A ceremonial blade with a black handle, used in ritual for ceremonial magic. Traditionally are double-edged blades, but don’t NEED to be. Often decorated at the handle with carved symbols or crystals. Used to channel and direct energies mostly.
P E N T A C L E
Used for magical evocation. Usually printed on altar cloths, painted on altar tiles or work on jewellery or clothing. Used for multiple different purposes; protection, summoning energies or spirits, among other things. Symbol for air.
W A N D
A witch’s wand can be made of almost anything that she/he is drawn to. Used in most spell work to raise and direct energy. A lot of witches decorate their wands with an array of crystals and magical objects to make it prettier. Symbol for air.
C H A L I C E
Symbol for water. Used to hold wine or any other ceremonial liquid. In some cases symbolizes the physical body or the womb of the Goddess.
B O L I N E
White handled knife, often with a curved blade. This blade is strictly for harvesting or cutting herbs, also anything that has to do with carving or cutting during spellwork.
C E N S E R
Holds the incense.
I N C E N S E
Symbol for air. Different incense scents have different properties and you would pick one based on the intent of your ritual work or spellwork.
C I N G U L U M
Mainly used in Wicca as a belt to signify rank, but in other paths it is just used in spellwork. The cingulum is basically a 9ft long chord made from natural fibers or materials.
B E S O M
Mostly used to sweep away negative energy. Most witches make their own besoms.
C A U L D R O N
A pot used for potion making, brewing or for safely burning out candles or incense in spells or rituals.
J E W E L L E R Y
Enchanted rings, necklaces or even earrings that are used in ritual or spellwork.
S T A N G
A forked staff. Symbolic of horned deities.
A L T A R
A designated place for worship or witchcraft. Normall adorned with symbolic items and offerings.
A L T A R C L O T H
Used to decorate the altar, store tarot cards or runes. Normally decorated with symbols of the craft depending on it’s purpose.
A L T A R T I L E
Placed on the altar for symbolic purposes. In old texts it was said to trap and hold spirits.
S W O R D
In some cases used in place of athame. Also never used to cut anything physical. Said to keep negative spirits at bay.
C A N D L E S
Different coloured candles are used to represent different things within spellwork or ritual work. Burnt for intent.
C O N T A I N E R S
Used in spellwork to hold concoctions or other witchy items together.
C R Y S T A L S
Used for a wide variety of magical purposes. Each crystal has individual purposes and can be used in many ways to channel these properties.
D I V I N A T O R Y T O O L S
Tools used for psychic practices are a staple for any witches looking to practice this.
H E R B S
The oldest magical tools. Probably the most important tool and has been used for centuries to treat ailments and other purposes. Different herbs have different properties.
E S S E N T I A L O I L S
These contain the properties from the plants from which they are made. Their scents also have effects on people and are wonderful to use in the craft.
M O R T A R & P E S T L E
Used to crush herbs and other ingredients.
O F F E R I N G B O W L
Used to hold offerings for the Gods / Goddesses that a witch sometimes worships.
S T A T U E S & R E P R E S E N T A T I O N S
Figurines or symbols used to represent deities honoured, this is normally kept on the altar.
B E L L
The vibrations from ringing a bell is said to banish unwanted spirits and clear stagnant energies from a room. This is normally done before any magical workings.
R O B E
Normally used to help prep one mentally and also to get into the mood. Putting on ritual attire is mostly to help you focus and this in turn will help boost your intent. it’s also a lot more comfortable than jeans.
S T A F F
Used similarly to the wand to draw and direct energies.
D R U M
Often used the same as if one were to chant. The rhythm helps induce a trance like state and I am assuming that it would work the same as the bell in some sense.
M I R R O R
Used as a divinatory tool but also in spellwork.
C O M P A S S
As some witches do rely on the cardinal directions in spellwork it is handy to have a compass near or on ones altar.
P A P E R & P E N
Have spells written down or to help quickly jot down any visions one might have during divination or other psychic practices.
S A L T
Strong protection and purification properties. Most witches will use salt in nearly everything. Symbolic of earth.
