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I know of a couple, they’re rather cute!

The Cat Spell Oracle

If you would divine the future, it is lucky to call upon your cat as an oracle. Frame the question clearly in your mind, then write it down three times. Whisper kitty’s magickal name to yourself three times three, and speak the question three times aloud.

Now, making sure that the door is ajar, call to your cat. Carefully observe which forepaw appears first through the door as he or she walks into the room. If it is the left paw, a denial is your answer. If it is the right paw, “yes" is your answer. Having divined this way, ponder the oracle’s response. The key to its message, and what will transpire for the best, is within your own heart.

Spell To Become Closer To Your Cat

Preparation: You will need brown candles and the following herbs:

Catnip: helps create a bond between you and your cat

Vervain: for Peace and Protection

Gardernia: for Spirituality

Saffron: for Strength

Love Seed: for Friendship

Passion Flower: for Friendship

Thinking about seaglass, try to describe it.  Most of the time, sea glass is foggy. It is definitely smooth, being tumbled in the ocean among rocks and sand.  It’s certainly been through a lot to look the way it does.  Think about color too, and how this could impact any correspondences–is it blue, green, brown, white, clear? What does it make you think of when you hold it? 

Some uses I can think of:

Foggy sea glass:

a curse to interfere with the target’s ability to think clearly.

a glamour that masks your intentions, or certain physical characteristics that you want to keep hidden.

scrying

Smooth:

use it similar to a “worry stone” [external link]

a spell to “smooth over” a rough situation or relationship

added to any spell to make your desired outcome manifest “smoothly”

Green:

in money spells

in fertility spells

in abundance spells

Blue:

in calming spells

in healing spells

in water-related spells or to invoke the element of water

White:

in purification/cleansing spells

in moon magic

in peace spells

in protection spells

Etc & Etc

With some wire wrapping, you can turn a piece of sea glass into a piece of jewelry to make a charm that you can wear.  Or just slip it into your pocket.

Or you can just add it to a spell bottle or charm bag.

FIRST, gather your herbs.

Consider starting with something gentle that will be nice to learn with. Some of my first tinctures were skullcap and lemon balm. These herbs aid in stress and are usually effective if taken multiple times daily over time. I find that trustworthy plants like these are great doorways into herbalism. 

The best place to gather herbs from would be your own garden. If this is not possible be sure to find a trustworthy local herb shop or a bigger buyer like Mountain Rose who sells organic. It is best to tincture most herbs fresh, but dry works well too.

*** If the herbs are coming straight out of the garden you can gently wash the aerial parts, and definitely scrub the roots clean of any dirt residue.  

THEN, chop and macerate.

Chop up the herb or root as small as possible. Once you think it is small enough, go smaller. The more surface area that is exposed during the maceration process, the stronger the medicine can be! For roots, dried herbs, and larger projects I will use a Vitamix. If you often have a small amount that can be easily ground, you may want to consider getting a coffee grinder to reserve for all your herbal endeavors. 

Now you are ready to macerate, which basically means to let the plant sit in alcohol for a few weeks. This process pulls out all the healing constituents that make tinctures therapeutic! 

For your menstrum (or solvent) you will need to use some sort of alcohol. Some people like to use glycerites which are sweeter, or apple cider vinegar. Traditionally brandy or some form of alcohol like vodka was used. When I do the standard method, which is a bit more complicated, I use grain alcohol that is nearly 100%!

Fill a jar all the way to the top with your herbs. Cover it with your brandy or alcohol of choice. Let the herbs macerate for one full lunar cycle. Starting medicines on the full moon can be quite magical! Label your jar with the ingredients and date, and store in indirect light. Shake the maceration daily with good intentions.  

***Remember that you are powerful and the energy that you put forth and the intentions that you set will come through in the medicine.

FINALLY, strain and enjoy!

After a month (or longer) has passed, strain out your herbs with the muslin cloth. Squeeze out any remaining liquid that might be living in the herb. Compost the finished herb which is also known as mark. Pour the now tincture back into jar or into a dosage bottle with a custom label. You have now made your very first folk tincture!

