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✨S𝕡𝕖𝕝𝕝 T𝕚𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕤✨ The timing of your magick can be a really important part of your spell casting. Casting your spell at the corresponding time of day that aligns with your spell can add power to your workings. Here’s the six main times of day and their corresponding energies. Lindsay 💜 —————————————————————————- #spell #spells #witchtips #greenwitch #greenmagick #nature #moon #divination #themoon #astrology #greenwitchcraft #energy #tarot #intuition #wicca #pagan #witch #witchcraft #witches #witches #esoteric #witchesofinstagram #witchy #magick #witchyvibes #occult #witchythings #witchystuff #bruja #witchywoman #occultism https://www.instagram.com/p/CqbIBT5NO5T/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Good morning, lovelies! 🩷 This picture by @craftingwitch always reminds me of me and my sister @poppets_charms_and_brews! Tag your bestie! Lindsay 💜 —————————————————————————- #art #witchyart #illustration #greenmagick #nature #moon #moonphase #divination #astrology #greenwitchcraft #energy #tarot #intuition #wicca #pagan #witch #witchcraft #witches #esoteric #witchesofinstagram #witchy #witchyvibes #occult #witchythings #witchystuff #bruja #witchywoman #witchesofinstagram #witchythings #witchytips https://www.instagram.com/p/CqaDdtutvbb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

✨ 𝔹𝕒𝕟𝕚𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕝𝕝 ✨ This is a really simple but effective banishing spell. The purple colour of the candle symbolises your power over the person/people you want to banish. If you haven’t got a black candle, white is a good substitute. If you don’t have all the ingredients for the banishing mixture, just use what you do have, but you can substitute any spice with finely chopped up rosemary. Vinegar is crucial as it helps to make a paste that you can then dress your candle with. Let the candle fully burn out and melt onto the paper and then throw the remnants of the spell in the trash as a symbol of removing the people/person/things and their influences from your life. Lindsay 💜 ———————————————————— #spell #spells #banish #banishing #greenwitchcraft #wiccan #moonphases #themoon #astrology #balance #cycles #energy #tarot #instagram #traditionalwitchcraft #traditionalwitch #wicca #pagan #witch #witchcraft #witches #witches #tarot #tarotspread #nature #witchesofinstagram #witchy #magick #witchyvibes #witchythings #witchystuff #witchywoman https://www.instagram.com/p/CqYckFFN_sC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

✨ 𝔹𝕒𝕟𝕚𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕝𝕝 ✨ This is a really simple but effective banishing spell. The purple colour of the candle symbolises your power over the person/people you want to banish. If you haven’t got a black candle, white is a good substitute. If you don’t have all the ingredients for the banishing mixture, just use what you do have, but you can substitute any spice with finely chopped up rosemary. Vinegar is crucial as it helps to make a paste that you can then dress your candle with. Let the candle fully burn out and melt onto the paper and then throw the remnants of the spell in the trash as a symbol of removing the people/person/things and their influences from your life. Lindsay 💜 ———————————————————— #spell #spells #banish #banishing #greenwitchcraft #wiccan #moonphases #themoon #astrology #balance #cycles #energy #tarot #instagram #traditionalwitchcraft #traditionalwitch #wicca #pagan #witch #witchcraft #witches #witches #tarot #tarotspread #nature #witchesofinstagram #witchy #magick #witchyvibes #witchythings #witchystuff #witchywoman https://www.instagram.com/p/CqYcAZZtbhZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Good morning, lovelies! Quite a few people have asked to see the four Queens from my upcoming tarot deck, Tarot Magick, so here they are! What do you think? The 𝘛𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘬 tarot deck (as well as the book 𝘛𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘬) can be pre-ordered from the link in my bio or from all good book stores and online retailers! Release date is 15th June for the UK and 20th June worldwide! Lindsay 💜 —————————————————————————- #tarotmagick #tarot #tarotcards #tarotdeck #tarotreading #nature #moon #moonphase #divination #themoon #astrology #greenwitchcraft #energy #intuition #wicca #pagan #witch #witchcraft #witches #witches # esoteric #witchesofinstagram #witchy #magick #witchyvibes #occult #witchythings #witchystuff #bruja #witchywoman https://www.instagram.com/p/CqXlzE0tOQa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