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Put all the water into a pot and all the herbs then while it’s starting to boil, say the following
“Water, Water, boil for me cleans thyself as in the sea water, you can make me Free. as I will it, shall it be.”
Strain and then Pour into your bath water to clean out your Psychic Temple. and for the ladies make sure you aren’t on your period or are pregnant it can cause irritation at these times.
1.Black or white Pillar candle, 2.a Mirror, 3,Slip of paper 4.Black ink, Marker, Ink pen, paint…
Step 1.) First, you’re going to write the name of the person that is believed to be attacking you Step 2.) Place Mirror facing up and the paper on it with the Pillar candle on top of the paper Step3.) Light the candle and then say the following Below.
“Send this curse back, To once it came. To the one that tried to gain. Revers it and times it by Nine. So they know their own Pain. With these words thus spell to be cast.”
once done let the candle burn halfway then wait 3 days and then do this again, and now everything should be fixed if it was the right person. If a person is unknown you can Write on paper Unknown and it sends it back to whomever it was, Side Note: Casting a circle is not necessary but always a good idea when doing these types of workings, All spells can be written to make you more comfortable as well feel free to do so with this,
Items Needed 5 Small “Cotton” bags, 1 Red, 1 yellow, 1 Blue, 1 Green, 1 purple, 5 or more herbs that fit the color and elements. “Chart At bottom”
Instructions. 1.) Then you’re going to need to pick one or more herbs that are listed by their association and stick them in the proper bag,
2.) Take the bags and post them into the ground in their Proper direction, and find the rough center and place the last one into the ground.
3.) Calling the corners and stand in the center you and your bloodline are the elements of the Spirit “From east to south, North to west, I call you Mother of witches, to attend and bless, to brew my spells and honor you well, with my hands steadfast, this circle be cast.”
4.) The next Spell is the four corners protection spell invasion yourself surrounded by Arcane light of your ancestors,(this is where spirit come into play) Face North= By the power of the North, protective energy now flow forth Face East= By the power of the East, bring wisdom in my reach Face South= By the power of the South, I do not fear nor do I doubt Face west=By the power of west, Flood, and flow and coalesce Arms above head= Protection around me, Above me Below me, From all directions, Love and hold me, by the power of Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Spirit Dropping arms slowly= this spell be bound. So Mote It Be.
Note: when hands are above head, imagine the arcane light becoming a ball of light, and when Saying “this spell be bound. So Mote It Be” you are dropping your arms slowly to let the ball of light fall onto the ground flooding it with arcane light this is creating the protection on your land.
5.) Close the Circle “And now we’re done with harm to none, I inhale the power of the magic in this hour, Stay if you will but go if you must, with these words my circle is down.”
Chart to help matching herbs= there are many more to match this is a simple and easily attainable herbs chart North= Green Bag, Earth= Magnolia, Narcissus, Patchouli, Oakmoss, East= Yellow bag, Air= Lavender, Peppermint, Sage, Lemongrass, Marjoram, West= Blue Bag Water= Catnip, Rose, Lily, Apple blossom, cherry, Elderberry, South= Red Bag, Fire= Cinnamon, Bay, Coriander, Garlic, Frankincense, Dragon’s Blood, Center= Purple bag, Spirit= basil, Calendula, Thyme, Yarrow, Fennel, Oregano, Ritual By: Stephan Howard
Florida water is used in Hoodoo to entice spirits, feeding ancestor spirits, Dressing your altars and yourself. ~Items needed~- 1 large jar - 18oz Distilled water - ½ cup vodka - 5 rose petals - 3 Tbs lavender buds - 2 orange rinds “dried” - 3 Tsp cloves - 8 drops bergamot oil ~Instructions~ Add all ingredients into your jar let sit for a week to let all ingredients fuse make sure to shake in-between days, make sure to put strain contents into an Amber glass spray bottle. Should last a month to a month in a half By, Stephan Howard Aka Mr. Mom “Photo is not mine it is just for reference if photo is know let me know so i can credit”
Enchant the feeding powder as you would like hang this in your bedroom somewhere close to your bed “not over the bed” Make sure to use the feeding powder 1 time per week to keep feeding the spell. Any questions just ask.
