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Cord Cutting Spell Basics.

With all spells, you should be acquainted with how to ground yourself and, of course, the correspondences of your magical tools. What crystals, herbs (and oils), types of candles, colors of candles, what kind of cord to use, what color if cord to use.

I suggest using the following:

Crystals: Amethyst (grounding) clear quartz (clarity), citrine (happiness), and obsidian (protection).

Herbs: Juniper or cedar (cleansing), chamomile (peace).

Chime candles (they're thick but not too thick. You really shouldn't draw this spell out for too long).

Color of candles: whatever color represents you and the other person (or just keep it simple and do black for protection or white for cleansing).

Type of cord: string (but like thicker string, not sewing string).

Color of cord: Whatever color you feel drawn to or whatever color symbolizes the type of relationship you had with that person.

What to do:

Cleanse your space. Physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Cleanse yourself too.

Ground yourself!!! (Use the herbs and crystals to focus your intentions and energy)

Dictate what candle represents who

Dictate what type of relationship yall had that binds you to each other.

Place the candles a little length apart (a few inches) and wrap the cord around the two candles (in the middle of the candle. Please use a fire safe platter to do this on. Or keep water/ a fire extinguisher nearby.)

Light the candles with your intention.

Let both of the candles burn down to the cord and watch as the cord (relationship) falls away into ashes between you. You are no longer bound to that person.

Not required, but perhaps write down what's happening as your candles are burning. Notice which one is burning faster, which one is holding on, which one is more willing to let go, and how it is compared to real life? Etc.

Make sure to throw away each candle in different trash locations and discard any ash in a way that it can not burn/melt stuff.

@sofstiltskin started this original post. I made a woman’s version. Again, it’s only personal observations.

ARIES MOON

They read a lot as children and probably still do now as adults. They have a lot of hyperfixations, like history or birds or whatever the interest. They are excellent storytellers. Somehow you really remember their words for a really long time, they tend to linger. They've always been confident, but they appear shyer when adults, because by then they learn to protect by being more reserved and withdrawn. I think they can be quite sporty, but even more so very nerdy, they are closeted geeks when as adults. The work ethic is insane. They are quite the disciplinarian, much how you would imagine an Aquarius Moon to be. They could struggle with time management due to how much in the moment they are. Also, gets hungry at the most random times.

TAURUS MOON

Sometimes tends to have unresolved anger towards the mother, I noticed, but it's very hard to pinpoint down. They either love to cook or they don't cook at all, but loves to eat. They are usually very self-sufficient but tend to care a lot about their needs as a result of this. They are independent, but at random times selfish too. They are naturally uplifting and always encouraging their loved ones.

GEMINI MOON

Very controlling towards their own children, if they already have them, I noticed. Most of the times they are either too detached from the family and hang out mostly with friends or too attached to their family members. They can be dependent on relationships and connection. One really odd thing I noticed with some, that they are kinder and more forgiving towards acquaintances or not blood related people than their actual family members. It’s whoever values them more. Mostly likely complains that their family never gave them enough money. Has a wound of being treated differently to a sibling. They love discussing the news, things they saw on Youtube, TV.

CANCER MOON

Really sweet, but sensitive to the tone and voice of speaking. Can play a victim. Often times there is a period where they were left on their own out of nowhere and couldn’t cope, so now they tend to have abandonment issues. Probably speaks about wanting an ideal family or a child. But some choose chosen family and friends instead of starting their own family. I noticed usually the value tribe, whatever their tribe is. Loves pets. Surprisingly really organised and actually enjoys chores at home.

LEO MOON

Very attention seeking as you would imagine, but mostly only desire actual validation from close friends, family. If they don’t receive it, they try to prove themselves professionally, in their career and seek recognition for accomplishments. Gets bored easily. They really do act more like a Cancer Sun. Loves spending time with close friends and family, generally only with those that know her really well. They can easily feel lost and that’s when they lose their spark.

VIRGO MOON

They are very self-sufficient. But they don’t want to be responsible for other people. They love being around people who take care of themselves and are self-assured just like they are. Talks to friends on a daily basis, but withdraws if they are being ignored. Surprisingly, they love a lot of attention from people close to them. But they give back just as much attention.

LIBRA MOON

Their problem sometimes can be, that people don’t take them seriously enough, especially potential partners. Also, sometimes they joke around too much, which makes them appear like they don’t even take themselves seriously. Loves to bake desserts. Sometimes family stresses them out. They love to pamper themselves. Sometimes they can have some allergies or skin problems. But usually natural beauties and cares a lot about skincare. They can have vitamin deficiencies. They feel overworked and overwhelmed easily. Gets quite overly stimulated too.

SCORPIO MOON

They care a lot about connection. They whole life, how successful they are is hugely affected by their relationship, family, partner, parents, siblings. If that is not balanced, they feel out of balance. They care a lot about the little things. They are really affected by how they eat, how much they exercises, by their sleep schedule. Usually they are all really successful. Has little regimented habits that they like to repeat on the daily. They tend to find real love later in life, because they attract immature people.

