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Just because…

Aries

Jumping Cholla

Taurus 

Organ Pipe Cactus

Gemini

Disocactus

Cancer

Moonlight Cactus

Leo

Saguaro

Virgo 

Peruvian Old Lady

Libra

Schlumbergera

Scorpio

Beavertail cactus

Sagittarius

Barrel Cactus

Capricorn

Chin Cactus

Aquarius

Dinosaur Back Plant

Pisces

Prickly Pear

but does anyone ever notice and feel a bit annoyed by how the fluffy animals are loved, and accepted as pets, but other pets aren’t? Like if you have snakes, or insects, or snails, or reptiles, or mice, etc., people say stuff like, “kill it with fire.”? Isn’t it a bit messed up? I’m just saying, you don’t have to like those types of pets, but please don’t be mean or rude to those of us who do.

ANXIETY • amethyst • carnelian • charoite • chrysoprase • jasper

AURA STRENGTHENING • celestite • jasper • labradorite

AWARENESS • azurite • creedite • jasper • kyanite

BALANCE • agate • amazonite • amber • aventurine • calcite • rhodochrosite • smoky quartz • tourmaline 

BEAUTY • aquamarine • clear quartz • lepidolite • rose quartz • sapphire

COMMUNICATION • amethyst • ametrine • aquamarine • blue calcite • celestite • citrine • kyanite • topaz • turquoise

COMPASSION • angelite • celestite • lapis lazuli • rose quartz • sodalite

COURAGE/CONFIDENCE • agate • carnelian • citrine • sugilite • tourmaline

CLARITY • agate • calcite • citrine • sapphire • tigers eye

CLEANSING • celestite • chrysoprase • jasper • kyanite • moonstone • selenite • shungite • sunstone

CREATIVITY • agate • amazonite • amethyst • aventurine • carnelian • howlite • lapis lazuli • opal • topaz

DEPRESSION • amber • calcite • chrysoprase • fluorite • lapis lazuli • pyrite • rainbow quartz • rose quartz • tigers eye

DREAMS • amethyst • hemimorphite • herkimer diamond • jade

ENERGIZING • agate • amber • calcite • carnelian • garnet • rose quartz • topaz

FEMININE ENERGY • cherry quartz • garnet • jade • lapis lazuli • moonstone • rose quartz

FERTILITY • agate • aventurine • jade • moonstone • pearl • red carnelian • rose quartz • smoky quartz • turquoise

FOCUS • emerald • fluorite • pearl • tigers eye

FORGIVENESS • blue agate • blue chalcedony • chrysoprase • dioptase • moonstone • sugilite

FRIENDSHIP • amethyst • barite • carnelian • desert agate • jade • lapis lazuli • rose quartz • strontianite

GENEROSITY • chrysoberyl • orange jasper • sunstone • topaz

GRIEF • apache tear • danburite • epidote • onyx • peridot • sodalite • rose quartz • ruby

GROUNDING • agate • hematite • obsidian • smoky quartz • tigers eye

HARMONY • agate • amazonite • carnelian • emerald • jade

HAPPINESS • agate • amber • chrysoprase • rose quartz

HEADACHE • amethyst • lapis lazuli • rose quartz

HEALING • agate • amethyst • aquamarine • blue lace agate • carnelian • citrine • clear quartz • hematite • lapis lazuli • rose quartz • selenite

IMAGINATION • aventurine • blue pietersite • citrine • fulgurite • iolite • malachite • rose quartz • sugilite • topaz • ulexite

INSIGHT/INTUITION • amethyst • aquamarine • citrine • dumortierite • euclase • green prehnite • iolite • moonstone

INSOMNIA • amethyst • ammonite • angelite • black tourmaline • clear quartz • hematite • jade • labradorite • rose quartz

INSPIRATION • agate • charoite • opal

INTELLIGENCE • agate • calcite • charoite • green aventurine • yellow tourmaline

LONGEVITY • amethyst • agate • carnelian • citrine • garnet • quartz • tourmaline

LOVE • amazonite • chrysoprase • jade • malachite • rose quartz

LUCK • aventurine • carnelian • citrine • rhodonite • rose quartz • tigers eye

MEDITATION • amethyst • calcite • celestite • elestial quartz • labradorite • lapis lazuli • rutilated quartz • selenite

