebration of the Autumn Equinox. On this day, light and dark stand in perfect balance before the nights begin to grow longer. It is a time of gratitude, reflection, and preparation as we honor the final harvest of the year. Named after the Welsh deity Mabon ap Modron, a god of youth and rebirth, this sabbat invites us to embrace both endings and new beginnings.

Traditionally, Mabon is a time to give thanks for abundance—whether through food, personal growth, or blessings received. Many witches and pagans create altars decorated with apples, pumpkins, acorns, and richly colored leaves. Rituals often include offering food or wine to the Earth, meditating on balance, and releasing what no longer serves us before winter sets in.

It is also a season of sharing: meals with loved ones, acts of kindness, and giving back to the community. Spiritually, Mabon reminds us to pause, breathe, and acknowledge both our shadows and our light. Just as the earth slows in preparation for rest, we too are called to turn inward, finding balance and harmony within ourselves as the wheel of the year turns once more.

Herbal Deep Dive: Chamomile

Identification

• Scientific names:

– German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla, syn. M. recutita)

– Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)

• Family: Asteraceae (the daisy family)

Appearance

– Flowers: Small, daisy‑like blooms with white ray petals around a yellow button center

– Leaves: Finely divided, feathery, bright green

– Habit: Low, spreading perennial (Roman) or annual (German), 6–24″ tall

Habitat & Harvest

– Native to Europe; naturalized worldwide in fields, roadsides, garden bed

– Harvest flower heads just as petals begin to unfold (late spring–summer)

Other varieties of Chamomile

- Moroccan Chamomile (Ormenis multicaulis): deep blue essential oil, used in aromatherapy

Phytochemistry & Active Constituents

• Key Compounds: Apigenin, bisabolol, matricin, chamazulene

• Actions: Anti‑inflammatory via COX inhibition, GABA‑modulating for anxiolysis

Cultivation & Companion Planting

• Soil: Well‑drained, neutral pH

• Sunlight: Full to partial

• Companions: Basil, mint, onions—deterring pests

Harvesting, Drying & Storage

• Timing: Early morning after dew evaporates

• Drying: Mesh screens in shaded, ventilated space

• Storage: Airtight, dark glass jars (2 years shelf life)

Folklore & History

• Ancient Egypt: wreaths on the deceased, symbol of resurrection

• Greeks & Romans: called “ground apple” for apple‑like scent; used in beauty and love potions

• Name origin: from Greek chamai melon (“ground apple”)

• Medieval Europe: hung in doorways to ward off insects and promote sleep

Magical Uses

• Calming & Sleep: place dried flowers under pillow or brew bedtime tea

• Divination & Dreamwork: add to dream pillows or burn on charcoal to enhance visions

• Peace & Harmony: scatter petals in a circle to create a tranquil boundary

• Purification: include in smoke‑cleansing blends to clear stagnant energy

• Prosperity: tuck chamomile + mint sachets into cash box to attract abundance

Energetic Signature & Correspondences

• Element: Water

• Planet: Moon (with Mercury influences)

• Chakra: Third Eye & Heart

Astrological & Zodiac Links

• Sign: Cancer (nurturing, home‑centered)

• Moon Phase: Waxing for intuition, Full for divination, Waning for release

Medicinal Uses

• Digestive Aid: antispasmodic for cramps, bloating, indigestion

• Nervous System Support: mild sedative for anxiety, stress, insomnia

• Anti‑Inflammatory & Analgesic: compresses or salves for skin irritations and joint pain

• Antimicrobial: tea gargles for sore throat and mouth ulcers

• Skin Care: infused oils to reduce redness and calm eczema

DIY Calming Chamomile Tea Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp dried German chamomile flowers

• 1 tsp dried lemon balm (optional)

• 1 tsp raw honey (to taste)

Method:

Steep herbs in 8 oz boiling water for 5–7 minutes

Strain into a mug

Although people often use these terms interchangeably, they’re not the same thing and knowing the difference can make your magic more effective.

