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
Put sand in first and then the water in the jar. (this represents the ocean.)
Burn your sigil in the flame and put the ashes into the shell you chose.
Then, swivel the ashes around in the shell and then pour the ashes into the jar.
Take your gull feather and fan the flame with it towards the direction jar (carefully) while chanting “Oh Mother Sea, I ask that you protect me.” as many times as you need.
Seal the jar and pour the blue wax onto it.
Place this jar near your bedside on carry it around in your pocket.
Sea Water: Water from the sea is great for cleansing and healing rituals. I recommend it for cleansing crystals (but be careful, not every crystal/stone can/should be cleansed in water). It’s also great for banishing and protection spells!
Storm Water:Spells and rituals that has to do with emotional strength, confidence, charge, motivation and force. It’s known for strengthening spells. Storm water is great for curses as well.
River Water: Spells and rituals that has to do with moving on, focusing energy, breaking through rough paths, and warding. Great for powering tools.
Rain Water: This is very multi-purpose, but especially great for growth and rebirth spells. Great for spells that you want to keep gaining power over time.
Snow Water: Great for spells and rituals that focus on purity, endings and change, as well as slow working spells.
Dew Water: I recommend this for love and fertility spells, as well as delicate magic. Great if you’re going to do fae work.
Swim. If you, like me, are lucky enough to live by the sea, swim in it. All year round. Get used to the cold. If you are landlocked, find a local pool.
Practice swimming with your legs together, like a mermaid. Even better if you can afford a monofin. And even better if your local pool allows it.
Use sites like Noises Online to listen to waves crashing or water running, close your eyes and let yourself be entranced by the rhythm.
Brush your hair once you leave the sea and shower after leaving the pool. Trust me.
Buy a boss-ass swimsuit that makes you feel amazing both in and out of the water.
Light candles that smell like the seaside while you bathe.
Get a fish tank. Put some fish in there. You have new friends,, take care of them. (Do your research before buying fish!! Make sure the tank is big enough and has what they need.)
Walk with your head high and your shoulders back, as if the waves are carrying you to your destination. You are the crashing of storms on the coast, and the softness of calm shores on a sunny day.
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Are you a witch, wizard, or other practitioner of magic or scholar of the occult? Do you want to share your knowledge with others and help them on their path? Would you enjoy working with an engaged and dedicated team of mentors and magic practitioners? Then you should consider becoming a mentor with Acturian Academy!
What is Acturian Academy?
Acturian Academy is an online witchcraft and magic academy dedicated to supplying free guidance and information on a wide variety of occult and magical topics. We are not affiliated with any religion or form of practice and accept students and mentors from all paths and belief systems. Our semesters last 10 weeks at a time and are hosted on Google Classroom. Our next semester will begin in early February. We have a community set up on Discord as well to allow students, staff, and faculty to engage with and learn from one another.
Requirements for Mentors
Prospective Mentors should have two or more years experience in their field of study, be 16 years of age or older, and must undergo training and pass with an 80% or higher. Once a mentor has signed on with Acturian Academy, the contract being signed holds them to a standard of teaching which states that they must have a semester or more of their class ready before their class will be listed as available to take.
Areas of Interest
We are currently looking for mentors to teach classes in the areas of -Deities -Self Love Witchcraft -Energy Work -Weather Witchcraft -Demonology -Glamours/Glamour Magic -Death Magic/Death Witchcraft/Ancestral Magic -Grimoire Design/BoS Design -Spoonie Witchcraft -Sea Magic -Sex Magic (18+ applicants only please) While these are our most sought after needs at the moment, we also welcome you to teach your interests! Mentors may teach multiple classes at once as well, as long as they can complete lessons on time.
Is it sad that I still get a real magical buzz from lighting candles with lightning ⚡.
I love plasma lighters, they seem to work much better than gas and are better for the environment as you can simply charge them back up. A good gift for any storm witches.
Identification : A small branched shrub that grows to around 60cm (2ft). With Pink, White or purple flowers growing over spiky leaves.
Properties : Antiseptic, Diuretic and Anti-rheumatic
Uses: Urinary infections including Cystitis (Disinfects urinary tract and increases productions), Kidney stones, Rheumatism, arthritis and gout.
Try It : 1tsp of dried herb to a cup of water and infuse for 5mins to make a tea to treat Cystitis.
Warnings: None
Parts used: Flowers and flowering tips. Harvest in late summer.