MOTIVATION/DETERMINATION • aventurine • carnelian • citrine • garnet • jasper • tigers eye

NEGATIVE ENERGY (repel/absorb/protect) • amethyst • apache tears • black tourmaline • carnelian • chrysoprase • jasper • onyx • smoky quartz • tigers eye

NURTURING • amber • calcite • jasper • pearl • rhodochrosite • rose quartz

PHYSICAL STAMINA • amazonite • lace agate • hematite • jasper • red amethyst • red spinel • tigers eye

PROSPERITY • agate • carnelian • chrysoprase • citrine

SELF ESTEEM • agate • amethyst • amazonite • aventurine • charoite • chrysoprase • dumortierite • garnet • jade • malachite • sodalite • tigers eye • variscite

SPIRITUAL AWARENESS • amethyst • bloodstone • calcite • chrysoprase • howlite • kyanite • lapis lazuli • moonstone • pyrite • smoky quartz • selenite • turquoise • unakite

SPONTANEITY • hiddenite • opal

TRUTH • agate • aquamarine • celestite • charoite • danburite • iolite • pietersite • sapphire • scheelite • tigers eye

VISUALIZATION • iolite • imperial topaz • green tourmaline • kyanite • magnesite • petalite • pietersite • ruby • selenite • ulexite

WEALTH/ABUNDANCE • agate • chrysoprase • citrine • green aventurine • jade • moss agate • ruby • tigers eye

OTHER INFO:

Essential Oils & Correspondences

ACNE • melaleuca • juniper berry

ADDICTION • grapefruit (dissipates cravings, detoxes) • basil (clears negative thought patterns) • bergamot (empowerment & self worth) • peppermint (emotional recovery)

ALLERGIES • basil, rosemary (reduces inflammation) • lemon (decongests & reduces mucus) • melaleuca • lavender • peppermint (discharges phlegm & reduces inflammation)

ATHLETIC • peppermint (pre-exercise) • lemongrass (connective tissue support) • marjoram (muscle support)

ANXIETY • lavender (calming, stress relief) • orange (energizes & reduces anxiety & depression) • lemon • vetiver (focus, sedative) • ylang ylang • roman chamomile (confidence)

BRAIN • sandalwood (optimal brain function & repair) • frankincense (anti-aging) • honeysuckle, lilac, peppermint (concentration) • cedarwood, petitgrain (calms, stimulates & protects brain) • rosemary (enhances cognitive performance, relieves mental fatigue) • clove, thyme (protective antioxidants) • vetiver, lavender, clary sage, cedarwood (focus & calm)

BRUISES • helichrysum • geranium • fennel

COURAGE • musk • iris • rose • geranium

DEPRESSION • lemon • douglas fir • frankincense • lavender • bergamot • clary sage • geranium • jasmine • lemongrass • sandalwood • rose • wild orange • ylang ylang

DETOX • grapefruit (antioxidant, detoxes liver) • lemon (antioxidant, detoxes chemicals) • lemongrass • clove (antioxidant, cleanses blood & cells)

EATING DISORDER • grapefruit (helps heal relationship with body) • patchouli (body acceptance) • bergamot (balances hormones, promotes self-worth) • cinnamon (balances metabolism, sense of safety)

ENERGY / FATIGUE • white fir • basil • lemon • clove • cypress • grapefruit • lemongrass • rosemary • wild orange

FEVER • peppermint • lemon • lime • eucalyptus • clove

FIBROMYALGIA • basil • black pepper • cinnamon • cypress • douglas fir/white fir • thyme • marjoram • peppermint • rosemary

FIRST AID • clove (numbing wounds) • frankincense (universal healing properties) • helichrysum (stop bleeding, pain relief) • lavender (shock) • lemon, melaleuca (antiseptic) • lemongrass, marjoram (muscle/cramp relief) • oregano (anti-inflammatory, antibacterial/antiviral) • peppermint (nausea/vomiting, burn care, pain relief)