Now you can make medicine from all the beautiful plants that grow around you. You will begin to discover that most of what you need is pretty close by. The St. John’s Wort on the highway, the kudzu on the pine trees, the wild oats dancing in the pasture, the dandelion in your lawn, all the plants are here waiting for you! 

With love and healing light,

Mercury represents how you think, communicate and your intellectual abilities.

Aries: quick-thinking, spontaneous, frank, witty, headstrong, restless

Taurus: patient, thoughtful, practical, deliberate, narrow-minded, one-track mind

Gemini: articulate, witty, versatile, unbiased, flippant, gossiper

Cancer: diplomatic, reliable, tenacious, intuitive, irrational, capricious

Leo: creative, articulate, confident, leader, overbearing, conceited

Virgo: unbiased, analytical, logical, meticulous, remote, clinical

Libra: charming, diplomatic, communicative, social, insincere, indecisive

Scorpio: perceptive, intuitive, insightful, quick-thinking, harsh, intrusive

Sagittarius: sincere, open-minded, clever, cultured, irreverent, grandiose

Capricorn: methodical, grounded, reliable, discriminating, unimaginative, devious

Aquarius: inventive, objective, progressive, social, clinical, unrealistic

What is a Retrograde?

Retrogrades is a word given to the period of time where a planet looks like it is suspended in a stationary position then proceeds to travel in an apparent opposite rotation motion. During this duration of time the energy that the planet possess is often slowed down and become more subjective. 

What does it mean when I was born during a planet’s retrograde?

In general it can cause a minor setback for you in what that planet represents. You may find yourself struggling in that area, but it doesn’t mean you are doomed to failure in that placement what so ever it will be just more of an obstacle.

How do I know when my planet is in Retrograde?

You will need to view your birth chart so if you don’t have it saved anywhere click here to recalculate it. 

Once you do that in the column next to the degrees if there is a “R” next to it means the planet was in retrograde when you were born. You can have several or none retrograding planets when you were born. Above is my birth chart and you can see that there is a retrograde in Mercury and Saturn. 

What does each retrograding planet stand for?

Mercury: Those born during a Mercury retrograde may find themselves struggle in the social scene and be reluctant to voice their opinions/idea. Non-verbal communication is what they are succeed best with such as a creative pursuit. They are prone to being deep-thinkers and having the capability to draw their own conclusions, but this often makes them trapped in their own mind. 

Venus: Those born during a Venus retrograde may find themselves struggle with self-love and acceptance of oneself. In a relationship they can cause difficulties in it because they are prone to self-sabotage. The overwhelming fear of rejection may be present as well. Also people born in this retrograde may seek socialization more then others, but can be rather shy about it. 

Mars: Those born during a Mars retrograde may find themselves struggle to stand up for themselves in a conflict. They aren’t one to love competition because it can often bring discomfort. They are prone to fits of rage rather then healthier outburst of emotion. They can also come on too strong in certain situations. 

Jupiter: Those born during a Jupiter retrograde may find themselves with a different set of beliefs/morals and hold unusual perspectives. They prefer to learn how to behave from own experiences rather then what other people tell them. They also are not ones to believe in luck and because of that they are prone to constantly worrying about the future. 

Saturn: Those born during a Saturn retrograde may find themselves struggle with the feelings of guilt and self-doubt more so then others as well as feelings of anxiety in certain situations. These fears are internalized therefore not might be that apparent in those born with Saturn retrograde. They are prone to feeling as if they are letting people down and that they are not fulfilling their responsibilities despite the fact that they are doing nothing wrong. 

Uranus: Those born during a Uranus retrograde may struggle with change and have a distrust with new technologies or improvements. They also may hide their eccentric attributes of their personality. People with Uranus retrograde are prone to outburst of rage and/or rebellion and then carry on normally afterwards. 

Neptune: Those born during a Neptune retrograde may find themselves struggle with showing compassion and often hide their insecurities and spiritual side. They take comfort in being reserved and keeping their secrets private. They also tend to have a realistic outlook on life but is prone to thinking very negatively. 