✨ 𝕊𝕒𝕝𝕥𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕔𝕣𝕒𝕗𝕥 ✨⁣ There are so many different types of salt, but this is a collection of the most used and easily available salts in Witchcraft. ⁣ ⁣ In general, salt has the ability to absorb negative energy from its surround environment and hold onto it. This means it’s particularly good as a cleanser and to purify any area of negative energy. Many Witches use salt to create boundaries in spells and rituals by using it to draw a protective circle around them. It’s also good for home protection - sprinkle salt around the outside of the house. If this isn’t possible, dissolve a few spoons of salt in hot water, then once it cools, spray it on the threshold of your home. Lindsay 💜 ———————————————————————- #salt #protection #greenwitch #greenmagick #nature #moon #moonphase #divination #themoon #astrology #greenwitchcraft #energy #tarot #intuition #wicca #pagan #witch #witchcraft #witches #witches #esoteric #witchesofinstagram #witchy #magick #witchyvibes #occult #witchythings #witchystuff #bruja #witchywoman #occultism https://www.instagram.com/p/CqVuNeeNJWe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

✨𝕋𝕒𝕣𝕠𝕥 ℝ𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕒𝕝 ✨ 1. The Five of Cups often appears when you’re stuck in the past and can’t free yourself from it’s grip. You feel overwhelmed by the negative emotions that have surfaced and they’re holding you back from achieving your fullest potential. This card is an invitation to release the power of these feelings so you can move on and make positive changes to your life. You need to be free of the negative parts of the past in order to take advantage of new opportunities and possibilities waiting for you. Focus now on the things you can do right rather than what could go wrong. Remember we help to manifest the things we frequently think about, so make sure you concentrate on the good thinks and what can go right. 2. The Three of Pentacles is the card of collaboration. It’s time to look to others for help and support in moving a creative idea forward. Everyone has their own skills and talents and and the people around you could really help you to get you where you want to be. Be clear about you want to achieve and plan how you’ll work towards your goals. This card offers encouragement that you’re on the right track and you are making real progress, even if you can’t don’t necessarily feel you are. Just make sure you are well prepared and organised and you’ll achieve you goals. 3. The reversed Ace of Swords is often an indicator of an inner breakthrough or idea, but be cautious about sharing details with others until you’ve had the time to clear your mind first. You need to have a clear plan about what you want to do, how you want to do it as well as what this inner change means to you. The most important question you must ask yourself is will your idea or breakthrough bring you closer to the things you want most? If the answer is ‘yes’ then explore how best to manifest this in the external world in the most effective way. If the answer is ‘no’ then don’t be scared to go back to the drawing board and rethink things through. https://www.instagram.com/p/CqU5ISJtj-K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

✨ 𝔽𝕠𝕝𝕜 𝕄𝕒𝕘𝕚𝕔𝕜 ✨ Folk magick are practices of the people – the folk. Folk practices have their roots far back in time in a much older way of life and have been created and shaped by the people and the culture they originate from. It’s something I have found that I’m practicing more and more in my own Craft over the last 3 months as I research the folk tales and magick associated with the place I was born and now live. Folk practitioners don’t necessarily follow any deity but they can follow another religion such as Christianity which shapes their magick. Many Witchcraft traditions like traditional and Wicca have merged folk magick into the way they practice the Craft. Folk magick is usually of a practical nature which is meant to solve the common problems within a community such: healing, banishing evil/negative forces and bringing good harvests. Do you practice folk magick? Lindsay 💜 —————————————————————— #folk #folkmagick #folkmagic #folkwitchcraft #folktradition #magick #greenmagick #greenwitch #spells #protection #energy #nature #greenwitchcraft #bruja #esoteric #witch #witchcraft #protection #traditionalwitchcraft #wicca #pagan #plants #bruja #goodvibes #witchesofinstagram #witches #witchy #witchythings #witchytips #witchystuff #witchyvibes #vibes #witchythings https://www.instagram.com/p/CqTKqjnNwVY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

