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[lunarstarlightsage]

I need you to understand and to really listen when I tell you that the land knows you.

If you have spent months, years, decades living in the same place and exploring the same land I can promise you that the trees, the plants, the lakes and rivers, and the spirits will know and remember you.

You can call out to them and they will call out to you because they know you - they have for so so long, my love, and they love you, so much.

Trust me.

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the gods understand your disabilities, mental health, and neurodiversities.

they understand if your physical disabilities, mental or physical, prevent you from being able to go outside.

they understand you even when you cannot articulate what you mean during prayer or cannot find the words to express gratitude and love.

they understand if you can't spend much time or stand still at their altars.

they understand if executive dysfunction keeps you from making offerings or doing a lot of active practice.

they understand if you have to take breaks and hiatuses from practicing to focus on yourself and your mental or physical health.

they understand if you lose focus during meditation/trance work or cannot do it to begin with.

they understand you and are with you when you cannot get out of bed for mental or physical reasons.

they understand you and are with you during times when you cannot care for yourself or love yourself.

the gods will always understand, love, and accept us for who we are. we are all valid, and we are seen and heard by the gods, even when it feels as if we are alone. 💙

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Foods & Beverages In Witchcraft

I find the ‘fruits in witchcraft’ posts very helpful, but I haven’t seen any about more foods, like meat, vegetables, desserts, etc. and drinks. So, here’s a guide to edible things in witchcraft. I don’t necessarily enjoy the concept of correspondence lists (see why here), but I thought some basic ones would help others to explore the uses of these things in their practice further.

