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Untie the Wind

Of the diverse powers of the witch, control of the weather is one of the most mysterious, and feared, perhaps, by the Christian masses. It is claimed by the Christian theology that their god gave the power of the elements unto Satan; indeed, this is why he is called “Lord of the World”. It was believed that witches, who were in league with the Devil, could control the rains, the winds, and the seas with their magic. 

Sailors would purchase knotted cords from witches. When the knots were untied, the wind would pick up. The more knots one untied, the more wind there would be. 

This can still be applied today using either ones own breath, or the wind itself. 

On a windy day, take yourself to a high place where the wind blows more strongly. Take with you a red cord to be knotted in three places. Breathe in the wind. Become the wind. Be in all places at once. One and Separate by the Mystery. 

Tie the wind into the knots. The first knot should be closest to the left end, the second knot closest to the right, and the third knot to be in the middle of the cord. Accompany your actions with a charm such as:

“Each knot I make And then untie Will stir the wind To fill the sky.“ 

Return to your home, and keep the knotted cord in a high place within your home. When you need to change the wind, take the cord outside and untie the knots in reverse order. 

“This knot is untied, So the cord is free. As the cord if freed, The wind shall be.“ 

For a strong gale untie all three knots. 

If there is no wind to tie into the cord, simply use the breath. Whistle three times for a wind, and give a blast of air into the first knot. Into the second knot, give a slightly smaller stream. And into the final knot, give merely a breeze of your personal wind. 

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Why do you live?

Because I have something worth living for. 

128 Words to Use Instead of ‘Very’

I made these as a way to compile all the geographical vocabulary that I thought was useful and interesting for writers. Some descriptors share categories, and some are simplified, but for the most part everything is in its proper place. Not all the words are as useable as others, and some might take tricky wording to pull off, but I hope these prove useful to all you writers out there!

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I love your work, you are very good at fitting Kagome into over universes. Could you do a nsfw of Kagome and Ichigo? Thanks.

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Ichigo Kurosaki was a passionate man, it was easy to see when he threw himself into what mattered to him. Especially when it came to protecting those he cared for. However, many wouldn’t believe if she had told them that he was just a passionate lover.

“I-Ichigo!” she whined out, her hold on him tightening.

She didn’t know what brought this on, and while she wasn’t going to stop him, she might ask him when her senses returned and was able to think straight once again.

A male grunt sounded in her ear, large hands slicked down her sides, his form hunching over her own as he finally gripped her thighs and hoisted her frame up to his level. His hands began to squeeze, massaging her thighs as she wrapped her legs around his waist. The shinigami’s uniform was still present, a testament to the urgentness Ichigo felt, he had not returned to his physical body. Though not a problem for her, what with being a miko and able to interact with spirits and gods.

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I wish people were as affectionate with other people as they are with animals/pets. I would love it someone were to tell me how handsome/cute/adorable I am as often as they tell their dogs, or even just show me as much affection as they do their pets and kiss me and hug me and cuddle me and just tell me how much they love me. But no, in our world, I'm lucky just to be looked at for more than a passing second. I'm lucky to be shown any affection outside of home. No one seems comfortable enough to show me any affection. No one will give me a hug, or link arms with me, nor will they throw their arm around my shoulder or hold my hand. I don't need anything romantic, all I want is to be shown that I mean something to someone, and that they genuinely like me. Why don't people do this?

A Crash Course in Warding

Let’s just start a series of crash courses in witchcraft, since sometimes we need to learn things the quick and dirty way. Today, let’s talk about wards.

What are wards? Wards are protective energy barriers. They keep things out. You can place them around your home, certain rooms, even on certain objects. With practice and clear intentions, you can focus the wards to block out everything or only certain things. We’ll get to that in a bit.

Why should I ward my space and my things? Wards can keep out all sorts of things you don’t want in your home. They can block out negative entities, wayward spirits, mischievous entities, demons, and (if you’re really good at what you’re doing) even gods. Some people ward their divination tools so they know there are no spirits tampering with the results.

