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[aesethewitch]

Ko-Fi Page & Commissions

Updated 9/2/24 - Updated rules for divination requests link to a blog post, since the webpage version wasn't working for everyone. Did a little rearranging, so now the rules link and disclaimer are at the top of the Divination heading below. Note: This post will be undergoing construction soon!

Hello! If you've enjoyed my work or found something I wrote useful, consider supporting me over on Ko-Fi! Every bit helps keep the lights on and me making content.

You can do a one-time tip, buy a spell recipe card bundle from my shop (other items coming soon!), commission me for a custom spell or tarot reading, or become a monthly member (like on Patreon, but I get to keep all the proceeds instead of giving the website a huge percentage)! All supporters get early access to my work, but members get bonuses like discounts, more content, and exclusive votes on upcoming topics.

Check out my Ko-Fi page or below the read more for details on commissions and membership tiers! (:

Commissions

Before you order a commission, if you have any questions, please feel free to message me on Ko-Fi or here on Tumblr.

Custom Spellwork

Turn an Existing Recipe into a Spell, $15 - I'll take any recipe of your choosing and turn it into a spell, complete with incantation suggestions, correspondence notes, and suggested actions.

Write a Custom Spell Recipe, $20 - I'll write a recipe from scratch, just for you! You'll get a full ingredients list, cooking instructions, spell actions, correspondence notes, and more within the recipe. (Note: I test all recipes before sending it to you.)

Divination

If there's a type of reading you'd like that I don't currently offer, shoot me a DM or an ask! I'm happy to negotiate cards and pricing.

Please also remember that tarot readings are not to be used for legal or medical advice. There are certain types of readings I won't do, even when paid. Check out my rules or send me a DM if you have any questions.

3-Card Tarot Reading, $5 - A standard three-card reading in my signature holistic style. No set positions for each card (past/present/future, problem/blocker/solution, etc.). General-use reading.

Diverging Path Spread, $15 - A five-card hand. One card represents you or the current situation. Two paths with two cards each show possible futures - a choice and the outcome. Customize this reading to add a third path or more cards.

Spiritual Insight Spread, $20 - A seven-card hand to help decide what path to explore next, get insight into your current spiritual path, receive spirit messages, and get a bit of a pep talk from your spirit team.

Writing Prompt Spread, $10 - A three-card hand for my fellow writers. Get a custom writing prompt for your next story, an idea for where to go next in an existing work, or a nice warm-up exercise. (Note: Not for advice on writer's block, though the prompt may help get around it!)

D&D Encounter Spread, $10 - A three-card hand for DMs of D&D 5e. Using my D&D Tarot Deck, I'll draw cards to inspire your next session, encounter, or even campaign!

One-Card Narrative Reading, $3+ - Instead of a standard question and answer, I'll write you a unique short story based on a tarot draw. One part divination, one part creative writing. Length varies based on paid amount; pay what you want starting at $3.

One Hour Live Tarot Reading via Discord, $40 - You. Me. Discord. One hour. As many questions as you want with as many cards as you want. Ask for something specific or have me decide what kind of spread(s) to do.

PRIDE - Inspirational Oracle Reading, $5 - Using my custom oracle deck, I will draw two cards for you which will provide an inspirational message from the source of your choice. That can be deities, ancestors, spirits guides, the Universe, or any other source you like. The theme is PRIDE: living authentically, loving yourself, and being proud of who you are.

Inspirational Oracle Reading, $5 - Using my custom oracle deck, I will draw two cards for you which will provide an inspirational message from the source of your choice. That can be deities, ancestors, spirits guides, the Universe, or any other source you like.

Memberships

Ko-Fi memberships are a lot like subscribing to a Patreon. By pledging monthly, you get bonuses like early access, exclusive content that's just for supporters, and discounts on services. Subscribe at a higher tier and get more benefits like bigger discounts!

Bronze Tier, $3/month - Get access to all basic exclusive posts plus a 10% discount on all commissions.

Silver Tier, $5/month - Get access to all basic exclusive posts plus a 15% discount on all commissions. Plus, vote in content polls to decide future content on Ko-fi and Tumblr!

Gold Tier, $10/month - Get access to all basic exclusive posts, a 25% discount on commissions, voting on future content on Ko-Fi and Tumblr, AND monthly collective tarot readings!