Meat

Beef

Strength, Health, Activity, Energy, Grounding

Chicken

Versatility, Adapting, Change, Transformation, Luck

Duck

Luck, Healing, Beauty, Fertility, Communication

Goat

Libido, Oaths, Promises, Health, Motivation

Lamb

Fertility, Adaptability, Renewal, Growth, Learning

Pork

Intelligence, Tenacity, Ambition, Hard Work, Truthfulness

Turkey

Renewal, Change, Good Omen, Growth, Courage

Venison

Grace, Swiftness, Quietness, Gentleness, Fertility

Seafood

Saltwater Fish

Road Opening, Opportunities, Luck, Growth, Change

Freshwater Fish

Grounding, Calming, Stillness, Stability, Instinct

Caviar

Prosperity, Luck, New Beginnings, Respect, Prestige

Clam

Grounding, Fertility, Longevity, Beauty, Transition

Crab

Rebirth, Intuition, Emotion, Vulnerability, Communication

Lobster

Emotion, Psychic Powers, Spirituality, Restoration, Healing

Muscles

Rebirth, Transformation, Strength, Growth, Blockages

Octopus

Generosity, Parenthood, Nurturing, Self-Sacrifice, Selflessness

Oysters

Protection, Cleansing, Abundance, Fertility, Karma

Sea Cucumbers

Healing, Protection, Blockages, Regeneration, Rebirth

Sea Urchins

Protection, Cleansing, Banishment, Barriers, Guards

Shrimp

Longevity, Renewal, Joy, Fortune, Good Karma

Snails

Fertility, Patience, Persistence, Wisdom, Rebirth

Squid

Intelligence, Learning, Creativity, Transformation, Disguise

Starfish

Good Luck, Fortune, Abundance, Joy, Renewal

Fruit

Açaí

Beauty, Health, Love, Fertility, Family

Apple

Fertility, Love, Marriage, Fidelity, Devotion

Apricot

Passion, Peace, Stillness, Comfort, Contentment

Avocado

Self-Love, Empowerment, Motivation, Calmness, Grounding

Banana

Prosperity, Wealth, Passion, Luck,Health

Blackberry

Healing, Protection, Strength, Banishment, Binding

Blueberry

Acceptance, Protection, Blessing, Peace, Communication

Cacao

Happiness, Calmness, Contentment , Protection, Energy

Cantaloupe

Protection, Enlightenment, Peace, Cleansing, Spirituality

Cherry

Clarity, Fertility, Creativity, Passion, Love

Clementine

Healing, Relaxing, Grounding, Longevity, Energy

Coconut

Purification, Cleansing, Blessing, Protection, Patience

Cranberry

Action, Passion, Strength, Lust, Motivation

Date

Abundance, Fortune, Prosperity, Luck, Gratitude

Dragonfruit

Passion, Drive, Motivation, Satisfaction, Contentment

Durian

Duality, Protection, Healing, Banishment, Cleansing

Elderberry

Psychic Abilities, Spiritual Protection, Spirit Work, Communications, Witchcraft

Fig

Energy, Luck, Health, Abundance, Satisfaction

Gooseberry

Health, Peace, Grounding, Calming, Contentment

Grape

Dreams, Mental Health,Spiritual Clarity, Energy, Enlightenment

Grapefruit

Cooperation, Teamwork, Peace, Communication, Relations

Guava

Cleansing, Prosperity, Luck, Abundance, Satisfaction

Honeydew

Cleansing, Sweetness, Friendship, Fertility, Parenthood

Huckleberry

Banishment, Blockages, Protection, Anti-Negativity, Cutting Ties

Juniper Berry

Longevity, Calming, Grounding, Enlightenment, Contentment

Kiwi

Happiness, Longevity, Health, Prosperity, Gratitude

Kumquat

Minimalism, Prosperity, Charity, Kindness, Frugal

Lemon

Cursing, Bitterness, Longevity, Purification, Cleansing

Lime

Cursing, Bitterness, Strength, Self Worth, Empowerment

Lychee

Fertility, Passion, Lust, Love, Friendship

Mandarine

Joy, Happiness, Youth, Rejuvenation, Energy

Mango

Cleansing, Purification, Healing, Protection, Gratitude

Nectarine

Love, Marriage, Fertility, Passion, Family

Papaya

Banishment, Binding, Protection, Health, Peace

Passionfruit

Friendship, Family, Love, Passion, Fertility

Peach

Fertility, Purity, Longevity, Health, Protection From Disease

Pear

Clarity, Calmness, Knowledge, Immortality, Prosperity

Plantain

Nature, Grounding, Connection, Spirituality, Healing

Plum

Adoration, Attention, Focus, Adaptability, Coping

Pineapple

Creativity, Cursing, Memory, Energy, Warmth

Pomegranate

Duality, Love, Passion, Circle of Life, Witchcraft

Raspberry

Courage, Strength, Activity, Focus, Kindness

Salmonberry

Emotion, Stability, Healing, Prestige, Prosperity

Starfruit

Health, Prosperity, Family, Luck, Development

Strawberry

Fertility, Love, Family, Passion, Modesty

Tangerine

Protection, Happiness, Contentment, Joy, Activity

Watermelon

Cleansing, Happiness, Protection, Life, Love

Vegetables

Artichoke

Hope, Prosperity, Abundance, Joy, Grace

Aubergine

Prosperity, Success, Abundance, Luck, Motivation

Asparagus

Resurrection, Spring, Growth, Renewal, Time

Bean Sprouts

Good Luck, Karma, Happiness, Good Karma, Abundance

Beetroot

Prosperity, Health, Light, Warmth, Friendliness

Bell Pepper

Defense, Protection, Blockages, Tenacity, Adaptability

Black Beans

Development, Spirituality, Work, Growth, Adaptability

Black-Eyed Peas

Good Luck, Renewal, New Beginnings, Luck, Prosperity

Broccoli

Journeys, Wealth, Prosperity, Good Karma, Luck

Brüssel Sprouts

Endurance, Strength, Stability, Adaptability, Healing

Butternut Squash

Fertility, Abundance, Magic, Fairy Tales, Good Karma

Cabbage

Humble, Humility, Prosperity, Wealth, Charity

Carrot

Safety, Reward, Adaptability, Stability, Health

Cauliflower

Visualization, Protection, Health, Prosperity, Disguise

Cayenne Pepper

Lust, Strength, Motivation, Drive, Power

Celery

Duality, Death, Blood, Funeral, Underworld

Chickpeas

Compassion, Charity, Spirituality, Fertility, Family

Chives

Protection, Divination, Communication, Warding, Banishment

Collard Green

Luck, Prosperity, Abundance, New Beginnings, Transformation

Cucumber

Rebirth, Happiness, Change, Transformation, Health

Daikon

Transformation, Change, Stability, Healing, Self-Sacrifice

Fennel

Flattery, Lust, Strength, Victory, Lovers,

Garlic

Protection, Supernatural, Witchcraft, Wards, Health

Ginger

Prosperity, Diversity, Personality, Friendship, Fertility

Green Beans

Fertility, Immortality, Knowledge, Wisdom, Exploration

Jalapeños

Barriers, Burdens, Happiness, Motivation, Drive

Habanero

Good Luck, Motivation, Drive, Lust, Fire

Horse Radish

Bitterness, Harshness, Adaptability, Overcoming Obstacles, Contentment

Kale

Anxiety, Health, Rationality, Prosperity, Generosity

Kidney Beans

Wisdom, Love, Fertility, Endurance, New Beginnings

Leeks

Strength, Endurance, Good Health, Abundance, Protection

Lentils

Good Luck, New Beginnings, Renewal, Protection, Circle of Life

Lettuce

Fertility, Sexuality, Change, Transformation, Health

Lima Beans

Hope, War, Immortality, Change, Adaptability

Mushrooms

Mystery, Magic, Rebirth, Fertility, Spirituality

Mustard Greens

Emotion, Desire, Freedom, Joy, Relationships

Nettles

Fertility, Protection, Weather, Healing, Duality

Okra

