hello sweet loves! i’m wanting to delve more into my work but have been extremely unmotivated- i can’t get my meds, my partner is gone for work, and i just had spine surgery. what do y’all recommend for simple practices?
please enjoy my tiny altar in the meantime, TW for animal skulls.
Obsessed with these intention candles and smoke wands from Sacred Smoke Herbals! They also sell a bunch of loose herbs, prerolls, and altar tools/accessories :-)
I am partnered with them to offer 15% off every order, but I am genuinely and consistently impressed with the quality of their items. I’d definitely encourage you to check them out!
Use the above referral link or my code, ADELAIDE15 to get 15% off your order. Even if you decide not to use it, I still encourage you all to check them out!
I recently started working with Sacred Smoke Herbals’s CBD flower for divinatory purposes, and just thought I’d mention the types I’ve tried and how I like them/what I use them for. As a secondary benefit, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis last year and smoking this flower has been extremely valuable for my pain management.
Of course, they also have many witchy items like herbs and altar supplies–this is a great resource for those as well!
Another benefit is that they offer prerolls, which is extremely invaluable to me–I no longer have the dexterity to roll my own flower.
These were my most unexpected surprise! After smoking before bedtime, I had my first lucid dream in about 14 years. For clear reasons, these are also fantastic if you’re working with astral traveling!
A variety that many folks are already aware of–this strain indeed does promote euphoria and relaxation. I find that I’m the most creative after using this!
The first thing you should know is that the bees who produced this honey are allowed to freely forage in wildflowers and taken excellent care of. With that out of the way, this is my favorite thing to add to a cup of chamomile tea before bed! It’s extremely relaxing and tastes amazing.
If anything here seems interesting to you, you can use my code ADELAIDE15 to get 15% and free shipping over 35$ on all of your orders! You can also click the link below to take advantage of this offer.
my dreams aren’t usually like this. typically i wake up thinking “lol what is up with my brain” cause its just some random weird shit inspired by the events of my day, whatever i was watching before bed, etc.
this time though, it feltlike it had meaning. i might have even had partial control over myself in the dream, but i honestly can’t tell now.
i cant remember the beginning of it clearly, but i know i was outside my grandmother’s house. which to me, isn’t that notable, but it’s one of the places where i feel most comfortable if that means anything. i was with another girl who i didnt recognize at all, and at this point i really can’t remember what she looked like either. we didn’t talk much but we both knew what we were there for.
it was dark outside, very dark. the streetlights weren’t even on. (there are normally a ton around her house. its a college neighborhood.)
my grandma came outside and said goodnight to me, and she went inside. after that, a hooded figure came out of the woods behind the house. it was carrying two black roses, one of which had a lot of dead petals in the middle of it. that was the one i got.
me and the girl knelt down in front of the hooded figure and it sat down as well. me and the other girl were very anxious but it didn’t feel dangerous. the girl pulled two white candles out of her bag and placed them on the ground in front of us, and the second they touched the ground they were lit.
i dont remember a lot of what came next but the hooded figure began talking to us and we agreed to it. it then started saying things that we would repeat, but sometimes i struggled getting the words out of my mouth. i remember vividly that we were pledging ourselves to work with and love a hellenic deity, who i have now realized is nyx. some friends helped me figure that out. it makes sense, seeing as i have asked to work with her before, and ive dedicated some meals and self care stuff to her.
the next morning, i began to sense that there were spirits outside my house. the hooded figures were watching me. i didnt feel like i was in danger but i h a t e being watched, so together me and my spirit companion got them to leave. they haven’t returned.
clearly, nyx is interested in me. but why did it seem like i was initiated into some sort of cult? and who are the hooded figures? if anyone has any ideas i would really like to hear them.
I recently started working with Sacred Smoke Herbals’s CBD flower for divinatory purposes, and just thought I’d mention the types I’ve tried and how I like them/what I use them for. As a secondary benefit, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis last year and smoking this flower has been extremely valuable for my pain management.
