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Pass along and use the shit out of them

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To all the disabled Heathens and Pagans. You are valid. You are not a "bad" Heathen or Pagan because you don't have enough spoons to attend your deities. You are not "lazy" because you are not able to "forage" for your own herbs. You are not "useless" if you are not able to grow your own food. You are not "too defective", "too broken", "not worthy", "too weak"

You are valid and I see you. You are enough. You are loved. Your deities see you and are not going to abandon you. Your ancestors see you and they are not ashamed of you.

You are amazing. You are beautiful, and you are stronger than you think you are. You are a fighter and a survivor.

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Cinnamon Blowing!

Have you tried this before?

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Every time I see a grown white man say "I'm such a Viking" It fills me with immeasurable disappointment if you're such a Viking stop using 5-in-1 and get you hair done at the salon like a real warrior

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✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* 　𝔸 𝔹𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣'𝕤 𝔾𝕦𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕄𝕠𝕠𝕟 ℙ𝕙𝕒𝕤𝕖𝕤　 *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

so you're a bit confused about the different phases of the moon or how and what they do or you're just too lazy to actively hunt down the info and put it in your grimoire. No worries, your witch dad is here to help you :)

New Moon:

new moon, happens every month, start of a new lunar cycle.

cannot be seen, sun behind moon-lighting side faced away from the earth.

best for: new beginnings, setting intentions for the month, best place to make plans and decide what to do.

Waxing Moon:

seen as crescent in the sky, illuminated on right-hand side as sun slowly starts to move from behind the moon. first sign that energy is building and in a few days the moon will be at full power

best for: working on self-confidence/compassion/self-assurance. put plans into place to reach goals. build yourself up

First Quarter:

can see a clear half-moon in the sky. at half power. sun is side by side with moon

best for: reflection, taking a pause, revel in what you have been working on and celebrate achievements. think about how u want to celebrate full moon, get ready for serious action.

Waxing Gibbous:

slither of dark moon left unseen. one step away from full power

best for: one phase away from full, hone in on intentions/goals/actions.

make sure you are paying attention to details and staying mindful of what is externally and internally happening

Full Moon:

Big boy moon. Full power. can tap into her energy to help gain insight or to 💫manifest💫. most powerful time of the moon

best for: manifestations, adding more power to your intentions. good for rituals/spells. great time for releasing or banishing rituals, manifestations spells and meditation. good for charging and cleansing. Moon water

Waning Gibbous:

winding down of moons power. sun is moving away and taking its light with it.

best for: turn inwards and evaluate what has happened over last few days. think about full moon ritual/meditation and readjust your intentions goals for the rest of the month

Third Quater:

illuminated on the left side. back to half power and is fading.

best for: let go of what is holding you back, let go of any negativity in your life. Examples: self-limiting beliefs, people who aren’t great for you or your life, fear and basically anything that isn’t serving you or letting you progress in your life. Cleanse yourself and home.

Waning Moon:

power of moon is nearly over. small crescent left in night’s sky. nearly time for new moon and new beginnings.

best for: take a deep breath and surrender to whatever happened and what is beyond your power. don't beat yourself up if you didn't complete any of your goals. dust yourself off and pick yourself up and get ready for a new cycle. Remember to be kind and compassionate to yourself.

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Poems for Beginning Witches

Masterpost for the complete series of poems so far, designed to aid learning for beginning witches. Most are theory, and a one or two are conceptual. The reason for this masterpost is that they’re all poorly tagged

Moon Phases

Color Magic

Water Magics

Charging Objects

Herbs

Fire (element)*

Quartzes*

Witch Tools*

Divination*

Kitchen Witchcraft*

Air (element)*

Tea Magics*

Salt 

Wheel of the Year (Sabbats) requested by @fish-egs

Cleansing (an area) requested anonymously

*with thanks to @lazywitchling, who helped inspire the second wave!

If there is something you would be willing to see in poetry form, send me an ask or drop me a message! As of 9/4/17, I am all out and no more are queued. 

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Poem for Herbs

Basil in the garden grows brings money and luck into your own Witches drink it before flight and take off swift into the night

Peppermint in the garden grows reminds the mind of what it knows Can purify, can illness heal, may bring sleep in full appeal

Lavender in the garden grows, allows energy to lay low Brings a witch to sleep and calm and protects the home from outside harm

Pepper in the garden grows little flakes that itch your nose Cast out spirits, cast out strangers, aggressively repels most dangers

Sage in the garden grows, cleansing hearth and cleansing home Repels strange spirits but take heed it does pretty much smell like weed

Bay in the garden grows a tree of leaves through wind does blow Cast your wish, let it burn through your inner power is restored anew

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What It Means to Keep Seeing the Same Number in Tarot

Aces

New beginnings are coming. New passion, new love, new career.

