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Christopagan Spell List Masterpost: 08/1/2021

Casting circle ritual:

Call and Releasing the Elements/Quarters

Call and Releasing God and Mary

Esbats ritual:

🐺Wolf Moon

❄️Snow Moon

🐛Worm/Crow Moon

🌷Pink/Seed Moon (NEW)

Blessing places:

House blessing sigil

House blessing

Blessing objects:

Spell Book Blessing

Wand/Staff Blessing

Tarot Card Blessing

Pendulum Blessing

Celestial Water

Enchantments:

Protective Enchantment: from evil

Harvesting Plants And Enchantment

Spells:

Lord, I need a job

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❤️I’m obsessed with rose water, I recently started using it all the time. In baths, in tea, in spells, etc. So I decided instead of spending more to buy small bottles in store I’d just make my own, if you’ve never done this let me learn you a thing! What you need: 🌹Roses (duh right) 🌹Distilled water 🌹Strainer 🌹Storage container for your water 🌹Something to do for 20 minutes •So, get your roses off the stem and pull those petals apart! Make sure you rinse them in lukewarm water to get any gunk off! •After your petals are rinsed, toss them into your pot and fill it with just enough distilled water to cover the petals! •Turn the heat up and let those babies simmer for about 20 minutes. (I did the dishes while I waited, but you do you). •When the petals look lighter pink and flimsy you’re just about done! Let it cool or keep it hot, either way it’s time to strain them! •Strain right into container or glass bowl to let cool. •Enjoy your rose water! (I got the roses for $8 on Valentines Day clearance - with some discount chocolate because why not - and I used 6 of them to make my water!) (DISCLAIMER: If you ARENT using organic roses it’s not recommended that you ingest or use this on your skin- use organic roses to make that water. This stuff is great for spells though!)

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Recipe Index

Savory Mind Body and Soul Immunity Soup (vgf) Positive Prosperity Rainbow Veggie Pizza (v) Healing Love Grilled Romaine & Vegan Parm Salad (vgfr) Vegan Smoked Salmon Two Ways (vgfr) Purifying Love Vegan Scallops with Spring Veg (vgf) Feel Better Soup (vgf) Spooky Skull Protection Pot Pie (v) The Werewolf Veggie Burger (v) Tortilla Bats and Salsa (vgf) Roasted Halloween Vegetables (vgf) The Vampire Veggie Burger (v) Healing Owl Grilled Cheese (v) Pomegranate Quinoa Stuffed Squash (vgf) Protected Prosperity Parsnip & Apple Soup (vgf) Spooky Magic Pumpkin Cauliflower Alfredo (vgf) Harvest Moon Spiral Vegetable Tart (vgf) Best Love Beet & Black Lentil Borscht (vgf) Raw Stuffed Mushrooms & Rosemary Garlic Cream (vgfr) Best Detox Quinoa Rolls (vgf) Autumn Butternut & Brussels Sprout Harvest (vgf) Gratitude Green Bean Casserole (v) Magic Stuffed Butternut Squash (vgf) Prosperity & Protection Pumpkin Mac & “Cheese” (vgf) Peace & Protection Spinach Avocado Dip (vgf) Cleansing Roasted Asparagus with Abundance Sauce (v) Melting Sweet Potatoes & Maple-Pecan Sauce (gf) Healing Herb Roasted Root Vegetables (vgf) Beet Wellington (v) Health & Strength Corn Chowder (vgf) Fresh Start Fig & Wild Mushroom Ravioli (v) Renewing Raw Beet Ravioli (vgfr) Protection Potpie (vgf) Grilled Peach Summer Salad (v) Super Blue Blood Moon Roasted Cauliflower (vgf) Fresh Start Marinated Baby Vegetables (vgf) Spring Veg Saute & Chickpea Chive Mash (vgf) Vegan Beltane Burgers (vgf) Abundant Love Asparagus Quiche (vgf) Zucchini Tomato Protection Bake (vgf)