🔹 Cleansing

Purpose: Removes stagnant, heavy, or unwanted energy from a person, object, or space.

Tools:

• Smoke (incense, herbs like rosemary or lavender)

• Sound (bells, chimes, singing bowls)

• Salt, cleansing sprays, or water

When to Use:

• Before rituals or spellwork

• After conflict or illness

• When bringing new items into your home

🔹 Banishing

Purpose: Actively drives away harmful energies, spirits, or influences with intention and force.

Tools:

• Protective herbs (rosemary, bay leaf, rue)

• Black candles

• Banishing rituals & wards

When to Use:

• Persistent negative energy or unwanted spiritual presence

• Protecting your space long-term

✨ Witch’s Tip: Cleanse before you banish.

If you are feel called to work but are tired/drained, sit outside. Take in all the energies around you. Nature can help charge you

Every witch does a little bit of a bunch of types of magic but sticks mainly to one or two in general. You usually won't be eclectic forever. You'll find what magics work best with you.

Never be lazy or cut corners with spirits. Always be respectful and always tell them to leave when you're done

When you see a plant or ingredient with a long list of properties, there are different things at play. Season of collection, the part of the plant, the health of the plant, etc all play a role in impacting which properties it will carry.

Don't call on spirits unless you have confidence and control

Be careful with sea/water magic. Get into it gently and slowly until you have the energy figured out because it can get out of hand quickly.

Adding a little pinch of magic into your breakfast can make a major difference in your day.

Your personal emotions/feelings over something will impact a work

Planting some plants is good, not only to have a garden, but the dirt helps cleanse you too. Get all dirty and muddy. It's good for ya

Not all trees are nice

The more you listen to your intuition, the easier it will be to tell it apart from your anxieties and worries

Incense is very easy to make which is why it's usually cheap to buy. But you can find a million tutorials online on how to make your own personal incense which is great if you want a spell to take effect over a while but also want to infuse the fire energy in it.

The more you work with something the better feel you get for it. Cinnamon goes in almost everything i cook and most of my spells because me and cinnamon just get right along

Rosemary - memory, anxiety, sleep, cleansing, purifying, learning, healing, love, lust, protection, wisdom, mental power

Turmeric - healing, strength, vitality, purification, abundance, joy, prosperity

allspice - healing, energy, love, luck

pepper - courage, protection

sage - health, immortality, longevity, protection against negativity, protection, purification, wisdom, wishes, anxiety

bay - divination, good fortune, healing, anxiety, money, prosperity, peace, protection, happiness, purification, love, tranquility

oregano - peace, love

parsley - protection, power, strength, lust, purification, prosperity

garlic - protection against evil eye

cinnamon - aphrodisiac, passion, love, luck, prosperity, success, spiritual vibrations, energy, purification, healing, protection

cayenne - healing, removing blockages, protection, strength, motivation, courage

clover - fidelity, protection, love, money, success, animal protection, luck

pine - health, healing

nutmeg - money, prosperity, good luck, protection, psychic abilities, happiness, love, health

cloves - healing, love, friendship, cleansing, protection, abundance

thyme - health, courage, eliminates nightmares, attracts loyalty, affection, psychic abilities

ginger - energy, speeding things up, love, prosperity, success, power, healing

mint - avoid jealousy, dreams, protecting, prosperity, joy, fertility, purification, love, success, lust, travel, money, luck

chamomile - love, healing, stress-relief, calming, sleep

lavender - purification, concentration, love, healing, sleep, dreams

jasmine - divination, innovation, attraction, dreams, love, beauty

mugwort - psychic powers, protection, lust, fertility, prophetic dreams, divination, relaxing, tranquility, banishing, consecration

peach blossoms - luck, prosperity, romance, love, passion, affection, harmony, peace, health, longevity

peony - protection from hexes, luck, prosperity, business success, attracts fairies

