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executive dysfunction often makes you feel totally disempowered and out of control in your own life. i promise, it's okay. you don't have to do everything today. you don't have to write the whole essay, i know that's overwhelming. just open up a new google docs. you don't have to cook the whole meal right now, just slice the bread and set it aside. take it one step at a time. if you have the energy to write one more sentence, to prep one more ingredient, go ahead! even if not, you've set yourself up for better times, you've done something instead of nothing, and you've set yourself a goal that you accomplished. great job!

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How I Write Spells

This is my personal method for writing spells; this is not set in stone or the only way to do so. Take this advice with a grain of salt and do what works best for you.

What is a Spell?

A spell is a form of manifesting magick through focusing on your intention and performing an act or series of acts to represent that.

Why Would I Write My Own?

This comes down to personal preference and convenience. You will often find that you need a more specific spell tailored to your needs, and that writing your own holds more power and meaning.

Steps

1. Figure out the goal/purpose/intent.

Brainstorm- What do you want to happen? What fields of your life do you want to affect?

Condense- Cross out the repetitive/redundant points.

Revise- Ensure that the statement is clear and easy to read.

2. Determine what material components are needed (if any).

This can be any mixture of herbs, candles, stones, other objects; anything that assists in the symbolism of your working.

3. Decide if timing is important.

You may choose to do the spell during a specific moon phase, time of day, day of the week, etc.

4. Figure out the wording.

You could call on a spirit or deity, or just speak your intent aloud. Will an incantation be necessary? If so, write it out.

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Tea/Coffee Readings

How To

You need to find a cup with a wide brim that’s light in colour, find a wide saucer. Pour in lose tea leaves/coffee (you can buy loose tea leaves or rip open a tea bag) into you cup and add boiling water (Do Not add milk) Drink your tea/coffee while thinking about your question, if you dont like tea/coffee take a few sips. When you are finished drinking take the cup in your dominant hand and place your non-dominant handover the top of your cup. Turn the cup tree times in a clockwise direction. Pour any remaining water down the sink. Place the cup upside down on the saucer or a napkin and turn it clockwise three times, turn the cup over look for the leaves that have taken shapes. When you have finished your reading it is customary to turn your cup over, place your index finger on the base of your cup and make a wish

Meanings  You can twist and turn the cup for new angles to find symbols in your cup, the closer the symbol is to the rim of the cup the sooner it will happen. the further down the longer it will take, tea reading can only predict up to a year. symbols at the bottom of your cup will take almost a whole year to take effect. Common Shapes