Sweet Full Moon Glamour Vegan Whipped Cream (vgf) Protection & Grounding Chocolate Avocado Pudding (vgfr) Self Love Quick Caramel Sauce (vgf) Self Love Coconut Raspberry Ice Cream (vgf) Heart Healing - Mind Clearing Vegan Nutella (vgf) Blockage Breaking Vegan Caramel Sauce (vgf) Ethereal Love Easy Apricot Crisp (vgf) Quick Abundance Cinnamon Roll in a Mug (v) Aura Healing Detox Dark Chocolate Bites (vgfr) Energy Balance & Boost Banana Cinnamon Rolls (vgfr) Grounded Abundance Peanut Butter Mugcake (v) Powerfully Glamorous Princess Cake (vgfr) Super Easy Apricot Coconut Glamour Bites (vgfr) Protected Attraction 화전 (Pan-Fried Sweet Rice Cakes) (vgfr) Full Moon Lavender & Lemon Cheesecake (vgfr) Grounded Strength Chocolate & Earl Grey Torte (gf) Strawberries & Chamomile Whipped Cream (vgf) Perfect Love Black Tea Poached Plums (vgf) 4 Ingredient Prosperity Pumpkin Fudge (vgf) Easy Protection Cinnamon Apple Chips (vgf) Blood Pact Protection Raspberry Cups (vgf) Pumpkin Rice Cake (vgf) Strawberry Witch Finger Cookies (vgf) No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bites (vgf) Red Wine Poached Pears (vgf) Protection Pumpkin Snickers Bars (vgf) Ground Yourself Detox Cookies (vgf) Abundant Apple Pie Cookies (v) Chocolate Pumpkin Cups (vgf) Magic Black Forest Brownie Cheesecake Sundae (vgf) Magic Pumpkin and Ginger Jam (vgf) No Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream (vgf) Frosted Protection Pumpkin Cookies (vgf) Vampire Bite Cupcakes (v) Grounding Black Sesame Macarons (gf) Lovely Buckwheat and Yogurt Apple Cake (vgf) Spirit Protection Pumpkin Pie Parfait (v) Spirit Healing Maple Pumpkin Fall Harvest Trail Mix (vgf) Abundant Love Mason Jar Lid Strawberry Pies Strawberry Self Love Truffles (vgf) Love Repair Raw Tiramisu (vgfr) Aura Protection Pumpkin Pie Caramel Cups (vgf) Perfect Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls (v) Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Patient Heart Dark Chocolate Raspberries (vgfr) Clear Thinking Gingerbread Cookies (vgf) Overcome Anything Cranberry Sauce (vgf) Yule Scones Chia Chai Overnight Oats (vgfr) Cleansing Confidence Caramelitas (vgf) Grounding Love Meringue Mushrooms (vgf) Vegan Bûche de Noël (v) Yule Log Cake (gf) Cranberry Bliss Bars (vgf) Blockage Break Almond Espresso Cookies (vgf) Gingerbread Abundance Bundt Cake (v) Purified Love Tropical Fruit Salad (vgfr) Abundant Love Pots de Crème (vgf) Fresh Start Ginger Fig Tart (vgf) Loving Pistachio & Rosewater Cake (vgf) Protected Beginning Cardamom Pear Cake (vgf) Good Fortune Fruit Tart (vgfr) Self Love Orange Chocolate Mousse (vgf) Chocolate Matcha Butter Cups (vgfr) Strawberry Elderflower Scone Cake (vgf) Rose & White Chocolate Shortbread (vgf) Jasmine Apricot Glamour Macarons (gf) Pastelitos de Guayaba (Guava Cheese Pastries) (vgf)

Bread and Butter Divine Growth Vegan Yeast-Free Flatbread (v) Amaranth Honey Bread Negativity Banishing Black Hamburger Buns (v) Pumpkin Dinner Rolls (v) Protecting and Purifying Vegan Butter (vgfr) Cinnamon Vanilla Sunflower Butter (vgf)

Salts and Condiments Citrus Salts (vgfr) Healing Herb Salts (vgfr) Banishment Beet Ketchup (vgf) All-in-One Magical Vegan Parmesan Cheese (vgfr)