6oz of herbs (Calendula, Comfrey, Plantain, St. John’s Wort, Lavender)
Choice of oil Sweet Almond Oil, Olive Oil, Castrol Oil)
Cheese Cloth
Amber Glass Jar (For Storage)
Steps-
Step one: Make sure your jars are clean and sterilized and very Dry, If not it can cause mold and or rancid oil, making it unusable. Step Two: Put your 6oz of herbs into the jar Step Three: Pour your oil over the Herbs to the top of the jar Step Four: Take a Chopstick/fork and make sure there are no air bubbles in the oil if there is it can cause Mold and or Rancid oil. Step Five: Cover with your airtight lid, Make sure to place it on a plate or a towel as to it may leak, Make sure to also shake it every few days for 2 to 3 weeks longer if you feel like it needs it you can do this up to six weeks. ( Note: Keep in a Cool Area in your house also Simi Shade) Step Six: Take the Cheese Cloth and place it in a Metal Mesh Strainer and place a bowl under it and strain the Herbs from the Oil, Making sure you squeeze the oils out of the herbs. Step seven: Use a Kitchen funnel to pour the Oil into the Amber Glass Bottle for storage make sure to keep it in a cool place and keep out of direct sunlight (Note: Will Keep Up to One “1” Year.)
information on herbs For infused oils
Important note;Ask a Physician before using any herbal treatment as it can affect medications and can cause allergic reactions. Calendula.) Abrasions, Rashes, Minor Burns, Herpes, Cold Sores, Chicken-Pox. Notes: Do not use if you a pregnant or plan to be, or when Brest feeding Comfrey.) Bruises, Back pain, Joint Pain, Brakes, Minor Skin injuries, Rashes Notes: Do not use if you are pregnant plant to be, or when Brest feeding, liver issues,
Plantain.) Sores, Insect Bites, Rashes, stop small abrasion Bleeding, Draws out Venom/Stingers, Toothaches, St. John’s Wort.) Small Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Sunburn, Nerve Pain, Back Pain, Muscle pain Notes: Do not use if 2weeks before Surgery, If your taking HIV medications, Warfarin, Digitoxin, SSRI medications,
Perfect for ceremonies and rituals and leaving on your ancestor Altar
Homemade Amish Sweet Bread
Ingredients 2 cups water 2/3 cups sugar 1 ½ tablespoons yeast 1 ½ teaspoons salt ¼ cup vegetable oil 5 ½ to 6 cups all-purpose flour
1. Heat 2 cups of water to 110°F. If you don’t have a thermometer try this tip. It works every time. Heat up ½ cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl for one minute. This will boil the water. Then add tap water from the faucet until you reach 2 cups of water.
2. Add the sugar to the water you just heated and stir it.
3. Add the yeast to the sugar water and let it sit for exactly 10 minutes. It will become frothy. See before and after photos below.
4. Mix in the oil and salt into the yeast liquid.
5. Slowly add one cup of flour at a time to this yeast mixture. You might not use all of the flour. It depends on how wet the dough is towards the end. You want to get to a good non-sticky dough consistency and it will form a ball.
6. Once the dough forms a ball, you will need to knead the dough for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the surface with flour before you begin. When you feel the dough get sticky, sprinkle more flour over the top of the dough as you are kneading it. When this process is over you should be able to lift a small piece of the dough without it tearing.
7. Spray a large bowl with non-stick cooking oil and place the dough into the bowl. Cover this bowl with a damp towel.
8. Let this dough rise for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
9. After the dough has risen, punch the middle part of the dough and pull the dough from the sides of the bowl.
10. Use a dough cutter and split the dough into two equal parts and place them in a greased loaf pan
11. Let these loaves sit uncovered for another 3o minutes to rise again.
12. Now place them in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes or until they are cooked thoroughly.
The first known and recorded witch ladder found was in an old house in Wellington, Somerset England which was demolished in 1878, while Charles Godfrey Leland had gotten word of the wellington witches ladder whilst he was in Italy he decided to do some research himself in Italy. later to find out that they used a similar item in Italy know by the name “Witches Garland” made up of some of the same items such as Cord, Black hen feathers, and small bones from multiple small animals, and human hair of the one your bewitching/cursing.