Abbey Freedom from worry Ace of Clubs A letter Ace of Diamonds A present Ace of Hearts Happiness Ace of Spades A large Building Acorn Financial Success Aircraft Sudden Journey Alligator An accident Anchor Success in business and romance Angel Good news Ankle Instability  Ant success through perseverance Anvil conscientious effort Apple Business achievement Arc Ill health, accidents Arrow Bad News Axe Difficulties and troubles that will be overcome Bat False Friends Bath Disappointment Bayonet A minor accident Beans Poverty Bear A Journey  Bed Inertia Bee Good news Beehive Prosperity  Beetle Scandal Bell Unexpected news Bellows Setbacks Bird Good news Birdcage Obstacles, quarrels Bird’s Nest Domestic harmony  Bishop Good luck coming Boat Visit from a friend Book Open Expect legal actions, future success Boomerang Envy Boot Achievement Bottle Pleasure Bouquet Love and happiness Bow Scandal, gossip Box Romantic troubles solved Bracelet Marriage Branch With Leaves A birth Bread Avoid waste Broom Small worries disappear Buckle Disappointments ahead Building A move Bull Quarrels Bush New Friends Butterfly Frivolity  Baby Pregnancy, something new Ball Completion  Butterfly Transition  Cab Disappointment Cabbage Jealousy  Cage A Proposal Camel Useful news Candle Help from others Cannon news from a solider  Cap Trouble ahead- be Careful  Car Good fortune  Cart Success in business  Castle Financial gain through marriage  Cat A quarrel Cattle Prosperity  Chain An engagement or wedding Chair An unexpected guest  Cherries A happy love affair Chessmen Difficulties ahead Chimney Hidden risks Church Ceremony Unexpected money Cigar New friends Circle Success, a wedding Claw A hidden enemy  Clock Avoid delay, think of the future  Clouds Trouble ahead Clover Prosperity  Coat A parting, an end of a friendship  Coffin Bad news Coin Repayment of debts Collar Dependence on others for success and happiness Column Promotion Comb Deceit Comet An unexpected visitor  Compass Travel, a change of job Corkscrew Curiosity causing trouble Crab An enemy  Crescent A journey Cross Trouble, ill health  Crown Honour, success Cup Reward for effort Curtain A secret  Cymbal Insincere love China engagement  Chair A guest  Clock Better Health  Daffodil Great Happiness Dagger Danger ahead, enemies  Daisy Happiness in love  Dancer Disappointment Deer A dispute or quarrel Desk Letter containing good news Devil Evil influences  Dish Quarrel at home  Dog good friends  Donkey be patient  Door Strange occurrence Dot money Dove Good fortune  Dragon Unforeseen changes, trouble  Drum Scandal, gossip, a new job, argument Duck money coming in Dustpan Strange news about a friend  Eagle a change for the better Ear unexpected news Earrings misunderstanding Easel artistic success Egg Prosperity  Eggcup Danger is passing  Elephant Wisdom, strength  Engine news is on its way fast  Envelope good news  Eye overcoming difficulties, take care Face setback Fairy joy and enchantment  Fan Flirtation  Feather Instability  Feet An important decision Fence limitation Fern Disloyalty  Fir Artistic success Fire achievement Fireplace Matters related to your home  Fish Good fortune in all things, health, wealth and happiness Fist An argument  Flag Danger ahead Flower Wish coming true Fly Domestic irritations Font A birth Fork A false friend, flattery  Forked line Decision to be made Fountain Future success and happiness Fox A deceitful friend  Frog Success through a change of home or job Fruit Prosperity Gallows Social Failure  Garden roller Difficulties ahead Garland Success, great honour Gate Opportunity, future happiness Geese invitations, unexpected visitors Giraffe Think before you speak Glass Integrity  Glove A challenge Goat enemies Gondola Romance, travel Gramophone Pleasure Grapes Happiness Grasshopper News from a friend  Greyhound Good fortune  Guitar Happiness in love  Gun Trouble, quarrels Hammer Overcoming obstacles Hand Friendship Handcuffs Trouble ahead Hare News of a friend Harp Harmony in love Hat A new occupation  Hawk Sudden Danger, jealousy  Head New opportunities  Heart Love and marriage, a trustworthy friend Heather Good fortune  Hen Domestic Bliss Hill Obstacles, setback Hoe Hard work leading to success Holly An important occurrence in the winter  Horn Abundance  Horse Galloping Good news from a lover Horseshoe Good Luck Hourglass A decision that must be