Elixirs Witch’s Best Brew Caramel Macchiato (vgf) Simply Magic Sparking Apple Pie Sangria (vgf) Pumpkin Spice Protection Bedtime Brew (vgf) Mermaid Lemonade (vgfr) Protection Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned Soda (vgf) Prosperity Pumpkin Pie Brew (vgf) Glamour Irish Cream (vgf) Vegan Glamour Eggnog (vgf) Winter Solstice Brew (vgf) Sweet & Calm Lavender Almond Milk (vgf) Homemade Limoncello (vgf) Non-Alcoholic Limoncello (vgf) Spring Prosperity Tarragon Soda (vgf) Protect & Purify Pink Lemonade (vgf)

Reference Lists Edible Flowers Magical Properties of Nuts

Imbolc // Ostara // Beltane // Midsummer Lughnasadh // Mabon // Samhain // Yule

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wip- updated 5/28/18 (all recipes are listed. menu type organization and FAQ coming soon)

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Cleaning and tidying is never a fun activity, but with the use of some domestic magick it can become an enchanting and Cleansing experience!

Here are some tips to make your next housework day magickal!

💧add some peppermint or lavender essential oil into your cleaning wash for peace and extra Cleansing

💧wipe down the walls and surfaces with moon water with added peppermint oil. Your space will smell amazing

💧put on some witchy music or music that corresponds with your intent you want in your space

💧burn some incense or oil in a diffuser to cleanse the air

💧 Sage your living areas

💧when you’re sweeping with a broom, imagine that you’re sweeping negative energy out!

💧put on clean bedding and spray your sheets with a sweet Sleep Mist (recipe is on my blog)

💧sweep your windowsills and place crystals that love the sun on them

💧clean your altar space and redo it

💧find vegetable cuttings and biodegradable leftovers you can mix into compost to nourish your plants

💧when cleaning the floor, pour your cleaning liquid in the shape of a sigil. Wipe and scrub to charge and fire!

💧 draw sigils on your dishes with dishwashing liquid before you wash them

💧wash old jam jars and recycle them to hold moon water or spells

💧visualize negativity leaving your space when you take out the trash

💧If you can put chalk on your floors, draw sigils or write messages under your carpets

💧create or renew any wards you have put up

💧Enchant your mirrors to show your inner beauty

Happy Cleaning!

🦋💧Aphroditiful💧🦋

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15 Herbs for Your First Aid Kit

1. Calendula: • Cuts & Scrapes • Minor Burns • Inflammation

2. Clove: • Toothaches • Strained Muscles • Flu Aches

3. Chamomile: • Indigestion • Rashes • Inflammation

4. Eucalyptus: • Antiseptic • Insect Bites • Minor Wounds • Minor Burns

5. Fennel Seed: • Indigestion • Gas • Bloating • Aids in Breast Milk Production

Keep reading

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Some of my favorite Bible verses for Protection

“He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee. In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword. And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and thou shalt visit thy habitation, and shalt not sin.” -‭‭Job‬ ‭5:19-20, 24‬ ‭(general protection)

“And it came to pass, when the ark set forward, that Moses said, Rise up, Lord, and let thine enemies be scattered; and let them that hate thee flee before thee.” -Numbers‬ ‭10:35‬ ‭(protection while traveling)

“The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.” -Psalms‬ ‭18:2‬ ‭(protect home esp. from burglars)

“He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.” -Psalms‬ ‭18:48‬ ‭(protection from violence)

“Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah. Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.” -‭‭Psalms‬ ‭54:1-5‬ ‭(protection and reversals)

“Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.” -‭‭Psalms‬ ‭61:1-4‬ ‭(home protection)

“There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah. Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.” -Psalms‬ ‭76:3-4‬ ‭(protection esp. against magic attack)

“The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.” -Psalms‬ ‭121:5-8‬ ‭(protection esp. while traveling)

“Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped. Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” -Psalms‬ ‭124:6-8‬ ‭(protection against entrapment)

“Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.” -Psalms‬ ‭127:3-5‬ ‭(protection for children in mojo bags)

There are more but these are my favorite. If you’d like to know ways you can use these in your practice let me know! Feel free to reblog with your favorite verses to use.

