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[krystalkitty]

Dream Journal Entry 02: Take Care

This dream occurred a few months ago, so the journal is a little chronologically out of order already but oh well.

It took place sometime in the future. What’s left of humanity lives in a spacecraft, but today we were taking a field trip back down to Earth. My girlfriend and I were walking along a dirt road leading up a hill. We were discussing how it would be impossible to do this any other time of the year. I think the dream implied that there were still some people who lived down on the planet, but that it was intensely brutal and frankly hard to believe they managed to exist here at all. The climate was horrifically janked up in some non descript way.

At the top of the hill was a tiny collection of some pretty small, modest homes. One floor, tight, maybe two bedrooms at the most, and a tiny porch out front. But no one lived in these homes; they were essentially little mini museums of what life on Earth used to look like. We were tourists on our own planet, and there were several other tourists viewing these homes with us. In the front facing window of each house was a cut-out portrait of someone who once lived there, and was made to look like they were casually gazing out from within the comfort of their home. There was a speech bubble beside each portrait that read “Take care of your home”- a message referring to how the dismissal of global warming had destroyed the planet we called home.

My girlfriend and I took some time to look through each house. It was difficult to do as, like I said before, this attraction was packed with tourists. Families with their children crowded the rooms. But I could still see that the houses were set up as how they were once lived in; dishes lined dining tables, framed paintings and photos decorated walls, and display cabinets boasted their knick knacks. 

I remember getting fed up with the crowding pretty quickly.

[krystalkitty]

Dream Journal Entry 01: Town of Ice

I’ve decided to start journaling my more vivid dreams because why not?

Dream occurred night of March 8th, 2021

A small backwater town in a non descript part of the USA was hit with a sudden, and brutal, everlasting polar vortex. Because of the town’s isolated nature as well as the abrupt and intense nature of the storm, the people living there did not survive. At least, everyone with the exception of one young girl who managed to escape.

The town was left untouched since the storm rolled in. I guess it was such a small and hard to reach population that no one wanted to spare the resources needed to excavate it. Most likely they were waiting for the heavy snow to subside first, but it never did.

So I began this dream’s journey with a group of fellow explorers (or pillagers, we were a bit of both to be honest) looking onto the outskirts of the storm. It spanned several miles around the village itself, and all the roadways were covered in several feet of snow so everything was on foot, and to our best direction. This was also a heavily forested area.

As dreams do, this one jumped around a lot. The very next scene was us trying to settle into what I believe was a small abandoned shed. Night was rolling in and I was looking at some weather radar through my phone (I miraculously had service). The weather was already pretty cold as it was, but with the sun setting I remember watching the radar gaining splotches of new color where the temperature was rapidly dropping to inhuman levels. This was when the reality of where we were began setting in. This was an almost unnatural, apocalyptic level of extreme weather. I saw a fellow explorer standing just outside the shelter and tried urging him in. It was going to be a rough night.

The dream cut again to us finally reaching the town. I distinctly remember all of us having to traverse down an incredibly steep hillside in order to make it. Night was setting in again so I assume this must’ve been a two day’s journey. Despite another brutal evening threatening us, we took advantage of the remaining sunlight to look around.

This was a small town, and one that was very spread apart. We were only in one portion of the town; it appeared to be a small neighborhood consisting of two or three houses. Still heavily forested. Most of the water was, predictably, frozen. But there was some well water that was not only still running, but boiling hot. And the general state the town was in was pretty odd. Despite years of unrelenting cataclysmic weather, the buildings were in fine shape. No walls collapsed and no roofs caved in. The insides were largely undisturbed. And while there was no life, there was no death either. Only one person escaped the fate of this town, yet there were no corpses- neither human nor animal. It was as if everyone just got up and left, as opposed to freezing to death in their homes.

Everything was dark. This could either be because the dream only showed me night scenes from here on out, or because the clouds were so thick in the epicenter of the storm that very little sunlight made it through. Unsurprisingly there was no working power grid, but we still had our own on hand electronics to use (which somehow never ran out of power).

After this everything got pretty mashed together. The next part of the dream was a culmination of the time we spent in that town. It was at least several days, possibly even weeks. Also to be frank, we were a bunch of hooligans. We were not there to investigate what happened, but instead we spent that time bumming around, partying, and looting what we could. There was a lot to grab; we were literally the first people to set foot in that town since the storm rolled in. I distinctly remember snatching up a bottle of some perishable to peek the expiration date- March 2007 (this dream presumably took place in present day 2021).

