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As the moon’s illumination decreases, it is in its Waning Gibbous phase. This period of time should be dedicated to giving/showing gratitude for the work you’ve been doing in the past two weeks. During this time, you should be noticing the effects of the intentions you’ve been setting for yourself. Now is also a good time to make plans to let go of the bad habits, stresses pertaining to things you’ve helped as much as you could as well as negative thinking. This moon phase heightens energy surrounding communication, epiphanies and things being completed.

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As the moon’s illumination decreases, it is in its Waning Gibbous phase. This period of time should be dedicated to giving/showing gratitude for the work you’ve been doing in the past two weeks. During this time, you should be noticing the effects of the intentions you’ve been setting for yourself. Now is also a good time to make plans to let go of the bad habits, stresses pertaining to things you’ve helped as much as you could as well as negative thinking. This moon phase heightens energy surrounding communication, epiphanies and things being completed.

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shadow work prompts that have left me crying (i felt good after though)

- letter to a parent (hurts so good when you have mommy/daddy issues)

- letter to your younger self (bonus points for pre transition self if that applies to you)

- letter to your childhood pet/pets

- letter to your childhood best friend

- listing out your insecurities and then complimenting said insecurities

- listing everything you’re grateful for,, even if it’s just a few things

- letter to your ancestors or just all ancestors in general (i like doing it for all ancestors that way no one feels left out)

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Salts - Magikal Properties

Whether it is black salt, sea salt, pink salt or just plain old. Salt has a long history of use in rituals, purification, blessings and magical protection. Salt is created and thrives in the Ocean  (or the Womb of the Goddess) It is the taste of Earth in the waters of life. salt is a amazing and versatile natural source for cleansing, and  is a must have for anyone.

Regular Sea Salt - sea salt is overall very common, easy to obtain and affordable. It can be bought in either course chunks or fine like sand. White salt is associated with purification, purity, protection and blessings. 

  Used in consecration

Placed in water to cleanse it

Purification, cleansing and removal or negative energies,

Can be placed around areas to protect them

Commonly used in circles

Used in Curses

Can be made into salt scrubs 

Celtic Sea Salt- is a “moist” unrefined sea salt that is usually found on the coastal areas of France. It has a gorgeous light grey, almost light purple color; it is harvested from the clay found in salt flats. This salt has similar properties to regular sea salt however because it is a much more natural and pure salt its properties are enhanced especially protective and cleansing. It also tastes amazing and is filled with vital minerals, I also find that since it is moist it clumps together nicely making it easy to work with and shape.

Used in consecration

Purification, cleansing and removal of negative energies,

protective spells 

blessings

curses

soothing

great for cooking 

medicinal 

perfect in bath scrubs 

Black Salt- black salt is as the title says black or very dark in color. It is commonly available at magic shops, and is also very easy to make. Not to be confused with black lava salt or kala namak salts used in fine cuisine.RITUAL BLACK SALT IS NOT FOR CONSUMPTION!!!. This salt is easily the most protective of the four as it is great at Nullifying or returning negative energy.

protective

Banishing

fire energy,

can be used for darker earthly Elementals & Deities,

the Crone or Triple Goddesses

working  with the dark moon

Warding, uncrossings, and binding work

can be spread around doorways & windows to keep out evil

Himalayan Pink Salt- is a pure, hand mined salt that is from the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains.  It is harvested from ancient sea salt deposits, it thought to be one of the highest quality and purest salts available. The salt ranges in hues from white to various shades of pink,  and even deep reds; this is the result of the salts high iron and mineralcontent. This salt has the most soothing and loving energizes of the salts and can be used for bringing about love. 

promoting love and friendship

promoting positive energizes 

Healing

cleansing 

spell bags 

baths or scrubs 

If working with salt keep in mind that it is a natural dessicating agent meaning it sucks all the water so if your working with it outside and are sprinkling it on the ground it will kill your grass and destroy the surrounding soil making it inhabitable for plants and such. 

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🖤 Black protective salt (ritual) 🖤

- sea salt - 3 parts

- black pepper - 1 part

- ash from incense or herbs - 1 part

- charcoal - 1 part

All ingredients, except salt, should be ground in mortars. Mix with salt. Set aside for a few hours.