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Reading A Candle

Watch your candles closely and learn to read them to help you with your practice.

The Flame

A strong flame: It means that your energies are raised. There is a lot of power behind your spell and little to no resistance. Indicates that all your power and energy is focused on your manifestation. This is a good sign. If a candle shaped into a figure is used and has a strong flame it means that whoever it represents is either angry, winning, or using authority over another. When their are two figures the candle with the higher flame has authority over the other person.   

A weak flame: Indicates that the magick you cast is facing a heavy opposition and is a sign that you may need to recast your spell in order to overcome the opposing force. On a figure candle this may indicate that the representative may be loosing a battle or an argument. 

A jumping flame: This indicates strong emotions. There may also be some sort of resistance against you. Maybe close your circle and bring your mind back to focus before continuing. It may also mean an explosion of energy. When two figure candles are being used it often means that an energetic or a heated argument is taking place between them.  

A noisy candle: Indicates a conversation. It may may that a spirit is trying to send you a message or get in contact with you. The louder the noises get the more urgent communication must be. 

The flame catches something on fire: Someone one may be using malicious magick against you.  

A clean even burning candle: Means your spell and manifestations are likely to come true.

Fast Burn: The results of your spell will happen quickly.

Flickering Flame: If there is no breeze then it means a spirit is near by. If it is a devotional flame it means you were able to get in contact with your deity.

Cannot blow the flame out: A spirit may not be finished its conversation with you or you did not complete a spell. The spirit needs to complete its work, something may be may in the works that you do not want to interrupt. 

A flame goes out while burning: This means the spirits cannot help you and the answer you seek is already determined.  

The Smoke

Black smoke/soot: Your energy and magick is being blocked. Negative energy is being sent your way, whether as a curse or hex. You may soon be faced with tough challenges and a hard road ahead of you. 

Smoke wafts towards you: It means your call will likely be answered or your spell has been cast successfully. You will get results quickly.

Smoke wafts away from you: You must work harder in order for your calls to be answered.

Watch the direction the smoke wafts: East - Something powerful is assisting you, North - You are ready to begin your ritual and get results, South - The spell will be successful, West - A powerful interference from an outside force.

Smoking Candle: Negative energy is being burned away.

The Wax

When a candle leaves wax residue: Your spell may need to be repeated.

Look for symbols in the candle wax, like reading tea leaves.

Resources: askanthony.weebly.com, anamericanwitch.wordpress.com,   

May the Moon light you path!

☾ Moonlight Academy ☽ 

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Faery Information

Fairy Info

How I categorize Fae:  Location

Faerie 101: What are Faeries?

What are fairies- updated ramble

Faerie 101: Communication 

How I see Fairies

Faerie 101: How to start? pt1

Faerie 101: how to start? pt2

How to figure out if fairies are about?

What is the Fairy Faith?

Fairies and Witches: the relationship between the two

Folklore Analysis 

The Doctor and the fairy princess 

Posts about specific fairies

Armored Maidens 

House/Home Maidens

Boggarts

Bone Maidens

Fire/Flame Dancers

Brownies

Lake Maidens

Pixies

Pooka

Lunar Maidens 

Tales

-Drowning Love

Fairy doctors and fairy folk magic

Part 1: A quick look through 

Part 2: Biddy Early

Fairy Darts

Elf Stones

Fliethas

How does one become a fairy doctor?

Ailments of the Fairy Folk

Fairy spells

Protection Powder from Being Spirited away by Fae

Faery Folk Dance

Tooth Fairy Money Spell

Faery Gift Box

Faery Secrets ritual

Fairy Net Ward

Faery lime Ward

Frost Sprite Winter Wonderland spell

Charm for the Fairy Struck

Cure for Cattle

Charm for safety

For Depression of the heart

Attracting Bees

To Cause Love

To Find Stolen Goods

Protection From Fairy Magic: Fire

Cheers to the Pixies

Don’t touch my stuff

Bells and Yarn

To call flower fairies

Dog Statue

necklace of shells

Fairy Water

The Maiden’s song

Magic pebble

Blast water

Fairy Dart treatment

To invite brownies

To determine the sickness

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RECIPE INDEX

(This is a continuously updated quick-access list of all my uploaded recipes.)