FLU • melaleuca • peppermint • rosemary

HAIR • cedarwood (anti-dandruff, hair growth, split ends) • clary sage, geranium, lavender (helps with brittle hair) • arborvitae (hair loss)

HEADACHE / MIGRAINE • peppermint • rosemary • basil • helichrysum • roman chamomile • frankincense • lavender • peppermint • wintergreen

HEALING • carnation • eucalyptus • lotus • myrrh • rosemary • sandalwood • narcissus

HEART HEALTH • cypress (blood circulation) • ylang ylang (reduces high blood pressure) • marjoram • helichrysum (repairs blood vessels, stops bleeding, resolves low blood pressure) • black pepper • geranium

IMMUNE SYSTEM • cassia, clove, eucalyptus, frankincense, ginger, lemon, lime, rosemary, spearmint, white fir, melissa, vetiver, wild orange (immunostimulant) • black pepper (digestion, boosts immunity) • melaleuca, cinnamon, thyme (antibacterial, antiviral)

INDIGESTION • black pepper, cardamom, fennel, ginger, wild orange, grapefruit, peppermint (stomach) • basil, cardamom, ginger, marjoram, grapefruit (intestines) • basil, cilantro, geranium, grapefruit, helichrysum, lemon, rosemary (liver)

INSOMNIA • lavender (calms, relaxes) • vetiver (grounding) • orange • Roman chamomile (sedative, balances hormones) • spikenard

NAILS • arborvitae, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, fennel, frankincense (weak nails) • eucalyptus, lemon, melaleuca (yellow nails)

NAUSEA • ginger • peppermint

PAIN RELIEF • helichrysum • wintergreen • peppermint, black pepper (reduces inflammation) • ginger • basil, rosemary (improves circulation & healing)

PAST LIVES • lilac • sandalwood

PEACE / HARMONY • basil • gardenia • lilac • narcissus • benzoin • magnolia • rose • tuberose

PMS / CRAMPS • clary sage • lemongrass, marjoram (muscle/cramp relief) • peppermint • marjoram

POWER • carnation • rosemary • vanilla

PROTECTION • cyprus • myrrh • patchouli • rose • geranium • rue • violet • rosemary

PSYCHIC POWERS • acacia • anise • cassia • heliotrope • lilac • mimosa

RESPIRATORY • melaleuca • eucalyptus • rosemary • black pepper • douglas fir • cardamom • frankincense • peppermint 

SEX / LIBIDO • jasmine, ylang ylang, bergamot, clary sage (libido) • cinnamon, clove, rose, coriander, patchouli (aphrodisiac) • basil, bergamot, birch, black pepper (stimulating) • musk • violet • neroli • vanilla • stephanori 

URINARY TRACT INFECTION • lemongrass • thyme • eucalyptus • cardamom

WEIGHT LOSS • grapefruit (reduces cravings, induces fat burning) • cinnamon (balances blood sugar) • peppermint, ginger (reduces cravings, feel fuller)

List of essential oils and kitchen oils toxic to cats. Most of these are quite common so clean up thouroughly after yourself and make sure windows are open! Also avoid burning/diffusing these oils in excess around your furry friends!!

Food locating sensors triggered 

Thirsty boy 

Chamomile- healing, babies, children, animals, reversing bad luck, attracts money, helpful in family matters 

Basil- fidelity, prosperity, protection, fear of flying 

Cedar/Cedarwood- healing, cleansing bad influences, negative thoughts, harmony 

Allspice- money, passion, swift moving or urgent matters

Cinnamon- passion, regaining money after loss, urgently needing money, psychic awareness 

Dragon’s Blood- fierce protection, anti-curse, any major enterprise, male potency

Fennel- travel, house sales, moves , banish/keep harm away 

Frankincense- wealth, courage, joy, career, success, travel

Hyssop- love commitment, healing, spirituality, protection, (infusion of hyssop) cleansing artefacts 

Juniper- purifies homes; protects against accidents, thieves and illness; and male potency 

Lemongrass/Lemon- repels spite, malice and gossip; helps with psychic awareness and travel

Lemon verbena- breaking bad luck; protection against negativity, Evil eye and ill-wishing 

Mint/Peppermint- drives negativity from objects and places; brings money, health, love and success 

