Worlds We Witch

i’m currently working on a large post for free / extremely cheap witchcraft tips because this drives me up the wall.

When it comes to crystals and crystal care, an important thing to know is which crystals can be put into water safely and remain undamaged. I suppose, in a way, the more pressing question isn’t which crystals can, but rather which cannot.

A general rule of thumb to guide you, is to take a look at The Mohs Hardness Scale [linked here]. Although not perfect, the rule is that anything numbered a 6 or above is generally safe to put into water.

The Mohs Hardness Scale is a set of ten reference minerals (numbered 1 through 10) that are used to determine the relative hardness of minerals and other objects. [X]

Another thing to think about is the water in which you wish to place your crystals. If you are set on cleansing, for example, and want to use salt water as a means of doing so, the crystals that are safe in salt water are different to those that are safe in unsalted water.

CRYSTALS THAT ARE NOT SAFE IN TAP/MINERAL WATER:

Angelite.

Apatite.

Apophyllite.

Azurite.

Celestite.

Fluorite.

Gypsum.

Halite.

Hematite.

Jade (for long periods of time).

Lepidolite.

Lodestone.

Malachite.

Opal.

Pyrite.

Selenite.

Smithsonite.

Ulexite.

CRYSTALS THAT ARE NOT SAFE IN SALT WATER:

Amber.

Apatite.

Azurite.

Black Tourmaline.

Calcite.

Carnelian.

Celestite.

Fluorite.

Hematite.

Kunzite.

Kyanite.

Labradorite.

Lapis Lazuli.

Lepidolite.

Malachite.

Opal.

Pyrite.

Selenite.

Tangerine Quartz.

Tiger’s Eye.

Turquoise.

SOME WATER SAFE CRYSTALS:

Agate.

Amethyst.

Aventurine.

Black Obsidian (can crack/break in extreme hot or cold temperatures).

Carnelian (in unsalted water only).

Citrine.

Clear Quartz.

Jasper.

Moonstone.

Rose Quartz.

Rutilated Quartz.

Smokey Quartz.

Tiger’s Eye (in unsalted water only).

*This post is not talking about which crystals are safe to be put into elixirs or any liquid that will be ingested. Please do not use this post as a guide for that. It is not recommended to put any stones into drinks or fluids that are intended for ingestion. Please be safe. 

Reflection Spell - A spell to make a person realize how they hurt you

Ingredients

2 mini mirrors ( you can get them from micheals and also use a compact mirror) write the name of the person and what they did to you. Ex, persons name realizes how their words hurt me (you can choose to say your name or not). On the other mirror do a sigil either to banish them from harming you, protection or for realization.

Tip: cleanse mirrors before using them

Thyme for healing and protection.

Cloves for removing pain and stopping negativity energy from harming you. Also a good anti-gossip herb.

Garlic for a little kick and breaking down negative mindsets

Sage for reflecting on actions and healing

Tip: If you want some extra spice and a little bit of karma on the person add red chili pepper flakes or anything else spicy

1 small candle for sealing the two mirrors and herbs together use red, black or white and inscribe a sigil or rune on the candle.

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Ingredients commonly used with baneful magic and their correspondences.

Lemons- causing pain (think lemon juice on a cut), souring a relationship, or any good luck the target has been receiving lately.

Targets name on a piece of paper (fold it away from you!)

Rusty Nails- can be stabbed into lemons, or simply added to sour jars/hex jars. Pins the hex/curse to the target.

Sigils for pain, discomfort, sickness, loneliness

Vinegar- souring, dissolves relationships

Hot peppers- anger (also have you ever eaten one of those bad boys, oooof)

Garlic- disgust/repulsion.

Onion- disconnects relationships

Poppyseed- intoxication and confusing

Alum- stops communication/speech.

Small pickles- male impotency

Beet pickles- female hormonal problems

Salt- pain, (also think of the saying rubbing salt in the wound)

Thick mud- darkness, suffocation, feeling trapped.

Mold- can cause sicknesses.

Feces/urine- nasties their life

Black candle wax or strings- binds the curse to the target

There are tons more things you can add to a hex jar, basically, anything nasty, things that cause pain, discomfort, or bad luck, can be added to a hex jar.

Place the jar and items somewhere dark and cold, be sure to shake every so often.

Witchcraft is a complicated business. There are lots of moving parts, dozens of things to study, and so much information to try and keep straight in your head. It’s easy to become overwhelmed. Sometimes we forget things. Not just when the full moon is (although plenty of us do) but what it is we want to do with our craft.

And sometimes we feel like we’ve lost our drive. Like whatever moved us to become witches in the first place has somehow slipped away, leaving us with just the dregs. Sometimes we feel stuck, unable to make progress. It’s easy to become frustrated too, but it’s important to push on.

To that end, I offer this exercise.

Choose a journal or open a word document and begin quantifying your craft.

Start by outlining the broad concepts. Do you follow a particular path or tradition? How would you classify your craft, i.e. green witchcraft, cottagecraft, sea witch, lunar witch, and so on? Do you work with any deities, and if so, which ones? Do you work alone or with others? How long have you been practicing? What, to you, is the most important aspect of your craft?

Then get into your working space. Do you have an altar? If so, what’s on it and why? Do you have a dedicated workspace, or a place you go to work magic outside of your home? If you could describe your ideal workspace, what would it look like? 

Next, describe your tools. Do you have cards or runes or a wand or other specialized tools that you work with? What do you use most frequently? Do you have favorites? Do you make or grow any of your components? Where do you acquire the things you use in your magic, if you can’t make them at home? Do you have a personal library? What are your favorite sources of information? Do you have ritual garb or jewelry that connects you with your craft?

Sketch out your year as a witch. What holidays do you observe and how do you celebrate them? What seasonal festivals or special occasions do you mark? Which ones do you enjoy the most? Is there a time of year when you feel more energized?

Once you have all of this recorded, think back to what first interested you in magic and witchcraft and describe that. Was it a movie? A favorite book? A personal experience? Were you raised in the craft or did you come to it on your own? What made you decide to become a witch?

Then think about how you’ve progressed since you started. Have you achieved a particular goal you set when you began, or are you closer to achieving it then you were? What have you gotten really good at? Where are you still struggling? Where would you like to be a year from now? Are there things you’d like to try but haven’t yet?

And of course, if anything else occurs to you, record that too.

There is no need to share these thoughts with anyone if you don’t want to. This is purely a personal exercise, to help you understand where you are, where you’ve come from, and where you want to go. Quantifying this information might provide some much-needed inspiration, in addition to helping you solidify any nebulous thoughts that might be floating around. It’s much easier to progress in your craft if you have an outline for what you’re already doing.

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Tarot Spread: Getting to Know a New Deck

This is my little twist on your typical deck interview spread - it’s how I like to conceptualize meeting a deck [spirit]. It can be used to get to know a new deck, or even to get reacquainted with one you’ve had but haven’t spent much time with.

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