Pluto: Those born during a Pluto retrograde may find themselves struggle with trusting others and fear being controlled, manipulated or betrayed more then others. They often desire power and control because of this fear. However, they often keep these fears to themselves rather then talking about it. 

What does it mean when a planet is currently retrograding and who does it effect?

You can expect daily hiccups of the aspects the planet rules. This effects everyone, but can really be more present in those who are ruled by that planet. 

When does a planet retrograde?

Click here to see future retrogrades!

Anything else I should know?

Requested by @glithch

This is neither a curse, nor a hex, as it does not return the pain caused (though it can easily be reformatted to do so), but simply makes the aggressor aware of it. More than that, it is to force them to understand the pain caused. Do not be wary of its simplicity, for its effects are tried and true.

Gather

A large bowl – the darker in color the better **

Water **

(Optional, though highly recommended): a personal affect of your aggressor)

(Optional: a Candle, black or white)

** Alternately, you can replace the bowl and water for a mirror or other scrying surface of your choosing

Instructions

Take with you your items to a dark room. Light the candle (or another dull light source) and pour your water into the bowl. The goal is to arrange it so that you cannot see through the water, but can only see the reflection on its surface.

When you have found the perfect lighting, take the personal affect in your left hand and “find” them in the water. You want to use the affect to attune to their spirit/energy so that you can “see” them. Keep working until you have a definitive link. You will know it when you have it.

Once the link has been made, using your right hand, dip your fingers into the water (hence why the bowl of water is preferred)  – this represents their subconsciousness. Bring forth the incident in which you were wrong and “place alongside” it, your own pain. Not in such a way as to inflict the pain, but to make them aware of your own. If you find it easier, feel free to speak what they have done aloud and the results of their actions. “This is what you have done.”

When you have said your peace and shown them what they need to see, break the link by flicking the water from your fingers onto the surface and releasing the personal affect from your hand. Pour out the water wherever convenient and do with the personal affect whatever you feel is appropriate. There is no need to destroy or get rid of it – in fact, you may wish to hold onto it for any further work.

Needed:

Moon charged water (I used rainwater, but any kind that speaks to you works.)

Washcloth

Optional:

Rose Quartz (tumbled would be best)

Incense (sage worked great for me, but rose would work well too)

Relaxing mood music (always helps)

Before you get started, make sure that your water is safe for use. Since I collected rainwater I used a filter to get rid of the nasty things I could see, then boiled it at a rolling boil for a couple minutes to get the nasty things I couldn’t see. Oh, and let it cool before use, this is supposed to be relaxing, not painful.

Set the music, light the incense, and sit and meditate as the water cools. The water already has a silvery energy from the moon, so swirl your intent to cleanse negative energy in with it. Set the rose quartz in the water (after it has cooled considerably) and mediate on how pinkish positive, self-loving energy from the rose quartz is infusing in with the silvery energy. When the water is cool enough, take the rose quartz out and fold it in with the washcloth, and dip the washcloth in the water. 

Start with your third eye, scrubbing off the gunk around it so that you can see more clearly. Wash your face, envisioning any negative energy being eaten away by the silvery energy, then being replaced by the loving pink energy. Then start to wash your body, giving extra attention to any areas that you feel negatively towards. Use the loving energy of the rose quartz to replace those negative feelings, and visualize you being happy in your body. 

After you’ve washed yourself, but before patting dry, envision the energy from the water on your still damp skin shining bright around you, as if your whole aura is glowing. Feel it burning off any last traces of negativity, and those voids being filled by the pink and silver loving and healing energies. 

Ground if you feel it necessary, and treat yourself to a cup of relaxing tea, or something else that makes you feel happy. 

I haven’t posted a spell in a million years. Despite the title, we are not making skin suits. Many of you know that I am huge on self-care and this simple spell is an easy and effective tool. All you need for this is lotion (or a moisturizer of some sort) and skin. This is part of my “I’m having a shit day, whyyy” cure. Plus, you get all silky smooth and hawt. This spell is a self protection/self care/confidence hybrid.

