in the “coven” i’m in a lot of people found this helpful so i thought i’d post here!! naturally there are likely other methods, but these are what i’ve come in contact with the most. so in my experience there are 2 ways to create a ward: creating an astral safe space & manipulating energy to act as a shield.
1. creating an astral safe space is exactly what it sounds like. it’s your own space, where you can always access. you’re not actually astral traveling anywhere, because your safe space is essentially a part of you — it’s like your home, but astrally. ( it is possible to explore your own astral space, change it, or continue to develop it. ) naturally, this will require the ability to astral project.
an example: my astral safe space has multiple layers. the most general or “least safe” is the setting, which is a familiar forest modeled after a real forest i would spend a lot of time as a kid. i feel safe there. if i don’t feel safe in that space, i go to my next layer, and my most secure (excluding my deity & her spaces): my truck. i imagine myself in my truck, slamming the doors shut, rolling up the windows, locking the doors. nothing can get me there.
2. manipulating energy to act as a shield is more self explanatory. you take your energy and imagine it spreading across your whole body as to cover you. then you simply spread it outwards, until it’s like a bubble or dome, and then you solidify it. this method is easier but less reliable, as sometimes someone will simply make a lot of poor shields rather than one or two strong ones.
bonus: astral warding
astral warding & protection can manifest in many ways. the manipulated energy is always assumed to be there and is not visible. however, wardings can manifest as a part of your astral form.
example: after i met gaia and she gave me her protection, my astral body became surrounded by thick, thorny vines.
happy warding witches!!!
30 Day Devotional For Your Deity.
Create a secret language with your deity and write a dedication as your introduction in your new language.
Use a song to connect and write down images, feelings, ect you saw/felt.
Write a poem about their correspondences.
Write a devotional hymn of praise.
Have a cup of tea (or tea party) and write down the conversation.
Create affirmations with your deity so that you know you're loved.
Shadow work: Focus on your shadow self and write down what your deity wants you to work on.
Write a hymn of gratitude.
Use a card spread to connect with your deity and write down the interpretation.
Bake with you deity and write down the recipe and why They chose it.
Write a chant or two that you can use to magically connect with said deity.
Write a haiku or a few of the simple mundane aspects of your relationship.
Create a dance or stretch with a deity and write down the steps as well as how you feel connected to your deity while performing.
Create a playlist then listen to it while writing about your favorite things about your deity.
Write about why your favorite myth about your deity is your favorite.
Are there any pop culture references to your deity? If so write about why you like/dislike their portrayal.
Are there historical characters that interacted with your deity? How do you feel about them?
Who is your deity to you? Matron? Patron? Grandfather like? Write about how you met your deity and your first impressions.
Middle ground. Write about the first time you felt comfortable with your deity.
How is your relationship now and what you hope for the future?
Write a poem about how They recently made you feel.
Give three examples of Them being benevolent.
Give three examples of when They had to give you a wake up call.
Write an informative paragraph about your deity as if you were writing to a completely unknowing novice.
Create a spell together that only works if both of you do it together.
Allow your deity to make a protection contract with you.
Special bonds. Write a bonding devotional where you dedicate yourself to Them (as a devotee, priestess, fan, ect ).
Create a picture that represents Them with devotional poetry.
Go on a walk and talk with your deity. Record the conversation.
Ask for wisdom and guidance and what They expect from you. Write down their answer.
Start this whenever with your deity and let me know how it's going! Hope you're having a blessed and serendipitous day. Happy witching!
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Back to school means lots of stress, and even more exams. It's important to study all the time as much as you can, and this wearable* spell bottle is a neat little way to help increase your productivity.
* does not have to be worn, can be carried as usual
The spell:
Small jar, preferably glass and corked
Sage // wisdom, mental clarity
Cinnamon // success, increased mental energy
Ginger // power booster, energy boost
Irish moss // luck
Chamomile // stress relief
Peppermint // mental clarity, success
Lemon balm // success
Lemon peel // energy booster!
Elderberry // power boost
Heather // protection, luck
Wearable charm:
Eye pin
Jump ring
Necklace/something you want to put the charm on (a second one I did, which I'll post later, is a protection charm for my keys)
If you're going to make it wearable:
Poke your eye pin through the cork top, and bend the excess back into the cork (like a j going through the cork)
Glue the eye pin to the cork, so there's no way it can come off and break
Connect a jump ring to the eye, so now you have a way to connect your charm to whatever you want it to hang off of
Take wax or super glue, and seal shut 🖤
As you can see, I didn't have an eye pin or a jump ring, so I bent a few sewing pins using jewelry pliars into the shape I needed
For the bottle:
Layer your herbs inside the bottle, it do esn't matter what order 😊
I'm not a photographer, but I think you get the point 😊🖤
This is it when it's done.