rose - divine love, self-love, friendship, healing, domestic happiness, lasting relationships, closeness with nature, divination, tranquility, harmony, psychic ability, spirituality, protection, luck

lemon grass - openness, communication, clear mind, love, luck, libido, psychic abilities, calming

chrysanthemum - longevity, mental clarity, optimism, protection, solving mysteries, soothing grief

pink Himalayan salt - purification, grounding, abundance, prosperity, self-love, cleaning, growth, protection, peace, calming

palo santo - cleansing, positivity, good fortune, creativity, love

sweet orange - optimism, charisma, confidence, restoring aura, attracting love, fertility, abundance

bergamot - protection, purification, calming

ylang ylang - sexual attraction, persuasiveness, peace, love, anxiety and depression relief, fairy magic

geranium - prosperity, happiness, healthy pregnancy and fertility

eucalyptus - purifying, cleansing, good health, protection, negativity

sandalwood - calming, anxiety, purification, protection, healing

anise - peace, tranquility, awakening of psychic awareness, luck, spiritual connection, psychic and magic power

jojoba - healing, protection, purification, grounding, meditation, love

frankincense - cleansing, energy, uplifting, inner peace, balance

peppermint - mental clarity, prophetic visions, success, prosperity,

cedarwood - love, growth, longevity, psychic powers, healing, money

tea tree - cleansing, protection, uplifting, energy, memory, love

vanilla - sex, calming, good luck, love, empowerment, happiness, growth

Alfalfa sprouts: prosperity

Asparagus: lust, grounding

Artichoke: lust, protection, personal growth

Beans: grounding, love, lust, prosperity, protection

Beet: beauty, love, passion

Broccoli: strength, leadership, protection

Brussels Sprouts: protection, luck, rebirth, stability, courage

Cabbage: fertility, health, longevity, love, money, protection

Carrot: banish, clarity, fertility, illusions, health

Cauliflower: protection

Celery: grounding, lust, mental powers, peace, psychic powers

Corn: spirituality, protection, abundance

Cucumber: purity, fertility, healing

Eggplant: wealth, prosperity

Endive: love, lust, physical strength

Horseradish: Exorcism, purification, banishing, empowering, warding

Lettuce: stamina, sleep, rest

Leek: love, physical strength, protection

Mushroom: psychic awareness, physical strength, hidden truths, courage, healing, health

Onion: warding, protection, health, banishing, virility, fertility, energy, psychic power

Pea: love, prosperity

Pepper green: growth, prosperity

Pepper red: energy, strength, vitality

Pepper yellow: empowered creativity

Potatoes: Protection, compassion, potency, wishing

Pumpkin: healing, money, prosperity, abundance, divination

Radish: lust, protection

Rhubarb: fertility, love, protection

Spinach: fortitude, physical strength, general physical health, prosperity, money

Sweet Potato: love, lust

Squash: spirituality

Tomatoes: protection, warding, health, money, luck, love

Turnip: warding, banishing

Zucchini: spirituality, protection, prosperity, lust, abundance

*source: Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen*

Vacations are for relaxation, for taking a break and leaving behind everyday problems. One way of doing this is by writing down what you want to leave on little pieces of paper and store them underneath a black tourmaline so they really stay at home.

To make sure your travels are not delayed and go over fast, sprinkle some cinnamon over your ticket and or a paper with your destination.

Train, car, or plane rides can also be very cleansing. As you travel fast, imagine the speed and the air washing away any lingering bad vibes. This way when you arrive at your destination in a clear state.

