Lavender- Magickal uses include love, protection, healing, sleep, purification, and peace. Promotes healing from depression. Great in sleep pillows and bath spells.
chamomile-Love, healing, and reducing stress, success, hex breaking.
Basil- Love, exorcism, wealth, sympathy, and protection. Dispels confusion, fears & weakness. Drives off hostile spirits. Associated with Candlemas.
Bay leaves - Protection, good fortune, success, purification, strength, healing and psychic powers. Write wishes on fresh leaves and then burn the leaves to make the wishes come true.
Mint- Promotes energy, communication and vitality. Draws customers to a business. Use dried leaves to stuff a green poppet for healing. Can also draw good spirits when used during a ritual.
Aloe- Protection, love and luck. Place on the grave of a loved one to promote peaceful energy. Thought to relieve loneliness and assist with success.
Rose- Magical uses include divine love, close friendships, domestic peace/happiness, and lasting relationships.
Rosemary- Health, love, protection, purification. Can be used as a substitute for many herbs. Associated with Fey.
Sage - Used for self purification and dealing with grief and loss. Carried to improve mental ability and bring wisdom. Used in healing sachets & incense. Promotes spiritual, mental, emotional & physical health and longevity. Removes negative energy.
Witch Hazel -Magickal uses include chastity and protection. Carry to ease grief over a lost love. Use in a sachet to reduce passions. Use in love spells and spells to ward off evil.
Vanilla Bean - Magickal uses include love, lust, passion, and restoring lost energy. Carried to increase energy & strengthen mental abilities.
Vinegar - Banishing, binding, averting evil.
Tangerine- Promotes energy, strength, and vitality. Awakens joy and dissolves negativity.
Sunflower- Energy, protection, power, wisdom, and wishes.
Thistle- Healing, protection. Use in sachet or amulet to aid in speedy recovery from surgery or illness. Hang in the home to ward off thieves and unwanted visitors.
Thyme- Attracts loyalty, affection, and the good opinion of others. Wear a sprig to ward off unbearable grief or provide strength and courage when needed. Burn or hang in the home for banishing, purification, and to attract good health for all occupants.
Most of these herbs can be found around the kitchen making them easy herbs for beginner witches’.
These ingredients can be used in spells rituals, spell jars and satchels.
Valuable information on individual herbs down below!
Posted: May 7th, 2018.
Updated: June 12th, 2018.
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Acacia:Masculine. Deities; Astarte, Diana, Ishtar, Osiris, and Ra. Element; Air. Planet; Sun. Powers; Psychic Protection and Powers.
Agrimony: Masculine. Element; Air. Planet; Jupiter. Powers; Protection, banishes negative energy and spirits. Once used to detect the presence of witches.
Alfalfa: Feminine. Element; Earth. Planet; Venus. Powers; Prosperity and Fortune.
We haven’t been able to play a full d&d session in a while but last time, my character finally got to cast Tiny Hut to keep everyone safe in the tundra.
Celestial witches get most of their energies from cosmic and celestial bodies. AKA anything outer space, really :) They’re one of my favorite witches (all witches are my favorite lol) so of course I had to do a masterlist (I had to do it to ‘em).
Also, there are so many correspondences. But as always, you don’t have to research all of them to be considered a Cosmic/Celestial witch.
Enjoy!
moon phases
special moons (blood moon, dark moon, etc.) and their magic
significance of each moon phase
moon water
solar water
how to charge items with the moon
crystals correspondence to the moon
astrology
zodiac signs
liminal space
astronomy
how to use astrology with divination
astrology oriented tarot cards
astral projection
how to use celestial energy to ground/center
major constellations
how each celestial body affects you
universal/cosmic energies
black holes
supernovas
planetary spells
planetary botanical blends
star magick
planets correspondence to colors
planets correspondence to gods/goddesses
planets correspondence to crystals/stones
planets correspondence to days of the week
planets correspondence to elements
planets correspondence to zodiac signs
planets correspondence to elements
planets correspondence to types of divination
planets correspondence to metals
planets correspondence to intent
different types of cosmic magick (venusian, martian, lunar, etc.)
Sea witches are so interesting. They emit very loving and calm vibes. But also a very intense “calm before the storm” vibe. These individuals often work their magic on the sea shore or near the sea. Some who don’t live near the sea, works with close bodies of water.