Of course, they also have many witchy items like herbs and altar supplies–this is a great resource for those as well!
Another benefit is that they offer prerolls, which is extremely invaluable to me–I no longer have the dexterity to roll my own flower.
These were my most unexpected surprise! After smoking before bedtime, I had my first lucid dream in about 14 years. For clear reasons, these are also fantastic if you’re working with astral traveling!
A variety that many folks are already aware of–this strain indeed does promote euphoria and relaxation. I find that I’m the most creative after using this!
The first thing you should know is that the bees who produced this honey are allowed to freely forage in wildflowers and taken excellent care of. With that out of the way, this is my favorite thing to add to a cup of chamomile tea before bed! It’s extremely relaxing and tastes amazing.
If anything here seems interesting to you, you can use my code ADELAIDE15 to get 15% and free shipping over 35$ on all of your orders! You can also click the link below to take advantage of this offer.
I recently started working with Sacred Smoke Herbals’s CBD flower for divinatory purposes, and just thought I’d mention the types I’ve tried and how I like them/what I use them for. As a secondary benefit, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis last year and smoking this flower has been extremely valuable for my pain management.
Of course, they also have many witchy items like herbs and altar supplies–this is a great resource for those as well!
Another benefit is that they offer prerolls, which is extremely invaluable to me–I no longer have the dexterity to roll my own flower.
These were my most unexpected surprise! After smoking before bedtime, I had my first lucid dream in about 14 years. For clear reasons, these are also fantastic if you’re working with astral traveling!
A variety that many folks are already aware of–this strain indeed does promote euphoria and relaxation. I find that I’m the most creative after using this!
The first thing you should know is that the bees who produced this honey are allowed to freely forage in wildflowers and taken excellent care of. With that out of the way, this is my favorite thing to add to a cup of chamomile tea before bed! It’s extremely relaxing and tastes amazing.
If anything here seems interesting to you, you can use my code ADELAIDE15 to get 15% and free shipping over 35$ on all of your orders! You can also click the link below to take advantage of this offer.
I realize that some of the following options aren’t possible for all witches. You are not less of a witch if you can’t do these things. You are still valid. These are just some possible alternatives and suggestions.
Gathering Materials
Get creative and make things
Wands, journals, incense, and black salt are all things that you can make yourself. You can also make your own self care products. I have a post on that here. This is a cheaper alternative if using things found in nature. It also helps the environment because these items aren’t being mass produced, which can sometimes come at the cost of pollution from large factories.
Buy things second hand
This is good because, just as above, you avoid the use of large factories which can lead to pollution. You may be able to find things at yard sales, thrift stores, or even online sites such as facebook marketplace.
Buy local
Large chain grocery stores have a long process to get food from one area to your store of choice. This includes the use of transporting item from farms to distribution centers to your store. This is not the entire process but it is part of it. If you buy locally from places like farmer’s markets, it can come from the farm to the market. This (partially) eliminates the middle man.
Buy from etsy shops
Etsy sellers often make things themselves, which just as above cuts down the process of stores and distribution centers.
Harvest your own materials
You can harvest certain herbs from your personal garden. This is good because you know where the herbs come from and what was used to grow them. It often avoids things like harmful pesticides.
Or you can find things in nature. Things such as seashells can be used as offerings or representations of the water element, sticks can be used to make wands, leaves can be used to make wishes or to meditate with, and plants can be used for herbs.
Finding Books
Find books at libraries, charity shops, second hand shops, or online sources such as thriftbooks. Another option is ebook, which reduces the amount of cut down trees.
Buying from chain stores
Research where the companies and brands source their products.
Some things to consider are as follows: Are they from overseas which may make the process to get items to you longer and cause air pollution? Are they grown in your region, state or province? Are they sustainable? Are they reusable? Are they recycled? How much waste is produced by using it? Are they ethically sourced?