made  House Security  Iceberg Danger initials Usually those of people you known to you  ink pot A letter insect Minor problems soon overcome Ivy leaf Reliable friend Jester Party or social Gathering jewelry A present jug Gaining in importance, good health Kangaroo Domestic Harmony  Kettle Minor Illness Key New opportunities Keyhole Beware of idle curiosity  King A powerful ally Kite Wishes coming true  Knife Broken relationship  Ladder Promotion Lamp Money Leaf Prosperity, good fortune Leopard News of a journey  Letter News Lighthouse Trouble threatening Lines straight and clear Progress, journey  Lines wavy Uncertainty, disappointment  Line slanting Business failure Lion Influential friends Lock Obstacles in your path Loop Impulsive actions could bring trouble  Man A visitor  Map Travel and change  Mask Deception  Medal A reward Mermaid Temptation  Monkey A flattering mischief-maker Monster Terror  Monument Lasting happiness Moon Full A love affair  Mountain Obstacles, high ambition  Mouse Theft Mushroom Growth, setback Music Good fortune Nail Malice Necklace complete Admirers Necklace broken The end of a relationship  Needle Admiration  Net A Trap Numbers Indicate a timescale, the number of days before an event occurs Nun Quarantine Nurse Illness Nutcrackers Difficulty is passing Oak Good fortune Oar A small worry, help in difficulties Octopus danger Opera Glasses A quarrel, loss of a friend Ostrich Travel Owl Gossip  Oyster Courtship, acquired riches Padlock open A surprise Padlock Closed A warning Palm Tree Success, honour, happiness in love Parachute Escape from danger Parasol A new lover Parcel A surprise Parrot A scandal, a journey Peacock Riches Pear Comfort Pentagon Intellectual Balance Pepper A troublesome secret Pig Material success Pigeon sitting An improvement in trade Pigeon Flying Important news Pillar Supportive friends Pipe Thoughts, solution to a problem, keep an open mind Pistol Danger Pitchfork Quarrels Policeman Secret enemy  Pump Generosity Purse Profit Pyramid Success Question Mark Hesitancy, caution  Rabbit Timidity, be brave Railway Long journey Rainbow Happiness, prosperity Rake Be organised Rat Treachery  Raven Bad News Razor Quarrels, partings Reptiles Treacherous friend Rider Hasty news Ring Completion Rocks Difficulties Rose Popularity  Saucepan Anxieties Saw Interfering outsider Scales A lawsuit Scepter Power, authority  Scissors Domestic arguments, separation Scythe Danger Shamrock Good Luck, wish coming true Sheep Good fortune Shell Good news Ship Successful journey  Shoe A change for the better Sickle Disappointment in love Signpost Draws attention to the symbol to which it points to Skeleton Loss of money, ill health Snake Hatred, an enemy  Spade Hard work leads to success Spider Determined and persistent. money coming Spoon Generosity  Square A symbol of protection, comfort, peace Squirrel Prosperity, after a hard time Star Good health Steeple Slight delay, bad luck Steps An improvement in life Sun Happiness, success, power Swallow Decisiveness, unexpected journeys Swan Smooth progress, contented life Sword Disappointment, quarrels Table Social gathering Teapot Committee meeting  Telephone Forgetfulness causes trouble Telescope Adventure Tent Travel Thimble Domestic changes Toad Beware of flattery  Torch A turn fir the better  Tortoise Criticism Tower Opportunity, disappointment  Tree Changes for the better  Triangle Something unexpected  Trunk A long journey, fateful decisions  Umbrella Annoyances  Unicorn A secret wedding  Urn Wealth, happiness Vase A friend in need Vegetables unhappiness followed by contentment  Violin Egotism  Volcano Emotions out of control Vulture Loss, theft, an enemy in authority  Wagon A wedding Walking Stick a visitor  Wasp trouble in love  Waterfall prosperity  Weather Vane a difficulty, indecisiveness Whale business success Wheel  good fortune Wheelbarrow  a meeting with an old friend  Windmill  business success Window open good luck through a friend  Window closed disappointment through a friend  Wings messages Wishbone a wish granted  Wolf Jealousy, selfishness Woman Pleasure Worms Scandal Wreath Happiness ahead Yacht Pleasure Yoke Being dominated  Zebra Overseas adventure Triangles Good Karma  Squares Use caution Circles great success  Letters Usually refer to friends, family, and people you know Numbers indicates time, months and years