So what do I need to do first? Cleanse. This is very important. Wards are kind of like walls, or perhaps more accurately, bubbles. If you don’t clean the space first, you might trap things inside your ward bubble. You do not want that. There are lots of methods of cleansing, from burning sage to spritzing oil-infused water. Find a method you’re comfortable with and cleanse everything you’re going to be warding.

I’ve cleansed my home/item. Now what? Now we ward. I’m going to give you a couple methods. Let’s start with my favorite, incense warding.

Incense warding can also be done with spritzes of water/essential oil blends or herb-infused water if you can’t have smoke in your space. Whichever you’re using, you want to have a blend of protective herbs. Bay leaves, cinnamon, ginger, mustard seed, and salt are some great options that you can find in the grocery store, no fancy witch shop necessary. If you’re using incense, make sure you’re using natural incense and not super cheap stuff that’s artificially scented. The magic is in the herbs, and you won’t get that from fake scents.

How to Incense/Spritz Ward an Item

Smoke or spray item.

Visualize the smoke or spray clinging to the item and wrapping around it like a tight blanket, protecting it from anything that would cause harm (or interference, etc.).

How to Incense/Spritz Ward Your Space

Pick a place to start. I always start at my altar, but it’s up to you. If you’re doing multiple floors, start either at the top or bottom floor.

Moving continuously to your right, smoke or spray along the walls and door frames. As you go, imagine a barrier being formed around the walls, ceiling, and floor, pushing outwards to fill the room. Visualize the smoke or spray forming the barrier to keep out anything that will do you harm. [If you have a hard time with visualization, you can simply focus on the intent of the smoke or spray keeping things out.]

Keep moving right, following the layout of your home, making sure you get all the closet spaces. You basically want to outline the entire area you’re protecting, whether it’s you’re room or your whole house.

For multiple floors, repeat on each level.

For big layouts where there are rooms in the middle, go around those rooms as well.

I like to reinforce the wards over outside doors, windows, and mirrors. These are all passages of sorts, and when I reach them, I use the incense to draw a pentagram in the air over them. This is entirely up to you.

You’re done when you’ve reached the point where you began.

So why do we go to the right? Is that important? Kind of. Going to the right is like going clockwise. It’s about making things and progression, where going to the left or counter-clockwise is about deconstruction or reversal. [I read this idea in a witchy book a long time ago and will try to find a source when I can. If you honestly don’t feel it makes a difference, do whatever you’re comfortable with.]

Can I place wards that keep out certain things but not others? Sure. When you’re going around your space/warding your item, your intent is what’s important. I like to ward out entities that mean harm - it’s nice and general and doesn’t keep the fae out. Some people might want certain spirits and not others. Have your intentions clear in your mind as you place your wards.

That’s neat and all, but what are some other ways to ward? Let’s list a few.

Symbol/Sigil Wards

Choose (or make) a symbol or sigil that has protective properties. I’ve done this with Pluto’s astrological symbol because I worship him and it’s my way of being like, “Hey, Pluto. Please protect me, kthanxbai.” Pentagrams are nice and basic witchy/pagan symbols if you like them.

Draw the symbol over doors and windows. You do not literally have to draw it. It can be in water, incense smoke, or just your finger against the surface if you want.

As you’re drawing, make sure you have your intentions in mind - that nothing harmful can pass through this door, that the windows remain closed against entities, etc.

Energy Bubbles (if you have control over your energy)

Pick an item - any item.

Get your warding intentions in mind.

Channel lots of energy into the item. Visualize it emanating from the item in a bubble to fill your space.

If you’ve got mad skillz, you can form the bubble to the walls and be super exact with where its barriers are.

Vocal Wards

If you like spoken (or thought) spells, come up with a small chant to protect your space.

You can repeat this chant as you focus on your item being protected or as you walk around your home, protecting every room.

This is really great to incorporate into basically any other form of warding and gives your magic an extra bit of oomph.

