No More Touching Grass, I Need To Be Embraced By Moss And Decompose To Become One With The Forest

Witch Tips: Lavender

*if you are allergic to lavender, read my post on substitutes*

~ What is Lavender?

   Lavender is a part of the mint family, native to the Mediterranean region, and parts of Africa and India. This purple herb carries a very fragrant scent.

~ Planting and Harvesting your Lavender

   Plant your Lavender in a warm, sunny spot that is shielded from harsh winds. Lavender can take heat and occasional drought. Make sure it’s planted in a pot that is at least 1-2 inches bigger than the root ball and has a hole for drainage. Water when the soil feels dry, and try your best to not get the leaves wet.  

   Harvest your lavender plant when the buds are just beginning to open. Cut them into long stems and bundle them up and hang them upside down to dry. *To learn more about drying out herbs, read my post here* 

~ Magickal Uses of Lavender

   Lavender can be used in spells for protection, enhancing psychic abilities, encouraging love and fertility, and to promote peace. Burn it in a bundle to invite spirits or promote dreams.

~ Healing Uses of Lavender

   Lavender’s fragrance is very relaxing and peaceful, which makes it an amazing herb for individuals dealing with depression and/or anxiety. Put a washcloth with lavender oil on it in your pillowcase before bed. This will promote restful sleep.

~ Culinary Uses of Lavender

   If you ever make a dessert to use in a spell for love or fertility, sprinkle a little bit of edible lavender on top.

   You can use lavender extract to make delicacies!

   Lavender sugar; put lavender in a jar with sugar in a shaded place for about a month. Enjoy! 

I hope this is useful! xx ~ @chlovoyant

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧🤍

000 -  The universe is letting you know that new beginnings will help you elevate your vibration and connect with your full potential 

111 - You’re on the right path to abundance, alignment, and creating your dream reality. You’re manifesting things with ease. 

222 - Trust you are on the right path. Stay focused on the things you want in your life rather than what you don’t want. 

333 - The Universe is working with you on making your dreams a reality. Belive in yourself and trust your intuition.

444 - Your being guided and supported through whatever you’re focusing on at the moment. Don’t stop, continue and keep going.

555 - A quantum leap is ahead, Embrace yourself for massive shifts. Be open to new opportunities in all areas of your life. 

666 - You’re distracted and need refocusing on your goals. The Universe is telling you to wake up to your higher self

777 - You’re in the frequency of manifesting your dreams. Good things are coming your way, let it flow your way. 

888 - Financial abundance is on it’s way to you. The Universe is letting you know you’re successful.

999 - You’re being told to embrace change and step into alignment with your soul purpose and higher self 

Smoke Cleansing

verb 

To purify people, objects, and/or places.

*note: some information included in this post is from personal experience*

~ What is Smoke Cleansing?

   Smoke Cleansing is the action of burning herbs to rid of negative energy or bring in good energy to a home, person, or object.

~ Why do You Smoke Cleanse?

   The most common reason people smoke cleanse is to banish negative energy and evil spirits. You can also smoke cleanse to bring in good energy and enhance psychic abilities.

~ Tools and Why They Are Used

   Abalone Shell: This shell is believed to be an element of water, which balances the other elements of fire, air, and earth, which is why it is usually used to collect the ash of the smudge stick or to just simply hold it.

   Feather: Traditionally used because birds represents the breath of life as well as a way of connecting with Mother Earth and the Heavens. Turkey feathers are the most commonly used.

   White Sage: Traditionally used to banish negative energy.

   Sweet Grass: Traditionally used to bring in good energy and to call to the ancestors.

   Yerba Santa: This herb is usually burned to enhance psychic abilities.

   Palo Santo: Can be burned to banish negative energy, and also instills a feeling of love.

   Lavender: Traditionally used to invite spirits.

   Cedar: Burned to promote a calm and comforting environment, and to purify and protect.

   Juniper: Burned to cleanse an area, promote clarity, increase focus, and center someone.

   Pine: Burned to cleanse and renew, and promotes strength. 

~ How To Smoke Cleanse Yourself and Others

   Have an invocation and all tools ready to go! Invocations vary depending on what smudge stick you are using. Personally, I like to use White Sage for when I’m smoke cleansing myself and others, but you can use any smudge stick you’d like.