Positivity, Removing Negativity, Curing Curses, Adaptability, Change

Onion

Healing, Divinity, Spirituality, Unity, Personality

Parsnip

Adapting, Success, Business, Luck, Destiny

Peanuts

Fruition, Balance, Mystery, Barriers, Wisdom

Pinto Beans

Opportunities, Action, Movement, Change, Adaptability

Potatoes

Stability, Protection, Grounding, Humility, Charity

Squash

Emotion, Energy, Grounding, Fertility, Abundance

Snap Peas

Spring, Rebirth, Renewal, Growth, Circle of Life

Soy Beans

Consideration, Virtue, Abundance, Prosperity, Immortality

Spinach

Strength, Endurance, Protection, Cleansing, Inner Peace

Split Peas

Opposites, Duality, Harmony, Premonition, Mental Clarity

Spring Onion

New Beginnings, Renewal, Luck, Wisdom, Clear Thinking

Peas

Truth, Rebirth, Acceptance, Business, Luck

Rhubarb

Energy, Grounding, Calmness, Inner Peace, Clarity

Rutabaga

Perseverance, Fortune, Underworld, Witchcraft, Versatility

Tabasco Pepper

Protection, Motivation, Passion, Lust, Curses

Tomato

Good Luck, Beauty, Prosperity, Abundance, Luck

Turnip

Opportunity, Luck, Fortune, Advancement, Future

Wasabi

Cleansing, Removal of Negative Energy, Spirituality, Positivity, Flow

Yam

Favor, Happiness, Joy, Abundance, Luck

Zucchini

Abundance, Fertility, Growth, Grounding, Peace

Sweets

Brownies

Adaptability, Change, Transformation, Sweetness, Bribery

Cake

Good Luck, Peace, Moderation, Charity, Humility

Candies

Positivity, Happiness, Joy, Inner Child, Peace

Cheesecake

Protection, Guards, Creativity, Independence, Relaxation

Chocolate

Happiness, Passion, Goals, Joy, Adaptability

Cinnamon Rolls

Protection, Joy, Luck, Motivation, Friendliness

Cookies

Health, Home, Comfort, Family, Prosperity

Cupcakes

Innocence, Purity, Fantasies, Desire, Celebration

Donuts

Luck, Renewal, Emotion, Abundance, Joy

Fortune Cookie

Divination, Luck, Omens, Wisdom, Mystery

Frozen Yogurt

Creativity, Eternal Life, Purity, Joy, Friendship

Gelato

Love, Hopes, Wishes, Plans, Motivation

Honey

Love, Sweetness, Fertility, Adaptability, Luck

Ice Cream

Energy, Support, Family, Innocence, Self-Care

Jelly

Victory, Sacrifice, Perseverance, Love, Friendship

Lollipops

Innocence, Family, Joy, Indulgence, Sweetness

Pie

Family, Community, Abundance, Nourishment, Friendliness

Pudding

Determination, Satisfaction, Flow, Investment, Self-Sacrifice

Strudels

Pleasure, Abundance, Earnings, Freedom, Change

Tarts

Closed Off, Learning, Emotions, Wisdom, Structure

Dairy

Butter

Change, Emotion, Strength, Nurture, Family

Cheese

Transformation, Nurturing, Family, Fertility, Change

Cream

Tranquility, Sweetness, Community, Gatherings, Friendliness

Custard

Renewal, Cleansing, Luck, Wishes, Dreams

Fermented Milk

Impurity, Curses, Anxiety, Family, Ill-Fortune

Milk

Fertility, Family, Prosperity, Luck, Love

Yogurt

Balance, Health, Immortality, Beauty, Development

Grains

Barley

Pleasures, Nature, Health, Abundance, Offerings

Bread

Culture, Hunger, Peace, Blessings, Cleansing

Cornmeal

Abundance, Luck, Prosperity, Offerings, Fertility

Oats

Renewal, Protection, Nourishment, Energy, Healing

Pasta

Energy, Good News, Abundance, Fortune, Luck

Rice

Prosperity, Protection, Cleansing, Wealth, Good Health

Rye

Judgement, Culture, Cheerfulness, Home, Family

Wheat

Fertility, Bounty, Renewal, Rebirth, Abundance

Nuts

Almonds

Approval, Watchfulness, Renewal, Hope, Diligence

Brazil Nuts

Open Mind, Conservation, Immortality, Duality, Strength

Cashews

Cleansing, Sustainability, Investment, Renewal, Luck

Chestnuts

Responsibility, Providing, Community, Family, Immortality

Hazelnuts

Divination, Wisdom, Long Life, Good Luck, Fertility

Macadamia Nut

Creativity, Skill, Teamwork, Ingenuity, Adventure

Pecan

Wealth, Financial Security, Luck, Peace, Longevity

Pistachios

Relationships, Good Omens, Health, Happiness, Family

Walnut

Peace, Wisdom, Discernment, Fertility, Family

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Coffee

Divination, Energy, Luck, Creativity, Intellect

Energy Drink

Energy, Motivation, Excitement, Adventure, Action

Hot Chocolate

Wisdom, Peace, Comfort, Warmth, Renewal

Iced Tea

Community, Enjoyment, Family, Contentment, Relaxation

Juice

Sweetness, Gift of Life, Refreshment, Emotional or Physical Needs, Anything Associated With The Fruit Used

Kombucha

Cleansing, Health, Protection, Defense, Psychic Powers

Smoothie

Smooth Transition, Flow, Advice, Charity, Anything Associated With The Fruit Used

Soda

Energy, Obligations, Pleasure, Excitement, Awakening

Sparkling Water

Peace, Cleansing, Changes, Renewal, Movement

Sports Drink

Intensity, Energy, Strength, Health, Longevity

Tea

Purification, Energy, Wisdom, Reflection, Anything Associated With The Herbs Used

Water

Cleansing, Purification, Protection, Renewal, Healing

Alcoholic Beverages

Beer

Satisfaction, Community, Friendship, Escape, Nourishment

Champagne

Money, Prosperity, Luck, Positivity, Class

Cider

Health, Habits, Moderation, Contradictions, Anything Associated With The Fruit Used

Gin

Emotion, Senses, Safety, Settling, Boundaries

Mead

Divinity, Strength, Wisdom, Immortality, Healing

Rum

Healing, Celebration, Community, Family, Adventure

Vodka

Celebration, Family, Remembrance, Indulgence, Insecurity

Wine

Insightfulness, Emotion, Spirituality, Peace, Adventure

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☆ A major part of manifesting is believing you're worthy of what you're asking for. You are never too little to ask for BIG changes. ☆

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conjure tip: dress up when you leave the house

ever heard the saying when you look good, you feel good; when you you feel good, you do good? this applies in the realm of magic + conjuring too because we are working with energy — our own energy. when we do good, we are operating in our God frequency which is a creative force that allows us to materialize our desires into physical reality. think of it as seducing the Universe with your hotness, persuading the Universe to give you whatever you look because you look that damn good ;)

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Witchy Bites

Starting Charm Casting

Charm casting, aka curio casting, is the divination practice of tossing small objects into a defined area and diving meaning from where and how they land. Like most self-directed systems, it can be a little wild getting started. Here's how you can get going quickly and then build up and out.

To start, collect some charm objects, 3-10 is a great beginning range.

Assign each charm one meaning to start.

Make your reading area somewhat contained so the charms don't fly.