Some social drama also went down I think, and there were at least two polyam couples figuring out relationship dynamics or something. 

The dream took some time to focus on the girl that escaped. She had some pretty intense trauma relating to her mother freezing to death, and she’d sometimes hallucinate seeing her mother calmly sitting somewhere only to suddenly roll off the chair and ice over.

In the background the dream was also building up to something large- I think there was an elemental monster we were supposed to take down to end the storm. But I woke up before any real conclusion took place. Kind of spooky to think about, but I’m not sure if we were ever meant to return from the town. Throughout the dream there was no hinting at us actually planning to leave, only vague speculation that we can’t stay forever.

[krystalkitty]

Celebrating Beltane in Quarantine (Quaran-tane)

Aw, man! We're in the middle of a pandemic but a sabbat is approaching! What the heck are we gonna do??? Let's take this step by step...

Some traditional Beltane practices

Bon fires

Flower gathering

Nature walks

Dancing around a May Pole

Sexy time

Volunteer work

Jumping broomsticks (or fires but just promise me that you'll be careful)

Washing your face with morning dew

Making Beltane bread

Colors, incense, flowers, and all that good stuff

Red, white, green, purple, yellow

Fertility symbols (eggs, antlers, seeds, things that look like ding-dongs)

Spring flowers - daffodils, hyacinths, forsythia, daisies, tulips

Flower crowns

Summer/spring fruits - cherries, mangos, strawberries, etc

Incense - patchouli, jasmine, frankincense, rose, (one of my roommates last year got one that was just labeled "Sex incense" I don't remember what all was in it, but it was great for beltane!)

Crystals - Emerald, Malachite, Amber, Orange Carnelian, Sapphire, Rose Quartz

"I want to celebrate Beltane, but because of quarantine I don't have..."

The correct incense - Solution: Use whichever one is closest or whatever you're feeling that day. The universe will still recognize your efforts

Any incense - Solution: Look through your herb cabinet, research each one, & try burning some herbs either in a cauldron or another safe location.

Flowers - Solution: If it is safe/legal in your area, go for a nature walk & pick up any fallen petals or flowers you may find on the ground. If it is not safe for you to go outside right now, try your hand at drawing the desired flowers for your alter/decorations or just print out pictures from the internet. It's the thought that counts.

The traditional colors of candles or clothing or ribbons or ANYTHING - Solution: Just use white, it's all the colors & therefore can serve as a replacement for anything.

The right crystals - Solution: Clear quartz can work as a substitute for any other crystal. If you don't have that or if you don't have *any* crystals at all, it's okay. You don't have to work with crystals to be witch.

Any fruit - Solution: Try out an online shopping service (I use Imperfect Foods) you can also use canned or frozen fruit in a pinch.

Access to the outdoors - Solution: Set up your alter in a windowsill. Open all the windows of your space. Take some vitamin D. Practice fire-safety when lighting candles. Jump over a broomstick instead of a candle or bonfire.

Have a bonfire - Solution: Use a candle as a substitute. Extra small bonfire.

Have a May Pole - Solution: Hang ribbons on a tree or stick!

Have access to ribbons - Solution: You can use thread, yarn, or strips of fabric if you want!

And finally, a section I feel is important to add:

Quaran-tane for the Broom-Closet Witch

I understand this has to be an extremely difficult time for you and your practice. You know better than anyone what's safe for you to do and what isn't. You can implement as many of the above suggestions as you feel comfortable doing. You know what's best for you. I'm not going to sit here & give you tips on hiding your practice or sneaking outside or anything like that. You do whatever feels right for you. Instead, I'm gonna tell you some things I feel it's important for you to remember during this time:

Your safety & wellbeing need to come first.

You're still a witch even if you're in the broom closet.

You're still a witch even if you don't celebrate the sabbats

If all you feel safe doing is lighting a candle, then you light that candle & don't let anyone tell you that your celebration isn't "good enough."

You won't always have to hide who you are.

