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Weather Witchcraft & Correspondences Notes

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Rain

second changes, renewal, cleansing

emotions, intuition, connecting with your inner self

Activities

Meditate in the rain: imagine the water washing away your worries

Snow

representative of the macrocosm/microcosm (think of the way each snowflake is unique, yet snowflakes pile on and on until they create huge blankets of snow)

concealment, hidden magic

purity, freshness, innocence (this has less to do with color magic [that old concept of black vs. white magic] and more to do with the way fresh snow looks)

revelation, awareness

cooperation, unity

Activities

Find an area covered in snow and, using your finger or a stick, write a wish in the snow. Watch the open spaces fill back in as the snow falls, and imagine your wish is being carried out by the universe.

Hail

haste, speed, action

power, motivation

strength

Activities

When you  hear hail, close your eyes and focus your energy on something you've been avoiding. Using the energy of the hail, write out a plan to tackle the problem at hand. When the hail ends, you will have gained the strength you need to carry out these tasks - don't be afraid to ask for help from others if necessary!

Thunderstorm

power, amplification

contains power of all four elements: earth=thunder, fire=lightning, air, and water

Activities

Count the seconds between lightning and thunder as the storm approaches. When the storm is at its peak (there's no delay between the lightning and thunder), focus on your current magical workings. Feel your energy pour into the storm as the storm fills you with strength and power. Imagine the storm continue to pour strength into you and your magical workings as it fades away.

High Sun (Hot Days)

strength, endurance

intense

projective

analytical, objective

Activities

Take a yellow, orange, or red stone and let it charge under the sun for a few hours on a hot day (be sure to double-check that your stone/crystal is sun-safe). Place the stone on your altar, desk, or area of your preference. Pull out the stone and call on its energy when you need a boost of strength or endurance. 

Sources:

Weather or Not: Two Books About the Magic of Timing & the Timing of Magic by Katrina Rasbold Stormy dividers are from @firefly-graphics

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✖︎ curse correspondences ✖︎

crystals:

agate - for use on a target who has entered a space uninvited, i.e. someone breaking into your home or vehicle; confusion

alexandrite - causes obsession and delusions

amethyst - causes sensitivity and self-destruction; delusions

astrophyllite - causes those who have died at the hands of another to torment the target from the grave

celestite - detachment

diamond - causes blindness, confusion, and disorientation

diopside - lowers inhibitions and causes secrets to be revealed

emerald - causes greed, selfishness, and isolation

flint - causes conflicts

garnet - leeches energy from a target

kunzite - induces vulnerability 

kyanite - used to infiltrate a target’s mind

lapis lazuli - illusion and detachment

meteorite - used as a catalyst in baneful magic

moldavite - delusions

obsidian - used for general aggressive magic

onyx - causes nightmares and mental torment, and is used to break up relationships

opal - used to store negative energy, and then to be given to a target

pyrite - illusions

ruby - used to focus your intent on a target

tiger’s eye - causes arrogance

colors:

black - law, justice, manifestation, sorrow

red - force, energy, confrontation, jealousy, anger

greenish yellow - strife, discord, illness, conflict, jealousy, greed

magenta - catalyst

botanicals:

ague weed - confusion 

angelica root - misery, strife, distress, discord

ssafoetida - drives enemies away

bayberry - depression

bindweed - binding

blackberry root - distress

black salt - misery, strife, distress, discord

bladderwrack - illness

bloodroot - substitute for blood

blueberry - confusion, strife

boneset - distress, confusion

cayenne pepper - anxiety

chicory - discord

chili pepper - discord, misery, strife

cinquefoil - discomfort

clove - stopping gossip

cramp bark - pain, illness

dogbane - deception

dragon’s blood - destruction, strife, misery

hemlock - discord, sadness

henbane - illness, discord, melancholy

jezebel root - wickedness, ending relationships, punishing unfaithful lovers

knot weed - binding

lemon - sourness, bitterness

lemon verbena - a boost of power, ending relationships

lime - sourness, bitterness

lobelia - discord

mace - misery, strife

mandrake - misery, strife

mistletoe - isolation, confusion

mullein - spirit work, nightmares

mustard seed - strife, discord

myrrh - a boost of power

nightshade (belladonna) - discord, illness

onion - strife

patchouli - illness

poke root - confusion, discord

poppy seed - discord

rue - misery

safflower - destruction

spanish moss - bad luck

slippery elm - ending relationships

stinging nettle - jealousy, envy, discomfort

sumac - bad luck

tobacco - a substitute for any baneful herb

tormentil - distress, harm, discord

vetiver - silence

wormwood (absinthe) - misery, strife

yew - spirit work

yohimbe bark - impotency

planets:

mars - power, force, energy, war, conflict, jealousy

saturn - law, justice, chaos, revenge

neptune - confusion, illusion, chaos

pluto - death, mystery, crisis

celestial bodies:

black hole - darkness, destruction

comet - stasis, isolation

supernova - destruction, endings

lunar phases:

waning - binding, banishing

dark - destruction, banishing, justice

black - power, manifestation

taglocks:

drawings

photos

the target’s name written on paper

the target’s signature

an item that belongs to the target

the target's DNA

other ingredients:

cigarette butts

broken glass

razorblades 

vinegar

lemon/lime juice

alcohol

bones

needles

nails

thorns

shark teeth

catfish or urchin spines

murex seashells

flying devil oil

dead insects

black sand

charcoal

disclaimer: i do not condone the unethical practice of collecting or harvesting animal parts, or forcefully obtaining taglocks. this is just a list of theoretical correspondences and I am not responsible for the actions of others. for entertainment purposes only.

© 2025 bunny-claws

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Here’s to hoping I get to truly celebrate the solstice this year. Working all this overtime has got me feeling so drained.

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An Alternate Look at Correspondences

I see a lot of people speaking about correspondences in a way that doesn’t line up with my study and experience at all, so I figured I’d put something out there and see where discussion leads.

There’s a big narrative on Witchblr that correspondences are an entirely personal phenomenon: that the same herb may be used in entirely different ways by two people within the same practice, and that anything can be substituted for almost anything else with the right mindset. I’m going to challenge that some. 

Personal Correspondences can absolutely exist but I think it’s false to say it’s because of the ingredient itself. Let’s take chamomile: if it’s been used for very similar goals across traditions and cultures for generations, there’s probably a reason chamomile is associated with sleep. Our ancestors didn’t pull correspondences from nowhere, they were pulling what worked. (Now we have some science to break down ingredients and explain where some of that effectiveness came from, but we can’t do that with things like luck or love. I think it’s safe to assume the same trust in logic should be applied.) So if you want to use chamomile to add energy and it works, that says “My personal energy prompted by this ingredient is enough to override the energies of the ingredient itself and still be effective.” Which is awesome and totally a thing! But that’s you being a good energy worker, not chamomile being good for energy.  Substitutions absolutely can be made, magic is designed to be workable with what you have around you. That said, you need to understand the role that ingredient plays and substitute accordingly. You would never substitute sugar with salt in the kitchen just because they look the same, you’d substitute the sugar with something designed to add sweetness! Lemon juice and cream of tartar are wildly different ingredients, but both will work as stabilizers in sweets and can easily be substituted in that context. But I wouldn’t sprinkle cream of tartar over my salmon when I don’t have a lemon. Spells are recipes and the ingredient is there for a reason to play a role; substitute for that role just like you would in a kitchen.

and of course, Different Traditions are going to have different ways they believe ingredients and correspondences work, certain associations based on folklore, etc. which all plays a factor in variation as well. With so much variation and conflicting information, I think setting personal rules for ourselves about how we believe correspondences do (and don’t!) work is an important part in establishing a solid practice. If the ingredients can equally mean whatever, then why would we bother mentioning specific ingredients at all, you know? 

