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2025 Witches' Calendar

January 13 ● Full Moon in Cancer (Wolf Moon) January 29 ● New Moon in Aquarius February 2 ● Imbolc February 12 ● Full Moon in Leo (Snow Moon) February 27 ● New Moon in Pisces March 14 ● Full Moon in Virgo (Worm Moon) March 15-April 7 ● Mercury Retrograde March 20 ● Ostara March 29 ● New Moon in Aries April 12 ● Full Moon in Libra (Pink Moon) April 27 ● New Moon in Taurus May 1 ● Beltane May 12 ● Full Moon in Scorpio (Flower Moon) May 26 ● New Moon in Gemini June 11 ● Full Moon in Sagittarius (Strawberry Moon) June 20 ● Litha June 25 ● New Moon in Cancer July 10 ● Full Moon in Capricorn (Buck Moon) July 18-August 11 ● Mercury Retrograde July 24 ● New Moon in Leo August 1 ● Lammas August 9 ● Full Moon in Aquarius (Corn Moon) August 23 ● New Moon in Leo September 7 ● Full Moon in Pisces (Harvest Moon) September 21 ● New Moon in Virgo September 22 ● Mabon October 6 ● Full Moon in Aries (Hunter's Moon) October 21 ● New Moon in Libra October 31 ● Samhain November 5 ● Full Moon in Taurus (Beaver Moon) November 9-November 29 ● Mercury in Retrograde November 20 ● New Moon in Scorpio December 4 ● Full Moon in Gemini (Cold Moon) December 19 ● New Moon in Sagittarius December 21 ● Yule

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Moon Veils // Holly Winter Couture

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Witchcraft Book Recommendation Lists

(Reposting again bc tumblr turned off the reblogs on the original wtf. From an answer to an inquiry in the witchcraft tags. Decided to repost for anyone else who might need it.)

Here’s the post I made with recommendations for green witchcraft and plant magic. The list includes magical resources and accompanying practical texts on botany, herbology, and medicinal plants.

Here’s the post I made with recommendations for general witchcraft study, including practical sources on the history of modern witchcraft. (In particular, I recommend Margot Adler’s “Drawing Down The Moon” and Ronald Hutton’s “The Triumph of the Moon” for information about the modern movement.)

Here’s a recent photo of my personal library, if you’re looking for a general list of titles to check out.

Here’s the post I made with a list of JSTOR articles I’ve found that relate to witchcraft, witch trials, folk magic, occult beliefs, superstition, and the history surrounding all of them. It’s not exhaustive, but it’s pretty comprehensive.

And here are a couple of masterlists of podcast episodes that deal with witchcraft, witch trials, the history of witchcraft-related beliefs, and resources for fact-checking and debunking misconceptions and misinformation commonly found in witchcraft spaces.

(Also I have published a few books on practical secular witchcraft, if you’re interested….)

You can also find additional recommendations in the "book recs" and "witchy books" tags on my blog.

Hope this helps!

(If you’re enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. 😊)

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Who needs a crystal ball when you've got a steaming cup of joe? Turns out, coffee's not just for perking up morning, it's also a magical multitasker.

Brew it, don't rue it! From divination to banishing bad vibes, this caffeinated elixir does it all. So witches, grab your brooms and beans, because it's time to caffeinate your craft and stir up some real magic! 🌙☕✨

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✨ Creating Your Grimoire ✨

In the realm of witchcraft and the arcane arts, a grimoire is a sacred vessel—a repository for your magical knowledge, spells, and experiences. To create your very own grimoire is to embark on a magical journey, a testament to your personal growth and a reflection of your unique spiritual path. With each page, you breathe life into a magical world that is uniquely yours. 🌙📜🔮

So, let us delve into the mystic arts and learn how to craft your very own grimoire, a treasured companion on your magical journey:

✨ 1. Choose Your Tools: Begin by selecting a journal or a notebook that resonates with you. It could be leather-bound, handcrafted, or a simple, beautifully designed book. Let your intuition guide you.

✨ 2. Dedicate Your Grimoire: Before you start filling its pages, dedicate your grimoire to your magical practice. Create a ceremony or ritual that signifies its importance in your spiritual journey.