Know that you don’t have to check off all the boxes above nor do you have to check off any of them, as it may be inaccessible. But just be more aware of where your items come from.
Disposing of Spells
I have a post that has sources and tips on disposing of spells that you can find here. But I’ll reiterate some of the tips here:
Check how biodegradable something is before burying it or putting it into bodies of water. Things like glass aren’t the best things to put into water or to bury as it may harm the animals that live there or that can find it in the ground. It also doesn’t degrade very fast and will be stuck in that area for a long time.
Do not introduce new species as they may be invasive to that area. Things like herbs, leaves or flowers may grow into plants. If they weren’t found in that area or if they come from overseas, try not to bury it or leave it in the wild in a new area. For example, something bought in England shouldn’t be introduced to Canada unless it is also native in Canada. Otherwise you may be introducing a new invasive species.
this spell is actually quite personal to me as it was the first spell i ever performed! i was nine and very interested in witchcraft, so i decided cast a charm to help my sister sleep better
time:the morning is best as the powder needs time to charge in the sunlight!
gather:cinnamon, rose oil / water, lovage leaves
✨ take a teaspoon of cinnamon and add seven drops of rose oil or water
✨ boil a small pan of lovage leaves and let it to steep for 2 or 3 minutes
✨ add one teaspoon of this to your previous ingredients
you can use the rest of the lovage potion for a sleep-inducing bath!
✨ leave the mixture out to dry beneath the sun. as it turns into a powder, its intent is charged by the sunlight
✨ finally, sprinkle your powder lightly on the bed you wish to bless.
Esabats are 12/13 moon celebrations that honor the goddess in her assoziation with the moon. Traditionally covens would meet on Esabats to celebrate and work with the Goddess to bring healing and assistance for their members. Specific Goddess would be called apon during Esabats.
here are some mudane and simple ways to incorporate magic into your everyday life witchcraft does not have to be extravagant or a ritual all of the time it can be as simple as tending to yourself or going out into nature.’their is magic in the mundane’
meditation mediate daily to clear your thoughts and maintain a good headspace
pray to your deities or whomever you work with/believe;deities,spirt guides;universe
visualize how you want the day to go
hydrate to fuel your mind body & soul
open window allow the air in
charge your water with crystals
cleanse yourself to remove negative energies
cleanse your environment
journal write down your thoughts dreams and intents
yoga stretch your body to get the energies flowing
breathe
hold yours crystals allow there energies to fill you up
pick a book from your bookshelf and close your eyes flip to a page read the page look for any signs clue or advice
pick a tarot card
tend to your plants and garden water and feed them
tea based on your intent
coffee magic
read & research witchcraft
tea leaf reading
do kitchen magic
draw sigils on food
put moon water into tea
give pets moon water
bathe to cleanse yourself both physically and spiritually
look into the mirror and say affirmations
do glamor magic
pick clothes based on intents;black for protection
pick jewelry on based on intent;sun for harmony
put essential oils on based on intents;lavender for peace
carry spell jars with you
pick a crystal based on intents
light a candle based on your intent for the day
bless objects
go out into nature
ground yourself
hug a tree
leave an offering to mother nature
keep an eye out for animals you see and later look up their symbolism
I recently started working with Sacred Smoke Herbals’s CBD flower for divinatory purposes, and just thought I’d mention the types I’ve tried and how I like them/what I use them for. As a secondary benefit, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis last year and smoking this flower has been extremely valuable for my pain management.
Of course, they also have many witchy items like herbs and altar supplies–this is a great resource for those as well!
Another benefit is that they offer prerolls, which is extremely invaluable to me–I no longer have the dexterity to roll my own flower.
These were my most unexpected surprise! After smoking before bedtime, I had my first lucid dream in about 14 years. For clear reasons, these are also fantastic if you’re working with astral traveling!
A variety that many folks are already aware of–this strain indeed does promote euphoria and relaxation. I find that I’m the most creative after using this!