Please remember that this will not work if you don't study. Magic can only boost, it won't make you pass the exam if you don't do the work. Happy school year!
Drying herbs is a simple practice, and there are several methods to choose from depending on the type of herb and your desire use. Here's how I dry my herbs:
1. Drying on Newspaper
This method works well for larger leaves and herbs that don’t need to be hung.
Lay the herbs flat on a clean sheet of newspaper in a single layer.
Place the newspaper in a dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight.
Turn the herbs occasionally to ensure even drying.
Once the herbs are dry and crisp to the touch, they’re ready for storage.
2. Hanging Herbs Upside Down
Perfect for longer herbs, like rosemary, lavender or thyme, that can be tied together.
Gather small bunches of herbs and secure them with a cord or string.
Wrap the herbs loosely in a breathable cloth, like cheesecloth or muslin. This helps them air freely while catching any small leaves or flowers that may shed during the drying process.
Hang the bunches upside down in a cool, dry place with good airflow. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can degrade the color and potency.
Once the herbs are completely dry (they should crumble easily), remove the leaves or store them as they are.
I do this with fresh lavender that I put in my closet as shown in the picture.
3. Pressing Herbs
This method is ideal for preserving delicate leaves or flowers for decorative purposes or rituals.
Place the herbs between sheets of paper (such as parchment or regular printer paper).
Insert the paper into a thick book, ensuring the herbs are spread flat and evenly.
Place additional books or a weight on top to press them.
Leave them for 1–2 weeks, checking occasionally for dryness.
4. Drying Small Petals
For small, delicate petals or flowers, a rule bag works wonders.
Place the petals or flowers in a breathable rule bag (such as a mesh or cotton drawstring bag).
Hang the bag in a dry, ventilated area.
Shake the bag gently every few days to prevent clumping and to ensure even drying.
General Tips for Best Results
Use Breathable Cloths: Wrapping your herbs or laying them on a breathable cloth allows air to circulate freely, preventing mold while catching any small leaves or flowers that shed during the drying process.
Timing: Dry herbs as soon as possible after harvesting to retain their potency and fragrance.
Environment: Choose a dry, cool, and ventilated area to prevent mold or mildew.
Labeling: If drying multiple herbs, label them to avoid confusion.
Storage: Once dried, store your herbs in airtight containers away from sunlight and moisture.
Using Dried Herbs
Always check if the plant is safe for use before collecting it. Do not make tea or touch anything with unknown properties. Always clean your plants before drying.
Once your herbs are dried, you can use them for teas, rituals, incense, or other magical and practical purposes. Always remember to respect and honor the plants you've harvested by using them mindfully.
Uncrossing Powder: •Angelica •Hyssop •Cayenne •Sea Salt •Frankincense •Black Pepper •Garlic •a broken chain Pray to the deity or spirits of your choice that protect from and smite evil to bless the powder. Place in threshold when someone unwanted comes to visit and sweep away when they leave.
Leave in a bowl on your altar or at the entrances of your house.
Place in doorways to ward negative energy from entering.
Sprinkle in rooms with negative energy and vacuum/sweep away to remove.
Leave in an enemy’s shoes (under the insert) to keep them away from you and curse them with bad luck (and stinking feet).
Throw it in the face of someone evil cuz that shit has cayenne and will burn.
Howdy y'all! I was dealing with some bullshit that I would rather not deal with but a las, here I am. Anyways, did a little thing and thought I'd share for anyone who has to work with absolute vain, dumb pieces of shit like me. Please excuse how cringe the writing is, I really let my 13 year old emo me run wild with this but it felt fantastic to cast. As always, when cursing and hexing please make sure you stay safe. Ground yourself before hand, cleanse yourself after, don't damage yourself just to get one over on someone else. Happy casting.
your rage
a black candle(ideally taper but a tealight or whatever will do just fine)
twine(so they feel like they're suffocating)
a sharp utensil or needle to carve said candle
Carve the target's name into the black taper candle with the needle . Put a circle around their name and a giant X over the circle. This is to symbolize a bound mouth.
Wrap the candle with twine, visualizing the person being bound and silenced. Please practice fire safety. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED. Keep in a safe dish or simply opt out of the twine if you know you don't want to sit there the whole time.
Light the black taper and say the incantation below. Let the candle burn down completely or fully past the engraving, focusing on your intent throughout the process.
Dispose of any left over remnants in a way that suits you. Throw it in the trash, a curse box, your jobs dumpster, just be eco-friendly please.
"May your lies and slander turn to dust,
In your mouth, words of me shall rust.
When you speak, the twine constrains,
Your words of me, bound in chains.
Feel the pressure, feel the strain,
Each attempt will be in vain.
By this candle, black as pitch,
Your mouth shall twitch, your tongue shall stitch.