Thanks so much for reading all of this! Stay safe out there & have a blessed Beltane ❤💚💜💛

[krystalkitty]

Healing with Herbs

How to make a tincture

Making a tincture involves steeping the herb or root in alcohol, extracting its oils, minerals, alkaloids, and glycosides so that it is in its purest form. You can use vegetable glycerin or apple cider vinegar instead, particularly in tinctures intended for children, but they aren’t quite as effective at pulling out the good stuff. You’ll need strong alcohol, at least 80 proof. Everclear works well, as does vodka or brandy. You’ll also need a pint jar to fill with the herb or plant you want—any of the herbs listed above will work here. Chop the herb up a bit or bash it around with a mortar and pestle to help it break down. You’ll want the jar to be full, but not pack your herbs in too tightly. Then fill the jar completely with the alcohol. (If you’re using dried herbs or roots, you need only put in enough to reach halfway, and then add the alcohol up to the top.) Seal the jar tightly. Label and date it, and let it rest in a cool, dark place. For the first week, shake it once a day, then let it rest for five more weeks. At the end of the resting period, use a layer of muslin or cheesecloth held tightly over the jar to strain out the liquid. Decant the tincture into one of those small, dark glass bottles, preferably one with a dropper, and keep it stored away from direct sunlight. It should last for five to ten years.

How to make herbal oil

It’s more trouble than it’s worth to make your own essential oils. A true essential oil is extracted by boiling the herb in question and skimming the oil off the top—that’s a task best left to the professionals. But you can make your own herbal oil. It may not be quite as distilled, but it can still be effective, and it’s a great way to preserve herbs for use long into the winter. The nice thing about creating your own oils is that you can use any combination of herbs that you desire. You might mix calendula, catnip, lemon balm, marshmallow, mullein, plantain leaf, and yarrow for an oil that is particularly effective for skin care, or lavender, vervain, lemon balm, and yarrow for a soothing oil to rub on the temples. Chop or bruise your chosen herbs and place them in a jar. Fill the jar with the carrier oil of your choice (olive or almond oil works well), covering the herbs by one inch, and leaving one inch of space at the top. Close the jar tightly, and allow it to sit in as much sunshine as possible for a month. Strain the oil through a cheesecloth on an as-needed basis, leaving the rest to continue steeping.

How to make a poultice

A poultice is a soft, moist mass of herbs, cloth, and other ingredients, and it’s an excellent tool for treating topical infirmities. A hot poultice is excellent for drawing out infection, as with bee stings or draining abscesses, while a cold poultice will help reduce inflammation. Gather the herbs you want to use, either fresh or dried. If they’re fresh, you may want to mash the herbs up in a mortar and pestle (the traditional way) or blitz them through a food processor (the modern way). Even if you’re planning on making a cold poultice, add a couple of tablespoons of hot water to your herbs to awaken them, before letting them cool. You can add medicinal clay powder, Epsom salts, or baking soda and combine with water until the mixture becomes a thick paste. For ailments like congestion or insect bites, you can place the poultice directly on the skin, making sure, of course, that it isn’t too hot. To treat a burn or something that could easily become infected, place a clean cotton cloth between the skin and the poultice.

Common herbs and their uses

Ashwagandha: The name translates to “smell of horse.” This herb is hard to find fresh, but powders, pills, teas, and extracts are available. Benefits: Increases energy, boosts the immune system, antiinflammatory, reduces anxiety. Suggested use: Stir ¼-½ tsp. powder into warm milk and honey before bed. Concerns: May increase thyroid hormone levels and lower blood sugar.

Black cohosh: This member of the buttercup family could be grown in a garden. Dried roots, capsules, teas, and extracts are also available. Benefits: Relieves menstrual cramps and arthritic pain. Eases symptoms of menopause. Suggested use: Drink as a tea or mix with honey as a syrup. Concerns: May cause upset stomach, so consider taking with food.

Calendula: Also known as marigold, this herb could be grown in a garden, but is also available as teas, oils, and creams. Useful for dyeing and food coloring as well. Benefits: Helps heal cuts. Good for diaper rash or other skin irritations. Calms an upset stomach. Suggested use: Steep petals in just below boiling water for ten minutes, then drink as a tea. Add dried flowers to coconut, almond, or olive oil as a salve. Concerns: None known.

Catnip: It’s not just for cats! Catnip is easily grown and also available as a capsule, tea, extract, and essential oil. It is also handy as an insect repellent. Benefits: Anti-inflammatory. Good for insomnia, upset stomach, menstrual cramps, headache, and treating the common cold. Suggested uses: Steep for tea, sprinkle essential oil into the bath or rub it on the temples, use in cooking (it’s a member of the mint family, so its flavor is better than some). Concerns: None known.