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Types of spells

I honestly think my introductions annoy people and… will continue doing them uwu. Hi witches around the world! While trying to create a spell (im a baby witch, i do not create spells at all) i remembered that types of spells exist so here is your types of spell post!

Incense Spell This spells don’t last long, for realizing them you have to burn incense and when it finishes burning its done. Generally its used for yourself but doing it for other people might work too.

Candle Spell One of the most common spells out there, basically you use candles and should consider colors and sizes! (post about color magick: here)

Sigil Is a drawn magick that puts your intentions in a paper, generally you can create them or if lazy you can look in tumblr for some other witches sigils!

Spoken Spell This is a chant, phrase, etc with intention in mind. Even though it doesn’t sound really powerful, if you put energy in it… it would be big!

Energy Spell Is basically putting all your energy into an intention, it could drain you a little bit so if you’re doing it, give you a self care time after.

Bag/Bottle Spell This spells are the type of jars/bag/bottle full of different things, they can last longer and you can take them with you to anywhere!

Crystal grid  A crystal grid is basically placing different crystals in an specific way for all their energies to work together.  That was basically it! Hope it helped someone jsj

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Custom made Rose Quartz waist beads

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Color Magick and meanings

Hey witches around the world! Im finally at home so i can post things that actually help, so let’s give a fast summary of color magic and the “power”/”use” of every color.

What is color magick? 

“Color magick is using the color spectrum and the intention of each color to invoke its magical response” says Sarah Potter. I say its basically… my way of seeing it is adding and reinforcing an intention! 

The two more general uses i give it

-Candle magick -Choosing a candle color for a ritual/spell

Colors correspondences 

Red 🍷

element - Fire planet - Mars and Saturn  astrology - Aries and Scorpio  symbolism - Passion, love, protection, energy, chaos, power

Yellow 🍯

element - Air planet -Mercury and the sun astrology - Libra and Taurus symbolism - Happiness, healing, comfort, kindness 

Green 🍃

element - Earth planet - Mercury and Venus astrology - Aquarius and Cancer  symbolism - Prosperity, creativity, luck, growth, success, energy

Blue 💧

element - Water planet - Jupiter and the Moon  astrology - Aquarius, Capricorn, Pisces and Virgo symbolism - calm, empathy, patience

Pink 🎀

planet - Mars and Venus symbolism - the fae, love, empowerment, growth

Purple 🔮

planet - Jupiter, Mercury and Saturn astrology - Capricorn, Gemini and Sagittarius symbolism - divine, communication, awareness

Black 💣

planet - Saturn  symbolism - banishment, confidence, strength and protective 

Brown ⚰️

element - Earth  astrology - Capricorn and Scorpio symbolism - grounding, stability, balance, sincerity

White ⏱

planet - Moon astrology - Pisces  symbolism - purity, cleansing, peace, purity, unity, new starts 

Well, that was it for today! Hope it helped someone, blessed be all of you!

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Waxing Gibbous Moon Phase

The moon is currently in its Waxing Gibbous phase again. The moon will be full by the end of the week! This moment of the moon’s illumination symbolizes adding any finishing touches to the things you’ve been working on. Now is the time to look back at the intentions you set and the seeds you planted during the New Moon phase. Have they come into fruition as yet? Have you completed your first step towards your goal(s)? Do you have a solid plan? Have you been looking into resources that aid you in this journey you started at the New Moon? Now is the time to PREPARE. 

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Happy New Moon ! This energy is best used to start new things. Now is also a great time to set new goals. Feelings of wanting to dispose of some things may surface or simply just the need to rejuvenate anything in your space/life. This all could apply to relationships/friendships as well. Any divination pertaining to cleansing, renewing and organizing is amplified by the moon’s energy.

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New Moon is coming up! Don’t forget the goal’s you’d like to set.

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Custom made goddess waist adornments for protection.

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FULL MOON ECLIPSE

The moon is currently full! Happy Full Moon! Emotions may feel intense right now. Especially considering the eclipse. Now is the time to finish up things you’ve been working on these past few weeks. Also, now is the time to release! Release any emotions that are not helping you get things in order. Send an affirmation up into the universe of you letting go of any pain you’ve been enduring. Take this time to reflect on what you’ve completed recently. What has manifested for you recently? Was it something big or minimal? Does it really matter? Always ensure you’re showing gratitude regardless so you continue to receive good news and more importantly, blessings.