BAKED GOODS AND SWEETS:

WITCHY SAGE BUTTER ROLLS

BAKED APPLE HAND PIES

STOP BEING SO HARD ON YOURSELF FUDGE BROWNIES 

WITCHES PUMPKIN PIE 🥧

ANGEL’S AWARD-WINNING LEMON POPPY SEED BREAD

ANGEL’S SWEET HOTCAKES

RED VELVET CAKE FOR SELF-CONFIDENCE

“LOVE YA LIKE A LOVE SONG” FUDGE

WITCHES FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE

BAKLAVA

MAGICK CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

WITCHY THUMBPRINT COOKIES

SWEET CREAM BUNS

LATE WINTER BUTTER ROLLS

BRING ME POSITIVITY PECAN FRENCH TOAST BAKE

MAPLE BUTTER COOKIES

WITCH STYLE VEGAN CHAI LATTE COOKIES

PUERTO RICAN STYLE AVENA OATMEAL WITH A WITCHY TWIST

SAVORY THINGS AND DINNERS:

LUCKY LENTIL SOUP

WITCHY MUSHROOM LINGUINE

WITCHY BREADED COCONUT CHICKEN TENDERS

FEEL BETTER CHICKEN SOUP

WITCHY SAGE SKEWERS

A WITCH’S COZY BUTTERNUT WINTER SOUP

MAGICK BUTTER CHICKEN FOR GAINING BALANCE AND CONTROL

WITCHY KOREAN STYLE PORK CUTLET

HERMES HONEY BEER BATTER FISH

COTTAGE CORE MEAT PIE

NO FAKE FRIENDS WITCHES RAMEN

SWEET AND SOUR CAULIFLOWER FOR PROTECTION

WITCHES STEAK DINNER 

WITCHY TOMATO BASIL SOUP

SNACKING:

ANGEL’S SUMMER SALAD FOR HAVING A DAMN GOOD TIME

HONEY ALMOND CEREAL BARS FOR HAPPINESS

HOT COCOA TO WARM A ICY HEART POTION

EDIBLE VEGAN COOKIE DOUGH RECIPE

SABBATS:

LUGHNASADH SWEET CORNBREAD

PAN-FRIED LUGHNASADH CHICKEN

LUGHNASADH BLACKBERRY DANISHES

LUGHNASADH HARVEST SALAD

SAMHAIN SOUL CAKES

EARLY SAMHAIN PUMPKIN BREAD!

BELTANE STRAWBERRY LEMON PASSION BARS

{Updated 08/10/23}

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🌊 Types of Mermaids 🌊

please be respectful of cultural boundaries when working with mermaids from various cultures and traditions, and be mindful not to intrude.

🌊 Rusalkas - slavic in origin, disturbed spirits of the “unclean dead”, ghosts of women who died violent deaths, with a penchant for drowning young men. they live only in rivers and lakes, and are known to have green hair like aquatic plants, only appearing in the night. 

🌊 Melusina - a mermaid that walks among humans, but returns to their two-tailed form during baths and when they bathe their children. often a water spirit of a nearby lake or river. french origin. 

🌊 Siren - greek mythology. servants and companions of persephone, whom searched for her when she was abducted. they are known to sometimes have the body of a bird, and for their song, which lured sailors to their doom. cannibalism implied folklore. have the power of prophecy. 

🌊 Merrow - irish mermaid. known to have green hair and webbed fingers. particular noted love of music and their red cap, which when stolen, they will live with the thief until they find it, and then return to the water, leaving even a whole family behind. 

🌊 Ben-varrey - from the isle of man, known to bless those that are kind to them with prosperity, gifts, and even the location of treasure. 

