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Here is a comprehensive collection of all of the posts I've done on the occult and the spells I've done and spell resources. This will be added to over the life of the blog as well this way everyone won't have to dig for everything. And you get to learn a bit more about my practice.

Occult & Folklore Lessons

History Of Solomonic Practices

Ars Goetia 72 demons Kings

Ars Goetia 72 Demons Dukes Pt. 1

Petitioning Deities From Around The Globe

Ancient Art of Osteomancy

Curses: A History On The Dark Arts and How to Practice Them

The Enochian Language

Scrying, A History, and Guide

CELTIC FOLKLORE&MYTHOLOGY 101

Realm of Celtic Faeries

Protection From Malignant Spirits

Appalachian Folk Practices 101

Incantation Bowls

Spells and Rituals

Exorcism

Exorcism Charms

Exorcism Powder

Boundary Powder

Everlight Candles

Solarian Oil

Vincula Luna

Igni Bowls

Basic Banishment

Binding A Spirit To An Object

Malignant Spirit Binding Totem

Pseudo Moon Water

Medicinal Herbs & Remedies

Tincture For Sleep

Salve For Minor Injuries

Grimoire Reading List

this is added to periodically it's free pdfs you can download

Informational Joke Posts/Answered Asks

Greek Sacrifice Traditions

Is Mana Real?

Sonneillon The Demon Of Hate

Demonolatry for Lesser Known Demons

Do you have to be born with magic, or can anyone learn it?

Navigating the Divide Between Legitimate Academic Study and Occult Fiction

Can magic heal physical injuries or illnesses, or is that just stuff they show in movies?

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The Herbal Burnings from the Guild Book of Old Tradition Crafte

Allspice - will cause discord for enemies Althea - to attract protective spirits Arrowroot - to make someone lusty towards you Balmony - to turn an enemy's spell against them Basil - to attract success Bay Leaves - protection from harm and slander Bayberry - for money and luck Betony - for proteciton from evvil Blackberry - to cause problems and turmoil for enemies Blood Root - for protection against evil forces Blueberry - to cause your enemies to become confused Burdock - to purify Catnip - for strength and ingenium Chestnut - for strength of mind and endurance Chickweed - to bring back a lover Chicory - to detect imposters or enemies Clover - protection from spirits Cloves - comfort and contentment Colic root - make enemies move away Coltsfoot - wealth Comfrey - for needed money Coriander - keeps lovers from straying Corn Flowers - for a new lover Aloes - to attract love Cowslip - protects privacy Culvers root - turn an enemy against themselves Daisy - to mae lovers faithful Dandelion - to bring peace and contentment into the home Deers Eye - makes one attractive for new mates and lovers Devil's Bit - turns away evil forces Dog Rose - for safety in travel Dogwood - for restful sleep and shielding of spells Fern - to be treated with regard Flaxseed - to settle arguments and strife between a couple Ginger root - for attracting adventure and excitement Golden Bough - to find love Golden Seal - to help a business grow and profit Gum Arabic - for good luck Hawthorn - to defeat an enemy Hellebore - to attain the sight Hemlock - to cause illness Horehoud - for a healing Huckleberry - to make depression cease Hyssop - to gain understanding of the mysteries, burn during readings Ivy - to defeat a craft worked against you Juniper - for lust, that is to attact or promote Lavender - to bring a lover to you Lobelia - for peace and contentment Maiden hair - to find love and understand the beauty therein Marshmallow - to protect children May Apple - to never be without money for the period of one month Mint - happiness Mistletoe - to attract love and keep evil away Mugwort - To increase magical strength Myrtle - to attract money for the family Nettle - to remove confusion Nutmeg - to have luck with a difficult situation Orris Root - to attract a lusty love Parsley - to cause discord for an enemy Peony - for good luck in an undertaking Peppermint - to make a home happy Pine - to convince others to agree with you Poppy - to overcome grief Primrose - to make a child truthful Pumpkin Seeds - to be free from an enemy's influence Pussy WIllow - to keep your mae faihful Red Clover - against Malocchio Rose buds - for a woman to attract a man Rosehips - to attract good and sincere people to you Rosemary - to make friends and keep them Sage - to put a spell on an enemy Skunk cabbage - to send a spell back onto an enemy Squaw root - to cure frigidity Sumac - to keep an enemy bound Thistle - to be aware of omens to decide one's path Thorns - to thwart an enemy Thyme - to cause depression in an enemy Verbena - to make a woman passionate towards you Witch Hazel - to dispel headaches Wood Rose - good fortune

The following herbs are added to make spells more powerful with burnings

Cinnamon - adds strength and power Gum mastic - to make your spells very strong and powerful Moss - for good fortune and success towards your success Mace - to make quicker results Seed of Celery - for power in spells and charms

however, this glorious book makes mention of the fact to not become dependent on these herbs but to build your own power. Like my ma said - It's not what you do, it's how you do it. So if you burn parsley and curse your enemy to the winds and it works, it works.