✨ 3. Organize Your Content: Decide on the sections or categories for your grimoire. Common sections include spells, herbs, crystals, divination, moon phases, and personal reflections. Organizing your content will make it easier to reference.

✨ 4. Decorate with Intention: Use art, symbols, and colors that hold significance in your practice. Incorporate symbols, runes, and illustrations that resonate with your magical path. Each stroke of your pen can carry intention.

✨ 5. Record Your Spells and Rituals: Document your spells and rituals with care. Include ingredients, steps, and the outcomes. Personalize them to make them your own and infuse them with your energy.

✨ 6. Herbal and Crystal Wisdom: Devote sections to the properties and uses of herbs and crystals. Describe their magical associations and how to work with them in your spells and rituals.

✨ 7. Lunar and Planetary Magic: Dedicate pages to the phases of the moon and the influence of planetary energies. Include your observations and experiences with these celestial guides.

✨ 8. Divination and Tarot: Share your insights about divination methods like tarot, runes, or scrying. Document your readings and interpretations.

✨ 9. Dream and Meditation Journal: Dedicate a portion to dream and meditation experiences. Record your visions, insights, and messages received during your spiritual journeys.

✨ 10. Personal Reflections: Your grimoire is not just a book of facts but a record of your spiritual evolution. Write about your experiences, your magical progress, and how your practice has shaped you.

✨ 11. Protection and Secrecy: Consider creating a page or section dedicated to protective spells or enchantments to safeguard the contents of your grimoire.

✨ 12. Regularly Update: Your grimoire is a living, evolving document. As you learn, grow, and experience, continue to add to its pages and update your knowledge.

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As you craft your grimoire, remember that it is a reflection of your unique connection to the magical world. With each entry, you breathe life into your practice, making it a powerful, personalized tool for your mystical journey. May your grimoire be a testament to your magical evolution, a record of your discoveries, and a key to the secrets of the universe.

📜🔮✨ Blessed be, as you embark on this enchanting journey of grimoire creation. 📜🔮✨

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Colour magick

Color magick is a form of magic that utilizes the energetic properties associated with different colors. Each color is believed to have its own unique vibrations and correspondences, which can be harnessed for various intentions or spells.

It's a fascinating aspect of occult practice for those interested in harnessing symbolism and energy in their magical workings.

Here are some common associations for different colors:

1. Red: Often associated with passion, love, strength, and vitality. It can be used for matters of the heart, courage, and energy.

2. Orange: Represents creativity, enthusiasm, and success. It's used for motivation, self-expression, and attracting opportunities.

3. Yellow: Linked to intellect, communication, and clarity. Yellow can be used for mental clarity, confidence, and boosting intellectual pursuits.

4. Green: Represents growth, abundance, and healing. It's associated with matters of prosperity, fertility, and overall well-being.

5. Blue: Associated with peace, calmness, Certainly! Color magick is based on the idea that colors have distinct energetic vibrations and correspondences that can influence our thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

6. Purple: Symbolizes spirituality, wisdom, and transformation. It can be used for spiritual growth, psychic abilities, and seeking higher knowledge.

7. Pink: Often used for matters of love, compassion, and harmony. Pink can be employed for romantic love, self-love, and healing emotional wounds.

8. Black: Symbolizes protection, banishing, and mystery. It's used for absorbing negativity, protection, and working with the shadow self.

9. White: Represents purity, clarity, and spiritual enlightenment. It's often used for purification, meditation, and connecting with higher realms.

10. Brown: Associated with stability, grounding, and nurturing. It's used for matters of stability, home, and connecting with nature.

Remember, these associations can vary depending on individual beliefs, cultural traditions, and personal experiences.

When using color magick, it's important to trust your intuition and select colors that resonate with you and your specific intentions. Additionally, combining colors in spells and rituals can amplify their effects.

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Samhain Altar Ideas

Correspondences for October 31st 🎃

☆ crystals - obsidian, carnelian, onyx, tourmaline, smoky quartz

☆ photos and/or belongings of passed loved ones or ancestors

☆ candles - black, white, orange, purple

☆ food - pumpkins, squash, turnips, corn, pomegranates, apples, cider, wine

☆ foraged - fallen leaves, chrysanthemums, marigolds, acorns, black feathers

☆ incense - calendula, cinnamon, sage, rosemary, clove, mugwort

☆ imagery - skulls, cats, bats

☆ deities - cerridwen, demeter, persephone, lilith, anubis, hecate, morrigan, odin, osiris

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Major Arcana Tarot Meanings

Reversals in italic.