first thing in the morning—take three slow deep breaths (air/sky) more grounding than immediately checking a phone

notice your feet on the ground taking root when you stand up for the first time of the day, take a little stretch (earth/land)

wash or splash your face to get alll the way awake. then chug a big glass. (water/sea)

appreciate any trees, plants, dirt, or clouds you see

place both hands on your heart to feel your own heat and warmth. feel your heart beating. “i am alive” (fire)

wear or carry a rock, hagstone, crystal, talisman, or amulet

in times of stress or dissociation, rub your thumb in small circles on the back of your other hand to ground and soothe. (clockwise for attracting an intention, counterclockwise for banishing)

color magic with clothing

add cinnamon, lavender, or peppermint to coffee according to intention if you don’t want to drink tea

stirring tea/coffee according to intention

sometimes i pick a little affirmation for the day— “may i forgive myself” “the universe is within me/the wild is within me”

visualization—inhale a bright light and let it fill your lungs, exhaling clouds of negativity

or create a shield with breathing. with each breath, imagine a bubble forming around your body, then your aura, growing with strength.

cleansing shower at the end of the day (intending it to cleanse my aura makes me more motivated to take one, idkw)

if taking a bath, add a dash of moon water

sniff lavender essential oil before bed

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a quick guide on which planets to utilize for spellwork based on intent.

banishing: sun, moon, saturn, pluto

beauty: moon, venus, neptune

business: sun, mercury

binding: saturn, pluto

career matters: sun, jupiter, saturn

cleansing: sun, moon

communication: mercury, jupiter

confidence: mars, jupiter

courage: sun, mars, jupiter

creativity/imagination: moon, venus, neptune

cursing: saturn, neptune, pluto

divination: moon, uranus, neptune

dreams: moon, neptune

empathy: moon, venus, neptune

energy: sun, mars

fertility: moon, venus

happiness: sun, jupiter

healing: sun, moon, venus

illusion: moon, neptune

independence: mars, uranus

invisibility: moon, neptune, pluto

legal matters: sun, jupiter, saturn

love/lust: venus, mars

luck: mercury, jupiter

manifestation/power: sun, moon, mars, pluto

meditation: moon, neptune

mental clarity & power: sun, mercury, uranus, neptune

peace: moon, venus, neptune

prosperity/wealth: sun, mercury, jupiter

protection: mars, saturn

psychic abilities: moon, uranus, neptune

relaxation/calming: moon, neptune

sexual relations: venus, mars, pluto

spell-breaking: saturn, pluto

strength: sun, mars

success: mercury, mars, jupiter, saturn

technology: mercury, uranus

transformation: neptune, pluto

travel: moon, mercury

wisdom: mercury, uranus, neptune, pluto

wishes: sun, jupiter

Basil:  money, luck, prosperity, happiness

Bay Leaf: energy, cleansing, can be charged with almost any intention

Camomile: Caring, kindness, luck, growth, self-love growth, confidence, avoiding negativity, happiness

Cinnamon: passion, quick success, fire magick

Chia seeds: Growth, health, kindness, Property

Chilli flakes:  Pride, confidence, power, strength, Passion

Cumin: Courage, bravery, protection, loyalty

Dandelion: wishes, charisma, success, good luck

Dill: sexual love, luck, protection

Eucalyptus: cleansing, healing, purifying, relaxing, comfort

Fennel:  hate, anger

Flax seeds: Prosperity, growth, new beginnings

Ginger: fiery passion, success, and personal power

Jasmine: love, dreams, sensuality, luxury and kindness

Lavender: love and attraction, purification, relaxation, restful sleep

Nutmeg: luck, Health, Fidelity, Love, Prosperity, comfort, loyalty

Oregano:  comfort, love, warmth

Paprika:  Pride, confidence, power, strength

Parsley: Cleansing. purification

Peppermint: healing, purification, love and energy, cleansing, prosperity

Poppy seeds: protection, intuition, self-assurance, hexing and cursing

Rose: love, beauty, harmony, romance, attraction

Rosemary: cleansing, purification, wisdom, protection

Sesame seeds: Prosperity, growth, health, nurturing

Spearmint: love, cleansing, renewal, blessing

Sunflower seeds: happiness, growth, joy

Thyme: beauty, strength, courage

Turmeric: confidence, creativity, energy

Vanilla: love and sexuality