rain water. rain water can be used in place of any water, for any intention. rainfall is both destructive and restorative, depending on where and how it falls. leave or hold a container outside during a rain.
storm water. storm water can be used in work dealing with power. it is strength. rain is only a shower, until it builds into a storm. this can be used for either defense or offense. leave a container outside during a storm.
hail water. hail water can be used in work dealing with direct damage. hail is water that has been treated too coldly, it lashes out. this can be used for bringing damage or harm. collect hail stones, allow them to melt.
snow water. snow water can be used in work dealing with rebirth. snow is a fresh slate, it covers what is beneath, it smothers the old. it washes away, leaving room for a new beginning. collect clean snow, allow it to melt.
salt water. salt water can be used in work dealing with cleansing, and protection. salt water is security. it is the planet’s well. it is the ever-present resource, and it is a force to be reckoned. collect rain water, add sea-salt.
moon water. moon water can be used in work dealing with passive energies. collect rain water, allow to bask in moonlight.
sun water. sun water can be used in work dealing with active energies. collect rain water, allow to bask in sunlight.
application to the craft: water is a common and important supply in the craft. in spell jars and bottles, in cleansing and charging, in offerings, in altars, in kitchen and bath magick, scrying and divination, the list goes on. water in itself a highly spiritual entity, but using water from a source compatible with your intentions can only serve to intensify its effect. i’ve written before about using the environment to aid your craft, this is an extension of that. just as any material we use, water comes from somewhere. how it came into the world is innately linked to its energy.
did it pour down onto the ground, flooding away soil, stones, and bits of earth?
did it peacefully bask in the presence of moonshine and stardust?
you could collect during a moon phase that compliments your intentions for even an even greater effect.
note: when cleansing/charging items, be sure to research the item beforehand- many things can be damaged by sunlight, water, and salt.
no more touching grass, I need to be embraced by moss and decompose to become one with the forest
Treat!
Treat!
In honor of the full moon tonight- here are some witchy things to do!
Put out water, juice, or liquor to be charged (in sealed containers ideally). Moon charged juice and liquor is excellent for holiday cocktails!
Divination: Tarot, runes, scrying, shufflemancy, whatever you feel! It’s especially a good time to test out a new divination style you’ve been thinking about.
Bake full moon cookies! You can either focus on mixing and baking during the full moon (mix your dough near a window or outside) or bake before the sun goes down and leave the cookies to cool and charge near a window!
Collect autumn leaves and seedlings under the full moon. Use for Samhain wishes.
Set crystals or tools out to charge on a windowsill or porch.
Bring your spirit working tools outside (skulls, bones, memento moris, powders/oils, pendulums, spirit boards, cards, etc.) and work on your spirit communication during the height of the full moon.
Tend to your garden area during the full moon (depending on the season; weeding, planting, harvesting, fertilizing, etc.)
Craft a new tool like a wand, broom, witch’s ladder, scrying mirror, etc.
Reinforce/renew your wards and property protections.
Channel full moon energy for writing, drawing, sculpting, sewing, knitting, composing, etc.
Make a cup of tea or hot chocolate and step outside or near a window with it while it cools. Offer it to the moon for charging with prosperity and health. Drink it slowly.
Enjoy the moon. Treasure the moon. Thank the moon. Love the moon. The moon knows you are a fantastic witch regardless of what others (even youself) think. The moon loves you.