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The best crystals for... Part 3 🤍

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“the hardest thing to do is watch the one you love, love someone else.”

— the girl who is catastrophically in love with you

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(source: unknown)

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you made mistakes, it’s true. but you’re choosing to be kinder. you wish you knew then what you know now. you’re still young, and you’re not the heartless monster you think you are. forgive yourself.

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Lavender x Mullein x 🍃 (Chem🐕)

My extreme ✨ relaxation ✨ mix

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Witch Tips 21

1. Schedule your spells

I’ve mentioned before that it’s very helpful to keep a pocket day planner in your grimoire or with it. You don’t have to have one, but if you choose to then it’s a great place to implement this tip. Some spells take multiple days to do, you want to make sure you’ll be able to do it each day. Some spells have to be done in certain moon phases, so be sure to schedule those around in the correct times. Not to mention days, hours, zodiac signs, etc can also have an impact on when you need to perform a spell. Scheduling it helps keep you organized and helps you to remember to do the ones with specific time requirements.

2. Trance gifs can help with meditation

Sometimes it’s really hard to get into a trance when you need to for a spell or when you’re meditating. Find a nice, calming and serene trance GIF to help you get in the zone. Make sure it matches the mood you’re going for.

Bonus: You can find ones with colors that correspond with the spell you’re doing.

3. Sigils don’t have to only effect you

You can create and activate sigils for a multitude of reasons. I mostly see witches use them for their own needs, which of course is 1000% fine, but it’s not the only choice. Put a good luck sigil on the sidewalk so everyone walking over it charges it and benefits from it. Put protection sigils in the dirt around forests to help keep them safe. Draw sigils on or under desks at school to help other people succeed in their exams. You can use your magick to make the world a little bit better.

4. Center yourself after grounding

While not entirely necessary, many witches find it greatly beneficial to center themselves after ground. Centering can realign your emotional waves and connect your body back into itself. This can be as simple as doing some grounding yoga and then meditating afterwards, that’s my preferred method.

5. Make protection amulets out of your protective weapons

I don’t mean to jump from a peaceful, mindful practice right into stabbing bitches, but sometimes that’s just the way it goes. Unfortunately, some of the people in this world can have terrible intentions. If you’re in a place where you feel like you need to carry a knife, pepper spray, knitting needles, etc to protect yourself, take it a step further by charming those objects. Put charms on them to repel ill intentions. Put wards on them to repel negative energy. Protect yourself. I care about your safety and well being.

6. Get some gloves for handling cursed objects

Whether you’re cursing the objects yourself or trying to break the curse that’s already placed on them, you’re going to want some gloves. These can be special gloves you use just for handling cursed objects, or the gloves you use to wash dishes. Either way, be sure to cleanse them with sage smoke or crystals afterwards. You don’t want the negative energy being absorbed into your body. And while sometimes you have to touch things to find out if they’re cursed, it’s still a good idea to put the gloves on afterwards if you continue to work with the object.

7. Be sure the crystal jewelry you wear is water safe

I don’t know if this comes from the fact that I live in a rainy state or because I always forget to take my jewelry off before I shower, but water safe crystals in your jewelry is a must. You wash your hands all the time, you don’t want to accidentally damage your crystal rings. You could get caught in the rain, or sweat a bunch, or jump in a snowbank, or get splashed by a wave, or forget to take them off before a shower or bath. Make sure the crystals you wear on your body are going to be safe with your lifestyle.

8. Bring your grimoire to the library and have a wonderful adventure

Libraries are so much fun!! No one cares if you just sit there for hours and hours and no one is going to bug you about writing notes. They exist for a reason. Who cares if it’s not university that you’re studying for, no ones even going to look twice. Grab as many witchcraft books as you want and write down anything you need in your grimoire. Your BOS is essentially made for this. It’s so nice and peaceful, enjoy.

9. Tips for drying your own herbs

It’s wonderful if you’re able to grow your own herbs! Make sure when you’re drying them for spell work, you’re giving them the best treatment.

Dark areas work best

It must be a dry location or else you risk molding or spoiling the herbs

Hang them upside down with all leaves facing the same direction

Placing them in a breathable or holey paper bag can help catch anything that may fall off due to breakage and help you keep the area clean

Different herbs take different amounts of time to dry. Check on them often to see if they’re ready.