Cranberry: Easily obtained fresh or frozen and also available in pill form, this herb is a great source of vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin E. Benefits: Most frequently used to treat and prevent urinary tract infections. Also shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, slow tumor progression in cancer, and help prevent gum disease. Suggested uses: Because they’re so tart, cranberries often come with a lot of sugar. Try to buy reduced-sugar dried cranberries and stay away from most cranberry juices. If you can manage it, drink the unsweetened juice to relieve a UTI, and certainly try making your own cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving. Concerns: None known.

Dittany: This is one of those herbs with a long history. It is also known as “burning bush.” Easily grown, it is hard to find in dried or tea form. Benefits: Antibacterial, antifungal, and antimicrobial. Good for the skin and the intestines, and is thought to be an aphrodisiac. Suggested uses: Steep in hot water for tea, but use sparingly. Use as an antibacterial balm or poultice. Concerns: If you’ve put some on your skin, stay out of the sun, as it can increase the risk of sunburn.

Elderberry: This herb has been used to battle a flu epidemic in Panama as recently as 1995. It can be grown, but is also available as a pill or an extract. For your personal garden, look specifically for Sambucus nigra, as other elderberry varieties can be toxic. Benefits: Boosts the immune system, treats sinus infections, lowers blood sugar, acts as a diuretic and a laxative, good for skin health and allergies. Suggested uses: They’re delicious! Can be made into a syrup, jams, or jellies—even wine. Concerns: Don’t pick and use wild elderberry unless you’re absolutely certain the plant is Sambucus nigra. Always cook the berries to remove any toxicity.

Feverfew: This is another herb with a long history. Easily grown and available dried, it is most frequently found in capsule form. Benefits: For centuries, it was used to relieve fever, to assist with childbirth, and for fertility. Now it is most frequently used to prevent migraines. It can also help with tinnitus, nausea, dizziness, asthma, and allergies. Suggested uses: It doesn’t taste good, so not recommended even as a tea. Instead, make a tincture or purchase capsules. Concerns: If you do drink it, feverfew can cause irritation in the mouth. If taken in large quantities on a regular basis, stopping can cause withdrawal symptoms, so use only as needed. May cause the uterus to contract, so don’t take while pregnant.

Horse chestnut: This is not the kind of chestnut you’d want to roast on a fire, but it is still useful. It is not recommended for personal processing, as the seed contains esculin, a poisonous substance. Purchase an extract or pill instead. Benefits: Shown to be extremely effective against varicose veins. Also good for hemorrhoids and frostbite. Suggested uses: 300 milligrams of horse chestnut seed extract twice daily. Concerns: Don’t consume raw horse chestnut seeds, bark, or leaves.

Lemon Balm: This member of the mint family has a distinct lemony scent. It is also known as “melissa.” It is easily grown, but also available in tea, extract, and essential oil forms. Benefits: Calms anxiety, encourages restful sleep. Good for the skin, improves mood and mental clarity. Suggested uses: Steep fresh or dried to make tea, use in cooking, use to flavor honey or vinegar, use in a hot bath. Concerns: None known.

Marshmallow: Sadly, these are not the things we put in hot chocolate. The root is available dried, as well as in powder, extract, capsule, and tea form. Benefits: Aids with dry cough, represses inflammation in the lining of the stomach, good for chilblains and sunburn. Suggested uses: Drink as a tea, add to a base oil for a salve. Concerns: May cause low blood sugar.

Milk thistle: This herb is easily grown, as it’s pretty much a weed. It’s available as an extract, pill, or tea. Benefits: Milk thistle can protect your liver from toxins—say, for instance, alcohol. It can even be used to treat cirrhosis and jaundice and helps with environmental toxin damage. Suggested uses: Steep in hot water or make a tincture. Not recommended for use in cooking. Concerns: May cause diarrhea.

Mullein: This is the clear quartz of herbal healing. It is easily found and grown and available both dried and in capsule form. Benefits: Known particularly for respiratory relief, including cough, bronchitis, asthma, and pneumonia, it’s also good for earache, fever, sore throat, migraine, and to heal the skin. Suggested uses: Apply a tincture to relieve ear infection, drink as a tea, use as a salve to heal wounds and bruises. Concerns: None known.