✨𝕋𝕒𝕣𝕠𝕥 ℝ𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 ✨⁣ Good morning, lovelies! 💕 I’m sorry I’m a bit later posting this than normal, I’ve got flu. Let’s see what the cards say about the week ahead! Take a moment to sit and meditate on the cards above. Choose the cards that draw your eye. If you feel you want to chose based on the crystals, go with your intuition! If you feel you can’t chose, maybe all three cards are calling you!🔮🌒 ⁣ ⁣ Check back tomorrow when I’ll post the reveal and full readings for each card! ⁣💫 Have a great day! Lindsay 💜 ——————————————————— ℂ𝕣𝕪𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕝𝕤 (L-R): Black obsidian, selenite, rose quartz (chosen intuitively) ✨ ——————————————————— 𝔻𝕖𝕔𝕜: Fortuna Tarot deck (Amethyst Aura) by @studioartemy ✨ ——————————————————— #zodiac #zodiacsigns #tarot#tarotcards #majorarcana #greenmagick #nature #moon #divination #themoon #astrology #greenwitchcraft #energy #intuition #wicca #pagan #witch #witchcraft #witches #esoteric #witchesofinstagram #witchy #magick #witchyvibes #occult #witchythings #witchystuff #bruja #witchywoman #witchesofinstagram #witches #witchy #witchystuff #witchywoman https://www.instagram.com/p/CqSZ_b2NzDH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Good morning, lovelies! Happy Sunday! 🌞 Artist credit - @meraylah Lindsay 💜 —————————————————————————- #fall #mabon #autumn #autumngoddess #greenmagick #nature #moon #moonphase #divination #astrology #greenwitchcraft #energy #tarot #intuition #wicca #pagan #witch #witchcraft #witches #esoteric #witchesofinstagram #witchy #witchyvibes #occult #witchythings #witchystuff #bruja #witchywoman #witchesofinstagram #witchythings #witchytips https://www.instagram.com/p/CqP4dYXtzyC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Hey lovelies! 💜 Just stopping by to introduce myself to anyone who has just started to follow me. I’m the face behind The Witch of the Forest🌳🧙🏻 My name is Lindsay and I’m nearly 39 years old. I was born & live in South Yorkshire, England with my two black cats called Luna (long story 😂) & a mischievous tuxedo cat named Merlin. I’ve got 9 piercings & 10 tattoos. I must admit I have a weakness for men with tattoos too, especially sleeves 🤭 I have been a practicing witch for 16 years, ten of those being in the broom closet where I was unable to be honest about my beliefs and practices as I was married to a Church of England priest (I became a witch after I got married). My sun sign is Taurus, my moon sign is Gemini and I’m an Aquarius rising. I’m an empath and even after all these years, I sometimes struggle to protect my own energy in certain situations. I’m getting better with time with the more I practice protection. My ancestors, familiar and household spirits form a central part in my practice. I’m also increasingly bringing more folk magick into my Craft as I connect with the traditions and practices of the place I come from. I am an writer and published author. It’s a dream come true to be able to say that! I’ve written four books and created a tarot deck, to help those at the beginning of their Witchcraft journey or those that have been practicing for a while but want to deepen their Craft (order them from the link in my bio). I’m also a spoonie - I suffer from fibromyalgia, chronic daily migraines & hypermobility and have done for over 13 years. I also suffer from anxiety and depression - it’s empowering to be able to be open and be able to say it write about it. I’ve got a pretty dirty mind and can be quite sarcastic sometimes. I also swear much more than I probably should too 😂 Where are you following from?! Much love, Lindsay 💜 ———————————————————————- #tree #trees #forest #wood #nature #moon #moonphase #moonphases #themoon #astrology #energy #tarot #intuition #traditionalwitch #wicca #pagan #witch #witchcraft #witches #occult #esoteric #witchesofinstagram #witchy #magick #witchyvibes #witchythings #witchystuff #bruja https://www.instagram.com/p/CqN-pobtfet/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

✨𝕆𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕝𝕖 ℝ𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕒𝕝 ✨ 1. 𝔸𝕚𝕟𝕖 Aine approaches you from her realm bearing the gift of optimism. Everyday life for Celtic women was fraught with violence and heartache ; they were often tasked with defending their homes by themselves when the armies wee away, leaving many vulnerable to cruelty. Have you felt as if you simply cannot win no matter what you do? Do your present circumstances feel overbearing and insurmountable? Aine understands your hardship and places her hand on your shoulder to remind you that hope will always rise upon the horizon. Even when the darkness might feel overwhelming, the light that summer sun will always shine that much brighter 2. 𝔸𝕡𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕕𝕚𝕥𝕖 Aphrodite arrives to remind you of the importance of self-love. Many do not realise just how little emphasis they place upon their own happiness beyond the mundane. Your job, family and relationships may require attention, but how often do you take the time to love yourself? To know love for yourself is to become open to the love of others, an Aphrodite seeks to aid you in this endeavour. Practice taking a few moments each day to reflect on the words: “I love myself. I have patience with myself.” Approach your wants and needs with an open mind rather than with any form of judgement. When we honour our hearts with respect we deserve we embrace the true meaning of love itself. 3. A𝕤𝕚𝕓𝕚𝕜𝕒𝕒𝕤𝕙𝕚 Now is the time for Asibikaashi to weave the thread of meditation into your life. When we sleep, our bodies lie still and our minds enter a different realm of existence. The Spider Woman wants you to emulate that stillness within your waking life. Do your thoughts feel scattered or unbalanced? Perhaps this is the time to truly stop and listen to your soul, allowing it to find a calming centre amidst the hectic nature of the world we live in today. As she appears to you now, know you’re one of Asibikaashi’s children and you’re safe to embrace tranquility through meditation. https://www.instagram.com/p/CqNP94WtiYc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

