✨🍁Trees In Magic: Masterpost🌿✨

Mabon Pomegranate Wisdom Spell

To advance spiritual development and gain wisdom. This spell calls upon Inanna/ Persephone

Items needed:

Charcoal disc

Fireproof dish

Purple candle

Matches

Two tablespoons of dried dittany of crete (etsy, amazon, while foods)

1 pomegranate

Sharp knife

Instructions:

Light the charcoal dish, let burn down so it does not smoke to much. When it's ready light the candle then say "I call upon (diety of choice) queen of the land of the dead, wise beyond reckoning, to bless my spirit quest and guide my footsteps through the darkness"

Add the dittany to the disc

Slice open pomegranate, take out six seeds and eat them

Close your eyes, imagine yourself sinking into the darkness, going deeper where there is nothing but silence. Stay there in the silence for as long as needed, when ready, blow out the candle, then burn it for a hour at sunset till it's gone.

Bury the pomegranate in your yard/garden. Keep a dream diary throught the winter season

Change it up, make it your own if desired

Sourced: little book of spells

Fuck self-sufficiency. It's time for Interdependence. Always offer help and always accept it. Cook meals for the people you love. Grow fruits and vegetables and give them to your neighbors. The "independent" person is merely the perfect version of a Consumer, eating directly from the palms of Corporation. Fuck self-sufficiency. Need one another.

all i want is to have one of those ghibli moments where the protag is just lying in a breezy field with wildflowers and big puffy clouds overhead. that’s the goal here.

Mini Interview (or good luck) Spell Bottle

Made this jar bottle for my dad to take to his interview for a different position at his work. He got the call today and he starts in a few weeks! He said he felt a lot less nervous going in and that he’s never felt so comfortable and confident at an interview before.

Ingredients

- sweet orange essential oil: for confidence - frankincense essential oil: for good luck and to reduce stress - cinnamon: for prosperity, wealth and a spell booster - bay leaf: for success, good fortune, achieving a goal and wishes - sage: fulfills wishes - black pepper: for courage - nutmeg: for luck and prosperity - green candle: for money, prosperity, growth and luck - Fe rune: represents prosperity, promotion, and aids in finding a job - green paint

Directions

1. Add black pepper to the jar and light your green candle 2. write your wish on bay leaf, burn it and add the ashes to the jar or crumble it up or roll it and put it in the jar 3. Add pieces of cinnamon sticks or cinnamon powder, sage and nutmeg 4. add a few drops of frankincense and sweet orange essential oil 5. cap your bottle and seal the jar with the green candle wax. 6. sprinkle ground nutmeg onto wax before it dries 7. paint or draw on Fe Rune. I used acrylic paint and a dotting tool for nail art to paint it on.

Planning for the Taurus full moon (10/28) I know that I want to do a financial stability ritual and house protections. But I haven’t reallyyyyyy planned.. I’m very excited to though!

I will post updates, also still have tarot pulls I want to post. ✨

Dream Interpretation: The Planets

What is Dream Interpretation?

It is assigning meaning to dreams, meaning using what one dreams of and the symbols, objects and events of the dream to relate them to the psychological, emotional and sometimes spiritual state of the dreamer. Some use it as a way to divine and predict the future while others use it to help assess their emotional states and subconscious thoughts they may be ignoring in waking life.

General Overview and Meaning

The planets each have such very distinct meanings to them making it a bit difficult to generalize them all together, though dreaming of being in space or away from Earth may relate to feeling like an outsider or like you feel misunderstood by your social group. Space can also relate to the need to explore your subconscious more as well as more about yourself as an individual.

Specific Planets

Mercury: Often Mercury is related to logic and communication as well as related to business success. Dreaming of seeing Mercury relates to the fact you are in deep thought recently. You are likely pondering something related to business and monetary decisions. If you are on Mercury, it relates to working on “problem solving” something in your waking life.

Venus: Venus is the planet of love and romance but also of giving, happiness and honesty. If you see Venus in your dreams likely it means you’ve been thinking about your relationships in your life and are working on figuring them out. If you are on Venus then it means you are at a peaceful part of your life and are feeling content with things. It also relates to feeling loved in your waking life.

Mars: Mars is a planet of energy and action. Seeing Mars means you are having some sort of conflict in your waking life. Remember to consider the feelings of others in your life, because this may be a warning that you have been hurting them. Being on Mars can relate to feeling motivated in your waking life and aiming to reach a goal of yours. You may also be very focused on one of your passions right now.

Earth: Seeing Earth from space or another planet means you need to focus more on the whole picture. You have been too focused on the little things and minor details though it has only been adding to your waking stress. It may also relate to needing to let yourself enjoy things more often.

Jupiter: Jupiter is the planet associated with growth and wisdom was as well as truth and justice. Seeing Jupiter often relates to the fact you recently had a life lesson occur in your waking life and you are still pondering over it. It could’ve been an easy lesson or a hard one but one that you needed to learn in the long run. Being on Jupiter relates to recent abundance in your waking life. you may also be feeling rather mature lately and even possibly a bit egotistical. 