Twos

Dualities will matter. Mind and body. Past and future. Masculine and feminine.

Threes

Creation is guaranteed. The union of two always births a third.

Fours

Stability is promised. Four walls make a room. Four corners make a home.

Fives

Change will take place. It may be good. It may be not. But it will be major.

Sixes

Harmony will be achieved. Six is four, with an extra pinch of sweet.

Sevens

Action is required. Things are unbalanced and need to be set right.

Eights

Longevity is assured. Boundless love, lasting abundance, infinite happiness.

Nines

You are nearly there. The harvest is at hand you can almost taste it.

Tens

Victory is ensured. Completions, happy endings and closures.

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Simple Protections for Yourself and Your Home

All of the things listed below are measures that I have either tried myself, learned from friends, or picked up from a book somewhere along the line. I have a fairly extensive listing in my Book of Shadows, cobbled together from various sources, most of which I do not properly remember. However, I feel that most of them are close enough to common knowledge to excuse my lousy memory.

1) Lay a line of salt across a doorway or windowsill. Refresh each time it rains or whenever you feel uneasy in the room/house.

2) Over a doorway, hang any of the following:

White sage (protection, purification, warding)

Besom (protection, house blessing, can be made of many woods)

Iron horseshoe, open end up (fortune, warding off ill luck)

Pentacle/ankh/etc. (house blessing)

Rowan twigs (protection, warding off intruders)

Twig of acorns (protection, refresh seasonally)

Charm bag (made to specific purpose)

3) Keep a bottle of anointing or perfume oil on your altar. Include it in the circle whenever you cast a blessing or spell of protection or healing. Then, on days when you feel low or drained or in need of extra strength, anoint your pulse points and your third eye with a few drops. (This also works with consecrated water, but I find the scent of the oil to be a nice reminder throughout the day.)

4) On your altar, keep a small dish of stones and/or crystals with which you have a resonance. Allow them to absorb magical energy from your venerations. When you have need of their properties, simply slip one into your pocket. (This can also be done with small pieces of jewelry. I find anything with a crystal works particularly well.)

5) Sleep with spearmint leaves under your pillow or mattress to ward off bad dreams and keep you safe while you sleep.

6) Hang an ivy plant by the front door to keep away negative influences and unwanted guests.

8) Leave a trio of white candles burning in any room that feels heavy or oppressive.

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The Wellness Wheel Tarot Spread

**Based on a concept discussed in one of my counseling courses, where each slice of the wheel represents a section of your life and how well you feel like you’re doing in that area**

The idea behind this spread is to pull one card for each area of wellness to give you an idea of how you can improve that area of wellness. Under each section of wellness I’ve included just a few topics that might relate to that section. You can ask about a specific topic or just the overall area of wellness for each card.

1. Spiritual Wellness

-Connection to nature

-Belief in the divine

-Connection to a community

-Sense of self or sense of purpose

-Meaning in life

2. Financial Wellness

-Abundance and income

-Stability

-Paid vs. Unpaid work

-Productivity and work ethic

3. Physical Wellness

-Sleep

-Diet and exercise

-Medical appointments

-Medication/ vitamins

4. Emotional Wellness

-Awareness and acceptance of emotions

-Mindfulness

-Ability to Identify and express emotions

-Emotional stability/ regulation

-Use of positive coping strategies

5. Social Wellness

-Healthy and positive interactions

-Communication

-Sense of community

-Hobbies

-Social connections to family, friends, pets etc.

6. Intellectual Wellness

-Stimulating activities

-Challenges and engagement

-Productivity

-Continued learning

7. Environmental Wellness and Safety

-Do you feel safe in your immediate environment?

8. Overall Wellness

-What do you need to know to raise your wellness overall?

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Getting to Know a Plant Ally

The first step is Identification. There are hundreds and thousands of plants so carefully curating your arsenal of plant allies is crucial. Consider local and abundant species first, ones with cultural significance, and those you find personally called to. A good collection of 10-13 plants could fulfill all the needs you could ever desire, but as someone who loves knowledge, knowing more is always nice.

Once you have chosen your subject(s) so begins the research and one should highly consider creating a Materia Medica/Herbal Grimoire.

It is important to realize that even if you don’t intend to use herbs medicinaly, they are by nature medicine. It is important to understand how herbs interact with our body and environment (ie. pets and children) before working with them. Making tea and burning incense are common forms of working with herbs casually that could have ill effects for some people. So take some time to gather some facts from reputable sources (note you’re sources in your notes! Trust me it helps) and put together a little (or elaborate) reference book. Hard facts and dedicating time to learning the phyical knowledge of a plant I believe is necessary for understanding its spirit and metaphysical nature as well.