Platinum Tier, $20/month - Get access to all basic exclusive posts, monthly collective tarot readings, a 40% discount on all commissions, AND a 10% discount on all shop purchases! Plus, you'll get to vote in content polls AND make specific requests for what you'll see here and on my Tumblr blog!

[k-tarotz]

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ʚɞ ⁺˖ ⸝⸝ Hi and welcome to our paid readings post, we hope you will have fun while looking around. thank you for your time 𓆩♡𓆪

➥ CURRENT SALE: None

✦ if you will be interested in a spell or multiple ones please text us the name of the ones you would like to purchase, your initials, email and anything you think might be relevant, then we will provide a link/email where you can send your payment to. ✧ ˚ · .

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𝓒. . Protection ୭

𓈒 ࣪ ˖ ୭ৎ ࣪ with these we will protect you from whatever trouble you may face. . . 12,22£

𝓒. . Confidence ୭

𓈒 ࣪ ˖ ୭ৎ ࣪ spell to make you more confident. . . 13,33£

𝓒. . Money ୭

𓈒 ࣪ ˖ ୭ৎ ࣪ spell to bring prosperity into your life. . . 14,44£

𝓒. . Anxiety ୭

𓈒 ࣪ ˖ ୭ৎ ࣪ this spell is centered around easing your anxiety . . . 15,55£

𝓒. . Beauty ୭

𓈒 ࣪ ˖ ୭ৎ ࣪ a spell to enhance your beauty. . . 16,66£

꒰ ౨ৎ 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 .ᐟ .ᐣ

please read our rules before purchasing as they exist for a reason! we do appreciate the time you spend on reading it. the list could potentially become longer in the future.

✦ payments are made through paypal or ko-fi.

✦ as of now, we do not offer refunds.

✦ readings can take up to 7-9 days maximum depending on circumstances.

✦ if you would like to purchase something but it’s not listed you are always free to custom your own purchase.

✦ by purchasing from us you agree that any sort of tarot, astrological or spiritual reading of the sort is for fun and entertainment purposes and not to be taken seriously. as well as that we are not responsible for any sort of action, behaviour or mentality you do or believe because of them. our readings aren’t meant to be taken as stone cold truth but as a grain of salt. an entertainment form meant to ease the curiosity of your mind, or cure a boredom you might have.

✉️ example message: “ Hi, I am (initials/nickname) and I would like to purchase (reading name)! “

. . . . thank you for your time and for giving our paid reading’s page a look! we appreciate you, your interest and for getting through all that! if you ever have any questions you’d like to ask please feel free to go ahead and do so, we do not mind! 🫶🏻

[magickmama777]

Communication Booster & Smooth love spell for a client ❤️

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The Love Witch (2016) with Samantha Robinson

[lailoken]

I've had multiple people show interest in the Cantrip Powders I sell—either directly or indirectly—however, only a few people have actually ended up buying any of them. Accordingly, I figured I would make a poll to help me figure out if selling them differently would be worth trying, or if I should just let things be for now.

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[vantaesfairie]

vantaesfairie’s spell and tarot services masterlist

if you are looking to purchase spells or even baneful magic please don’t hesitate to contact me! this is my services masterlist, please go to my pinned to see my main masterlist. 

spell types:

1. HEALTH: protect and encourage healing of 1 person’s health (mental, spiritual, physical, emotional) $15

2. MONEY: attract and become smart with money $15

3. LOVE: attract love / a specific person into your life (healthily) $25

4. GLAMOUR: increase + better your looks and appearance and vibe $20

5. COMMUNICATION: make a specific person contact you actively $25

6. MANIFESTATION: make any 1 manifestation / wish of yours come true $20

7. HEX: make someone’s life uncomfortable and slightly unlucky $30

8. CURSE: ruin someone’s life (with reason) $50

9. OBSESSION: make someone obsessed with you (unhealthily): $55

* if you purchase more than 2 spells, i will throw in a free tarot reading (1 question) for free. 

* if you purchase more than 4 spells, there will be a 15% discount. 

tarot readings: (no health, legal, pregnancy, death)

1. yes/no 1 question: $5

2. 3 questions: $8

3. 5 questions: $10

4. 10 card spread (in detail): $16

5. personalized orders / not to your wishes? dm me! 

payment method: please purchase a reading through my dms and then provide me a screenshot / receipt of your payment. it must be made through paypal. my link is here: donations are also appreciated. 

* i do not believe in karma. i also do not work with any religious entities during my spells. i do not believe in spells backfiring. i do not guarantee that all spells will work 100%. i do not accept refunds. this is all for entertainment only. tags are for engagement only.