SAGITTARIUS MOON

I'm not gonna sugarcoat, but I'm not necessarily saying they lie from time to time, but they have a tendency to extend the truth a bit. They can be a bit manipulative because of that, but you can definitely tell when they are lying, because their face, body language is totally off. Can be very money and power driven. But usually they are heavily pressured by parents to succeed or to make lots of money. They might have multicultural background or there is some duality to their family roots. Like parents from two different regions, states, countries etc. They really love very passionate partnerships, they secretly love the intensity. They usually dream of wanting to move in with their partner quickly. Surprisingly lusty and high libido.

CAPRICORN MOON

Really gifted or was enrolled in good college, university. Grew up either privileged or in humble environment, but they are really determined to make a name for themselves. They like money and quality, but ends up buying cheaper items to have more of them due to previous scarcity mindset. They are afraid to gain weight. Wanted to go into a different career field at least once. They often end up living abroad too, but not always. Loves hanging with foreigners. Very humorous people too.

AQUARIUS MOON

Real oddballs. But they are so themselves, transparent and authentic that it just makes sense fore them. Really worried all the time. Can fear what the future brings. Scared of future hardships before they happen. Might have unexpected pregnancy. They kind of stay really emotionally disciplined throughout their life. They work well into retirement. A bit of a social climber too. Loves partners who are ahead of them or already established. But otherwise, boss babes.

PISCES MOON

to enchant an item is to infuse or fill it with energy. in witchcraft, this is commonly done with intent or to serve a specific purpose. this energy can come from a variety of sources, including celestial bodies, elements, crystals, herbs, or even yourself. 

some individuals use the words “enchant” and “charm” synonymously as a way to describe the process of infusing something with energy, but for the sake of this post and due to my own beliefs, you enchant something and it then becomes a charm. alternately, a charm can be something with its own innate energy, like a crystal or herbal amulet. 

enchanting items to turn them into magical objects involves more than just intent - you must learn to channel and manipulate energy, and direct it into that item for enchanting to be successful. 

all that aside, the process of enchanting is extremely versatile and there are many ways to do it.

here are a few ideas on how to enchant items, in no particular order:

surround the item with corresponding herbs or crystals

place the item in a jar filled with corresponding herbs or crystals, seal, and set aside to "charge"

place the item in front of a colored or scented candle that corresponds to your intent and meditate

anoint the item with an oil, charged water, or crystal elixir of corresponding intent 

hold the item in your hand(s) and visualize it filling with energy; you can also speak or sing your intent aloud and play music if you want

craft a sigil to keep near the item in an envelope or sachet

sew, stitch, or carve a symbol into the item

write your intention on paper and keep in an envelope with the item; bonus points if you add a tarot or oracle card to the envelope

bury the item in a mixture of soil and corresponding herbs

pass the item through incense smoke

pro tip: time your enchantments with the appropriate planetary hour, day of the week, time of day, or lunar phase to increase your chances of creating a successful charm.

Cascades (Quiet Solitude)

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*

It’s always there.

In the hollow of your chest,

the shadow that flickers when no one’s looking,

the raw, wet sound of your pulse.

Small at first,

like a whisper pressed between your ribs,

but growing louder every time you swallow it down.

The animal has always been there.

Quiet.

Patient.

Waiting for you to stop lying.

Tell me, when your heart breaks,

when the whole world burns through you

like an unforgiving forest fire,

do you really believe you can grieve politely?

Do you really believe in silence?

There is no such thing as "soft."

Not here,

where survival is carved into your bones

before you can even speak its name.

Do you think your ancestors bled for you

just so you could drown in your own apology?

They were not gentle.

They were claws.

They were dirt under nails.

They were teeth grinding against the ropes of this life,

tearing loose even as they bled.

Do you ever feel it—

when they tell you to sit still,

to speak softly,

to obey?

That thing in your stomach,

the refusal that claws its way up your spine screaming:

"No. No. I wasn’t made for this.”

I don’t care how many suits you wear,

how many times you say “yes” when you long to say “no.”

The animal is not impressed.

It watches you with those dark, unblinking eyes,

waiting for the moment you break.

Because you will.

You always do.

When the world finds the edge of you

and pushes, because it always does,

when your fragile mask cracks wide open,

what do you have left

but what you’ve spent your whole life pretending doesn’t exist?

Do you think rage makes you ugly?

Do you think hunger writes you weak?

No.

Rage is your birthright.

Hunger is how you survive.

You are not made of glass.

You are flesh,

grit,

blood poured hot into the mold of a spine.

You are not afraid, all the way down.

Do you hear me?

Do you feel me crawling inside your chest?

This is not a metaphor.

This is the truth of you.

Your pain—the raw, aching wound—is not failure.

It is proof.

Proof that you have scraped your knees on the edge of existence

and stood back up,

gritting your teeth against the taste of dirt.

You cannot hide from it any longer.

The beast won’t let you.

It will drag itself from the cave of your mouth

whether you invite it or not.

So let it in.

Let it crawl up your throat

and scream.

Scream loud enough to shatter the lies.

Let them see your broken edges glint in the sun.

Let them hear your voice—

feral, cracked, unapologetic.

You owe no one softness.

You owe no one a version of you that doesn’t taste

like blood and sky.

Destroy what doesn’t fit.

Burn what holds you down.

Let them call you wild.

Let them call you mean.