This list is certainly not all you need to know, but I wrote as much as I could. You also don’t have research all of these either, they’re just suggestions! :)
Enjoy!
ocean folklore
sacred bodies of water
water zodiac signs
divination
the water element
element symbols
the history of ocean
the history of ocean gods/goddesses
water stones (crystals or stones associated to the element of water)
water plants (plants associated to the water element)
types of ocean magick
other types of water witches (ex. storm)
ocean life
magical uses of rainwater
magical uses of solarwater
magical uses of moonwater
hag stones
sea gods/goddesses
ocean cleansing
sea offerings
sand dollars
ocean oriented potions
tides
water spells
moon phases (they affect the ocean)
types of sea salt
sea witch’s familiars
SHELLS
water spirits (sirens, mermaids, etc.)
banishing sea spells
seashell runes
healing sea spells
sea charms
importance of salt
lakes, rivers, and stream spirits
how to use things you find on the shore for magical purposes
how to be a sea witch when you’re not near the sea
Witchy reminder: It’s ok to have more than one book of shadows :)
♡ That naked witch in the woods
If you fill up one book, where are you going to put the rest of your ever increasing amount of spells, rituals, information, and all that jazz? In your second book of shadows of course! Or third, or fourth…
No matter which book you’re on, never stop learning about the craft!
Always remember that each witch’s journey is a different one. You certainly do not have to research all of these in one go. Or all of it for that matter. Take your time and explore the possibilities of witchcraft, even if it’s one subject at a time. Witchcraft isnt strict on rules, find what suits you, there’s a place for everyone. And remember, always keep learning! :)
I tried to organize it somewhat (not really) Im going to start a series of master lists like this one for different types of witches too! So stick around for those but for now…
Enjoy!
the history of witchcraft
types of witchcraft
types of magick
types of spells
types of witches
types of divination
types of herbs
types of energy
talismans
deities
seals
alphabets
crystals
sabbats
altars
basic tools
lunar phases
candle magic
planetary correspondence
tarot cards
incense and oils
Animals and what they represent
cleansing
meditation
astral projection
celestial bodies
spirituality
familiars
edible plants
toxic plants
the tea sis
wheel of the year
Zodiac signs
moon/sun water
banishing
binding
sacred items
sigils
cleansing
grounding
witchy symbols
witches/wiccans terminology
witching on a budget
what is satanism and why do people confuse it with witchcraft?
I’m not one to bury jars with spells, I prefer a more eco friendly option and like to use items that are natural or will break down.
I thought I’d share some of the items I use…
Conker Shells
Toilet Roll Tubes
Sea Shells
Snail Shells
Nut shells (walnuts are great!)
Seed Heads/Pods
Large leaves (I use fig)
All of these are safer in my mind as glass carries a risk factor especially for my hole digging son.
Items can be sealed with soy wax or twine/ribbon such as hessian, cotton or silk which will break down far easier than synthetics.
Sigils still can be painted or drawn on many of the cases.
If I know I’m going to bury a spell I like to try and incorporate flower or herb seeds (Nigella/Blessing seeds are a favourite) as when the casing breaks down the seeds will often germinate.
i am a big fan of spells of this nature! there are few ways to go about this, some will be easier if you possess a name, but if not then no problem.
these are spells i’ve personally used, so i have omitted some details, such as the consecration processes, daily workings, and specific blends—you can replace the generic blends with anything of your choice!
edit:ijust realized in your tags you may not know this person’s name. you can replace any mention of name here with their physical features, an energetic replacement, or a symbol of some sort to represent the person. this will obviously affect the spells, but they’re still workable.
1.tie them together. the base of this is very basic and straightforward, but you can add and subtract as you feel. create two ‘pouches’, one for yourself and one for your person of desire and stitch them together. i like to revisit these pouches every 3 days and rework them—i often bury them somewhere between my location and the location of my desired target, though in your own backyard works fine too.
what you fill the pouches with is your choice, for my target i like a generic mix of high john root, beeswax, apple skin, and some form of iron (coins, discs, whatever you can get your hands on). on that iron, i inscribe the name of my target, but this can be replaced with a small slip of paper.
your own pouch should be similar, but throw in that closest to you—for me, this comes in the form of dirt from my own home, a spritz of my favourite perfume, or black tea leaves.