   Stand with the burning smudge stick you’d wish to use and an Abalone shell or fireproof bowl layered with sand sitting on a surface arms-length from you. Move the smudge stick in a counter clockwise motion around you to banish negative energy. Start at the head, the neck, arms, torso, and so forth. Say the invocation you’d wish to use during this time. Example for banishing negative energy:

“Into this smoke, I release all energies that do not serve me, all negativity that                       surrounds me, and all fears that limit me. So mote it be.”

   If you are Smoke cleansing someone else, move the smudge stick in a counter clockwise motion around them, and use “you” instead of “me” and etc. in the invocation. 

~ How To Smoke Cleanse Your Home

   First things firsts, crack open at least one window in your home so the energy has a way of escaping or entering (depending on if you’re banishing energy or bringing in energy). Have all doors to rooms you’d wish to smoke cleanse open and ready to enter, including closets, garages, basements, and attics. You can also use invocations (optional, see tips). Light the smudge stick and have an Abalone shell or bowl with sand layering the bottom ready to hold the stick and ash. If you wish to use a feather, get that at this time as well. Start at your front door. Walk slowly, really let the smoke marinate in the areas you are focusing on. Outline doors, windows, and entrances with the smoke. 

Banishing Negative Energy

   Traditionally, White Sage is used for this. If you wish to rid of negative energy, walk counter-clockwise from your front door. This motion symbolizes banishment. Make sure to smoke cleanse the corners of your home, this is a common place negative energy will collect and/or linger. 

Bringing in Good Energy

   Traditionally, Sweet Grass is used for this. If you wish to bring in good energy, walk clockwise. This motion symbolizes such. 

Using a Feather

   Traditionally, people use a real turkey feather. When using a feather, make sure to wave the smoke in the direction that you wish to banish energy or bring it in. You don’t need to worry about clockwise or counter clockwise motions if using this method.

Not Using a Feather

   If you are ridding of negative energy, wave the smudge stick in a counter-clockwise motion. This motion symbolizes banishment. If you are bringing in good energy, wave it in a clockwise motion, this motion symbolizes such.

~ How to Smoke Cleanse Objects

   Usually, people like to smoke cleanse objects they will have on their altar, or any divination or sacred tools like athames, wands, crystals, crystal balls, etc. You can really smoke cleanse anything you’d like to! Just remember to cleanse the object first. Have an invocation ready to go (optional, see tips). Personally, I only banish negative energy from objects. I don’t bring in good energy, mainly because I believe the object is now at it’s balanced and true form after being rid of bad energy. You can definitely bring in good energy into objects if you prefer!

   For smaller, more handheld objects, pass the object through the smoke several times slowly. For bigger objects, move the smudge stick around the object several times slowly. While doing this, if you wish to use an invocation, you can. You can say it out loud or internally.

Tips

   Do NOT leave burning smudge sticks unattended. If you don’t have an Abalone shell to hold the smudge stick or the ash, use a fireproof bowl with some sand layering the bottom.

   When smoke cleansing your home, try not to take steps backwards. Some believe that if you do so, you’ll reverse the effects.

   Collect your ash! It can be used for spells for protection.

   Have an invocation (a saying, or chant) ready to go while smoke cleansing your home and objects. You can make your own or use others you find. You can say these internally or out loud. I personally made my own short and simple invocations, I’ll use them for example:

Banishment: 

          “Negative energy, I banish thee. You mustn’t stay, you must leave.”

Bringing in Energy:

“Positive energy, I invite thee. You’re welcomed in my home, belongings, and in                                                           me.”

  Different invocations will be used when burning different smudge sticks.

*If there is anything we missed, you’d like to add, or something is wrong, just let us know!*

xx ~ @chlovoyant

NEW M00N PRACTICE 🌑

write down all of your intentions.

write down all of your dreams.

write down all of your goals.

write down all of your wishes.

read your desires out loud. visualize how it would feel to have everything you’re wishing for.

give thanks to the universe & your deity for hearing your wishes.

read this list as often as you would like until the full moon.

on the full moon, burn the paper releasing all of the energy into the fire.

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Zodiac Correspondences

/ˈzōdēˌak/ noun ; astrology

1. a belt of the heavens within about 8° either side of the ecliptic, including all apparent positions of the sun, moon, and most familiar planets.