Myrtle- lasting marriage, mature love, domestic happiness, property and security

Myrrh- healing, peace, purification, overcoming grief, protection against evil

Pine- drives away harm from home and family, cleansing negativity and malice, guarding property and premises, Immortality

Rosemary- Learning, love, fidelity, prosperity, banish malevolence 

Sage- longevity, good health, examinations, interviews, tests, protection of the home and family, slow growing prosperity and wisdom 

Sandalwood- spiritual awareness and healing, leadership, justice, compensation, sexuality

Tarragon- courage, anti-bullying; shedding of old burdens, guilt, fears and destructive relationships 

Thyme- psychic cleansing of land and possessions, health, memories of past worlds, drives away night terrors

Vetivert- love, breaking bad luck, protect against theft and negativity 

Some essential oils are toxic for cats because they contain phenols, a compound in some essential oils. They aren't able to break the oil down and process it in their little bodies. Please research an oil before spraying or diffusing or using it - it can potentially get on their skin or fur and be absorbed or licked up!

Another toxic compound is found in citrus essential oils, d-limonene.

Oils to avoid or be very careful with:

Cinnamon oil

Citrus oils (any and all!)

Clove oil

Eucalyptus oil

Lavender oil

Oregano oil

Peppermint oil

Pennyroyal oil

Pine oil

Sweet birch oil

Tea tree oil (deadly in particular, please completely avoid)

Thyme oil

Wintergreen oil

Ylang ylang oil

(The above list is not complete; please look up your oil to see if it contains phenols before use!)

I will also note there are some contradictory reports about certain oils listed above: for example, some say lavender is good and some say lavender is toxic. Research the ingredients in a particular brand's oils, use high quality brands, and dilute your oils if you would like to use them around cats. Be vigilant and careful! And definitely avoid letting your cat lick your skin where essential oils have been applied.

Symptoms of essential oil poisoning

Drooling

Vomiting

Tremors

Difficulty walking, stumbling, lacking cat reflexes

Wheezing, coughing, panting, etc.

There are also a few common flowers and plants that cats can be poisoned lethally by (including lilies - petals, leaves, pollen and all), so please be careful and gentle with your friends and familiars. <3 They are very sensitive creatures and lack a lot of the enzymes that humans possess.

Energy-

Frankinscense

Basil

Cypress

Grapefruit

Sunflower or coconut oil carrier oil

Crystal to infuse in it: goldstone, carnelian, garnet

Charge in sunlight

Solar magic

Cleansing-

Eucalyptus

bergamot

spearmint

frankincense

clary sage

lotus or lemon

Coconut oil carrier, add a pinch of salt

Charge in sunlight, moonlight, or salt

Crystals: citrine, clear quartz

Goes very well with Energy blend

Grounding & Protection

Black pepper

Spruce

Pine

Juniper

Oak moss or vetiver

Tea tree

Coconut oil carrier

Infuse with pinecone/pine needles

Charge in dirt or grounding stones

Crystals: peridot, agate, onyx, smokey quartz

Earth magic

Sleep

Lavender

Violet

Rosemary

Chamomile

Patchouli

Rose

Coconut oil carrier

Charge in moonlight

Crystals: amethyst, selenite, hematite

Lunar magic

Evil eye oil (spiritual protection)

Juniper

Rose

Vetiver

Olive oil carrier

Charge with a Nazar 🧿

Spiritual protection and clairvoyance

Crystals: Pyrite, Orange Fire Opal, Citrine, Amber, Clear Quartz, Topaz, Jade, Rose Quartz, Emerald, Tiger’s Eye, Peridot, Aventurine, Sapphire, Diamond, Labradorite, and Amethyst.

Herbs: Alfalfa, Thyme, Bay Leaves, Allspice, Ginger, Basil, Cinnamon,  Chamomile, Cedar, Honeysuckle Poppy Seeds, Nutmeg, and Cloves.

Incense: Jasmine, Patchouli, Vanilla, Clove, Pine, Cinnamon, Vetiver, Saffron, and Dragon’s Blood.