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Nine Herbs Charm

I always wanted to do a Nine Herbs Charm and this autumn i finally did it!!

The Nigon Wyrta Galdor (NWG) or, popularly, the Nine Herbs Charm, is an Old English healing spell—a galdor—intended to remedy a wound of some kind. The charm is recorded in a single manuscript, Harley MS 585 (ff 160r—163r), commonly known today as the Lacnunga (Old English ‘remedies’), which the British Museum dates to the 9th or early 10th century. The topics, themes, and entities the charm touches upon, such as animism, emphasis on the numbers nine and other multipliers of three, and the invocation of the Germanic deity Odin (Old English Wōden) stem from the pre-Christianization beliefs of the Old English.

These are the nine herbs that i used in my nine herbs charm. I changed some of the herbs for related varieties that i found in the forest behind my home (cause i really wanted this charm to have a really personal note).

Mugwort -> i used "artemisia vulgaris"

Plantain -> i chose to use both "plantago major" and "plantago lanceolata"

Lamb's cress -> i chose to use "cardamine flexuosa" from the forest behind my home and "cardamine hirsuta" that grows along our lawn

Betony -> i chose to use "stachys sylvatica" instead of "stachys officinalis" because that's the only variety i found in our woods

Chamomile -> i found some chamomile along the fields in our town

Nettle -> i chose to use 'normal' stinging nettles

Crab apple -> we have "malus sylvestris" in our garden so i used its leaves (i didn't use the apples cause i started collecting in November)

Chervil -> i used "anthriscus sylvestris"

Fennel -> i bought some fresh regional fennel from a local farmer's market, cut it into small pieces and slowly dried it in the oven

Mugwort | plantain | lamb's cress

Betony | chamomile | nettle

Crab apple | chervil | fennel

And here's an excerpt of a translated version of the Nine Herbs Charm:

Remember, Mugwort,

what you brought to pass,

what you readied,

at Regenmeld.

You’re called Una, that most ancient plant.

You defeat three, you defeat thirty,

you defeat venom, you defeat air-illness;

you defeat the horror who stalks the land.

And you, Waybread, plant-mother!

You’re open to the east, yet mighty within:

Carts creaked over you, women rode over you,

over you brides bellowed, over you bulls snorted!

You withstood it all—and you pushed back:

You withstood venom, you withstood air-illness,

you withstood the horror who travels over land.

Now, this plant is called Stune, she who grows on stone:

She defeats venom, she grinds away pain.

She’s called Stithe, she who withstands venom;

she chases away malice, casts out pain.

This is the plant that fought against the wyrm.

She is mighty against venom, she is mighty against air-illness;

she is mighty against the horror who travels over land.

You, Venom-loathe, go now!

The less from the great,

the great from the less,

until for both he receives a remedy.

Remember, Chamomile,

what you brought to pass,

what you accomplished,

at Alorford,

that no one should lose their life to disease,

since for him Chamomile was prepared.

Finally, this plant is known as Wergulu,

who a seal sent over sea-ridges,

to aid against venom.

These nine plants defeat nine venoms!

A wyrm came slithering, and yet he killed no one,

for wise Wōden took nine glory-twigs

and smote the serpent,

who flew into nine parts!

(...)

She stands against pain, she stands against venom,

she is potent against three and against thirty,

against a foe’s hand, against great guile,

against malice and bewitchment

from animal and spirit.

Now! May the nine plants do battle against nine glory-fleers,

against nine venoms and against nine air-diseases,

against the red venom, against the running venom,

against the white venom, against the blue venom,

against the yellow venom, against the green venom,

against the black venom, against the blue venom,

against the brown venom, against the purple venom,

against wyrm-blister, against water-blister,

against thorn-blister, against thistle-blister,

against ice-blister, against venom-blister.