Then assign your reading area 2-4 spaces.

Start there. The charms always mean one thing, and they always mean it in relation to where they land.

So if you have a shoe that means travel, and your two areas are yes/no, then that's very simple and easy to be getting on with.

Getting Advanced

Complexity comes from more charms, more areas, different orientations of the charms altering meaning, and relating the charms within areas to each other. Just build up til you find your happy place. Some ideas for increasing complexity:

Casting charms repeatedly to test landing orientations, then interpreting the charm's meaning depending on how it lands, like a reversed tarot card.

Choosing a selection of charms for each reading, either with a set number or casting one for each position, like a Tarot spread.

Tarot suit meanings for areas in a center quad box with yes/no endzones on either side.

Assigning unique personas (gods, monsters, devils, pop, ancestors) to charms, allowing you to interpet them as having a conversation with the other charms, or use their charm for spirit messages from the.

Assigning entirely different meanings to one charm in different orientations.

Hope this helps someone!

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Digital Detox Shaina Tranquilino August 20, 2024

Evan had always been plugged in. A software engineer by trade and a tech enthusiast by nature, he spent his days coding complex algorithms and his nights surrounded by screens—one for gaming, another for streaming, and a third for monitoring the latest cryptocurrency trends. His smartphone was his constant companion, a lifeline to the digital world where he thrived. Notifications pinged incessantly, each one demanding a slice of his attention.

But lately, something had shifted. Evan found himself restless and irritable, his mind never quiet. The world around him, once so vibrant in pixels, had started to feel hollow. He couldn’t remember the last time he had a face-to-face conversation without checking his phone, or the last time he sat in silence without feeling the need to fill it with noise. So, when a colleague mentioned a digital detox retreat nestled in the mountains, Evan signed up on a whim.

The retreat was a stark contrast to Evan’s life in the city. No Wi-Fi, no cell service, and certainly no screens. Instead, there were endless forests, star-filled skies, and a strict rule: all devices were to be surrendered at check-in. Evan felt a pang of anxiety as he handed over his phone, but it was accompanied by an unexpected sense of relief.

The first day was difficult. Without the constant buzz of notifications, Evan felt adrift, his thoughts chaotic and loud. But as the hours passed, something began to change. He started noticing the things he had been too busy to see—the rustling of leaves in the wind, the rich scent of pine, the warmth of the sun on his skin. Conversations with fellow retreat-goers were slow and meaningful, unhurried by the pressure to respond to the next message or email. For the first time in years, Evan slept without the glow of a screen beside him, and when he woke up, he felt truly rested.

By the end of the retreat, Evan had found a peace he hadn’t realized he was missing. The constant need to be connected, to be always doing something, had given way to a quieter, more contemplative state of mind. As he packed his bags, he knew he couldn’t go back to the life he had been living.

When Evan returned to the city, everything felt different. The towering skyscrapers and neon lights seemed overwhelming, but not in the way they used to excite him. He felt a pull toward simplicity, a yearning for the peace he had found in the mountains. Slowly, he began to make changes. He turned off his notifications, limiting his screen time to essential tasks. Weekends became reserved for nature walks and reading physical books, activities that grounded him in the present moment.

He also started spending more time with people—really being with them, not just sharing space while distracted by screens. He reconnected with old friends and even joined a local gardening club, something he never would have considered before the retreat. The digital world, once his entire universe, was now just a small part of a much larger, more fulfilling life.

Evan’s colleagues noticed the change. He was calmer, more focused, and somehow more content. When they asked what had happened, he simply smiled and told them about the retreat, about the quiet joy he had found in disconnecting. Some of them laughed, calling it a phase, but Evan knew better.

His life was no longer dictated by the relentless pace of technology. He had found a balance, a way to integrate his love for tech with the simple pleasures of living. For the first time in a long time, Evan felt truly alive. The world was vibrant again, not just in pixels, but in every breath, every moment, every connection made face-to-face.

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Elements And Their Correspondences

Earth

Direction: North

Time: Midnight

Season: Winter

Color: Green, brown

Zodiac: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Ruling planets: Venus and Saturn

Tarot Cards: Pentacles, Coins

Tools: Pentacle, salt, stones, dirt, crystals, wood, flowers

Cystals: Emerald, Jet, tourmaline, quartz, onyx, azurite, amethyst, jasper, peridot, granite.

Animals: gopher, bear, wolf, ant, horse, stag, deer, dog, cow, bull, bison, snake, worms, moles, voles, grubs

Herbs: Oak, cedar, cypress, honeysuckle, ivy, primrose, sage, grains, patchouli, nuts, magnolia, comfrey, vetivert, moss, lilac, lichen, roots, barley, alfalfa, corn, rice.

Rules: Grounding, strength, healing, success, stability, sturdiness, steadfastness, foundations, empathy, fertility, death, rebirth, wisdom, nature, animals, plants, money, prosperity.