[moonhedgegarden]

✨🍀💰🌻The community altar is now ready to be used! I’m opening the sweetening jar for anyone in the community that wants help with their intentions and manifesting!✨

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[arabianconjure]

Arabian Conjure

Website: https://www.arabianconjure.com

Address: Winsted, Connecticut, USA

Arabian Conjure, based in Winsted, CT, is a renowned provider of spiritual services including tarot reading, spellwork, and life coaching. Specializing in rituals and spells for love, money, and health, Arabian Conjure is also known for its unique range of spiritually charged products like fixed candles. With a focus on guiding individuals through life's complexities, Arabian Conjure offers personalized consultations and products to help clients achieve their desired outcomes.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Arabicwitchspiritualworkshop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arabianconjureofficial/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shereen2134

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[aesethewitch]

New Spell Services Available: Spell Recipes!

I have a penchant for creating spells out of recipes and writing recipes specifically to make them into spells. Even my spells that aren't strictly recipes tend to be edible in some way. It's my magical bread and butter, so to speak. I've been doing it for almost a full decade, and I've been posting my work here for a good while now!

With all that said, I've added two new offerings to my Ko-Fi commissions!

$10.00 - Turn Any Recipe into a Spell! I will turn any recipe of your choosing into a spell! This includes steps for incantations, correspondence notes, and suggested actions to imbue the final product with your desired intention.

$15.00 - A Custom Recipe Spell, just for you! I will write you a recipe that doubles as a spell! You can expect a full ingredients list, instructions for cooking or baking, correspondences, suggested magical actions, related incantations, and ritual steps all in one. You can request a specific type of food (cookies, soup, pasta, etc.), a particular intention (prosperity, grounding, money, etc.), a particular event (equinox, celebration, dinner party, etc.), or any combination of the above.

I'm also still offering tarot readings starting as low as $1.00 for a single card pull.

Even if you're not looking to commission work from me, please reblog! We're saving to fix my partner's car, and every bit of exposure helps. Thank you!

[childofthewolvess]

A masterpost digital grimoire a list of all the educational content on deities, witchcraft, and familiars I've posted!

As a key: if the post is about Loki, it is marked in green, if the post is about Aphrodite, it is marked in pink, if it is about Ares, it is marked in red, if it is about Apollo, it is marked in orange. If it is a post about familiars, it is purple. If it is general witchcraft, deities, spellwork, or religion, or advice, it is marked in blue. If it is marked with a ❗, it is a longer and more educational-based post.

This will be updates each time I post!

DEITY POSTS

Devotional day to Aphrodite

Aphrodite's beauty

Shattered and put back together - a devotional story from Aphrodite❗

Aphrodite's altar

Aphrodite's beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Aphrodite and my service dog

Some simple subtle every-day worship I do as an Aphrodite devotee

Aphrodite and my familiars working together

Loki as a god of storytellers

Loki UPG quote about storytelling

Loki and his glowsticks (UPG)

Loki's altar shot glass and a chaotic job change

Personal associations with Loki (ask)

Interpreting Loki as a nature deity❗

Loki and Sigyn: Lessons on Chaos, Laughter, and Loyalty from the Norse Gods (quotes)

Loki's a little bit like moldavite

Loki's altar

Ares moodboard and aesthetic

To find peace in a war deity ❗

Ares is a woman respector send post

Ares as a protector of women and god of strength

Ares and how his energy feels

Ares altar

Ares is a proud dad, I guess?

I am a daughter of Ares

A prayer to Apollo❗

Apollo werewolf cult curiosity

Deity appreciation post

My god squad's energies and how I see them as a poet

Blending/combining different branches of polytheism

Devotee and Deity Trend

My participation in devotee and deity

Deity interactions in my practice

How my relationships with my deities feels ❗

Worship the gods you are drawn to!

My God Squad + Familiar Moodboards

SPIRIT WORK, RELIGION, GENERAL WITCHCRAFT

What is spiritual psychosis, and how do you recognize the signs in pagan spaces?❗

The danger of Divine Masculinity and Femininity in pagan spaces

What is a spirit worker?❗

A unique perspective on godspousing and the afterlife ❗

The Divine Aurora Borealis

Mundane enchantment ideas

Becoming open and loud about being a pagan & witch is scary. But what makes that any different than a Christian being open and loud about their faith? ❗

Custom tincture and balm making/herbalism

Colored flame candles

Healing from spiritual psychosis—a survivor's journey from delusion and depression, to happiness and purpose as a practicing pagan. ❗

Reminders for the disabled and chronically ill pagans/witches

Wolf encounter in Yellowstone as a wolf spirit worker

Learning about spiritual psychosis saves lives (thread) ❗

Litha wreathes with the coven!