Blue moon: The third full moon in a season that has four OR the second full moon in a month
Harvest moon: the full moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox
Wolf moon: the January full moon
Snow moon: the February full moon
Worm moon: the March full moon
Pink moon: the April full moon
Flower moon: the May full moon
Strawberry moon: the June full moon
Buck moon: the July full moon
Sturgeon moon: the August full moon
Corn moon: the September full moon
Hunter's moon: the October full moon
Beaver moon: the November full moon
Blood moon: happens during a full lunar eclipse
Moons in:////Are best for:
Capricorn = mirror or moon magic
Scorpio = sexual magic or divination with the dead
Virgo = any magic
Libra = necromancy
Sagittarius = invocation to sun/moon
Aquarius = love magic
Pisces = fore knowledge
Aries = fire or love magic
Taurus = incantation to a lamp
Gemini = victory spells or tarot
Cancer = holy items
Leo = rings or binding magic
Part one: whole lemons I've had a few people ask me for more information on lemons in witchcraft, so here's a new series for you guys! There will be a few parts: whole lemons, flesh/juice, peel, and seeds. For simplicity sake, there will likely only be a max of three or four ideas on each post, so that it's not overwhelming and I feel like I can go into detail without the posts getting too long. Without further delay, let's get right into it!
Zodiac: Cancer and Pisces Planet: The Moon Element: Water Energy: Feminine
This ultra-easy negativity absorption trick
This slightly mean but ultimately useful-as-fuck-around-the-holidays spell
Bring a whole lemon with you when you're going somewhere that needs a significant amount of your energy. Lemons are extremely energizing and can offer a boost when you have tests, presentations, or interviews.
The first day after a full moon, press a whole clove into the feel of a whole lemon. Do this every day until the next full moon, preferably before you go to bed. The next full moon, bury it somewhere you consider a very peaceful place to invoke good luck and spiritual energy.
Throw one at your homophobic Mormon uncle.
Like I said, I'll probably keep each post at three or four ideas, but if anyone wants to add more ideas or suggest a new kind of posts, my asks are open! Always remember to do your research and always practice in a cleansed environment :) Blessed be! Tips and Commissions for a struggling witch: Ko-Fi
Ok so let me just start by saying this is some VERY beginner stuff that a close witchy friend gave me and I figured I would put it here to share with the world!
I’m going to use the phrase “I am safe and protected” because it is a little more complex
In the instance of this phrase we are then left with “m sf nd prtctd”
That will leave us with “m sf nd prtc”
There is no other way to describe this than with a picture…
So “msfndprtc” = 416547923
So another picture is… my only form of help!
So this is what mine looked like when I was totally done adding my flourish to it!
So this is… how it’s done? I know I probably did a TERRIBLE job at explaining this but I am willing to help anyone who has any questions!!!
Some tips for casting spells that you should remember to get the best results always :)
• be energised, if you have low energy chances are your spell won’t work as well as you’d imagine
• Be happy! Negative energies from you can be transferred into your spells and rub off a bad vibe
• always be confident when doing your spells, make sure you have researched everything you are about to do and you are not afraid of anything as fear is one of the lowest vibrations we feel and can easily attract negative energies and spirits
• be alone, if you live in a house with others who are not witches it’s best to do your spells when you are alone and you know nobody will walk in and disturb you from your work
• always preform spells with pure intentions, as any joking around or showing off could affect your magick or might offend spirits if you are doing spirit magick
* thanks and happy enchanting! 🌙✨
Between every in-depth reading you do: they require a lot of energy and focus and can heavily impact the energy around your deck
When you get a new deck: you don’t know who has handled the deck before you or what energies surrounded it
If someone touches your deck: their energy can be easily transmitted through physical contact (which you could potentially use to your advantage if you’re reading for them)
When you see multiple cards from a recent previous reading appear in your current reading: a sign that the energies of the people you are reading for a becoming muddled
At different times of the year - equinoxes, full moons, first day of a season: routine cleansing is a great way to keep your cards in good shape
If you haven’t used it in a while: old, built up energies need to be cleared to help “wake up” your deck after it’s been sitting unused
With a cleansing sigil: place the deck in the on top to the sigil and write “Negative energy” or “Old energy” for removal
Passing through some sage smoke: sage is a great all around cleanser!
