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Low Energy Wish Spells

These spells are fast acting, but may provide small rewards.

They also allow people with chronic illnesses, mental health problems, and busy people to do the fun witchy things with little energy cost.

You are not more or less of a practitioner for doing particular spells; what works for you may not work for others.

Wish 1: Bay Leaf Wish

Tools:

Fireproof Bowl

Bay Leaf (dried is better)

Firestarter/Match

Pencil

Steps:

Go outside or in a well ventilated area, away from pets and children.

Write, speak, or think your intentions or wish

Light the leaf, and put into the bowl it may need to be relit once or twice; this is okay

Make practical steps to facilitate this wish- the spell will need something to grab onto to work

Wish 2: A Wishful Sleep

Steps:

Collect any crystals that may help with your intention, and put them around your sleeping area

Lay down in a comfortable spot

Think or journal about your intentions or wish

Nap! This not only gives you energy; but puts your unconscious to work to create your 'dream' situation

Wish 3: Candle of Wishes

Steps:

Get a small birthday candle, color coordinated with the intention you have.

ex, blue can be used for communication, emotional, or healings purposes

Light it; and repeat your wish as many times are you wish in your mind or allowed

Blow it out!

Wish 4: A Drink to Hope

Ingredients:

Your drink of choice; even water works

A spoon or straw

Steps:

Make your drink, however you want. Make every action filled with the intention of you wish

Stir clockwise- this promotes the infusion of the wish

Drink it, usually you can use the amount of time to represent how long the wish will last.

Ex. drinking a tea over a long period of time will make the wish's power last longer

LMK what other wish spells you use!

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I sketched out a few sigils for tomorrow. From the top to the bottom: ‘I am invisible to people who want to do me harm’ 'I am not alone and I am supported’ 'I will stand strong in my pride’ 'I am free from anxiety’

All About: House Spirits

Well, it's about time I brought them up once again, in their own post. This guide may be on the lengthy side, but it's here to explain what they are and how to begin working with them.

What the hell is a house spirit?

House spirits come from all different cultures and folklore. Known as, you guessed it, guardians of the home. They protect the house itself, the land around it (they get along with the land spirit(s) most of the time), and they also protect the family if treated right. A home certainly doesn't feel like one without these presiding spirits helping. In fact it gives the home a life of it's own.

What do they look like? Are there types?

Across many cultures, there are these spirits and the folklore varies for each. In my tribe, we consider them to usually be little dwarves or goblins that must be appeased, otherwise they will cause bad luck or even resort to curses. Regular offerings are required. Then there are the land spirits, which is a whole other topic. If given regular offerings and respect, we believe that they will not only generate good luck and events for us, but protect us and help with our daily lives. For the witches of the tribe, they will often assist in rituals and spells. That all being said, this has carried over into my personal beliefs. Many cultures describe house spirits assisting with the same things and if they are displeased, bad occurrences following. As far as looks go, it depends on the folklore surrounding your area and your cultural background(s). You may believe in one or two types or an entire spectrum of house spirits from the realm of the fair folk. You could have one house spirit or twelve. It's entirely up to your home. In some cultures, there are door spirits (yes, that guard the doors) and ones that work in the kitchen, among others for different functions of the home.

Okay so, I live in an apartment building. Can I still work with them?

Yes. When I used to live in apartments, I found it was an either/or situation regarding how many were there. Some buildings have only a few that roam around, sometimes only one that protects the entire building, or there may be multiple hanging out in one apartment. Most complexes have multiple however. And then for the lucky buildings that have one for each apartment...those are nice. I've included a short offering ritual at the end of this post, which you can use to ask questions about whatever you wish to know, including how many there are in the building.

What kind of offerings do they like?

Milk, honey, bread, and herbs are a safe bet. They especially like bread baked by you, as they see it as a labor of love and that your energy is in there. Taking time to tend to the garden and taking care of your property & home in general are things they like to see. Don't leave the house a huge mess, as many prefer a tidy atmosphere. Not an offering per say, but important to mention nonetheless.

What should I put on their altar?

I keep my altar for them in the kitchen, as it is in a place that is undisturbed and can't be torn up by my land shark (aka, my dog). I also feel that most of the house spirits I have worked with in my life enjoy hanging out in this area of the home. They seem to like assisting in kitchen magic and cooking in general and the warmth of the stove. You may also want to include a small area near the front door if you believe that there are separate spirits for there. I'd recommend a shelf, as it won't take up as much space in the entryway.