🌊 Aicaya -  Caribbean mermaid, humans who become mermaids when they are shunned from their community and go to live in the sea. 

🌊 Amabie - japanese merpeople, with birdlike torsos and three legs and scales. they are gifted with prophecy, usually foretelling abundant harvests or epidemics 

🌊 Ningyo - “human faced fish” known to have golden scales, that brings bad weather and misfortune when caught, but when their flesh is eaten the consumer is granted youth and beauty, even agelessness. 

🌊 Finman / Finwife - magical shapeshifters that disguise themselves as sea creatures or plants to lure humans, unlike most mermaids they kidnap people from the shores to be their spouses or servants. they have a greed for jewelry and coins, particularly silver, and prefer humans over other finfolk. 

🌊 Sirena Chilota - considered the more friendly mermaids, caring for all fish life and rescuing drowned sailors to restore life to them. known for their human-like beauty and youth, according to legend they are the child of a human and a “king of seas”, tears are a powerful substance. from chilote mythology. 

🌊 Cecealia - sometimes known as “sea witches”, they are half human and half octopus. origins in native american and japanese mythology. 

🌊 Sirena / Siyokoy - the philippine version of mermaid and merman respectively. also called “magindara”, they are known to protect the waters from raiders, and protect the boy moon from sea monsters. Siyokoys can sometimes have legs however, covered with scales and webbed feet

🌊 Sea Mither - scottish/orcadian mythology, a spirit that personifies the sea during spring and summer, battles along scottish isles using storms to bring the summer about. a mother figure to all aquatic life. 

🌊 Ceasg - a fresh-water mermaid, specifically half-salmon, said to grant three wishes if captured. sometimes called maighdean na tuinne (maid of the wave) or maighdean mhara (maid of the sea). scottish. 

🌊 Selkie - though somewhat different from the typical mermaid, as they are not cold-blooded, have the body of a seal in the water and are human on land. in legends their skins are often stolen and they are kept by fishermen as spouses, or become lovers to fishermen’s wives who shed tears into the sea.  

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🌊 Sea Foam Latte  🌊

a bath spell and coffee scrub for motivation and clarity

coffee scrub ☕

☕  1 cup coffee grounds ☕   1 cup sea salt, finely ground ☕   ½ cup coconut oil ☕   store in airtight container.

scrub instructions:

mix together in a bowl, melt coconut oil slightly to mix ingredients, cool to semi-solidify mixture.

bath soak spell  🌊

🌊   pour bath, charge water with seashells. 🌊   remove shells to avoid breaking them and being harmed by them. 🌊   mix in ½ cup dried milk to the water 🌊   line edges with shells and light a white candle 🌊   stay in the water and charge, rinse and drain.

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princess sleep spell💤

a pillow spell for sleeping well with pleasant dreams

💤 gather: pillow, sachet, lavender or chamomile, and cucumber peel

💤 combine the cucumber peel and lavender/chamomile in the sachet

💤 keep the sachet inside your pillowcase, amethyst under the pillow

💤 place amethyst under bed during your sleep. 

💤 place amethyst under pillow during the day, or when not sleeping.

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🌹“La Vie en Rose” Hot Chocolate Potion ☕

a potion to surround you with love from others and yourself.

“Nights of love to never end // A great happiness that takes its place Troubles, sorrows, fade away // Happy, happy to die When he takes me in his arms // He whispers to me, I see life in p i n k.”

🌹 gather: cup and saucer, rose petals, cloves, cinnamon ginger, rose tea leaves, and rose quartz.

🌹 prepare a cup and saucer, draw a pentagram on the saucer

🌹 place a pink petal at each corner of the pentagram.

🌹 prepare a cup of hot chocolate

🌹 create a sigil for ‘rose’ on your palm, where you will place a pinch of cloves, cinnamon and ginger, before brushing into the cup

🌹 add a spoonful of rose tea leaves, stir in and let steep. 