Materials:

Your favorite moisturizer (I use either coconut oil or a sesame oil body thing, use what you like!)

Skin

Optional materials: shower, exfoliant, bubble bath, candles, herbs, etc

Procedure:

I prefer to do this after I shower and make it part of my routine. However, you can do it whenever you want!

Squeeze/pump/scoop a small  (a 50 cent piece amount) of the moisturizer in your hand. 

Warm it up by rubbing your hands together a bit because that shit can be cold and unpleasant.

I usually start with my face and work my way down, directing my crappy energy downwards. This acts to pull all my self degrading, mean, and negative thoughts out of my mind and disperse them.

As you spread the lotion over your skin, pay special attention to the spots you don’t like. They need love too. The more comfortable, or at least familiar you are with those areas, the less your brain and others can use them against you.

Continue spreading downwards towards your tootsies and think about how awesome you are. Each time you get a lotion refill, focus on a new set of positive aspects, traits and qualities.

Do this for literally as long as you need to. By the end, your positive, self loving energy will have created a shield and the lotion will seal it in. 

You are now protected from whatever shit people, including yourself, throw at you. Plus, your confidence will radiate out and you’ll be ultra bomb.

This post is not intended as curse/ill-intended spell shaming. This is for anyone who is uncomfortable using a curse for any reason. In my case, I don’t like to curse people I live with, and the deities I worship are very specific about when curses are appropriate, so I have to have alternatives on hand.

All associations are based on my personal practice and research.

I do not write my spells down when I create them (I am a fountain of bad witchy habits), so most spell links are from natural-magics lovely collection.

1. Cast a protection spell

The first step to handling someone you cannot curse should always be to increase your personal protections. If you can’t interrupt the flow of harm, you can build up your protections to at least make it less painful.

Runes: Elhaz (to protect and maintain dignity without a fight), Thurisaz (to resist/fight passively), Dagaz (to hold back darkness)

Spells:

Protection Charm

Elemental Protection Spell

Golden Mist Shield Spell

Knitting Spell for Protection

2. Cast a ward

Protect your living space from them as well, particularly if they are likely to attempt to approach your home/room.

Runes: Inguz (the protection of the hearth), Dagaz

Spells:

Ward of Protection

Earth Protection Ward

Threshold Protection Spell

Hell Hath No Fury Protection Powder (A personal favorite)

Four Gates Ward

FOR THE NEXT THREE SECTIONS: I tend to work by feel on the fly, so I had a hard time finding written spells to accomplish these tasks. I encourage writing your own, but linked spells to give you an idea of what you’re working toward.

3. Cast a spell of understanding/teaching

If you don’t feel right cursing them, making them understand what their actions have caused might be more your speed. It’s important to the healing process or creation of remorse.

Runes: Sowulo (stark illumination in the dark), Kenaz (the light shed upon new knowledge), Ansuz (the truth)

Spells:

See the Light Spell

Spell for Mental Clarity

Knowledge and Wisdom Spell

Study Star Spell

4. Cast a spell of remembering

I especially like to have people who’ve harmed me consider their past, how much kinder they once were, and all of the good people they have left in the dust. I know such instances of rememberance make me more compassionate, and hope it has the same effect on them.

Runes: Gebo (gratitude/love for those that have helped you become who you are), Eihwaz (endings and beginnings, the doors of choice)

Spells:

Spell to Make a Relationship Stronger

Introspective Knot Spell

5. Cast a spell to call their better traits forward

This is what I go for when nothing gentler works, and there is no way I can remove them from my life.

Runes: Mannaz (support from shared experiences), Berkana (rebirth/revitalization). If they come from a tradition of service or goodwill, Othala (inherited cultural wealth) could also work.