✨ 𝔽𝕣𝕖𝕪𝕛𝕒 ✨ The last post about Freya is some of the many ways you can work with her in your own practice. Which goddesses or gods would you like me to posts about next? Lindsay 💜 —————————————————————————- #freyja #freya #goddess #god #norse #paganism #greenmagick #nature #moon #divination #astrology #greenwitchcraft #energy #tarot #intuition #wicca #pagan #witch #witchcraft #witches #esoteric #witchesofinstagram #witchy #witchyvibes #occult #witchythings #witchystuff #bruja #witchywoman #witchesofinstagram #witchythings #witchytips https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLlrUYNDMi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

✨ 𝕆𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕝𝕖 ℝ𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 ✨ Good morning, lovelies! 💜 I hope you’ve had a lovely week! Pick the cards that catch your eye and call to you. If you can’t make a choice, maybe all the cards are calling you! Check back tomorrow when I’ll post the readings for each card⁣. Have a great Friday! Lindsay 💜 —————————————————————————- ℂ𝕣𝕪𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕝𝕤 (L-R): Amazonite, carnelian, sodalite. (chosen intuitively) —————————————————————————- 𝔻𝕖𝕔𝕜: Guidance of the Goddess Oracle by @anetteprs ✨—————————————————————————- #oracle #oraclecards #oracledeck #reading #nature #moon #moonphase #divination #themoon #astrology #greenwitchcraft #energy #tarot #intuition #wicca #pagan #witch #witchcraft #witches #witches #esoteric #witchesofinstagram #witchy #magick #witchyvibes #occult #witchythings #witchystuff #bruja #witchywoman https://www.instagram.com/p/CqKnjhRNEFF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

✨ 𝔽𝕣𝕖𝕪𝕛𝕒 ✨ Have you ever had the feeling that Freyja was trying to contact you? Following on from my post about Frejya a few days ago, this is a post about some of the common ways in which Freyja may use to try to connect with you. This list are not the only way Freyja may try to reach out to you so I suggest you do some research to find out more. Have you worked with Freyja? Lindsay 💜 —————————————————————————- #freyja #freya #goddess #god #norse #paganism #greenmagick #nature #moon #divination #astrology #greenwitchcraft #energy #tarot #intuition #wicca #pagan #witch #witchcraft #witches #esoteric #witchesofinstagram #witchy #witchyvibes #occult #witchythings #witchystuff #bruja #witchywoman #witchesofinstagram #witchythings #witchytips https://www.instagram.com/p/CqI9lwENM6V/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

✨ 𝔽𝕣𝕖𝕪𝕛𝕒 ✨ You wanted me to post more about gods and goddesses, so here is the first of a new series I’m starting on deities! I thought I’d start with Frejya, a goddess I’ve started to work with personally in my own Craft. The next few posts will be about how you can try and figure out if Frejya is calling out to you and ways you can work with her in your own Craft. Have you ever worked with Freyja? Lindsay 💜 —————————————————————————- #freyja #freya #goddess #god #norse #paganism #greenmagick #nature #moon #divination #astrology #greenwitchcraft #energy #tarot #intuition #wicca #pagan #witch #witchcraft #witches #esoteric #witchesofinstagram #witchy #witchyvibes #occult #witchythings #witchystuff #bruja #witchywoman #witchesofinstagram #witchythings #witchytips https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGhoB4tNje/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I felt a strong compulsion to share this message today, so I’ve made it into a post. May it be seen by whoever needs to hear it. I guess it’s also a reminder to myself on my own healing journey too. Does it resonate with you? Lindsay 💜 —————————————————————————- #healing #healingisntlinear #healingjourney #healingenergy #greenmagick #nature #moon #moon-phase #divination #astrology #greenwitchcraft #energy #tarot #intuition #wicca #pagan #witch #witchcraft #witches #esoteric #witchesofinstagram #witchy #witchyvibes #occult #witchythings #witchystuff #bruja #witchywoman #witchesofinstagram #witchythings #witchytips https://www.instagram.com/p/CqFdfjctCMX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=