🌹 charge the rim of the cup with rose quartz, enjoy the potion

🌹 video here for visual learners ♡

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🍂🌙Recipes for the Festivals 🌙🍂

Celebrate the turning of the wheel of the year with these magical recipes for the festivals:

Imbolc: Warm up with a hearty bowl of creamy potato soup, infused with the comforting flavors of garlic and thyme.

Ostara: Embrace the arrival of spring with a vibrant salad featuring fresh greens, strawberries, and edible flowers, dressed with a zesty citrus vinaigrette.

Beltane: Indulge in the sweetness of the season with a decadent dessert of honey lavender cheesecake, adorned with edible rose petals.

Litha: Fire up the grill and feast on grilled vegetables skewers marinated in a tangy balsamic glaze, accompanied by crusty bread and herb-infused olive oil.

Lughnasadh: Enjoy the bounty of the harvest with a rustic vegetable tart, filled with roasted root vegetables, caramelized onions, and creamy goat cheese.

Mabon: Cozy up with a comforting apple cinnamon bread pudding, drizzled with a warm bourbon caramel sauce.

Samhain: Delight in the flavors of fall with a spiced pumpkin soup served in hollowed-out mini pumpkins, garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds and a dollop of crème fraîche.

May your festive feasts be filled with magic and merriment! 🍁🥧

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RECIPE INDEX

(This is a continuously updated quick-access list of all my uploaded recipes.)

BAKED GOODS AND SWEETS:

WITCHY SAGE BUTTER ROLLS

BAKED APPLE HAND PIES

STOP BEING SO HARD ON YOURSELF FUDGE BROWNIES 

WITCHES PUMPKIN PIE 🥧

ANGEL’S AWARD-WINNING LEMON POPPY SEED BREAD

ANGEL’S SWEET HOTCAKES

RED VELVET CAKE FOR SELF-CONFIDENCE

“LOVE YA LIKE A LOVE SONG” FUDGE

WITCHES FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE

BAKLAVA

MAGICK CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

WITCHY THUMBPRINT COOKIES

SWEET CREAM BUNS

LATE WINTER BUTTER ROLLS

BRING ME POSITIVITY PECAN FRENCH TOAST BAKE

MAPLE BUTTER COOKIES

WITCH STYLE VEGAN CHAI LATTE COOKIES

PUERTO RICAN STYLE AVENA OATMEAL WITH A WITCHY TWIST

SAVORY THINGS AND DINNERS:

LUCKY LENTIL SOUP

WITCHY MUSHROOM LINGUINE

WITCHY BREADED COCONUT CHICKEN TENDERS

FEEL BETTER CHICKEN SOUP

WITCHY SAGE SKEWERS

A WITCH’S COZY BUTTERNUT WINTER SOUP

MAGICK BUTTER CHICKEN FOR GAINING BALANCE AND CONTROL

WITCHY KOREAN STYLE PORK CUTLET

HERMES HONEY BEER BATTER FISH

COTTAGE CORE MEAT PIE

NO FAKE FRIENDS WITCHES RAMEN

SWEET AND SOUR CAULIFLOWER FOR PROTECTION

WITCHES STEAK DINNER 

WITCHY TOMATO BASIL SOUP

SNACKING:

ANGEL’S SUMMER SALAD FOR HAVING A DAMN GOOD TIME

HONEY ALMOND CEREAL BARS FOR HAPPINESS

HOT COCOA TO WARM A ICY HEART POTION

EDIBLE VEGAN COOKIE DOUGH RECIPE

SABBATS:

LUGHNASADH SWEET CORNBREAD

PAN-FRIED LUGHNASADH CHICKEN

LUGHNASADH BLACKBERRY DANISHES

LUGHNASADH HARVEST SALAD

SAMHAIN SOUL CAKES

EARLY SAMHAIN PUMPKIN BREAD!

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{Updated 08/10/23}

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What is Beltane? Beltane, also known as May Day, is a vibrant and ancient festival that marks the beginning of summer. It falls around May 1st, nestled between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. Let’s dive into the rich history of Beltane and explore how to celebrate this magical time.