10. Before casting a spell or making a potion ask yourself, “Why?”

I’ve talked a lot before about the importance of clarifying intentions and having a clear head when doing magick. But this time, I’d like to talk about something else that loosely relates to the same topic. I recently saw a potion recipe that was supposed to get rid of scars and my first thought was, “But scars are so cool…” And then I read a little further and saw that it was also supposed to help fade moles and freckles and that really got me thinking. I have two little moles on my neck that look like a vampire bite. I used to hate them because I was taught that moles are ugly, but overtime I learned to actually really like them and genuinely think that they’re cute. Looking at that potion recipe, I began to feel empathy for the people who may see that and write it down and begin the process of ridding their skin of these little “imperfections.” And if you take anything from this tip, I want it to be this: Before doing anything that will effect your body, ask yourself why you’re doing it. Even things you do outside of magical practices. Ask yourself why. And if the answer isn’t overwhelmingly positive, then maybe reconsider what sort of spell or potion you really need to do. Do you need to vanish your scars, or do you need to feel better about your body? Maybe there are other things that will be more effective in aiding you. Just something to consider. I care about your wellbeing and I don’t want anyone to be mean to you, especially not yourself.

Thanks so much for reading my latest #10tips. As always, please send an ask my way whenever you want to say hi or ask me some questions. I’m here to help! Have a magickal day.

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Types of water

💧Rain Water 💧 

Multipurpose, Growth, Rebirth, good for Spells that Gain Power over time

💧River Water💧

Moving on, Focusing Energy, Warding, Breaking through Rough Paths, and Good for Powering Tools

💧Storm Water💧

Emotional Strength, Confidence, Motivation, Force, Charging, Strengthens Spells, and Good for Curses

💧Snow Water💧

Purity, Endings, Change, good for Slow-moving Spells

💧Sea Water💧 

Cleansing, Healing, Banishing, and Protection

💧Dew Water💧

Love, Fertility, Delicate Magick, Fae Work

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Centering 🍀🖼📖

The American Psychological Association defines centering as a method to relieve negative emotions such as anxiety by redirecting one’s attention to the present moment. Simply, it is intentionally becoming more mindful. Centering can be done through focus on the present moment alone or paired with an activity such as breathwork or yoga. 

What Really Is The “Center?” 💠

In the physical sense, the center is typically located about two inches below the navel. This is known as one’s center of gravity. Mentally, the mind is quiet with focus on the present moment. Emotions are neutral with an inner calm and acceptance. This state of consciousness is devoid of resistance and reactionary emotions. 

Signs You Are Not Centered 🔎

Having a loud inner critic 

Unable to maintain focus

Feeling overworked and overwhelmed

Feeling tired early in the day

Feeling stuck

Overwhelmed with anxiety about the past or future

Procrastinating

Being rigid or inflexible 

Top 3 Centering Techniques 🔮

These are three methods that anyone can do easily at any time. The most important technique is one that works for you. 

1. Breath Awareness

Turn your attention to your breathing pattern without changing anything. Notice the rate and depth of your breath and let all other thoughts slip away. 

When you’re ready, take a deep breath in through your nose and expand the air into your belly. Exhale slowly through your mouth. Repeat this as long as you want and feel yourself consciously relax. 

2. Become an Observer

Begin by intentionally detaching yourself from your current emotions and thoughts. 

Witness your reactions and thoughts from the perspective of an observer. Feel the space created between your current situation and your True Self. 

Make note of any changes you experience, and hold this perspective for as long as you are comfortable. 

3. Let Go

Visualize all of the current energy in your body flowing into your center and see it growing into a glowing ball or balloon. Imagine all of your negative energy and anything that does not serve you in this balloon. 

On an inhale, say, “I let…” On the exhale, say, “…go.” See the balloon drifting away from your body and up into the sky. 

Feel the inner calm created when you surrender to letting go. Know that you have now created space to allow good thoughts and emotions to flow.  

Activities to Pair with Centering 💎

Yoga

Meditation

Journaling

Breathwork

Grounding

Any creative activity

Walking

When we are centered, we can connect with our intuition and Higher Self leading to a deeper understanding of our life experience. 

“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. 

Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.” 

Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

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50 Self Concept Affirmations to use 💗

- “i love myself”

- “i am amazing”

- “i am filled with love”

- “good things always happen to me”

- “i am the luckiest person in the entire world”

- “the world is my oyster”

- “i am extremely confident”

- “i am the person that has it all”

- “i get everything i want”

- “my life is filled with happiness”

- “i am the main character”

- “everything always works out for me”

- “my mental health is amazing”

- “people treat me like royalty”

- “why is everyone so nice to me?”