If any venom comes flying from the east,

or any comes from the north,

or any from the west over folk!

(...)

(Source)

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The Magickal Properties of Carrier/Base Oils

In ancient times, our ancestors revered the power of oils, utilizing them in sacred ceremonies, rituals, and magickal workings that spanned centuries. Today, we have the privilege of carrying on this tradition by creating our own blends using the same flora & fauna that have been cherished for millennia. The practice of crafting sacred oils connects us to our roots, offering a meaningful way to honor the past while enriching our present-day experiences.

Carrier/base oils play a crucial role in the world of magick and holistic practices. These oils, derived from plants, seeds, and animal fats, are believed to possess unique energetic properties that can enhance the potency of essential oils and other magickal ingredients we add to them. Whether used in aromatherapy, massage, ritual work, or spell work the choice of carrier oil is significant, as each oil is associated with specific magickal attributes, such as grounding, protection, or amplification of intention. Understanding the magickal properties of carrier oils can empower practitioners to create custom blends that resonate with their intentions and desired outcomes, adding an extra layer of enchantment to their craft.

Magickal Properties of Carrier/Base Oils:

These plant and seed-based oils come from my own grimoire based on my own traditions and practice.

Almond: Prosperity, Money, Wisdom

Apricot: Happiness, Contentment, Love

Argan: Healing

Avocado: Love, Lust, Sex Magick

Borage: Higher Mind, Truth, Clarity, Legal Matters

Canola/Rapeseed: Neutral Base

Castor: Protection, Absorbs Negativity

Coconut: Purification, Cleansing, Protection

Corn: Abundance, Luck, Divination

Evening Primrose: Psychic, Glamour, Clarity

Flaxseed Oil: Beauty, Protection

Grapeseed: Fertility, Money, Strengthening Mental Abilities

Hempseed: Meditation, Psychic, Healing

Jojoba: Healing

Meadowfoam Seed: Protection

Neem: Fortifies, Protection

Olive: Healing, Fertility, Protection

Peach Kernel: Fertility, Love, Fae Magick

Peanut: Grounding

Pomegranate Seed: Divination, Love

Pumpkin Seed: Health

Rosehip: Self-Love, Beauty, Glamour

Safflower: Sex, Baneful

Sesame: Hope, Faith, Positivity

Shea Butter: Calming, Longevity, Patience, Healing, Soothing, Beauty

Sunflower: Happiness, Health, Wisdom, Sun Magick

Vegetable: Neutral

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Different magical traditions and systems and practices are actually more alike than different and why a lot of times the differences have more to do with our own subjective opinions than the actual substance of what is practiced. I also share why its continually important to learn other systems and traditions of magic, even when your practice is mainly oriented around one system or tradition.

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WITCH TIP

When making pies you can inscribe sigils and symbols into the crust to add magic to the finished product.

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Sigil making using the planetary squares.

This method uses the planetary kameas as a way to invoke their powers.

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Protection magic

This is a page from my book of shadows. :)

do not repost without my consent!

#witchcraft #pagan #bookofshadows #witchblr #protectionmagic #tradwitch #magic #occult #magicstudy #magicbook (at Sacramento, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaV6rveLFGk/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The hand of the wise

Photos from my book of shadows, info from Traditional Witchcraft A Cornish book of ways by Gemma Gary

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As the beginning of spring approaches the cleavers

Are popping up in yards. These plants are plentiful and free in most areas.

My personal book of shadows pages

Samantha Piña The Darkest of Lights

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My favorite simple wards to guard the home

Hanging rosemary above the doorstep, and/or above doors of the house for protection.

Sprinkling a line of dried red pepper on a windowsill, to counter a curse.

Placing a mix of dried & ground eggshells and black pepper in every corner of a room to keep out unwanted spirits.

Placing a decoration representing a witch in the kitchen, to keep away illness and to favor health.

Crafting an effigie (no matter how crude!) and make it into the guardian of your home by charging it with your intent of protection and placing it near the front door.

Crafting small witch ladders to hang around the house.

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My favorite simple wards to guard the home

Hanging rosemary above the doorstep, and/or above doors of the house for protection.

Sprinkling a line of dried red pepper on a windowsill, to counter a curse.