Major Arcana

0 The Fool - New Beginnings, innocence Being naive, recklessness 1 The Magician - Creation, mastery Trickery, deception, craftiness 2 The High Priestess - Intuition, unconscious Secrets, loss of self 3 The Empress - Fertility, nurturing Smothering, selfishness, excess 4 The Emperor - Authority, structure Chaos, anger, domination 5 The Hierophant - Tradition, religion Conviction, servitude, blind faith 6 The Lovers - Love, unions, choices Indecision, conflict 7 The Chariot - Success, discipline Loss of direction, lack of discipline 8 Strength - Courage, compassion Doubt, pride, weakness, cowardice 9 The Hermit - Contemplation, solitude Isolation, rejection, loneliness 10 The Wheel of Fortune - Fate, destiny, cycles Bad luck, lack of control 11 Justice - Truth, fairness, clarity Dishonesty, unfairness 12 The Hanged Man - Sacrifice, release Stalling, fear of sacrifice 13 Death - Change, new beginnings Fear of change, holding on 14 Temperance - Middle path, patience Extremes, excess, lack of balance 15 The Devil - Playfulness, pleasure, materialism Freedom, release 16 The Tower - Disaster, upheaval Disaster avoided, delaying disaster 17 The Stars - Hope, healing Discouragement, insecurity, faithlessness 18 The Moon - Unconscious, illusions, intuition Misinterpretation, confusion, fear 19 The Sun - Joy, success Negativity, sadness 20 Judgement - Reflection, awakening Doubt, self loathing 21 The World - Fulfillment, harmony Incompletion, emptiness

Minor Arcana [x]

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The Power of Intuition: Developing Your Psychic Abilities.

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Intuition is a powerful gift that we all possess. It's the inner knowing, the gut feeling, the psychic sense that guides us. Whether you're new to exploring your intuitive abilities or looking to enhance them, here are some exercises and tips to help you tap into the magic of your own intuition.

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1. Meditation for Clarity 🧘‍♂️🌌

Take time each day to meditate. Clear your mind, focus on your breath, and allow your intuition to surface. The more you practice, the more in tune you become with your inner wisdom.

2. Trust Your Gut Feeling 🤔💭

Start small by listening to your gut instincts in everyday situations. Trust that inner voice when making decisions. Over time, this will strengthen your intuitive muscle.

3. Tarot and Oracle Cards 🔮🃏

Experiment with divination tools like Tarot or Oracle cards. These can be excellent tools for honing your intuitive skills. Draw a card daily and interpret its message based on your intuition.

4. Dream Journaling 🌙📓

Keep a dream journal by your bedside. Record your dreams as soon as you wake up. Often, dreams contain intuitive insights and symbolism that can be deciphered over time.

5. Practice Empathy and Active Listening 👂❤️

Empathize with others and practice active listening. Tuning into their emotions and thoughts can help you fine-tune your intuitive abilities.

6. Nature Connection 🌿🌳

Spend time in nature. The natural world has its own intuitive energy. Take walks, sit quietly, and observe. Nature can amplify your intuitive senses.

7. Develop Your Third Eye Chakra 🧘‍♀️👁️

Work on balancing and opening your third eye chakra through meditation and visualization exercises. This energy center is often associated with intuition.

8. Trust the Process 🌟🌈

Remember, developing intuition takes time and patience. Trust in your own unique journey. Your intuition is like a muscle; the more you use it, the stronger it becomes.

9. Seek Guidance 🤝🌠

Consider seeking guidance from experienced intuitives or psychics. They can offer insights and techniques based on their own experiences.

10. Keep a Journal of Intuitive Experiences 📔✨

Document your intuitive experiences in a journal. This helps you track your progress and learn from your insights.

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Your intuition is a valuable compass on your life's journey. Embrace it, nurture it, and allow it to illuminate your path. The more you connect with your intuition, the more you'll discover the profound wisdom that resides within you.