2.write their name. this one does require a name, but i find it works well for short term use—i use this to contact friends who i have not seen in a few days, or rather, have them contact me within the day. on a slip of paper in green orred ink, write around the edges some variation of “hear me”, “love me”, “see me”. this will depend on what your goal is—a short but simple statement works best. as you write along the edges, your pen should not lift, making a closed border.
in the middle, write your target’s name 3 or 5 times. then write your own name across theirs 3 or 5 times perpendicular to their name. fold this slip of paper towards you and keep it inside your pillow case or under your mattress (if you move a lot in your sleep like i do).
you can flower this up and make a little bundle bouquet garni style, with a sprig of pennyroyal, apple stem, rose petals, or anything of your choosing. if you don’t want to bust out the herbs and fruits, you can kiss the slip of paper or whisper to it before tucking it away.
3.poppets or doll. this is closer to the pouches and another one i use often. make a little poppetorstraw doll. if we’re doing the poppet, you can stuff it with your target’s taglock (name on paper), if it’s the doll, tie it around the waist with some red thread.
if you want this to be a long-term working, these dolls should be worked frequently, either weekly, daily, or other. i like to work them every 3 days inside certain planetary hours, but that isn’t necessary! dress the doll with your oils or herbs of choice—i typically use frankincense powder, apple skins, ash of cherrywood, and an opening oil.
alternatively, you can dress a candle instead and burn it over the ‘chest’ of the doll for as long as you need. i enjoy calling down my familiar spirits for this process, but i’d encourage finding your own method of working the doll.
4.eat them. this one sounds funny, but it only requires three things—a fruit skin of choice or a slice of fruit hollowed out (something easy to eat, you can also omit this entirely), cinnamon, and honey. dip the tip of your tongue into the cinnamon, it will sting slightly and you will want to swallow the cinnamon immediately if you’re not used to it, but try not to.
if we’re using the fruit, fill the slice/skin with honey. if you’re not using fruit, you can just drop the honey straight onto your tongue. consume the honey and cinnamon mix while focusing on the energy of your target, or while repeating their name.
if you want to be fancy, you can also set up a small ritual using a few candles and a plate, making the act of ‘eating’ a dedication to a spirit of your choice. i often do this as an exchange, a show of dedication while requesting the spirit to assist in ‘pulling’ the target towards me.
An incantation or a charm is a magical formula intended to trigger a magical effect on a person or objects. It’s a fast but sure spell that you say outloud to make it work.
In my native witchcraft traditions (armenian&georgian) we use a lot of incantations, because there’s nothing stronger than the power of words. But what’s the formula for the perfect effective incantation? We use just 3 ingredients: rhythm, rhyme, and imagery.
Rhythm turns a whisper into a strong energetic drumbeat, rhyme helps you remember and add strength to your voice, imagery binds the intention.
The rhythm. Make each word sound like a drumbeat when you say it outloud. Recall how shamans use the sound of drums to create their magic. You incantation, when said outloud, should be that drum. Your words should have their own rhythm, power, proper emphasis.
The rhyme. Make it rhyme, make it easy to learn by heart and repeat. It only adds to its strength if you say it outoud yourself, without peeking in a book.
Imagery. Use rich metaphors. Incantation is as much poetry as it is magic, so it’s very important to make it sound vivid, and so that each word is there for a purpose, not just too fill the void. Compare sickness to a black bird, kill it with a stone and throw it in a fire to make it go away. Be vivid, be creative.
Bonus, an example of an old georgian incantation aganst a cold:
Surdo metsvia sadilad, Cold visited me at dinner. Ra gavuketo sadilat? What shall I make it for dinner? Magrad shevkar, shevpachiche, I tied it [i.e. the cold] Shavsa dzaglsa gadavkide. Hung it on the black dog, Dzagli Khidzed gavarda, The dog fell over the bridge, Surdo tskalshi chavarda. The cold fell in the water.
Because magick works best when there are actual real memories and strong emotions tied to the items.
to attract love in life/increase your or someone else’s happiness:
- your (their) most favourite candy - a colorful ribbon from a gift wrapping - some kid’s love confession letter you found in a library book
to speed up things:
- burnt matches - a watch stem - bus/train tickets - a few torn off sheets from a daily/weekly calendar
to slow down things:
- a snail shell - a queue ticket - a pull-tab from canned food - a few drops of formalin - dried fruits
to protect/threaten:
- tin soldiers - old bullets - cat nails (naturally shed, obviously. inspect your cat’s scratch post) - dead wasps - insect cocoons - glass bottle caps (you know, these sharp metal ones)
to banish:
- a few drops of sanitizer - absorbent coal - a rejection letter - a one-way ticket (away from your location)
to curse:
- a traffic/parking ticket - bones from cooked fish that you almost choked on - your own tears, brought by sincere rage/misery - flowers from a thrown-away bouquet - the most obnoxious ad/spam mail you’ve ever received - a test paper, marked F and mercilessly corrected by a sadistic teacher
Use your senses, your emotions, your own memories and your imagination: what does this item make you feel, what did it possibly make its owner feel? You can add to the list whatever feels right to you. Remember that emotions and memories connected to the item are always a powerful magick fuel, especially in spellwork. Note: some of these things are obviously region-specific. For example, living in a place that once was the war epicentre, it’s a common thing for me to stumble across old rusty bullets while taking a walk in a suburban forest. It may be different for you, but that only means you have certain things which are only unique to your place.