The first thing you should know is that the bees who produced this honey are allowed to freely forage in wildflowers and taken excellent care of. With that out of the way, this is my favorite thing to add to a cup of chamomile tea before bed! It’s extremely relaxing and tastes amazing.
If anything here seems interesting to you, you can use my code ADELAIDE15 to get 15% and free shipping over 35$ on all of your orders! You can also click the link below to take advantage of this offer.
~•The Essentials For Your General Magick Cabinet •~
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I create intuitively chosen mystery ensembles inspire by the occult, witchcraft, and mythology where many of my own handcrafted creations fill the box in my Etsy shop, thus, I often am asked by those new to Witchcraft or who are beginning to explore different aspects of their spiritually to include ’the essentials’, or whatever it is I think would benefit someone who is just delving into the world of new age spirituality and witchery.
It doesn’t matter what books you read or blogs you may follow, there always seems to be some inconsistencies here and there regarding what tools are ‘essential’ for a beginner. Sure, there’s a lot regarding the altar and shrine set up, but what if you do not have the space to dedicate to an altar? What if you prefer to perform your craft on the fly, or find yourself leaning toward secular practices rather than devoting yourself to deity worship?
The handful of tools and supplies I have put together here covers pretty much any ordinary practice that would take place in any spell or ritual and give you an inexpensive basis from which you may build upon as you continue learning, practicing, and exploring what ignites your spark and helps to recover your light. :)
•White Candles or Tea Lights (And Matches or a Lighter)- One may enter any Family Dollar or Dollar Tree and find multipacks or single white candles or tea lights in abundance. Many spells call for a specific colored candle to be used that corresponds with the purpose or intentions to be expressed or manifested. This extends beyond what is known as ’candle magick’ and falls into a category I personally just learned was called ’sympathetic magick’- which is a fancy word for choosing spell or ritual tools, components, and supplies that have some kind of symbolic or intrinsic association to what you desire. The act of creating the right atmosphere for manifesting your will is a type of magick unto itself that can extend well beyond an altar or shrine. Picking the corresponding moon phase, time of day and day of the week, herbs, oils, and candle colors are all forms of sympathetic magick, with candle color probably being the easiest aspect to understand and acquire. White Candles may be substituted for any colored candle that a spell or ritual may call for, as white is considered the absence of color, you may imprint upon it whatever color you desire it to be. This kills the need for a large stash of chime candles or votives of all different colors. Sure, it’s nice to have the appropriate color a spell calls for and having such in your possession does help conjure the atmosphere whoever created the spell intended to conjure, but in a pinch, any white candle or tea light with something to light them with will work just as well as that pink or red candle for your love spell or whatever it may be you are attempting.
•Clear Quartz Crystals- Clear Quartz only recently became semi-scarce due to over mining and demand, though one may still purchase Clear Quartz crystal points in bulk for around $10-15 for a 100 gram bag on Amazon and beyond, where if you prefer raw stones over tumbled and polished, you may be able to get them even cheaper. Clear Quartz is believed to be the 'Master Healer’ by Reiki Masters, as it possesses many different healing properties in addition to cleansing, grounding, and aligning the chakras. In witchcraft, Clear Quartz is used in many different rituals as it is an amplifier of energy that can enhance the efficacy and success rate of spells and manifestations aside from amplifying the energy of any and all other components and crystals around it. Clear Quartz may be readily substituted for any crystal, should a crystal be called for in any sense, and its abundance in nature and online make it an essential choice for having on hand for everything from creating ChargingorMoon Water, creating crystal grids, talismans, spell jars, mojo / Gris Gris bags, or simply placing in your home or on your altar to help facilitate whatever you may be attempting to conjure or manifest at any time.