Embrace the magic of your intuition, and let it lead you toward a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you.

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Tips for Witchcraft in the Dorm

If you're in a situation where you have a roommate that may not be open to your craft, you're in the broom closet and being in college makes it even harder to practice, you're starting your witch journey while in college, you couldn't take a full sized altar to school, or you're like me and attend a private Christian college (ugh) that makes you feel the need to be discreet, this post is for you!

If you have an altar: Find a way to downsize your altar. For some this isn't a huge thing, but I'm the kind of gal that liked to go all out with my space. The best way to do it is to find a box or container that can be moved easily and has all your essentials, and only take what can fit. If you can't fit certain tools, it's best to find substitutions. A small bowl that can hold water will work just as well as a crystal ball. Putting herbs in bags will allow more room than jars.

Alternative to candle magic: I know the urge to put tape over that fire alarm is real but I'm unfortunately a goody two shoes. Luckily wax burners exist and you can get all the fun of candle magic minus the flame. I like to draw sigils into my wax before melting it for spellwork; and you can get all sorts of different colored wax. If you need unscented wax, you can buy white wax and dye it.

Some discreet types of magic to look into:

Tea. Tea. Tea. I cannot stress how useful tea magic is. There's loads of information about it right here on Tumblr! Most dorms allow ectric teapots and tea is easy to store.

Knot magic. Here's a great post about it. Absolutely any kind of spell can be done with a knot and it's super easy to implement into everyday activities.

Moon magic. Guys, the moon is awesome. Work with it. Moon water is a great manifestation tool and corresponding anything with the moon phases is an instant boost. It's also free and super easy.

Sigils. Really fun to learn and really easy to draw in a couple journals, on a foggy window, in your tea as you stir it, or on your skin. I recommend Pinterest if you're trying to find tutorials.

Runes. I like to cast physical runes but there's lots of ways to use these in everyday magic. Each symbol has their own meaning and there's an abundance of information on them. Similar to sigils, I like to draw them on things.

Extra tips:

Learn the correspondences for each day of the week. Doing little things for each day will keep you connected to your craft as you get through college.

Anything can be a challace. Cleanse that cup and you're good to go.

Astrology is your friend.

I'm here for you. College is hard. Dorming can be a pain too.

I hope this helps someone. Reblog if you can. Love you all!

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Adding a bit more to this by sending it into the universe for myself; hugely needed protection from people, negativity, gossip, things of that sort. Placed everything in a lil satchel and didn't bring it with me today because ai was worried about keeping it safe and also the cinnamon going everywhere through the bag. I'm gonna have to post pics of it all wrapped up, it's soooo cute and I sealed it with wax too. But yes, I needed to keep the spell photo with me and what better for rn while I'm out than to place it here :) maybe I'll post here more for myself. I need to seriously shield myself from these people and protect myself and my positive energy I've worked so hard to have at my 9-5. I've been so upset and worried about it and needed some help with projecting my intentions about keeping myself safe and happy.

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Samhain Mulled Cider

Apple Cider ( I got caramel apple)

Cinnamon Sticks

Orange

Pumpkin Pie Spice

In a crockpot put your cider, cinnamon sticks , and pumpkin pie spice. Slice up an orange and put in a few slices then squeeze the rest of the juice into the crock pot. Simmer on low for 3-4 hours. Serve warm.

If you are lucky to have access to mulling spices then feel free to use those. Pumpkin pie spice is just a ground mix of those spices.

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Anyway here's my opinion of the day:

If you only study witchcraft, you're not going to be the best witch you can be. If you're going to use herbs, study botany. If you're going to use meditation and mindfulness, study theraputic methods like DBT and CBT. If you're going to use astrology, study astronomy. If you're going to use cooking and baking and drinking, study gastronomy and mixology. If you're going to use crystals, study geology. If you're involving paganism that has its roots in a particular time and place, study their histories and cultures. If you're a technowitch, study computer science.

Science and magic aren't opposing one another, they work hand in hand. Only by truly understanding the world around you can you utilise it to the best of your abilities. There gets to a point where cutesy little affiliation lists and emoji spells on Tumblr isn't going to help you any more.

