Que Sera, Sera

The moon is a very large part of our lives and witchcraft. She appears every night, and even if you can’t clearly see her, she is still there, lending us her energy.

Whether you choose to base your practice around the moon or not is up to you, but many people at the very least do like to remember the moon phases to aid them in casting or in their meditation.

This is a master post of the moon phases, and what they mean in our spiritual practices and our metaphysical lives.

The constellation system that we use today has grown from a list of 48 constellations published around AD 150 by the Greek scientist Ptolemy in an influential book called the Almagest. Since then, various astronomers have added another 40 constellations, filling the gaps between Ptolemy’s figures and populating the region around the south celestial pole that was below the horizon of the Greeks. The result is a total of 88 contiguous constellations that all astronomers accept by international agreement. The tales of these constellations are told on this website – along with two dozen others that fell by the wayside.

The 48 constellations of the Greek astronomer Ptolemy, illustrated on a pair of woodcuts made by Albrecht Dürer in 1515, one showing the northern sky (top) and the lower one the southern sky. The figures are depicted from the rear, as on a celestial globe. Note the large blank area of the southern sky that was below the horizon to the people who invented the constellations. The size of this blank zone is a clue to the latitude at which the constellation inventors lived.

garlic blossoms (allium) balls of tiny flowers, may be white to deep purple. literally just the flowering head of the garlic you use in food. it tastes like garlic. but colorful.

elderflower, the blossom of the elderberry bush. can be battered and fried. excellent with elderberry syrup or honey. tastes fruity with a tiny hint of anise. also good in teas and sweets.

Calendula, also known as pot marigold. (please, verify you’re using pot marigold, not regular marigold. calendula is actually a daisy.) tastes similarish to bell pepper, sans crunch. leaves are also edible. should be grown with broadleaf plantain:

as a poultices of calendula and plantain can be used to rapidly heal small cuts and scrapes, and are also helpful for other dermatitis. don’t use it on deep wounds though, as it can and will cause the surface skin to heal before the underlying tissues. all of broadleaf plantain is also edible. if bitter.

this may be a bit long. disclaimer!! this is what I do and what I think is okay to work with. I don’t speak to the other witches in the community! I try to make my craft as laid-back, easy to do, and accessible as possible. (since I am a closet witch!)

As a sea witch who lives nowhere near salt water, it has its difficulties. However, I’m here to say to all those who have interests in sea magic but don’t live near the ocean it’s okay to try it and do whatever you want.

You don’t need to be right near the salt water to be a sea witch. To those who think against this then,,, well have a good day because it wouldn’t affect you anyway so,,, why not let people have their lives huh?

Anyway, there are some simple ways to practice it with not much effort and a lot of effects. Here are some of the following things I think can help incorporate the sea into your magic:

Making your own salt water

Making your own salt water is just as effective as using real sea water! Although it isn’t a perfect solution it is something to use during the time you are unavailable to actual sea water. You can infuse different oils, herbs and salts to your salt water to make it potent. I have a recipe of my own that I will list below! You’re welcome to take my example as a template.

Ingredients 

water (moon water/sun water if you wish), 2 pinches of crushed herbal salt (usually celery leaf—because it is associated with Poseidon), sigils of your choice! (I recommend anything that adds a charge, or connects with your deity(ies)), a bowl (I use a steel bowl), a bottle to hold your sea magic enriched water, and your intentions with the water

optional

- call out to any deities you associate your sea witchy ways with! light some incense for them and lay down some crystals if you’re not into the whole gods thing-

Directions

1. Put your water into your bowl, and prepare the other ingredients before hand.

2. Slowly add in the salt and herb mix. stir clockwise!

3. Use a small water proof baggie you could put your sigils into, or honestly just put them wherever it will be near the water.

4. Focus on the bowl and state your intent, vocal or just thinking at the bowl is fine. As long as you’re clear with your intentions. 

5. Allow the water to rest on your altar or just in the moonlight with your incense or crystals (or both if you’re feeling like it) and wait till morning to take down.

6. Once you’ve taken the sigils off, pour into a bottle for safe keeping! 

The water should last for a month or two before you would have to charge again!

I myself got pretty confused when i first started as i thought rain water and storm water were the same thing. I’m not sure if this is a problem among other witches, but they are different and its super important!!

Rain water:

Rain water is water from any common rain or light shower (not a literal shower;).

Its often used as a base for cleansing, weather magick and is associated with new starts and luck.

Storm water:

Storm water is water from any heavy storm featuring thunder and/or lighting.

It can be used to deflect curses, however it can also be the base for many curses to make it more powerful (I am no way promoting the use of curses, just listing what this type of water can be used for.). It can also be used to move through memories or regrets and is used in weather magick, water magick and once again, curses.

I hope this helps everyone a little!

an apple can be used for a simple house blessing; cut an apple in half, and eat one half in your home. place the other outside, in the backyard or front porch, as an offering to good spirits for protection and warm energy.

bay leaves can be placed in the corners of a room to banish evil from it and protect those within it.

a cactus can be grown near a house to offer strong protection; even stronger protection is gained by planting cacti at all for corners of the home.

planting catnip in the garden, or hanging it above your door, will attract good spirits and good luck.

chamomile can be sprinkled about in the home to break curses and unwanted spells cast on or in the home.

cilantro brings peace and harmony to a home.

clover can be sprinkled around a home to banish unwanted spirits.

garlic can be hung in a home to bring its inhabitants closer together.

ivy plants can be hung to deter unwanted guests.

lavender can be burned and its ashes sprinkled about to cultivate rest and tranquility within the home.

orange peel can be placed in windowsills to bless the house with angel and sun energy.

peppermint can be burned as a smoke cleanser to remove illness and negative energy from a new home.

a sprig of pine can be hung in the home to bless it and its inhabitants.

sachets of saffron can bring happiness to the home.