Ecology, nature, and accessibility in neo-paganism

Honk if you worship the old gods

Intersectionality and spiritual psychosis ❗

Spiritual psychosis is not a harmless delusion ❗

Familiar Spirits in Eclectic Paganism and Witchcraft ❗

Life as a wolf spirit worker

Familiar appreciation post

How I work with my familiars❗

Familiar spirit readings (OPEN)

Reasons I think every witch/pagan should have a familiar spirit

A lil wisdom from the wolf spirits :)

Resources and readings for research on familiars & familiar spirits

How are familiar spirits found?

Familiar spirit anon Q&A ❗

Can we tell I never shut my mouth?

[greenwitchcrafts]

February 2024 witch guide

Full moon: February 24th

New moon: February 9th

Sabbats: Imbolc-February 1st

February Snow Moon

Known as: Eagle Moon, Horning Moon, Solmonath Moon, Bear moon, Ice Moon, Wild Moon, Raccoon Moon, Big Winter Moon, Groundhog Moon, Quickening Moon, Storm Moon, Goose Moon, Hungry Moon & Red/Cleansing Moon

Element: Fire

Zodiac: Aquarius & Pisces

Nature spirits: House Faeries

Deities: Aphrodite, Brigid & Nut

Animals: Otter & Unicorn

Birds: Chickadee & Eagle

Trees: Cedar, laurel, myrtle & rowan

Herbs: Balm of Gilead, hyssop, myrrh, sage & spikenard

Flowers: Primrose

Scents: Heliotrope & wisteria

Stones: Amethyst, jasper, moonstone, obsidian, onyx , rose quartz, topaz & red zircon

Colors: Light blue & violet

Energy:  Astral travel, banishing, beginnings, breaking bad habits, creativity expressiveness, empowerment, energy working to the surface, fertility, forgiveness, freedom, friendships, future plans, growth, healing, problem solving, purification, responsibility & science

February’s full Moon is a “Micromoon” this year. Think of this term as the opposite of a “Supermoon.” It simply means that the full Moon is at its farthest point from Earth (not the nearest point).

The explanation behind February’s full Moon name is a fairly straightforward one: it’s known as the Snow Moon due to the typically heavy snowfall that occurs in February. On average, February is the United States’ snowiest month, according to data from the National Weather Service. In the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver, who had visited with the Naudowessie(Dakota), wrote that the name used for this period was the Snow Moon, “because more snow commonly falls during this month than any other in the winter.” 

Imbolc

Known as: Feast of Torches, Feast of Waxing Light, Oimele & Brigid's Day

Season: Winter

Symbols: Besoms, Brighid's crosses, candles, candle wheels, fertility symbols, fire, ploughs, priapic wands & white flowers

Colors: Black, brown, Earth tones, lavender, light green, orange, pink, red, white & yellow

Oils/Incense: Apricot, basil, bay, carnation, chamomile, cinnamon, dragon's blood, frankincense, heather, jasmine, myrrh, neroli, red sandalwood, sage, vanilla, violet & wisteria

Animals: Badger, cow, deer,groudhog, robin, sheep, snake, & swan

Mythical: Dragon

Stones: Amethyst, bloodstone, citrine, clear quartz, garnet, green tourmaline, hematite, iron, lodestone, onyx, red zircon, rose quartz, ruby, turquoise, yellow tourmaline

Food: Breads, chives, curries, dairy products, grains, garlic, herbal teas, honey cakes, lamb, muffins, onions, peppers, poppy seed cakes, pork, poultry, pumpkin seeds, raisins, scones, spiced wines & sunflower seeeds

Herbs/Plants: Angelica, ashleaf, balsam, basil, bay laurel, benzoin, blackberry, clover, coltsfoot, coriander, dragon's blood, garlic, heather, lemon, myrrh, rosemary, sage, vervain, wheat & witch hazel

Flowers: Celandine, chamomile, iris, rose hips, snowdrop, sunflower, tansy, violets, white flowers & yellow flowers