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How to Glimpse Your Future Children with Tarot

This method works with the Rider-Waite deck and with faithful clones of it.

STEP 1: Confirm the number.

Overhand shuffle your deck, as you ask, “How many children will I have?”

Wait for a card to jump out. If more than one did, take only the first that landed.

Count how many human and discernibly humanlike elements there are in the imagery. That is your answer.

Examples:

The Lovers shows Archangel Raphael, Adam and Eve. You will have three kids.

Death includes the Reaper, a priest, a king, a mother, a child. You will have five.

Eight of Wands has nothing human. You will have none.

Needless to say, if you get zero as an answer, no need to proceed.

STEP 2: Determine the sex.

Do this for every child.

Overhand shuffle your cards, including the one that was previously drawn, as you ask, “Will my child be born male or female?”

If any card jumps out, put it back in the deck. After shuffling, take the card on top and the one at the bottom.

Observe both cards to see if the human and discernibly humanlike elements in the imagery are male or female. The majority is your answer.

Examples:

Two of Swords (1 woman) + Three of Pentacles (3 men) = Your child will be male.

The World (1 woman, 1 male angel) + Eight of Swords (1 woman) = Your child will be female.

Judgement (1 male angel, 2 men, 2 boys, 2 women) + Three of Cups (3 women) = Draw. Repeat Step 2.

STEP 3: Ascertain the personality.

Do this for every child.

Overhand shuffle your cards, including the two that were previously drawn, as you ask, “What will my child be like?”

If any card jumps out, put it back in the deck. After shuffling, cut the deck in half. Take the card on top of the second pile (i.e., the card that was in the middle of the deck before it was cut).

Read the card. That is your answer.

Examples:

Five of Cups – Your child will be melancholic, gentle, quiet, sensitive, pensive. 

King of Swords – Your child will be intellectual and ambitious, but at times cold and distant.

The Sun – Your child will be optimistic and charismatic, joyful and playful.

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Witchblr.Net is ready for testers!

I need people who want to help me launch this new network. This is a network for occultists, spiritualists, new-agers, ufo enthusiasts (and more) who blog and have skills to share with the world!

The goal isn't to become another Facebook, however. The goal is to provide a safe space where your information isn't sold or used for profit LIKE Facebook does. Also, no senseless advertising or distracting ads. The only ads you will see are ads MADE BY YOU and your peers to promote skill sets. Memberships will start at 1$/mo and initial membership is totally free. Payment is used to further promote the site to help it continue to grow.

People who choose to help me bring this project to the surface will automatically be verified and as VIP members. At launch, you will be given an opportunity to learn the ways of modifying or administrative roles in the community.

Many details are still being worked out so you will not be able to sign up right now. If you want to help me get this rolling, please let me know so I can send you an invite. If you don't participate, I will have to remove you from the project and you can rejoin at the launch.

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🌙 Cheap Witchcraft Tools + Supplies 🌿

🫙 Save all your jars! Spaghetti sauce jars, baby food jars, pickle jars, jam jars — you get the point. You can use these for storage, spells, rituals and offering. Plus they’re easy and cheap to decorate and customize. A little glue, some scrapbook stuff, rocks, moss etc. The possibilities are endless.

🌼 Go outside and collect nature! Sticks, flowers, dirt, rocks etc. Put your collected pieces into your saved jars lol. It’s easy, free and you never know when dirt specifically from a certain area might come in handy for a ritual or spell. Also you can use your foraged finds to decorate your altar(s) and your jars. 

🍋 Save your fruit peels, pits and seeds! They’re super useful for spells and rituals + they’re “free” considering you’re eating the fruit it came from anyways. To dry out your peels you can leave them out in the sun or you can place them in your oven on it’s lowest setting (anything under 170°F) for about 4 hours or until dry.

🔮 Make your own oracle deck! It’s really fun and you get to put your own energy into it, making it that much more special. All you need is a deck of cards from the Dollar Tree. I’d opt for the larger flash cards, they tend to be a bit thicker and larger. Some glue and old magazines, scrapbooking supplies or even just photos printed off the internet. Collage those cards up! For extra security you can seal each card with mod podge. 

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Can always use them on the go sadly we gotta leave the house once in a while