Silence now, hold your breath,
Speak of me and feel my wrath.
This spell I weave, this curse I cast,
Keep my name out of your fucking mouth,
And let this silence last."
Some things never change even across the multiverse
Personal Protection
Wear an amulet on your person - can be made from man-made or natural materials so long as its intent is to protect
Keep a protective crystal in your pocket
Craft a small protective spell jar and keep on your person
Anoint yourself with a protective oil
Place an energetic shield around yourself
Place a glamour on yourself to go unnoticed in the presence of harmful or negative energies
Carry a piece of iron on your person
Bathe with a wash made from protective herbs
Sleep with a sachet of herbs under your pillow or hanging above your bed to prevent nightmares
Prayers and offerings to your patron deity
Hang a protective amulet from the rearview mirror in your vehicle for safe travels
Home & Hearth Protection
Hang rose stems with thorns intact above the entrance of your home
Hang an upside down horseshoe above the entrance of your home (some lore states you should hang the horseshoe right-side-up)
Hang wind chimes or bells outside of your home
Create a “Witch Bottle” and bury in your front yard, or in a potted plant on your porch
Create a “Witch’s Ladder” or “Witch Ball” and hang it either inside or outside of your home
Hang imagery of protective symbols outside or around your home
Burn protective incense in your home
Create a room spray made from protective oils and spray around your home
Create a protective wash and use it to clean your windows, door frames, and tile/wooden floors
Use the wash mentioned above to “paint” symbols of protection on the outside of your front door, on your porch, etc.
Place a protective crystal at each corner inside your home
Place a small glass of salt at each corner inside your home
Hammer 3 iron nails into your front door
Create a protective powder and sprinkle around the perimeter of your home - alternately, sprinkle outside of your front and back door
Create a sachet filled with protective herbs and crystals - keep inside or outside of your home, in your vehicle, etc.
Hang mirrors inside of your home
Place a crystal grid at the center of your home using protective crystals
Call upon your patron deity to protect your home and those who reside in it
Protective Symbols & Items
Pentacle
Triquetra
Witch’s Knot
Algiz (Elhaz) rune
Vegvisir
Helm of Awe
Mjolnir
Glyph of the Moon, Mars, or Saturn
Eye of Horus
Ankh
Crossed Swords
Iron nails
Railroad spikes
Thorns
War Water
Flying Devil Oil
Third & Fifth Pentacle of Saturn; Third & Sixth Pentacle of Jupiter; Sixth Pentacle of Mars; Second, Third, & Fifth Pentacle of the Moon
Crystals
Agate
Amethyst - protection against psychic attacks and while traveling
Angel Aura Quartz - spiritual protection
Apophyllite
Aqua Aura Quartz - protection against psychic attacks
Aquamarine - protection while traveling via water
Astrophyllite
Aventurine
Beryl - protection while traveling
Blue Goldstone
Bowenite
Bronzite
Bustamite
Catlinite - spiritual protection
Carnelian - protection from negative emotions
Celestite - emotional protection
Chalcopyrite
Chrysoberyl
Citrine - protection from nightmares
Clear Quartz
Diamond
Dravite
Eudialyte
Fire Agate
Fluorite - protection against psychic attacks
Galaxite
Garnet
Indicolite
Infinite Stone
Jade
Jasper
Jet
Lapis Lazuli
Lepidolite
Malachite - protection during pregnancy and childbirth
Moonstone - protection during pregnancy, childbirth, and while traveling via water
Mother of Pearl - protection for children
Nuumite
Obsidian
Onyx
Peridot
Pyrite
Rose Quartz - protection during pregnancy and childbirth
Ruby - protection of the home and hearth
Salt
Schorl
Shungite
Smithsonite
Smoky Quartz
Snowflake Obsidian
Sugilite
Tanzanite
Tiger’s Eye
Turquoise
Vauxite - protection from nightmares
Botanicals
Acacia, Aconite, Acorn (protection from lightning), African Violet, Ague, Alder (protection for the deceased), Alfalfa (protection from hunger and poverty), Alkanet (protection from snakebites and the fear of snakes), Aloe (protection from household accidents), Amaranth (protection from bullets), Amber, Angelica, Anise Seeds, Ash (protection from drowning and while traveling), Aspen (protection against thieves), Bamboo, Barley, Basil, Bay Laurel (protection from lightning), Bay Leaf (protection for your home and family, protection against baneful magic), Belladonna, Bergamot (protection from illness), Bilberry Bark, Birch (protection from lightning and infertility), Black Cohosh (protection from accidents and sudden death), Black Haw, Black Pepper, Blackberry, Bladderwrack (protection while traveling), Blessed Thistle, Bloodroot, Blue