Saturn: Saturn is often related to success and victory in dreams. Seeing it means you feel victorious over something and are still glowing over it. Being on Saturn or its rings means you are currently rather happy.

Neptune: Neptune is the planet of dreams, creativity, exploration and imagination. Seeing it means you are feeling inspired in waking life and are working to find a creative outlet. If you are on the planet however it may relate to lies you’ve been telling yourself and are refusing to let go of. You may have to start being more honest with yourself. 

Uranus: Uranus is a symbol for change, if seen in your dreams it means changes are currently afoot in your life. Being on Uranus relates to the need for more independence and freedom.

Pluto: Pluto is a planet associated with power, life and death, and rebirth. Seeing Pluto in your dreams can mean you have a big decision to make and you need to weigh your options thoroughly. Being on Pluto means you feel powerless and lost about a situation. It may also relate to feeling alone and exiled from others.

Divination

Mercury: is said to allude to a financial favor or gain to come.

Venus: a new romance is to come in you future, or if you are in a relationship you are about to face a hurdle ahead

Mars: petty misunderstandings, arguments and conflict are on the horizon

Earth: self reflection on yourself and morals should be done because a major decision is coming soon that will challenge them

Jupiter: be prepared for someone about to turn on you, it is said to be a warning of betrayal

Saturn: you are about to get some vengeance that you have wanted for a while; someone is about to get their “just desserts” and you’ll be there to witness it. May also relate to a sudden death or tragedy to come.

Neptune: be prepared to face a creative challenge, you will need to figure out a way around it. May also be a warning that someone is lying to you

Uranus: you are about to be faced with some bad news

Pluto: for centuries it is believed it is a warning of danger and disaster, others say it is a sign of heartbreak to come

**all sources for this post come from numerous book resources, online archives, personal experience and personal grimoires.**

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•THINGS EVERY NEW WITCH SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WITCHCRAFT•

-PART ONE-

If you’re a new witch, you probably aren’t too sure where to start.

“Which path should I follow?” “Do I have to be wiccan to be a witch?” “When can I join a coven?” “What should I learn first?” “Can I be a witch if I’m a guy?”

First of all, we’ve all been there, so don’t worry. This is a journey we all take. Witchcraft is what you make it.

•RELIGION•

You absolutely DON’T have to be religious to be a witch. I personally am an athiest, so I don’t involve any deities in my craft, however many people do. Witchcraft as it is, is entirely separate to religion, however lots of people choose to practice the two together.

•GENDER•

You DON’T have to be female to be a witch. Anyone who says that is a liar, or misinformed. Your gender doesn’t impact your craft unless you want it too, and if you wish you can even omit all gendered associations from your craft, as I myself do.

There are also arguments surrounding the word “witch”, so to clear it up, the word “witch” itself is gender neutral, so you have the right to identify with that word, regardless of your gender.

•PATHS•

There are many paths a witch can follow, however lots of modern witches are eclectic (take parts from different paths) and wish to have their own tailored path. As an eclectic witch myself, I can’t tell you too much about paths, however there are many pages on the internet that can help you. None of these paths are wrong to follow, and we all have different interpretations.

•COVENS•

Once again, you don’t need to be part of a coven to be a witch. Many people choose to be part of them, however many people choose to be solitary. Being a solitary witch does not exclude you from talking to other witches, or working with other witches from time to time. There are many places for witches to socialise, both on the internet and in person. If you are concerned about learning without a coven, then I would advise you to look into discord. Although most are not covens, there are several witchy servers there, and many are happy to help new witches.

I hope that this has helped answer some of the questions new witches have. This is just the first post in a series, so there are definetely more to lookout for. I wish you the best luck with your craft, and feel free to ask any questions in the comments.

- spindriiffftttttt

Centering, Grounding, and Shielding

- From my Grimoire

A Preface

Something that I don’t think enough people cover when it comes to The Craft, is how to keep yourself protected when doing spells and rituals, or communicating with spirits. This is a very basic aspect of witchcraft, so I’d like to take a moment to go in depth on the topic to make sure that as many people as possible, can find something that will work for them! Of course though, there will be some methods that I either don’t have experience with or may have simply forgot to mention. Find what works best for you and your practice, and look at some other articles or books as well!

Centering

First off, what is centering? This is basically you preparing yourself and getting in the mindset of doing a spell/ritual. This is taking a moment to yourself to make sure you’re intentions are in the right place, and everything is set up and ready to go. Centering isn’t too difficult to do, so there’s honestly not too much to say on the topic.

Method I like to begin centering with meditation. Relax yourself and get into the “witch headspace”, if you will. Cleanse yourself, and maybe even take a shower or a bath. Next thing is to gather your thoughts, write some questions down on a piece of paper or on your computer and answer them. Things like “What is my motivation?” “What outcome do I want” “How do I want to do this?” If you really take a moment to understand what you’re doing and where your heart lies, your spell will be at it’s most effective.

