#the book of spells

[basicallyanotherwitchesthing]

David Morris & Jacquemine Charrott-Lodwidge - The Book of Spells - Lorrimer - 1974

[brianedner]

SVTFOE fanfic info: The Book of Spells (Star) by 1228248

[egophiliac]

starting off with an amuse-bouche of some of my initial favorite bits! y'all, this update was WILD.

[thespectralcottage]

Witchcraft 101:

Cleansing vs Uncrossing vs Banishing

Alright witches. Lets dive into some witchy basics and discuss the differences between cleansing, uncrossing and banishing. This will hopefully help you differentiate between them. But.. lets be honestly if you do something like call a spell an uncrossing when "technically" doing a banishing, who cares its all in good spirit. The reason i think its good to have a difference in mind between these falls into how you handle a spell. If I'm doing an uncrossing vs a banishing i would choose different spell ingredients, maybe work with different gods, or choose a different element to work with.

Cleansing: I consider cleansings as the foundation and most basic of these. Its almost an umbrella term the other two fall under. All banishings are cleansings, but not all cleansings are a banishing. Cleansings are when you're trying clear something away. Most often people will use this term in day to day workings and general upkeep to make sure nothing has stuck to them. This would include more casual things like smoke cleansing, showering and asking the water to cleanse you, sound cleansing, etc. Its not a full spellworking or ritual, but still done with energy and intention. Sometimes you may do a cleansing and realize whatever is there, is stuck deeper then you expected. So you take the next steps and do a more "intense" cleansing like an uncrossing or banishing.

Uncrossing Spells: Uncrossing specifically refers to removing unwanted energy. Usually when discussing what is an uncrossing, I sperate it from just a cleansing by describing it as a very intense cleansing where you're trying to strip away intense and specific energy. These are more work and a step up from an everyday cleansing for more intense scenarios. This is very spirit focused; think of it as taking out the bad and putting in the good. Some types of spells I would consider an uncrossing are: removing hexes/jinx/curses, removing the evil eye, spiritual detoxes, road openers, removing any stubborn energy, removing feelings, etc. I associate uncrossings with water: it's soaking in and getting that energy out. I would choose herbs/spell ingredients that are uplifting and purifying. Think salt, rosemary, rue, and lemons.

Banishing Spells: Banishing spells remove unwanted entities, spirits or people. You can use it to get rid of very deep rooted things like habits or insecurities. Banishings are quite a strong forms of spellwork. You're really kicking something out and away from you when you do a banishing. Its connected to more deep rooted things that you're trying to remove from your life. Some types of spells I could consider a banishing: cord cutting, exorcisms, banishing a spirit attached to you, getting rid of insecurities, freezers, etc. I associate banishings with fire. Burn and gtfo. I would choose herbs that have more of a kick to them and are defensive. Think nettle, blackberry leaves, cloves, even pepper in some cases.

Please note this doesn't have to be something strict. Like i said at the beginning this is just a guide that will help you differentiate so you can tackle the spellwork as effectively as possible.

✨Stay Spooky ✨

[rainingriversofyou]

Helion x Lady Autumn

A Court Of Thorns And Roses

Artist: hancorinne_

[pangur-and-grim]

I like the magic system in ‘Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs to Die’

so magic is something that everyone has (in varying amounts), but it’s not renewable. once you use it up, it’s gone for good. you can specialize into a magical career, and base your entire life around your spellcasting ability, but there will eventually be a day where you reach inside yourself for the power to cast and there is just…..nothing. you’ve drained your well.

[ace-artemis-fanartist]

My piece for @rainbowcrate’s October's book box.

Jason June's The Spells We Cast.

[lucifersgurl444]

✨Tarot tips for beginners✨ pt 1

Wands/Fire- Imagination, creativity, intuition

Pentacles/Earth- Finance, work, material things

Cups/Water- Love, Relationships, Emotions

Swords/Air- Thoughts,Ideas, Attitudes

Aces-Potential

Twos-Wisdom

Threes-Belief

Fours-Commpasion

Fives-Rules and law

Sixes-Harmony

Sevens-Victory

Eight-Intellect

Nine-Emotions

Tens-Manifestation

Keep a tarot journal

Don’t try to remember every single card

Try to stick to the same deck in the beginning to build a strong connection

Allow your intuition to come through

Don’t second guess yourself always go with your gut

[thejournallo]

Witchcraft Basics Masterlist!

Witchcraft Basics and Giggles:

Everything to know before you start! The various practices The Tools healing, protecting, and grounding. shielding and banishing herbs,oils and crystals.| Herbs | Oils | Crystals the sabbatsthe Elements astrology + astrology calendar spells, hexes and curses energy manipulation the various entitis Divination tool Symbology

more master lists!

[hallow-witxh]

Kitchen Staples and Their Properties

If you're any kind of kitchen user, there are a few things that are usually present. Things like bread, cheese, beans, and vinegar are all things that many kitchens keep in stock. So, here is a list of some staples you may have in your kitchen, and what they mean.

Bread: health, abundance, the hearth, kindship

Beans: wisdom in choices, luck, money, divination, prosperity

Butter: peace, friendships/relationships, spirituality

Cheese: goal completion, happiness, moon magic, health

Eggs: feminine/goddess magic, fertility, mysticism

Honey: joy, love, sex, wisdom, lust, purification, health

Milk (Cow's): feminine parenthood/guidance, love, sustenance, spirituality,

Rice: fertility, protection, luck, money, growth

Salt: purification, protection, grounding, cleansing

Sugar: banishing negativity, love, affection, invoking kindness/sweetness

White Vinegar: cleansing, purification, protection

Adding some things together melds their properties! Cooking in butter for your friends can strengthen your relationships with them, and baking bread can bring abundance into your home.

As always, do your research, practice safely, and blessed be!

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[oldschoolfrp]

An eldritch tome overflowing with magical energies (George Pratt cover, The Space Gamer 38, April 1981)

[bewitched-moonlight]

🔥 Magic potion to heal and re-energize 🔥

I'm sure I'm not the only one feeling out of it right now. There's weird energies in the air... So here's my recipe for a quick re-energizing potion you can make any time you need to bring the 🔥 back

🔥 Ingredients & Properties

1 or 2 slices of lemon, for energy, balance, and purification

1 pinch of cinnamon, for power, desire, and romance

1 slice of fresh ginger, for strength, fertility and adventure

1 teaspoon of honey, for healing, prosperity, and love

1 pinch of cayenne pepper, for fire, passion and protection

1 teaspoon of cider vinegar, for health and positivity

🔥 Instructions

Place all ingredients in a mug. Cover with boiling water.

While stirring in a clockwise direction, focus on your potion, its color, smell and strength, and repeat this incantation: “Cold and sickness flee from me, Health and fire come to me”.

Drink immediately.

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