While in modern 21st century Wicca and witchcraft a witch’s ladder is a rope and or a cord with 3, 9, or 13 knots with feathers, bones, and beads. And can be used for a multitude of spell casting protection, cursing, healing, breaking curses, and more. While making the withes ladder with each knot a spell is recited to tie in your spell work, for a witch’s ladder spell to be undone the ladder must be destroyed such as by fire, undoing the knots, or dismembering it by a sharp instrument’. Most importantly it’s a simple way of working magic into your life whether it be protection or a simple wishing spell.
Take the person that’s suspected to have the aojo “Evil Eye” lay them down on a flat surface, preferably shirtless unless not comfortable with doing so, and then place the white candle at the Crown of their head 8inches away (keep from catching them on fire!).
Then you are going to pour sea salt around the person into a circle, then sit at the crown where the candle is and then call on to our Lady of Fatima and ask her to take the aojo out of (Persons first and last name) then you’re going to move to their right side,
Then take the sweet basil dip into the Omiero and make a Cross on to the forehead, chest, stomach, Groin and Feet while reciting.
“Our Lady of Fatima blessed Among all woman dressed in holy light may you triumph over the mark of evil stomping out all pain and Sorrow leaving nothing but Joy, Love, and Light In the name of the blessed mother amén"
Once you’re done going over the body and reciting the prayer you’re then going to lay the White cloth down on their chest and dip the Sweet basil back into the Omiero and lay it onto the white cloth, close your eyes, and visualize pulling dark tar out and it seeping into the sweet basil.
Once you have done the visualizing and pulling the tar out you’re going to fold up the white cloth over the sweet basil and discard the folded white cloth with the basil at a crossroads preferably buried.
Notes: Please note when working with anyone their comfort is always the first priority, Then and make sure to keep them safe within your working and follow all safety tips you can.
For the busy witch that just doesn’t have time. -Ingredients/Items- 1 Bell (to server as an Opener/Closer) 40’ 60’ or 80 Ft of Rope (your Choice) 1 large bucket 1 White Candle (Represents Spirit) ½ Gallon distilled water (Binding agent) ½ Gallon white Vinegar “banishing, Cleaning” 5 Tbsp of Sea Salt “Protection, Cleansing” 5 Bay Leaves “Protection” 5 Whole Cloves “Protection” 5 Dragon’s Blood resin chips “Protection” 5 Hibiscus Petals “Balanced Energie” 5 Tsp Blue Sage “Protection” 5 Star anise “Protection” 5 Tsp Rosemary “Memory”
*Step 1, Bring all the ingredients to a boil in a pot on the stove *Step 2, Place the rope and bell into a bucket *Step 3, Pour the hot “potion” over the rope in the bucket then light the candle and say the following below. Then let cool and then dry and it’s able to be used as often as you like. Make sure to keep the bell and the rope together since they are a dull pairing.
“A circle of power best of meeting of love, Joy, and Truth,”
“When this rope is layed shield against all wickedness and evil nothing may cross,”
“A boundary between men and the realms of Spirit,”
“Preserve and contain the power that we/I raise until the bell tolls three then energies be set free,”
#TheWitchesSafeSapce is a group for witches across the globe to unite & network. and create magick! Witches from all traditions & paths are welcome. Share information on your tradition, magick practices, or general witchcraft information and learn from others as we all grow. All are welcome All races, All sexuality all open-minded people are welcome to come and learn and share their own experience.
-Piece of jewelry your choice, (rusting resistant) -Rose of Jericho -Small bowl of Water
Step 1- Place the rose of Jericho into a small bowl of water let it open up.