Okay, back on track. Plants (if the space gets enough light), a cauldron, candles, offering bowls, a chalice, glass, or mug of some sort. A special spoon to stir the drinks or potions with. Decorative pieces from nature. Things you craft by hand.

How can I begin working with them?

Anytime, in reality. However, you do have to develop an actual relationship with them. This can take time and the more you speak to them, give offerings, and invite them in as you cook or clean, the more they will be willing to help with your spellwork, wards, and healing. Try the introduction ritual I've included. See what happens. Document it. Try again another time the following week. And just...keep going. Make sure that they know you haven't forgotten about them by leaving a small nightly glass of milk out before you head to bed. It doesn't have to be filled to the rim (hey, cost of living is ridiculous right now). It can be a splash with a squirt of honey added. Or a sprinkle of herbs on their bowl. Or maybe a small helping of what you whipped up for dinner. Point is to show them that you acknowledge and respect their presence. That will be the biggest component. Do the ritual once a week until you start seeing signs of contact. Once you do, make your own ritual with them. Incorporate them into your daily life. Ask them to help with blessing your cooking. Ask them to make sure your wards are in tact. Ask the door spirit to purify the energy of anyone that walks in & make bad people resist coming by. Start seeing if they'd like to sit in on a ritual, if you feel comfortable with that idea. Ask for a blessing when you clean the house & to assist you in removing all the bad energy.

Brief introductory ritual

To introduce yourself to your house spirits, I recommend sitting in your kitchen. If you consider your hearth to be the living room, you can choose to do it there. Make sure to bring offerings with that you feel will be applicable. Freshly baked bread (from your own hands) and some milk with honey stirred in would make a wonderful first treat. I usually introduce myself in a new home by bringing these treats to the location of choice, and start by speaking my intention aloud which goes something like:

"Spirits of the home,

Guardians and Protectors of this dwelling,

Please come sit with me and enjoy these offerings.

I wish to have a working relationship where we can honor, respect, and help each other."

I usually spend about ten-twenty minutes meditating after this is spoken aloud. Sometimes you will feel a strong presence. This is the time I take to set up my kitchen altar as well. If there is a place that I am able to create a mini-altar by the front door, I do so there for the door spirits. The land spirits get their own little thing out in the backyard. I've found in the many places I've lived, they almost always work together and some house spirits spend quite some time out there too!

From here on out, you'll develop your relationship with regular offerings and take it from there!

A tiny anti-depression spell bottle from this post!

🐝 “sweeten your feelings” jar spell 🐝

a simple honey based jar spell to sweeten a pre-existing bond

🐝 gather: honey, sugar, lemon seeds, a jar, a candle. 

🐝 find a taglock of you and the person

🐝 mix the honey, sugar, and lemon seeds together in the jar. 

🐝 optional, light a yellow/orange/pink candle, depending on the nature of the relationship.

🐝 put the taglock in the jar, chant:

Sweet as sugar, by this honeyed spell, only in nectarous feelings our bond shall dwell puckered lips, our love shall never be sour, from these seeds sweeter feelings flower

🐝 seal with wax (optional).

🐝 to dispose/break the spell: rinse the mixture out of the jar, cleanse the taglock and empty jar.

Working on a couple of good luck charms: a bottle and an acorn keychain.

Coffee Lore & Superstition ☕

☕ leaving coffee and bread inside a house will prevent ghosts haunting it

☕ bad luck follows if you stop using the regular coffee mug

☕ a cup of coffee will cure a headache

☕ when divining with coffee grounds, and the reader must not be thanked or the future foretold will not come true.

☕ drinking coffee might prevent you from growing facial hair

☕ if a coffee pot overcooks, it will bring bad weather.

spilling ☕

if you spill coffee on the plate under your cup by accident, you’ll come into money soon.

dropping a coffee while drinking, or smashing a coffee cup will bring bad luck

spilling coffee can be precursor to a blessing

if a girl spills coffee while brewing it, her lover is thinking of her

bubbles ☕

if the bubbles in the cup move towards the drinker it will foretells wealth.

if the bubbles in the cup move away from the drinker it will foretells loss.

catch the bubbles on your spoon and eat them to bring prosperity to you

one big bubble in your coffee is an omen for bad news.

a large bubble could mean a friend will arrive later.

bubbles gathering in the edge or the center of the cup indicates the weather, sunny in the center and rainy by the edges

“This person leaves my heart and mind for good” A request! Thanks!

Spell jar and sachet for energy 

 Fill a mini jar with coffee grounds, any citrus peel (grated), allspice, and more coffee grounds. Put it in an orange sachet with the stones carnelian, citrine, or smokey quartz. Enjoy a productive day!!!