Things to include in a detailed entry:

Botanical and other names, and etymology

Physical description

Origins and role in the ecosystem

Growing habits and Community: where to find

When and how to harvest / parts used

Energetics and Observations: taste, smell, feel and other notes

Chemical constituents (essential oils)

Actions: how it interacts with the human body, what it does and where it shows effects

Contraindications and safety

History: folklore-current use, cultural significance, and scientific studies

Magical workings and spiritual teachings: depending on your path include correspondences, planetary associations, relations to spirits and deities, and other esoteric knowledge.

Recipes

References

*I may have missed something so the above list may be expanded

Herbal Intensives

It is important to do the research described above to determine which of the following exercises are safe to perform with your subject. Not all plant allies should be used in the following so please take proper precautions before performing exercises.

When introducing yourself to a plant ally it is important to start with gentle interactions and work your way up to ones more intense. The following exercises are written in an order that will reflect this.

Sight Exercise: carefully examine your subject for five minutes, study every aspect carefully. Really hold your gaze for the full time. When the five minutes of observation is up: turn away from your subject and close your eyes for a full thirty seconds. Hold the image of your subject in your mind’s eye. After thirty seconds of visualization, without looking back at your subject, draw what you see. This drawing is Not to be of fine detail (unless that’s totally your thing and you can do it without effort) it can be deconstructed or messy, it could be just a blur of color or even a symbol if that’s what you see. The point is to catch a glimpse of the plant spirit, or to find what most sticks out to you. After completling this exersice a more detailed diagram of the subject can be drawn for your notes.

Smell exercise: jot down your notes inbetween each different sample. Without disturbing the subject, notice any latent smells. Next, crush material in between your fingers, waking up aroma. Notice the difference between fresh and dry samples (if you have them). Boil sample in a pot of water and experience the aroma released through steam. Grind dry material and burn over hot charcoal and experience the aroma through smoke. Some thoughts to consider: does the aroma evoke emotions, bring up memories, or conjure images? Does it linger or dissipate quickly? Where on the spectrum of odor is the aroma; we can sense ten different odors [x]. As part of your Herbal Grimoire research why plants produce the odors they do. Inquire about terpenes and how they help plants build a relationship with the world around them and how they also effect humans. Taking these facts into consideration what can you deduce about the plant spirit as a being and what energy it holds?

Touch exercise: start by simply feeling the subject: notice it’s texture, is it robust or delicate? What do these observations tell you about the plant, how does it's form relate to it's function? For a deeper touch exercise create an herbal hand bath. Gather subject material and place in a heat proof bowl (a good handful maybe 1/4-1/2 cup), cover material with boiling water and let steep for 15 minuets. Pour off steaped water into a basin big enough to submerge your hands. When water is safe to touch soak your hands in the warm herbal bath for 8-10 minutes. Record your experience: was it astringent or conditioning, warming or cooling, etc etc. Repeat exercise but let bath cool completely and soak in cold water. Note any differences.

Taste exercise: take a small amount of the subject material and let it rest on the tongue for a moment. After noting any immediate sensation, chew and savor the flavor. Is it sweet or bitter? Describe it's taste? Does it evoke any feelings or cause any physical response? Let the material linger in your mouth to appreciate all levels of flavor. Now make an herbal tea. Take one to two table spoons of material and let steep in six ounces water 210 degrees for 6-8 minutes but drink with material still in cup. Sip slowly, take each moment to notice the development of flavor as it brews longer. Once completed consider interpreting signs in material, note any other feelings/experiences. Try exercise with both dry and fresh material if available, repeat with cold infusion instead, note any difference.

Create: while the previous exercises offer more immediate preparation, this is the next step in forming an intimate relationship with a plant ally. Now is the time for more intense creations. Using your subject alone (not in an herbal blend) create something that requires more time and effort: make an infused oil, tincture, salve, cook with it, distill essential oil and hydrosol, use it in a spell, etc. Once your creation is completed: record results, note successes and failures, write down how much you use and experiences with each application.

Meditate / Hearing exercise: all of the previous exercises are indeed meditations in themselves. But dedicating the time to a more simple meditation builds support with a plant ally. One may use a tincture, perhaps smoke some subject material, anoint themselves with infused oil, or just bask in the presence of the physical plant ally. The point to is to notice the subtle and the unseen and invite the subject into your existence with full attention. Afterwards make note of any experiences. Did you hear (learn) anything from your plant ally? This exercise can range from gentle to intense. *a note that hearing is not necessarily literal in this case*

It is important to consider time. There should be no rush when acquainting oneself with plant allies. Introductions can take days to months and relationships will be built over years. The learning with never cease.