Violet, Blueberry, Boneset, Brimstone, Buckeye (protection against arthritis), Buckwheat, Cactus, Calamus, Calendula, Carnation, Caraway, Cascara Sagrada (protection against baneful magic), Catnip (protection while sleeping), Cedar (protection from lightning), Celandine, Chia, Chives, Chrysanthemum, Cilantro (protection for gardeners), Cinnamon, Cinquefoil (protection for loved ones on a journey), Clove (protection for babies), Clover, Coconut, Comfrey (protection while traveling), Coriander, Corn, Cotton, Cramp Bark, Cranberry, Cumin, Curry, Cypress, Daisy (protection for babies), Dandelion Root (protection while sleeping), Datura, Devil’s Bit, Devil’s Claw, Dill, Dogwood, Dragon’s Blood, Ebony, Elder (protection for the deceased), Elm (protection from lightning), Eucalyptus, False Unicorn Root (protection during pregnancy and childbirth), Fennel, Fern, Feverfew (protection against accidents and cold/flu), Figwort (protection for your home), Flaxseed (protection for your home, protection against baneful magic), Fleabane, Foxglove (protection for your home and garden), Frankincense, Gardenia, Garlic, Geranium, Ginger, Ginseng, Gorse (protection against baneful magic), Hawthorn (protection from lightning), Heather (protection against violent crimes), Heliotrope, Henna (protection from illness), Hickory, High John the Conqueror, Holly, Horseradish, Hyssop (protection for property against burglars and trespassers), Irish Moss (protection while traveling), Ivy, Juniper, Kava Kava, Lady Slipper (protection against baneful magic), Larch (protection against theft), Larkspur, Laurel, Lavender, Leek, Lemon, Lemon Verbena (protection of your home, protection from lightning and storms), Lettuce, Lime, Lotus, Lucky Hand Root (protection while traveling), Mandrake, Marigold (protection while sleeping), Marjoram, Marshmallow Root, Mimosa, Mint, Mistletoe (protection from lightning and fire), Mullein (protection from nightmares and baneful magic), Nutmeg, Oak Moss, Olive Leaf, Onion, Papyrus, Parsley (protection for your home), Peat Moss, Peony, Periwinkle (protection against snakes and poison), Pimpernel, Pine, Pineapple, Plantain (protection from snake bites and jealousy), Quince, Radish, Raspberry Leaf, Red Clover (protection for pets), Rhubarb, Rice, Rowan, Rue, Sage, Sandalwood, Saw Palmetto, Sea Salt, Sheep Sorrel (protection from heart disease), Slippery Elm, Snapdragon, Solomon’s Seal, Spanish Moss, Spearmint, St. John’s Wort (protection from baneful magic, lightning, and fire), Straw Flower, Sunflower, Tangerine, Thistle, Toadflax, Tonka Bean (protection from disease), True Unicorn Root (protection from baneful magic), Valerian, Venus Fly Trap, Violet, Willow, Witch Hazel, Wood Aloe, Wood Betony, Woodruff, Wormwood (protection against dangerous roads while traveling), Yerba Santa, Yew, Yucca (protection of your home)
Metals
Chromium
Lead
Iron
Nickel
Pewter
Steel
Titanium
Zinc
Lunar Phases
Waxing - to attract protective energy and positivity
Full - generalized protection
Waning - to banish negativity, thus protecting the caster
Planets
Moon
Mars
Saturn
Days of the Week
Monday
Tuesday
Saturday
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This was very impromptu but I tried it out and I like it!
Ingredients:
Snow Water
Vinegar
Witch Hazel
Egg Shell
Ice Cube
Bay leaf
Black Salt
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Collect snow water! I left a cup outside while it was snowing for about ten minutes just to let it collect at the bottom.
Bring the cup inside and add a little vinegar. Snow water is great for purification and the vinegar adds a cleansing value to it.
Add Witch Hazel to your mixture. Witch Hazel is great for your skin IF it is alcohol-free. It has many purification values.
For the egg shells, I saved some over from when I had breakfast. I boil mine but how you clean yours is up to you. I actually think Less is More when it comes to egg shells because they’re hard to clean up sometimes.
While you fill up your bath, I would add the ice cube. The act of melting ice represents cleansing and purification.
Add your mixture in a circular motion.
Add the black salt in a circular motion.
Add the egg shells.
Add your bay leave(s). I like to bless my Bay Leaves with a kiss before adding them to anything.
Extras:
I light white candles and use clear quarts and smokey quartz to line the bath. I also use aromatherapy but it didn’t correspond to the meaning so I didn’t add it in the ingredients list.
I also lit a pink candle for Venus and gave her a seashell offering so she can enjoy the bath as well.
It’s SO obvious that some of y’all are incredibly mad that my wizard hat is bigger and supremely balanced.
The Wild Called Me Back.
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