Magic: Love, Luck and Protection. White heather was traditionally carried as a protection against rape or unwanted passion.
Planet : Venus
Element : Water
Deities : Isis
Folklore and History: Since Neolithic times the flowers have been fermented to make an ale.
From the bonny bells of heather
They brewed a drink long-syne,
Was sweeter far than honey,
Was stronger far than wine.
By Robert Louis Stevenson.
You can make musical pipes out of the root stock. The foliage has been used for generations as a stuffing for mattresses. It is the secret of the best Scottish honey. In Celtic tradition it is linked to the summer solstice. In Scotland white heather is considered lucky.
Also known as : Laurel, Sweet Bay, Victor’s Laurel
Scientific Name : Laurus nobilis
Identification : Evergreen Shrub or Tree with leathery dark green leaves. Small yellow flowers and shiny black berries.
Properties : Antiseptic, Antifungal, Mild Sedative, Anti-dandruff, carminative, cholagogue , digestive, diuretic, nervine, and vermifuge, It contains 10 anti-bacterial chemicals.
Uses: Diabetes (It boosts insulin to balance blood sugar), Migraines, Chest infections, Pain Relief, culinary, Cancer, Dandruff and blood pressure.
Try It : Placing a bay leaf under your pillow on the new moon is said to lead to prophetic dreams. Interestingly the priestesses of Apollo went one stage further and chewed the leaves for an extra kick.
Warnings: Never ingest the oil. Patch test the oil as it can cause Contact dermatitis. Sadly some people have died from perforation their intestines with fragmented bay leaf, always remove the leaves before eating the dish. Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia), cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) and West Indian bay (Pimento racemosa) are highly toxic and should not be ingested
Parts used: Berries, Leaves and Seeds
Magic: Divination (The Delphic Oracle used Bay), Protection (neither poisoners nor witches can harm those who carry bay)
Planet : Sun
Element : Fire
Deities : Apollo, Aesculapius, Ceres, Eros.
Folklore and History: Highly valued by the Ancient greeks and romans it was used as a medicine, as a tea or bath fragrance, a spice in cooking and for decoration. For the festival of Saturnalia (Roman winter solstice) the leaves were picked and twisted with holly to make garlands. Greek students would take the berries to help them study as they are a good stimulant. Lighting is not supposed to land where it is planted. In the 17th century it was carried as a protection against black magic. Today it is used as a fragrance in toothpaste.
Plant Tips : Growing well in almost any soil type it just needs to be well drained. It is very slow growing, so if you are using a pot you will need to use a fertilizer.
Identification : The common variety has pretty blue flowers with an easy to recognise shape. Other varieties are while or mauve. Growing to around 3 feet (1m) with dark greed glossy leaves.
Uses: Lowers Blood pressure (Especially useful for breaking fevers), Pain relief from arthritis, gout and rheumatism….or killing wolves.
Try It : 1.3 part of tincture to 100 parts of Witch Hazel to make a liniment for topical application to the skin for reducing the pain from rheumatism.
Warnings: Classed a deadly poison it can be lethal if incorrectly administered. Internal use is banned in many countries. Contains Aconitine a foul tasting alkaloid which his highly toxic.
Parts used: Dried Roots (Collected in late Autumn when the stem dies back. Other parts of the plant may be used but have reduced properties.
Magic: Knowledge, Binding and it was one of the ingredients used to make flying ointment for brooms. In the middle ages it was used by those who had mastered invisibility.
Planet : Saturn
Element : Earth
Deities : Hecate, Carridwen
Folklore and History: Widley used across Europe, China and the Americas. The title “Wolf bane” comes from its use to poison arrows by wolf hunters. In the east indies the “Ferox” verity has been used in poison darts for killing Tigers and to poison wells. It could also however be used to counter other poisons making it a reliable cure for venomous bites. From the middle ages it was simply used as a pretty boarder plant, the pretty flowers with the unusual shape leading to the title Monks-hood. The Anglo-Saxon’s simply called it “Thung” their word for a very poisonous plant. Even the pollen is an irritant. Mung Bean Skin (Lu Dou Yi) is an effective cure for the poison. Folklore sees this herb used on weapons to fight Werewolves.
Plant Tips : Preferring soil that remains slightly damp so digging in rotten leaves or manure prior to the growing season will help. It can be raised from seed in early March using a cold frame.
