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Dollar tree surprisingly has SO MANY witchy supplies you can buy for just a dollar each. I have the privilege of having a local dollar tree within walking distance of my house that I go to often for supplies. Here's a list of things I tend to buy. 

1. Candles galore! Omg I have so many candles from dollar tree. They are quite small and would probably burn down in a few hours, so if you're the type of person who lets a candle burn all the way, it won't last long. I tend to get the packs of 20 tealight candles (which is a steal because it's literally $1 for TWENTY), and the candles in jars. There are many other options though such as pillar candles, taper candles, birthday candles (great for a quick candle spell), prayer candles (those things are big), etc. These are great because there is a large variety of colors and scents that you can use to match your intention. Idk if the chemicals used to make them are good but I don't really care. There are also other supplies for candles such as plates to hold them, candle snuffers, and lighters (which you may not be able to buy if under 18...).

2. JARS OML! They have so many packages of mini jars!! They can come in packs of 6-8 I think depending on which kind you buy. There are 3 varieties of mini jar sizes at my dollar tree at least. There are some with corks and others have metal lids that you screw on. Great containers for herbs and spices as well as spell jars. There are also larger jars, but I would not recommend putting water in the ones with metal lids cuz when I did that, it rusted shut and I couldn't open my moon water :'(. There are large jars with cork or plastic stoppers that I have found, but I have heard that they can contain lead, so please be careful and it's probably best to not drink out of them. 

3. Vases and bowls. Vases are obviously good for holding flowers. Bowls have so many uses. You could put (moon) water in it and place it on your altar to represent the element of water, you could grind up herbs or other spell ingredients in it, you could use it as a cauldron and so much more. 

4. Incense. Incense is amazing (if you don't mind smelly smoke). It can represent the element of air on an altar, as well as cleansing and many other things. There are also things that could be used as incense holders such as a feather shaped plate I found in the incense section. I've also seen people buy dollar tree incense that came with a holder so keep an eye out for those kinds. 

5. The spice section. The spice section has salt (which you will definitely want), basil, thyme, pepper, and other herbs/spices. I've also found pink himalayan sea salt near the bath section. 

6. Containersss! There are small and large plastic storage containers (with lids) as well as wooden and cardboard boxes (that you can decorate) in the craft section. There are so many containers that you can find that work well for storing (or hiding) your witchcraft supplies as well as mini travel or hideable altars. You can never go wrong with containers.

7. Notebooks. There are a variety of notebooks that you can buy. They work well for note taking, a Book of Shadows, or a Grimoire. You don't need anything fancy, and a regular looking notebook would be the best option if you are in the broom closet. Be careful that you buy a sturdy one though. If they are held together with glue, they're probably not going to last long before falling apart. Sewed or spiral notebooks are probably the best ones. I bought a pack of three mini (sewed) composition notebooks which I use as manifestation and sigil journals. (Mini is better if you plan to hide it). 

8. Bath/Beauty section. Self care is important, and there are many self care and beauty products. I haven't really tried any of them though lol. Idk if they're the safest since they're so cheap so be careful. But the bath salts are great. There's a lot of great products to use for bath rituals and such. You could also buy makeup or skin care products and enchant them by anointing them with moon water. Take care of yourself!

9. Seasonal stuff. There's usually stuff for whatever upcoming holiday there is. For example, right now it's nearing Christmas (Yule) so there are many great decorations you could buy. You could buy stuff and use them for offerings to deities, buy stuff to use in rituals on the sabbats, etc. It all depends on which season/holiday it is. But you can most definitely find something useful for your craft. 

10. THE CRAFT SECTION is awesome! So many useful things there. Glitter (which can be useful for color correspondences), paints, brushes and canvases if you enjoy incorporating magick into art, the wooden/cardboard boxes mentioned earlier that you can decorate, felt sheets and model clay which can be used to make poppets and spell dolls among other things, string for knot magick, etc. You get the idea. Witchcraft has the word "craft" in it for a reason. Be a creative witch. 

Disclaimer: not every dollar tree has all of these products that I mentioned. It all depends on what gets shipped to them and when. If your dollar tree doesn't have a product that you wanted, don't be discouraged. There are other ways to buy it or even make it. Remember that the most important thing in your craft is yourself, everything else are just tools to aid you. Also, the products may not always be the greatest quality. Buying things cheap is great, but in the end it's the quality that matters. 