Water

Direction: West

Time: Dusk

Season: Fall

Color: Blue, Indigo, Sliver

Zodiac: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Ruling planets: Moon, Neptune, Pluto

Tarot Cards: Cups

Tools: Ocean, sea glass, cup, bowl, seaweed, hag stones, cauldron

Cystals: Moonstone, pearl, silver, aquamarine, amethyst, blue tourmaline, lapis lazuli, fluorite, coral, blue topaz, beryl, opal, coral

Animals: fish, snake, frog, crab, lobster, eel, shark, dragonfly, seahorse, dolphin, sea otter, seal, whale, alligator, crocodile, beaver, octopus, penguin, salamander, turtle, starfish, koi, coral, barnacle, manta ray, manatee, jellyfish, nautilus, heron, duck, geese, crane, swan, water birds, ammonite, dragons, serpents

Herbs: seaweed, aloe, fern, water lily, lotus, moss, willow, gardenia, apple, catnip, chamomile, cattail, lettuce, kelp, birch, cabbage, coconut, cucumber, comfrey, eucalyptus, gourd, geranium, grape, licorice, lilac, pear, strawberry, tomato

Rules: emotion, intuition, psychic abilities, love, unconscious mind, fertility, self-healing, reflection, lunar energy, deep feelings, curses, death

Fire

Direction: South

Time: Noon

Season: Summer

Color: Red, Orange

Zodiac: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Ruling planets: Sun, Mars

Tarot Cards: Wands or Swords (depends on belief system)

Tools: Athame, candles, swords, wands, dagger, lamp, flame

Cystals: Carnelian, red jasper, bloodstone, garnet, ruby, agate, rhodochrosite, gold, pyrite, brass, fire opal, lavastone, tiger's eye

Animals: Lion, snake, coyote, fox, ladybug, bee, shark, scorpion, horse, mantis, tiger

Herbs: Cinnamon, cloves, ginger, allspice, basil, cacti, marigold, chilis, garlic, mustard, nettle, onion, heliotrope, hibiscus, juniper, lime, orange, red pepper, poppies, thistle, coffee, jalapenos, lemon, cumin, saffron, coriander

Rules: Energy, will, destruction, strength, courage, power, passion, lust, sexuality, anger, war, new beginnings, protection, loyalty, transformation, action, movement, achievement, creativity, desire, willpower

Air

Direction: East

Time: Down

Season: Spring

Color: Yellow, gold, white, light blue, pastels

Zodiac: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Ruling planets: Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus

Tarot Cards: Wands

Tools: Feather, wand, staff, incense, broom, bell, sword, pen

Cystals: Amber, topaz, citrine, jasper, agate, pumice, alexandrite, amethyst, fluorite, mica, clear quartz

Animals: Birds, flying insects, spiders, bats

Herbs: Bergamot, lavender, marjoram, peppermint, sage, dandelion, bluebell, clover, frankincense, primrose, lemongrass, pine, aspen, yarrow, violets, vervain, myrrh, dill, anise, aspen

Rules: Intelligence, wisdom, knowledge, logic, thought, communication, truth, inspiration, intuition, memory, creativity

Tip jar

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✨ LEARNING TAROT

General Tips

Explaining how tarot readings work using color gradient

Variables that influence tarot accuracy

How to strengthen your intuition (I)

6 things to do to improve your tarot reading skills (I)

3 basic things to focus on to improve tarot reading skills (II)

5 ways to incorporate tarot insights into your daily life

The difference between Tarot and Oracle, and my personal experience with them

Practice ideas for beginner tarot readers

Tarot Notes:

Tarot Notes #1

Tarot Notes #2

Tarot Notes #3

Reading Techniques:

This is all you need to be able to read tarot

101: The first guide you need: the bones & meat of tarot

101: Dominant energy in a tarot reading

101: How to get the most out of a general spread

101: Reading court cards

The flow of tarot interpretation

Contradiction in a reading (people’s personalities)

What I’ve noticed about interpreting YES/NO questions

Two ways to interpret timing

Answering ‘first impression’ question

Find missing items by asking 4 questions

Possible meanings of the card at the bottom of the deck

If you get positive cards to answer negative questions

Reading physical traits & appearance

20 Tarot Interpretation Series

The Hermit

The Emperor

The Star

The Moon

Thoughts on the Cards:

Cards for travel & movement

Cards for work connections

Cards for soulmate, romantic & sexual relationships

The Devil as first impression

Cards for stalking and spying

The Hierophant & The Lovers

The Devil & The Tower

The World for career/jobs

Cards for choices

Cards for pregnancy

The Justice as divine intervention?

Cards for “you need to stop asking”

Cards to indicate relationship status 

The Hanged Man and divine intervention 

Tarot Prompts & Exercises

Tarot Practice I: Reading People

Tarot Practice II: Reading People

Tarot Practice III: Reading People

✨ NAVIGATING TAROT

All tarot asks I have answered

Tips for Tarot Readers:

When is the right time to buy a deck?

Which deck should a beginner buy?

Choosing Oracle Decks

Symbolism: Individual VS Collective Meanings

Your reading tells you about yourself

PAC reading VS personal reading

Dealing with biases in tarot readings

How to reject a querent’s paid reading request

If the same cards keep appearing...

Why we are encouraged to avoid tarot when we don’t feel well

When the cards do not make any sense

Someone else’s energy in the reading?

When a reading doesn’t answer the question

Start and end your reading with this

Should you use your deck’s guidebook?

Channeled readings

When you don’t get any answers

What’s wrong with tarot websites & guidebooks?

Can people intuitively read tarot without learning the tarot system?

Why does it feel like there is a blockage when you want to read about someone

Tips for Tarot Querents:

What you need to know about PAC reading

How to know when a reader is for you

How to know when the message is right

Is consuming PAC regularly bad?

Choose the right pile in a PAC

Determining accuracy in PAC

You can’t decide between two piles?

Why you choose more than one pile

Don’t get hung up on a specific term

Have you let tarot control your life?

Choosing a different pile the second time

If the same cards keep appearing...

What factors influence timings

Can wishful thinking influence the pile you choose?

Can you ask the same question again and again?

What does it mean by 3rd party?

How to politely tell a reader their reading does not resonate?

Go back to the master list

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Introduction to Shielding

If you haven’t already, check out my lessons on visualisation for the basic knowledge you’ll need to begin practicing shielding.

So what is shielding?