Goddesses: Anu, Aradia, Arianrhod, Artio, Athena, Branwen, Brigid, Danu, Februa, Gaia, Inanna, Juno, Selene, Sirona & Vesta

Gods: Aegus Mac Og, Bragi, Cupid, Dian Cecht, Dumuzi, Eros, Februus & Pax

Issues, Intentions & Powers: Activation/awakening, animals, beginnings, fertility, healing, hope, illumination, inspiration, light, pregnancy/childbirth, prophecy, transformation, well-being & youth

Spellwork: Air magick, banishings, candle spells, divination, fertility spells, prosperity & purification

Activities:

• Make & light white candles

• Clean/decorate your altar & consecrate your  altar tools

• Go on a walk in nature & look for signs of spring

• Make a Brigid's Cross

• Have a feast with your family/friends

• Give thanks & leave offerings to the Earth

• Set intentions, reflect & look deeper into your goals for spring

• Start a bonfire

• Find Imboloc prayers & devotionals that bid farewell to the winter months, honor the goddess Brigid, as well as seasonal blessings for your meals, hearth, & home.

• Pepare plans for your upcoming garden

• Craft a priapic wand

• Spend time with children celebrating Imbolc by making crafts & or baking

• Practice divination & fire scrying

• Draw a cleansing ritual bath for yourself

• Meditate, reflect & say your farewells to winter

• Cleanse & clean your house to prepare for spring

• Create a Brídeóg: a doll of Brigid made of straw

• Make Bride's bouquet satchets & exchange as symbols of good luck and fertility

• Set aside food & or drinks as an offering to Brigid to invite her in your home

Imbolc is a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of spring. Most commonly it is held on January 31 – February 1, or halfway between the winter solstice & the spring equinox. The holiday is a festival of the hearth, home, a celebration of the lengthening days & the early signs of spring. 

The word "imbolc" means "in the belly" and refers to the pregnancy of ewes at this time of year. The term "oimelc" means ewe's milk. Around this time of year, many herd animals give birth to their first offspring of the year or are heavily pregnant & as a result, they are producing milk. This creation of life’s milk is a part of the symbolic hope for spring.

Imbolc is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature and it is associated with important events in Irish mythology. It has been suggested that it was originally a pagan festival associated with the goddess Brigid and that it was Christianized as a festival of Saint Brigid, who herself is thought to be a Christianization of the goddess.

Some use Imbolc to celebrate the longer days which herald the return of Spring & The Goddess's recovery from giving birth to The Sun (The God) at Yule. The God & The Goddess are children symbolizing new life, new beginnings & new resurrections.

Related festivals:

• Groundhog Day-  Is a tradition observed in the United States & Canada on February 2 of every year. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day & sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den & winter will go on for six more weeks; if it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive early.

While the tradition remains popular in the 21st century, studies have found no consistent association between a groundhog seeing its shadow & the subsequent arrival time of spring-like weather.

•St. Brigid's Day- 1 February. It was originally Imbolc, the first day of spring in Irish tradition. Because Saint Brigid has been theorised as linked to the goddess Brigid, some associate the festival of Imbolc with the goddess. St. Brigid is the patroness saint (or 'mother saint') of Ireland. She is patroness of many things, including poetry, learning, healing, protection, blacksmithing, livestock & dairy production. In her honour, a perpetual fire was kept burning at Kildare for centuries.

A recent campaign successfully established her feast day as a national holiday in 2023.

• Chinese New Year- (February 10th) the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. In Chinese, the festival is commonly referred to as the Spring Festival,- marking the end of winter and the beginning of the spring season. Observances traditionally take place from Chinese New Year's Eve, the evening preceding the first day of the year, to the Lantern Festival, held on the 15th day of the year. The first day of Chinese New Year begins on the new moon that appears between January 21st & February 20th.

The Chinese New Year is associated with several myths and customs. The festival was traditionally a time to honour deities as well as ancestors. Within China, regional customs and traditions concerning the celebration of the New Year vary widely & the evening preceding the New Year's Day is frequently regarded as an occasion for Chinese families to gather for the annual reunion dinner.

It is also a tradition for every family to thoroughly clean their house, in order to sweep away any ill fortune & to make way for incoming good luck. Another custom is the decoration of windows & doors with red paper-cuts and couplets. Popular themes among these paper-cuts and couplets include good fortune or happiness, wealth & longevity. Other activities include lighting firecrackers  & giving money in red envelopes.