Hope this was helpful. Don't forget to comment product or other store recommendations!

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How To Find A Sea Unicorn (prints)

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PSA: Allistic (non-autistic) people do not spend 26 hours straight researching if they’re autistic

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Blessed Imbolc everyone. 🌱🕯️🌱

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ELVEN COSTUME DESIGN

THE LORD OF THE RINGS (2001 - 2003) costume design by Ngila Dickson & Richard Taylor THE HOBBIT (2012 - 2014) costume design by Bob Buck, Ann Maskrey & Richard Taylor

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Here is a little graphic I did to get people in the mood for Imbolc!

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Kim Addonizio, from “New Year’s Day,” in Tell Me

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Protection Spell

I promised you guys a simple protection spell that everyone can cast and here's the post for it. Feel free to add it to your grimoire if you want to :)

I'm sorry that it took me so long <3

What you need:

- a jar, box, anything you can fit all the ingredients into. (if you're in the broom closet, you can even use the bottom of a flowerpot, just make sure the soil doesn't touch your spell if you put anything in that could harm the plant)

- black pepper (protection and banishing of negativity)

- chili (can be chili flakes) (boosting the spell, protection and sending negativity back to where it came from)

- salt or black salt (salt: cleansing / black salt: cleansing and protection)

- a black candle (can also be a black piece of fabric or a small piece of paper that was colored black) (black is a protective color)

- a protective sigil (or a piece of paper that says who you want to protect from what) (e.g.: "I am protected from all that isn't for my highest good.")

- a reflective surface (can be a small mirror, a piece of the back of a CD, aluminum foil, etc) (to reflect negativity back to where it came from)

You do not necessarily need all of these ingredients! If you don't have one or more, use something else or just do tge spell with the remaining ones.

Instructions:

1. Cleanse your space and what you want to use for the spell with your preferred method and ground yourself.

2. Add all your ingredients into the jar and as you do that, tell each ingredient what you want it to do for you.

3. Close the jar. If you can, go ahead and seal it with wax. If you chose a box or something else, just make sure it stays closed and doesn't open by itself.

4. Meditate with your jar and picture it actually doing it's job. Imagine how tge negativity tries to get to you but your spell reflects or absorbs it (depending on what you want it to do).

If you cannot see pictures in your mind, try to imagine how it would feel when all the negativity leaves your body and home and just goes away. Imagine how it feels to be completely safe from what wants to harm you.

Tip:

For the best results, perform this spell under a full moon or a waning moon.

Happy spell casting!!

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Norse Mythology Masterlist

Sent to the same penpal.

🌲 Norse Resources:

~ Anthony Faulks' Translation of the Edda, Joanne Harris' the Gospel of Loki + Neil Gaimans book modernising it a bit

~ D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths, Crossley-Holland's retellings

~ http://vsnrweb-publications.org.uk/Volsunga%20saga.pdf

~ I recommend Freyja Norling on YouTube! Information is well put together.

Some links!!:

~ https://www.mimisbrunnr.info/dnm-index

~ https://www.mimisbrunnr.info/edda-to-english

~ https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/poe/index.htm [ the poetic edda!]

~ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KUZtfB8_orF1pYs9sgR-Sh97nKMKrG8J/view?usp=drivesdk [my drive link to the prose edda]

~ http://www.vsnr.org/

~ https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/onp/index.htm [norse poems!]

~ https://hrafnar.org/

• http://asatru.org

• http://grumpylokeanelder.tumblr.com/

• http://freya.theladyofthelabyrinth.com/

• http://www.ravenkindred.com/

• http://home.earthlink.net/~jordsvin/

~ http://aswynn.com/

~ https://norse-mythology.org/sources/

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A prayer to Eir, Norse goddess of healing.

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🌿a prayer to Eir 🌿

Great Physician, goddess of healing and medicine,

i ask you to keep my loved ones healthy and safe during this pandemic,

i ask you to keep the healthcare workers healthy,

for you are the greatest healer and we need you.

keep me safe and healthy, as well,

when we are in need of your medicine.

i ask you for fast healing, quick recovery of any illness or injury,

and offer you nothing but thanks,

Eir, the physician of the Gods!