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We are the patriotism. We are the bravery and the freedom and the justice for all they wrote about and dreamed of. We the people. Not Capitol Hill. Not the politicians. Not any President. Not a flag or an anthem. We the people. We can never be defeated 🇺🇸

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coffee magic ☕️

a list of simple tips and correspondences for coffee magic

— sun water | energy, happiness

— new moon water | new beginnings, new projects

— full moon water | manifesting, calming

— cinnamon | love, happiness, money

— honey | friendships, relationships, protection

— sugar | manifesting, attraction

— nutmeg | legal matters, good luck

— clove | protection, clarity, abundance

— cardamom | love, lust, confidence, beauty

— anise | purification, protection, love

— ginger | quicken manifestations

— cocoa | grounding, prosperity

— vanilla | calming, good luck, love

— hazelnut | protection, fertility, wisdom

— milk I growth, fertility, strength

— oat milk | prosperity, abundance, fertility

— almond milk | love, prosperity, wisdom

— coconut milk | cleansing, protection, blessing

— stir clockwise | to manifest

— stir counterclockwise | to banish

— paint sigils on your coffee mug / glass

— read your coffee grounds / cream clouds

— scry using black coffee as a reflective surface

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Angel Fire, New Mexico - 35mm

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Midsummer Masterpost - Spoonie witch friendly

Midsummer, also known as the Summer Solstice.  This day is the longest day of the year. Typically lands around June 21st  (December 21st in the Southern Hemisphere). 

Many cultures around the world celebrate the Summer Solstice in their own ways. Marking a very important event for most.  

Fire is the main association with this holiday as it marks the sun. This holiday also marks the end of the planting season.

Midsummer Correspondences

Colours

Green

Gold

Light Blue

Yellow

Red

Orange

White

Herbal

Basil

Bay Leaves

Lavender

Mint

Rosemary

Thyme

Chamomile

Mugwort

Vervain

Rose

Honeysuckle

St. John’s Wort

Yarrow

Calendula

Sunflower

Marigold

Jasmine

Oak

Cinnamon

Elder

Edibles

Honey

Berries

Cheese

Lemonade

Lemons

Oranges

Tea

Honey cakes

Mead, Ale, Wine

Ice Cream

Animals

Bees

Cow

Butterfly

Dragonfly

Horse

Summer birds (Wren, Robin, Hawks, Eagles, Swallows, etc)

Crystals

Emerald

Jade

Sunstone

Orange or Green Calcite

Carnelian

Citrine

Amber

Tiger’s Eye

Diamond

Pearl

Quartz

Ruby

Garnet

Metals

Symbols

Sun

Fire, Bonfire, Balefire

Sun Wheel

Sunflower

Phoenix

Fae

Herbal

Summer flowers

Rose

Spirals

Spiritual meanings

Love

Life

Light

Passion

Creativity

Healing & Health

Growth

Empowerment

Lust

Fertility

Power

Success

Prosperity

Warmth

Solar energy

Scents

Lavender

Sage

Lemon

Rose

Mint & Spearmint

Jasmine

Rosemary

Verbena

Coconut

Orange

Gods / Goddesses / Spirits

Gaia

Aestas (Roman)

Aine (Celtic)

Brigantia (Celtic)

Venus (Roman)

Aphrodite (Greek)

Apollo (Roman)

Apollon (Greek)

Zeus and Thor (Thunder Gods)

Ra (Egyptian)

Greenman

Oak King

Anuket (Egyptian)

Benten (Japanese)

Any other sun Gods/Goddesses

Need some suggestions to celebrate? I got you covered.

High energy celebrations 

Bonfires

Fae offerings

Create Fae garden

Weave flower crowns

Perform a phoenix ritual

Create a  Besom

Dance and sing

Leave offerings to solar Gods/Goddesses

Divination work

Any solar energy workings

Low energy celebrations 

Ritual bath

Light a candle in honor

Watch the sunset

Meditate with solar energy

Pray to solar Gods/Goddesses

Create solar water

No spoon celebrations 

If you have a sun lamp bask in it

Watch the sunset

Greet the sun at sunrise

Tell yourself kind words

Remember that it’s okay if you cant do much while you are unwell. That you come first and you simply existing is a blessing.

How you celebrate the holiday does not matter. You can choose to do any activity that feels right. These are only suggestions and remember that you’re enough no matter what.