•  Candlemas- is a Christian feast day on February 2nd commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple. It is based upon the account of the presentation of Jesus in Luke 2:22-40. 

While it is customary for Christians in some countries to remove their Christmas decorations on Twelfth Night, those in other Christian countries historically remove them after Candlemas.On Candlemas, many Christians also take their candles to their local church, where they are blessed and then used for the rest of the year.

•Setsubun- (February 3rd) Is the day before the beginning of spring in the old calendar in Japan. The name literally means 'seasonal division', referring to the day just before the first day of spring.

Both Setsubun & Risshun are celebrated yearly as part of the Spring Festival (Haru matsuri ) in Japan. In its association with the Lunar New Year, Setsubun, though not the official New Year, was thought of as similar in its ritual & cultural associations of 'cleansing' the previous year as the beginning of the new season of spring. Setsubun was accompanied by a number of rituals & traditions held at various levels to drive away the previous year's bad fortunes & evil spirits for the year to come.

Other Celebrations:

• Lupercalia-

In ancient Rome, this festival was conducted annually on February 13th through 15th under the superintendence of a corporation of priests called Luperci. The origins of the festival are obscure, although the likely derivation of its name from lupus (Latin: “wolf”) has variously suggested connection with an ancient deity who protected herds from wolves and with the legendary she-wolf who nursed Romulus and Remus. As a fertility rite, the festival is also associated with the god Faunus.

to purify the city, promoting health & fertility.

Each Lupercalia began with the sacrifice by the Luperci of goats and a dog, after which two of the Luperci were led to the altar, their foreheads were touched with a bloody knife & the blood was wiped off with wool dipped in milk; the ritual required that the two young men laugh. The sacrificial feast followed, after which the Luperci cut thongs from the skins of the sacrificial animals & ran in two bands around the Palatine hill, striking with the thongs at any woman who came near them. A blow from the thong was supposed to render a woman fertile.

In 494 CE the Christian church under Pope Gelasius I forbade participation in the festival. Tradition holds that he appropriated the form of the rite as the Feast of the Purification (Candlemas), celebrated on February 2, but it is likely that the Christian feast was established in the previous century. It has also been alternately suggested that Pope Gelasius I replaced Lupercalia with St. Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th, but the origin of that holiday was likely much later.

Sources:

Farmersalmanac .com

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kines

Wikipedia

A Witch's Book of Correspondences by Viktorija Briggs

Encyclopedia britannica

Llewellyn 2024 magical almanac Practical magic for everyday living

[breelandwalker]

Snow Moon - February 23-24, 2024

Boots and mittens on, witches - it's time for the Snow Moon!

Snow Moon

The Snow Moon is the name given to the full moon which occurs during the month of February. Despite what certain groundhogs will tell you, February is the month that sees the highest rates of snowfall across much of North America, according to the National Weather Service, and many alternative names for the moon and the month in which it falls reflect this.

As with many full moon names, we find the roots of the Snow Moon among the indigenous peoples of North America. In this particular case, a colonist explorer noted in 1760 that the Naudowessie (Dakota) people called this month Snow Moon specifically due to the tendency for snowstorms to come during that month. Some other indigenous names for this moon and month refer to commonly-sighted animals. Some examples include Eagle Moon (Cree), Bear Moon (Ojibwe), Groundhog Moon (Algonquin), and Goose Moon (Haida). Another notable example is Hungry Moon (Cherokee), denoting the scarcity of available food in deep winter.

The Snow Moon this year is what is known as a "micromoon" - basically the opposite of a supermoon. Where a supermoon brings our beloved satellite closer to Earth, at the perigree (or zenith) of its' elliptical orbit, a micromoon is at the apogee (or nadir), placing the moon at a point comparatively farther away. The moon will be at peak illumination at 7:30am EST on February 24th, meaning the moon may appear to be full on the 23rd and the 24th, depending on where you live.

What Does It Mean For Witches?

February is a month of change and transition. Though winter still holds on, many places may be showing early signs of spring. Little buds may be coming out on the trees, certain species of birds are beginning to migrate back, and hibernating animals start to wake up and reappear.

As we begin to turn toward the end of our long winter's rest, it's a good time to think about how we prepare for oncoming change and how we care for ourselves and our practices during times of stagnation.