*as always consult with a professional before using herbs medicinally, if you are pregnant, or on any medication. This is for education and curios only not for the treatment of illness or disease.*

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Grimoire - For the Spoonie Witches

Spoonie Witch Masterpost

Low Effort Witchcraft

Chronically ill witchcraft: For your symptoms

Mentally ill witchcraft: For your symptoms

Tired Witch Tips

Witchcraft for the Chronically Fatigued

Witchy things to do when you’re low on spoons

Low energy witch tips

WITCHES WITH DEPRESSION

Magic to Replenish Energy

Disabled Witchery

A spoonie witch's day

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Idk if this is the place to ask, but my Magick mentor seems very adamant about getting me into sex magic, with her. I'm not really attracted to other women nor interested in sex magic. Is that a requirement for wicca. ...?

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I love the simplicity of this spell work. Easy to do for spoonies <3 I know I often don’t have the energy for big showy spellwork and never even considered something so simple. Old dog + new tricks

Multi use Spell bands

Setting fire to things or putting items in bottles is not the only way to cast spells. This is my blend of knot magic and Buddhist ritual. It is the easiest and cheapest way to cast but also one of the most powerful. Some magic is simple but this takes an element of commitment.

You need :

Three pieces of cotton long enough to go nearly twice around your wrist.

(That’s it, no expensive herbs, bottles, wax, oils……)

Tip : Save even more money by using those free sewing kits they give away in hotels. (people are always happy to collect these for you and they cost nothing)

Spell Technique:

I find it best to work this spell out in nature. Old wooden posts hold thread well and you get a better connection.

Tie the ends together and leave an inch loose. Hook the knot into anything natural or tie it loosely to a branch.

Plait the treads loosely together, repeating in your mind what you wish to happen. This might sound easy but thread takes awhile to plait. Building your spell repeatedly into the weave.

Stop when you are almost at the end and finish the band with another knot.

Finally tie the band to your wrist (you might need a friend or partner do it for you) and cut away any excess. Do not remove the band even to bathe. In a week or two it will naturally fall off and the spell is then set.

Tips :

if it’s still there after a year you might want to check that you haven’t used nylon..

If you experience any discomfort or a rash, cut off the cord. Fate is telling you that it was not the right time.

For more ideas click here to see my Witch Crafting Index

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BEKKATHYST HALLOWEEN 2020 GIVEAWAY

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Please read thoroughly before entering!

Hello lovely Tumblr folk! It’s that time again- I have a giveaway for you all. Unlike previous giveaways, this one has been made possible by the lovely human @classicintp who graciously sponsored the gift card prize. The crystal prize is coming straight from our shop as our contribution 🥰

We have both an online store and a physical location that could use your support!

My business is just a small, family run establishment that I started here on tumblr in 2013. I’ve been lucky enough to grow to the point where my husband and I opened a brick and mortar store and I’ve been able to employ my mother and several of my siblings! I’ve been supporting my mom and younger siblings since 2016 💜 I’ve always put compassion and ethics above all else in my business!

This giveaway is in honor of the rare blue moon that will happen this Halloween 🥰

This giveaway will have two winners - a grand prize winner and a runner up.

What the grand prize winner receives:

A $200 gift card that can be used for our online store or for any of our Tumblr sales!

What the runner up receives:

The pictured crystals which include: an agate geode dragon head, a laser quartz point, a rose quartz moon bowl, tumbled larimar, a labradorite heart, a fluorite sphere, a rough rose quartz chunk, an idigo gabbro palm stone, tumbled dragon's blood jasper, a tumbled blue aventurine, a tumbled rose quartz, tumbled ruby in zoisite, and a couple miscellaneous rough pieces (total retail value about $150)

Rules:

You must be 16 or older. (If under 18 you MUST have parent’s permission)

You don’t have to live in the US to join!

Shipping is entirely free, I will cover it. But if you live outside the US and for whatever reasons your country wants to charge you import tax, you are responsible for it. If it gets sent back to me, you will need to pay shipping to have it sent again.

You must be following me, so you can get updates if anything about the giveaway changes.

Please check out our online shop!

DO NOT tag this post as giveaway. That will risk the notes getting messed up, and this will be ruined for everyone.

Reblog this post to enter. Likes count, too. No giveaway or spam blogs. If you reblog on a side blog, let me know in the tags what the name of your blog is that you’re following me with.

Please don’t spam people with reblogs- limit 2 reblogs per blog per day.  

At the end, each entry will be assigned a number and the grand prize winner will be chosen by a random number generator. The runner up will be chosen second.

The giveaway ends Sunday, November 1st, 2020 at 6 pm Pacific time.

The winners will be messaged and must respond with their full names and addresses within 24 hours, or new winners will be chosen.

Please respect me and my rules, and have fun!

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