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☀️𝓛𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓪 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓵𝓵 𝓙𝓪𝓻☀️

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Midsummer Masterpost - Spoonie witch friendly

Midsummer, also known as the Summer Solstice.  This day is the longest day of the year. Typically lands around June 21st  (December 21st in the Southern Hemisphere). 

Many cultures around the world celebrate the Summer Solstice in their own ways. Marking a very important event for most.  

Fire is the main association with this holiday as it marks the sun. This holiday also marks the end of the planting season.

Midsummer Correspondences

Colours

Green

Gold

Light Blue

Yellow

Red

Orange

White

Herbal

Basil

Bay Leaves

Lavender

Mint

Rosemary

Thyme

Chamomile

Mugwort

Vervain

Rose

Honeysuckle

St. John’s Wort

Yarrow

Calendula

Sunflower

Marigold

Jasmine

Oak

Cinnamon

Elder

Edibles

Honey

Berries

Cheese

Lemonade

Lemons

Oranges

Tea

Honey cakes

Mead, Ale, Wine

Ice Cream

Animals

Bees

Cow

Butterfly

Dragonfly

Horse

Summer birds (Wren, Robin, Hawks, Eagles, Swallows, etc)

Crystals

Emerald

Jade

Sunstone

Orange or Green Calcite

Carnelian

Citrine

Amber

Tiger’s Eye

Diamond

Pearl

Quartz

Ruby

Garnet

Metals

Symbols

Sun

Fire, Bonfire, Balefire

Sun Wheel

Sunflower

Phoenix

Fae

Herbal

Summer flowers

Rose

Spirals

Spiritual meanings

Love

Life

Light

Passion

Creativity

Healing & Health

Growth

Empowerment

Lust

Fertility

Power

Success

Prosperity

Warmth

Solar energy

Scents

Lavender

Sage

Lemon

Rose

Mint & Spearmint

Jasmine

Rosemary

Verbena

Coconut

Orange

Gods / Goddesses / Spirits

Gaia

Aestas (Roman)

Aine (Celtic)

Brigantia (Celtic)

Venus (Roman)

Aphrodite (Greek)

Apollo (Roman)

Apollon (Greek)

Zeus and Thor (Thunder Gods)

Ra (Egyptian)

Greenman

Oak King

Anuket (Egyptian)

Benten (Japanese)

Any other sun Gods/Goddesses

Need some suggestions to celebrate? I got you covered.

High energy celebrations 

Bonfires

Fae offerings

Create Fae garden

Weave flower crowns

Perform a phoenix ritual

Create a  Besom

Dance and sing

Leave offerings to solar Gods/Goddesses

Divination work

Any solar energy workings

Low energy celebrations 

Ritual bath

Light a candle in honor

Watch the sunset

Meditate with solar energy

Pray to solar Gods/Goddesses

Create solar water

No spoon celebrations 

If you have a sun lamp bask in it

Watch the sunset

Greet the sun at sunrise

Tell yourself kind words

Remember that it’s okay if you cant do much while you are unwell. That you come first and you simply existing is a blessing.

How you celebrate the holiday does not matter. You can choose to do any activity that feels right. These are only suggestions and remember that you’re enough no matter what.

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unreal green

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How To Get Active And Get Organized!

Five tips for forming an affinity group

Crimethinc: How To Start An Affinity Group

Sprout Distro: How To Start An Affinity Group

Rebel Steps: Community support and mutual aid

Want to start a tenants’ association? Here’s what you need to know first (WaPo)

How to organize a tenants’ union (TenantNet)

Form a tenants’ association (HomeLine)

Food Not Bombs handbook

Food Not Bombs materials and books

Principles of harm reduction

What is harm reduction?  (Harm Reduction International)

Getting started in union organizing

Is it time to start a union at your workplace?  (spoiler alert the answer is yes)

Building working-class defense organizations: An interview with the Twin Cities GDC (It’s Going Down)

Practical organizing for antifa and beyond

https://www.iww.org/content/join-one-big-union

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what's the chances of that?!

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Study of Violets (German, late 16th century) by an anonymous artist.

Watercolour on paper.

© The Trustees of the British Museum.

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license.