With the moon in apogee, we might also contemplate the concept of distance as it relates to our practices, be it keeping long-distance bonds fresh, doing things remotely either alone or as part of a larger group, or feeling distant from your craft or your deities. And yes, such things are normal and cyclical. Our inspiration and motivation wax and wane just as the moon does. If it feels like you've been far away from your craft for too long, perhaps it's time to bring it back into your orbit.

What Witchy Things Can We Do?

Gather fresh snow or icicles for moon water, or make your own moon ice by leaving a bowl of water out overnight to freeze, if the temperature drops low enough.

If it snows in your area, you can wish upon a snowball. Grab a handful of powdery snow, whisper your wish to it, and throw the whole thing up in the air to release the wish into the universe

With winter scarcity in mind, practice creating a minimalist spell as an exercise. Create a workable spell with as few components, words, movements, or ritual elements as possible. This is more of a challenge if you're used to using material components or rituals in your spellwork. Many witches cast spells with focused thought or energy work alone.

Explore the concept of self care as magic. Use your routines to create moments of rest and harmony, make a point of being kind to your body and your mind, and cultivate a more positive relationship with yourself - it's the only one guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Connect with your local biome by looking for any early signs of spring in your area. Feed the returning birds and identify the plant and animal species you see around you as they appear one by one.

Happy Snow Moon, witches! 🌕❄️

SOURCES & FURTHER READING:

Bree’s Lunar Calendar Series

Bree’s Secular Celebrations Series

Snow Moon: Full Moon in February 2024, The Old Farmer's Almanac.

Snow Moon: The Extraordinary Full Moon of February 2024, The Peculiar Brunette.

Moon Info - Full Moon Dates for 2024

Calendar-12 - 2024 Moon Phases

Everyday Moon Magic: Spells & Rituals for Abundant Living, Dorothy Morrison, Llewellyn Publications, 2004.

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categories of offerings within witchcraft

This has been on my mind a little bit and recent magical shenanigans (magnanigans?) have brought it again to mind so here is a concept that you might make sense for your style of practice (using the relationship with the familiar spirit for examples)!

Basically, we might be calling too many things "offerings" when in reality there could be a variety of discrete functions that need to be fulfilled, and doing one doesn't automatically fulfill them all.

Here are some examples of different things that I think are all lumped into the category of "offerings" even though IMO they aren't even that related:

Devotional and relationship-building offerings, offerings meant to provide metaphysical energy, and offerings meant as gifts.

Devotional and relationship-building offerings may be better reframed as acts of connection.

Example: Making art with your familiar. Meditating with your familiar. Going on a long walk and asking your familiar what it thinks about the landscape.

These acts of connection aren't replaced by simply giving gifts (anyone ever had an absent person in their life that replaced real connection with gift-giving?).

The true "exchange" here is not moving around sorcerous energy, but rather the exchange of a healthy interpersonal relationship.

Offerings meant to provide metaphysical energy can be reframed as feeding or charging.

Example: Offering your familiar a delicious sandwich so it gains the dense, earthly energy required to carry out your will.

As opposed to devotional offerings, these offerings need to contain actual metaphysical energy, because if they don't, the function of the offering remains unfulfilled. Here, a long walk with your familiar is not a suitable offering when they require sorcerous energy in order to work on your behalf.

These offerings may not even be considered "gifts," because they are necessary in order to perform various acts of sorcery. Your boss isn't giving you a gift when they sign off on your paychecks.

It's for this reason that we see offerings within spellwork often contain consumable substances like food, water, alcohol, tobacco, incense, and candles, which are often considered to be spiritually consumed by the spiritual forces present for the spell, so that they are empowered to get the work done.

And finally for this short list of examples, there can be offerings which function as gifts.

Such offering often include things which A) aren't spending time with that entity, and B) don't provide the entity with direct energies to consume.

Example: Buying a very fancy, ornate altar cloth for your familiar's shrine. Speaking well of your familiar spirit in public so they gain desired fame. Adding something enjoyable to your familiar's spirit home.

Such gifts certainly show appreciation and gratitude, yet in and of themselves they are neither direct communication and connection, nor feeding that entity.

Even so, such signs of appreciation may be necessary in order to establish and develop important spiritual relationships.

Additional examples can include payment for services rendered, which may include paying an entity with something it may find value in, but does not consume (such as coins or artwork).

Anyway,

This post is not meant to be a guide on how to interact with spirits or dictate how they should be approached, but rather is only trying to demonstrate that "offerings" may be an umbrella term that couches separate acts which may overlap, but are not interchangeable.