- “i am worthy of love and respect”

- “i am extremely healthy”

- “i am always the first choice”

- “i deserve the entire universe and more”

- “i am god”

- “i am the most amazing person i have ever met”

- “excellence is my birthright”

- “i am extremely beautiful”

- “i am the epitome of human perfection”

- “i flourish in eveything i do”

- “perfection only exists in my reality”

- “i am perfect”

- “i am divine”

- “i am whole and complete”

- “i can do anything”

- “i am worthy of all my desires”

- “my life is filled with nothing but happiness”

- “i constantly attract good things into my life”

- “i am abundant in all areas of my life”

- “i constantly attract positive energy into my life”

- “i am the sculptor of my reality”

- “money comes to me quickly and easily”

- “i am beautiful from head to toe”

- “money constantly flows into my life”

- “manifesting for me is so easy”

- “all my manifestations come to me quicker than expected”

- “i experience all the luxuries life has to offer”

- “i accept myself”

- “i light up every room i walk into”

- “i am limitless”

- “i have finally found inner peace”

- “i always receive compliments”

- “people have always treated me like a priority”

- “i am a winner”

- “i have the face of an angel”

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Tarot cheat sheet

Major Arcana

The Fool-Beginnings, Risks The Magician- Actions, manifestations The High Priestess- Hidden knowledge, Secrets The Empress- Resources, Abundance The Emperor- Boundaries, Order The Heirophant- Education, Lessons, Unity The Lovers- Love, decisions The Chariot- Progress, determination Strength- Managing situations, endurance The Hermit- Searching, analysis The Wheel of Fortune- Fate, Luck Justice- Decisions, Balance The Hanged Man- Waiting, sacrifice Death- Transformation, Rebirth Temperance- Negotiation, common ground The Devil-Restrictions, Indulgence The Tower-Unexpected failure, breakdowns The Star- Hope and guidance The Moon- Anxiety and deep emotions The Sun- Growth, Recovery Judgement- The past, second chances The World- Success, completion

Minor Arcana

Cups- Water Element, “I feel”- How emotions rule over and work within the meanings of the cards.

Ace- Love, Beginnings Two- Partnerships Three- Celebration Four- Boredom, longing Five- Loss, sadness Six- Peace, reconciliation Seven- confusion, possibilities Eight- Departure, leaving behind Nine- A wish coming true, contentment Ten- Happiness, family Page- Opportunities, Chances Knights- Emotional and dreamy influence Queen- Intelligent and intuitive influence King- Charismatic and Wise influence

Pentacles- Earth Element, “I have”- How possessions rule over and work within the meanings of the cards.

Ace- Money, success, beginnings Two- Decisions, balancing finances Three- Showing talents, chances Four- Stability, hiding Five- Financial loss, chasing Six- Generosity, supporting Seven- Potential with work Eight- Money coming, building success Nine- Comfort, success Ten- Inheritance, something lost Page- An offer Knight- A dependable influence Queen- A genorous influence King- A prosperous influence

Swords- Air Element, “I think”- How thoughts rule over and work within the  meanings of the cards.

Ace-  Success Two- Stalemate Three- Heartbreak Four- Rest, overwhelmed Five- Conflict Six- Leaving conflict behind Seven- Theft of positivity Eight- Restriction Nine- Anxiety Ten- Endings Page- Intelligence, alertness Knight- A opposing influence Queen- An independent influence King- A strong willed influence

Wands- Fire Element, “I desire”- How desires rule over and work within the meanings of the cards.

Ace- News, beginnings, fertility Two- Making plans Three- Travel Four- Freedom, rest Five- Stong opinions, fights Six- Victory Seven- Work, effort Eight- News, attack Nine- Stress, suspicion, strength Ten- Burdened, work Page- A message, understanding Knight- A motivational influence Queen- A creative influence King- An expressive influence