Essential Oils: Orange, Myrrh, Clove, Cinnamon,  Frankincense, Sandalwood, Galbanum, Patchouli, and Spikenard.

Im dying my hair soon and i think its gonna die *pun intended* so i was researching benefits of oils to the hair and thought I’ll share :)

Essential oils are distilled from the plant itself. They have the signature scent of the plant they came from. And they’re highly concentrated. For instance, it takes 220 pounds of lavender flowers to make a single pound of lavender oil.

Carrier oils (such as coconut oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, and olive oil) also come from plants, but they have a more neutral smell. And they’re not necessarily distilled down like essential oils are.

Here are the benefits of some essential and carrier oils:

🌼 Almond oil soothes and moisturizes the scalp.

🌼 Cedarwood oil stimulates the scalp and promotes hair growth.

🌼 Chamomile oil adds shine and softness to hair, and soothes the scalp.

🌼 Clary sage oil promotes hair growth and stimulates the scalp.

🌼 Coconut oil softens hair and increases shine.

🌼 Geranium oil strengthens hair.

🌼 Jojoba oil moisturizes the hair, adds nutrients, and stimulates the scalp.

🌼 Lavender oil deep conditions the hair, keeps it shiny, and helps control dandruff.

🌼 Moroccan argan oil moisturizes, nourishes, and provides antioxidants to hair.

🌼 Rosemary oil stimulates the roots, improves hair growth, and increases circulation in the scalp.

🌼 Sandalwood oil helps with dry ends, and adds fragrance to the hair.

Make sure to always use essential oils with carrier oils!

credit - WebMD Medical Reference

Remember to use these oils sparingly and research them some more before using. If you take all the precautions and experience rash or allergic reactions, stop immediately. Other than that, enjoy your healthy hair! >-<

safely practicing your craft is something i don’t see talked about in the community often enough, so i decided to compile a list of some basic safety precautions i think everyone needs to know!

∆ do not leave candles or incense burning unattended

this is something that i’ve made the mistake of doing on more than one occasion. leaving anything burning outside of your attention is incredibly dangerous, and you can risk setting items in the surrounding area on fire. if a spell requires you to let a candle burn itself out, i would recommend using a tealight or even a birthday candle– something small enough to melt down quickly in one sitting.

∆ research properties of crystals and herbs

something that has gained popularity in recent times on witchblr is ‘crystal-infused water’ or ‘crystal elixirs’. while it isn’t really my thing, i thought i would stress how dangerous this can be if you do not do proper research for those who are interested in this practice. many crystals and stones are actually water-soluble, meaning they will dissolve in water and release minerals or elements that are toxic if ingested. as a rule of thumb, crystals that end in -ite are typically water-soluble, but there are others such as turquoise, gypsum, lapis lazuli, tiger eye, cinnabar, and countless more crystals that can cause some serious harm. stay on the safe side and do your research. the same goes for plants and herbs. foxglove, nightshade belladonna, lily of the valley, poinsettia, and mistletoe can all be dangerous with skin contact or ingestion. some herbs are more dangerous in pregnancy, and some are more dangerous to animals. i said it before, and can’t stress it anymore: do your research!

∆ don’t use salt outdoors

this is something people are more aware of within the community, but i think it’s still important to stress, as it is in regard to the safety of the environment. salt is generally pretty terrible for plants and soil. excess salt will kill off plants and cause soil erosion, which can permanently destroy that area of land. however, there are so many alternatives! if you do a bit of digging around, you can find plenty of different options. my personal go-to is eggshells. :)

∆ be careful with essential oils

i think essential oils are fantastic, however there are many ways you could accidentally harm yourself or others through misuse. never ingest essential oils. that’s just a very, very bad idea. you can risk serious damage to your internal organs, which, in general, is not very pleasant. some oils are okay for occasional use on skin, however it is super important that you dilute them with a carrier oil. it is near impossible to dilute essential oils in water due to the very different densities. along with this, for the love of all things good, do NOT use essential oil on your pets. they are not built like humans. what may be okay for us can be potentially harmful to them. even diffusers can cause harm to your pets, so please research what oils are toxic for animals. your furry friends will thank you.

∆ do not abandon actual medical help in favor of herbal remedies