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Prayer of Mindful Self

I pray to you Baldr, The Undying Light; That I not be lost in dreaded pale Be my colours that never fail.

I pray to you Bragi, The Unfaltered Voice; That I may speak above my mind Be my pride, I’ll always find.

I pray to you Eir, The Easing Touch; That I’m handed that I need to heal Be my relief from what I feel.

I pray to you Fenrir, The Defiant Strength; That I’ll stand resolute to pain Be my adamance ‘gainst strain.

I pray to you Forseti, The Tempered Thought; That my mind’s my ally, not my foe Be my rationale to know.

I pray to you Freyja, The Warring Love; That my beauty is within my soul Be my ardour, fighting toll.

I pray to you Freyr, The Unscathed Shield; That never will harm come to me Be my assurance of amity.

I pray to you Frigga, The Soothing Comfort; That for easing upon my disquiet Be my haven from thought run riot.

I pray to you Hati, The Unsated Desire; That I’ll not ever settle for less Be my hunger for success.

I pray to you Heimdallr, The Measured View; That my perspective should stay light Be my reassuring insight.

I pray to you Hel, The Unfelt Peace; That for the serenity of silence Be my ataractic extance.

I pray to you Hodr, The Shaded Gaze; That my reminiscence be dulcet Be my mind freed of upset.

I pray to you Idunn, The Unperished Heart; That my lifeblood be revitalised Be my budding growth realised.

I pray to you Jormungandr, The Unbreached Ambit; That boundaries I have, be respected Be my dam to the expected.

I pray to you Loki, The Joyous Blaze; That ecstasy may flare within Be my gleeful, warming grin.

I pray to you Mani, The Silk Caress; That inner peace I may attain Be my cooling silvered rain.

I pray to you Modi, The Stout Rescue; That always from the void, delivered Be my coping, hale, unwithered.

I pray to you Njord, The Persistent Flow; That intruding thoughts will always pass Be my current, ridding farce.

I pray to you Odin, The Knowing Guide; That paths I walk will lead me true Be my wise, contented view.

I pray to you Sif, The Unshamed Worth; That by my health I’m not defined Be my self-image, good and kind.

I pray to you Sigyn, The Unshirking Resolve; That I’ll endure determinedly Be my exhaustion’s remedy.

I pray to you Skadhi, The Chilled Mettle; That I’ll hunt my satisfaction Be my demand for valid action.

I pray to you Sol, The Enriched Glow; That my health begins to flourish Be my prosperity, and nourish.

I pray to you Syn, The Unmoved Fort; That the undesired be repelled Be my bulwark, never felled.

I pray to you Thor, The Protective Might; That I am always well defended Be my confident strength, unended.

I pray to you Tyr, The Accepted State; That I may move beyond this stage Be my fearless, turning page.

I pray to you Ullr, The Agile Dodge; That negativity I’ll avoid Be my fleet sense, swiftly deployed.

I pray to you Vali, The Rapid Growth; That expedient shall be my healing Be my energy for unsealing.

I pray to you Vidar, The Sure Step; That with assurance I will strive Be my certain bone-deep drive.

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norsegodcalls

This piece was requested by @unearthedbyodin

This piece is intended to address a number of mental health issues including depression and PTSD. 

Just a little bit of explanation on how I’ve written and intended for it to be used: - The stanzas are in no particular order (except alphabetical, for reading convenience) so that the reciter can mix and match them to suit their needs in different situations and circumstances. - The first line of each stanza wherein the god is named is intended to be read as a statement, then the second and third lines in poetic meter. (note: it’s perfectly fine if you read them differently, that’s just how I wrote them)

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Goddess and Valkyrie of help, mercy and medical skill.

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Eir - Valkyrie of protection, help, mercy, and medical skill.

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mythology family ♥︎ eir for @bykoti

in norse mythology, eir (old norse “help, mercy”) is a goddess and/or valkyrie associated with medical skill. she is one of the handmaids of frigga, and is also listed as one of the handmaids – or valkyrjur – of odin. she is also named as the goddess who oversees childbirth.