Shielding is a manipulation of energy, used to create a barrier between yourself and unwanted, usually negative or malicious energies. It’s a basic aspect of spellwork that everyone, beginner or experienced, should use to keep themselves safe.

What can I use shielding for?

Some beginner-level uses for shielding are drawing a circle, or casting a spell. A more experienced individual might use shielding in astral travel or spirit work, where there are a lot more malicious energies involved. Personally, I use shielding as often as possible, for instance when I do tarot readings, spells, spirit work, shadow work, and especially cursing. It gives that extra guarantee that you won't flood your personal space with unwanted energies.

Other uses include shielding against real-life dangers, to a certain degree. I often shield when I am walking through town at night for extra protection. But please remember to take other measures too! Call someone, pretend to be on the phone, plan your route, and even carry pepper spray if it's legal where you are.

An easy shielding method:

The easiest way to explain this is to think of your energy as a physical manifestation. Think how power attacks are shown in anime or cartoons - a streak of colour or light, or an element. Make it personable to you: fire signs (Leo/Aries/Sagittarius) might visualise fire, or a red energy or light etc.

Firstly, some people prefer to cleanse before shielding. I don't think its all that necessary but the choice is yours.

Begin by easing yourself into meditation. Get comfortable, and use whichever technique works for you. I have various methods for this in my visualisation lessons if you are struggling.

Attempt to visualise the energies surrounding you in your mind. It might be a swirling colour of light, almost like a cloud of dust. It could be flames, it could be water. Maybe try to see it held within your hand.

Now, attempt to shape this energy around your entire body. You might want to start with a bubble or a cube surrounding you. Feel this shape surrounding and protecting you. Visualise negative and unwanted energies being held back by it.

You can also layer shields, so if you are working with a particularly malicious energy you might want to have multiple shapes surrounding you, all within each other. You can also work with deities or spirits to ask them to shield you too.

Shielding Incantation

When I am shielding, I recite a spell as well as using visualisation techniques.

The shield of protection, I carry it strong, No ill wishes or trouble shall come along, You cannot harm me, or weaken my soul, My light is my weapon, and peace is my goal.

Try it out for yourself and let me know in the comments how it went! Thank you as always for reading. Please message for requests.

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Hasta - The Golden Hand

Degrees: 10°00 Virgo to 23°20 Virgo Deities: Savita, God of the sunrays. Vimshottari Lord: Moon Sounds: पू pu, ष sha, ण na, ठ tha The core meaning: the hand is Hasta's symbol. Thus, as a Hasta native, you are endowed with skills, intelligence, and dexterity. Hands can speak too: your emotions combined with your rational mind can make you witty and charming. But hands can also squeeze: you need to control your environment and people. This fear of losing control can lead you into stealing and manipulating just like what a hand can do. But it can also lead you to overthinking and you get scattered. Savita, the first rays of the Sun, is the key: find your inspiration, give your heart to it and you will shine brightly. Qualities: hard-working, intelligent, friendly, quiet, analytical, expert, sense of humor, skilled orator/writer. Affliction: possessive, smothering, suspicious, overcritical, anxious, self-effacing or strong ego, cynical. Interest in healing, cooking, art, palmistry, technical skills.

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common outdoor items & their uses

a guide to common outdoor items and their magickal uses.

acorns- luck, protection, wisdom, power

walnuts- healing, protection, self care

pinecones- fertility, masculinity, growth, nature

pine needles- cleansing, healing, strength, banishment

pecans- employment, protection, success, abundance, prosperity

grass- growth, learning, healing, new beginning, grief, recovery

maple leaves- feminine, travel, change, decisions, healing

oak leaves- truth, justice, knowledge, steadfastness, protection, guidance

birch leaves- protection, cleansing, fertility, purification

dandelions- calling spirits, divination, healing

dandelion seeds- divination, wishes, manifestation, dreams, luck

dandelion leaves- defeating negativity, steadfastness, growth, purification

2 leaf clovers- love, luck, courage, cleansing

3 leaf clovers- protection, luck, fidelity, divination

4 leaf clovers- spirit work, luck, psychic ability, attraction

5+ leaf clovers- wealth, luck, attracting money, sanity

wild clover flowers- animal magick, blessings, breaking curses, luck, love

apple seeds- love, secrets, knowledge, gateways, divination, prosperity

tree bark- protection, binding, banishment, cleansing, purification

rocks- many rocks have crystals hidden inside, the most common is quartz types. if unsure, rockcs can represent strength, stability, protection and banishing. if you suspect its a crystal, look it up and discover the correspondences that matter to you!

will add more as i can, feel free to add your own!!

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Correspondences for Days of the Week [quick reference]

Sunday 

Sun 

Gold, white, yellow 

Diamond, amber, tiger’s eye, sunstone, topaz, gold 

Cedar, frankincense, lemon, St. John’s wort 

Success, fame, prosperity, hope, healing, fortune 

Monday 

Moon 

Silver, white, blue 

Moonstone, silver, aquamarine, selenite 

Jasmine, lemon, sandalwood, honeysuckle, myrtle, willow 

Peace, dreams, emotions, illusions, glamours, psychic abilities, insight, wisdom 

Tuesday 

Mars 

Red, orange 

Bloodstone, ruby, garnet, flint, rhodonite, iron, steel 

Basil, patchouli, ginger, black pepper, dragon’s blood 

Power, lust, force, passion, will, courage, physical strength, war, energy, action, independence, practicality, protection 