Step 2- once the rose of Jericho is open pull it out of the water and place it on a towel or in a dry bowl,
Step 3- Place the jewelry onto the center of the rose of Jericho and let it close up
Step 4- take the now dried and closed up rose of Jericho with the jewelry in the center and place it back into that same bowl of water you might have to top it off, now that its back in the bowl of water you’re going to say the following,
I place onto this/these (name the item) the power of protection to its bearer, A shield I call forth from the elements Earth, Air, Fire, an water. Unseen, untouched, unmoved This is my will so mote it be.
Step 5- At this time the rose of Jericho should be opening up you may now dry it off and wear it keep the water in a small jar and when you feel like you need to boost the amulet just dip it in to the water, also the amulet can be charged in the moon light.
Step 2- write bad Luck reversed like “kcuL daB” on to the bay leaves,
Step 3- Take the bay leaves and put the writing face down on to the apples star on both sides. Take the whole clove and pin the bay leaves to the apple with the cloves one on each end of the bay leaf.
Step 4- Light your candle and then drop the apple into the pan of water/vinegar on the stove/fireplace or whatever you use to cook on and let it start to boil. Then you are going to repeat these words Below.
“Today is not my day Everything has gone astray Bad luck coming my way Wane back to back Good Luck shall now be the way Flows to me day to day Blocking bad lucks way”
Step 5- Let the candle burn down and the water to cool completely then add into a Misting Spray bottle and Spray and walk into the mist just say.
“Luck luck come my way With the mist on this day” by Stephan Howard
*Item of partner that they wear often- E.g. watch, Shoes, necklace, ring,
*Small Jar
*3 spoons Basil (Dried & Ground)
*7 Rose petals (Dried & Ground)
*3 Apple (Dried & Ground)
*Bay Laurel (Dried & Ground)
Step 1- Grind all the ingredients into a powder.
Step 2- Put them all into the Jar and you are going to whisper into the jar as such.
“Love we Promised Love we give Is ours and ours alone Strangers kiss are like a Bubbling bee’s sting. When they Cross their queen. Stay in the honey pool or else face the honey hive’s tortured Sting.”
Step 3- Now that you have spelled your herbs, your going to place the item/s of your partner on your altar or work space and then Sprinkle the powder over the item/s and then say,
“This amulet i activate with This word of power “animatus” Aka animate"
Step 4- Then let them wear the items and make sure they don’t know about this spell you cast over them. (Notes- all spells i post are written by me and me alone) here is a link to my Small witch FaceBook group please feel free to join. it is also privet if your are in the broom Closet. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewitchessafespace/about
Oil to feel the jar. grapeseed, jojoba, and olive oil
Step one, Put all the Dry ingredients into the jar then the oil. Step two, Put the lid on the jar “make sure to secure the candle to the lid of the jar with a few Drips of the wax from your candle, while the candle is lit say the following below.
“Self Love isn’t selfish It’s a journey that I start Here and now, I promise myself, To fall back in love with My flawed skin, My flawed words, My flawed heart. This is my time to be Reborn from the ashes my of pain, Sorrow, and my Grief, Like a Phoenix I will Rise More Beautiful, More Confident, More Happy, And best of it all More ME! This is my will So Mote it be”
Step Three set it up on a shelf or bury it in a backyard, you can also add rose quarts to this if you would like to, and please feel free to alter this to your own liking.
#TheWitchesSafeSapce is a group for witches across the globe to unite & network. and create magick! Witches from all traditions & paths are welcome. Share information on your tradition, magick practices, or general witchcraft information and learn from others as we all grow. All are welcome All races, All sexuality all open-minded people are welcome to come and learn and share their own experience.
Step 1, On the back of the photo write what your binding them to or from for example “I bind you from doing harm to me and my family”
Step 2, Roll the photo inward then start to wrap the photo in the tape or twine as you do this Say the following.
“By earth an Air I bind you, By Fire and water I bind you,
By spirit you are already bound As I desire,
By three and nine Your power I bind,
By the moon and the sun My will soon to be done,
By sky and sea Keep harm away from me,
Cord goes around your power is bound, My sight is revealed”
Step 3, Take the photo that’s been wrapped and stick it into the Jar of graveyard dirt. And once the jar is closed and tightened say the following
Sealed in earth you are Unleashed when I say, In the ground you shall stay.