*On the bottom of the post we have included some vocabulary.*

1. Aries ♈

The Ram. March 21st-April 19th. The House of Self. Begins at the Vernal Equinox. A sign of a new beginning. The Aries moon is a good time to work on charging yourself or a loved one with courage and positivity.

Anatomy: Head

Animal: Ram

Astrological Fall: Saturn

Brightest Star in Constellation: Hamal 

Celestial Body/Domicile: Mars

Color(s): Dark Red

Crystals: Bloodstone & Garnet

Detriment: Venus

Element: Fire

Herbs: Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, & Sage

Incense: Dragon’s Blood

Quality: Cardinal

Symbol(s): Horns

2. Taurus ♉

The Bull. April 19th-May 21st. The House of Possession. The Taurus moon is a good time to work on love-related and healing-related magick, general material gain, and stability.

Anatomy: Neck & Throat

Animal: Bull

Astrological Fall: Uranus

Brightest Star in Constellation: Aldebaran

Celestial Body/Domicile: Venus

Color(s): Green & Yellow

Crystals: Emerald, Jade, & Malachite

Detriment: Mars

Element: Earth

Herbs: Honeysuckle, Patchouli, & Thyme

Incense: Storax

Quality: Fixed

Symbol(s): Bull & Crown

3. Gemini ♊ 

The Twins. May 21st-June 19th. The House of Communication. The Gemini moon is a good time to work on divination and prophecy wishing spells, luck, communication, and success.

Anatomy: Arms & Shoulders

Animal: Hybrids

Astrological Fall: Neptune

Brightest Star in Constellation: Pollux

Celestial Body/Domicile: Mercury

Color(s): Orange & Yellow

Crystals: Agate, Alexandrite, & Citrine

Detriment: Jupiter

Element: Air

Herbs: Lavender & Lily of the Valley

Incense: Lavender

Quality: Mutable

Symbol(s): Mirrors & Twins

4. Cancer ♋

The Crab. June 19th-July 21st. The House of Family and Home. The Cancer moon is a good time to work on domestic life, family, or hearth and home related magick, and supports comfort.

Anatomy: Chest & Stomach 

Animal: Crab

Astrological Fall: Mars

Brightest Star in Constellation: Al Tarf

Celestial Body/Domicile: Moon

Color(s): Blue & Silver

Crystals: Moonstone & Pearl

Detriment: Saturn

Element: Water

Herbs: Eucalyptus, Milkweed, & Lemon

Incense: Sandalwood

Quality: Cardinal

Symbol(s): Claws

5. Leo ♌

The Lion. July 21st-August 19th. The House of Pleasure. The Leo Moon is a good time to work on courage, creativity, confidence, success, overcoming obstacles, and fulfilling dreams.

Anatomy: Heart & Upper back

Animal: Lion

Astrological Fall: Mercury

Brightest Star in Constellation: Regulus

Celestial Body/Domicile: Sun

Color(s): Gold & Yellow

Crystals: Amber, Sunstone, & Tiger’s Eye

Detriment: Saturn

Element: Fire

Herbs: Heliotrope, Marigold, & Nutmeg

Incense: Frankincense

Quality: Fixed

Symbol(s): Belts & Tails

6. Virgo ♍

The Maiden. August 19th-September 21st. The House of Health. The Virgo moon is a good time to work on helpful energy for spells, organization, communication, financial planning, and to build networks, and overall health.

Anatomy: Intestines & Lower Digestive System

Animal: Rooster

Astrological Fall: Venus

Brightest Star in Constellation: Spica

Celestial Body/Domicile: Mercury

Color(s): Purple & White

Crystals: Amazonite, Amethyst, & Chariote

Detriment: Jupiter

Element: Earth

Herbs: Cypress, Moss, & Peppermint

Incense: Narcissus

Quality: Mutable

Symbol(s): Innocence & Virgins

7. Libra ♎

The Scales. September 21st-October 19th. The House of Partnerships. The Libra moon is a good time to work on artistic expression, partnerships, balance, and love-related magick.

Anatomy: Kidney & Lower Back

Animal: Elephant

Astrological Fall: Sun

Brightest Star in Constellation: Zubeneschamali

Celestial Body/Domicile: Venus

Color(s): White & Yellow

Crystals: Ametrine, Topaz, & Watermelon Tourmaline

Detriment: Mars

Element: Air

Herbs: Majoram & Sweet Pea

Incense: Galbanum

Quality: Cardinal

Symbol(s): Scales

8. Scorpio ♏

The Scorpion. October 19th-November 21st. The House of Sex. The Scorpio moon is a good time to work on psychic-related magick, including talking to other planes, merging with Deities, reincarnation, karma, cleansing, psychic healing, and spirituality.