Plantain leaf: Pretty hip these days, as herbal remedies go, plantain leaf is easily grown and available dried or in capsule form. Benefits: Great for the skin, particularly in relieving insect bites, poison ivy, and sunburn. Lowers cholesterol, helps clear up bladder infections, relieves constipation or diarrhea. Suggested uses: Make poultice with clay and water or make a salve with a base oil. Infuse vinegar to spray on the skin to provide pain relief. Drink as a tea. Concerns: None known.

Rue: This herb is also known as “herb of grace.” Easily grown, it is also available dried, in capsule form, or as an essential oil. Benefits: Used to promote menstruation, it provides a sense of calm and well-being and is good for relieving gas, mucus, and arthritis. Suggested uses: As an oil or poultice it can relieve croup or chest congestion. Drink as a tea to ease anxiety. Concerns: This one is serious—it can cause a miscarriage. Use in small amounts, regardless of whether or not you’re pregnant.

Valerian: This is an attractive addition to any garden, with a pleasing scent, but it is the root which holds the good stuff and that does not smell good. Easily grown, this herb is also available in tea, capsule, and extract forms. Benefits: Valerian is very effective against insomnia. It also calms anxiety and depression, and helps with ADHD and headache. Suggested uses: Drink a tea made from the leaves for a mild sedative, or steep the roots for something stronger. Add a tincture to a bath for a gentler, child-friendly alternative. Concerns: None known, but obviously don’t operate heavy machinery.

Vervain: Usually blue vervain is used, but other types seem to work just as well. Easily grown, vervain is also available dried or as an extract. Benefits: Helps with anxiety and sleeplessness. Also provides pain relief, eases tense muscles, and promotes an overall sense of wellbeing. Suggested uses: Steep in hot water as a tea. Not recommended in cooking, though it smells nice, so add a little to a bath. Concerns: May cause nausea.

Yarrow: This member of the sunflower family is easily grown—and quite lovely— and available dried or as an essential oil. Benefits: Relieves fever, as well as cold and flu symptoms. Relieves cramps, provides a sense of calm and relaxation, and aids in restful sleep. Suppresses the urge to urinate (say, during a UTI). Use topically for a rash or small cuts. Suggested uses: Drink as a tea in the evening to induce sleepiness or relieve cold and flu symptoms, or make into a salve for external use. Concerns: None known.

Keep reading

[krystalkitty]

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU REALIZE YOU'VE BEEN NEGLECTING YOUR SPIRITUAL/CRAFT PRACTICE: SIX STEPS TO REIGNITE YA FIRE

1. Make a list of all the things you want to do for your practice. Not think you should - only list the activities that represent you feeling good about your practice. It’s okay if you can only come up with snatches of mental pictures, like sipping a cup of tea on a rainy night. That can be a fulfilling ritual too. Just write down what you can.

2. Pick a handful of activities from your list to incorporate into your schedule and routine. No more than five. Choose stuff that’s easy and won’t take much effort to pick up.

3. Pace yourself carefully. Don’t try anything too big. Chunk bigger tasks into smaller sequences of steps.

4. Plan for the big stuff. Working around full moons is always a good idea bc that gives you a month to prepare.

5. Go for a walk in the most naturey place you can.

6. Take the time to research your favorite area of magic or spirituality. Let your reading spark the interest inside you again.

[krystalkitty]

Common Kitchen Herbs 🌱

Not every witch has access to metaphysical shops that sell specialty herbs, or herbs you can’t find in your local grocery store, so here is a list of common herbs and spices that you can easily access, or that you may already have! 

Aside from obtaining these herbs and spices individually, look for bottles of poultry or beef seasoning, and other seasoning blends (Cajun, Italian, etc.) - they usually contain a variety of these herbs in one convenient container. 