Side Notes: When you are ready to let this person go, Take them out of the jar and burn the tied up photo. Feel free to join my Facebook Group- Link below https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewitchessafespace By SilverStag
Witches Holy water (how to make it will be listed below)
Photo/statue of Archangel Raphael (one that resonates with you)
Light the white candle in front of the photo/statue
String the clove heads onto the red string
now dip the string with the clove heads into the Witches holy water
put the string into the Candle While saying the following
Healing thoughts sent in flight on the wings of Archangel Raphael
Bring the brightest of blessings this night
Send the healing white light from above
Surround (person using the talisman) in swirling bright light of love
So mote it be
Witches Holy Water (Boil and let cool)
Springwater
Sea salt
Rosemary
this talisman can be used as a necklace or a bracelet.
-Disclaimer- this is not a replacement for Doctors please see your doctors as normal and use this as a secondary help source as all sources of witchcraft should be.
Grind all ingredients but the sand into a powder, then your going to mix it into the sand and as you do stirring clockwise, while doing this say the following.
“Safe and protected this child will be, until they return to me, with the mothering gaze of the goddess they will be out of harms way, by the goddesses blessing this is my wish so this is my will, So mote it be”
To use this you will Sprinkle it on your door step just before your kids leave your house for school or even as adults to work, if they are infants just touch the bottom of their feet with your finger dipped in it.
Side note: also sand from home lands are better if you can get your hands on it
We are a new Group on Fb but I am hoping to get this group up and running and making sure to keep out all the Scammers and the Nonsense. This Group is for all forms and types of witchcraft we are all here to build ourselves and our fellow witches lets be Polite and kind to everyone an teach those that seek knowledge. the link is on the Photo just click it.
3 Tbsps. Pink Himalayan Salt 3 Tbsps. Red Rose Petals 3 Tbsps. Pink Peppercorn 3 Tbsps. Clove Male- 3 Tbsps. Poppy seeds Female- 3 Tbsps. Catnip Nonbinary- 3 Tbsps. Allspice
Put all ingredients into a mortal and pestle be sure to pick the ingredient that associates with your sexuality and as you grind imagine what you want in a Partner, When you want to start using this dust your going to sprinkle it in front of you befor your leave your house and you sprinkle it say the following “I am worthy of love I open myself up to love I trust myself to love again. So Mote It Be”
This is a spell to attract love not to force love so it will attract people that are potential lovers but you cant use it to force someone to love I have personally written this spell dust to make sure that is how this works and cant be used to harm someone’s free will.
—Altar Candle/Fire Safety Tips— 1. Any candle that’s not in a jar should have a heatproof dish under it 2. Candles that are on a shelf should be watched at all time of it being lit… (should have 3 feet above candle free) 3. Candles placed on a window seal should be watched and curtains moved completely out of the way and in winter candles shouldn’t be near a cold window it can cause Stress fractures and can break windows. 4. having oils, cologne, perfume, near candles or incense for long periods of time can make them go rancid and some can be flammable 5. Incenses should be watched at all times 6. clear quartz crystal balls should be covered (fire hazard if the sun hit them)
—Altar Liquid Safety— 1. Any bowls/cups of water should have a collection dish under it heat and cold will make it sweat and can cause warping on your wood altars also can ruin altar cloths and other fabric items you might have on your altar.
—Altar Sharp Items Safety— 1. Any knives, swords, bowlines, and so forth should have their sleeves on them just in case you have children that come into or are living in your home. (or keep put away in a drawer) 2. Some crystals can be sharp-pointed and should be placed further back on an altar this is for your safety and everyone else. (tripping and falling onto said item would not be a fun trip to the Dr) Note: If you have other safety tips I have missed please feel free to let me know and I will update the list.