Grounding

Grounding is an important thing to do after any spell you perform. While it doesn’t necessarily hurt to do before a spell, it can limit your meta-physical performance. Grounding is connecting you back to the earth and bringing you back to your physical body, getting your head out of the clouds if you will, and sometimes when performing a spell that’s where you want your head to be. If you’re working with any earth based magick though, this can greatly help, so just figure out what works best for the kind of spell you’re doing.

Methods

Roots - This is my covens favorite method to ground. This is basically where you have a meditative moment, plant your feet on the ground, and “sink your roots in”. First thing you wanna do is get in some kind of contact with the ground or floor, just anything that is a solid foundation. Plant your hands or feet flat and start by breathing deeply. You wanna really take in the energy from the earth, pay attention to all of your surroundings and take in the moment. Next close your eyes and start focusing your energy at your hands or feet. (You may feel your hands start to tingle or even go mildly numb) Lastly, release that energy and push it into the earth. Let it soak in deep, and if visualization helps, imagine your roots growing down.

Going outside is another very good method to reconnect with the Earth. If at all possible, I like to go outside barefoot and feel the grass on my feet. Really connect to the earth, take in your surroundings and walk around as much as you feel comfortable.

A Dump Stone - Just about any stone will work, but generally stone that come from bodies of water, have holes, or are green or black tend to work the best. Basically just hold the stone in your hand and let any and all negative energy flow out from you into the stone. Stones can handle quite a bit of negative energy so don’t be afraid to let it all come out. After you’re done though, you’re immediately going to want to cleanse your crystal with whichever method works best for you. I prefer to let mine sit in salt overnight, or until the feel done.

Drinking a cold glass of water, splashing cold water on your face, or even taking a really quick cold shower is also a really good way to ground yourself. It’s all about being present in your body, and nothing can bring you back into the now like some cold water can.

Shielding and Wards

Shielding yourself is important when it comes to any kind of magick, because there truly are negative entities and energies out there that like to take advantage of people. It’s a sad truth, but this is why we learn to protect ourselves spiritually. Putting up a shield or ward isn’t difficult, and sometimes you do it without even realizing!

Shielding Methods

Visualization - This is my favorite method to teach beginners because it doesn’t require any tools just you, and yourself. The begin, start by getting into a calm relaxed state, maybe even meditate before hand. Next, imagine a ring of light around yourself starting at your feet. This light can look like anything, be any color, and be any shape so the only limit is your imagination. Once you have the ring of light, imagine it slowly coming up around your body, let it fill your heart with warmth and let it remind you that you are safe spiritually and no negative entity can harm you. Once it has made a complete bubble around yourself, say some affirmations and remind yourself that you’re strong and can handle anything. The more you believe in yourself, then the stronger this shield will become. 

Smoky Quartz or any other black stone, when kept on the person or placed at the feet can create a ward as well. For those less imaginative, this is a very good alternative because you have the crystal to support you as well. 

Magick Circle - There are many ways to open a magick circle, but heres a really simple method. Hold one of your hands out, palm up and focus your energy in your hand. (You may get that warm, tingly, or numb feeling, if not though thats okay!) Really let it bubble up into your fingertips, and once there, point a finger out and draw a circle around yourself and say some simple affirmations of safety and peace. Just like the visualization method, this works best the more you have faith and believe in yourself. 

Simply stating that you are, or feel safe is another way to shield yourself spiritually. You remember how when you were little and alone in your room at night and you thought you heard something scary? You covered your head up with a blanket right? Do you remember how safe you felt after doing that, like how nothing could get you? That was quite literally you putting up a shield. Remember your intentions and feelings are the most important thing in magick, always keep that in mind!

Warding Methods Wards are another variation of shields, but these are things you put on the physical plane rather than a spiritual one. 

Runes/Sigils - A really good way to set up a ward is to carve or draw some runes either into the side of a doorframe, a candle, or even on a piece of paper to burn later! If you’re going to carve them into wood or draw them, charge the tool you’re going to be doing it with. If your going to use a candle, burn the candle whenever you feel like you need it most! And as for burning paper, keep the ashed around and maybe even sprinkle them into every corner of the room.

Salt - Put lines of salt on the top of your door and window frames, and sprinkle some in every corner of the room.

Stones - Certain stones are said to be warning stones and will break if danger is near by. Malachite is one of these stones, and is fairly easy to get your hands on. Place this stone above door and window frames as well. 

Holy/Blessed Water - A drop placed in every corner of the room creates a barrier around the room.

Brooms/Staffs - Place in the corners of rooms, and said to fall over if danger is near by.

Black Candles - Burning a black candle is said to bring protection and keep a room hidden from spirits. 

A Detailed Guide to Cleansing Your Tarot Deck

How often should I cleanse my deck and why?

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

How can I clean my deck?

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

Ruth Madievsky, All-Night Pharmacy