Spells:

Sweetening Spell

Protection and Warding

War Water

Ward Water

Home Protection Spell

Home Protection Spell #2

Herbal Protection Bath

Protection Bottle Spell

Protection Charm

Protection Charm #2

Earth Protection Ward

A Ward of Protection

Witch Bottle for Protection

Witch Bottle for Protection #2

Full Moon Protection Spell for Jewelry

Fiery Wall of Protection Powder

A Spell for Safe Flight

Charm for Safe Travels

Safe Travel Charm Spell

Vehicle Protection Powder

Floral Attrangement Protection

Moon Infused Protection Water

Rainbow Protection Bottle

Protection Sachet

Stone Wall Protection Spell

Easy Protection Charm

House Protection Charm

Protection Bottle Spell

Anti-Intruder Charm

Crab “Alarm” Protection Charm

Peace and Protection Spell Bottle

Protection Powder

Elemental Protection Spell

Threshold Protection Spell

Full Moon Protection Charm

Sea Protection Bottle

Simple Shrine Spell of Protection

A Witch’s Jar for Protection

“Hell Hath No Fury” Protection Powder

Dragon’s Blood Peace and Protection Charm

Samhain Protection Spell

Samhain Protection Amulet

Winter Weather Protection Charm

How to Make a Protective Talisman

Home Protection Spell Bottle

Enchant an Object for Protection

Simple Protection Sachet

Charm of the Beast

Three Red Leaves Protection Spell

Simple Hex Ward Against Theft

“Rhiannon” Protection Spell

Potent Protective Witch Bottle

Wreaths for Protection and Happiness

Door Blessing Spell

Patronus Ward

Peacock Key Ward

Protection Spell: “My Blood is Armor”

Property Protection Spell

Wall of Fire Property & House Protection Spell

Protection Blend (for jars/bottles/pouches/incense)

Wearable Protection Charm (enchant jewelry piece)

Basic Warding Jar

Protection Bouquet Spell

Knitting Spell (For Protection)

Sea Witch’s Charm Bag for Warding

These should help! Thanks to @natural-magics

this is my masterpost of all things witchy, and i’ll be adding stuff whenever i find something to add to this post, so it’ll slowly grow to be my ultimate witchy masterpost.