Allspice - prosperity, luck, healing, energy

Anise Seed - protection, happiness, enhanced psychic ability, cleansing, warding off nightmares and disturbing dreams

Basil -  love, banishing, wealth, success, sympathy, protection; dispelling confusion, fears, and weakness

Bay Leaf - wishes, protection, good fortune, success, purification, strength, healing, inducing prophetic dreams, enhanced psychic ability

Black Pepper - protection, banishing, cursing

Chamomile - peace, relaxation, restful sleep, love, healing, luck, prosperity, removing curses or negating spells

Chili Powder - love, fidelity, cursing, removing curses or negating spells

Cinnamon - success, healing, protection, power, love, luck, strength, prosperity

Cloves - protection, love, prosperity, banishing, friendship, stopping gossip

Cumin - love, fidelity, protection, banishing, preventing theft

Dill - prosperity, protection, luck, lust

Fennel - strength, vitality, sexual virility; prevents curses and wards off negative energy

Garlic Powder & Garlic Salt - healing, protection, banishing, cleansing, purification

Ginger - sensuality, sexuality, personal confidence, prosperity, success, health, protection, new experiences and adventures

Mace - concentration, focus, self-discipline, studying

Marjoram - cleansing, purification, dispelling negative energy, protection, love, wealth, revealing the truth through dreams, overcoming sadness and grief

Mustard Seed - courage, endurance, preventing physical injury, luck, success

Nutmeg - prosperity, luck, protection, intellect, removing curses

Onion Powder & Onion Salt - prosperity, stability, endurance, protection, breaking bad habits, cleansing

Oregano - happiness, strength, energy, vitality 

Paprika - energy

Red Pepper - energy, banishing, cursing

Rosemary - healing, love, lust, improved memory, dispelling negative energy, cleansing, warding off nightmares

Sage - cleansing, purification, wisdom, healing, dispelling negative energy, wishes, overcoming grief and loss

Sea Salt - cleansing, purification, banishing, protection

Sesame Seed - prosperity, lust, passion

Tarragon - healing, compassion

Thyme - loyalty, affection, strength, courage, banishing, cleansing, healing, luck, prosperity, restful sleep, warding off nightmares

Turmeric - cleansing, purification

Common spice brands include: 

McCormick

Mrs. Dash

Lawry’s

Old Bay

[krystalkitty]

i got my first tarot card set today!!! here are my favorites

[krystalkitty]

Tarot Mood

*oh boy I’ve had such a rough day, maybe my tarot cards will cheer me up!

*tarot: Ya u go a lotta soul searching to do if u want things to get better

*chucks my tarot cards across the room

*FAKE NEWS!

[krystalkitty]

*holds a crystal for like 2 minutes 

me: W I T C H C R A F T

[krystalkitty]

Spoons and spirits

This has been a topic I’ve been meaning to write about for a while as a disabled spirit companion. 

If you’re anything like me, you know that it’s difficult to get through everyday things let alone metaphysical things.  Thankfully, I have amazing understanding companions.  But what can you do on your human side of the situation?

Acknowledge. 

You’re having a bad time, you let your human friends know, right?  Let your spirit ones know too.  Keep them updated.  They might just help you out more than expected

Chill

Literally just do nothing with them.  Invite them to hang with you while you read, browse tumblr whatever.  Chances are, they’re totally cool with this

Company

Keep your day available to them.  And by that I mean, if they want to, have them go about your day with you.  Go to school, grocery shopping.  Class is rarely dull with spirits commenting on things. 

Bedtime

At the end of the day, you’re probably pretty fuckin tired.  Have your join you on the bed, if you’re comfortable.  This is around the time where I astral with them and just spend some down time with them.

Small stuff

Say good morning or good night.  Things you’d tell your roommate or parents.  Just tell them how your day was, bitch, vent.  Just talk.  Best part about this is you don’t have to do it verbally. 

Relax.  Spirits have their own lives and they know we do too.  It’s okay to not be able to focus on them all the time.  And if you wanna stay connected, try some of these or add your own.

[krystalkitty]

Gentle reminders!

Witchcraft is not a substitute for professional medical care

Never use a herb/plant without researching it until you know it like the back of your hand

This includes combining herbs together. It is like chemistry, if you have no clue what could happen if those two mix, it can be very dangerous!

Never harvest a plant yourself from the wild as you can easily be mistaken which can cause whole new problems

Witchcraft is not a substitute for professional help

Witchcraft is not a substitute for professional help

Seriously guys, magic is great and can help, but you should not substitute professional help with magic. Be responsible, and stay safe.

[krystalkitty]

[ding dong, ding dong]

Hello, sir and/or madam! Have you heard the good news?

[krystalkitty]

Ways to charge sigils

Bored of the old “light it and watch it burn?” Here are a few more ways to charge your sigils!