Placing a mix of dried & ground eggshells and black pepper in every corner of a room to keep out unwanted spirits.

Placing a decoration representing a witch in the kitchen, to keep away illness and to favor health.

Crafting an effigie (no matter how crude!) and make it into the guardian of your home by charging it with your intent of protection and placing it near the front door.

Crafting small witch ladders to hang around the house.

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𓃶 What Is The Wild Hunt?

The Wild Hunt is a common belief among many Northern European cultures. In short, the hunt is a cavalcade of ghosts, spirits, fairies, elves, and other spiritual beings that is said to sweep across our world every year. Depending on where your beliefs come from, when it happens will differ.

It is commonly believed that the leader of The Wild Hunt is a deity or figure of importance of some kind, such as Odin/Woden in Norse and Saxon traditions, or King Arthur in British lore. Other leaders of the hunt include but are not limited to:

𖤓 Arawn or Gwyn ap Nudd, commonly seen as the Welsh lords of Annwn

𖤓 Danish king Valdemar Atterdag

𖤓 The Norse dragon slayer Sigurd

𖤓 Biblical figures like Cain, Gabriel, Herod and the devil

𖤓 Gothic king Theodoric the Great

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𓃶 What Did People Do For The Wild Hunt?

The Wild Hunt was generally seen as a bad omen; one for destruction, famine, war, plague, or the death of the one who saw it. In many traditions, witnessing the hunt would result in the viewer being abducted to Otherworld or Underworld. Other times, those who were not protected would have their souls pulled from their bodies while they sleep, and they would join the menagerie of the dead.

To avoid this fate, people in Wales, for example, began the tradition of carving pumpkins as a way to avoid being taken by the fae. In Scandinavia, offerings like bread were put outside the home as an offering to the spirits joining Odin for the hunt.

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𓃶 When is The Wild Hunt?

Depending on where your beliefs stem from, there are various answers to this question.

In Britain, The Wild Hunt is associated with the autumn season, specifically around and on Samhain/The Autumn Equinox.

Scandinavian tradition tells us that they prepared for the hunt around December, specifically Yule/The Winter Equinox.

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𓃶 What Entities Are A Part of the Wild Hunt?

Many entities are associated with the Wild Hunt in different areas. These entities include but are not limited to:

𖤓 The Fae (The Sidhe, The Tlywyth Teg, etc)

𖤓 Spirits of the Dead

𖤓 Demons

𖤓 Valkyries

𖤓 The Spirits of Huntsmen or Nobles

𖤓 Horses (sometimes with an abnormal amount of legs)

𖤓 Wolves and dogs (sometimes spiritual in nature, i.e. the Cwn Annwn)

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The victim-blamey direction new age spirituality has taken is a narcissist's wet dream. It's also bullshit.

NO: you are not disabled because you need to learn a karmic lesson.

NO: you did not choose to be born into an abusive family before incarnating.

NO: your trauma bonds are not soul bonds.

NO: you did not enter a "soul contract" with your abuser.

NO: you do not deserve to live in poverty because of a "past life."

NO: you do not go into "karmic debt" for standing up for yourself.

NO: the people pushing these narratives are not more spiritual than you; they don't "vibrate" at a "higher frequency" than you.

NO: your "past life" is not justification for people treating you like shit and hurting you in this one.

There is a reason people are pushing this narrative. There is a reason they so badly want you to believe the bad shit happening to you is something you chose and you deserve. It is text book victim blaming. If they can get you to blame yourself, for something you had absolutely no way to control, then they can get you to knuckle under and accept anything they do to you.

Don't knuckle under. Don't let people treat you like shit and say you asked for it before you were born. Don't let people convince you that things like poverty, mental illness, physical disability, and abuse are something you earned and that they won't stop until you learned your lesson, so just surrender.

"You can't control it, so just surrender," is the most pathetic bullshit I have ever heard.

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Mandrake needle felting tutorial from FeltField on etsy. Look at his sweet, derpy face. 😭

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Pumpkin Witchcraft

Keep carved pumpkins to scare away spirits and negative energy

Make pumpkin pies for abundance

Roast pumpkin seeds and put them in your money bowl

Add pumpkin spice to your coffee for abundance

Give a pumpkin to your deity as an offering

Offer a pumpkin to your home wards

Light pumpkin scented candles for abundance

Drink pumpkin tea before bed to protect you while you sleep