Anatomy: Genitalia & Groin

Animal: Scorpion

Astrological Fall: Moon

Brightest Star in Constellation: Antares

Celestial Body/Domicile: Pluto

Color(s): Dark Red, Grey, & Black

Crystals: Apache’s Tear, Obsidian, & Serpentine

Detriment: Venus

Element: Water

Herbs: Cumin, Ginger Root, & Myrrh

Incense: Benzoin

Quality: Fixed

Symbol(s): Blood

9. Sagittarius ♐

The Centaur or The Archer. November 21st-December 19th. The House of Philosophy. The Sagittarius moon is a good time to work on travel-related magick, growth, spiritual relationships (including Deities), and change or transformation. 

Anatomy: Liver, Hips, & Thighs

Animal: Horse

Astrological Fall: Ceres

Brightest Star in Constellation: Kaus Australis

Celestial Body/Domicile: Jupiter

Color(s): Brown, Orange, & Gold

Crystals: Labradorite & Smokey Quartz

Detriment: Mercury

Element: Fire

Herbs: Anise, Juniper, & Sage

Incense: Cinnamon

Quality: Mutable

Symbol(s): Bow & Arrow

10. Capricorn ♑

The Goat. December 19th-January 21st. The House of Social Status. The Capricorn moon is a good time to work on spells related to making plans, clearing clutter and banishment, investment or business growth, organization, networking, and foundation security.

Anatomy: Joints, Teeth, & Bones

Animal: Goat

Astrological Fall: Neptune

Brightest Star in Constellation: Deneb Algedi

Celestial Body/Domicile: Saturn

Color(s): Black & Maroon

Crystals: Black Diamond & Onyx

Detriment: Moon

Element: Earth

Herbs: Cypress & Vervain

Incense: Musk

Quality: Cardinal

Symbol(s): Horns

11. Aquarius ♒ 

The Water-Bearer. January 21st-February 19th. The House of Friendships. The Aquarius moon is a good time to work on magick related to innovation, inspiration, inventions, and social and philanthropic causes.

Anatomy: Ankles & Circulation

Animal: Peacock

Astrological Fall: Pluto

Brightest Star in Constellation: Sadalsuud

Celestial Body/Domicile: Uranus

Color(s): Blue & Lavender

Crystals: Amethyst & Lapis Lazuli

Detriment: Sun

Element: Air

Herbs: Almond, Lavender, & Peppermint

Incense: Galbanum

Quality: Fixed

Symbol(s): Vase & Water

12. Pisces ♓

The Fish. February 19th-March 21st. The House of Subconscious. The Pisces moon is a good time to work on a journey to seek out wisdom and truth, psychic development, dream work, and your connection to your spirit. 

Anatomy: Feet & Immune System

Animal: Fish

Astrological Fall: Mercury

Brightest Star in Constellation: Eta Piscium

Celestial Body/Domicile: Neptune

Color(s): Pink, Blue, & Indigo

Crystals: Pearl & Aquamarine

Detriment: Ceres

Element: Water

Herbs: Catnip, Gardenia, Iris, & Jasmine

Incense: Cypress & Orris Root

Quality: Mutable

Symbol(s):  Water

Vocabulary:

1. Astrological Fall: The sign that is positioned directly opposite of a celestial bodies sign. The fall is a position of weakness concerning the functioning of the celestial body and what it represents.

2. Cardinal: Associated with being active, self-motivated, insightful, and ambitious. The Cardinal Houses are the First, Fourth, Seventh, and Tenth.

3. Detriment: When a celestial body is positioned in the zodiac sign opposite of which it is domicile. 

4. Domicile: A planet’s domicile is the zodiac sign over which it has rulership.

5. Fixed: Associated with stability, determination, depth, and perception. The Fixed Houses are the Second, Fifth, Eighth, and Eleventh. 

6. Mutable: Associated with adaptability, flexibility, and sympathy. The Mutable Houses are the Third, Sixth, Ninth, and Twelfth.  