The Origins:

Beltane has deep roots in Celtic traditions, particularly among the Gaels in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man.

The name “Beltane” likely comes from the Gaelic word “beloteniâ,” meaning “bright fire.”

It’s a time when the veil between the living and the spirit world is thin, making it perfect for honoring ancestors and practicing spiritual communication.

Historical Practices:

🔥 Light the Beltane Fire: Light bonfires using nine sacred woods (like rowan, apple, and pine). These flames symbolize love, passion, and protection.

🌺 Dance Around the Maypole: Gather friends and dance around a maypole, weaving ribbons and celebrating fertility.

💐 Make Flower Crowns: Flowers represent fertility and growth. Braid them into your hair, create wreaths, and use them in recipes.

💞 Celebrate Love and Fertility: Honor the union of the Lord and Lady (masculine and feminine energies) through simple or elaborate rituals.

🍓 Share a Beltane Feast: Enjoy these traditional treats, invoking the spirit of Beltane.

Bannock Bread: Bannock is a flatbread oatcake that has endured through the ages. It’s simple, hearty, and perfect for Beltane. Bake it over an open fire to connect with the festival���s fiery energy. Caudle: Caudle is a warm, spiced drink made with milk, eggs, and ale or wine. It symbolizes nourishment, abundance, and the return of life after winter. Butter and Milk: Dairy products represent fertility and prosperity. Enjoy fresh butter and milk as part of your Beltane feast. Goat Meat: In ancient times, a sacrificed lamb was often cooked over the Beltane bonfire. Goat meat can be a modern alternative, symbolizing abundance and sustenance. Honey and Sweet Foods: Beltane celebrates the sweetness of life and passion. Incorporate honey, sweet pastries, and desserts into your menu. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: Beltane falls during a time when the earth is abundant with grain. Enjoy strawberries, asparagus, and other seasonal produce to honor the season. Mead: Mead, the ancient honey wine, is associated with Beltane’s joyful and passionate energy. Raise a toast to the turning of the wheel and the promise of warmer days.

Modern Celebrations:

Nature Walks: Embrace the beauty of spring by taking a walk in nature.

Goddess Rituals: Connect with the divine feminine energy.

Ancestor Honoring: Light a candle for passed ancestors and express gratitude.

Romantic Date Night: Celebrate love and passion with your partner.

Journaling: Reflect on what Beltane means to you.

Remember, Beltane is a time of renewal, passion, and growth. Whether you’re dancing around a fire or sipping lavender lemonade, let the magic of this season infuse your spirit. 🌸🔥✨

Learn more:

"Sabbats: A Witch’s Approach to Living the Old Ways” by Edain McCoy

Llewellyn’s Sabbat Essentials

🌿🌞 Blessed Beltane! 🌞🌿

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Persian Love Cake for Beltane

This honey syrup soaked cake adorned with rose petals and fragrant with cardamom is the perfect dessert to represent an amorous holiday full of love. While traditional recipes include bannocks and honey cakes, this persian delicacy truly fills the senses and corresponds beautifully with the height of spring. 

You can find the full recipe here from the above photo, but my version is below. 

For the cake: ¾ cups granulated sugar ½ cup canola oil ½ teaspoon ground cardamom 3 large eggs ¼ cup milk 1 cup almond meal 1 cup all purpose flour 1.5 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt

For the syrup: 1 cup honey 1 cup granulated sugar ¾ cup cold water ½ teaspoon rose water Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 inch square pan.

In a large bowl, mix ¾ cups sugar, canola oil, and eggs, until well combined.

Add the remaining dry ingredients and stir until smooth. Pour into the cake pan and bake 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

While the cake is baking, combine all syrup ingredients into a pot over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Turn down to low heat and simmer 5 - 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit until cake is out of the oven.

Allow the cake to cool for ten minutes and then slowly pour honey syrup over cake. It will take a moment for the cake to absorb all of the syrup, so if you pour all of it right away it may spill over!

Let cake come to room temperature before cutting. Serve warm or cold! Adorn with chopped pistachios and edible rose petals optionally.