Wednesday 

Mercury 

Yellow, purple, grey

Emerald, agate, fluorite, citrine, aventurine, mica, pumice, quicksilver, zinc 

Lavender, eucalyptus, jasmine, sweet pea 

Communication, arts, travel, luck, change, chance, gambling, creativity 

Thursday 

Jupiter 

Blue, purple, yellow 

Amethyst, lepidolite, sugilite, yellow sapphire, lapis lazuli, tin 

Clove, oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, sage 

Abundance, gain, riches, prosperity, wealth, success, luck, self-confidence, investment, gatherings, favors, ambition, mercy, humanity, publicity  

Friday 

Venus 

Pink, green, aqua, peach 

Jade, lapis lazuli, rose quartz, coral, emerald, malachite, copper 

Rose, yarrow, saffron, vanilla, thyme, sandalwood, strawberry  

Love, fertility, romance, friendships, passion, creativity  

Saturday 

Saturn 

Black, grey

Jet, obsidian, onyx, lead, pewter, hematite 

Cypress, myrrh, patchouli, black poppy seeds 

Safety, protection, intellect, life lessons, loss, past lives, law, justice, sincerity, restraint, discipline, responsibility, caution, time, chaos  

updated version [2024]

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The Wheel of the Year

The Wheel of the Year is an annual cycle of seasonal festivals, observed by many modern Pagans. It consists of either four or eight festivals: either the solstices and equinoxes, known as the “quarter days”, or the four midpoints between, known as the “cross quarter days”.

The festivals celebrated by differing sects of modern Paganism can vary considerably in name and date. Observing the cycle of the seasons has been important to many people, both ancient and modern, and many contemporary Pagan festivals are based to varying degrees on folk traditions.

In many traditions of modern Pagan cosmology, all things are considered to be cyclical, with time as a perpetual cycle of growth and retreat tied to the Sun’s annual death and rebirth.

Yule/Winter Solstice: a festival observed by the historical Germanic peoples, later undergoing Christian reformulation resulting in the now better-known Christmastide. A celebration the beginning of longer days, as this is the shortest day of the year in terms of sunlight. 

Imbolc: the first cross-quarter day following Midwinter this day falls on the first of February and traditionally marks the first stirrings of spring. It is time for purification and spring cleaning in anticipation of the year’s new life.  For Celtic pagans, the festival is dedicated to the goddess Brigid, daughter of The Dagda and one of the Tuatha Dé Danann.

Among witches reclaiming tradition, this is the  time for pledges and dedications for the coming year. Ostara/Spring Equinox: from this point on, days are longer than the nights. Many mythologies, regard this as the time of rebirth or return for vegetation gods and celebrate the spring equinox as a time of great fertility.

Germanic pagans dedicate the holiday to their fertility goddess, Ostara. She is notably associated with the symbols of the hare and egg. Her Teutonic name may be etymological ancestor of the words east and Easter. Beltrane: traditionally the first day of summer in Ireland, in Rome the earliest celebrations appeared in pre-Christian times with the festival of Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, and the Walpurgis Night celebrations of the Germanic countries. 

Since the Christianization of Europe, a more secular version of the festival has continued in Europe and America. In this form, it is well known for maypole dancing and the crowning of the Queen of the May.

Litha/Summer Solstice: one of the four solar holidays, and is considered the turning point at which summer reaches its height and the sun shines longest.

Luchnassad/Lammas: It is marked the holiday by baking a figure of the god in bread and eating it, to symbolize the sanctity and importance of the harvest. Celebrations vary, as not all Pagans are Wiccans.  

The name Lammas (contraction of loaf mass) implies it is an agrarian-based festival and feast of thanksgiving for grain and bread, which symbolizes the first fruits of the harvest. Christian festivals may incorporate elements from the Pagan Ritual.

Mabon/Autumn Equinox: a Pagan ritual of thanksgiving for the fruits of the earth and a recognition of the need to share them to secure the blessings of the Goddess and the God during the coming winter months. The name Mabon was coined by Aidan Kelly around 1970 as a reference to Mabon ap Modron, a character from Welsh mythology. Among the sabbats, it is the second of the three Pagan harvest festivals, preceded by Lammas / Lughnasadh and followed by Samhain.

Samhain: considered by some as a time to celebrate the lives of those who have passed on, and it often involves paying respect to ancestors, family members, elders of the faith, friends, pets, and other loved ones who have died. In some rituals the spirits of the departed are invited to attend the festivities. It is seen as a festival of darkness, which is balanced at the opposite point of the wheel by the festival of Beltane, which is celebrated as a festival of light and fertility.

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❣ Eye Shadow Magick ❣

Applying and wearing eye shadow can be relaxing and empowering, so why not add a little magick to your lids? Depending on how you like to do your makeup you can combine colors and styles for whatever you need at the time.

Eye Shadow Colors can be chosen in accordance with their common associations.

Courage

Power

Self-Esteem

Leadership

Self-Love

Friendship

Calming

Romance

Passion

Physical Energy

Compassion

Happiness

Kindness

Strength

Opportunities

Mental Alertness

Healing

Creativity

Prosperity

Humility

Intellect

Beauty

Trust

Healing

Wellness

Transformation

Money

Employment

Fertility

Luck

The Arts

Wisdom

Joy

Truth

Loyalty

Fidelity

Self-Improvement

Clairvoyance

Spiritual Protection

Justice

Forgiveness

Memory

Ambition

Progress

Safety

Protection

Enlightenment

Freedom

Health

Divination

Rebirth

Patience

Binding

Stability

Security

Generosity

Grounding

Decision Making

Concentration

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Color Magick

Ways you can use Color Magick

When choosing your outfit for the day

When picking out a candle for your spell and ritual

Candle Magick

Painting or Drawing

To add intention to your writing

Black

Symbolizes:

Grounding

Protection

Safety

Death

Underworld

Restriction 

Night

Magickal Uses:

Reversing

Uncrossing

Unhexing

Banishing 

Black Magick Repelling

Banishing negative energy

Releasing

Defense

Scrying

Hexing

Cursing

Protection

Wards off negativity

Spirit Contact

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

Death

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Saturn

Week Day correspondence: Tuesday + Saturday

Direction: North

Brown

Symbolizes:

Earth

Concentration

Construction

Stability

Animal

Magickal Uses:

House Blessing

Animal Magick

Pet Magick

Earth Magick

To influence Friendships

Element: Earth 

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Scorpio

Capricorn

Direction: North 

Copper

Symbolizes:

Money

Fertility

Magickal Uses:

Business and financial success 

Money Drawing

Fertility 

Career Growth

Gold

Symbolizes:

Fortune

Abundance

Prosperity

Positivity  

Luxury

Health

Justice

Magickal Uses

Luck

Wealth

Good Health

Healing Spells

Solar Magick

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The Sun

Week Day correspondence: Sunday

Direction: South

Grey

Symbolizes:

Loneliness

Lore

Knowledge

Wisdom

Transformation

Magickal Uses

Removes negative influences

Increases Knowledge

Inspires Transformation

Communication with the faerie realm

Vision Quests

Planet: Moon

Direction: West

White

Symbolizes:

Purity

Unity

Cleansing

Peace

Balance

Spirituality

Innocence

Truth

Divinity

Love

Calm

Unbiased Opinion

Forgiveness

Acceptance                                                                      

Magickal Uses:

Eliminates negative energy

Creates inner peace

Uncrossing

Consecration

Moon Magick

Protection

Cleanses

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The Fool

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Moon

Pisces 

Associated Chakra: Crown 

Week Day correspondence: Monday

Direction: East

Silver

Symbolizes:

Stability

Intuition

Dreams

Communication

Magickal Uses:

Moon Magick

Astral Energy

Telepathy

Clairvoyance

Psychic Awareness

Meditation

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The Moon

Week Day correspondence: Monday

Direction: East 

Green

Symbolizes:

Prosperity

Money

Abundance

Healing

Growth

Luck

Faeries

Hope

Rebirth

Youth

Intuition

Nature

Magickal Uses:

Money Spells

Herbal Magick

Garden Magick

Luck drawing

Faerie magick

Plant magick

Money drawing

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The Empress

The Lovers

The Hermit 

Justice 

Death

Element: Earth

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Venus

Mercury

Aquarius

Cancer

Associated Chakra: Heart

Week Day correspondence: Thursday

Direction: North 

Blue

Symbolizes:

Communication

Focus

Forgiveness

Truth

Patience 

Harmony

Wisdom

Thoughtfulness 

Youthfulness

Creativity

Healing

Organization

Peace

Justice

Tranquility

Magickal uses:

Removing Bad Vibrations

Astral projection

Water element

Emotional Work

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The High Priestess

The Emperor 

The Hanged Man

Death

Temperance 

Element: Water 

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Jupiter

Moon

Virgo

Capricorn

Aquarius 

Pisces 

Associated Chakra: Throat 

Week Day correspondence: Thursday 

Direction: West 

Purple

Symbolizes:

Wisdom

Power

Wealth

Prophecy 

Magickal Uses:

Contact with spirits

Good fortune

Prophetic visions

Meditation

Divination

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The Heirophant 

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Mercury 

Saturn

Capricorn 

Jupiter

Gemini

Sagittarius 

Associated Chakra: Brow

Week Day correspondence: Wednesday + Thursday

Direction: East

Pink

Symbolizes:

Love

Compassion

Friendship

Romance

Intimacy 

Emotions

Self Love

Calming

Harmony

New Beginnings

Honor

Magical Uses:

Brings forth new beginnings

Attracts romance

Attracts new friendship

Encourages self love

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The Empress

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Venus influencing Mars

Week Day correspondence: Friday 

Direction: South

Red

Symbolizes:

Passion

Anger

War

Strength

Conflict

Fire element

Healing

Inspiration

Bravery

Courage

Strength

Ambition

Leadership

Confrontation

Combat

Mercy

Magickal Uses:

Helps find love

Fire Element Work

Purification

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The Emperor 

The Tower

Judgement 

Element: Fire 

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Aries

Scorpio

Mars influencing Saturn

Associated Chakra: Root

Week Day correspondence: Tuesday 

Direction: South

Orange

Symbolizes:

Creativity

Intellect

Justice

Kindness

Harvest

Strength

Joy

Ambition

Pride

Courage

Prosperity

Attraction

Kinship

Spirit

Abundance

Magickal Uses:

Business success

Spirit communication

Relieves Depression

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The Lovers 

The Wheel of Fortune

The Sun

Element: Fire

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Sun

Leo

Sagittarius 

Associated Chakra: Sacral 

Week Day correspondence: Tuesday + Wednesday

Direction: South 

Yellow

Symbolizes:

Happiness

Success

Learning

Memory

Concentration

Inspiration

Imagination

Charm

Confidence

Air element

Will

Trust

Creativity

Communication

Summer

Improves balance

Friendship

Self-Esteem

Vitality

Beauty

Power

Learning

Magickal Uses: 

Sun Magick

Increases productivity

Heightens Self-Esteem

Psychic Endeavors

Correspondences to the Major Arcana:

The Fool

The Magician 

Strength

The Sun

Element: Air

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Mercury 

Taurus

Libra

Associated Chakra: Solar-Plexus 

Week Day correspondence: Sunday

Direction: East

Sources: Witchipedia.com, spiritenterprise.com

May the Moon Light your path!

Moonlight Academy  

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Unknown Three portraits of a cat. n.d. (circa 1920-1930) non-projected black and white photograph mounted 2.5x3.5 in.