I’ve heard wards can “fade” over time. True or false? Wards are just energy. Like all energies, they can disperse and weaken over time, or if something particularly nasty puts effort into destroying them. Redo your wards every so often (I do mine every few months, but it’s up to you), and especially before spiritual interactions. I also like to do mine after I’ve had lots of company, to kind of clear out family’s lingering energies and reinforce what I don’t want in my house.

In general, the intent of your wards is the most important part. Know what you want to keep out. This concludes our crash course on warding. Now go forth and protect some stuff!

Saltwater Witchery’s Greatest Hits: Vol. 3

Here is a catalog of my most requested and most liked posts.  I hope this helps you navigate your witchy world a little easier.  Collecting resources is key!

SALTWATER SCHOOL Lessons for craft beginners and baby witches.

Witchcraft 101 Lesson (on Soundcloud!)

Casting a Circle for Beginners

Tarot Workbook Tutorial

ASK:  I’m a baby witch.  Where do I start?

ASK:  Defining “Magic”

ASK:  Witch Stereotypes

ASK:  Centering, Grounding, Shielding

ASK:  Are there “Christian” witches?

ASK:  Finding Familiars

ASK:  Is Voodoo a closed religion?

ASK:  Interviewing Your Tarot Deck

ASK:  The differences between Wicca and witchcraft

ASK:  I was raised Christian, but I want to be a witch…

ASK:  Uh oh!  Dark Magic!

ASK:  Help!  I think I was hexed!

MEETING WITCHES & MAKING FRIENDS Find other witches and make lasting connections.

Joining My Discord Server: WITCH HAVEN

Witch Locator Map

Appropriation: Part One

Appropriation: Part Two

SEA & WATER MAGICK Charms, spells, potions, and incantations with water and sea leanings.

Sea Witchery: a Brief Overview

Calling on the Power of Water

a (Growing) List of Water Deities

ASK:  Snow/Ice/Frost Deities

Mother Ocean Spell

Siren Allure Spell

Bring My Friend Back to Me Spell

the Salt Jinx

to Turn a Heart Cold

Ocean Potion for Beachy Hair

Charging Sea Shells

Ocean Facts!

ASK:  What do I do with all this sea glass?

ASK:  I am a baby sea witch.  Where do I start?

ASK:  Trees associated with Sea/Water Magick

ASK:  a Note on the Merfolk

ASK:  What other elements do sea witches use?

ASK:  What does “bound to the sea” mean?

ASK:  Collecting rainwater

ASK:  Diluting seawater

ASK:  Offerings for River Spirits

ASK:  How long can I keep saltwater?

La Mer

MISCELLANEOUS CRAFT WORK & SPELL CASTING Bits and bobs around my blog.

“Like Elements” Prayer

Simple Healing Charm

Self-Improvement Spell

Finding Motivation Spell

the Web of Protection (LGBTQ+)

Waning Moon Hex

Maneuvering Around Negativity: a Visualization Exercise

Beltane May Queen Prayer

ASK:  Stage Fright

Calling the Corners

the Witch Lullaby

to Make Friends with Fate (Magic Words)

Aesthetics of Elements —Earth —Air —Fire —Water

Magickal Uses of Cinnamon

TAROT & OTHER DIVINATION Readings, How-Tos, Fundamentals, Requests.

Divination Incantation

Spread:  Have I been cursed?

Readings for Followers Tag

Tarot FAQ:  Receiving Readings from Me

SIGIL WORK Creating and working with sigils.

Essential Oils on Skin

Sigil:  RESOLVE

Sigil:  RETURN

Sigil Bottle Necklace

ABOUT SALTWATERWITCHERY/KATIE Get to know me a little better.

About Page

When did I become a sea witch?

I Promise…I am not an A-hole

a Shout-out and Thank You

My Face

That One Post Where I Sing

Personal Writings and Poetry Tag

Let’s Talk: Gender Hierarchies and Identity Politics

Story Time: MAGICK IS REAL

Story Time:  SALEM WITCH TRIAL MEMORIAL

ASK:  What are your favorite crystals?

ASK:  Tell us about Voodoo (the cat)!

ASK:  What is your favorite myth?

Ghost Rivers: Southern Gothic Playlist (by me!)

Element Music