Spells

a

a calming spell for back to school

all purpose healing amulet

anti anxiety jar

anti-anxiety smelling salts

anti-anxiety sock

b

badass bitch spell

“boys will love me” romance spell

brain bleach - spell to remove unpleasant thoughts

c

cheap invisibility spells for anxious witches

cleansing spray

d

diy magic shower disks

f

free yourself from anger

friendship mix

fuck you, im a pirate today: confidence spell

g

gender clarity spell

“goodnight, sleep tight” sleep-aid satchel

h

hair colour change

healing spells 

help bring good luck

honey jar - for happiness and fortune

i

i wash my troubles down

ice binding method

m

mama cat’s “evil eye” protection jar

p

protection amulet

protective stone

r

“restful sleep” charm bag

s

save a penny spell

self love spell

sea witch bath

sleep tight spell

spell for chilling out

study buddy charm/test taking charm

t

tough as a nail, sharp as a thorn - protection spell

transgender/nonbinary/intersex magic burn bottle with a bunch of uses

two for one moon wish jar

w

wealth-drawing dragon bath

Spell bundles 

anti-anxiety

love

protection

purification

wealth

Glamours

attraction oil

everyday enchantments: accessory edition

for going unseen

glamour bottle to influence how others read you

goddess glamour bath

gossip stopping scrub

making your room magical

mirror mirror on the wall - glamour spell

witch of the waste’s glamour - enchanted jewelry spell

Cursing

the bottom of the ocean

the carrie white curse

curse for abusers

curse jar

cursing 101

robin hood curse

self-care after cursing* 

sharpest lives curse

simple curse to make somebody stop talking shit about you

so you think you’ve been cursed

violet’s favorite curses

Divination

5 super easy tarot tricks

beginner tips for the new scryer

divination for beginners

divination masterpost

herbs for divination

how to make your own tarot deck 

mini pendulum masterpost

numerology basics

pendulums - how to

runic alphabet

tarot spread - X

tips for learning card meanings

types of divination

ways to tell fortunes

Witchy tips

Candles/Essential Oil/Incense

candle colors

candle magic omens

essential oil safety

incenses by use

Cleansing

cleansing and charging

methods of cleansing

Crystals

crystal charger

crystals for socially anxious witches

crystals for psychic development

crystal magick 101

crystals/stones and their physical and mental powers

stones and their properties

stones and crystals

Herbs

diy herbal cleansing sticks

herbal correspondences

homemade floral water

if you use herbs in practice

mama cat’s beginner witch garden

starter herbs

what belongs in your witches brew

witch’s garden

Sigils

charging sigils

how to charge sigils

how to make sigils

how to use your phone keyboard to make sigils

mineral monday/crystals

some sigils

spell and sigil directory

Spells

bath magic - where to begin

cleansing/purification spells

masterpost magic for anxiety/depression

self care spells

spell and sigil directory

spells for finals week

what spells are strongest with the moons

Resources

beginner witchcraft

beginner witchcraft resources masterpost

bugdeted witchcraft supplies masterpost

limited witchcraft masterpost

myelectisism’s witch supplies masterpost

non wiccan resources

resources a new witch needs

secular witchcraft resource masterpost

treat yo self, broke witch style

using songs to make magic

urban witch kit

urban witch tips

where to get supplies

witchy books masterpost

witchy links masterpost

witchcraft research

Teas

cold and flu tea

winter sore throat “tea”

witch tea: going to class

Types of magic

bath magick

blood magick

bottle and jar magic

clothing styles and magick

cloud magick

energy magick

fae magick

feather magick

flower magick

fruit magick

garden magick tips

green witchcraft resources

green witch tips

how to develop your craft

knot magick

magical waters

makeup magick

the phases of the moon + magick

poppet magick 101

practical witchery

sea witchery

a sea witch’s guide to seashells

stormcraft

stitch craft

swampcraft basics

water magic masterpost

types of witches that often go unheard of

Other

book-binding tutorial

charm making 101

distractions

getting spiritually unstuck

grounding

hypothetical routines for bby witches

personal relationship with spirits and deities

secret witch tips - x

wands

witch podcast

witch tip - x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x

witches on a budget

witchy tips for artists

Masterposts

energy work

self care masterpost

shadow work masterpost

spell bag intended to be kept on your person (in your pocket or somewhere discreet) in an exam

you’ll need:

a little bag

dried lavender, for calm

dried rosemary, for memory and mental ability

star anise (ideally a whole star), for luck and success

sodalite, for focus, memory and concentration

citrine, for success, confidence, and general good vibes

The Basics:

Earth Based Spirituality

How to Harvest your Magical Herbs

How to Dry your Magical Herbs

How to Store your Magical Herbs

Herbal Preparations

Herbs in Magic

Herbs:

Magical Correspondences of Herbs, Roots, Flowers & Resins

Ten Magical Herb to Have on Hand

Aloe

Amaranth

Apple

Arnica

Basil

Bloodroot

Bryony

Calendula

Cardamomo

Chamomile

Chestnut

Chrysanthemum

Cinnamon

Corn

Daisy

Dandelion

Echinacea

Lavender

Mandrake

Marigold

Marsh Mallow

Mistletoe

Mugwort

Nettle

Parsley

Poppy

Rose

Rosemary

Sage

St. John’s wort

Thyme

Valerian

Vervain

Violet

Wormwood

Yarrow

Trees:

Alder

Oak

Magical Gardening:

Gardening by the Moon

Lunar Gardening

Butterfly Gardening

Faerie Gardening

Teas and Brews:

Herbs for Magical Teas

Absinthe

Chrysanthemum Tea

Dandelion Tea

Lavender Tea

Marigold Tea

Nettle Tea

Valerian Tea

DIY:

Homemade Lip Balm

Sugar Lip Scrub

St. John’s Wort Oil / The result

Lemon & Pppermint - Foot scrub

Coconut Oil - Body Butter recipe