•Olive Oil- it’s no joke that essential oils, especially those that are organic or completely natural and high quality are quite expensive. If one were to purchase even just the handful of essential oils commonly mentioned in most witchy books, occult texts, and herbalist grimoires, you would be looking at a good $30-$60 investment for the basics. Olive Oil, on the other hand, may not be particularly cheap at the grocery store, but when you consider the amount you get for the price compared to the .33fl oz bottles of essential oils, you are getting quite a bargain and a tool that may be substituted for any particular oil something may ask you to use, including for dressing / anointing candles and ritual tools. The ancient Greeks and Romans often used Olive Oil as an offering to the Gods, and it has long been considered a sacred nectar in many different religions. If you already have a selection of essential oils, you may use Olive Oil as a carrier oil to make them last longer by diluting them and rebottling them or to make your own essential oil blends and ritual oils. Olive Oil is naturally pure and will allow your oil blends to work with most diffusers and burners while providing a hypoallergenic carrier option should you wish to apply any to your skin.
•Salt- So many things salt may be used for and so many reasons to keep a stash of salt around set aside for spiritual endeavours. Sea Salt in particular is a component of many spells, rituals, potions, and magickal concoctions. It is representative of the element of Earth and is associated with many simple practices you can easily integrate into your daily rituals for cleansing, banishing, and protection. Using salt for cleansing offers a no-burn, inexpensive, sensitivity friendly option for the modern witch that can be purchased on the cheap virtually anywhere that sells things.
•Sage- The next few items are more essential for the diligent witch putting together their toolbox, as one can avoid the herbal aspects of witchcraft entirely if they desire to with many more modern texts not blending the old world concepts of herbalism/ old world medicine being akin to magick. Sage is often burned for cleansing purposes, either in smudge or incense form, but it may also be substituted for any herb a spell may call for, provided you are not trying to concoct a definitive product or recipe as a result. Sage may be easily grown within your own home- I myself have a common Sage plant I grow indoors and have been reading the benefits ever since I purchased the starter from a small nursery in Kentucky, as I never seem to have any luck sprouting seeds myself. Sage may be added to spell jars and the like as easily as one would add a handful of crushed Clear Quartz for the added benefit of maintaining a cleansed vessel for manifestation. Sage incense may also be substituted the same way.
•Roses- Roses and Rose Petals have always been associated with love spells and love potions, but many do not realize that Roses have a positive energy so profound, that vibrates on so many levels, that they may be adapted to serve virtually any purpose in any spell or spiritual practice, not just spells associated with love, romance, or sexuality.
•A Bell or Bells- Whether you wish to drop the money on an intricate antique or visit your local consignment store or dollar store and pick up some used school bells or jingle bells, the bell and bells are probably the most underrated tool a witch can utilize, like, ever. Bells have a long multicultural history of providing blessings of prosperity, protection, and good luck, with many beliefs rooted around the belief that the ringing of a bell resonates throughout the fabric of the cosmos, reverberating across space and time. Percussive instruments, as bells are, are often used for cleansing rituals and spiritual healing. It is often stated that ringing a bell 'resets’ the atmosphere and energy around you, effectively banishing negativity and providing a blank slate for conjuring new energy and any other spiritual activities. Don’t balk at the bells!
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If you’re the creative type, you may create what are known as ’Witch’s Bells,’ often made from wreaths or braided twine, beaded rings, etc with three or more bells attached meant to be hung off the doorknob of the entrance to your space or they may be made as a handheld tool to be used for regular rituals. These are then blessed or enchanted in some way that depends on the practitioner and the purpose they wish them to serve.
What about those of us that have limited storage space? Or those that may not be able to light candles or incense due to living arrangements or allergies? This is where myself and many others can step in and offer you a hand. In my own shop, I offer hand crafted and personalized / customized spell kits created for your specific needs that will provide you all the materials for any specific spell or ritual you desire. There are other sellers that offer similar options, some that are personalized and others more general, but if you are looking for something more 'disposable’ to be at your disposal at any given time, this may be worth looking into.