7. Quality: Cardinal, Fixed, or Mutable. How the sign is.

*If there is anything we missed, incorrect information, or something you’d like to add, just let us know!*

xx ~ @chlovoyant

I’ve felt crappy all day and ended up skipping class and laying in bed. I got up and finally did a protection candle I’ve been wanting to do and it made me excited to do more.

I’m really tired of feeling like garbage.

🌘rainy day cleansing ritual🌒

hello loves! this is my go-to ritual for when i need a serious session of cleansing, grounding, and everything in between.

it’s best performed on a rainy day, but as always my spells and rituals are completely adaptable. if you don’t have something, find a substitute; if you don’t want to do something, don’t do it. simple! i hope this ritual helps you get back to your own kick-ass self.

the physical space ritual (optional, but awesome)

clean your space. yes, i mean physically. having a clean, comfortable space to relax in is essential for your mental health. it’s also a great way to get any negative energy out of your body. pour all that emotion into your cleaning, and create a super-awesome space that makes you feel all warm and happy inside. 

add something new. whether this is a storebought decoration you’ve been waiting to put up, or an idea for a switch around of furniture, change something up in your space. there’s nothing like the refreshing feeling of your space looking brand new, and you’ll have something to be proud of as well!

cleanse your tools, your bed, your walls… do your usual space-cleansing ritual that involves deep cleansing of everything you use on a day-to-day basis. getting rid of any built up energy will make the space you spend your time in feel so much fresher, i promise you.

find a comfy space, light your favourite cleansing incense (mine is lemon) sit back and relax, and move on to the self-cleansing ritual!

the self cleansing ritual

this is best performed on a rainy day, but if you can’t do that, try to visualise rain all around you. rainy mood music can help with this!

sit in a calm, comfy space where you can relax, and start to clear your mind. if you have a favourite go to method for meditation, use that. if not, i like to imagine my mind literally clearing, physically pushing all thoughts out of it.

concentrate on the sound of the rain. let the noise overtake your thoughts, and visualise the rain physically washing away any negative energy that’s built up over time.

get cathartic. cleansing can be as gentle or as brutal as you want. got any pent up emotions? let them out now, if you’re comfortable with it. just feel whatever you need to feel, and let it go. imagine the negativity just falling away from you with the rain.

as negative energy is leaving your body, visualise your personal energy drawing positivity from the earth beneath you. feel that strength wash over your body, and envisage your whole body being filled with happiness and gentle joy.

once you’re done meditating and cleansing, take a moment to just sit and exist. take as much time as you need to chill out and wake up.

anything after this should be done as self care, for you and you alone. got a favourite tv show? watch an episode. finally got enough money for something you’ve been eyeing for a while? buy that, and treat yourself. honestly, after all this you deserve a bit of self love!

so loves, that’s what i do when i need a serious cleanse and self-love session. i hope it helps you if you use it!

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Simple Ways to Connect with Nature

   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

How To: Make Ink from Flowers

This is by far the most abundant ink I have in my house is that of inks made from flowers. This is the easiest and fastest inks to be made and require the least amount of materials to produce brilliant and soft colors. The inks from flowers can be either stunning and dark, or a lighter and more pale like one would expect from watercolor. Flower inks don’t last as long as inks produced from berries or nuts, and being left in the sunlight will fade their colors faster, but since this ink is so fast and easy to make, it can always be in supply. The shelf life of this ink is about a month if kept in the dark, but this is dependent on the color itself.

Materials:

Glass containers (preferably mason jars or drinking cups)

A pestle or other wooden tool (to crush the flowers with)

Boiling water

Cheese cloth

Rubbing Alcohol or 100 Proof Vodka

Glass storage container

Optional: Gum Arabic

Steps:

First, gather the flower petals of choice for the color desired (note some flower ink isn’t the same color as the flower petals).

Take these petals and crush them into the glass container, stuffing as many as you can in 1/3rd of the container as possible. The more crushed the petals, the more color will come out.

Fill the container with just enough boiling water to barely cover the flower petals. Do not fill the container, as this will dull the ink.

Set this container aside to brew overnight (I actually leave mine in the window to brew for 24 hours).

Strain the flower petals from the liquid, pouring the colored ink into a clean glass storage container.

Add 1 part alcohol to the container and shake gently (do not shake hard enough to form bubbles).

Optional: You may add Gum Arabic to give the ink a thicker consistency.

A recommendations on flowers, I have found that roses and other soft petaled flowers make a stronger ink.