Items Needed ~ Witches Water ~ 2 white candles ~ Black string ~ 2 small bones ~ 1 White dressed candle “Power Oil” ~ Nag Champa Incense ~ Sea salt
Step 1. You’re going to light the two white candles that’s set on the Left and Right of your altar and your incense then you’re going to light the white candle Dressed with Power Oil. that in the center,
Step 2. Cross the bones into a solar cross this means equal arms and tie them with the black thread while saying the following below. “By Bone and marrow, absorbs and hold negativity In goes all negativity and evil. Into the bone.”
Step 3. Now to use the witches water while you sprinkle it one to the bone say the following, “With Water, I consecrate this amulet, an instrument that holds Negativity sent to its weaver.”
Step 4. Sprinkle with sea salt, say the following. “With Earth, I consecrate this amulet an instrument that holds Negativity and evil sent to its weaver.”
Step 5. Pass through the candle fire, and say the following. “With Fire, I consecrate this amulet an instrument that holds Negativity and evil sent to its weaver”
Step 6. Pass the amulet through the incense and say the following, “With Air, I consecrate this amulet an instrument that holds Negativity and evil sent to its weaver”
Note: this is to be worn or you can place it in your house windows as you please, “Side note: about art I know its not good but it is my own so apologies”
Step One: You could find a stick lying on the ground or pick a very small branch from a tree. If you do the latter, I would recommend that you form a bond with the tree, ask for its permission beforehand, and leave an offering. You could also choose a wand from your birth tree or from a tree you have a connection to. You also shouldn’t kill or seriously harm a tree for a wand.
Step Two: Now for the fun part! When/if your wand is dried, you can remove the bark and decorate it. You could paint sigils on it, put crystals on the end(s), carve in symbols, wrap wire around it, etc. Get creative!
Step Three: You should cleanse your wand of any negative energy it might’ve picked up. You could cleanse it by running it through incense smoke, placing it in a bowl of salt overnight, ring a bell over it, smudge it with herbs, place it in sunlight for a while, or burying in the ground. Just be careful with the last one though.
Step Four: Remember; your wand doesn’t make energy by itself; you need to charge it. Your wand is an extension of the energy it was charged with. You can charge it with crystals, your own energy, sunlight, moonlight, herbs, gods and goddesses, soil, planets, and smoke.
Some Witches and Wiccans don’t use wands, so if you don’t feel connected to the tool you don’t have to have it. That goes for all tools, don’t let anyone tell you how to practice.
Because this Moon sign is the most inquisitive in nature, it can be a great help when it comes to magickal efforts that require data retrieval or the attainment of long over-due answers. Its energies also pack a wallop when it comes to any work involving control issues, optimism, self-confidence, and friendship, and can be a real boost to those that relate to legal matters, good luck, and prophetic dreaming.
✨ Mundane Event Planning:
If you’ve thought about going back to school, now is the time to do it; knowledge gleaned from classes taken during this Moon sign will stick with you forever. Since solutions and answers come easily now as well, work on projects that require research or problems that require tact and diplomacy. This Moon isn’t all about work though! It’s also about spontaneity, so it’s great for taking a vacation, throwing an impromptu party, getting together with friends, or forming new relationships! (Due to the pandemic, this would be online or at a safe social distance of course!! Be safe my loves!)
✨ Gardening Tips:
Another barren sign, the Sagittarius Moon is best used for soil cultivation and harvesting. Since its energies also discourage growth, it’s a good time to cut plants back before putting the garden to bed.
The Scorpio Moon has a raw, pure energy that makes it perfect for efforts involving sex magic. It also lends itself to magickal work involving psyhicism, separation, truth, transformational change, courage, wishes and goal accomplishments. Use it also for blessing and consecrating scrying mirrors, crystal balls, or other divinatory tools.
✨ Mundane Event Planning:
When drastic measures are necessary for personal growth (setting plans in motion for long-range goals comes to mind here), nothing can beat the transformational and separating energies of the Scorpio Moon. For this reason, save any life-altering decision-making such as cross-country moves, career changes, relationship endings, and so forth for this time. It’s also useful for surgical procedures where growth, tumor, or cyst removal are at issue, as well as the commencement of treatment for other health problems. But those aren’t the only things this energy is good for. It’s also great for buying new bed linens and lingerie, and using them to your full advantage!