I practice for more than 10 years already, and, honestly, if I were to give one (1) most useful piece of advice about the way I do my spellwork, I’d say that for getting the desired outcome, preparation and planning for the spellcasting is just as important as the actual ritual, because the preparation isalready a part of the spellcasting. You’re already working on the manifestation of your desired outcome when you’re simply drafting and preparing, because you begin to think about it and focus on it.
Don’t neglect the drafring and preparation if you really want the spell to be powerful enough to shift the reality.
Spend some time just making a draft of the spell in your journal. Divide the page on individual aspects of your desired result. For each, write all your ideas, possible correspondences, any things that you think might help with this certain aspect of your desired result (”make things faster = fire?? burnt matches? clock hands???” or “new job means new beginings, so should definitely cast it on the new moon. check the day of the week correspondence later. dont forget to use tarot imagery, the fool definitely will come handy”, etc).
Be as messy as you want, it doesn’t matter, because, again, by focusing and preparing for the cast you’re already doing the half of the work.
Carefully and mindfully preparing for a spell alone usually provides, like, 50% of the desired result for me.
I’ve mentioned before that it’s very helpful to keep a pocket day planner in your grimoire or with it. You don’t have to have one, but if you choose to then it’s a great place to implement this tip. Some spells take multiple days to do, you want to make sure you’ll be able to do it each day. Some spells have to be done in certain moon phases, so be sure to schedule those around in the correct times. Not to mention days, hours, zodiac signs, etc can also have an impact on when you need to perform a spell. Scheduling it helps keep you organized and helps you to remember to do the ones with specific time requirements.
2.Trance gifs can help with meditation
Sometimes it’s really hard to get into a trance when you need to for a spell or when you’re meditating. Find a nice, calming and serene trance GIF to help you get in the zone. Make sure it matches the mood you’re going for.
Bonus:You can find ones with colors that correspond with the spell you’re doing.
3.Sigils don’t have to only effect you
You can create and activate sigils for a multitude of reasons. I mostly see witches use them for their own needs, which of course is 1000% fine, but it’s not the only choice. Put a good luck sigil on the sidewalk so everyone walking over it charges it and benefits from it. Put protection sigils in the dirt around forests to help keep them safe. Draw sigils on or under desks at school to help other people succeed in their exams. You can use your magick to make the world a little bit better.
4.Center yourself after grounding
While not entirely necessary, many witches find it greatly beneficial to center themselves after ground. Centering can realign your emotional waves and connect your body back into itself. This can be as simple as doing some grounding yoga and then meditating afterwards, that’s my preferred method.
5.Make protection amulets out of your protective weapons
I don’t mean to jump from a peaceful, mindful practice right into stabbing bitches, but sometimes that’s just the way it goes. Unfortunately, some of the people in this world can have terrible intentions. If you’re in a place where you feel like you need to carry a knife, pepper spray, knitting needles, etc to protect yourself, take it a step further by charming those objects. Put charms on them to repel ill intentions. Put wards on them to repel negative energy. Protect yourself. I care about your safety and well being.
6.Get some gloves for handling cursed objects
Whether you’re cursing the objects yourself or trying to break the curse that’s already placed on them, you’re going to want some gloves. These can be special gloves you use just for handling cursed objects, or the gloves you use to wash dishes. Either way, be sure to cleanse them with sage smoke or crystals afterwards. You don’t want the negative energy being absorbed into your body. And while sometimes you have to touch things to find out if they’re cursed, it’s still a good idea to put the gloves on afterwards if you continue to work with the object.
7.Be sure the crystal jewelry you wear is water safe
I don’t know if this comes from the fact that I live in a rainy state or because I always forget to take my jewelry off before I shower, but water safe crystals in your jewelry is a must. You wash your hands all the time, you don’t want to accidentally damage your crystal rings. You could get caught in the rain, or sweat a bunch, or jump in a snowbank, or get splashed by a wave, or forget to take them off before a shower or bath. Make sure the crystals you wear on your body are going to be safe with your lifestyle.