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My own spell kits range anywhere from $12-$35 depending on what it is you request and the materials you require. As I cater to all skill levels and handicaps in terms of what one can feasibly perform or utilize in any given situation, if you do happen to have a particular spell in mind but have no idea how to proceed in your current situation,I will be more than happy to consult with you and hand select or create a spell kit with detailed instructions and tools to aid you on your spiritual journey, regardless of your destination. As I take great pleasure in assisting others in manifesting their dreams and desires, I will always work with you and put your needs above your budget.
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Just some food for thought for those of you who have been blindly purchasing items for spells or spiritual endeavours to have on hand 'just in case’ and to remind everyone that magick and successful manifestation is less about the 'stuff’ and very much about your intentions when using it to conjure energy and become the catalyst for change, however you proceed to do so.
Wishing everyone a blessed weekend and throwing a friendly reminder out there that the current sale that has been ongoing in the shop will be ending soon- this will be the last until next month so please take advantage if you have had your eye on something. I will be retiring some older designs at the end of September 2021 for recreation / re imagining and to pursue new and better concepts to take other’s places. These designs will go on one last farewell sale during the month for a good 25%-50% off until they are sold out. As always, I appreciate everyone’s support of my Craft and crafts. It has been a pleasure to work with and get to know so many amazing people! A dream come true to do this full time!
-Samantha
Owner, Designer, Creator, Chaos Witch & Spiritualist 20+ Years Practice
The Tasseomancy kits are ⧋vailable, ready to ship and very limited.
Each kit comes with: ✥ a gorgeous vintage teacup & saucer (look at that handle!) ✥ a delicious tea from @missmapletearoom ✥ mini booklet with very simple instructions ✥ A5 card with a dictionary of 168 symbols on one side and reading diagrams on the other Both nested in a black or silver envelope with a silver-plated tea-charm (see last pic)
The instructions kit is also ⧋vailable on its own!
As usual, illustrations are signed by @gwendolinoleum
Last photo, one of the inspirations behind the kit. Two ladies I would LOVE to “spell the tea” with . . . . #underthepyramids #underthepyramidstreasures #portablemagick #theLoveWitch #darkcottagecore #cottagecore #tasseomancie #tasseography #tealeafreading #tasseomancy #fortunetellingteacup #fortuneteller #darkcapture #herbmagick #greenwitchcraft #darkaesthetic #darkacademia #witchaesthetic #traditionalwitchcraft #darkdecor (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZhWqkMLCRO/?utm_medium=tumblr
The art of tea leaves reading - also known as tasseography or tasseomancy - appears to have begun around the XVIIth century, when the Chinese tea trade made its way into European society thus replacing the old techniques based upon spatters of lead or wax.
My kit was created to introduce you to this method and includes everything one needs to begin immediately!
It is READY TO SHIP and might even arrive in time for Lupercalia / Valentine’s!
It contains: ✥ VINTAGE TEACUP & SAUCER Delicate yet generous and sturdy. ✥ LOOSE TEA Your pick from a selection from @missmapletearoom. ✥ DIVINATION INCENSE Organic and handcrafted by me. ✥ BOOKLET Very simple instructions on how to start Tasseomancy. ✥ SYMBOLS & DIAGRAMS A5 CARD Dictionary of 168 symbols with their possible explanation on one side. Two Diagrams on how to read your cup on the back.
The card & booklet are illustrated by @gwendolinoleum
All the details can be found in the sh⋄p or on the blog (links in profile) . . . . #underthepyramidstreasures #underthepyramids #portablemagick #portablemagic #witchesofinstagram #witchythings #witchcraft #tasseomancy #tasseography #tessomancy #tealeavesreading #thelovewitch #hedgewitch #solitarywitch #greenwitch #plantmagic #herbalmagic #fortunetelling #witchythings #occult #darkacademia #cottagecoreaesthetic #cottagecorestyle #darkcapture #darkaesthetic #sombre_moods (at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZKfy6QI_jx/?utm_medium=tumblr
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