✨ Gardening Tips:
A very fruitful sign, seeds sown during a Scorpio Moon tend to germinate very quickly. It’s also a good time to prune if you want to encourage the growth of a leaf or flower buds!
Self-care is extremely important when it comes to witchcraft and magic. It helps you heal and realize that you matter, that you need to put yourself and your health first.
One must find balance, recharge, examine self-destructive behavior and transform it into healthier behavior. This is also a part of Shadow Work that is less intensive, in my opinion.
Taking care of your energy as well as your emotional, physical and mental health are essential. This can be enhanced with magic!
So, what are the goals of self-care exactly? It’s quite simple honestly.
Healthy Mind
Healthy Body
Healthy Spirit
You need to become more skilled at identifying your needs by listening to your mind, body, and spirit. Long-term needs AND short-term needs, what you need truly at this moment.
Let’s dive into this more.
How hard can it be to truly listen to yourself? Think about those times when you’ve had difficulty sleeping, anxiety, depression, or an ongoing feeling of failure, that you’re not good enough, etc. Was it particularly difficult to understand yourself?
When it comes to taking care of yourself, think of the way you treat others. Kindness is our number one thought, correct? Therefore, you should treat yourself the same way. Support yourself like you support those around you. Love yourself the way you love others.
Don’t trying to do too much for self-care, to the point where you need something BIG to make an impact on how you feel. Small doses are better when it comes to this. Take your time to listen to yourself and do things one at a time.
So, how can Magic come into play for this?
One of magic’s main focuses is healing. Whether it be of the self, the earth, humanity and nature. When you think of this, magic and self-care can go hand-in-hand. The practice of magic seeks to establish or balance connection between an individual, the environment, or the Divine if there’s a spiritual connection made.
Magic empowers us and encourages us to grow into the best person we want to be. Self-care helps to maintain your health, heal your spirit, and maintain or optimize your emotional, mental and physical health. All of these things helps us with the general goals of self-care.
Increments are probably the best way to describe how self-care can work for us. Self-care is a complicated combination of many small acts and a shift of attitude. If you use one spell, ritual. or practices, it will not solve the issue. Instead, it will make you feel a bit better each and every time you do. To see your self-worth and see that you deserve to take the time and attention you need for yourself.
It may not make things vanish completely but it’s still extremely valuable. Cleaning up a room won’t diminish your anxiety, but it will make your space healthier and more comfortable to stay in and be around, which is important!
I say this, because many people have a tendency to say things like this:
“All you have to do is exercise and eat better! Your depression will surely vanish then!”
“Try out yoga and meditate more, you’ll be a much better person spiritually!”
“Just be happier! There’s no point in wallowing!”
This isn’t how self-care works. Spa days, retail therapy, yoga, exercising? These “solutions” are pushed often by people and the media these days. If these options aren’t available, due to a separation of class or disposable income, or if you’re seen as actively desiring these things and deny yourself for some reason. Or they assume you actually have the time or energy to do these things.
They suggest you have a gap in your life and that you’re somehow ‘not normal’ if you don’t engage in one of these activities doesn’t fill the void. You don’t have to align with the media’s view of self-care and honestly? It’s healthier if you don’t.
One of the most harmful stereotypes with self-care is when you’re told that you aren’t taking things seriously enough if you aren’t working for the benefit of someone other than yourself. It tells you that if you take a moment or two for yourself, you should feel guilty.
An example of this is a stereotype of someone lazily lounging on a sofa eating junk food and ignoring chores. It suggests that giving a few minutes to yourself between tasks is letting “everyone” down in some way. Which is a terrible way of thinking.
However, procrastination, ignoring a problem and putting something off is not self-care. It’s quite the opposite. Ignoring a problem just makes it more of a problem. Scheduling things so they don’t reach that problem status and being kind to your future self by not leaving them a mess to handle, is self-care.
If you would like more information on self-care, let me know and I’ll make more informational posts about it. ✨