8.Bring your grimoire to the library and have a wonderful adventure
Libraries are so much fun!! No one cares if you just sit there for hours and hours and no one is going to bug you about writing notes. They exist for a reason. Who cares if it’s not university that you’re studying for, no ones even going to look twice. Grab as many witchcraft books as you want and write down anything you need in your grimoire. Your BOS is essentially made for this. It’s so nice and peaceful, enjoy.
9.Tips for drying your own herbs
It’s wonderful if you’re able to grow your own herbs! Make sure when you’re drying them for spell work, you’re giving them the best treatment.
Dark areas work best
It must be a dry location or else you risk molding or spoiling the herbs
Hang them upside down with all leaves facing the same direction
Placing them in a breathable or holey paper bag can help catch anything that may fall off due to breakage and help you keep the area clean
Different herbs take different amounts of time to dry. Check on them often to see if they’re ready.
10.Before casting a spell or making a potion ask yourself, “Why?”
I’ve talked a lot before about the importance of clarifying intentions and having a clear head when doing magick. But this time, I’d like to talk about something else that loosely relates to the same topic. I recently saw a potion recipe that was supposed to get rid of scars and my first thought was, “But scars are so cool…” And then I read a little further and saw that it was also supposed to help fade moles and freckles and that really got me thinking. I have two little moles on my neck that look like a vampire bite. I used to hate them because I was taught that moles are ugly, but overtime I learned to actually really like them and genuinely think that they’re cute. Looking at that potion recipe, I began to feel empathy for the people who may see that and write it down and begin the process of ridding their skin of these little “imperfections.” And if you take anything from this tip, I want it to be this: Before doing anything that will effect your body, ask yourself why you’re doing it. Even things you do outside of magical practices. Ask yourself why. And if the answer isn’t overwhelmingly positive, then maybe reconsider what sort of spell or potion you really need to do. Do you need to vanish your scars, or do you need to feel better about your body? Maybe there are other things that will be more effective in aiding you. Just something to consider. I care about your wellbeing and I don’t want anyone to be mean to you, especially not yourself.
Thanks so much for reading my latest #10tips. As always, please send an ask my way whenever you want to say hi or ask me some questions. I’m here to help! Have a magickal day.
Another gift of nature and an important factor to consider when initiating a spell is the direction in which to face. Compass directions north, south, east, and west are very significant when casting a spell. By facing the proper direction, you are utilizing the vibration or energy that it offers. The powers of the four directions are a free gift of nature that is often overlooked.
North
North corresponds to the element of earth. Face north for health issues, healing of the body, spirituality, increasing or developing your intuition, using some type of divination, for transcending the physical and trying to communicate with someone telepathically, and in asking for guidance from whomever or whatever you call your higher power. This is the most powerful direction
South
South corresponds to the element of fire. Face south for love issues, relationships of any kind, creative and artistic pursuits, anything of a romantic or emotional nature.
East
East corresponds to the element of air. Face east for career issues, strength, clarity, new business opportunities, financial matters and any endeavor requiring extra energy, healing of the mind, new beginnings.
West
West corresponds to the element of water. Face west for letting go and moving on, increasing self-esteem, forgiving yourself or someone else, cleansing, unconditional love.
Hey you! Stop scrolling for a moment, it’s time for your checkup. Take a moment to check each of these things and fix any problems you might find.
Wards and Shields
Are your special spaces still warded properly? Are the barriers still strong? Are there any holes or damages?
Are your personal shields still there? Do they need refreshing? Are there any gaps in coverage? Can you still do your work through the barrier?
Altars and Tools
Are the altars clean and organized? There’s no dust?
Are there any offerings that have been sitting out that need to be refreshed or disposed of?
Is there any unusual energy in any of your consecrated items?
Does everything feel charged and ready?
Your Body
Have you taken all of your meds that you need today?
Have you been eating/hydrating properly?
Getting enough sleep?
Does your body need anything from you right now to feel a bit better?
Entities and Other Things
Are there any regular offerings you give that you could/should check off?
How are things with your familiar? Your companions? The local land wights? The spirit(s) of your house? Do they need anything from you to keep the relationship strong, if you have one?
Are there any unexpected entities hanging around/taking up anchors? (Give your knickknacks a good check for this, as well as any old toys and jewelry.)
Do you have any promises, dedications, or oaths you’ve taken up? Have you been maintaining your end of the deal/is there anything you can do to be progressive about it?