• draw it with honey in your tea cup before adding your tea, then stir your tea cup in a clockwise motion or anti clockwise motion depending on your sigil and if you want to increase or decrease something

• run over it with certain crystals depending on your sigil

• masturbation or sex, although it might be weird or akward to talk about it can charge a sigil extremely well

• exercising - running or playing a sport is always a fun way to charge a sigil

• sleeping with the sigil under your pillow

• drawing it with body wash on your body in the shower then rinsing it off

• crafting it with twigs then burning the twigs

• draw it on bread and cook it in the toaster

• running it through the smoke of sage or incense

[krystalkitty]

Witchy Text Art on Redbubble by Bree NicGarran

This Witch Hexes Nazis

Version 1 - White bg, horizontal

Version 2 - White bg, vertical

Version 3 - Black bg, horizontal

Version 4 - Black bg, vertical

This Witch Hexes Fascists

Version 1, horizontal

Version 2, vertical

Much wicked. Very scare. Wow.

Old School Abracadabrangle

Hex The Patriarchy

[krystalkitty]

Charging/Activating Sigils

(Copied from my grimoire)

Place on paper, burn it

Draw on bread, toast it

Trace with crystals

Use your own energy (touch, breath, proximity)

Sew on clothing, wash them

Place in front of music speakers

Let it sit in a sunny place

Bury in the earth*

Use prayer

Dissolve in water/hold under running water

Set as phone lock screen, charge phone

Tape to window on full moon

Meditate

Hold near fire

Throw into wind*

Add a drop of blood*

Carve into candle, let it melt

Draw with honey at the bottom of a mug, activate with hot drink

Draw on flag, leave in wind

Trace in dust, blow it away

Use crystal grid

Draw with cooking oil, cook

Draw on foggy windows/mirrors

Trace using water, let it evaporate

Carve in soap, wash body

Utilize storm energy

Use light

Draw on beach, let the ocean take it

Use charging board

Draw on rock, throw it in a river*

Carve into wax, melt it (for wax melters)

Draw on self, take a shower

Use glow-in-the-dark paint

Place on shoes, utilize the energy of walking

Draw in the air with energy, push through it

Take a picture, charge device

Hold to your pulse point/s

Speak to it

And many, many things I did not list here.

*Make sure you are being safe and/or eco-friendly!

[krystalkitty]

Thoughtform Masterpost

What Are Thoughtforms?

Thoughtforms are, basically, thoughts that have taken a shape or form. They can be made to do specific tasks, or they can be made into their own person and allowed to have free will. Some people can make them simply by thinking about them and willing them into existence. Others make an object to symbolize the thoughtform, and pour energy into it. 

There is a specific practice for making thoughtforms as companions with their own free will, emotions, and thoughts, called Tulpamancy. I do not know much about this, and cannot say much about other than that it sounds slightly similar to what I do.  

What Should I Have in Mind While Making a Thoughtform?

Try to have a design already in mind

Many people name the thoughtform based on the thoughtform’s purpose

Make a name sigil. It will give you something to funnel the energy towards

Remember, the thoughtform can evolve and become something else. If you don’t want this to happen, set limits

Research, research, research! 

Why Even Make One?

Some people prefer thoughtforms over spirits for a number of reasons. They could simply be wary of working with spirits, or it’s just easier for them. I like the idea of having a thoughtform as a friend. That’s the whole reason I created my shop, Rowan and Sage.

It seems that in tulpamancy, tulpas are created to be companions. They spend most of their time in the person’s head instead of the outside world, which is what some thoughtforms do. 

Note: Tulpa is an appropriated term, and was used only because of how it is used in tulpamancy. Neither of us condone the appropriation of terms and cultures. Please, only use the term thoughtform.

Bottom Line: Either way, it’s slightly like “Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends”. You are creating a friend or whatever, and they are real. Some will have emotions and their own ideas, and others will simply do what you say. How they look and act is all up to you. 

Links:

[Definitions]

[Servitor/Thoughtform Sources]

[Tulpa Tricks and Tips]

[Tulpa Dos and Don’ts]

[Tulpamancy Tips]

[Accidental Thoughtforms]

[Artificial Elemental]

[Tulpas and Thoughtforms]

[Thoughtform Making Guide]

[krystalkitty]

Someone: It smells like something burned over here.

Me: *burned a bunch of incense and candles and leaves and was making black salt and meditating*

Me: *sweats* Uh