Shuffling while focusing on cleansing: shuffling reorganizes the cards and is a quick method for cleansing in between consecutive readings
Place a clear quartz on top: quartz, especially when charged with light from a full moon, absorbs negative and foreign energy really well
With the light of a full moon: the full moon represents new beginnings and holds strong cleansing power, place on a window sill overnight
Meditation with a focus on cleansing: sit near or hold your deck, close your eyes, focus on your breathing (count your inhale as 1, exhale 2, inhale 3, etc until 30), then imagine a white, cleansing light enveloping your deck
Make a salt circle around your deck: can get kind of messy, but the salt will absorb negative energy, make sure to dispose of it after!
Put the cards in order (by suit, element, number, or astrology): sorting your deck will give it a fresh start, make sure all the cards are upright as well!
Knock three times: another quick way to cleanse or “wake up” your deck, especially great for after you haven’t used your deck in a while
Nature is my best friend, and often I feel disconnected from it. It’s important to ground yourself with nature, and feel one with it. Nature is the foundation of our lives, holding so much positive energy. You can easily harness this energy in many ways! So if you’re busy or just simply lazy, but would like to connect with nature, try some of these quick and helpful tips! Remember, always be aware of your surroundings and be careful!
Make contact with the earth. Take a walk in the grass barefoot, hug a tree, plant something with your bare hands, meditate on the dirt.
Have indoor plants. Not only do they freshen the air around you, but each plant brings it own unique benefits as well, such as mood boosters.
Open your window and blinds. Breathe in the fresh air and take in your outdoor surroundings.
If possible, do what you do indoors, outdoors! Even if you’re just sitting on a patio, you can still enjoy the benefits of the outdoors while doing what you need to do.
Collect outdoor elements. Often I see witches decorate their altar with outdoor elements. This is a simple and effective way to better your connection with nature.
I hope you find this useful! xx ~ @chlovoyant
Mabon, also known as the Autumn Equinox, marks the midpoint between the summer and winter solstices. It's a time to celebrate the abundance of the harvest season and express gratitude for the blessings of the year. One way to honor this occasion is by setting up a Mabon altar, adorned with items and symbols that resonate with the energy of the season. Here are a few ideas for when you’re putting your altar together.
The Altar Cloth: Choose an altar cloth in rich autumnal colors such as deep red, orange, or brown. These colors represent the changing leaves and the bountiful harvest.
Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables: Incorporate apples, pumpkins, squash, and corn, or any local harvests you have in your area. These are traditional symbols of the harvest and abundance during Mabon.
Candles: Use candles in colors associated with Mabon, such as gold, yellow, orange, or deep red. These represent the changing colors of the land. Alternatively, you could use black and white candles to represent the balance of dark and light on the equinox.
Crystals: Consider placing crystals like citrine, amethyst, or jasper on your altar. These stones resonate with the energies of balance, gratitude, and abundance.
Symbols of Balance: Include items that represent the balance of day and night, such as a yin-yang symbol or two candles, one for the sun and one for the moon.
Leaves and Acorns: Collect fallen leaves and acorns to symbolize the changing season and the promise of new growth in the future.
Chalice and Bread: A chalice filled with wine or cider and a loaf of bread represent the traditional elements of water and earth, symbolizing the harvest's bounty.
Deity Representations: If you work with specific deities in your practice, add representations of them to your altar. Some gods and goddesses associated with Mabon include Demeter, Persephone, and the Green Man.
Mabon Correspondences
Colors: Deep red, orange, yellow, brown, and gold.
Herbs: Sage, marigold, hops, and thistle.
Foods: Apples, grapes, nuts, grains, and root vegetables.
Symbols: Scales, cornucopias, and the autumn wreath.
Activities: Apple picking, making wreaths, offering prayers of gratitude, and sharing a feast with loved ones.
Intentions: Reflect on balance in your life, give thanks for your blessings, and set intentions for the darker months ahead.
May you be blessed with abundance and gratitude.
Robin’s Journal | she/her | lesbian | 20 | struggling with mental health & returning to my craft.
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